Re: [Elecraft] March/April NCJ

2021-04-20 Thread Bill Coleman
> On Mar 13, 2021, at 3:48 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt > wrote: > > I had a similar thing happen after purchasing an antenna switch of well-known > brand. I didn't try the switch before it went to the top of the tower but I > quickly found that one position had a bad relay. I was able to

Re: [Elecraft] March/April NCJ

2021-04-20 Thread Bill Coleman
> On Mar 13, 2021, at 1:52 PM, Wes wrote: > > Based on the QC issue I rated it a four stars. I almost immediately got an > email from the company in which I was accused of improperly storing the > antenna and all sorts of other things. It was also claimed that anything > less that five

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3A switching frequencies and performance

2021-04-20 Thread Brian Hunt
This thread also got my curiosity up.  Several years ago I upgraded my K3 #41xx with the KBPF3 including the 'A' mod of the capacitor on the RF board.  I never really checked it out except for the 630 meter coverage and transmit capability - both were as advertised. Using a wideband noise

[Elecraft] K3/0 Mini

2021-04-20 Thread Ed G
Hello, Will the K3/0 Mini remote control work with the K4? I suspect not but thought I would ask. --Ed, N3CW— -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3S KTCXO3-1 possible problem

2021-04-20 Thread Hank via Elecraft
Anyone tried one of these? https://www.ebay.com/itm/KTCXO-3-Compatible-Elecraft-K3-TCXO-1-PPM-High-Stability-Ref-Osc-Compatible/182814802678?hash=item2a909c82f6:g:7qsAAOSwWr5Z2Y7t 73, Hank K4HYJ - Original Message - From: Mike Cizek W0VTT (mgci...@gmail.com) Date: 03/09/21 15:02 To:

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

2021-04-20 Thread Paul GACEK via Elecraft
It’s on Elecraft’s web site to make it even easier for us. https://elecraft.com/products/k3s-transceiver Paul > On Apr 20, 2021, at 9:20 AM, w4sc wrote: > > Several months ago there was a request for “Who is interested” in K3/K3S > modules and accessories. I suspect if you did not express

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

2021-04-20 Thread Jim H via Elecraft
Hi,Full Duplex is TX and Rx at the same time, but on different freqs, A repeater is full duplex. Half Duplex is Tx OR Rx each different freqs and not at the same time. Your HH or mobile is Half duplex..One you missed is Simplex which is Tx OR Rx on the same freq. You HH or mobile can be

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

2021-04-20 Thread Don Wilhelm
John, Deposit 1/2 the price now, or deposit the full price. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/20/2021 1:57 PM, John Simmons wrote: What is the difference between 'half dupl' and full dupl'? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

2021-04-20 Thread John Simmons
What is the difference between 'half dupl' and full dupl'? -de John NI0K Geert Jan de Groot wrote on 4/20/2021 5:13 AM: I received a mail from Elecraft sales pointing to https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options This is the next step for the last-time K3/P3 order - order what you want now or

Re: [Elecraft] Miniature version of AX1 whip

2021-04-20 Thread Wayne Burdick
Correct. 2” loading coil, 45” whip. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Apr 20, 2021, at 9:52 AM, Lyn Norstad wrote: > > Gary - > > I think he's talking about the length of the loading coil, not the whole > whip. So 2.0 inches would be appropriate. > > 73 > Lyn, W0LEN > > > -Original

Re: [Elecraft] Miniature version of AX1 whip

2021-04-20 Thread Lyn Norstad
Gary - I think he's talking about the length of the loading coil, not the whole whip. So 2.0 inches would be appropriate. 73 Lyn, W0LEN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n6...@outlook.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3A switching frequencies and performance

2021-04-20 Thread w4sc
Russ, Unfortunately, it appears you may have a defective KBPF3A. (Modified KBPF3). I actually see a slight increase in band noise below 1.7MHz with my K3S-100, which has KBPF3A installed. Ben W4SC Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

2021-04-20 Thread w4sc
Several months ago there was a request for “Who is interested” in K3/K3S modules and accessories. I suspect if you did not express an interest, you may NOT have received the latest email of Monday 19 April with the link to an order page for making a half or full deposit on the items planned

Re: [Elecraft] Miniature version of AX1 whip

2021-04-20 Thread n6...@outlook.com
Wayne, did you mean to write 2.0 inches for the length? Did you mean 2.0 feet (2.0')? Gary From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Wayne Burdick Sent: Monday, April 19, 2021 6:13 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Miniature version of

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3A switching frequencies and performance

2021-04-20 Thread w4sc
A little back ground,, The effort started as a result of my using WWV at 15.00 MHz for calibrating the reference oscillator. Tuning from 14.99 to 15.00 MHz I noticed a 9 to 12 Db drop in signal strength of WWV. I could hear relays’ switching at the 14.99 to 15.00 MHz

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

2021-04-20 Thread Dr. William J. Schmidt
Yes. And the salient part of this is that I missed the email about taking deposits… When did it go out? Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ Moderator – North American QRO Group at Groups.IO. email:

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

2021-04-20 Thread Robie Elms
Bill, They are taking deposits now. Robie - AJ4F On Tue, Apr 20, 2021 at 10:34 AM Dr. William J. Schmidt wrote: > I must have missed that email...?? and I wondered when they would start > taking orders for the upgrades. Anyway take note if you still want K3/K3s > parts before they are gone!

[Elecraft] FW: Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

2021-04-20 Thread Dr. William J. Schmidt
I must have missed that email...?? and I wondered when they would start taking orders for the upgrades. Anyway take note if you still want K3/K3s parts before they are gone! Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ Moderator – North American QRO Group at

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3A switching frequencies and performance

2021-04-20 Thread Russ Tobolic via Elecraft
Hi Knut: I couldn't tell you if this is a new problem as I didn't notice anything amiss until I started checking switchover frequencies to answer W4SC's question.  I verified that the KBPF3 is enabled in the config menu.   I bought the used KBPF3 about 4-5 years ago from another ham and don't

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3/P3 last-time order

2021-04-20 Thread Geert Jan de Groot
I received a mail from Elecraft sales pointing to https://elecraft.com/pages/k3-k3s-options This is the next step for the last-time K3/P3 order - order what you want now or forget it! Judging by the questions on list many people will still want to order something - this is the last chance..