[Elecraft] [K1] was Happy 15th Birthday to my K2!

2024-03-08 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Petr, I agree, the K1 is also a great lttle rig!  I built mine after very invasive shoulder surgery many years ago.  Since I was in quite a bit of pain, on Vicodin around the clock--and forbidden from lifting heavy weights--I thought it would be a fun experiment to see if I could  build a

[Elecraft] Happy 15th Birthday to my K2!

2024-03-02 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Completed 15 years ago TODAY!  The most fun building experience of my life, and still a great radio.  Special thanks to Don, W3FPR, who shepherded me home.   73, Eric NF6S ex WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] H40WA needs urgent help with K3

2024-02-28 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Thank you, Wayne! 73, Eric NF6S ex WD6DBM  On Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 6:14 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi Eric, Our CS team responded to this at 1651 PST. Rob provided details on how to reload firmware when "MCU LD" is flashing. Nothing heard after that. The 0555 error code pertains to

[Elecraft] H40WA needs urgent help with K3

2024-02-28 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
See forwarded message 73, Eric NF6S ex WD6DBM  - Forwarded Message - From: "Paul N6PSE via Chat" To: "NCDXC Discussion List" Cc: Sent: Wed, Feb 28, 2024 at 4:08 PM Subject: [NCDXC Chat] Urgent K3 help needed Hi guys. One of our H40WA K3 has gone into a wonky state. We got

[Elecraft] In Praise of the KAT500

2023-09-13 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
I love chasing DXpeditions.  For E51D, N. Cook, due to a minor injury, I found myself "trapped" in my evil lair in far Northern California near Lake Almanor, CN90. Stranded with only a K3S, KPA500, and KAT500-- I could only put up a 15m inverted V on an MFJ mast at 15ft, and a high-power

[Elecraft] Want to build a K2

2023-06-17 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Yes, the KXPA100 works FB with a K2/10, and gives you the built-in 100w ATU if installed.  You can also then hook up a larger amp on the other side of the KXPA100 as well.   No brag, just fact.   I urge anyone thinking of building a K2 to get off the fence and order one now.  The K2 is a blast

[Elecraft] Power glitch turns on KPA1500

2023-03-10 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
I was just monitoring 6m with my K4 on, KPA1500 off.  The AC power dropped out for one second, then came back on.  The K4 turned off, but is apparently undamaged. However, when the power came back on, the KPA1500 turned itself on.  This is disturbing, as I keep dust covers on the amp when not

Re: [Elecraft] Vertical antennas Was: KX3 and KPA1500 compatibility

2023-03-06 Thread Eric Norris
I operated my HF-2V vertical for about 10 years with 6 radials. Then, I added 60 more for 66 total radials. I thatched the living bejesus out of my back lawn, stapled down the radials bolted to a DXE SS plate, and the lawn regrew, the radials never to be seen again. The difference was

[Elecraft] Tuning KAT4 into KPA1500?

2023-02-17 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
My K4 shows about a 1.8 SWR while operating into the KPA1500 on 6m.  My 6m antenna has a flat SWR, 1.09.  But when I activate a K4 TUNE, with the ATU engaged, the KPA1500 stops TX.  There is nothing in the K4 online manual about forcing a tune while the amp is running. Is there a way to do

[Elecraft] KPA1500 BETA FW 2.66

2023-02-01 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Elecraft has released KPA1500 BETA FW 2.66, which fixes the problem with 2.62 not working with FANticipator!  Woohoo! I just started testing, will post any updates. 73, Eric WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Morse Code is making a comeback! (Relevant to Elecraft)

2023-01-27 Thread Eric Norris
In the Ken Burns film, "Empire of the Air," shown on PBS years ago, "BASEBALL NEXT" is sent in Morse over the ending credits. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Fri, Jan 27, 2023, 12:35 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > This Daily Mail interview with Tom, M1EYP, will give many of us cause for > celebration: > > >

Re: [Elecraft] Power spike

2023-01-22 Thread Eric Norris
The first thing to do is run TX GN CAL. That usually stops the spikes. My K3 #2254 began needing that every few months, and sometimes I had to run TX GN CAL multiple times. Eventually, at Wayne's suggestion, I sent it in for repair. They found some burned resistors in the LPA SWR circuit,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 and K2

