Re: [Elecraft] will utility programs run on Apple Ipad os ?

Howard: I’m not aware of a iOS program that manages Elecraft equipment directly. If you do a search on the App Store app found on the iPad, you can look at a program developed by KS7D that apparently interfaces with a PC that in turn accesses the Elecraft gear. However, it hasn’t been

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 Problems

Thanks all... you got me on the correct road. Just made 80m FT8 contact. Just had to use DATA MD button to make the adjustment. Thank again to all. Paul - W1PEF Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 7, 2019, at 7:28 PM, W1PEF wrote: > > I am able to use FT8 on 40m and 20m. If I try 80m and 160m on

Re: [Elecraft] Lantronix UDS2100

Hans: > On Nov 7, 2019, at 10:00 AM, Hans Johansson wrote: > > I have a KPA500 and a KAT500 at my remote QTH and I want to > remote control them over Internet. For this I am planning to use > a Lantronix UDS2100 ethernet-serial server at the remote radio site. > Is there anyone on this list who

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

samsung has a good 32 inch 4K monitor with PIP but I don’t know about the RFI aspect. Sent from my iPad > On Nov 7, 2019, at 6:49 PM, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote: > > It would be nice if you want to stream video while in the shack; I'm > considering one also (but HDTV is much cheaper). But one

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 187, Issue 8

The only reason for making "ground" negative was to prevent ionic transfer of the copper. Cortland, KA5S Five years in R at DSC/Alcatel USA in Petaluma On 11/5/2019 18:56 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: On Nov 5, 2019, at 12:19 PM, Phil Kane wrote: ?On 11/4/2019 1:24 PM, Rick

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

I have a newer Dell 1440p monitor that shuts off every time I transmit. It has an external PS. However, my antenna is in the attic and radio on the second floor ungrounded (rental home). Ferrite hasn’t helped so far.

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 Problems

How is your swr at the longer wavelengths? I figured out my lousy signal reports on 80 were because I was radiating inside the house off the feedline, as the antenna wasn't resonant. Good luck in any case, Scott AD6YT On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 4:28 PM W1PEF wrote: > > I am able to use FT8 on 40m

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

NEVER buying another monitor with an internal power supply if at all humanly possible... There's more to it than where your antennas are... :-) __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 07-Nov-19 18:03, Jim Miller wrote: My antennas are 100ft from the shack. I don't pick up

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KAT3

Larry, Are you sure you didn't have ANT2 selected when you really should have been on ANT1? Or the other way around. When you disabled the KAT3 I think it defaults to ANT1. I've had this happen before. All bands work but one. The one that doesn't work has the wrong antenna output selected. Now how

[Elecraft] FT8 Problems

I am able to use FT8 on 40m and 20m. If I try 80m and 160m on FT8 I can’t seem to transmit but I see band receive activity. I have to be missing something simple or I’m just getting too old LOL. Anyone have amy suggestion? Thanks for any advice. Paul - W1PEF

[Elecraft] Triggering a T-1 re-tune over coax?

We're considering using a couple of T-1 tuners for a field event as remote tuners on non-resonant antennas. I can imagine some solutions, but at the moment I'm asking about prior art. Has anyone built a hardware hack that lets one trigger a T-1 to re-tune by sending D.C. over the coax? If so,

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

My antennas are 100ft from the shack. I don't pick up any noise from it. Jim ab3cv On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 6:58 PM Clay Autery wrote: > Dude! That's awesome One of those would fit between the uprights > on my shack desk/hutch with 0.2" to spare... Most efficient use of > space possible

[Elecraft] K3 KAT3

My K3 seemed to develop a problem on 20 meters this evening. Trying to work Marquesas this evening on 20 cw the K3 would not transmit and basically no receive. I checked every other band and all worked as usual. The moment the radio went into transmit, I received Hi SWR on the screen with or

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

Dude!  That's awesome  One of those would fit between the uprights on my shack desk/hutch with 0.2" to spare...  Most efficient use of space possible in my setup... dual inputsKVM... IF ONLY it had an external power supply... :-( __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

It would be nice if you want to stream video while in the shack; I'm considering one also (but HDTV is much cheaper).  But one feature I would need is decent PIP (picture in picture) to watch two things at once (computer/radio and video source). Two major things to consider are look angle and

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

You may want to try cheap 4k tv... Some under $200... Several under $280... Some use dc connector. I was going to try a couple and see... If they are ng then return... For nongamers these should be fine... Under $200 means no roku or other bells and whistles Seen nonham reviews that indicate

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

Agree - I use several ASUS monitors and they are all quiet! Bert VE3NR On 11/7/2019 5:59 PM, Clay Autery wrote: One word ASUS. Asus has a huge line of monitors...many with external power supplies giving you the option to put them on a linear DC supply...

