Re: [Elecraft] Question on K4 mod administration

2020-08-19 Thread Wes
I guess Elecraft will be adding a Configuration Management Department. Wes  N7WS On 8/19/2020 5:13 PM, Dave Cole wrote: That is a really good idea... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical

Re: [Elecraft] Need a PX3 mini wireless keyboard

2020-08-19 Thread Grant Youngman
Yes, that’s it. I misspelled TechNet .. Oddly, it’s 100% identical to the Anker I was using previously. If it weren’t for the brand name on the keyboard and the product sticker on the back, you can’t tell them apart. Except that there must be some difference in the character encoding that

Re: [Elecraft] Need a PX3 mini wireless keyboard

2020-08-19 Thread rich hurd WC3T
Second that. I bought this one. Wireless Keyboard, TeckNet Ultra... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00M75WPKO?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share On Wed, Aug 19, 2020 at 20:13 Grant Youngman wrote: > I just bought a Teknet wireless keyboard from QRPWorks, that works fine on > the PX3. It replaced an older

[Elecraft] FS KPA500

2020-08-19 Thread Jack W4GRJ
For sale KPA500 excellent condition serial 092. I am the second owner no smoking environment wired for 125v includes manual and aux cable 1550 shipped email to w4...@arrl.net thought i would list here before it goes on QRZ.COM Jack W4GRJ

Re: [Elecraft] Need a PX3 mini wireless keyboard

2020-08-19 Thread Grant Youngman
I just bought a Teknet wireless keyboard from QRPWorks, that works fine on the PX3. It replaced an older Anker, that worked fine with the PX3, but did not work with the QRPWorks Sidecar Extreme ... Grant NQ5T > On Aug 19, 2020, at 8:06 PM, HB via Elecraft wrote: > > I recently bought a PX3

Re: [Elecraft] Question on K4 mod administration

2020-08-19 Thread Dave Cole
That is a really good idea... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 8/19/20 3:42 PM, Geert Jan de Groot wrote: Hi, As many folks are shedding a K3, it is currently possible to

[Elecraft] Need a PX3 mini wireless keyboard

2020-08-19 Thread HB via Elecraft
I recently bought a PX3 to use with my KX3.  I have a mini wireless keyboard that works with it - an old Gearhead Smooth Touch.  However, it is on its last leg - some of the keys don't work really well.  It isn't sold anymore. I need a recommendation for a small, wireless keyboard that will

[Elecraft] Question on K4 mod administration

2020-08-19 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
Hi, As many folks are shedding a K3, it is currently possible to pick one up for not too high cost. One issue though is that there have been a fair number of modifications on K3 - in itself not a problem as they made the machine better. But buying a machine now keeps you wondering what

[Elecraft] CW Sidetone and Line Out?

2020-08-19 Thread Dana Roode K6NR
I typically use a telephone connection for receive audio from my remote K3 as its one less dependence on the crummy internet I have. That broke today so I'm using audio over the Internet using DF3CB REMAUD program. My CW sidetone is loud no matter what I set "MON" too, and I've even experimented

[Elecraft] test

2020-08-19 Thread Don Pomplun
Don't respond  I'll know if it went thru. __ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] The KIO2 unit in my K2 has died

2020-08-19 Thread Paul Huff
Yes, he certainly has! And I have already thanked him for the offer. I can’t think of any other company head who would do something like that! I’m going to take a look at those diodes. That would be a relatively easy and inexpensive fix. Swapping out the chip is probably more than I want to

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Mini - Local Connection

2020-08-19 Thread Barry Baines via Elecraft
David: > On Aug 19, 2020, at 2:17 PM, David Bondy wrote: > > I read some discussion on this a while ago but could not find if it was ever > resolved. > > If I wanted to connect my K3/0 Mini locally to my K3, can it be done just by > a cable (or cables) without having to use a pair of

Re: [Elecraft] The KIO2 unit in my K2 has died

2020-08-19 Thread Greg Beat
Paul - Wayne has made a generous offer for swapping the KIO2 board. == For component level techs (reading or following along) Elecraft KIO2 Manual (Parts List on second page) https://ftp.elecraft.com/K2/Manuals%20Downloads/KIO2%20man%20rev%20C%20.pdf ESD and lightning events likely damaged the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3, PX3, 30A switching supply + accessories for sale.

2020-08-19 Thread Aubrey Mason
UPDATE PX3 is sold. ___ Prices on KX3 and switching power supply are OBO or trade. Elecraft part number decode of installed Options in KX3, accessories and original costs: Factory service, alignment and update - SN5159 on

Re: [Elecraft] The KIO2 unit in my K2 has died

2020-08-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Paul, Get out the KIO2 manual and do the DC voltage checks as your 1st response. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/18/2020 8:11 PM, Paul Huff wrote: A couple of weeks ago we had a large thunderstorm roll through here with unfortunate consequences. It took out our DVR cable box and the HDMI port on the TV

[Elecraft] Update

2020-08-19 Thread Aubrey Mason
PX3 is sold. ___ Prices on KX3 and switching power supply are OBO or trade. Elecraft part number decode of installed Options in KX3, accessories and original costs: Factory service, alignment and update - SN5159 on

[Elecraft] K3/0 Mini - Local Connection

2020-08-19 Thread David Bondy
I read some discussion on this a while ago but could not find if it was ever resolved. If I wanted to connect my K3/0 Mini locally to my K3, can it be done just by a cable (or cables) without having to use a pair of RemoteRig 1258MKIIs? My K3 is in a rack a little distance away from my ideal

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY for SOTA?

