Re: [Elecraft] SKCC K3Y event

2020-01-05 Thread NZ0T
I've been having a lot of fun with the K3Y event using my K3 at 100 watts. Have kicked in the KPA500 a few times when I have to. Currently at 15 K3Y areas confirmed with 47 of the total 91 slots. 73, Bill NZ0T -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] New shack PC...

2016-04-19 Thread NZ0T
Mint 17.3 and the K3,KPA500 and W2 Linux utilities provided by Elecraft work well. I use WINE to run the W2 interface program because it is only provided in Windows. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-shack-PC-tp7616500p7616525.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] Logging Programs

2016-02-28 Thread NZ0T
not work on the PI and I use it to run the W2 wattmeter software which is not available in Linux. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Logging-Programs-tp7614653p7614726.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Switching to Linux

2016-01-23 Thread NZ0T
GenLog is for Windows but runs well in Linux using WINE. Good contest logger. I have not been able to get the K3 memory editor to work using WINE however. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Switching-to-Linux-tp7612946p7612982.html Sent from the Elecraft

[Elecraft] Speaker question

2016-01-20 Thread NZ0T
normally except for the left speaker staying on when it shouldn't. I have 2 speakers set in the menu and am using firmware 5.38. Ideas? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Speaker-question-tp7612832.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ

2015-12-14 Thread NZ0T
I have MS.Net installed but I think it may be that I am 64 bit but K3 EZ is 32 bit. I'll keep working on it. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-EZ-tp7611355p7611461.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ

2015-12-13 Thread NZ0T
flash of a loading window but then it disappears. Any help? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-EZ-tp7611355p7611442.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] [K1]K1 still a great QRP radio

2015-02-09 Thread NZ0T
I bought and built K1 SN 3353 last week. I have 30 and 40M on it and having a ball with it. Very capable little radio! 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-K1-still-a-great-QRP-radio-tp7598016p7598065.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K1 AGC mod

2015-02-05 Thread NZ0T
I found a 0.47uf cap in my junk box and replaced C31 with it. I've not had a chance to have a QSO yet but just listening around I hear a big improvement. Thanks all for your comments! 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K1-AGC-mod

[Elecraft] K1 AGC mod

2015-02-01 Thread NZ0T
transmission it would help. From perusing the net it looks to me like the most common mod involves replacing C31 on the RF board with a 1uf and C67 on the same board with a .22uf. Is this the best mod or are there others that I should look at? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http

[Elecraft] 5.04 and CQ 160 contest

2015-01-25 Thread NZ0T
I participated in the CQ 160 CW contest this weekend which was my first contest after loading Beta 5.04. The changed QSK was very evident and greatly reduced listening fatigue! Thanks Elecraft. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/5-04-and-CQ

Re: [Elecraft] K3 : 8 ERR messages

2015-01-23 Thread NZ0T
I had the same problem with my 2008 sn 1502 K3. I tried cleaning the contacts with no luck. Elecraft sent me the gold replacement contacts free and after I installed them the problem has not returned. Not hard to do but a bit tedious. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] Got the W2 interface and utility working on Linux

2014-08-22 Thread NZ0T
Tom, The issue was that I had the W2 interface running fine in Wine but could not get it to connect to my computer. Several people responded here and were very helpful but it was Martin DM4IM who sent me this which was easy to read, understand and accomplish: Hello Bill, try this: Linux handles

[Elecraft] Got the W2 interface and utility working on Linux

2014-08-21 Thread NZ0T
My fervent thanks to all who responded with help. The interface is working under Wine and the Linux version of the utility is connecting also. If you are at the Joplin, MO hamfest this weekend come by the Elecraft table and say hello. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http

[Elecraft] Need help with FTDI USB connection for W2 interface program in Linux

2014-08-19 Thread NZ0T
and really struggling with this. Can anyone please give me a simple (hopefully) step by step procedure on how to get the cable recognized and working under Wine? Thanks in advance! 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Need-help-with-FTDI-USB

[Elecraft] New Linux user - USB questions

2014-08-12 Thread NZ0T
for the K3. Can anyone help me with a (hopefully) simple step by step procedure that will get these USB connections working? Until I can get the K3 and W2 talking to Linux I don't want to make the big change on the old gateway. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791

Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange power surging behavior

2014-07-08 Thread NZ0T
seen heavy use since. This is the first significant problem I have had in nearly six years. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-strange-power-surging-behavior-tp7590991p7591002.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 strange power surging behavior FIXED!

