Re: [Elecraft] Really OT: Inside-the-vehicle HF antennas (possible bonus points)

2017-07-16 Thread Clay Autery
diameter or so radius bend, and the horizontal runs were somewhere around a foot long... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 7/16/2017 12:04 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > I thought that was how FM antennas were implemented in some cars alre

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

2017-06-27 Thread Clay Autery
o the original post and the false absolutes stated in the article If we allowed articles like that to guide our science, we would never have gone to space because we can't jump into orbit using human leg power... __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/27/2017 10:52 AM, Vic Rosentha

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

2017-06-27 Thread Clay Autery
from race cars to helicopters... Certain hot buttons set me off this is one of them. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/27/2017 11:11 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: > Most of can evaluate Clay's comment with no need for further input by me > >

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

2017-06-27 Thread Clay Autery
(and thus engaging the starter relay, solenoid, and starter). NEVER seen an auto made in the last 30 years or so with a SINGLE return path to Batt (-). If there is, I wouldn't own/use it until I fixed the egregious engineering error. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/27/2017 11

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

2017-06-27 Thread Clay Autery
THIS... see my just submitted response for the OCD amateur engineer's approach to creating a redundant return. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/27/2017 11:06 AM, Richard gillingham wrote: > Fuse BOTH leads at the battery... > 73 >

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

2017-06-27 Thread Clay Autery
Horse puckey! I DEFY you to prove the physics OR math of that ridiculous statement. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/27/2017 9:55 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: > WARNING! > > > For extremely important safety and fire prevention reasons reasons, > no access

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

2017-06-27 Thread Clay Autery
t; potential from all points in the big metal hunk. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/27/2017 12:46 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > Gene, > > Well, my Silverado is 2004, not 2017, but HD2500 Crew Cab, which is a little > bigger than a 1500. > > I didn’t bother wit

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

2017-06-22 Thread Clay Autery
ing, et al because ALL of those things and more are merely "tools" for me to accomplish some task. Works for me and less expensive in the long run. 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 6/22/2017 1:04 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > Actually, it is

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

2017-06-22 Thread Clay Autery
hence my earlier statement: "I'll be getting mine from Elecraft directly." Thousands of dollars in radio fear and people risk niggling problems and time wasted over a few bucks... Just simply doesn't make sense to me. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/22/2017 11:54

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

2017-06-22 Thread Clay Autery
INRAD makes Elecraft's filters as I understand it... I'll be getting mine from Elecraft directly. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/22/2017 8:10 AM, Mike Harris wrote: > Wandering the web I notice that INRAD are offering K3 Roofers somewhat > less than Elecraft prices. >

Re: [Elecraft] A VALUABLE FIELD DAY ACCESSORY

2017-06-20 Thread Clay Autery
Guessing there's a really good chance that we'll have one in 2018, too. Just add the tip to your list for next year prep Of course, you can likely get it to you from Amazon by Saturday... Amazon Prime is awesome... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/20/2017 4:31 PM

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Noise reduction Test

2017-06-20 Thread Clay Autery
To what productive/beneficial end? __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/20/2017 10:48 AM, wa9fvp wrote: > I did a comprehensive test of the K3S noise reduction system and uploaded the > same document to the Elecraft_K3 Yahoo group. > > > Elecraft_K3_NoiseReduct

Re: [Elecraft] OT - DX Cluster Programs

2017-06-20 Thread Clay Autery
TRULY awesome software I wish someone/group would step in to re-ignite its development. Hope to never have to NOT have CC User... __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/20/2017 9:26 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: > CC user by VE7CC allows you to filter just about everyth

Re: [Elecraft] OT - DX Cluster Programs

2017-06-20 Thread Clay Autery
Feed HRD Logbook with CC User read the docs and then set up the filters with whatever level of granularity you require. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/20/2017 9:19 AM, Roger D Johnson wrote: > I've just gotten interested in 6 meters but only CW and SSB. Is there > any c

Re: [Elecraft] Newsletter

2017-06-18 Thread Clay Autery
. Works well.. I like it, though I would, because of my experiences, not have chosen "the chimp". 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 6/18/2017 10:04 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: > Now I understand. My service provider b

