[Elecraft] AXT1--with a twist

I rigged a camera mout arm to my recumbent trike.  It folds in to the frame while riding, then I fold it out for mounting the AX1 to it wih the TAX1 when stopped.  However, I noticed on the TATX1 that although it has a threaded hole for attaching radial wire(s), there is no thumbscrew provided,

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Report

I have been having a blast the past few mornings running my K3/KPA1500 on 6m meteor scatter.  Right now I have FAN MIN set to 2, and with 15s T/R cycles, the big fella settles at about 52C with around 1300w out.  This morning I got a +15db report from a station 1000km away, and I was using a

[Elecraft] W2 at 472kHz?

Has anyone tested a W2 at 472kHz?  Does it work?  I would be putting 50w through it at that frequency using a transverter. Thanks and 73 Eric WD6DBM Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KPA1500 fan on stby

Why is the KPA1500 PS fan making so much noise when the amp is in STBY and just the ATU is being used?  What are those big boys cooling? I'd hoped this would change with the new firmware but it did not.  Any hope for the future?   73 Eric WD6DBM Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

[Elecraft] Covers for Elecraft (and other) Gear

I've been buying covers from a guy on Ebay that I am very happy with--including new KPA1500 covers.  Here's the link: jse-repair on eBay | | | | || | | | | | jse-repair on eBay Follow jse-repair on eBay. Buying, Selling, Collecting on eBay has never been more

[Elecraft] KX3+KXPA100+KPA1500 band data?

Is there a way to send band data from the kx3+kxpa100 combo to the kpa1500?  I keep forgetting to change bands. 73 Eric WD6DBM Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Most rewarding/Craziest QSO

In 2014 I was on a kayaking trip in the Johnstone Strait/Queen Charlotte Strait off Vancouver Island.  I brought my KX3 along, and one evening I had a few spare minutes while camped near the Sophie Islands.  I threw my wire up in a very wet tree, and laid out a counterpoise on wet, thick

[Elecraft] The KX1 Now and Forever

Before ths thread dies, I wanted to add my voice.  The KX1 is the most compact, brilliantly designed radio a normal person can build.  Without the KX1, there is no gateway drug to the K2. The KX1 has everything you need, and nothing you don't.  A good receiver, a good filter, obscenely low

[Elecraft] Baker Island, the K3, and APF

I managed to get Baker Island in the log on 15-80 meters on FT8 (it took BOTH the KAT500 and KAT3 for 60m, but that's another story).  I had filled some other slots, too. What I really wanted was 40 CW, my favorite band from my Novice days in the the 70s.  I camped out on 7023 for hours,

[Elecraft] P3 issue solved

It appears that I got a defective cable from Elecraft.  There's a first time for everything.  I was using the single cable from the P3 to the K3S.  When I swapped it for the double connected P3 to K3S cable, it worked. This after an hour of reloading firmware, plugging and unplugging...and

[Elecraft] P3 help needed

I disconnected my P3 #24x from K3 #2545, and connected it to K3S #11xxx, using a bnc cable, and the elecraft cable that goes from the TRANSCEIVER jack on the p3, to the ethernet jack on the  K3S.  All firmware is the latest.  The K3S is connected to the PC via the K3S USB port. The P3 worked

[Elecraft] K3S XREF GPSDO recommendation needed

Dear Gang: A shiny new K3S has joined my Elecraft herd, though K3 #2545 is still going strong.  I have been getting confused looking at GPSDOs, and wonder if someone can recommend a plug and play (or close as practicable) GPSDO for me to buy.   73 Eric WD6DBM Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

[Elecraft] Does KPA1500 have these KPA500 characteristics?

While trying to run my KPA500 at full-tilt--but as cool as possible--in digital modes, I have noticed over the years that: 1). The KPA500 actually runs cooler at just-below-fault power output than it does at either 500 or even 400 watts output. 2)  The KPA500 runs substanitally cooler at a 1:1

[Elecraft] Fan for KXPA100

ARCTIC F12 Silent - Ultra-Quiet 120 mm Case Fan | Silent Cooler with Standard Case | almost inaudible | Push- or Pull Configuration possible > https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0119T0D4I?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf >  I have run it for over 100hrs at 14.2vdc with no problem.  You could always but a diode in

