Re: [Elecraft] KX3 No meter indication when transmitting digital

2019-03-14 Thread Bill Frantz
. I don't know why any of them would change suddenly though. An external RF power meter or another receiver can check if you are transmitting. 73 Bill AE6JV On 3/14/19 at 7:52 PM, estept...@gmail.com (Tony Estep) wrote: I have been operating with FT8 and WSPR lately. Both use an audio-generated

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Power Supply Melt Down

2019-03-14 Thread Bill Johnson
Chokes are not directional. Check your board for solder bridges and let us know what find. Since the board is mostly discreet parts, start looking at the battery connection and work your way into the circuitry. Is a part blackened, or very dark? 73, Bill K9YEQ

Re: [Elecraft] Working Split with a Sub RX

2019-03-12 Thread Bill Frantz
. 73 Bill AE6JV On 3/12/19 at 10:07 PM, li...@w2irt.net (Peter Dougherty) wrote: I've tried it both ways personally, and I guess through 18 years of hardcore DXing I got used to the DX on VFO-A and the pileup on VFO-B. But the argument could certainly be made for the opposite way. I'd wager

Re: [Elecraft] Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

2019-03-12 Thread Bill
Don Wilhelm -  I enjoy his  down to earth advice that doesn't require more than a tenth grade education to understand. Note, however, there are many others well worth listening to also. I belong to a couple of groups (for other equipment and OS) and I can assure everyone - the Elecraft

[Elecraft] ALC

2019-03-10 Thread Bill Levy
. Been transmitting for over 50 years. Never told I was overdriving. RFI is a different animal. Don’t confuse the two. 73, Bill N2WL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] ALC control of W6PQL amp from my K3

2019-03-10 Thread Bill Frantz
I lost the SignaLink as well, but I think a lot of readers of this list use one. I currently use the internal "sound card" in my upgraded K3, or a home brew interface based on a $5 sound card from Amazon on my KX3. 73 Bill AE6JV On 3/10/19 at 2:40 PM, wes_n...@triconet.org (

Re: [Elecraft] ALC control of W6PQL amp from my K3

2019-03-10 Thread Bill Frantz
in the program, set to constant values, so they can be quickly set. 73 Bill AE6JV On 3/10/19 at 12:40 PM, donw...@embarqmail.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote: If your data mode application has a "POWER" slider, it is not properly named (complain to Joe Taylor) - it is just another audio lev

Re: [Elecraft] Connect KPA-500, TS-480 and MicroKeyer II

2019-03-08 Thread bill
complex - mole hill into a mountain? Perhaps this is why today's automobiles are rife with computers! Can't even roll down a window without computer control!!!  KISS!!! Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Connect KPA-500, TS-480 and MicroKeyer II

2019-03-08 Thread Bill
complex - mole hill into a mountain? Perhaps this is why today's automobiles are rife with computers! Can't even roll down a window without computer control!!!  KISS!!! Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Beta Utility

2019-03-04 Thread Bill Wiehe via Elecraft
I have no problem with seeing output power withUtility V. 1.19.2.21 and Beta MCU 02.09 2/24/2019.Bill - W0BBI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] FS Rainbow Tuner, Solar controller, N7VE LED SWR Bridge, Scorpion Key

2019-03-02 Thread Bill Johnson
I have these items, built for sale. They are excess to my needs. Asking 75 for the package including all items, plus a couple of bonus surprises. These are QRP devices and would work well for portable. Used with my KX1. Photos direct email are available. Please reply off list. 73, Bill

[Elecraft] k3mini/ remote

2019-02-28 Thread Bill Steffey
tion. bill . __ 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: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this e

Re: [Elecraft] No FT8 Decodes pn 80 Meters

2019-02-25 Thread Bill Frantz
There's no digital in CQP. My mistake was when I was running SSB. 73 Bill AE6JV On 2/25/19 at 7:37 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > Is FT8 allowed in the California QSO Party? > > John KK9A > > > Bill Frantz AE6JV wrote: > > In addition to Bob's suggestions, check that yo

