Re: [Elecraft] Fantastic Service

2019-10-03 Thread Christian Friess
But make sure you have 2 Stations in the shack. Or you won't never ever have to ask her about buying ham gear. But you have to ask for playing the radio. ;-) 73 de Chris, DL2MDU Am 04.10.2019 um 03:50 schrieb Macy monkeys: Better yet, interest her in becoming a ham! Annette N7SG On Oct

Re: [Elecraft] Fantastic Service

2019-10-03 Thread Bill Frantz
I don't think so. We're discussing how to convince a non-ham SO to be willing to allow expenditures on things that totally disinterest them. There is at least one person who has posted on this list that he and his SO have an, "equal money for hobbies" agreement, and he needed to spend some

Re: [Elecraft] Fantastic Service

2019-10-03 Thread W2xj
Are we getting a little sexist here? Sent from my iPad > On Oct 3, 2019, at 8:51 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 10/3/2019 5:25 PM, Ken B via Elecraft wrote: >> Now to somehow convince the CFO and chief cookie counter > > Get her interested in sewing machines or looms. I NEVER have to ask my XYL

Re: [Elecraft] Fantastic Service

2019-10-03 Thread Ken B via Elecraft
She is far smarter than I.   We are going to look at hard wood floors this weekend  Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at 9:52 PM, Macy monkeys wrote: Better yet, interest her in becoming a ham! Annette N7SG > On Oct 3, 2019, at 5:50 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On

Re: [Elecraft] Fantastic Service

2019-10-03 Thread Macy monkeys
Better yet, interest her in becoming a ham! Annette N7SG > On Oct 3, 2019, at 5:50 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On 10/3/2019 5:25 PM, Ken B via Elecraft wrote: >> Now to somehow convince the CFO and chief cookie counter > > Get her interested in sewing machines or looms. I NEVER have to ask my

Re: [Elecraft] Fantastic Service

2019-10-03 Thread Ed Pflueger
A friend of mine bought a New RADIO years ago. His loving wife then bought a Rivera, Refrigerator, and Rugs. Had something to do with the "R" word. Hi.. Ed.. AB4IQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown

Re: [Elecraft] Fantastic Service

2019-10-03 Thread Jim Brown
On 10/3/2019 5:25 PM, Ken B via Elecraft wrote: Now to somehow convince the CFO and chief cookie counter Get her interested in sewing machines or looms. I NEVER have to ask my XYL about buying ham gear! 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K2 Base Low Power output on High Bands

2019-10-03 Thread K5MMH
After a several month hiatus from radio, have discovered my K2/100 (S/N 3010) has some issues with transmit power on some bands and a receive issue on 10m and 12m. I am the builder of this K2. In Feb. of this year, I wrote the reflector looking for help with “K2 base low xmit power on all bands

[Elecraft] Fantastic Service

2019-10-03 Thread Ken B via Elecraft
I just had an excellent call with Bruce from Elecraft service. While discussing the issue with my KPA500 we also drifted into the K4.  That sounds like the perfect radio for myself. Now to somehow convince the CFO and chief cookie counter 

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] RX ant without KXV3?

2019-10-03 Thread Martin Sole
Hi Ilya, This might be possible. Take a look at it he K3 schematics. Before I found a KXV3 I was considering this, certainly the IF out. As I recall on the main board there is a connector with the rf in and out. These are jumpered on the main board when no KXV3is fitted. Then there should be

[Elecraft] K-POD sold

2019-10-03 Thread dgb
Thanks 73 Dwight NS9I __ 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: http://www.qsl.net Please help

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

2019-10-03 Thread Nr4c
Call Elecraft , that have them and will sell to you. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 1, 2019, at 4:48 PM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: > > Hi > > does anybody know the type of those four encoders in order to find them on > DigiKey or so please? > > Thanks > > > > - > 73 -

[Elecraft] K3s/k3 modules wanted

2019-10-03 Thread Brian Moran via Elecraft
On the chance that someone has a used one of these: I’m looking for the internal kpa module 100w amplifier that will upgrade my k3s/10 to a /100. Also looking for the 2nd receiver module and DVR boards. Thanks! -Brian N9ADG Sent via iPhone

