[Elecraft] First QSO!

2014-03-22 Thread Sean Wall
Hi folks, Just wanted to let you know I got my first ever QSO today! It was with an ARRL Centennial station in New Mexico, W1AW/5. I was on my KX3 with 10W running into a 10m dipole. Pretty exciting! -Sean KK4YPE __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] First QSO!

2014-03-22 Thread Sean Wall
remember being with my first about 50 years ago. Was it CW or SSB with W1AW/5. I picked up the NM W1AW/5 CW yesterday morning at 14.02525 MHz. Have fun... 73, phil, K7PEH On Mar 22, 2014, at 5:23 PM, Sean Wall seancw...@gmail.com javascript:; wrote: Hi folks, Just wanted to let you

Re: [Elecraft] QRP with the KX3

2014-03-03 Thread Sean Wall
Wow, Ted! That's awesome. Can't wait to try my KX3. 73, Sean KK4YPE On Sun, Mar 2, 2014 at 10:13 PM, Keith Onishi jh3...@sumaq.jp wrote: Congratulations, Ted. Excellent job with the indoor antenna. I have worked 6W2SC from Japan through long path on 14/18 CW and VP2MRV through short

[Elecraft] 2m module for the KX3?

2014-02-27 Thread Sean Wall
Hi folks, Is there any word on when the 2m module for the KX3 will be available? There are several 2m repeaters in my area (around Tampa FL) and it would be nice to access them. I know the Elecraft website says coming soon, but I was wondering what that means! Also, I was told that it would

[Elecraft] KX3 ordered!

2014-02-27 Thread Sean Wall
Hi folks! The big moment - I just ordered my KX3! I decided to splurge and get the ATU, roofing filter, and... the keyer paddle. *gulp* Guess I'm committed to learning Morse now! (Well, I did get a mic as well. Gotta give myself something to do until I can learn the code.) I'll be getting

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ordered!

2014-02-27 Thread Sean Wall
Wow, it's a bumper crop of excitement. Just got notified that my call sign is in the ULS database. I've been assigned KK4YPE. Now it's *really* official. ;) -73 Sean KK4YPE On Thursday, February 27, 2014, Sean Wall seancw...@gmail.com wrote: Hi folks! The big moment - I just ordered my KX3

[Elecraft] New ham and the KX3

2014-02-26 Thread Sean Wall
Hi folks, I want to thank everyone who offered advice, it's invaluable to a new ham like myself! I've settled on the KX3 -- I like the fact that it's versatile enough to be a decent base station and it can go on the road with me. Plus, it seems that it has a lot of features that you generally

[Elecraft] New ham and the KX3

2014-02-25 Thread Sean Wall
Hi folks, I recently got my Technician license and I'm working on my General and Extra. I'm looking to get my first rig and I'm interested in the KX3. I was considering pairing it with a Buddipole antenna, as my development doesn't allow permanent antennas. While I use the KX3 at home, will