Re: [Elecraft] No FT8 Decodes pn 80 Meters

2019-02-25 Thread Bill Frantz
In addition to Bob's suggestions, check that your aren't in REV mode (hold the left side of the moce key). I remember one time I managed to turn that on in a CQP contest while calling CQ, and some other station kindly pointed out my error. 73 Bill AE6JV On 2/25/19 at 5:13 PM, flat

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Astron linear PS regulation issues

2019-02-25 Thread Bill Johnson
How old is your PS? 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Monday, February 25, 2019 4:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Astron linear PS regulation issues I've given

Re: [Elecraft] Coax Switches / dBm & W in python

2019-02-17 Thread bill
Thanks for the math stuff! 'Specially that last line. Good to know. Also, some emails asked where I get/what is a slip on PL259. Go here: https://www.rfparts.com/rfp530.html May be others, but that is where I got my newest ones. Bill W2BLC K-Line

[Elecraft] Slip on adapters on PL259s

2019-02-17 Thread bill
. It was long ago replaced with a Mil Spec cable from my junk box. I do use a number of Daiwa 2-position coax switches for various purposes. Any comments on coax switches? Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] KEYBOARD

2019-02-16 Thread bill
The 48 key Genovation is WONDERFUL!!!  It allows me to do most everything with the touch of a button or two - from memories, to filters, to tuning, and more. The only limit is your imagination for building macros. I never have to reach across the desk to hands-on the K3 except to turn it on

Re: [Elecraft] 2-10-2019 SSB Net correction

2019-02-14 Thread Bill Johnson
Eric, it is K9YEQ. 73, Bill K9YEQ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Eric Lanzl Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2019 6:53:16 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] 2-10-2019 SSB Net correction Here is a corrected call from last Sunday's net

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone use Solar Power for your ham shack?

2019-02-13 Thread Bill Frantz
ttery and the voltage sense circuit, but haven't gotten around to it yet. 73 Bill AE6JV I'd like to hear of your trials, errors, and decided solutions for best results. I'm now researching best price performers for a pure sine wave inverter so i can merge my ATT u-Verse gateway/wi-fi and as

Re: [Elecraft] Can anyone share a picture K3 with KPA1500

2019-02-10 Thread Bill Rowlett
Page 19 of the February QST. Bill KC4IM > On Feb 10, 2019, at 3:00 AM, Martin Sole wrote: > > I have not seen, and google did not reveal a picture of a K3 with a KPA1500 > alongside. Plenty of the KPA500 with a K3 but none of the 1500. I would like > to see the amp and rad

[Elecraft] Elecraft K1 4-Band For Sale

2019-02-04 Thread Bill Cotter
assembled and the transceiver is fully operational. Pictures available on request. $395 OBO plus insured shipping from 40356. 73 Bill N4LG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Purchased from a SK a K3

2019-02-03 Thread Bill
Do I need to register with Elecraft a purchase of a used K3. IF I need to please tell me where to register it at, looked on website and did not see where. Thanks Bill WF9M Sent from Mail for Windows 10 --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2019-02-03 Thread Bill Johnson
I heard nothing. Band is flat here in NE WI. 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of 1lasportsman 1lasportsman Sent: Sunday, February 3, 2019 12:29 PM To: Phil Shepard ; RALPH TURK Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 QST Review now on-line

2019-02-02 Thread bill
Not much reading there if you do not belong to the ARRL. Bill W2BLC K-line __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day report (Blazing Saddles edition)

2019-01-30 Thread Bill Johnson
You took all our heat sub zero with bad wind chill and a load of snow. More typical wi term in north WI. 73, Bill K9YEQ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Jeff Stai Sent: Tuesday, January 29, 2019 9:05:56 PM To: Wayne Burdick Cc: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Feeler: TS-590S trade for K3/100

