Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 fault

2018-06-02 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Steve, When plugging in the large 50V power cables between the power supply and rf deck, make sure they are pushed in firmly with -two- distinct insertion clicks. After feeling the first click, push them in further for the second click. We are finding some customers mistakenly think they

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Fan Noise

2018-06-02 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
One quick note: We have shifted up the fan turn on temperatures by about 7 degrees for Fan speed 2 and above in our next KPA1500 s/w release and on newly shipping amps. The release should be available in the next week or two. As noted by others, setting the minimum RF deck fan speed to 1 (or

Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

2018-05-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The Mac/Linux versions of KPA1500 utility are being worked on right now. We hope to have them out soon. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On May 31, 2018, at 8:22 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote: > > I have a Mac. So, no utility program :( > > >> On May 31, 2018, at 12:00 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: >> >>

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 remote program

2018-05-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Tony, We are working on it now and should have a beta version for customer testing in the next couple of weeks. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On May 29, 2018, at 2:21 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: > > Any word on the Remote Program for the KPA1500? The KPA500 Remote Program > works fine and

Re: [Elecraft] Too Much Power

2018-05-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Thread closed is the interest of avoiding email overload for other list readers. Also, in the interest of keeping the list signal to noise level reasonable, please take personal operating arguments to other venues. 73, Eric Moderator etc. elecraft.com _..._ > On May 26, 2018, at

Re: [Elecraft] My weigh-in, K4

2018-05-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi everyone, We closed this thread yesterday. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On May 20, 2018, at 9:42 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF > wrote: > > I think it’s hard to beat my K3, let alone the K3S > > 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108) > -- > Do not pray for tasks

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Delivery Time

2018-05-19 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
KPA lead time for -new- orders was posted at 9 weeks on the shipping status page just last week, right before we left for Dayton. (A drop of 2 weeks from our prior estimate.) We’re shipping at a good clip and have been driving it down steadily. We will update it late next week after we tally

Re: [Elecraft] K4?

2018-05-19 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Folks, time to close this thread in the interest of limiting email overload for others. 73, Eric List Moderator and cheerleader.. (At Dayton recovering from another very busy day at the Elecraft booth :-) elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 6S

Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

2018-04-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, this thread was forcefully closed last week. Please, no more peanuts :-) 73, Eric Moderator etc. elecraft.com _..._ > On Apr 22, 2018, at 11:49 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On 4/19/2018 1:34 PM, Tim N9PUZ wrote: >> If packing material you don't happen to like is

Re: [Elecraft] OT: shipper from H

2018-04-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, this thread is getting out of control under its multiple subject lines - way exceeding our OT posting number limit. Let's end all of the "shipper from H", UPS, USPS and "Shipping Peanuts" threads at this time. 73, Eric /elecraft.com Looking forward to seeing many of you at Visalia

Re: [Elecraft] Negative rail grounding

2018-04-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Gentlemen, This thread and related threads is getting well past our max OT posting limit. Please take it off list for now and report back on your final conclusions if you come to agreement. 73, Eric Moderator most of the time.. elecraft.com _..._ > On Apr 18, 2018, at 4:09 PM, Phil Kane

Re: [Elecraft] NG7M / 2 Videos on FSK RTTY timings generated with EXTFSK/64 on new and older PC's via USB FTDI Com Ports

2018-03-25 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - let's end the thread now in the interest of reducing list email overload (and argument overload) for others. Please take the it off-list. 73, Eric Mooderator elecraft.com _..._ > On Mar 25, 2018, at 3:35 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > >> On 3/25/2018 4:37 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 TX Sample

2018-03-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The P3 TX monitor and SWR/Wattmeter option also does a great job at this. :-) 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 3/23/2018 11:55 AM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote: While all of the info is correct, I also like to mention that an inline station monitor is also a great device.  I use a old Kenwood

