Re: [Elecraft] Big Screen for K4

Alan - I am sure others will weigh in with more detail, but I feed an external monitor via the HDMI out from the K4D and it can be setup to 'mirror' the K4D, or to just display the waterfall. If there are more options I don't recall. GL de Dave K9FN On Tue, Jan 30, 2024 at 7:47 PM Alan Geller

Re: [Elecraft] Dust Covers

Ron - I searched the best I know how and can’t find JSE repair. Do you have valid contact info? Thanks, Dave - K9FN On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 2:26 PM Ron KF7ZN wrote: > JSE repair, I have dust covers for all of my gear and have been very > pleased. > > *Have a nice day!* > Ron Wilcox KF7ZN >

[Elecraft] For Sale

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[Elecraft] FS: K3/P3

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Re: [Elecraft] Selling Elecraft Equipment

Frank - It is done all the time. Best of luck. Dave - K9FN On Sun, May 15, 2022 at 3:12 PM Frank Jandreau wrote: > Is it permissible to place an ad on the Reflector to sell Elecraft > equipment? I have a newly built K2 with KSSB and KSIO options installed. > Thank you, > Frank Jandreau K1FFJ

Re: [Elecraft] On ground - in ground radials

At my last QTH (I moved a week ago), I had 3000' feet of #14 THHN under my 30' vertical. I paid about $30 per 500' roll. Putting them down was a relative piece of cake. I cut the grass as short as my mower would permit, then laid the radials on the ground, securing them with sod stables as often

Re: [Elecraft] Nets?

Gordon - That info is posted on this list weekly. Here is the notice that came in for today's CW nets: 14050 kHz at 2300z Sunday (3 PM PST Sunday) 7047 kHz at 0030z Monday (4:30 PM PST Sunday) I don't have the SSB net info at hand. Dave - K9FN On Sun, Nov 14, 2021 at 7:15 AM Gordon

Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

Eric - Xfinity is also my provider. I have never heard of such a thing... and I had no idea they did anything down at 14 mHz. I would call the ARRL directly and ask for suggestions on how to proceed. I would also call Xfinity customer service and ask for justification. My guess is that like most

Re: [Elecraft] K3 control software?

Bruce - I have been using the DXLab suite of modules for logging and rig control. I think I have been using it for close to ten years and have never wished for anything else. Dave - K9FN On Fri, Aug 13, 2021 at 6:35 PM Bruce Wade wrote: > What are people using to control the K3? > Bruce Wade

Re: [Elecraft] Buyer Beware!

The link to the listing for the K3 etc... is no longer valid. Did Ebay already take it down? Dave - K9FN On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 1:40 PM Grant Youngman wrote: > The eBay fraud crew is back in full force. > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elecraft-K-Line/313435863056 >

Re: [Elecraft] Mic headset for K3

Hank - As primarily a CW operator I am also a "mic dufus", but I did make almost 2 dozen SSB QSOs with my K3 in the past three years and got excellent reports. I used to use a CM500 with excellent results, but when I got hearing aids I found that an "on the ear" style rather than an "over the ear

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Maximum CW speed from manual key

Kurt - 300 wpm is so far beyond any speed I am aware of a human copying that I never gave that issue any thought... and few folks I know can send good CW above 40 ish wpm with a hand key, so I doubt if many folks have given that any thought. I will be interested to see what answers you get...

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

Shu - Please allow me to add my thoughts to the discussion. My hearing loss is not profound, but when I started using hearing aids I had to ditch my Yamaha CM-500 headset, as its over the ear style rubbed against the behind the ear receiver in canal style of my hearing aid. That made for a LOT of

Re: [Elecraft] Genius vs. Stupidity

Don - I also like that quote... sadly there is no credible evidence that Albert Einstein ever said or wrote that. There is evidence that it is significantly older. 73 es Happy Holidays de Dave - K9FN On Wed, Dec 23, 2020 at 7:37 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > I really like that quote from Albert

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Antenna Tuner "Hunting"

Pete - I don't have a KPA1500, but do have a KPA500 with a KAT500... and the first thing that comes to mind is manual vs auto on the tuner... IF they can be selected on the '1500. With the KAT500 after the tuner has found a matching solution for each band segment, I then put the tuner in manual,

Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

Wayne - That was one of the most beautiful stories I have heard in years... not just because it was about ham radio, but because it was about so much more... and wonderfully crafted as well. Many thanks for sharing. Dave - K9FN (90 some percent CW with my K-Line) On Sun, Jul 12, 2020 at 11:10

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Astron RS-35M Transformer Hum

David - I have an RS-35M, that sits on a shelf under my operating desk. I leave it on 24/7, and never gave any thought to acoustic hum from it. I just ducked my head down below the desktop, and 'thought' I could hear some hum. I turned off the power supply and verified that there is a little bit

Re: [Elecraft] KAT4

Charles - I don't "know" what the power handling capabilities are, but think I can safely assume that if it is in the K4 it can handle the power of the K4. I trust that Wayne, Eric, or someone else who "knows" the answer will chime in when they are able. 73 de Dave - K9FN On Mon, Apr 20, 2020

Re: [Elecraft] K4 capabilities

Ralph - I love that story. When I was in high school I saw a full page photo of the Hallicrafters SX-101A in CQ Magazine. I cut out that photo and had it taped to my desk while I finished saving for that beast of a receiver. Dave - K9FN On Sun, Apr 19, 2020 at 2:46 PM Ralph Parker wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] Repair

Bob - Be carefuk, I understand if you use too much of that kind... your blinkers might not work at all. Dave - K9FN On Fri, Mar 20, 2020 at 2:24 PM Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > We have plenty of freshly distilled blinker fluid in TN. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > On 3/20/2020 12:36 PM, donw4cbs

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas an opinion W9VNE

This thread brings to mind that we can always think of ways our situation could be better, but it is still true that any antenna is better than no antenna. I know many folks have better locations than mine, and FAR better antennas, but that has not kept me from having tons of fun, and fairly good

Re: [Elecraft] Learning Morse Code

Tom - I can't handle the higher speeds at which Jim is comfortable, but his suggestions are excellent. I think I stopped writing down stuff by the time I approached 15 wpm... except, of course Callsigns, names and QTH because I wanted those in my log... sometimes I will make other notes in the

Re: [Elecraft] Cruise Lines

Joe - A few years ago tethered was a QCWA group that cruised in the Caribbean on a Holland America ship. They had two stations set up with permission of the Cruise Line. It turns out that the fellow who played in the Piano Bar each evening was also a Ham and operated as well. I worked them from

Re: [Elecraft] K3 original - ALC erratic

Jim - I have no answer, but mine has always been extremely critical. I can set it for 4 bars... and it won't budge... but I can't set it for the 5th bar blinking... it goes from 4 solid to 5 solid no matter how much I play with the various level controls. I don't do a lot of digital work, so I am

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S for sale

John - It is interesting that the seller of the K3 from that estate does acknowledge that it is not 'really' a K3S, but justifies listing it as one because of unspecified upgrades. It sure is important to pay attention to details. 73 de Dave - K9FN On Tue, Aug 27, 2019 at 4:05 PM wrote: > It

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Coax size requirements

Carter - I run my KPA500 from the 120v outlet in my shack. I have done so for years with no problems. I use LMR400 coax, but I know several folks who use RG8-X with the KPA500, even on very long runs and some with amps putting out 1000 to 1500 watts. The better your antenna the less of a problem

Re: [Elecraft] [Way (OT)] Pedantic comment about metric usage

Bill - Me thinks ur have studied well. Dave - K9FN On Tue, Jul 30, 2019 at 11:48 AM Bill Frantz wrote: > Since I'm studying to be a curmudgeon... :-) > > A recent post mentioned a 8300mAh battery*. That should have > been written as an 8.3AH battery. Also we should be dealing in > bels, not

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 fan won't shut off

Kevin - As I read Jerry's post, I believe his fan was running even after the amp had been shut off all night long... and the only way to get it to stop running at full speed was to either turn the amp on... or turn off the power switch on the rear. He also stated that the menu setting was set to

Re: [Elecraft] Handedness

Bill - I'll turn 76 this month, and have significant peripheral neuropathy, so I can understand what you are concerned about... but it has never been an issue with me and my K3 because I have NEVER connected ANYTHING to the phone or mic jacks on the front of the radio. I have used the rear jacks

