[Elecraft] [WTB] T1 Antenna Tuner

2024-04-09 Thread Tom Bowles via Elecraft
Hello, I’m looking for a working T1 ATU Antenna Tuner. Thank you! Tom KI5YGT __ 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] Looking for KX1 w/ ATU, 3 Bands

2024-01-17 Thread Tom Bowles via Elecraft
I’m looking for a working KX1 w/ ATU, 3 bands, preferably with the KX1 paddles. Thank you! Tom KI5YGT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] Check your rig (was KAT-500 + KPA-500 / SWR Thresholds)

2024-01-02 Thread Tom N4LSJ
es more than 1% then tune next time PTT is pushed.  It took lots of frustration to finally find this issue.  After turning that off, the KAT happily memory tunes to the frequency I send it and I can call a station with no tuning. Tom N4LSJ On 1/1/24 19:46, Jeff Wandling wrote: Thanks. That

Re: [Elecraft] Dumb question about KAT-500 Manual

2023-11-14 Thread Tom N4LSJ
matter which of the connectors is connected to the exciter or amp. 73 de Dick, K6KR On Nov 14, 2023, at 15:51, Tom N4LSJ wrote: I'm going thru the KAT-500 manual (Rev D1) and on several pages it shows key line connections. In all of them that use the RCA plug key line connections to the KPA

[Elecraft] Dumb question about KAT-500 Manual

2023-11-14 Thread Tom N4LSJ
top jack on the KAT.  EXCEPT: Page 15.  It has the jacks on the KAT reversed.  Is that intentional?  If so, why is it reversed only for the Icom?  Also, I couldn't find any errata on this on the elecraft site.  Does one exist if it's an error? Sorry if this is a stupid question. Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] HI CUR warning on K3

2023-11-08 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
I have used one for years. That said, I have had to replace the line isolator several times! Also have one in the shack. Tom W4KX Sent from my iPad > On Nov 8, 2023, at 10:49 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > > I am not very familiar with a Carolina Windom but I believe it is just a &g

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

2023-10-11 Thread Tom N4LSJ
The KAT500 will interrupt the amp properly.  Radio key line goes to KAT, then KAT key line goes to KPA.  Coax is opposite: Rig to Amp, then Amp to Tuner, then Tuner to Antenna. On 10/10/23 08:17, Glenn Maclean wrote: I just ordered the KPA500/KAT500 combo and W2 watt meter for my K3S. Should

[Elecraft] K3 Volume knob failure: second time!

2023-09-23 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
to be inoperative on the Elecraft web site. 73 Tom W4KX __ 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] K3 Headset

2023-08-06 Thread Tom & Barb Valosin
Eric, Ever since I got my K3 (used) about 9 years back I have been using a Heil Proset. Connects into front mic - jack and phones. Seems to work well. I have been happy with it. Tom, WB2KLD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] Lightning "protection"

2023-07-29 Thread Tom & Barb Valosin
derstorm was in the transmitter building. The properly installed system provided a "cone of protection" for a distance of 750 feet around the base of the tower. Much of this info was provided by an outfit called Lincole (if I recall the company name correctly) in a 2 day seminar that al

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] A dumb question about lightning

2023-07-28 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
to adequately ground at the entry point Radios and computers in the shack now connect wirelessly... Tom W4KX > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net boun...@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Keith Trinity WE6R > Sent: Friday, July 28, 2023 6:05 PM &g

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 gain variation with serial number

2023-07-26 Thread Tom N4LSJ
Mine was bought new in the Summer of 2022 and on most bands it needs watts to be in the mid to upper 30s to get the 500 out. On 7/20/23 13:04, Andy Durbin wrote: I have been told that the gain of the KPA500 has increased over the years it has been produced. "Early" KPA500 are reported to

[Elecraft] A thank you!

2023-01-18 Thread Tom & Barb Valosin
. Tom, WB2KLD __ 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

[Elecraft] Anyone been successful doing this?

