Re: [Elecraft] K4 Receive Filter question

I also would appreciate a real answer to the question. The question is will the K4 or K4D be as good or better on receive than my K3s with the 2.1kHz and the 200Hz filters. Bruce WW8II On Tue, Jan 19, 2021 at 12:56 AM RVZ via Elecraft wrote: > I believe there are no crystal Roofing Filters in

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

> That doesn't sound like they are welded, and given the cost difference for welded air variables I doubt MFJ used them. As I said, I don't have one so I can't say for sure.  I got my information from the MFJ web site:  "All welded construction, no mechanical joints, welded butterfly

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Receive Filter question

This refers to the RF bandpass filters in the receiver front end. Geant NQ5T > On Jan 19, 2021, at 12:43 AM, RVZ via Elecraft > wrote: > > I believe there are no crystal Roofing Filters in the standard K4 model. Yet > the manual talks about "one set of receive filters". Please advise the

[Elecraft] K4 Receive Filter question

I believe there are no crystal Roofing Filters in the standard K4 model.  Yet the manual talks about "one set of receive filters".  Please advise the type and bandwidth of these filters?  (DSP?) From the K4 Manual:  There are three models: the basic K4, with one set of receive filters and one

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

MFJ sells the butterfly capacitors they use. You can see them here. https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-19 https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-23 wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 18, 2021, at 8:54 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: > > > There

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

> There is a reason why top quality variable capacitors often use welded plates. I believe they do weld the capacitor plates and also weld the loop to the capacitor.  (I don't have one, but that's what I've read.) > Yours is a limited theoretical analysis ... not a practical one. A number

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

According to another ham who recently posted here, he had to "tighten" the plates on the MFJ capacitor to get it to work properly.  That doesn't sound like they are welded, and given the cost difference for welded air variables I doubt MFJ used them. I sincerely doubt that an actual

Re: [Elecraft] Absurd remarks about FCC and ARRL notices.

Not only that, he is totally wrong anyway. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2021, at 8:36 PM, Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft > wrote: > > Listen. > This is no place for political BS. I don’t care if you are right, left, or in > the f’ing middle. This is a place to discuss Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today [Thread CLOSED]

As per my other post, this way OT thread is also closed. 73, Eric Moderator elecraft.com _..._ > On Jan 18, 2021, at 4:01 PM, James Driskell wrote: > > It's not illegal to protest whatever as long as one doesn't participate in > criminal acts under the banner of the protest. Therefore,

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

You are neglecting the losses in various connections in the system ... including possibly the construction of the capacitor itself.  I don't believe that they are insignificant.  There is a reason why top quality variable capacitors often use welded plates. I would also guess that contact

Re: [Elecraft] Absurd remarks about FCC and ARRL notices.

Listen. This is no place for political BS. I don’t care if you are right, left, or in the f’ing middle. This is a place to discuss Elecraft equipment, uses, procedures, and other at least semi- related information. NOT POLITICS. There are plenty of sites out there on the never ending internet

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios, .... an off the wall idea

Did I read this right regulation connector?If the clamps on the ground rod, or water pipe, it is not UL stamped, it's not approved.Jim K9TFSent from my T-Mobile 4G LTE Device __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Absurd remarks about FCC and ARRL notices.

Why can’t we leave politics off this list? Admins, please close this thread. Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > On Jan 18, 2021, at 9:07 PM, Geoffrey Feldman wrote: > > The letters to this list regarding FCC and ARRL notices were factually > false and have absolutely nothing to do

[Elecraft] Absurd remarks about FCC and ARRL notices.

The letters to this list regarding FCC and ARRL notices were factually false and have absolutely nothing to do with Elecraft products except perhaps as some might choose to use such radio transmitting products to commit unjustified criminal acts. Those who have false pride in their comments can

Re: [Elecraft] Mag Loop from MFJ

I’ll have to remember that if someone asks about my K4KIO Hex antenna David K0LUM > On Jan 18, 2021, at 6:54 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > Happened to me a couple of times, I tell them ... with a big grin ... that > I'm "ET incognito calling home." Reactions have been varied > > 73, > > Fred

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

Thank you for sharing that... I have saved it to my system. 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 1/18/21 2:05 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: MFJ makes a pair of small,

Re: [Elecraft] Mag Loop from MFJ

I can’t speak to the MFJ but I do have a 3 ft diameter AlexLoop that I imagine is similar at a very high level and in addition as M0SNA I have the Ciro Mazzoni Baby Loop which can handle a wicked amount of power and is built like an Italian sports car. One thing that surprises me about magnetic

Re: [Elecraft] Mag Loop from MFJ

Happened to me a couple of times, I tell them ... with a big grin ... that I'm "ET incognito calling home." Reactions have been varied 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 1/18/2021 4:45 PM, Mooneer Salem wrote: Hi Fred, On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 4:31 PM Fred Jensen

Re: [Elecraft] Mag Loop from MFJ

Hi Fred, On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 4:31 PM Fred Jensen wrote: > There is another disadvantage to portable mag loops ... in a public > place, you may find yourself speaking with a law officer, it seems there > a number of folks that will call the cops on on the guy with headphones > sitting at the

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ...

