Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A no longer available?

2019-10-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Never mind. Still available. Found them on the site by searching for the upgrade kit name, K3SYN3AUPG -Bruce, N1RX Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KSYN3A no longer available?

2019-10-28 Thread Bruce Beford
With the discontinuation of the K3S, I decided to take a look at the website to see if the KSYN3A updated synthesizer modules are still available for my original K3, s/n 559. It does not appear there anymore. Are these updated synth modules in fact, now gone? Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] The times they are a changin

2017-09-29 Thread Bruce Beford
Don Wilhelm wrote: I believe Elecraft will continue to support the K1 (and KX1 too) for as long as possible. Just don't try to order any of the enclosure parts or the VFO knob. I ordered a replacement K1 VFO knob the other day. Got a shipping notice, so I assume they are still in stock. -Bruce

[Elecraft] August 21st Eclipse Net?

2017-06-02 Thread Bruce Beford
Does anyone know of any plans for any HF nets that will be running specifically for observers of the Solar Eclipse on August 21st? I plan to travel to Nebraska for the event, and will have radios with me (of course.) Bruce Beford, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] If you're going to Visalia ...

2017-04-20 Thread Bruce Beford
That's excellent news Rose! Enjoy each day as it comes! 73, Bruce, N1RX https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdvCqUguIh8 _ From: Rose [mailto:elecraftcov...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 4:58 PM To: Bruce Beford; Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] If you're going

Re: [Elecraft] If you're going to Visalia ...

2017-04-20 Thread Bruce Beford
Be sure to wear some flowers in you hair. __ 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] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by

2017-03-18 Thread Bruce Beford
Thanks, James. I saw your post after I posted mine. Temporarily overriding all protection is also an option. I prefer to specifically allow the utilities, so that eventually others will benefit from the reputation feedback to Symantec. Thanks, Bruce Beford -- Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by

2017-03-18 Thread Bruce Beford
Well, I have seen a lot of Norton-bashing, but not one single helpful suggestion. Here goes. Oliver, Norton, as well as many other anti-malware programs use different techniques to try to protect you. Some are known anti-virus definitions, or heuristic analysis, or looking to see how many

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 fan

2017-02-11 Thread Bruce Beford
Bill, Have you considered (or already done) setting the minimum fan speed to 2 (or 3)? Doing this helps delay the onset of higher fan speeds. Of course, long duration AM transmissions this may not help, but I have notice it help on lower duty-cycle modes. 73, Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] Tracking Upgrades with the K3 Utility?

2016-09-23 Thread Bruce Beford
Unfortunately Bob, It's not feasible to have the K3 utility track and report all of the possible mods that may have been made to an earlier K3. Some of them involved simple component changes or additions that would not be visible to any firmware or software. To keep track of this on my early

Re: [Elecraft] DSP/Audio upgrade for K3

2016-09-20 Thread Bruce Beford
The FAQ for the K3s indicated that these K3S DSP boards "May be available later in 2016..." for use as a retrofit to the K3. I think key word there being "may". I would expect that once production needs are fully met and excess becomes available they will be offered as an upgrade for the K3. I

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and KX3 Accessory Suggestion

2016-06-30 Thread Bruce Beford
Own a soldering iron? Make one yourself. Easy, a LOT cheaper than Elecraft could sell it to you for, AND you get the satisfaction of custom making something that does what YOU want it to do... Have fun! -Bruce, N!RX > Perhaps a smallish ergonomic hand held up-down tuning/band changing thumb

[Elecraft] PX3 USB keyboard connector update?

2015-07-16 Thread Bruce Beford
Any idea how soon we may see the activation of the USB Keyboard connector on the PX3? Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3 General Coverage Receiver -- Main or Subreceiver

2015-05-17 Thread Bruce Beford
If you only have 1 bpf module, I'd probably install it in the main, I guess. I added a second one for my sub RX later. Opinions will probably run on both sides, but I'd like to hear the arguments one way or the other myself. (not that it really matters to me- as I said, I have it in both

[Elecraft] 73's

2015-04-24 Thread Bruce Beford
= best regards's sigh ;-) Bruce, N1RX __ 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] KX2 musings

2015-04-10 Thread Bruce Beford
Interesting wish list for a fantasy KX2, Jay. But- I don't believe there is any way they could add all those additional bands (with the filtering components required), plus higher output power on internal batteries, plus an extended range auto-tuner and still fit within the same size box.