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Postal terminology

2018-03-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - please read my earlier post.   -Do Not-  tell others that their topic is inappropriate or that it should be dropped from the Elecraft list. That is both rude and frequently incorrect. Email the moderator and we will make that determination when needed. List members attempting to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Segmentation Fault in Linux

2018-03-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Knut, Because it relates to problems using our utility software his posting is certainly pertinent here. We have a lot of users who run our Utility s/w under Linux and the solution to his problem will help others. Just because you are not interested in a posting does not mean its

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Segmentation Fault in Linux

2018-03-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Please do not criticize or be rude to other's for their postings here. That's outside of Elecraft list guidelines. In fact, since this is KX3 Utility related (for the Linux version) their postings were certainly OK. Eric moderator from time to time.. /elecraft.com/ On 3/21/2018 4:47 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

2018-03-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Aargh :-)   You are correct!  My typo.. Thanks for the correction. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 3/15/2018 12:52 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: Or http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm 73, ~iain / N6ML __

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

2018-03-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We are working hard and have just updated the KPA1500 shipping status as of today 3/15. see:  http://elecraft.com/shipping_status.htm 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 3/15/2018 11:06 AM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: It appears that they are still working on the first day orders, which I'm sure that day

[Elecraft] Please keep it cordial - No personal criticisms or attacks please

2018-03-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Just a friendly reminder - making personal criticisms other's email postings to the list, or follow on snide comments by others, just generate unneeded noise on the list, are clearly outside of the list guidelines,  and are not acceptable.  (The delete key is always available if you do not like

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

2018-03-09 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We're over the OT limit for sure. :-)  Let's end the thread now in the interest of relieving others from emial inbox severe overload. Eric Moderator (hopefully not for life..) /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2018-02-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Bill, We ship the RF deck and Power Supply in two individual inner boxes that are then packed with special foam corner inserts into a larger outside shipping box. The foam inserts, air gap and the outer box provide the extra protection needed for shipping via UPS etc. We lose that

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

2018-02-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's end the thread in the interest of relieving email overload for our other readers. We're way past the OT posting limit. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/22/2018 11:55 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote: Did you pull the trigger on the insurance most of the UPS come with? 73s and thanks, Dave

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Shipping Status

2018-02-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Carl - I apologize for the confusion on this.  I'm not sure where you got the 5-7 days estimate, which is incorrect. Its much longer than that due to our huge backlog of orders. Our current status is on the shipping Status Page. See: http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm 73,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 duty cycle

2018-02-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The KPA1500 can handle 1500W RTTY contest operation with no problem. Same for CW. (One of our Field Testers is W0YK. See his review on eHam.) 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/15/2018 6:48 AM, Nr4c wrote: And you can affect duty cycle by adjusting the cw repetition rate. If it gets too hot

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 duty cycle

2018-02-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Easy to handle for the 1500 on any band. :-) 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/15/2018 12:51 AM, Richard Lamont wrote: The FT8 parameters were tweaked slightly during the beta phase prior to the release of WSJT-X 1.8.0, and the TX time was reduced to 12.64 sec, so the duty cycle is now about 42%.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 on AM

2018-02-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Agreed. AM with carrier set properly to 25% of peak power (1500 * 0.25 = 375 W max carrier ) is no strain for the 1500.  With the normal variations of the AM speech envelope between the 235 W carrier and the peaks at 1500W, the amp is loafing along at any key down time.  :-) Eric

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 duty cycle

2018-02-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Erik, Yes, the amp can run indefinitely on 50 Mhz with 50 sec key down TX at continuous 1500W carrier followed by 50 sec in RX. We specifically were looking at 100% carrier modes like JT65 etc. when we conservatively specified this. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/14/2018 11:07 AM, Erik

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Info Disappeared From Website

2018-02-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Its fixed. :-) Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/13/2018 10:33 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: John and all, That is a website "quirk" only and you can expect it to be fixed as soon as the webmaster can get to it. The KPA500 has NOT been replaced by the KPA1500 - both are viable products. Note that it is

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Info Disappeared From Website

