[Elecraft] K4D order/delivery/price

2023-04-11 Thread Ralph Parker
t I only have a few weeks to wait. Frustrating. Ralph, VE7XF __ 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 by: h

Re: [Elecraft] K3 options

2022-12-03 Thread Ralph Parker
>I am at this point, after almost 3 years, uncertain of just where I stand. I know I'm on the list for a KIO3B UPDKT... Me too! I paid for three KIO3BUPKITs on 20 April, 2021 (to improve my preamp situation), and have not heard a peep since. Meanwhile, I've lost interest in 6m, so they will be

[Elecraft] Good Natured Contesting Advice

2022-11-10 Thread Ralph Parker
ve us the last point needed to squeak past the competition. Ralph, VE7XF RIP VE7FO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailma

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Parts

2022-08-17 Thread RALPH TURK
The real question is/was what value of zener. > On 08/17/2022 9:45 AM Andy Durbin wrote: > > > "The latest revision of the schematic for the KPA500 TR Switch shows a Zener > diode at the gate of Q4 in place of R3, the 100K resistor previously." > > What is the latest revision? I have Rev D

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Issue

2022-04-01 Thread RALPH TURK
In the attached email Frank W2yk wrote the 1A2R from 404A. I only find a 403. Please advise Ralph, w7HSG/AFA9RT > On 04/01/2022 9:48 AM Rick Bates, NK7I wrote: > > > It does.  But you HAVE to remember to send a dit on each band change so > the amp knows where you are. >

Re: [Elecraft] Knowles HC-3 Mic Element Replacement For Heil HC-5

2022-03-23 Thread Ralph Parker
>Heritage Galleries & Auctioneers... sold Johnny Carson’s Shure SM33 Ribbon Microphone at auction in 2005 for $50,787.50. Holy Mackinaw! I've got one of those (not Johnnie's :-( Wish me luck. VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones

2022-02-07 Thread Ralph Parker
Over the years, I've tried many microphones, and have settled on the Heil HC-5 capsule, usually stuck to my favourite Sony MDR-V6 headphones. A good balance between fidelity and cut-through-it-ness, imho. Usually used with little or no equalization (sorry, Jim). VE7XF (45 years of sound

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RF interference from grow lights.

2020-08-21 Thread RALPH TURK
he problem. The main problem was a loose ground clamp up on the pole. The power company also used an acoustic parabolic mike which pin-pointed the exact connector. New connector problem solved Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT > On 08/20/2020 7:07 PM ab2tc wrote: > > > Hello all, > >

Re: [Elecraft] Reliable PL-259 UHF connector engagement

2020-07-29 Thread Ralph Parker
>...several REAL Amphenol UHF connectors I ordered, which arrived in sealed plastic bags, had no threads on the inside of the coupling rings. The remainder of the connectors in the shipment were just fine. I have a couple of those too. I thought they were a special push-on version for

[Elecraft] K4

2020-04-19 Thread RALPH TURK
power line grounds etc. My antennas are not the problem. I tried a sharp cutoff filter for everything below 3.5mhz. No positive measurable results. Ralph, W7HSG, AFA9RT 520-444-6610 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K4 capabilities

2020-04-19 Thread Ralph Parker
>In the meantime I guess we will have to wait and stare at pictures of the K4 Front panel. While anxiously waiting in line for the KPA500 to be released, I printed out a picture of the front panel of the '500, cut it out and placed it on the shelf where the '500 would go. Then I could pretend

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 for sale

2020-02-11 Thread Ralph Webb
This radio has been sold! Thanks for all who enquired. VE7OM -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] KX1 for sale

2020-02-09 Thread Ralph Webb
I'd like to sell my trusty KX1, sn01151 in order to upgrade to a 2 or 3. This unit has four bands, 80, 40,30, and 20. Autotuner, and paddles. Works great and used on SOTA activations. I don't know how much these older units are going for, so make me an offer. Reply offline to my email

Re: [Elecraft] Visit to Elecraft HQ worthwhile?

