Re: [Elecraft] portable antennas and rigs going through airport security

I have carried thousands of $$ of test equipment and HF equipment in as carry on and chequed luggage, as recently as 4 months ago. Never an issue. They will swipe it for Nitrates and then let you go. Your biggest concern is the total wattage of the battery. Check the web site for your carrier

Re: [Elecraft] KAT & KPA 500 Remote by Elecraft

Not that I have been able to find after 5 or 6 years of using the KPA500 remotely. Mike va3mw On Fri, Apr 26, 2019 at 4:42 PM Mike - W5JR wrote: > I’ve poked around looking for a solution, but nothing surfaced. > > I have the two programs loading on startup, but also need them to go >

Re: [Elecraft] Recommend a K3s foot switch

Hi Ken Foot switches or hand switches are pretty simple devices. All they do is 'ground' the center conductor of the PTT line. When you ground it, the radio goes into TX. If the Heil unit you purchased has the wrong connector on it, you can just purchase an adapter from a company like Mono

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 No Power out on 80 meters

Tom I did something similar on 6M, but I fixed it myself. 2 things. One, pull the logs off the Amp and that will tell the story. Next, you will have to open it up and see if you have burned anything in the LPF board. It will be pretty obvious. If you are ok with working on that, it is

Re: [Elecraft] The case against touch screens

I have used all sort of user interfaces. Knobs, mouse, keyboard, touch screens. They all work and do what they need to do. That being said, it comes down to what works for you. Mike va3mw On Sun, Mar 24, 2019 at 8:52 PM W2xj wrote: > I’ve been using touchscreens for 35 years. My experience

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

Will there be a K4? It comes down to economics and the all mighty dollar. Will hams buy enough radios for them to be economical to fund development, manufacturing and pay staff? Economics 101. Mike va3mw __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] 80m KPA1500 High reflected power problems

You may want to try choking the feedline at the antenna and more importantly at the amp end with mix 31 or 43 chokes. The high swr is likely the symptom not the problem. Mike va3mw > On Mar 9, 2019, at 10:05 PM, Peter Dougherty wrote: > > Jim, this is with the internal tuner in either

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I have the same problem here with the W2.. I gave up!! Good luck!! > >73s Bob W5RG > > > On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, 12:22:44 PM CST, Michael Walker < > va...@portcredit.net> wrote: > > Make sure yo

Re: [Elecraft] Need help in communicating with W2 from Win 10

Make sure you don't have multiple Com 9's. You may have some ghosted Com ports. Mike va3mw On Wed, Mar 6, 2019 at 12:07 PM Floyd Sense wrote: > Acquired a used W2 today and have the hardware hooked up and operating. > The W2 works just fine. Now I'm attempting to establish communications >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft business practices

Hi John Interesting story, but without someone from Elecraft jumping in, we are just guessing. I suspect it went like this, as I have some experience with online stores. You placed your order, and the funds show on your credit card as you ordered. What you can't tell if the funds are on hold

Re: [Elecraft] Duty on warranty repairs

What has worked for me is make sure that Elecraft tags it as: "Amateur Radio being returned from Warranty Repairs". The tricky part is if they insure it for full value. CRA sometimes sees that as a value and will charge you HST on it. Also, make sure you use USPS to reduce brokerage fees.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 external mains switch

I John I run a remote and have for over 15 years, a lot of that with Amps like the KPA500. I really don't see a need for a surge protector when you have a real 'torroid' transformer. As for 220VAC switch, I use a 12v relay connected to my RemoteQTH server run by a RPI to turn off the 220AC if I

Re: [Elecraft] SS Amp

What about https://rf-kit.de/en/ I’ve used mine for about a year now. Mike va3mw Sent from my iPad > On Jan 16, 2019, at 9:06 PM, Dave wrote: > > I’m trying to decide on a SS amp. I already have the KPA500 and love it but > the price for the KPA1500 is a bit above my budget. I am looking

Re: [Elecraft] KAT/KPA-500 Schematics

Hi Tom The files are around, as someone shared them with me just recently. There should be no issues with the IC-7600 or the 7300. You will need to connect the RF keying line from the amp to the radio. Check the manual on each for the correct TX output.It is pretty straightforward as all

