Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Noise Cancelling RX ants system

2016-05-06 Thread Rich
That is what I figured. We are going to install one at the club station and I just wanted to be sure. Thanks Rich On 5/7/2016 0:24 AM, Vic Rosenthal wrote: Sure. I had an NCC1 and I could see noise and signals go up and down on my P3 as I adjusted it. Vic 4X6GP On 7 May 2016, at 5:39

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Noise Cancelling RX ants system

2016-05-06 Thread Vic Rosenthal
Sure. I had an NCC1 and I could see noise and signals go up and down on my P3 as I adjusted it. Vic 4X6GP > On 7 May 2016, at 5:39 AM, Rich wrote: > > I wondering if you can watch the noise diminish/increase on the P3 when you > adjust one of the RX antenna noise

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B woes

2016-05-06 Thread Nr4c
Set L3 to USB not 38400. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 6, 2016, at 9:34 PM, Steve Ward wrote: > > Hi all, so I just got back in town last night, and I wanted to get my new > KIO3B installed in s/n 1544 so I could give it a run during 7QP. Assembly > went

[Elecraft] Elecraft] K3S 10684 DISPLAY BLANK

2016-05-06 Thread Jim Allen
I, too, have had remarkably good luck on the few orders I have placed, most recently last Sunday evening, shipped Monday morning, delivered Wednesday to South Texas. It makes me wonder why it takes so long to get mailings with checks in them. 73 de W6OGC Jim Allen PROBLEM SOLVED. Received

Re: [Elecraft] K3S 10684 DISPLAY BLANK

2016-05-06 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
https://www.usps.com/business/postage-options.htm Two buttons on the same line under the text "Postage Options. Click on the button "Quick Compare". Would seem that first class has to be weighed, and sometimes measured, and inspected for proper packaging. 73, Guy K2AV On Fri, May 6, 2016 at

[Elecraft] P3 and Noise Cancelling RX ants system

2016-05-06 Thread Rich
I wondering if you can watch the noise diminish/increase on the P3 when you adjust one of the RX antenna noise cancelling systems. In particular the DXE NCC1. I would think you could watch the P3 display as an aid while tweaking the knobs. Or am I all wet? Rich K3RWN

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

2016-05-06 Thread lstavenhagen
Oh it's a shack... I thought it was the new rig. I've been wondering all day how I was going to fit that into my pelican case. 73, LS W5QD -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-Elecraft-Product-for-Dayton-tp7617207p7617240.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3S 10684 DISPLAY BLANK

2016-05-06 Thread Mike Dodd
On 5/6/2016 10:00 PM, Ron Durie wrote: The new board arrive just under 48 hrs. from when it was requested, [...] Unbelievable service from Elecraft and USPS. I will send the bad board back to Elecraft Monday. I too had excellent support from Elecraft, receiving a replacement KAT3-A in two

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

2016-05-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
Yes, that is the ultimate K-Line hamshack if it can get by the XYL police and local neighborhood restrictive covenants. 40 feet long by 8 foot wide and 8 foot high (also available in 20 foot ling versions). Just right for a separate hamshack. Fortunately for me, the XYL is more forgiving

[Elecraft] K3S 10684 DISPLAY BLANK

2016-05-06 Thread Ron Durie
PROBLEM SOLVED. Received from Elecraft today a new front panel board; installed it and all is working normal again. The new board arrive just under 48 hrs. from when it was requested, traveling from CA to Waxhaw NC. Unbelievable service from Elecraft and USPS. I will send the bad board back

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B woes

2016-05-06 Thread Steve Ward
That was it! ID10T error strikes again On Friday, May 6, 2016, Ed Muns wrote: > Make sure you have set 'USB' in the K3 CONFIG menu RS232 item. > > Ed W0YK > > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net ] > On Behalf Of Steve

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B woes

2016-05-06 Thread Ed Muns
Make sure you have set 'USB' in the K3 CONFIG menu RS232 item. Ed W0YK -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Steve Ward Sent: 06 May, 2016 18:34 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KIO3B woes Hi all, so I just got back in

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

2016-05-06 Thread Rick WA6NHC
As with all things Elecraft, the new K-room is configurable any way the user desires. Windows, interior and exterior painting, doors, floors and power type (solar, battery, commercial) are all options. Also suitable for a more harmonious matrimonial experience if one overspends the household

[Elecraft] KIO3B woes

2016-05-06 Thread Steve Ward
Hi all, so I just got back in town last night, and I wanted to get my new KIO3B installed in s/n 1544 so I could give it a run during 7QP. Assembly went smoothly enough and the "Y" cable to the P3 seems to be doing its thing just fine. But my Windows 10 computer isn't talking to the K3 or

