Re: [Elecraft] K3 AR0 & AR1 commands not working

I’m assuming you do have a KXV3 installed? Make sure you’re not in BSET or VFO A/B REVerse when you send the command. Also try sending just “AR;” in the command tester and see if you get a response. If you don’t, then you must have older firmware without the command implemented. 73, Wayne

[Elecraft] Reminder: Most Elecraft rigs can scan "dead" bands for signals

Those of you who are new users of an Elecraft K2, K3/K3S, KX2, or KX3 may not know about the scanning and channel-hoping feature that’s common to all of these rigs. Scanning a seemingly “dead” band segment can reveal signals as they come up, allowing you to do other things (work out, paint,

[Elecraft] Samuel Morse's birthday (Friday, April 27th); good excuse to break out your old hand keys

No matter how busy I am tomorrow, I aim to make at least one QSO on this coming Friday in honor of Samuel Morse’s birth (227 years ago!). I’ll be dusting off my oldest hand key for the occasion, one with a leg strap and Levi’s-style button that was used by the South African army circa WW2. If

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

I’d have to review our production specifications to get the actual figures. But the point is that by matching these capacitors to an extremely close tolerance, their contribution to phase imbalance is negligible. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Apr 25, 2018, at 9:39 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

Hi Petr, The KXFL3 option operates at baseband (0 to 3 kHz), not 11 kHz. It is actually two filters, one for “I” and the other for “Q” (the quadrature signal paths). Each filter has two LPFs, one for CW, the other for SSB and data. To keep the phase and amplitude balanced, we use capacitors

Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro to tune memories from K-pod

Wes, This was fixed as of revision 5.60, and your video really helped. Among other things, the K-Pod was inserting macro characters into the host command stream asynchronously, occasionally clobbering a host command. I believe it’s working as intended now. While it’s true that the K-Pod has

Re: [Elecraft] Maximum power 12 Watts

Hi Germán, You may have the KPA3 menu entry set to “not installed.” You may have other options set to “not installed” as well. Take a look at the CONFIG menu listings. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Apr 16, 2018, at 10:12 PM, German Duran wrote: > > Hello my friends: I need help. I

[Elecraft] Corrected link to OE3HKL's web page

Here is the correct link: www.oe3hkl.com Still looking for an English translation of the Funkamateur article, or at least a summary. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3S New Owner - Ergonomic Issue

Hi Dave, There are various ways to control bandwidth on the K3S. One of these methods is likely to work for you: - rotating the WIDTH/SHIFT controls - tapping XFIL to cycle through normalized crystal filter bandwidths - turning APF on/off (hold of XFIL switch) - pushing/holding the SHIFT

Re: [Elecraft] Remote rig prolems

Thanks for the report, Ron. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Apr 5, 2018, at 10:28 AM, kd7rj wrote: > > The problems I was having with the Time Capsule/remoterig issues have been > resolved. Brandon at Elecraft was able to identify the problem

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft customer service

Hi Richard, Fortunately lost items are rare. I sure hope yours turns up! But if not, we’ll deal with it through proper channels and make sure you get a replacement as soon as possible. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Mar 28, 2018, at 1:33 PM, richard kappler

[Elecraft] KX2/KX3 operating tip: A/B testing of two antennas without retuning the ATU

Sometimes you’ll have two antennas available for your KX2 or KX3, for example different whips (my situation the other day) or a whip and a wire, etc. In both cases you might be using the internal ATU. Q: Do you need to retune the ATU each time you swap antennas? A: No. Both rigs have a menu

[Elecraft] OT: Seeking collaborator on 20 m, 5 dBi, 9 foot radius, 2 pound antenna system

If like me you’ve spent too much time thinking about this subject already, *and* you’re a whiz with Mini-NEC, please contact me off-list. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.c __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Great day for short whips & /PM operation

I was out walking around in a local park with the KX2 today, using a couple of different 48” loaded whips. (/PM = pedestrian mobile, closely related to “HF Pack,” though I prefer an ultralight version of it, with a “pack” weighing only 2 pounds.) There were quite a few stations on 20 and 15

Re: [Elecraft] FP switches

Hi Fred, The switches are replaceable. Please contact support. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Mar 20, 2018, at 4:09 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > I have a very early K3 [#642). After several years, the FP switches started > to get a little unpredictable ... AGC might cause some other