2023-01-11 Thread Eric Norris
You can do it with just an RCA cable if you have the keying mod on a K2/10, or a K2/100. N6TV can make you a Serial box that gives you band info, too, if you have the K2 serial interface, but I could hear the KPA1500 polling the K2--I don't think that was a problem with the Serial Box, but I

Re: [Elecraft] Tightening K2/100 PA device screws

2023-01-04 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
2 - Make sure all 3 of the cables are still seated properly.  Put the 6 black screws back in and you should be good to go. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/27/2022 7:14 AM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: > Dear K2 Wizards: > I bought a K2 from a friend's (WA6OCP, SK) estate, and had a 100w lid built > into it

[Elecraft] KAT500 positioning

2023-01-04 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Is there any reason a KAT500 can't be operated on it's side?  Is one side better than the other?  There is nothing in the manual about this. Thanks and 73, Eric WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Tightening K2/100 PA device screws

2022-12-27 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Dear K2 Wizards: I bought a K2 from a friend's (WA6OCP, SK) estate, and had a 100w lid built into it by Dave, W8FGU) who also gave it a full checkout and realignment.  I've now got well over 10 hours of TX time on it, and according to the manual the PA screws need to be tightened. My problem is

Re: [Elecraft] 1500w K2/10?

2022-12-23 Thread Eric Norris
This worked fine, the K2 at .3w, the KXPA100 at 30-something watts, the KPA1500 at 1400w, keyed simultaneously with an RCA Y-cable, as shown in the KXPA100 manual. My K2 at full throttle to KPA1500 direct put out 550w. Lots of fun, but too many ways to blow something(s) up to do every day. Next

[Elecraft] 1500w K2/10?

2022-12-21 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
The KXPA100 MANUAL SHOWS THE ability to use a Y rca keyline cable, one end going to a kxpa100, the other going to an external amp, in my case a kpa1500.   Will this work?  Caveats?   73, Eric WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Repair

2022-10-08 Thread Eric Norris
Why not use Elecraft? They just repaired my K3 in about a week, including a phone consultation and 24-hour burn-in. It doesn't get any better. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Sat, Oct 8, 2022, 2:28 PM Lee Hiers wrote: > Can anyone here recommend a non-Elecraft repair person or facility that is >

Re: [Elecraft] RFE KPA1500 Fan Protocol

2022-09-04 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of eric norris via Elecraft Sent: Sunday, September 4, 2022 7:49 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RFE KPA1500 Fan Protocol My apologies to Larry for my error.  He is of course correct about FANticipator's connections, he wrote the software and does a great

Re: [Elecraft] RFE KPA1500 Fan Protocol

2022-09-04 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
his requires a computer with wifi FANticipator does not require WiFi, merely a computer on the LAN - ethernet or WiFi.  The only additional connection is ethernet to the KPA1500. https://hamprojects.info/fanticipator-kpa1500-console-and-fan-controller/ -larry (K8UT) -- Original Message -

[Elecraft] RFE KPA1500 FAN PROFILE

2022-08-28 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
May I suggest adding a command that allows users to select the more aggressive 6m fan profile on the KPA1500 for HF use?  Call it, for example, FP6; to revert back to the normal HF profile, say FPD.  These could then be loaded into FP1 and FP2--We could select the best profile for the current

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Devices

2022-08-16 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Does anyone know what devices are used in the KPA1500 PA?  Idle curiosity.  Thanks, 73, Eric WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] HW-16

2022-07-03 Thread Eric Norris
The HW-16 was a great rig back then, with silent QSK and a good crystal filter. I remember getting frustrated one night, and I cranked the PWR knob past the red mark on the plate-current meter that showed the 75-watt Novice DC input plate current limit. I had just turned 17, and worked 50 hrs at

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500/PS SPACING

2022-07-03 Thread Eric Norris
Thanks for the responses. The KPA1500 manual says just 1" on the sides of the RF deck and PS is adequate, so I think I'll be OK--as will my HW-16. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Sat, Jul 2, 2022, 6:01 PM jerry wrote: > On 2022-07-02 15:35, Jim Brown wrote: > > > > I bought my first amp in 2004. > > ***

