[Elecraft] W2 directional coupler

Anyone have a E850370 Directional Coupler for 144/450 mhz they will part with? Please let me know if you do Thanks and 73 Ron W5SUM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service

I’m in same boat Jim. Currently using a borrowed 7300 but I have to give it back this coming week so at that point I’m just off the air. I’m number 18 on the list since February with no change My K3 had just come back from Elecraft after a repair and failed almost immediately. I guess that

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service

I’ve been waiting three months just to get an RA for my K3 Ron W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 21, 2022, at 9:09 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi Richard, > > I'm investigating this and will get back to you ASAP. > > Wayne > N6KR > > >> On Apr 21, 2022, at 6:23 AM, rikoski wrote: >>

Re: [Elecraft] Got my repaired K3s back on the air

Hopefully, someday, my K3 will be accepted for repair…. Again… Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 20, 2022, at 8:34 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote: > > Boy 20 meters is nicely open into Scandanavia this morning around 13:30 UTC. > Just had a real nice 10 minute chat with Mika, OH6NVC on 20 CW. Great to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 wattmeter adjustment

ly went through power calibrations on my K3S and my >>KPA500. All now agree with the power meter reference I used. >>Also, this >>was done using a known 50.5 ohm dummy load. On the antennas, even >>though SWR is indicated 1.1:1, there will be differenc

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 wattmeter adjustment

Lucky your that close! My K3, P:, Lp100 and kpa1500 are all wa different. I accept the LPA100 as being correct! Ron W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 5, 2022, at 2:11 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: > > If you turn in the Tech Mode menu item, there is a WMTR ADJUST menu item > that might

Re: [Elecraft] My poor K3

amplifier produce higher current draw than others. Maybe you are > seeing a combination of these effects. > > 73, > Victor, 4X6GP > Rehovot, Israel > Formerly K2VCO > CWops no. 5 > http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ >> On 03-Feb-2022 23:11, Ronnie Hull wrote: >> I have had

[Elecraft] My poor K3

I have had my K3 back to Elecraft repair TWICE in less than a year Got it back finally yesterday and put it on the air this afternoon Running 80w on CW on 20M and getting a high current alarm. What the heck? Does it have to go back AGAIN? Man I was close to pulling the trigger on a K4 but all

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

I had the exact same problem! It’s been Elecraft for a few months now. Hopefully I will get it back before summer W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 15, 2022, at 11:22 AM, Linda M wrote: > >  > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:

[Elecraft] P3 with TXmon and Svga for sale

I have elected to part with my one owner P3. P3-F s/n 779 P3TXMON-F P3SVGA-F All purchased new by me. I can supply pictures however as my K3 is ONCE AGAIN in for repair at Elecraft I can’t show it in operation Price is $1000 shipped in CONUS With original boxes and manuals Out of country will

Re: [Elecraft] Best Portable Wire

What Wayne said! That Silky 26 g is the way to go. Easy to break though so don’t put the John Wayne on it! Ron W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2021, at 6:50 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > 26 AWG "Silky" from the Wireman. > > Wayne > > >> On Dec 19, 2021, at 3:52 PM, K4SRQ-Burt

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

I upgraded to 2.5.0 last night at Jim’s suggestion and it worked! No more delay! Ron W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 12, 2021, at 7:13 AM, Bob Schwerdlin wrote: > > The current version of hamlib is, 4.3 > > I had similar delay of TX issues with my FT-1000D and WSJT-X on Linux. After >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / WSJT-X Delayed Transmit

My K3 does the exact same thing and I’m running Windows 10 Ron W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 11, 2021, at 12:55 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft > wrote: > > Hi Folks, > > Wondering if someone on the list might be able to solve this one. I’m using a > K3 and while CW is my main

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Fans

I looked through my kpa1500 fans and do not see this question answered. I would like to set my fans to run at medium speed ALL THE TIME!! How can I do t his Im sure I will get blasted for this but I’m a tough old hide Ronnie W5SUM -- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on 6M

Thanks everyone! I Do have the the transverter interface in my upgraded K3 I was just curious! Ron W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On May 23, 2021, at 11:16 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 5/23/2021 7:35 PM, Ronnie Hull wrote: >> I have a K3 with every upgrade available. What ar

[Elecraft] K3 on 6M

Good evening folks! I have a K3 with every upgrade available. What are your opinions of such a K3 on 6M? Rx sensitivity is what I’m referring to Thanks and 73 Ron W5SUM Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Weird P3 issue

I’m a newbie to six meters! Today I fired up my K3/P3 and when I went to six meters I have a solid tone coming through the speakers. I turn off the P3 and it goes away! Doesn’t matter what frequency or mode on 6M. It ONLY DOES IT on 6! Anyone seen this before? Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my

[Elecraft] Success!