2014-07-08 Thread NZ0T
service and support as always! 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-strange-power-surging-behavior-tp7590991p7591030.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 strange power surging behavior

2014-07-07 Thread NZ0T
was not affected at all and I hope this problem is not some delayed thing from that strike! An ideas? The rig is almost six years old - maybe I need to open it up and make sure screws are all tight? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-strange-power

[Elecraft] K3 FP getting warm.

2014-02-23 Thread NZ0T
is working fine as far as I can tell. I recently loaded the latest Beta firmware 4.83 but otherwise have made no changes.Have I just not noticed in the over five and a half years I've owned the rig or should I worry about this? Or am I just getting old and can't remember? :) 73 Bill NZ0T

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 rig interface for N3FJP

2013-12-20 Thread NZ0T
I've been using N3FJP AClog with my K3 for over 5 years. Just do as posted above in the settings menu. It's just a matetr of matching the baud rate more than anything else. All the other settings match the K3 defaults and just make sure you have the baud rates matched. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View

Re: [Elecraft] W2 users

2013-06-15 Thread NZ0T
I don't always keep the utility up but it's very useful when using an antenna tuner or amplifier because of the increased resolution. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/W2-users-tp7575281p7575285.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

Re: [Elecraft] W2 wattmeter

2013-06-15 Thread NZ0T
Very happy with my W2. I have the 2KW coupler. Seems pretty accurate and the LED display is great for casual use. I don't always keep the display up on the computer but it's very useful when greater resolution than the LED display is desired. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3

2013-06-13 Thread NZ0T
repair several times so I would advise staying away from that brand. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Power-Supplies-for-K3-tp7575122p7575196.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 with Kenwood

2013-03-30 Thread NZ0T
Call or email Kenwood customer service. I'm sure they will reply right away -especially on a weekend. Sorry, just couldn't resist. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-and-KAT500-with-Kenwood-tp7572004p7572017.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch distortion

2013-03-12 Thread NZ0T
I love my K3. It's the best rig I've ever used, let alone owned. But the auto notch is a weak point. Yes, it does find and eliminate carriers but it introduces significant distortion. The manual notch is superb and does not introduce any distortion so that's what I use. What is perplexing to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ

2013-03-06 Thread NZ0T
if it would be compatible with small displays. 73 Bill NZ0T On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 8:44 AM, Harlan [via Elecraft] ml-node+s365791n7570878...@n2.nabble.com wrote: Thanks to all who sent me a copy Looks like an interesting project. But with the complete K-line control from one computer app. Hmm

Re: [Elecraft] The Old Days

2013-01-29 Thread NZ0T
(likely true for digital). AM allows an air controller or other aircraft to hear an emergency call when another station is transmitting. Based on my experience, I have no reason to doubt his conclusion. 73, de Nate, N0NB Nate, that is exactly the reason AM is still used for aviation. 73 Bill NZ0T

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Interface Question

2012-12-30 Thread NZ0T
Well, dammit, the W2 window has reverted to being stuck in the upper left hand corner of my Acer Aspire One again! I have tried everything I can think of in the display portion of control panel even going to no desktop (solid blue) and also trying the Windows XP theme which worked yesterday.

