Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Birds and DX

2020-06-07 Thread Mike Short
Make a cage using non-conducting mesh and pvc pipe to put over the antenna. On Sun, Jun 7, 2020 at 09:16 Andy Durbin wrote: > I use a home brew mag loop on 30 m band and work into Asia most mornings > with it. The loop tunes to a near perfect match (1.00:1 SWR) but becomes > instantly detuned

[Elecraft] KX3 KXPA100 problem

2020-06-07 Thread Mike Kasrich
For some reason the combo seems to be stuck in "tune" mode. I've tried restarting everything. Hitting tune on the rig and amp to get it to cycle but nothing seems to be working. What am I overlooking? Mike/aj9c __ Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] Self-fusing liquid electrical tape

2020-06-05 Thread Mike Maloney
Don,   Are those all 8 ft ground rods driven vertical in ground without help from a rock drill?   Lots of rock in your area?  Mike AC5P On Friday, June 5, 2020, 03:10:11 PM CDT, W2xj wrote: To my mind, false economy. Sent from my iPad > On Jun 5, 2020, at 3:36 PM, Don Wilhelm wr

Re: [Elecraft] Tech Support - I Appreciate the Difficulty...

2020-06-05 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
ONLY 3 weeks? Mine started 7 April and is still going on. The longest delays seem to be between our contact person and the "K3 expert". Eliminating the middle man would help a LOT. K3s #11894 Overdrive Faults -- 73, Mike Cizek W0VTT -Original Message- From: ele

[Elecraft] KX3/KXPA 100 PTT problem

2020-05-31 Thread Mike Kasrich
I have an odd problem and I'm not sure what I am doing wrong or what is not set correctly. The KX3 combo will not key my Acom 2000a. it was working 160-20 but now seems to be fubar everywhere. I was using the rig/amp to generate 30-40w out put to drive the big amp. I'm not sure what I have

Re: [Elecraft] K2 NEED to buy KAT100-1

2020-05-27 Thread Mike Kopacki
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 distorted audio on certain freq.

2020-05-23 Thread Mike Duke
demonstrate when the VFO needs to be rebuilt. Tomorrow I will record an audio clip and post it. Thank you again. Mike Kj4pom On Sat, May 23, 2020, 23:32 Keith Onishi wrote: > If you have strong pulse noise and noise blanker enabled for eliminating > the noise, you may hear s

[Elecraft] K2 distorted audio on certain freq.

2020-05-23 Thread Mike Duke
to troubleshoot and check these issues? Thank you Mike Kj4pom __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list

[Elecraft] Elecraft W2 problem

2020-05-21 Thread mike stokes
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Re: [Elecraft] Prolly a dumb mistake... no internal speaker output

2020-05-17 Thread Mike Flowers
If the headphone speaker on the front had a normally-closed switch to route the audio to the internal speaker when no phones are presten, and that is stuck open, then this might be the effect. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2020-05-17 Thread Mike Kopacki
Kevin, your last comment is interesting. If you were the only crew member on a spaceship on a deep space mission and tried to communicate with other stars, would it be accurate to use the phrase “on the air”? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On May 17, 2020, at 12:53 AM, kevinr wrote: > > Goo

[Elecraft] KPA 500 6meter power out.

2020-05-16 Thread Mike Streeter via Elecraft
for reading. Mike, WM5DX. __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K4???

2020-05-16 Thread Mike VE3YF
to the HD version. Stay Safe and well. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Rig forCW

2020-05-12 Thread Mike Short
Newer LDMOS amps don’t need much input power to develop full output. I am building a 600W amp that needs about 3watts input. My KX3 will do just fine. In fact I had an input attenuator made that will allow full power from the KX3 drive the amp at full power. I also have a K3/10. Mike AI4NS

Re: [Elecraft] height of k4 with legs extended

2020-05-07 Thread Mike VE3YF
he P3 and the KPA500 -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ 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] height of k4 with legs extended

2020-05-07 Thread Mike VE3YF
With the bale extended. From desktop to the top of the cabinet at the front panel 6 7/8". I am taking this measurement of my KPA1500, which from pictures the K4 is the same height. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3y

[Elecraft] Headphones.

