Re: [Elecraft] any KPA500 available

The price difference and gain make the KPA500 still a great amp so good luck finding a deal! The KPA1500 is for us folks who need just little more when this sunspot cycle sucks to make communications and have a lightweight amp that can be transported. The 1500 fits lots of needs with a tuner

Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

Since SignaLinks seem to be a continuing topic, one thing I noticed with mine is that the manufacturer seems to have been upgrading the design. When I first heard (probably from Jim) that there were problems with the SignaLink, I found a web site with directions for fixing some of them. So I

Re: [Elecraft] BNC connector oddity on KX3

Thanks Don; I remember that we went over this earlier in the thread. Highly unlikely that I had legacy stuff as I became a ham in 2015 and acquired most of my stuff new. I am inclined to think that it was more possibly an out of spec 50 ohm connector or a manufacturing defect. I've already

Re: [Elecraft] Cable for KX2 and KPXA-100

Tim, I suspect no one knows the answer because it has not been tested. If you can find a 2 to 3 foot long TRRS plug to TRRS jack cable (extension cable), it should be easy enough to give it a try. If it works, then it works. If you have problems, be prepared to remove that extension to see if

Re: [Elecraft] BNC connector oddity on KX3

Rich, Since you have traced the problem to the contact between the female BNC and the male (yes your twisting and applying pressure confirms that is the problem). It is entirely possible that if you had some old cables made with old 75 ohm BNC male connectors, that they could have enlarged

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] The Ultimate List of Hobbies for Men

We're over the OT limit for sure. :-)  Let's end the thread now in the interest of relieving others from emial inbox severe overload. Eric Moderator (hopefully not for life..) /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 1500 shipping time question

David, That all depends on how fast they can ramp up to production in Watsonville, but my current guess is about 3 months. See the KPA1500 shipping status for the latest information (no, it does not have my guess listed). Eric will likely correct me if my guess is way out of line. 73, Don

[Elecraft] any KPA500 available

with the new amp shipping, whats the going price for a KPA500? Any good clean gently used ones available __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] KPA 1500 shipping time question

Looking at placing my KPA1500 order is this month. Have several friends who placed their order in August and got theirs about 3-4 weeks ago and see other patiently waiting. Anyone have any info of shipping time frame if one ordered now as they ramp up production? Thanks - David - ND4Y

Re: [Elecraft] 1.8 kHz SSB Filter

http://www.elecraft.com/K3/Roofing_Filters.htm Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad On Mar 9, 2018, at 12:54 PM, Jim Low man > wrote: Maybe I missed it, but there once was a link on the

Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

I have — or rather, had — a U7. It’s a nice interface, worked well, save for one thing. I left it hooked up for a few hours one afternoon, and while I was off doing something else it apparently failed and tried to draw enough current that it fried a USB port and other goodies on my Mac. No

Re: [Elecraft] KEY OUT LOOP

Shel, The "signal" at the gate of Q5 is a result of the 7R voltage going to zero. There are many places in the K3 that use that voltage rail for power during receive. Does the receiver work? If so, there are many devices working properly on that 7R voltage rail, and you will have to find

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/3 Going to DATA mode

Jeff, I think that is a question to be asked of the support group for the software application you are using - it is what is putting the KX2/KX3 into DATA mode. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/9/2018 10:43 AM, Jeffrey M. Swiger wrote: Hey All, Been just starting with PACTOR and Winlink/Airmail.

Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

Bits is not the issue with interfaces for digital modes -- encode/decode uses the 48 kHz 16 bit stream, and K1JT says that's plenty good enough. What matters is the quality of the A/D and the analog electronics, and that's where the Signalink falls down.  Higher bit rates and depths DO matter

Re: [Elecraft] K2 kit building problem

Just got the new Q6 from Elecraft, installed it, and have power out!!!  Now to finish the alignment and get the K2 on the air! Looks like lots of fun ahead! Thanks!! Gordon - N1MGO On 3/4/2018 4:20 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Gordon, That amount of RF is about (with 800mV on the Q5 collector). I

Re: [Elecraft] 1.8 kHz SSB Filter

Maybe I missed it, but there once was a link on the Elecraft website with filter recommendations. 73 de Jim-AD6CW > On Mar 9, 2018, at 4:11 AM, Kjeld Holm wrote: > > Agree > And just want to tell you that I am using Filter width=1500 and Filter=750. > Vy 73 de

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/3 Going to DATA mode

For PACTOR and Winlink, you should use DATA A mode. That disables TX EQ, RX EQ, and compression. Why do you think you need USB? wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 9, 2018, at 7:43 AM, Jeffrey M. Swiger

Re: [Elecraft] USB Audio CODEC (Was: Planning the next filters)