The very first thing my criminal law professor told the class was that a law establishing a criminal act cannot be interpreted until someone is prosecuted under that law. Then he spent the semester proving his thesis. Keeping Watch - shu Joe Shuman, NZ8P

Re: [Elecraft] Mag Loop from MFJ

FWIW, mine has worked fairly well (on the roof of my second floor condo) since last year, moreso on 20 than 40 meters. At the time I was honestly not sure how else I'd have been able to have something permanently set up outdoors (unfortunately needed due to stucco construction) and HOA approved

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

Well let's see... Radiation resistance of a small loop is 31,171 * (Area / wavelength^2)^2 For a loop with a 91cm diameter at 14 MHz, I believe that comes out to 0.064 ohms. Assuming the loss is due to the RF resistance of the loop: From the internet I get the volume resistivity and skin

Re: [Elecraft] Mag Loop from MFJ

Ciro Mazzoni loops run from $1,800-$2,500 at DX engineering.  They seem to use direct in place of inductive coupling.  The automated tuning is cool, but requires a control cable to the antenna as well as coax.  My experience with MFJ resembles Morgan's, I wouldn't call them junk but they don't

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 201, Issue 23

What I’m suggesting is that AFTER you have your ground rods and perimeter ground and bonding to house ground and arrestors on the coax, you add a way to automatically disconnect the wires that are locally connected to the radio. Basically the same as disconnecting the connectors but without

Re: [Elecraft] Mag Loop from MFJ

I had to take my new MFJ mag loop apart, re-align & tighten the capacitor plates, and adjust the end stop switch so that the motor would turn the cap all the way. After that it worked well as an indoor antenna hung behind a large window in high-rise condo. Retuning after changing freq is

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

72% sounds way high to me, and I also think it's a big leap in logic to assume that MFJ quality (materials, connections, etc) is similar to any other reputable company anyway. Dave  AB7E On 1/18/2021 3:39 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi Alan, 72% sounds a bit high. Is this number based on

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios

Let's think about this. The difference of potential between cloud and ground supports an arc of hundreds of feet. You are suggesting putting a switch in line with a wire that connects to the radio to 'protect' it. Won't the lightning just jump the open switch contacts? -- 73, -de John NI0K

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

It's not illegal to protest whatever as long as one doesn't participate in criminal acts under the banner of the protest. Therefore, coordinating a protest using radio communications probably isn't a violation in itself. 73, Jim Driskell W7OWI From:

[Elecraft] Mag Loop from MFJ

They are unreliable pieces of junk. The housing does not protect the capacitors that are in house made and bugs can crawl into the housing and short them out. Secondly, the plastic housing in Kansas will be destroyed by the sun. The best thing about the loop is the loop itself. It is built well.

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

Alan, I think 72% is really optimistic for both the AEA Isoloop and the MFJ.  For a 3/4" copper tubing loop 3 ft in diameter, at 14 MHz, I come up with: Antenna efficiency: 38% (-4.2 dB below 100%) Antenna bandwidth: 31.5 kHz Tuning Capacitance: 85 pF Capacitor voltage: 2,445 volts RMS

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

Early 70s there was a Student Information net used to coordinate protests against the Vietnam Warcolleges nationwide used it. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 18, 2021, at 5:59 PM, Ted Edwards W3TB wrote: > > When I was in college during anti-war protests about 50 years ago, > protesters

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

When I was in college during anti-war protests about 50 years ago, protesters tried to pressure me to use the college station to coordinate with other colleges. They threatened to break into the station and do it themselves with my callsign. I disconnected antennas, but I also knew that none of

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios, .... an off the wall idea

On 1/18/2021 11:53 AM, hb9...@hispeed.ch wrote: MOV can be used even in AC power applications (50/60Hz) , but only if the potential thermal run away effect ( drawing more leakage current after energy absorption/exposure or by aging ) is controlled by a series connected high impedance (no-fire