2020-05-06 Thread Mike Streeter via Elecraft
ferent. 73, Mike, WM5DX. __ 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 he

[Elecraft] K3/0

2020-05-06 Thread Mike Zak
Would like to purchase one of the old K3/0 control heads. I’m looking for one of the early versions, not the later K3/0-mini. Tnx. Mike, W1MU Michael J. Zak m...@brookblue.com<mailto:m...@brookblue.com> __ Elecraft mailin

[Elecraft] OT: 15 year anniversary

2020-05-04 Thread Mike Markowski
After building a K1 and K2, extra parts were kept in the wonderful Elecraft white boxes that meant radio building time! At looong last when organizing those extras tonight, I found my K2/10 cover (later replaced by the K2/100 cover). On the inside with a Sharpie is written 'Built by Mike

[Elecraft] KX3 digital 0ps?

2020-05-04 Thread MIKE W1SRR
would like to get a Raspberry Pi computer to lighten the load a bit, is that possible? Thanks in advance Future KG4MA (in mid june) Mike <https://www.avast.com/sig-email?utm_medium=email_source=link_campaign=sig-email_content=webmail_term=icon> Virus-free. www.avast.com <https://www.avas

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

2020-04-30 Thread Mike Morrow
knowledge to serve as transmitter attendant (with Broadcast Endorsement) at small broadcast stations. Memory plays tricks on us old people. :-) Mike / KK5F -Original Message- >From: Fred Jensen >Sent: Apr 30, 2020 12:35 PM > >Why were code tests with groups almost always

[Elecraft] KX3 internal battery charger normal behavior? (BT * )

2020-04-29 Thread Mike Parkes
t I wasn't sure about the ( * ) remaining on. - Mike AB7RU __ 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: h

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery

2020-04-28 Thread Mike Short
I got my Novice in 1972 in Boise Idaho. I don’t remember if there was an FCC office there. Would they have gone to other cities to administer exams, or did they have VE’s by then? My dad and I both tested together. Mike AI4NS On Tue, Apr 28, 2020 at 12:49 Jim Campbell wrote: > The time of wh

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Looking for a KPA 100 amplifier

2020-04-27 Thread Mike Kopacki
levels with the KPA100 installed. Is that correct? Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Apr 27, 2020, at 3:21 PM, Dave Van Wallaghen wrote: > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Looking for a KPA 100 amplifier

2020-04-27 Thread Mike Kopacki
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[Elecraft] P3 Beep off

2020-04-26 Thread Mike March
On my P3, the beep function has been disabled. I cannot find a reference to this in the manual. Has anyone else had this happen? Thanks. -- Michael March K4QU 242 Clay Hill Dr. Winchester, VA 22602 mikek...@gmail.com 540-662-4279 home 540-539-8500 cell

Re: [Elecraft] K-4 capabilities

2020-04-19 Thread Mike VE3YF
for the early May date when California will ultimately decide if people can go back to work or will have to stay isolated further. I think from reading everything hinges on that time frame. In the meantime I guess we will have to wait and stare at pictures of the K4 Front panel. -- *73 De Mike

[Elecraft] FW: RAC "Get on the Air for World Amateur Radio Day" Special Event

2020-04-17 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
distancing thing) Multi Multi ! Mike VE9AA RAC "Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day" Special Event is tomorrow! Image of Certificate for RAC "Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio Day" special event For immediate release: RAC “Get on the Air on World Amateur Radio

Re: [Elecraft] NorCal40 -> K1 rx xtal filter evolution

2020-04-17 Thread Mike Markowski
anged this" from rig to rig over time. But I guess that leads to problems with tipping off the competition and being a bit of a time sink, too! 73, Mike ab3ap On 4/17/20 4:15 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi Mike, I can probably scrounge up the original Lm and other specs for you. Varactor capa

[Elecraft] NorCal40 -> K1 rx xtal filter evolution

2020-04-17 Thread Mike Markowski
on it? Tnx es 73! Mike ab3ap, suffering cabin fever __ 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] Electrolytic Capacitor failure

2020-04-16 Thread Mike K8CN
of the filter capacitor. The DC bus voltage reported by the K3 toggled between two values, 13.6 V and 12.7 V. Motto of this story: even if an electrolytic doesn't appear bad externally, suspect increased ESR and replace it. 73, Mike, K8CN -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 CNC Knob

2020-04-16 Thread Mike VE3YF
Tnx Charlie -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 problem

