[Elecraft] Price reduction

2024-04-10 Thread Richard Gilley
Hi all, Decided to reduce my asking price to $2600.00, including ship and Insurance, CONUS. Same payment method. Thank you R Gilley AD1G Selling my KPA500 #3792 and KAT500 #2879. Both units clean and in top condition, casual CW, no DATA or SSB, not used much due to antenna

[Elecraft] KPA500 and KA500 for sale

2024-04-04 Thread Richard Gilley
Selling my KPA500 #3792 and KAT500 #2879. Both units clean and in top condition, casual CW, no DATA or SSB, not used much due to antenna restrictions. Includes interconnect cables for K3/K3S, power cables, KUSB interface, KPA500 power ca for 240 Vac. Prefer to sell as a unit, but open for

Re: [Elecraft] User's Dilemma

2023-12-15 Thread Richard Corfield
dio to be thoroughly checked over and any other needed updates to be made, which was good. - Richard On Fri, 15 Dec 2023 at 07:56, Doug Turnbull wrote: > Dear OMs, > The problem is that radio prices would almost certainly need to go up > to give the dealer a margin after his/her

[Elecraft] K3S Split Operation

2023-11-06 Thread Richard
DX requests 6. Make stunning new DX contact Thanks again one and all. Cheers! Richard Kunc Secret Mountain Laboratory W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Split Operation

2023-11-05 Thread Richard
mit there’s no visual indication on which frequency I’m transmitting. Should there be? Cheers. Richard W4KBX > On Nov 5, 2023, at 10:11 PM, Rich wrote: > > It is quite simple just long press the A>B button and you will be in SPLIT > mode. > > Tell us what you are d

[Elecraft] K3S Split Operation

2023-11-05 Thread Richard
appreciate a step-by-step How-To lesson in working split. Thanks. Cheers, Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] One More Time

2023-10-14 Thread Richard
Because I’ve seen several Q post here about the IC-7300 I’m going to try my question again. Is there a simple way to enter “custom” frequencies in the Band Stacking Registers? For examples 14,000, 14,150, and 14,300. I’ve scoured both manuals to no avail. Thanks. Richard Kunc W4KBX flat

[Elecraft] Headsets Again

2023-10-11 Thread Richard
What do we know about the Audio Technica ATH-GL3? https://www.audio-technica.com/en-us/ath-gl3 Richard Kunc flat...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Headset Hubbub

2023-10-11 Thread Richard
are the dregs. So now I open again for other suggested headsets in the $100 range. The CM500 was a gaming headset so that could be a source. This is going to be a gift for a friend who badly needs something. Any more ideas? Cheers. Richard Kunc W4KBX flat...@comcast.net

[Elecraft] IC-7300 Question

2023-10-11 Thread Richard
Sometimes I run my K3s with a KPA500 and KAT500, other times I run an IC-7300 with the “500 Twins.” Both work fine. I have a nagging question about the 7300, though. If you have your 7300 pretty much figured out, please get in touch via my email address: flat...@comcast.net Thanks. Richard

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 Headset

2023-10-11 Thread Richard
I just received my Yamaha CM500 headset and I have a question. Can the mic boom be swiveled around counterclockwise so the mic can be on my right side? Didn’t want to try before asking. Please reply to my email address: flat...@comcast.net Many thanks. Richard Kunc W4KBX

[Elecraft] Birthday Suggestions

2023-10-03 Thread Richard
with a maximum price of $150. The only two sources I’d like to avoid are China and Heil. Looking forward to your ideas. Cheers! Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Nets

2023-09-17 Thread Richard
I would like to know the callsigns and/or locations of the three SSB net controls for antenna aiming proposes. Thanks. Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] A Good Headset For A K3

2023-08-06 Thread Richard Thorne
I've tried the following: - Heil - Yamaha CM-500 - RadioSport Then I found the Inrad W1 http://vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/d9181.html Hands down the best, in my opinion. It's over the ears, doesn't clamp on, not heavy and is stout. Rich - N5ZC On 8/6/2023 11:37 AM, Eric Fitzgerald wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 Antenna Selection Problems