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

Hi Alan, 72% sounds a bit high. Is this number based on loop size alone ("in theory")? Or are they taking conductor geometry and other losses into account? Wayne N6KR > On Jan 18, 2021, at 2:05 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: > > MFJ makes a pair of small, remotely-tuned loop antennas, the MFJ-1786

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

After a quick read through your K4 pedestrian mobile exercise, it occurs to me you would get a lighter rig with a longer "on" time using a LiFePO4 battery. :-) But what fun! 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/18/21 at 11:54 AM, n...@elecraft.com (Wayne Burdick) wrote: (Seriously, as fun distractions go, I

[Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

MFJ makes a pair of small, remotely-tuned loop antennas, the MFJ-1786 that covers 10-30 MHz and the MFJ-1788 that covers 7 to 21+ MHz. As far as I can tell, the two antennas are identical except for the size of the tuning capacitor. Each consists of a 3 foot (91 cm) diameter loop made of

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

On 2021-01-18 2:55 PM, Phil Kane wrote: For a while, the FCC declined to take action against criminal (like "convicted") violators if the crime did not involve telecommunications law. I don't remember the actual case that Doug mentioned other than it wasn't one of mine :) Herb Schoenbohm,

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

On 1/18/2021 10:36 AM, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197 wrote: There was a case a while back where a ham had his license pulled because he was convicted of telecom fraud. IIRC, the FCC said it was evidence that he was unwilling to follow the rules. And I think it only came visible because he

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios, .... an off the wall idea

Yes, Jim, but: "It's also the kind of destructive failure that the use of MOV surge protectors can CAUSE". MOV can be used even in AC power applications (50/60Hz) , but only if the potential thermal run away effect ( drawing more leakage current after energy absorption/exposure or by aging ) is

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios, an off the wall idea

I would not want a high static discharges such as a lightning near miss in my K4 or any radio I have. Nor would I want it in my house. I am thinking of antennas discharge. IMHO, & 73, Charlie, N2PKW -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Bill

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

He is a silent key, let him rest in peace. John KK9A Doug Faunt N6TQS wrote: There was a case a while back where a ham had his license pulled because he was convicted of telecom fraud. IIRC, the FCC said it was evidence that he was unwilling to follow the rules. And I think it only came

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Built-In Operating Manual updated (rev. B6)

Thanks Wayne! 73, Roger VA1RST Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 18, 2021, at 2:11 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > As most of you know, the K4 has a built-in operating manual. You can browse > by subject, search for text, or tap the "LAST CTRL" button to get information > on the last knob, switch,

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios

As I understand it, there should be a multi-level defense. Direct bonding to ground rods for any towers or support poles, plus the standard “automatic” grounding for the antenna wires using those things with the little metal chips in a tube, plus lots of ground rods, plus bonding of the

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

There was a case a while back where a ham had his license pulled because he was convicted of telecom fraud. IIRC, the FCC said it was evidence that he was unwilling to follow the rules. And I think it only came visible because he protested, or filed to get it reinstated. I suspect Phil can recall

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

Hear, hear. 73, Dennis NJ6G On 1/18/2021 06:10, Steve Hall wrote: During my hamming of over 50 years, the FCC has never felt it necessary to threaten hams not to break the law, that is not until we have this new administration coming into control. My concern is what they will define in the

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios, .... an off the wall idea

On 1/18/2021 9:12 AM, Rich NE1EE wrote: After I installed my ground grid, the last step was to connect to the house grounds. There were 3 of them, and every one was loose on the ground rod. They all appeared to be regulation listed connectors, but poorly installed. Glad I was there to find

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Failure w/ KX2

According to KXPA100 Firmware notes 1.34 flashing Power On Led means PA is in bypass. 73   Jim H   K7SSS  In a message dated 1/18/2021 9:47:06 AM Pacific Standard Time, elecraft@mailman.qth.net writes:   What does a flashing KXPA100 power ON LED mean? Keeping Watch-shu Joe Shuman,

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios, .... an off the wall idea

On 1/18/2021 9:09 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: While serious lightning protection for structures and other robust things must be done outside the building, I have heard reports of K3S USB chips being fried from currents induced in the USB cable attached to the radio, with the suggestion of

[Elecraft] K4 Built-In Operating Manual updated (rev. B6)

As most of you know, the K4 has a built-in operating manual. You can browse by subject, search for text, or tap the "LAST CTRL" button to get information on the last knob, switch, or menu function used. This manual is also available for review on-line. Here's the updated link:

Re: [Elecraft] Ten Tec Orion II and KPA500

Probably do not need pull-ups on the outputs. The KPA500 has pull-ups on its band inputs, with a series protective diode that isolates it from any external pull-ups. If you use the drivers with other equipment the pull-ups may be needed, but they should don’t be needed with just the KPA500.