[Elecraft] KPA1500/PS SPACING

2022-07-02 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Gangue: I am considering a new shack layout that would place on a single shelf, in left to right order, KPA1500 RF DECK--HW-16--KPA1500 PS.  My question for the brain trust is:  How much space is required between components?  The PS cannot go on the floor at this point.  The KPA1500 and HW-16

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Heatsink

2022-06-13 Thread Eric Norris
How difficult is it to install the later factory heatsink on an early KX3? 73 Eric WD6DBM On Mon, Jun 13, 2022, 5:20 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Bill, > > If you run 12 watts on AM, FM and digital then the supplied heatsink > (assuming it is the newer heatsink the wraps around the bottom of the >

[Elecraft] OT: Need Antenna Help

2022-06-10 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Dear Gang: I can no longer work up on my small tower, and need to find someone who does antenna work professionally or semi-pro in the south San Francisco bay area.  Please email me any recommendations off-list Thanks! 73, Eric WD6DBM 

Re: [Elecraft] Follow-up to OT

2022-04-27 Thread Eric Norris
> > 73, Jim K9YC > > On 4/27/2022 4:15 PM, Eric Norris wrote: > > I use a Genasun 60A solar controller for my K2 FD station. It is dead > > quiet as far as I can tell, tiny, and available with the proper voltage > for > > different chemistr

Re: [Elecraft] Follow-up to OT

2022-04-27 Thread Eric Norris
I use a Genasun 60A solar controller for my K2 FD station. It is dead quiet as far as I can tell, tiny, and available with the proper voltage for different chemistries. Also available in different sizes. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Wed, Apr 27, 2022, 2:46 PM jerry wrote: > On a related note - Genasun

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 mic

2022-02-23 Thread Eric Norris
I really like the AlexMic--a speaker mic for the KX2/KX3 with lots of RX audio. Rechargeable battery. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Fri, Feb 18, 2022, 9:26 AM James Cizek wrote: > Mike, you confirmed what I had been wondering about.. and it sounds like > the radio will ship without the mic which is just

[Elecraft] OT: Barbed-Wire Telephone

2022-01-05 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
I wonder what an Elecraft tuner could do with 100 miles of barbed wire? https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/atrocious-but-efficient-how-ranchers-used-barbed-wire-to-make-phone-calls/ 73, Eric WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Can't update KAT500 firmware

2021-12-14 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
I installed the latest KAT500 Utility (3x), but when I try to download the new firmware, I get this error message:  Open connection to ftp.elecraft.com20:52:32 FtpFindFile completed with error 0x2EE3: The server returned extended informationInternetGetLastResponseInfo returns 0x

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Noise Blanker KNB1 already-built and working

2021-11-30 Thread Eric Norris
is there something else? > > Doug, W0UHU. > > > Message: 26 > > Date: Tue, 30 Nov 2021 14:45:29 -0800 > > From: Eric Norris norrislawfi...@gmail.com>> > > To: n4so@gmail.com <mailto:n4so@gmail.com> > > Cc: "elecraft@mailman qth. ne

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Noise Blanker KNB1 already-built and working

2021-11-30 Thread Eric Norris
When you find one, be prepared to mod it--one of the widely used mods vastly helped mine. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Mon, Nov 29, 2021, 7:50 PM Ken Brown wrote: > I am looking to buy an already built Elecraft K1 Noise Blanker KNB1. > The pulse noise from the nearby power lines makes the Elecraft K1 >

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones (Again!)

2021-11-19 Thread Eric Norris
I have used the Heil Pro 7 also. While they displayed no RFI issues, they fall far behind the Bose QC35s, Radiosport, and even Bose QC25s in keeping out KPA1500 fan noise. They worked FB for me in the CQWW SSB test, where the KPA1500 fans rarely turn on, and never get louder than FAN1 at my

[Elecraft] K3S RX ANT COR?

2021-11-18 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Is there a COR protecting the RX IN on a K3S that does not have a KAT3 or a KRX3 installed?  I can't find a definitive answer in the manual or the Nabble archive.  Thanks. 73, Eric WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3S MMTY MYSTERY SOLVED!