2019-01-30 Thread bill
and set a price. Bill W2BLC __ 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: http://www.qsl.net Please help

Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3

2019-01-29 Thread Bill Frantz
some threading problems, but they don't occur often enough to be really painful. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/29/19 at 5:33 AM, grazi...@roccon.com (Graziano Roccon (IW2NOY)) wrote: why use CocoaModem at any cost, when FL-Digi is more complete and runs fine on any Mac OS

Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3

2019-01-29 Thread Bill Frantz
I am running Version 2.0 release 1.03. This is a version which has had the minimum level of upgrades to run on modern MacOSes. For example, RTTY mode doesn't work but Dual RTTY does. Since cocoaModem is an open source program, I have no problem sending you a copy to try. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1

Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3

2019-01-28 Thread Bill Frantz
I am running cocoaModem successfully on MacOS 10.14.3. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/28/19 at 10:45 PM, elecraft@mailman.qth.net (Steve Lawrence via Elecraft) wrote: If one wants to use cocoaModem for RTTY, PSK or the other modes it supports, note that it runs fine under Mac OS 10.12 and has been

Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3

2019-01-27 Thread Bill Frantz
erface (from Amazon) for audio. With the $4 interface, I had to include a pad to lower the output level of the KX3 so it didn't overload the microphone input ot the interface. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/27/19 at 9:08 AM, steve.grim...@gmail.com (Steve Grimaud (Gmail)) wrote: I'm trying to find a go

Re: [Elecraft] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

2019-01-23 Thread Bill Steffey
buffering. I’ll write the code for that if/when it’s needed. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com On Jan 22, 2019, at 7:43 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: The back pack frame would be the antenna? Low power is the game. I am not concerned. In the Vietnam era, I was in a station where we had ~5 10KW transmitters

Re: [Elecraft] Urban stealth HF: Inside-the-backpack loop antenna?

2019-01-22 Thread Bill Johnson
close to my body, but there may be studies that dispute that. I am still alive after 12 months constant exposure to agent orange. No problem. What was I writing about? :_) (Emoji added in case the sarcasm was missed.) 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] Auto-spot, tuning aids, and the arcane history of CW pitch-matching

2019-01-22 Thread Bill Frantz
I must admit, most of my CW tuning is done with the P3/SVGA and getting the pitch "right" in my earphones. (With RTTY, I can get very close to the correct pitch by ear. Then I used the crossed loop tuning aid for the final few Hz.) 73

Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build

2019-01-21 Thread Bill Johnson
, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Dauer, Edward Sent: Monday, January 21, 2019 12:37 PM To: hawley, charles j jr Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K2 Build I wonder if 11 years is a record? Ted

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Net log for Jan, 20, 2019

2019-01-20 Thread Bill Frantz
Also, I am in CA and not AZ. Below is an updated list. BTW, my 8 band vertical which I usually use to checkin to the net with 1000W was not working -- I suspect water problems -- so I used my 160M dipole at 100W. Yea for the K3's tuner. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/20/19 at 12:42 PM, pvandyke1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DVR issue

2019-01-19 Thread Bill Frantz
I press my footswitch briefly when I want to stop playing a "M" button recording. I think that's normal behavior for a K3. (I don't use VOX with voice modes. Too many people come into my shack to ask me questions and I don't want my answers to go out over the air.) 73 Bill AE6JV

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 and open wire

2019-01-19 Thread Bill Johnson
You can buy spacers for #14 insulated house wire that would also work wonders and be a cheaper but best solution. 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Al Lorona Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 8:08 PM To: Elecraft

[Elecraft] thinning out the herd......