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

One word ASUS. Asus has a huge line of monitors...many with external power supplies giving you the option to put them on a linear DC supply... > > On Nov 7, 2019 at 14:47, Toxwrote: > > > Hello all, I'm going to continue to eagerly await a K4 for

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

Or this one which is really nice. Dell U4919 https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/dell-ultrasharp-49-curved-monitor-u4919dw/apd/210-arnw/monitors-monitor-accessories My early xmas/birthday gift to myself!! jim ab3cv On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 5:40 PM Grant Youngman wrote: > For ham use in the shack

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

On 11/7/2019 12:47 PM, Tox wrote: I'd like to pick up a couple of HDMI displays In my earlier post, I forgot to mention that some displays are noisy and some are quiet. Years ago, someone gave me a Samsung with touch on-off control that was both very noisy and also turned flips when it sees

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

As I replied to Paul: I'm not going to run out and buy one of those but in it's defense... it IS designed for high level video use, as in network edit rooms, or graphics design rooms.  It has many display refresh rates, so it can marry into various TV uses in many countries.  It's meant to

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

For ham use in the shack it would be pointless (unless you have money burning holes in your pocket). If you do photography/video editing or graphics as a pro — that’s another thing entirely, and where the market for this display lives :-) Grant NQ5T > On Nov 7, 2019, at 5:09 PM, Bert

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

There are always people happy to part with their money! ;-)) Bert  VE3NR On 11/7/2019 4:59 PM, Paul Gacek via Elecraft wrote: Only Apple could come up with a desktop display that cost more than the K4. https://www.apple.com/pro-display-xdr/ Paul

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

Only Apple could come up with a desktop display that cost more than the K4. https://www.apple.com/pro-display-xdr/ Paul W6PNG > On Nov 7, 2019, at 12:47 PM, Tox wrote: > > Hello all, > > I'm going to continue to eagerly await a K4 for A While. In the

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

Scott, I've been looking at the following monitor https://www.newegg.com/lg-43ud79-b-43-uhd/p/N82E16824025629  The price recently dropped as it used to be in the $600+ range. Watch the video on the LG site.  You can have multiple inputs. For example your main computer and maybe the output

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

On 11/7/2019 12:47 PM, Tox wrote: What can people suggest for quasi-affordable*RF-quiet* 4k displays in the 27-40" range? (I'm not averse to buying something like one of the midtier Samsungs, but do not have enough left in the wallet to consider things like OLED). Why 4K? I own a half dozen

Re: [Elecraft] Adding PTT Out Switching to a K3

Pete, To my mind, the PTT and KEY OUT nomenclature used by Elecraft is entirely correct and completely descriptive of what each does. Yes, I know that some other rigs use PTT and KEYOUT interchangably, Icom confuses my mind more by labeling the KEYOUT with SEND. PTT is what you do to put

[Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

Hello all, I'm going to continue to eagerly await a K4 for A While. In the meantime, I've been reconfiguring a room to become my shack, and am slowly terraforming it. I'd like to pick up a couple of HDMI displays to hang on the wall above/behind the rig and the computer I interface to it.

[Elecraft] will utility programs run on Apple Ipad os ?

Will any of the K3, KPA and KAT utility programs and remote programs run on the new Apple Ipad os ? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Adding PTT Out Switching to a K3

Thanks, Frank - I knew there was some way to do it, just didn't know what. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spotting RTTY activity worldwide. For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. On 11/7/2019 11:53 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Relay click - SOLVED.....

Thanks, John - Aside from the price of the DXE unit, I do have a proximity problem - my RX antennas are less that 100 feet from my transmitting antennas. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spotting RTTY activity worldwide. For spots, please

Re: [Elecraft] Adding PTT Out Switching to a K3

Well I'll be darned.  I just pulled that cable out of the K3 and it is indeed redundant.  I must have missed that in the manual.  Thanks, Bob. While I'm on the subject, I wish that Elecraft would clean up their terminology - their use of "Key" to denote PTT is confusing.  See the back panel

Re: [Elecraft] K4 apps.

Ok, thanks. Bruce Wade On Thu, Nov 7, 2019 at 10:24 AM Tox wrote: > If you're asking about third party apps running locally on the k4, Wayne's > been pretty clear that won't happen. > > If you're asking about ability of things like wsjtx to drive it, they've > indicated that will be preserved

Re: [Elecraft] K4 apps.

If you're asking about third party apps running locally on the k4, Wayne's been pretty clear that won't happen. If you're asking about ability of things like wsjtx to drive it, they've indicated that will be preserved and encouraged. I would not be surprised if there are alternate UIs/clients

Re: [Elecraft] Adding PTT Out Switching to a K3

Tom, To the best of my knowledge, there is no external signal from the K3/K3S to indicate whether ANT1 or ANT2 is active. If you have any manual switching in place, incorporate it in that switching. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/7/2019 12:12 PM, wa8...@wa8wzg.net wrote: To All.. while we are on this

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Relay click - SOLVED.....

