[Elecraft] 40 meter net 12-13-20

2020-12-13 Thread Steve Hall
WM6P STEVE GA K3S K8NU CARL OH K3S K1NW BRIAN RIK3 AB7HA FRANK GA KX3 K6VWESTANMIK3 WB9JNZ ERICIL K3 N4NRWROGERSC K3 KB9AVO PAULINK3S NC0JW JIM CO

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, 12-6-2020

2020-12-07 Thread Steve Hall
WM6P STEVE GA K3S/KPA1500 net control K8NU CARLOH K3S/KPA1500 NC0JW JIMC0 KX3 K6VWE STANMI K3S/KPA1500 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M TO-220 Retainer and Nylon Screw

2020-12-03 Thread Steve Zabarnick
*I also have a KX3 that does not use the TO-220 retainer.* *This is SN 2829. * *Steve N9SZ* *>Subject:[Elecraft] KX3-2M TO-220 Retainer and Nylon Screw >From: AL7CR ><https://marc.info/?a=14712142161&r=1&w=2> >Date: 2020-07-20 3:37:22 <https:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 keyline questions

2020-12-03 Thread Steve Zabarnick
I ended up replacing Q5, the keyline output transistor on the KX3 RF board. It had a hole in it and apparently the magic smoke had come out. Keyline is now working. This KX3 was purchased used and I had never used an amp or the keyline. Steve N9SZ On Sat, Nov 21, 2020 at 8:13 PM Steve Zabarnick

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 11/29/20

2020-11-30 Thread Steve Hall
The band was strong with great participation. Thanks to all for checking in and for those assisting with relays. WM6PSTEVEGA K3S NET CONTROL WY3T TIM FL K3S KB9AVO PAUL IN K3S K8NU CARL OHK3S N0MPM MIKEIA K3S K1NW BRIAN

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft K3S

2020-11-28 Thread Steve Sykes
. $3200 or best offer. Prefer local pickup but can ship at buyers expense or drive some distance to meet for transfer. Thank you for looking. 73 Steve KD2OM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 11/22/20

2020-11-23 Thread Steve Hall
Thanks to all for checking in and those acting as relay stations. Extremely difficult conditions due to the contest. The band seemed strong and signals were good. WM6P STEVEGA K3S NETCONTROL WB9JNZ ERIC ILK3 NC0JWJIM CO KX3 K8NU CARL OH

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 keyline questions

2020-11-21 Thread Steve Zabarnick
I'm pretty sure that I am measuring the ring to ground for ACC2. The amp is not connected. Is there a menu setting I could have wrong? If not is the keyline output transistor bad? How do I diagnose the problem in the KX3? Steve N9SZ Steve, Are you sure you're looking at the ACC2 ri

[Elecraft] KX3 keyline questions

2020-11-21 Thread Steve Zabarnick
e supposed to be open in receive and grounded in transmit? Steve N9SZ __ 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] Elecraft Support Reply Time

2020-11-16 Thread Steve Sacco NN4X
What's the general time it's taking Elecraft support to reply to e-mail queries? Obviously, this has been a crap year, and normal expectations don't apply. 73, Steve NN4X -- Steve Sacco NN4X Narcoossee, FL EL98jh

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 11-15

2020-11-15 Thread Steve Hall
Thanks to all checking in and helping with relays. Record breaking number of check ins today. Difficult recording all the data as fast as it all occurred. Please forgive any missed check ins or incorrect info. WM6P STEVE GA K3S K8NU CARL OH K3S WB8PKK KEN

[Elecraft] Elecraft Support Reply Time

2020-11-15 Thread Steve Sacco NN4X
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[Elecraft] Sunday 40 meter net 11/9/20

2020-11-09 Thread Steve Hall
Thanks to all checking in and relaying. WM6P GASTEVEK3S K8NUOHCARL K3S N0MPM IA MIKE K3S KF5YAJ TX CECIL TS-50 AE6JVNH BILLK3 WB9JNZ IL ERIC K3 KB9AVO IN PAUL K3S N8ZJAWV CHARLIE TS-590 K4DNK VADENNIS DRAKE TR7

[Elecraft] K3 Serial 8133 has sold.