On 3/9/2018 11:00 AM, Johan Ymerson wrote: > And why is there no clear option to enable/disable the "software > pre-amp" in Windows? With the current drivers in Windows 10, disabling the preamp is automatic. One configures the level control in the Sound Control Panel (Recording) to display in

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/3 Going to DATA mode

Why do you need USB? It is a data mode so DATA A seems appropriate. Should be a string in software config. Look for Radio Mode selection. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 9, 2018, at 10:43 AM, Jeffrey M. Swiger wrote: > > Hey All, >Been just starting with

Re: [Elecraft] BNC connector oddity on KX3

Unfortunately there are some really crappy (cheap) BNC connectors out there, some with too large centre pins. Using one of those even once may be enought to damage the female side :-( So when you get a new female for your KX3, have a look at all your cables and adapters and make sure all of

Re: [Elecraft] BNC connector oddity on KX3

I've pretty much exhausted most of the permutations of my cables and connectors. The only persistent behavior is that if I apply slight pressure to the side of the BNC connector where it plugs into the jack on the KX3, or sometimes if I twist it and then apply slight pressure just so, I see a

Re: [Elecraft] 3D-print case for KXPD2

Mine is in the mail. $12.70 shipped via 3D Hubs. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Johan Ymerson Sent: Friday, March 9, 2018 3:54 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 3D-print case for KXPD2 On

Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

On Friday, 9 March 2018 16:29:19 CET Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > Probably the biggest problem with the Signalink USB is not the > > interface itself, but the Windows builtin drivers for the ADC. It > > thinks the ADC is a microphone and add +30 dB of gain in software. > > That issue is not with

[Elecraft] KEY OUT LOOP

Sent from Mail for Windows 10 I am missing the signal on the gate of Q5 when the internal keyer is activated. Can anyone show me the path through the schematics so I can locate where the signal gets Shel WO0C __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] KX2/3 Going to DATA mode

Hey All, Been just starting with PACTOR and Winlink/Airmail. When letting the PTC-IIIUSB control the KX2 that part is Fine, But I need the Radio to use USB and it keep going to DATA mode. IS there a way to stop it, or HOW do I stop it from going to DATA mode? Software for other

[Elecraft] KX3 + 2m transverter + JT65

Hi Everyone, I've just joined the list to ask a quick question - Is there anyone here who has actually tried 2m JT65 using a KX3 with the 2m transverter module? I understand that due to the KX3 temperature compensation system correcting drift in steps, that JT56 may not work on 2m, although

Re: [Elecraft] BNC connector oddity on KX3

I use many BNC connectors, some at KW level, and nearly all of them are good. But occasionally some do not make a good contact and need to be thrown away ASAP. The best way to check is to try another cable. Recently I bought a large number of cheap RG-58 cables with BNC connectors from

Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

Probably the biggest problem with the Signalink USB is not the interface itself, but the Windows builtin drivers for the ADC. It thinks the ADC is a microphone and add +30 dB of gain in software. That issue is not with Windows ... it is with the device maker who has selected a device that

Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

Yes, the Signalink USB is 16-bit from what I remember. But on the other hand alost all rigs have a 16-bit audio DAC so that will be the limiting factor anyway (with K3 being the exception with a 24-bit DAC). Probably the biggest problem with the Signalink USB is not the interface itself, but

Re: [Elecraft] New KPA1500 feature: ATU TUNE integration with K3 and K3S transceivers

Even though I am impatiently awaiting my KPA1500, I would really like this feature for my KPA500 too! 73, Bill, K8TE -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

And isn't it the case that the SignaLink is a 16 bit device? That Tascam US 100 is also 16 bits, but it has been replaced by a model that has 24 bit/96 KHz sampling.. indicating a high quality interface. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 -Original Message- From: Jim Brown

[Elecraft] Cable for KX2 and KPXA-100

I have a KX2/KPXA-100 combination. I'd like to be able to physically separate the two more than the factory supplied cables will allow. Any problems with adding a 2 or 3 foot extension to the KX2ACBL data/control cable that runs between the two? Tim / N9PUZ

Re: [Elecraft] 1.8 kHz SSB Filter

Agree And just want to tell you that I am using Filter width=1500 and Filter=750. Vy 73 de OZ1CCM -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Johnson Sent: 9. marts 2018 02:36 To: Elecraft List Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] 3D-print case for KXPD2

On Thursday, 8 March 2018 23:38:22 CET Mike Markowski wrote: > Very nice, Johan! A 3d printer is tempting, though I have no real > need... Kind of like this radio hobby we're all addicted to. :-) You see, these hobbies go well together! An you can always find the need for it somewhere, if you

Re: [Elecraft] IFR1500 Service Monitor For Sale

Yeah, but where do you put the stopwatch to measure the RF? :-D 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: EricJ Sent: Friday, March 9, 2018 1:58 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] IFR1500 Service Monitor For Sale Usain Bolt ran 100 yards in slightly less than