Re: [Elecraft] K3S New Builder (Tom NB5Q)

Tom, The best advice I can offer is to: - follow the instructions as written, they are correct. - Make certain you use the correct screw lengths (measure them if necessary). - Do not jump around in the instructions, the order presented is for a purpose. Start at the beginning and work to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 Power Output Difference

Jim, Amateur wattmeters are notoriously "famous" for their inaccuracies. Errors of up to 20% are not unusual, and in many cases it depends on the band because the voltage produced by the measurement diodes are frequency dependent. So bottom line, don't worry about the 10 watt differential.

[Elecraft] K3S New Builder (Tom NB5Q)

My first post, new builder, old man (74 years young!). I've been inactive for some time but looking forward to getting back on CW with the new K3S, P3 kits. I'm sure I will be back here for your valued and experienced assistance during the build and setup. I have searched for and read a lot of the

Re: [Elecraft] EARS

Kinda already taken:  http://eaars.com/ On 12/1/2017 5:27 PM, Gary Steinhour wrote: This group should be known as the Elecraft Amateur Radio Society. Then we would all be EARS. 73 de Gary, KF6U __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Fan noise on FT8?

Dear Peter, Maybe your mic is picking up the fan noise and transmitting it over the air. Try disconnecting your mic and see what happens. Sincerely, Joe Lynch, N6CL On Friday, December 1, 2017 3:44 PM, Peter Drexel via Elecraft wrote: It seems that, when the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PRE function question

I live on a long, thin lot is suburbia. My house, and my neighbor's houses are at the street end of our lots leaving lots of area behind. I have found that the RF noise in the back part of our lot is much lower than in the front part. That's where I try to put my antennas. 73 Bill AE6JV On

[Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 Power Output Difference

I using a KX3/KXPA100 and I'm noticing that when I'm in TX the RF meter on the rig matches the set power of the rig, but on the KXP100 meter, it shows 10 or more watts less output.  Some examples:Rig   Amp50w  40w60w  50w70w  60w80w  70w Here is what i've checked so far.  The Powerwerx PS is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PRE function question

Wayne and all: A graphic example is my experience when I first arrived in Alaska to live in a small town of 75 people at end of 16-mile dead-end gravel road surrounded by the Chugach NF. I rented a one-room cabin 14x16 foot with a wood stove- that's all. No electricity, no telephone, no

[Elecraft] EARS

This group should be known as the Elecraft Amateur Radio Society. Then we would all be EARS. 73 de Gary, KF6U __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

I have the SARK and have used it around the world. It works great, is accurate, tiny, self contained and easy to use. Only downside is price but mine has easily paid for itself (by reducing the number of times I had to climb my tower!). John Perlick Aria Corporation www.ariacorp.com > On

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

Bob and all, The "classic" formula for a wire half wave dipole (known to most hams) is 468/F (length in feet and frequency in MHz), and your "492 x K" factor is correct. Sorry for those who use metric, you will have to convert) However, that may not lead to a resonant antenna due to a

[Elecraft] SARK

The Sark 110 has been sold. Thank you Sid KC2EE __ 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:

[Elecraft] Fan noise on FT8?

It seems that, when the fan starts on my K3, a series of vertical lines appears on the WSJT Wide Graph.  Every 60Hz would be kind of obvious.  What's causing that?  What can I do about it?  (other than keeping the power low enough - 8 watts or less - to keep the fan from kicking in) 73  de

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

Agreed.   I've always said hams cut an antenna a bit long and then trim it to get the lowest SWR at the desired frequency. This does not necessarily make for a resonant antenna.    My 75M antenna is resonant at 3.8 MHz as determined using a Grid Dip Oscillator,  but the impedance is about 35

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

I find that Jim's thoughts and findings are similar to mine. SWR is really not a good indication of how well an antenna works. One of my coax lines has a 1:1 SWR from 160M through 6M.  It doesn't receive well nor transmit well.  It' has a dummy load on the distant end. Along the same line, I

[Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

>Elecraft rigs, including the KX2, have an indicator for SWR that the rig >sees. Resonance can be clearly seen by moving up and down the band to >find it. Not necessarily. Resonance and point of lowest SWR do not always coincide. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer (FA-VA4)

On 12/1/2017 10:30 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: What calibrations are you doing that take an hour? You can do a master cal with lots of points in 5 minutes. Yes.  AND, more important, calibrations can be saved for standard measurement setups, so when you're always using a previous setup, there's

[Elecraft] OT - Want to buy SideKar

Hi Tex, We know where you can get one! We wanted to make sure you knew that there's free shipping on SideKars and SideKar Plus's right now. And the SideKars are an additional $10 off. Great time to buy, if we do say so ourselves. 73, Shel KF0UR www.QRPworks.com