Re: [Elecraft] Support question

Yes, that’s a good address. What I meant was that the email was forwarded to me by CS. Wayne > On Mar 20, 2018, at 4:15 PM, Wes Stewart <wes_n...@triconet.org> wrote: > > It was also sent to k3supp...@elecraft.com. Is that not a good address? > > On 3/20/2018 3:56 PM

[Elecraft] Regarding K3/K3S "Power creep"

There were a couple of recent reports of slow convergence on the operator’s target power level, AKA "power creep.” Assuming that the operator has done a TX GAIN calibration on a given band, “power creep” on that band is probably due to higher than normal drive requirements. In such cases, a

Re: [Elecraft] Support question

> Wes Stewart wrote: > > Is it expecting too much to think that an email to K3support should at least > be acknowledged as received after two days? Yes. I believe the email in question was sent to me, and I’ll be responding shortly. 73, Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] XV144 shutdown

Pete, After establishing the desired power output level, try turning off ALC (see owner’s manual; CONFIG:TX ALC). If turning the ALC off eliminates power fade, then it’s a firmware problem. If this doesn’t help, then something is heating up, possibly a cold solder joint or component. Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 AND FSK

Just to clarify, for CW and data modes (including RTTY/FSK), you can use: - external PC + keyboard (either with a terminal program or using KX3/KX2 Utility) - external keyer paddle - attached keyer paddle (KXPD2/KXPD3) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Mar 19, 2018, at 5:05 PM, Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] 2D Fasteners

artment.jpg > > Overall views here: http://sadxa.org/n7ws.html > > Wes N7WS ex K7CVT > > >> On 3/16/2018 12:36 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> But they *do* allow you to join two enclosure planes while also supporting a >> PCB or other hardware. That was the intent

Re: [Elecraft] 2D Fasteners

But they *do* allow you to join two enclosure planes while also supporting a PCB or other hardware. That was the intent of the design. (I invented these in 1998 :) Wayne N6KR > On Mar 16, 2018, at 12:29 PM, kevinr wrote: > > They are only able to connect one plane to

Re: [Elecraft] 2D Fasteners

Hi Alan, We designed these specifically for our products; they are not available commercially. Please contact sales if you require a small quantity of them. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Mar 16, 2018, at 11:12 AM, G4GNX wrote: > > Does anyone know where I can buy a small quantity of

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

Nice work, Chris. Which band? Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Mar 10, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Chris Hallinan wrote: > I just got my K3 back from Watsonville where I had the Sub RX, KIO3B and > other mods installed. > > First ever QSO with my new KRX3A: TN5R on

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

> > ...and still you bought a Prius. :) ... and I get 60 MPG. I think of it as a QRPmobile (one that sips rather than guzzles fuel), thus rendering it not OT. Wayne > > > 73s and thanks, > Dave > NK7Z > https://www.nk7z.net > >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 and FT8

I give you full credit. Wayne http://www.elecraft.com > On Mar 3, 2018, at 2:40 PM, Wes Stewart <wes_n...@triconet.org> wrote: > > I believe that I invented the term "imaginary mode". See the thread: "K3 And > WSJT-X FT8 Timing" > > Wes N

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

Seconded. They had to pry the stick-shift out of my hand, too, when my CRV was trashed by a drunk and, valuing gas mileage over sportiness, I got a Prius. Still, I wouldn’t want the self-driving model. Wayne http://www.elecraft.com > On Mar 3, 2018, at 4:43 PM, Wes Stewart

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 and FT8

To each his own. I run 0.0 watts on FT8, since it’s the next best thing to ESP. I’ve had many a satisfactory, automated, effortless, imaginary QSO on this mode. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Mar 3, 2018, at 1:27 PM, Glenn Anderson wrote: > > I normally

Re: [Elecraft] Terminal decoding on KX3 paddle generated CW

Gary, There is a way to do this. It works equally well on the K2, K3, K3S, KX2, and KX3. 1. Go into the KX3 Utility “Command Tester” window. (Or use any terminal emulator application of your choice.) 2. Send the command “TT1;” to the radio from the computer. This will put the rig into a mode

[Elecraft] Extreme QRPp using the KX2, KX3, K3, or K3S

Power output on the KX2, KX3, K3 and K3S can be set as low as 0.1 W directly using the PWR control. However, you can actually set power output to much lower levels (< 1 milliwatt), with fine control, by turning off ALC in the menu and adjusting the drive level manually. Here’s the