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Dummy Load

2015-03-31 Thread Bruce Beford
I wonder if Elecraft could build a dry dummy load into a P3 sized enclosure to match the K-line. Sure they could. But why? I see no reason to have my dummy load occupying valuable desk space. My big one sits on the floor behind the corner desk I use. A coax switch puts it in line when needed.

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?

2015-03-30 Thread Bruce Beford
Until either of those products are actually close enough to release to take orders, the answer will always be no. That's just the way it is. (This in no way should imply that either is in actual development). 73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Found a K1!

2015-01-19 Thread Bruce Beford
with the same band, like 40/30/20/15 on a 4 band board, and 40/17 on a 2 band board. GL, Bruce N1RX From: James Rodenkirch [mailto:rodenkirch_...@msn.com] Sent: Monday, January 19, 2015 10:35 AM To: Bruce Beford; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Found a K1!

2015-01-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Going to have the two band module changed to 80/17 and, when not traveling, will swap out the ATU for the two band module and have an 80/40/30/20/17/15 rig (already have an auto tuner at the base of my 30' vertical). Jim, since you had a K1 in the past, you probably remember this, but

Re: [Elecraft] Need size of Allen wrench for small knobs on K1

2015-01-16 Thread Bruce Beford
Can someone please tell me the size of the Allen wrench that is used to attach the small knobs on a K1? it is 0.050 Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 synthesizer question

2015-01-15 Thread Bruce Beford
73, Wayne N6KW Wayne, Have you sworn off QRP? Looks like a QRO call sign change to me ? 8-) 72/73, Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Err BPF2

2014-12-30 Thread Bruce Beford
Nobody knows the cure for ERR BPF2? Mike NF4L Mike, remove and reseat the KBPF3 The manual says to *De Install the KBPF3. I don't want to get rid of my KBPF3. What does the asterisk refer to? It refers to the note at the top of the page, which reads: * = See module de-installation

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Err BPF2

2014-12-30 Thread Bruce Beford
There _IS_ no ERR BPF2, only BP2. I assumed that was what you meat in the first place. See pg 68 of the owner's manual. GL, Bruce N1RX OK, so how about ERR BP2? Mike On Dec 30, 2014, at 10:38 AM, Mike Reublin NF4L nf4l at comcast.net wrote: Nobody knows the cure for ERR BPF2? Mike NF4L

Re: [Elecraft] Our Christmas gift

2014-12-25 Thread Bruce Beford
Ken, It sounds like you and Rose have received the best gift of all. Here's hoping for her continued and speedy recovery. May you both enjoy many more years together. HNY, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Holiday Schedule (Closing today at 12 noon PST,

2014-12-24 Thread Bruce Beford
Happy Holidays to all the elves at Elvecraft! 8-) Bruce N1RX __ 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] PX3 Question

2014-12-09 Thread Bruce Beford
Hi, Stan I'm not sure how you want this measured, so here's a couple of measurements for you... Using the PX3CBL cable kit that comes with the PX3, the maximum separation between the two units is about 8 inches.(from the right of the PX3 to the left of the KX3) Measured from the outside edges

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Feature Request?

2014-12-09 Thread Bruce Beford
Fairly obvious that an external sensor will be needed, probably the same (or similar) sensors to what is used for the W2 wattmeter. Also, since there is no current corresponding input on the P3, an option board will be required for that. (Strictly speculation on my part, but fairly obvious to me)

[Elecraft] FW: P3 Feature Request?

2014-12-09 Thread Bruce Beford
No. Obviously. There is no TX output path sampling built into the P3. This can be seen by studying the manual. There has always been however, a large empty hole in the back of the P3 labeled sensor. Therefore (obviously) space left for a future sensor.

Re: [Elecraft] FW: P3 Feature Request?

