Re: [Elecraft] Mail for Windows 10

2020-05-02 Thread Brian Denley
Can we get back to Elecraft stuff? Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On May 2, 2020, at 4:36 PM, John Seboldt wrote: > > Indeed, Windows Mail is very basic and should be avoided. Thunderbird still > holds its own and has been my client of choice as well. Many ha

Re: [Elecraft] Mail for Windows 10

2020-05-02 Thread Brian Denley
Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On May 2, 2020, at 4:36 PM, John Seboldt wrote: > > Indeed, Windows Mail is very basic and should be avoided. Thunderbird still > holds its own and has been my client of choice as well. Many handy features - > above all, the "

Re: [Elecraft] Mail for Windows 10

2020-04-29 Thread Brian Denley
Test Brian KB1VBF Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __ 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] K3 - Using Mono Phone Jack Adapter in "Key" Port

2020-04-29 Thread Brian Deuby
on the K3. I can't find anything in any of my K3 manuals that cautions against this - but I do have a vague recollection of seeing some caution of this nature somewhere. Is there any reason I can't safely plug a mono adapter jack into the "Key" port on the K3?

Re: [Elecraft] K4 S-meter characteristics

2020-04-24 Thread Brian Denley
The International Amateur Radio Union (IARU) Region 1 agreed on a technical recommendation for S Meter calibration for HF and VHF/UHF transceivers in 1981. Why go back to 1947? Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Apr 24, 2020, at 6:30 PM, Charlie T wrote: > > S-mete

Re: [Elecraft] Quick Followup to my recent query

2020-04-23 Thread Brian Hunt
I programmed one of my KX2 PF keys for VOX MD ON/OFF. Now it's 2. Button presses. 72, Brian, K0DTJ > On Apr 23, 2020, at 11:07, Carter Craigie wrote: > > I DO see the VOX button on my KX3, so the question is only about my KX2 > rig, which has no VOX button. > > Sorry

Re: [Elecraft] No ALC Indication in DATA A mode with fldigi

2020-04-05 Thread Brian Hunt
with the 5th flickering. Since I don't do much data mode with my KX2 this feature bites me once in a while. :-) HTH & 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Apr 5, 2020, at 19:11, KE0KAC wrote: > > I'm stuck trying to understand why I can't get any ALC bars when I'm using > fldigi. I can co

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio

2020-03-27 Thread Brian Hunt
Are you using external speakers? If so make sure they aren't plugged into the headphone rear jack instead. Those pesky jacks are right next to each other. Been there 73, Brian, K0DTJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting P3 Anomaly

2020-03-15 Thread Brian Hunt
way to do this. :-) 73, Brian, K0DTJ __ 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 P

Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 For Sale $1200 AS NEW

2020-02-21 Thread Brian Hunt
That's about what I paid for mine, without the hat. Got my hat with a P3 and a tour. A $900 hat instead of a $1200 hat. Bargain. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Feb 21, 2020, at 17:09, John Harper wrote: > > I thought your price was excessive until I read that you're including the > ha

Re: [Elecraft] Your opinion on K3s settings for best weak signal cw reception

2020-02-11 Thread Brian Hunt
so the APF has some unprocessed signal to work on. It takes practice but works. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Feb 11, 2020, at 18:05, bw...@fastmail.fm wrote: > > Would anyone be willing to offer suggestions/recommendations? > Your setup of the K3s to maximize weak signal cw reception? &g

Re: [Elecraft] 10 MHz reference osc. suggestion?

2020-02-05 Thread Brian Denley
I bought the BG7TBL one for about $160. I worked perfectly right out of the box. Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Feb 5, 2020, at 9:16 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > I use the Dual Output part from Leo Bodnar so I can set one at 10MHz, and > the other on a different frequ

Re: [Elecraft] problem downloading new (current) firmware from kx3 FTP site.