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 AC power

I have used my KPA500 on both 110 and 240AC and I can honestly say that I saw no difference in either supply voltage. Mike va3mw > > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KPA500 creeks

All My KPA500 running 400 watts on 6M scatter/FT8 really creaks as it expands, etc. Was there ever a fix/workaround to this? I could loosen all the Z plate screws I guess. Mike, va3mw __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Flumoxed

It would have to stretch about 4-5ft to see a difference of 50Khz in resonance. I doubt it has stretched that far. I see huge swings in my inverted L resonance (with 4 elevated radials) and it is 100% related the ground freezing and unfreezing and ground conductivity changing. My 2:1 SWR

Re: [Elecraft] I am flummoxed about my antenna

Like other have said, when you 160M antenna looks this broad, you have a problem. :) Somewhere you ground losses have increase and that results in what you are seeing. Can you take an antenna analyzer to the base of the antenna and see if you see the same thing? If you don't, then change the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 issues

If you truly want to understand SWR, I recommend you pick a frequency and make up a 1/4, 1/2 and 1 wavelength sections of 50ohm coax. Then measure the SWR at those points into various different resistive loads, like 10, 25, 50, 75, 100, 150 and 200 ohms. I think you will find the results very

[Elecraft] XV144 staying frequency

All I wanted to share how I got my XV144 stabilized and to stay right on frequency which is somewhat required for MSK144. With a bunch of help from Marc VE2OLM, I installed one of his boards from this project. http://alphatronique.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3=6 With this in place, I can feed

Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

Knowing what I did while transmitting at 100 watts of msk144, I’m surprised the damage isn’t worse. The protection circuits did the best they could of. If you own any amp, you always need to be aware of the risk. I would never rely on the automation to 100% protected any amp. If you are

Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

Just an update on the repair Turns out that the first part of the 6M LPF took the hit on the amp resulting in a CAP or 2 vapourizing. AKA - phasers set to kill. This required no special electronic skills to find. You could see it and smell it. The support team at Elecraft got back to me and

Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

> > same PTT as the radio, you should see an asterisk (*) in the LCD window > that > > tells you the amp is "keyed". > > > > You may have blown up the input attenuator. Or the RF deck. Or both. As a > > machine I used to work with said when its power supp

Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

have the amp connected to the K3 via the multi conductor cable > and not use the amp key cable. > > The amp follows the radio and none of this will happen. > > Bob, K4TAX > > > Sent from my iPhone > > > On Nov 16, 2018, at 7:52 AM, Michael Walker > wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

gt;PWR--ON ... > > On 11/16/2018 8:57 AM, Michael Blake via Elecraft wrote: > > My KPA500 does not power up in operate. It always powers up in Standby. > > > > 73 - Mike - K9JRI > > > > > > > > > > > > > >> On Nov 16, 2018, at 8:

Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

I have the schematics, as someone was kind enough to send them to me. Yes, I forgot the KPA500 powers up in Operate. It is the only Amp I own that does this. I will mention it to Elecraft when I chat with them later today and suggest the default should be the other way around. Mike va3mw On

[Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

All I'm trying to find the schematic for the KPA500. The unit was powered on and it came up in operate mode while the HF radio was in TX at 100w on 6M. End result is that the magic smoke got out. :) Before I take it apart to find the offending part, a schematic would be useful. Now, no

Re: [Elecraft] FS: KPA500/KAT500 Combo

Since I moved to Gmail a long time ago, I get zero Spam. I even moved my domains there. It just works the way it should and easier than the spam filters. Mike va3mw Sent from my iPad > On Nov 9, 2018, at 8:40 PM, W0FK wrote: > > “Deal killer. > Ken ke4rg“ > > Interesting reaction to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Fuse holder frustration!

