[Elecraft] K3....s Raspberry Pi 4 B

2020-01-20 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi All. Anyone have a K3 usb and Raspberry Pi 4 working on WSJT-X! for FT4 mode. I have a K3 converted to USB Would be interested in setup etc! Please share or email me direct if the bandwidth is t wide! Oh, congrats Space-X !! Regards Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad

[Elecraft] KPA500 fault

2020-01-07 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi guys While I'm waiting for Elecraft support to come forward with a suggestion, I thought I'd share my KPA500 (sn 0212) Amp's fault to see if it rings any new year bells with anyone...hi Just be4 Xmas I started getting an occasional fault whereby the Standby switch would lock up, then after a

[Elecraft] K4 waterfall

2019-10-13 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi guys On the new K4, is there a built in facility to protract the waterfall onto a large PC screen! Cheers Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3 upgraded! to K3s issue

2019-10-07 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi guys I'm experiencing an issue with my upgraded K3. I've just fitted the Elecraft USB option thus replacing my Microham keyer. Running Digital modes on DATA A, I cannot get the 4 bar and 5 bar flashing! I'm running w10 pro (1903) on a fast i7 Intel Nuc pc. I'm hooked up to the correct audio

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2019-05-16 Thread Ken Chandler
I've been deleting these postings on the K4 as I thought the K4 thread was closed. So the wind-up is real, there is a K4. Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 16 May 2019, at 20:56, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > We forgive you, Andy. In any case, the real page will be a dramatic > improvement. >

[Elecraft] KPA500 kat500 to flex 6500

2019-03-08 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi guys I'm just trying to pair my KPA500 / kat500 to a flex 6500 to test it for contesting this weekend. Connected the flex to the KPA500 but I'm only getting 300w out and that's with 35w drive! I've popped this question on the flex owners site they suggested I had a blown pa. Connected the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 3Y0Z Bouvet Island DXpedition

2018-01-24 Thread Ken Chandler
Course, Governments/Military have overall control over civilian use of the Birds! or certainly use to have, whether that’s still the case I’m unsure! Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 24 Jan 2018, at 17:21, Fred Jensen wrote: > > The elevation changes seen with

Re: [Elecraft] Using a quadcopter to hang an antenna

2017-10-25 Thread Ken Chandler
Interesting. I have a 5 servo 8ft Helicopter, been flying them for years, but I've always used an old 12ft fishing beach caster with 30lb line and 5oz fishing weight.. I can zip it over a 100ft tree, tie on a light line, reel the fishing line back in then you can haul up the dipole end. Takes a

Re: [Elecraft] Rx antenna protection

2017-08-16 Thread Ken Chandler
DXE ARAV3-1P - DXE RG 5000HD. I've ordered a DXE ARAVS-1P Receive antenna, and DXE RG 5000HD front end protector from USA, I'm building a CW skimmer project in a small ...ish back yard with close by transmitting antennas etc, my investment should ! Fit the bill nicely.I hope. Ken.. G0ORH

Re: [Elecraft] "Contester's Spectral Display" feature of N1MM software will be supported soon

2017-08-12 Thread Ken Chandler
FAB Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 12 Aug 2017, at 20:12, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi all, > > You may have heard that the popular N1MM program now has a “contester’s > spectral display” window. Very soon, we anticipate a new release of N1MM that > provides support

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

2017-08-04 Thread Ken Chandler
Don't drop this thread Wayne! Theirs something we can all learn about here!! Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 4 Aug 2017, at 05:52, Dave Cole wrote: > > Thanks to all for the sheer number and breadth of answers... Rather than > answer each one, and create a huge number of

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Inverter type generators used for FD?

2017-06-28 Thread Ken Chandler
FWIW In UK, Honda 2k here, used for FD, iota, etc, etc, NO ISSUES WHATSOEVER. Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 28 Jun 2017, at 17:42, Mike Maloney wrote: > > Curious if anyone used 2000W inverter type generator for portable FD > operation? What brand machine and what

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WPX CW contest going on right now, through tomorrow; lots of great DX!

