Re: [Elecraft] K3+P3+Microkeyer II

2017-06-19 Thread Mike va3mw
Another reason to start moving to a LAN based solution as it is so much simpler to share frequency data. If vendors supported it at the box level cabling nightmares start to go away. I'm now running raw socket connections where I can to rs232/ip converters. Mike va3mw > On Jun

Re: [Elecraft] Can KPA500 Operate Remotely?

2017-06-07 Thread Mike va3mw
a rpi running ser2net or a serial over ip interface box. I control mine from a hundred miles away. Mike va3mw > On Jun 7, 2017, at 10:08 AM, "k...@gmx.com" wrote: > > Hi, Can a KPA500 be operated remotely, for example, in a different room from > the operator? >

Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 on Airlines -Any issues/hassles with TSA/etc here days - with Bio-Engg 12V 7Ah Lithium Battery as Carry On Luggage

2017-05-15 Thread Mike va3mw
I've carried my FT897 on many airplanes with zero issues. I just carry it be the handle. I doubt you'll have any issues with your KX3. Just pull the batteries. Mike va3mw > On May 15, 2017, at 6:49 AM, Brad J. Butler via Elecraft > wrote: > > Mike, > > I

Re: [Elecraft] Help me choose my first HF rig

2017-04-13 Thread Mike va3mw
I would only buy an HF Rig from Flex or Elecraft for the same reason. Customer support for past or future functionality. Both talk directly to active hams. They listen and make changes. Quickly. Mike va3mw > On Apr 13, 2017, at 9:30 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT > wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 slightly off frequency

2017-04-09 Thread Mike va3mw
Watch this https://youtu.be/_SWRlTUG5RM You will be able to quickly tell. Va3mw > On Apr 9, 2017, at 6:11 PM, Ian White wrote: > > K3KO wrote: > >> With the standard synthesizers, as one tunes up the band the true >> frequency deviates from the displayed by up to +/-4 Hz. There are > times

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Website Hacked?

2017-01-03 Thread Mike va3mw
sadly. It is impossible for antivirus programs to detect all types of computer infections. 73 Mike va3mw > On Jan 3, 2017, at 6:47 AM, Ken Talbott wrote: > > Chrome behaved similarly for me - ON ALL > WEBSITES! I quit using Chrome and > problem went away. > Ken ke4rg

Re: [Elecraft] Please do a KPA1500

2016-12-30 Thread Mike va3mw
That will be a lot of money for only an extra S unit (barely). Just over a 4db gain off the top of my head. It is the first 500 W that count. Mike va3mw > On Dec 30, 2016, at 1:27 PM, Dean L wrote: > > Fred > 500w 》1500 w -It's less than an S-unit increase in signal

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Chirp?

2016-12-29 Thread Mike va3mw
In today's day, a recording should be mandatory. If they are going to be experts in their field, this should be a no-brainer to achieve. Other than that, it is hearsay. Mike va3mw > On Dec 29, 2016, at 8:27 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > Thank you! > >

Re: [Elecraft] Strange KPA500 problem on 6M

2016-12-04 Thread Mike va3mw
As quoted If the amp works on a dummy load, then look beyond the amp at this time until you have eliminated everything else. Somewhere else you are getting a voltage breakdown that is arcing and tripping off the amp due to high swr. An MFJ analyzer will not show that. Mike va3mw > On De

Re: [Elecraft] W-2 Wattmeter software

2016-08-28 Thread Mike va3mw
Correct, but you do need the initial first com port to connect the W2 to the computer. Then you can do a client / server connection over IP. I've been doing it for years. Mike va3mw > On Aug 28, 2016, at 9:25 PM, JOE wrote: > > Hi Bill, > > The software has the capabil

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: Scuff marks on display cover

2016-08-09 Thread Mike va3mw
Toothpaste. Colgate. I was taught this by a jet airplane mechanic when I was 15. That's what they used on the windscreen. Mike va3mw > On Aug 9, 2016, at 4:54 PM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft > wrote: > > I found that putting the clear shipping tape on the display before

Re: [Elecraft] Crowdfunding a 1500 watt amp - SURVEY?