2020-04-15 Thread Mike Short
I use a solid core door slab. On Wed, Apr 15, 2020 at 12:47 Don Wilhelm wrote: > When I built my operating desk, I made the top a full 36 inches deep so > the face of the equipment is about 24 inches from the front. I also put > the 2 pedestals on appliance dolly wheels so I can roll the desk

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 CNC Knob

2020-04-14 Thread Mike VE3YF
Hi: Going out on a limb here, but does anyone have one of the Black Main VFO cnc Knobs that used to be sold by 73cnc before closing business that is not being used anymore. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Tnx -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 acrylic scratch removal

2020-04-14 Thread Mike Markowski
I've used Polywatch for similar things in the past, but not on a PX3. So check product details first, and maybe others here know of better. Should your sign off be: adTHANKSvance ? :-D 73, Mike ab3ap On 4/14/20 1:14 PM, Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: Can anyone recommend a safe polish or other

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO A & B

2020-04-11 Thread Mike Kopacki
Thanks, all. Thanks, Mike NJ2OM > On Apr 11, 2020, at 11:12 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > That will not work with the K2. You will have to move to the K3 with a SubRX > to do that effectively. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 4/11/2020 11:04 A

[Elecraft] PX-3 wanted

2020-04-04 Thread Mike Short
Anyone have one available? Mike AI4NS __ 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

[Elecraft] KX3 Advice on removing front bezel for cleaning.

2020-03-25 Thread Mike Parkes
into this and screw something up! Thanks for any tips if you have any. 73's to Mike AB7RU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailma

Re: [Elecraft] OT - LOTW / ARRL Down

2020-03-23 Thread Mike Flowers
maintenance. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of donov...@starpower.net > Sent: Monday, March 23, 2020 13:59 > To: John Simmons > Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector > Subject: Re: [Elecr

[Elecraft] Old K3 manual

2020-03-21 Thread Mike Short
Does anyone have a K3, not K3S manual they could email? I have a 57xx S/N K3 and could use one Mike AI4NS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] ERR PL1 K3

2020-03-20 Thread Mike Short
K3 S/N 57xx shows ERR PL1 when I change bands. It goes away after a couple of seconds. I just built it. Firmware is up to date. Mike AI4NS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Repair

2020-03-20 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
I dunno...my blinkers seem to work a LOT better after a healthy dose. Although, I understand from a W4 that we don't get the good stuff up north; they keep it all for themselves. -- 73, Mike Cizek W0VTT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

[Elecraft] Wanted KXPA-100

2020-03-18 Thread Mike Short
Any available? Mike AI4NS __ 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

[Elecraft] KXUSB pinout

2020-03-17 Thread Mike Short
I need the pinout for the KXUSB cable, and can't seem to find anything on Elecraft website. I need to make an adapter to use the KXUSB cable with a K3. Mike AI4NS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas an opinion W9VNE

2020-03-16 Thread Mike Short
Try being 20 ft with sandy soil. Hot and humid. On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 14:35 KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > Which is why we Midwesterners are always at a disadvantage against you > brethren in the Rockies and the Appalachians -- on two scores: > > 1) Height above sea-level is greater on a mountaintop

Re: [Elecraft] Off-Topic - Antenna element repairs

2020-03-16 Thread Mike Short
Also Maxgain systems On Mon, Mar 16, 2020 at 14:00 Mike Harris via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > DX Engineering probably has what you require for tubing repair. Given > that you are repairing from the inside a thicker wall would be useful, > easy with a length i

Re: [Elecraft] Off-Topic - Antenna element repairs

2020-03-16 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
DX Engineering probably has what you require for tubing repair. Given that you are repairing from the inside a thicker wall would be useful, easy with a length inside the first repair length. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 16/03/2020 14:06, Fred Jensen wrote: #3 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW

Re: [Elecraft] K3: K3S shuts down

2020-03-12 Thread Mike Flowers
Let us know how you get on with a solution Bill. Good luck with it! - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Nr4c > Sent: Thursday, March 12, 2020 03:23 > To: elecraft > Subject:

[Elecraft] KXFL3 Adjustments

2020-03-08 Thread Mike Short
I am doing the alignment following the install, and I do not hear any difference regardless of phase/gain, or preamp setting. There is also no difference in S meter display either. I am using a piece of small coax as the pickup antenna. Any suggestions? Mike AI4NS

[Elecraft] FS: KPAKAUX cable set

2020-03-06 Thread Mike Maloney
New unused AUX Cable set Optional KPA500 or KPA1500 to K3S/K3.  Wont play with my older K3 version with serial port.   Asking $30 shipped CONUS only.    Mike AC5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Unable to send WAV file to K2