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

On 1/18/2021 6:10 AM, Steve Hall wrote: During my hamming of over 50 years, the FCC has never felt it necessary to threaten hams not to break the law, that is not until we have this new administration coming into control. My concern is what they will define in the future as criminal acts.

[Elecraft] KXPA100 Failure w/ KX2

Waiting on Tech Support, in the interim... What does a flashing KXPA100 power ON LED mean? Amp works, tunes, keys etc. until ON light starts flashing. The flashing starts and the amp stops working. FAULT LED is NOT lit. Happens at random. Nothing in the literature about a flashing power

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

Pricewise, I see WRT54G routers for sale all the time at the local “Value Village” (US: “Goodwill”) stores for about $5 to $7. Put open source DD-WRT on them and you have a very useful device. Kevin VE7ZD/KN7Q > On Jan 17, 2021, at 8:43 AM, Dave B via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Ten Tec Orion II and KPA500

> I am not sure about the O2 but it should fit to KPA. Not quite. According to the description this board takes BCD input and provides 12 one line per band active high outputs. It is just backward from what is needed to convert the Orion II "one line per band" output to the BCD for

Re: [Elecraft] Ten Tec Orion II and KPA500

> or alternatively has anyone designed something home brew to > achieve the purpose. Takes nothing more than a 74LS147 and some pull up resistors on the inputs and inverters (or open collector transistors with pull ups) on the outputs. The Orion II band outputs are open collector - maximum

Re: [Elecraft] How to download firmware into K4

For a fraction of the price of one of those Amazon things ($60 US, of unknown repute and support.) You could buy one of the old Lynksys Blue/Grey WRT54G routers (Well known with lots of free expertise "out there") and re-configure it to work as a WiFi/Wired LAN Bridge. Generally rock solid

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

Sure. Here's the link: https://mailchi.mp/elecraft/dec-2020-newsletter Wayne N6KR > On Jan 18, 2021, at 9:13 AM, Ken B wrote: > > Wayne can you please reshare the news letter. My old eyes appear to have > missed it > > Thanks Ken > > Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android > > On Mon, Jan

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

Wayne can you please reshare the news letter.  My old eyes appear to have missed it  Thanks Ken Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 11:58 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Either I post here or start a blog :) (Seriously, as fun distractions go, I vote for our newsletter

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios, .... an off the wall idea

To add to what I just posted, Wayne just posted a link to a K4 manual that states: ESD and Lightning Protection: Even though the the K4 has extensive internal protective circuitry, external protection against lightning strikes is strongly recommended, especially in lightning-prone areas.

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios, .... an off the wall idea

On 2021-01-18 10:38:-0600, Bob McGraw wrote: >Just remember that ALL lightning protection must be accomplished outside of >the house or structure.� Do not think for one minute that one can provide >lightning protection inside the equipment or structure. ...and I just last summer discovered

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios, .... an off the wall idea

While serious lightning protection for structures and other robust things must be done outside the building, I have heard reports of K3S USB chips being fried from currents induced in the USB cable attached to the radio, with the suggestion of disconnecting the cable to protect the chip. I

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

Can we stop this crap already? Enough is enough :-( > On Jan 18, 2021, at 11:26 AM, Joseph Shuman via Elecraft > wrote: > > Too much said already. > Free speech is under assault. > A government that militarizes its seat of power fears its citizens. > Bottom line, expect your transmissions to

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

Either I post here or start a blog :) (Seriously, as fun distractions go, I vote for our newsletter article about using the K4 pedestrian mobile.) Wayne N6KR > On Jan 18, 2021, at 8:47 AM, John Harper wrote: > > The conversation has now been shifted from "When will my K4 be shipped?" > Well

[Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

The conversation has now been shifted from "When will my K4 be shipped?" Well played, Wayne ;-) John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K4 introduction manual link updated

Our "Introduction to the Elecraft K4" manual link has been updated to revision B4. This rev includes preliminary specifications (page 40). Additional specs will be added in a subsequent edition. Here's the direct link:

[Elecraft] Automatic lightning protection for radios, .... an off the wall idea

Just remember that ALL lightning protection must be accomplished outside of the house or structure.  Do not think for one minute that one can provide lightning protection inside the equipment or structure. Any and all driven ground rods and systems MUST be bonded back to the AC Mains ground.  

