[Elecraft] Power Knob Disintegrated K3

2023-02-01 Thread kq8m
HI. I have not been at my K3 for a couple of years and today I sat down to update everything. Hopefully, I can work the 3Y. Slight problem. The power knob disintegrated in my fingers when I went to turn it. Is this normal for a K3 Ser# 5934. Thank you, Tim KQ8M k...@kq8m.com

Re: [Elecraft] DXCC Rules

2019-03-24 Thread kq8m
to change now. 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Steve Kercel Sent: Sunday, March 24, 2019 14:33 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] DXCC Rules Fellow Elecrafters

Re: [Elecraft] W2 connection issues

2019-03-07 Thread kq8m
Hi Jim, If you figure it out please let us know. I have the same problem with a Win 7 machine. Everytime I start the software I must turn the W2 off then back on for it to be detected even though the software sees the com port. 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Software

2018-10-27 Thread kq8m
design. Oh well, they will get it fixed. 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From: David Fleming [mailto:df...@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2018 17:01 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; k...@kq8m.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] W2 Software Hello Tim, You are right. The W2

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Software

2018-10-26 Thread kq8m
Thanks to all who answered so quickly. I misunderstood what was what. I was under the impression that the utility was mainly for updating the firmware. I was wrong. Thanks for setting me straight. 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:donw

[Elecraft] W2 Software

2018-10-26 Thread kq8m
Hi, I have been trying ot find the software for the W2 computer control. I found the app to update the firmware but cannot find the control software. Does anyone know where I can find it? Thank you and 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com

Re: [Elecraft] Craziest / most rewarding QSOs

2018-09-14 Thread kq8m
an actual coconut that was sent via USPS and NOT packaged. Everything was pasted right to the coconut. That came from my old friend KH6ML. 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob

Re: [Elecraft] FT8: "Magic radio"?

2018-07-03 Thread kq8m
Mike, you hit the nail on the head. This is a mode that the big guns can't just overpower the little guy and be the first in and out. I bet it drives them nuts being relegated to the level of the small guns. 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Color code memory aid ...

2018-06-15 Thread kq8m
My late Uncle taught that to me. 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp Sent: Friday, June 15, 2018 20:26 Cc: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Color code memory aid ... >F

Re: [Elecraft] Art of Electronics

2018-04-08 Thread kq8m
They are working on the next edition, the X edition, which is referenced throughout the 3rd edition. It is supposed to be released this year but no date yet. I gather it is supposed to be much more in depth. 73 Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Pigremote availability

2018-01-05 Thread KQ8M
will with this but right now, after being in the hospital since Nov 20th, I need to remote control the station for if and when it happens again. The radio simulator is not appealing to me nor will I pay someone else to use their station. Again thank you for all of your great suggestions. 73, Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Pigremote availability

2018-01-04 Thread KQ8M
Thank you for your reply, Nick. I did locate one for sale and have gone that direction. Sorry, you are having trouble with the parts. I know what it's like designing something then one of the main parts either becomes obsolete or cost rise sharply. Thank you for your time, 73 de Tim, KQ8M

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Pigremote availability

2018-01-04 Thread KQ8M
Hi Don, Presently I can barely afford the pigremote let alone another k3 or k3/0. I would mainly be using it from home in the in-house network but if I end up in the hospital again I would like to be able to operate from there also. Trying to cover all bases within my means. 73 de Tim, KQ8M

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Pigremote availability

2018-01-04 Thread KQ8M
Hi John, It's my way of placating the doctors and being compliant. Before this I I have gone through 4 ICD's and had no trouble but I would rather not rock the boat too much. No there is no problem with RF in the shack even full legal power. 73 de Tim, KQ8M -Original Message- From

[Elecraft] OT: Pigremote availability

2018-01-04 Thread KQ8M
rig from another room. Itching to get back on the air. I have been in the hospital since Nov 20th. Thank you for any help. 73 de Tim, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Yet another scam

2017-12-06 Thread KQ8M
Charles, I have one problem with a statement here. QRZ.com is NOT an official callbook. Only those that sign up or others who have signed up for someone else are listed. Also, emails change and may not be updated. Basing someone's credibility on QRZ.com is not a good thing. 73, Tim, KQ8M

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Postal rates

2016-03-07 Thread KQ8M
Or hold them for the inevitable rate increases to come in the future. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.homedns.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] TX3X K3/KPA500 DXpedition to Chesterfield Islands onthe air

2015-10-10 Thread KQ8M
and the QSO never showed. I did not work them on 10 SSB yet it shows a QSO there. So I have worked them finally both bands and now 12 CW shows but not 10 CW although they were worked 40 minutes apart. Oh well, maybe next time. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.homedns.org User Ports

Re: [Elecraft] I wonder how many folks have had buyers remorse on a K3/K3S purchase?

2015-08-04 Thread KQ8M
What does this have to do with the subject? Start your own thread! 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.homedns.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From

[Elecraft] [K3} Side tone gone.

2014-08-20 Thread KQ8M
to the sidetone? I have used my K3 for 2 years now and never had this happen. Anyhow I am in a hurry to get on. Please help. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.homedns.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Side tone gone.

2014-08-20 Thread KQ8M
Thanks to all that have replied. I started running 1AW with another receiver as a monitor. Then during the run I bumped my head phones and the monitor started working again even though I had no problem with the receive audio. Crazy.. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA

2014-08-15 Thread KQ8M
Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.homedns.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gerald Manthey Sent

Re: [Elecraft] RM-11708 proposal to FCC threatens CW and digital modes

2014-06-23 Thread KQ8M
as they do so. This is a disaster waiting to happen. BTW, this affects ALL amateurs so this crosses in to the on topic line. If this comes to fruition there will be a mass exodus of regular hams and this will affect not only Elecraft but all ham radio manufacturers! 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - newest release of HRD

2014-05-13 Thread KQ8M
control and connect the rest of the package to access the K3. It works much better than the one that comes with HRD. Plus it allows several applications to use it at the same time. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374

Re: [Elecraft] Limit topics in email

2014-05-07 Thread KQ8M
Count me as keep it as is, please. Very easy for me ti filter out things I don't want with my email client. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive

Re: [Elecraft] Them

2014-05-01 Thread KQ8M
My Parents would watch Outer Limits and I hide behind my mother a lot. It scared the heck out of me. Then when I was a teenager I would watch the B movies on Friday and Saturday nights and Saturday afternoons. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373

Re: [Elecraft] Contest QRM

2014-04-30 Thread KQ8M
bothers you then I feel sorry for you. It must be tough that things bother you to that extent. Plus, as Jim says, the WARC bands are contest free zones. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a reason the receive is so Skinny

2014-04-27 Thread KQ8M
are operating poorly and purposely as you intimate. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] Text Decode Issues

2014-04-21 Thread KQ8M
a station and since they are getting all kinds of junk just echo what the saw on the cluster. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of HREFAB Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 11:36 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 M/M Contest stations

2014-04-14 Thread KQ8M
Personally I am enjoying this discussion and am looking forward to the contest station settings. Anything to help improve the performance of my K3 is welcome. I am not the brightest bulb in the pack so always am grateful for any help. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters

Re: [Elecraft] Side Effects of QRQ On The K3

2014-04-13 Thread KQ8M
Am I led to believe, then, that because you and Toby don't like the subject that it shouldn't be discussed. That sounds good. I don't like SSB, no one should talk about it! 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Microsoft Outlook Email Spam-Filter False-Positives Bug -- 2 of 2 Test Messages

2014-04-09 Thread KQ8M
Don't know what to tell you. I did the updates and yet I got both of your emails in outlook. No problem. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Microsoft Outlook Email Spam-Filter False-Positives Bug -- 2 of 2 Test Messages

2014-04-09 Thread KQ8M
Ok I was under the impression you were getting one email sent to the spam file due to content. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4

Re: [Elecraft] Powerpole police here....

2014-03-13 Thread KQ8M
Yea, well, my power pole and beat up your power pole. :-) 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GRANT YOUNGMAN Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 2:53 PM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - new release of HRD

2014-03-03 Thread KQ8M
whereas previous versions were. I stopped upgrading at that point. A lot on their bug list has been there for some time and they seem in no hurry to fix anything. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local

Re: [Elecraft] W4SMT K3 S-Meter

2014-02-11 Thread KQ8M
I'm sorry. I googled this but only get messages in forums with only one link which only goes to an eye glasses company. Could someone pass along a URL for the download? 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373

Re: [Elecraft] Go Hawks

2014-01-20 Thread KQ8M
the best. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2013-12-23 Thread KQ8M
That's great now if it only supported Elecraft radios. Heck, would be nice if it supported many of the well-known and used radios. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local