I just changed mine from 120v to 220v today and yes, they tilt up a bit, but I had no issue closing the door. I see you figured it out. Mike va3mw On Tue, Nov 6, 2018 at 10:27 PM Macy monkeys wrote: > I got past the problem. I started the top and bottom door sides over the > end of the fuses

Re: [Elecraft] xv144 Q3 ATF34143 replacement

he Support tab and click on Manuals. Then open the Radio Accessory > Manuals and you will find the XV manuals there. > The parts list is in the Assembly manual. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 11/2/2018 10:32 AM, Michael Walker wrote: > > All > > > > It looks like my

[Elecraft] xv144 Q3 ATF34143 replacement

All It looks like my Q3 ATF34143 has blown and needs to be replaced. However, it doesn't seem to be available anywhere that I can find. Is there a replacement that can be recommended? BTW, I went to check the latest XV144 manual and that page could not be found from the website. many thanks,

Re: [Elecraft] AXT1 status?

Rich I'm sure you'll find this will all work out pretty quickly. Elecraft is not Amazon... :) It is actually pretty hard for a company this size to man phones all day. I'm sure any voice mail or email you sent will get responded to in a timely manner. I've used Elecraft's bits for decades and

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

Hey Dave I had this exact thing happen on the 6300, and what it was was that I had T'd off the logic on the PTT lead from TX1 to another T/R relay for a receiving antenna. I solved the Amp issue by removing the 2nd device, replacing the 6300 with a Flex 6600 and then using the TX2 ptt line on

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

I have seen that when it wasn't on the Band it was supposed to be on. I also saw the same thing when the PTT line didn't get pulled fully to ground. You have likely confirmed this though. Mike va3mw On Sun, Sep 16, 2018 at 7:28 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > No lightning observed is not a reliable

Re: [Elecraft] Test

The idiot in me wants to say no. LOL Obviously, it is working fine! 73 On Tue, Sep 11, 2018 at 2:37 PM, KE8G wrote: > Are my emails making it to the list? > > 73 de Jim - KE8G > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] How to uninstall KPA500/KAT500

Hi Jim Look under Elecraft or KPA500. My KPA500 program is there in add/remove. Mike va3mw On Tue, Aug 14, 2018 at 8:55 AM, Jim N7US wrote: > How can I uninstall the KPA500 and KAT500 Remote programs? I don't see > them > listed in Device Manager's Programs and Features. > > > > 73, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] K3s+KPA500 SSB Audio Distortion

To be sure, your next test is to run the KPA500 into a dummy load and listen to yourself on another receiver. This will help confirm if you have an equipment issue or an RFI issue. It is critical to start with a very basic setup and work your way up to more complicated. K3 and a hand mic into

[Elecraft] W2 Sensor issue

I wonder if anyone has seen this before. I was chasing a problem with high SWR on my 2K HF probe where on the radio, the antenna SWR reads 1.3:1 without the SWR probe installed and 2.9:1 with it installed. Yes, I have changed my RG214 jumper cables to a few others. I even replace the probe with

Re: [Elecraft] [VHFcontesting] Alternate FT8 frequencies on 50 MHz during contests ?

Steve It did get traction. I routinely now see FT8 signals on 50.313, 50.323 and even 50.333 at times when the band is open over the Atlantic. Mike va3mw On Sat, Jul 7, 2018 at 6:43 AM, Steve Kavanagh via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Mark > > As you may know, WB5JJJ

Re: [Elecraft] help wiring a mic?

You guys are all brutal! :) This is a hobby that we try things and see how they work and if it doesn't, then you learned something. Ham Radio is an experimental hobby or did we all forget that. All you audio engineers didn't get where you are today without going through the school of hard

Re: [Elecraft] Equipment Storage and operation

Just to expand on this and share my experiences. I have been running a remote station in Ontario for 15 years. The building is not heated or cooled at all. It has seen from 100F down to -20F without issue. The radios have been Kenwood TS480 to a Flex 6300 and during the time, the amps were

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Fan Noise - measured (sort of)

Those numbers are pretty impressive for quiet. Certainly quieter than a quiet dishwasher unless you really pushing it. Mike va3mw On Sat, Jun 2, 2018 at 11:09 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > Using a Sound Level Meter with A weighted scale, measure the noise at 1 > meter in at least 4 different

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Fan Noise - YouTube ?

Bill is correct You have to move air to cool down those devices and it takes fans to do it. Water cooling might work if you wish to modify it. :) But, there is no free lunch as was mentioned. Be prepared that any 1500 watt LMDOS amp requires cooling but since there is no tube, they are built

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 SWR meter

Yes, this is true For all these LMDOS amps, you need to dissipate all that heat and the common way is with a Fan, so you really have no choice but to get used to it. You have to move a defined amount of air to do the cooling. Small fans need to spin faster to move more air than larger fans

[Elecraft] XV-144 Duty Cycle

Hello all For those using an XV144 on MSK144, have you been able to run 100% on a 30 Second Duty cycle? Or, is that beyond operational specs. I was attempting a 2M MSK144 QSO driving it with the Flex 6600 and it started to chatter and then dropped offline. I was running somewhere about 16

Re: [Elecraft] Any KPA1500 received that were ordered after, 1st day

Nice Since when did the internet allow people to be hugely nonsuppotive? Ah, must be related to your presidential office. M Sent from my iPad > On Apr 4, 2018, at 11:57 PM, Bob via Elecraft > wrote: > > More likely our sun will be a red giant star before the

Re: [Elecraft] Any KPA1500 received that were ordered after 1st day?

This is too funny. Guys, relax. I'm sure they are working their butts off to get the amps out as quickly as possible and as QA'd as possible. This isn't Apple that can product 8M phones on a weekend. This is a small company with a lot of people doing a lot different jobs as fast as they can.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 request

Jim is correct. the KRC2 is just the device for the job with the AG. Mike va3mw On Thu, Mar 29, 2018 at 2:02 PM, Paul Van Dyke wrote: > If I remember what Eric and Wayne have said in the past, they don't > mind having 3rd parties making accessories that enhance the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 request

For the 4O3A 8x2 to function, have you discussed it with Ranko to see if it can be made plug and play? Mike va3mw On Wed, Mar 28, 2018 at 7:36 PM, Jack Brindle wrote: > Anyone contemplating getting one of these for use with an Elecraft radio > should contact N6TV. He has

Re: [Elecraft] IC-7610 added to Sherwood's list

Yes, And while you can do SO2R with the dual antenna configuration, you can't really do SO2R the way it should be as it doesn't handle OTRSP to handle the audio switching. At least, from what I have seen. That can limit some contesting features. Mike va3mw On Mon, Dec 25, 2017 at 7:31 AM,

[Elecraft] KPA500 - Fan running fast

I run my KPA500 remotely... very remotely There are times when I am running at full power in a carrier mode that I turn the fan on high manually. Which is pretty funny when it is blowing -10C air through it. Then, when I am done, I turn it down. But.. there are times when I actually get to the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 First RF Review

I have no 30M power limitations in Canada. It is just another ham band and treated as such. Mike va3mw On Thu, Dec 14, 2017 at 7:31 PM, David Gilbert wrote: > > > And it works on 30m as well. > > I wonder when the last time the FCC busted anyone for excess power,

Re: [Elecraft] Two tone generator for IMD testing

Thanks, but I need to use it on other hardware. Mike On Mon, Dec 4, 2017 at 11:47 AM, Nr4c <n...@widomaker.com> wrote: > There is one built in to every K3, K3S, KX3 and prob KX2. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > > > On Dec 4, 2017, at 11:35 AM, Michae

[Elecraft] Two tone generator for IMD testing

Hi All Before I order a new one, does anyone have one they wish to part with? Mike va3mw __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

Hi Ronnie The TDR is a must have. Once you start sweeping all your feedlines you will know they are not as good as you might have thought. :) Twice I tossed an entire roll of heliax and twice 2 unique runs of RG213. If anyone has feedlines older than 10 years, you might want to consider the

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

The RigExpert AA-1400 fits perfectly in a $40 Pelican 1200 case. I have mine, charger, batteries, etc in a nice Red 1200. I would post a pic, but you can't on this reflector. Mike va3mw On Fri, Dec 1, 2017 at 12:19 PM, George Thornton < gthorn...@thorntonmostullaw.com> wrote: > The Time

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

I would have to agree. the Rigexpert AA series. Well made, drop proof and stand alone. Mike va3mw On Fri, Dec 1, 2017 at 8:23 AM, John Oppenheimer wrote: > The SARK 110 is very small with many features: > > http://www.sark110.com/ > > John KN5L >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CAT troubleshooting with SPE 1.3KFZ