2020-03-04 Thread Mike Kopacki
Thanks, Don. I was afraid that it was going to be a hardware issue. BTW, I am using the USB to serial cable specifically made for the K2 by K1EL. So I guess I need to find out out how to make a connection from the soundcard to the mic input. Thanks, Mike > On Mar 4, 2020, at 4:57 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] Unable to send WAV file to K2

2020-03-04 Thread Mike Kopacki
The WinKeyer is connected to the USB port on the tablet. There is a USB to serial cable from the WinKeyer to K2. The cable was from K1EL who makes the WinKeyer. Thanks, Mike > On Mar 4, 2020, at 3:18 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Mike, > > Please describe your metho

Re: [Elecraft] High Current only on 20 Meters

2020-03-04 Thread Mike Flowers
What 'pins' do you have? Nickel-platted or gold pins? - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Leroy Buller > Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2020 10:33 > To: Elecraft Reflector > Subjec

Re: [Elecraft] Comments from Special Forces personnel on KX2 use

2020-03-03 Thread Mike Morrow
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Re: [Elecraft] Flex6600 + KPA500 + KAT500

2020-02-27 Thread Mike - W5JR
. I’m very pleased with the KPA/KAT functionality for the Flex. tnx Mike / W5JR Alpharetta GA > On Feb 26, 2020, at 18:02, w6mob wrote: > > I am trying to run my Flex6600/ KPA500/KAT500 remotely. > > Does anyone know if it is possible to hook up a PC & a Flex to a KAT500

Re: [Elecraft] VP8PJ + KPA1500

2020-02-26 Thread Mike VE3YF
Hi Eric: Yes please share some info with us all on the KPA1500. My KPA1500 has been working flawlessly since I got it in early January. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] S6 noise floor?

2020-02-26 Thread Mike K8CN
hand in glove with the cable companies because the cable customers report TV, internet and telephone interference that is traced to power line arc generators making ingress to the cable network - both utilities find the weak points in their respective systems. Mike, K8CN -- Sent from: http

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 PS pics?

2020-02-15 Thread Mike Maloney
Anyone have link/s to INTERNAL photos of the KPA-1500PS?   No find on google image search.   73, Mike AC5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 panel issues

2020-02-09 Thread Mike Short
gt; On Feb 9, 2020, at 2:43 PM, Mike Short wrote: > > > > I’m assembling a K3 from an incomplete kit. It appears the top row of > > buttons do not function properly. I can’t enter config,etc. there doesn’t > > appear be any damage

[Elecraft] K3 panel issues

2020-02-09 Thread Mike Short
I’m assembling a K3 from an incomplete kit. It appears the top row of buttons do not function properly. I can’t enter config,etc. there doesn’t appear be any damage to the FP board. Ideas? Mike AI4NS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 military use

2020-02-08 Thread Mike Morrow
the Collins KWM-2A MF/HF SSB/CW transceiver was adopted as the RT-718/FRC-93 ...and it had very little protection from adverse environmental conditions. 73 Mike / KK5F -Original Message- >From: Wayne Burdick >Sent: Feb 8, 2020 12:23 >FYI: > >I asked one of our U.S. militar

Re: [Elecraft] K4 - P3 Direct Coupled Sensor

2020-01-27 Thread Mike VE3YF
Bill: Sure hope so, or I will have some extra's For Sale... -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] VFO B dead

2020-01-27 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Why not call Tech support?  They need to know that your radio was not working out of the box.  Let them help you.  That is what they are there for. On 1/27/2020 8:59 AM, Gary K9GS wrote: Thank you Vic and others.It's been a long time since I assembled my K3. I reviewed the assembly

[Elecraft] Kpod Tuning Knob

2020-01-26 Thread Mike VE3YF
Hi: Has anyone tried using one of the CNC Weighted Tuning Knobs on their KPod. I rarely use the Main VFO on my K3S and thinking of moving the aftermarket CNC knob to the Kpod. Good or bad would like to hear your experience or recommendations. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Operation of K4

2020-01-23 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
2020, at 5:17 PM, Mike VE3YF wrote: Terry: I am thinking "Wakeup on Lan". That feature is used in other applications, maybe in the K4 as well. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mai

