Re: [Elecraft] [K4] Shipping??

2020-08-31 Thread Macy monkeys
It's not midnight yet on the west coast :) John K7FD > On Aug 31, 2020, at 9:44 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help:

[Elecraft] [K4] Shipping??

2020-08-31 Thread Nr4c
Did anyone hear of any K4s being shipped yesterday, August 31st. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

2020-08-31 Thread Phil Kane
On 8/31/2020 7:11 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: > A ploy to keep funding?  From who? The president of the United States > recommended defunding WWV in his 2019 budget recommendation submitted to > the Congress. So, you're saying that the president threatened to cut > funding to WWV as a ploy so that

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

2020-08-31 Thread Scott Manthe
A ploy to keep funding?  From who? The president of the United States recommended defunding WWV in his 2019 budget recommendation submitted to the Congress. So, you're saying that the president threatened to cut funding to WWV as a ploy so that Congress would maintain this funding? Clever of

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

2020-08-31 Thread Jim Sheldon
Propagation hasn't been the best on VLF either. I'm a lot closer to WWVB than he is and my clocks sometimes lose sync for a day or two as well, but right now they are ally locked on and showing the right time. I also have a QRP Labs GPS clock running that is showing the same time to the

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

2020-08-31 Thread N4ST - Jim
He may have just recently added a local RFI source to his home. There are some noisy switching supplies out there on consumer devices. One clock I have has an LED display and it shuts the LEDs off at 2am local time for 10 minutes to allow syncing to WWV. _ 73, Jim - N4ST

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

2020-08-31 Thread Dave Cole
It did... That was a ploy to keep funding is all. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 8/31/20 6:21 PM, Tox wrote: There was talk of shutting it down as cost savings, but I

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

2020-08-31 Thread Tox
There was talk of shutting it down as cost savings, but I thought that got squelched. Scott AD6YT On Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 5:45 PM Bill Frantz wrote: > I had a friend ask me if something has happened to WWV's time > transmissions. He says the clocks in his home and his watch are > no longer

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

2020-08-31 Thread Dave Cole
My WWVB clock is dead on, and has been for years... No issues here at all. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 8/31/20 5:44 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: I had a friend ask me if

[Elecraft] [OT] WWV Time Transmissions

2020-08-31 Thread Bill Frantz
I had a friend ask me if something has happened to WWV's time transmissions. He says the clocks in his home and his watch are no longer syncing correctly. I think these are syncing to signals at about 60KHz. Does anyone know anything about this? 73 Bill AE6JV

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Chris Cox
I’ve thought the problem through further and have decided to use a simple mosfet switch in the connector shell to invert the TXInh logic sense and configure the KX3 for -TXInh instead of +TXInh. Hard switching the GPIO pin showed that to be a usable workaround. 73! Chris Cox, N0UK

[Elecraft] Configure KX3 for 6 meter SSB

2020-08-31 Thread bardinet via Elecraft
Question answered! Thank you Ray! Paul, N7TZW __ 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] Configure KX3 for 6 meter SSB

2020-08-31 Thread Nr4c
So what’s your question. There’s no difference in setup other than frequency. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Aug 31, 2020, at 5:36 PM, bardinet via Elecraft > wrote: > > The six meter band plan allocates 50.1 to 50.3 MHz for SSB use. > How is the KX3 configured for SSB on 6m? >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m module

2020-08-31 Thread Dave Erickson
On 8/31/2020 5:45 PM, Dave Erickson wrote: On 8/31/2020 5:24 PM, 1lasportsman 1lasportsman wrote: I installed a 2m   for the KX3  and it all appeared to set up great. The only problem is it will not select the 2 meter antenna (antenna 2). do I need to somehow tell radio that 2 meters is on

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m module

2020-08-31 Thread Dave Erickson
On 8/31/2020 5:24 PM, 1lasportsman 1lasportsman wrote: I installed a 2m for the KX3 and it all appeared to set up great. The only problem is it will not select the 2 meter antenna (antenna 2). do I need to somehow tell radio that 2 meters is on antenna 2 . I have read the manual and no

[Elecraft] KX3 2m module

2020-08-31 Thread 1lasportsman 1lasportsman
I installed a 2m for the KX3 and it all appeared to set up great. The only problem is it will not select the 2 meter antenna (antenna 2). do I need to somehow tell radio that 2 meters is on antenna 2 . I have read the manual and no where can I find This. Asking before opening radio up again

[Elecraft] KV5J's line of Digital Displays for Elecraft's W2, KXPA100, KPA500, and KPA1500

2020-08-31 Thread Paul Van Dyke
I bought one for my KPA1500 as it is in location makes me so you my head to look at it. Shack can not changed, I will say is absolutely great to be able to look at the controls of the K3S, and tell them exactly what power I'm running instead I having to look across the room. Very Very nice...

Re: [Elecraft] KV5J's line of Digital Displays for Elecraft's W2, KXPA100, KPA500, and KPA1500

2020-08-31 Thread Keith Ennis via Elecraft
Back on line and have units in stock after hurricane Laura. www.kv5j.com Keith, KV5J On Friday, August 14, 2020, 08:45:47 AM CDT, Keith Ennis wrote: Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's W2 Watt Meter:    With the digital read out the DDU takes the guess work out of the LED lights.   