Re: [Elecraft] KAT550 and K3S

Gerard - There is now trouble at all with that configuration. If you add the KPA500 later, there will be no trouble then either. 73 de Dave - K9FN On Mon, May 27, 2019 at 7:57 AM Gérard wrote: > I own a K3S and would like to add a KAT500, is there any trouble with this > configuration if i

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft IC-7610,

Charlie - I have not read EVERYTHING in this thread... but I sure don’t recall anyone saying you should get rid of your IC-7610. Maybe I missed something. Dave - K9FN On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 12:21 PM wrote: > OK, So why should I dump my IC-7610 for a K4? > > The Icom comes standard with dual

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

Tom - You referenced P. 21 of the February QST and Bill - KC4IM referenced P. 19 of the February QST. Page 21 of the Digital version and P. 19 of the print version show the KPA1500 on the upper half of the page, with the K3, P3, and KPA500 on the lower half of the page. I find no picture of the

Re: [Elecraft] Running KPA500 on generators.

Neil - N9FN and I have run several state QSO parties with a K3, computer and KPA500 from a single Honda EU2000i Awesome performance Dave - K9FN On Wed, Feb 6, 2019 at 10:57 AM Neil Ramhorst wrote: > I’m gearing up for grid squares this summer. I’m thinking of purchasing a > KPA 500

Re: [Elecraft] Err Key

Marv - Page 69 of the K3 manual says that means the key circuit is closed when the rig is turned on. It may be a different page for the K3S, but my guess is it is the same issue. Dave - K9FN On Mon, Dec 24, 2018 at 3:09 PM wrote: > This ERR KEY message as show up on my k3S displayed in the

Re: [Elecraft] wire for random wire antenna using kx3

Rick - I think speaker wire would work just fine. Up to a point, wire is wire. I used some #18 insulated wire, with a 9:1 un-un and a KX3 while visiting in Florida several years ago. I ran the wire between two trees, as high as I could get it, and the tuner in the KX3 matched it on 160 through 10

Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

My KPA500 is configured to power on in STANDBY, but it stays in OPERATE On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 9:57 AM Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > You can configure the amp via the MENU to power up in the stand-by mode. > Also have it go to stand-by when changing bands. > > You should have the amp connected to

Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

now for the rest of my message: It stays in OPERATE when I change bands. I would like for it to revert to STANDBY when I change bands, but can't find how to configure it to behave that way. I welcome the information on how to do so. Thanks, Dave - K9FN On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 10:08 AM David

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 as a remote-controlled tuner

I have dreamed about remoting my KAT500, but since it won't match my 30' vertical on 80 or 160, I went with a tuner that will do so. It is a remote tuner but not automatic. For a variety of reasons I have it sitting under a "Fake" rock that I got at a big box home improvement center. I think it

Re: [Elecraft] Worldwide Transceiver Survey

I would not assume that it has anything to do with ICOM supporting the survey, and more with the fact that there are probably many more ICOM HF rig owners than Elecraft owners... if that is true then I am a bit surprised that Yaesu and Kenwood are not ahead of Elecraft... but what does it matter

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No power out

Don - If this was suggested before, I missed it and apologize for the redundancy. Has the rig inadvertently been put into the test mode? If the TX indicator under the VFO A box is blinking, that would explain the symptoms. Dave - K9FN On Wed, Aug 15, 2018 at 12:30 AM Don Roberts via Elecraft <

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

Yes. If I recall, that is why they came up with the mid. Dave - K9FN On Sun, Aug 12, 2018 at 9:58 AM Ralph S. Turk wrote: > Can one use the 12vdc of the K3 to power the KAT 500? The K3 has the > latest update for the 12 dc. > > Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT >

Re: [Elecraft] Adding Filters to K3

Frank - I can't see any reason that would not work just fine. Dave - K9FN On Wed, Aug 8, 2018 at 12:35 AM Frank wrote: > I have an Elecraft K3 with a subreceiver with 3 of the 5 slots filled > with filters. For SSB both the main and sub receivers have a 2.8 khz. > filter. I have one 1.8

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size

I am also a bit confused (not the first time), but I could have SWORN that the initial query was from someone who wanted a SHORTER cable. Dave - K9FN On Wed, Aug 1, 2018 at 3:45 PM j...@kk9a.com wrote: > Elecraft was my first experience with power pole connectors and I have > purchased custom

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA for P3 - only looking for ten (10) replies (is that possible?)