2018-02-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And it is now fixed. Sorry about that!   Thanks for the heads up everyone. No change to KPA500 product status. Still for sale and selling well. :-) 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On Feb 13, 2018, at 6:00 AM, Mark Goldberg wrote: The KPA500 links seem to have been broken

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Nylon pull-loop for battery plug

2018-02-09 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
These are our own design and are made custom for us fro use on the KX2. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/9/2018 1:42 PM, Heinz Baertschi wrote: Does anyone know a supplier for the nylon pull-loops on the battery plug - at a reasonable (total) price? Heinz HB9BCB -- Sent from:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 ordered 8/24 [Elecraft Shipping Status Page Update]

2018-02-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi David, We've actually had a large amount of interest from Eu, especially from Germany and other countries. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/8/2018 12:57 PM, David Pratt wrote: I am not sure that many people would need one in Europe, Tony. At least, in the UK we are only licensed for 26dBW

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 ordered 8/24 [Elecraft Shipping Status Page Update]

2018-02-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Last night we updated the shipping status page with KPA1500 shipping status. http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm We received a huge number of orders over the first couple of days (8/24 and 8/25) and the order rate was strong for quite some time after that. (The number of

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2018-02-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Ed, Yes, we've been shipping KPA1500s for several days.  (Yay! :-)  We will be updating the shipping status page with this info tonight/tomorrow. Its been a lot of hard work getting it released and rolling, but we are all excited to see KPA1500s burning in on the test racks and heading out

Re: [Elecraft] Non-Elecraft transceivers and the KPA1500

2018-01-25 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Wayne, I am not sure what you mean by the following: > We’ve also refined our remote-control firmware to ensure that it plays well > with all major brands. You may want to give a more specific description. Remote control f/w is usually not specific to a brand of radio. Its just amp

Re: [Elecraft] K1 and K2 RIP?

2018-01-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The K2 is absolutely still in production :-)  Reports of its death are not accurate. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 1/23/2018 1:22 PM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: 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

Re: [Elecraft] Long wire antennas MORE

2018-01-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And it looks now like we are -way- past the OT posting limit. :-) Let's wind down the 'Long Wire' thread now and give our other Elecraft list readers a rest from email overload. Thread closed. 73, Eric Moderator etc. elecraft.com _..._ > On Jan 13, 2018, at 6:01 PM, Wes Stewart

Re: [Elecraft] Remote operation

2018-01-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And the author / administrator for the free Remote hams software is Brandon, KG6YPI, who is part of the Elecraft engineering team.  :-) I use this for my remote operation of my home station with a laptop PC as the host pc. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 1/4/2018 9:11 AM, Gordon LaPoint wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Bounced emails

2017-12-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
This a normal message and is pretty typical when the Elecraft list server is getting too many emails bounced back to it by your ISP. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Dec 23, 2017, at 4:58 AM, Roy Koeppe wrote: > > "received today a message, supposedly from the list mom,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Black Friday Sale is on-line now!

2017-11-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi John, Yes, I believe so. The factory inside sales team should correct that when they process the orders on Monday. (We're on vacation for the holiday today through the weekend.) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Nov 23, 2017, at 12:18 PM, John Harper wrote: > > A

Re: [Elecraft] The Gentlemen's Band

2017-10-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Thread closed. Both too many posts and the topic is outside of the list guidelines. In general complaining about others and amateur radio policy discussions are inappropriate on the Elecraft list. Also, they generate way too much volume for a single topic on the list and cause email

Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

2017-09-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
This thread was closed to due to its excessive number of posts -yesterday-. Let's give it a rest.  No more 'last remarks', please. Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 9/6/2017 10:11 AM, Josh wrote: AC must be terribly frustrating for the electron. Now I'm sad.. Sent from my mobile device

Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

2017-09-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - we closed this thread earlier today. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 9/5/2017 3:17 PM, Carl Jón Denbow wrote: Maybe you want to contribute this experience to list? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