2020-01-15 Thread Ralph Young
the PowerMite QRP rig, Keyers and some other things. I found a KR-40 keyer under the Christmas tree a bit later. Ralph N4TG -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay Autery Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2020 3:13

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Features and current K3+

2019-09-20 Thread RALPH TURK
I can not use the digital modes because I need to switch to Upper SB after the last electron has been sent in the digital mode and the reverse. Call is instant break in between USB voice and digital M110 A This could be a deal breaker on a K4 purchase. Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9rt > On September

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Features and current K3+

2019-09-20 Thread RALPH TURK
e is a way on the K3, service was not able to point it out. Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT > On September 19, 2019 at 8:51 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > > Just in case there's any doubt, the K4 has a complete, > multiplatform-compatible sound card interface via its USB-B connector, with &g

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KPA1500 General Coverage?

2019-08-26 Thread RALPH TURK
Mike When you get a reply, please share. I use a KPA500 with a KAT500 on Mars freq from 2-3.5 Mhz, 4-7.5 mhz and 8.5 to 14Mhz. I have never noticed any problems but I have never checked anything other does it work and stay within its operational numbers. Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT > On August

[Elecraft] Reflector test

2019-07-23 Thread RALPH TURK
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Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K4 SDR version

2019-07-23 Thread RALPH TURK
Thanks Joe I am more concerned if the SDR front end will be overloaded. The spurs are a work in progress. If it rained once a week, I would not have any spurs. Ralph > On July 23, 2019 at 12:31 PM "Joe Subich, W4TV" wrote: > > > > On 2019-07-23 12:54 PM, RALPH TURK

[Elecraft] test

2019-07-23 Thread RALPH TURK
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[Elecraft] test

2019-07-23 Thread RALPH TURK
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[Elecraft] Fwd: K4 SDR version

2019-07-23 Thread RALPH TURK
tion is how well will the K4 perform in this environment  The only > problem with the K 3 is caused > > > by rusty fences etc radiating a mix between stations.  Day time 75 -80 not > usable some of the time. > > > This is not  a overload pr

[Elecraft] K4 SDR version

2019-07-23 Thread RALPH TURK
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Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B usb com port not communicating

2019-07-19 Thread RALPH TURK
Raj Check the RJ45 jack very carefully. One of the wires might have bent slightly and shorts out the adjacent wire. I have found that a few times when repairing computer problems for friend & family Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT > On July 19, 2019 at 12:32 PM Rajiv Dewan wrote: > >

[Elecraft] K4

2019-07-03 Thread RALPH TURK
Will the k4 with Mars software transmit from 1.8 through 30 Mhz with no band stop like the K3 has at the IF freq? Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Strange speaker problem

2019-04-02 Thread Ralph Parker
Could it be this? I saved this item from a KE7X post. Worked for a friend with a similar mystery problem - VE7XF ... At one point Elecraft had to change the switch that cuts out speaker audio when the phones are plugged in so there is a setting in

Re: [Elecraft] K4? voice recognition

2019-03-25 Thread Ralph Parker
I guess an audio response to your verbal instruction is possible... Except when the guy on the other end of your rag-chew says "QRT", and your radio turns itself off. VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Totally

2019-02-22 Thread RALPH TURK
Wes It has been snowing since about 7am just across the Mtns in Cortaro. Ralph, W7HSG > On February 22, 2019 at 7:18 AM Wes wrote: > > > This week it's rodeo days in Tucson.  A favorite of the snowbirds.  This > morning > however, it seems the snowbirds brought the sn

[Elecraft] To zero beat or not to zero beat

2019-02-21 Thread Ralph Parker
>Ever since I have owned my K3, I have noticed that most spots put the K3's receiver above the actual frequency of the spotted station. If you're talking about the spots in the bandmap, the difference is probably your BFO pitch offset. Switch sidebands, and you'll see the mark on the other

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 vs SPE Amps

2019-02-12 Thread RALPH TURK
SHOW HOW/EXPLAIN ETC. I AM VERY INTERESTED. RALPH,AFA9RTI AM NOT SHOUTING KEY BOARD STUCK > On February 12, 2019 at 7:06 PM Ken K6MR wrote: > > > “Actually, I suppose one could drive 2 KPA500's > from one K3 and sum the output for a virtual KPA1000.” > > > >

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Spontaneous HI CURR, audio reduction in RX mode