Michael - I have operated a friend’s station with the SVGA. He felt it was essential because of his eyesight. My eyes are not great, but I don’t have room for another monitor in my shack and find the P3 display to be fully adequate. Dave - K9FN On Sun, Jul 22, 2018 at 10:20 PM Michael Gillen

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

Robert - I had mine done last year. The K3 cannot be fully upgraded to a K3s, and what all 'can' be done depends on such things as: Do you already have the new synthesizer board or boards, depending on having the sub receiver or not. And, are there options that you do not want. Perusing the

Re: [Elecraft] n00b Amp question

Richard - There are probably more technical responses than this, but I think the simple answer is that if you have a 100W Solid State amp, and drive it with 100W you will likely either destroy something, or the system will self protect and shut down. I know that with my K3 and KPA500 combo, I get

Re: [Elecraft] Samuel Morse's birthday (Friday, April 27th); good excuse to break out your old hand keys

Wayne - Many thanks for posting where you were on 20. I did not see any spots for you, and you were down in the noise far enough that I would not likely have found you... but then I heard your CQ 'just' well enough to tell that it was you. Snagging CE2SV on 10 meters, and working you for the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 power supply

Dennis - I have operated mine from my 120 volt service in my shack for years with no issues at all. Most folks I have talked to about it do as well. One friend used his on 240 and I could detect no difference in performance. I think you will be VERY happy eitherway. Dave - K9FN On Thu, Mar 29,

Re: [Elecraft] CW sending Using two keys Macro to switch mode for right and left?

Bill - I have never tried t send with my non-dominant hand, but I do have two paddles. They are plugged into my DIGI KEYER II through a stereo 'Y' cable. I have not tried this, but it seems to me that you could do that and wire the paddles so that one was 'right handed' and the other was 'left

Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

Chuck - You will likely get a wide variety of responses, and here is mine. I added the 400 Hz filter to my main and sub receiver. I work CW almost exclusively. I rag chew and chase some DX. I barely “dabble” in contests. I can’t recall a single time when I thought a narrower CW filter would have

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 S/N 45 Arrived

Knut - A friend got an IC-7610 and waited about ONE YEAR... they obviously did not have thousands on the shelf when it was announced. Dave - K9FN On Wed, Mar 7, 2018 at 7:12 PM ab2tc wrote: > Hi, > > Well, isn't this fairly typical behavior by Elecraft on a major new product >

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] The Ultimate List of Hobbies for Men

Stan - I think it is quite obvious that the list is not in rank order... or Ham Radio would be #1... at least that is my view. Dave - K9FN On Sun, Mar 4, 2018 at 8:57 PM, Stan Horzepa wrote: > Hate to rain on the parade, but nowhere in the article does it say that >

Re: [Elecraft] power supply for KX-3?

Noel - I do not have a KX3, but a good buddy does and he uses this supply: https://proaudioeng.com/products/pae-kx33-low-rfi-ac-power-supply/ He has been VERY happy with it, and has never noticed any issues like those that sometimes occur with switching supplies. If you are sure you won't be

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 Kit combo

Chuck - A simplistic response is: 500 watts is 500 watts but where you will really notice the difference is in quick band changes. Both units are really amazing. Take care and enjoy a truly rewarding experience. 73 de Dave - K9FN On Wed, Feb 21, 2018 at 3:51 PM, Chuck Chandler

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions needed - antenna to tuner

Alan - I am pleased with results I have gotten with units from BALUN DESIGNS. Their 1161 & 1171 models are possible choices. I know some folks would rather spend less and build their own, but if that is not your preference, then look at these models. Best of luck. 73 de Dave - K9FN On Mon, Feb

Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

Bill - I saw your earlier request. Don’t know if I saw more than one. I did not respond then because I thought the first post said something about how great the SP3’s sounded on music, but I could be remembering wrong. The other reason I did not respond is because I assumed someone with an SP3,

Re: [Elecraft] IC-7610 added to Sherwood's list

Al - The published specs indicate "diversity" (not just dual watch). If there is a difference between "diversity" and "full diversity" it is not something of which I am aware. Dave - K9FN On Sun, Dec 24, 2017 at 11:12 PM, Al Lorona wrote: > Does anybody know if the