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and Icom LC-192 Backpack?

Good point! I'll have a look at one and see if ICOM had good advice from SOTA'ers and a good pack partner to assemble such a beast. BRET/N4SRN -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

Too much said already. Free speech is under assault. A government that militarizes its seat of power fears its citizens. Bottom line, expect your transmissions to be subject to the same analysis as your emails, texts, posts and any other communications. But don’t worry, I just went to the top of

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

On 2021-01-18 09:48:-0500, Grant Youngman wrote: >Anyone who has ever had a good chuckle or eye-roll over the "interesting QRM" >Wayne referred to, should know why. That QRM, more and more often, also >bleeds over into other places it doesn�t belong, like what should be >apolitical

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 1-17-21

*7.280 MHz 1900Z SUNDAY* WM6PSTEVEGA K3S NET CONTROL AC8UC RAY OHIC-7410 WY4T TIM FL K3S K8NU CARL OH K3S WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 W9MNZ MIKE FL K3S AE6JVBILLNH K3 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 AB7CE ROY

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and Icom LC-192 Backpack?

Bret I haven’t but you might find answers to this question on the SOTA reflector (https://reflector.sota.org.uk ) as a few SOTA folk have the radio/pack and have posted on it. FWIW, I've done 100s of SOTA activations and packs are a very personal choice and I

Re: [Elecraft] K4 specs

Ahh... Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: Grant Youngman Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 8:29 AM To: hawley, charles j jr Cc: Elecraft Refl Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 specs Wayne said they’d get it

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

Grant, All of this topic drift into areas non-Elecraft, (and there is a massive amount of it), is a direct result of the moderation efforts Elecraft puts into this group. If the group owners, (Elecraft), wanted things tighter, they would moderate more tightly. If they don't have staff to

[Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

I find this list way too political and mostly one sided. Could you please stop this and all political/religious discussions? Or do I have to say something against your religion/politics to stop the thread??? Thanks 73 de Jose Douglas KB1TCD > > From: Grant Youngman > Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

[Elecraft] KX2 and Icom LC-192 Backpack?

Has anyone looked at the ICOM LC-192 backpack for compatibility with the KX2? The KX2 is smaller than the IC-705. It seems, with the extra space, cable routing could work even if connectors are in different locations. Bret/N4SRN -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

I’m not at all surprised the FCC felt it necessary to make the statement they did. And it certainly wasn’t limited to amateur radio licensees. Anyone who has ever had a good chuckle or eye-roll over the “interesting QRM” Wayne referred to, should know why. That QRM, more and more often, also

Re: [Elecraft] K4 specs

Wayne said they’d get it posted this morning. It’s only 6:30am in CA. GIve ‘em some time for a final read through, and to put it up :-) Grant NQ5T > On Jan 18, 2021, at 9:26 AM, ke9uw wrote: > > Page 40 is blank. Says (In Progress) > > > > - > Chuck, KE9UW > -- > Sent from:

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

While it sounds dumb when they make such a statement, it is kinda like when here in the US of A, one of the questions on our yearly income tax forms is: Was any of your yearly income obtained illegally (or words to that affect)? Now that you have been warned, they have a better handle on what is

Re: [Elecraft] K4 specs

Page 40 is blank. Says (In Progress) - Chuck, KE9UW -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

During my hamming of over 50 years, the FCC has never felt it necessary to threaten hams not to break the law, that is not until we have this new administration coming into control. My concern is what they will define in the future as criminal acts. 73, Steve WM6P

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

I too thought that this was a curious announcement, especially since it hit the mainstream media. It seems more like a "hey, check out this way to communicate." Those of us who are licensed already know this. The general public doesn't even know we exist. The few in between already do what

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

I see it somewhat differently and I don't see it aimed at me.  I see a benefit of FBI/FCC publicly citing the law as a good way to inform the general public that laws exist and using radios in the furtherance of a crime (ham or otherwise) is already illegal, and such crimes will be prosecuted. 

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

Well said, Vic. Amen! Ken, NU4I Sent from my iPod > On Jan 18, 2021, at 06:13, Vic Rosenthal wrote: > >  My initial thought about being told not use my radio to commit a crime was > surprise that the FBI wasn’t also sending me an email telling me not to rob > banks. > I mean, isn’t it

Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

My initial thought about being told not use my radio to commit a crime was surprise that the FBI wasn’t also sending me an email telling me not to rob banks. I mean, isn’t it sort of obvious that crime is bad? Victor > On 18 Jan 2021, at 2:12, Mike Morrow wrote: > > So...the FCC