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

A number of customers considering the KX2 have asked us how it compares to the newly announced Yaesu FT-818. The latter is an updated ‘817, with a bit higher power output. In terms of form factor, the ‘818 is essentially unchanged from the ‘817. So it’s worth asking again: just how “ultra

Re: [Elecraft] VFO TRACKING

Config menu, VFO LNK, which is per-band. Set to OFF. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Feb 28, 2018, at 11:29 AM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft > wrote: > > I have looked in both manuals to find out how to stop VFO A and VFO B > tracking together..one follows the other and it only

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Tuner Operation at Low Voltages

Hi Dean, The latching relays in the tuner should work just fine at low supply voltages; they run off a voltage regulator, so their coils should see 5 V even when the rig is running from as low as 8 V. I think what you’re seeing is not enough forward power to qualify the SWR readings. If the

Re: [Elecraft] Want My K-2 Back

And if you decide to do that, Eric and I will autograph the inside top cover, FWIW. That and $5 will get you a slice of pizza, at least in my neighborhood :) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Feb 25, 2018, at 11:14 AM, wrote: > > Why not just build a new one. Relive

Re: [Elecraft] Want My K-2 Back

Jimmy, Thanks for your sentiments about the K2. If all else fails we can find you a new one :) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Feb 25, 2018, at 10:33 AM, James Walker wrote: > > If anyone out there knows who has my old K-2 please contact me off-list. > I’d like to discuss

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

e sake of >>> lifting could the amp and supply be boxed separately? I am very seriously >>> consider buying one. I do have the KPA500 now and it is such a pleasure to >>> use. >>> >>> 72 & 73, >>> Bill >>> K9YEQ, FT’er for K

[Elecraft] KPA1500

If you’ve just received a KPA1500 and have a question outside Elecraft’s normal business hours, please post the question here. Eric and I, as well as rest of the engineering team, monitor the list regularly. Those considering a KPA1500 might want to check out some of the reviews posted so far

Re: [Elecraft] Adding a low noise preamp into the receive line of the internal 2M trnsverter

Hi Howard, The K144XV itself has a high-gain LNA producing a NF of around 1 dB. It cannot be bypassed without a PCB modification. I’d be cautious about adding another high-gain LNA directly ahead of it. Some stations have an LNA right at the antenna to establish a low noise figure as early

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feature request

Hi John, You can change the KX2’s coarse tuning rate on a per-mode basis using the VFO CRS menu entry. In CW mode the default is 0.1 kHz, but you can set it to something higher. This would allow you to QSY much more quickly. Another trick: Whenever the OFS knob’s LEDs are both off (RIT and B),

Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

Thanks, everyone, for weighing in on this. K3/K3S VOX is very fast on attack and can be set to very fast on release as well. It should be just as fast for data modes as for voice modes. This means you can test it by simply putting the radio into SSB mode: set the VOX delay to something small

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Firmware Upgrade???

Hi Brian, The K2 firmware hasn’t been updated in quite awhile. If you’re not noticing any issues, then you probably don’t need to update anything. If you’re really concerned, you could contact support to determine how to check all of the revisions. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Feb 23, 2018, at 7:31

Re: [Elecraft] K3 And WSJT-X FT8 Timing

RIchard, There are no long delays inherent in the K3/K3S transmit timing. It should be ready to transmit RF within 5 to 15 ms of PTT assertion, depending on mode and other factors. My apologies; I have not been closely reading this thread. I’ll come up to speed and get back to you. If this

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Info Disappeared From Website

Working on this problem now. Thanks for catching it. Wayne http://www.elecraft.com > On Feb 13, 2018, at 6:00 AM, Mark Goldberg wrote: > > The KPA500 links seem to have been broken on the Elecraft Website: > > Not Found > > The requested URL /KPA500/KPA500.htm

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 firmware suggestion

Good idea, Mike. Added to the future changes list. Wayne N6KR > On Feb 10, 2018, at 9:38 AM, Mike Penzo wrote: > > While in CW mode, I typically listen with the filter wide open (2.8khz). Once > I find a signal, I narrow the filter down (400hz) by tapping the AF knob >