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: Unbuilt/unloved/broken/basket case XV transverters

Dave - I have a friend with an XV50 & XV144 that I think are excess to his needs. As far as I know they are both in excellent condition, rather than "basket cases, broken, or unloved". If you are willing to consider units like that, I can pass along your interest to him. Dave - K9FN On Mon, Nov

Re: [Elecraft] WSJT-X K3/K3s hanging as Tx

I won't take a lot of time weighing in on this thread. I am a newbie to FT8, with only a little over 100 Qs. I am using my K3 with a DigiKeyer II, and have never experienced the problem. Dave - K9FN On Tue, Nov 14, 2017 at 8:58 AM, Gordon LaPoint wrote: > Bert, > I

Re: [Elecraft] CW paddle trivia

My current paddle, and perhaps many others can be turned upside down and used by a southpaw. Of course, you would want to protect the top of the paddle, and the operating surface from any scratches that might result. I have seen guys do this at my shack, and at FD. I have also done it when at a

Re: [Elecraft] (KPA-500) running on 110v

Robert - I have run my KPA500 at rated power for several years from nominal 120 volt mains. I operate mostly CW with some RTTY as well. I have had many long CW rag chews, but not much contest operation. My guess is that you should have no problem. Dave - K9FN On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 10:24 PM

Re: [Elecraft] setting up digital on k3

Don - I had exactly the same problem and got it going a couple of days ago, thanks to help from W4TV on the microHAM list. The 'magic' setting that got things going for me was to go into the K3 Main Menu, while the radio was in the DATA A mode, and find MIC SEL and set it to LINE IN. Then exit the

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] K3S/KPA500/KAT500 - Adjusting TX Power

s Jessee N4SRN > > > ------ Original Message -- > > *From: *David Bunte > *To: *Charles Bret Jessee > *Cc: *elecraft@mailman.qth.net > *Sent: *September 4, 2017 at 12:36 PM > *Subject: *Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] K3S/KPA500/KAT500 - Adjusting TX Power > > Bret - >

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] K3S/KPA500/KAT500 - Adjusting TX Power

Bret - W6FB - Jack, was spot on with his information regarding the differing readings... but I have an added question. If your SGC-235 gives an acceptable match, then why use the KAT500 at all? I think that it is seldom a good idea to use two antenna tuners in series... at least that has been my

Re: [Elecraft] RF feedback? only when using KXPA100

Jim - I recently sent my K3 to the 'Mother Ship' for some upgrades while my wife and I took a 3 week road trip. I hooked up the returned rig over the weekend. Much to my chagrin, I was extremely high SWR. I verified that I had the RF path correct from the K3 through assorted other devices and to

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading K3

Chris - The new sub receiver comes with the new synthesizer, so you will only need to replace the one in your main receiver, if you have not already done that. The synthesizers must both be the same. 73 de Dave - K9FN On Fri, Jun 23, 2017 at 4:08 PM, Matthew George

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

I only had a few minutes, and worked 5 stations. N8NN was my first. His signal was actually only 559 but I gave him 599 before looking at the meter. My noise level was VERY low this morning so several signals really jumped out at me. Some were honest S-9 sigs... a real treat. As near as I could

Re: [Elecraft] Flash mob experiment, right now, 28.050 +/- 5?

Just worked 4 folks on 28.050... and am now moving to 28.052. Dave - K9FN On Mon, Jun 12, 2017 at 11:19 AM, Marvin Wheeler wrote: > Just worked Wayne on 28.050. I am on the coast in Western Washington. > Signal > was marginal due to QSB but came up and was easily

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 vs new amp

Roy - The photo on the Elecraft site clearly shows the handle on the left side, as you face the front of the amp. That was mentioned somewhere in the myriad comments on the new, exciting, and impressive piece of gear. Dave - K9FN On Sat, Apr 22, 2017 at 7:46 AM, Roy Koeppe wrote:

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

Wes - Excellent points. One of the locals has very fine antennas, but really appreciates the fact that his PW-1 can make the SWR look a 'bit' better. At my QTH, and TUNER, is absolutely necessary... but that is because I have only one antenna, and it is usable without a tuner on only one band.