[Elecraft] KXPA100 fan for dig modes

This fan fits the KXPA100 heatsink perfectly, is cheap, and keeps the amp stone cold even during digital modes at 100w run WFO. Almost silent--I can't hear it from two feet away. 73 Eric WD6DBM ARCTIC F12 Silent - Ultra-Quiet 120 mm Case Fan | Silent Cooler with Standard Case | almost

[Elecraft] K3 powers off at 12W

I suggested an option years ago where we could have the KPA3 cut in earlier than 13 watts on digital modes.  If there is a reason this is undesireable, I would love to know why.  I don't operate my K3 between 5 and 15w for just this reason.  If I want 10w, I run it through an HFPacker amp

[Elecraft] KX3 + PX3 + KXPA100 audio leakage

I've started running this setup on FT8.  For some reason, I can hear the grinding FT8 sound on TX.  MON is set to 0, AF 54, MIC 60--these produce the right levels of Tx and Rx audio with the soundcard levels set mid-range.  DATA mode.  I think the sound is coming from the KX3.  Any ideas how I

[Elecraft] KAT1500

My KAT500 is the hub of my station.  I can switch one of numerous radios into it, it then selects the proper antenna and tuning solution with a single dit from non-Elecraft gear.  I can bring my KX2 into the living room in the comfort of my LazyBoy, and in the shack the KAT500 does the tuning

[Elecraft] DirecTV RFI

I was an early adopter of DirecTV due to my hatred of the local cable company.  I had to install my first dish. Over the years I've had a number of receivers that were immune to ham band signals (1500w), but had ONE that was terrible.  One watt of RF on 40m would render it useless as it turned

[Elecraft] 630m on K3/S

After reading the Elecraft Application Note on this, I'm wondering if there has been discussion at Elecraft of producing an XV.472 (sic) transverter?   Imagine, a fella could even operate 630m from his K2. Elecraft could be first on the block with true 630m integration.   Instead of throwing a

[Elecraft] KX2 + KXPA100 + CAT Control

I am a bit flummoxed as to how to set this up.  I can't find anything in the KX2 or KXPA100 manuals.  I am at a remote site for today only, so please email me directly if you can help.   I have the KX2 working fine with the KXPA100, and an FT817 + KXPA100 + CAT working with a rigblaster.  

[Elecraft] K3 FT8 timing

After reading all the posts on this I 1) reduced tx delay from .2 to .1 on the ADVANCED tab, and 2) discovered to my surprise that VOX was still on from early failures trying to get PTT and CAT to work.  I turned VOX off. K3 #2545 now has no timing issues with WSJT-X 1.8.0 in FT8 with or without

[Elecraft] K3 and WSJT-X FT8 timing

I have also noticed this timing issue with WSJT-X 1.8.0 FT8, K3 #2545, an XP laptop running under CAT control, with external U7 soundcard.  WSPR runs without timing issues.  Past incarnations of WSJT have run on this same setup with JT65 on EME with no timing issues that I remember.  DIM4 runs

[Elecraft] FT8

I can't get the WSJT-X CAT control to work with either my K3 or FT817, either. Setting the PTT to VOX is the easiest way, set RADIO to NONE.  Setting the PTT to RTS will also work if you set PTT to RTS in the K3 menu, also with RADIO set to NONE.  I don't know why this works, but it does. I

[Elecraft] AF-1

Can someone tell me what the input impedance of the AF-1 is? I am  looking for something to use with a Heathkit HW-8 which has about a 1K  output impedance. I don't know what the impedance is, but the AF-1 works great with an HW-8.  Also an HR-1661.  In my experience, it's mandatory! 73 Eric

[Elecraft] KX1 Value

Is $1500 outrageous for an unbuilt KX1 when a working HW-8 goes for $400+ and an unbuilt HW-8 goes for $800+?  What if the invoice from Elecraft says "The Last KX1?" Just curious what people think.  Building and using a KX1 was and is a blast.  It's a masterpiece! 73 Eric WD6DBM Sent from

[Elecraft] K1 and K2 RIP?

