Re: [Elecraft] FS: Buddipole Deluxe (SOLD pending payment)

The Buddipole has been sold pending payment. Thanks to all who expressed interest. 73 de James K2QI _ From: James Sarte [mailto:k2qi@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 9:01 PM To: 'Elecraft' Subject: FS: Buddipole Deluxe Buddipole Deluxe in Like New condition.

[Elecraft] Re： Elecraft K3 versus Yaesu FT-100 0D

Hello Steve, Although you will get  a different view if you post your thread in Fox Tango mail reflector, I would agree to all your findings.. Telecommunication technology is forever advancing.  The architecture and design principle between FT1000D and K3 are totally different.  At least,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

K8RDD wrote: I fellow said Elecrafts ergonomics and packaging is not appealing enough for most people despite its receiver performance. They could fix it by putting the K3 into a bigger box with a decent front panel and more knobs, but they wont. They wont because they are listening to the

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2 PC Interface for N1MM

Tom, I found the timing issue affected a Windows PC running Vista, but not XP. Not a clue about Windows 7 or Macs. I'd give the simple parallel interface a try. I use it regularly. 73, Mike NF4L Tom KG3V wrote: I need to connect my K2 to a PC using N1MM contest software, mainly for CW use.

Re: [Elecraft] New Test

I just think some anti-virus software is not as smart as others and gives a false positive. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has its limits. -- Albert Einstein On 10 Jan 2010, at 01:11, Hector Padron wrote: There you go !!! Thanks Joe. I wonder

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New Test

David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I just think some anti-virus software is not as smart as others and gives a false positive. Must be something else. I'm also using AVG 9.0 with the latest virus database files and it gives no warning. Steve may have some other problem with his computer.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 versus Yaesu FT-1000D

Steve Ireland wrote: It has been interested in reading the thread about a (or some) 'big gun' contesters still preferring the classic FT-1000D over the Elecraft K3. Hi Steve, From someone you know and love. I'd say this fairly well represents how many feel about the K3 versus FT-1000

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 versus Yaesu FT-1000D

Stan and Company, Your points are well made Stan. I have inadvertently raised stink on the TenTec site questioning whether the development of this fine radio was now over. There has not been an upgrade now for over a year. I made the mistake of comparing the performance of Elecraft and

[Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

Well it seems K3 users put more mileage than some people think on there radios. I think people buy with there ego more than with there brains. So I guess this gentleman was correct in saying that Elecraft has failed at looking at marketing. The first design criteria should have been looks, second

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 versus Yaesu FT-1000D

I owned many years ago a FT-1000D and one month was enough for me to know that it was not a good radio for contestings/dx chase,not only I suffered  the low BDR but also the high noise floor that did not let me hear weak stations from the noise,and of course when some one was close to my freq I

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 versus Yaesu FT-1000D

Licensed in 1958 (I really was a youngster then), I have had the pleasure of owning a lot of different radios over the years, the last 3 were FT-1000D, FT1000Mp3 MKV and a TS-480 loved all of them. However, in my humble opinion, none compare to the K3. My only criticism, which Wayne has

Re: [Elecraft] K3 New DSP board installed

The audio level differences remind me of a situation I had w/ a DSP board, but had nothing to do w/ the Rev D upgrade. Your original DSP board may have been defective. I had to replace one of my K3's DSP board a while back as I was noticing a significant audio level difference between the two

[Elecraft] Data Mode

I use an external soundcard/interface Navigator. My main use is passing traffic on MARS via MT-63 and MFSK-16. I just leave the radio in USB and set the mode freq via HRD DM-780. Everything works great, my question is there any advantage to switching the radio to Data Mode? Jack W4GRJ /

Re: [Elecraft] K3 New DSP board installed

Makes me wonder if someone else will eventually end up with my old, defective board. I just figured it was caused by the change in capacitor values but what you're saying makes more sense. BTW: Did you notice any increase of bass with this new board? I can't say that I noticed any change.