2019-01-18 Thread Bill Steffey
FINALLY SELLING SOME OF MY STUFF DUE TO TOO MUCH STUFF I have 2 K3 radios. I do not need 2. ELECRAFT STATION K3 #44 ... KRX3 DUAL RECEIVERS ... TWO NEW SYNTHESIZERS...( 20DB QUIETER XMIT & RCV ) 100 WATT KPA3 AMP MODULE 10-1 ANTENNA MATCHING TUNER KAT3 DVR INSTALLED...NEW DSP UPGD...AUX

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 external mains switch

2019-01-18 Thread Bill Johnson
Exactly! 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: Bob McGraw K4TAX Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 4:21 PM To: Bill Johnson ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 external mains switch Bill: That is my general objective.   Having surge

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 external mains switch

2019-01-18 Thread Bill Johnson
, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Bob McGraw K4TAX Sent: Friday, January 18, 2019 10:30 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 external mains switch I have a whole house surge protector installed

Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Use outside in bright sunlight

2019-01-15 Thread Bill Frantz
Our club has its summer picnic during the NAQP SSB contest. We set up a radio with the logging laptop inside a 15"-20" deep cardboard box on a picnic table in the full August sun. We don't have significant issues reading the laptop screen. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/15/19 at 12

Re: [Elecraft] New DSP features?

2019-01-14 Thread Bill Johnson
I meant without RIT on. 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Bill Johnson Sent: Monday, January 14, 2019 5:24 PM To: Kenneth Christiansen ; Wayne Burdick Cc: Elecraft Reflector ; k...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] New DSP features?

2019-01-14 Thread Bill Johnson
I use spot on KX3 without spot on. Am I missing something? 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Kenneth Christiansen Sent: Sunday, January 13, 2019 7:15 PM To: Wayne Burdick Cc: Elecraft Reflector ; k

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Low K3

2019-01-14 Thread Bill Frantz
I got a private message asking me how often I had seen button batteries leaking. I seem to remember only once, and no damage to the equipment it was in. Leaking button batteries may be a non-issue. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/14/19 at 10:03 AM, indi...@xsmail.com (Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS) wrote: Ups, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] New DSP Idea

2019-01-14 Thread bill
off. WOW - that is indeed disappointing. Guess that pretty much negates this thread. There were some good ideas put forth - and much of it software (updatable??). Is the K3 now a developmental orphan? Bill W2BLC __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] New DSP Idea

2019-01-14 Thread Bill Frantz
uch harder. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/14/19 at 5:19 AM, jstengrev...@comcast.net (John Stengrevics) wrote: Given the increased noise levels most hams face, I emailed Wayne to ask if improved noise reduction & noise blanking were on their project list. He said no. So, any improvements are app

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Low K3

2019-01-14 Thread Bill Frantz
. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/14/19 at 12:54 AM, indi...@xsmail.com (Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS) wrote: finally it means that RTC lithium cell low voltage status is not alerted at all, right? So I should check it or better replace it after 11yrs, right

Re: [Elecraft] New DSP Idea

2019-01-14 Thread Bill W4ZV
shifting relative phase changes). 73, Bill W4ZV P.S. The bottom 2 plots in the link below show what can be done by phasing two parallel staggered Beverages: http://users.vnet.net/btippett/new_page_10.htm -- Sent from: http://elecr

Re: [Elecraft] New DSP Idea

2019-01-13 Thread Bill Frantz
relies on the cloud for speech recognition.) I'm beginning to see an external box which should address some of the issues above. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/13/19 at 9:57 AM, xda...@cis-broadband.com (David Gilbert) wrote: I have no clue whether or not the K3 and K3s have enough computational power

Re: [Elecraft] Query for new DSP features

2019-01-13 Thread Bill Steffey
sounds like an Aphex Compellor On 1/13/2019 10:01 AM, HB wrote: I have used an outboard compressor/expander for this (paired with a 7 band parametric(quasi) equalizer) and besides normalizing audio levels can squash static crashes and pad certain frequencies above a certain intensity

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Low K3

2019-01-12 Thread Bill Frantz
I get that message when the main power supply for the radio is low. (I use a solar power with battery system most of the time.) Check your power supply. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/13/19 at 9:01 PM, elecraft@mailman.qth.net (Mpridesti via Elecraft) wrote: It is a K3. Bought it used and carries