2017-05-27 Thread Ken Chandler
Agree I've just broken off 9am for coffee here nr London. My day started at 04:00 on 20m. 20m is awash with K6, K7's Condx are GREAT. POINT YOUR BEAMS TO EU PSE!!! Cheers Ken M3i Sent from my iPad > On 27 May 2017, at 08:00, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi all, > > In

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] White paper confusion

2017-03-25 Thread Ken Chandler
Just wondering if it will be replaced with another model!! Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 25 Mar 2017, at 17:26, Al Lorona wrote: > > > You probably remember that I recently put out a little tutorial to the group > on the K3 AGC. Immediately after I put those

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

2017-02-13 Thread Ken Chandler
Contact G4HUP who makes various kits, I've one here. See http://G4hup.com. The work is first class. Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 13 Feb 2017, at 17:43, Ken G Kopp wrote: > > Who makes a Clifton Labs Z1000B replacement for the K2? > >> On Feb 13, 2017 07:46, "Don

Re: [Elecraft] MAB boards for the K2?

2015-11-06 Thread Ken Chandler
Doug I would like a MAB full kit board! Cheers Ken.. G0ORH ..K2 /100 sn 5877 Sent from my iPad > On 5 Nov 2015, at 21:53, Robert G Strickland wrote: > > I'd like one. > > robert > >> On 11/4/2015 22:55, Doug Shields wrote: >> Rueben, >> I brokered the last

Re: [Elecraft] When is mode A not mode A?

2015-10-23 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi Ken I like your idea too, would be fab having the K1EL chip in the Elecraft K3. Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 23 Oct 2015, at 03:10, Ken Alexander wrote: > > Maybe Wayne and Eric should talk to K1EL about licensing (or whatever it is > one has to do) so they

Re: [Elecraft] Corrected QST review of KSYN3A is on line.

2015-10-23 Thread Ken Chandler
I asked Wayne exactly that! He say he would post it on the web site, once confirmed! Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 22 Oct 2015, at 22:32, Gary wrote: > > That would be nice for those few Hams who do not live in the US and derive > little from belong to the ARRL,

Re: [Elecraft] QST Review of KSYN3A synth has erroneous TX phase noise plot

2015-10-20 Thread Ken Chandler
Hello Wayne Would like to view both ARRL (old v new) synth plots side by side if possible! Don't subscribe to ARRL, so not privy to that info!! Ken.. G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPad > On 20 Oct 2015, at 01:03, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi all, > > You may have noticed that

Re: [Elecraft] QST Review of KSYN3A synth has erroneous TX phase noise plot

2015-10-20 Thread Ken Chandler
gt; > > >> On Oct 20, 2015, at 12:07 AM, Ken Chandler <g0...@sky.com> wrote: >> >> Hello Wayne >> Would like to view both ARRL (old v new) synth plots side by side if >> possible! >> Don't subscribe to ARRL, so not privy to that info!! >&g

Re: [Elecraft] K3s USB built in sound card

2015-09-19 Thread Ken Chandler
Wes What you have to realise is even DSP engineers have to have a Break! Would you get a response back from one of the top rig manufacturers..No We are a lucky bunch, the service we get is unprecedented! Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 19 Sep 2015, at 04:08, Wes (N7WS)

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Settings Retrieval Software

2015-03-09 Thread Ken Chandler
Didn't realise it existed! Will certainly be sorting the software today for my K2/100. Regards Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad On 9 Mar 2015, at 02:00, Brian Denley b.den...@comcast.net wrote: Nice programs for the K2! I hope he finishes the filter settings program. That looks very

[Elecraft] Fwd: Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Ken Chandler
Wayne The radio has recording playback ability. Why not! Put a pre recorded fixed / user enabled, audible warning message when out of SPLIT mode! Ken.. G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: From: Ken Chandler g0...@sky.com Date: 18 February 2015 09:02:40 GMT To: Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] Using K3 with CW Skimmer

2015-02-04 Thread Ken Chandler
I'm seeing differently too. On HF running skimmer, softrock if mode, LP pan2, LP Bridge. EMU 202 card at 192. Running thru NaP3, I can see the pileup etc, and it's accurate, no tweeking of the offset done. Bringing in CW skimmer I've had to retune offset to 5860, though I didn't do this on

Re: [Elecraft] SPEAKER FOR K3

2015-01-29 Thread Ken Chandler
I have West Mountain speakers, had them for 3 yrs now, no rf issues to date. Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad On 29 Jan 2015, at 00:16, Bob Gibson via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: What seems to be the best speaker for the k3? I'm using a A-COM and I am just not happy with

Re: [Elecraft] S: My Conditions!

