[Elecraft] FS: K3 and P3

I'm selling my K3 and P3. (Overwhelmed by medical bills and need a new car) The K3 has all the upgrades (KIO3B, K3SYN3, NEOGRIP). Also has KAT3A internal tuner and KPA3A 100 watt internal amplifier. Includes KDVR3 which has not been installed and is still in original unopened bag. Finally,

Re: [Elecraft] PSK software with K3s

Sure! fldigi will operate on any platform and run just about any mode you can imagine. You wouldn't need MMTTY since fldigi can operate rtty in any mode you care to use. It's even amazingly good at decoding cw. Doug -- K0DXV On 5/3/2016 1:59 PM, Gary Smith wrote: As much as I love RTTY,

Re: [Elecraft] PX3

Honestly, the size of the spectral display isn't as important as the fact that it is extremely effective. It works. It's all in one small box. The K3/K3s - P3 and KX3/PX3 are wonderful bits of technology. But their U/I's remain a fine examples of the best of 20th century design. Large,

Re: [Elecraft] potencia

nsmit adobe 12W. what could do? " 73's Gustavo LU6AVM 2016-04-29 19:11 GMT-03:00 Doug Person via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>: Hola Faber, No estoy seguro de entender lo que está pidiendo. Puede aclarar para mí? Gracias Doug - K0DXV On 4/29/2016 3:57 PM, faber mosquera alva

Re: [Elecraft] potencia

Hola Faber, No estoy seguro de entender lo que está pidiendo. Puede aclarar para mí? Gracias Doug - K0DXV On 4/29/2016 3:57 PM, faber mosquera alvarez wrote: hola todos actualice la version de mi K3 y quedo con una programación que no me deja subir de 12 watt la potencia que puedo hacer

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

My thoughts on the IC-7300 after using it for several days: 1. The tuner is a lot more capable than 3:1. Much better than older Icoms. 2. Achieving correct viewing angle can almost always be corrected by a little Shop 101. 3. The height of the display is limited to the size of the screen and

Re: [Elecraft] Just getting a K3 and wonder what desk microphone is recommended (reasonably priced though). Ron KK6ZRA

Kenwood MC-50 is easy obtain new or used. It's a convenient dynamic mic with adequate audio. Any Heil mic is a good choice. Doug -- K0DXV On 4/20/2016 2:39 PM, Ron Reis wrote: __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 total loss

Ditto that. Don is the consummate professional and has solved some of the most mystifying problems for me. All while being very reasonable. And Ditto on the Hakko desoldering tools. Either the 808 or the new FR-300 are practically worth their weight in gold. I still use my K2 and it is

Re: [Elecraft] Operating remotely via Direct TV satellite provider

The main problem is latency. It can affect audio spending on how it is buffered. Doug -- K0DXV On 4/9/2016 8:23 PM, Don Strom wrote: Is anyone operating their K3 remotely using a satellite provider. I believe I heard that is not possible with satellite internet at the remote site?

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 144, Issue 12

The Pi and BB can indeed run Java and pretty much anything else that normally runs on linux. Doug -- K0DXV On 4/9/2016 1:50 PM, Dave B via Elecraft wrote: On 08/04/16 23:36, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 8 Date: Fri, 8 Apr 2016 12:08:49 -0600 From: Ken G

Re: [Elecraft] S: Re: Elecraft Utilities

If it works it's not likely to brick the K3. The Utility program has nothing to do with the firmware. Either the connection to the K3 works or it doesn't. Once it works, loading the firmware is not complicated. An awful lot of linux programs have been successfully recompiled to work on the

Re: [Elecraft] S: Re: Elecraft Utilities

X86 processors are now being placed on Arduino sized boards. There are also full X86 computers as small as an over sized dongle. The Raspberry Pi is a beautiful piece of engineering. But, it is only a matter of time before you can buy an X86 in a similar package running Windows 10.