Re: [Elecraft] Query for new DSP features

2019-01-12 Thread Bill Steffey
forty years in the audio business have allowed me to hear some of the best and worst audio/\ I bought clear speech before and after Bob tired selling it, and two others before finding the BHI product series from England. Some how their algorithm, to me at least, does the least harm to human

Re: [Elecraft] Query for new DSP features

2019-01-12 Thread bill
Regarding my K3 (original): DSP reduces the volume. When you turn the volume up to where you can again hear - the junk noise level is right back up there also. A couple of days ago we had a major wind storm and a power line down the road was periodically arcing. It was uncomfortable to listen

Re: [Elecraft] Sorta OT - assistive technology assistance

2019-01-11 Thread Bill Frantz
Real hams design and build their own radios. :-) (I'm not a real ham yet.) 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/11/19 at 11:48 AM, alor...@sbcglobal.net (Al Lorona) wrote: I built a QRP transceiver totally from scratch last year, and virtually everybody I told asked me, "Why?" It took me weeks

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3A & KIO3B Upgrade for my K3

2019-01-09 Thread Bill Frantz
screen real estate to display all of all the windows. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/9/19 at 3:47 PM, gordon.lapo...@gmail.com (Gordon LaPoint) wrote: Using the CAT interface this way is great.  BUT you loose some decoding ability.  I run a K3 in RTTY contests, TX is FSK RX is 3 decoders, the K3 built

Re: [Elecraft] Sorta OT - assistive technology assistance needed

2019-01-09 Thread Bill Johnson
Feed the receiver audio into the Computer and use it to mix the signals. 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Richards Sent: Wednesday, January 9, 2019 5:03 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3A & KIO3B Upgrade for my K3

2019-01-09 Thread Bill Frantz
that uses the CAT interface over USB to send and receive RTTY. That way I have no extra cables and am using the K3's RTTY encode/decode. I use RUMlogNG on a Mac. I don't know of any software for other platforms, but I assume it exists. 73 Bill AE6JV

Re: [Elecraft] New tuning knob for the KX2

2019-01-08 Thread Bill Frantz
it is very hard to know you have made exactly one step in frequency. When I'm tuning weak RTTY, I have my eyes glued to the decode window, not the frequency readout. (I use the K-Pod because I can place it next to the mouse where it is easy to reach.) 73 & GL - Bill AE6JV On 1/8/19 at

Re: [Elecraft] New tuning knob for the KX2

2019-01-08 Thread Bill Frantz
is useful. I use the M memories for switching between CW, Data A, RTTY, and SSB. No memories left. (I consider a good day on the air is one where I have digital, CW, and voice QSOs.) 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/8/19 at 11:22 AM, donw...@embarqmail.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote: I had "ballistic&qu

Re: [Elecraft] Annoying WSJT-X Message

2019-01-07 Thread Bill Frantz
Get the wsjt-x sources. Modify them to remove the message. (Probably the easiest way is to comment out the line that causes it to be displayed.) Build wsjt-x and enjoy. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/7/19 at 10:11 AM, k...@arcomcontrollers.com (Ken Arck) wrote: Already discussed - you need to wait

[Elecraft] {K3} Loss of audio while changing digital modes

2019-01-06 Thread Bill Frantz
on the K3, I lost all the audio out on both the headphones and the internal K3S upgrade "sound card". The bypass was to change modes with the mode switch and change back. Any ideas? 73 Bill AE6JV --- B

[Elecraft] Trouble downloading firmware update

2019-01-06 Thread Bill Davis via Elecraft
"FtpFindFile completed with error 0x2EE2: The operation timed out" Any ideas ?? A friend update his K3 no issues at the same time this morning. Bill K0AWU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinf

[Elecraft] TF3MA sidetone mod for K2

2019-01-06 Thread Bill W4ZV
00 with the A to B kit, then you have the > same sidetone wave shaping as the newer K2s. > > I am not familiar with the TF3MA LP audio cutoff nor the JG1XLZ KSB2 > audio quality mod, and cannot comment. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 1/6/2019 8:20 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote: &g

Re: [Elecraft] FW: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM

2019-01-06 Thread Bill W4ZV
r CW). I don't have time to find links for these but you should be able to find them in a keyword search. They are all free and simple to install once you have the parts. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ ___

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested prices?