Re: [Elecraft] Newsletter

2017-06-18 Thread Clay Autery
http://us13.campaign-archive1.com/?u=ade3f9ea0defe0990b07b5b70=9ce12413f4 Plus you can see the "past" issues if you want who knew. :) __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/18/2017 7:34 PM, Harry Meyer wrote: > i didnt see an email newsletter, how do i get one, didnt

Re: [Elecraft] Newsletter

2017-06-18 Thread Clay Autery
What did I miss? Is it on the website to go look at if we missed or didn't get it? __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/18/2017 6:29 PM, rboutell wrote: > Hello, > I enjoyed the (first edition?) Elecraft newsletter in email today. > I hope to see more issues in the future. >

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 heatsink

2017-06-18 Thread Clay Autery
Definitely sounds like a heatsink to source interface issue. Either not a flush enough fit, missing, wrong, or not appropriately applied thermal compound... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/18/2017 5:26 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > I would check to be certain the PA transist

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts

2017-06-17 Thread Clay Autery
NOT if they are pink peanuts, OR if the radio is packed inside a static proof bag before being swallowed up in the white peanuts... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 6/17/2017 4:16 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote: > Does being packed in all those static-char

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts

2017-06-17 Thread Clay Autery
Ghost Guano... peanuts made from starch that dissolve when wet, but they don't handle the same weight... Surprised California hasn't banned polystyrene peanuts yet... I LOATHE polystyrene peanuts... I can cut steel with my cussing when dealing with them. ;-) __ Clay

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Operating Time Sync

2017-06-16 Thread Clay Autery
Give in to the dark side... you know it will feel so good to KNOW your frequency is accurate to sub-sub-sub Hertz level, your time reference is sub-nanosecond, and every clock in your life are all the same within a microsecond. LOL!!! __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/16/2017 5:25

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Operating Time Sync

2017-06-15 Thread Clay Autery
Interesting, but don't see a way to feed/sync time with either a computer or the radio... __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 6/15/2017 4:22 PM, Peter Pauly wrote: > I bought this for getting the time from GPS satelites while operating > remote...it's only about a

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Operating Time Sync

2017-06-15 Thread Clay Autery
Personally, I think you'd be better served using Raspberry Pi approach. See the website I put down in my other post... Nah, here it is again... Do yourself a favor and read this guy's site... http://www.satsignal.eu/ntp/Raspberry-Pi-NTP.html __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/15

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Operating Time Sync

2017-06-15 Thread Clay Autery
Yep... Build yourself a tiny little Stratun-1 NTP server using Raspberry Pi and a GPS receiver... Ideas: http://www.satsignal.eu/ntp/Raspberry-Pi-NTP.html __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/15/2017 2:12 PM, Marvin Wheeler wrote: > Jim: > > > > I would suggest a de

Re: [Elecraft] Frustration with Elecraft

2017-06-14 Thread Clay Autery
I'll join a kickstarter... but I require an N-Connector and Shielded CAT-7 jacks.:) __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/14/2017 4:58 PM, Nr4c wrote: > Hurry! > > Be among the first to get in on the ground floor of a promising business > venture! > > Cemetery Urns

Re: [Elecraft] Frustration with Elecraft

2017-06-13 Thread Clay Autery
I'm taking mine with me when I go!!! __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/13/2017 12:08 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > short of my QSYing to another plane of existence __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

2017-06-12 Thread Clay Autery
Looking forward to starting the academy in the fall. :) __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/12/2017 6:33 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote > But Amateur Radio is a whole different world with different skills being > most useful, skills such as head copy at 20 or 30 wpm. I enjoy &q

Re: [Elecraft] mic

2017-06-11 Thread Clay Autery
I was simply answering the question that the man asked, Jim. Don't reckon I even alluded to it "working well". __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/11/2017 3:48 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Sun,6/11/2017 1:39 PM, Clay Autery wrote: >> If you can get the pinout, I don

Re: [Elecraft] mic

2017-06-11 Thread Clay Autery
in his aircraft. I've seen some odd ones. :-) __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/11/2017 3:29 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > Just curious ... I inherited a David Clark noise cancelling aviation > headset/mic from a neighbor who was a US Forest Service pilot. I've > ne

