On 5/15/2020 7:48 PM, Drew AF2Z wrote:
I cut my own hair-- it is passable at "social distancing" distances.
Whatever it looks like it feels a lot better nice and short.
I get my hair cut a couple of times a year, whether it needs it or not.
My most recent was a month or two before going into
Loops are touchy by nature and you have to be very sensitive to the
surroundings-metals, bodies (yes your body in close proximity will affect
tuning). I use a small antenna analyzer to get it close and sometimes I have
to adjust and step away from the antenna,take a reading and readjust I
Hi everyone,
At Elecraft, like many of you, we are in our 9th week of shelter in place.
This has been tough on all of us. Back on March 16th, when the initial
California state and local orders were issued with an April 11 estimated end
date, we suspected that it would last longer than that,
I have seen many posts regarding an issue with the K3(s) audio going
into distortion once the output power exceeds 12watts.
Is this a premature failure of some component and if so has the problem
been identified and resolved with new components?
Mine is out there for repair right now and I
I'm letting my locks down for lock down. Grow, baby, grow. Never mind I have no
hair on top. Neither did Ben Franklin. I'll cut my hair when the pandemic runs
out of steam.
John K7FD
> On May 15, 2020, at 7:48 PM, Drew AF2Z wrote:
>
> I cut my own hair-- it is passable at "social distancing"
According to the evening newscasts out of LA, SOCAL is opening up this week.
There are restrictions, but not not much different than many places on the East
coast.
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> On May 15, 2020, at 7:06 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> One thing Al doesn’t mention is that
To look on the bright side of the situation: The firmware is
getting used and tested, probably much more than it would be if
they could start assembly now. The extra testing should result
in a more reliable radio when it finally ships.
And I'm still waiting for the kit version.
73 Bill AE6JV
I cut my own hair-- it is passable at "social distancing" distances.
Whatever it looks like it feels a lot better nice and short.
I suppose the K4 will be more of a finished product when it finally
ships, and fewer firmware updates will be necessary. I always enjoyed
installing the updates on
I have a K3S and use PERBAND. While in standby I'm at 100 Watts and in
operate 20 watts kind of fixes the cockpit trouble. If you don't have a K3S
or K3 You just have to be extra careful. It works just as well on my other
K3S and KPA1500. I have the KPA1500 set up when I change bands it goes
I got a much needed haircut today. Usually I take the dog to grooming and I get
a haircut on the same day. He got groomed two weeks ago.
For the last couple of days I've been battling the annual infestation of killer
bees in my fireplace. Two days ago I set a small newspaper fire to drive
"Can you expand on this setup please? I would like to emulate it."
It's one of the many functions of an Arduino based station controller. I've
been working on a descriptive presentation during the "lock down" and hope to
publish the presentation and code before too long. Fair warning though
Thanks for the confirmation.
There's a filter setting for own message delivery. Mine's set to ON. :-)
I also got my own message back, so I don't know why it wasn't working
before.
73,
Alan. G4GNX
-- Original Message --
From: "Hisashi T Fujinaka"
To: "Alan - G4GNX" ;
At first quick glance I’d say 162.253.133.85 appears to be a server registered
to nabble.com that appears to be forwarding email wrongfully claiming to be
from Earthlink and thus the mx.spamexperts.com server is rightfully rejecting
it.
Someone, possibly this list’s owner, might consider
Well, your post made it to the list. I am also on Earthlink and have
had no problems.
Are you sending to elecraft@mailman.qth.net?
73,
Don W3FPR
On 5/15/2020 8:04 PM, Lou Laderman wrote:
I can send emails to the list via qth.net direct, but I get an error when I
post here. Never had this
Me too. Let's see if this one makes it.
73,
Alan. G4GNX
-- Original Message --
From: "Lou Laderman"
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: 16/05/2020 00:45:17
Subject: [Elecraft] Test
Sorry for the bandwidth, having posting issues
Lou, W0FK
Andy,
Can you expand on this setup please? I would like to emulate it.
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
On 5/15/20 4:43 PM, Andy Durbin wrote:
"That is a very good argument
Sent Dave my home phone...
