Re: [Elecraft] OT: Affordability of the *NEW* K-Line

I think these price comparisons are fairly accurate. A new 30S-1 costed about the same as a new low end car. A Fiat 1100D or VW Beetle went for around $1500-1800 in the early 60s and a low end car today would be around $12-15,000. However, with ham gear and with cars, actually anything with

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 power supply fan?

It's a purpose built switcher, so they may have been able to use passive-only thermal management... __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 5/1/2017 9:05 PM, Charles Johnson wrote: > I’ve seen no mention of a fan inside the power supply cabinet of the new > KPA1500. Anyone know if one is

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Affordability of the *NEW* K-Line

On 2017-04-30 11:26 PM, Rick Dettinger wrote: And, that was for an amplifier that would have been closer to the KPA500 amp. About 500 watts out. 73, Rick, K7MW Collins 30S-1 Linear Amplifier (1 KW), 1958, original cost: $1556, cost in 2017 dollars: $13,264 So, a new technology K-Line

Re: [Elecraft] Audio On K3 (solved)

All it takes is a little too much pressure for too long on the "left" Mode button and you Reverse the Mode. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 1, 2017, at 10:39 AM, louis a. ives wrote: > > I feel like a idiot, Ted was right upper side band had flipped to

[Elecraft] KPA1500 power supply fan?

I’ve seen no mention of a fan inside the power supply cabinet of the new KPA1500. Anyone know if one is there and what might be the noise impact? Variable speed maybe? 73, Charles, K4ZRJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Not I. I use the DELETE key a lot. We don't need another group, but maybe a bit more etiquette on this one. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 1, 2017, at 8:05 AM, Michael Walker wrote: > > Hi All > > I am thinking of starting an Elecraft email forum that

[Elecraft] Current OT threads (was: Elecraft Island & CB in 9.0 quakes)

I respectfully suggest that we show Eric we can play nice all by ourselves and close this & related OT threads. And yes, my delete key works fine. Thanks & 73, Josh On 4/30/2017 6:44 PM, KG7FYI wrote: The models DOGAMI (Oregon Dept. of Geology and Mining) has released shows a 71 foot tsunami

Re: [Elecraft] Question-How to inventory a K3?

Paul, Actually, it is easy to take the cover off (9 screws) and see, especially if the SubRX is not installed. Download the K3 Assembly manual to see how it goes together for the various options and allow you to check them for presence or absence. If you ordered the K3 Factory Built, then

Re: [Elecraft] Question-How to inventory a K3?

A Great Idea, Rick! I have been a Ten Tec patron for years (and still have an Omni VII and 6N2), and am now new to Elecraft with a upgraded K3, KPA500, KAT500, P3. I would find your “K3, Explain Thyself” a great feature to add in a future firmware upgrade along with a cryptic line defining

Re: [Elecraft] Alternate list.

I have been a part of this list since it started. I almost never post, and always lurk, but I am still an integral part of this grest thing. This group, and this product IS LIKE NO OTHER PRODUCT IN THE KNOWN UNIVERSE. I belong to another group called the Ampex list, which has an alternate group

Re: [Elecraft] Question-How to inventory a K3?

Sort of, Paul. There are CONFIG menu items for many of the optional components including KAT3, KBPF3, KDVR3, KIO3, KPA3, KRC2 (external device), KRX3, KXV3, and the various FLn filters both Main and Sub. However, you can't necessarily trust their settings. Some can be set On or Nor(mal) even if

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Preamp 2 Six Meter Noise Figure

Just because a "device" will do under 2 dB (or whatever) doesn't mean an amplifier necessarily will. Circuit losses, mismatch and bias settings will affect the circuit NF. Additionally, something like an HP noise source is made to be a good source match, both on and off. Those with lower

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Short version: Accept no substitutes. Rick nhc On 5/1/2017 12:25 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: As the central Elecraft community discussion forum, we rely on this list both to post official Elecraft updates and to get motivational feedback, marketing and technical info from all

Re: [Elecraft] Audio On K3 (solved)

Buddy, If you are using a logging program with even a smidgen of rig control (band, mode, etc..) sometimes it can make ‘flip’ when you least expect it. I have a logging APP that has flipped USB and LSB when clicking on a ‘spot’ that is displayed in the program. This APP has also been known to

[Elecraft] upgrading K3 for very casual user

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[Elecraft] Elecraft email List Official Guidelines 2017

Eric /elecraft.com/ Elecraft eMail LIST GUIDELINES 2017 For those of you who are new to the list, (and for those of us who have rapidly failing memories) here is a quick list of things to remember when posting to this list. Please save this for future reference. The most important thing

