[Elecraft] Need +12v or +5v on TX

2016-05-10 Thread Robert Bajuk
Hi, I am adding kind of RF limiter/protector to my my K3 signal path at the ANT1 input and need to switch a small relay between TX/RX line. I would like to keep protector circuit in small box inside the radio. Where would be the easiest point to "steal" '+12v or +5v on TX only (irrespective of

Re: [Elecraft] scammer on internet

2016-05-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's take this OT thread off-list. 73, Eric Modulator /elecraft.com/ On 5/10/2016 4:19 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: The key phrase is "posing as" -- a successful scan always requires some small amount of truth. Also "there is a scammer on the internet" is not news. There have

Re: [Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6

2016-05-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Hi all, Fldigi remains as one of the premiere data mode applications. It is multi-platform and works well. It does not have all the 'pizazz" of other applications, but it works quite well and is free to use. Configuration via Hamlib or Rigcat is not difficult - read the instructions.

Re: [Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6

2016-05-10 Thread Tony Estep
On Tue, May 10, 2016 at 4:23 PM, W B McCarty wrote: > ... I should share my opinion that RadioCom is one of the > hardest programs to configure and among the least reliable contemporary PC > programs I've used = A few years ago I bought and tried a Bonito

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Internal Mic Adapter kit wanted

2016-05-10 Thread Kevin Stover
I'd like to see the IMA available again. I'd also like to see the K2 MAB picked up by someone. Fixed level out (W3FPR) and CW tuning indicator (K6XX) and the IMA on one board. Sorry for the thread crap. On 5/10/2016 2:34 PM, myf...@nc.rr.com wrote: Hi folks, I was trying to find an IMA kit

Re: [Elecraft] scammer on internet

2016-05-10 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
The key phrase is "posing as" -- a successful scan always requires some small amount of truth. Also "there is a scammer on the internet" is not news. There have been scammers on the internet since the 70's. On 5/10/2016 2:30 PM, James Wilson wrote: You may well be correct but, just out of

Re: [Elecraft] scammer on internet

2016-05-10 Thread Augie "Gus" Hansen
On 5/10/2016 4:20 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Interesting. The FCC does not recognize either WD8VLL or KD8VLL as a current or past call in use, nor is there a Michael among the Farnsworth names that do hold any sort of US license. QRZ.com shows three Michael Farnsworth matches, and KD8VLL

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Serial Cable

2016-05-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mike, You can order one from Elecraft. Order the KXSERa (3.5mm to DB9-F): Extra Cable 3.5mm to RS232 DB9-F for KX3. It can be found in the KX3 or the KPA500 order listings. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/10/2016 6:26 PM, Mike VE3YF wrote: Hi: Does anyone happen to have a Serial Cable for the KAT500

[Elecraft] KAT500 Serial Cable

2016-05-10 Thread Mike VE3YF
Hi: Does anyone happen to have a Serial Cable for the KAT500 Tuner that they are not using and willing to sell to me. I have a USB Cable, but at the moment a serial cable would work better for me. Tnx. 73 De Mike VE3YF http://www.ve3yf.com [http://www.ve3yf.com/]

Re: [Elecraft] scammer on internet

2016-05-10 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Interesting. The FCC does not recognize either WD8VLL or KD8VLL as a current or past call in use, nor is there a Michael among the Farnsworth names that do hold any sort of US license. Of course Farnsworth is interesting in that it's the name of the guy who invented electronic television (Philo

Re: [Elecraft] K3S 10684 DISPLAY BLANK

2016-05-10 Thread j...@kk9a.com
When I had a defective DSP board in a K3S, Elecraft included a return USPS label. John KK9a Mike Dodd Fri May 6 22:23:55 EDT 2016 > 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

Re: [Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6

2016-05-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Elecraft does sell a DB-9 to 3.5mm cable to work between a serial port and the KX3. it is the KXSERa (3.5mm to DB9-F): Extra Cable 3.5mm to RS232 DB9-F for KX3. The DB9 connector is female, but if necessary you can add a gender changer. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/10/2016 5:23 PM, W B McCarty wrote:

[Elecraft] scammer on internet

2016-05-10 Thread James Wilson
You may well be correct but, just out of curiosity, I did a search on QRZ and on AnyWho.com and found that there is, indeed a WD8VLL Michael D. Farnsworth 1205 West Virginia Ave Parkersburg, WV 76104 Do use caution. His phone number is Three Oh Four Four Eight Five Eight Oh Seven Four

Re: [Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6

2016-05-10 Thread W B McCarty
Thanks for all the information! To my surprise, Bonito answered with lightning speed. Per Bonito, the specific Kenwood model to use with the K3 is the TS2000. I had tried the TS570 and TS870 without success before posting here. (But I was actually using a KX3, not a K3, as explained below;

Re: [Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6

2016-05-10 Thread Wes
Actually, Elecraft uses the Kenwood protocol. When I got my first K3 I told my logging program it was my 12-year-old TS-870. On 5/10/2016 10:11 AM, tomb18 wrote: HiThe Kenwood protocol is the same as the Elecraft protocol for commands such as frequency, band etc. I would try using one of

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] No RCV audio...