2021-11-06 Thread Eric Norris
Thanks to those who responded, especially W6ZL. It was 20 minutes of setup time using VOX tx control, and three hours to discover that somewhere, sometime, I had set VOX GN 000. Doh! 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] MMTY settings for K3S

2021-11-05 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
I am trying to setup standalone MMTY to run rtty.  Does anyone know the super-secret settings in mmty OPTIONS--SET UP TNC EMULATION MODE? I have assigned the K3S' sound card.  I am in DATA AFSK mode, 45-45 baud,  915 (I like it low) 170hz shift.  I appear to be receiving (though who knows, no

[Elecraft] KPA1500 cyclic macros?

2021-10-26 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
There has been some discussion on the KX group reflector of cyclic macros for the KX3. My question is, would this work on the KPA1500?  Could a single macro be written for a PF key that would cycle through the various fan speeds? P.S.  Thank you ALL for your suggestions in re my XFINITY/COMCAST

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

2021-10-20 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Dear Gang: Xfinity, our internet provider, showed up at 7:30am this morning, to explain to the XYL that we were being cut off for good because my amateur radio activities had caused wide area outages.  Oddly, these wide area outages did not include my own house.  They told her the antennas

Re: [Elecraft] Wire antenna ends and spools?

2021-10-05 Thread Eric Norris
Use a fly fishing knot on those slippery wires to tie them to a small insulator. My late friend Neal WA6OCP (SK) used to buy these perfect spools he called "offshore fishing line spools." They were maybe 8" in diameter, but very thin--perfect for winding up slick, slinky wire for temporary QRP

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 charger question

2021-10-05 Thread Eric Norris
I dunno about smoke detector batts, BUT--in my extensive tests with rechargeable v. non-rechargeable CR123A batts for Arlo cameras, the non-rechargeable ones last twice as long. I hate to generate the excess waste, but hauling my degraded carcass up a ladder twice as often while alone and afraid

[Elecraft] VGA cable to Elecraft amps

2021-09-19 Thread Eric Norris
I must point out that N6TV's Serial and Y boxes can be configured to use VGA cable between K2/K3/K4 and Elecraft amps. He does the hard work, and his support is fantastic. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Fri, Sep 17, 2021, 7:23 AM Jack Brindle via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > VGA cables are

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: KPA1500 Power Level

2021-09-18 Thread Eric Norris
I've found the KPA1500 runs cooler (and resulting quieter fan noise) at 1500w than at 1000w on CW. Noticeably cooler. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Thu, Sep 16, 2021, 5:28 PM Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote: > I looked at the link given in part of this discussion regarding efficiency > and

[Elecraft] New K4 video on youtube

2021-08-18 Thread Eric Norris
Did I miss the announcement of this? It shows the latest features. Nice job, Eric! 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 cabinet buzz

2021-05-30 Thread Eric Norris
I didn't say " a hair's width," I said "a hair," a technical term understood by OFs as an approximation. I also didn't say "pinch the ribbon cable," because that is not the side of the cabinet where the problem lies in my experience. Now, are you guys telling me there is an actual wing-nut on

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 cabinet buzz

2021-05-30 Thread Eric Norris
There is KPA500 buzz (normal), and KPA500 BUZZ (abnormal). I own two. KPA Numero Uno was bought way back when, when the kits were first available. When I first built it, it buzzed something akin to to your teeth clacking when you notice a full-grown T. Rex is standing next to you. At that

[Elecraft] XG2 Manual

2021-05-18 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Dear Gang: I am giving my XG2 to a friend who restores tube gear.  I cannot find the instruction manual on the Elecraft site.  Does anyone have a link or a pdf?  Thanks! 73, Eric WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] N6TV to the rescue

2021-04-02 Thread Eric Norris
I can not overstate how great Bob N6TV is to work with--I asked him to create some complex stuff using S-Box and Y-boxes, he provided schematics, hookup charts, and cables labeled at both ends for EVERYTHING, and then spent more hours explaing everything to me. Just fantastic! If I had seen his

Re: [Elecraft] Where are the K4 reviews?

