[Elecraft] Did calibration

The power issue was solved with a calibration. Any suggestions for the inability in link vfo's? 73, Dick, WO1I K3 911 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] Firmware update problem

I had not updated the firmware on my K3 in a while, so I went to the Elecraft site, downloaded the new K3 utility, found the new firmware, and proceeded to download it to the K3. I have suddenly lost the 100 w amp in the K3, and I can no longer link the two vfo's. I'm not sure what else is

Re: [Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

Hats are on the order page, near bottom of K3 section I think. I got my shirts by volunteering to tear down my station and setup at a local ham fest. Elecraft will probably pay for the booth/table, furnish table cloth(s) and banner. And they'll send you s nice polo shirt with logo and your

Re: [Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

With my size 8 it get hard to find anything close. Bill KC4ATU > On Jul 16, 2016, at 11:55 PM, Bob Nielsen wrote: > > I have the same issue. I used to tell people that some brains require more > room. > > Bob, N7XY > > On 7/16/16 1:53 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: >> I find

Re: [Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

I have the same issue. I used to tell people that some brains require more room. Bob, N7XY On 7/16/16 1:53 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: I find the KHAT to be on the small side. I have a largish head (7 3/4), somewhat smaller smaller than Bruce Bochy.

Re: [Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

At Dayton a couple years ago, you got an Elecraft hat with purchase of a K3 This year at Dayton, they had the choice of a hat or t-shirt with purchase of certain gear, including the P3. So, I've spent about 4k for a hat and a t-shirt, but they came with a very nice radio and panadapter :) On

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - communication failure after KIO3B upgrade

Hi Carl Have you actually set RS232 to USB in the Config menu ? Just a thought. Barry VK2BJ On 17 July 2016 at 11:47, Carl Clawson wrote: > Thanks Lyle. I tried those things. If it's a cable problem then I must have > TWO defective cables, because feeding RS232 to the

Re: [Elecraft] [KPOD] Re: Now that the K-Pod is shipping, (longer RJ12 cable)

I recommend you sending an e-mail to k3support at elecraft dot com. They will get the answer or send it on to the design engineers. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Clay Autery [mailto:caut...@montac.com] Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 5:13 PM To: Ron D'Eau Claire;

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - communication failure after KIO3B upgrade

Thanks Lyle. I tried those things. If it's a cable problem then I must have TWO defective cables, because feeding RS232 to the P3 and connecting the single-headed cable to the K3 also results in no communications to the K3. And yes, I put the K3 in RS232 mode at 38400 baud when I tried that. --

Re: [Elecraft] Decoded Text on the P3

Hey Gary hope all is well! Did you pack up and move because of weather? LOL Yeah I'm looking for some down size for when I'm at the cabin. It is solar power and would be nice to be able to watch P3 for a couple of lines rather than a word at a time on the K3. Also room is an issue here too.

Re: [Elecraft] Decoded Text on the P3

This is the main reason I no longer have my P3. The second was the TX monitor which did not meet my requirement. An extra monitor in the motor home simply will not fit. Admittedly cost became a factor as well given the add on hardware as well as the monitor and it all got to difficult. However, I

Re: [Elecraft] Decoded Text on the P3

Hello Don Yeah I have that but was hoping it would work on just the P3 like the PX3 does do I did not have to set up a monitor. > On Jul 16, 2016, at 7:37 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Gerald, > > Add the P3SVGA option and you can see the text on the SVGA monitor. > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - communication failure after KIO3B upgrade

Carl, A couple of thoughts. 1) Losing communications with the Y cable plugged into the KIO3B but not having BOTH DE-9 connectors attached to the P3 will result in no communications. The KIO3B senses the Y cable and routes the USB side communications to the P3 which then routes signals to

Re: [Elecraft] [KPOD] Re: Now that the K-Pod is shipping, (longer RJ12 cable)

RR thanks... think I've established that they are using flat ribbon 6-conductor cable with the "old" color scheme, parallel, non-twisted... And yes, all my experience says that: 1) using PROPERLY constructed twisted-pair cable choosing the correct pairs (use 3 of 4 pair on CAT-5/6/7 wire,

[Elecraft] K3 for sale

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Re: [Elecraft] Decoded Text on the P3

Gerald, Add the P3SVGA option and you can see the text on the SVGA monitor. 73, Don w3FPR On 7/16/2016 8:24 PM, KC6CNN wrote: Will the P3 ever get the ability to have decoded text on the P3 screen like the PX3? That why if I run field day I can read the text off of my P3 two line screens.