2019-02-07 Thread RALPH TURK
Harbor Freight Hand held IR laser thermometer is your best friend. Hold trigger, aim visible light, read surface temperature. Ralph ,W7HSG > On February 6, 2019 at 8:59 PM Mike K8CN wrote: > > > Thanks, Keith, for the pointer on audio IC U1 on the DSP board. Visual > i

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2019-02-03 Thread RALPH TURK
What time & Freq is the Elecraft SSB net on? Ralph,W7HSG 520-444-6610 Ralph S. Turk, > On February 2, 2019 at 10:51 PM kevinr wrote: > > > Good Evening, > >    Tomorrow we are due for a snow storm.  Somewhere between six and > eight inches b

Re: [Elecraft] Tx distortion

2019-02-02 Thread RALPH TURK
Just a dumb question. Have you checked the DC to the K2 either battery or power suply. Ralph S. Turk, W7HSG 520-444-6610 > On February 2, 2019 at 1:28 PM mustang65 wrote: > > > Thanks for answers. > The symetrix output impedance is 200 ohm and it is recommended to not lo

Re: [Elecraft] Dual Ptt

2018-11-06 Thread Ralph S. Turk
A500 & the KAT500. Ralph, W7hsg/AFA9RT > On November 6, 2018 at 8:09 AM Don Wilhelm wrote: > > > Bob, > > That is a simple solution, but how do you handle the RF output of both > transceiver to the single RF in on the amplifier? > > The only caution I ca

[Elecraft] Dual Ptt

2018-11-03 Thread Ralph S. Turk
Hi all I need to be able to key the KPA500 & KAT500 from both a Yaesu 1000mp and my K3. I assume (I know don't assume) I can use diodes to isolate both radios. Any thoughts? Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] New website problem - no manuals

2018-10-29 Thread Ralph Parker
I need a new version of the K3 manual. I went to the new website, selected 'support' from the menu, then 'manuals', which took me to the 'document and manuals download' page. I am unable to go farther. Clicking on any of the six choices available gets me nowhere. VE7XF

[Elecraft] microHAM USB III interface with K2/100 cable __SOLD

2018-09-25 Thread Ralph McClintock
sorry, forgot. my USB III and cable have been sold. w1ZK -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life Member Disabled American Veterans __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FS: Mint Sept 2017 FB KX3 with all accessories -SOLD

2018-09-17 Thread Ralph McClintock
Tnx,  Ken K5KFW Ralph W1ZK -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life Member Disabled American Veterans __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] FS microHAM USB III interface with K2/100 cable

2018-09-16 Thread Ralph McClintock
My Bad. Forgot, I had a 2nd item to list. A brand new microHAM USB III interface with my HB K2/100 cable. Please see my website for details;http://www.christmascrostics.com/Equipment_Sale/For_Sale_2.html Ralph W1ZK -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners

[Elecraft] FS: Mint Sept 2017 FB KX3 with all accessories

2018-09-16 Thread Ralph McClintock
Please see my web page for the info on my KX3: http://www.christmascrostics.com/Equipment_Sale/Elecraft_KX3.html Ralph W1ZK -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life Member Disabled American Veterans

[Elecraft] KAT500

2018-08-12 Thread Ralph S. Turk
Can one use the 12vdc of the K3 to power the KAT 500? The K3 has the latest update for the 12 dc. Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Nets

2018-08-11 Thread Ralph S. Turk
What Day, time (gmt) > On August 11, 2018 at 5:45 PM Phil Shepard wrote: > > > > Elecraft SSB Net 7-15-2018 > > WB9JNZ Eric IL K3 4017 Net Control > > AE6JV Bill CA K3 6299 > > W7QHD Kurt AZ KX3 8697 > > KG7LOA Ted WA DRAKE R4C E4XB 1ST TIME CHECK IN > > NS7P Phil OR K3 1826 > > WM6P

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 & KPA 500

2018-08-06 Thread Ralph S. Turk
I have found a KPA 500. Still looking for a used KAT 500 Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT > On August 6, 2018 at 2:12 PM "Ralph S. Turk" wrote: > Hi all > Looking for a used KAT 500 & KPA 500 > > Ralph, W7HSG > _

[Elecraft] KAT500 & KPA 500

2018-08-06 Thread Ralph S. Turk
Hi all Looking for a used KAT 500 & KPA 500 Ralph, W7HSG __ 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 ho

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA for P3

2018-07-23 Thread Ralph Parker
>Mouse click QSY and internet spots would be a huge benefit. Has anyone done this? My daily logging and contest programs do this for me. I don't need it cluttering up my P3. VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX2

2018-07-16 Thread Ralph Parker
Anybody who doubts that the KX2 is a serious radio oughta see this IARU 3830 entry by DL/OL0A - http://lists.contesting.com/pipermail/3830/2018-July/506808.html VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Comparison table finalized (link attached)

2018-07-07 Thread Ralph S. Turk
Wayne. I would like to see a K3 upgraded version compared to the K3S and 7610. I have the K3 sn4629 with new Syn 2nd rx using it on MARS alot. Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT > On July 7, 2018 at 10:05 AM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > > Our detailed, two-page comparison table between the K3S

Re: [Elecraft] AC Power for the Station

2018-06-14 Thread Ralph Parker
>those "backstab" receptacles that electricians love to use because they are quick and easy do not have adequate contact stength and can overheat and cause voltage drops and a fire hazard. Here's a weird one: Two years ago, I bought a house that had been built in 1980, by the folks that I

[Elecraft] Foot switches

2018-06-08 Thread Ralph Parker
>>Why in the 20 century we need to use foot switch? I strongly agree. I HATE foot switches, because I'm very poorly coordinated... I love foot switches (Linemaster, of course!). Started using one with my Viking II for a faster CW changeover (instead of 3 switches) in 1958. Tried VOX when I

[Elecraft] KPA1500 fan noise concern

2018-05-28 Thread Ralph Parker
I'm on the list for a '1500, expected sometime in August (maybe). However, I'm getting concerned about the reported high fan noise level. I currently have a '500, and following a suggestion a year or two ago, I've turned the fans around 'backwards' and they seem to be quieter in this

[Elecraft] PSU cable

2018-04-11 Thread Ralph Parker
I would appreciate it if the transceiver had bolted connections or at least double up the power poles What I have done in the past, (with cheaper radios) is to bypass the power connector, and solder heavy wires directly to the DC input pads inside the radio. The power supply end has ring

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 4629

2018-04-07 Thread Ralph S. Turk
ersions.) > > On Fri, 6 Apr 2018, Ian Kahn, KM4IK wrote: > > > Ralph, > > > > If I may suggest, download and read the manual from the Elecraft web site, > > if > > you haven't already. Also, get a copy of Fred Cady's, K7EX, excellent book > >

[Elecraft] K-3 4629

2018-04-06 Thread Ralph S. Turk
. I also should state that I am very new to the K3. Have only had for two weeks. Was from a estate sale. Thanks Ralph, W7HSG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Any KPA1500 received ?

2018-04-03 Thread Ralph Parker
>I wonder if a better way to track how the KPA1500s are shipping... > when someone on this list reports receiving one,can you tell us the day you ordered it?... Gee whiz, guys, relax. Enjoy the anticipation. Xmas will come on Dec. 25th, not a day before. i haven't even ordered mine yet, and

[Elecraft] Re K3 Audio

2018-03-30 Thread Ralph S. Turk
Does any one know the command for both Mike in Front Panel and Line in rear panel? I need both at the same time, Mike for voice and Line in for digital. Ralph, W7HSG/AFA9RT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 #39

2018-03-24 Thread Ralph Parker
>Yeah, but knowing Elecraft, it could take up to 11 years to ship! Me-ow!!!   Would you like a saucer of milk with that? VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] News Letters

2018-03-16 Thread Ralph S. Turk
Where does one find the News Letters? Ralph, W7HSG __ 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 by: http

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

2018-03-12 Thread Ralph Parker
>I sometimes find myself switching diversity on and off while trying to break a pileup when the dx station is particularly weak. >The P3 + VGA is helpful in spotting when diversity is on and I can’t hear the pileup. When my diversity is in use, I can get by fairly well in deciphering the