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Operation of K4

2020-01-20 Thread Mike VE3YF
Terry: I am thinking "Wakeup on Lan". That feature is used in other applications, maybe in the K4 as well. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailma

[Elecraft] KX3 temperature compensation

2020-01-16 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
uency regardless of where it's being used." From the Elecraft wed site: The XG50 is a simple 49.380MHz signal source specifically designed for use with the KX3 Extended VFO Temperature Compensation Procedure. Regards,

Re: [Elecraft] K4 delivery is now in May

2020-01-15 Thread Mike VE3YF
Well that was not something I was expecting. Oh well stuff like that happens everyday. Some things are beyond Elecrafts control. The way I see it, better to have a polished and proper rig, than one that just full of bugs and issues. Get it right the first time. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Remote Utility Fails

2020-01-12 Thread Mike VE3YF
Hi Dave: I am having the same problem, get an error message failed to load amp driver or something close to that. See mu post earlier this month. The KAT500 and the KPA1500 remote programs work perfectly. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com

Re: [Elecraft] Unable to save a Configuration on a KX3

2020-01-07 Thread Mike Duvall
the update. I will ask for a replacement config file and see if that fixes the config save issue. Thanks for the quick post of the fix. Mike AC4ZQ -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Australian fires

2020-01-04 Thread VK1OO, Mike Walkington
were in California and Canada during your fire season. Wonderful to see how we can help each other in trying times. Best wishes Mike VK1OO - Cheers Mike VK1OO (ex AC7MZ, VK1KCK) K2: 2599 -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

[Elecraft] KPA-500 Remote Program

2020-01-02 Thread Mike VE3YF
the latest version of remote software from the Elecraft site. Any idea's would be greatly appreciated. Tnx. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer vs. i/q

2019-12-31 Thread Mike Markowski
you need, and I think the Beatles said more or less the same thing didn't they?? :-) (Assuming love == i/q.) Happy 2020, Mike ab3ap On 12/31/19 2:47 PM, M. George wrote: ...With an API to the K4 and the I/Q output over the LAN, applications that are much better at what they do

Re: [Elecraft] Copying CW at high speeds (OT to Elecraft)

2019-12-29 Thread Mike Morrow
y...Morse is only a hobbyist's or historian's undertaking.  I personally found practice at Morse reception to be far more rewarding outside the ham bands...but that option no longer exists. Mike / KK5F __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] WTB Elecraft KPA 500 Amp.

2019-12-28 Thread Mike Streeter via Elecraft
I am looking to buy an Elecraft KPA 500 amplifier. Needs to be in good condition and perfect working order. Please contact me at with info and asking price. Thanks for reading, Mike, WM5DX. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Power cable voltage drop

2019-12-26 Thread Mike Flowers
Hi Keith, Mine reads 4.96, so should it be set to 5.0 or left alone? Thanks. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Keith Trinity WE6R > Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2019 15:25 &g

[Elecraft] KPA-500 failure

2019-12-25 Thread Mike Maloney
Anyone else have their KPA-500 crash on power ON?   All LED's briefly flash then all dead.  Main fuses good.   73,  Mike AC5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading the Shack

2019-12-25 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
1/4 mile driveway along a busy street right next to a major interstate.  So yea... I hope you get your amp soon! W0MU On 12/25/2019 7:02 AM, Mike VE3YF wrote: Update: The KPA1500 left Elecraft on 20 Dec 2019, and arrived in Mount Hope, Ontario 21 Dec 2019, with a guaranteed

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading the Shack

2019-12-25 Thread Mike VE3YF
I can imagine there are some real horror stories out there. I certainly hope my amp isn't one of those horror stories. *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* On 25-Dec-19 19:01, Tox wrote: Ha! I have vivid memories of a $100k rackmount computer UPS dropped (on a pallet) from high

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading the Shack

2019-12-25 Thread Mike VE3YF
Ouch. I think at one point in time that Alpha Power was shipping their amps on a Pallet to avoid damage. *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* On 25-Dec-19 18:35, richard gilley wrote: When my Concept 2 rower was dropped off damaged; I was told by UPS that if a heavy item

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading the Shack

2019-12-25 Thread Mike VE3YF
Hi Joe: I think all the courier services have gone downhill. They have us where they want and not much we can really do. Merry Christmas Joe. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading the Shack