Re: [Elecraft] [KPOD] Re: Now that the K-Pod is shipping, (longer RJ12 cable)

Clay, The cable is 5 (active) parallel wires, no twisted pairs. Yes, you can probably construct a cable with twisted pairs that would work well over a much greater distance, but that is only a guess at this point. Why not give it a try and report your results. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/16/2016

[Elecraft] K3 - communication failure after KIO3B upgrade

Maybe the combined wisdom of the group will be able to help before I send this to Elecraft support. I installed the KIO3B upgrade in my K3. The USB interface from PC to K3 works but only if you don't plug a cable in the RS232/P3 jack. The RS232 connection to the P3 isn't happening -- no frequency

[Elecraft] Decoded Text on the P3

Will the P3 ever get the ability to have decoded text on the P3 screen like the PX3? That why if I run field day I can read the text off of my P3 two line screens. Would be nice to have that. 73 Gerald - KC6CNN - Gerald K1 # 0014 K2 # 5486 K3 # 6294 KX3 # 757 -- View this message in

[Elecraft] TXMON for P3

I just received and installed the TX MON for the P3. It was an easy installation, went by quickly and seamlessly. The proof is in the pudding; a few menu selections on the P3 and everything is as planned and works just great! If you are sitting on the fence about adding one, I can assure

Re: [Elecraft] [KPOD] Re: Now that the K-Pod is shipping, (longer RJ12 cable)

Thanks Ron... I know it is straight through, but the color codes on the shipping cable are key to my research/testing so I can determine: 1) Which signals are paired/not paired, and 2) Which pair signals are on (due to the differing twist rate on each pair). If the shipping cable isn't using

[Elecraft] Wanted: KFL3B-FM Filter

Does anyone have an extra KFL3B-FM 13kHz FM filter they'd be willing to part with? Reply here or directly to my email with your terms. 73, -- __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

Howdy Gang: Many thanks for all of the uniformly favorable comments regarding the KXPD2 paddle for the KX2. Will seriously consider getting one for my KX2. 73, Joe W2KJ I QRP, therefore I am

Re: [Elecraft] [KPOD] Re: Now that the K-Pod is shipping, (longer RJ12 cable)

Hi Clay: It is a simple straight through cable. I can't give you the color codes because I don't have the specific cable being shipped. The cable I have is a modified RJ12 (pin 1 disconnected at both ends so I don't care which one I plug into the K3S). The factory was still making up cables when

Re: [Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

Wish I'd have gotten a shirt when I bought my hat at HAMCOM, Irving, TX. __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 7/16/2016 11:44 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > Where do I order Elecraft shirts and hats? > > Can't find any on their website. > > 73 > > Jim ab3cv >

Re: [Elecraft] [KPOD] Re: Now that the K-Pod is shipping, (longer RJ12 cable)

No problem Ron... So can someone tell me: Is the Elecraft cable that comes with the K-Pod a simple straight through cable? What wire color or color/stripe conductor is on each pin? I dug through the schematics, et al last night and figured out what each is named... Just wondering if any

Re: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

In a word Joe, it's worthwhile ! I'm so glad I ordered one, I love it ! It's a great improvement over the KX3 paddle IMO ! I'm seriously thinking of getting a second one for my KX3 I love the new one so well. 73 de Ed N7EDK Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2016, at 11:49, Joe W2KJ

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 - Programming Commands

Hi Dick, OK, I misunderstood this as a new feature, from the Elecraft website firmware notes: * Add manual switch to disable amplifier with ATU available: * MODE button HOLD now toggles power amplifier bypass. * Power ON LED blinks slowly when PA is bypassed. So, based on what you're