2017-09-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's close the WSJT-X thread(s), which are well over the single topic posting limit.  WAY over..  :-) 73, Eric Moderator (propagation must be bad today..) /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

2017-09-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's close the thread at this time in the interest of relieving reader overload. It is well above our normal posting qty limit in a single day. 73, Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 9/5/2017 11:47 AM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote: I built up this NEMA box and put the analog current and

Re: [Elecraft] Thanks for all the portable operation photos so far

2017-09-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Wayne, These should be forwarded to Margaret and me for our promo use. Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Aug 29, 2017, at 2:50 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > I’ve received so many great photos already that I won’t be able to thank > everyone personally. But keep ‘em coming. >

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Discontinued

2017-08-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We still sell a number of K2s each month. Its the only full-solder SSB/CW 160-10 kit available. And its still in the upper performance portion of the charts! :-) Plus we also still sell the KPA100 100W top cover option kit for the K2. We plan to keep the K2 rolling for as long as possible.

[Elecraft] Elecraft order page back up

2017-08-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Our on-line shopping cart provider (Sparkpay by Capital One) was temporarily off line part of last night and this morning. We apologize for the problem! As of about mid-day today we were back up and running. Order away! 73, Eric /elecraft.com/

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 160, Issue 32

2017-08-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys - Please do not copy the complete digest in your replies. That's way too much email overload for other readers. And yes, please -do- change the subject line from Digest.. to match what you are replying to. 73, Eric Moderator from time to time.. /elecraft.com/

Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

2017-08-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's end this thread immediately, as it was already closed yesterday per my earlier list email below. 73, Eric Mooderator /elecraft.com/ --- On 8/21/2017 4:28 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: I apologize for not replying to this topic earlier. I was off email for a large part

Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

2017-08-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I apologize for not replying to this topic earlier. I was off email for a large part of the weekend. :-) While we appreciate the interest in switching the Elecraft List to a forum format, we can not watch all the topics in a multi topic forum. If there are web forum topics for every product

Re: [Elecraft] Amateur Radio Parity Act

2017-08-11 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Personal attacks and critiques of the type below are in violation of Elecraft list policy. Please cease posts of this type immediately. Also note that this thread has been officially, and forcefully, closed. Eric Moderator elecraft.com _..._ > On Aug 11, 2017, at 6:15 AM, Dave Belville

Re: [Elecraft] Amateur Radio Parity Act

2017-08-11 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
'Gentlemen', This thread was closed yesterday - in several posts by the moderator (me). Further posts on this topic will incur the wrath of the moderator. Take it off list - now. 73, Eric Moderator elecraft.com _..._ > On Aug 10, 2017, at 10:32 AM, Jim Brown

Re: [Elecraft] Amateur radio parity act

2017-08-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread Closed. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ __ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] Amateur radio parity act - Thread Closed

2017-08-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread Closed 73, Eric Moderator elecraft.com _..._ __ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] Amateur radio parity act

2017-08-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Agreed. Thread closed. In the interest of keeping list volume reasonable, it is lit policy that general amateur radio policy and political discussions are not appropriate for the reflector. There are a multitude of more appropriate places where these can take place. Please take this topic off

Re: [Elecraft] OT: About Grid Squares

2017-08-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We're slipping past the max OT posting limit on this one. Let's let the topic rest in the interest of reducing email overload for our other readers. 73, Eric Moderator elecraft.com _..._ > __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S: LCD backlight is on, but no segments are lit

2017-08-03 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Great news! I'm glad Gary was able to nail it for you. I apologize for missing your note about already talking to Tech support. Sometimes email overload takes its toll on this end too! I personally receive and respond to daily emails many times the volume seen on this list and as a result

Re: [Elecraft] K3S: LCD backlight is on, but no segments are lit

2017-08-02 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Better yet, email supp...@elecraft.com Our tech support team is here ti help! 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Aug 2, 2017, at 7:06 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > > You're an hour away from Elecraft. Your options: > > 1) Drive it down and tell them you'll wait. > > 2)

