Re: [Elecraft] What I need and meant

2021-06-30 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
I use RUMlogNG on a Mac for my logging - I’m still looking for a good logging program for Linux - CQRLOG is not an option - requires too much overhead. RUMlog is a good general logger and has a contest mode that actually works pretty well. It was written and continues to be maintained and updated b

Re: [Elecraft] Mac vs K3s - Again

2021-01-23 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
If you have a 3rd party FTDI driver installed, that may be part of the problem. MacOS has had FTDI drivers since at least 10.12. I also would seriously suggest updating to at least the last update of 10.13; 10.14 would be better. 73, Chuck, AA3CS — Engineer: "If it ain't broke I haven't messed w

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: The G5RV trivia

2020-03-24 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS via Elecraft
I just looked in some of my old ARRL Handbooks. The earliest I find the chart described as “Practical arrangement of a shortened antenna” is in the 1948 edition of the handbook. The 1944 edition has a very similar chart talking about multi band antennas but the description is somewhat different.

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software advice

2014-07-01 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
I have to agree with Sal, I've tried several Mac logging programs. HamLog is pretty darned good on the iPad and iPhone for quick logging when I'm not doing a lot and don't want to bother with a computer. But I use MacLoggerDX on my Mac and really like it a lot. It isn't a "real" contest logger,

Re: [Elecraft] Slightly OT: Logging programs for the Mac

2014-06-19 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
I use MacLoggerDX. I’ve tried RUMLog, it is OK if you can deal with its quirks. I tried Aether - it lasted about 30 seconds. MLDX is a bit quirky, too, but I can live with it. It does OK as a contest logger if you’re not a serious contester. I have used N1MM in a Parallels VM - works just fine.

Re: [Elecraft] Order of updates installation

2014-03-06 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
Louis, DVR, TCXO, then 2nd Rcvr. You have to take the front panel off and apart to put in the DVR. The TCXO goes in behind the front metal partition, and the 2nd RX takes up the extra space in the middle. If you have any thoughts about adding filters, now is the time since to change the filters

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2014-02-21 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
John, There are no real issues with installing either the KPA3 or the KAT3. There is a shield that is included with the KPA3 kit (I don’t believe it comes with the base radio, but it has been 4 years since I built my kit) that might be easier to put in before the KAT3. Personally, I’d get them

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: filter for those with nearby AM broadcast stations

2013-12-19 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
I hate to jump on the 'me-too' bandwagon, but in this case I will. I use either BNC or N connectors on everything. Those I can't change from UHF have adapters "permanently" installed. All my cables are terminated in BNC, most are crimped. I have been making cables for nearly 40 years now and al

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 AMP and KXAT100 ATU pics and info

2013-04-26 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
I used the OHR connector kits in both my K3s, turning a no-solder kit into a very little solder kit. I keep adapters around for those times I don't or can't change the UHF connectors to BNC or N, but I swap the UHF anytime I can. BNC and N connectors have two additional attributes (beyond being

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Rf connectors inside

2013-04-19 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
The RF Connection in Maryland sells them. Look here http://www.therfc.com/taiko.htm 73, Chuck AA3CS Sent from my iPad On Apr 19, 2013, at 22:01, Eduardo González wrote: > Thank you David and Gary. Now i'm looking on ebay, rfparts, digikey and > adafruit but can not find!. I need three pigtai

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SWR & S meter not functioning

2012-12-30 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
Sounds like you may have turned off the AGC - assuming you are hearing signals but just seeing no meter movement. 73, Chuck AA3CS Sent from my iPad On Dec 30, 2012, at 7:11, Gary Smith wrote: > I am working the Stew Perry test and noticed my indicator for SWR & S > meter stopped not working

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 and Mac

2012-08-13 Thread Chuck Shefflette - AA3CS
I tried Rumlog/Rumped and wasn't overly thrilled. I use MacLoggerDX for my regular daily logging; I use the N1MM logger with Parallels in a Windows7 VM for contest logging if I am playing a contest MLDX doesn't support since it directly supports a lot more contests. MLDX makes a good "light" con