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
On 5/15/20 3:46 PM, Dave Weiss wrote:
Hello all:
I have a Genovation CP48, K3, P3 and I have done the Genovation
I can send emails to the list via qth.net direct, but I get an error when I
post here. Never had this issue before, and I don’t know what to do. I’ve been
a subscriber, and have posted on here, for many years.
“The mail system
: host mx.spamexperts.com[38.111.198.185] said: 550
Sorry for the bandwidth, having posting issues
Lou, W0FK
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"That is a very good argument for having ALC active between the amp and radio. "
ALC is just another reactive protection. In my station the KAT500 is
commanded to inhibit the KPA500 key line by default. Only when all required
conditions are met is the key line enabled. Enabling conditions
That is a very good argument for having ALC active between the amp and
radio. It would have likely saved the amp.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 5/15/2020 6:12 PM, Andy Durbin wrote:
Well if it were mine I'd open it up and inspect everything between J3 pin 25
and T1. I would expect to find a well
Well if it were mine I'd open it up and inspect everything between J3 pin 25
and T1. I would expect to find a well toasted resistor but I don't know the
KPA500 well enough to know which one.
I think this is the third report I have seen on this reflector of a KPA500
blown by accidental high
One thing Al doesn’t mention is that Sacramento is only calling part of the
shots. Here in the Bay area we are under control of the local authorities, who
have things locked down much tighter than the rest of the state. The state
folks are talking about starting to ease things over the next
We here in North Carolina will be beginning to open after next Friday,
but very carefully. We do not want to see a resurgence of this virus.
I need a haircut, and an appointment with my chiropractor, but those
will have to wait because those are close physical contact situations.
Since many of
Hello all:
I have a Genovation CP48, K3, P3 and I have done the Genovation mod to
allow interface to the P3. I am looking for anyone who has been successful
with this combination. According to the Genovation web site and NK7Z this
combination does work. I am going around in circles and I need to
Jim is right. Those of you outside of California would probably have a
difficult time imagining how differently we are experiencing the lockdown--
which is an aptly descriptive noun-- here in California. The latest long-term
outlook we received from Sacramento earlier this week made most of us
CW ops, especially those doing weak-signal DXing and DXpedition work, will now
benefit from a second APF filter bandwidth in the K4. The original bandwidth is
30 Hz, which is good for code speeds up to about 30 WPM. The second bandwidth
selection is 50 Hz, which allows copy up to about 50 WPM.
Wow, Paul. Between the QTH, food, beer, and your dual KX3-PX3 setup, I'd say
you have it made. Of course the K4 will eliminate 90% of the boxes and cables.
Surely you didn't get trapped down there semi-permanently by Covid-19? Rough
life :)
Wayne
N6KR
> On May 15, 2020, at 1:20 PM, Paul
Major Bonehead here.
I accidentally hit the input of my KPA500 with 100 watts SSB for 5-10
seconds. Now, no output. I never saw the fault light come on, so it never
asked to be reset. All the controls/indicators seem normal.
Questions:
1. Anything I can try while I wait for
Oops … it would help if I didn’t hit enter BEFORE typing a reply.
You can relax. For the record I was not dissing CA State Gov. And I agree
that you appear to have far people people running things there than we have
here in GA. My comment was only about the detail in the order — making it a
I don't view that as the result of "unbridled bureaucratic detail," but rather
the people we elected to run our state and local government doing their jobs!
>
> 73, Jim K9YC
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They are definitely working. I just ordered some K2 parts and they responded
promptly.
Doug, W0UHU
> On 15May, 2020, at 1:11 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
>
> Date: Fri, 15 May 2020 11:52:10 -0400
> From: Tom Doligalski mailto:w...@mac.com>>
> To: Elecraft Reflector
They have given exactly that response you seek without being repetitive,
via this reflector and their emailed newsletters (have you subscribed to
that?). My K4 order will be delayed until other needs have been met,
but I've been watching closely since it was announced. One must simply
pay
On 5/15/2020 11:56 AM, Grant Youngman wrote:
Who can go to work, who can’t, what you can actually DO at your place of
business, and on and on in unbridled bureaucratic detail ..