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

Hi, Ronnie … There are a bezillion to choose from — big, small, graphical, TDR, need a computer or pad, etc, as others have pointed out. Another one you might consider is the iP30z (or iP60z) retailed through Buddipole. They’re a bit pricey compared to some options, but they have the

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

Because new toys are always exciting? On 12/1/2017 11:09 AM, Jim Brown wrote: Why must every perceived problem be resolved by buying something? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

On 12/1/2017 4:49 AM, w5...@comcast.net wrote: But it struck me that it might be nice to add a small antenna analyzer to my kit. Why must every perceived problem be resolved by buying something? All Elecraft rigs, including the KX2, have an indicator for SWR that the rig sees. Resonance can

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

I have had the Comet analyzer for a year. Although a bit pricey for the number of functions, what it does, it does very well and is a very solid, well built, and easy to use device. With that said, I will add a VNA unit to my arsenal of analyzers soon. It sure would not hurt my feeling to see

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PRE function question

This is why about half of our product line is intended for use outdoors, hopefully far from most noise sources. I’m always amazed to see noise drop from S6 to S0 on 20 meters, for example, when I hike up the hill at a park that’s a quarter mile from civilization. If you do it often enough, you

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

Hi Ronnie The TDR is a must have. Once you start sweeping all your feedlines you will know they are not as good as you might have thought. :) Twice I tossed an entire roll of heliax and twice 2 unique runs of RG213. If anyone has feedlines older than 10 years, you might want to consider the

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer (FA-VA4)

What calibrations are you doing that take an hour? You can do a master cal with lots of points in 5 minutes. I use mine in the field all the time using a Win 10 touch screen tablet.  The software is phenomenal.  I've been doing network analysis since the days when the calibration curve was a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PRE function question

I sure envy those of you who live in a quiet enough environment to take advantage of that much gain. Here in the city the noise level is so high even on 6 meters that even the additional gain provided by the built-in preamp on the KXV3B module usually only brings the noise level up; weak

[Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

On the simple side I recently built Jack Purdum's Arduino controlled unit for about $60 and it works well and does all the normal functions required for a field operation on 10m to 80m. 73, PJH, N7PXY __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

The FG-01 is  good IF the unit has the improved 2nd harmonic suppression.  Some of the earlier ones only had -6 dB down 2nd.  I have two and the first one went back twice to fix it. Mel, K6KBE From: Doug Person To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, December 1,

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

The RigExpert AA-1400 fits perfectly in a $40 Pelican 1200 case. I have mine, charger, batteries, etc in a nice Red 1200. I would post a pic, but you can't on this reflector. Mike va3mw On Fri, Dec 1, 2017 at 12:19 PM, George Thornton < gthorn...@thorntonmostullaw.com> wrote: > The Time

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

Yes SMALL and PORTABLE is what I am interested in. I never wanted a TDR. Rig experts are fine analyzes but out of the league of what I want which is something to toss in my "go" bag Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2017, at 11:19 AM, George Thornton >

[Elecraft] K1 price?

Hi Folks, I have a K1 that I'd like to put up for sale. I don't remember what they sold for originally and I'd like to price it fairly. It has a 4-band filter board and I think I can dig out the original 2-band board too. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks and 73, Ken Alexander

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

The Time Domain Reflectometer (TDR) is a hugely important feature, and is now available with other brands, including some of the RigExpert models. I do a lot of field work with both HF and VHF/UHF. In my experience most of the problems I have encountered have been traced to cable defects of

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

I have several antenna analyzers. The best value I think is the YouKits FG-01 . It's price is on the lower end of the scale. It's color display and feature set are outstanding. I also have the MFJ 223 which is very compact and highly

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer (FA-VA4)

I have one more suggestion. I have a MiniVNA Tiny, expensive at about $600, but it is a full two port Vector Network Analyzer in a 2.5" X 2.5" X 1" box connected via USB. It has both a computer app and a phone app to run it. I have taken it out in the field where I would never consider taking a 75

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer (FA-VA4)

The choice of analyzers is not that simple unless cheap price is the only factor. I have four analyzers: Rigexpert 230Pro, FA-VA4, VNWA3 and Mini60. Rigexpert covers up to 230 MHz and costs about $500. It is the easiest to use and has the most functionality. Less accurate because it does not

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PRE function question

Do you have the KXV3B with the new/improved preamp installed? I not, you should consider it. Grant NQ5T K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 > On Dec 1, 2017, at 10:53 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > Just my observations on 6m with only the internal PRE on my K3 (purchased > circa 2010):

