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The TinySA ultra has many uses in the ham shack.
It has a nice frequency generator function including AM/FM modulation plus some
nice spectrum analyzer features only found on much more expensive devices.
Hank
K4HYJ
> On Jun 13, 2023, at 12:59 PM, John Harper wrote:
>
> tinySA Ultra:
>
My MH-4 arrived this weekend. Not really a last option buy but good news things
are moving out the door!
Hank
K4HYJ
> On May 30, 2023, at 4:58 PM, Michael Carter wrote:
>
> Just curious if there is a new update coming out this week
> since it has been 3 months since the last update
I went back and re-read you article. I had made a setup for my KX3 a few years
back and couldn’t remember all of the details. Thanks for reposting!!
BTW, Lyle’s article you mention, the link is dead. It was a great resource if
you can find it again!
Thanks,
Hank
K4HYJ
> On May 17, 2023, at
I upgraded the relay in my AL-1200 which is faster but I still set the TX delay
up a little. Keying cable is all you need after that.
> On Jan 15, 2023, at 5:21 PM, DC wrote:
>
> I have an Ameritron 1500 and the only thing I did is set the transmit delay
> up a bit on the K3 because those
Sent you a private msg
> On Nov 5, 2022, at 12:42 AM, n...@comcast.net wrote:
>
> I have my KX3 connected to a digirig soundcard and the soundcard to my
> Surface Go 2. Even though I am an almost exclusive CW operator, I want to
> have digital capability in my go bag.
>
>
>
> I am stumped
Sometimes the burn feels good!
> On Sep 25, 2022, at 7:17 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
> No. But try on a little poison oak followed by a hot shower. OMG. That’s the
> nice burn.
>
>
> elecraft.com
>
>> On Sep 25, 2022, at 12:11 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>>
>> There is no such thing as
Ron...
I have been happy with my AX-1. I have shared with the group before my
impressive contacts made with my KX3 and the whip. The second time out, I was
doing a SOTA activation of a hill really :-) - only 1200' elevation. With the
KX3 in my lap, AX1 whip connected via 90 degree fitting
That is good news!!!
Hank
K4HYJ
- Original Message -
From: Don Putnick (donnie...@gmail.com)
Date: 07/25/22 21:05
To: Elecraft Reflector (elecraft@mailman.qth.net)
Subject: [Elecraft] Doing the happy dance!
A while back I committed the cardinal sin of selling my KPA500. Big
mistake! I
I had a similar issue with some hi fi gear. Some teenie tiny forceps used for
jewelry repair came through for me.
Hank
K4HYJ
> On Jul 18, 2022, at 3:56 PM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP
> wrote:
>
> I recommend extracting it from the rear with small needle-nose pliers. I
> have succeeded in
I can attest to at least one part I received as a surprise from Elecraft. I
bought a K3S kit in 2018. I bought a internal 2m transverter 2nd that did not
work well. I sent the whole thing in for a checkup (K3s et al) and had the 2
meter unit repaired and some modules installed including the
I assume RF power level settings for the KXPA100 and K3 are the same?
I had similar issues with the Powerwerx, but it occurs only with loads above 15
amps for any length of time. The fan noise was so loud it was annoying. With
some age on the supply it's much worse. I swapped to an Astron
“The post office gives him green stamps to send QSL cards.”
> On Jun 5, 2022, at 9:58 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
> His fist is distinctive. Even in data modes.
>
> His dipole has an SWR of less than 1.
>
> Once a year, the SETI institute reviews his log.
>
> DXpedition teams have yet to
I wish I knew as much about half wave dipoles as I think I do.
Hank
K4HYJ
> On May 11, 2022, at 10:52 PM, Edward Mccann wrote:
>
> Concur.
>
> Slack reasonable cut.
>
> No dumb questions, just dumb answers, from time to time.
>
> But I’m amazed at the restraint shown by many who are
Interesting setup!!!
I have used the 1026 with good success for powerline noise caused by a failing
lightning arrestor. The power company finally fixed it!!!
Our neighbors had an old Plasma TV that they would infrequently use and the
1026 did a good job of eliminating it. I had several
Have you put your K3s in test mode to see if RF is an issue?
Hank
K4HYJ
> On Feb 27, 2022, at 6:30 AM, Bob KD7YZ wrote:
>
> Hello K3 List
>
> K3 upgraded to K3s. MON = 0 .
>
> When I push the PTT on the Icom SM-50 base mic, there is noticeable
> feedback coming from the station
Thanks for the heads up yesterday! Worked a few on 10 I didn't have yet.