2020-08-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
Great story, Jim. Thanks. 10 m is amazing when it's open. I once worked Italy from Massachusetts mobile, driving up 495, running about 250 mW CW to a mag-mount whip about 3' long. The rig was homebrew, about 4x2x1", powered by a 9 V lithium battery. I would say "doesn't get much better than

Re: [Elecraft] Symbol T in KX3 display

2020-08-19 Thread Wayne Burdick
The 'T' indicates that text decode is turned on. Wayne N6KR > On Aug 19, 2020, at 9:30 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote: > > > >> >> Howdy Gang. >> >> Been a while since I had a KX3 and just recently bought another one…I guess >> I just like them (grin). >> >> In changing menu choices for

[Elecraft] Eric's K4 Q Posted???

2020-08-19 Thread Eric Norris
Hi gang, Has Eric's Q session from the virtual hamfest been posted anywhere? I can't find it on the virtual hamfest site or the Elecraft youtube channel. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Success!

2020-08-19 Thread Joseph Trombino, Jr
Howdy Gang. I fumbled a bit but finally got the decode turned off so the T that was in the display is now gone. No need for any assistance….until the next time (grin). 73, Joe W2KJ I QRP, therefore I am

[Elecraft] Symbol T in KX3 display

2020-08-19 Thread Joseph Trombino, Jr
> > Howdy Gang. > > Been a while since I had a KX3 and just recently bought another one…I guess I > just like them (grin). > > In changing menu choices for my style of CW operating I noticed the letter T > in the bottom right of the display next to the B VFO icon. > > Believe this has

Re: [Elecraft] 2m Transverter Worth it?

2020-08-19 Thread Hank via Elecraft
I have one in my K3s and use it a fair amount.  I'm also a DXLabs software user, so having 2 meters integrated into one radio with HF - 6m works great.   Besides working FM repeaters and Winlink packet, I run an external 200 watt amplifier for SSB.  There again, the integration with DXLabs

Re: [Elecraft] The KIO2 unit in my K2 has died

2020-08-19 Thread Clark Macaulay
Hi, Paul. I had the same problem a few years back. Unless you can see a carbon trace somewhere, it's likely to be the diodes or the microprocessor. I replaced the microprocessor purchased from Elecraft and that fixed it. You may want to try snipping and replacing the diodes, first. I

[Elecraft] KX3 buzz if power up on transverter band

2020-08-19 Thread Drew Arnett
Hi, Weird problem. Anyone else try this and do or don't see this? Just got my KX3 back from repair. This included an upgrade to the latest firmware. (Makes sense. Requirement for production test. I hadn't upgraded to the very latest, because I had no need for the latest improvements.) Set

Re: [Elecraft] 2m Transverter Worth it?

2020-08-19 Thread Edward via Elecraft
Wanted to add that I am referring to the Elecraft internal unit (K144XV). Thanks. > On 19 Aug 2020, at 6:56 AM, Edward wrote: > > Finding it hard to justify one of these for my K3. Any reason to get one > before I say no, especially given that I have dedicated VHF gear? > > Thanks, > Ed

Re: [Elecraft] 2m Transverter Worth it?

2020-08-19 Thread lmarion
Hi Ed, Probably the only option I did not do on the K3S was that. I do have it on my KX3 and the K2 drives a nice transverter if the sudden need arises. 73 AB7CE -Original Message- From: Edward via Elecraft Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2020 7:56 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] 2m Transverter Worth it?

2020-08-19 Thread Edward via Elecraft
Finding it hard to justify one of these for my K3. Any reason to get one before I say no, especially given that I have dedicated VHF gear? Thanks, Ed NI6S __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] FS DCHF-2000 COUPLER

2020-08-19 Thread Ron Durie
DCHF-2000 coupler (only) for the W2 wattmeter for sale. Includes cable. In like new condition. $140 Shipped to CONUS. PayPal preferred but checks also ok. Ron Durie WB4OOA Elecraft K-Line 704-843-3681 WB4OOA at gmail.com __

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY for SOTA?

2020-08-19 Thread KK1W
Wayne, A small group of SOTA activators were on Burley Hill, W1/MR-002, September 30th, 2012 using the SOTA Jerks club call NE1SJ. Propagation was better in 2012 and toward the end of the activation I tuned around the 10 meter band with my KX3 looking for more contacts. Back then I was probably