2020-01-28 Thread Brian Hunt
accommodate this by setting up a directory in C:\Users\USERNAME\AppData.  Check that out and see if it helps. 73, Brian, K0DTJ On 1/28/2020 12:03, Bill Steffey wrote: I am doing something wrong , I cannot seem to download current FW with kx3 utility... What am I doing wrong .. tnx bill 14

Re: [Elecraft] Possible K3 over shoot on transmit

2020-01-12 Thread Brian Hunt
back-to-back. Why it took 2x I don't know but it's been 100% fine ever since. 73, Brian, K0DTJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elec

[Elecraft] K2 parts to have 'on hand' ?

2020-01-04 Thread Brian
ing about thatyet). Having Winter fun on CW here...hope you are too. Brian VE3VAW __ 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] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

2019-12-09 Thread Brian Hunt
of the cost of the internal pack. It gives me 4-6 hours of use at 10 watts. Not as convenient as the internal pack but it works for how I use my KX2. 73, Brian, K0DTJ "Unless handled with a heavy hand, the bottom of the KX2 will withstand many, many removals and ins

Re: [Elecraft] Test

2019-12-04 Thread Brian Broggie
You're 5x9 in California! ;) Brian Broggie K4 Program Manager, Elecraft, Inc. Address Watsonville, CA Phone (831) 763-4211 <(831) 763-4211> Mobile (831) 601-6983 <(831) 601-6983> Email br...@elecraft.com Website www.elecraft.com <http://www.elecraft.com> On Wed, D

Re: [Elecraft] RemoteRig Units

2019-11-15 Thread Brian F. Wruble
I did purchase from Elecraft, and the jumpers were all installed. I was up and running in minutes. Thanks to all who responded. 73 de Brian/W3BW On Fri, Nov 15, 2019 at 8:23 AM Gerry Hull wrote: > The advantage of buying from Elecraft is the RRC units are preconfigured > for K3

Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

2019-11-08 Thread Brian D
p://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ve...@bell.net > > __ Elecraft > mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: > http:/

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for volunteer to design a tiny CW transceiver for socially isolated kids/teens

2019-10-17 Thread Brian Hunt
40m.  RF output 200-300 mW with a 9v battery. I never built it and dug the kit out of my "archives."  I'd be glad to offer it up as a design or evaluation candidate. 73, Brian, K0DTJ On 10/17/2019 11:05, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, Someone recently told me that he'd benefitted

[Elecraft] K3s/k3 modules wanted

2019-10-03 Thread Brian Moran via Elecraft
On the chance that someone has a used one of these: I’m looking for the internal kpa module 100w amplifier that will upgrade my k3s/10 to a /100. Also looking for the 2nd receiver module and DVR boards. Thanks! -Brian N9ADG Sent via iPhone

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Gen coverage rcvr

2019-09-29 Thread Brian Hunt
I've found the memories to be a good way of band hopping. I have all the ham bands /modes programmed plus WWVs and the centers of SWBC bands. This is easy to do with the K3 memory editor download from the Elecraft website. Works for K3, K3s, KX3 and KX2. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Sep 29, 2

[Elecraft] K3 Accessory Y Cable?

2019-09-22 Thread Brian F. Wruble
I believe that Elecraft used to sell a Y cable for connecting from the accessory socket on the K3 to both the KPA1500 and a RemoteRig radio side box. I no longer see this on the Elecraft site. Anybody have a source for these? Tnx. 73 de Brian/W3BW -- *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A

[Elecraft] RemoteRig Units

2019-09-16 Thread Brian F. Wruble
I may need to buy another unit for my K3. I just discovered that they are no longer sold through the Elecraft website. Is that correct? Do I buy directly from RemoteRig? Are they available anyplace else? Tnx. 73 de Brian/W3BW -- *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. The Conch Republic

Re: [Elecraft] Rhombic antenna "gain"

2019-09-13 Thread Brian Hunt
Not true. The KFS receive site building and some antennas are still there and being used for "something". In fact there is a web SDR hooked to the big log periodic. 73, Brian, K0DTJ HMB, CA > > KFS -- all gone now, not even bu

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and

2019-08-27 Thread Brian Hunt
copy him, flipping the wire 180° brought his signal up significantly. He saw the same thing on his end. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Aug 26, 2019, at 18:26, David Gilbert wrote: > > > I think users of the AX1 would be better off thinking of IT as the > counterpoise, and making the m

[Elecraft] K2 for sale

2019-08-23 Thread Brian Estes
I am selling my K2 ser #7875 which has the SSB and KAF2 filter installed. It has been fully tested by Elecraft and the test report will be included. Reason for selling is wife will not allow any antennas. Price is 750.00 including shipping to any US address. Brian KM4BPE

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Question

2019-08-18 Thread Brian Hunt
Just out of curiosity, is the serial speed set to 38400? Running slower would make a difference. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Aug 18, 2019, at 15:41, Grant Youngman wrote: > > I fiddled with it a bit, and really didn’t notice any major changes in how > the PX3 contr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - MixW interfacing

2019-08-13 Thread Brian Hunt
Do you have any software on the laptop that communicates with the K3? Download and install the K3 Utility from the Elecraft website to test the connection. You'll want it anyway for firmware updates and calibrations. GL & 73, Brian, K

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ATU Not Tuning

2019-08-11 Thread Brian Hunt
In my experience 25.4:1 denotes an open or possibly shorted antenna connection or a failed SWR measurement circuit. What happens if you bypass the ATU and transmit (or tune) into a known load? Do you get an expected SWR? 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Aug 11, 2019, at 12:11, Aaron wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

2019-08-10 Thread Brian Hunt
Sorry, try again. There was a fellow on the Facebook KX2 group who described an WSJT setup consisting of a KX2, RPi3 and an iPad. Pretty slick and light weight and with a little repackaging could be an all-in-one. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Aug 10, 2019, at 13:40, David Gilbert wr

Re: [Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

2019-08-10 Thread Brian Hunt
> On Aug 10, 2019, at 13:40, David Gilbert wrote: > > > I'm certain this is not an original idea, but I wonder if somebody will ever > come out with a dedicated all-in-one notebook-sized portable rig for the > FT-type digital modes. I'm pretty new to FT8/4 but I find it interesting >

Re: [Elecraft] The Night of Nights

2019-07-13 Thread Brian Hunt
They are also QRV each Saturday starting about 1830z. K6KPH is workable too. See www.radiomarine.org for times and frequencies. 73, Brian, K0DTJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] ALC implementation

2019-07-12 Thread Brian Denley
, then one should be mindful that the result acts much like compression. In some cases, lots of compression! Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Jul 13, 2019, at 12:32 AM, Wes wrote: > > You do know that the K3(S) uses a slow ALC system for power control don't you? > > Wes N7W

Re: [Elecraft] ALC implementation

2019-07-12 Thread Brian Denley
Nothing when that’s what you want. But using ALC to control xcvr power is uncontrolled compression that may or may not be desired. Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Jul 12, 2019, at 4:09 PM, Wes wrote: > > And what exactly is the problem with compression? It's used all over the

[Elecraft] K3S IF signals seen in P3 and NaP3 but nothing heard

2019-07-09 Thread Brian
it. I will let you all know if in the short/medium term the program stays away or returns. I did see ONE reference to this in the mail list archives, but the gold pins were mentioned there. Nothing re. the accessible and simpler TMP plugs. 73 Brian VE3VAW Toronto

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Display

2019-07-07 Thread Brian Hunt
ware Notes for that release. You could consider reloading the firmware fresh from the Elecraft site or call Elecraft support and pose the question to them. 73, Brian, K0DTJ On 7/7/2019 08:10, Jim Danehy wrote: I have owned my KX2 for some time now. I am now just now getting it on the air. I have

Re: [Elecraft] ALC implementation

2019-06-28 Thread Brian Denley
I have always thought that ALC is not appropriate for power control. It’s a protection system. Over use of ALC acts like compression. No? Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Jun 28, 2019, at 1:11 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: > > Yes Andy, I used a TS590 at field day. But this is the

[Elecraft] Sending KX3 to Elecraft for repair from Canada

2019-06-28 Thread Brian “VE3BWP” Pietrzyk
from near Toronto to California. Yaesu asked I use Fedex and it was a nightmare. Hoping to avoid that again. Thanks, Brian ve3bwp. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] QRP FD KX2 Batteries & FT8 Report

2019-06-25 Thread Brian Waterworth
digital station as paired with a KX3. I used the KX3 with solar power to gain a 100 point bonus. The KX3 was a champ. Handled the voltage variances from the panel by automatically reducing power from 10w down to 5w when the voltage wasn't quite enough for 10w. Regards Brian VE3IBW On Tue, Jun 25

Re: [Elecraft] Possible issue with K3 Line In port?

2019-06-24 Thread Brian Hunt
Try changing the bar graph on the K3 from power to ALC by doing a hold of the DISP button then transmit. Check to see if the level is set properly, i.e. 4 bars with the fifth flickering. If not try setting the line-in gain to that level. GL 73, Brian, K0DTJ

Re: [Elecraft] K3S soundcard after Windows 1809 update

2019-06-13 Thread Brian Hunt
In Win10 settings, go to System/Sound.  Under Advanced Sound Options check Microphone privacy settings and turn on "Allow apps to access your microphone."  This bit me until someone posted the solution here.  GL 73, Brian, K0DTJ On 6/13/2019 12:34, Jim N7US wrote: After the update

Re: [Elecraft] K4: panadapter directional coupler required?

2019-06-03 Thread Brian Broggie
The panadapter is built in to the K4's display. See it on our website! Brian, W6FVI On Mon, Jun 3, 2019 at 12:14 PM Marty wrote: > Will a directional coupler be required for the K4 panadapter, similar to > the P3, or will that be integral to the K4? > Thanks. > &g

Re: [Elecraft] High Resolution K4 JPG/TIF?

2019-05-31 Thread Brian Broggie
rig is a pretty safe bet. ;). Brian. On Fri, May 31, 2019 at 11:10 AM Al Lorona wrote: > Thanks for posting that, wunder. > > It was bound to happen... a radio whose font size will *force* me to wear > my glasses while operating it. >>sigh<<. > > Her

Re: [Elecraft] High Resolution K4 JPG/TIF?

2019-05-31 Thread Brian Broggie
A decent "high res" pic of the K4 is available in the revolving banner of the Elecraft home page. When that pic is on display you can right click it and select "save image as" to download a copy to your pc. Brian On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 9:51 PM James F. Boehner MD via

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / IC-7610 comparison

2019-05-20 Thread Brian Denley
Or are you saying that you connect the K4 to your in house router through Ethernet and then access it through WiFi? (It’s making sense to me now! Hehe). Thanks Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On May 20, 2019, at 11:24 PM, Brian Denley wrote: > > Wayne: > When you mention tha

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / IC-7610 comparison

2019-05-20 Thread Brian Denley
Wayne: When you mention that the K4 has Ethernet (which means cables to me), it must also have WiFi if you can control with tablets, no? Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On May 20, 2019, at 8:39 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> Charlie, K3ICH, wrote: >> >> OK, So why should I [

[Elecraft] Fw: Re: SP3 vs SP4 speakers

2019-05-18 Thread Brian H Toubman
Please do :) Wayne elecraft.com On May 17, 2019, at 1:05 PM, Brian H Toubman wrote: Hi Wayne, I can't think of any reason not to, except for real estate for future options/accessories. Icom used to have an option for power supply installed. Made hookup real easy. Was not sure

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Programming Passband and Passband offset ?

2019-04-28 Thread Brian Waterworth
take this part of the conversation off-list if you'd like. regards, Brian VE3IBW On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 11:58 AM John Newgas wrote: > Bottom end of the audio passband at 500 because all heartbeats etc. should > normally be in 500-1000Hz range. As to bandwidth, I am in a very noisy

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Programming Passband and Passband offset ?