Hank
K4HYJ
- Original Message -
From: Wayne Burdick (n...@elecraft.com)
Date: 12/19/21 16:24
To: Elecraft Reflector (elecraft@mailman.qth.net)
Subject: [Elecraft] High bands open
I suggest checking 17 through 10
It has happened to me - not on a K3 but on a power supply. I sold a perfectly
good 50 Amp Astron linear DC supply on eBay. Guy said it didn't work and
shipped it back to me.
Before I sold it, I added 3 new MOV's as per an article on repeater-builder.
They were a certain color and size and
Good advice - don’t be unprofessional just because a rogue technician is.
Hank
K4HYJ
> On Oct 21, 2021, at 9:36 AM, Julia Tuttle wrote:
>
> But remember, you're required to use the lowest power level feasible...
>
> ...so time to try for some really challenging DX, and keep your logs!
>
>
I wonder if they could repair it for you?
Hank
K4HYJ
> On Oct 19, 2021, at 10:39 AM, Frank Stein via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> I'm looking for the KIO3B (RS-232) board. Mine appears to be bad.
> Elecraft no longer has the board or the upgrade (USB) board.
>
> Thanks,
> Frank
> W4TG
>
Just wanted to mention how my little KX3 keeps impressing me! We took the jeep
up a rough old FS road to get us near W4G/HC-037 so we could hike the last
little bit. The old fire tower is still there but slated for demolition. I
set up the KX3 on a big rock facing down the powerline ROW. I
Great story!!!
I remember in 2019 making a cool contact like that. I was running the KX3 at 10
watts with the AX1 sitting in a hiking chair on top of Pigeon Mtn in NW Ga and
made a 20m USB contact with a gentleman in Mexico running a b new to him K3s at
100 watts into a wire dipole.
That was
That’s funny!!
Hank
K4HYJ
> On Sep 3, 2021, at 2:18 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>
> I suspect it's a typo for lithium-silicon. The region just south of San
> Francisco nicknamed "Silicon Valley" is sometimes misspelled "Silicone
> Valley." The real "Silicone Valley" is located some 700 km
Some pretty bold generalizations except for pricing maybe and Heil’s industry
associations.
I dislike my CM500’s. They are uncomfortable to wear for an extended period of
time. I do have RFI issues with them when running full power on HF SSB.
I have an older Heil headset - not sure which
I use 2 seperate ones for my KX3: Mirage B-34-G for portable/SOTA ops (3 watts
in gets me almost 40 watts out) and a Mirage B-320-G for station use (3 watts
in yields about 210 watts out).
I bought them both used on QRZ.com from hams with good seller ratings there. I
have been very pleased
Different side bands?
> On May 20, 2021, at 4:52 PM, John Stengrevics
> wrote:
>
> I have an unusual phenomenon. I can hear a 6 meter beacon on Data mode, but
> when I switch to CW I get no copy at all. Any thoughts?
>
> 73,
>
> John
> WA1EAZ
>
rts.
>
> 73,
>
> Mark
> W7MLG
>
>
>
>
>
>> On Mon, May 10, 2021 at 5:58 PM Hank via Elecraft
>> wrote:
>> I was thinking the same thing. Several posters here said that the phase
>> noise created was worse than the Elecraft part. I do
I was thinking the same thing. Several posters here said that the phase noise
created was worse than the Elecraft part. I do not understand enough about the
process to understand how that works. I keep hoping someone will buy one and
try it out - and test the phase noise!
Hank
K4HYJ
-
There’s a joke there somewhere!!
Hank
K4HYJ
> On Apr 25, 2021, at 9:28 AM, eda...@aya.yale.edu wrote:
>
> I never took a drafting class nor anything like it in high school, yet its
> absence never hurt me professionally. Making a straight line is not a skill
> required of a lawyer.
>
> Ted,
Anyone tried one of these?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/KTCXO-3-Compatible-Elecraft-K3-TCXO-1-PPM-High-Stability-Ref-Osc-Compatible/182814802678?hash=item2a909c82f6:g:7qsAAOSwWr5Z2Y7t
73,
Hank
K4HYJ
- Original Message -
From: Mike Cizek W0VTT (mgci...@gmail.com)
Date: 03/09/21 15:02
To:
Me Too!!!
> On Mar 16, 2021, at 1:10 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote:
>
> Oh, thank you!
>
> I'm hoping the KX3 (and presumably KX2) can get a little love in a year or
> two when things with the K4 have settled down.