Hi Guy We need some more information. What connections methods are using? BCD. RS232 and CAT at the same thing. If RS232 baud rates need to match, etc. Tell us more. Mike va3mw On Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 6:26 PM, Guy F2CT wrote: > Hello to all > I recently bought a SPE

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problem

Hi Kev Don is 100% right. I would change all the cables and then test with the amp alone and the tuner alone to narrow it down. I spent 3 days debugging an Acom A1000 issue only to finally out I had a bad jumper cable. Mike va3mw On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: CM500 best price/use with

I have used the Koss SB40 as well, but I think you will find there is no high end on the Mic and you really have to do some EQ work to make it sound normal. 73, mike va3mw On Sat, Nov 11, 2017 at 5:32 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > I use the Koss SB-40 which has a dynamic

Re: [Elecraft] Minicircuits splitter for diversity?

Yep, 1000ft of RG11 direct burial for $100 on Amazon. Good enough for HF on any day. Mike va3mw On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 8:24 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > Right. Or 75 ohms for 75 ohm splitters and systems. I always specified > low loss CATV RG6 for wireless mic systems,

Re: [Elecraft] Minicircuits splitter for diversity?

pecs are typically > unavailable. As Jim says, Mini-Circuits is a very very reputable US brand > that has been around, well, forever. They cost a lot more but there are > published specs and BTW, would you really like to use "F" connectors in the > shack? I wouldn't. >

Re: [Elecraft] Minicircuits splitter for diversity?

Is that any different than your basic cable splitter other than it has BNC and not F connectors? Mike On Mon, Nov 6, 2017 at 3:02 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: > I looked at the link and opened the Data Sheet. > Splitter loss goes from about 3.2 to 4.0 dB in each arm (if

Re: [Elecraft] On CW

Oh no. And we just got the TopBand guys calmed down. To each his own. Mike va3mw > On Oct 30, 2017, at 10:37 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > I find that CW has many practical and engaging aspects that I just don’t get > with computer-mediated modes like FT8. You’d think

Re: [Elecraft] Intentional QRM and operating practices.

Hi Ted I had a bunch of guys call me yesterday who were zero point Canadian stations, most I worked. I just work them and dupes as it is easier just to log them rather than explain why you don't want to work them. However, the band was very crowded and very loud all weekend. Sometimes it is

Re: [Elecraft] (KPA-500) running on 110v

I have been running at 120vac for years with no issues including RTTY. I've run the 220 line to it, but haven't switched it over yet. Mike va3mw > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list:

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

The frequency ownership is a farce of course. I bet it was generated on April 1. LOL Regardless, RF know no boarders and it has no bearing over me even if it was legal. mike va3mw On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 4:02 PM, Joe K2UF wrote: > As long as they don't think it's a good idea

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

I did this years ago and even had it published in QST. It was at least 4-5 years ago. It was a basic Quad copter, a simple Wii flight controller and a dedicated servo that pulled a pin out of a block to release the weight. It worked very well. I should get the pick back on my QRZ page. I bet

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

I am surprised about the 6700 comment. There is a Software fix for SmartSDR that addresses the pre-amps on the 6700. I wonder if he had it applied. Mike va3mw On Sun, Oct 1, 2017 at 7:27 AM, jeff griffin wrote: > I run 2 HP 2311x's here on 12v... > > 73 Jeff kb2m > >

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

Amazingly well for the size. If you need more, I would add headphones or external speakers. On Fri, Sep 8, 2017 at 8:53 AM, Kevin der Kinderen wrote: > Hard to answer as I don't know your situation or operating conditions. I > have the KX3. It is sufficiently loud and ok

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meter auroral propagation opening

Wayne, this would do it Serial Number: 23 Issue Time: 2017 Sep 07 2350 UTC ALERT: Geomagnetic K-index of 8 Threshold Reached: 2017 Sep 07 2350 UTC Synoptic Period: 2100-2400 UTC Active Warning: Yes NOAA Scale: G4 - Severe Mike va3mw On Thu, Sep 7, 2017 at 8:49 PM, Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] Drone antenna launch Field portable! Changed topic.