2014-12-09 Thread Bruce Beford
OK, Study was not the right term. It's a matter of knowing the basic functions and capabilities of a piece of equipment. Best done by reading (not studying) before assuming. For those of us who have had the P3 for some time, this _was_ obvious. My apologies. Bruce N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] KDVR3 message length variation

2014-12-06 Thread Bruce Beford
Early KDVR3 boards had a larger memory, hence longer message lengths, IIRC. I forget when they switched to the newer, smaller memories. Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for P3 SVGA Factory built

2014-10-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Steve, You might want to clarify. Are you looking for a factory built P3, with the optional SVGA adapter? Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 enhancement

2014-10-26 Thread Bruce Beford
Alan: Mine beeps and displays BND END and does so at precisely the edge of a band. Brian KD0HII It only does this when you try to transmit beyond the band edge. I believe what Alan (an others) have asked for, is a beep when tuning the VFO beyond a band edge, while receiving. This has been

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a K3

2014-10-06 Thread Bruce Beford
Again? Really? Tim must have the record for the most number of K3s bought and then sold, over the last several years. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Filter Set-up

2014-09-27 Thread Bruce Beford
In addition to the other suggestions you have received (assuming still no signal through the filter), you may want to try the filter in another slot. Early on, I had the same problem after installing a 250 Hz filter. the problem ended up being a coupling cap on the circuit board with no solder on

[Elecraft] Possible solution: K1 with a strange XFIL problem...

2014-09-22 Thread Bruce Beford
, if anyone wants it. Bruce Beford, N1RX Hi, Don. You may recall that I posted recently to the list about a strange problem with a K1. I resolved it today, and wanted to share the results with you. Here's a copy of my original post: OK, folks. Time to put on your thinking caps... I just purchased

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Editor req for update - allow entry of WX freqs

2014-09-20 Thread Bruce Beford
My understanding is that the KX3 (not the K3) _CAN_ tune the WX band for RX. Bruce/N1RX The K3/KX3 can't tune those frequencies ... even with the 2 meter transverters. Those frequencies would be well above 30 MHz (IF limit). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2014-09-20 5:31 PM, Jeff Herr

[Elecraft] K3: My VFO B knob is NOT cracked.

2014-08-19 Thread Bruce Beford
s/n 559, in use since year 1. Just wanted to add a little balance... 8-) Bruce/N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV display on the P3 and PX3?

2014-08-16 Thread Bruce Beford
Very good news indeed. Thanks for the update. Bruce/N1RX In the works as we speak. Wayne Gary Gregory vk1zzgary at gmail.com wrote: Whatever happened to the RF Sensor? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Rf sensor

2014-08-16 Thread Bruce Beford
I don't believe Wayne meant to imply an RF sensor for the PX3 is under development. He was replying to a query about the long awaited sensor for the P3. We have been waiting for one for the P3 for a long time, and there has been a hole for the connector on the back panel since day 1. Bruce/N1RX

[Elecraft] No thanks to SSTV on P3, let's get back on track.

2014-08-15 Thread Bruce Beford
Agreed. Never mind SSTV. Let's focus on useful stuiff. I also (and many others, I am sure) would like to see this developed. Getting transmit monitoring via an external sensor would greatly enhance the P3's usefulness. Many of us have been waiting for this (patiently) for YEARS now. Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Need Advice - Xmt Rcv frequencies differ but RIT

2014-08-10 Thread Bruce Beford
While you are studying the manual, pay close attention to the reference frequency calibration. That is what you need to perform. GL, Bruce, N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 panadapter with K2?

2014-08-03 Thread Bruce Beford
Has anyone on this list used a P3 panadapter with the K2 transceiver? Is it directly plug compatible or does it need a custom interface/cable and where can that be obtained? Thanks, Tom KG7CFC It is not directly plug compatible, as there is no IF output port on a stock K2. Even with a

Re: [Elecraft] OT KX3 - Yahoo Group

2014-07-30 Thread Bruce Beford
Sadly, The KX3 Yahoo group has taken a very bad turn. It was originally started, when the KX3 was initially announced, by a very responsible group owner who had a very lenient moderation policy. Unfortunately, he has turned the day-to-day operation over to two other moderators that prefer to

[Elecraft] WTB:KTS1 tilt stand for K1

2014-07-28 Thread Bruce Beford
Have one you don't use? Please reply off-list with condx and price, shipped to 03773. Thanks, Bruce/N1RX mycall aht arrl doht net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] UPS for K3

