Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hiram Maxim in the news

And there was another fellow very much in the mix back then - Bill Ball, SNC.More coming in QST later this year. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Life Member > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net boun...@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Fred Jensen >

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hiram Maxim in the news

And Hiram Percy Maxim is interred in my hometown of Hagerstown, MD: https://www.rfcafe.com/references/electrical/hiram-percy-maxim-grave-site-ha gerstown-md.htm - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Life Member > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Looking for WSJT-X Rig Control advice

I have a second sound card in my desktop PC dedicated to the digital modes. I thought the risk of inadvertent audio driving my rig was too high to do otherwise. I’ve heard some weird things on the digital frequencies! -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" &

Re: [Elecraft] K3 doesn't receive at power up

And I did have this done as well, but for a different issue. -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Nov 9, 2022, at 4:01 PM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote: > > It could be tin pin oxidation on the KREF3 and/or Front panel pins. > Loose and shove

[Elecraft] I need some guidance - KAT500

Hello Elecrafters, I am running a K3-based K-Line: K3-P3-KAT500-KPS500. Currently, I have two antennas connected to my KAT500: ANT 1 is my SteppIR 40/30 3L, and ANT 3 is my 160M/80M dipole. When I have my K3 select 40M/20M/17M/15M/12M/10M/6M, my KAT500 is in BYP mode and ANT 1 as

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Tests

There is a business opportunity here for someone with the HF transceiver diagnostic and SMD replacement skills and equipment. Someone who does excellent Elecraft service work at reasonable prices would never want for business. And if the work is of consistently high enough quality, perhaps

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Delivery Delays

Thought I’d drop this in here before the thread is closed … http://collinsradio.org/archives/manuals/KWM-380_Manual_10-79.pdf -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Mar 30, 2022, at 6:40 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > There's not a lot on the web

Re: [Elecraft] A hat was saved (totally apropos of nothing)

Some years ago, Elecraft offered some hats on their website. Part number was KHAT, of course. I bought mine then. I run a K3, P3, KAT500 and KPA500 and occasionally a KX3 ... while wearing my hat. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022 > -Original Message- >

Re: [Elecraft] Power supply for KX3

I second this recommendation! Great supply for the KX3. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022 > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net boun...@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Greg Mitchell > Sent: Friday, October 08, 2021 07:09 > To: Paul

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 beta 2.04

Do you know how I can revert to the previous KAT500 Utility? Thanks. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Vice-President 2021-2022 > -Original Message- > From: Mike Flowers > Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2021 08:55 > To: 'Andy Durbin' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net &

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 beta 2.04

Hi Andy, Tried the new version of the Utility. 'Invalid handle' error when 'Copy New Files from Elecraft' is clicked. Unzipped the new beta firmware into my beta directory, and when I tried loading the beta firmware I got 'Cannot start a busy state machine' error. I'll stick with v 01.75 for

Re: [Elecraft] Weird P3 issue

Hi Ronnie, As a first step, try reseating all the RS-232 cables involved on the P3 and K3. Any corrosion on a pin, etc., might be a source of such a tone. Worth a shot ... - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 / KXV3A / PR6 / SteppIR 3L - 6M Operation

Hi Folks, I recently purchased a used PR6 6-Meter preamp in anticipation of the upcoming 6M summer season. My K3 has the KXV3A Interface option installed. I have a K-Line station; K3,P3,KAT500,KPA500. My 6M antenna is my SteppIR 3L. I've downloaded the PR6 and KXV3A manuals, and

Re: [Elecraft] P3 span changing

There are apparently some issues with the P3 firmware retaining the frequency and center by band. I reported one issue where the P3 would return to an entirely different band than the one commanded. The head of FW for Elecraft confirmed this is a bug that needs fixing. When that will

Re: [Elecraft] 10 METERS IS OUT

John's original email stated: " neither receiving nor transmitting" on 10M. Nothing to do with propagation, I think. I suggested to John to check which ANT was selected for 10M, and to check CONFIG: BAND MAP to ensure 10M was active. I have not heard back from John. - 73 and good DX de

Re: [Elecraft] Tuner bug

I was fortunate to have met Rear Admiral Grace Hopper at a Holiday reception when I worked as a DoD contractor at the Washington Navy Yard in 1985. I had been using COBOL for programming business systems for years and had the opportunity to thank her for it. She remarked that she was

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT MACRO PROGRAMMING BOOK BY FRED CADY

And if you choose spiral bound printer stock, then your printed book will lay flat on the desk. Pre-Punched Cut Sheets, 44 Hole Spiral, 20 lb., White - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of hawley,

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA Screen save to memory stick

Although not the definitive resource, I am unable for find a YouTube video of a successful USB device P3 screen capture. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: Mike Flowers > Sent: Saturday, September 26, 2020 20:59 > To: 'Bill Frantz

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA Screen save to memory stick

Seems to have been implemented in P3 firmware - see: https://ftp.elecraft.com/P3/firmware/p3fwnotes.rtf P3SVGA 01.16 / 02-26-2013 says: "Added display of an onscreen message when a USB device (keyboard or MSD) is attached and detached." I wonder if this message is appearing when a flash drive

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA Screen save to memory stick

Hi Don, Yes, subsequently I saw the illustration with that port labeled ‘keyboard’. I was looking at the P3 manual, and not the SVGA option manual. The P3 Utility is the only way I’ve found that will do a screen capture - but always willing to learn something new. -- 73 de Mike Flowers

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA Screen save to memory stick

I have successfully captured a P3 screen image. Elecraft P3 Utility > Capture Image Tab> Capture Image button - this captures the image then displays 'Bitmap copied to Windows Clipboard' - then paste from the Clipboard into Paint or other app and save in the image format of your choice. My P3

Re: [Elecraft] Status of Add-ons for K3?

Who remembers? https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winky_Dink_and_You -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Sep 20, 2020, at 8:44 PM, James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft > wrote: > > Now THAT sounds right! > > '73 de Jim N2ZZ > > -Orig

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 radio settings for WSJT-X

Sometimes, a line or cable is just the right fraction of a specific wavelength to act as an efficient antenna, and RF will find it's way in. With the digimodes your soundcard is involved, so if you're getting a 'funny noise', that's where I'd look - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC

Re: [Elecraft] K4 remote software question

Starfish ... ;>) - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Eric Norris > Sent: Monday, August 10, 2020 11:28 > To: Dave > Cc: K5WA ; elecraft@mailman qth. net > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 remote

Re: [Elecraft] OT Good Source for Stainless Fasteners and Connectors?

projects. -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jun 21, 2020, at 9:29 AM, Joseph McIntire wrote: > > TSC has some i get mine from the local Do It center. They are a little > pricey though. > > Sent from my Verizo

Re: [Elecraft] Prolly a dumb mistake... no internal speaker output

If the headphone speaker on the front had a normally-closed switch to route the audio to the internal speaker when no phones are presten, and that is stuck open, then this might be the effect. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [Elecraft] OT - LOTW / ARRL Down

It's been intermittent for the last week or so. Uploads and downloads were slowed, then not working, then working again. The webserver was down for a while, then back up. The 'Find Call' function was busted for a day. Websites with very large databases behind them need periodic

Re: [Elecraft] K3: K3S shuts down

Let us know how you get on with a solution Bill. Good luck with it! - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Nr4c > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2020 03:23 > To: elecraft > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3:

Re: [Elecraft] High Current only on 20 Meters

What 'pins' do you have? Nickel-platted or gold pins? - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Leroy Buller > Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2020 10:33 > To: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] High

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Power cable voltage drop

Hi Keith, Mine reads 4.96, so should it be set to 5.0 or left alone? Thanks. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Keith Trinity WE6R > Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2019 15:25 > To:

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching Across the Chronological Divide

the excitement and joy in their faces when they learn that they passed their exam is great. So from where I sit, things are looking up! -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Dec 23, 2019, at 10:19 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > > Brethren . . . > > Keep in

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide

Hi Folks, Well, here is a young lady who has decided the Amateur Radio - and Contesting - is her hobby of choice. Violetta (Kat) Latham, KM4ATT, has been invited to speak at IDXC 2020 in Visalia, CA. Violetta lives in Greencastle, PA and is a 15-year old Amateur Extra. She’s raising funds

Re: [Elecraft] DZOTA: Dead Zones On The Air

Was that town in the Iron Range? And if so, could all the iron ore deposits play a role? - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Jim Rhodes > Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 07:47 > To: Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] Reflector email problems

It's Gmail ... http://blog.simplelists.com/gmail-solution-mail-sent-to-a-list-doesnt-show-in-inbox/ - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Grant Youngman > Sent: Monday, November 18, 2019 10:30 > To:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 config restore

I've been having a problem with my installation that requires me to run the KAT500 utility 'As Administrator'. When I do this, it works. When I don't, it fails - hangs, actually. Perhaps this is related? - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Nov 7, 2019, at 8:27 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Check all connectors. I've found that connectors that just "sit" and are > never moved will oxidize and prevent signal flow. They rely on a mechanical

[Elecraft] K3 #2257 woke up deaf this morning ...

Hi Folks, I powered up my trust K3 #2257 this morning and found it deaf. The RF and IF stages appear to be working just fine. I have 20M FT8 showing lots of signals on my P3, but no audio. WSJT-X shows no audio from LINE OUT either. I'm on the right antenna and haven't fiddled with

Re: [Elecraft] Center-fed antennas

Extra Class licensees vs. Extra Class Operators ... huge delta there ... -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Oct 10, 2019, at 4:12 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > I used my Johnson Matchbox at our Field Day event about 3 years ago. I >

Re: [Elecraft] Cammo KX2? (Was: Copy cat - no way)

I grabbed an image of a KX3 drawing and used the 'paint bucket' tool in Paint to create different colored KX3 renditions here: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/m9brk7bciaqijf7/AADywinNeBqHy7xaJWkPrM3fa?dl=0 Some look pretty cool. You can take these and make your own colored versions ... - 73 and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S for sale

I try to be objective about my Amateur Radio purchases, but don't always succeed. When I was thinking about upgrading from my K3 to a K3S, I got a quote from Elecraft for the upgrade, then I made a list of the K3S improvements and calculated my incremental cost for the upgrade, assuming a sale

Re: [Elecraft] Computer control of message playback on K3S?

On pg. 23 of the ELECRAFT K3 AND KX3 PROGRAMMER'S REFERENCE - there is a table of SWT/H constructs ... SWT21 - plays M1 SWT31 - M2, etc. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Ken Bandy, KJ9B > Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod function buttons not apparently working

Hello Peter, Executing P3 macro commands from the K-POD has not been implemented in the K3/K3S/K-POD firmware. I was informed by Elecraft support that this was the case when I was trying to resolve the same issue soon after the P3 was introduced. You might contact Elecraft Support to confirm

Re: [Elecraft] OT - A Personal Note

Hi Ted, Sorry to hear about this, but glad you are up to writing an email. This is a very good sign, indeed. And do all the therapy and then some! I hope to hear you in the bands very soon! Best wishes for a quick recovery from this. -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's abo

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile high power

I think there is the possibility of great mischief if autonomous vehicles lack sufficient RFI protection. What implications might there be for mobile Amateur Radio operation when autonomous vehicles are in wide-spread use? -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

couldn’t cost justify the added expense. The Wizards of Watsonville always seem to have something up their sleeves and it will be interesting to see what’s next. If the new offering is a greater performance improvement than the K3s, I might be tempted. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "

Re: [Elecraft] Legacy = Low Latency: FSK-D mode

My Model 15 took a lot of 3-in-1 oil to keep it running back in the late 1970s. I can still smell the warm oil. I worked Antigua on 20M and that QSO started RTTY DXing for me. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Mar 22, 2019, at 10:01 AM, Michael Blake

Re: [Elecraft] I'm a new Father of a KPA1500!

And what’s the latest firmware for the hat? -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Mar 16, 2019, at 10:31 AM, wrote: > > I have a two year old Elecraft hat, are there any upgrades for that? > > John KK9A > > Jack Brindle wrote: > > Ron

Re: [Elecraft] K* POD

Hi Henning, This is a good place to ask. There are many knowledgeable folks here. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Mar 13, 2019, at 3:50 AM, Henning Hess wrote: > > Hallo, OMs > > How can I publish my questions at the right place?