2015-01-27 Thread Ken Chandler
All to common these days I'm afraid. Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad On 27 Jan 2015, at 15:14, Andy a...@rickham.net wrote: Oh good. A scam to try and get money from us all. BEWARE. Andy, G8TQH From: John Lawrence via Elecraft

[Elecraft] KPA500 Blown fuse

2014-11-12 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi Just to update, and there are a few interested etc, I have now some new 6v250v fst blow fuses. The amp now switches on, data from the err log sent off to Elecraft engineer yesterday. But having connected k3 - kpa500 back together today, the amp turns on now ok, but it has a permanent 270v

[Elecraft] KPA500 Fuse blown

2014-11-09 Thread Ken Chandler
I was in the WAE rtty contest today when I heard a pop fizz, Red fault lamp on the kpa500 was lit up and 60v err in the window. I reset this fault, (switch off, and on) 2 hrs later I had another err fault, this time 270v err, I again reset the amp, 2hrs passed and had another 60v err, but this

Re: [Elecraft] HF noise.....10 M

2014-10-14 Thread Ken Chandler
Charlie etal I have seen that here though it tends to stay. Sunday I had a weird thing happen, on the p3 scope, a tone would sound then a herring bone effect would occur across the whole p3 screen, these herring bones! We're spaced about every 1khz top and bottom. This Tone, maybe a fishing net

Re: [Elecraft] Split N/A

2014-10-03 Thread Ken Chandler
I'll agree with that Ian, set it a 3KHz, then let the user define his own split offset once split is activated. Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad On 3 Oct 2014, at 09:11, Ian White gm3...@ifwtech.co.uk wrote: The reason for programming a default smart split is to move the TX VFO *away* from

Re: [Elecraft] Import Costs from America

2014-09-21 Thread Ken Chandler
Gary Order kits, and just pay VAT! Plus £11 handling charge Ken.. G0ORH K Line Sent from my iPad On 21 Sep 2014, at 15:36, Pierfrancesco Caci p...@tippete.net wrote: On 21 September 2014 15:22:17 CEST, Gary McKelvie gary.mckel...@btinternet.com wrote: Hi All recently I've

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY spectrum

2014-06-09 Thread Ken Chandler
Kjeld et al I think I'm right in saying, you cannot use this filter if your running AFSK and 2tone !! Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad On 9 Jun 2014, at 11:01, Kjeld Holm k...@kh-translation.dk wrote: For the RTTY people, You may all know already but I did not - therefore this info. In

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Sub RX audio to right Line Out

2014-04-29 Thread Ken Chandler
I use the exact same setup, K3, MH MKII keyer, sub RX set to main, headphones connected to front panel, all ok here. As someone stated, do make sure the sub is set to MAIN and NOT auxiliary. Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad On 29 Apr 2014, at 13:22, K4ia via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware 4.81 Release Notes

2014-02-04 Thread Ken Chandler
That's strange, I updated mine this pm and I had all the required info! Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad On 4 Feb 2014, at 15:30, Paul Kirley pkir...@fuse.net wrote: The 4.81 firmware release notes as downloaded from the FTP site show only the following for version 4.81: * XVTR IF BAND CAN

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Clicks

2014-01-26 Thread Ken Chandler
I have a very early KPA500, serial in low 200's. I have a quiet outside shack and I've heard the Clicks since day 1. I've always thought these were part of the amps normal operating noise environment. If fact, I tend to notice more if I don't hear the clicks. The description given - The passage

[Elecraft] EQ SETTINGS FOR CONTESTS

2013-07-08 Thread ken chandler
SSB CONTESTERS Anyone suggest a mid point!! setting For SSB TX EQ on a K3. I will be using a Heil Pro set plus, Cans. cheers Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone 4s __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-15 Thread Ken Chandler
What about the brits were missing out alsohi Ken..G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPhone 4 CW4EVER On 15 May 2013, at 02:50, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Yup! Come early. :-) Eric elecraft.com On 5/14/2013 3:19 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: I'd love an Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-15 Thread Ken Chandler
Well I am doing a Ham fest at the Newbury Radio Rally in June, I hope Lisa sends me over a few hats and loada pins etc! Ken..G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPhone 4 CW4EVER On 15 May 2013, at 02:13, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Scott, I did a Ham Fest in VK3 this year and