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

for 73 Magazine are online, so if you remember when, folks could read the article. https://archive.org/details/73-magazine <https://archive.org/details/73-magazine> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) On Apr 8, 2016, at 8:05 PM, Doug Pers

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna

I wrote an article for 73 many years ago where I effectively remade the Isotron antenna with parts from Home Depot. At the time, a 20 meter version could be built for about $15. I tested my version extensively and for the most part a dipole made with two Hamsticks was quite superior. They

[Elecraft] Raspberry PI 3 and K3

Here's an interesting observation - just setup my newly received Raspberry Pi 3. After setting it, which was very simple, I selected fldigi and flrig from the software directory. After the installed I plugged in my K3 USB cable and setup fldigi just as I would on any other linux computer.

Re: [Elecraft] Wizkers:Radio KX3/KXPA100/PX3 utility and rig controller

Awesome. Can't wait to try it. Doug -- K0DXV On 3/13/2016 6:42 PM, Edouard Lafargue wrote: Just a heads up, I have just released a new rig controller that primarily works with the Elecraft KX line KX3, KXPA100 and PX3. If you were already familiar with Wizkers, this is a Ham-focused

Re: [Elecraft] Icom 7300 is available

Hard to compare other modern Icom transceivers to the 706 which had about the worse rx of any of their rigs in the past 30 years. It was, after all, a mobile rig designed several decades ago. The IC-7300 does represent an interesting step forward in technology. Large, touch-enabled, menu

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

Yes. They are an improvement over the hand-held pump. It's all in the timing of releasing the pump before anything gets burnt. They are quite hot. I used this a lot before acquiring the Hakko 808. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 2/22/2016 9:51 AM, Doug Renwick wrote: Anyone using this? Comments.

Re: [Elecraft] Linux mint hacked

IT only affects Linux Mint Cinnamon distros that were downloaded on February 20th. All others are fine. Doug -- K0DXV On 2/21/2016 3:14 PM, Tony Estep wrote: A recent distro of Mint has a backdoor in it. If you are a Mint user, check the Mint blog to see if you might be affected. Tony KT0NY

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

Get the stand that is made for it. If you're going to lay out as much cash as it takes for the 808, spend a little more for the stand. Otherwise, it's tough to find some way to keep it safely on your workbench. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 2/20/2016 4:52 PM, K9ZTV wrote: Yes, and what I neglected

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

The Hakko 808 is awesome. The price is almost doubled since I bought mine. This is pretty inexpensive by comparison: ESD Safe Compact Desoldering Station I can'y imagine not having the Hakko or something similar. Not just

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

I would be very happy with a KPA1000. Doug -- K0DXV On 2/19/2016 2:02 PM, Clay Autery wrote: I realize and agree with all of what you said... I would ONLY want to see the piece produced if it made sense for both sides of the equation... I wouldn't want anything to be done that might

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

I think Elecraft, being in close proximity to Apple, has learned, as apple has, how to keep its new products secret. Unless you could sneak into Wayne's home laboratory, we will never know what he's cooking up until the big reveal. I would definitely be on-board for a bigger Elecraft amp.

Re: [Elecraft] suggested PC???

FTDI USB to serial adapters work on ALL platforms - without exception. There simply is no reason to worry about "native" RS232 interfaces. An i7 to run a computer for a station is massive overkill. I use an Intel i3 NUC (4"x4"x2") with an SSD drive and 8 gigs of ram. Everything runs just

Re: [Elecraft] suggested PC??? Real RS-232 ports

A 4-port card is NOT a native RS-232 port. PCI is just another bus add on. There no difference between running 1 or 4 USB to RS-232 converters. You can buy a 4 port FTDI converter that runs off a single USB port from Amazon that will run everything you could ever want. I run 80's vintage

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website and Fios

If it were a problem with Windows 10. It would be a problem with every Windows 10. It's not Elecraft's server and its not Windows 10. So perhaps you guys having trouble can go create you're own special interest group. I'm pretty sure I saw Eric say enough on this already. Doug -- K0DXV

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Website

No problems from rural Colorado using satellite. FYI, there are a lot of players involved in transporting web data from a server to your browser. Sometimes a given url will get blacklisted because something suspicious was detected. These false alarms usually clear up in an hour or 2. Be