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

2018-03-12 Thread Ralph Parker
>But now I need three receivers. Two for diversity and one to scan the pileup. K4 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 err 12v

2018-02-24 Thread Ralph Parker
>http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740182%20KPA3CONMDKT%20Instruction%20Manual.pdf My K3, of a similar vintage, had the same problem. The URL above describes the problem, and a permanent fix. I didn't trust myself to change the pins on the mother board, so I used a temporary "bypass operation" -

[Elecraft] K3 with N1MM - SPLIT mode

2018-02-20 Thread Ralph Parker
>...About a quarter of the time when I clicked on a callout in the N1MM+ Bandmap the K3 would go into SPLIT mode. Anyone else see something like this? Drove me crazy too, until I realized what it was - the spotting station had put in different xmit and rx frequencies (probably

[Elecraft] Bouvet Expedition help

2018-02-04 Thread Ralph Parker
>the Bouvet Island DXpedition is now officially aborted... Well, they sure gave it the old college try! I'm glad that I wasn't on that boat! Without the OQRS money from the QSL cards, they'll be in debt. Let's all got to their website (www.bouvetdx.org)  and send them some money. If we all

Re: [Elecraft] Long wire antennas

2018-01-11 Thread Ralph Encarnacion
In my small lot, I can’t even put up a short wire! If I had the space to put up a long wire, I would put up a tower instead. Ralph AA5YC > On Jan 11, 2018, at 12:22 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz> wrote: > > A longer wire produces sharper lobes and, taken to an extre

Re: [Elecraft] PTT switch for K3

2018-01-08 Thread Ralph Parker
I've been using foot switches since 1957, with my Viking II and 75A-4. The first one was somewhat crude. IMHO, the Linemaster series of industrial-strength footswitches is the best. Very rugged, but responds to a light touch. Mine gets used a LOT, and I expect it to outlast me!

Re: [Elecraft] Very off topic, but.....

2018-01-07 Thread Ralph Parker
You haven't said anything nasty lately about the president of the US, have you? VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K-pod LED 4

2018-01-03 Thread Ralph Parker
... the new one has the LED 4 on and on the original the LED is off. How can I turn this light on or off? I'd use the "Car Talk" method - put a piece of black tape over the LED you don't want to see. VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Progressive Tuning Rate

2018-01-02 Thread Ralph Encarnacion
I actually thought all radios had this feature. When I first got my KX2, i kept turning the knob faster and faster looking to see if it would kick in, and was kind of disappointed when it didn’t. So I would like to see it added to the KX2 and KX3. Ralph AA5YC > On Jan 2, 2018, at 1:51

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR 12V

2017-12-17 Thread Ralph Parker
I had this problem with #1823 just after I returned from an expedition in 2010. (lucky, eh?) It is indeed a result of the steel pins carrying the 12v to the PA becoming tarnished. Not trusting myself to replace the pins, I opted for the "bypass operation" - wire jumpers around the pins

Re: [Elecraft] Here's your 3500 watt amp A new KL-1...!!!!

2017-12-15 Thread Ralph McClintock
Only $10k and possibly a visit from the FCC! I had a factory built Heathkit Chippewa KL-1 amplifier back in 1965. A pair of grid driven 4-400 tetrodes in Class AB1. 10 watt drive for 1KW plus, plus out. 3-400Z triodes didn't enter the picture until 5 or 6 years later. The amp weighed 90lbs

Re: [Elecraft] Receiver Similaritie"

2017-09-03 Thread Ralph McClintock
1Khz accuracy. W1ZK -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life Member Disabled American Veterans __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Fwd: Noise Blankers

2017-09-03 Thread Ralph McClintock
Forwarded Message Subject:[Elecraft] Noise Blankers Date: Sun, 3 Sep 2017 13:59:59 -0400 From: Ralph McClintock <w...@comcast.net> To: k...@sdellington.us Scott,  There are two NBs available in the K3. Have you tried the K3 DSP NB? Don't even t

[Elecraft] FS Elecraft Mini-Modules - SOLD

2017-08-02 Thread Ralph McClintock
My Mini-Mods have been sold. W1zk -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life Member Disabled American Veterans __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FS Elecraft Mini-Modules

2017-08-02 Thread Ralph McClintock
For Sale: Elecraft Mini-Module kits.N-GEN wide band noise generator 100Khz-500Mhz. XG1 1uV/50uV 7Mhz test oscillator. XG2 3 band 1uV/50uV 20M/40M/80M test oscillator. Includes an approximately 3 ft RG-58 cable with RCA connectors plus UHF and BNC adapters. Perfect working order, full

Re: [Elecraft] How to keep track of grid squares logged?