2023-01-15 Thread Tom & Barb Valosin
at valo...@midtel.net. Thanks, Tom, WB2KLD __ 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] KPA500 Also faulting for High SWR inappropriately

2023-01-04 Thread Tom N4LSJ
I got a KPA500 this summer and it was doing a lot of faulting.  I had to "correct" a few things that were just fine at 100 watts. 1: I discovered that a solder joint in the UNUN had gone bad, and fixed that.  That solved most of the faults. 2: With still the occasional fault, I looked again

Re: [Elecraft] Running high power

2022-11-24 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
Suggest that this thread has migrated greatly from one directly relevant to Elecraft equipment. Tom W4KX Sent from my iPad > On Nov 24, 2022, at 11:45 AM, K9ZTV wrote: > > Amen to everything Steve says. > > DJ0IP, who has done more practical research on off-center-f

[Elecraft] KPA-500 timing settings IC-7300

2022-07-26 Thread Tom N4LSJ
Elecraft's FTP site, e.g. the key line going to the tuner, then the amp.  That document says nothing regarding timing. 73 to all! Tom N4LSJ. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: ht

Re: [Elecraft] Stacking KPA on KAT

2022-07-23 Thread Tom N4LSJ
I just built my power combo this last week.  The stand-offs inside the KAT-500 are designed specifically for supporting the weight of the KPA-500.  It's fine! On 7/23/22 11:44, Ken Winterling wrote: Like Jim, I've had my KPA on top for years. No heat issues because the KPA generates the heat

Re: [Elecraft] Using the K3s Tune button causes a growing SWR on my KPA500

2022-07-18 Thread Tom N4LSJ
I had something similar happen, and it was the capacitor in the EFHW heating up on 12 and 10 meters.  It didn't  heat up on any other bands. On 7/17/22 11:38, Andy Durbin wrote: Don't need to have ferrite in the antenna system to see this sort of SWR "runaway". I have the same problem with

[Elecraft] FS: K2/100 and KAT100 at Dayton

2022-05-17 Thread Tom B
asking $850 for the package.  I will be in space 7736. Tom Bryan N3AJA __ 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] Elecraft Test

2022-05-03 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
to be unblocked. Tom W4KX Sent from my iPad > On May 3, 2022, at 12:18 PM, Randy Farmer wrote: > >  Thanks to everybody who responded direct to me. Looks like I'm sending but > not receiving. I can see archives OK, just getting no individual emails. Very > strange. > >

Re: [Elecraft] TCXO

2022-04-05 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
Hi Wes, Yes that is what the K3 does with the external ref using it to measure the internal ref freq and use a software loop to steer. I saw this adjusting one a previous practice for the FMT and asked Elecraft. 73, tom w7sua On 4/1/2022 4:37 PM, Wes wrote: Furthermore, even with the ext

Re: [Elecraft] De-soldering Tool Recommendations?

2022-03-14 Thread Tom McCulloch
I guess they call  themselves Harbor Freight, sorry about that. Tom, WB2QDG I bought one at Harbor Express several years ago.  I don't use it very often  so its' low price makes it attractive for my purposes.  I'm sure, like a lot of Harbor Express products you'll find better quality de

Re: [Elecraft] De-soldering Tool Recommendations?

2022-03-14 Thread Tom McCulloch
them out. Tom, WB2QDG On 3/14/2022 1:06 AM, Tony wrote: All: Can anyone recommend a budget de-soldering iron that can be used in tight places? I need to remove a small component that has a few surface mount devices close by so the iron would need to have a small tip. Also need advice

Re: [Elecraft] On ground - in ground radials

2022-01-16 Thread Tom & Barb Valosin
wish. HINT - get a grandchild to help, or a neighborhood youngster or a person working toward their license or one of the younger club members or . anyone but yourself. Remember however to compensate them for their time and effort! Tom, WB2KLD On 1/16/2022 9:01 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

2022-01-13 Thread Tom Ewing via Elecraft
I have two W2 meters and like them. I’m also a Powermaster II fan. > On Jan 13, 2022, at 5:27 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > > Look at the Telepost meters: > http://www.telepostinc.com/ > > John KK9A > > > Steve Masticola WX2S wrote: > > I bought a W2 today, because my Meterbuilder MB-1