Re: [Elecraft] OT A/C RFI

2017-07-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Everyone, In the interest of reducing email overload for our readers, it is time to close this thread as we are over the OT posting limit of 5 to10 at most. Plesse self moderate in the future. 73, Eric Mooderator etc. /elecraft.com/

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

2017-06-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Done! :-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Jun 27, 2017, at 10:09 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote: > > Yes. Rental car in Mexico, bumpy roads, and no strap to hold the battery > in place. Just heard it yesterday. > >> On Tue, 27 Jun 2017, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: >> >> I

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

2017-06-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread closed. Guys, we are getting way out of hand on huge OT threads. Please keep them to 5 posts, AT MOST, or we will be forced to tighten down the list to Elecraft product related topics only. That would be a shame.. Also, delete all copied text including the list footers, except possibly

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Noise reduction Test

2017-06-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's rest this thread for now as its exceeding our posting limit. 73, Eric List modulator etc. /elecraft.com/ On 6/21/2017 10:03 AM, wa9fvp wrote: nr4c. bill wrote, But that knob varies a whole other range of NR. How hard is it to turn one knob 32 clicks? 32 clicks but only 4 NR

Re: [Elecraft] Wire size for the ground on the KX2

2017-06-16 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Its a counterpoise, typically for pedestrian mobile. (Mini-banana plug easily pulls out if someone steps on a trailing wire..) Eric /elecraft.com/ On 6/15/2017 9:06 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Thu,6/15/2017 1:27 PM, Mike Morrell wrote: Given the small size of the mini banana plug for KX2 ground

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Operating Time Sync

2017-06-16 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's wind this down now and end the thread. Lots of good info, but its way exceeding the OT posting limit of 5-10. PLEASE self-moderate on threads as they get longer and take extended discussions off-list to direct email after 5-10 posts to relieve email overload for others. 73, Eric

Re: [Elecraft] Why not fiber optic interconnects

2017-06-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We are drifting a little too far afield in the OT realm. ;-) Especially in the light of the huge number of -long- OT topics this week. Lets close this OT thread before it gets out of control to give our readers a well needed rest. 73, Eric Moderator and chief cheerleader.. /elecraft.com/ On

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

2017-06-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
. 73 On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 12:28 PM Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <e...@elecraft.com <mailto:e...@elecraft.com>> wrote: In the interest of releiving email overload for our readers, lets close this OT thread at this time. Its well past the single day posting limit.

Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

2017-06-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
In the interest of releiving email overload for our readers, lets close this OT thread at this time. Its well past the single day posting limit. 73, Eric List Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 6/12/2017 9:14 PM, Doug Smith wrote: I was one of the last Radio Officers to sail an all CW ship. It

Re: [Elecraft] mic

2017-06-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, at 41 postings this thread is well past the normal list guidelines max of10-15 posts. Let's end it for now before someone gets hurt hitting their delete key.. ;-) 73, Eric List moderator /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display is Dated...

2017-06-04 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Lets close this thread now in the interest of relieving list reader overload. Eric Moderator etc. elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 6S > On Jun 4, 2017, at 4:35 AM, Drew AF2Z wrote: > > Not at all. Slightly large than a K3 perhaps. And requiring several separated > LCD

Re: [Elecraft] Choking KPA500 and testing a box of unknown chokes

2017-05-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - we are now at 10 posts in a storp period on this OT thread. Let's close the thread now in the interest of lowering email overload for our other readers. Please take it to direct email as needed. 73, Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/

Re: [Elecraft] Hallicrafters HA-1

2017-05-22 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
And with the last good posting, let's close the thread. (I would have closed it earlier, except we were working 18hr days at Dayton.) Also, for everyone else, complaining about other vendors is a huge violation of Elecraft list policy. Please make those complaints elsewhere. Its too afar from