I just called Elecraft looking for some parts for my spare K1 and K2 and was told they are out of production.  They are still listed on the order page. If true, I am very sorry to see them go.  Building my K2 was one of the best experiences of my life.  Thank you, Elecraft. 73. Eric WD6DBMOwner,

[Elecraft] KX2 Waterproof Case

For the first time in my life, I will disagree with Don.  A zip-lock bag will not protect your KX2 or even M in the event of a capsize.  I speak not from theory or opinion, but as an expert kayak capsizer.  Tested and true.  You need the type of Pelican case that has an O-ring, not some of

Re: [Elecraft] Internal LiFePo4 for KX3

With batteries, it is easy to let the perfect get in the way of the good (as someone once said). With external LiFePO4 batteries, you can use a roll-up solar panel with a Genasun (or other) solar charge controller (with proper output for this chemistry) and use the KX3 at full power. They are

Re: [Elecraft] W3FPR

Hear, Hear! Don embodies the best of what the ham community can be. His knowledge of all things Elecraft is just plain scary. Thank you Don, for all the help you've given me over the years. 73 Eric WD6DBM Dauer, Edward eda...@law.du.edu wrote: I want to acknowledge publicly someone who is

[Elecraft] The Ultimate Legendary Elecraft Support Story

Original Message Subject: The Ultimate Legendary Elecraft Support Story From: Eric Norris norrislawfi...@gmail.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net CC: When I bought my KPA500 kit very early in the production run, one of the three TO-220 devices that get attached to the side

[Elecraft] The Ultimate Legendary Elecraft Support Story

When I bought my KPA500 kit very early in the production run, one of the three TO-220 devices that get attached to the side panel had been soldered in to the board cattywampus. The hole would not align with the side panel. Not wanting to void the warranty, I called Elecraft support. They

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY-CW Help

Line out from K3 to Tascam line in. Line in from K3 to Tascam line out or headphones. Only connection from Tascam to computer is USB. My experience with Tascam was you MUST update both Tascam driver and Tascam firmware from Tascam web site before it will work properly. 73 Eric WD6DBM

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX1 - a builder's review

VR2XMCKX1 # 2839 寄件人︰ Eric Norris norrislawfi...@gmail.com 收件人︰ Mike Morrow k...@earthlink.net 副本(CC)︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2014年12月17日 (週三) 2:55 PM 主題︰ Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX1 - a builder's review My KX1 puts out over 5 watts when powered with an A123 LiFePO pack

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX1 - a builder's review

My KX1 puts out over 5 watts when powered with an A123 LiFePO pack, and will run longer than I can from a small.4S1P battery. It fits perfectly into a Pelican 1060 box, which makes it nearly indestructible when using it to soften face plants while xc skiing. It's perfect as is, though a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Request for EMI/RF Interference Opinion

Somebody on this list once sent a link to a page that has recordings of all sorts of RFI sources. I used it to track down an ultrasonic pest repeller that drives me nuts on 6m. If I can find it again I'll send it on. It may have been an ARRL page. 73 Eric WD6DBM Ed G ed.n...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

I like the Vibroplex straight keY--it's smooth. For paddles, the Brass Racer paddle (also Vibroplex, both current production). If you get the Bug bug, buy an older Vibroplex bug with the I style damper, and a Vari-Eze (bar style) to slow it down. You can send perfect code from 11wpm up. The

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

I agree, straight key first--unless you have tendon or other issues in your hand/wrist/arm--in which case go to paddles. I can't use a straight key any more for more than 20 minutes without a lot of pain. Have fun! Oh, one more thing--there are fewer lids, asholes, and many more superb ops

Re: [Elecraft] LaCrosse Tehcnology UTC Clocks.

And while you take a look at it, be prepared to go crosseyed wondering why the seconds on the GMT clock do not match the seconds on the local time clock more than 30% of the time, even though both clocks show they are receiving WWVB signals. :-) and 73, Eric WD6DBM Richard Solomon

Re: [Elecraft] The Mighty KX3+KXPA100 Into a Hi-Power Linear

I have run KX3-KXPA100-KPA500-KAT500 and it was seamless QSK on CW. A beautiful thing to behold--until I saw what looked like a tear forming on the lower right side of the K3 display. 73 Eric WD6DBM David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com wrote: Tell me I’m not thee only wacko doing this: a KX3

[Elecraft] [KXPA100] Feature Request

I would like to see a way of locking out ANT2 in the KXPA100 amplifier. The same button is used for TUNE and ANT select, and it is too easy to switch antenna ports when you are trying to tune the autotuner. Perhaps something settable in the configuration utility? Thanks for your

Re: [Elecraft] Signalink and K3

I ran JT65 EME for a long time using the computer sound card and had mysterious periods of no decodes even on signals I could easily see on the waterfall. This occurred even though I had carefully calibrated the clock rates. Then I bought a Tascam 122 mk II external sound card and the vast

