Re: [Elecraft] Foot switch recommendation?

I've been using an earlier version of the Heil FS-3 for over 20 years. Simple, reliable, and relatively small and unobtrusive. Nelson KU0A -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, July 15,

Re: [Elecraft] Optivisor

I found a dealer on Amazon.com (Fargo Enterprises, Inc.) and bought a 2x Optivison for $29.16 postpaid. Nelson, KU0A -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Pepperdine Sent: Tuesday, July 19, 2011 10:33 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] just 500W ?

Interesting that little has been said about the ANTENNA. Power is only part of the equation, and I suspect that there is more dB gain from upgrading your antenna than upgrading your amplifier from 100 to 500 or 500 to 1500 watts. I've never operated with more than 600 watts power output, but I

Re: [Elecraft] Yaesu versus Elecraft Service

Yaesu is selling disposable radios. I called about sending in my eight year old FT-100D for repair and was told they no longer support the FT-100. Why would anyone spend 12K on a Yaesu radio that will be obsolete in less than eight years? My experience with Elecraft service, on the other hand,

Re: [Elecraft] Sl OT: Heil headset problem

I friend of mine sent a 'box of parts' back to Heil and they replaced/rebuilt his headset for something like $25 plus shipping. I don't know how long ago that was, but the bottom line is that Heil provides service on broken headsets. Nelson, KU0A -Original Message- From:

RE: [Elecraft] ESD mat measurements

OK, so what's the bottom line? Is the Radio Shack ESD mat any good or should I spring for a 'quality' mat, and if it's the latter, how do I know which mat(s) meet specs? Nelson, KU0A -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

[Elecraft] Low Power RTTY Output

When I connect my Hal DXP38 AF Out to the K3 Line In, I get a maximum of 20 watts RF output, even when the TX Level pot on the DXP38 is set for maximum output, MIC SEL is set to Line In, PWR is set to 100 watts, and Line is set to 60 (max setting available). I see no ALC bars. When I connect the

RE: [Elecraft] K3 - Preamp gain

I asked the Elecraft service technician this question during a troubleshooting session on the phone last week, and he told me the built-in preamp has 10 dB gain. That's approximately two S units. My listening experience on 160 meters with a preamp with 17 dB gain suggests that 10 dB is about

[Elecraft] K3 RTTY Configuration

I would like to connect my Hal DXP38 to my K3 for FSK RTTY. Anyone using a DXP38 with a K3 (AFSK or FSK), please contact me directly with cable/pin details. Thanks. Nelson, KU0A ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a

RE: [Elecraft] Very OT - Anyone have experience using LEDs for meter backlighting?

Order replacement panel lamps from Mouser at $0.58 each (a couple of years ago), part number 606-CM85 (if your Alpha 76 uses the same bulbs as my Alpha 78 and I'm pretty sure it does). I replaced all four lamps in my Alpha78 for less than the price of just one lamp from Alpha, including shipping!

RE: [Elecraft] KRX3 is shipping ! ! !

Thanks, and please keep the KRX3 advisories coming so I can predict when my September 2007 order is likely to ship. Nelson, KU0A -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Van W1WCG Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 3:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

RE: [Elecraft] Weight of equipment

Radio weight is relative (isn't everything?). I've owned two radios in 27 years of ham radio, the FT-707 (14.3 lb. and considered tiny in its day) and the FT-100 (6.6 lb. and very tiny). The former was a knob radio, the latter a push-button radio. I quickly learned to use just enough force to

RE: [Elecraft] The K3 in comparison to the Big Guns

I've been following the 'big gun' thread with interest. I'm astonished that this group seems to imply that 'big gun' status depends upon the radio you own, rather than the amplifiers and antennas you use. Most rigs today put out between 100-200 watts, regardless of price. DX'ing and contesting

RE: [Elecraft] k3 Big Gun

Then 'big gun' is directly related to your net worth, rather than your ability or accomplishments. According to your definition, you can spend your way to 'big gun' status, whether you ever use any of that 'setup' or not. KU0A -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

I had the same experience following a mother board failure, so Microsoft isn't all evil. Nelson, KU0A -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Foster Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 12:22 PM To: DW Holtman; Ron D'Eau Claire;

RE: [Elecraft] Dayton Orders - We're up next

Thanks for the shipping update, Dick. It's nice to see Dayton orders are being filled. Eric implied that once Dayton orders were shipped, they would fly through the summer orders pretty quickly. Please keep posting shipping dates so that I can estimate when my September order is likely to arrive.