Re: [Elecraft] Can't Transmit SSB using Line In on K3

2019-10-03 Thread Ken Widelitz
Problem solved. Operator error. I had my USB Audio CODEC and 2-USB Audio CODEC reversed and each on the wrong radio. I actually had screen shots for both setups. I guess I changed a while ago and forgot to delete the wrong one. See you all in CQP. 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT On Thu, Oct 3, 2019 at

[Elecraft] FS K-POD

2019-10-03 Thread dgb
I'm selling my K-POD - as new in good condition - includes power cable with Powerpoles and the factory RJ-45 for connecting to the radio. Will include manual and examples of programming. $200 shipped CONUS via USPS Priority Mail - will take PayPal or Postal Money Order. thanks 73 Dwight

Re: [Elecraft] preamp for using an SDR as a pan adapter

2019-10-03 Thread Wes
I use an SDR-IQ on the i-f output on my (very) early K3S.  it works fine.  IIRC, always a dubious proposition, I did the mod on my original K3 and it worked well too without any additional amplification.  I think you have another problem. Wes  N7WS On 10/3/2019 2:01 PM, Fred Massey wrote:

[Elecraft] F/S - Elecraft K2/100

2019-10-03 Thread Rick A.
I have for sale a pristine condition Elecraft K2-100. This is my second K2/100 rig and was meticulously built by me with the following options. K2, KPA100, KNB2, KSB2, K60XV and K160RX. After completion the radio was sent to Don Wilhelm, W3FPR for a check over and complete professional

[Elecraft] preamp for using an SDR as a pan adapter

2019-10-03 Thread Fred Massey
Good afternoon, I have successfully connected my QSR-1 to my K3s if-out, and immediately noticed the signal strengths showing on the QSR-1 were much weaker. I probably have an early K3s, so the if-out signal strength is even weaker. Any recommendations at a good preamp to use? It seems like

[Elecraft] Can't Transmit SSB using Line In on K3

2019-10-03 Thread Ken Widelitz
I have KIO3Bs for both of my K3s (plural K3, not K3S.) In getting setup for the CQP with Writelog, I find I cannot transmit SSB using the Line In from the KIO3B on both radios. If I plug a mic into the rear mic jack and change the menu MIC SEL setting to rP.H I am able to transmit SSB. I know the

[Elecraft] [K3] RX ant without KXV3?

2019-10-03 Thread Ilya
Hi mates! Is there a way to connect an RX antenna without using a KXV3 option? I've got an IF-output socket connected directly to P86 on RF board on one of my K3's, maybe there is a similar way for an RX ant? Thanks and 73! Ilya R3XA __

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - Advantage of min fan speed?

2019-10-03 Thread Macy monkeys
During a CW ragchew with a 20 wpm 400 w transmission duration of approximately 5 minutes I was being bothered by amp fan kicking into high gear towards the tailend. So I set the fan to level two; my amp is down under my desk so fan noise is minimal. Now I can enjoy a CW ragchew without the amp

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - Advantage of min fan speed?

2019-10-03 Thread Andy Durbin
Some experimental data documented here - https://tinyurl.com/y3ghrdpw Based on this data set I conclude there is no advantage to running minimum fan speed greater than zero. That's going to surprise some people and comments on test method and test data are welcome. 73, Andy, k3wyc

[Elecraft] WTB: KX2

2019-10-03 Thread W0FK
Looking for a more recent, well optioned KX-2. Please email me with particulars and asking price. 73, Lou, W0FK lladerman AT earthlink DOT net - St. Louis, MO "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein -- Sent from:

[Elecraft] Elecraft] KX3; Firmware Update

2019-10-03 Thread R
Regarding the timeset function on the KX3 utility program (Windows). It does have that. It was my oversight - I just didn't see it. Regarding the RTC calibration function - it sounds like that may not be feasible due to the design of the radio. Thank you all for pointing out the location of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 front panel encoders

2019-10-03 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Thanks to Elecraft excellent support and unbelievable effort from them I got it... E640018 PEC11R-4015F-S0018 (PEC11R-4015F-S0018-ND by Digi-Key) - 73 - Petr, OK1RP "Apple & Elecraft freak" B:http://ok1rp.blogspot.com MeWe: https://bit.ly/2HGPoDx MeWe: https://bit.ly/2FmwvDt -- Sent from: