Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 request

On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 8:21 PM, Dick via Elecraft wrote: > ... which 1x8 or 2x8 Remote Antenna Switches and band data interface your > using with your K3 and how time consuming it was ... I have been using "An Eight Channel Remote Control Antenna Selector" QEX

Re: [Elecraft] Pie rack K-Line

>> On Mar 26, 2018, at 6:36 PM, Mike Markowski wrote: >> I found an economical way to go vertical with my Elecraft gear and save some >> desk space. ... >> http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/rack/ Yes, I like those chrome plated metal racks. I have used several of them to

Re: [Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

ft] K3 and Band Data To: John Nogatch <jnoga...@gmail.com> My BCD14 purchased this summer was unreliable as well. If you look at the K3 (or K3s...the same) the Band Data outputs are open collector pulled up by 2.2K in series with 200ohms. I knew this could be a problem with anything which was

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity and RF/Vol Controls

> ...Diversity mode does the Main RF gain and Main AF take over for both > receivers? At least that appears to be the case... > > Hence the Sub RF gain and Sub AF have no function at that point? Check that CONFIG: SPKRS is set to 2 otherwise it will behave as you described. Also, you need to

Re: [Elecraft] Beam antenna question

>> ...I don't want to be taking the beam down and replacing main structural >> components every 5 yrs. >> Can anyone with a hex beam comment on this? I have had several homebrew hexbeams, which have survived weather quite well. 1. Use UV-resistant cord, e.g. 3/32" "Antenna Rope" double braided

Re: [Elecraft] Stacking K3, KAT500 and KPA500

On Tue, Mar 21, 2017 at 4:43 AM, Jerry wrote: > ... planning the layout of the station and the thought came that if I > stack the K3 at the bottom, with the KAT400 on top of the K3 with the > KPA500, it would solve the space issue. It raises questions about : > 1.

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2] Next to bandpass on the right-hand side of the display, I see, "I" & "II"

On Sun, Mar 19, 2017 at 5:59 PM, Wp4cw via Elecraft wrote: > I'm a CW operator. Next to the bandpass display I see a "I" while others > pictures display a "II". > How do I toggle the setting. Ted wp4cw Press the WIDTH knob to switch between I & II. It is explained on p.

Re: [Elecraft] Unstable KXPA100 output on 40 Meters.

On Sat, Jan 16, 2016 at 7:58 AM, Hans J Rasmusen OZ7BQ wrote:... > The output and SWR green LED status indicators on my KX3 (sn 18xx) > KXPA100/KXAT100 (sn 08xx) combo exhibit some unusual behavour on 40 Meters > CW... > The above problem appears to be RFI related, as the

Re: [Elecraft] CW Paddle for K2

On Wed, Dec 23, 2015 at 5:42 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > Seeking suggestions about a CW iambic paddle for the K2. I made an aluminum bracket approximately 2" x 0.5" x 0.0625", with a hole near one end to fit the EXT SPKR jack, and additional holes to mount a KXPD1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX Gain failure

On Tue, Mar 24, 2015 at 3:49 PM, Mike Reublin NF4L n...@comcast.net wrote: The 5W TX cal fails also, but no error message on the K3. I also saw 5W TX Cal fail several times, even crashed k3util somehow some text lines were modified ..., until I recabled so that MFJ dummy load was on ANT1,

Re: [Elecraft] USB to RS-232 Interfaces for my K-2

... adaptor to convert from USB to RS-232 to control the K-2, what brands have been found to work This 4-port GearMo unit has been working well. The LED activity indicators have been useful.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Split N/A in DATA A?

On Thu, Nov 13, 2014 at 1:45 AM, Jim Miller j...@jtmiller.com wrote: Is there a technical reason why split isn't available in DATA-A? It would be nice to use since DATA-A nukes all the equalization stuff and would allow WSJT to do split as needed. ... about setting Transceiver to

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Shutdown

On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Barry LaZar k3...@comcast.net wrote: ... has begun to shut down unexpectedly while running CW or SSB. The power supply is an Astron 35 Amp linear that appears to be rock solid I had a similar problem with my K3. Suspecting a power supply problem, and after

Re: [Elecraft] 3rd time!

... Hi Don, this would be the third time I've had to re-calibrate CAL-TPA! It's been changing on its own..maybe K100 possessed? ... As discussed in this old email thread, CAL TPA would be overwritten in my K2 after trying to TUNE on the wrong antenna:

Re: [Elecraft] setting K3 drive level to KPA500

What to invoke to make the output of the K3 go back to 100W when the KPA is off or stby? It presently stays at the ~30W needed for 500W out. Is this a KPA or K3 issue? If you have the Aux Cable to connect the K3 to KPA500, then in the K3 Config menu, PWR SET PER_BAND. While still in that menu,