Re: [Elecraft] W2 connection issues

It may be worth checking this about USB port power management. This feature has been known to cause difficulties. https://helpdeskgeek.com/how-to/prevent-windows-from-powering-off-usb-device / - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [Elecraft] K3- To zero beat or not to zero beat

the DX frequency +\- whatever variable your rig might introduce. I don’t have the expectation that when in click on a spot that I will be exactly on the DX frequency. I just like to land in the general neighborhood! -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Feb 21, 201

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 and K3

Here’s some things to check: Verify that WSJT-X is pointing to the correct sound devices. Verify that you do have an audio signal on the lines you expect them to be on. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Nov 21, 2018, at 8:56 AM, Glenn - N5RN > wrote: &

[Elecraft] Craziest / most rewarding QSOs

For me it was working VK0TH, Trevor, on Macquarie Island on PSK31. My yagi was down for repairs, so all I had was a 20M dipole as a sloper with the high end at about 20'. 20m was 'dead', or so I thought, then his trace appeared. He came back to my first call. Amazing!! I was only running

[Elecraft] KX3 MIC socket

Hi Folks, What size is the MIC socket on the side of a KX3? It appears to me to be larger than a 3.5 mm socket. I'm getting a new-to-me KX3 here on Monday and want to be prepared. Thanks for your help. *73 de Mike, K6MKF - Director & Past President, NCDXC*

[Elecraft] K3 Macro Question - setting the LINE IN level

Hi Gang, I've got a macro string that sets the K3 to LINE IN, compression to 0, and monitor level to 2.I expected that once LINE IN was selected, then MG016; would set the LINE IN level to 16. But it doesn't.I've searched the K3 Programmers Reference but I seem to be missing this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No power out

Elecraft service set my Tune Pwr to 5.1 watts to prevent ‘inadvertent running of TX gain calibration’. Have you tried running the TX gain calibration with the K3 Utility? -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Aug 14, 2018, at 5:31 PM, Dennis Moore wrote: &

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

I will try this in the K3 Utility to see if I can get it to work there. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: Tom > Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 10:47 AM > To: Mike Flowers ; 'W1IE' > > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

] I need some help with this string of macro commands > > Mike, The DExxx command only effects the K3 and does not have any impact on > P3 actions. You might try a string of between the K3 section and P3 > commands. > Dave K5MWR > > On July 25, 2018 10:38:32 AM MDT, Mike Flowers

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: W1IE > Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 4:09 AM > To: 'Mike Flowers' > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands > > GM Mike, > > The command is "DE > > Example D

[Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

Hi Gang, Time to consult the brain trust, because my brain is getting tired . I am working on this macro string for use in DXLab to set the K3 and P3 for 17M PSK operations. So, it's designed to: 1. Turn off the VOX 2. Set MODE to DATA, data mode to DATA A 3. Set

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity Calls

Our less-than-formal ham club - The Lupton Downs Amateur Radio Club - was pleased to obtain our club callsign, W6NAG. Sounds pretty good on CW too. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jul 16, 2018, at 2:37 PM, EricJ wrote: > > A urologist in my tow

Re: [Elecraft] OT OT OT OT Vanity call question OT OT OT OT

Here is a resource that I have found useful for researching callsign history: http://w0is.com/oldcallsigns/oldcalls.html There is a lot of useful information available if you are willing to dig for it in the various cited online resources. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President -

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity call question

I chose my vanity callsign because the suffix is my initials. Others are a lot more creative: K9DOG - my personal favorite WO0KI - Wookie KZ0MBI - zombie < http://www.arrl.org/vanity-call-signs> - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- >

Re: [Elecraft] OT - The HeyPhone

http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-technology-designed-by-radio-amateur-used-in- thailand-cave-rescue - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Michael Bower > Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 7:48 AM >

Re: [Elecraft] Working KH1

Good job, Carl. They have great ops on the Baker Island team. Once they get a piece of your callsign, they’ll usually get you in the log. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jul 3, 2018, at 1:25 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote: > > I thought I’d never work B