[Elecraft] KAT3 ATU Problem

2021-12-15 Thread Tom Boucher
but I don't have any problem during my daily use of the rig on CW. I have not fired up my old Tektronix scope yet to look at the keying envelope. Elecraft Support have gone quiet this week so no further progress. 73 and thanks for your help, Tom

[Elecraft] KAT3 ATU Problem

2021-12-11 Thread Tom Boucher
measurement and ATU setting, but I'm going to follow along with his advice and see where it gets me! Then perhaps I'll start looking in detail at the SWR bridge components. The rig has a 100 W pa and second Rx Mike. 73 Tom G3OLB *Tom,* *I'm going to go out on a limb here, but hey,* *it's only

[Elecraft] K3 ATU Problem

2021-12-08 Thread Tom Boucher
'internal control' to increase from 5 W to 10 W? 73, Tom G3OLB __ 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 hoste

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

2021-12-07 Thread Tom Boucher
AT3 corner, tightened up the 3 LPA screws underneath. It's very strange! 73, Tom G3OLB On Tue, 7 Dec 2021 at 12:21, CUTTER DAVID wrote: > Tom > > I've found that pressing tune again, immediately after a tune sequence > sets it off to do "fine tuning" which might help. > >

[Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

2021-12-07 Thread Tom Boucher
with the Ant 1 and Ant 2 ports and manual selection of L & C works OK. The ATU just won't end up with the right settings for lowest SWR. The problem has not always existed. 73, Tom G3OLB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth

[Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

2021-12-04 Thread Tom Boucher
Dave (NK7Z), The K3 performs its auto-tune sequence at a power output of 5 watts I believe. 73, Tom G3OLB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] K3 Auto ATU Problem

2021-12-02 Thread Tom Boucher
the firmware (version 05.67/2.88/2.88/1.26). Thanks in advance. 73 Tom G3OLB __ 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] Win4K4Suite is now available

2021-10-28 Thread Tom
a picture of some of the functionality: https://va2fsq.com/wp-content/uploads/k4-large.jpg The software has a 30 day trial. You can download it here: va2fsq.com 73 Tom, va2fsq -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-Pod manual updated -- now covers use with the K4

2021-10-28 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
I’m right handed and use my right hand to send CW as well as to copy. So, the iPod is particularly convenieent to adjust the radio (especially RIT for off-frequency responses). I use it every day… can’t believe how convenient it is! Tom W4KX K4 #110 K3 #969 > On Oct 28, 2021, at 2:32

Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

2021-10-21 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
got out ( my Dad?) and no one in the neighborhood ever complained again. 73, Tom W7SUA ( former WN7SUA) On 10/20/2021 1:29 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: When I fired up my first transmitter as a novice (a DX-20!), little did I know it was leaking into a break in the coax cable in the attic. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 control software?

2021-08-13 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
Flrig or fldigi or JS8Call or WSJT-X 73, tom w7sua On 8/13/2021 3:32 PM, Bruce Wade wrote: What are people using to control the K3? Bruce Wade __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

[Elecraft] A new release of Win4K3Suite is available

2021-08-13 Thread Tom
://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=win4k3suite and download a fully functional 30 day trial at va2fsq.com 73 Tom va2fsq.com -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K4] K4D in NAQP - Little Things I Liked

2021-08-09 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
The mini pan is a particular favorite of mine. I use it often, especially when running, trying to get the off-frequency stuff. Wish the display would show a vertical bar for the RIT frequency… Tom W4KX Sent from my iPad > On Aug 8, 2021, at 11:12 AM, Rick Tavan wrote: > >  &g

[Elecraft] Frequency shifts of KX3 when selecting CW?

2021-07-26 Thread Tom
wondering if a button or worse was pressed. Thanks, Tom -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] P3 SVGA board wanted

2021-07-18 Thread Tom Boucher
Does anyone have an SVGA board for the P3 Panadapter for sale? Thanks, Tom G3OLB __ 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] A or B?