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power In Digital Modes

Don't do it! If you can't get an answer here, contact Elecraft support. Your KPA500 will work great on 6m once you get this issue resolved. Mine runs at 600w on 6m meteor scatter using FSK441 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off, for hours on end, hitting 65C but soldiering on without complaint.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power In Digital Modes

until I saw this post. Started trying higher power while keeping a close eye on the temp. No faults on any band but 6M if it gets much over 200 watts (8 watts drive). It seems to be running 450 watts easily on 160M. On 11/11/2014 5:44 AM, Eric Norris wrote: Don't do it! If you can't get

[Elecraft] [KAT500] Faulting?

I am using a KAT500 to control my station's antenna switching.  Tonight when I used a tube transceiver and amplifier, I would get a FAULT about every 5-10 minutes.  Power was 650w.  Here are the KAT500's parameters: f=7032, VSWR 1.13, BYPASS VSWR 1.8, TUNE STATE 0 9 20 1.13, fm 1.67.  Any idea

[Elecraft] Using tube transmitter with K3/KX3/K2 as receiver?

Has anyone figured out how to use a tube transmitter while using a modern Elecraft transceiver as the receiver safely?  Is it possible? Thanks and 73, Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] EME with K3 /XV144

A couple of notes on using the XV144 for EME: 1.  The crystal oven option helps stability.  Allow 30-minute warmup. 2.  Max power for JT65 is 10 watts, but cooling is inadequate.  I use a small muffin fan attached to the desktop that blows air under the XV144 and works perfectly.  The extra

[Elecraft] KX1 Battery Pack

For beaucoup power from a KX1,  you can use a 4S1P A123 pack, and even recharge it remotely with a small solar panel and a Genasun controller.  Mine puts out well over 5 watts with this setup, however Wayne has said this much power can endanger the finals.  So far, no problems.  It is a bit

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[Elecraft] Another Elecraft Tale

A couple of weeks ago I went on a kayaking trip to the northeast corner of Vancouver Island.  With my luggage already overweight,  I debated whether to bring my KX1 or KX3.  I knew I would have only one night camping on a remote island in which to operate, and the KX1 made more sense.  I

[Elecraft] OT: Radials for Verticals

There is more bad information out there on verticals than any other topic in hamdom (with the possible exception of mag loops).  I suggest you buy ON4UN's book on low-band dxing. and treat the chapter on verticals as gospel..  This much I know--I used an HF2V for 20 years with 6 ground radials

[Elecraft] OT: Radials for Verticals

There is more bad information out there on verticals than any other topic in hamdom (with the possible exception of mag loops).  I suggest you buy ON4UN's book on low-band dxing. and treat the chapter on verticals as gospel..  This much I know--I used an HF2V for 20 years with 6 ground radials

[Elecraft] KX3 through TSA

I have flown with a QRP radio exactly once in the past ten years.  I was pulled out of line after x-ray, and sent to an area some distance from the x-ray machine.  There I stood until a guy came over and donned nitrile gloves, and using a pair of tongs, swabbed my radio, cables, atu, paddles,

[Elecraft] [KX2] [KX0]

I  agree that a minimalist K2 would work perfectly for the kx2 you are describing..  Even though it is a bit bigger than the KX3, there is plenty of room inside for a lightweight battery pack if you don't want the weight of the lead-acid  Elecraft battery, and of course it has an internal atu

[Elecraft] [KX1] Anybody build a KX1 for 15/20M?

Has anybody tried to build a KX1 for 20 and 15m?  Is it even possible?  If so, please contact me off-list and let me know what's involved. Thanks and 73, Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] SKN sans Elecraft

For the first time since drinking the Kool-Aid years ago, I made it all the way through SKN without touching an Elecraft radio!  Nothing but my HW-16 and Heathkit CW twins was used, though I did have to use the AF1 to help the old girls out. Nothing makes you appreciate your K3, KX3, K2, K1,

[Elecraft] [KXPA100] minimum drive?