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier thoughts

John - I used to live in the world you do... but I now live in a neighborhood where I can't put up a tower, or even a multiband dipole. My 30' Flag Pole is OK, and, in fact, my neighbors think it is quite nice looking, but in order to use it on more than the one band where its unmatched SWR is

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting Headphones

any. I > just ran across the web site and thought it was interesting to those using > headphones. > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > > -----Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > David > Bunte > Sent: Friday, February 3,

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting Headphones

I think the demographic they are shooting for is likely the folks who see friends paying $300 for super fancy headphones, and can't spend that kind of money... maybe those folks look different than you do... I know they don't look much like me. I do think they are quite interesting and I believe

Re: [Elecraft] 9:1 Balun

I have limited experience with a wire fed via a 9:1 "un-un", but that experience was VERY good. I borrowed a KX3 from a friend when I went to visit family in FL a few years ago. I had a 9:1 "un-un", about 126' of wire, and 50 feet of RG8-X. I got the feedpoint, up 30 feet into a tree, and the far

Re: [Elecraft] Portable Ops with KX3 along with KXPA100

Phil - N9FN and I have operated portable in various state QSO parties using his Honda EU2000 with no RF noise we could detect. We often used his KPA500 and that generator handled it quite well. The Honda 1KW unit is lighter and would certainly handle the gear you are talking about. I have heard

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Amplifier Combiner

Acom makes a combiner. Dave - K9FN On Tue, Aug 2, 2016 at 9:29 PM, Brian J. Linn wrote: > All: > > > > Does anyone know of a combiner that could be used to combine either 2 or 3 > KPA500 amplifiers? > > > > 73, > > > > Brian - KD0HII > > > >

Re: [Elecraft] Please recommend an HD monitor to use with P3SVGA

I realize this is off the topic of which monitor to get, but multiple monitors do take up more space. The idea of mounting a monitor, or monitors on arms does address the issue of desk space, but I decided against that due to the cost issue, and those arms still need to be mounted on something.

Re: [Elecraft] RFI on K3s

James - The first thing I would do is check the voltage at the K3. If you have a long run of cable from your PS, of if you have connectors that are not fully seated, or correctly installed, that would likely result in voltage drop that would be detrimental. Best of luck es 73 de Dave - K9FN On

Re: [Elecraft] K3S master power?

I don't understand how that turns on the KPA500. Dave - K9FN On Jun 18, 2016 8:50 PM, "Cady, Fred" wrote: > Yeah, that has been fixed but it worked before it was fixed. > > Cheers, > > Fred > > > > From: KE8G > Sent: Saturday,

Re: [Elecraft] RFI and Direct tv or Dish network

Smith - I switched from Comcast to Direct TV last November. I noticed NO RFI from the system, and NO interference to the TV reception. I was on at all hours, running 500 watts to a vertical. Dave - K9FN On May 17, 2016 4:16 PM, "w9hak" wrote: I am contemplating dropping TWC

Re: [Elecraft] headphone audio

John - Perhaps you already tried the phones in another piece of gear, or other phones in the rig, but the first thing I would check is the headphone plug, to see if the wire to the right phone broke in the plug assembly. I hope that is all it is. Dave - K9FN On Sat, Apr 30, 2016 at 2:54 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Turn on Blinding Flash

I have been mulling this over since I saw the initial post. I keep coming back to the description as a "blinding flash", and "like a flash cube". When my P3 first comes on, there is a moment when the entire screen lights up, but the intensity appears to be exactly the same as the normal

Re: [Elecraft] Crackling in Headphones

FYI... I got one of the earliest of the new synth boards... over many hours of use I have NEVER experienced any such noise. I have no experience with the K3S. Dave - K9FN On Dec 1, 2015 9:09 AM, "Bill" wrote: > Please clarify for me: Does this issue only effect the new synth

Re: [Elecraft] Stereo Speaker for K3

Mike - That is probably the case here as well... but I guess I just don't run the volume up very far. Dave - K9FN On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 1:53 PM, Mike Reublin NF4L wrote: > I have WMR amplified speakers, and I get really bad sound if the volume is > up too far. > > 73, Mike

Re: [Elecraft] Stereo Speaker for K3

Steve - I also am using West Mountain speakers, and am quite happy with them. Mine are amplified. Are yours NOT? Dave - K9FN On Mon, Nov 23, 2015 at 11:15 AM, Steve Ellington wrote: > Am I missing something? Why would one want to use an amplified speaker on a > K3 since

