Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size

2018-08-01 Thread tnnyswy--- via Elecraft
In other words! Keep It Simple Stupid! .KISS! Milverton / W9MMS. On Wednesday, August 1, 2018, 7:49:36 PM CDT, K9MA wrote: If one is going to remote the KPA1500, wouldn't it make a lot more sense to extend the 240 V AC line? Or just install a 240 V outlet at the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Supply Cable Size

2018-08-01 Thread tnnyswy--- via Elecraft
I'm missing something here!I keep seeing the question being asked, " What size cable is the power cord?" How about employing the KISS theory. Would it not make sense to make up an extension cord with a length to the approximate desired location from the power source? Such an extension would

Re: [Elecraft] "The Elecraft Story" - other tech books

2018-07-30 Thread tnnyswy--- via Elecraft
>>> Bruce and I -do- have the same hairline.. ;-)  <<< Bruce is also a QRO guy!  Milverton /W9MMS. On Monday, July 30, 2018, 1:31:27 PM CDT, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Bruce and I -do- have the same hairline.. ;-) Eric /elecraft.com/ On 7/29/2018 8:36 AM, Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity call question

2018-07-13 Thread tnnyswy--- via Elecraft
>>> but the youth that went with it had apparently been assigned to someone >>> else. <<< Ain't that a bitch!   :-D Milverton / W9MMS. On Friday, July 13, 2018, 5:40:02 PM CDT, Dauer, Edward wrote: KN1CBR was issued as my Novice call in 1957.  Then for a number of years as a

Re: [Elecraft] help wiring a mic?

2018-07-06 Thread tnnyswy--- via Elecraft
>>> if you like the look of it and can power it, why not? <<< Walter. Thank you! For approaching the question with an " Open Mind "!!!Many, many years ago, over 2000 years since, someone who happens to be a whole smarter than I, once said. " Religion was made for Man, and not Man for

Re: [Elecraft] UPS Practice? was:Re: KPA1500 Caution

2018-04-19 Thread tnnyswy--- via Elecraft
>>> Imagine my surprise to see that a signature was required <<< Pete, why would you be surprise? !!Or! maybe the question should've been, should UPS just leave such an expensive package on your doorstep?!!!I'm sure there were instructions on how to get the Radio/ Package at your

Re: [Elecraft] Any KPA1500 received that were ordered after 1st day?

2018-04-03 Thread tnnyswy--- via Elecraft
>>> There's a lot of history of unmet projections on new product delivery, but the high-value prepayment aspect of this one makes it more difficult to be patient with <<< AND! Can you even begin to imagine the amount of "Bitching" that would take place if this Amp is besieged with poor

Re: [Elecraft] Any KPA1500 received ?

2018-04-03 Thread tnnyswy--- via Elecraft
>> Gee whiz, guys, relax. Enjoy the anticipation. << Save your breath! They did it with the advent of the KX3, KX2, KPod, and just about every piece of equipment that Elecraft ever intrduced.Just WAIT! Soon there will be someone who will want to know how many Amps Elecraft has sold, so they can

Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

2018-02-06 Thread tnnyswy--- via Elecraft
>>> which I need for AM and SWL. I >> also dabble in ESSB. <<< Bill, according to the Scripture of HAM Radio, AM, SWL, and even more so, ESSB,  is not Ham Radio. Please do not listen below 200Hz, and above 2400Hz. Should you persist, you'll get cavities, and eventually go deaf. This is in

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Power Drop During Operation

2018-01-25 Thread tnnyswy--- via Elecraft
Check for loose connections. Seems that there is a increase in resistance after prolong use. (((73))) Milverton / W9MMS. On Thursday, January 25, 2018, 7:11:14 AM CST, jma...@k8nd.com wrote: John: I checked it at the time. 13.3 Vdc  reported by the K3 meters. It