Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] New Product: SPX3 External Speaker

Hi Paul, Thanks for sharing your interest. I'm glad you don't want a USB output port. Although it wouldn't be difficult, it's beyond the purpose of the product. 73, Robert (AG6ZZ) On 2018-04-12 15:58, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > I am interested .. the battery operation in interesting .. no usb

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 fan for dig modes

I see it is spec’ed for 12 V. Does it catch fire if you run it on 13.8 V, like most ham power supplies? Or 14.8 V, like my shack? wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Apr 12, 2018, at 6:53 PM, eric norris via Elecraft >

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

So forgive me but is it the case that the 32 bit elecraft utilities will not run on 64 bit operating systems? If that's the case then elecraft will release a 64 bit version of the utilities. If the 32 bit utilities  do run on a 64 bit OS then what's the point? There is no point. A 32 bit

[Elecraft] KX1 ON EbAY item number 152981559762

Hi all, Got to "pay for my KX2" hi, hi so am selling my KX1 with Paddles and built-in N0SS, Visible LED tuning spot indicator (uses the logging LED lamp) and a 1.25 amp/12 vdc wall wart. Original manuals and other related articles. Rig is super clean, non-smoking, always used inside. Super

Re: [Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

I believe his point was that a fat and skinny cable in series provides the same net resistance regardless of the ordering of the pieces. Not that a real world cable would be 100 ohms. 73 Josh W6XU On 4/12/2018 9:55 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > Running a heavy power supply line with a

[Elecraft] KXPA100 fan for dig modes

This fan fits the KXPA100 heatsink perfectly, is cheap, and keeps the amp stone cold even during digital modes at 100w run WFO. Almost silent--I can't hear it from two feet away. 73 Eric WD6DBM ARCTIC F12 Silent - Ultra-Quiet 120 mm Case Fan | Silent Cooler with Standard Case | almost

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

Yes - you are correct. It didn’t occur to me when I installed it that it shouldn’t run due to the different architecture. Turns out that the first thing I installed to the fresh installation of Raspbian was Exagear Desktop to test with a different application (a windows one.) I had thought that

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

Actually there is a Linux version of the KX3 utility. The error posted suggests it might have been the Windows X86 version, or needs to be compiled for the ARM processor instead of the Intel/AMD. Regardless the source code is not available so move along folks, nothing to see here. And since

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] New Product: SPX3 External Speaker

I am interested .. the battery operation in interesting .. no usb for my phone Paul KB9AVO On 4/12/18, Robert J. Morris wrote: > I've built a prototype powered external speaker for the KX3, and would > like some feedback on what folks would desire in terms of features, and >

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

Unless you ran it under emulation (e.g. wine or something like that), I think you are misremembering. KX3 utility is currently only available as X86 32 bit application. It can't run natively on a Raspberry Pi. 73, John AC0ZG On 4/12/2018 10:43 AM, Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: I don’t remember -

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

If you want to run 64 bit Linux on a Raspberry Pi 3, you will probably need to use a different distribution than Raspbian, which currently only exists in a 32 bit version. Bob, N7XY On 4/12/18 9:43 AM, Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: I don’t remember - I’ll try to look at it tonight and see how. I

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 168, Issue 14

First, just to be transparent I worked as an software engineer at Microsoft for 20 years. I agree there is sometimes no need for some users to move from a 32-bit system, to a 64-bit system. For example, if you have a computer dedicated in your shack, and mostly run apps for amateur radio or

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 168, Issue 14

On 12/04/18 17:46, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > 32-bit Linux is pretty dead as OS on desktops/laptops. Sure, many embedded > systems still are 32-bit, but the K3 Utility is a desktop application. > > Johan, SM0XHJ Speak for yourself Sir. There are 100's of 1000's of us out here with

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 "HI CUR" Warning

Thanks to everyone for your assistance. After exhausting the ideas suggested in this thread, I did have to send my KX2 to Elecraft for service. They determined the issue was "U20, U22 drivers for PA at fault." Looking at the schematic, these two components appear to drive the final FETs. Does

Re: [Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

You need to deploy the Ohm Eater to get rid of those pesky, excess Ohms BUT, be carefultheir "droppings" can be toxic to the ruby throated Ampere. The hairy clawed Volt is however, immune. Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Revival of a resting one...

Jon, If you want to confirm that you have the latest crystals, look at the label - it it says 4913-S, they are the latest. If you add the KPA100, you should have the K2 Keying Waveshape Mod.  The keyclicks were not apparent with the K2/10, but with the added KPA100, they became obvious.  A

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Revival of a resting one...

Hi Don... Well,  so far I'm pretty certain I did the A > B changes,  and I did do the IF and the SSB crystal and cap filter mods.  I'll be reading thru that again,  in my first look I got the impression there might have been a later, better, version of the Xtals? Wasn't sure.   PSK was just

Re: [Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

I run all my 12v equipment (almost anyway) on a 50A Astron PS. Since the PS is rack-mounted in a half-height cabinet the dc cable is about 12-foot long, so I used #4 welding cable that terminates on a 30A Fuse holder. That feeds two HD barrier strip terminal blocks (for pos and neg rails).

