Re: [Elecraft] [AX1] Who has the AX1 antenna DX record?

Pierre,  I love simple, brilliant solutions. Thanks for the idea. Bob, KA2TQV On Wednesday, May 22, 2019, 6:58 PM, VE2PID wrote: Not a record, but today I made my first DX/EU using the AX1. My setup was a KX2, CW, 10W and the 13' counterpoise. SM3GSK at 5630 km returned me a 559. BTW

Re: [Elecraft] Reflector format

On 5/21/2019 8:24 PM, Neil Zampella wrote: > PMMail ... dost thou be an old OS/2 user ?? :) I B 1 2..OS/2 is what Windows could have been but failed because of lack of support. In the last few years that I was with the Feds in the early 1990s I had two computers on my desk - the Uncle's

[Elecraft] WANTED, unbuilt Elecraft KX1

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[Elecraft] KX2 FOR SALE

I am the original owner of the radio and have had it only a few months. As you can see from the picture, the upgraded heat shield has been installed. Of course, the original end covers are included with this sale. Here is a list of the items included: SN#: 03089 KXAT2 Internal Tuner Owners

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL Ref. Oscillator Range Test Problem.

Thanks for your help Don and your suggestion on the mods. I had made the crystal and toroid mods but didn't think of the other components in the mod kits. Jim / W1FMR On Wed, May 22, 2019, 8:47 AM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Jim, > > It is likely to work OK even with the reduced PLL range. > If you

Re: [Elecraft] Level of K3S audio out to digital apps on Mac

Regarding receiver set-up implementation, it is usually best when the no signal band noise is some 10 dB above the noise floor of the receiver.   Per Sherwood Engineering data, the noise floor for the K3S is -135 dBm.   Thus 10 dB above that would be -125 dBm. Now since one can't change noise

[Elecraft] [AX1] Who has the AX1 antenna DX record?

Not a record, but today I made my first DX/EU using the AX1. My setup was a KX2, CW, 10W and the 13' counterpoise. SM3GSK at 5630 km returned me a 559. BTW ...As an alternative to a tripod, I fixed the antenna support to a picnic table using 2 common tablecloth clamps. Photo here:

Re: [Elecraft] Level of K3S audio out to digital apps on Mac

I use the RF Gain to control K3S output to FT8. I think I read somewhere that you should also turn OFF AGC. I also use RF Gain to reduce band hiss when operating. Reduces fatigue. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 22, 2019, at 1:14 PM, Frank O'Donnell wrote: > > Thanks to

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K4 Questions

Hi Doug - Answers below. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 5/22/2019 10:47 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Hello Eric, Just to be sure, I hope there are two separate RX antenna inputs for diversity reception on the K4D.Is this true are the RX ANT connectors type BNC? *Yes. Each RX in the K4D, or HD, can

[Elecraft] WANTED, Elecraft K1

Hello all, I am looking for a K1. Unbuilt kit or built. Would like to have four bands. I have two nice KX1s and would be willing to trade towards the K1, or buy outright. Thx, Dennis DeAtley __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

When I built an interface using one of the $5 sound USB dongles, I had to insert a pad to avoid overdriving the microphone input of the dongle. I have 1K across the input to the dongle and 47K in series with the input. See Fred Cady's (NE7X RIP) KX3 book pages 119-120 for details. Note that

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Control

When you use a paddle to send PSK on the K3, the paddle input is being converted to Varicode . When you use a paddle to send RTTY, it is being converted to Baudot . When you use a paddle to load a CW memory,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

I use a "Sound Blaster" USB card.  $40 works with W10 and Linux. https://www.amazon.com/Creative-Sound-Blaster-System-SB1290/dp/B0044DEDC0?SubscriptionId=AKIAILSHYYTFIVPWUY6Q=duckduckgo-d-20=xm2=2025=165953=B0044DEDC0 73, steve WB3LGC On 5/22/19 3:16 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: I've tried to use

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

I've been doing digimodes for about two years now, and worked with Windows' flagship product for much longer than that. In short, this isn't my first rodeo. At some point, it's time to just stop fiddling and get on the air with what works. I didn't throw the other sound dongles away; maybe

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

Rich, I'm using it with my K2 and it has given me no problems whatsoever.   The only issues is that Windows will sometimes arbitrarily change the sound card settings in WSJT-X.   That stopped when I plugged the dongle into a powered USB hub connected to my shack laptop. Neil, KN3ILZ On

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

I've tried to use the Sabrent sound dongle twice and given up in frustration each time. Not sure why, but I might try again to save my sanity. The SignaLink is the only sound modem that works for me, and I have one on my desk and one in my go-bag. On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 3:12 PM Neil Zampella

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

The only problem is this configuration uses a Signalink, which is really not needed with a KX2 or KX3.   A cheap Sabrent sound dongle ($15 or less) from Amazon works great, and keeps the computer sounds separate from the WSJT-X audio output.   CAT control would be through the KXUSB cable. Neil,

Re: [Elecraft] K4HD

On Wed, May 22, 2019 at 1:29 PM Dave New, N8SBE wrote: > ...in 2009. ...I was put off by the Flex, both for lack of QSK CW... > === If you were thinking of using a Flex for CW in 2009 and you didn't do it, you saved yourself a LOT of heartache. Tony KT0NY

[Elecraft] K4 Remote Control

"I believe the question is more properly stated as "Does the logging program format the string of ASCII characters as a "KY" command for Elecraft gear?" I have come to believe that it does not - it just sends ASCII characters in a format acceptable for the WinKeyer." I spent some time looking

Re: [Elecraft] K4HD

I did exactly the same thing, back in 2009. I was determined to come away from Dayton with something to replace the old IC-735 I had used for the last twenty years, that would be worthy of the six-band quad antenna I had just put up. I was put off by the Flex, both for lack of QSK CW and SSB

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Control

In WK host mode, you just send ASCII characters to the WK and it creates the Morse.  The only characters that will create Morse code are A-Z, 0-9, and some punctuation ... that is only characters for which there is a Morse equivalent.  There are some host mode commands that will send a few

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K4 Questions

Hello Eric, Sorry I now have a good view of the rear panel so know there are two separate type BNC connectors for RX antennas used in Duplex. I would still like to know how much disassembly is required to install the two superhet front ends. Thank you.