2023-08-03 Thread Richard Ferch
I am using a KAT500 with an IC-7610, switching among three antennas. I have similar problems, as follows: On each band, I use only one of the antennas; on several bands there is only one antenna with a reasonable match within the KAT500's capability. I am relying on the KAT500's frequency sensing

Re: [Elecraft] WSJTX ON A MAC

2023-07-27 Thread Richard Gilley
memories ….” On a MAC M1. Again thank you all for your kind replies. R Gilley AD1G > On Jul 27, 2023, at 8:10 AM, Richard Ferch wrote: > > ERR PTT often means that CONFIG:PTT-KEY in the K3 is set to RTS-something > (or DTR-something), and something in the computer is activating R

Re: [Elecraft] WSJTX ON A MAC

2023-07-27 Thread Richard Ferch
ERR PTT often means that CONFIG:PTT-KEY in the K3 is set to RTS-something (or DTR-something), and something in the computer is activating RTS (or DTR) at the time the radio is powered up. If this is the cause, a simple solution for this is to set CONFIG:PTT-KEY to OFF-OFF (or OFF-DTR if you want

[Elecraft] WSJTX ON A MAC

2023-07-26 Thread Richard Gilley
Hi all, I loaded WSJTX on a IMAC and ran into this issue on my K3: I have receive and Tx ok but I also have ERR PTT displayed. Pressing any key does not clear this error and I have no access to power adjust as an example. CAT does go green but still the error. I have gone over my WSJTX

Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete

2023-07-17 Thread Richard Isaacs via Elecraft
Yes, and if business trends are true…short line, discontinuing products, not being able to keep up with new products, shortage of parts, that equals a perfect opportunity for a Chinese company to come in and buy them with a new name of ELECLAFT. > On Jul 17, 2023, at 1:37 PM, Fred Jensen

Re: [Elecraft] Use of "delay" in K3 CAT Command Strings

2023-07-17 Thread Richard Ferch
First, you need to remember that the programmer's manual for the elecraft radios does not tell you anything about the syntax of N1MM+ macro commands. For that you need to consult the N1MM+ documentation. Second, the ; at the end of each command is not punctuation, it is an integral and necessary

[Elecraft] K3s Receive EQ

2023-06-26 Thread Richard
space in my station. There’s lots of wiggle room here. 3. 12 volts DC is available to power it. 4. An in/out (inline/bypassed) switch is essential. Links to look at would be great. Fingers crossed … VISA paid up and ready to rock and roll. Cheers

Re: [Elecraft] Using KIO3B for digital and AFSK RTTY

2023-05-03 Thread Richard Ferch
W0VTT wrote: "You can also do radio control through the same USB port, but if you want to do both at the same time you need a port sharing program like LP Bridge." The second half of this sentence is incorrect. You can do radio control on the USB port at the same time as you are using the USB

Re: [Elecraft] P3 question

2023-05-02 Thread Richard Hill
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Re: [Elecraft] KXV3A Install-Have not been able to seat pins in J66

2023-04-29 Thread Richard Hill
It worked. Thanks. On Sat, Apr 29, 2023, 2:02 PM W3FPR wrote: > Rich, > > Try this -- bend the pins in just a little bit and try it that way. You > don't have to bend them very much and they will straighten out when you > get the job done. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >

[Elecraft] KXV3A Install-Have not been able to seat pins in J66

2023-04-25 Thread Richard Hill
I'm installing a new but old KXV3A board into the J66 block. The instructions say the pins should just clear the top of J66 when the BNC connectors are up against the top of the back panel opening. I am not seeing a way to orient the board such that the pins clear the block. The pins seem to

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Line in not working.