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2 PC Interface for N1MM

Thanks for the replies. I am running an XP Laptop that is only doing logging during the contest. I will give the homebrew interface a try and see how that works. I still mainly hand-key during the contest, but I am starting to use two radios and I really need computer keying for that. I

Re: [Elecraft] Data Mode

Data Mode turns off the TX Equalizer and front panel mic feed. It also remembers your filter setting. Buck k4ia k3 #101 In a message dated 1/10/2010 8:49:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, w4...@satterfield.org writes: I use an external soundcard/interface Navigator. My main use

[Elecraft] k3 Winlog32?

I've got winlog32 working with my K3 for general data exchange but not yet for keying. Is there any way to do it without a K1EL Winkey? 73 Jim ab3cv __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Data Mode

Jack, The advantage to using DATA A mode is that the compression is set to zero and the Equalization is turned off. If you are also using SSB and have compression set for SSB and/or are using equalization for normal (speech) SSB mode, then it will be an advantage for you to use DATA A

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

I think the thing to do for those who want a big radio is to purchase two K3's. My boss bought a used K3 last week and I took it home to check it out compared to my newer unit. I put them side by side on my desk, and the two of them look awesome and impressive. The pair still costs less than a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

I for one personally wouldn't mind... ...er, a free hat that is. James K2QI -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Randy Downs Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 7:21 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

[Elecraft] K2 FOR SALE (shiped to any country)

ELECRAFT K2 FOR SALE Elecraft K2 built about 3 years ago by a professional builder and aligned 3 months ago by Don Wilheim.This is my backup radio,it look and works as new.No issues at all with it. It has the following boards and options: K2, KPA100, KTA100, KSB2 (Modified for wider bandwith of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

G'day, Being retired my K3 is used every day mainly chasing down DX so more listening than transmitting. I don't have any problem with the form factor, suits me just fine, so does the K2 I built in 2000 and which accounted for over 200 DXCC for me during its evolution from QRP to QRO and my

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

G'day, Being retired my K3 is used every day mainly chasing down DX so more listening than transmitting. I don't have any problem with the form factor, suits me just fine, so does the K2 I built in 2000 and which accounted for over 200 DXCC for me during its evolution from QRP to QRO and my

[Elecraft] RS232 Check

Roger, A cheap and dirty way to check your RS232 and the serial cable is to jumper pins 2 and 3 of the K3 end of the serial cable (after it was removed from the K3). Open up hyper terminal in Windows (start, programs, accessories, communication). Select the proper com port and make sure you are

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

Randy Downs wrote: He told me that a Big Gun would never buy a K3. #1 due to not having 200w, #2 due to ergonomics. He basically said that people that buy a K3 don't use it enough to not see the inherent flaws in the layout, size etc. of the K3. Road Apples!!! The big gun contest stations

[Elecraft] [K3] clearing programmed M1

forgive me, I know I seen this somewhere, but is there a way to clear a programmed function from one of the Quick Memories (M1-M4) so I can use the CW I have recorded on it (with the K3 utility). I'm not good with a paddle (in fact I'm not brilliant with a straight key yet), so not sure I

Re: [Elecraft] Data Mode

Thanks, the replies are a big help. Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: Jack, The advantage to using DATA A mode is that the compression is set to zero and the Equalization is turned off. If you are also using SSB and have compression set for SSB and/or are using equalization for normal (speech)

[Elecraft] K3 AGC usage question

When I turn the AGC off, my audio sounds like the speaker cone is torn, either the external speakers or phones. It's very difficult to describe. I made a .wav file using Windows recorder, with the mic held in front to my external speakers. It's a CW signal, with the 250Hz roofing filter. It

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC usage question

Mike wrote: When I turn the AGC off, my audio sounds like the speaker cone is torn, either the external speakers or phones. It's very difficult to describe. CONFIG: AF LIM is used to hard limit the audio level so you don't get blasted by a strong signal when you have the gain cranked up to