Re: [Elecraft] N6BT Antennas

2013-04-11 Thread Ken Chandler
Yes, but who else designs and builds Vertical Dipoles, not a lot I guess! Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone 4 CW4EVER On 11 Apr 2013, at 14:31, eric manning emann...@cs.uvic.ca wrote: ON a more positive note, Thomas DL2BO at Optibeam bent over backwards to satisfy this customer, who

Re: [Elecraft] N6BT Antennas

2013-04-10 Thread Ken Chandler
Interesting this thread has come up, Ive also emailed them with the intension of buying 2 Antenna's for iota this year. Never got a reply. Cannot understand these guys who have a good web site, products listed for sale, email addresses etc, and get sod all for our inquiries. Ken..G0ORH - M3i

[Elecraft] KPA500 RF / LPF module

2013-03-23 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi All Regarding the KPA500 RF / LPF boards. Are the inits matched paired, or can the LPF filter board be placed on another RF pwr module board. Thanks Ken..G0ORH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Reduced BW FSK

2013-02-14 Thread Ken Chandler
Interesting thread on the AFSK DSP width reduction. Supposing all goes well, will we see a release of new firmware which will include the new data!!! Ken..G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPhone 4 CW4EVER On 14 Feb 2013, at 00:06, Mark n2qt n...@verizon.net wrote: I had missed that this

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested key/paddle for CW for a the K3 and others (not expensive)

2013-01-05 Thread Ken Chandler
You may want to take a look at the Chevron key, Its solid Bronze, hand built here in the uk. fotget the url but google search Chevron keys. Ken..G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPhone 4 CW4EVER On 5 Jan 2013, at 03:04, Rick Stealey rstea...@hotmail.com wrote: One thing you can do to help

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed

2012-12-27 Thread Ken Chandler
What your looking for perhaps is the stainless steel screw sets available, these will probably withstand the harsh treatment you guys are handing out to the screws. Ken..G0ORH - M3i Sent from my iPhone 4 CW4EVER On 27 Dec 2012, at 19:13, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-717-1197

[Elecraft] KAT500

2012-11-15 Thread Ken Chandler
Eric et al I understand that KAT500 Kits will start shipping next week after successful field testing and when the manual is printed. When will the rest of the World and especially the UK start expecting shipments to our zones! Regards Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone 4

Re: [Elecraft] First KAT out of the Bag

2012-10-27 Thread Ken Chandler
Hello Jack Lucky boy! I will have to wait until NA has been served first, no big deal, we brits wait patiently in queue's, Good really, as any problems then you will find it first!!! Regards Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone 4 On 27 Oct 2012, at 21:08, W0UCE w0...@nc.rr.com wrote: A

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500

2012-03-29 Thread Ken Chandler
I see Elecraft have taken on board what the general populous asked for and that was for at least 3 outputs, should please a lot of op's this one! Looks like another winning addition to the K - Line, for DX'peditions, FD's etc. Ken..G0ORH / M3i Sent from my iPhone On 29 Mar 2012, at

Re: [Elecraft] No Response From Elecraft

2012-02-08 Thread Ken Chandler
Cannot believe that unless the factory and especially the girls on the LL's have gone on strike, or theirs been a natural disaster. Even at 4k miles away, I always get a reply within hours. One reason i guess why we ALL choose Elecraft products, The service is exemplary! Ken..G0ORH/ M3i

Re: [Elecraft] Rusting screws

2011-12-10 Thread Ken Chandler
just a thought, a highly polished stainless steel outer shell would be really nice to!! Ken..G0ORH / M3i Sent from my iPhone On 10 Dec 2011, at 01:33, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Mike, We're going to look seriously at the SS screws for all

Re: [Elecraft] My new KPA500

2011-12-01 Thread Ken Chandler
RTTY this weekend on 10m, use ARRL sweepstake template for WinTest users. Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 1 Dec 2011, at 20:15, Joe K2UF j...@k2uf.com wrote: UPS says my new KPA500 is now in Illinois and due to be delivered on Monday. There is a CW contest this weekend.

Re: [Elecraft] Incredible noise tornado on 16om

2011-11-10 Thread Ken Chandler
It looks like what we suffer from in the uk on the ham frequencies, OTHR or over the horizon radar. In eu, It pops up whenever and believe it emanates Asia or Cyprus. But in your case in CA not sure on its absolute range!! Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 10 Nov 2011, at 00:41, Mike

Re: [Elecraft] SDR-IF and I/Q questions

2011-11-09 Thread Ken Chandler
Don et al Don't think it's mentioned on the forum, but does any of the logging software like wintest etc, interconnect freely with naP3 beta!! Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 9 Nov 2011, at 23:51, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Richard, I believe you are mixing two

Re: [Elecraft] K3: PSK mixed mode

2011-10-21 Thread Ken Chandler
6 weeks ago I had a machine built to a high spec, I asked for Win XP Pro, but got a call saying Microsoft don't supply a stand alone xp pro os software anymore. When I picked up my new PC the builder said MS supplied an official OS software disc with XP Pro and with licensed Win7 software

Re: [Elecraft] Upcoming talks of possible interest at Pacificon 2011

2011-10-09 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi Interesting Any chance of doing a video and posting it for all members to see. Thanks 73's Ken..G0ORH... Full K-Line + K2. Sent from my iPhone On 9 Oct 2011, at 18:55, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi all, In case you haven't already been cluster-bombed with

[Elecraft] Micro. Manual

2011-10-03 Thread Ken Chandler
Info Their is a new K3 micro manual update for the iPhone available. Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] The tortuous road from Aptos to UK

2011-09-19 Thread Ken Chandler
for no clear reason. I'm at present locked in discussion with them about reclaiming it which I'm told takes time. Even if I never get it back though, it will all cost a lot less than shipping by UPS. 73 to all, Geoff G3UCK -Original Message- From: Ken Chandler Guys Always go via

Re: [Elecraft] The tortuous road from Aptos to UK

2011-09-18 Thread Ken Chandler
Guys Always go via UPS. My KPA 500 took just 4 days from CA to Thatcham, West Berkshire via UPS Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 18 Sep 2011, at 13:40, Nigel \(Nidge\) Smith nig_sm...@o2.co.uk wrote: Hi Stewart It's not that unusual, unfortunately. Last month I ordered the XG-3

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 HUM

2011-08-04 Thread Ken Chandler
--- www.elecraft.com On 8/3/2011 1:09 AM, Ken Chandler wrote: Hi I took part in IOTA contest at the weekend in the unassisted category, CW, high power. The KPA-500 was used for the first full 24hrs contest here with M3i call-sign and I did give it a darn good work-out end result

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 HUM

2011-08-04 Thread Ken Chandler
Excuse me.. Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 4 Aug 2011, at 09:46, David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk wrote: Correct - a 'Radio' is really a receiver. Perhaps he meant SO2T - 'Single Operator, Two Transceivers' The use of the word 'Radio' to mean 'Transceiver'

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 HUM

2011-08-03 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi I took part in IOTA contest at the weekend in the unassisted category, CW, high power. The KPA-500 was used for the first full 24hrs contest here with M3i call-sign and I did give it a darn good work-out end result performance was just fab. No hang-ups, instant power, band change, big

[Elecraft] QRQ

2011-07-30 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi Just started using the QRQ for the first time with the KPA-500. WOW slick or what! Maybe a dumb question but I'll ask the panel anyway, I suppose it will run all day and everyday at 35 - 40wpm during iota contest!!! My other query is TR TIME in the KPA menu, should this be set to 0 zero for

Re: [Elecraft] Pileups and the KPA500

2011-07-29 Thread Ken Chandler
FAB Lee 2 Bands RTTY, 3 bands CW including a 6m QSO with my 3el steppir. May even shoot for another amp. I will really know after the weekend how it really holds up during IOTA contest. At the Mo it's so so so quiet you don't know it on. Working during a contest is another matter and I wouldn't

[Elecraft] Iota contest

2011-07-27 Thread Ken Chandler
Excuse the bandwidth! I intend giving my outfit K3/P3 and my new KPA-500 sn 212, affectionately know as the K-Line, a full workout this weekend during IOTA contest. It's hooked up with win-test, microham keyer 2, Single op, all CW, all bands, Call is M3i. Thanks 73's Ken..G0ORH Sent from my

[Elecraft] KPA500 #212

2011-07-21 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi all My KPA-500 sn 0212 got delivered on Monday afternoon by UPS, started Tuesday morning on assembly all went well except some flat head screws were missing but a quick email and Gary had the small screws enroute. The Aux cable is a must have and the K3 and KPA500 talking to one another!!!