[Elecraft] W2 Interface Question

2012-12-29 Thread NZ0T
as I could move it about. I have not changed any settings on the Acer that I can recall. The netbook is an Acer Aspire One D255 running XP. I'm using Firefox if that makes any difference. Any ideas? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/W2-Interface

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Interface Question

2012-12-29 Thread NZ0T
Changing from always on top and back makes no difference. I agree that it must be something in the Acer display but I can't figure out what it could be for the life of me. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/W2-Interface-Question-tp7567872p7567881.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Interface Question

2012-12-29 Thread NZ0T
Found the problem! Not sure why this worked but I changed my desktop in control panel/display and that cleared it up. Must have been something with the size of the picture I was using as my desktop. -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] KPA-500 110 or 220?

2012-08-05 Thread NZ0T
I would like to hear opinions on if it makes any difference to configure the KPA-500 for 220 volts? Is it any more efficient? Seems to me that 110 would be the way to go for portability as long as efficiency is the same or nearly the same. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] I thought Elecraft was a household name!

2012-07-15 Thread NZ0T
was generally considered to be a copy of the K3. But that's OK as Elecraft is doing very in a bad economy and I selfishly would rather have them spend money on product development and improvement rather than on advertising to the general ham population. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context

[Elecraft] Recommended AGC settings for 4.51?

2012-05-13 Thread NZ0T
I just downloaded 4.51 and before I start messing around with changing settings can anyone recommend a good starting point for general use? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Recommended-AGC-settings-for-4-51-tp713.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies

2012-05-06 Thread NZ0T
I has an Astron RS-20 that worked great fo 20 years. The only problems I had were the loosening of the big cap screws and the need to replace the LM723 once. On the other hand I purchased a new RS-35M last January and last week it decided to stop putting out any DC voltage. Something on the

Re: [Elecraft] A Success Story

2012-04-27 Thread NZ0T
crisis of the 70's. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-Success-Story-tp7505878p7506536.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] A Success Story

2012-04-27 Thread NZ0T
helpful. I don't know if it's the highly decentralized (but highly communicative via the internet) organization or just a top-down attitude but I think many organizations could learn a lot by studying Elecraft. 73 Bill NZ0T P.S. Does this post get me anything free or at a dep discount ? -- View

Re: [Elecraft] Tuner Opinions Needed

2012-02-18 Thread NZ0T
The KAT3 is an excellent internal tuner and if you don't plan on ever having an amp why not get one? If not there are a lot of good tuners out there. I would look for an L network tuner as they are more efficient and more broad banded than the differential T units out there. For high power work

Re: [Elecraft] MCU 4.47

2012-01-26 Thread NZ0T
I have had distortion with Auto Notch going back more than a year. I don't remember which firmware update changed it but it's bad enough that I don't use it anymore. I use the manual notch instead. I have mentioned this in the forum but doesn't sound like a lot of others notice it but the

[Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch distortion

2012-01-26 Thread NZ0T
use the manual notch instead. I'm primarily a CW op but my SSB use is for local nets on 75 meters and with a group every night on 160 phone and those are bands that Auto Notch would be very handy to have! 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Auto

[Elecraft] MFJ4035MV power supply - anyone used one?

2012-01-23 Thread NZ0T
I'm looking at linear supplies and the MFJ-4035MV looks like a good value. Has anyone used one? Thoughts? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/MFJ4035MV-power-supply-anyone-used-one-tp7216724p7216724.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

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

2012-01-13 Thread NZ0T
Phil, which firmware version are you using? I was using the beta 4.47 and I developed audio problems the other night, After I deleted 4.47 and went back to the latest production firmware all was fine. Sorry if this has already been discussed - I just read this thread. 73 Bill NZ0T On Fri, Jan

[Elecraft] Audio problem with Beta 4.47

2012-01-09 Thread NZ0T
deleted 4.47 and went back to 4.39. Problems solved - I went back to my usual compression and mic gain settings and all is back to normal. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Audio-problem-with-Beta-4-47-tp7170723p7170723.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] what microphones work best with K3?