As 78 year old residents of Santa Cruz County, my wife and I remain VERY
happy with our statistics -- two deaths,
All I have asked is honest information. Sad that Elecraft fails to respond to
customers, especially those who have placed advance deposits.
Sent from my iPad
> On May 15, 2020, at 2:55 PM, David Gilbert wrote:
>
>
> Don't put words in my mouth ... I never said anything about lies or
>
Friends,
If you are unhappy Elecraft will refund your money.That said, I too
would like more information and would think that merely having put a deposit
down would mean you would get updates either on this forum or in the Elecraft
Newsletter.
I would like to know how much additional
Wayne
Thanks for the super quick and succinct reply.
The 3rd TX port is (for me at least) a huge boon and having at least 2 RX opens
up a ton of possibilities.
I’m really looking forward to the K4.
Here is a blog post of my continued efforts to find a sweet spot between
functionality and
Not much Elecraft can do at this point but continue firmware development.
More I read about the K4 the better I like it. I am pretty sure that as
soon as they become available and have had some initial success with the
first batch, I will be ordering one. As much as I love my K3s, I think the
K4
Hey guys,
If anyone is feeling anxious about their K4 delivery date and wants to
get bought out of their place in line, I would be happy to facilitate.
Looking for K4D, ideally. ;)
Feel free to contact me directly.
Best,
Gus Holcomb
KM6YXB
I believe it’s 3 HF. But you must have the ATU and maybe the second ADC ( K4D).
Regular K4 has one TX port.
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...nr4c. bill
> On May 15, 2020, at 3:01 PM, Paul Gacek via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> I think I’ve read that the K4 will have 3 TX antenna ports and possibly up
Hi Paul,
> I think I’ve read that the K4 will have 3 TX antenna ports and possibly up to
> 5 RX antenna ports.
The KAT4 ATU provides three SO-239 antenna jacks. Any of the three antennas can
be selected for transmit. By extension, this becomes the default antenna for
the receivers, unless
I'm sure when they have something worth saying, it will be said;
continuing on what they've done to date. They are never prone to the
blah blah updates of other companies but give out new or updated info
when they have it, as always. It's clear, concise, to the point and not
redundant;
When considering a case such as this, one must look first at the
fundamental differences between QUOTES and ESTIMATES.
You can hold someone to a quote. You CAN'T hold someone to an ESTIMATE.
Nobody has had a quote on a date for the K4 to be shipped. This is
important.
Patience. Selah.
What is the SWR? If above the KAT500 set value it inhibits the amp from being
keyed. Check the KAT500 using the ATU utility.
Bob, K4TAX
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> On May 15, 2020, at 1:50 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
>
> Check the cable connections, including making sure that
Bert,
I can communicate a little about how to set your soundcard audio levels
for transmit. Go to my webpage www.w3fpr.com and scroll down to the
last article in the left column. Click to open the document.
There is one "quirk" with the KX3 - if you feed it with too much audio,
it will
I think I’ve read that the K4 will have 3 TX antenna ports and possibly up to 5
RX antenna ports.
Does anyone know if the 3 TX can all be used for HF bands concurrently?
The use case is very straightforward and is;
1) tri bander 10/15/20
2) 40m antenna
3) 80m antenna
I just want to make sure I
The most important update is on the Santa Cruz County website where you can
find the latest SIP order from the county, in more detail than you probably
want to read. Who can go to work, who can’t, what you can actually DO at your
place of business, and on and on in unbridled bureaucratic
Don't put words in my mouth ... I never said anything about lies or
deception. And your post is exactly the kind of "status report" that is
useless to anyone who cares.
I'd bet money that most of what Elecraft has ordered has some sort of
projected delivery date, even if it is out many
Check the cable connections, including making sure that none of the pins are
bent in the AuxIO connectors in both cables (K3S - KAT500, KAT500 - KPA500).
Also, make sure that the PTT line is actually being asserted. The asterisk is
displayed when the Key In is asserted. If it isn’t displayed
When we ordered our K4s last year, we all knew that the machine was still in
development. We all knew that it was going to be months before it would be
ready. And unless we were irretrievably daft, we all had to have known that
delays were likely. There have been no secrets here. This was an
I understand all that and am trying to be patient. My issue is at age 78 I
might die before I see my K4!