2019-04-28 Thread Brian Waterworth
. regards, Brian VE3IBW On Sun, Apr 28, 2019 at 6:41 AM John Newgas wrote: > My KX3 is often operated remotely via a Raspberry Pi and VNC - mainly for > digital working with JS8Call and WSJT-X. > I’ve set up a set of programmed instructions that I run before each > session

Re: [Elecraft] Setting up FLDIGI on K3s

2019-04-01 Thread Brian Hunt
Download and install FLRig. Setup is straight forward and they support K3 (and maybe KX3 but since they're all the same command language, K3 should work). FLRig implements CAT control eliminating the need to use VOX. HTH 73, Brian, K0DTJ

[Elecraft] K3 audio balance feature - a modest proposal

2019-04-01 Thread Brian
While I agree that the left-right audio balance feature would be nice to see in a basic K3 etc. as update etc. why not just build an outside box to accomplish that. Therefore it could be used on your legacy rigs as well. I could myself use a bit more in the Left side I think. I already have

[Elecraft] KXPA100 SYS fault LED indication when running NaP3 at Power On

2019-03-30 Thread Brian
Here is something I experienced with my new (used) KXPA100 which might help someone in the future. On initial setup everything was fine. Later on... when turning on the KX3 I was getting a SYS fault light on the KXPA100 LED array. No band noise or signals in the KX3. Uh - oh. Long story

[Elecraft] 25 amp fuse for KXPA100 power cable fast acting type OK ?

2019-03-29 Thread Brian
I need to build a power cable for my new used KXPA100 since the original owner retained the power cable. I can find 25 amp auto type blade fuses locally... they are Fast Acting type. Is that OK or is that just typically what they are anyhow (as opposed I guess to Slow acting that fry the goods

Re: [Elecraft] Legacy = Low Latency: FSK-D mode

2019-03-22 Thread Brian Hunt
. I've quickly worked several DXpeditions with it. 73, Brian, K0DTJ __ 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] K2 battery

2019-03-21 Thread Brian Denley
Well everything is installed and working very well. Now my little K2 weighs more than my FT-950! :o) Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Why are the batteries internal to the KX3?

2019-03-16 Thread Brian Hunt
u remember those). 73, Brian/ K0DTJ __ 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 P

Re: [Elecraft] K-POD Function key #'s mapping/Macro Assignments not matching K3 util assignments

2019-03-16 Thread Brian “VE3BWP” Pietrzyk
craft utilities. > > Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI > > > > > > >> On Mar 16, 2019, at 8:10 AM, Brian “VE3BWP” Pietrzyk >> wrote: >> >> It turns out the Mac version of the Elecraft k3 utility has a defect. It >> does not write Macros 10-16 to t

[Elecraft] K-POD Function key #'s mapping/Macro Assignments not matching K3 util assignments

2019-03-16 Thread Brian “VE3BWP” Pietrzyk
support for working through this with me through a power outage at their site! Thanks, Brian ve3bwp > On Mar 14, 2019, at 7:02 PM, wrote: > > Quite often folks forget a trailing semicolon after each command. It’s not > optional, even if there's only one command in a macro, that

[Elecraft] K-POD Function key #'s mapping/Macro Assignments not matching K3 util assignments

2019-03-14 Thread Brian Pietrzyk (ve3bwp)
and BAND v to tap and nothing happens and VFO B display MACRO 1. Hold F3&4 Works fine. So essentially I can only get Tap F1 to work. I have to Hold the get the rest of the function keys to work. I tried reloading the firmware into the Kpod and no change. Did I get a defective KPOD? Th

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT K2. Installing KBT2 with KIO2 in place

2019-03-11 Thread Brian Denley
I should also mention that the KAT2 is in the cover as well. Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Mar 11, 2019, at 7:33 PM, Brian Denley wrote: > > Is the KBT2 going to fit ok with the KIO2 in the cover as well? It seems > like the battery is pinching the KIO2 coax cable

[Elecraft] ELECRAFT K2. Installing KBT2 with KIO2 in place

2019-03-11 Thread Brian Denley
Is the KBT2 going to fit ok with the KIO2 in the cover as well? It seems like the battery is pinching the KIO2 coax cable pretty well. Anyone else have both? Thanks Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Temp. Cal. Routine Issue Revisited

2019-03-11 Thread Brian Waterworth
dryer, I wonder if your results will be different. I had much better results with the light bulb approach than the hair dryer when doing the KX3 temp compensation procedure. regards, Brian VE3IBW On Mon, Mar 11, 2019 at 11:15 AM rick jones via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: &g

