Re: [Elecraft] Voltage drop in power cable

2020-04-26 Thread Joel Hallas
forget the wire size) cables from my supply to the strip, thus cutting the cable drop in half on the longest path (my strip was right behind the equipment). No further issues Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Drive Levels and the SPE 1.3K-FA - attenuator details

2019-11-22 Thread Joel Hallas
For those who would like to go the attenuator route to allow the 100 W PA to drive their amp at medium power, Phil Salas, AD5X, defined the parts for a nice 2 dB attenuator in: Aug 2010 - QST (Pg. 39) Simplify Transceiver to Amplifier Interfacing with an In-Line Attenuator Regards, Joel Hallas

[Elecraft] K4 Question

2019-09-19 Thread Joel Hallas
nder if the basic K4 will transceive at all on the new bands. Perhaps I missed that discussion? Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] K3, KPA500, KAT500 and 2M brick amp keying

2019-05-29 Thread Joel Hallas
the issues are the same. My solution is to tie the key lines in parallel and turn off the power to the one I am not using. If I forget, they both key, but nothing happens to the one without drive, as Don notes. I have been doing this for some years without issue. Joel Ha

[Elecraft] K3 -- Strange speaker problem

2019-04-02 Thread Joel Hallas
if the CONFIG were set to SPKR + PH = yes. That would seem to rule out the speaker amp as the problem. Anyone experience this, or have any ideas? Thanks much! Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Wake on LAN

2018-10-21 Thread Joel Hallas
The Elecraft team came through. The WOL needs f/w 1.78 (beta) or newer to function with the KPA1500 Remote and LAN connection. All is now well! Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT Message: 8 Date: Sat, 20 Oct 2018 23:09:59 -0500 From: Scott To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

[Elecraft] KPA1500 "Wake on LAN"

2018-10-20 Thread Joel Hallas
Wake on Lan is Disabled". The host connect mode says Wake on Lan (WON) will take some seconds to awake, but it doesn't. Does anyone know how to enable WON?? Thanks much! Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] KAT500 Antenna Memories

2018-07-01 Thread Joel Hallas
(1.16.7.25) to force it. I don't think I'm asking it to do more than it should -- am I missing a crucial step or setting? Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] FS: PR-6 6-meter Preamp for K3

2018-02-17 Thread Joel Hallas
NYC. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ 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: http

[Elecraft] PR-6 Preamp, KXV3A transverter/panadapter interface for sale -- price reduced

2018-02-05 Thread Joel Hallas
, bring cash to my house, by arrangement! Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] [Elecraft} K3: FS PR6 6-meter preamp and KXV3A Transverter and Panadapter Interface for K3

2018-01-26 Thread Joel Hallas
drawn on US bank -- shipping upon clearance. Or better yet, bring cash to my house, by arrangement! Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 on 120 V

2017-10-30 Thread Joel Hallas
, and more peak output, if you're counting. 2. You now have the wiring in place for the KPA-1500, should you be so inclined some day. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 160, Issue 18 - More on the TTFD

2017-08-14 Thread Joel Hallas
- QST (Pg. 51) A Close Look at the Terminated Folded Dipole Antenna Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] Need source for 8-pin mic panel jack as on K3

2017-02-20 Thread Joel Hallas
Many thanks to all who replied! It seems as if there are many sources. Based on the recommendation of Joe Subich, W4TV, I just ordered from Buxcom (www.packetradio.com), which had both cable and panel types, as well as some other things I was looking for. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT

[Elecraft] OT: Need source for 8-pin mic panel jack as on K3

2017-02-20 Thread Joel Hallas
and part number that I can search for, I'd appreciate it. Thanks! Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] {OT} - Variation on use of a coaxial switch

2016-12-31 Thread Joel Hallas
s turned off, or is on another band, the input Z can be very different and result in higher voltage than the spec would predict. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Message: 10 Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2016 18:44:58 -0500 From: Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> To: stan levandowski <sjl...@optonline.net

[Elecraft] QRO Possibilities

2016-07-31 Thread Joel Hallas
, I remember the days when we were limited to 1000 W dc input -- typically a max of 700 W output on a good day. My KPA500 can put out an easy 600 W, within 0.7 dB of what I could only dream of while starting fires with my 811s as a kid who thought he knew everything Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M External amp -- go linear!

2016-07-29 Thread Joel Hallas
is the size of a brick, probably costs less and is a much better product, in my view. I recommend it without reservation. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] K3-KPA500 Transmit Delay

2016-05-05 Thread Joel Hallas
something in the MENU settings? Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ 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 l

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PTT Options

2016-04-17 Thread Joel Hallas
g the foot switch around. The K3 VOX is second to none, IMO, but as I tend to cuss out interfering stations, I'm afraid I'm not a good VOX candidate! Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT -- Message: 3 Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2016 13:34:50 +1000 From: Mike

Re: [Elecraft] 2 meter amp for K3 or KX3

2014-04-16 Thread Joel Hallas
to switch it off when you go to 6 meters, since the amp quiescent current is high enough when the PTT switches to pop the PS breaker with 100 W on 6. You learn quickly. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT Subject: [Elecraft] Suggestions for a 2 meter amp? Message-ID: 1397611561586-7587334.p

Re: [Elecraft] Simultaneous receive and transmit (semi-OT)

2013-10-25 Thread Joel Hallas
Pete, The July 2010 review by Norm Fusaro did say that simultaneous transmit and receive were possible using the two FTdx-9000 receivers (and bandpass filters), but only on different bands. I believe, but couldn't find, a clarification in a later issue. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone try interfacing the KX3 or K3 with the TT 418

2013-03-02 Thread Joel Hallas
Jim, Check out my QST Product Review of the 418 in Feb 2013 QST. I tested it with the KX3. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT -Original Message- On Fri, Mar 1, 2013 at 9:36 PM, Jim Lowman jmlow...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Looks like it would be a good companion to all of my

[Elecraft] K3 2 M solid state amps

2013-01-21 Thread Joel Hallas
for 2 Meters is hard to beat. But the one in May can share your 20 A power supply, and makes it all work very well -- Stay tuned! Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 VFO encoder noise?

2012-09-11 Thread Joel Hallas
I didn't notice, or is there something I'm missing that will eliminate this? Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] email response from Elecraft

2012-08-07 Thread Joel Hallas
very prompt response to my e-mail -- but when Elecraft gets to be the size of GM (perhaps not great example G) we will no longer be able to expect Wayne and Eric to get involved in every service question! Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT *** An automated response

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Travel antennas - outside with rig inside

2012-07-21 Thread Joel Hallas
it will be small, likely less than you lose by transmitting inside your room (I fried an inn's hair dryer doing that g). If you are compelled, a pass at EZNEC and TLW can calculate the actual loss, but it won't be much. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power Supply/Speaker

2011-07-03 Thread Joel Hallas
, if they really can't deal with certifications) and the 100 W, 2 m amplifier I've been looking for in the other! (hint, hint). That way they would potentially sell more than if just going for the power supply market. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT

Re: [Elecraft] Portable Wire Antenna Weight

2011-06-19 Thread Joel Hallas
colored line to aid finding the end in the bush. No broken feet (or line) yet! Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] 144 Transverter Wish List? - More

2011-06-08 Thread Joel Hallas
to make it work with the standalone unit and increase applicability to other units as well. Someday, there could be a version for mast mounting with waterproof enclosure, low gain preamp and switching over the coax -- but I'm not ready for that. Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR Westport, CT