2021-07-06 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
I’ve always preferred B, and I do use squeeze keying. If I were starting off I would probably recommend B. I doubt there is much difference in the learning curve between either! Tom W4KX > On Jul 6, 2021, at 10:58 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > I’ve always used mode A. M

Re: [Elecraft] Interconnecting KPA500 to KTA500 and ANAN7000dle

2021-07-05 Thread Tom Berry
in them. 73, Jack, W6FB You will need an RS232 crossover  cable between the ANAN 7000 and the KPA500.   In the 7000 software you have to use a CAT+ control and connect the RS232 cable to the XCVR connector on the KPA500.    I don't know how to connect the KAT500 to the 7000. 73 Tom AA4VV

Re: [Elecraft] Interconnecting KPA500 to KTA500 and ANAN7000dle

2021-07-04 Thread Tom
ad one of my K3's at a remote base, I used one of their breakout connectors on the HD-15 jack so I could easily get at the band decode pins. Tom K8TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] K4 observation

2021-06-20 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
No difference with or without the microphone: of course, I never had an issue on CW in the first place! Tom W4KX From: Ray Sent: Saturday, June 19, 2021 2:50 PM To: Wayne Burdick; Tom Doligalski Cc: Elecraft Reflector; John Harper Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K4 observation Did You Trying

Re: [Elecraft] K4 observation

2021-06-19 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
Actually, it could be a radio station. I haven’t listened long enough to ascertain… Frankly, I don’t care! The bigger problem is the rfi when I transmit. Tom W4KX Sent from my iPad > On Jun 18, 2021, at 11:10 PM, w2xj wrote: > >  > Wayne > > I seriously doubt this

Re: [Elecraft] K4 observation

2021-06-18 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
Greaat! This is NOT a big deal to me… let me know if I can help… Tom W4KX From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Friday, June 18, 2021 6:09 PM To: Tom Doligalski Cc: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 observation We’re testing a fix.  W elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] K4 observation

2021-06-18 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
the ferrites… Tom W4KX Sent from my iPad > On Jun 18, 2021, at 2:07 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 6/18/2021 3:58 AM, Tom Doligalski via Elecraft wrote: >> For years I used a Radiosport headset with my K3. Worked like a champ. Since >> I received my K4 I noticed annoying

[Elecraft] K4 observation

2021-06-18 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
this on the K4 and not on the K3! Tom W4KX 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 hosted

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power Entry Module

2021-06-13 Thread Tom Berry
Thank you Walter, I'll give it a try. 73 Tom AA4VV On 6/13/2021 1:50 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: You should be able to order it here. https://elecraft.com/pages/parts-order-form <https://elecraft.com/pages/parts-order-form> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87w

[Elecraft] KPA500 Power Entry Module

2021-06-13 Thread Tom Berry
Does anybody know where I can get a power switch for the KPA500. It's the power switch on the back of the amp. Elecraft part number (Main Power Entry Module (Corcom)) E620184. I have emailed Elecraft with no response. Thanks Tom AA4VV

[Elecraft] Ksyn3a upgrade board

2021-06-11 Thread Tom
Just a note that I got from Madelyn. No, not my turn for the K4, but my K3syn upgrade board for my K3, non-s (serial # 53!) is shipping. Inch by inch I get to move forward! Tom K8TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Funny K4 Story

2021-05-21 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
is not 50 Ohms resistive. Will likely pick up a vector power/SWR meter to get a better view of my antennas. Tom w7sua On 5/16/2021 4:40 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: I believe the SWR meter in the transceiver is at the input of the internal tuner, not the output.  Since it always reads close to 1:1 when

Re: [Elecraft] Not Able to hear CW

2021-05-20 Thread Tom
-700 hz, and I'm sure you will hear it. The radio is just shifting the offset. Tom K8TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Funny K4 Story

2021-05-18 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
I put my meters between my KAT500 and the antennas as wanted to see the actual feedline SWR. Both my K3 and my KPA500 let me know if the KAT500 is not able to match ( and of course the LED display on the KAT500). 73, tom w7sua On 5/18/2021 4:45 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: With internal tuners

Re: [Elecraft] Funny K4 Story

2021-05-18 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
I have an external meter on each of my antenna feedlines so I know the actual SWR for each antenna. Also see a difference in the reported power out on my (still) K3 versus the power reported on the external SWR/PWR meter. Tom w7sua On 5/16/2021 4:40 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: I believe the SWR

[Elecraft] Funny K4 Story

2021-05-16 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
problem. But, of course, I had tuned the K4 for the first time on 80M when I received it! A learning moment (operator error?). Gonna try to check the antennas out a bit more frequently! 73, Tom W4KX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] K2 and N1MM - She’s good!