Re: [Elecraft] mic

2017-06-11 Thread Clay Autery
course my primary motivation for doing ANY of this in the first place. And the "brand name" on my microphone is "Autery" or "KY5G". Have a super Sunday!! __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 6/11/2017 9:39 AM, Joe Subich,

Re: [Elecraft] mic

2017-06-11 Thread Clay Autery
ave a wonderful Sunday! PS - When the mic project started, I was ALSO building a small studio setup to do voice-over work. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/11/2017 8:29 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > On Jim's points, I fully agree. It seems hams are prone to over > complicate

Re: [Elecraft] mic

2017-06-11 Thread Clay Autery
not about the money or doing the job If I wanted that, I'd still be working a J-O-B. As my Mamaw used to say, "Clay, that's why they make different flavors of ice cream." Have a great day! 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/11/2017 1:06 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Sat,6

Re: [Elecraft] mic

2017-06-11 Thread Clay Autery
RK-87 Interesting approach. Liked my Behringer gear __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/10/2017 11:18 PM, Brian Denley wrote: > Clay: > What condenser capsule did you put in the 990 housing. Just curious. I am > using the Behringer Shark DSP 110 as a preamp

Re: [Elecraft] mic

2017-06-10 Thread Clay Autery
was so inclined. I am not! It was a LOT of work to do it PERFECTLY. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/10/2017 10:46 PM, Brian Denley wrote: > Tried both condenser and dynamic. I have settled on the dynamic (mxl bcd-1) > as it picks up a lot less background sounds. The cond

Re: [Elecraft] mic

2017-06-10 Thread Clay Autery
, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/10/2017 10:45 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: > Personally I prefer the headset, have several. I do not sit still > enough for a boom. My mike is always right in front of my face where > it needs to be and I need the earphones to hear proper

Re: [Elecraft] mic

2017-06-10 Thread Clay Autery
in it. Response curve it "tilted" a bit towards use as a radio mic, but still useful for audio tracks, videos, et al. as well. Works for me as nothing is ON my desk anymore but my keyboard and mouse. (See my QRZ page for more info and/or email me). __ Clay Autery, KY5

Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite..you will want this one

2017-06-09 Thread Clay Autery
On behalf of time nuts and plain 'ole OCDers everywhere *Thank you, thank you, thanks you!!!* __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/9/2017 1:27 PM, Tom wrote: > 5) There is now an option in the User Preferences section which if selected > will auto - synchronize the radio

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3s with a Tokyo Hy-Power HL-1.5KFX amp.

2017-06-05 Thread Clay Autery
Doh! Never crossed my mind Tom... and I love Win4K3... :-) Another way to skin the cat... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 6/5/2017 10:00 PM, tomb18 wrote: > HiThere is another way to do this if you use Win4k3suite. Just plug the rs232 > ou

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3s with a Tokyo Hy-Power HL-1.5KFX amp.

2017-06-05 Thread Clay Autery
Send me a manual in PDF for your amp and I'll take a look I've been making custom cables for 20+ years __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 6/5/2017 5:59 PM, Ron Manfredi wrote: > Is there a cable available to allow automatic band switch

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

2017-06-05 Thread Clay Autery
e the same antenna on SSB, etc.. Maybe I'll just grab a multi-element 6m quad and put it up, too. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 6/5/2017 1:54 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Just made a couple of 1000-watt QSOs around 50.125 (SSB and CW). Not exactly

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Noise Blanker

2017-06-04 Thread Clay Autery
Mine works great at least after I learned to configure/use it properly granted, I am new to Elecraft, but very few of the advanced tools are trivial to learn/use. But it all works, and works well. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/4/2017 6:22 PM, Marvin Wheeler wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB

2017-06-03 Thread Clay Autery
Connecting a USB-only computer (laptops especially) to the radio would be my SWAG... __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/3/2017 9:43 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > Why do you normally use a KUSB with a K3S? > > John KK9A > > From: Roman Brandau > Sat Jun 3 21:03:15 E