2021-03-30 Thread Eric Norris
Elecraft is unlike all other world-class mfrs of amateur radio transceivers. They are very, very small. They have to be to keep their margins big enough to compete with giants who mfr marine, aviation, and consumer electronics. They can't get away with marketing a KX4 that puts out ONE WATT

[Elecraft] K2/100 Amp Keying Limits?

2021-03-16 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Can anyone tell me what the external amplifier keying limits are for a K2/100?  I'm trying to use an AL811H, which has 14.5V at 10ma on the relay jack.  Do I need an external interface?  I cannot find the answer in the K2/100 manual.  Thanks! 73, Eric WD6DBM 

Re: [Elecraft] Qso today problems

2021-03-15 Thread Eric Norris
Same frustrating problem No response to three calls for help. On the bright side, I'll save ten clams every future expo! 73 Eric WD6DBM On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 8:44 AM Dean L wrote: > Anybody else have problems getting a ticket? > I paid my money got my order number now locked out of tickets.

Re: [Elecraft] My THIRD Elecraft Hat

2021-02-15 Thread Eric Norris
MY third Elecraft hat fits perfectly while looking at the LP-100A display, but is a bit loose when looking at the KPAx bargraph. Weird. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Mon, Feb 15, 2021, 1:18 PM hawley, charles j jr wrote: > I just received my third Elecraft hat. It fits perfectly... >

Re: [Elecraft] Mag Loop

2021-01-20 Thread Eric Norris
I built two mag loops, one with an MFJ butterfly cap, and one with a massive 60pf bread-slicer I found on Ebay--if my calculations are correct, the monster should take a kw of power on 20m. The MFJ capacitor is not high quality, but it works over a wide range. However, I much prefer my AlexLoops

Re: [Elecraft] N6TV S-Box and Y-Box

2021-01-06 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Note also my fantastic S-Box also works with a K2/10 IF it has the serial I/O option AND a key out mod.  The KPA1500 shows 500w out with K2/10 at full tilt with QSK! 73, Eric WD6DBM  On Wed, Jan 6, 2021 at 11:19 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: Thank you very much Eric, A collection of

Re: [Elecraft] N6TV S-Box and Y-Box

2021-01-06 Thread Eric Norris
S-BOX: https://bit.ly/S-BOX Y-BOX: https://bit.ly/Y-BOX 73 Eric WD6DBM On Wed, Jan 6, 2021, 11:00 AM Paul GACEK via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Hi Eric > > I think your link is wonky. > > Paul > www.nomadic.blog > > > On Jan 6, 2021, at 1

[Elecraft] N6TV S-Box and Y-Box

2021-01-06 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
This is an unsolicited, whole-hearted endorsement of N6TV's S-Boxes and Y-Box.  I wish I had taken a picture of the pile of wiring eliminated by my first Y-Box.   Bob recently delivered an S-Box that allows my two K2s (with serial I/O  and key-out options), KX2, or KX3 to be connected to a

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Bypass Power Limit?

2020-12-25 Thread Eric Norris
200-250w if it's safe. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Fri, Dec 25, 2020, 6:28 PM Michael Walker wrote: > Hi Eric > > A 100 watts works without issue. > > What sort of power did you have in mind? > > Mike > > > On Fri, Dec 25, 2020 at 8:01 PM eric norris via Elecraft <

[Elecraft] KPA500 Bypass Power Limit?

2020-12-25 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
How much power can I run through a KPA500 that is in BYPASS, or turned off?  That is, using exciter power only? Thanks! 73, Eric WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Interfacing K2 to KPA1500?

2020-12-12 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: > The KPA1500 Manual mentions using a K2 with serial interface for band data, > but does not show how to wire it (that I can find).  I can't find it in the > nabble archive either.  Does anyone know how to do this? > Thanks and > &g

[Elecraft] Interfacing K2 to KPA1500?

