Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KIO3B setup

2016-02-11 Thread N2TK, Tony
ore as there is nothing showing on LP-Bridge how to handle USB connections? Tnx for any input. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N2TK, Tony Sent: Monday, January 18, 2016 4:25 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - KI

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking loop Antenna Parts

2016-02-10 Thread N2TK, Tony
. Here in NY I use #20 for receive antennas. So, I guess it depends on your climate what works best and what is the best value. GL. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nels Nelsen Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2016 1:37 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Diodes Equivalents

2016-02-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
How about a 1N6857, 1N6858? They are similar Schottky's. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Oscar Castillo Sent: Wednesday, February 03, 2016 1:30 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Diodes Equivalents

[Elecraft] K3 - KIO3B setup

2016-01-18 Thread N2TK, Tony
I need to do with it? Where is the best place to hook up the SteppiR now that I don't have an RS232 connecting to the PC? Tnx for any feedback. 73, N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] F/S K3 KIO3

2016-01-18 Thread N2TK, Tony
hardware - does not include the stand-off as it is needed for the KIO3B. If interested make a realistic offer plus postage, 73, N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website now accessable through FIOS in NY

2016-01-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
Same here near Poughkeepsie, NY N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ab2tc Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 3:11 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website now accessable through FIOS in NY Hi

Re: [Elecraft] FIOS

2016-01-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
on this. 73 and GL N2TK, Tony Oh, and HNY. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ray B Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 6:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] FIOS Spent 56 minutes on phone with verizon tech rep. i let

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re Elecraft] Crackling in Headphones

2015-12-01 Thread N2TK, Tony
Do you get the crackling through the speaker or just with headphones? N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2015 2:54 PM To: Jim Bolit <jbol...@outlook.com> Cc: el

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bird Wattmeter "meter failures"

2015-11-22 Thread N2TK, Tony
ter choices in wattmeters for the shack. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of lmarion Sent: Saturday, November 21, 2015 11:35 PM To: Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 no power out

2015-11-06 Thread N2TK, Tony
Does anyone know if there is a serial number cutoff where this mod is in place? I am assuming the LPF board wil be marked to tell which rev lewvel it is? Tnx N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Arie Kleingeld PA3A Sent

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

2015-10-28 Thread N2TK, Tony
talking about a PX3 sized P3 for the K3. It sure would be easier to haul around for contests. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 11:13 AM To: jim <jbol...@outlook.com> Cc

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Popping noise in headphones??

2015-10-18 Thread N2TK, Tony
Took a closer listen for this. I need to set the audio level above 12 o'clock to hear the pop at narrow bandwidths. But I never operate with the audio control that high. So, it has not been an issue for me. Typically I have the RF Gain about 3:30 and the AF Gain at about 9:30. 73, N2TK, Tony

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Popping noise in headphones??

2015-10-17 Thread N2TK, Tony
I can't duplicate it here on either K3. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Bolit Sent: Saturday, October 17, 2015 2:15 AM To: Vic Rosenthal <k2vco@gmail.com> Cc: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net&g

Re: [Elecraft] K3S solder type?

2015-08-05 Thread N2TK, Tony
standard type products down here on the ground with being ROHS compliant. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, August 05, 2015 5:46 PM To: Jerry Moore je...@carolinaheli.com Cc: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions [Corrected]

2015-06-25 Thread N2TK, Tony
And Jean-Luk, where is 7 of 9? N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Thursday, June 25, 2015 5:20 PM To: Phil Wheeler Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 upgrade kit and instructions

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Question on KXV3B

2015-05-22 Thread N2TK, Tony
Hi Ross, Nope. Wayne got it right as to what I was asking about. I have one external 6/10M preamp now. Will replace with the internal KXV3B for both K3's. Makes it cleaner. And I never use both preamps at the same time anyways. Have a great weekend. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 v KAT3A

2015-05-22 Thread N2TK, Tony
Any idea what the loss difference is? Tnx N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Friess Sent: Thursday, May 21, 2015 6:50 PM To: K4ia Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 v KAT3A That is correct! 73, Bob, N6CM

Re: [Elecraft] (Mini)P3 v SubRX

2015-03-12 Thread N2TK, Tony
I sure would like to see a shrunken P3 when I head to the islands too. Maybe a kit with panels shorter ribbon cable? 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nick - VE3EY Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 12:46 PM To: Rick WA6NHC