Ray, I echo John's advice. I use the DXE-RG5000 on the inputs to my K9AY Beverage antenna switch. This protects both the main and sub-receivers. You do not want to rely on the relay in the K3 high RF input circuit. It is not intended to be the main protection for the receiver. If the relay is

Re: [Elecraft] Adding PTT Out Switching to a K3

To All.. while we are on this subject,, I am looking for a way to to have a separate PTT out for Antenna 2... I want to be able to control two different amplifiers PTT when switch from Antenna 1 and Antenna 2.. Any thoughts?? Thanks Tom N7GP ex WA8WZG On 2019-11-07 09:58, Bob McGraw K4TAX

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Relay click - SOLVED.....

Ray, I echo John's advice. I use the DXE-RG5000 on the inputs to my K9AY Beverage antenna switch. This protects both the main and sub-receivers. You do not want to rely on the relay in the K3 high RF input circuit. It is not intended to be the main protection for the receiver. If the relay is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

Also check your filter, NB and NR settings, sometimes they go wonky. Rick NK7I On 11/7/2019 8:26 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: Check all connectors.  I've found that connectors that just "sit" and are never moved will oxidize and prevent signal flow.   They rely on a mechanical connection only. 

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

Thanks, Bob. I powered it off and on a couple of times and it came roaring back to life. In many ways this behavior Is just as disturbing. When I have a couple of hours I’ll put it on the bench and exercise (gently) the internal connectors, etc. Thanks for your suggestions!! -- 73 de

Re: [Elecraft] Adding PTT Out Switching to a K3

Connect the KPA-1500 via the ACC cable and thus free up the PTT output.    The system is very smart and works exceptionally well.   I use this method with my KPA500 and KAT500. The PTT Out is connected to the VHF transverter. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/7/2019 10:44 AM, N4ZR wrote: I need to be

Re: [Elecraft] Adding PTT Out Switching to a K3

Hi Pete, If the open circuit (unkeyed) voltage is the same polarity for both devices, you can connect a diode in series with each keying line. Then connect both diodes to the KEY OUT (not PTT !) jack. The voltages do not need to be identical , just the polarity 73 Frank W3LPL

[Elecraft] Adding PTT Out Switching to a K3

I need to be able to disconnect the antenna to my SDRs when transmitting.  This used to be easy but now my PTT Out jack is committed to the KPA-1500.  I'm looking for suggestions of how best to accomplish this - I don't believe sequencing is required, just a second PTT output. Ideas? 73,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Relay click - SOLVED.....

Hello Ray I built an RF limiter to put in my 2nd receiver line. It consists of two toroids and a pair of 1N914 or other fast diodes. Basically you step up the impedance to a pair of diodes and then step it back down to 50 ohms.  Mine limits nicely at about 0 dBm or so. You can buy similar

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

Check all connectors.  I've found that connectors that just "sit" and are never moved will oxidize and prevent signal flow.   They rely on a mechanical connection only.   Just unplug and re-plug 2 or three times for each one. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/7/2019 10:12 AM, Mike Flowers wrote: Hi

Re: [Elecraft] AXE1 assembly problem

Thanks to all who replied on this issue. As it turned out the missing part somehow ended up on the bottom of the whip, instead of inside the base on the AXE1. Elecraft customer support was also very helpful and replied shortly after I sent my support question email. Thank you Rob at Elecraft for

[Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

Hi Folks, I powered up my trust K3 #2257 this morning and found it deaf. The RF and IF stages appear to be working just fine. I have 20M FT8 showing lots of signals on my P3, but no audio. WSJT-X shows no audio from LINE OUT either. I'm on the right antenna and haven't fiddled with

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Relay click - SOLVED.....

Why not reduced the RF to a safe level on the RX line? I would try something like this https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rg5000hd and move the wire further away if possible to ensure that you do not damage the receiver. John KK9A - W4AAA Ray Albers K2HYD wrote: ….thanks to

[Elecraft] Lantronix UDS2100

I have a KPA500 and a KAT500 at my remote QTH and I want to remote control them over Internet. For this I am planning to use a Lantronix UDS2100 ethernet-serial server at the remote radio site. Is there anyone on this list who has experience of controlling the PA and Tuner via Internet with

[Elecraft] K4 apps.

Are there any apps that will work with the K4? Bruce Wade, N7ZA ex W6FKD __ 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

[Elecraft] [K3] Relay click - SOLVED.....

….thanks to comments and suggestions from K9ZTV and W2CS. My K3 has the Sub Receiver installed, and I have been playing around with diversity reception, using a random wire connected to the sub-receiver antenna input BNC connector. Apparently the carrier operated relay that protects the receiver