2020-11-09 Thread Steve Hall
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Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Button Switches Intermittently triggering the wrong macro

2020-11-06 Thread Steve Lund
Let me know your solution as my KPOD has the same problem. The buttons on the K3 always work as expected, but the KPOD buttons don't. A real pain in cw pileups. Steve, K6UM On Fri, Nov 6, 2020 at 3:55 PM hawley, charles j jr wrote: > I posted this on Elecraft .io but will try here

[Elecraft] K3 for sale.

2020-11-06 Thread Steve Hall
and insurance. Pick up in GA is OK. 99sun...@gmail.com Steve Hall WM6P __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Delivery?

2020-10-29 Thread Steve Dyer W1SRD via Elecraft
I guess we need a "no troll" policy as well. A mis-leading subject line. No Elecraft content in the body of the email. A link that leads to a politicized article. That is the definition of a troll email. Nothing about the K4 to be found... The wrong person apologized in this thread.

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 10-25-20 1900Z

2020-10-27 Thread Steve Hall
Due to difficulty working through contesters on 20, the 40 meter net was started early. Thanks to all checking in and relay assistance. WM6P STEVEGAK3S NETCONTROL WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 KG0KPJIM MOK3 K8NU CARL OHK3S KB9AVO PAUL IN

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 / K3 Mystery

2020-10-18 Thread Steve Lawrence via Elecraft
KPA1500 F/W updated to 2.48 (tks N6TV). Operation as expected. K3 PO changes correctly when the Amp is switched in and out of standby. 73 - Steve WB6RSE > On Oct 18, 2020, at 10:56 AM, Steve Lawrence via Elecraft > wrote: > > Like K5MWR, my K3 & KPA1500 work correctly with

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 / K3 Mystery

2020-10-18 Thread Steve Lawrence via Elecraft
any control functions. The sole connection is an outboard analog to USB interface for the digi modes. I'm open to checking any other settings that might illuminate. GL - Steve WB6RSE > On Oct 18, 2020, at 10:31 AM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft > wrote: > > Might you have set the Norm

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

2020-10-15 Thread Steve Lawrence via Elecraft
See p.25 of the manual. Then p.30 set ATU HiSWR RETUNE to ON for 40m. GL - Steve WB6RSE > On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Pete, > > I would say re-tune after switching with the external antenna switch. > If you have tuned to one antenna (on a single port

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Fires

2020-10-14 Thread Steve Dyer W1SRD via Elecraft
Can we please get back to Elecraft topics. On 10/14/2020 20:39, Mike Short wrote: Years of mismanagement contribute to the fires. Forest Service and states have not culled dead trees, allow logging, and not done controlled burns to reduce the fuel. Building homes in canyons with Santa Ana winds

[Elecraft] 40 meter ssb net 10-11-20

2020-10-12 Thread Steve Hall
7.280 1900z Sundays Thank you all for checking in and thanks to the relay stations assisting. Good seeing many of you on the Zoom meeting. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NET CONTROL WB9JNZ ERIC ILK3 NC0JWJIM CO KX3 K7BRR BILL AR FT

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 battery upgrade?

2020-10-08 Thread Steve KC6ZKT
8 PM, Paul Maciel wrote: Hi Steve, Yes, I would like to see this.  I no longer even bother installing the internal batteries but just carry along a Bioenno pack. I have not heard of any 3rd party solutions. ---Paul AK1P On 10/5/2020 5:47 PM, Steve KC6ZKT wrote: The KX3 is my favorite of my

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 battery upgrade?

2020-10-06 Thread Steve KC6ZKT
See comments/questions inline, below... On 10/6/20 7:49 AM, Ignacy wrote: LiFePO3 can be as heavy as KX3 and defeats the purpose of KX3 if weight is concerned. True, but LiFePo4 are widely available, and more tolerant of careless charging. They're still better than the internal NiMH cells.