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

2015-02-18 Thread N2TK, Tony
like a wide bandwidth on the B RCVR to make it easier to find who the FDX is working. Tnx N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 1:17 AM To: d...@nk7z.net Cc: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

2015-02-18 Thread N2TK, Tony
some thoughts. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 11:04 AM To: Joe Subich, W4TV Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT

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

2015-02-18 Thread N2TK, Tony
Thanks Vic and Brendan for your input. I will do that today. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brendan Minish Sent: Wednesday, February 18, 2015 7:17 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Split operation

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

2015-02-15 Thread N2TK, Tony
Hi Arie, I am not sure I understand what LINK does to help when both receivers are on the same freq. What does F9-F12 below do to help? Tnx N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Arie Kleingeld PA3A Sent: Sunday, February 15

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

2015-02-15 Thread N2TK, Tony
Never N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of brian Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 9:55 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK Question: does anybody really use XFIL? Perhaps relocation

Re: [Elecraft] Battery back-up system for multiple rigs

2015-01-22 Thread N2TK, Tony
Fred, Where can I find the info on the system AD6CW has suggested? Tnx N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Fred Townsend [mailto:fptowns...@earthlink.net] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:28 PM To: d...@w3fpr.com; 'N2TK, Tony'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Battery

Re: [Elecraft] Battery back-up system for multiple rigs

2015-01-22 Thread N2TK, Tony
Tnx Don for the advice. The batteries are all identical marine type batteries. But still like the idea of isolating them. They will have solar and a generator too. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 7:21

Re: [Elecraft] Battery back-up system for multiple rigs

2015-01-22 Thread N2TK, Tony
Harry, Good question. I will find out. Thanks, N2TK, Tony From: Harry Yingst [mailto:hlyin...@yahoo.com] Sent: Thursday, January 22, 2015 7:25 PM To: N2TK, Tony; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Battery back-up system for multiple rigs The first thing that comes to my

[Elecraft] Battery back-up system for multiple rigs

2015-01-22 Thread N2TK, Tony
other if something happened to one battery so it didn't draw down the other batteries? - Am I missing anything else that should be done for safety of the equipment, batteries and the operators? Tnx N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/DX holiday

2015-01-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
with a great view, antennas, K3 and amps. Just bring your headset No licensing issues By the way the refinery is now closed. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Sandy Blaize Sent: Sunday, January 04, 2015 1:55 PM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Other Windows Simultaneously

2015-01-02 Thread N2TK, Tony
Tom, If you can resize the video using this card, how do you add additional windows to the screen? Tnx N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Blahovici Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2015 4:15 PM To: Harry Yingst via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Other Windows Simultaneously

2015-01-01 Thread N2TK, Tony
such as a smaller dedicated monitor for the P3. Want to see if it really buys me anything over just using the P3 as I presently use it. 73 HNY! N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer, Edward Sent: Thursday, January 01

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and Other Windows Simultaneously

2015-01-01 Thread N2TK, Tony
Tnx Mike for the input. Once I get the new monitor I will switch back and forth and play with the P3 and see if I get hooked on the external monitor. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike K2MK Sent: Thursday, January

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - Keyboard

2014-12-31 Thread N2TK, Tony
Tnx Mike for the feedback. Wanted to verify I had not missed something. Nice idea on switching multiple inputs. Had not thought of that. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike K2MK Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2014 7:47

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - Keyboard

2014-12-31 Thread N2TK, Tony
Tnx Dick. I may have to hook up a third monitor temporarily to see if I would really use the keyboard plugged into the P3 with its SVGA functions. If I like it then I will have to decide how to best set it up on one of the two existing monitors. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From

[Elecraft] KPA500 - very quiet

2014-12-30 Thread N2TK, Tony
. Ran a control cable and a RS232 cable to the amp. When I get time I want to try N4PY's program for remote control. Now I have both K3's side by side again. 73 and Happy New Year! N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] P3 - Keyboard

2014-12-30 Thread N2TK, Tony
) is that I don't want to dedicate a monitor to just the P3. I am assuming that the SVGA option still does not let you size the window and allow other programs to be displayed on the same monitor, correct? Just want to verify in case things changed. 73 and Happy New Year! N2TK, Tony

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1000

2014-12-24 Thread N2TK, Tony
And Larry, will the combiner handle two or three KPA500's? :-) Merry Christmas N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Larry - K1UO Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2014 10:16 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1000

2014-12-24 Thread N2TK, Tony
Me thinkst those are not sugar plums dancing around in our heads. Time to work on wrapping presents and play family guy (pun intended). Everyone have a Merry Christmas and a Happy Holiday. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Byron N6NUL [mailto:by...@n6nul.org] Sent: Wednesday, December

Re: [Elecraft] Strange K3 KPA500 Issues fixed with a longer coax cable?