Re: [Elecraft] Completely OT (On Target)

2013-09-18 Thread KQ8M
Yea, well, my K3 is bigger than your KX3. Na na nana na 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606

[Elecraft] Completely OT (On Target)

2013-09-17 Thread KQ8M
I love my K3! That's all. Back to your regularly scheduled email. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Beware

2013-09-04 Thread KQ8M
It is not just west coast. Have been getting them for months here in Ohio. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive

[Elecraft] 20 and 17 rcv low

2013-07-09 Thread KQ8M
. Signals are also proportionally weaker. At first I thought it was conditions with all of the flare we have been happening but the difference in noise level has me concerned. Any ideas? Any more info you need? 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR

[Elecraft] FW: [K3] 20 and 17 rcv low

2013-07-09 Thread KQ8M
Sorry in my previous post I should have stated it was a K3. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606

Re: [Elecraft] RepetitiveK on 7.039.3 question

2013-04-03 Thread KQ8M
on frequencies different from their regular channel for short periods. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606

Re: [Elecraft] TX5K

2013-03-05 Thread KQ8M
I also got them QRP on 12meters SSB yesterday with my K3. When I said I was running 5w the op was thrilled. Well so was I! lol 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] RBW of CW Skimmer?

2013-01-14 Thread KQ8M
and with what equipment they use. K1TTT is going to hear much better than KQ8M because of his antenna advantage BUT KQ8M does occasionally hear stations better that K1TTT due to propagation. If you're a strict number cruncher then stay away but if you want to know if you are being heard elsewhere

Re: [Elecraft] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?

2012-11-29 Thread KQ8M
Actually there was a loop advertised and reviewed by QST as an antenna that works and had a very good flat SWR. Turns out it had a 50ohm resistor across the connector sealed inside. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports

Re: [Elecraft] CW Skimmer K3

2012-11-28 Thread KQ8M
Brian, do you have a website. I get a couple of million other references to IBSS. I presently use Skimscanner but would like to check this one out. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer

Re: [Elecraft] CW Decoding - Your Brain is best

2012-11-09 Thread KQ8M
I challenge anyone using strictly software to copy CW to beat me in the next CQ WW WPX CW contest. I will use software only for logging and sending. I will copy CW myself. Mundane exchanges. I bet the Software messes up so many exchanges it gets disqualified. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 Fan Noise

2012-11-06 Thread KQ8M
Actually, I for one would like to know how you did it. Just because a select few don't care some of us do. Please share with us all. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without

Re: [Elecraft] SDR_Sound_Cards

2012-09-03 Thread KQ8M
, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] SDR_Sound_Cards

2012-09-01 Thread KQ8M
I have 16 Gb ram. That means I have to shut off 12Gb every time I want to use my sound card? Yes, that makes sense. I guess the drivers work fine. I think not. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373

Re: [Elecraft] SDR_Sound_Cards

2012-08-30 Thread KQ8M
Those two don't work very well with Win 7 though. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original

Re: [Elecraft] SDR_Sound_Cards

2012-08-30 Thread KQ8M
drivers for an 0204 for ANY Windows platform! 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 From: Jim

Re: [Elecraft] SDR_Sound_Cards

2012-08-30 Thread KQ8M
CWSkimmer with all. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] SDR_Sound_Cards

2012-08-30 Thread KQ8M
that are down from the main signal as they would never know they are there. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive

Re: [Elecraft] FCC exams

2012-08-29 Thread KQ8M
citizen's with non US addresses, licenses and continue to license them? I see many many KH0 callsigns but sure don't see much activity with all of those Ham stations in KH0. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373

Re: [Elecraft] USB sound dongle

2012-08-21 Thread KQ8M
on my W7 box. I have seen a lot of complaints by the audio people about the lack of support. Also, I was lucky to find one but have had a hard time trying to find a replacement. It seems the 0404 is the replacement. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR

Re: [Elecraft] odds and ends...

2012-08-19 Thread KQ8M
SDR receivers and CWSkimmer. Or with any SDR receivers I build and test with Rocky, HDSDR, WinSDR etc. I know of no known low cost sound card that will provide 384KHz of total audio bandwidth. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org

Re: [Elecraft] K3 lost comm with K3Util

2012-07-17 Thread KQ8M
Joe, are you trying without the logger connected? You can't connect more than one program to a port without special software such as VSPE. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local

Re: [Elecraft] Foot switch recommendation?