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 10-4-2020

2020-10-05 Thread Steve Hall
7.280 LSB 1900Z Sundays Thanks to all checking in and helping relay. Pleased to see an Elecraft K4 officially check in to the 20 meter net. Great seeing the gang on the Zoom gathering. WM6PSTEVE GA K3SNET CONTROL K8NU CARL OH K3S WY3T TIMFL

[Elecraft] KX3 battery upgrade?

2020-10-05 Thread Steve KC6ZKT
The KX3 is my favorite of my HF radios right now. But one of my annoyances is the internal battery limitations. I always wind up carrying an external 6_Ah or 10_Ah LiFePo4 battery into the field when I use this radio, an external charge controller, and solar panel. It's not a big problem, but

Re: [Elecraft] K4 mail filter for Thunderbird

2020-10-05 Thread Steve KC6ZKT
I use Thunderbird on some of my machines, Apple Mail on others. Because Apple Mail leaves even much more to be desired than Thunderbird, I was using procmail on my ISP's server to do all of my filtering to mailboxes. Later, the authors stopped maintaining it, and I switched to a similar, more

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 9-27-2020

2020-09-29 Thread Steve Hall
7.280 kHz 1900Z Thanks to all for checking in and those assisting with relays. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 NC0JWJIM CO KX3 WY3T TIM FLK3S W4DMLDOUG TNK3 AE6JV BILL

Re: [Elecraft] K3S K3/0 RRC-1258 Mk2 configuration.

2020-09-26 Thread Steve Sykes
I finally managed to get it partially running with the help of a couple people. One final question, shouldn't I have speaker audio from the K3/0 mini, or must I have an external speaker attached. Steve KD2OM On 9/25/20 10:32 PM, David Lee / Seatools wrote: > https://elecraft.com/pages/k

[Elecraft] K3S K3/0 RRC-1258 Mk2 configuration.

2020-09-25 Thread Steve Sykes
Does anyone have a link or step by step document to configure a remote setup? 73 Steve KD2OM Sent from my ec iPhone. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 9-20-2020

2020-09-22 Thread Steve Hall
Sundays at 1900z 7280 kHz Conditions were poor but manageable. WM6P GA STEVE K3S NET CONTROL K8NUOH CARL K3S N8SBE MI DAVE K3S K4ISW VA LEEK3S AE6JV NH BILL K3 NC0JW COJIM KX3 Good seeing a number of you on the zoom meeting

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 9/6/2020

2020-09-07 Thread Steve Hall
Thanks to all for checking in. WM6P STEVEGA K3S KB9AVOPAUL INK3S WB9JNZERIC ILK3 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 K8NU CARL OH K3S N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KD8DZ MIKE OH K3 AE6JVPHILNH

[Elecraft] Congrats to the Elecraft Team on K4 Ship

2020-09-03 Thread Steve Dyer W1SRD via Elecraft
team has done it many times. Rare indeed. 73/GL, Steve W1SRD __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] my KPA1500 and 160M

2020-09-01 Thread Steve Hall
Sounds like the KPA1500 is seeing more SWR than it likes. My K3 is able to match antennas faster and better than my KAT500. I have had a number of antennas very similar to yours and spent many hours experimenting with feedline length. The length of the open like has a direct effect on the antenna

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Spurious emission in SSB

2020-08-31 Thread Steve Kavanagh via Elecraft
nally mounted 2 m transverter) in my 10 GHz setupI suppose I ought to check for that issue, if I can borrow a spectrum analyzer. But then...who would actually hear me, or have a problem with, a mW level signal at 10.3672 GHz and a beamwidth of 3 degrees? 73, Steve V

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 microphone nut size

2020-08-29 Thread Steve Gray
that inches were better than millimetres. $0.02 of course. Steve, G4VRR. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 8-23-2020

2020-08-26 Thread Steve Hall
WM6P STEVEGA K3S Net Control WY3T TIM FL K3S K8NU CARL OHK3S K4FBI MIKE VA KB9AVO PAUL IN K3S WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 WA4D MIKE VA TS-990 K6VWE STAN MI K3 Conditions were fair. Short skip

[Elecraft] K3 going expeditionary

2020-08-24 Thread Steve Hall
I highly recommend you run a power lead to the battery (ideally) or the main power bus in the car interior rather than tap off the limited accessory socket. Keep well under the fuse rating that feeds the accessory plug if you go that route. Steve WM6P

Re: [Elecraft] FS: Non Working KSB2 + KSB2 MOD KIT

2020-08-23 Thread Steve Dyer W1SRD via Elecraft
Sold. 73, Steve W1SRD It doesn't work. I don't know why. It has all components installed. It was years ago and I was in KH6 for work. It was faster for me to build another KSB2 (they were a lot cheaper then!) so I could get on the air quickly. Old style crystals. Firmware 1.04. D1 a

[Elecraft] FS: Non Working KSB2 + KSB2 MOD KIT

2020-08-22 Thread Steve Dyer via Elecraft
ead lifted probably as part of troubleshooting. Includes new PSK-31 upgrade mod kit still in the bag. Yours for $50 plus $10 postage USPS Priority mail. Sold AS-IS. 73, Steve W1SRD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailma

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB Sunday net

2020-08-17 Thread Steve Hall
At 1900Z we had a good number of check-ins. Additionally I am enjoying the Zoom meetings that follow at 4pm Eastern. Nice to put some faces with the calls. WM6P STEVEGA net control KB9AVO CARL IN WY3T TIM FL N4NRWROGER SC WB9JNZ ERIC IL WA4ORC

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Questions

2020-08-14 Thread Steve Dyer via Elecraft
I hope they follow Flex Radio's lead and have something similar to DAX to share out the audio. Really makes it clean and easy. The idea of having to connect another SDR is so 2000. 73, Steve W1SRD (In the dark in ELDO county waiting for PG&E...) On 8/14/2020 21:01, Bob Wilson, N6TV w

[Elecraft] Much Better Than Spectrogram

2020-08-09 Thread Steve Dyer W1SRD via Elecraft
, has more features, runs on all platforms and is open source. All good. 73, Steve W1SRD __ 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] 20m CW + KPA1500 = Comcast Disconnect

2020-08-06 Thread Steve Kercel
the problem by cancelling my Comcast service and going to satellite TV and internet. It is more expensive and more weather sensitive than cable, but I don't do business with people I don't like. No point in investing in the Big Dog if you can't let him bark. 73, Steve AA4AK On 8/6

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net time change

2020-08-03 Thread Steve Hall
As the 20 meter net is running longer than anticipated most days, the 40 meter net will move its time from 1845z to 1900z Sundays. 7280. The band was in pretty good shape with very little noise. Nice seeing many of you on the Zoom meeting. WM6PSteve GA Net control WB9JNZ Eric

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3A + Filters for Sale - Stripping my K3

2020-07-31 Thread Steve Dyer W1SRD via Elecraft
Everything sold but the KFLA-1.8K. Reduced to $115 shipped. Hope to CU tomorrow on the NAQP CW. 73, Steve W1SRD In process of turning my K3 into a minimalist expedition radio and taking the following out of it. Filters: 1 KFL3A-1.8K $130 shipped 1 KFL3A-400 $130 shipped 2 KFL3C-200 (matched

Re: [Elecraft] SOLVED Radiosport MH-350ADJ with K2?

2020-07-29 Thread Steve Dyer via Elecraft
;t know if the reflector filters them out. If so, be happy to email it direct. Yet another reason why the RS headsets are so darn good and well thought out. 73, Steve W1SRD On 7/26/2020 4:39 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Steve, I am not familiar with that particular mic element, but -- If that is

[Elecraft] Radiosport MH-350ADJ with K2?