[Elecraft] Configure KX3 for 6 meter SSB

2020-08-31 Thread bardinet via Elecraft
The six meter band plan allocates 50.1 to 50.3 MHz for SSB use. How is the KX3 configured for SSB on 6m? Thanks! Paul N7TZW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Nuts, bores, and unit systems

2020-08-31 Thread Jim Finan
Sorry, forgot my call. Jim Finan AB4AC Sent from my BlackBerry - the most secure mobile device   Original Message   From: jimfi...@att.net Sent: August 31, 2020 4:44 PM To: a.dur...@msn.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Nuts, bores, and unit systems

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Nuts, bores, and unit systems

2020-08-31 Thread Jim Finan
FYI: .223 bullets are specified at .224" in diameter. The measure .224" +/- a few ten-thousants (at least on my Starrett micrometer). Sent from my BlackBerry - the most secure mobile device   Original Message   From: a.dur...@msn.com Sent: August 31, 2020 4:33 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread KENT TRIMBLE
Because it's a truck. K9ZTV On Mon, Aug 31, 2020, 1:53 PM Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: And why does my Mac ALWAYS rewrite TRANSVERTER as TRANSPORTER?! Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com

[Elecraft] [OT] Nuts, bores, and unit systems

2020-08-31 Thread Andy Durbin
"just goes to show I don’t know much about that, what shoots a .223" I changed the subject so we can spare those readers who actually wonder what size that nut is. They won't be interest in who fired what and what size round was used. I suppose I could regale you all with tales of firing

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 microphone nut size

2020-08-31 Thread hawley, charles j jr
Ahh...just goes to show I don’t know much about that, what shoots a .223? Jack BMW Motorcycles Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Aug 31, 2020, at 12:29 PM, Gordon LaPoint wrote: > > Common bullet sizes! > >> On 8/31/2020 13:05 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: >> No. >>

Re: [Elecraft] K3-10 for sale sold!

2020-08-31 Thread Mike Short
Sold On Mon, Aug 31, 2020 at 13:56 Mike Short wrote: > S/N 5737. Has 2.7, 1.8 8pole, 500Hz filters. KXV3B, and KIO3A > > This was an unassembled kit. 0 hours operating. > > $500 OBO. > > Mike > AI4NS > > > __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] FS: K3

2020-08-31 Thread Juha - oh6os
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[Elecraft] K3-10 for sale

2020-08-31 Thread Mike Short
S/N 5737. Has 2.7, 1.8 8pole, 500Hz filters. KXV3B, and KIO3A This was an unassembled kit. 0 hours operating. $500 OBO. Mike AI4NS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
Thanks all - hopefully it now knows what a transverter is. Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org > On Aug 31, 2020, at 1:31 PM, Raymond Sills wrote: > > HI Chris: > > You have to "teach" the dictionary to understand that transverter is a real > word. For whatever reason, I must have done that

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Fred Jensen
Steve Jobs was always about form over function.  Icons had to have rounded corners, they were classier. Clearly, Transporter is a classier word than Transverter. [:=) 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 8/31/2020 11:17 AM, Gwen Patton wrote: I hate to break it too you,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Rich NE1EE
If you are using Mac OS X Mail, does it have the feature to add words to its spell checker? I just added a bunch of ham related terms to my editor because it was painting the screen red with all the "misspelled" words. On 2020-08-31 12:53:-0500, Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: >And why does my Mac

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Gwen Patton
I hate to break it too you, Chris...but your Mac is...a Trekkie. ;) 73, Gwen, NG3P On Mon, Aug 31, 2020, 1:53 PM Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: > And why does my Mac ALWAYS rewrite TRANSVERTER as TRANSPORTER?! > > Chris Cox, N0UK > chr...@chris.org > > > > > On Aug 31, 2020, at 12:50 PM, Chris Cox,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
And why does my Mac ALWAYS rewrite TRANSVERTER as TRANSPORTER?! Chris Cox, N0UK chr...@chris.org > On Aug 31, 2020, at 12:50 PM, Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: > > I wish to interface my KX3 to my portable 10GHz transporter system. I have > the transporter’s PTT sequencer configured to output a

[Elecraft] KX3 ACC2 GPIO

2020-08-31 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
I wish to interface my KX3 to my portable 10GHz transporter system. I have the transporter’s PTT sequencer configured to output a +ve TX Inhibit signal which I have been using to prevent my current I/F rig from transmitting until all relays have changed over to transmit. The current rig is a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 microphone nut size

2020-08-31 Thread Gordon LaPoint
Common bullet sizes! On 8/31/2020 13:05 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: No. 25.4 mm = 1 inch is easy Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack On Aug 31, 2020, at 10:18 AM, Charlie T wrote: Metric conversion hints: Just remember, 9mm = .357", 5.56mm =

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 microphone nut size

2020-08-31 Thread hawley, charles j jr
No. 25.4 mm = 1 inch is easy Chuck Jack Hawley KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On Aug 31, 2020, at 10:18 AM, Charlie T wrote: > > Metric conversion hints: > > Just remember, 9mm = .357", >5.56mm = .223", > > Now, wasn't that easy? > > Charlie k3ICH > > >

[Elecraft] K4 shipping

2020-08-31 Thread Joseph Trombino, Jr
Howdy Gang. Well, it’s the end of August and I expect the K4 to start shipping tomorrow (grin). We should start a pool on when the shipping date will be…the winner will win a new K4 (right!!!) Here’s hoping all of the K4 buyers will get some good news soon. We can only hope. Take care and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 microphone nut size

2020-08-31 Thread Charlie T
Metric conversion hints: Just remember, 9mm = .357", 5.56mm = .223", Now, wasn't that easy? Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Spurious emission in SSB

2020-08-31 Thread Steve Kavanagh via Elecraft
Chris Is the frequency separation exactly 900 kHz? If a bit more, perhaps the oscillator in the KSB2 MCU (U1/Z1) at (nominally) 4 MHz is coupling into the IF (nominally 4.915 MHz) path on the same board, on the output side of the crystal filter). Problems with grounding, bypass capacitors