2017-07-30 Thread Ralph Parker
In addition to DX Atlas and Logger32, I use the paper ARRL grid square map, overlaid with directional lines every 30 degrees true, for quick antenna pointing. You'll need that when you get your 7el Yagi up. Yellow highlight for worked, green highlight for confirmed. After a while, your skip

[Elecraft] 1Khz Filter..still looking

2017-07-26 Thread Ralph Matheny K8RYU
Still looking for a 1Khz filter. As others have said, the filter keeps adjacent signals out of the K3 AGC and is well worth the investment. I have a K3 and a K3Sthe K3s has my 1 Khz filter and the K3 does not. On Field Day when I used the K3 I really missed the 1 Khz filter. I usually

[Elecraft] 1 Khz filter

2017-07-24 Thread Ralph Matheny K8RYU
Anybody got a 1 Khz filter for K3 they wanna sell?? de K8RYU __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Missing first element

2017-07-14 Thread Ralph Parker
Keying from computer, PTT selected, my call sent as N3VIP. missed first dash. Keying from computer, VOX selected, my call sent as G3VIP. sent OK. Now that I think of it, years ago, using my Brand Y xcvr with a contest logging program, I had exactly the same problem with the same solution. I'm

[Elecraft] K2 Rev A to Rev B Upgrade

2017-04-21 Thread Ralph Perreca
I have built several small kits and the Elecraft K1 Thank you Ralph KD2EJR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] OT Midway and Kure Are Now Deleted DXCC Entities

2017-04-01 Thread Ralph McClintock
Sorry to hear that. I spent a week on Midway after coming off a ship in 1967 waiting for a hop back to NAS Barbers Point. One night I went to the Club and met 4 guys with long beards. Coasties from the Loran station on Kure. They came to Midway for R W1ZK -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier thoughts

2017-03-28 Thread Ralph Parker
). (I understand the difficulty of getting high power from the p/s to the PA.) I don't expect to carry it around, so weight is not a problem for me. Expeditions can use the KPA500 :-) When this amp is available, I'll sell amplifiers Ac and Am and buy one. I'm keeping my KPA-500! Ralph, VE7XF

[Elecraft] Hakko 808 Desolder system is SOLD

2017-03-11 Thread Ralph McClintock
Sold to Ron K5MM -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life Member Disabled American Veterans __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] For Sale: Hakko 808 DeSoldering system

2017-03-11 Thread Ralph McClintock
I bought this when I had to make updates to my K2/100. The K2 is gone now so it is available. $165 shipped. It is on my website: http://www.christmascrostics.com/Equipment_Sale/For_Sale_2.html W1ZK -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life

Re: [Elecraft] FS: KRC-2 w/cables-- SOLD

2017-01-18 Thread Ralph McClintock
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[Elecraft] FS: KRC-2 w/cables

2017-01-16 Thread Ralph McClintock
For Sale:Elecraft KRC2 Band Decoder with the ACC2 option. Included are 2 cable sets, one for the K2/100 + KAT100 antenna tuner the 2nd one for ICOM radios which have an ACC-2 connector. It is presently set for a K2/100+KAT100 to control a Ten Tec Hercules II amplifier. It is in perfect

[Elecraft] Elecraft website down - Black Friday event?