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B Audio Spec

I've always believed in the star approach and completely agree with the series circuit issue. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 12/31/2015 5:44 PM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: Don et al: Well Jim and I are at 100% opposite positions on this point. Bonding from equipment to equipment is a series circuit in

Re: [Elecraft] K3S, fldigi and Windows 10

Even simpler - right-click on the little speaker icon in the lower right (the task bar). You will then get a menu (It's called a Context Menu) that contains, among other things, "Input Devices" and "Output Devices". Click on "Output Devices". You will find displayed a dialog box with all of

[Elecraft] P3 With other radios

A friend of mine received a Kenwood TS-590SG for Christmas. He asked me if there was a way to get the Elecraft P3 Panadapter to work with it. Does anyone know if this is possible? I appreciate any help on this. Thanks Doug -- K0DXV

Re: [Elecraft] OT National Hearing Test

This actually is quite interesting and relevant. It's worth understanding how well you hear a given signal in typical conditions: white noise with a mix of other interesting audio phenomena. Whether consciously or unconsciously there is always the question of your own hearing abilities

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

I have to admit that I, too, find $179 for a passive speaker in a metal cabinet shockingly expensive. I was expecting $99. The price just gets a shrug and an "Oh well.." from me. Not a chance I would spend that kind of money on a speaker just because it matches the K-Line. Doug -- K0DXV

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K2 Options

Phil, You can't let "aging" stop you. I wear a clear face cover and use a binocular 5 to 10 x magnifier. The really small parts however, aren't meant for human handling. But the larger size are fine. If an SMD kit were made with a proper mask for solder paste, it wouldn't be bad at all.

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens

Very good Fred. Windows 8 was a disaster for Microsoft. Pretty much everyone involved with it left, retired or were fired. My last gig with the USAF was designing computer-based training for various systems. I had to actually learn the systems in order to figure out how to train people to

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Touchscreens

Guy, A very thoughtful perspective. It is indeed a very challenging user interface to design. I'm sure that there will be dozens of solutions that work on iOS and Android. Building Bluetooth into a radio and allowing full control through it would be the gateway that needs opening. I

Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

I gave the FT-991 a short, intense work out. I was the first buyer from Ham Radio Outlet. I just sold it. Having spent the last part of my career as a Usability Engineer - I was not impressed with the FT-991. Not from a performance stand point and most importantly not from a usability

[Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

Icom recently released news about the upcoming IC-7300 to be available by the end of the year. A completely software-defined radio. Looks like a real game-changer. While the K3S is a nice upgrade, I think the tide is slowly

Re: [Elecraft] Features wanted

If you review past posts regarding this subject, you'll find that it has been discussed in great detail. Just search on K4. Many of us would like to see a full-size, no-holds-bared Elecraft radio with the function of the P3 built-in much like the Icom radios and the new Kenwood TS-990. When

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Linux rig control

It would make a lot more sense to run fldigi directly under ubuntu rather adding in the complex layer of wine. flrig is a very simple rig control program - but it does work very well running on ubuntu variants and most other distros. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 6/3/15 7:46 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and expectations

Can you define Normal? List members are not cribbing, whining or complaining - they are expressing their legitimate reactions to a new product announcement (comments Wayne and Eric probably WANT to hear). The K3S vs: K3s discussion was purely tongue in cheek. No one was serious about it.

[Elecraft] P3SVGA Resolution

I am contemplating adding the P3SVGA adapter to my P3. One thing that bothers me is that of the 4 supported resolutions, only one is commonly available and not very often in smaller monitors that are convenient to add to the already crowed station desk. Most small monitors are 1366x768. The

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?