What is the lowest drive for the KXPA100 (not to produce 100W, but for lower output), and is it possible to get the amp to run, when connected to a KX3, with a low output power of, say, 10 watts?  I'm wondering about a situation where you'd like to have the KX3 putting out a watt or less to

[Elecraft] OT: Pacificon Zombie Flash Mob 10/12 8pm 7.200 LSB

Dear Gang: We will again be operating a Zombie Flash Mob (formerly Zombie Walk) during Pacificon on Saturday, October 12 at 8pm Pacific time on 7.200 LSB until whenever.  Head Zombie Ken, WB6MLC, will be set up in or near the NorCal QRP room, and zombies will be operating all over the Marriot,

[Elecraft] [KPA500] in contest conditions

I regularly use my KPA500 for meteor scatter on 6m at 550w out, 30 sec on, 30 sec off, for hours in FSK441 mode.   CW or SSB is a cakewalk compared to that.  Temps run about 65 deg C,.  I set the fan at 4, though I don't think it makes much difference.  The factory fan algorithm is well-thought

[Elecraft] KX3 and Field Day

I set up my Field Day operation this year, as in the past few years, behind the Santa Clara Library.  This year I used my KX3, 4S2P Buddipole battery, and AlexLoop SML7-30 Mag Loop.  Though I had used 20W of solar panels in the past years to power my K2, I found visitors were constantly messing

[Elecraft] OT: Ham Radio Talks at Bay Area Libraries

At last nights presentation of The Wide, Wide World of Amateur Radio, a woman dropped off her two very young daughters and then left--thinking I wouldn't mind babysitting them without even talking to me.  The girls were quite animated, and did ask some questions.  When the talk was over, I

[Elecraft] OT: Introduction to Ham Radio Talks at SF Bay Area Libraries

I will be presenting The Wide, Wide World of Amateur Radio at the Santa Clara, CA, Library on June 11th, and at the Sunnyvale, CA library on June 19th.  7pm both nights.  I will have some ham radio equipment there for show and tell, grossly over-represented, of course, by Elecraft.  If you have

[Elecraft] OT: Library Talks on Ham Radio

Sorry, guys, for a variety of reasons there won't be a video available. 73 Eric WD6DBM Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Side KX Notes, etc.

I received my Side KX plates and Lexan cover for my KX3 today.  Here are a few notes some of you might find helpful. 1.  The instructions say to use a 3/8 nut driver to loosen the MIC nut.  I found this did not work, but a 10mm open-end wrench worked perfectly and did not mar the case at all.

[Elecraft] The P3 Effect

Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the last frequency TX5K used?  Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened for the calling station.  After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if you could

[Elecraft] K3 need help with FSK-D

Dear Gang: I am trying to chase down a last TX5K contact on RTTY and cannot get FSK-D mode to work on my K3.  I followed the steps in the manual, and have been trying various THR levels in DECODE, but all I get are random letters even with what looks like a strong signal ( peaking 3 bars on

Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with K3 FSK-D

Thanks to everybody who replied.  This list is a great resource.  It was indeed:  1) Speed set to 75bps instead of 45bps; 2) Mark-Space tones set wrong.  I got it running, but not in time to catch TX5K on RTTY.  I saved a CONFIG file and I am ready for the next dxpedition.   73 Eric WD6DBM

[Elecraft] KAT500: Miracle on 160m

Like many others I have been chasing TX5K around the bands.  I have an HF-2V vertical for 40/80/160 (with 160 resonator), though it is far too short at 31' to be effective on 160m. A couple of years ago I upgraded the radial system from 6 to 66 radials, and it works pretty well on 40m.  I have

[Elecraft] KX3 Smarter Charger

I am among those not thrilled with the KXBC3.  A few simple changes could improve it, however:  1)  A top-off or balancing mode where the charger would charge at a 50ma rate, with a charge time up to 24 hrs at that rate.  2.  More full-current charge times available.  Why not allow 1-16 hrs in

[Elecraft] [KX3] KXBC3 Battery Charge Times

A while back I uploaded a file to the KX3 Yahoo Group giving the percentage charge remaining by KX3 voltage display, and suggested charge times.  This was based on the Sanyo datasheets for the Eneloop XX (I also uploaded both Eneloop XX and 2nd gen Eneloop (2000mAh) to the files section).  I

[Elecraft] Strange K3 Utility Behavior

Having suffered COM port irritations for years, I took the advice of some on this reflector and bought an Edgeport/4 USB converter.  I hooked it up to my XP laptop, and all seemed fine.  The W2 Utility would talk through it.  But when I ran the K3 Utility, it would find the K3 just fine, and I