>
> I *love* this radio, but I've got a few UX nits I'd like to add to that
> list.
Not bad for a KX3 and AX1 and AXE1 on the deck.
Hank
K4HYJ
> On Jan 25, 2021, at 6:02 PM, Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> 1900Z every Sunday 7280 MHz
> Record number of check-ins.
> Band was in good shape. Thanks to all assisting with relays.
>
> WM6P STEVE GA NET
I'm in!
- Original Message -
From: Tony KX3H (kx3h.ra...@gmail.com)
Date: 01/06/21 13:56
To: Elecraft Reflector (elecraft@mailman.qth.net)
Subject: [Elecraft] KE7X Website Expired
Maybe this isn't new news but the KE7X.com website that is a treasure
trove of Elecraft information seems to
Is there a Loudenboomer III??? I must go buy it - I only have a Loundenboomer
II!
> On Jan 3, 2021, at 7:07 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
>
> Maxwell assured us that, if you get RF current to flow in a conductor that
> isn't buried deeply, it will radiate. The the direction(s) of that radiation
>
I run a Timewave PK-232sc+. Besides having an excellent quality sound card, you
can run traditional FSK RTTY. If you have the 2 meter module installed, you can
run VARA FM and 1200 baud packet for Winlink.
If you have an older PK-232, you can buy the sound card kit which includes USB
upgrades
Thanks Eric!
> On Dec 21, 2020, at 8:43 PM, Eric Swartz wrote:
>
> K4 Status Update - from deep inside Elecraft
>
> First I apologize for the delay getting this update out. I've been head
> down, along with the rest of our team and our suppliers, for a good part of
> this month working to
Do you have a time correction program running on your PC like Dimension 4? If
not you will make very few if any contacts. The transmissions between stations
have to be synced.
Hank
K4HYJ
> On Dec 1, 2020, at 8:05 AM, Mark Moeller wrote:
>
> I am working to get my KX2 setup for FT8 and
We switched to wireless alarm connected, internal battery detectors due to the
occasional RFI interference caused by running a little power on 80 meters. Our
alarm company actually had some experience with RFI issues and made the
recommendation. I installed them and have a calendar reminder to
Assuming the K4 likes a little extras voltage like the K3S (14.2VDC for mine),
I have been running an Astron RM-50 linear for 10 years or so and would
recommend it or the 35 amp version. I modified the voltage sense circuit to
follow the voltage at the rear of the K3s to help with voltage drop
I have had the same problem - It depends where the crystal ends up frequency
wise. Turn the tech menu on and go to the ref menu item and see what frequency
is there. If the last 3 digits are well below 500, then the 2 meter offset
will be very noticeable.
Keith from Elecraft had responded
I have one in my K3s and use it a fair amount. I'm also a DXLabs software
user, so having 2 meters integrated into one radio with HF - 6m works great.
Besides working FM repeaters and Winlink packet, I run an external 200 watt
amplifier for SSB. There again, the integration with DXLabs
Using something like the MFJ-1026 works well for me, BUT the 2 receceiving
antennas must be similar to work well in my experience - i.e. 2 dipoles or 2
verticals with similar gain characteristics to get the most out of the little
black box.
Hank
K4HYJ
- Original Message -
From:
Same here when we replaced a package heat pump for the whole house. Made it
part of the deal.
Contractor was fine with it - said more and more people are concerned with RFI
due to abundant wi-fi networks and HDTV antennas being popular for cord cutters.
Hank
K4HYJ
- Original Message
I'll second the Hardrock 50w. Not only does it work really well (including its
tuner), it was a ton of fun to build. It integrates well with the KX3 for band
changes, PTT, etc.
Hank
K4HYJ
- Original Message -
From: Paul Gacek via Elecraft (elecraft@mailman.qth.net)
Date: 05/26/20
My 50 Amp Astron had a piece of cork material glued between the front of the
case and the transformer. It started humming one day when the glue dried out
and the cork fell. I glued it back in place and all is well.
I had a 70 Amp do the same thing.
Maybe try a little piece of some similar
Have you tried pulling your main AC breaker and running your K3 on a car
battery? That way, you are sure that nothing in your house (switching power
supplies, poor mechanical joints, etc.) is creating the noise.
I was able to convince my nearest neighbors to shut down their AC panels also
If you got an email supposedly from me with a link, DO NOT CLICK ON IT OR OPEN
IT,
My yahoo account got hacked apparently.
There would be no accompanying text in that email which should always make you
suspicious.
Sorry for this.
Regards,
Hank Hanburger
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