2020-12-12 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
The KPA1500 Manual mentions using a K2 with serial interface for band data, but does not show how to wire it (that I can find).  I can't find it in the nabble archive either.  Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks and 73, Eric WD6DBM 

Re: [Elecraft] K2 upgrade kit question about L31

2020-11-22 Thread Eric Norris
HU. > > > On 22Nov, 2020, at 3:24 PM, Eric Norris > wrote: > > > > I can confirm that Don's suggestion not only works, but is a great > ice-breaker at parties and bars :-) > > > > 73 Eric WD6DBM > > __

Re: [Elecraft] K2 upgrade kit question about L31

2020-11-22 Thread Eric Norris
I can confirm that Don's suggestion not only works, but is a great ice-breaker at parties and bars :-) 73 Eric WD6DBM On Sun, Nov 22, 2020, 1:45 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Doug, > > Try better lighting - I think you will find the center stripe is > actually red. Alternately, ask a woman to read

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Delivery?

2020-10-29 Thread Eric Norris
read the so called news papers. > Let’s go bak to real news; ham radio and stop the hysteria you all love so > much! > 73 de Jose Douglas Mid Coast ME > > Sent from my iPad > > > On Oct 28, 2020, at 9:34 PM, Eric Norris > wrote: > > > > KUSI is lite

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Delivery?

2020-10-28 Thread Eric Norris
KUSI is literally fake news--there is no such entity registered with the California Secretary of State's office, either as a corporate name, or other business entity--in case any of you took this seriously. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Wed, Oct 28, 2020, 2:15 PM John Harper wrote: > I think California's

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: What is it telling me?

2020-10-26 Thread Eric Norris
This seemed odd to me at first, also, but it really made sense as I was hopping all over the place during cqww this weekend, and could tell at a glance at kpa1500 remote or front panel what it was up to. Also, that I had missed training a few bins...yikes. Once you get used to it, it's the

Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 + N1MM Help Needed

2020-10-24 Thread Eric Norris
, 4:11 AM Nr4c wrote: > More info? > > What does the function key file look like? > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > > > On Oct 24, 2020, at 6:44 AM, Eric Norris > wrote: > > > > I'm using macros inside N1MM logger function keys (wicked

[Elecraft] KDVR3 + N1MM Help Needed

2020-10-24 Thread Eric Norris
I'm using macros inside N1MM logger function keys (wicked cool), to play M1 memory from the KDVR3, but no matter how I record my call on the KDVR3, when played on an N1MM function call, I get something that sounds almost like a squelch tail. Any ideas on how to fix it? Thanks! 73 Eric WD6DBM

Re: [Elecraft] extension of the length of the K3/KPA acc cable

2020-10-20 Thread Eric Norris
In my book, get an N6TV Y-Box V3, he can supply proper cables of any length. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Tue, Oct 20, 2020, 10:27 AM Howard Sherer wrote: > I have the older style thick heavy cable from Elecraft for connection > between the K3 and the KPA amp. It is just a little too short to fit my >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Transformer

2020-10-19 Thread Eric Norris
The torque spec is called out in the manual. Why not use a torque wrench? Can we please not resurrect the KPA500 hum thread already beat to death multiple times years ago? Or does everyone need to chime in yet again? 55 inch-pounds. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Mon, Oct 19, 2020, 9:15 PM Bert wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Transformer

2020-10-19 Thread Eric Norris
When the KPA500 first came out, there were lots of complaints about hum. This made it difficult for Elecraft Support to differentiate between normal hum, which I can barely hear, to the obnoxiously loud hum of a misaligned transformer. I finally called support so they could hear the hum of my

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Transformer

2020-10-19 Thread Eric Norris
Hi Jim, I had a bad hum from my KPA500 kit, an early model. Elecraft sent me a new center bolt that was only threaded on the end--the original bolt had threads all along the shaft. Also an additional pad. Assuming you assembled it all correctly, try these two things: If you have a torque

Re: [Elecraft] K3, k4 Black knobs

2020-10-16 Thread Eric Norris
one I have ever used was from Crazy Ed Optical, but I cannot find a replacement bulb for it. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Fri, Oct 16, 2020, 6:43 AM Rich NE1EE <73.de.ne...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 2020-10-16 06:09:-0700, Eric Norris wrote: > >Petzl makes red headlamps, I use them at starpar