2023-04-16 Thread Richard Ferch
A potential explanation: the LINE IN level may have defaulted to zero. The LINE IN level is adjusted using the MIC gain control, but only when MIC SEL is set to LINE. So, you need to set MIC SEL to LINE (which turns MIC+LIN off), adjust the MIC gain control to give the desired non-zero LINE IN

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)

2023-04-14 Thread Richard Hill
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[Elecraft] Way Off Topic — Sorry

2023-04-07 Thread Richard
Are you familiar with general hospital protocol with regard to patient discharge procedure? If you can help, please email me at my home address in the Cc line above. flat...@comcast.net <mailto:flat...@comcast.net> Thanks. Richard Kunc

[Elecraft] K3, KAT500, KPA500 stacking

2023-03-28 Thread Richard Hill
of the K3. I was looking for: 1. any cautions about clearance above the K3 and 2. whether the K3 is happy with a power combo sitting on top of it. What practical advice is out there? Thanks. NU6T -- Richard Hill __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] Mysterious T

2023-03-15 Thread Richard
address. Cheers! Richard Kunc W4KBX __ 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

[Elecraft] 20-meter Net Control

2023-02-19 Thread Richard
Who will be net control today on 20 meters? Cheers, Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] MH3 Mic recieved

2023-01-26 Thread Richard Hill
Will do, thanks! No worry here, Wayne. Will be able to give it a try tomorrow. Rich NU6T On Thu, Jan 26, 2023, 1:23 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Richard, > > Again, apologies to you and others for the long delay. Our supplier had > their own supply chain problems, thanks to

[Elecraft] MH3 Mic recieved

2023-01-26 Thread Richard Hill
FYI: My long ago ordered MH3 mic arrived today. Feels good, but I have not used it yet. Thought some would like to know that they are shipping. Rich NU6T __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 For Sale

2023-01-18 Thread Richard Cash
The KPA1500 has been sold. Thanks Rich W4WU __ 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:

[Elecraft] KPA1500 For Sale

2023-01-16 Thread Richard Cash
I have a KPA1500 in excellent condition for sale $5500 and I’ll split shipping. It’s just back from Elecraft for updates and upgrades with new finals. Operator error, no fault of amp. Looks like new and performs to specs per Elecraft tech. I have several photos for serious buyers. Non-smoking

[Elecraft] Power to the Tuner

2023-01-08 Thread Richard
from the KAT500 and plug in a separate 12-volt supply. This semi-acrobatic feat, performed by touch alone, must be done every time I switch either way. I’d prefer to let the K3S power the tuner, but is that safe? Cheers! Richard Kunc W4KBX flat...@comcast.net <mailto:flat...@comcast.

[Elecraft] Power to the Tuner

2023-01-08 Thread Richard
from the KAT500 and plug in a separate 12-volt supply. This semi-acrobatic feat, performed by touch alone, must be done every time I switch either way. I’d prefer to let the K3S power the tuner, but is that safe? Cheers! Richard Kunc W4KBX flat...@comcast.net <mailto:flat...@comcast.

[Elecraft] Looking for a KPA500

2023-01-05 Thread Richard
Does anyone have a KPA500 for sale? Please respond to flat...@comcast.net <mailto:flat...@comcast.net> Thanks. Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Nets

2023-01-01 Thread Richard
Please, I would like to know the callsigns and locations of the three SSB net controls for antenna aiming proposes. Thanks. Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Nets

2022-12-31 Thread Richard
I would like to know the callsigns and locations of the three SSB net controls for antenna aiming proposes. Thanks. Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Hello?

2022-12-11 Thread Richard
Where’s the 40-meter SSB net today? Do I have the time wrong? 3pm EST Sunday at 7280? Where can I get a schedule of all the SSB nets? Tried the website and Google —— nothing. Cheers! Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] Internal 2-meter Transverter

2022-12-09 Thread Richard
Do you have K144XV internal transverter and K144RFLK RF lock boards you would sell? I am very interested. Also, if you have PDFs of the installation and/or user manuals for them, please email them to me at my home address: flat...@comcast.net <mailto:flat...@comcast.net> Thanks. Richar

[Elecraft] Two-meter Radio Needed

2022-12-07 Thread Richard
of these, please let me know. Icom IC-7100 Ten-Tec 526 “6N2” Anything similar. I’m open to suggestion. Please use my home email: flat...@comcast.net <mailto:flat...@comcst.net> Thanks. Richard W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Good Natured Contesting Advice