[Elecraft] KPA500

2011-07-15 Thread Ken Chandler
Friends KPA500 ordered on 26/4/11. KPA500 Kit (serial NK) was dispatched in CA, via UPS 14/7/11, arrived in UK today 15/7/11 Out for delivery 18/7/11 Very quick service indeed. Thanks Vickie! Ken..G0ORH K2, K3, P3. Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Suggestions

2011-07-01 Thread Ken Chandler
I sincerely hope it's desk top!!! And has multi antenna hook - up connectors, at the very least 4, and possibly 2 input connectors If the kat500 is the same size as the k3 etc, then I should think theirs plenty of room in the box for additional antenna points. Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Elecraft] Portable Wire Antenna Weight

2011-06-19 Thread Ken Chandler
I use a 12ft beach caster fishing rod, 40lb line, 6oz surf lead weight. I can shoot a line up over a 60 / 80 / 100ft tree with ease. Splice some 2/3mm rope on the weight end( after removing it) with the fishing line, i use white tape, reel in. Works every time. Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone

Re: [Elecraft] Are K3 serial numbers sequential?

2011-06-15 Thread Ken Chandler
Well I'd forgotten all about that! Just posted my K2 on the page. Thanks for reminding us! Ken..G0ORH K2 K3 P3 Sent from my iPhone On 15 Jun 2011, at 16:47, David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk wrote: does this help? http://www.zerobeat.net/cgi-bin/k2data/db.cgi 73 de

Re: [Elecraft] First Running of MCC QP

2011-05-27 Thread Ken Chandler
It is the IARU region 1 Field Day 4/5th June, the whole of EU will be QRV for this one including my club x2 stations on all with K3's. We are G5XV/P in RSGB open section 100w entry. Ken..G0ORH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

2011-05-18 Thread Ken Chandler
Could do with a posting on YouTube for this baby!!! 73's Ken..G0ORH K2, K3, P3, KPA500.August Sent from my iPhone Member of:- RSGB, NADARS, CDXC, FOC 1684, G-QRP 13178, IPA. On 19 May 2011, at 04:47, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Will it run for a whole contest on 8

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Loose screws on KPA100 Q1 and Q2

2011-03-01 Thread Ken Chandler
It's also a good idea to re-tighten to screws periodically but not to over tighten them. Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone Member of:- RSGB, NADARS, CDXC, FOC 1684, G-QRP 13178, IPA. On 1 Mar 2011, at 22:29, K1FFX bruce.ro...@rcn.com wrote: A reminder to new KPA100 builders ... the

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line

2011-02-13 Thread Ken Chandler
Good pic, I see the kit price is showing (blurred on my iPhone ) but it kooks like $1,666. Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone Member of:- RSGB, NADARS, CDXC, FOC 1684, G-QRP 13178, IPA. On 13 Feb 2011, at 20:13, Robert Harmon k...@pacbell.net wrote: Mike, Now you did it, I drooled

Re: [Elecraft] Tips for using APF

2011-01-27 Thread Ken Chandler
And added to the IPhone K3 App please!!! Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 27 Jan 2011, at 09:42, Bruce Beford bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net wrote: Nice write-up on tips for using the APF function, Wayne. Would you please consider adding this to the K3 Operating Tips page on the

Re: [Elecraft] Tips for using APF

2011-01-27 Thread Ken Chandler
pywac...@insightbb.com wrote: Ken, that iPhone app is nice isn't it? 73 de KE4WY Jim Sent from my Starship On Jan 27, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Ken Chandler g0...@sky.com wrote: And added to the IPhone K3 App please!!! Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 27 Jan 2011, at 09:42

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 vs THP

2011-01-24 Thread Ken Chandler
I'm more interested in how the KPA 500 handles a full blown 48hr CW contest with full QSK. What connections are on the rear panel, etc. I just hope someone from the contesting brotherhood has it and given it a really good workout!! Ken..G0ORH k2, K3, P3 Sent from my iPhone On 24