Re: [Elecraft] K3, k4 Black knobs

2020-10-16 Thread Eric Norris
Petzl makes red headlamps, I use them at starparties. Try REI. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Fri, Oct 16, 2020, 6:02 AM Rich NE1EE <73.de.ne...@gmail.com> wrote: > On 2020-10-16 21:47:+1000, you wrote: > >OK, I operate portable and often at night and lighting has to be managed > to > >reduce critters of

[Elecraft] Cover for K4, KAnything

2020-10-16 Thread Eric Norris
I have used jse-repair on ebay to make covers for the Kherd. Some are stock, some he will make custom. I had him make custom covers for my KPA1500 rf deck and PS. He made a single custom cover for my K3/P3 (one cover in the dark to bind them). He will add back flaps, headphone/mic slits,

[Elecraft] KAT500 max power in BYPASS?

2020-10-10 Thread Eric Norris
Does anyone know what the max safe power through a KAT500 in BYPASS mode is? It's not in the manual as far as I can find. Thanks, 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] QSK Master T/R switch and K3S

2020-10-05 Thread Eric Norris
I have pulled my old QSK Master off the shelf for use with a K3S, KAT500, and AL-811H. This is the solid-state version, not the vacuum relay version of the QSK Master. My question is this: should I strap the QSK M for 2ms hold time after ptt release, or 8ms--and should I change the delay

[Elecraft] AUXBUS cable question

2020-10-02 Thread Eric Norris
Can I wire a K3s to a KAT500 via AUXBUS cable, then RCA cable from KAT500 to AL-811H amplifier for PTT, and will the KAT break the PTT line if the SWR is above the configured value in the KAT? I don't want to test this as the AL-811H has no built-in protections. Thanks for your help! 73 Eric

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-09-30 Thread Eric Norris
Book 'em, Dano. ATU $399.99, same as K3s if memory serves. And here I was staying so calm... 73 Eric WD6DBM On Wed, Sep 30, 2020, 8:18 PM Lou W0FK wrote: > For orders placed prior to 12/31/2020 > > K4-F - $4,099.95 > K4D-F - $4,999.95 > K4HD - TBD > K4/10-F - $3,599.95 > >

Re: [Elecraft] MH2, MH4 mic compatibility?

2020-09-28 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
ote: > > Eric, > > Yes to both. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 9/27/2020 7:04 PM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: >> Will an MH2 mic work with a K3S, and will an MH4 mic work with a K2? >> Thanks, >> 73, Eric WD6DBM >>  >> ___

[Elecraft] MH2, MH4 mic compatibility?

2020-09-27 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Will an MH2 mic work with a K3S, and will an MH4 mic work with a K2? Thanks, 73, Eric WD6DBM  __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] AUXBUS CABLE Gouge

2020-09-22 Thread Eric Norris
Dear Gang: I have several old auxbus cables, the type that is about 3/8" thick, and has a bend radius of about 1/4 mile. Several pins are missing. The cable clamping thumbscrews are not secured, and can float free in a zero-G environment. I have other AUXBUS cables that are thin, have nice

[Elecraft] Odd K3 behavior

2020-09-20 Thread Eric Norris
My K3 #2545 has been exhibiting some very intermittent odd behavior lately. In CW QSK mode, when I hit the paddles, it goes into tx normally, but the receiver appears to stay muted and there is no audio, nor any indicatio of band noise on the S-meter. It will continue to tx normally, and the red

Re: [Elecraft] Cheap keyer paddle?

2020-09-18 Thread Eric Norris
I am also a big fan of the PortaPaddle and PortaPaddle II, using it with all Elecraft portable rigs. It weighs nothing, is nearly indestructible, and is well made. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Fri, Sep 18, 2020, 11:39 AM Fred Jensen wrote: > American Morse Equipment. Obviously depends on your

Re: [Elecraft] Update on K4 manuals

2020-09-10 Thread Eric Norris
I would like to see the use of change bars, highlighted text, or at least a change summary in each new release of the online manual--at least after the early rapid changes settle down. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Thu, Sep 10, 2020, 8:10 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > All manuals will be kept updated to

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: P3

2020-09-08 Thread Eric Norris
Yes, I did. Thanks. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Tue, Sep 8, 2020, 12:50 PM Larry Shapiro wrote: > Have you found one yet ? > Larry K6ro > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Sep 5, 2020, at 4:16 PM, Eric Norris > wrote: > > > > Flexible on options, if any. Contact me

[Elecraft] WTB: P3

2020-09-05 Thread Eric Norris
Flexible on options, if any. Contact me offlist at this address. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants

2020-08-22 Thread Eric Norris
I really liked ALL of the elecraft presentations, and most of the others. Wayne's had a particularly intimate feel to it, which was very different, whereas Eric's was still great, just a more formal, polished approach. Dave's journey into the classic line was very entertaining. I am very

[Elecraft] Eric's K4 Q Posted???