Re: [Elecraft] [K-line] New Macbook vs K-line control/data

2016-05-06 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
My MacBook is down to one USB port. I use a Plugable powered 10 port expander. No problems. 73, Mike NF4L > On May 6, 2016, at 4:28 PM, Don Putnick wrote: > > Just curious if any of you Macbook owners have thought ahead about how to > control all of your K-line equipment

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VSWR Meter Calibration

2016-05-06 Thread Nr4c
I don't think the "bypass" in the KAT3 is a true bypass. It sets a "solution" which should be equivalent to a bypass. The new KAT3a has a true "bypass" relay. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 6, 2016, at 11:50 AM, Ramon Tristani wrote: > > The VSWR

Re: [Elecraft] [K-line] New Macbook vs K-line control/data

2016-05-06 Thread Bill Frantz
I keep all of my home USB equipment on one hub and just plug it in when I'm home. Currently the hub is a 7 port which connects the K3/P3, a real mouse, a real keyboard, a backup disk drive, and a cord for my iPhone. I have a cord for the KX3, which isn't usually out of its case. The only

[Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

2016-05-06 Thread Dauer, Edward
Gotta have one. Absolutely. If it¹s part of the K line, I gotta have one. Ted, KN1CBR >-- > >Message: 27 >Date: Fri, 6 May 2016 09:56:48 -0400 >From: Warren Merkel >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for

Re: [Elecraft] [K-line] New Macbook vs K-line control/data

2016-05-06 Thread Nate Burr
i have a K3 with serial connections for communication. it works fine for me. I also use the SignalLink for audio since the macbook doesn’t have audio in. This isn’t an issue if you have the K3S. -nate > On May 6, 2016, at 2:28 PM, Don Putnick wrote: > > Just curious if

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VSWR Meter Calibration

2016-05-06 Thread Ramon Tristani
Eric; Here’s what I submitted to Howard from Elecraft a few minutes ago: Howard: I performed the tests using an MFJ Model 260C Dummy Load with less that a foot of RG-58 coax to the Antenna 1 output of the K3. Here are the results you requested: Freq. 3930 KHz Tuner bypassed: VSWR=1:1 Auto

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VSWR Meter Calibration

2016-05-06 Thread Ramon Tristani
Yes, I performed tests with and without the ATU in the circuit. Howard, from Elecraft Support contacted me off the list and requested information that I just sent to him. Thank you, Ramon, NQ9V Ramón E. Tristani Sr. ramon.trist...@icloud.com

[Elecraft] [K-line] New Macbook vs K-line control/data

2016-05-06 Thread Don Putnick
Just curious if any of you Macbook owners have thought ahead about how to control all of your K-line equipment via the new Macbook's single USB-C port? I'm due for a new laptop later this year. 73 Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

2016-05-06 Thread EricJ
The touch screen would have to be horizontal so you can crawl around on it and reach all the features. Eric KE6US On 5/6/2016 9:49 AM, Terry Schieler wrote: Probably all menu-driven because there is no excuse not to have knobs on a rig THAT big. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

2016-05-06 Thread Joe K2UF
This is the ultimate K-line shack. Windows will be an optional add on. I would put one at the base of my tower but I think the 'boss' might require that I live in it. ;o() 73 Joe K2UF -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Pitz

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VSWR Meter Calibration

2016-05-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Is the K3 ATU in bypass? Eric /elecraft.com/ On 5/6/2016 11:26 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Ramon, There is a calibration procedure in the manual to calibrate the wattmeter for forward power, but not for SWR. I suggest you contact K3support for further assistance. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/6/2016

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

2016-05-06 Thread John Pitz
new KXPAFULLLEGALLIMIT amp? On Fri, 2016-05-06 at 09:56 -0400, Warren Merkel wrote: > I ran across this in an undisclosed location. Could this be the next > Elecraft box radio for Dayton? > > https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24789865/Elecraft2016DaytonSecretProject.jpg > > Warren, KD4Z >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VSWR Meter Calibration

2016-05-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
Ramon, There is a calibration procedure in the manual to calibrate the wattmeter for forward power, but not for SWR. I suggest you contact K3support for further assistance. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/6/2016 11:50 AM, Ramon Tristani wrote: The VSWR indication in my K3 seems to be off considerably

Re: [Elecraft] test

2016-05-06 Thread Christian
Hello, you're 5'n'9 here in JO30RH with a strong signal! Dag Christian Von meinem iPhone gesendet > Am 06.05.2016 um 17:56 schrieb Arie Kleingeld PA3A : > > Sorry. > > Arie PA3A > > __ > Elecraft mailing list >

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Ultrabeam, a SteppIR alternative

2016-05-06 Thread WILLIS COOKE via Elecraft
SteppIR has a new controller with improved lightning protection now. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, From: Bill Frantz To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 6, 2016 9:29 AM Subject: [Elecraft] [OT] Ultrabeam, a SteppIR alternative A German ham informed me