2020-07-26 Thread Steve Dyer W1SRD via Elecraft
Is anyone using this mic element with the K2? If so, what size resistor did you use between MIC pin 1 and 6? TU/73, Steve W1SRD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] For Sale: K2 DSP Filter KDSP2

2020-07-25 Thread Steve Dyer via Elecraft
f the KAF2. Side by side the KDSP2 compared very favorably with a Timewave DSP-599zx with v5 firmware. Includes the manual, control board headers and mounting hardware. Note: The K2 MCU must be 2.01 or greater. $225 (firm) shipped. PayPal preferred. 73, Steve

[Elecraft] KRX3A + Filters for Sale - Stripping my K3

2020-07-24 Thread Steve Dyer W1SRD via Elecraft
circular foam pad for the back of the speaker which is easy to substitute. *Note: If you have a K3 (not S) the KRX3A requires the KSYN3A synthesizer upgrade. * Paypal OK. Shipped USPS Priority. 73, Steve W1SRD __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K3/0 Mini For Sale

2020-07-20 Thread Steve Dyer W1SRD via Elecraft
Elecraft K3/0 Mini in excellent condition. Includes cable E980263from RRMINICBL to connect to the Remote Rig RRC-1258. No longer available from Elecraft. $500 shipped in original box. 73, Steve W1SRD __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Waterproof SO-239 covers

2020-07-17 Thread Steve Gray
and pointed out their error! I still use the zinc and Vaseline on threads though because it lubricates and the zinc helps conductivity a little, but my stock has all but gone. Steve, G4VRR. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __

Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

2020-07-12 Thread Steve Belunek
I’m still intrigued by those far away signals… who’s out there sending them, and where are they coming from? 73, Steve KM6ZNZ > On Jul 12, 2020, at 8:07 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > I have a friend about my age who got into amateur radio only a few years ago. > Like many of us, he

[Elecraft] 40 meter net - July 5, 2020, 7.280 MHz

2020-07-06 Thread Steve Hall
Band was almost dead. Signals were fairly weak at my QTH in NW GA. WM6P GA Steve K3sNet Control N8VZOH Carl K3 WW4JF TN John K3s K8NUOH CarlK3s WB9JNZIL Eric K3 KB9AVOINPaul K3s NC0JW

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Supply Fan Noise

2020-06-28 Thread Steve
ote: > > It is the LED board in the PS. > > Dave wo2x > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jun 27, 2020, at 7:55 PM, ex...@comcast.net wrote: >> >> Hi Steve, >> >> Thanks for the update. >> >> So, this is the LED board on the amp, not the pow

Re: [Elecraft] Two instances of WSJT on K3s with SubRX?

2020-06-08 Thread Steve Lawrence via Elecraft
If you have a P3, load 50.313 and 50.323 into memory to be able to toggle between A/B. If you see activity on the P3 on the other frequency, toggle. 73 - Steve WB6RSE On Jun 8, 2020, at 1:23 PM, Jim Miller wrote: Has anyone run two instances of WSJT on a single K3s with the SubRX so as to be

[Elecraft] 40 meter net - 6/7/2020

2020-06-07 Thread Steve Hall
Nice turn out today. Thanks to all those checking in and helping to relay. Note: We have a new weekly Sunday, (Monday GMT) 80 meter SSB Elecraft net beginning tonight at 0100z, 3940 kHz. Net control: KB9AVO. WM6P GASteve K3s Net Control KB9AVO IN Paul K3s N0MPMIA

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net

2020-05-31 Thread Steve Hall
Sunday, 1845Z 7280 kHz Due to band conditions not all info is available and may contain errors. WM6P Steve GA K3sNet Control KB9AVOPaulIN K3s K5APL WesAR K2 K4FBIMikeVA K3s W4DML Doug TN K3 AE6JV Bill

Re: [Elecraft] Quiet Ductless HVAC System

2020-05-27 Thread Steve via Elecraft
e is S9 all the time. Even at night. Unless its dark and I kill the feed to the panels. The installer is no help and I don't own the building. FCC said call the manufacturer. Great. My KX3 allows a respite by going out into the field. Steve kb1chu On 5/27/2020 6:09 PM, Clay Autery wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K4 remote protocol

2020-05-21 Thread Steve Anness
Hello Bob, I will definitely let someone more familiar with the Elecraft remote answer in more detail but I did want to share. TCP and HTTP protocols happen at different layers of the network stack. TCP is at the transport layer, it defines how to send the data and deals with the actual transpor

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Kit???