Got my RSA to return my KPS1500! Thanks guys Ronnie Sent from my iPhone __ 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

[Elecraft] Day 7 trying to get a RSA

Still no call backs from technical support Still no answers from supp...@elecraft.net The Women who answer the phone won’t give me an RSA All the heck I want is an RSA to send my KPA-1500 in for repair Why does this have to be so hard? Ronnie W5SUM Shreveport, La Sent from my iPhone

[Elecraft] Curious

Does the Elecraft technical department ever answer emails? W5SUM Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] W2 Sensor Trade

Howdy men I have, excess to my needs here.. the 2KW HF, 1.8-54mhz sensor for the W2 wattmeter. P/N is E850365. I would like to trade this straight up for a Uhf/Vhf sensor, elecraft p/n E850370 Contact me off list at w5sum at comcast dot net Thanks and 73 Ronnie W5SUM Sent from Mail for

Re: [Elecraft] Repair service

Good luck. I filled one of those out two weeks ago for my K3 and never got a reply. Have left phone messages and nothing. Their once incredible service is sadly amiss Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 11, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Peter Reinzuch via Elecraft > wrote: > > My Panadapter

Re: [Elecraft] No power out of a K line.

Kinda similar weird thing happened to me th is morning.Was on 80 SSb earlier with no issues. Moved to 20M.. was in a QSO and suddenly NO POWER out of my K3. When I first put it in TX it will show power then instantly drop to 0 I put my backup K3 inline and its working fine Guess its off

Re: [Elecraft] Difference between a K3 and a K3S

Yes me too I had barely unboxed my K3 and there it was the K3S. I came away feeling like I had been... well you know... Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 25, 2021, at 2:00 PM, James F. Boehner MD via Elecraft > wrote: > > I had the unfortunate timing of ordering a K3 about 2 months before

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - SSB Reception

I HAVE to use headphones on my KX3 as the speaker sounds like crap! W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2020, at 11:13 AM, Doug Plunkett wrote: > > I’m not confident I have a problem as my KX3 operates fine but it seems > something has changed. I’m using headphones. I receive other ham’s

[Elecraft] K3 No Power out 2M

I recently got my K3 back from Elecraft after having an alignment and total checkout and some hardware upgrades I have the 2M module installed. When attempting to use it yesterday on 2M FM and it’s only putting out 100mw’s!!! Anyone know of a setting that needs to be checked? I hate to call

Re: [Elecraft] Are Elecraft accepting return to Manufacturer for repairs yet ?

They just accepted my K3 for repair W5sum Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 26, 2020, at 7:57 PM, "a4...@sy-edm.com" wrote: > > Whilst I have read that California has been devastated by the horrific > fires, and the world seems a little doomed with CV-19; There has also been > signs of life

[Elecraft] K3 and 2M

Recently I purchased a 2M module with the ref osc board already in it. I had this installed in my 2nd K3 by a very competent local ham When going to 2M it gets a “Freq Error” on the display and neither rx’s or tx’s Has anyone seen this error before? Thanks in advance Ronnie Sent from my

[Elecraft] UPDATE KPA1500 on 160M

The original thread has gone off on some tangents. I truly appreciate all the suggestions. I seem to have cured the problem! ORIGINAL ISSUE was using a new W7FG 160m doublet with 600 ohm true ladder line. The ladder line was hooked to a Balun Design 4:1 ( as recommended by the seller of the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 SWR fault above 700-800 watts on 160m

Update I took the Balun designs 4:1 out of line and put a Dx Engineering maxi core 5kw 4:1 in its place. It tunes a little better on 160 but the KPA1500 finally faults out and says cannot find match and shows 9:1 better than 99:1 So I put the KPA1500 straight to a 2.5kw bird dummy load and

Re: [Elecraft] Inverted L for 160 meters

I have 100’ long wire up 30’ and am working good stuff on 160 nightly!! Ron W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 26, 2020, at 12:10 PM, David Gilbert wrote: > >  > When I made that suggestion (based upon his comment that he was only going to > have about 4 counterpoise wires), I thought

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on 2 meters

ence Lock Board, Kit × 1 > > __ > Clay Autery, KY5G > (318) 518-1389 > >> On 08/25/20 10:53, Ronnie Hull wrote: >> I recently purchased a complete KV144 kit to install in my K3. I’m told that >> if I want to use it on 2M SSB OR CW t