Re: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

I've been using my KXPD3 with the KX2 while waiting for the KXOD2 (just left the left screw out for now.) I had the same problem with having to press harder on the paddles than I wanted to, especially with only one screw attaching it to the radio. I figured there might be some oxidation on

Re: [Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

I find the KHAT to be on the small side. I have a largish head (7 3/4), somewhat smaller smaller than Bruce Bochy. http://aroundthefoghorn.com/2014/05/20/just-big-bruce-bochys-head/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj

Re: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

The KXPD2 feels really good to me.  It works well with the lightweight radio, even with my relatively heavy fist.  There is only one adjustment--contact spacing, which is easy with the attached Allen key. On Jul 16, 2016 11:14 AM, Ken Talbott wrote: > > This week I

Re: [Elecraft] KX2

On Fri, Jul 15, 2016 at 12:24 PM, Fred C. Jensen wrote: > (End Fed On 80 But Works Great On Other Bands Too). :-) One of the endearing qualities of an 80 meter end-fed half-wave L is that it is usually a very good antenna for both 7 and 10 MHz. If the bend of the L is

Re: [Elecraft] A955 = λ

Hi all, No, please don't use anything beyond the 0x20 to 0x7E standard ASCII characters range. There are too many different delivery options for these messages to reliably render anything outside this range correctly. I am using marc.info to read messages and Nabble to respond to them. Using

Re: [Elecraft] KX2

H Could it be a Long wire, Inverted L or even a comes under so many of the Slopper perhaps? Jim K9TF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 9:44 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > Where do I order Elecraft shirts and hats? > > Can't find any on their website. The KHAT ($12) appears on the order page in three different places. http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm Not sure if there's

Re: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

My KXPD3 paddle (which I purchased used) is prone to miss depressions of either side, usually at the worse time in a QSO. There was an early fix by Elecraft which by inspection I believe was installed. Assertive? I have to pound on the paddles much harder than I would like to avoid missing one

Re: [Elecraft] O.T. Tuning a Counterpoise

Tks, Ron- I'll keep that in mind. My counterpoises lie on a flat roof adjacent the shack. I've never tried to tune them other than initially cutting them to theoretical best length; I suppose they could be better... 73, Drew AF2Z On 07/16/16 13:39, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: One approach to

Re: [Elecraft] O.T. Tuning a Counterpoise

Thanks, Ron. You just reminded me that I have an MFJ-934 (ATU with artificial ground) stashed somewhere. No real need for it just now, but who knows? Now I just need to find it! 73, Phil W7OX On 7/16/16 10:39 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: One approach to reduce "RF in the shack" using an

Re: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

Ken, Please clarify what is meant by "I had problems with the KXPD3 which forced me to be very assertive!": What problems, and assertive in what respect? Really a bit academic: I never owned the KXPD3 and have ordered the KXPD2 for its shorter arm and less tendency to move the KX2 around,

Re: [Elecraft] O.T. Tuning a Counterpoise

I am thinking that if you make the wire more than 1/4 wavelength at the lowest frequency, all you would need to tune it would be a variable capacitor. Vic 4X6GP > On 16 Jul 2016, at 20:39, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > > One approach to reduce "RF in the shack" using an end-fed

Re: [Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

This week I replaced the KXDP3 paddle on my KX2 with the KXPD2. I like the feel and adjustability of the KXPD2. Since it is shorter, the rig does not tend to move around as much. I had problems with the KXPD3 which forced me to be very assertive! The KXPD2 seems (so far) to operate with a much

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 question

K3 MCU revision 4.93 fixed this, written 10/16/2014. It's described in the firmware release notes. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark E. Musick Sent: Saturday, July 16, 2016 10:57 To: 'Nr4c'

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 question

This is no longer true. That problem has been fixed. I don't know what firmware version it was that eliminated the need to have power to the KAT500. Even when the problem existed, it only required that there be 12 Volts at the KAT500 power connector. It did not require the KAT500 to be powered on.