2014-07-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Is it overkill to power my Astron RS-35 power supply that runs my K3 from a UPS? In my opinion, yes- it's overkill. I personally would probably use the Astron to float a deep cycle or SLA battery on it's output. You might also want to investigate adding a PWRgate or similar Schottky diode

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] UPS for K3

2014-07-21 Thread Bruce Beford
The kit referred to in these instructions: http://k2jji.org/files/Power_Gate_Assembly_Instructions_v2.pdf is no longer available from the NFARL. However, the instructions contain all the info needed for a builder to source their own parts. Bruce/N1RX Where might one actually find the kit

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone? (Hand SMT---Never)

2014-07-20 Thread Bruce Beford
While I understand this mindset; I for one, am grateful that there are SMT-based kits available. I enjoy building both thru-hole and SMT based projects. In many cases, thru hole equivalents are not available for some components. I have built many all-SMT projects, notably those offered by KD1JV,ad

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone? (Hand SMT---Never)

2014-07-20 Thread Bruce Beford
I build all my SMT projects with my 30+ year old Weller WTCPT iron, and an Optivisor. Have been for years now. Bruce/N1RX Jim/ AD6CW wrote:More power to you and others who have the patience, equipment and eyesight/hand coordination to work with SMT devices, Bruce. I think what many of us are

Re: [Elecraft] Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

2014-07-18 Thread Bruce Beford
There is no provision for connecting a keyboard directly to the KX3. An external device, i.e. netbook, NUE-PSK modem, etc would be needed to do what you are asking. Bruce/N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

2014-07-17 Thread Bruce Beford
All this talk about the K1 backlight led me to look back at the K1 order page. There is no option for a 4-band version, nor for the KFL1-4 4-band filter module itself. Is this an oversight, or has the 4-band board been discontinued? If so, when and why? Also if so, then the K1 description page

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

2014-07-17 Thread Bruce Beford
This is sad news indeed. I have built a few K1s, and repaired a few for others. The 4 band board made for a very capable rig, without the swapping that the 2 band version requires. A redesign/reintroduction would be nice, but I imagine it's primarily a business decision, rather than strictly an

[Elecraft] WTB: Elecraft KFL1-4 K1 band board

2014-07-17 Thread Bruce Beford
Looking for a 4-band filter board for an Elecraft K1. Working or non-working. Please contact me off-list with details and asking price w/shipping. Thanks in advance, Bruce/N1RX Newport NH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

2014-07-17 Thread Bruce Beford
SMD based board. But, I imagine the potential sales volume would not justify the costs. Too bad. Bruce/N1RX -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Thursday, July 17, 2014 2:43 PM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: K1-4 4 band version

[Elecraft] temperature sensors and convert -- now off topic

2014-06-22 Thread Bruce Beford
1 KPH= 1670.245764733954 furlongs/fortnight. 8) Bruce/N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Charlie T, K3ICH Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2014 2:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] temperature sensors and convert --

Re: [Elecraft] temperature sensors and convert -- totally off

2014-06-22 Thread Bruce Beford
The United States is being dragged from Imperial measurements to the Metric System- Inch by Inch. 8) Bruce/N1RX (Enjoying a pint...) Enough! It is time for the USA to quit fighting the rest of the world and switch to Metric __

[Elecraft] K3: Repair Broken Power Pole

2014-05-31 Thread Bruce Beford
The two screws in the middle of the right side panel hold the low voltage regulators to the side, for heat sinking, IIRC. Take the top off and you will see this. There are nuts inside to remove. G, Bruce/N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] K3 issues - new modules installed - 250 Hz filter, DVK, KXV3A

2014-05-29 Thread Bruce Beford
Mark- I never saw anything come back to me, or go to the Elecraft reflector on this. Did you manage to get this resolved? before the contest? Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford Sent: Friday, May 23, 2014 7:38 AM

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: How Robust is the Build?