2020-08-19 Thread Eric Norris
Hi gang, Has Eric's Q session from the virtual hamfest been posted anywhere? I can't find it on the virtual hamfest site or the Elecraft youtube channel. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Link to Eric's K4 q sessions?

2020-08-10 Thread Eric Norris
essage- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Norris > Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 2:07 PM > To: elecraft@mailman qth. net > Subject: [Elecraft] Link to Eric's K4 q sessions? > > I'm having trouble findin

[Elecraft] Link to Eric's K4 q sessions?

2020-08-10 Thread Eric Norris
I'm having trouble finding anything but frustration for anything not on youtube. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K4 remote software question

2020-08-10 Thread Eric Norris
One word: Borland. Local (to Elecraft) techies know their story. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Mon, Aug 10, 2020, 6:57 AM Dave wrote: > Bob > > I’ll chime in. > > If a company gives a forecasted ship date and misses the mark for any > reason, including unforeseen circumstances that company would be

Re: [Elecraft] 20m CW + KPA1500 = Comcast Disconnect

2020-08-06 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
o my house, but I also ran some new RG6 from the splitter to the cable modem and replaced the cheap F connectors with good ones.  73 de Joe NE3R On Thu, Aug 6, 2020 at 5:32 PM eric norris via Elecraft wrote: Dear Gang: While looking at Europe banging in on 20m FT8 this morning, I switched o

[Elecraft] 20m CW + KPA1500 = Comcast Disconnect

2020-08-06 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Dear Gang: While looking at Europe banging in on 20m FT8 this morning, I switched over to CW, cruised the band, then called CQ DX for a while.  An hour later, a Comcast (Xfinity) technician was knocking on the door (no mask) claiming I was knocking out service to 600 customers (he said he had

[Elecraft] Elecraft YouTube Channel

2020-08-04 Thread Eric Norris
Share with your friends, club, or both! 73 Eric WD6DBM On Tue, Aug 4, 2020, 10:12 AM Josh Fiden wrote: > I see Elecraft has a youtube channel with 3 videos uploaded in the last > few days. If we all subscribe to their channel that will be good incentive > for them to produce content! > >

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Powered speaker suggestions?

2020-08-04 Thread Eric Norris
For simple, small, portable-friendly speakers, I used various models of iHome speakers (I used to carry a pair for emergencies when I gave a lot of presentations, and they would actually fill a room albeit at a whisper level. The "emergencies" became so frequent I began lugging my small bass

Re: [Elecraft] New Antenna Works

2020-08-02 Thread Eric Norris
I agree with Joseph. I have been able to bust pileups on recent dxpeditions such as VP8PJ, VP6R, and VP6D on 30m and 60m, even though I don't have antennas on those bands. The SWR was 10:1 on my 80/40 vertical, and even though I was blissfully aware of the high voltages in the tuner, and the

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 Antenna Tuner "Hunting"

2020-08-02 Thread Eric Norris
I had a similar issue, and received this reply from Dick Dievendorff. I hope it helps you, as it did me. Forwarded with Dick's permission. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Wed, Nov 13, 2019 at 6:14 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: Hi, Eric! There is an ATU MODE SWITCH menu setting that might influence this.

[Elecraft] K3s Modules and Parts after COVID?

2020-08-01 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
i got quite a scare tonight when I thought a W7 laptop's USB port gone rogue had taken out two KIO3Bs.  Does Elecraft plan on keeping enough modules and parts in stock after things return to "normal" to keep our K3s going for some reasonable period of time?  I'm experiencing a vague sense of

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