[Elecraft] KX3 with KAT500 and KPA500

The KX3 will work fine with the KAT500 without disconnecting anything.  If you have set the tuning solutions previously with the K3 it will automatically select the antenna and solution--but not autotune. To use the KPA500 with the KX3 you must disconnect the Elecraft cable carrying band data

[Elecraft] P3

The P3 is great for contesting and DXing, but I find it very useful for casual operating also. You can instantly see when a band is open.  You can find the holes in all the man-made noise on 40 meters, and see how it is moving.  You can often identify the type of noise--there are online screen

[Elecraft] K3 line out

Dear Jim: Something is screwy.  I run the same sound card, but usually run around level 10 on the k3 to put the input in the middle of the Tascam input level knob range.  Make sure you are using the right input jack on the Tascam, and the line out on the k3. When I used an internal sound

[Elecraft] SKN, VizKey, AF2

Someone mentioned the VizKey right-angle bug.  I have a VizVertical.  Tom made me a special weight, 1 1/4 long, with the clamp screw drilled at the end.  By adjusting the key so the damper hits the weight instead of the vibrating arm, this gives the VizVertical a 11 to 17 wpm range--perfect for

[Elecraft] KAT500--a great tuner, or the greatest tuner ever?

Unless I am missing something, yes the Kat500 does follow the k3 or kpa500 around and select the band automatically.  then it appears to call up the last tuning solution for that band, which is where you are.  Its kinda spooky.  My W2 now reads 1:1 most of the time.  73 Eric WD6DBM Sent

[Elecraft] K3-KPA500-KAT500 problem SOLVED Part Deux

I wanted to close the loop on this in case others have a similar problem. I hooked up my newly assembled KAT500 to my K3 and KPA500, and when I pushed a band button on the kpa, the k3 and kat would change frequency but not the kpa.   On transmit the kpa500 would fault.  I went around and

[Elecraft] KPA500 no longer detects K3 band change with KAT500

I now have my KAT500 integrated with my K3 and KPA500.  Before adding the KAT500, the KPA500 would follow the K3 around--I change band on the K3, the KPA500 would also change and then go to standby. NOW the KPA500 does not detect the change, stays in OPERATE, and faults when I transmit, going

[Elecraft] more on strange KPA500 with KAT500 behavior

I have now rechecked all cables, and reloaded all firmware.  No change.  If I push a band button on the KPA500, say 14, the K3 will change to 14Mhz, but the KPA500 will stay on the old band.  Even in standby, it will not change bands until I send a dit.  Very strange.  Anybody else have this

[Elecraft] KPA500 band change mystery SOLVED

Thanks to Jack Brindle's quick response from Elecraft, the mystery has been solved.  The cable from the KAT500 to the KPA500 is missing 4 pins. 73, Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 band change mystery SOLVED

I have two cables.  One goes from the k3 to the kat500.  one goes from the kat500 to the kpa500.  Before getting the kat500, I had an elecraft cable going from the k3 to the kpa500.  I moved that one to the kat 500.  It is not missing pins.  The cable I got for the kat500 to the kpa500 is

[Elecraft] New Yahoo Group Formed

Dear Gang: I have created the Ham Baloney Yahoo group (hambalo...@yahoogroups.com) to serve as a relief valve for the more technical discussion groups like this one.  On Ham Baloney, you can post messages about ANY topic or rant, discuss your rig or antenna preferences, your own ham history or

[Elecraft] [W2] Trade 2kw coupler for 200w HF coupler?

I sold both hf and 6m tube amps es got a kpa500.  I no longer need this coupler.  Excellent condition.  Non-smoking, non-meth lab, non-Republican environment.  Please reply off list unless you can add enough irrelevant details to necessitate a reflector posting. 73, Eric. WD6DBM Now Apple

[Elecraft] RS-232 Compatibility Across Elecraft Devices?