Re: [Elecraft] REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

2017-05-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guts, this portion of the thread was closed earlier today. Please, no more pro/con arguments on remote operation. Eric Moderator, for real! elecraft.com _..._ > On May 17, 2017, at 2:25 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: > > If you don't like them, don't work them. If you can't tell

Re: [Elecraft] REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

2017-05-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's end remote operating pro/con comments from this thread to keep things under control and not overload our other readers. 73, Eric Moderator (In the air on my way to Dayton with our team. See you there in Building 1!) elecraft.com _..._

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Heatsink

2017-05-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - I've just corresponded with Howard Hoyt, W4SPC, of Pro-Audio Systems. It appears you may be mistaken about the assertion Howard was the moderator banning people from the independent Yahoo KX3 list. Howard took over the Yahoo KX3/KX2 list a while back from its original owner, who

Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Dropoff

2017-05-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Alan, I apologize, but we are unable to receive products for service at the show. In addition to the chance for loss or damage to your radio there in the commotion of the show, we're maxed out just keeping up with the regular show sales and demos. We are also limited in what we can hand

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Heatsink

2017-05-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, Lets close the 'list banning' portion of this thread. Regardless of your motivation, it is a violation of the Elecraft list guidelines to criticize other people or vendors in this manner. eHam and other forums have review sections where info like this can be passed on. That said, I'll

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's source code

2017-05-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's close the source code thread now in the interest of reducing list overload for our other readers. This is a repeat of several prior threads that are easily read via the Nabble list archive, which can be reached via: http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html 73, Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/

Re: [Elecraft] OT: not bashing a product just a warning to future purchase rs.

2017-05-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread closed. While several noted that the original post was outside of list guidelines, it is -never- appropriate to personally criticize another list member for their posting. That is specifically prohibited on our Elecraft email list guidelines. 1. It is a violation of list guidelines to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 transistor complement

2017-05-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
LDMOS. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 5/5/2017 9:06 AM, wa4fom via Elecraft wrote: Any word on the transistors used in the KPA1500? LDMOS? 10,000 PNAs? Thanks in advance. Bob WA4FOM -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Back Panel Pic

2017-05-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
That cable under the amp in the pic is not a normal part of amp. It was temporarily present to power up the RF deck front panel for the photo shoot studio. (It should have been photo-shopped out :-) Eric /elecraft.com/ On 5/5/2017 8:41 AM, Dan Atchison via Elecraft wrote: Can anyone venture a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

2017-05-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Note - this thread was closed yesterday. The list is mirrored in web format, both in date and threaded formats, on several platforms (Nabble, Mail-archive etc..) We list several on our web page at: http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html 73, Eric /Moderator etc. / /elecraft.com/ On 5/3/2017

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

2017-05-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - we ended this thread yesterday. 73, Eric /Modulator/ /elecraft.com/ On 5/3/2017 10:52 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I’m afraid I wont be joining that - I think the one group from Elecraft Reflector is sufficient. 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)

[Elecraft] Elecraft email List Official Guidelines 2017

2017-05-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Eric /elecraft.com/ Elecraft eMail LIST GUIDELINES 2017 For those of you who are new to the list, (and for those of us who have rapidly failing memories) here is a quick list of things to remember when posting to this list. Please save this for future reference. The most important thing

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

2017-05-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I'd like to close this thread at this time to reduce email overload for our other readers. As the central Elecraft community discussion forum, we rely on this list both to post official Elecraft updates and to get motivational feedback, marketing and technical info from all of you. Its a huge

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Looks like we've beaten this OT thread to death. Let's let it rest for now. Thread closed. 73, Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 4/27/2017 4:02 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: Yes, anyone is allowed to use any mode or frequency in an emergency, by FCC rules. But…

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Info updates and order start date notification form now active

2017-04-25 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We've finally recovered from the KPA1500 introduction last weekend at the Visalia International DX convention. Thanks to everyone there and here for the great response! If you’re patiently anticipating the next KPA1500 update, and more importantly, direct notification when we will start