[Elecraft] Major Sheldon's Last Watt

Hi all, This short story about a hunting trip gone awry is definitely on-topic: http://www.elecraft.com/fiction/Maj%20Sheldon's%20Last%20Watt.pdf We’re posting it with permission of the author, W. A. Taylor. 73, Wayne N6KR __

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

Production shipments have already begun. We’re ramping it up as quickly as possible. We have to dial in the burn-in sequence, automated alignment/test, etc. Takes awhile to do this right. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Feb 5, 2018, at 6:33 PM, Ed Gilliland wrote: > > Any news on

Re: [Elecraft] How many K2's sold

~8,000. Wayne N6KR > On Jan 30, 2018, at 11:46 AM, Robert G Strickland wrote: > > As the subject says, how many K2's have been sold to date? > > ...robert __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] The SP3 is *not* just for SSB speech reproduction

The SP3 is reasonably flat from 100-20,000 Hz. It can reproduce somewhat lower pitches, too. It’s not a brick-wall function. A bit of EQ can be applied if the source provides it. The SP3 is thus suitable for a wide range of material, including high-quality broadcast voice, ESSB, and even

Re: [Elecraft] SP-3 frequency range question

Hi Bill, The SP3 is relatively flat from 100-20,000 Hz, and is very sensitive (90 dB SPL), meaning no need for amplification. A K3 or K3S will drive one or two of them easily. The K3/K3S also have RX EQ to tailor the response to your operating position. I'll let others comment subjectively

[Elecraft] A shameless plug for the SP3

I use a pair of SP3 speakers with my home K3S. If you use Elecraft's AFX feature (main receiver alone) or if you’re using both main and sub receivers at the same time, you’ll be amazed, like me, at how expansive the stereo audio space “feels" with speakers this good. It can reduce operating

Re: [Elecraft] Who would spend 30 hours+ building an Elecraft K2? (plus: special pricing)

Special K2 pricing is good until at least the end of February. We’ll fix this on the website early next week. tnx Wayne N6KR > On Jan 27, 2018, at 6:19 PM, Neil Zampella wrote: > > Wayne, > > I've been trying to convince SWMBO that I need something to keep me busy now >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Trade show list, No Dayton?

Oversight. We’re always at Dayton, four booths wide Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Jan 27, 2018, at 1:22 PM, Irwin Darack wrote: > > In the Elecraft January Newsletter they listed the Trade shows they are > attending this year. Unless I am missing

[Elecraft] Who would spend 30 hours+ building an Elecraft K2? (plus: special pricing)

Who would spend 30 hours+ building an Elecraft K2? Well, me, for one. I built the very first K2, not long after Eric and I sketched out the design on napkins right in the middle of Field Day at Henry Coe state park. (Some claim this is mythology, but I was there :) That first unit wasn’t even

[Elecraft] KPA1500 comments

Another KPA1500 owner (Bob, W9KNI) has just posted a KPA1500 review, at: http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13702 Even if you’re not considering purchasing a KPA1500, you might want to read the reviews recreationally. They’re all very well-written, in stark contrast to some of what passes

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 ATU - ability to handle more than two antennas

This is definitely doable from the amp. All it takes is an external antenna switch with a control port compatible with RS232, Ethernet, USB, or one of the amp’s multi-purpose digital output lines. (These have other uses, too, such as SWR alarm output.) To select among antennas from the amp,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 ATU - ability to handle more than two antennas

Dan, The KPA1500’s firmware is written to accommodate many more antennas. It would be a fairly simple matter to externalize a number of them in the form of a remote-controlled antenna switch. This is a good example of how the amp can be tailored to user needs. The firmware could be updated

[Elecraft] Non-Elecraft transceivers and the KPA1500

I wanted to remind everyone that our new KPA1500 works great with rigs other than the K3 and K3S. Throughout the owner’s manual, you’ll find details on interfacing to Icom, Yaesu, and other brand transceivers. (One of our field testers has a Flex 6500 in his collection, which also works

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Feature Ask

d VFO temp comp procedure. Sounds > like that will get me close enough. > > Cheers, > Dave AD6A > > Sent from my  iPhone 7 Plus > > On Jan 22, 2018, at 8:04 AM, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: > > Hi Dave, > > The synthesizer used in the KX3 d

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Feature Ask

Hi Dave, The synthesizer used in the KX3 doesn’t have means for locking to an external reference. However, if you do the extended VFO temperature compensation, then calibrate the reference to WWV (etc.), you’ll typically be within +/- 1 or 2 Hz of your actual target frequency on all bands,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Review on eHam