2020-05-17 Thread Steve KC6ZKT
On 5/15/20 8:08 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > And I'm still waiting for the kit version. Same here. I'm happy to wait for the kit version. --... ...-- SteveSgt, KC6ZKT, @CM97bj73 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/li

[Elecraft] 40 meter net

2020-05-17 Thread Steve Hall
5-17-20 1845Z 7280 kHz Thanks for those checking in and helping with relays. If anyone would like to operate an 80 meter evening net just post your interest. WM6P SteveGA K3sNet Control KB9AVOPaul INK3s KS7D Mike FLK3 K4FBIMike VA K3s

[Elecraft] Subject: K4???

2020-05-15 Thread Steve Hall
Not much Elecraft can do at this point but continue firmware development. More I read about the K4 the better I like it. I am pretty sure that as soon as they become available and have had some initial success with the first batch, I will be ordering one. As much as I love my K3s, I think the K4

Re: [Elecraft] Rig forCW

2020-05-12 Thread Steve Anness
Hello Tommy, I just wanted to add. As a KX2 owner, if you did go with the KX2 you would not be unsatisfied if your desires were to operate QRP on 10-80 meters and planned to do portable work. Otherwise I would tend to agree with the others, the K3 is an excellent choice, I have used them in guest

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net

2020-05-11 Thread Steve Hall
Thanks to all that participated and those relaying. We meet each Sunday at 1800Z, 7280 KHz. WM6P Steve GAK3sNet Control K5APL Wes ARK2 W4MDZMike NC ICOM KB9AVO Paul IN K3s N0MPMMike IA K3s NC0JWJim COKX3

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-07 Thread Steve Lawrence via Elecraft
700s don't use the APTX codec yet they don't have the delay of the 35s. So there's likely more than one LL codec. Delay is not an issue when using a cord vs BT. 73 - Steve WB6RSE On May 7, 2020, at 10:38 AM, Ken Widelitz wrote: I recently received the Bose Quiet Comfort II

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital ops, MacOS

2020-05-05 Thread Steve Anness
Hello Dave -- That will depend largely on the modes you wish to use. WSJT-X for the "JT Modes" (FT8, FT4, etc) is fully portable and available on MacOS ( https://physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/wsjtx.html). This will get you started on the current popular modes. fldigi is another popular prog

Re: [Elecraft] Steve Anness

2020-05-03 Thread Steve Anness
60’s. > > Been reading the KX2 manual over and over and think it has to be at least > as good as you say for this guy, could be more. > > > -- > > > > Message: 3 > > Date: Sat, 2 May 2020 19:25:01 -0500 > > From: Steve Anness

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 5-3-2020

2020-05-03 Thread Steve Hall
7.280 mHz 1800Z WM6P Steve GA K3snet control KB9AVO Paul INK3s N8SBE DaveMIK3s WB9JNZ Eric IL K3 KA3RGM Joe PA TS440S NC0JWJim

[Elecraft] Getting into CW and WOW! Praise for the KX2

2020-05-02 Thread Steve Anness
y MFJ-564 using the practice feature on the Elecraft KX2, I made my first CW contact today with Steve WB2WIK in California. Obviously KX2 was designed by people who love CW and the history of the Elecraft radios has been about really good CW rigs. In general I am still really impressed wit

Re: [Elecraft] New Mystery: Copying groups vs plain language text (Rather OT)

2020-05-01 Thread Steve Lawrence via Elecraft
Pictures here; > http://www.wb2lqf.com/amateur-radio-and-me/the-legendary-mr-charles-finkleman > <http://www.wb2lqf.com/amateur-radio-and-me/the-legendary-mr-charles-finkleman> 73 - Steve WB6RSE > On May 1, 2020, at 9:46 PM, Frank Scolaro wrote: > > Is Finkleman t

Re: [Elecraft] New Mystery: Copying groups vs plain language text (Rather OT)

2020-04-30 Thread Steve Lawrence via Elecraft
of a groove to write the next letter. Felt deliberate. 73 - Steve WB6RSE On Apr 30, 2020, at 9:58 PM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: Finkleman's keys in New York were like that, too. I remember trying to adjust mine. He must have used a pipe wrench to tighten them down. 73, Victor, 4X6