2014-05-28 Thread Bruce Beford
I believe any liquid or semi-liquid, in this context would qualify. Grant Youngman n...@tx.rr.com wrote: Is coffee, in this context, considered a condiment? Sent from my iPhone - empirically investigate the effect of condiments on option modules

[Elecraft] [OT] Elecraft's Linux utilities - somewhat OT, or maybe not

2014-05-27 Thread Bruce Beford
I don't believe people load Linux just so they can spend time getting a computer to run Elecraft utilities. The use of Linux appears to be more of a philosophical endeavor than a strictly performance one. It's not too often that I hear someone say that they run Linux because they can't get a

Re: [Elecraft] Activity in ancient 15-meter novice band (21.1 MHz)

2014-05-25 Thread Bruce Beford
Yes, 15M was also my favorite band as a Novice. It may be ancient but it's still active, and still an official band segment for Novice/Techs (21.025-21.200 MHz). The same goes for the Novice/Tech segment of 40M (7.025-7.125). There is a lot of activity at the top end of the old Novice segment of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 issues - new modules installed - 250 Hz filter, DVK, KXV3A

2014-05-23 Thread Bruce Beford
Hi, Mark. Most of these error messages relate to the second RX. I assume you have the second receiver, and had to remove it, in order to install the 250 filter in the main receiver. If that is the case, you may not have gotten the 2nd RX module properly reseated on the main board. Another error

Re: [Elecraft] K3 issues - new modules installed - 250 Hz filter, DVK, KXV3A

2014-05-23 Thread Bruce Beford
I forgot to mention- the DSP error messages- you had to disassemble the front panel assembly to install the DVK. You may not have that stack properly re-assembled, leading to some of the DSx error messages. You may have to remove the front panel assembly again, to inspect your work there. 73,

[Elecraft] K2 led backlight assmbly

2014-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Some time ago, I had a K1 that needed a repair, including the backlight. Instead of ordering a part from Elecraft, I was able to use two sub-mini yellow LEDs that I had, and positioned them so they illuminated the edge of the original diffuser. The same technique could be applied to the K2. I

[Elecraft] Band Data

2014-05-21 Thread Bruce Beford
How about using the BAND0-3 OUTPUT pins on the ACC jack? Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Solomon Sent: Wednesday, May 21, 2014 9:50 PM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Band Data When you switch bands on the K3,

Re: [Elecraft] CW on SSB

2014-05-14 Thread Bruce Beford
Assuming a K3 (not given in subject line): Possibly a case where the sideband received when on SSB is opposite what it is when switching to CW (for the given band). You could try switching to CW-R (for reverse). Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] XV50 for trade

2014-05-14 Thread Bruce Beford
Thanks for sharing this, David. I don't know when or if we will ever get a 4M allocation in this country. But, I downloaded your write-up, just in case. I have an XV50 that languishes here. I'll have to pull the cover off and see which power module is in it. Cheers, Bruce N1RX -Original

Re: [Elecraft] CW on SSB

2014-05-14 Thread Bruce Beford
More info might help, Jim. Band, Freq, filter width settings? For example: Is it possible you are hearing CW at a relatively high pitch while in SSB, and when you switch to CW, it is just outside the (narrower) filter width? Around hear, you mostly here CW with SSB at the lower end of 40M. There

Re: [Elecraft] 4-Meter (70 MHz) module possible for the KX3

2014-05-10 Thread Bruce Beford
A 4M frequency allocation for us here in the States would be even better. Wayne- could you please fix THAT with a firmware update? Bruce N1RX -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of AD6XY Sent: Saturday, May 10, 2014 4:36 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100?

2014-05-10 Thread Bruce Beford
Jim, The KX3's internal tuner will not do anything while you are using the KXPA100. The tuner is bypassed when the amp is in use. For an antenna tuner to do it's job, it must be positioned between the final amplifier and the antenna feedline. Or, (even better) at the feed point of the antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Px3 or KPA100?