2019-12-25 Thread Mike VE3YF
the guaranteed delivery date, and by the looks of it, I might see it maybe 31 Dec, which is over a week after the promised date. They also don't allow people to pickup their packages in person, tried twice. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com

Re: [Elecraft] UPS vs FedEx

2019-12-25 Thread Mike VE3YF
Hi Rose: As a New Years Resolution, maybe carriers can get their act together. Ha Ha Ha Merry Christmas Rose... -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading the Shack

2019-12-25 Thread Mike VE3YF
Christmas... -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ 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] Reaching Across the Chronological Divide

2019-12-23 Thread Mike Flowers
the excitement and joy in their faces when they learn that they passed their exam is great. So from where I sit, things are looking up! -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Dec 23, 2019, at 10:19 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > > Brethren . . . > > Keep in

Re: [Elecraft] Latest rumors on K4

2019-12-21 Thread Mike VE3YF
. It is better to get it right the first time than to have to send the rig back for upgrades or updates when a few extra months could have solved that problem. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading the Shack

2019-12-18 Thread Mike VE3YF
. One of the cold winter spells I will get the KPA500 working with the KPA500 remote software. I am going to check out Node Red or Red Node software one of those cold days as well. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com

[Elecraft] Upgrading the Shack

2019-12-18 Thread Mike VE3YF
Well I think that the KPA1500 has been out long enough that it is time to bite the bullet and order one. Also ordered a K4D so big changes are in store here, enough to keep the old mind active. Merry Christmas to everyone -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide

2019-12-14 Thread Mike Flowers
contributing as well. Thank you. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett > Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2019 08:12 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide

2019-12-14 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
There are many ways to get enjoyment from Ham Radio, long distance contacts being just one of them.  I am a DXer and Contester by heart as that is what I was exposed to as a young ham.  I never got into the rag chewing.  I had a sched with my Grandfather weekly yet we still still talked just

Re: [Elecraft] The Phone Call

2019-12-12 Thread Mike Goldstein
my IC7610. Quite recently, I queried Elecraft about mods to the same K3, while resources are still available, and had a comprehensive reply within a day. 73, Mike VE3GFN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] DZOTA: Dead Zones On The Air

2019-12-10 Thread Mike Flowers
Was that town in the Iron Range? And if so, could all the iron ore deposits play a role? - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Jim Rhodes > Sent: Tuesday, December 10, 2019 07:47

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RIT & OFFSET ENGAGES AT RANDOM

2019-12-09 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
Never saw my post appear so am sending it again sans screenshot-Mike VE9AA Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: December 9, 2019 5:55 PM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RIT & OFFSET ENGAGES A

[Elecraft] K3 TCXO Module needed

2019-12-09 Thread Mike Short
I need a K3 TCXO module for my K3. Either type is fine with me. Mike AI4NS __ 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] K3S driving an Alpha 86

2019-12-07 Thread Mike VE3YF
Yes Bill I used to drive a Alpha 86 with my K3S. Same as my 91B, just a cable between the rig and the amp and no buffer etc required. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3S accessories availability, moving forward

2019-12-05 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
s for the info/advice. Always appreciate your no nonsense words and great work. 73 de Mike VE9AA Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:donw...@embarqmail.com] Sent: December 5, 2019 6:23 PM To: Mike Smith VE9AA; Elecraft@mailman.q

[Elecraft] K3S accessories availability, moving forward

2019-12-05 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
If I was to purchase a new (barebones) K3S today, what are the chances the 2nd receiver module, filters, 2m module and whatever else are going to be available a year from now (when I can afford more) ? Thanks ! Mike VE9AA Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge

Re: [Elecraft] Reflector email problems

2019-11-18 Thread Mike Flowers
It's Gmail ... http://blog.simplelists.com/gmail-solution-mail-sent-to-a-list-doesnt-show-in-inbox/ - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Grant Youngman > Sent: Monday, November 18

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 config restore

2019-11-11 Thread Mike Flowers
I've been having a problem with my installation that requires me to run the KAT500 utility 'As Administrator'. When I do this, it works. When I don't, it fails - hangs, actually. Perhaps this is related? - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Secretary > -Original Message- >

[Elecraft] case for KX3?

2019-11-09 Thread Mike Maloney
Anyone had experience packing a KX3 in an Apache 1800 waterproof case from Harbor Freight?   Saw the case today at HF and looked like it would fit okay for good transport protection.   73, Mike AC5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

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