Re: [Elecraft] Mouse and P3 SVGA

2017-05-25 Thread Clay Autery
ways to approach the solution. __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 5/25/2017 7:25 PM, Nr4c wrote: > No. The P3 is not a computer. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On May 25, 2017, at 7:11 PM, zumbruns <w...@comca

[Elecraft] K3s, FM T, -, repeater setup on 6m

2017-05-24 Thread Clay Autery
plain-ole Tone? (2 way tone vs. 1 way only) Am I correct that the K3S will decode but not encode Tone? (or do I have it backwards) Thanks! -- __ Clay Autery, KY5G __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] BL2 -- Antenna Balun Usage

2017-05-23 Thread Clay Autery
You missed my point... I'm gonna let it go, because it's just not that important to argue the point here. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 5/23/2017 11:45 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: > Terminology does count, especially in technical areas, like radio. > > I

Re: [Elecraft] BL2 -- Antenna Balun Usage

2017-05-22 Thread Clay Autery
. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 5/23/2017 12:07 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: > PLEASE ignore all of Jim's pontification. > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Dropoff

2017-05-15 Thread Clay Autery
will wait until AFTER the Hamvention and send it direct. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 5/15/2017 12:12 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: > Hello to the list, > I'm getting ready to send my K3 off to Elecraft for some updates. Does > anyone know if it would be possible for me to drop

Re: [Elecraft] Strange SWR change on 20 at

2017-05-13 Thread Clay Autery
... balun maybe?... almost like something heating up and opening... __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 5/13/2017 11:07 AM, Terry Brown wrote: > I recently started using my horizontal loop that is about a full wavelength > on 80, for 20 meters. I took down my yagi as we are moving; dra

Re: [Elecraft] OT: HRD multiple "stations" AND portable comfort

2017-05-12 Thread Clay Autery
ntials... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 5/12/2017 3:34 PM, Jim Sr Sturges wrote: > First post, and sorry it's off topic. > > I have been fruitlessly searching for a convenient way to switch HRD v6 > between locations and rigs/

Re: [Elecraft] GPS Disciplined 10MHZ source from China

2017-05-08 Thread Clay Autery
PCB box deals... __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 5/8/2017 5:26 PM, Jay Miller wrote: > I was curious so I bought a GPS disciplined 10MHz source from China using > the eBay seller "cybereveryday." I have a calibrated scope and a Rubidium > 10MHz source. I noticed

Re: [Elecraft] VHF+UHF Radio Wish List

2017-05-06 Thread Clay Autery
Sorry... brain slipped a tooth or two Not PS... K3 100 W amp a dead KPA3A... though I realize finding one may well be an exercise in futility... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 5/6/2017 8:52 PM, Nr4c wrote: > What PS? > > Sen

Re: [Elecraft] Use for old KSYN3 boards

2017-05-06 Thread Clay Autery
supply. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 5/5/2017 10:42 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: > As I recall there is also a shielded toroid on them similar to the sheilded > one for the K2. > Plus tmp connectors that can come

Re: [Elecraft] VHF+UHF Radio Wish List

2017-05-06 Thread Clay Autery
Nice idea Once the 15dB limit is removed, you can use the 10 watt to drive the KPA1500 or (gain limit modded) any amp you choose... If you found a dead 100W K3 PS, you could use the bracketing, back panel, et al as needed... Lot of room if you dump the PS... __ Clay

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 power supply fan?

2017-05-01 Thread Clay Autery
It's a purpose built switcher, so they may have been able to use passive-only thermal management... __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 5/1/2017 9:05 PM, Charles Johnson wrote: > I’ve seen no mention of a fan inside the power supply cabinet of the new > KPA1500. Anyone know

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB

2017-05-01 Thread Clay Autery
or not. I would EXPECT my "Elmer" to do nothing less should he spot a shortcoming in my conduct within the community. Have a wonderful day. Please make any additional responses via private email. Thanks! 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/30/2017 5:05 PM, Robert V

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-30 Thread Clay Autery
o. Trust me, Jim has no pride invested in this group... he's simply trying to help you. Being a butt-head BACK to him is incredibly disrespectful to a very nice man and an incredibly knowledgeable resource, and likely not your best course of action. Have a good day, __ Clay Aute