[Elecraft] K3s computer sound card and CAT control (MacLoggerDX config)

2019-03-09 Thread Brian ve3bwp Pietrzyk
/Screen%20Shot%202019-03-08%20at%204.44.06%20PM.png?dl=0 <https://www.dropbox.com/s/uk3997s5bxugloj/Screen%20Shot%202019-03-08%20at%204.44.06%20PM.png?dl=0> 73 Brian ve3bwp > On Mar 7, 2019, at 10:41 PM, Don Wilhelm <mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com>> wrote: > > Brian, >

Re: [Elecraft] Hub4Com

2019-03-08 Thread Brian Moran via Elecraft
pages as possible. Since they host things for free, it's one of ways they can make money to keep the servers on. -Brian N9ADG On Friday, March 8, 2019, 3:38:17 PM PST, Fred Jensen wrote: You're not missing anything ... except the .exe [:-)  Public license software is often

[Elecraft] K3s computer sound card and CAT control

2019-03-07 Thread Brian Pietrzyk (ve3bwp)
confused why they would ever need the CBLP3Y “Y” cable in the first place? I’m trying to do the RTFM thing and even bought the John Cady book but some of this some of the rationale is still alluding me. All and any help would be a appreciated. Brian ve3bwp

[Elecraft] running computer connection while KXPA100 concurrently

2019-03-01 Thread Brian
I am interested in running a KXPA100 with my KX3... but there is something I cannot figure out. IF I am using my KX3 currently with a compter (to use NaP3) I am running the COMM/serial cable from ACC1 to a USB port, as well as the RX I/Q cable to a USB port... right? >From my reading of the

Re: [Elecraft] [ELECRAFT] KPA500 NEW OWNER QUESTIONS.......

2019-02-28 Thread Brian Denley
Thanks for that. I never understood the Ameritron ALC instruction for my ALS-600 so I just never used the ALC. That attached instruction was much clearer and made sense. Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Feb 28, 2019, at 10:19 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > This fel

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - After temperature compensation procedure - continues to show drift?

2019-02-28 Thread Brian Waterworth
drift by another ham. The KX3 temp compensation is brilliant for a fanless rig once it is calibrated correctly. regards, Brian VE3IBW On Thu, Feb 28, 2019 at 9:07 AM Mike Parkes wrote: > The other day I finally got up the nerve to perform the temp compensation > procedure on

Re: [Elecraft] K3S boom mic ensemble options.

2019-02-11 Thread Brian ve3bwp Pietrzyk
, traveller to Kenwood 8 Pin. Oh and when they say modular cable they mean an RJ45 connector. Phew! Thanks, Brian ve3bwp > > On Feb 11, 2019, at 3:55 PM, Don Roberts wrote: > > Brian, I use a Heil Classic with a boom mount I got from Cheap Ham. It is > heavy duty, close to w

Re: [Elecraft] K3S boom mic ensemble options.

2019-02-10 Thread Brian ve3bwp Pietrzyk
type of jack the K3S mic-in is.. - Heil HSTA KM For Kenwood modular? - or Heil HSTA K8 For Kenwood 8 pin? Much appreciated. Thanks Brian ve3bwp __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K3S boom mic ensemble options.

2019-02-09 Thread Brian “VE3BWP” Pietrzyk
I will soon have a K3S and I’ve been in the market for a boom mic set for the shack. This will be my first boom mic. I’ve checked out the Hiel site and could not find any complete packages. Everything is sold in too many subassemblies. I’ve tried emailing them but no reply. Our local ham store

Re: [Elecraft] Duty on warranty repairs

2019-01-30 Thread Brian Waterworth
I was not charged any duties or taxes because it was an RMA and clearly marked as such. I paid for insurance though to guard against any delivery "issues". regards, Brian VE3IBW On Wed, Jan 30, 2019 at 4:29 PM Mike Weir wrote: > Good afternoon, has any Canadian Elecrafte