2022-11-10 Thread Richard Hill
OK, here is a bit of view from the little pistol side. I made 135 contacts from a low EFHW antenna and 99W. I'm not loud. I'm a CW novice. I hear OK and send OK at 23 wpm. I practice and can hear simple exchanges up to about 30 wpm. I struggle with callsigns and complex words and phrases. I

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Contesting

2022-11-08 Thread Richard Hill
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[Elecraft] Y-Box For Sale

2022-11-06 Thread Richard Lawn
I no longer have an Elecraft radio so this Y-Box by N6TV is no longer of any use. I also have a couple of cables for it. It was set up for me to config. TX INH to HI=inh GND TX OK to allow RF output. I used it for EME operation. I have the original configuration diagram by N6TV and I believe he

[Elecraft] K3S Noise Reduction

2022-11-06 Thread Richard
you could notice. I’d told this shortcoming as been addressed and corrected in the K4. Cheers, Richard W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] K3S Noise Reduction

2022-11-06 Thread Richard
heartbreak, or is my radio looking at ANOTHER trip to the factory? Firmware # UC 05.67 Cheers. Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] VFO Tuning Choices

2022-11-05 Thread Richard
Never mind! I found it in the manual after all. The Adobe Reader “Find” box doesn’t recognize all caps. > On Nov 5, 2022, at 3:40 AM, Richard wrote: > > What’s the functional difference between FINE/COARSE and RATE? The > difference between FINE and COARSE is obvious

[Elecraft] VFO Tuning Choices

2022-11-05 Thread Richard
What’s the functional difference between FINE/COARSE and RATE? The difference between FINE and COARSE is obvious, but how do they differ from RATE? When do you use which, and how? Couldn’t find even a mention in the manual. Richard Kunc W4KBX

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

2022-11-02 Thread Richard Thorne
I would recommend this, headset wise. http://www.vibroplex.com/contents/en-us/d9181.html Much better construction than the CM-500 and the Heil Pro Set in my opinion. It does not clamp your head like a RadioSport. I've tried them all and the W1 is my recommendation. Rich - N5ZC On

[Elecraft] Fuse Data?

2022-11-01 Thread Richard
For a K3S, what should the current rating be of the in-line DC power cord fuses? Has anyone come up with in-line DC power cord circuit breakers? Cheers, Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

2022-10-07 Thread Richard Hill
I understood that ordered microphone parts were substandard when delivered and new parts had to be sourced, delaying production. Would you have preferred they delayed shipping the shack in a box until the mics were available? NU6T On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 12:12 PM David Gilbert wrote: > > I

Re: [Elecraft] AX-1 -- with and without counterpoise

2022-09-25 Thread Richard Hill
One could also consider, "HF Vertical Performance-Test Methods and Results" by N0AX and K7LXC, 2000. Available from Champion Radio Products or DX Engineering. They set this up as a reasonably reproducible test method to allow at least somewhat comparable results accepting the inevitable

Re: [Elecraft] AX-1 -- with and without counterpoise

2022-09-25 Thread Richard Hill
It would be interesting to see the results of a fully double blind scientifically reproducible test done with traceable engineering quality test equipment on a closed pedestrian mobile track. NU6T On Sun, Sep 25, 2022, 12:19 PM David Gilbert wrote: > > To be a proper comparison, the AX1 needs

[Elecraft] K3+ For Sale

2022-09-05 Thread Richard Lawn
I have a K3+ (serial # 593) in excellent condition for sale with a number of the upgrades including the following: KXV3B-F KBPF3A KFL3B-FM-IR-F KTCX03-l-F KI03BUPKT-F About the only thing not upgraded was the synthesizer. This is the 100 watt version and it has the auto tuner. It's in excellent