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

. The convergence of radio, computer and software technologies to create the digi-modes was probably inevitable. If FT8 helps interest more young people in Amateur Radio, I’m all for it. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jul 3, 2018, at 1:24 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wr

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Call area "gotchas"

Ken, May you rival Olivia de Havilland in longevity. She is 102 years old today. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Rose > Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2018 10:37 AM > To: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] OT: old ARRL RA Handbook info

The EICO 720, my first transmitter  -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On May 22, 2018, at 9:54 AM, Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com> wrote: > > My very first ARRL Handbook was 1960. My last, until the modern era, was > 1966. Although I no longe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

I tried that on my K3 and it will me dial it down to 00.1 - then it says 'nor'. At 00.1 mine shows 00.1 RF out in TUNE. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf

Re: [Elecraft] Fred's HHG vs Elecraft manuals de KE7X

And don't forget your towel ... - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of kevinr > Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2018 10:30 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >

Re: [Elecraft] Proper grounding for P3.

My PC is always on, so K3 next, then fire up HRD, N1MM+ or whatever next. Works every time ... - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Bill Frantz > Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] HF Voyager

Thanks, Jim - that was pretty cool! - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Jim Brown > Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 11:26 AM > To: Reflector Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

The Old Signalman, seeing the new-fangled telegraph poles and wires stretching off to the horizon, threw down his semaphore flags in disgust. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Mar 3, 2018, at 3:57 PM, William Levy <wgl...@gmail.com> wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Firing up K3 attached to PC via USB

Yes, it's normal. There is a config parameter you can set to eliminate this behavior. I can't think of it at the moment, but someone on this list will surely remember what it is. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [Elecraft] Old Posts

Everything old is new again ... - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2018 3:31 PM > To:

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

Latest from Hal's GPS: Hal Turley Jan 27, 20183:58:30 PM Speed: 10.19 mph Course: E Elevation: -5.58 ft. Lat: -54.512111 Lon: -18.071243 - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From:

[Elecraft] FW: Very off topic, but trying to get info...

- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: Mike Flowers [mailto:mike.flow...@gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2018 2:32 PM > To: 'tomb18' <tom...@videotron.ca> > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Very off topic, but trying to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

The Elf on the Shelf ... where the KPA1500 should be ... ;>) - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Markowski > Sent: Tuesday, December 12, 2017

[Elecraft] KAT500 and a FTdx1200

Hi Gang, I'm helping a relatively new Amateur who just ordered a KAT500 for use with her Yaesu FTdx1200. I've read the Elecraft paper: 'Yaesu FTdx1200 with KPA/KAT500 Power Combo' which describes the setup for the KAT500 Basic Mode with the FTdx1200. I'm wondering if there is a way to

Re: [Elecraft] OT - SFI going crazy - 127 - 10 should be open

10M was open to VK-ZL-SoPac about 0240Z and shut down an hour later. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Sep 7, 2017, at 8:48 PM, Jim Miller <jimmil...@stl-online.net> wrote: > > Take a look at the SFI at 127. It has been going up a bit and bounced

Re: [Elecraft] Bluetooth audio adapter for K3

It's probably this: https://www.amazon.com/Baile-Transmitter-Multi-Point-H-366T-Simultaneously/d p/B00X7L7HYG - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TVI on 40 meters only

able and no further problems. Lots of folks are using U-verse without a TVI problem, but it never worked very well here. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Aug 25, 2017, at 4:16 PM, Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> wrote: > > Does reduc

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Eclipse update

Sitting here in Corvallis now. Stopped by Eugene for a while and traffic not an issue on I-5 or anywhere we went. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Aug 19, 2017, at 10:43 AM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [Elecraft_K3] > <elecraft...@yah

[Elecraft] WTB Nifty Guide for the K2

Hi Gang, Anyone have a K2 Nifty Guide they'd be willing to sell? Thanks! -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailm

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Work 'em, Log 'em, move on ... It's a hobby ... -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jul 26, 2017, at 12:56 PM, Nicklas Johnson <n...@n6ol.us> wrote: > >> On 26 July 2017 at 15:40, Joe Subich, W4TV <li...@subich.com> wrote: >>