2019-01-03 Thread Bill Frantz
, the chance to play with that equipment was more than enough compensation. She insisted I take some of the pieces, so I have a Schurr paddle connected to my K3 and a Collins phone patch waiting to be connected. I'm happy and would do it again. I think she is happy too. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/3/19 at 5

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

2019-01-02 Thread Bill Frantz
that working EME is certainly a weak signal mode, and that it frequently takes a kilowatt to play in that league. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/2/19 at 2:56 PM, n...@qth.com (Carl J. Denbow) wrote: While it's legal to run maximum power on FT8, or any other weak signal mode, it's certainly not in the spirit

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

2019-01-02 Thread Bill Rowlett
Dito Carl, well said. I agree 100% Bill KC4IM > On Jan 2, 2019, at 5:56 PM, Carl J. Denbow wrote: > > While it's legal to run maximum power on FT8, or any other weak signal mode, > it's certainly not in the spirit of the weak signal mode ethos Most > weak-signal mode en

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

2019-01-01 Thread Bill Frantz
are no longer supported. USB seem to have a lifespan on par with radios, so obsolescence seems a low risk. HDMI is higher risk, as display interfaces are caught up in the whole Digital Rights Management arms race. 73 Bill AE6JV On 1/1/19 at 8:42 PM, wa8...@gmail.com (Ken) wrote

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread Bill Johnson
Great comment, Don. Good for all to know. Should be sent US only! 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 1:58 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FS

Re: [Elecraft] How to unsubscribe from reflector?

2018-12-29 Thread Bill Frantz
the Internet or resident on our computers. 73 Bill AE6JV On 12/29/18 at 10:51 AM, w...@w2xj.net (W2xj) wrote: Any security expert will tell you how insecure that is. In some companies that would be cause for termination. Sent from my iPad On Dec 29, 2018, at 1:30 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

2018-12-29 Thread Bill Rowlett
25 watts out max. KC4IM Bill > On Dec 29, 2018, at 4:16 PM, Doug Millar via Elecraft > wrote: > > Ok, I am going out on a limb. I have been trying to imagine an FT8 all in one > radio. How about this- A radio that is 6 by 10" or so with a screen that lays > fla

Re: [Elecraft] K3s SSB transmitting bandwidth?

2018-12-28 Thread Bill Frantz
This is good data for those running sound card modes such as FT8. Thanks - Bill AE6JV On 12/25/18 at 1:21 PM, rmcg...@blomand.net (Bob McGraw K4TAX) wrote: Just made a quick sweep of my K3S in DATA A mode, no EQ, No SP, and find that it will pass 70 Hz with little to no attenuation

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 battery problems

2018-12-27 Thread Bill Johnson
necessary. 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Robin Kiszka Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2018 3:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 battery problems Hi, Some time ago I purchased a KX3

Re: [Elecraft] K2 100 Tuner question

2018-12-23 Thread Bill Frantz
with mine. I didn't notice any real problems with the holes in chassis. 73 Bill AE6JV On 12/22/18 at 7:38 PM, w...@w2xj.net (W2xj) wrote: You can buy a 3D printer for under $5K and make metal work on an as needed basis. That is where the auto industry is going. On 12/23/18 at 8:00 AM, kl

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Splitting receive audio between PC and external speaker?