73, K8NU
> On May 15, 2020, at 2:25 PM, Rick NK7I wrote:
>
> Then here is your weekly status report:
>
> They're working on improving the firmware (notes posted to the reflector a
>
Then here is your weekly status report:
They're working on improving the firmware (notes posted to the reflector
a couple DAYS ago made note of this).
They're having (like much of the world) issues in getting hard dates for
the bits and pieces to make more K4 (newsletter last month).
When
That implies that the AUX cable is not working. Cycle the gear power
and make sure each connector is properly seated.
Rick NK7I
On 5/15/2020 11:07 AM, Edward via Elecraft wrote:
I have the combo K3S/KAT500/KPA500 with all of the optional interconnection
cables.
I am not able to key the
All of that is true, except that it doesn't take somebody like Wayne or
Eric or any of their engineers to draft a weekly status report to those
who have put down a deposit. Anybody who speaks with them regularly
could do it. I haven't ordered a K4 and don't know if I ever will, but
I'd be
They gave an update here a couple weeks ago and have done so previously
too in newsletters (that you must sign up to get).
These are the usual sources for information, it pays to give them some
attention. They have been forthcoming and open; they're as stuck with
house arrest as the rest of
I have the combo K3S/KAT500/KPA500 with all of the optional interconnection
cables.
I am not able to key the amp though it was working earlier. The asterisk does
not appear in the display.
I went through the menu and everything is set accordingly. The inhibit is
disabled.
Any help would
On 5/15/2020 10:22 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote:
I agree, but am quite disappointed about the lack of direct communication from
Elecraft with folks who have put money down. I haven’t heard directly from
anyone at Elecraft since January 16 (and that after my instigation).
Wayne and
I agree, but am quite disappointed about the lack of direct communication from
Elecraft with folks who have put money down. I haven’t heard directly from
anyone at Elecraft since January 16 (and that after my instigation).
Sent from my iPad
> On May 15, 2020, at 1:08 PM, David Herring
A lot of us are in the same place you are, but Eric & Wayne have been
transparent about how long this was going to take and why for the last year or
so. Last I heard the K4 was to have been shipping by now, BUT that's kind of
hard to do when one’s county and state have shut down one's
More likely a combination of the 90-90 rule of product development, and
more than a little bit of COVID-19.
73 -- Lynn
On 5/15/20 9:05 AM, Keith N6JPA wrote:
At this point it appears to be a vapor product.
On 5/15/2020 8:52 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote:
It has been exactly 52 weeks
At this point it appears to be a vapor product.
On 5/15/2020 8:52 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote:
It has been exactly 52 weeks since I placed an order for the K4, with a full
deposit.
I truly understand all of the current difficulties, but would appreciate a
status report.
Tom W4KX
Hi Tom
did you contact Elecraft?
73,
Jorge
CX6VM/CW5W
El vie., 15 may. 2020 a las 12:52, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft (<
elecraft@mailman.qth.net>) escribió:
> It has been exactly 52 weeks since I placed an order for the K4, with a
> full deposit.
>
> I truly understand all of the current
It has been exactly 52 weeks since I placed an order for the K4, with a full
deposit.
I truly understand all of the current difficulties, but would appreciate a
status report.
Tom W4KX
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Actually, tune for resonance, not 1:1 SWR. Loops tend to be 50 Ω, but that
isn’t the right measurement. Luckily, tuning for maximum noise is the same as
tuning for resonance.
wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)
> On May 14, 2020, at 7:36 PM, Fred
Is definitely not a contest. Every club just decides with its members which
weekend will be Field Day, not all clubs on the same day. Then we find a
location, set up the antennas and one or two stations in tents and away we go,
everyone taking time as an OP. This is usually accompanied by a
Let's see Bob. Where are the results posted? In the Contest section of the
ARRL web site.
How are they listed? By category and total score.
Who manages FD? Those who manage ARRL contests?
Are there rules like a contest? Yes.
Do groups compete against other groups? Yes.
Is there more to
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