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 4-26-2020 1845Z 7.280

2020-04-26 Thread Steve Hall
Thanks all for checking in to the Sunday net and those assisting as net control relays. WM6P Steve GA K3s Net Control WB8PKK Ken MAIC7600 K1NW Brian RI K3 KD8ZEI Brandon OHTS-430 K8NU

[Elecraft] Power supply for K4

2020-04-20 Thread Steve Hall
I still like the Astron linear supplies. They go forever and make no RF noise but I am Old School. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraf

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 4-19-2020

2020-04-20 Thread Steve Hall
Thanks to all. Sorry if my notes missed anyone or any other errors. WM6P Steve GAK3s Net Control K8NU Carl OHK3s WB9JNZ Eric IL K3 N3KCB Tony

[Elecraft] 40 meter net

2020-04-12 Thread Steve Hall
GASteve K3S net control K8NU OHCarl K3S/KPA1500 N8SBE MI DaveK3S NC0JW COJIM KX3 WB9JNZ IL Eric K3 N0MPM IA Mike K3S

[Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 as a mobile?

2020-04-07 Thread Steve KC6ZKT
I have been thinking about installing an HF mobile rig. One idea that appeals to me is a KX3/KXPA100 setup, where the radio is can be placed and hooked-up in (passenger side) glove box, and the amp is more permanently installed under a back seat. I have two questions: 1) If you have tried this, c

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 4-5-2020

2020-04-05 Thread Steve Hall
7.282 kHz 1845Z Thanks to all checking in and those assisting with relays. Band was very selective as to geographical areas covered but did very well, covering areas not available on 20 meters. WM6P Steve GAK3s/KPA500 K8NUCarl OHK3s

Re: [Elecraft] Not moving your wrist sending CW ?

2020-03-29 Thread Steve Witt
ed correctly. This was published in 'Allied Communications Pub 125: Communications Instructions -- Radiotelephone Procedures' (ACP 125), so these procedures should be somewhat standardized across NATO forces. 73, Steve K6ZX

[Elecraft] 40 meter Elecraft net

2020-03-29 Thread Steve Hall
Steve K3s, KPA500 N8AID MA Daryl K3s WB9JNZ IL EricK3 K8NU OH CarlK3s N0MPM IA Mike K3s KG5SBS AR Tim FT857 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Gap Width

2020-03-28 Thread Steve Lawrence via Elecraft
No need to replace the feet, ever. Use museum wax. GL - Steve WB6RSE On Mar 28, 2020, at 12:54 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I ordered my replacement feet, he indicated they typically only last 3 to 4 years before they start slipping around

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

2020-03-27 Thread Steve Anness
; > Joan > > > > Darmok and Jalad at Tanagra, said Piglet. > > Shaka, when the walls fell, said Pooh. > > > > > On Mar 26, 2020, at 18:09, Steve Anness wrote: > > > > > > This question was posed last October by another on the reflector in > > regar

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

2020-03-26 Thread Steve Anness
make sure that I am taking good care of it. 73 de KJ5T On Thu, Mar 26, 2020 at 9:24 PM Nr4c wrote: > I believe the radio might shut down somewhere above 80 C. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > > > On Mar 26, 2020, at 9:11 PM, Steve Anness wrote: > > >

[Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

2020-03-26 Thread Steve Anness
This question was posed last October by another on the reflector in regards to the KX3 but does not look like there was a response. I had posed the question once to Elecraft support and believe my email got lost in the fray. When I posted the question to Elecraft support it was a month after I re

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 3-22-2020

2020-03-23 Thread Steve Hall
Excellent turn out this Sunday, 1845Z on 7.280+/- My thanks for those that assisted with relays. WM6P GASteve K3s NK9A IL Stan FT757GX K8NU OH KarlK3s N0MPMIA Mike K3s N8SBE MI Dave K3s N4NRWSC

[Elecraft] K3 intermittent RX gain

2020-03-16 Thread Steve Lund
d this problem or anything to check before sending the K3 back to Elecraft? Thanks, Steve, K6UM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@m

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 color option: Army green (olive)?