Nominal drive power is 50 watts in for 1500 watts out. As with virtually all other amplifiers, drive power requirements can vary from band to band. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jan 22, 2018, at 3:48 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: > > Just FYI, > >

[Elecraft] KPA1500 notes

A few KPA1500 owners have now posted reviews here: http://www.eham.net/reviews/review/150669 We’re pleased to hear such enthusiastic reports about the amp after all the hard work by both our staff and field testers. (One thing that’s clear: our decision to use a separate power supply is

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 CW tx decode for code practicing using external straight key

Sorry, Bjorn, transmit text decode only works with the internal keyer. There is another way. You could build a simple crystal oscillator that puts out a weak signal somewhere in the KX2’s receive tuning range. Once you tune into that signal, the decoder could track your CW regardless of how

Re: [Elecraft] IC-7610 added to Sherwood's list

Alan, Maybe this (low BDR) explains why the ‘7610 provides such a huge amount of user-selectable attenuation. I think it’s on the order of 45 dB. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Dec 24, 2017, at 9:27 PM, Alan wrote: > ... > In my opinion, the best

Re: [Elecraft] KX-2 Version 2.89 FM Problem?

Dick, Please let us know what deviation you end up using. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Dec 23, 2017, at 1:33 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Dick, > > Turn on Tech Mode and you will see that menu item. > In my opinion, if you will be the only one accessing the menu, just leave

Re: [Elecraft] AUXBUS Troubleshooting

The auxbus is activated briefly on band changes to update transverters and the KRC2, whether present or not. It’s possible that during auxbus activation, the K2 may be missing an RS232 character or two. (Interrupts are locked out.) I’d have to dig into the K2 code to determine this. The

[Elecraft] KX2 as a remote front panel for another KX2, KX3, or K3S?

A number of KX2 owners have asked whether they could use the rig as a “terminal” to control a remote radio. This may be possible to a limited degree. This can already be done with a K3, K3S, or K3/0-Mini. All three can do 100% control of a remote K3 or K3S, including 1:1 display mapping. On

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 First RF Review

Right, Lou. You’re also getting a KX9 in your stocking. And your wife gets the complimentary purse unicorn. 73.5, Wayne N6KR > On Dec 14, 2017, at 1:36 PM, W0FK wrote: > > I received my KPA1500 late yesterday. Contrary to pronouncements on the forum > by Elecraft,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

> ROBERT MUELLER wrote: > > Why don't we tell Wayne it is time to stop tweaking. You guessed it, Bob; you can blame me for the final tweaks. I do most of my operating with small radios that have no fans, so I’ve been obsessing over the KPA1500’s acoustics. As mentioned

[Elecraft] FM mode on KX2 ready to test on 10 meters and with transverters

I have field-test firmware ready for those interested in trying FM mode on the KX2. On 10 meters, FM is useful for both repeaters and simplex FM QRP DXing. For external transverter use, there are programmable band displays (up to 7), as well as a keying output. The implementation includes PL

Re: [Elecraft] 10 m RTTY contest still going on; three CA stations calling CQ....

Make that 28082! Wayne > On Dec 3, 2017, at 11:23 AM, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: > > The band sounds dead but dxmaps.com shows some F2 activity as well as > sporadic-E. There are three of us clustered around 14082 hoping we’re not > doing an all-CA contest

[Elecraft] 10 m RTTY contest still going on; three CA stations calling CQ....

The band sounds dead but dxmaps.com shows some F2 activity as well as sporadic-E. There are three of us clustered around 14082 hoping we’re not doing an all-CA contest 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] 160 meter contest also going on -- LOTS of activity

The ARRL 160 m contest is in full swing. See: http://www.arrl.org/160-meter Sounds like Field Day on the band right now, at least in the CW segment. Give it a listen. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] 10 meter RTTY contest starts at 0000Z

the back yard with little effort. > > Will have to give the 10M contest a try, thanks Wayne. > > 72 > > Howard Kraus, K2UD > Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: >> An RTTY contests is a great time to try your Elecraft rig’s built-in RTTY