2016-08-03 Thread Mike va3mw
What be the price point for this amp? What would the average ham pay? And elecraft needs to make a profit after all they aren't a charity. Mike va3mw > On Aug 2, 2016, at 10:56 AM, James Bennett wrote: > > Ron, > > No offense taken - I understand your intention

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM Logger +

2016-07-10 Thread Mike va3mw
Why is this discussion on the Elecraft reflector and not the N1MM reflector? Mike va3mw > On Jul 10, 2016, at 12:33 AM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > > Visual Basic .NET and SQLite are the essentials. > > 73, Guy K2AV > >> On Saturday, July 9, 2016, a45wg <

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Adding TX/RX "Relay" to KX3 Operation

2016-06-11 Thread Mike va3mw
I would use the RTR1 for many reasons including the fact it is bullet proof. Mike va3mw > On Jun 11, 2016, at 8:49 AM, Jim Rodenkirch wrote: > > You could spend money here: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rtr-1 > > or, you could spend money here: > http://www.

Re: [Elecraft] Remote KAT500

2015-12-30 Thread Mike va3mw
problem. Www.rs485.com has the bits you need. You can send serial like this thousands of meters. We do this all the time. It isn't as complicated as it sounds. Mike va3mw > On Dec 30, 2015, at 9:47 AM, Va3ied wrote: > > My tower and garden shed are about 150 feet away.

Re: [Elecraft] Recording CQ WW CW and SS

2015-10-21 Thread Mike va3mw
or 5 years. Mike va3mw > On Oct 20, 2015, at 10:34 AM, Michael Aust wrote: > > New ICOM IC-7851 can do this, for TX and RX record this all on a single SD > card on IC-7851 for the whole CQWW DX contest for you. > 73 Mike > __

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Mini

2015-05-24 Thread Mike va3mw
I own a kx3, a ts480 with remote rig, and a flex 6300. The flex solution is going to replace my ts480/remote rig due to the improvement in rf deck for a remote base. Also, their so2r solution just made my setup at the far end so much easier. Short story, is I ordered on. Mike va3mw >

Re: [Elecraft] Seperate Receive Antenna

2015-01-31 Thread Mike va3mw
Jan What configuration did you use on your lz1aq loop? Mike va3mw > On Jan 31, 2015, at 6:02 PM, jim wrote: > > > The LZ1AQ amplifier is NOT a differential input amp, rather it is referenced > to ground. > > This can have significant issues as it relates to common

Re: [Elecraft] Timewave DSP-599zx

2015-01-02 Thread Mike va3mw
I agree with Eric. You need to solve this on the rf side. You can using a loop receiving antenna and null out the source. Or, something like an ANC4. Mike va3mw > On Jan 2, 2015, at 6:33 AM, Eric Buggee wrote: > >Hi Alan, > > The DSP599zx may well reduce the baseban

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft k3 & P3 AND Icom IC-7600

2014-12-06 Thread Mike va3mw
Just about every forum is reporting this. It seems it is Codar used for measuring waves. http://www.codar.com/index.htm Mike va3mw > On Dec 6, 2014, at 8:24 PM, "Charlie T, K3ICH" wrote: > > Noise on 160 Meters > > It may have been there for a while, but last

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 with Icom 7100

2014-11-10 Thread Mike va3mw
I use my kpa500 remotely with my ts480 with only a ptt lead and no issues. You won't have an issue with your 7100. Mike va3mw > On Nov 10, 2014, at 5:10 PM, Oliver Dröse wrote: > > > Hi Chad, > > used an IC-7100 together with my KPA500 remotely for almost a year

Re: [Elecraft] How reliable an internet connection is needed for A K3 remote to work well?

2014-07-26 Thread Mike va3mw
Huh? > On Jul 25, 2014, at 12:43 PM, "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" > wrote: > > If you're going to ping something, do a traceroute and ping a router a few > hops into your provider's network, or ping something like your provider's web > server. > > When you choose to ping something like Google, i

Re: [Elecraft] How reliable an internet connection is needed for A K3 remote to work well?

2014-07-13 Thread Mike va3mw
, but the routers you are using at both ends can contribute to your issues just as simply. Btw, I have been running a remote base with a ts480 for about 8 years. I do run CW by hosting n1mm at the far end and using a winkeyer. Mike va3mw > On Jul 13, 2014, at 9:36 PM, Barry wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question 2 - remote power control

2014-05-25 Thread Mike va3mw
over rs232, that this would be bullet proof. Mike va3mw > On May 25, 2014, at 7:57 PM, KE8G wrote: > > Hi Michael, > I, too, use the KPA500 remotely, and have no problem turning the power on & > off. > > I take it you have the KPA500 connected to a computer? Did you d