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

I'd like to close this thread at this time to reduce email overload for our other readers. As the central Elecraft community discussion forum, we rely on this list both to post official Elecraft updates and to get motivational feedback, marketing and technical info from all of you. Its a huge

Re: [Elecraft] Solution to KPA500 Problem

Hi Jim. Yep, Ora caught me offline and put me back on track. It's was a case of me thinking RF flow and Ora was talking about keying. 73, Kev K4VD On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 2:56 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: > I think he means the control cable. KAT500 comes before KPA500 there and >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Preamp 2 Six Meter Noise Figure

That was my reaction as well, but that is what the QST review states. John WA1EAZ > On May 1, 2017, at 3:02 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: > > I'll bet it’s a lot better than that. > > A 39¢ GG junction FET pre-amp will do under well 2dB on 6. > > Charlie k3ICH > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Preamp 2 Six Meter Noise Figure

I'll bet it’s a lot better than that. A 39¢ GG junction FET pre-amp will do under well 2dB on 6. Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ab2tc Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 2:08 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

[Elecraft] Question-How to inventory a K3?

For the Elecraft "brain trust" I have a K3, P3 and KAT500 that I am about to sell.  How do I inventory the K3 so that I can list what options and filters it has? Is there a way to do this from the menus short of taking the cover off? Thanks, Paul n6psep...@n6pse.com

Re: [Elecraft] Solution to KPA500 Problem

I think he means the control cable. KAT500 comes before KPA500 there and three tunes has the ability to interpret PTT to the amp. Jim Rhodes K0XU On May 1, 2017 10:06, "Kevin - K4VD" wrote: Hi Ora... I'm confused. You say you removed the tuner and connected the amp directly

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Preamp 2 Six Meter Noise Figure

Hi, According to the ARRL review in November, 2dB! Deaf no more. AB2TC - Knut stengrevics wrote > Does anyone know what the preamp 2 noise figure is on 6 meters? I have > not been able to find it in the owner's manual or in Fred's book. > > Thanks, > > John > WA1EAZ -- View this

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

I strongly disagree with starting another forum-there’s already plenty.And-a number of other forums I subscribe to go ‘way farther off than this one. Do us all a favor-don’t divide the knowledge. Eric and Wayne do a fine job moderating. Dan Presley N7CQR n7...@arrl.net > On May 1, 2017, at

[Elecraft] K3S Preamp 2 Six Meter Noise Figure

Does anyone know what the preamp 2 noise figure is on 6 meters? I have not been able to find it in the owner's manual or in Fred's book. Thanks, John WA1EAZ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3S-Preamp-2-Six-Meter-Noise-Figure-tp7630221.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] Audio On K3 (solved)

Years ago, right after I got my K3 [S/N 642], it quit working on 30 meters. No receive, infinite SWR on transmit, fine everywhere else. Email conversation with support had me try several things to no avail so they said they were going to escalate it, give them a time and number to call.

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB

Bob, W4/KP4Y said: I agree with other gentleman that Jim can be very offensive in his responses sometimes. I don't mean to be offensive, but there are times when it is appropriate to "tell it like it is." As Clay and others have noted, the new ham in question was repeatedly ignoring the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Count me out too... I have a perfectly working delete key and I know very well how to select a group of mails that are of no interest to me and how to create message filters...:-) Op 2017-05-01 om 15:04 schreef Jim Rhodes: On 5/1/2017 5:05 AM, Michael Walker wrote: How many of you would be

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB

Well sir, we'll have to agree to disagree. The young HAM (in HAM years anyway) was not LISTENING to those from whom he had openly solicited advice. He was informed of this, perhaps lightly chastised... Now that he is aware, he may choose whether to modify his behavior to be more productive

Re: [Elecraft] On Topic

Well, there are lots of folks who think their off-topic post is clever enough or important enough to justify it, so self control isn't likely to be very effective. The most effective way to combat off topic posts would be for others on the list to gently remind offenders, but Wayne/Eric

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

I've been around this reflector for 17 years - so far - and this issue has come up many, many times. Here are the guidelines Eric posted most recently: "The PRIMARY purposes of this list are to provide a -polite- and enjoyable forum for discussing Elecraft products, share mods, new ideas,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Not at all interested. It takes me maybe 15 seconds to scan through the Subject headers to delete the ones I'm not interested in, or have become bored with, and I get just as many messages as you do. Besides, unless you plan to moderate your list (which will take you FAR longer to do than

[Elecraft] On Topic

I would like to request we stay on the topic of Elecraft and it's relevance to other equipment and gear. There are forums elsewhere for doomsday, climate change and the green people. I really enjoy hearing about the experiences with the gear. The great wit I have seen here and the information

[Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment Chat Group

Sorry no interest here. 73, WB4YAL Sent from my iPhone __ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] Audio On K3 (solved)

I still sometimes forget to _read_ the front panel display. Not quite the same as the old way of looking at a knob pointer! But the K3s is certainly in a different league from those old rigs. Ron WA2EIO On 5/1/2017 11:44 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: Add me to the idiot group. I was operating

Re: [Elecraft] Audio On K3 (solved)

Add me to the idiot group. I was operating from Kings county in the California QSO party on 10M SSB. Someone responded to my CQ and commented that I'd probably get more responses if I was operating USB. Sure enough, I was in LSB. I Thanked him and fixed the problem. I think what had happened

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

No thanks. Mike KD8RQE In a message dated 5/1/2017 9:51:49 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, va...@portcredit.net writes: Someone did change this to OT, but it really isn't. As others have also mentioned is that this is a list that is heavily diluted by so many OT issues. This is the only

[Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

I think the Elecraft group is fine but that many of the OT subjects can better be handled on groups for those subjects. For example most of the NVIS discussion could have been on the Tower Talk group. Simple solution would be for this group to stay more on the Elecraft topic. -- Jim

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

On 2017-05-01 08:05 AM, Michael Walker wrote: I am thinking of starting an Elecraft email forum that would focus only on Elecraft equipment. While I like this list for the Elecraft discussions, about 50% of it is related to off topic items and they flood my inbox with hundreds of emails. I

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment Chat Group

There is already another Elecraft reflector at Yahoo. 73, Nolan Kienitz - KI5IO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

I certainly would like to see that. This list has way too much off topic, and real questions get lost in the fog of it all. From: Michael Walker To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 8:10 AM Subject: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Hi Eric Actually, it doesn't go in in other forums to this extent. And, when it does, it is shut down. This forum is the wild wild west. :) I posted a list of all the forums I am a member of, and they are all focus on their charter. Mike va3mw On Mon, May 1, 2017 at 10:34 AM, EricJ

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Elecraft Equipment chat group

Hi Jerry This is not a moderator discussion as I am not asking them for their permission, nor do I want to change anything they are doing or promoting. I have discussed it with them at one point and they are pleased with how this forum is being used. What I am looking at is an alternative.

Re: [Elecraft] Solution to KPA500 Problem

Hi Ora... I'm confused. You say you removed the tuner and connected the amp directly to the transceiver? My transceiver is connected directly to the amp at all times. The tuner is between the antenna and the amp. Removing the tuner would connect the antenna directly to the amp (ok if a good,

[Elecraft] Solution to KPA500 Problem

I recently encountered an odd problem which I thought I would share in case anyone else experiences it. My KPA500/KTA500 combo refused to work on 20 meters. It appeared that the amp was not keying, but only on this band. I suspected a problem in the amp, but when I removed the tuner and

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

https://assets.dnainfo.com/photo/2016/9/1474052916-273347/extralarge.jpg - Original Message - From: "Wes Stewart" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, May 1, 2017 12:45:56 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group Count me out. On

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

with over 20 reflector folders under RADIO which auto sort upon arrival, count me out bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Audio On K3 (solved)

I feel like a idiot, Ted was right upper side band had flipped to lower side band. I guess that you always miss the obvious and make things too difficult when not needed. I need to find why it happened as 15 meter also had flipped. Thanks to all who gave suggestions, I placed those on my "When

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Not a chance. Frankly, as a K1 and K2 owner, all the *K-line* posts are OT to me. But there hasn't been an OT topic on this reflector that I didn't find informative. This is a very tech savvy and interesting group, and I value their input. It takes a long time to build a viable community of

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Elecraft Equipment chat group

I'd suggest taking this off list directly to the list mods. While your opinions are important; the community in it's entirety is governed by Elecraft. Complaining to the list only results in a flurry of 'me too' or 'not me' posts that further exacerbate the issue. On the air we ignore people that

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

Hahahahaha. It stimulates the blood and gets what's left of the fire in the boiler stirred up. On 05/01/2017 01:35 AM, Edward R Cole [via Elecraft] wrote: > I'll probably get flamed with this comment (oh what the heck): Joking aside, all of the State and Federal agencies are preparing for a

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Elecraft Equipment chat group

It is getting out of hand. We just had about 50 emails on RACES and MARS. Even Eric told everyone to shut it down as a moderator, yet everyone ignored him. It seems (and I haven't measured) that we are 50/50 off topic to on topic. For those that would prefer to stay try to Elecraft equipment

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Been there done that already. Tried that a couple of years ago... got 8 new users, including Wayne, and there were no exchanges. It is one more list. Doesn't work. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Rhodes

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Elecraft Equipment chat group