2020-03-16 Thread Steve KC6ZKT
Several of us SOTA operators have asked for a high visibility color option (orange or green-yellow). I think I would choose the current charcoal over olive drab. On 3/16/20 10:37 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: > My Elecraft equipment is already olive drab — I favor black olives. > > :-} K7

[Elecraft] 40 meter net

2020-03-15 Thread Steve Hall
The 40 meter net continues to grow. Thanks to all check-ins and those that assisted with check-ins and relays. 3-15-2020 7.280 +/- Sundays at 1845Z WM6P Steve GA K3s 11453Net control WB9JNZ Eric ILK34017 K8NUCarl OH

Re: [Elecraft] 40 meter Elecraft net

2020-03-09 Thread Steve Hall
Regarding the 40 meter net. I was in error on the time. *We meet at 1845Z.* Carl, thank for pointing out my mistake. WM6P On Mon, Mar 9, 2020 at 8:20 AM Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote: > We did not have a problem on 40 with the contest and all signals > were good. Join us ne

[Elecraft] 40 meter Elecraft net

2020-03-09 Thread Steve Hall
We did not have a problem on 40 with the contest and all signals were good. Join us next Sunday at 1800z, 7.280 MHz. Check-ins as follows: WM6P Steve GA K3s 11453 K8NUCarl OH FT857 K3s in for repairs WA3TWA Mel NC K3 KF5ZHW Lloyd

[Elecraft] My K3 just wasn't working right today

2020-03-07 Thread Steve Wilson via Elecraft
cts, but I made some. Whenever I couldn't get a contact that I felt I should, I switched over to my Kenwood TS-590S on the same antenna, and made the contact. I'm not sure where to start troubleshooting this other than dropping off to Elecraft to have them check

[Elecraft] Elecraft 40 meter SSB net

2020-03-02 Thread Steve Hall
Steve GA K3S 11453net control N4NRW Roger SC K31318 K8NU CarlOH FT857 W5RGBobFLK31440 K1NW Brian RIK34974 W8DRP DonOH IC 7300 K6VWE MI W4JSH Jeff TN K3 2378

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net

2020-02-23 Thread Steve Hall
Eric and I are putting together a second SSB Elecraft net at 1845Z each Sunday to follow the 20 meter net. We will meet on 7.282. As the propagation cycle changes, some areas were unable to participate on 20 meters. The 20 meter net will continue as always at 1800Z. Alternate net controls will

Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend

2020-01-25 Thread Steve Hall
Wayne's message about winter field day reminds me of my first winter field day, in southern California. It was about 78 degrees in the park with a large group. I got to play with my first Elecraft rig, a K3. I was sold. I immediately sold my marginal FTdx1200 and got a K3, KPA500, KAT500 and P3.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Antenna Select Suggestion

2020-01-18 Thread Steve Lawrence via Elecraft
Menu: ATU HiSWR Retune (per band) - default is OFF Set to ON (per band) Change antennas, a "dit" will switch to the learned tuning solution, per bin, for the newly selected antenna. See the manual section: "Multiple Antennas and External Antenna Switches."

[Elecraft] Delay in delivery

2020-01-16 Thread Steve via Elecraft
The delay in shipment of the K4 just means the K3S owners have the best Elecraft base radio they marketed a little longer.  :-) Steve kb1chu __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] KE6D K2 Software

2019-12-28 Thread Steve & Anne Ray
worked like a champ. 73, Steve K4JPN __ 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

[Elecraft] KE6D K2 Software

2019-12-27 Thread Steve & Anne Ray
respond to any commands. I know my serial interface is good as it works with my K2 on the SKCC and NAQCC logging programs. Does anyone have a solution, so I can use Dan's excellent program. 73, Steve K4JPN __ Elecraft mai

Re: [Elecraft] AX-1 whip antenna

2019-12-06 Thread Steve Hull
I wonder what would happen if you moved the 1:1 choke to the other end of your feedline (closer to your K3)? -Steve On Fri, Dec 6, 2019, 11:41 AM Jobst Vandrey wrote: > I have been trying to come up with a antenna for use in an apartment with > only limited success. I have now set

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