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Handles and feet

2017-04-22 Thread Clay Autery
r some way to protect the vulnerable front/rear panels. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/22/2017 11:33 AM, Erik Basilier wrote: > Clay wrote: " I am perfectly happy with the stock side panel protectors. > :-)" > > Let me be

Re: [Elecraft] Signing your posts, KPA1500, KPA500

2017-04-22 Thread Clay Autery
I dig ambition... Heck, keep in touch on the M/P KPA500. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/22/2017 8:31 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote: > Anyways. A very happy K3 owner here. Now I am thinking about a KPA500 in the > car and down the road maybe a KPA1500 on th

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Handles and feet - was KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

2017-04-22 Thread Clay Autery
Never said I would use that solution and it would not affect resale as it is cleanly removable without tool or solvent and no marring of the surface. I am perfectly happy with the stock side panel protectors. :-) __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/22/2017 1:21 AM, Erik Basilier

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Handles and feet - was KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
n and have it applied to the Sorbothane discs... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/22/2017 12:32 AM, Erik Basilier wrote: > > > > > From: Erik Basilier [mailto:ebasil...@cox.net] > Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 9:45 PM

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 vs New 1500 watt amp

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
... __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/21/2017 5:19 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: > Ed, > > You only missed the fact that the heaviest part is is < 22#'s. Wow, that is > one of the biggest reasons I sold my THP 2.5kfx, I could barely lift it, not > to mention THP is no longer in bu

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
Yep, sure would like the Canadian dollar to hit parity with the US dollar for a few days You can buy your amp, and I can dump all that Canadian silver stock. :) Can't help you on the 13% protectionism tax. Sorry! __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 - kit?

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
concerns are on the table. I will likely NOT be able to wait for a kit But I will disassemble and re-assemble just as soon as the assembly manual becomes available. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/21/2017 2:56 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 PIN diode T/R, fans

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
. :-) 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/21/2017 2:25 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Paul, > > To protect the amp and T/R switch, we’re using heavy-duty PIN diodes, very > high reverse voltage, and virtually instantaneous detection of high SWR. All > possible ca

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
out of little bits of clay 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/21/2017 1:52 PM, Hunter Ellington wrote: > Well, I was never advocating for an Elecraft legal limit amp, so I > don't have a dog in this fight, but at $6K, it takes the amp out of > the hobby category. I kn

Re: [Elecraft] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
-friggin'-standing!! 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/20/2017 11:01 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > We’re pleased to announce our KPA1500 solid-state amplifier, covering 160 to > 6 meters. Max power output is 1500 Watts. Other important features include: > > - Small RF deck fi

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
Excellent point I look forward to deploying more/better copper! :-) __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/21/2017 11:32 AM, Alan Bloom wrote: > With 1500W of power, if the SWR is greater than 3:1 you may be > exceeding the ratings of the feedline. For example, Belde

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
that, especially if it takes more money out their pocket. Consider the on-board tuner a bonus extra... and if so inclined send up a prayer the FCC approval is rapidly forthcoming. :-) 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/21/2017 7:56 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: > A couple of poi

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft insurance rate?

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
cumstances. Welcome to the reflector! 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/21/2017 6:09 AM, Mike Parkes wrote: > Hello group, > I am considering ordering some equipment from Elecraft that totals around > $2700 or so. I just noticed on the cart check out that an "insur

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

2017-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
Excellent question. Do not expect an authoritative answer until AFTER the ink is dry on the gain limited approval from the FCC. ;-) __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/21/2017 5:43 AM, Richard Thorne wrote: > So if and when the FCC lifts the 1

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

2017-04-20 Thread Clay Autery
/20A Just find an electrician who will inspect/sign off on the work. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/20/2017 3:14 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > It might, but at typical efficiencies 1500W peak output would be a > significant draw on the existing 117 VAC wiring – likely over 2

Re: [Elecraft] If you're going to Visalia ...