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 vs THP

2011-01-24 Thread Ken Chandler
connections available, of course. It works _very_ well with the K3. Are you looking for anything in particular? Jack Brindle, W6FB On Jan 24, 2011, at 10:31 AM, Ken Chandler wrote: I'm more interested in how the KPA 500 handles a full blown 48hr CW contest with full QSK. What

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Micro Manual Update

2011-01-06 Thread Ken Chandler
Thanks for info. I was automatically informed of the K3 manual update availability. My k3 manual is updated. Thanks for a great App. Ken..G0ORH K2, K3, P3 CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone On 6 Jan 2011, at 22:26, Michael Downs k...@verizon.net wrote: The K3 Micro Manual, an iPhone

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod history?

2010-12-28 Thread Ken Chandler
I believe that AFTER November 2009 !! all K3s shipped had the Mod fitted as standard. Ken..G0ORH CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone On 27 Dec 2010, at 22:36, Julian, G4ILO julian.g4...@gmail.com wrote: Was there not a modification required to the original KXV3 on the IF output, a

[Elecraft] K2 es SPE AMP

2010-12-22 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi Does anyone have a wiring diagram to hook up a k2 to a SPE Expert amp. Thanks Happy Xmas. Ken..G0ORH CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] P3 v 00.41

2010-12-04 Thread Ken Chandler
Has version 0041 firmware been withdrawn I cannot find it with the utility software. Ken..G0ORH CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Micro Manual iPhone App

2010-11-25 Thread Ken Chandler
Great App. Yes, downloaded it, has everything on your iPhone in one place. No need to take a manual with you into the field for FD or a DXpedition!! Firmware dates up to 4.22 Its not free but at 0.59 p well worth it. I also have the k3 programmer's guide App. Ken..G0ORH k2, k3, p3. CW4EVER

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Micro Manual iPhone App

2010-11-25 Thread Ken Chandler
Yes, I to downloaded a manual for my iphone a long time ago, but this is nicely broken down into sections, a dab on the screen with ones digit es hey presto it's their!!! Ken..G0ORH CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone On 25 Nov 2010, at 13:03, Geoffrey Downs geoffre...@madasafish.com

[Elecraft] K3 / Quadra amp

2010-11-19 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi gang Anyone using the K3 and Quadra amp, I'm using one in cqww with club call G7N, and just wondering what the config: TX DLY, should be set at!!! And perhaps any other tips.!! This is a club effort, but my K3. Ken..G0ORH CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone

[Elecraft] APF howl

2010-11-06 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi I cannot use my APF due to a loud howl, it's sounds like a gale blowing through a pipe. It's impossible to copy weak signals in the Ukrainian dx contest. I've make a short video of it on my iPhone if anyone wants to hear it. I'm just wondering if I have anything else set which is interacting

Re: [Elecraft] K3 software utility ?

2010-10-31 Thread Ken Chandler
Yaesu DMU unit can display everything, adjust settings, etc, etc etc. Ken..G0ORH CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone On 31 Oct 2010, at 01:30, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Barry, I don't believe there is anything out there that only displays the parameters. Most

Re: [Elecraft] APF in 4.16/2.63 works well!

2010-10-30 Thread Ken Chandler
Thanks for you ob's Richard. Well perhaps the powers to be can secretly have a look-see at the variable Q and IF they collectively think it's well worth the mod then, 'make it so'!!! Ken..G0ORH K2, K3, P3. CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone On 30 Oct 2010, at 18:18, Richard Squire - HB9ANM

Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3: progress report

2010-10-26 Thread Ken Chandler
This is a really good thread and I'm enjoying reading the theory! I'm always being called off frequency during contests so SHIFT would be the obvious choice! Being an ex FT2000 owner I used the contour settings and it was bril. Ken..G0ORH CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone On 26 Oct 2010,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

2010-10-20 Thread Ken Chandler
Ah that's good, I to was wondering on the exact same issue! Well now we know Tks Ken..G0ORH k2 k3 p3. CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone On 20 Oct 2010, at 16:32, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Steve, The KPA500 will be available fully assembled or as a no-soldering kit.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 test mode