Re: [Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

On 4/12/2018 10:07 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: Cat 5 cable has a different twist on each set of pairs. Those range from 52 to 72 turns per meter or 1.94 to 1.38 cm per turn. That works out to 15 to 22 turns per foot. Yes. This is done to minimize inductively coupled crosstalk between pairs,

[Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

That is some lossy wire in your example:) The reason for the lighter gauge splice suggestion was to provide a way to connect heavy wire to the Elecraft K3 and K3S. I can directly connect 1 awg wire to my Astron power supply but technically only 10 awg to the small PowerPole connector on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S birdies?

We had a sudden case of "birdies" in a K3 on 160 at W7RN.  Strangely, they began abruptly as you tuned up the band [around 1838 IIRC], and extended for *exactly* 15 KHz where they then disappeared.  Problem turned out to be a shield dislodged from the syn. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV

Re: [Elecraft] K1 BUILD ISSUES

Kent and all, The K1 needed to be discontinued because the enclosure metalwork was no longer available, and the cost for a new vendor to tool up was prohibitive. OTOH, the K2 is around and selling for just as long as possible. Procurement of thru-hole components becomes more difficult as

Re: [Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

Cat 5 cable has a different twist on each set of pairs. Those range from 52 to 72 turns per meter or 1.94 to 1.38 cm per turn. That works out to 15 to 22 turns per foot. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Category_5_cable#Individual_twist_lengths wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj

[Elecraft] [KX3] New Product: SPX3 External Speaker

I've built a prototype powered external speaker for the KX3, and would like some feedback on what folks would desire in terms of features, and whether folks would want to own one. The speaker currently is designed to match the overall look of the KX3 and PX3, and accept similar third-party

Re: [Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

> Running a heavy power supply line with a lighter gauge wire at > the radio end OR a lighter wire at the power supply end, the > overall net supply resistance (and voltage drop) will be the same. > For example, 100 Ohms in series with 1 Ohm equals 101 Ohms net total > resistance. Use

Re: [Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

On 4/12/2018 4:04 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: How much power cable twist is needed to be effective for reducing RFI/EMI? More is better. :)  I put black and white #10 in a vise on one end and a drill motor on the other and twist it a lot, then let it sit overnight so that it will at least

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

I don’t remember - I’ll try to look at it tonight and see how. I don’t think I had to do anything goofy...I’m running the latest Raspbian also. Jeff - kg7hdz On Apr 12, 2018, at 9:18 AM, James Austin > wrote: I just downloaded and tried to run it on a

[Elecraft] K1 BUILD ISSUES

The following two issues arose during a K1 build that, while obvious to some, weren't to me, and probably wouldn't be to many . . . (1)  Even though the Errata sheet says trimmer caps C13 and C20 "may look different from what is shown", the trimmer caps shipped with recent K1 kits not only

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

On Thursday, 12 April 2018 18:18:15 CEST you wrote: > Johan Ymerson wrote on 04/12/2018 10:03 AM: > > Sure there are 32-bit desktops out there, therefor I wrote pretty dead, > > not > > completely dead ;-) > > Two years ago, Ubuntu did a poll and 92% answered they used the 64-bit > > version. > >

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

I just downloaded and tried to run it on a Pi running the latest version of Raspian got the error I expected. pi@raspberrypi:~/kx3util_1_16_6_25 $ ./kx3util -bash: ./kx3util: cannot execute binary file: Exec format error pi@raspberrypi:~/kx3util_1_16_6_25 $ How did you get it to run? Jim/KA2RVO

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

On Thursday, 12 April 2018 17:18:12 CEST D. R. Evans wrote: > Johan Ymerson wrote on 04/12/2018 08:48 AM: > > 32-bit Linux is pretty dead as OS on desktops/laptops. Sure, many embedded > > ?? > > I have several 32-bit Linux desktop boxes here, all working perfectly. > Including the shack

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Revival of a resting one...

Jon, I don't think the serial number information for older K2s is still available from Elecraft. As for the upgrades, I suggest you download the instructions for the K2 A to B upgrade. That is only the basic upgrade. The 1st page of the instructions lists several other upgrade kits.