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 questions

2017-04-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
sed to drive it thereby (gulp) giving us a 1500W > KX2 or KX3 (or K2 with key line mod)? >Yes > > Oh, sure. Go ahead and remove all the barriers to my buying a KPA1500. > Except for the XYL, of course. Hi hi > > On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elec

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 questions

2017-04-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
p) giving us a 1500W > KX2 or KX3 (or K2 with key line mod)? >Yes > > Oh, sure. Go ahead and remove all the barriers to my buying a KPA1500. > Except for the XYL, of course. Hi hi > > On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft < > e...@elecraft.com&

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 questions

2017-04-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Answers below. See also the KPA500 FAQ at: http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500.htm 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Apr 22, 2017, at 5:19 PM, gliderboy1955 via Elecraft > wrote: > > 1) Can the KPA1500 be placed on top of the power supply for those of us >

Re: [Elecraft] Ground rod through concrete thread?

2017-04-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's officially close this thread. We have overloaded the list on this topic and need to give everyone a reprieve :-) 73m Eric /You tired list moderator heading to Visalia to get more tired tomorrow/ ;-) /elecraft.com/ On 4/20/2017 9:24 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote: I have always thought

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

2017-04-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The posting below is a little inaccurate. If we are going to announce something like everyone is talking about, we are not yet taking orders. That said, we can put people on a notification list for when we will have additional info and for when we will be taking orders for whatever we are

Re: [Elecraft] Ground rod through concrete thread?

2017-04-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We've found a new way to kill overdone threads /Visa//lia!/ Eric /List Mooderator etc./ /elecraft.com/ On 4/20/2017 1:14 PM, Nr4c wrote: Maybe it "shorted" out! On Apr 20, 2017, at 3:13 PM, Terry Schieler wrote: POOF! Hey what happened to the ground rod through

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Interesting discussion. Folks, if we did introduce a 1500 W solid state amp similar to our KPA500 in operation, what features etc would be important? 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Amateur Station Operations - rag chews and macro clicks

2017-03-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread closed. While we encourage a wide range of primarily Elecraft related and some other OT amateur radio topics on this list, in the interest of keeping list volume reasonable and intercourse polite, discussions and arguments regarding amateur radio policy etc should be moved to other

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Support email

2017-03-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
supp...@elecraft.com was down for 5-10 minutes mid-day today for maintenance. If you got a bounce message, or we have nor replied within 24 hours, please resend your message. (Or also, feel free to call us at 831-763-4211.) 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 3/8/2017 2:37 PM, Doug Person wrote: My

Re: [Elecraft] account suspension

2017-03-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Gentlemen, it is very unlikely the qth list server was hacked. What we almost always see is that one or more indivudual list subscribers are hacked and their computers in turn send out these phishing emails to the list addresses in their email address books. I see these across the board on a

Re: [Elecraft] RX Mush, why the fuss?

2017-03-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
This has been an interesting discussion. We've certainly passed the posting overload limit on it though, so lets wind it down in the next hour to let others recuperate from email overload ;-) 73, Eric List mooderator.. /elecraft.com/ On 3/3/2017 10:59 AM, David Gilbert wrote: I agree with

Re: [Elecraft] 80 Meter Verticals

2017-03-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We're exceeding the OT limit on this topic. While very interesting, lets wrap it up by end of day today. 73, Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Product Idea - 25 Watt PA for the K3

2017-02-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
That is correct. While typically in the 25-35 W range, It can require up to the low 40 W range in some cases. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/23/2017 6:59 AM, Jim Miller wrote: And 25w isn't sufficient to drive the KPA to full power on all bands. jim ab3cv On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 9:53 AM, Don

Re: [Elecraft] Quick Way To Accurately Measure K3s CW Filter Offset?

2017-02-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Also make sure your sidetone pitch setting is where you like it. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/18/2017 9:00 AM, Nr4c wrote: The 409 is zero. Are the passband centered on display? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Feb 18, 2017, at 3:30 AM, Dave AD6A wrote: Hi Folks, I'm

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