Re: [Elecraft] Systematic error in spots as heard by K3

2022-07-28 Thread Richard Ferch
k3wyc said: > ... The spotted frequency should be the suppressed carrier frequency ... I don't think so. Most modern CW rigs that I am aware of, including the K3, display the actual transmitted frequency on the dial, not the SSB suppressed carrier frequency. That is why the spotted frequency

[Elecraft] Off-topic Request

2022-07-28 Thread Richard
If you might be able to help me with a reel to reel tape recorder that recently quit, please get in touch via my home e-mail. Thanks. Richard Kunc W4KBX Elecrafter since 2017. flat...@comcast.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] Directional Coupler

2022-07-10 Thread Richard Lim via Elecraft
Hi folks, I recently acquired a P3 with the Sensor module Rev B board and am looking for a directional coupler 0-200w. Does anyone have one that they are willing to part with? Please email me directly KQ9L.QRP gmail com. Thank you. Rich KQ9L Sent from my iPad

[Elecraft] Electricity

2022-07-07 Thread Richard
Is or was anyone here an actual working electrician? If yes, then I have a question for you that should be dealt with off the reflector. Please holler via my e-mail address if you think you might be able to help. Thanks, and Cheers! Richard Kunc W4KBX flat...@comcast.net

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Note from a skeptic

2022-06-29 Thread Richard Hill
There is a good chance your battery came with, or should have, advice to charge the battery every six months or less to keep it alive. I know we hate to read instructions...but in this case it is an expensive avoidance. Had my education. Nu6t On Wed, Jun 29, 2022, 1:15 PM Drew AF2Z wrote: >

[Elecraft] KPA500 For Sale

2022-06-15 Thread Richard Cash
I have a KPA500 for sale in like new condition. $1900 shipped in CONUS. Zelle for payment or pick up with cash. Photos available. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Logging Education

2022-06-12 Thread Richard
To all those who responded (or my still respond) to my inquiry about Mac logging software — thanks. Very helpful stuff. Cheers! Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] Mac Logging Software

2022-06-12 Thread Richard
I’m looking for a simple basic logging program for the Mac, preferably one that I can tailor to my needs, one that would be good for SSB contacts. Any recommendations? Thanks. Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] CW, Here I come!

2022-05-31 Thread Richard
For code practice, I tried plugging a straight key into the “KEY” jack on the back of my K3s. I hear a tone when I operate the straight key but the volume is low and I can’t change the tone. How about some sequential help on this? Richard W4KBX

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Quandary

2022-05-11 Thread Richard Eversole
Wa Half wave On Wed, May 11, 2022, 20:09 Hank via Elecraft wrote: > I wish I knew as much about half wave dipoles as I think I do. > > Hank > K4HYJ > > > On May 11, 2022, at 10:52 PM, Edward Mccann wrote: > > > > Concur. > > > > Slack reasonable cut. > > > > No dumb questions, just dumb

[Elecraft] Antenna Quandary

2022-05-11 Thread Richard
I’m trying to send this to the reflector at large, but it keeps attaching John’s name. Sorry, John. This will be my third try. Anybody out there super-well versed in the behavior of the half-wave dipole? Cheers, Richard Kunc W4KBX

[Elecraft] Antenna Quandary

2022-05-11 Thread Richard
Anybody out there super-well versed in the behavior of the half-wave dipole? Cheers, Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] Antenna Quandary

2022-05-11 Thread Richard
Anybody out there super-well versed in the behavior of the half-wave dipole? Cheers, Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Tests

2022-04-28 Thread Richard Donner
levels readily visible. etc Richard __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service: we hear you

2022-04-21 Thread Richard Hill
Thank you! On Thu, Apr 21, 2022 at 4:31 PM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > > > On Apr 21, 2022, at 3:24 PM, Richard Hill wrote: > > > > I thought the last call was to get on a list so they knew how much to > order when suitable parts were found, and ultimately acquired, so

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service: we hear you

2022-04-21 Thread Richard Hill
> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to ju...@juliatuttle.net > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service

2022-04-21 Thread Richard Isaacs via Elecraft
Well, that’s a great question but angled to a non answerable solution. My take, and remember I live in New York, when companies put out a new model, some run to try the new flavour of the day. Now that the bloom is off the rose so to speak, we look back and see or ask ourselves being the times