2018-12-14 Thread Bill Frantz
I have been successful using headphones with an audio splitting cable. 3.5mm stereo into the radio and two 3.5mm stereo sockets for the sound card and the phones. 73 Bill AE6JV On 12/14/18 at 4:24 PM, mspma...@gmail.com (Mike Parkes) wrote: I am interested in determining the best way

Re: [Elecraft] K3 to MacBook connections

2018-12-14 Thread Bill Frantz
end canned messages. If you have any other questions, please ask. 73 Bill AE6JV On 12/14/18 at 4:19 PM, donw...@embarqmail.com (Don Wilhelm) wrote: Lee, I am not a Mac user, but the connection should be easy. It will be the same port and connection that you use for loading firmware to the

Re: [Elecraft] Restaurant Noise

2018-12-14 Thread Bill Steffey
i get the manager and show him an app with a meter showing how hi it is ... and suggest at some point " it could approach" an OHSA issue... ok  ,OSHA   O Heck Should Absent myself... and I do ... At Dayton a bunch of 8 went out... we were seated inside and it was obvious we would be

Re: [Elecraft] OT: G5RV antenna

2018-12-09 Thread Bill Frantz
trapped vertical is better on the high bands. 73 Bill AE6JV On 12/9/18 at 1:46 PM, d...@kj0f.com (Doug Person) wrote: As many have said before - the 132' wire-fed doublet is the best overall, must versatile antenna you can erect

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Fan Control Command?

2018-12-09 Thread Bill Stravinsky via Elecraft
The K3 gets warm (very warm actually) just sitting there without xmitting, hi.  Especially the right side closer to the front.  That is just normal.  That was in a post many months ago. BillK3WJV On Sunday, December 9, 2018, 6:51:38 AM EST, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: Has there

[Elecraft] missing part ?????

2018-12-09 Thread Bill Steffey
. Is there a way to search elecraft documents to search for that part , prior to tearing open my K3. tnx bill  ny9h/3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Which Pelican case for K3 solo, or for K3 + P3?

2018-12-06 Thread Bill Frantz
, taking 5 or 10 seconds. This deters the open and grab artists in the luggage crew who will instead attack someone else's, more conventionally protected luggage where they have a quick way in. In the worst case, only insurance will offer protection. 73 Bill AE6JV On 12/6/18 at 5:07 PM, dean.k

Re: [Elecraft] OT: G5RV

2018-12-06 Thread Bill Frantz
.) In a desperate attempt to make this on topic for this reflector, I will note that Wayne and Eric started in the QRP kit arena. 73 Bill AE6JV On 12/6/18 at 10:42 AM, k6...@foothill.net (Fred Jensen) wrote: ARRL has petitioned the FCC for expanded HF segments to encourage new [and younger

Re: [Elecraft] Manuals

2018-12-06 Thread Bill Mader
Sure Doug. Tell Acrobat Reader to print only the "current page." Admittedly, I have probably printed no more than handful of pages of Elecraft manuals and just for events like Field Day. 73, Bill Mader, K8TE Duke City Hamfest BoD www.dukecityhamfest.org 20-22 Sep 2019 President, Albu

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power on/off

2018-12-06 Thread Bill Johnson
Go into menu and turn the tuner on? Once you get set up, save the configuration for the time? 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Dennis L. Haarsager Sent: Wednesday, December 5, 2018 12:52 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

Re: [Elecraft] K3S will not load or tune on 160 M/SOLVED

2018-12-04 Thread Bill Frantz
And if you ignore this rule, if you hear a lot of clicking after pressing ATU TUNE, check all the antenna switches and connections before transmitting. Lots of clicking is frequently a symptom of no antenna connected. 73 Bill AE6JV On 12/4/18 at 8:46 AM, rmcg...@blomand.net (Bob McGraw K4TAX

Re: [Elecraft] Wish I had a KAT1500

2018-11-29 Thread Bill Johnson
And a poor antenna system cannot be "fixed" by any a antenna tuner, especially an automatic one. Good luck turning manually. Even AI cannot fix Imbecilic antennas! 73, Bill K9YEQ From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Thursday, November 29, 20