2014-05-10 Thread Bruce Beford
for the KXPA100 -- with ATU -- first. But for my base operations I'd want the PX3 eventually. Since the PX3 is not shipping until July (I've read here) -- and early availability may be limited -- that's another reason to go PA first. 73, Phil w7ox On 5/10/14, 5:32 AM, Bruce Beford wrote: Jim

Re: [Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic

2014-05-10 Thread Bruce Beford
With all due respect, you already received the answer here. Yes, you can connect the Signal Link to the front panel mic connector. Just pad the audio output of the SL to a mic level, instead of line level. Also, you won't be able to get audio output from the K3 back to the SignalLink via that

Re: [Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic

2014-05-10 Thread Bruce Beford
Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic I just had a thought: what about the rear mic jack (the 3.5mm) and the line out? Can that be done? __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On May 10, 2014, at 1:29 PM, Bruce

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 won't stop scanning-- help!

2014-05-10 Thread Bruce Beford
With an email address at widomaker.com, I'd be careful... ;-) Bruce N1RX So this REALLY is the wife! I was going to give you a hard time for using wife's email to ask for Help. Good luck. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill __

[Elecraft] Could this operate on a motorcycle?

2014-05-04 Thread Bruce Beford
From what I have read thus far, VHF is still the best bet for this application. I have not yet heard how far these riders are spread out. If a 5W HT doesn't cut it, then perhaps adding a 30-50W amp would be more appropriate than going HF. Also, look at the antennas in use on the bikes, and their

Re: [Elecraft] Latest serial number for KX3 ?

2014-04-25 Thread Bruce Beford
Dave, I'm pretty sure it's somewhere north of 8000 now. -Bruce, N1RX What is the latest serial number for the KX3. Ballpark ? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] FW: KX3 Serious Errors in the Manual

2014-04-25 Thread Bruce Beford
And your efforts -are- appreciated, Jim. At least by some. Please keep up the fight. Not to be overly dramatic but evil only requires good men to do nothing. Misconceptions and incorrect terminology should be corrected regularly or they become common knowledge. 73 Bruce, N1RX There's no chance

[Elecraft] test ping

2014-04-22 Thread Bruce Beford
email issues here. Bruce N1RX __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again

2014-04-21 Thread Bruce Beford
You don't need to be a EE to figure this out. All (S)VGA cable are straight-thru, in the sense that none of the pins are cross connected. However, a standard (S)VGA cable does not have all 15 wires connected from one end to the other, and often the ground pins are wired together. A simple Google

Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again

2014-04-21 Thread Bruce Beford
So, what I need to ask is not whether a custom cable is straight through but rather whether all 15 pins are connected, yes? HD15 connectors, straight through, all 15 pins, each isolated from the others. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again

2014-04-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Agreed, BUT- You do NOT want DB15 connectors. These cables use HD15 connectors, not DB15. DB15 has two rows of pins. HD15 (high density) has 3 rows. Bruce N1RX And VGA or SVGA should be removed from the discussion -- they describe a computer video data interchange format that needs fewer than

Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again

2014-04-21 Thread Bruce Beford
This is a DE connector. No. It's an HD15. Phil's (AD5X) pdf document (which he just posted a link to), is an excellent resource. Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again

2014-04-21 Thread Bruce Beford
Thanks for the reference, Lynn. I have always (for many years) seen these referred to as high density (HD) D connectors. All the catalogs I have ever perused called them D-Sub High Density Connectors. I appreciate the background material. I think the most important take-away for this application

[Elecraft] test message only

2014-04-11 Thread Bruce Beford
email trouble, testing settings. Bruce N1RX __ 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] KX3: thermal frequency drift

2014-04-11 Thread Bruce Beford
It was suggested I do the Temp Compensation Procedure. Unfortunately I do not have a stable 50-MHz signal source. Ed, I did mine using the 5th harmonic from my Trimble Thunderbolt GPSDO. I think I used about 60dB of attentuation between the oscillator and the rig, I don't recall exactly. If

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Wattmeter Cal and Tech Mode

2014-04-07 Thread Bruce Beford
Ed, This seems to indicate the KXV3 menu setting is set to TEST. See the calibration procedure on pg 49 of the K3 manual, under 1.0 milliwatt meter calibration. Set the COBFIG:KXV3 menu entry to NOR (or Not Inst, if you don't have the KXV3 or 3A), and you should be able to proceed with the LP and

[Elecraft] PX3 case for P3?