[Elecraft] General Coverage Board for K3s

2022-04-20 Thread Richard
Have you a KBPF3A General Coverage Board you’d sell? Cheers, Richard Kunc W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2022-03-23 Thread Richard
It’s also worth mentioning that if the radio and the amp are hard wired together, changing the band using the buttons on the front of the amp automatically changes the band on the radio. Richard W4KBX > With the band switching cable between the radio and amp, the amp follows the > re

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

2022-02-24 Thread Richard Donner
Hi I believe for some intermittent time the tuner did not move the caps to the antenna side. It is working now though. All these boxes we have are computer controlled. I Thanks all On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 4:27 PM Richard Donner wrote: > Hi > Well I checked the antenna and it i

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

2022-02-23 Thread Richard Donner
that now it is automatically chosen. This has been a nice study time to figure how this tuner works. It seems fine now. Thanks for the help all seems well. On another note , my k3 has reached its 15 birthday year Thanks all Richard On Wed, Feb 23, 2022 at 1:48 PM Richard Donner wrote: > I h

[Elecraft] Need help with kat500 utility

2022-02-23 Thread Richard Donner
if the"amp key interrupt " was ever set properly. How should it be set with a KPA500 amplifier all cabled up. I did not see a simple explanation what these kat500 setting are for. Any help would be appreciated. I think I am going for a walk Thanks Richard wa6kyr ___

[Elecraft] K3S to K3/0 mini Connection

2022-02-22 Thread Richard Cutter
Hello Everyone. I would like to directly connect my K3S to a K3/0 mini, basement shack to upstairs living room. All the information seems to use the RemoteRig and internet to do the linking. Has anyone hardwired K3S to K3/O ??? Any help would be appreciated.. Tnx, Rick WA3MKT Sent from

[Elecraft] KAT500 Memories

2022-02-21 Thread Richard
Can KAT500 frequency memories set by me be deleted either individually or per band? Richard W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] 80-meter Antenna Fun

2022-02-17 Thread Richard
center frequency for 80-meter SSB DX? Thanks. Richard — W4KBX __ 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

[Elecraft] WTB. Elecraft K3/0-Mini

2022-02-10 Thread Richard Cutter
Looking for a K3/0-Mini…. Tnx Rick WA3MKT Sent from my iPad __ 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

[Elecraft] Slug Needed!

2022-01-22 Thread Richard
No, not that kind, the wattmeter kind. I need a 100-watt 2-30 MHz slug for my CD 81000-A wattmeter which uses the same slugs as does the Bird 43. MUST be 100 watts. What’cha got? PLEASE reply directly: flat...@comcast.net <mailto:flat...@comcast.net> Cheers! Richard Kunc ~

Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO

2022-01-16 Thread Richard Ferch
You may or may not consider this logical, but: The description of the transmitter gain calibration procedure in the manual does not call up any special calibration menu. It just says transmit a carrier at exactly 5.0 watts or exactly 50 watts. Apparently the firmware uses these power level

[Elecraft] KX2 for sale

2022-01-13 Thread Richard Gilley
HI, Selling my KX2 #02335 purchased Dec 2017, Lightly used and includes: KXPD2 -paddle KXBT2 -LI Battery KXBC2 -Charger KXAT2 -Ant Tuner AX1/W40 meter coil Tripod Adapter Case (not CS40 or CS60) 32’ Counterpoise wire Manual Asking $1100. Inc. shipping and Insurance within the 48. Photos

Re: [Elecraft] Kat500 Firmwar

2021-12-22 Thread Richard Gilley
and to all those that responded > On Dec 20, 2021, at 8:16 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: > > Richard et al: > > Just checked my KAT500 and it had V1.75 installed. Then with the KAT500 > Utility, version 1.21.9.15, I did download the firmware from the Elecraft > site and install V2.0

[Elecraft] Kat500 Firmware

2021-12-20 Thread Richard Gilley
Hi, Having difficulty loading latest version of the Kat500 utility. The version I have is 01.75, the utility indicates that 2.05 is available. However the new version does not load but the message “ Input hex file is corrupt, check sum is not zero” I have the same issue attempting to

[Elecraft] KpA1500 output

2021-12-18 Thread Richard Goodin via Elecraft
Hi all, Had a falt on amp (swr) pushed reset corrected swr and now get no output. Seams like reset not working. Any suggestions? Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Rx-In/Out used for exteranl SDR Device?