[Elecraft] [K3] using Bank1 for cw Bank 2 for function

I still wish I had a few more programable buttons for functions - I wish to keep M1-M4 for CW/Voice memories, so don't use them as programable functions, but I wonder if it would be possible to use Bank 1 for CW mem and Bank 2 for programable functions (or the other way around)? At present

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

I use my K3 4 to 6 hours every day sometimes more it has more talk power and a cleaner signal than any other rig I have ever had or still have. Since the born on date June 13 2009 my Ft2000 station holds up the K3 at just the right hight for me I have stopped comparing A/B the receiver of the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] clearing programmed M1

forgive me, I know I seen this somewhere, but is there a way to clear a programmed function from one of the Quick Memories (M1-M4) so I can use the CW I have recorded on it (with the K3 utility). Please see the note at the bottom of page 21 of the Rev D-5 K3 User's Manual. 73, Lyle

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] clearing programmed M1

Thanks Lyle, now that's what I like about the K3 - it's intuitive, I eventually found this out via experimentation. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is. On 10 Jan 2010, at 15:33, Lyle Johnson wrote: forgive me, I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC usage question

AF LIM is set to 12. Shouldn't that be enough? I wouldn't characterize the signal as strong. It doesn't make any difference what the AF gain is, as long as it's loud enough to hear. Even the beep when I turn AGC back on is raspy. I'm not trying to be argumentative, just trying to get a handle

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC usage question

Thanks, Steve. I ran it from 12 up to 24. That seems to have cleaned it up FB. I had in my mind it worked the other way. 73, Mike Steve Ellington wrote: Go into the Config menu and crank up the AF Limit some. It's working correctly but just turned up too high. Steve N4LQ

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 69, Issue 14

- Ursprüngliche Nachricht - Von: elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net Gesendet: Donnerstag, 7. Januar 2010 18:00 An: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Betreff: Elecraft Digest, Vol 69, Issue 14 Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe

[Elecraft] K3 and SPE Expert AMP

Is anyone using the K3 with the SPE Expert amplifier? if so how do they integrate the two with computer control? R Thorpe AC9D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and SPE Expert AMP

Richard, The K3 emulates a Yaesu radio's band data output. The SPE can use this information to switch bands. 73, Bob W5OV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Thorpe Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 11:05

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2 PC Interface for N1MM

On Sun, 10 Jan 2010 06:02:58 -0800 (PST), Tom KG3V wrote: I will give the homebrew interface a try and see how that works. Before I moved to CA, I was using a K2/100 extensively for contesting. The standard serial interface worked quite well, but NOT with the standard K2 cable, which is a dog

[Elecraft] [K3] using Bank1 for cw Bank 2 for function

You might want to read Wayne's reply to my similar question http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2009-October/118055.html and a follow-up http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2009-October/118068.html 73, Paul W8TM * M0XDF asked: I still wish I had a few

[Elecraft] OR - Where to go for reasonably priced Aluminum Project Boxes

Will keep this short. I'm entertaining suggestions for sources of (hopefully) reasonably-priced Aluminum project boxes, on the order of maybe 2H X 3-1/2W X 3-1/2D. The absolute size is not terribly crucial, as long as I can fit in the PC board that it's to house AND as long as it's large enough

[Elecraft] OT - Where to go for reasonably priced Aluminum Project Boxes

The Subject should have indicated OT (Off-Topic), not OR... sorry. Tom _- Will keep this short. I'm entertaining suggestions for sources of (hopefully) reasonably-priced Aluminum project boxes, on the order of maybe 2H X 3-1/2W X 3-1/2D. The absolute size is not terribly

[Elecraft] K3 on the air time

Mine is on every morning at grayline evening thru bedtime. I am no tech I don't have more than a very basic idea how things inside work. I care what it can do for my DXing. Currently I'm focused on 160m.Just 500w a dipole @50'. A long way from a big gun.I consider the K3 an equilizer. Last

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Where to go for reasonably priced Aluminum Project Boxes