2016-05-10 Thread Don Wilhelm
Eric, Your problem seems to be with 40 meters alone. Do you have the K60XV option (or the Rework Eliminators) installed? If so, go to the secondary menu and check to see that the D19 menu parameter is set to "y". Without that option (or the Rework Eliminators), D19 should be "n". I suspect

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] No RCV audio...

2016-05-10 Thread Eric Thielking
Don: Thanks for the help. The squelch is off. Taking the testing further, it appears that the CAL PLL fails (Info 232) when connected into the TP1 test port. The initial frequency I happen to see (when the test starts) is 11348. I happened to read an older post about this subject, and went

[Elecraft] K2 Internal Mic Adapter kit wanted

2016-05-10 Thread myf...@nc.rr.com
Hi folks, I was trying to find an IMA kit that UNPCBS had made and sold. They sold out of all that they made. Hopefully, somebody on here might have one that they will sell. Also, if there is enough interest, UNPCBS will make another production run of the IMAs. Steve KI4EZL K2 Owner

[Elecraft] Wanted K3/10

2016-05-10 Thread Jim Nestor
Haven't been on this reflector for awhile. I built one of the original K2s during the field test (SN 81) and still use it. I want to buy a clean K3/10. If you have one for sale, please email me at nestoji@ comcast.net. Thanks, Jim, WK8G Sent from my iPad

[Elecraft] Dayton Pre-Orders LAST CALL

2016-05-10 Thread Lisa Jones - Elecraft Sales
Last Call for Dayton Pre-orders. Note: Pre-orders are shipped to your hotel only. We bring VERY LIMITED stock to sell at Dayton. ( we do have to charge Dayton sales tax for items taken away from the booth). All stock brought to Dayton is sold on a first come, first serve basis. We will of

Re: [Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6

2016-05-10 Thread tomb18
HiThe Kenwood protocol is the same as the Elecraft protocol for commands such as frequency,  band etc. I would try using one of the Kenwood radios for the K3 and kx3. There's lots of equipment out there that will work if you do this and the software doesn't try to identify the

[Elecraft] scammer on internet

2016-05-10 Thread dlrwild1
There is a scammer on the ham internet sites posing as KD8VLL and another call. He uses a Gmail account. He claims to be elderly, in a wheelchair and hard of hearing. Request payment only via USPS money order. He does not give you a phone number either. Be careful when buying or selling things

Re: [Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6

2016-05-10 Thread Robert Nobis
According to the Bonito web site the Elecraft K3 is supported, but there is no indication that the KX3 is supported. 73, Bob Nobis - N7RJN n7...@nobis.net > On May 10, 2016, at 06:36, tomb18 wrote: > > Try Kenwood as a radio Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. -

Re: [Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6

2016-05-10 Thread tomb18
Try Kenwood as a radio Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. - Original message - From: W B McCarty Date: 2016-05-10 4:03 AM (GMT-05:00) Date:2016-05-10 4:03 AM (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: Subject: [Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6The Elecraft K3 is reported

[Elecraft] Elecraft, RJ45 Standard.

2016-05-10 Thread David Robertson
Kevin, Thanks for pointing out my typo. I meant 4 pairs. 73 -- Dave Robertson KD1NA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3,P3,SPE 1.3kw amp and MicroHAM interface III

2016-05-10 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
Use the parallel interface ("Yaesu") instead of serial. That will avoid the conflict between serial data at 38,400 bps for K3/P3 and computer/logger and the fixed 9600 bps of the Expert. Use an Elecraft "all 15" DB15HD Y connector (E980190) and the connections in the bottom half of the

[Elecraft] K3,P3,SPE 1.3kw amp and MicroHAM interface III

2016-05-10 Thread j...@kk9a.com
I have used a Y to connect a KAT500/KPA500 and a MicroHAM DigikeyerII with no issues so it should work for you. John KK9A From: GMuller885 Tue May 10 00:25:28 EDT 2016 Ok all you great guys. I have a K3 which is hooked to my P3 thru the K3 RS-232 port which is normal and then from the

[Elecraft] K3 with 2nd RCVR For Sale

2016-05-10 Thread John Perlick
For Sale: K3/100 with the following options installed: 100 W internal amplifier KAT3 Internal Antenna Tuner KBPF3 Bandpass filter for continuous Receive Coverage KRX3 Second Receiver One 2.7KHz IF filter KIO3 Computer/Audio Interface KXV3A Transverter Interface KTCXO3-1 TXCO 1 ppm oscillator All

[Elecraft] Bonito RadioCom 6

2016-05-10 Thread W B McCarty
The Elecraft K3 is reported to be supported by RadioCom 6 in several places on Bonito's web site and elsewhere. However the K3 does not appear in the selectable list of radio drivers in the RadioCom 6 set up program. Does anyone know the trick to getting the K3 to work with Radio Com 6? I'm