2021-05-08 Thread Tom Ewing via Elecraft
Thanks Don and Ron! The key was getting the com ports sorted. 73 gents! T __ 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] N1MM + winkeyer + K2

2021-05-08 Thread Tom Ewing via Elecraft
Is anyone in the group using this combination? I have a couple of config questions. Thanks in advance! Tommy W0XXX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975

2021-04-27 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
. 73, tom w7sua On 4/26/2021 2:33 PM, Mark Musick wrote: OK, I can't resist any longer either. I waited and bought the HP-45 when it came out. It had hyperbolic functions as well as polar to rectangular conversion functions. Being a EE the polar to rectangular conversion is why I bought it. It made

[Elecraft] FS - unbuilt KAF2

2021-04-25 Thread Tom Ewing via Elecraft
Bought it, didn’t need it. $110 shipped CONUS or trade for a new Fluke 107 with matching case. Tommy W0XXX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S P3 for sale, Sold...

2021-04-24 Thread Tom
*The K3s and P3 have been sold. thank you to all. * On 4/24/2021 12:05 PM, Tom wrote: From a local club email list server... *Transceiver for sale* I have the following transceiver and pan adaptor for sale which belonged to my friend Jim Forsman, K7BIE, who became a silent key on February

[Elecraft] There is a new release of Win4K3Suite

2021-04-24 Thread Tom
73 Tom va2fsq.com -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3S P3 for sale

2021-04-24 Thread Tom
From a local club email list server... *Transceiver for sale* I have the following transceiver and pan adaptor for sale which belonged to my friend Jim Forsman, K7BIE, who became a silent key on February 20^th of this year: (1)*Elecraft K3s HF Transceiver*, S/N 11182 with its manual and the

Re: [Elecraft] Fire Sign Theatre

2021-04-22 Thread Tom
In my case, it is "She who desires and does pay for "Their" K4". Unfortunately, "She" gets to operate the most. Tom K8TB,    4 feet away from K8AJ, and, sigh, the K3. On 4/22/2021 4:30 PM, George Thornton wrote: The reports I have seen so far already confi

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 mod wanted

2021-04-11 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
BANDCHANGE->STDBY It already in the firmware. Tom W4KX Sent from my iPad > On Apr 11, 2021, at 1:40 PM, David F. Reed wrote: > > I am interested in a mod to the firmware or other means of automatically > going to STANDBY whenever I change bands; is such a thing possible

[Elecraft] I’m embarrassed....my KPA500

2021-03-27 Thread Tom Ewing via Elecraft
It was in DEMO mode 臘‍♂️ Works like a champ now. Thanks for the input, and I learned something today. Best 73, Tom W0XXX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Kpa500 not playing with my IC-7600

2021-03-27 Thread Tom Ewing via Elecraft
two different vendors) and tried two different radios, both IC-7600s with the same result. In the KPA menus, I have set the “radio” option to “analog”. Am I missing something else? Thanks in advance. Tom W0XXX __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] K3 power indication

2021-03-25 Thread Tom Fitzpatrick via Elecraft
All of a sudden when I crank the power knob it only goes up to 12.5. However it is still putting out 80/90 Watts??? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite is available

2021-03-13 Thread Tom
trial at va2fsq.com 73 Tom va2fsq.com -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested Enhancement for KPA-1500

2021-03-12 Thread Tom
about its power supply. But those wall warts and even the cheap inside power supplies today are the reason i still get paid to be on call for stations. But for your piece of mind, I would have a set of fans on hand. Tom Bosscher K8TB  (yes, my K3 is # 53!) On 3/12/2021 2:45 PM, Dr. William J

