Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Questions

2014-11-04 Thread Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B
Thanks for all the great comments and suggestions about ordering a KX3. Of course I should have looked at the International frequency allocations before asking about the 4 meter transverter. Duh... I appreciate all the input. You confirmed most of my thoughts about what to put into the

[Elecraft] KX3 Questions

2014-10-31 Thread Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B
I guess I am getting ready to put a KX3 order together. Suggestions about roofing filter choices and other configuration suggestions welcome. I have noticed that there is some information about a 2 m / 4 m transverter. I've trying to figure out what the 4 m band would be. I'm not aware that we

[Elecraft] Help With K2 SSB Audio

2014-05-15 Thread Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B
Hi All, I am looking for some suggestions on troubleshooting an SSB audio problem with my K2 (Ser # 495). With about an hour to go before the end of the W1AW/1 CT operation, I was on 20 m SSB and received a report of very distorted audio. At first I blamed it on the fact that the calling

[Elecraft] KAT100 Problem

2011-10-08 Thread Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B
While trying to make a few contacts in the PA QSO party, I hit the Tune button to adjust the match to my antenna. All of the LEDs on the KAT100 light up and the relays cycle for about 5 seconds or so. Then will all of the LEDs still lit and the display showing 9.9:1, the radio switches back to

[Elecraft] K2 on Field Day

2009-06-30 Thread Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B
I brought my K2 along to the N1NW FD site and enjoyed operating with the Radio Amateur Society of Norwich (CT) club. I tried to get a few of the other operators to try the K2, but had limited takers. One fellow sat down and tuned around a bit on 40 m, and commented that it sounded too quiet

[Elecraft] K2 and the CW SS

2007-11-05 Thread Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B
There were several interesting posts about operating in the Sweepstakes contest this past weekend. Like many of those who commented, I consider myself a casual contester. It's been a number of years since I put in as much time at SS as I did this weekend. I usually need some help to copy the 30+

[Elecraft] K2 Glitch on Field Day

2007-06-27 Thread Wolfgang, Larry, WR1B
I've seen a couple of posts about folks having some interesting problems with their K2s on Field Day. I also had an event, and wonder if anyone else has seen this problem before. After operating most of Saturday afternoon, I turned off my K2/100 around 6 to break for supper. Since my wife had