2014-11-19 Thread N2TK, Tony
I had a similar problem many years ago with an L-4B amp. I wonder if adding ferrite to the coax would solve this problem? GL N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Kvochick Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2014 9:16 PM

[Elecraft] K3 filter plots

2014-09-02 Thread N2TK, Tony
What happened to the 5-pole and 8-pole filter plots on the Elecraft web site? I can't seem to find them anymore. Any ideas where I might look? Tnx N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter plots

2014-09-02 Thread N2TK, Tony
Thanks Gary, A friend just bought a K3 and was asking about filter recommendations, which I made. But wanted to show him the filter characteristics. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Gary W. Hvizdak [mailto:gary.hviz...@cfl.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 1:26 PM To: bran

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter plots

2014-09-02 Thread N2TK, Tony
Tnx Phil, but it doesn't work here. N2TK, Tony From: Phil Wheeler [mailto:w...@socal.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2014 2:11 PM To: N2TK, Tony; 'Gary W. Hvizdak'; bran...@elecraft.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter plots This link can be useful

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter plots

2014-09-02 Thread N2TK, Tony
Boy, do I feel dumb. Tnx for reminding me to refresh the page. It works fine now. Now I will crawl away with my tail between my legs. It must be beer-thirty somewhere. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Townsend Sent

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

2014-08-26 Thread N2TK, Tony
Have they started shipping? If so, has anyone tried it? What is the price in the USA? Wonder how it compares to my Kenwood SP-950 on my K3? 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phonema Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 3:06

[Elecraft] WRTC2014 TV report

2014-07-27 Thread N2TK, Tony
This video about WRTC2014 was made by a local public access television network. Norm, W3IZ and Stefano, IK2QEI highlighted. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuvTAIzUiQY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WuvTAIzUiQYlist=UUlMMryXyCwR0V8cIuEGQIMA list=UUlMMryXyCwR0V8cIuEGQIMA Enjoy, N2TK, Tony

Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

2014-07-25 Thread N2TK, Tony
My 16KW Generac uses natural gas 170-245 Cu ft/hr, depending on load. If using LP the usage is 1.55/57 to 2.51/92 gallons per hour/cubic feet per hour, depending on load. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K8JHR Sent

Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

2014-07-24 Thread N2TK, Tony
the K3's and other 12V devices stay on. Computers and their peripheral devise are on UPS. I am sure besides Generac there are other good choices in whole house generators. GL N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Scott Sent

[Elecraft] K3 VFO encoder replacement

2014-03-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
Is there an instruction file with pictures I can send to someone who needs to replace a defective encoder for VFOB? Tnx N2TK, tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] For sale LP-PAN EMU 0202 for K3

2014-02-10 Thread N2TK, Tony
Both look and work fine. But I now have a P3. LP-PAN serial #66. External EMU-0202. Cables included between 0202 and LP-PAN plus USB cable from 0202. $220 includes shipping CONUS. Paypal or check. N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] PR6 for sale

2014-02-10 Thread N2TK, Tony
Used PR6, but works like new. Includes PR6, plus new still in bag both BNC adapters and Power Cable assembly #E850348. Includes shipping in the US. $100. Paypal or check please. 73, N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] K3/KPA500/PR6

2014-01-14 Thread N2TK, Tony
a single switch changes amps. The DPDT switch controls a SPDT relay for switching the keying line to the amps and also switches two SPDT RF relays - one on the output of the K3 for the amp inputs and one in the basement switching the outputs of the two amps. 73, N2TK, Tony

[Elecraft] PR6 for sale

2013-12-31 Thread N2TK, Tony
Used PR6, but works like new. Includes PR6, plus new still in bag both BNC adapters and Power Cable assembly #E850348. Includes shipping in the US. $110. Paypal or check please. 73, N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

2013-12-27 Thread N2TK, Tony
Thanks for all the feedback. I need to try out a pair of noise canceling over the ear headset on both CW and SSB to see if it helps. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Thursday