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: K3 SHUTTING DOWN OPERATING JT65

If you have a dummy load, try running JT8 or JT65 into that at your usual power.If problem does not reoccur, then likely RFI is the culprit. If it does reoccur, then likely the K3 is having issues. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From:

Re: [Elecraft] Really OT: Inside-the-vehicle HF antennas (possible bonus points)

You may want to have some minimum distance required for the QSO. Two KC2s and a short length of coax would do the trick between two cars parked next to each other. ;>) -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jul 15, 2017, at 5:53 PM, Wayne Burdick <n...@

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Hi Mike, I've seen this attempted with other forums for other topics. Inevitably, the OT emails reach the same level in the new forum as well. It's just human nature. For my part, I'll stick with this Elecraft forum. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 mobile?

I wonder what would happen if a mobile KW station keyed up beside one of these experimental driverless cars? And I wonder how well the electronics in these cars are protected from RFI? -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Apr 14, 2017, at 12:12 PM, Fr

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RFI problem on 80,40 with AT Uverse

I had similar RFI issues with AT Uverse equipment, both on RX and TX. I went with Comcast and have no RFI issues with them. Nearly our entire neighborhood is Comcast. AT tried to deliver Uverse here via 50-year old twisted pairs and it was a mess. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, IDXC

Re: [Elecraft] P3 lost receive signal on monitor from K3s

No need at all. I've been there many times before, and it's just a matter of time before I go there again. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, IDXC 2017 Committee > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don > Wilhelm > Sent: Sunday,

Re: [Elecraft] QRZ.com

Apparently, their spell checker is down too ... " expriencing" - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, IDXC 2017 Committee > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roger > D Johnson > Sent: Tuesday, February 28, 2017 12:46 PM > To:

Re: [Elecraft] K-pod issue....I think?

I've noticed the same sort of thing. I discovered that the 'tap' of an F key needs to be firm - a bit more than just a tap. The 'hold' time seems to be >.5 second. It took a bit to train myself to these timings, but now I don't notice the issue. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - &q

Re: [Elecraft] K3-EZ

Or just call his number: William D. Coleman 513 Ridge Rd Vestal, NY 13850 (607) 748-5232 -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Nov 13, 2016, at 5:56 AM, Jim McDonald <j...@n7us.net> wrote: > > I've thought the same, though I see that his QRZ

Re: [Elecraft] Camping radio ops: then and now

My first real portable operation wasn't really camping at all. I was on Maui at a condo with a switching power supply, an IC-7000 and a 20M dipole. My wife would bring me out cold Coronas and I had a blast working my buddies on the mainland as KH6/K6MKF.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Page Down?

Also in CA: "www.elecraft.com refused to connect." - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer, > Edward > Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2016 8:48 AM > To:

Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

It appears to me that they are the same 16 macros, which are invoked via the buttons on the K-POD. As I have many macros that I now invoke via software, I was hopeful that there might be a method by which I could have different 'macro sets', e.g. for SSB, RTTY, CW operation, contests, etc. I

Re: [Elecraft] P3 CENTER button and SVGA display

Looks like it's time for me to call Elecraft support on this one . - 73 and good DX de Mike, <http://www.qrz.com/db/k6mkf/> K6MKF, President - <http://ncdxc.org/index.html> NCDXC From: Mike Flowers [mailto:mike.flow...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 10:22 PM

[Elecraft] P3 CENTER button and SVGA display

Hi Gang, I have the P3 with SVGA option and a K3. The firmware appears up to date, according to the P3 Utility. I've set CenterEn: ON and use the CENTER button and the P3 knob to move DX pileups more into the center of the display. When I hold the CENTER button while in CENTER

Re: [Elecraft] 10.118.288 dead carrier

Yep - I hear it too. It's strongest on a 60 degree heading from San Jose, CA - not particularly helpful as this includes most of the NA continent. I had a 20M PSK31 QSO once with an OM in NY who must have been called away. His PSK31 idle tone was constant over a long holiday weekend until he

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Macro question

I second that, Bill!! Had mine about a year and it is a powerful accessory for my K3. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, President - NCDXC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Monday, January 25, 2016 6:10 PM To:

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