2014-04-05 Thread Bruce Beford
Please consider the possibility of offering an enclosure option for the P3. In many cases, it would be nice to have the P3 in a case footprint similar to the PX3. Perhaps with the sheet metal design work already done for the PX3, this would not be cost prohibitive. Possible? 73, Bruce N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 case for P3?

2014-04-05 Thread Bruce Beford
Yes, I have seen the user-modified P3 units. I am still hoping Elecraft will offer a set of panels to repackage the P3 into a shallow case, similar to the PX3. 73 Bruce N1RX _ From: Jeff Stai [mailto:wk6i.j...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2014 8:05 PM To: Bruce Beford Cc

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mini ?

2014-02-23 Thread Bruce Beford
And now might be a good time to remind folks that the K3/0 mini is not a radio by itself... It is a control panel, for a real K3, just like the now available full-sized K3/0. It is to be used to control a remote K3. pictures on twitter:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Clicks

2014-01-26 Thread Bruce Beford
I seem to recall this was reported some time ago. IIRC, for that particular op, it ended up being slightly loosened hardware on the main heat sink assy. I would check all hardware (internally and externally) and see if anything has loosened up, through thermal cycling. Bruce, N1RX

Re: [Elecraft] Remote P3

2014-01-20 Thread Bruce Beford
Unlikely. I don't know how practical it would be, even if you _did_ use a computer at the remote end. Some folks set up a webcam to view the P3 display, I believe. This would be very bandwidth intensive, to get anything approaching a real-time rate and good resolution. Controlling the P3 would be

Re: [Elecraft] Remote P3

2014-01-20 Thread Bruce Beford
Although it does require a computer at the remote end, Tom VA2FSQ was nice enough to remind me (off-line) about his Win4K3Suite product. -Bruce, N1RX From Tom: check out the end of the video Remote p3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Api2nomzg3U

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Power Plug

2014-01-19 Thread Bruce Beford
Dan, One place in the manual that the size of this plug/jack is mentioned is on pages 3, 5, and 7 which give the description of the connections to the device. Referencing figure 1, item 2 is given as Two wire power cable with a female 2.1 mm coaxial connector (supplied). This is the same 2.1mm

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 transverter offset

2014-01-14 Thread Bruce Beford
. This should help move this issue higher up the firmware priority list. It will get implemented, have no fear. 73, Bruce, N1RX -Original Message- From: David Anderson [mailto:da...@gm4jjj.co.uk] Sent: Tuesday, January 14, 2014 10:51 AM To: Bruce Beford Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 transverter offset

2014-01-13 Thread Bruce Beford
Not yet implemented. -Bruce, N1RX Let's try this post again, looks like the text was truncated... Can't seem to get the XVn OFS function to work...anyone else out there have it working, or is this an unimplemented feature? Thanks, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Power cal

2014-01-12 Thread Bruce Beford
Not enough info. Are you running an audio based mode? i.e. JT65? If so, then it is very likely that you are not setting the audio levels properly to drive the K3(s). If the audio level is not set properly, the K3 will try to increase system gain to reach the desired output, resulting in the

Re: [Elecraft] OCFs

2014-01-11 Thread Bruce Beford
Did this get through? I can't see a copy on the reflector delivered here... - Original Message - From: Dave dave at g0dja.co.uk Sorry, it looks like, in transfering the files from one program on one PC via another on another PC, the files got corrupted. Hopefully the ones

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Many people seem to be either forgetting, or missing the point of Leif's article (referenced below). The entire thrust was in the context of using an HF transceiver as an IF rig with VHF/UHF/SHF transverters. Band noise on those higher freqs is low enough that transmitted phase noise can be an

Re: [Elecraft] Progress on K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR/band change (+ improved

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
Great news, Wayne. My thanks to you, and the entire Elecraft extended family for your continued excellent customer service. Your team continues to set the standard by which other suppliers are measured. 73 es HNY, Bruce N1RX __

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Full SDR

2013-12-31 Thread Bruce Beford
For those, the noise from a Flex at 100w, at -77 dBc (which is -27 dBm), can be quite substantial. Recall that S9 is approx -72 dBm. A Flex is transmitting wideband S9+45 noise. OK, I'm not a Flex user. But, I don't agree with your math. I am not trying to defend the transmitted phase noise

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