2016-11-28 Thread Ralph McClintock
The Elecraft website is down this Monday morning? Overwhelming number of sales? Ralph W1ZK -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life Member Disabled American Veterans __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K2/100 plus TT Herc II station FS

2016-10-27 Thread Ralph McClintock
Hi folks, Closing down my summer station. K2/100, TT Herc II, KRC-2ACC etc. are for sale. The link on my website: http://www.christmascrostics.com/Ham_Radio.html Click on the Amateur Radio Equipment for Sale link. Still got my K3 setup going strong in the main station. Ralph W1ZK

Re: [Elecraft] audio recording

2016-08-13 Thread Ralph Parker
>I have a stereo cable connected from K3 LINE OUT to a hand recording LINE IN is recording the other >station audio but is not recording my audio Jorge: Maybe try turning 'MONITOR' on. VE7XF __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] k3s radio kit

2016-08-05 Thread Ralph Parker
>Pay very close attention to the screw lengths and sort them out carefully... >later you may need the 3/16" and the 1/4" is tooo long :) Amen to that, brother! After 50+ years of building radios, I built my K3 very carefully. However, on completion, the output was very intermittent. Tapping on

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup - just a sinister affair!

2016-06-30 Thread Ralph McClintock
Mike, I sense a very "sinister" tone coming from your post!Love it. I have many lefty friends. I have to admit though, I have watched a couple sending at high speed while my head told my stomach to "relax, calm down, you are just having a bad food dream." Ralph W1

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping fully assembled KPA-500

2016-06-25 Thread Ralph McClintock
Thanks Don, That is exactly the info I was looking for. I had shipped mine back, w/o xformer, for a repair last year but wondered how does Elecraft ship Factory built units. Ralph W1ZK On 6/25/2016 8:26 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Ralph, When a KPA500 is shipped for service, they recommend

[Elecraft] Shipping fully assembled KPA-500

2016-06-25 Thread Ralph McClintock
What does Elecraft recommend for shipping a built KPA-500? Do KPA-500F amps ship with the xformer installed? Not selling mine, just wondering about buying a used one!! W1ZK -- Secretary USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life Member Disabled American

[Elecraft] INRAD 700Hz filter is Sold

2016-06-19 Thread Ralph McClintock
Thanks for all the interest. The filter has been sold. W1ZK -- Secretary USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life Member Disabled American Veterans __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FS new INRAD 700Hz 8 pole filter

2016-06-19 Thread Ralph McClintock
Priority Mail. PayPal is Okay. Ralph w1ZK __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NB problem

2015-11-21 Thread Ralph McClintock
cing the Level to 20% the fence pulsing is close to non existent but the pile up is not overloading the IF. Ralph W1ZK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] K3 feature request - Stop the KAT500 Relay Switch in Split

2015-11-14 Thread Ralph McClintock
The KAT500 relay switch over between two in-band segments is driving me nuts. A lot of DXpeditions on 160 use 1823.0Khz for transmit listening up 1-5khz. Every time the K3 goes from A RX to B TX, and back again, it involves a cur-chunk from the KAT500 whether the tuner is in Auto or Manual.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files fromK3 Utility

2015-10-14 Thread Ralph McClintock
Snip is also a part of Windows 7. It a lot more tedious than Print but it can be done. W1ZK -- Secretary USS PUEBLO Veterans Association Life Member American Ex-Prisoners of War Life Member Disabled American Veterans __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Bucket treatment

2015-09-27 Thread Ralph Parker
>Bucket treatment: Find a big bucket large enough to hold the defective device, >fill the bucket with water, put the device in twice, take it out once I've had a considerable amount of satisfaction using a sledgehammer. VE7XF __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 8651 No RF Out or In - new KSYN3A died!

2015-09-23 Thread Ralph McClintock
and advice. W1ZK On 9/22/2015 2:32 PM, Ralph McClintock wrote: I folks, Just turned on my K3/100, SN8600 series, rig but I now have no receive plus no transmit RF out. And, CQWW RTTY is in a few days. The K3 worked perfectly yesterday but today no RX, no TX, other than that single (non RF) bar on RF

[Elecraft] K3 No RX & No RF output

2015-09-22 Thread Ralph McClintock
I folks, Just turned on my K3/100, SN8600 series, rig but I now have no receive plus no transmit RF out. And, CQWW RTTY is in a few days. The K3 worked perfectly yesterday but today no RX, no TX, other than that single (non RF) bar on RF out when keyed. It is not in Test mode, not in

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Second chance for VM M1-M4 memory saves?

2013-10-30 Thread Ralph Parker
. Ralph, VE7XF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support

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