[Elecraft] K3 on 2 meters

I recently purchased a complete KV144 kit to install in my K3. I’m told that if I want to use it on 2M SSB OR CW that I need another board. A ref lock or some such that is, of course ( my bad luck as usual) no longer available from Elecraft. What exactly is the Board I need? Does anyone have

[Elecraft] 2M Module for K3

Howdy y’all I’m still looking for a 2M module for my K3 if anyone has one and other? What? Stabilizer or some such that goes with the 2M module do you can use it on CW and SSB Thanks Ronnie W5SUM w5...@comcast.net Sent from my iPhone

[Elecraft] Kxv144

Anyone have a 2M module for thier K3/S they will part with? My cash is green! Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 and noise

Peter thanks 10M IS the band in question! Bonding is good, using 1/2” wide braided copper strAt for K3 and the power supply and kpa1500 are bonded together with the same! All equip is bonded to a 10” X 24” copper plate. That plate has #6 hard drawn copper cadwelded to it, the #6 going through

Re: [Elecraft] A First Class Company

People just don’t want or like changes Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2019, at 1:49 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT > wrote: > > Isn't .io a top-level domain?? > >> On 9/30/2019 11:43 AM, Wes N7WS wrote: >> I detest .io >> Wes >> Sent from my iPhone >>> On Sep 30, 2019, at 11:33

Re: [Elecraft] Biding my time ...

Finances force me to stick with my K3 It’ll probably be the last new rig I ever purchase 73 es God bless W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 15, 2019, at 3:54 PM, Lyn Norstad wrote: > > I had a chance to give the K4 a good look at W9DXCC this weekend. It's a > beautiful system. Would be

Re: [Elecraft] Help with IF Noise, DSP Noise, NR settings

Going from a TenTec Orion to the K3 the only disappointing thing to me was the difficulty in using the NB and NR and DSP. I finally just gave up. If I can hear it I work it. If I don’t I don’t. W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 13, 2019, at 5:04 AM, KC6CNN wrote: > > Hello Everyone. > I

[Elecraft] KPA1500 placement question

I may already know the answer to this but would it be foolishness to set the amp on top of the power supply? Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

Floyd N5FH Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 12, 2019, at 12:14 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > One thing that defines Elecraft is an extended community comprised of > builders, operators, tinkerers, and friends. It's been gratifying to watch > the breadth and depth of this interaction over the

Re: [Elecraft] Breakers for KPA1500

I just use an extension cord Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 9, 2018, at 2:58 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > I put a sub-panel in the shack I ran 4 x 6GA stranded THWN-2 in two sets > of twisted pairs inside a steel flex conduit from the main box to the sub > box. Running dual 60 Amp (tied)

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] RS232 xcvr control when serial ports are occupied

I still use a black box brand breakout box!! Indispensable to a field communications technician! Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 9, 2018, at 11:04 AM, Dave Fugleberg wrote: > > As a ‘field engineer ‘ for a global company in the 80s, I’d occasionally > find one of those RS232

[Elecraft] DCS codes with KX3

I understand that even width the 2M module in my newly acquired KX3 that it can’t generate a DCS code in TX or RX Dang I can’t use it with my own repeater! Is this something that can be added in a software upgrade in the future? Thanks and God bless Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my iPhone

[Elecraft] KX3 Manual

I just purchased a KX3 from the original owner. It did NOT come with the manual. Does Elecraft sell the original Manuals? I am NOT interested in downloading the .PDF Thanks W5SUM Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] QSO of the week (and a re-learned QRP SSB tip

It’s always the fault of the U.S. Amateurs Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 2, 2018, at 1:19 PM, ANDY DURBIN wrote: > > "/QRP often, but not always, indicates a field operation, and they're sort of > fun to work, at least for me." > > > And sometimes it means someone running 5 W to a 6 ele Yagi

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

Y ah imagine my surprise when I scrimped and saved for TWO YEARS to be able to purchase a K3 and then a month or so later the K3S appears. Of course they wouldn’t exchange. I havnt felt right about Elecraft since Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 27, 2018, at 6:44 AM, Charlie T wrote: > > In my

Re: [Elecraft] Compare: K3 to Collins S-line receiver

Just so happens I’m in the market for a 75S3B if anyone has a clean operational unit for sale W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2018, at 2:03 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > >> On 2018-06-04 10:43 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote: >> I gotta admit that the tube audio was much more pleasant

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

If you order a KPA-1500 when is your CC charged? When it’s ready to ship or when you place your order? Ronnie Sent from my Smarter than me Phone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] BNC connector oddity on KX3