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 and open wire

2019-01-19 Thread Brian Hunt
Electric fence insulator tubes 4" long. Drill each end for #14 THHN stranded. 3.5" spacing gives Zo= ~550 ohms. Box of 200 on Amazon for $16. 73, K0DTJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Filter Bandwidth issue

2019-01-16 Thread Brian Waterworth
First thing that comes to mind, is the notch filter on? Regards Brian VE3IBW On Wed, Jan 16, 2019 at 10:08 AM Corky wrote: > I have been using my KX2 for digital (Fldigi and SignaLink) and am seeing > a very strange behavior when I attempt to adjust the signal bandwidth. As

Re: [Elecraft] PX3: Use outside in bright sunlight

2019-01-15 Thread Brian Waterworth
ourse. regards, Brian VE3IBW __ 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 su

[Elecraft] TR7 power in regard to running an Elecraft amp

2019-01-13 Thread Brian
I spoke to a Drake tech way back when on some matters. His advice was to turn the ALC (or whatever it was for drive level) for the TR7 on the small internal pot to keep it at 100w, rather than full power or even less than the full possible. This was long term better for finals I think and left

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Span Function (WU6R - Mark)

2019-01-11 Thread Brian Waterworth
ago to the PX3. regards, Brian VE3IBW On Fri, Jan 11, 2019 at 10:31 AM Mark Wheeler via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Page 13 of the PX3 manual says the available span range is 2 kHz to 200 > kHz, but I am not able to set my span beyond 100 kHz. > > As an exa

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3A & KIO3B Upgrade for my K3

2019-01-10 Thread Brian Hunt
I bet the KEY macro in N1MM+ would work. Purely speculation on my part since I haven't tried it but it works fine for CW. 73, Brian, K0DTJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] finding out about the KAT 100 tuner setup external to K2 no communication or recognition

2019-01-06 Thread Brian
A weeks back there were some emails about what can and cannot be mounted into the K2.. the tuner and the amp etc. And mounting those into the old retired EC2 enclosure. Etc. Got me to thinking...hey, the K2 I have that has the amp installed internall does not seem to see the tuner in the

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 and open wire

2019-01-06 Thread Brian Hunt
. It needed replacing anyway so I home brewed a length of ladder line and picked up over a dB. YMMV. 73, Brian, K0DTJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Standard internal Noise

2019-01-03 Thread Brian Hunt
73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Jan 3, 2019, at 05:20, Leroy Buller wrote: > > I am trying to trace down a noise on 40 meters, but it seems to follow the > VFO. On the P3, the noise is a gradual jump that is 6 khz wide. After the > vfo is not used for a while, the n

Re: [Elecraft] RPi logging software?

2019-01-03 Thread Brian Waterworth
month and the beta is now available. This is great news. I will be watching and will install once it goes GA. regards, Brian VE3IBW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmf

[Elecraft] How to unsubscribe from reflector?

2018-12-29 Thread brian
How do we delete K3KO (SK) from the Elecraft reflector? There's no way to know Brian's password. Spouse would appreciate help with this. Thanks, Bert N4CW --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.com __

Re: [Elecraft] K2 with KPA-100

2018-12-19 Thread Brian Denley
..unless you build it in the ‘Twins’ configuration. Then you have the KAT2 and KAT100 both available in the system along with the KPA100. But you need another EC2 enclosure. Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Dec 19, 2018, at 9:04 PM, Neil Zampella wrote: > > Gene ... > &

Re: [Elecraft] Swiss Army Knife

2018-12-18 Thread Brian Denley
I got my Swiss Army Knife on board a Swiss Air flight back from Amsterdam. This was a year before 9/11 however. Brian Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Dec 18, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Thorpe, Jeffrey wrote: > > Geez - I lost my Swiss Army Knife (the teeny one) to TSA at T

Re: [Elecraft] newbie kx3 question

2018-12-12 Thread Brian Waterworth
Is the ATU enabled in the settings menu? Page 14 of the KX3 User's guide, right hand column, about half way down the page: The ATU MD menu entry must be set to AUTO mode. Yes, you will hear lots of clicking and whirring as the internal relays select the right LC values. regards, Brian VE3IBW

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 running warm even at very low power out