2012-07-16 Thread KQ8M
I have used a 2 speed sewing machine foot switch for the past 40 years. I used the first switch so I don't have to push very much. The only thing I have had to do was change the cable twice because they rotted but the switch keeps going and going and... 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - panadapter or subreceiver

2012-07-03 Thread KQ8M
the second receiver in my right ear and the main one in my left is extremely nice. Listening to the DX station and having the ability to immediately tune the second VFO to where the DX is listening is priceless. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial

Re: [Elecraft] OT - station pistol size

2012-07-03 Thread KQ8M
Injection of a little humor from time to time is not a bad thing. Well, for most of us. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6

Re: [Elecraft] Qrz Down?

2012-06-30 Thread KQ8M
Yup, it's back up. Guess they have power back. They must have fed the poor gerbil. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605

Re: [Elecraft] K3 just goes off - SOLVED

2012-06-24 Thread KQ8M
I do agree with Mike but to be safe I always solder. Murphy lives in my shack! 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4

Re: [Elecraft] More Bass?

2012-06-20 Thread KQ8M
Yup, Perch and Walleye are my favorites. They are s good. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4

Re: [Elecraft] ZN-SLR

2012-06-09 Thread KQ8M
Thank you for that info, Gary. I am also going to look it up. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive

Re: [Elecraft] Openness on the reflector

2012-06-04 Thread KQ8M
That's because of the default reply of the list. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 ant. and cntpse. ques.

2012-06-04 Thread KQ8M
You can connect all at once. The ones for the band you are on will be resonant where the others will not. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607

Re: [Elecraft] AC Log - Forum

2012-06-04 Thread KQ8M
He is just asking if there is another group more appropriate to the discussion. No need to jump on him. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607

Re: [Elecraft] INTERNET PURCHASING

2012-05-30 Thread KQ8M
the lottery. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] Rev 4.51 firmware - what AGC settings worked on big pile-ups with loud AND weak signals in the WPX?

2012-05-29 Thread KQ8M
. I didn't' try returning the settings to defaults. But I am still searching for good settings. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports

Re: [Elecraft] Rev 4.51 firmware - what AGC settings worked on big pile-ups with loud AND weak signals in the WPX?

2012-05-29 Thread KQ8M
I thought about that and kept it turned off most of the time. Oh well, I guess it was just me. Probably need to clean my ears out. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local

Re: [Elecraft] K3 remote keypad option

2012-05-25 Thread KQ8M
Please, where did you buy this from. I went through a number of vendors they send you to for their products but have yet to find one that sells the 684 RS232 version. Thank you, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft office

2012-05-24 Thread KQ8M
I still bow to the Goddess of Elecraft: Vikki! She has always been fantastic. Wayne and Eric are OK but Vikki is the best. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) 7O6T and OQRS

2012-05-23 Thread KQ8M
Go to: http://www.yemen2012.com/log.php . Enter your call at the bottom. Scroll down a little and select request QSL. 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server

Re: [Elecraft] PLease stop OT threads

2012-05-23 Thread KQ8M
Here here!!! Well said. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] Running Mac on Windows

2012-05-22 Thread KQ8M
Thanks for the tip, Kevin. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Rig Colors

2012-05-20 Thread KQ8M
I think the problem with white is it will readily show all kinds of dirt including something as minor as skin oils. This will end up discoloring the rig around the knobs and switches. With, black, green and grey they are not as readily visible. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast

[Elecraft] [K3] Don't see Firmware on site

2012-05-12 Thread KQ8M
Was just looking on the Elecraft site and still don't see the beta firmware for download. I sure would like to give this a spin. Was it not supposed to go up tonight? Is there a hitch? Thanks and 73, Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no

[Elecraft] Off topic. Logging programs and K3

2012-05-09 Thread KQ8M
of the other recommendations from you guys? Again preferably with what I said above and also with the new LOTW application format. Thank you all. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without

Re: [Elecraft] PACTOR iii

2012-04-29 Thread KQ8M
sticking by it. Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] solder iron correct temp in C for K3

2012-04-27 Thread KQ8M
. The blasted things are getting so darn small even magnifying glasses don't work for this OF's eyes! Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 kit status update