Re: [Elecraft] Brown Bros. CTL-B paddles/key with K3

Steve - I don't have a the CTL-B now, but did many years ago. The connection is very straight forward.,, but you did not state if you use an external keyer, or the keyer in the K3. If using an external keyer wire the paddle portion of the CTL-B for the connector required by the paddle input of

[Elecraft] CW Monitoring

A friend is having an issue that I cannot resolve. I maintain the station for an elderly friend who prefers CW, and often operates at about 40 wpm. A while back he told me that his "E"s were too short, and hoped I could change the timing or weighting, or whatever to "fix them". When I hear him

Re: [Elecraft] Equipment placement

on about the placement after the KAT500 was > announced, and if you want to look it up, you should find information in > the archives. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 9/17/2015 11:49 AM, David Bunte wrote: > >> I have enjoyed the discussion and pictures of equipment stop etc.

[Elecraft] Equipment placement

I have enjoyed the discussion and pictures of equipment stop etc... but was a bit surprised by the number of photos I have seen of the KAT500 sitting atop the KPA500. I borrowed a KAT500 from a friend and placed it on top of my KPA500 because I was just testing it and knew that would not be a

Re: [Elecraft] Napple Updates?

Jose - You lost me somewhere. What the heck is napple.com? When I go to the page I see nothing that relates to Elecraft, or Ham Radio... at least that I can tell, since what I see is not in English. Did you perhaps make a type? Dave - K9FN On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 2:03 PM, Jose Rivera

Re: [Elecraft] Napple Updates?

Thanks. Dave - K9FN On Thu, Sep 10, 2015 at 2:20 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN <n...@tx.rr.com> wrote: > It’s naBBle not napple …. > > Grant NQ5T > > > On Sep 10, 2015, at 1:10 PM, David Bunte <dpbu...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Jose - > > You lost me somewhere

Re: [Elecraft] Product Idea for Elecraft

I find the tread about the Elecraft, vs other tuners to be interesting. I have a K3 with the internal tuner. I also have the KAT500. I have thousands of QSOs on those devices, and the tuners ALWAYS go back to the memorized setting so fast I may sometimes not even notice that it changed... but

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 tuner

Alan - If you are satisfied with the performance of the MFJ tuner, you can certainly give it a try. A friend of mine had one to sell a few years ago, and let me try it on my very NON-resonant antenna. I have a 30' vertical that requires a tuner on any except 30 meters. The tuner in the K3

Re: [Elecraft] QSK and the K3

Bill - I have used QSK for thousands of QSOs since I got my K3 4 years ago. I have seen no changes at all.. but I am not a real QRQ op. I usually run about 28 wpm... sometimes about 32, and very rarely a bit higher than that. I did put in the new Synth boards, and have verified that QSK is now

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone Qusestion

Bob - I am a CW operator, but wanted to be able to work SSB from time to time. I heard so many K3 users suggest the Yamaha CM500, that I tried one... in part because the Heil Pro set I had was not comfortable for me. I can wear it for hours, and when I have used it on SSB I have received very

Re: [Elecraft] PX3

Richard - I have nothing to do with GEM Products, and don't even own a KX3... but at Dayton, I saw the mounts that Scott has designed for the KX3 PX3. There is NO doubt in my mind that if I had those sweet little Elecraft products, and wanted to mount them, the GEM Products devices are what I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Sherwood Receiver Test Data question

Barry - It will be interesting to hear from someone who has done that... but I put two new synth boards in the K3 of W9FAM, and he is THRILLED at being able to run QRQ without having to be in the QRQ mode, thus being able to use RIT, without degradation of the CW his K3 is putting out. For him

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a Elecraft utility --- Button Panel

Jim - Keith WHO? Dave - K9FN On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 1:17 PM, Jim Rhodes j...@rhodesend.net wrote: Not specific to E-craft, FKeys will do that for most any rig. I think Keith still has it as a free download. On Feb 27, 2015 12:07 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Doug - From all the on topic traffic here during the last week, it would appear that quite a few folks have installed the synth boards. I put one in my K3 and a pair in the K3 of a friend. I knew I wanted to do it the moment I heard about it. My impression is that the band seems a bit quieter,

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