[Elecraft] 10 meter RTTY contest starts at 0000Z

An RTTY contests is a great time to try your Elecraft rig’s built-in RTTY capability, either using a keyer paddle or the Terminal window in the Utility application. (Applies to K3, K3S, KX2, KX3.) The 10 meter RTTY contests starts soon (Z), so take a listen if you get a chance. You can use

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PRE function question

This is why about half of our product line is intended for use outdoors, hopefully far from most noise sources. I’m always amazed to see noise drop from S6 to S0 on 20 meters, for example, when I hike up the hill at a park that’s a quarter mile from civilization. If you do it often enough, you

[Elecraft] KX2 max output now 12 watts (experimental)

The latest KX2 field-test firmware allows power output to be set as high as 12 watts on 80 through 20 meters. (Max out is still 10 watts on 17-10 meters.) Supply voltage must be 12.8 V or higher on key-down. ~14 V supply recommended. Yes, this is only about 1 dB, but it did help me snag XF1IM

Re: [Elecraft] using the KX2 as a remote control head for K3

Igor, The KX2 does not yet have the rig-control feature of the KX3. This would be fairly easy to add. However, it is only a limited parametric controller; see page 28 of the KX3 manual. K3-to-K3 remote control mirrors the front panel directly. For that you need a K3, K3S, or K3/0-mini at the

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] CQ WW CW report (pedestrian mobile with 4' whip)

Rich wrote: > Any possibility of offering the anti-rotation bail that is part of the AX1 > kit as a separate item for purchase? Rich, A very simple but effective anti-rotation device for right-angle-mounted whips can be made from a piece of rubber tubing or cylindrical extrusion. A short

[Elecraft] CQ WW CW report (pedestrian mobile with 4' whip)

CQ WW CW is one of my favorite “sporting events” of the year. This year I tried something different, operating for about half an hour using the KX2 hand-held, at 10 W output, with a whip. Band conditions weren’t great, but I made about 20 contacts total using 15 and 20 meters, including quite a

[Elecraft] Reminder: CQ WW CW is happening now

This is a great opportunity to work some DX (regardless of power level) and see what CW sounds like with hundreds of signals on the band. Have fun! Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 in FT8 mode - heat? (Barry N1EU

FWIW, the drift is proportional to frequency, so you should be seeing < 3 Hz on 20 meters. It’s < 2 Hz on my lab test unit on 20. Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On Nov 24, 2017, at 4:23 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > I ran intensive frequency stability tests

[Elecraft] Looking for specifics on KX2 / 10 meter FM use

I had a number of positive responses regarding putting the KX2 on 10 meter FM, so I have a couple of followup questions: - Is any TX offset other than -100 kHz used on 10 meter FM?? - Is a 1750 Hz PL tone ever used on this band, as it is in some countries for 2 meters, etc.? Bonus points if

Re: [Elecraft] New to QRP

marvwhee...@nwlink.com wrote: > Yes, high power will work but lacks the true joy found when you can log the > contact using a tin cup and a wet string. I couldn’t agree more, Marvin. QRP works on multiple levels (challenging, amenable to home-brew, great for portable operation, etc.). My

[Elecraft] 10 meter FM on the KX2?

I heard from one of our UK customers that 10 meter FM would be very useful on the KX2, at least in his area. If there’s enough demand for this, we could add it. The KX2 puts out 10 watts and has a built-in mic. Combined with a 10-meter whip it would work well as an HT on this band. 73,

[Elecraft] CQ WW CW contest this weekend...pedestrian mobile

Hi all, Our local weather looks good for the weekend, so I’m going to ditch the home station for CQ WW CW this year and do it entirely on the hoof with the KX2 and a whip. (There probably isn’t a entry class for this. Oh well) I did this for a short time last year and made several EU

[Elecraft] New KPA1500 feature: ATU TUNE integration with K3 and K3S transceivers

If your KPA1500 is connected to a K3/K3S via the ACC cable, you’ll be able to tune the amplifier’s internal ATU without touching any controls on the transceiver. For a manual tune, all that’s required is to tap the ATU TUNE switch on the amplifier. (Originally, three switch presses were

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2] Cannot turn off switch cw tones

Stephen, That sounds like a bug that I didn’t catch. I’ll get on it right away. Meanwhile, you might try powering up in SSB mode, then changing the SW setting, then turning power off. Let me know if this works. Thanks, Wayne N6KR > On Nov 20, 2017, at 11:42 AM, Stephen Prior