2012-01-06 Thread NZ0T
I can verify that despite his voice made for CW that N0NB sounds good on 1.947 most every night. I got the MH2 with my K3 and always got excellent reports with it. I now use a Radio Shack dynamic studio mic I bought for $15 NIB on Ebay and get good reports with it too. With the range the K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 blur was a no-show during ARRL 10m

2011-12-14 Thread NZ0T
30 years on the air. I also heard it on 10 meters but not as pronounced. Methinks that may be the source of the mush reports? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-blur-was-a-no-show-during-ARRL-10m-tp7087044p7095840.html Sent from the Elecraft

[Elecraft] Upgraded K3 DSP board question

2011-10-04 Thread NZ0T
My new DSP board arrives Thursday. Will I need to write down or save my AGC and other receive settings or are they stored elsewhere in the rig? Looking forward to hearing what the difference will be in audio! 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

[Elecraft] S-meter Lite with LP-Bridge or VSPE

2011-09-27 Thread NZ0T
Has anyone had any luck getting S-Meter Lite to work with LP-Bridge 0r VSPE? I like to keep my logging program active and would love to run S-Meter Lite at the same time. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/S-meter-Lite-with-LP-Bridge-or-VSPE

Re: [Elecraft] S Merter Lite 2.21 now supports the K3

2011-08-10 Thread NZ0T
Make that VSPE, not ESOE lol. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/S-Merter-Lite-2-21-now-supports-the-K3-tp6669056p6674313.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] S Merter Lite 2.21 now supports the K3

2011-08-09 Thread NZ0T
/Software/SMeterLite.htm Thanks to Greg W8WW!! 73 Bill nz0t -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/S-Merter-Lite-2-21-now-supports-the-K3-tp6669056p6669056.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] S Merter Lite 2.21 now supports the K3

2011-08-09 Thread NZ0T
No luck with ESPE either. Hope Greg can get LP-Bridge or VSPE going for us. S Meter Lite is a neat program! -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/S-Merter-Lite-2-21-now-supports-the-K3-tp6669056p6670367.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

[Elecraft] S-Meter Lite

2011-08-01 Thread NZ0T
Has anyone been able to get S-Meter Lite to work with Beta 4.39? The website only lists Yaesu and Icom configurations so I assume something is missing there? It looks like a neat feature and I would love to try it but can't figure it out. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware rev. 4.39-S-meter light?

2011-07-09 Thread NZ0T
The version I found is from 2007 and just has Icom and Yaseu settings. I would to try this so if anyone figures it out please post how you did it. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Firmware-rev-4-39-New-main-sub-AF-mixer-settings-high-res-S

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial adapter that works

2011-07-08 Thread NZ0T
I've been using the Dynex DX-UBD9 for a long time now. Works fine with my K3 and W2. I have used them with my Dell Inspiron 6000 laptop and Acer netbook with no problems. I use 2 of them - first one I bought new at Best Buy for about $35 and the 2nd was refurbished for $9 on EBay. 73 Bill nz0t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 at Field Day

2011-06-27 Thread NZ0T
We used my K3 for the CW station at the WS4Y effort for the 3rd year in a row. 989 QSO's using a 135' zepp at 60' and the K3 internal tuner. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-at-Field-Day-tp6521189p6523367.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

[Elecraft] FD AGC settings for CW

2011-06-22 Thread NZ0T
in K3EZ and try them all out this weekend. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FD-AGC-settings-for-CW-tp6506743p6506743.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S9 43' Vertical

2011-03-22 Thread NZ0T
in the shack with acceptable coax losses. The SWR gets out of hand below 60M and must be matched at the base. 73 Bill nz0t -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-S9-43-Vertical-tp6193993p6196827.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Linux/Mac K3 utility updates?

2011-03-06 Thread NZ0T
B***h, b***h, b***h! ;)73 Bill NZ0T It's OK everyone - I know this guy. Nate Bargmann wrote: Since this seems to be gripe day, allow me to toss one more on the pile. :-) I note that it would appear that the Linux and Mac versions of the K3 utility are becoming third class

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/P3 is here

2010-12-25 Thread NZ0T
Have fun with it Jim! Merry Christmas 73 Bill NZ)T -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/New-K3-P3-is-here-tp5864403p5866269.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Test

2010-12-14 Thread NZ0T
Test -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Test-tp5834531p5834531.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] test

2010-12-14 Thread NZ0T
test -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/test-tp5835280p5835280.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Bad start to FD - smoked a K3!!!!