Before making up more cables, does anyone know what the compatibility is of various Elecraft RS-232 cables?  In other words, can I use the same cable with my W1, W2, XG-3, and KX3?  These would be cables with a 3.5mm stereo plug on one end and a DB-9 on the other.  If not all are compatible,

[Elecraft] Pacificon Zombie Flash Mob on 7.200 LSB

Dear Gang: There will be a flash mob meeting on 7.200 LSB (that's SSB) on Saturday, October 14, from 8pm - 12am.  This used to be called the Zombie Walk.  This year, it has been expanded.  You don't have to be walking.  You don't even have to be at Pacificon.  Join us from your car, your home

[Elecraft] [KPA500] stuck on TX when AUXBUS attached

Tonight I tried to use my KX3 with my KPA500, but when I turn off the K3 that it is attached to via AUXBUS, then put the KPA500 into OPERATE mode, the asterisk comes on and it is in TX, which means that the receiver of the KX3 goes deaf.  Is this the way it is supposed to work, or have I messed

[Elecraft] [T1]

Ian,  I would stay away from the Elecraft T1 tuner.  It is too small, the tuning range is too large, its power consumption is way too low, the leds are too easy to understand, it is too easy to use--DO NOT order the 817 cable that automagically remembers band settings--and it is way too well

[Elecraft] Lead Weights and Fishing Line while Operating Portable

Please consider NOT using lead fishing weights when operating portable.  Lost lead weights can harm wildlife, and handling them won't do you any good, either.  Elecraft recommends using 5/8 stainless steel nuts for portable antenna weights on page 10 of the KXAT1 Manual (the atu for the

[Elecraft] [XV] K3 locks up when XV connected

I have had my XV-144 and XV-432 disconnected for some time while working some issues with Elecraft Support.  I am now hooking everything back up again, but when I attach the control cable from the XV to the K3 the K3 locks up and will not respond to any control inputs, including the PWR button.

[Elecraft] [kpa500] keying KPA500 with K3 attached

I want to try keying my KPA500 with a KX3.  The KPA500 is connected to my K3 via the serial-like cable.  THE QUESTION:  Can I just turn the K3 off and use the RCA KEY line on the KPA500 to the KX3, or do I need to disconnected the K3   control line completely? Thanks and 73, Eric WD6DBM

[Elecraft] K2 v K3

Lee, the answer is neither-yet.  You will get a lot of advice on this.  Here's mine. Buy my Ten-Tec Scout 555 for a low price and get on the air immediately with good QSK and 50w.  Then save for the K3, buying the base model and building on it as you can afford it. The K2 is a fine rig, I

[Elecraft] OT: Solar Panel Tests with K1 and A123 Battery

Dear Gang: I'm a newbie to solar power, but I ran some tests today that I think might be of interest to those thinking of solar operation in the field. The story so far:  I converted to Buddipole A123 packs for portable operation more than a year ago and have been deliriously happy with them.  

[Elecraft] KPA500 Soft Fault Parameters

Does anyone know just where the KPA500 will soft fault for PWR IN and PWR OUT?  It doesn't seem to be in the manual.   Thanks and 74,   Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3 setup for WSPR

I use my K3 with a KPA500, which means I have PER BAND power settings.  Since I operate mostly CW, to set my station to operate WSPR with automatic band hopping, I have to go through all six bands and change the MODE and change the PWR on each band (or change it from PER BAND and then fault the

[Elecraft] KPA500 Buzz SOLVED

My KPA500 #274 worked fine with the yellow wire installed, but the voltage was a bit low (56-year old house) and output on 6M was also a tad low.  I wired it for 220v.  Since I use it for meteor scatter on 6m, I really wanted full output.  But when I switched to the red wire, I got a terrible

[Elecraft] XV-144 appears to have gone deaf

Dear Gang:   After a normal night of EME last night, tonight while warming everything up I noticed a sudden drop of rx signal of about 10db on the WSJT waterfall.  I got the WSJT level set correctly again by increasing LIN OUT to the computer.  Here's where it gets wierd:   1)  I can still

[Elecraft] OT: Pacificon Zombie Apocalypse

Please join us at Pacificon 2011 for the Zombie Apocalypse (formerly known as the Zombie Walk).  On Saturday, October 15, between 8pm - 12am on 7.200 MHz LSB.  You can put on zombie makeup and stumble around the grounds of the Santa Clara Marriot pedestrian portable, or operate from home, your

[Elecraft] KPA500 pounded--fan question

Dear Gang:   I have been pounding my KPA500 on 6m WSJT meteor scatter and love it (this is 30 sec rx, 30 sec TX full power for hours).  Here is my question for you RF engineers.   I have been testing the fan settings.  Here is what I get for the peak PA temp at different settings.   NOR = 65, 3

[Elecraft] HELP! K3 dead

Dear Gang:   Powered up my K3 tonight, and I see a blank LCD display.  No error messages.  No response to any knobs.  Won't power off, but it just beeped 5 times.  Shall I EEinit?   Thanks, Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

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