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

2013-12-26 Thread N2TK, Tony
they would be more comfortable than the plastic against your head. And they would look better than the pieces of paper towels I presently use when wearing the headphones for extended periods. :-) 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

[Elecraft] K3/KPA500/PR6

2013-11-22 Thread N2TK, Tony
I use the CTRL line on the PR6 connected to Pin 11 on the K3 ACC jack. When I do this I can't cycle the PR6 or KPA500. Any thoughts as to what I can do to operate the PR6 and KPA500 using DIGOUT1? Tnx N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] KPA500/K3/P3 cabling together

2013-11-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
for keying? Any issues? Tnx for any feedback. If I missed any of this in the manuals, I apologize up front. 73, N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR needs improvement

2013-09-05 Thread N2TK, Tony
with the low settings. Other than that I am a happy camper with the K3's. You can hear them both in use at KP2M in October for the CQWW SSB Test. We will also have a KPA500 with us along with the stations other two amps. 73, N2TK, Tony K3 #311, #1435 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

[Elecraft] XG-2 for sale

2013-09-02 Thread N2TK, Tony
Got the XG-3 so no need for the XG-2. $50 to US including postage. Fully functional. Extra postage for international. 73, N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] XG-2 for sale

2013-09-02 Thread N2TK, Tony
The XG-2 is spoken for. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N2TK, Tony Sent: Monday, September 02, 2013 2:46 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] XG-2 for sale Got the XG-3 so

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 Question

2013-05-19 Thread N2TK, Tony
to get around this with RemoteRig? I want to set up remote control of my K3 and the rest of my shack stuff when traveling on business. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Battery news

2013-04-17 Thread N2TK, Tony
Not that far into the future. Graphene is in development of new semiconductor devices. Here is a public paper on some projects. http://www.nist.gov/pml/div683/conference/upload/Sung.pdf 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] OT: For New Hams, How to Tell What an Amp Will Do For Your Signal

2013-03-23 Thread N2TK, Tony
160-6M KPA1500? :-) 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 7:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: For New Hams, How to Tell What

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 S-Meter

2013-03-07 Thread N2TK, Tony
many things that affect the received s-meter reading that I only ever use it as a relative comparison meter. And on a side note I do like the number of great and clear audio reports I got at KP2M during last week's contest with the K3 with the Yamaha CM-500. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move

2013-02-28 Thread N2TK, Tony
When I first got my P3 I used the included cable. I had some spikes on the screen that didn't make sense. As I have worked at minimizing ingress of junk into the cables in my shack I replaced the included cable and made up a new one with 100% foil shielded coax with new BNC connectors. That took

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RF Board - C238 - AGC change

2013-02-05 Thread N2TK, Tony
Tnx Andy for the info. I decided against installing the additional caps. I am using 4.61. The AGC seems to work fine. Will have another chance to check it at KP2M for the ARRL SSB upcoming contest. 73, N2TK, Tony From: Andrew Catanzaro [mailto:aca...@wi.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 05

[Elecraft] K3 - RF Board - C238 - AGC change

2013-02-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
A year or so ago there was discussion about adding additional caps to C238 to reduce IMD. I believe it was two 1-uf caps. What was the outcome of that? Did it make a noticeable difference in pileups or for weak signal detection? Is it a recommended mod? 73, N2TK, Tony

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RF Board - C238 - AGC change

2013-02-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
Thanks Wayne, I am using 4.61 and am happy with the AGC. Just checking to make sure I didn't miss something. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Monday, February 04, 2013 5:21 PM To: N2TK, Tony Cc: 'elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ACC Connector - Band0-3 output indicator

2013-02-03 Thread N2TK, Tony
phase later this week when I hook up the BCD-14 board. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Sunday, January 27, 2013 7:37 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - ACC Connector - Band0-3 output indicator

2013-01-28 Thread N2TK, Tony
procrastinating doing this project for a long time. Finally got my 80M 4-sq with elevated radials working well and now the ground is snow covered. So time for other projects. Couldn't find an off the shelf package that would do this. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

[Elecraft] K3 - ACC Connector - Band0-3 output indicator

2013-01-27 Thread N2TK, Tony
? The output on the KIO3 for 60M has me concerned. I want to make sure it doesn't cause me a problem when switching between 160-2M and between auto antenna selection and manual antenna selection. Tnx for any feedback. 73, N2TK, Tony