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex key collectible on eBay

2021-03-06 Thread Tom Morehouse via Elecraft
I have one I will part with for half that —$200. 73, Tom K4AEN __ 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] K3 Diversity Question: RIT

2021-02-25 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
to track the RIT in Diversity. 73, Tom W4KX __ 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] sdr console and the RTL SDR blog usb dongle

2021-02-07 Thread Tom Georgens
option than a P3 GL Tom W2SC 8P5A -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Eric Lanzl Sent: Sunday, February 7, 2021 11:40 AM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] sdr console and the RTL SDR blog usb dongle I was wondering if one can use the RTL SDR blog sma

[Elecraft] KV5J display for the KPA500

2021-01-30 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
I recently ordered this display. While I know a power cable is included, I am curious about what connector is used to provide the power to the unit: perhaps the same one used on the P3, W2, and KAT500? Tom W4KX Sent from my iPad

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 201, Issue 38

2021-01-28 Thread Tom & Barb Valosin
this information to my Home Inspection Clients - "Home Assessors" I believe our friends in the UK call them. Tom, WB2KLD On 1/27/2021 5:48 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the

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

2021-01-25 Thread Tom
to use the K3 and any leftover antennas. So I had better make the K3 the best I can. Tom K8TB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

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

2021-01-25 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
are worthy radios. My K3 is a field day veteran on a 4A club and did very well with nearby K3 stations ( we did an all Elecraft FD with a K2 and multiple K3s. With antenna gain on 40 and 20.) 73, tom w7sua On 1/25/2021 12:00 PM, Tim Tucker wrote: The new I/O board was also an option that was sold

Re: [Elecraft] Virtual K4 application -- sneak preview

2021-01-24 Thread Tom
Way cool screen saver Wayne !  Thank you! https://ftp.elecraft.com/K4/virtual_K4_app.jpg 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Issue

2021-01-11 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
Could the P3 be in DispTest mode? Select Menu, the rotate the knob to ;this setting. Needs to be Off for normal use. Tom W4KX From: Ken Widelitz Sent: Monday, January 11, 2021 5:48 PM To: Elecraft Support; Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Issue P3 stopped working. When turned

Re: [Elecraft] Arc Fault Detector Woes

2021-01-04 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
; doorbell wire to stop that. Now, every time I transmit, I imagine the > doorbell or smoke detector going off in my neighbor's 2-story next to me. > > jon N0WL > >> On Mon, Jan 4, 2021 at 2:32 PM Tom Doligalski via Elecraft >> wrote: >> Should have mentioned that ther

Re: [Elecraft] Arc Fault Detector Woes

2021-01-04 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
Should have mentioned that there up is no trouble at 25 watts. Certainly no trouble at 100 watts back at Field Day. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 4, 2021, at 12:57 PM, Tom Doligalski wrote: > > Over the last several weeks I’ve been having problems with the arc fault > detector

[Elecraft] Arc Fault Detector Woes

2021-01-04 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
that there is an issue with the 100 W amp in the K3. 73. Tom W4KX __ 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] [K3]

2021-01-04 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
Seems to work fine for me! Tom W4KX From: David Windisch Sent: Friday, January 1, 2021 10:41 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] Hi, all concerned: Anyone know whether the demise of adobe FLASH has rendered the ELECRAFT memory editor inoperative? Brgds and a blessed New

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide

2021-01-02 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
Hi Dave. My KX3 does really well. I suspect the KX2 had before would be the same. So I would posit that Elecraft has already filled that need in my shack. 73, tom w7sua On 12/15/2019 12:22 PM, David Gilbert wrote: By the way, and more directly related to Elecraft and Wayne's original

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide

2021-01-02 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
in this rural area lost land lines and cell phone service. So I explained how ham radio can help. No kids there so getting them excited still work in progress. 73, tom w7sua On 12/14/2019 7:46 PM, EricJ wrote: We're missing the point here somehow. Siri's answer should have been "The best way to co

Re: [Elecraft] External sound card advice needed to attach to K3

2021-01-01 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
a different computer for playing sounds, using Zoom, etc. 73, tom w7sua On 1/1/2021 10:48 AM, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote: Precisely why (since MS can foul up audio settings routinely on any random update) it's a bad idea.  Leaving one small check mark in a lower level driver setting (looping