I think any new Elecraft radio is going to be cutting-edge DSP. Consider how good the KX3 is. Its DSP hardware is chosen for its low power requirements - not for maximum performance. So imagine a radio designed with the very best DSP technology with power requirements being a much lower

Re: [Elecraft] Windows Computer for K-line station

Just a quick tip on your Mac. In order for some monitors to work correctly on OS X you need the right cable plugged into the Thunderbolt port. You shouldn't need any drivers for your monitor - just the right cable. Intel has a line of NUC (New Unit of Computing) computers that are 4 x 4 x

Re: [Elecraft] Windows Computer for K-line station

I agree with Windows 7 32 bit as the most compatible. But 32 bit is essentially obsolete. Most software that is still currently maintained and most hardware for which current drivers are available will run without issues on 64 bit Windows. As a Windows 10 Beta Tester I can also say that I'm

[Elecraft] FS: Complete KX3 Line

For lack of use I've decided to sell my full line of KX Equipment. I love it, but the K-Line gets 99% of the use and I just don't go portable anymore. The package includes the KX3 Transceiver, the P3 Spectrum Display, the KXPA100 Amplifier, cable sets, KXAT3 tuner for the KX3 and KXAT100

[Elecraft] FS: KXBC3 Internal NiMH Charger / Real-Time Clock

FS: KXBC3 Internal NiMH Charger / Real-Time Clock for KX3 Brand-new. Never used. Still in original box and plastic bag. $50 shipped. PayPal only (Friends Family) Doug -- K0DXV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Flex VS K3

This so-called minimum was state of the art 8-10 years ago. Modern computers would have no problem handling the Flex software. The past few years have brought us System-on-a-Chip computers that only require a handful of parts - vastly less than a typical transceiver. I can't imagine someone

[Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Whew! Glad that topic (Net Neutrality) is done with. Now, may I ask if anyone has successfully installed the new synthesizer? From a purely subjective point of view (ears only) - does it seem to provide an improvement? I'm going to do the upgrade no matter what, just to keep my K3 on the

Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

I've had occasional issues like yours. Usually I just replace them. Sometimes, for reasons not readily apparent, they just do not lock together well. Every piece of equipment I have gets power through PowerPoles. I have 2 12-position distribution panels. Seems like the PowerPoles could be

Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

Even on my non-Elecraft rigs, I cut the connector at about 6 and install a pair of PowerPoles between the typical, hard to remove Molex-type connector and the rest of the power cord. I also have the giant 100 amp PowerPoles for connecting the winch and other accessories on my ATV. THOSE will

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Button Box

This would be quite an interesting Arduino project. You could use a couple of serial chips - one to receive from the computer, the other to transmit to the K3/KX3. Normally incoming traffic is just redirected from input to output. When a button is pushed, the macro is just passed to the

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A

It's just one of those things that really annoy me. I ordered the KSYN3A. Shipping via UPS was calculated as $20.00+ for a package weighting .8 pounds. When I run the same locations and service through UPS.com I get $8.38. That's a of markup on the shipping. Just sayin Doug -- K0DXV

Re: [Elecraft] K3 bugs

After 40 years as a programmer in just about every imaginable platform and environment, I would agree. This statement is absolutely true. To those who have never attempted programming, its hard to fully imagine just how complicated software really is. Software written by the world's greatest

Re: [Elecraft] LDMOS for QRO [OT]

This is really a fascinating idea. I have noticed that there are water cooling kits made for computer CPU's. Some of the bigger CPU's run over 225 watts of power. I wonder how applicable one those CPU kits might be. They include a heat sink, pump and radiator. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On

Re: [Elecraft] Blown trap?

I had a similar problem with a Cushcraft antenna. They also promised me an immediate replacement. I waited, sent email, waited, sent email, called - left message, finally after about 2 months I received the replacement parts. So, hold off judgement on their service until you have parts in

[Elecraft] Being cautious around Li-Ion Batteries

Just a quick note to affirm the need for caution around Lithium-Ion battery packs. Today I was charging a new 12 volt Li-Io battery pack. Fist time being charged. I was using a specialized automatic Li-Io charger. Nonetheless, the battery pack exploded with an incredible force, blowing

[Elecraft] Being cautious around Li-Ion Batteries

Just a quick note to affirm the need for caution around Lithium-Ion battery packs. Today I was charging a new 12 volt Li-Io battery pack. Fist time being charged. I was using a specialized automatic Li-Io charger. Nonetheless, the battery pack exploded with an incredible force, blowing