2010-06-26 Thread NZ0T
with the smoked K3 would be appreciated before he sends it back to Aptos. 73 Bill NZ0T My K3 is OK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Bad-start-to-FD-smoked-a-K3-tp5225225p5225225.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 let smoke out

2010-06-26 Thread NZ0T
We are NOT using the amp for FD! We are dumb but not that dumb. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA100-let-smoke-out-tp466504p5225812.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] Bad start to FD - smoked a K3!!!!

2010-06-26 Thread NZ0T
but it did so now we will try to get it fixed and go on. We are sorry to have cause so much trouble. I suggest this thread should end unless someone can give us a credible fix. The owner of the k3 John H Howard being allowed to post on nz0t log in as I do not have one. -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] Bad start to FD - smoked a K3!!!!

2010-06-26 Thread NZ0T
Exactly what we were looking for and thank you as we suspected the Kant3 board right at the beginning. Will address the issue. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Bad-start-to-FD-smoked-a-K3-tp5225225p5226325.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SWR error

2010-03-15 Thread NZ0T
It depends on band but sometimes I see 2.5 on the W2 (verified by my analyzer and SWR meters in my Ten Tec tuner and a TS-940S) but 1.5 or so on the K3. For the most part the K3 shows a lower SWR than any of the rest of my meters. And, for the most part my W2 agrees cloely with my analyzer,

[Elecraft] K3 SWR error

2010-03-14 Thread NZ0T
I have K3-100 kit 1502 with the internal tuner and FW 3.76. I know there have been many posts about the meter SWR error but I really haven't seen a resolution posted. Before I bought my W2 I used a cheap SWR/Power meter and I thought the error was in it. Now that I have the W2 (which appears

Re: [Elecraft] The Myth of Lying to Your K3

2010-03-13 Thread NZ0T
Umm, do you guys ever just have fun operating? Just wondering -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/The-Myth-of-Lying-to-Your-K3-tp4727680p4730015.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] k3 utility

2010-02-28 Thread NZ0T
John, What OS are you using? Firefox, IE, Windows 7, etc? You might also list what anti-malware you are using. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/k3-utility-tp4649574p4650190.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] Are K3 boards built overseas?

2010-02-21 Thread NZ0T
I've been asked that a few times by friends. Are the boards built here in the USA or overseas? I'm assuming the components themselves are from overseas? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Are-K3-boards-built-overseas-tp4609367p4609367.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Competition

2010-02-15 Thread NZ0T
Talk is cheap...But the fact is, Kenwood, Icom, and Yaesu have had the ability for a long long time to make receivers with good close-in blocking. But they always seem to put the dollars into bells and whistles, and lots of buttons and knobs. Just like their cars. Glitz over performance

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mic adjustment - How not to do it. :)

2010-02-15 Thread NZ0T
I got the MH2 with my K3 and it works fine but I then bought a NIB Radio Shack dynamic studio mike (33-3038) off Ebay for $15 and I get great audio reports. Hooked it up to the rear mic input and use VOX with the mic mounted on a converted lamp boom. Works as well as a friend's that has $150

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Competition

2010-02-15 Thread NZ0T
Not compared to the Rice Rockets! ;) - Original Message - From: Ted Roycraft [via Elecraft] To: NZ0T Sent: Monday, February 15, 2010 10:59 AM Subject: Re: K3 Competition Toyotas and glitzy in the same sentence ... interesting. BMW not glitzy??? On 2/15/2010 11

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Amps [ END of thread]

2010-02-15 Thread NZ0T
So. What about the K4? Sorry I just couldn't resist. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-Amps-tp4555458p4577159.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 remote operation

2010-02-13 Thread NZ0T
forward on to him. Thanks and 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-remote-operation-tp4569071p4569071.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] Softrock panadapter for K3