[Elecraft] O.T. Tuning a Counterpoise

One approach to reduce "RF in the shack" using an end-fed wire is to resonate the "counterpoise" for the band you are using. MFJ made just such a "tuner" (model 931 IIRC) but any tunable L-network will work. The idea is to adjust the "tuner" for maximum current flowing into the counterpoise

Re: [Elecraft] A955 = λ

Instead of typing out "lambda", just hold down the "ALT" key and type 955 = λ Same for : Alt 171 = ½ Alt 172 = ¼ Alt 0216 = Ø Alt 227 = π Alt 234 = Ω There's lots more where those came from... 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

[Elecraft] Got the gear, need the garb!

Where do I order Elecraft shirts and hats? Can't find any on their website. 73 Jim ab3cv __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies

Counterpoises are good. Also very helpful is to adjust total length of flattop and feedline to be an odd multiple of Lambda/4 for the bands of interest. This keeps max RF voltage peaks out of the shack. Not always convenient to do if you want multiple bands. 73, Hank, W6SX On Sat, Jul 16,

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies

I do have counterpoises: "decent" is another matter. If I had better shack/antenna choices I wouldn't be using an endfed wire to begin with. So, the counterpoises, ferrites, ground loop isolators, equipment/cable arrangement are all part of the solution. 73, Drew AF2Z On 07/16/16 12:04,

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies

Drew, Forget your field strength meter and 1) concentrate on providing a decent counterpoise for your antenna so that return current flows on that counterpoise rather than ground wiring inside your shack; and 2) on killing Pin One Problems in the equipment in your shack. You have high field

[Elecraft] New KXPD2 paddle for KX2

Howdy Gang: I wonder what the users of the new KXPD2 paddle for the KX2 think of this paddle? Touch, feel, sensitivity, adjustability, etc...is it a worthwhile addition to the KX2? Many thanks for any info. 73, Joe W2KJ I QRP, therefore I am

Re: [Elecraft] [KPOD] Re: Now that the K-Pod is shipping, (longer RJ12 cable)

Clay. That's a typo. See appendix B of the manual. Tnx for the head's up. That's an old reference that should be been removed. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Clay Autery [mailto:caut...@montac.com] Sent: Friday, July 15, 2016 8:35 PM To: Ron D'Eau Claire;

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies

I have an endfed wire antenna for the low bands so there is RF in the shack which needs to be managed. In such a case a field strength meter is handy in figuring out how to arrange equipment, cables, keyboards, etc and placing ferrite toroids and snap-ons for best results. I use an old Simpson

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies

Won't hurt to use a twisted pair cable between the PS and the rig. If you have the standard DC power cable zip cord just unplug it, twist it up real good, then plug it back in. 73, Drew AF2Z On 07/16/16 00:12, Vic Rosenthal wrote: You can tell if the noise floor increase is due to

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 - Programming Commands

The most recent KXPA100 Programmer's reference is 1.18. No new commands have been recently added. What was added in 1.35 was the ability to HOLD the MODE button to toggle PA operate/standby (PA bypass). The KXPA Utility uses ^OP to change PA bypass. This is described on page 19 of the KXPA

[Elecraft] KXPA100 - Programming Commands

Hi all, Having just sprung for a KXPA100 to pair with my KX3, a PX3 and W2 are in my future, I've been playing around with setting commands up for it on DXLab Commander.I've setup the command to switch antennas, by adapting some command sequences created for the K2 & K3 and posted to the

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies

Hi Howard and thanks for your explanations and patience. I need to do some more testing a little later on with the KX3 on the RS-50. If I remember right, I could hear the hum and hiss from the RS-50 only when the antenna was attached. I think that goes along with what you are saying and I just

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies

Hi Kevin, As for common mode currents in the antenna... would that only be an issue during transmit? Except for very special cases, antenna systems display reciprocity, and show very similar or identical current distributions at the frequency of interest in transmit and receive, although

Re: [Elecraft] Another KX3 vs K3S Query...

No densely packed Surface Mount components to solder on two sides of the PCB? Heck, hardly worth the effort. ;-) Actually, I'm a bit of a newbie on kits, and didn't want to muck up my new K3S system. That, and the factory burn-in and re-alignment seemed like a real plus. I'll have fun enough