2018-12-08 Thread Brian Hunt
a bit.  But that's normal.  HTH 72, Brian, K0DTJ On 12/6/2018 12:50, Mike Parkes wrote: I have been experimenting with WSPR mode at 2-10 milliwatts of power out as measured by the WM-2 wattmeter. I notice that the back of the KX3 heat sinks are still fairly warm to the touch at such low power

Re: [Elecraft] OT: [was Flumoxed]

2018-12-07 Thread Brian Denley
When I changed my 40 meter dipole from flat to inverted vee, I had to shorten the legs as the resonance point dropped about 150 KHz. Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Dec 7, 2018, at 5:07 PM, Rose wrote: > > It's unfortunate that there's not enough room on the

[Elecraft] KX3. Get N/A in vfo B display when i tap CMP.

2018-11-24 Thread Brian “VE3BWP” Pietrzyk
through the modes I searched the reflector archive and the closest mention I find was changing from SSB + CW to - CW. I also made sure the spilt is off. No change. Compression used to work fine so it must be some settings conflict I’ve yet to discover. Help! Thanks, Brian ve3bwp KX3 s/n

Re: [Elecraft] Stupidity vs Absentmindedness - Was: Killed the KPA500 :)

2018-11-20 Thread Brian Denley
Is this the Tim Allen reflector? :o) Brian Denley KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Nov 20, 2018, at 7:45 PM, Fred VE3FAL wrote: > > In my years in the radio and electronics hobby I have learnt that the magic > smoke wants out as well > > Fred > VE3FAL > > Sent f

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 as a remote-controlled tuner

2018-11-03 Thread Brian Hunt
to avoid RFI.  Power for the KAT500 could be provided using a bias-T arrangement as I do now.  Any other thoughts/considerations? 73, Brian, K0DTJ On 11/3/2018 08:00, Don Wilhelm wrote: With a remote KAT500, it is still necessary to connect the AUX cables as indicated in the KAT500 manual for use

[Elecraft] K2 driving an amp

2018-10-21 Thread Brian
Quite some time back - like about 12 years - on a boring February day that to my memory was my birthday and I was killing time waiting for the in-laws to arrive for dinner I hooked up my K2 to a Technical Materiels Corporation milspec linear amp... PAL 350. This amp is meant to be paired

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 with wsjt-x

2018-10-21 Thread Brian Waterworth
wrong as I could then shorten my macros. But I have experimented and what I have written is based on my observations of the menu settings. Also, I found nothing in the KX3 operation manual to indicate mic bias or btn are disabled on Data A mode. Regards Brian VE3IBW On Sun, Oct 21, 2018 at 2:30

[Elecraft] TX_INH input (pin 7 on ACC) behavior

2018-10-19 Thread Brian Moran via Elecraft
efore have any insight?thanks,-Brian N9ADG __ 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.

[Elecraft] New Web Site

2018-10-19 Thread Brian Moran via Elecraft
Nice new website layout! I'm not finding the K3 Utility for Windows in the K3/Utilities directory on the FTP server (ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/Utilities), however. Was it removed intentionally?thanks,-Brian N9ADG __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] NEW Elecraft Webpage now up

2018-10-19 Thread Brian Waterworth
at club meetings. regards, Brian VE3IBW __ 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] Winlink Express + K3S

2018-10-11 Thread Brian Hunt
.  Seems to work fine.  Note:  K3 and external USB sound card used here with Win10 desktop PC.  HTH 73, Brian, K0DTJ On 10/10/2018 22:42, Nicklas Johnson wrote: Somewhat related to my other post, but sufficiently different that I figured it should be its own thread: I consistently get

Re: [Elecraft] Hurricane comms?

2018-10-11 Thread Brian Hunt
://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-headquarters-on-alert-for-hurricane-michael 73, Brian, K0DTJ __ 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 CW Net Report

2018-09-23 Thread Brian Hunt
. That's all the news from HMB. See you next week. 73, Brian, K0DTJ > On Sep 23, 2018, at 18:06, kevinr wrote: > > Good Evening, > > The onset of fall seems to have helped propagation __ Elecraft mailing

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