2021-12-04 Thread Richard Ferch
To use the RxAnt In/Out BNC connectors in the KXV3, you need to select the RX Ant from the front panel RX Ant switch. This means you need a jumper between RX Ant Out and RX Ant In to feed the RX in the K3, with a tee or splitter to feed signal to the SDR. If you do not select RX Ant, the only

Re: [Elecraft] Legal Limit With FT8

2021-11-26 Thread Richard
It might have been derogatory if I had named the other guy as you asked me to do; the information I shared is absolutely true. What's your problem? Richard > On Nov 26, 2021, at 4:52 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: > > Richard: > > May I suggest you refrain from posting derogato

[Elecraft] Forty Meter SSB

2021-11-21 Thread Richard
Is there any area within the 40-meter SSB segment where DX tends to congregate or appear? I ask this for antenna tuning purposes. Cheers, Richard — W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] 4Sale - P3 and KX3

2021-11-17 Thread Richard Lawn
I have the following items for sale: *P3 with VGA card* in excellent condition, no scratches and used in a non-smoking environment. No issues and I just took it out of service with my early model K3. I decided I didn’t need it since I got an LPpan2 that serves my purposes. $950 shipped and

Re: [Elecraft] Legal Limit With FT8

2021-11-11 Thread Richard
care what he does to anyone else's enjoyment. Power for power's sake is contagious. On the other hand, I've made several 10,000 to 11,000 mile Australian contacts with 15 watts and a hex beam at 30 feet. Richard W4KBX > On Nov 11, 2021, at 2:17 AM, Jim Brown <mailto:j...@audiosystemsgro

[Elecraft] Legal Limit With FT8

2021-11-10 Thread Richard
I had a discussion about this sort of madness with Joe Taylor, creator of FT8 and WSJT-X. Here's what he had to say about it: "Hi Richard, "Yes, it's annoying when people engage in a QRO arms race to make more QSOs or make them more quickly with FT8. Using high power is one

[Elecraft] PX3 #2867 for sale

2021-11-01 Thread richard gilley
PX3 for sale, perfect condition asking $480.00, includes: PX3CBL Power Cable KXUSB Manual Shipping CONUS included, USPS Priority Mail. Insurance add $25.00. PayPal preferred or check, will ship when cleared. Photo upon request contact off line at

[Elecraft] Scanning With a K3s

2021-10-12 Thread Richard
er or copy that to VFO B, then put 28.300 in VFO A? Can I use FREQ ENT to do the latter? Thanks. Richard Kunc – W4KBX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailt

[Elecraft] TVI and More

2021-09-22 Thread Richard
through her house. All help will be gratefully received. Richard W4KBX __ 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] Unique QSO

2021-09-13 Thread Richard
How about this? K3s, 100w, Hex Beam, Central Florida to Australia, 20 meter SSB, LONG PATH, 15,727 miles; he was 5x3, I was 5x5. Richard W4KBX > On Sep 13, 2021, at 3:03 PM, barry halterman wrote: > > Reminds me of the time, way, way back going up on MT. Diablo with a two > met

[Elecraft] Looking for LP-PAN2

2021-08-13 Thread Richard Lawn
I might be interested in buying one if anyone has one they aren’t using, as long as I can find the Yaesu crystal. Rick, W2JAZ -- Sent from Gmail Mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] Tried something else...

2021-08-08 Thread Richard Isaacs via Elecraft
I unhooked the antenna from the switch box and plugged it directly into the K3…tapped ATU…same lines. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

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