2010-02-08 Thread NZ0T
Is there any documentation on how to go about building the Softrock panadapter for the K3? I haven't found anything via a search here or on the internet. Any help? Seems like an inexpensive way to get panadapter capability. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC and Apparent Noise and Signal Distortion

2010-02-03 Thread NZ0T
All I can say is that I love my K3 but maybe that's because I use it to operate on the bands instead of performing all kinds of nit picking tests on noise, AGC, NB and whatever else I can think of. But maybe that's just me. 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com

[Elecraft] Looking to build a better power supply from an old one

2010-01-25 Thread NZ0T
. I can build a kit just fine but I'm lousy at breadboarding a circuit from a schematic. Does anyone know of a place I could find something like that for a 20 amp regulated linear supply? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Looking-to-build-a-better-power-supply-from

Re: [Elecraft] K3: MH2 Mic

2010-01-13 Thread NZ0T
but not any bass boost. I suggest you find a quiet frequency, a group of friends and work it out over the air. 73 Bill NZ0T Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: Phil, Adjust the mic gain until you have 5 to 7 bars indicated on the ALC meter, then add compression as you desire. You can use the monitor

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

2010-01-09 Thread NZ0T
Don't know about actual time but 90% the K3 and 10% my pristine TS-940S. Mike-14 wrote: I didn't find any questions about marketing when I took my ham exams. I think all that needs to be judged on the subject, is to look at sales vs the time the K3 has been in production. Seems to me

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Interface Software Version 1.1.1.1

2010-01-06 Thread NZ0T
Thanks David! Nice to have the Always on top. 73 Bill nz0t David Fleming-2 wrote: An updated version of the W2 Interface software is available for download. Version 1.1.1.1 Windows: http://sight.net/W2/W2_WIN.zip Mac: http://sight.net/W2/W2_OSX.zip - Added Always on top option

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Wattmeter

2010-01-02 Thread NZ0T
and is a continuous bar with a switchable peak indication. This is only the 2nd version of the diplay software and I'm sure it will continue to improve. I have a friend that has the LP-100A and it's a really nice meter but I'm not sure I want to pay $120 more for it. 73 Bill NZ0T Phil amp; Debbie Salas

Re: [Elecraft] External speakers suitable for K3

2009-12-29 Thread NZ0T
cells or external 6 volt source. They automatically turn them selves off after a few minutes without any input and come back on when it is resumed which helps save batteries. I power them with an old 6 volt cell phone charger wall wart I had in the junk box. 73 Bill NZ0T Julian, G4ILO wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 owners that have built a K2

2009-12-22 Thread NZ0T
Yep K3 1502 and K2/100 (forgot the serial number) that I sold. 73 Bill NZ0T Roger K7SJ wrote: Yup! K2 #755 K3 #75 73 es Merry Christmas! Roger K7SJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] Help! W2 interface window is gone!

2009-12-19 Thread NZ0T
Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Help-W2-interface-window-is-gone-tp4192372p4192372.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Help! W2 interface window is gone!

2009-12-19 Thread NZ0T
\Application Data. On Vista and Windows 7: C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData\Roaming 73, David, W4SMT --- On Sat, 12/19/09, NZ0T n...@cox.net wrote: From: NZ0T n...@cox.net Subject: [Elecraft] Help! W2 interface window is gone! To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, December 19

Re: [Elecraft] Help! W2 interface window is gone!

2009-12-19 Thread NZ0T
and folders'. Click 'OK'. Now you should be able to find the file. Yes, USERNAME is the username you login as. On my XP system, it's 'Administrator'. David, W4SMT --- On Sat, 12/19/09, NZ0T n...@cox.net wrote: I'm stupid - can't find W2Prefs - I looked in My Computer, C, documents and settings

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Elecraft W2 Interface Software now available.