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

2016-05-06 Thread Terry Schieler
Probably all menu-driven because there is no excuse not to have knobs on a rig THAT big. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Warren Merkel [mailto:hullspee...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 8:57 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 Glitch

2016-05-06 Thread Don Wilhelm
Scott, I suspect it is the encoder and not the firmware. Every instance of that behavior I have seen is cured by replacing the encoder (and I have repaired a lot of KX1s. If you do not have good desoldering tools, cut the pins of the encoder close to the body and then you can 'rock' the 2

[Elecraft] test

2016-05-06 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
Sorry. Arie PA3A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Diversity RX

2016-05-06 Thread Arie Kleingeld PA3A
Ben, Full tracking (freq, mode, filter etc) is enabled with diversity on. Frequency tracking alone and leave the rest open, that is in the menu: config: VFO LINK I use them both under different circumstances, but that is not what you are asking. 73 Arie PA3A Op 6-5-2016 om 15:50

[Elecraft] K3 VSWR Meter Calibration

2016-05-06 Thread Ramon Tristani
The VSWR indication in my K3 seems to be off considerably when connected to a 50 ohm dummy load. An external VSWR meter indicates 1:1 while the K3 most of the time indicates readings varying up to 2:1 at times. I am using the same short coax stub to connect the instruments one at a time to

[Elecraft] KX-1 Glitch

2016-05-06 Thread Scott Ellington
Operating the CWT yesterday for the first time with the KX-1, I found a glitch: When tuning around the band, the frequency sometimes just stops changing. Usually (always?) when I'm tuning downward, it's as if it hits a wall: I can tune back upwards, but when I tune downward it just stops at

Re: [Elecraft] OT: W0UN is SK

2016-05-06 Thread Jim Rodenkirch
Yup - every occasion of a visit to my Oncologist reminds of how fragile we are..sorry to hear of a ham's passing -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-W0UN-is-SK-tp7617210p7617212.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] OT: W0UN is SK

2016-05-06 Thread Ken G Kopp
Posting here because so many contesters and DX'ers are Elecraft owners who knew John ... Long time friend and co-worker John Brosnahan, W0UN succumbed to heart-related issues on May 4th. 73 and BV my friend. Ken Kopp - K0PP __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] [OT] Ultrabeam, a SteppIR alternative

2016-05-06 Thread Bill Frantz
A German ham informed me about the Ultrabeam antenna and provided the URL: He thinks their controller has better lightning protection than the SteppIR controller. He has had a 2 element version for about 5 years with no major problems. It

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 internal battery problems

2016-05-06 Thread Bill Frantz
Another thing to check is corrosion resistance at the battery contacts. I find this problem frequently with flash LED head-mounted lights. When I have a problem like this, I like to measure the cell voltages under load. You may be able to run the KX3 into a dummy load at the 0,1W tune

[Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

2016-05-06 Thread Warren Merkel
I ran across this in an undisclosed location. Could this be the next Elecraft box radio for Dayton? https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/24789865/Elecraft2016DaytonSecretProject.jpg Warren, KD4Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3 Diversity RX

2016-05-06 Thread w4sc
Retired now, so more time to "play radio." Questions about Filter selection / Shift / Low-Hi Cut / Width control when K3 is in diversity mode. Does the KRX3 track these main RX settings when diversity is enabled? Can this "tracking" be disabled if it is enabled by default? Look in archives

Re: [Elecraft] WANTED: Mint K3S with options

2016-05-06 Thread Bob N3MNT
Why the Duplicate post -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WANTED-Mint-K3S-with-options-tp7617199p7617205.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 internal battery problems

2016-05-06 Thread Bob N3MNT
Also using LSD (Eneloop standard) cells and non-transmit voltage reads 10.4V even after several months of no use. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-internal-battery-problems-tp7617201p7617204.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 internal battery problems

2016-05-06 Thread Fred Moore
I think you will find that one of the cells used in this series arrangement will have a high internal resistance. You also mentioned a brand that I have seen the worst performance from (my personal experience). I have been using one of the Blue ESR meters (80 bucks) for about 4 years to look at

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 internal battery problems

2016-05-06 Thread Peter Lambert
I can offer a little info : New charged cells in my KX-3 show about 10.4V when I turn the unit on (after it's been laying around for weeks). A new fully charged pack shows about 0.7 ohm internal resistance (by the voltage drop and current when transmitting). Ie that's over the 8 cells. Don't

[Elecraft] KX3 internal battery problems

2016-05-06 Thread LA7NO
KX3 (ser. no. 08146) works OK on external power, but recently I am experiencing problem using it on internal rechargeable cells. The AA cells are relatively new Varta Professional No. 5706, 2700 mAh NiMH. They have been charged with a techno-line BC-1000. Measured capacity via an automatic