I've been doing this for 5 or 6 about years now. Even QST published the picture of me doing it. We also used it for Field day. It is a great idea. The release is just a $3 servo that pulls a pin to drop the weight. You just need to be high enough to have enough inertia to pull the drop line

[Elecraft] [OT] - Tech Only Discussions

Hi All I am only going to post this one. I have created a spin off group for technical only Elecraft discussion. No OT discussion and focused truly on the issues of your wonderful Elecraft hardware. This will allow this group to proceed as normal, yet this is an option for those that only want

Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

Email works for me. Easy to delete. Easy to search. Easy to catalog. The advantage of using Gmail. Zero Spam. It gets pushed to me and I don't have to go looking for it. Mike va3mw On Sat, Aug 19, 2017 at 10:49 AM, Philip Anderson wrote: > I was going to

Re: [Elecraft] How to keep track of grid squares logged?

Log4om will create a google earth view that is pretty cool. I just did one last night. 35 grids on ft8 in a week. Mike va3mw Sent from my iPad > On Jul 30, 2017, at 2:30 PM, Richard Lamont wrote: > >> On 30/07/17 19:12, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> >> On 6 m, everyone

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter 440 band accuracy?

The only way to get the answer you wish is to compare it to a bench standard like a bird watt meter. Beyond that you are just guessing. Sorry Mike va3mw On Sun, Jul 30, 2017 at 11:18 AM, Michael via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Measurement is in analog mode.should have

Re: [Elecraft] Query, KPA500 Remote Opns

Hi Jack I do use my 6300 with the KPA500 and have done so for over 2 years. The way I do it is with a local pc at the remote. The other way for you would be to install a serial to ip converted at your remote and then run the KPA500 software at home. In the configuration of the Serial To IP

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

Hi Buddy I can thing of 2 things. Overheating .. not likely since usually the RF section shut downs. RF getting into the power supply. Grounding might not make a difference. RF Chokes on the power supply DC cord might help. Oh, the 3rd thing, Is your power supply up to the task? Might it be

[Elecraft] W2 Software

To those who write software (not me.. .I just use it). Is there any chance that we could have a 'compact' version of the W2 software display just like we have for the KPA500? Just a thought. Mike va3mw __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Where to buy ?

Hi George It is a simple cable to make. You only require the PTT lead from the radio to the amplifier. It is actually only 1 wire and 2 connectors. Ground can be optional since the DC ground for the amp will be completed via the coax cable. Band switching is an option and I ran for years on

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

Actually, it is just human nature to do that. For some, every penny counts. Mike va3mw On Thu, Jun 22, 2017 at 1:56 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > hence my earlier statement: > > "I'll be getting mine from Elecraft directly." > > Thousands of dollars in radio fear and people

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 in host/server mode - intermittent failures

control of the amplifier from another computer. The is clearly a PEBCAC issue. Jack, thanks for getting back to me. I thought you would like to know. Mike va3mw On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 11:46 AM, Michael Walker <va...@portcredit.net> wrote: > I am having an issue with the KPA500

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on KPA1500 station

Dave et all I still believe that Lan/IP is the way to go. The way Flex is doing it does not require it to be on your active network. It works very well in a peer to peer connection and it requires zero configuration. Significantly easier than configuring RS232. The KPA500 software works well,

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on KPA1500 station configurations

My 2 cents. Drop the RS232 line totally and have only an IP / Lan connection. This will solve so many connectivity issues. With a PC client software, it will just find the amplifier. This is what other Amp vendors are now doing and it is litterly plug and play. The next K-radio should also be

Re: [Elecraft] Wire size for the ground on the KX2

If this is for an RF ground, you'll need bigger than 22G for it to be effective. Braid would be preferred. Mike va3mw On Thu, Jun 15, 2017 at 5:25 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Mike, > > I would use #22 teflon insulated wire. Teflon because it is 'slippery' > and that can

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

I just checked my case. Pelican 1200 and it hold everything I need without being too big. For $40, it is a great deal https://www.amazon.com/Pelican-1200-Case-Foam-Black/dp/B0002INQT2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1497196900=8-1=pelican+1200 Mike va3mw On Sun, Jun 11, 2017 at 11:55 AM, Peter