Re: [Elecraft] Being cautious around Li-Ion Batteries

Have to admit, outside of actually combat, that was the scariest thing I've ever experienced. The battery was a generic, Chinese manufactured, lithium-Ion pack made up of 3 main, but unmarked, cells, wrapped in a fairly tough flexible, plastic wrap. A little forensics leads me to think the

Re: [Elecraft] Being cautious around Li-Ion Batteries

output; much more when using something like SSB that isn't pulling the full 2A or so and isn't 100% duty cycle. Again, glad to hear you're OK. David - K5DJO On Wed, Dec 10, 2014 at 5:38 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Just

Re: [Elecraft] Being cautious around Li-Ion Batteries

Which part? That my shop is a machine shop - or that Li-Io batteries could potentially kill you? Sorry, but I find this kinda hard to digest. 73 Milverton. / W9MMS **

Re: [Elecraft] Being cautious around Li-Ion Batteries

of protection circuit in it. I don't recommend my personal method of discovering the need for them! I was assuming the charger knew what it was doing. Never will I trust that thing again. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 12/10/2014 6:44 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Wed,12/10/2014 3:38 PM, Doug Person via

Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?

I really have to agree. Simple is better to start with. I don't consider the KX3 to be simple by any means. Having some immediate success is the best way to keep a new ham interested. I keep several loaners around that aren't worth very much on the used market but serve very well as

[Elecraft] Remote operations with the K3 and K3/0 Mini

After having an interesting conversation with someone familiar with remoting the K3, I took the plunge. Actually, I had concluded that the KX3 with all its accessories would satisfy my needs adequately and considering I have a few other good quality rigs, I heeded my wife's constant demand

[Elecraft] W1 kit is sold

The W1kit is sold. Thanks. Doug -- K0DXV __ 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:

[Elecraft] For Sale: K1 80/30 Two band module. Built, Tested, Like New

Cleaning out miscellaneous stuff from storage For Sale: K1 80/30 Two band module. Built, Tested, Like New - used once. $60.00 + Shipping -- PayPal Only Doug -- K0DXV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] For Sale: Unbuilt Elecraft W1 Wattmeter Kit

For Sale: Unbuilt W1 SWR/Wattmeter as received from Elecraft. $80 + Shipping -- PayPal Only Doug -- K0DXV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] USB-to-Serial cable

I would recommend downloading the driver from Elecraft. Then update the driver by choosing Browse my computer for driver software. Then, in the next step select the directory where the driver has been downloaded and unpacked. That should do - although sometimes Windows can be annoying about

Re: [Elecraft] Posted Photos of new Vertical Antenna

Alan, I guess the big question remains... How did it perform? 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 10/14/2014 6:27 PM, Alan D. Wilcox wrote: Hello, Finally got my vertical finished. See http://wilcoxengineering.com/vertical-antenna/ for photos and discussion. Enjoy, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373,

[Elecraft] Windows 10

Surprise! Microsoft has released a preview of Windows 10! Yes... Windows Ten. Skipped 9. I'm testing it now for compatibility with the firmware updaters and normal software used by Elecrafters. Stay tuned. It looks like a real winner so far. 73, Doug -- K0DXV

Re: [Elecraft] Win 8.1 audio and the K3

I agree with the recommendation of using a USB audio adapter. They are cheap and simple. I've used them for years and never had a problem. On the other hand, I've had many similar problems with audio interfaces on laptops. My current station computer is an Intel NUC. Clever little compact

Re: [Elecraft] Verticals

I have to agree. The R5 was terrible. In a restricted neighborhood I planted one about 8 feet off the ground painted with camo colors. I got out - but not well. I decided to try the GAP Titan. Night and day difference. I eventually went to a pair of phased verticals on 20 with elevated

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] MFJ-1786 Antenna

Yes. I've owned and used one. They can be amazingly effective. I still have an AEA ISOLOOP - a forerunner. The 1786 is surprisingly well made. The tuner with the built-in SWR/Power meter is very handy. They are *VERY* narrow banded - especially on 40. QSY a few KHz and you will need to