Ditto Frank I work in the communications industry and he BNC ODDITY BUG has bitten my butt more than once!! Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 21, 2018, at 3:14 PM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: > > If only Dale's comment were true... > > > As far as I know all 75 ohm BNC connectors

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

Yes SMALL and PORTABLE is what I am interested in. I never wanted a TDR. Rig experts are fine analyzes but out of the league of what I want which is something to toss in my "go" bag Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 1, 2017, at 11:19 AM, George Thornton >

Re: [Elecraft] On CW

When I was a Boy Scout and working on first class rank in 1965, you had to learn Morse, or Semaphore. Who wants to wave flags? So I memorized he code and passed first class. An assistant Scoutmaster who was a neighbor knew I was a broadcast station listener and showed up at he house one day

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] Soundcard levels

Don't feel bad! Even with the upgrade board in my K3 that includes the onboard sound card I have never gotten any digital mode to work with my laptop or desktop I quit CW IT IS W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2017, at 12:54 PM, Jim N7US wrote: > > The Windows

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

Ted, LOL. Don't let the dragons breathe on ya! Lots of Engineer wannabe's out there! Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 20, 2017, at 2:18 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote: > > Ya. Which bank to rob. > > :) > > Kev K4VD > >> On Thu, Apr 20, 2017 at 3:01 PM, Dauer, Edward

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with a random wire for 80 meters

I suggest an IDK loop! Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 24, 2016, at 12:01 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On Wed,8/24/2016 7:42 AM, george allen wrote: >> I suggest that you try different antennas and see what works best for you. > > I'll make the radical suggestion to

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Zip Wire Misrepresentation?

Is 10 gauge necessary? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 11, 2016, at 10:41 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > I would suggest buying from The RF Connection > http://www.therfc.com/zipcord.htm or Powerwerx > https://powerwerx.com/red-black-bonded-zip-cord. > > 73, > Don W3FPR >

Re: [Elecraft] K3s - KAT3A is a Great ATU!

I don't!!! And in love my loop! It's quiet and I bust pileups with Dailey! It's great! If I had to guess it has somewhere between 250-300 feet of wire. Or not Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 10, 2016, at 7:39 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: > > How do you know it's a full wave? >

Re: [Elecraft] P3 tx Monitor on VGA?

I too would like to see this! Ronnie W5SUM Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 8, 2016, at 4:06 PM, David F. Reed wrote: > > I suspect this has been asked before, but I don't recall the answer... > > I note that I really enjoy the TX monitor aspects of my P3; however I miss it

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 connectors

Type N connectors are great! I just don't see where is any gain to using them on HF! They will make NO difference on either end of your QSO. Most of the PL259's I see for sale today are crap. I'm a professional in the communications industry so I use both styles on a Dailey basis The 83-1SP's

Re: [Elecraft] Fan question on K3

!!! WORRIsum! > Buster was made by Elecraft!!! > > Milverton / W9MMS. > > > > > From: Ronnie Hull <w5...@comcast.net> > To: > Cc: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Sent: Saturday, April 16, 2016 2:37 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] Fan q

[Elecraft] Fan question on K3

First, I'm having no trouble with my K3 ( which was delivered to me a week before they announced the S grrr). I have NEVER felt or heard the fans running! My K3 ( nick named Buster ) is warm to the touch, never HOT, but still even in a 48 hour contest I've never been aware of them running!

Re: [Elecraft] 80 Meter loop question

Thank you Richard! My thoughts exactly! Just pitch your loop up in the air and USE IT instead of trying to complicate it! My 75m loops is skewed all over the place, one side is lower than the other, one side sags, oh and one more thing, I've worked 289 countries with it!! W5sum Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking loop Antenna Parts

Clay I have rolls and rolls of thhn. As for pulleys and etc Home Depot can help. Keep it simple. It will work Better Hard drawn is totally not necessary for your loop. And it's expensive How are you feeding the loop? 450 or 300 ohm line is best. If your going to use it on multiple bands stay

Re: [Elecraft] APF (audio peaking filter) on the K3/K3S/KX3

I went from a TenTec Orion to my K3 ( whose box I opened almost the very day the K3S was announced which is total BS) and I really mis the SAF feature in the Orion. The APF in my K3 doesn't touch it. W5SUM Sent from Ronnie's IPhone > On Feb 5, 2016, at 09:56, dave wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Rick & antennas...

Full wave loop Sent from Ronnie's IPhone > On Dec 9, 2015, at 19:42, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > > Off-center fed dipoles are a compromise at best. They will never be > any better than a simple half wave dipole for the current band and a > multi-band fan or trapped fan