2010-10-17 Thread Ken Chandler
Absolutely fine here. Ken..G0ORH CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone On 17 Oct 2010, at 15:25, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote: Congratulations on your fine motor skills. Just maybe there are a group of us out there whose skills have significantly degraded over time. A user defined

[Elecraft] K3 P3

2010-09-28 Thread Ken Chandler
I have just been on 21027.0 calling on a dead band in cw. I've noticed that my tx frequency on the P3 was 21027.8 (both k3 p3 were reading same frequency) I adjusted to width to 500hz and I may have pressed another button but the next call I made the tx freq was smack bang in the middle of the

Re: [Elecraft] FSK power

2010-09-25 Thread Ken Chandler
I have been running 100w output using AFSK A in the RTTY contest and I have been monitoring my PA temp via the meter. I have my fan set for FN2 constantly on, and the temp has only reached 45C. Ken..G0ORH CW4EVER Sent from my iPhone On 24 Sep 2010, at 17:47, Dave Hachadorian

Re: [Elecraft] 700 Hz roofing filters

2010-09-22 Thread Ken Chandler
I'm a 99% cw op, mine are 2.7 (soon 2.8) 2.1, 500, 400, 200. Sub is 2.7, 500. The 400 I use always for contesting. Doing CQ WW RTTY as a low power multi single, this weekend as first time ever on this mode have WinTest es mmtty es setup for AFSK A. What is the preferred filter width min es max

[Elecraft] K3 Crashed

2010-09-19 Thread ken chandler
Hi Thought I would load up the latest beta firmware. Have had no problems in the past loading the beta. However, after an on screen message turn p3 off the k3 lock-up and have MCU LD on screen. The k3 would not power down so I switched the supply off! Now I have the TX lamp

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Crashed

2010-09-19 Thread Ken Chandler
(you’ll also see MCU LD on the LCD); (4) load the correct firmware version. Worked for me.. GL, Rick K6LE On 9/19/2010, at 4:20 , ken chandler wrote: Hi Thought I would load up the latest beta firmware. Have had no problems in the past loading the beta. However, after

[Elecraft] K3 RTTY

2010-09-12 Thread ken chandler
Hi Gang Have just worked VQ9LA on 15m RTTY in DATA MD, FSK D. 45 bps it decodes very well, using my Morse key. I tried working him for 10 minutes with 100w, he then works me and told me I'm in reverse mode and he twigged as he knew I was calling so he went reverse his end and worked me. I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY

2010-09-12 Thread Ken Chandler
signal will be inverted. The setting of CW rev is independent of DATA mode settings. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/12/2010 6:13 AM, ken chandler wrote: Hi Gang Have just worked VQ9LA on 15m RTTY in DATA MD, FSK D. 45 bps it decodes very well, using my Morse key. I tried working him for 10

[Elecraft] K3 DX4Win

2010-09-11 Thread ken chandler
Hi Gang Anyone using DX4Win with the K3, The MODE in DX4win will not recognize PSK31 on k3 and is defaulting to RTTY mode. IN DATA MD I am using PSK D. I have tried changing settings in DATA MD ie data A, on the k3 but no change. In DX4Win I have the mode box ticked for PSK31 RTTY. I have

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Features and Pricing

2010-09-09 Thread Ken Chandler
What I'm more interested as a big CW operator, rag chewer, DXer, es Contester, is It's ability to handle full seamless silent QSK using quality vacuum relays. Have Elecraft got that bit right!! Ken..G0ORH K2, K3, P3. Sent from my iPhone On 8 Sep 2010, at 21:14, tom_k1tl k...@cox.net

[Elecraft] WriteLog contest software

2010-09-02 Thread ken chandler
Hi I'm looking at WriteLog for contesting, anyone using this program with the K3 using modes CW PSK RTTY ( not interested in SSB) Are there any issues in configuring the software!! Also the P3! Perhaps a email off reflector might be more appropriate for this topic!! Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] Some thoughts on the K3 as an emergencycommunications station

2010-08-30 Thread Ken Chandler
In Field day we have a few fiddle fingers (Um wonder what this does) etc, by setting up a 3 digit user configured number within CONFIG OR MENU, set using the keypad this would be just great. I'm sure elecraft would consider it!!! Protecting our valuable settings! Ken..G0ORH k2, K3, p3.

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