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K4 Questions

Hello Eric, Just to be sure, I hope there are two separate RX antenna inputs for diversity reception on the K4D.Is this true are the RX ANT connectors type BNC? Will one need to take the K4D completely apart if later a decision is made to add the two superhet front ends? Thank

[Elecraft] Eric and Wayne out front.Really enjoyed my first hamventipn. Except for one thing. Two of THE BIGs asked right up front what "level i had. What a difference in help you decided if you were

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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K4 Questions

Hi Bill, Answers below each of your questions below. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 5/21/2019 7:21 PM, Nr4c wrote: Hello I am just about to drop a down payment on a K4 transceiver, but first I have a few questions. 1- does the K4 come with the ATU included? Why is there a KAT4 on the

[Elecraft] Level of K3S audio out to digital apps on Mac

Thanks to everyone for the help getting my new K3S dialed-in to work with digital apps such as WSJT-X and FLdigi on my Mac, with the K3S attached to the Mac by a single USB cable. Overall it's functioning very well now, and I've been working some nice DX. I have one question at the moment.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Control

My understanding is that the K4 front panel and the K4 guts (the radio proper) are each *separate computers* that talk to each other over Ethernet. The radio computer can accept multiple, concurrent connections from front panels, tablets, and other computers, either on a local network or across

[Elecraft] Linux and K4

Can some one inform me as to the version of linux, the hardware used, processor, ram, and storage options in the K4? Thank you Lee K0WA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Issues

Petr I took a tumble coming off a SOTA peak this weekend doing a rather precarious summersault via my pack which had my KX3 in it. It now has failed in exactly the same way you described. Can you possibly re-share the fix as I’ll try it before sending the KX3 (which has seen so many peaks and

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Control

Gregg, I believe the question is more properly stated as "Does the logging program format the string of ASCII characters as a "KY" command for Elecraft gear?" I have come to believe that it does not - it just sends ASCII characters in a format acceptable for the WinKeyer. 73, Don W3FPR

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Control

If I am not mistaken the logging programs sends ASCI characters to the keyer, which in turn generates morse. Gregg W6IZT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Andy Durbin Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2019 11:27 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

[Elecraft] K4 Remote Control

"To the best of my knowledge this mode of character forming was first used by Ten Tec in the Omni VI, then adopted by K1EL in his WinkeyerUSB device." I've owned a WinKeyer USB for several years but I was not aware that it could convert paddle inputs to character data. What applications are

[Elecraft] Sold my K3 transceiver, so now selling the K3/0 and K3 Twin Remote Rig units I was using for remote:

(1) K3/0 mini SN 0158 (with "K3" on front plate), Remote RIg RRC MK2s v7 K3 twin radio and control units, Elecraft cables for K3/0 and for K3 connections, wall wart, power and serial Y cables. Original owner, great condition, working fine when I sold the K3. New cost $1200, will sell for $650

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL Ref. Oscillator Range Test Problem.

Jim, It is likely to work OK even with the reduced PLL range. If you want to correct it and gain some temperature stability for your K2 at the same time, add the BFO upgrade modification - get BFOMDKT from Elecraft. That kit contains a new PLL crystal as well as parts for the BFO. You can

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Control

>"I believe the KY commands are already able to be utilized by N1MM..." All good. What I'm referring to is packet-generated characters while using *paddles*. Instead of dit and dah elements, the keyer interprets paddle closure and creates an ASCII or similar character. For example, the

[Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

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[Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 to NW DIGITAL DRAWS Hat Cable

I would like to thank Ray K2ULR and Bill NR4C for responding to my request for assistance.  I found  the cable I need at Ham Made  Parts.73 Sam N5SIB Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy Tablet __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

Thanks for the amplification of what was meant. I should probably keep my big mouth shut more often. On Tue, May 21, 2019 at 11:33 PM Gwen Patton wrote: > I don't think Chris was asking for FT8 to be incorporated into the radio, > Rich. I think he was just asking about how to configure his KX2

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Issues

Hi all, some time ago also I reported that the MSG, PRE and ATTN buttons on my KX3 stopped working. I used them as I stored messages into bank 1 and 2 and few times I used to recall the mems but after some time the buttons stopped to response. No responding anymore > ON/OFF did not helped. Rest

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / IC-7610 comparison

On Mon, May 20, 2019, 5:39 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > * External monitor output -- HDMI, not DVI. (To each his own?) > Unless you are running audio over the link or using HDCP (surely not) what's the difference other than connectors for the K4? None? Often non-AV products use DVI or

Re: [Elecraft] Reflector format

On 5/21/2019 8:24 PM, Neil Zampella wrote: PMMail ... dost thou be an old OS/2 user ?? :) Outed! Tried to make it work for my own small biz, but I spent more time doing that than doing biz. NT there I came, much happier ever since. 73, Jim K9YC

[Elecraft] Proposed Software Option for K4 Waterfall

I'd like to suggest a future capability for the K4 waterfall that I think should be feasible as a software mod: 1.  Be able to select a window on the panadapter screen using point/click with the mouse... i.e., a subset of the displayed spectrum that could be variable for both width and