2017-04-20 Thread Clay Autery
Just sew in some fiberglass reinforcement straps... :) __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/20/2017 3:02 PM, Rose wrote: > I'd welcome some photos taken from all angles. > > After all, many of you will want dust covers. (;-) > > Need a weight, though it's l

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

2017-04-20 Thread Clay Autery
Without a doubt __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/20/2017 2:51 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: > Im here.. with my checkbook. I'm gonna get in trouble this weekend me > thinks ;-) > > Thanks > ~C. > >> On Apr 20, 2017, at 9:51 AM, Wayne Burdick &

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

2017-04-20 Thread Clay Autery
Just so you know you CAN do all the work yourself, save a bundle, AND get it constructed precisely the way YOU want it. All the rest of that just gives you some fun stuff to do There is ALWAYS one more thing you can do... ;) 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

2017-04-20 Thread Clay Autery
I stand corrected... :) Still legal limit with headroom only way Elecraft would do it. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/20/2017 1:42 PM, Mike Harris wrote: > Decreasing by 200 each second led to the left. Makes 100W per led > starting at 100. > > Regards, &g

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DXconvention this weekend...

2017-04-20 Thread Clay Autery
tooling, etc. Likely some bit more to do it "right". __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/20/2017 1:34 PM, brian wrote: > Nobody is speculating about price. > 2.5X KPA500 ? > 3X KPA500 ? > 3X KPA500 + .75 KAT500? > > Alternativ

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

2017-04-20 Thread Clay Autery
Yep... top LED 1900, decreasing by 200 each LED descending to the left of the photo. __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/20/2017 1:26 PM, Ed Muns wrote: > Or, 1900. > > 73, > Ed W0YK > On Apr 20, 2017 10:42 AM, Rick WA6NHC <wa6..

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

2017-04-20 Thread Clay Autery
I REALLY, REALLY hope that it does NOT contain an internal power supply, but I fear that it will. It doesn't matter... not a deal killer. Just take my money I'm so glad I delayed a little building my own (though I'll still be building my own). 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G

Re: [Elecraft] Sub Receiver & KBPF3

2017-04-19 Thread Clay Autery
cables... I have not yet needed to make a cable for my own use. But I've made a bunch for other folks, 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/18/2017 10:58 PM, Christopher Hoover wrote: >> The TMP cables were in the way and sub-receiver box was

Re: [Elecraft] OT; Feedline question

2017-04-18 Thread Clay Autery
And your effort is most sincerely appreciated. :) __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 4/17/2017 10:31 PM, Al Lorona wrote: > This obsessive exercise on my part illustrates that spacers don't make a > whole lot of difference, but they do make a difference. You may want to >

Re: [Elecraft] OT; electrical safety

2017-04-17 Thread Clay Autery
That description appears to contain several NEC violations... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/17/2017 4:40 PM, Mark via Elecraft wrote: > Re: I could see no wires going in to the ground. > > They really hide them these days. I watched

Re: [Elecraft] OT; Feedline question

2017-04-15 Thread Clay Autery
band to such a level that you can tune it... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/15/2017 8:02 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > Why do you suppose a little bit of dielectric on the wire would make a > huge change, when the majority of dielectric is still air? > >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 mobile?

2017-04-15 Thread Clay Autery
Touche! :) __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/15/2017 7:24 PM, Bob Nielsen wrote: > Waveguide below cutoff. > > On 4/15/17 10:54 AM, Clay Autery wrote: >> The ultimate directional, high-pass filter... >> >> ______

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Re: KPA500 mobile?

2017-04-15 Thread Clay Autery
to hazard a guess But at a an approx 13 centimeter wavelength, sat sigs can certainly travel down a large tunnel if it enters at a small enough angle of incidence AND, maybe that water is helping contain the signal in the "guide". #5 cool to know. 73, _

Re: [Elecraft] OT; Feedline question

2017-04-15 Thread Clay Autery
if anything MIGHT touch the feedline... and wet wire wet wire changes performance a lot... built with insulated wire, the changes are MUCH smaller with wet wire... ______ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/15/2017 4:56 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote: > Very true!

Re: [Elecraft] Has anyone tried the aftermarket K3 Filters from ebay?