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 Upgrade

2018-11-28 Thread Bill Frantz
, probably running it on Windows XP or even 95, or will most people migrate within a month or two? (Says the guy who tries to keep his software up to date, but has some 32 bit programs that Apple is determined to make not run.) 73 Bill AE6JV

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2018-11-28 Thread Bill Johnson
. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Larry Sent: Wednesday, November 28, 2018 5:07 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 My KPA1500 faults on all bands and goes offline. The reset button quickly gets it back up

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 issues

2018-11-27 Thread Bill Johnson
controlled, wireless preferred, tuner, I would buy one yesterday! 72 & 73, Bill K9YEQ FT'er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100, KAT500, W2, etc. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Paul Baldock Sent: Tuesday, November 27, 2018 1:39 PM There is definitely

Re: [Elecraft] Wish I had a KAT1500

2018-11-27 Thread Bill Johnson
adjustment even if recently tuned. As you probably know, there is more to tuning than just an SWR reading. I do not hesitate running my KPA1500 into 1.7 to 1 as indicated on my W2 without retuning. 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] Second K3

2018-11-25 Thread Bill Johnson
I use a K3s, a KX3/PX3/KXP100, and a KX2. I would hang onto the second to keep more radios on the air for different band monitoring and ability to move relocate the back up. Your wallet may dictate choices. If not a concern, update the to latest board set and hang onto it. 73, Bill K9YEQ

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m module, SMA connector to big for cutout

2018-11-23 Thread Bill Johnson
You do know you have to match the flat portion of the connector to the flat portion of the case? 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of K7KY Sent: Friday, November 23, 2018 4:54 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

2018-11-22 Thread Bill Frantz
The SVGA option will let you have a large screen on your P3. 73 Bill AE6JV On 11/22/18 at 12:12 PM, d_hud...@outlook.com (Douglas Hudson) wrote: > The eye appeal of the P3 sitting beside the transceiver is > hard to beat but, with the P3, the size of the display is fixed where with a

[Elecraft] K3S Second Receiver Upgrade Question

2018-11-22 Thread Bill Wiehe via Elecraft
Lee KV5M In response to your question, the K3 Assembly Manual has the KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder going in the chassis before the KRX3 Subreceiver. in fact there is whole separate manual for the subreceiver. Happy Thanksgiving.73 Bill W0BBI PS I know you said you have a K3S but I believe

[Elecraft] P3 v. SDRPlay RSP1A for panadapter

2018-11-21 Thread Bill Weaver
I'm about to place an order for a K-Line and have a question for the experienced users out there. What is the advantage of the P3 v. The SDRPlay box as a panadapter if any? Thanks Bill - WE5P __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Bluetooth Noise cancelling headphones

2018-11-19 Thread Bill Frantz
as normal headphones when the noise cancelling feature is turned off or the battery is dead, they are useful in many places. 73 Bill AE6JV On 11/19/18 at 8:49 PM, garyk...@wi.rr.com (Gary K9GS) wrote: Although now that I think about it maybe the active noise cancelling model would be good

[Elecraft] AX-1/K-2/K-1

2018-11-19 Thread Bill Robbins
I have yet to see comments here regarding the use of the AX-1 with the K2 or K1. Any experiences or thoughts. Bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 comments from the field, tand an AXE1 update (40 m extender)

2018-11-19 Thread Bill Johnson
I think Wayne's operation manual is so brief and simple is a other sheet going to be shorter? Bill, K9YEQ 73, Bill K9YEQ From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of MaverickNH Sent: Monday, November 19, 2018 4:25:04 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Elec raft, will I ever own one ?

2018-11-18 Thread Bill W4ZV
many of us, but a bargain compared to buying a brand new K3S, and you're getting about 95% of the performance. BTW I have no connection with either of the sellers above. 73 & GL, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791

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