Re: [Elecraft] OT - R8 antenna evaluation

Howard, I have a Hy-Gain AV-620 (20 through 6 meters). Very much the same as the AV-640 (40 through 6) meters. It is mounted about 8 feet off the ground. It's SWR characteristics are excellent on all bands. No tuner required. Performance, however, is not impressive. Were I to be limited

[Elecraft] FS: W2 Wattmeter with DCHF-2000 coupler

I'm selling my W2 Wattmeter. Built from a kit but never actually used. 1.8-54MHz 2000 watt (DCHF-2000) Coupler. Serial cable, sensor cable, power cable, manual. $179 + shipping -- PayPal Only. Thanks Doug -- K0DXV __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Small Portable Speaker

These are also available on amazon. I bought one there and I'm happy to confirm that it does work well with the KX3. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 7/30/2014 10:07 PM, Reed wrote: Looking for a very small speaker that has bass, treble, volume controls I came across this one at Radio Shack, but are

[Elecraft] FS: K3/!00 with options

Selling my Elecraft K3/100. Excellent condition. Includes KXV3A, KAT3, KFL3-A500, KFL3- A21K 2.1 filters. Also includes heavy-weight main tuning knob and deluxe metal knobs on volume and RF gain. All firmware up to date. Works perfectly. --- $2,500.00 --- Payment via PayPal - no fee. Shipped

[Elecraft] FS: KPA500

Selling my KPA500 amplifier. Works perfectly. Wired for 240v but easily changed. Minor scuff marks on top. $1900 + Shipping (provide address for shipping costs). Payment via PayPal only - no fee. Thanks 73, Doug -- K0DXV __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] FS: P3

Selling my P3. Includes all cables + manual. Excellent condition. $600 + shipping. PayPal only. Provide your address for shipping costs. Thanks 73, Doug -- K0DXV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FS: KAT500

Selling my KAT500. Excellent condition. Includes cables manual. $525 + shipping. Provide address for shipping costs. PayPal only - no fee. Thanks 73, Doug -- K0DXV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 Battery Approach

You can find the 10-cell on ebay. It does come from China and takes a few weeks. But they're cheap. 72, Doug -- K0DXV On 7/11/2014 6:11 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: I looked there. it appears to hold 8 cells, not ten. Plus ships from Hong Kong, so a bit of a wait :-) The 10-cell holders seem a

Re: [Elecraft] DESK MICROPHONES FOR K3

I have used an MC-60 with my K3 since I first got it. Never a problem and always good audio reports. Doug -- K0DXV On 7/8/2014 11:39 AM, Bill W2BLC wrote: Unless you have a burning desire for a desk mic, the Elecraft hand-mic can be modified into a very decent mic. It already sounds very good

[Elecraft] Radials for Verticals

Thanks for all the advice guys. The situation requires that the radials be placed at least slightly below the surface. I'm always faced with the fact that my land is surrounded by open range which means that hundreds of head of cattle roam freely. If my new fence charger fails then the cows

Re: [Elecraft] Radials for Verticals

Well, the point was having all this aluminum wire that I didn't want to throw away. A vertical dipole is very much on the agenda for things to try this Summer. In this case, I am experimenting: how well does a 38' vertical fed with a remote tuner work with 30 to 40 radials buried 3 inches

Re: [Elecraft] Radials for Verticals

in the loamy, old forest floor of the meadow. Never been touched by fertilizer of any kind. So we'll have to see whether the aluminum turns to powder or not. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 6/30/2014 10:52 AM, Fred Jensen wrote: On 6/30/2014 9:37 AM, Doug Person via Elecraft wrote: Getting them

[Elecraft] Radials for vertical

Most people would think we're well into Summer. Not here in the High Rockies. Summer here has just begun. Time to mend some fences. Now the point: I just pulled about a mile of #11 soft drawn aluminum wire - mostly in 50' to 100' lengths. Normally its electrified and the cattle won't

Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

I don't really understand why traps have gotten such a bad rap. Consider that most all triband beams use traps as well as many verticals. I have been using Spi-Ro traps for 20 years and never had a problem and I certainly don't see any indication that I am suffering some kind of loss as a

Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

The K9YC modelling with EZNEC http://k9yc.com/VertOrHorizontal-Slides.pdf is quite interesting. Certainly has me thinking about vertical dipoles. The half-wave end-fed looks like the perfect candidate for a simple vertical dipole. Doug -- K0DXV On 6/25/14, 11:55 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On

Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

Hmmm. Interesting theory Vic. I agree that ambient noise probably doesn't have any particular polarization. My dipoles clearly have less noise pickup than my verticals. I do have a Cushcraft MV-6 compact vertical on top of the garage which has a balun as part of its design and it's noise

Re: [Elecraft] extended double Zepp

When I moved my 80/40 trapped dipole from 40 feet to 60 feet I immediately started hearing strong DX on both bands. I use a slingshot with a 1 oz fishing weight and 35 lb mono-filament line. The old fashioned slingshot without the wrist support works best. The wrist support seems to somehow

Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

I use a similar approach. I have a very strong Kevlar line strung between two tall trees and the dipoles are at least 40 feet from either tree. My dipoles at 60 feet out perform my beam at 30 feet by a substantial margin. Doug, K0DXV On 6/25/14, 6:43 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: I have been

Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees [OT]

The best trick I've found in dealing with moving trees is running the line through a pulley down to a weight that is heavy enough to keep the things reasonably taught. The trees can move all the want and the line just rides on the pulleys. Doug -- K0DXV On 6/25/14, 6:51 PM, Michael Walker

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - it has spoiled part of my hobby

I guess this story resonates with many of us. I had a resurging interest in amateur radio and decided that Dayton would be a great experience. I came across the Elecraft booth and couldn't believe what I saw. Frankly I thought that Eric and Wayne were nuts to invest so much in such a

Re: [Elecraft] O.T. Learning Morse Code

I'm surprised to learn that there is at least one other living human being that knows what an APL golfball is. The Selectric was a great machine. I only ever used it as a terminal - but it sure had a pleasant keyboard. I don't work nearly as much cw as I would like to. I've always had some

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver Protection

This would be a good place to use an Arduino. If the serial ports of the K3s are available, it would only take a small bit of code to achieve this. Doug -- K0DXV On 05/31/2014 10:46 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Jeff, That is a logic question seeking an answer. I don't know of a simple

Re: [Elecraft] O.T. Learning Morse Code

the demise and disappearance of APL the least. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2014 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org On 6/1/2014 8:15 AM, Doug Person via Elecraft wrote: I'm surprised to learn that there is at least one other living human being that knows what

[Elecraft] Outboard speaker for KX3

I built an outboard amplifier/speaker especially for the KX3. It consists of a pair of 2 watt 4 ohm 50mm speakers in a small plastic utility box. The amplifier is a tiny (1.25 x 1.25) stereo class D board (with volume on/off control) I bought off ebay for about US$4. Including connectors,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's linux utilities - somewhat OT, or maybe not

I wouldn't place XP users in the same category as linux users by any means. People hang on to there old XP boxes because its what they've always used and they are not inclined to dable in different OS's. Linux users, on the other hand, are more likely to try new things. They had to go

Re: [Elecraft] Problems with erratic USB/serial connection

Maybe the best move is to go with the latest FTDI serial -to-usb cable. They have improved quite a bit over 6 years or more. 73, Doug -- K0DXV On 5/27/2014 1:01 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: Elecraft switched to FTDI chips in mid-2010, so the Prolific driver isn't used for more recent cables.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's linux utilities - somewhat OT, or maybe not

Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 2014 - www.cqp.org On 5/27/2014 1:29 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft wrote: I probably have 15 working computers. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Elecraft's Linux utilities - somewhat OT, or maybe not

Bill, You're correct. It feeds on itself. But consider that you sent your post from a linux computer. Is linux only 2% if you include tablets and phones? Android is the leader in smart phones by a wide margin - and Android is linux. Windows is losing ground rapidly. Windows 8 was an

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