2017-04-15 Thread Clay Autery
eBay unless I KNEW what I was getting... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/15/2017 3:22 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: > > I was curious if anyone had tried the Aftermarket K3 Filters on ebay? > > (I'm not in the market for more f

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 mobile?

2017-04-15 Thread Clay Autery
The ultimate directional, high-pass filter... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/15/2017 10:14 AM, Jim Stahl via Elecraft wrote: > OTOH, this can be a feature of tunnels, not a bug. Several years ago I was > riding on the “BikePike”, an aba

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 mobile?

2017-04-15 Thread Clay Autery
Hate to hear that... Wife loves it. (2014 Fusion). I'm mostly happy with it, too. Though I prefer to just play what I want from my phone (high bit-rate mp3). Of course, neither of us are audiophiles, and I flew helicopters... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318

[Elecraft] OT: Re: KPA500 mobile?

2017-04-15 Thread Clay Autery
on almost all sides Don't know where that first tunnel is, so I can't comment. But if you gotta hear in a tunnel those two would be great candidates... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/14/2017 10:47 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > Semi-rela

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 mobile?

2017-04-14 Thread Clay Autery
, I would have to do an actual test as installed and measure/observe and plot. Another excellent question of course you should ask. Not a trivial engineering task IF you want to do it correctly. :) ______ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/14/2017 2:3

Re: [Elecraft] Help me choose my first HF rig

2017-04-13 Thread Clay Autery
Not for 1 single solitary second have I been sorry for buying a K3S/P3 as my first rig... I will never let it go. Buy the best you can find, and buy once. __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/13/2017 5:43 PM, George Thornton wrote: > I have never b

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 features

2017-03-20 Thread Clay Autery
Yes... to everything Dick said. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 3/20/2017 11:49 AM, Dick via Elecraft wrote: > > I'd like to see the KPA-1500 use dual 1kw LDMOS transistors as they are > relatively inexpensive and can handle high reflected power. An antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-17 Thread Clay Autery
and a logical argument for/against inclusion in the design Simply ask the questions... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 3/17/2017 12:06 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Interesting discussion. > > Folks, if we did introduce

Re: [Elecraft] account suspension

2017-03-07 Thread Clay Autery
Yes, I have received phishing attempts via BOTH [Elecraft] and [Tower Talk] I recently billed 45 hours helping a client work through a ransom-ware attack on their entire network that started with a simple email link. Cost them MOST of their data and a LOT of money. ONLY because of my OCD

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 fan noise

2017-02-12 Thread Clay Autery
"Its to bad a replacement fan for the KPA500 from Noctua can't be found these are well engineered fans moving more air and quietly" Is the fan in the KPA500 a 92mm fan? Noctua makes a 92x92x25 mm fan... __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 2

Re: [Elecraft] Quieter fans on the K3 ?

2017-02-11 Thread Clay Autery
Yep... I forgot... :) __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 2/11/2017 5:12 PM, Harry Yingst wrote: > No problem with them being a bit thicker as the fans are exter

Re: [Elecraft] Quieter fans on the K3 ?

2017-02-11 Thread Clay Autery
fastener touch both the solid fan chassis and the radio chassis, etc. Next is to prevent airflow short circuits... et al. The additional 10mm of case thickness doesn't interfere with anything? __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 2/11/2017 4:33 PM, Harry

Re: [Elecraft] Frequency Counter for Calibrating K3S

2017-02-11 Thread Clay Autery
me beacons... not the simplest procedure that is often mentioned, but requiring a few iterations... Pretty confident that it was accurate to within 1-2 Hz... Careful... calibration and precision can become quite addictive... :) 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-138

Re: [Elecraft] Quieter fans on the K3 ?

2017-02-11 Thread Clay Autery
study of your operating condition to make sure the air delivered will accomplish the thermal control required. __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 2/11/2017 10:27 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: > A few years ago I replaced the stock fans on my

[Elecraft] February Special!!

2017-02-03 Thread Clay Autery
Man, I really want to exercise the KAT500/KPA500 $100 off plus Free Shipping deal... Don't think I can scrape that much cash together before 28 Feb, though Heck of a deal! -- __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389

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