Re: [Elecraft] Used antenna - Arecio antenna collapses

2020-12-03 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
I have a radio astronomer friend who mentioned EVE... Earth-Venus-Earth! 73, tom w7sua On 12/2/2020 6:59 AM, weave...@usermail.com wrote: EME (Earth - Mars - Earth) ? :-) 73, Bill WE5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] A new release of Win4K3Suite is now available

2020-11-22 Thread Tom
30 day trial at va2fsq.com 73 Tom va2fsq.com -- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Fair price for a used KPA500?

2020-11-20 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
. If the good working radio is out of production I try to get 50% of what I paid. And try to get past eBay sales for the radio to back up that 50% ( or 75%) is a good value at a local fest. For vintage tube gear all bets are off and I try to get 50% of the last few eBay sales. 73, tom w7sua Arizona

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing

2020-11-19 Thread Tom
In the plans for Win4IcomSuite. Tom -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of kd...@frawg.org Sent: Thursday, November 19, 2020 1:55 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500+KAT500 interfacing Andy and Ken, Wonder if this could

Re: [Elecraft] K3s/KPA500 communication issue?

2020-11-16 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
you actually see the K3 is in the desired mode. Works every time… Tom W4KX From: a4...@sy-edm.com Sent: Sunday, November 15, 2020 5:47 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3s/KPA500 communication issue? U __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K4/K4D Audio Codec question...

2020-11-14 Thread Tom
Does the K4, especially the K4D, have two audio codecs, one for each receiver, available via the USB connector? This would be highly desirable with the digital mode, being able to monitor the MSK 144 and FT8 frequencies on 6 at the same time. Tom K8TB

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Config and Main Menu Dump?

2020-11-02 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
Ed: I asked this same question a few months ago, but never got an affirmative reply. My interest is in recording the settings for my K3, so I can use them to guide my K4 configuration (if and when it eventually appears!). Tom W4KX > On Nov 2, 2020, at 10:25 AM, Ed via Elecraft wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod

2020-10-13 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
As far as I can tell, no. I operate with headphones, and never hear the tones. Tom Sent from my iPad > On Oct 13, 2020, at 2:06 PM, Bill DeVore wrote: > > The K-Pod manual says that an annunciator in the K-Pod produces a brief > audible tone whenever switches F1 thru F8

Re: [Elecraft] Group Support

2020-10-10 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
can reproduce the error. 73, tom w7sua On 10/10/2020 5:45 AM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote: Good day, There have been a few requests for help with "problems" recently to which the group has freely applied its hive mind and made suggestions. Unfortunately this often results in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 appears to be in AM even though mode says DATA

2020-10-10 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
Hi Mike. No joy. Seemed to still be in AM mode with DATA displayed. So I reached out to Elecraft Support with result of a test to run and send them the results. But now I can not reproduce the error. 73, tom w7sua On 10/7/2020 4:45 AM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote: Hi Tom, What happens

Re: [Elecraft] K3 appears to be in AM even though mode says DATA

2020-10-10 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
Hi Mike. Well, it was still looking like in AM mode so I reached out to Elecraft Support. They have suggested a test to run and send the results back to them. Now I can not reproduce the error. 73, tom w7sua On 10/7/2020 4:45 AM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote: Hi Tom, What happens if you

Re: [Elecraft] K4 replacement?

2020-10-08 Thread Tom Azlin W7SUA
Hi Tom, If your current set up works well, why not just wait until the K4 is being delivered. Then choose. I have the same set up as you for the past ten years. Am happy to wait for the call to come to me for a K4. I am in group 2. 73, tom w7sua On 10/7/2020 5:41 PM, Tom Doligalski via

[Elecraft] K4 Status

2020-10-08 Thread Tom Doligalski via Elecraft
Just got off the phone with Eric. The K4 is steadily shipping, and they are working diligently to get through the huge numbers of orders.The company is in fine shape, thanks to the huge numbers of orders. Eric will be posting an update later today. Tom W4KX

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