Re: [Elecraft] TX CW “splatter” - context -contests

On 6/11/2021 9:22 AM, PHILIP ALLARDICE via Elecraft wrote: I am using the term CW splatter to cover clicks, phase noise, IMD and other hallmarks of a wide signal. Clicks and what we have long called splatter ARE exactly the same mechanism -- intermod distortion of an amplitude modulated

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Today was at or near 100% humidity, which drains my reactions and my brain.  Low blood sugar added extra dits, or whole words. Occasionally my mind would start spelling something else entirely. Soon we will switch to the dry season like those farther south so I get a

Re: [Elecraft] Are there any "bad radios"?

Yes! Heathkit HW-5400--run away After that they're all fairly decent. New ops will benefit most from understanding and learning to use the attenuator, when to use the RF preamp (if controllable) or not, and understanding and learning to use the RF gain effectively. These are the basics of

Re: [Elecraft] [ELECRAFT] Are there any "bad radios"?

Great thoughts on radio purchases Geoff. I have owned all the major brands - kenwood, icom, yaesu, ten tec - at least 2x each - and got both great contacts and valuable learning time on every one. I now own a K3, KPA500, P3 and KAT500, which could be my last radio and that would be fine with

[Elecraft] KAT500 Tuner antenna selection stuck in #2 position

"I cannot change the antenna selector via the front panel of the KAT500 or the utility software." What was the KAT500 mode when you observed this problem? There is a known firmware defect that may prevent enabled antennas being selected when mode is BYP. The same problem does not exist if

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 with Icom 7300

Thanks Ken. Your advice is helpful. I have set the transmit delay to 15ms. I have found lots of info on using the IC7300 with the KAT500/KPA500 combination but none on using the setup that I have, ie., IC7300 exciter, to KPA500 with LDG AT-1000 Pro II autotuner. I will make sure that I don't

[Elecraft] Are there any "bad radios"?

Having worked retailing amateur radios, people often ask which is best. Also often they are absolutely convinced they know the answer because their Elmer said so. When I review what someone actually wants to do with the hobby and get a sense of their budget, I can advise them. A new Ham often

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power Entry Module

Thank you Walter, I'll give it a try. 73 Tom AA4VV On 6/13/2021 1:50 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: You should be able to order it here. https://elecraft.com/pages/parts-order-form wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power Entry Module

You should be able to order it here. https://elecraft.com/pages/parts-order-form wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 13, 2021, at 10:41 AM, Tom Berry wrote: > > Does anybody know where I can get

[Elecraft] KPA500 Power Entry Module

Does anybody know where I can get a power switch for the KPA500. It's the power switch on the back of the amp. Elecraft part number (Main Power Entry Module (Corcom)) E620184. I have emailed Elecraft with no response. Thanks Tom AA4VV

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Tuner antenna selection stuck in #2 position

I have had a similar problem and in my case I was not looking at the right spot for adjusting the antennas. There are two different spots when using the KAT500 utility. The Operate menu selection and then also the Configuration\Antennas selection. In my case, the Operate page would not let me

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K1

The KAT100/KPA100 is sold as is the K2. The beautiful little K1 is still available. Cheers, Doug W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KAT500 Tuner antenna selection stuck in #2 position

Anyone have this happen to them? I cannot change the antenna selector via the front panel of the KAT500 or the utility software. The utility software is working as I can remotely cycle through the modes, but the antenna selector is stuck. All antenna positions are checked (enabled) in the utility

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 Mod

That answers my question. The KBPF3 is not being installed into the sub-receiver, and the K3S already has the part installed on the main RF board. So, no mod is needed. Thanks! Dennis W1UE On Sun, Jun 13, 2021 at 7:26 AM w4sc wrote: > The mod information is in the KBPF3A installation

[Elecraft] KRX3 Mod

The mod information is in the KBPF3A installation instructions. It only required if you have a KBPF3A installed and want to RX VLF (i.e. 630M) Microsoft Word - E740265 KBPF3A Option Installation Rev A1.doc (elecraft.com) de Ben W4SC Sent from Mail for Windows 10