Nope, why reinvent the wheel? W4CWZ On 5/1/2017 9:42 AM, N2TK, Tony wrote: Nope, not interested in a new forum. --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Hi Mike, I've seen this attempted with other forums for other topics. Inevitably, the OT emails reach the same level in the new forum as well. It's just human nature. For my part, I'll stick with this Elecraft forum. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original

[Elecraft] FW: Elecraft Equipment chat group

Nope, not interested in a new forum. I agree some topics stretch the interest quite a bit for an Elecraft subject. But many times I learn something. And If I have no interest or get bored with a subject I just use the Delete key. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Someone did change this to OT, but it really isn't. As others have also mentioned is that this is a list that is heavily diluted by so many OT issues. This is the only list that I am part of that varies like a club meeting. And, that is OK, it just isn't OK for all of us. For those that have

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Not me either. Not while I have a working delete key. That plus lots of the "OT" threads are quite interesting. Charlie k3ICH From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Lemay Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 9:29 AM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net'

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

I'm sure we don't need another Elecraft group - what we do need is more respect from those who think this is a place to post almost anything OT. Count me out. John G4ZTR -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Michael Walker Sent: Monday,

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

Thanks Joe, I do have two of the ARRL Antenna Books but wasn't familiar the other references. I'll be sure to look them up. I'm currently using a multiband dipole that has really impressed me given it's poor location and setup. It's obvious I need an "antenna tool kit". That would be very

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Without a doubtcount me out! Sometimes it is true that off topic discussions persist way too long, but we just have to keep in mind that these guys own and are responsible for running a profitable company and we should be grateful that they even have any time to occasionally monitor this

[Elecraft] OT: Security camera on your mast

Erik, I'd suggest that you get a really - good - camera. That is a 1080P High Def one that produces good detail. So many "security" cameras provide such poor detail that an individual or specific automobile (much less a tag number) can hardly be identified. Jim W4RKS

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Count me in for a new group! With all the NVIS-CB-Earthquake stuff and other O.T. posts, I'm outtta here. As a new Elecraft owner, I signed on to learn about Elecraft. I asked a few questions about my Elecraft gear, got some good answers and supportive replies. But now there's too much

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

With this one we get "official" information when things happen. So most of us would remain on this reflector for that. Why would we want to then join another list to further dilute the information content. Count me as a no. Jim Rhodes K0XU On May 1, 2017 07:59, "Stephen Prior"

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Count me out too. 73 Stephen G4SJP On 1 May 2017 at 13:45, Wes Stewart wrote: > Count me out. > > On 5/1/2017 5:05 AM, Michael Walker wrote: > >> How many of you would be interested? >> >> > __ > Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

No interest here. 73 Ken - K0PP On May 1, 2017 06:07, "Michael Walker" wrote: > Hi All > > I am thinking of starting an Elecraft email forum that would focus only on > Elecraft equipment. > > While I like this list for the Elecraft discussions, about 50% of it is >

[Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Count me out as well.  I just stick to this forum.  寄件人︰ Wes Stewart 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2017年05月1日 (週一) 8:47 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group Count me out. On 5/1/2017 5:05 AM, Michael Walker wrote: > How many of you would

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Count me out. On 5/1/2017 5:05 AM, Michael Walker wrote: How many of you would be interested? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] RES: Elecraft Equipment chat group

Hi I´m in PY5EG - Oms -Mensagem original- De: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] Em nome de Michael Walker Enviada em: segunda-feira, 1 de maio de 2017 09:06 Para: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Assunto: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group Hi All I am thinking of starting

[Elecraft] OT: RE: Elecraft Equipment chat group

I updated the subject as OT: http://www.arrl.org/amateur-code The Radio Amateur's Code The Radio Amateur is CONSIDERATE...He/[She] never knowingly operates in such a way as to lessen the pleasure of others. LOYAL...He/[She] offers loyalty, encouragement and support to other amateurs, local

[Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Hi All I am thinking of starting an Elecraft email forum that would focus only on Elecraft equipment. While I like this list for the Elecraft discussions, about 50% of it is related to off topic items and they flood my inbox with hundreds of emails. How many of you would be interested? 73 all,

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

I'll probably get flamed with this comment (oh what the heck): How many of you theorizing about a 9.0 Richter earthquake have actually experience one! I not talking about 5 pr 6 or 7 an actual 9+ Why don't you ask an Alaskan Ham? In 1964 south central Alaska experienced a 9.2 (2nd

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

I took it down to 5 watts pronto before I started reconfig. Roger that on the dementia also. One step at a time. One day at a time. My sincere gratitude. I'll keep you posted. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 09:39 PM, Don Wilhelm [via Elecraft]