Re: [Elecraft] DVK question

2013-01-16 Thread N2TK, Tony
with the Elecraft KDVR and using the F-keys on the keyboard for keying it. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Scott Dunlavey Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 9:53 AM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] BAT LOW

2013-01-10 Thread N2TK, Tony
. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom H Childers Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:42 AM To: 'Elecraft Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [k3] BAT LOW DISREGARD: THE POWER SUPPLY

Re: [Elecraft] How Tin-Whiskers Form

2012-12-15 Thread N2TK, Tony
companies world-wide require lead in the solder. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Vic K2VCO Sent: Monday, December 10, 2012 11:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How Tin-Whiskers

Re: [Elecraft] Found this on Facebook this morning... KPA800??

2012-12-08 Thread N2TK, Tony
another Zone 19 on Topband since the one time I heard one at my sunrise. I called and called at 100W while waiting for the amp to cycle on. By the time the 3 minutes passed the UA0 faded into the noise level. An instant-on amp might have given me success at making the QSO. 73, N2TK, Tony

Re: [Elecraft] DSP Noise Reduction and contesting

2012-11-07 Thread N2TK, Tony
it on the low bands, especially in the summer along with the NB. Overall I like the K3 much more than the Icom. But I do like the NR on Icom. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Arie Kleingeld

Re: [Elecraft] DSP Noise Reduction and contesting

2012-11-07 Thread N2TK, Tony
direction. I think it sees me when I leave the house with my directional noise finder and stops generating noise. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: hawley, charles j jr [mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu] Sent: Wednesday, November 07, 2012 11:33 AM To: Johnny Siu Cc: N2TK, Tony; elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] DSP Noise Reduction and contesting

2012-11-07 Thread N2TK, Tony
Tnx Fred for the info. I have not had the opportunity yet to play with a FT5K. But I want to. We keep looking for the perfect rig. I like my pair of K3's over Icom except for the NR. Maybe someday we will have an upgrade on the NR? 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Fred Smith

[Elecraft] K3 - AGC Slope and Hold

2012-10-07 Thread N2TK, Tony
settings? Getting ready for KP2M. 73, N2TK, Tony __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] Location, location

2012-09-06 Thread N2TK, Tony
a several inches from a transformer. Used a piece of steel as a shield that helped till I figured out what was going on. Reduced the Line-In and everything has been fine since. Duh! 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] RCS-12 or Station Master for K3?

2012-05-21 Thread N2TK, Tony
What would be real nice is if you could switch between two different antennas per band with the KRC2 using the ANT switch on the K3. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ignacy Sent: Monday, May 21

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA Keyboard

2012-05-21 Thread N2TK, Tony
So, to use an external keyboard we need to buy the SVGA interface? Does anyone if there are any plans to provide an active keyboard port without buying the SVGA capability? Is there anything else we need to do to plug the keyboard into the USB port on the SVGA card? Tnx N2TK, Tony -Original

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's Business Model

2012-02-27 Thread N2TK, Tony
banks of antennas if you have more than two antennas per band? Got in my wish list :-) 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Saturday, February 25, 2012 5:24 PM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Flying with a rig

2012-02-11 Thread N2TK, Tony
It has been a tossup whether TSA asks me to take the K3 out of the carry on bag, or two K3's this past October to KP2M. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 7:00

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch distortion

2012-01-26 Thread N2TK, Tony
I can't seem to find this problem with 4.42. The Auto-notch seems to work well. Sometimes on 40M SSB I leave it on to get rid of the broadcast carriers. No complaints. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

2012-01-16 Thread N2TK, Tony
I hope we can't do that. I feel you either receive/transit from the remote site or receive/transmit from the local site. From a contester and Dxer perspective I do not like the idea of mixing the two. There may be other reasons to mix, and I may be being shortsighted on this. 73, N2TK, Tony

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

2012-01-16 Thread N2TK, Tony
when the other station comes back to someone. Can't think of any other time full duplex would be helpful. But I do agree with SSB and Digital. 73, N2TK, Tony From: Thomas Horsten [mailto:tho...@horsten.com] Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 1:26 PM To: N2TK, Tony Cc: Wayne Burdick; Gregg

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

2012-01-16 Thread N2TK, Tony
in OR tied together for dual diversity? I vaguely remember something about this. It was for phone patch traffic to Southeast Asia. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Markowski Sent: Monday, January 16

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

2012-01-16 Thread N2TK, Tony
Joe, Quite an accomplishment that you got to feel proud of, especially with low power and the antennas you have. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hum on Audio...