2012-04-26 Thread KQ8M
If you send me the parts and manual I will build it. Hi hi Tim Herrick, KQ8M Charter Member North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com AR-Cluster V6 kq8m.no-ip.org User Ports: 23, 7373 with local skimmer, 7374 without local skimmer Server Ports: V6 3607, V4 Active 3605, V4 Passive 3606

Re: [Elecraft] KRC3 Progress

2012-03-13 Thread KQ8M
Yes, it sure does. I have the KRC2 and use it with my K3. I purchased an Ameritron RCS-8v 5 port remote antenna switch and just paralleled the control box with the KRC2. It is so nice not having to worry about what antenna you are on. It is totally automatic. 73's Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 8 Consumer Preview

2012-03-05 Thread KQ8M
Sounds like they have no clue on how to improve Windows other than the bling. So it is going to be a service pack for win7 that is going to cost you 200 bucks. I'll pass. Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 8 Consumer Preview

2012-02-29 Thread KQ8M
Why would you want to use something that you don't even know will work? Personally, with Windows releases, I always wait for the gotta have the newest and best people to work out the kinks. Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Proset Headphones

2012-02-24 Thread KQ8M
My type of mic didn't need the bias so I used the same adapter for my IC746 Pro with my K3. The only difference I could see was I could not use the PTT through the adapter as the pinout was different for PTT but the mic pins were the same. Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com

Re: [Elecraft] DXCC map

2012-02-21 Thread KQ8M
Here's a suggestion that will never fly: If they are giving out free maps at Dayton, how about mailing registered owners of the major Elecraft equipment one each? I could go for that since I don't go to Dayton due to health problems. Well, it was a thought. Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast

Re: [Elecraft] Annoying contests

2012-02-20 Thread KQ8M
again in the future. Out of all of the possible things to do in amateur radio my likes are DXing and Contesting. That doesn't mean I am going to knock SSTV guys or Satellite guys or moon bounce guys. That is what they enjoy and more power to them. Okay off my soap box. 73's Tim Herrick, KQ8M North

Re: [Elecraft] RST Reports

2012-02-20 Thread KQ8M
of the exchange in both contests and DXing but I do believe the powers that be that run the various contests and DX awards are stuck in the past and think it should always be a requirement. Nostalgia is such a wonderful thing. 73's Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial

Re: [Elecraft] K3 toroid windings

2012-02-16 Thread KQ8M
Nitpicking. They don't have to be evenly distributed. Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert G. Strickland Sent: Thursday, February 16

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Radio Control via HamLog on iPhone

2012-02-14 Thread KQ8M
When you get this finished for iPad is there a chance for a port to droid? Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nick Garner Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Elecraft] sub receiver

2012-02-10 Thread KQ8M
ear and transmit freq in my right. Oh what heaven it is. I can find the DX's listening Freq. so much faster and easier. Tim Herrick, KQ8M, ex WB8JSQ, WN8JSQ North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] DX list

2012-02-07 Thread KQ8M
Look on the ARRL website and look for here http://www.arrl.org/country-lists-prefixes. Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Jeanne

Re: [Elecraft] spam

2012-01-31 Thread KQ8M
Well, that will cost you 50 Elecraft points. Shame shame. Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dan Mees Sent: Monday, January 30, 2012

Re: [Elecraft] spam

2012-01-31 Thread KQ8M
Barry, Your email address is rejecting my attempts to contact you. Geez, get a real email. hi hi Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com -Original Message- From: Barry Garratt [mailto:bgarr...@earthlink.net] Sent: Tuesday, January 31, 2012 9:24 PM To: 'KQ8M'; 'K2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 spurious radiation?

2012-01-25 Thread KQ8M
seen on our nodes. Mine only has my local skimmers. These can also be filtered out. I am running the beta code of V6 ARCluster which allows connecting to a skimmer and only allowing the spots locally. Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #6150

2012-01-08 Thread KQ8M
to get new ones. Problem solved. 73's Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of NZ8J Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2012 1:04 AM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Amazing!

2012-01-04 Thread KQ8M
Can someone direct me to construction guides besides the Ant Handbook. That thing drives me nuts. hi hi I would like to build one for 40/80 mtr receiving. Possibly others for 30 on up. Thank you, Tim Herrick, KQ8M North Coast Contesters k...@kq8m.com K3 Serial #5934 -Original Message

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