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PRE function question

Just my observations on 6m with only the internal PRE on my K3 (purchased circa 2010): I noticed a lack of sensitivity on 6m. I had a ARR P50VDG preamp with 22-25 dB of gain which worked better than the internal PRE. That gave me about 12 dB more gain compared with running the PRE. Also

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

+1 73, Igor UA9CDC 01.12.2017 18:23, John Oppenheimer пишет: The SARK 110 is very small with many features: http://www.sark110.com/ John KN5L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Happiness is a new Elecraft Purchase

Hi folks! Just thought I'd post a note and a quick, hopefully easy question. I'm the proud owner of a KX3/PX3 pair, which I built from kit. This is some seriously great equipment. I was thinking that I'd LOVE to use the KX3 in situations where I need a BIT more than 15 watts (various contests or

Re: [Elecraft] Eleraft list

OK, but then, why am I seeing this? Chas -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul (Tex) Herson via Elecraft Sent: Friday, December 01, 2017 9:15 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Eleraft list

[Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

Thanks folks for the rundown on current small Antenna Analyzers. Dick - KA5KKT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] OT - Want to buy SideKar

Looking for a clean working SideKar or SideKar Plus.  Picture and price to 79852.  Please contact offline ka5y at yahoo 73 Texka5y __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzers

It would be nice if Elecraft had their own branded analyzer. It could be a semi kit like the graphing one being sold from Germany. 73 Mike KF6KXG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer (FA-VA4)

John, I saw that one on FunkAmateur/Box73, they sell the kit. What appeals me is the price (155 euro), the simplicity the way it can be built, the features, apart form being a nice graphical analyzer it's much more like a signal generator from 100 kHz to 100 MHz. It's readable in direct

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

These were very useful devices from "back in the day". I see a couple available on ebay by searching for "Palomar noise bridge" Mike, AB9V On 12/1/2017 7:49 AM, w5...@comcast.net wrote: just a quick question for the collective group here. I have built up my KX-2 travel kit. The first week

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

Having a graph of the entire band is so helpful, The AA series make for a single button test... You adjust, then hit the go button. You then see exactly what happened to your SWR dip. Did it go too far, not far enough, etc. Others, you have to fuss with knobs to find the dip, then remember

[Elecraft] For sale

I have a Sark 110 Antenna Analyzer for purchase. Used twice Cost, incl. fgt. $ 250.00 CONUS Sid Leben KC2EE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] Eleraft list

For some reason I am no longer able to post? 73 Texka5y __ 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] Antenna Analyzer

I have had good luck with this one. Very small and works well. https://youkits.com/products/youkits-fg-01-1-72mhz-antenna-analyser -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

I was introduced to the SARK-110 several years ago and besides being an excellent antenna analyzer, it had one feature that nobody else had (when I bought the SARK) and that is called a "Time Domain Reflectometer". This allows you to find breaks, impedance bumps and other anomalies in cable

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

I would have to agree. the Rigexpert AA series. Well made, drop proof and stand alone. Mike va3mw On Fri, Dec 1, 2017 at 8:23 AM, John Oppenheimer wrote: > The SARK 110 is very small with many features: > > http://www.sark110.com/ > > John KN5L >

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

The SARK 110 is very small with many features: http://www.sark110.com/ John KN5L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] FR - KX2 max output now 12 watts (experimental)

Used the new FW during my early morning 40M CW session. Used KX2 #80 with external LiFePO4 battery and inline W1 Power Meter. Antenna SWR = 1.3. The W1 12W LED does turn on. Measured DL1 power is 11.8 watts. Ambient operating temperature was 22 C. Sent many CQs before receiving an answer. Had two

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

The AA series from Rigexpert is also very lightweight... 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 12/01/2017 04:53 AM, John Stengrevics wrote: The RigExpert line is small. 73, John WA1EAZ On Dec 1, 2017, at 7:49 AM, wrote: just a quick

[Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

I highly recommend this one - cost effective, easy to build and compares favorable to more expensive models: https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2017/10/new-antenna-analyzer.html More here: https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2017/11/a-brief-comparison-of-two-antenna.html 73, John AE5X

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

The RigExpert line is small. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Dec 1, 2017, at 7:49 AM, wrote: > > just a quick question for the collective group here. I have built up my KX-2 > travel kit. The first week of november I took it with me to a cabin I leased > outside

[Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

just a quick question for the collective group here. I have built up my KX-2 travel kit. The first week of november I took it with me to a cabin I leased outside of Gatlinburg, TN for some portable operating when I wasn’t up in the mountains hiking. I took m y Super Antenna MP-1 plus the parts