2012-01-14 Thread N2TK, Tony
Make sure the LIN IN is not turned up. Early on I had a problem with hum in my audio, especially if an amp was close to the K3. For some reason my LIN IN was at max. Turned it down and hum went away. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Re: K3 Trade my 1.8k for your 2.1k filter

2012-01-07 Thread N2TK, Tony
Hi Bill, The K3 that I take to KP2M has a 2.7, 2.1 and 1.5 filter. During a contest I use the 2.7 and 2.1, but never the 1.5. In rare situations chasing DX I may use the 1.5, but that is mostly to see if it helps. Hey, anyone want to swap a 2.1 for my 1.5? 73, N2TK, Tony From

[Elecraft] K3 - alarm on amp with RTTY

2011-12-20 Thread N2TK, Tony
amp. It is such a pain to haul down the amp. I have a shelf hung from the basement ceiling which holds the amp right below my shack. I only have the RCU in the shack. Now where is that KPA1500? Thanks for any advice. 73, N2TK, Tony

Re: [Elecraft] K3 12v ERR - Deoxit

2011-12-12 Thread N2TK, Tony
Does anyone know when the connectors were changed? Date or serial number? Easy to tell if the connectors should be updated? Haven't seen the problem here. But would like to plan or take care of the problem while I have the time and not when I am in an off-shore location. Tnx 73, N2TK, tony #311

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter question - SSB

2011-11-12 Thread N2TK, Tony
Down at WP2Z for CQWW SSB Test we sometimes on 20M opened up the bandwidth to 2.4KHZ. Even with strong adjacent signals (as always the case on 20M) we could keep our run rate higher than with narrower bandwidth. It was just easier to copy calls even with all that adjacent QRM. 73, N2TK, Tony

Re: [Elecraft] CM500 headphone (was: CQ WW SSB)

2011-11-01 Thread N2TK, Tony
CM-500 much more comfortable than Heil Pro set wearing it an entire contest weekend. And no matter how I try to set up the transmit equalizer for both headsets I get reports of more penetrating audio from the CM-500. We just ran a pair of K3's at WP2Z this past weekend. 73, N2TK/NP2, Tony

[Elecraft] K3 - Led's

2011-11-01 Thread N2TK, Tony
Has anyone had a problem where both the red(transmit) and yellow(RIT) LED's stopped working? In the middle of the contest both Led's stopped illuminating. Everything seems to be working fine. Before I dig into the rig and schematics when I get home in a couple of days figured I would check

Re: [Elecraft] FW: 4W6A Video, count the K3's !

2011-10-04 Thread N2TK, Tony
of 599 on CW - In ARRL SSB Test use 59K instead of 59 kilowatt for power level for DX stations. There are many other accepted practices that all boil down to being in the log with an accepted call and other exchanged info, if required. And you do need a transmitter to do this. :-) 73, N2TK, Tony

[Elecraft] K3 - dual mikes at same time - biased and un-biased?

2011-08-15 Thread N2TK, Tony
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Re: [Elecraft] STOR

2011-08-01 Thread N2TK, Tony
Tony, It is The Republic of South Sudan. Sudan split in two so we have a new country to work. If you are a DX'er like me you like working new ones. Check out http://www.dxfriends.com/SouthernSudan2011/ 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Pileups and the KPA500

2011-07-31 Thread N2TK, Tony
. The increase in power does on occasion help for the DX station to hear you over someone else or even just hear you. Sometimes less than an S-unit increase does matter, but not most of the time. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] split pileup and listening was Pileups and KPA500/ST0R

2011-07-31 Thread N2TK, Tony
the DX is working if out of your bandwidth. The K3 is very easy to use SPLIT. I have programmed PF1 for SPLIT, same MODE, up 2KHZ. Sure beats the way we used to do it in the day of tube rigs and even some of the newer SS rigs. ST0R - 8 bands so far. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] K3/ steppIR

2011-07-24 Thread N2TK, Tony
Mike, On my SDA 100 I selected KENW for my K3. There was no option for Elecraft. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU Sent: Sunday, July 24, 2011 5:13 PM To: elecraft

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