[Elecraft] KPA500 in host/server mode - intermittent failures

I am having an issue with the KPA500 software. It works fine on one PC, but when you use it in client/server mode, which I do a lot, It randomly fails on the the client PC. I can see what it is doing, but no joy for any commands. It has worked at times. it is also not a timeout issue. The

Re: [Elecraft] Counterpoises and Grounding

Jim sort of nailed it. :) Mike va3mw On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 4:59 PM, Fred Moore wrote: > Jim please accept my apologies, I didn't realize that since you have > written extensively on the subject and actually had a website that no > one else is allowed to comment without being

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

I would not buy a waterproof case from Walmart. Your choices are Pelican or equivalent. I'm speaking from canoe tripping experience. 73 Mike va3mw On Sat, Jun 10, 2017 at 5:05 PM, Stephen Peterson wrote: > For a rafting trip down Cataract Canyon of the Colorado I was

Re: [Elecraft] Fool proof kill switch = deadman timer?

Jim I have used Remote Rig on my TS480 for years. They are great units and I highly recommend them. I replaced them with a 6300 and a Maestro about a year go. The setup is more complicated at the moment, but that also works well. I have been running remote for about 11 years now and I don't

Re: [Elecraft] Fool proof kill switch = deadman timer?

I have a RPI that monitors for open IP ports to Google and CNN. If they are both gone, then I power cycle the modem. It checks every 15 minutes. You could also have the PI do anything you like on other GPIO ports like kill a TX line or a power line to the radio. AKA, if no internet, then do a

Re: [Elecraft] CP1 vs other directional coupler

Would this work? It comes with N connectors http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mini-Circuits-ZFDC-20-4-N-Coaxial-Directional-Coupler-1-1000MHz-/263005332237?hash=item3d3c56e30d:g:YS4AAOSwK6RZKIqL Mike va3mw On Sun, May 28, 2017 at 8:39 PM, Mike via Elecraft wrote: > These

Re: [Elecraft] List overload - It's actually not good for Elecraft's business.

I'm not saying anything. de va3mw On Sat, May 27, 2017 at 4:22 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > I have to agree with Harry here... All interesting subjects for the most > part, but this is an Elecraft list. Talking about antenna because they > plug into an Elecraft product is stretching

Re: [Elecraft] Impatiently waiting...KPA1500

I seriously thought of ordering one to replace the KPA500 at the remote, but I'm going to give www.rf-kit.de a try. It is a similar put it together yourself kit like the kpa500. Mike va3mw On Thu, May 25, 2017 at 8:59 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: > Yes, nutzo here! But no

[Elecraft] Choking KPA500 and testing a box of unknown chokes

All I am doing some work on a box of chokes I received and I am trying to figure out just exactly what mix they are. Since I run a remote station, I choke everything. I know the chokes I buy and what they are, but it is the unknown box that needs testing. I have a tracking generator, so I am

Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500

The original question was related to Web control of the KPA500. My question to Elecraft is: Are the commands between the hosting software and user interface software available at the IP level? If so, I would like to consider having someone write a web interface that would likely reside on a

Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500

Hi Barry I have 2 RemoteRig pairs as I used to use them on my TS480's (I've been running remote for about 11 years now). I am now running remote with the Flex Maestro and the 6300 and that works wonderfully.I'll likely sell both of them at some point in the future. They did serve me very

Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500

I agree as I use mine with my 6300 exclusively remote. I could live with a simple web page which is what I do now with PSTRotator for Rotor control and RemoteQTH server which I use for remote buttons. I would only need to be able to see it's status and alarms. I don't require real time power

Re: [Elecraft] Remoting the KPA500 & KAT500?

that length it > will probably be OK. > > > > > > > -- > *From:* Michael Walker <va...@portcredit.net> > *To:* Harry Yingst <hlyin...@yahoo.com> > *Cc:* "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > *Sent:* Friday, May 5

Re: [Elecraft] Remoting the KPA500 & KAT500?

Hi Harry You have 2 ways to do this and extending USB is not the best choice if it would work at all. Depending on how far the run is, it might be able to do it via RS232 (from your USB connector) direct into back of devices. While the spec for RS232 is about 20ft or less, I currently run RS232

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