2009-12-17 Thread NZ0T
a computer illiterate. 73 Bill NZ0T Brian Broggie wrote: Now available on the Elecraft website (in Software/W2) is the Elecraft W2 Interface for both Windows and Mac. David Fleming, W4SMT, has written a cool program that has: * bargraph displays of Forward power, Reflected power, and SWR

Re: [Elecraft] I have joined the collective

2009-12-17 Thread NZ0T
Going even further back in Trekkie yore - you are now Of the Body. According to Landru anyway. Randy Hall wrote: HI, I just received my K3, SN2321 that I bought from Tom W0TOM. I am looking forward to getting it setup and on the air. Randy K7AGE

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Utility

2009-12-17 Thread NZ0T
Brian, I don't see the peak hold on the computer display - will we see that in a later version? Brian Broggie-2 wrote: Hi, Bill! If you send the W2 a P via the W2 Utility (or the buttons on the W2 Interface program) the Peak-Hold LED should come back. Sending the command toggles the

Re: [Elecraft] New W2 Firmware Rev 0.92 available on our ftp site!

2009-12-16 Thread NZ0T
Thanks Brian - the improvement in AUTO is very evident in my limited use so far. Really looking forward to the software for computer display! Brian Broggie wrote: Hot news! The latest W2 firmware rev (0.92) is now available on our ftp site. The easiest way to get it downloaded into your

Re: [Elecraft] Weird W2 problem - update

2009-12-14 Thread NZ0T
This happened several more times. I had been in PEP mode while all this happened but after I changed to average mode it has not happened again. Hope the coming firmware updates solve this issue. NZ0T wrote: Interesting problem with my W2 this morning. Was on 75 for a net at about 500

[Elecraft] Weird W2 problem

2009-12-12 Thread NZ0T
it - all is fine now. Could be RF from the Windom - mine tends to send RF back down the coax even with an RF choke in line. Anyone else had this happen? 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Weird-W2-problem-tp4156475p4156475.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] [MM] W2 Questions [pending firmware changes and software applications]

2009-12-09 Thread NZ0T
Thanks for the update Wayne - do you srill anticipate the first version of the PC software to be available this week? 73 Bill nz0t wayne burdick wrote: We'll be making a number of improvements to W2 firmware in future releases (starting in January). Firmware updates are very easy to do

[Elecraft] [MM] Any progress on the PC VisualBasic software upgrade?

2009-12-03 Thread NZ0T
I'm looking forward to seeing how it works for me! 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Any-progress-on-the-PC-VisualBasic-software-upgrade-tp4107664p4107664.html Sent from the [MM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] [MM] Any progress on the PC VisualBasic software upgrade for the W2??

2009-12-03 Thread NZ0T
Sorry, I didn't specify for the W2! This is the software that will allow display of the W2 output on a computer. NZ0T wrote: I'm looking forward to seeing how it works for me! 73 Bill NZ0T -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Any-progress-on-the-PC-VisualBasic

[Elecraft] [K3] Nabble - can't get there from the Elecraft page?

2009-11-30 Thread NZ0T
When I click on the Nabble link it says it has been deleted. I finally got here by entering through Nabble.com. Anyone else having that problem? -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Nabble-can-t-get-there-from-the-Elecraft-page-tp4090805p4090805.html Sent from the [K3]

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Nabble - can't get there from the Elecraft page?

2009-11-30 Thread NZ0T
Thank you!! Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Fixed! 73, Eric Julian, G4ILO wrote: NZ0T wrote: When I click on the Nabble link it says it has been deleted. I finally got here by entering through Nabble.com. Anyone else having that problem? Yep. I think the url

[Elecraft] [MM] W2 connection problem

2009-11-24 Thread NZ0T
at the same time when it becomes available. Any ideas on what I'm doing wrong? Go slow - I'm computer stupid! 73 Bill nz0t -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/W2-connection-problem-tp4060656p4060656.html Sent from the [MM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] [MM] W2 connection problem

2009-11-24 Thread NZ0T
Yes, forgot to mention that. David Fleming-2 wrote: Are you selecting the correct COM port from the W2 Utility 'Port' page? David, W4SMT --- On Tue, 11/24/09, NZ0T n...@cox.net wrote: I have no problem connecting to my W2 using the utility directly thru my laptops port but when I try

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