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) - Unplanned Discovery

Great story, Stan. Now you know why the K3/K3S/KX2/KX3 all have data modes you can use without a computer :) 73, Wayne N6KR > On Nov 19, 2017, at 4:23 PM, stan levandowski wrote: > > Most people on this Reflector are well educated and intelligent. Apparently, > I'm

Re: [Elecraft] Beep

ire <r...@cobi.biz> > Date: 11/15/17 8:09 PM (GMT-08:00) > To: 'Jeff Herr' <her...@comcast.net>, 'Wayne Burdick' <n...@elecraft.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Beep > > SW TONE won't silence it? > > From page 65 of t

[Elecraft] New K3 remote control/macro command: "TM" (TX metering mode); useful for FT8, etc.

If you use K3 remote control commands, either in K-Pod macros or custom software, you might be interested in the latest field-test firmware release. We’ve added a “TM” command to set the TX bar graph mode on the LCD. This also affects what is read in transmit mode by the “BG” command (bar graph

[Elecraft] New KX3 field-test firmware, rev. 2.82

We could use a few volunteers to help test the latest KX3 firmware. Please email me if you’re interested. See release notes below. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * KX3 MCU 2.82 / DSP 1.52, 11-6-2017 * SIDETONE VOLUME CAN BE SET LOWER: MON=1 is now about 12 dB lower in volume than it was originally.

Re: [Elecraft] Just RX'd KX3 Serial No. 10,028!

All of our products normally start with S/N 1 and go up one at a time. So there really are over 10,000 KX3s in existence, for which we thank our loyal customers. The K3S was an exception to the S/N rule. We were up to S/N 9950 or so on the K3 and decided to make the jump to 1 to

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and KX3 with A/B switch

Ignacy, I’ve never noticed the KX3’s AGC pumping, so I suspect something else. Small speaker aside, it should sound every bit as good as the analog K2, just with additional filtering features (thanks to the KX3’s DSP). Try turning AGC off. If there really were pumping, this would stop it. If

[Elecraft] On CW

I find that CW has many practical and engaging aspects that I just don’t get with computer-mediated modes like FT8. You’d think I’d be burned out on CW by now, over 45 years since I was first licensed, but no, I’m still doin’ it :) Yes, FT8 (etc.) is a no-brainer when, despite poor conditions,

[Elecraft] KX2 talk at Foothill ARS, Oct. 27th

Hi all, I’ll be speaking about the KX2 at the FARS meeting this Friday night. Among other topics, I’ll cover the KX2’s ancestral lineage (shamelessly cherry-picked QRP rigs of yore), its technology and design goals, field applications, and lightweight antennas. I’ll be bringing a prototype of

[Elecraft] Answers to a few additional questions about the AX1 antenna

Thanks for all the inquiries so far regarding the AX1. I think I’ve revised the FAQ five times this morning :) > Question: Weight? Or, Weight as a percentage of KX2/KX3? 4.0 ounces (total for base unit + whip). > Question: is the BNC connector on the KX2/KX3 safe from damage from torgue

[Elecraft] Elecraft AX1 antenna prototype & Pacificon antenna symposium

I’ll be speaking at Pacificon's antenna symposium tomorrow (Friday, Oct. 20th). My presentation, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM, is on antennas for ultra-portable HF operation. This talk was a late addition, a previous speaker having dropped out. If you’re interested in attending the symposium, check the

[Elecraft] KX2 remote control via the MH3 mic: ready for mobile/portable testing

Hi all, We’re looking for volunteers to test new firmware that allows extended control of the KX2 via an MH3 mic. This feature enables “HF Pack Lite” operation, where the radio is inside a backpack with a whip attached. It’s also useful for mobile operation since it allows eyes-free radio

[Elecraft] OT (sort of): Hams Help Communications With Puerto Rico

Here’s a moving story (audio and transcript) about amateur radio ops helping Puerto Rico residents get word to their Stateside relatives: http://www.npr.org/2017/09/29/554600989/amateur-radio-operators-stepped-in-to-help-communications-with-puerto-rico

Re: [Elecraft] Order Page Certificate Expired

This has been corrected. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Sep 24, 2017, at 11:27 PM, Mark Goldberg wrote: > > It seems the certificate used for orders has expired: > > www.cartserver.com uses an invalid security certificate. > > The certificate expired on 09/22/2017 04:59 PM.

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