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

Does it? Where can I download it for the Pi (ARM)? I do have a Pi in my sailing boat so a Pi version of KX3 Utility could be useful :-) /Johan On Thursday, 12 April 2018 17:32:33 CEST Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: > KX3 Utility runs on my Pi. > > Jeff - kg7hdz > > > On Apr 12, 2018, at 07:52, Johan

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and SCS Pactor Modem Setup

All, While those connections and settings may work, I see 2 things that can be considered improvements. First is to use DATA A - its default sideband is USB and it turns off compression and EQ leaving your normal SSB EQ and Compression settings as you choose. Secondly, using DATA A turns

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

KX3 Utility runs on my Pi. Jeff - kg7hdz > On Apr 12, 2018, at 07:52, Johan Ymerson wrote: > >> On Thursday, 12 April 2018 14:40:58 CEST Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: >> Oh, and not to mention the Raspberry Pi. While it is a 64 bit Arm, Raspbian >> OS is still only 32 bit. >> >>

Re: [Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

Buck, Running a heavy power supply line with a lighter gauge wire at the radio end OR a lighter wire at the power supply end, the overall net supply resistance (and voltage drop) will be the same. For example, 100 Ohms in series with 1 Ohm equals 101 Ohms net total resistance. Likewise 1 Ohm in

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 168, Issue 13

With #10 AWG wire for the DC power cable, set the supply no load voltage to 14.0.  This is well within the safe operating range of the radio per Elecraft specifications.     [Minimum 11.0 volts, Maximum 15.0 volts] In transmit 100 watts, you should see 13.5 volts or more at the radio.   You

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and SCS Pactor Modem Setup

I have a KX3 and operate a SCS Pactor modem frequently. I use the K3 Winlink setting. The only problem I have is the TX level varies around, but if I set the level to only four bars it works great. John K7JLT John K7JLT On Wed, Apr 11, 2018, 17:31 Mitch Apintiloaiei wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

On Thursday, 12 April 2018 14:40:58 CEST Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: > Oh, and not to mention the Raspberry Pi. While it is a 64 bit Arm, Raspbian > OS is still only 32 bit. > > Jeff - kg7hdz > On the other hand, the K3 Utility has to my knowledge never been available for ARM, 32-bit or otherwise.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and SCS Pactor Modem Setup

> On Apr 12, 2018, at 4:10 AM, Erlend Grimseid wrote: > > On radio (KX3): > -MODE: USB or USB Digital > -COMPression: OFF Always use DATA A mode for data. That is a USB mode that automatically turns off compression and TX EQ. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj

[Elecraft] Subject: Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

I agree with Joe. I do not like the connections with modern radios concerning power and also microphone. I loved the old Cinch Jones on Drakes and Swans or 9 Pin Collins Power Connections. This power pole stuff is really rotten weak and cheap and the same goes for the Mike connections. Concerning

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

I still occasionally use an older 2007 Macbook that will not run anything newer than OSX 10.6.8. It handles my radio apps just fine. Jeff - kg7hdz > On Apr 12, 2018, at 5:02 AM, Dave Sublette wrote: > > Good morning David, > > A curious bit of circumstance forced me to

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

Any idea when the Mac version of theKPA1500 utility will be available? > On Apr 12, 2018, at 2:59 AM, David Fleming via Elecraft > wrote: > > Yes.. No worries. All new releases of the Mac and Linux versions of the > Elecraft Utilities will be 64-bit. As a result, OS

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

Oh, and not to mention the Raspberry Pi. While it is a 64 bit Arm, Raspbian OS is still only 32 bit. Jeff - kg7hdz > On Apr 12, 2018, at 5:39 AM, Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: > > I still occasionally use an older 2007 Macbook that will not run anything > newer than OSX 10.6.8.

[Elecraft] K3s and KX3 driving KPA500

Prior to acquiring an ACC cable to interconnect my KPA500 to the K3s I used an RCA WYE cable to allow me to parallel the KEY signal from both the K3s and the KX3 to the KPA500. This has worked well allowing me to get about 350 watts out of the KPA500 when driven with the KX3. After reviewing

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

Good morning David, A curious bit of circumstance forced me to use an earlier version of the Apple O/S recently. My old Mac Mini died when its UPS went hysterical and cycled the power violently several times. I bought a new one, complete with 16GB RAM and the 1TB Fusion Drive (and a new power

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and SCS Pactor Modem Setup

Finally something i can help with. :) I have used an scs DR 7400 modem with my KX3 for some time, with great success. The first thing you would need to do is to make an cable to connect the tnc to the radio. I made an custom plugg of two stereo male plugs and one female. From the head phones

[Elecraft] Astron VS-35M Powwer Supply V-

How much power cable twist is needed to be effective for reducing RFI/EMI? John KK9A Jim Brown K9YC wrote: I find #10 to be the largest cable that I can reasonably fit into the 45A insert, so I run twisted pairs of that. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

Yes.. No worries. All new releases of the Mac and Linux versions of the Elecraft Utilities will be 64-bit. As a result, OS X 10.6 (Snow Leopard) will no longer be supported and users of 32-bit Linux will need to upgrade to a 64-bit distro. This will be a gradual process as new revisions of the

[Elecraft] K2 - Revival of a resting one...

Hello all! Long time no mailing list...   I have a nice, vintage K2,  that I want to spruce up, tune up, and bring back to it's full MOJO.   Kind of a it's not dead yet,  it's just resting.   Actually, it's been in use, off and on over the years,  am now getting more serious about plying the