On Sun, 2010-01-10 at 13:24 -0600, Tom Hammond wrote: I'm entertaining suggestions for sources of (hopefully) reasonably-priced Aluminum project boxes, on the order of maybe 2H X 3-1/2W X 3-1/2D. The absolute size is not terribly crucial, as long as I can fit in the PC board that it's to

Re: [Elecraft] OR - Where to go for reasonably priced Aluminum Project Boxes

A guy named Hammond asking for aluminum boxes...hmmm. How about: http://www.mouser.com/search/refine.aspx?Ntk=P_MarComNtt=133227568 Wes  N7WS --- On Sun, 1/10/10, Tom Hammond n...@embarqmail.com wrote: From: Tom Hammond n...@embarqmail.com Subject: [Elecraft] OR - Where to go for reasonably

[Elecraft] Cable for THP HL-2.5Kfx

I ordered a cable for the interface which was supposed to give me amp control, but all it was for was AGC. Has anyone else come up with the correct cable and where did you get it from? 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 KX1 (Field tester); K3; W2; mini mods

[Elecraft] K3: Erratic Power on 160 and 80

I just discovered this problem while running some unrelated tests. I have erratic power and SWR on a narrow band of frequencies on both 160 and 80. By erratic I mean the power fluctuates wildly + and - from the requested power. The SWR indication also changes and sometimes changes to -.-. The

[Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

I bought a set of these last year, and thought I might get another pair, but they were out of stock, and most other retailers were/are charging $20 more, so I thought it may be beneficial to let my fellow elecrafters know To view the item, click below:

[Elecraft] K3: Loose Screw...

I received my new K3 this last Monday, put it together, and yesterday I installed the 100 watt PA. I was putting the bottom covers back on and as I was screwing one screw into the little standoff post in the center of the bottom, the screw would not tighten. So, I took the bottom plate off to

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

For some additional info, I placed an order with BH for these headsets on December 4 and they are still on backorder. Don't hold your breath waiting the 12 to 14 days they say it should take. Bob W5OV -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 headset at BH for $40

The 12 to 14 days is the time they say they need to get them in house. I too have a set ordered and am about to call to check on my order 73 Gil K8eag For some additional info, I placed an order with BH for these headsets on December 4 and they are still on

[Elecraft] K3 Noise Blanker

When using the NB, if the IF blanker is enabled at any setting, I lose most of the signal. The DSP blanker works as expected. What should I check? Howard..K2HK __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net

Anyone tell me the freq and UTC time please? Tnx Gary Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net

14.314 18:00 UTC. The CW net is Sunday 2300z (Sunday 3 PM PST) 14050 kHz Monday z (Sunday 4 PM PST) 7045 kHz 73, Mike NF4L rfenab...@gmail.com wrote: Anyone tell me the freq and UTC time please? Tnx Gary Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra

[Elecraft] Test Results

I've received 25 votes so far and the rate of new reports has dropped to zero. So here are the results.   There were 8 correct votes (including 2 split votes that I counted as 1/2 a vote each). That is pretty good... I'm not sure I could have identified the K3 myself. It is slightly better

[Elecraft] Cable for THP HL-2.5Kfx

Bill, Array Solutions has them. I use that combo here. Howard..K2HK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and SPE Expert AMP

Richard, If you go to Yahoo groups, there a group for the Elecraft K3 and one for the Expert Amp. I believe in both of them in the files section there is a drawing for configuring the cabling for the K3 the Expert Amp and your computer. From what I see in the K3's manual and the Expert Amp manual

[Elecraft] Thank you Elecraft for the KX1

I just wanted to share my experience with a KX1 that I borrowed from a friend. I took this KX1 rig with me when I went to the Philippines. I did a bit of traveling around the northern part of the country. The rig that I borrowed had 80/40/30 and 20 meters available. However, things were

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (1/10/2010)

Elecrafters, Phil, NS7P, our regular NCS was away this week. My thanks to Bill, NZ0T for calling back east to assist me, as well as other relays. Signal strengths were varied, with moderately deep QSB. W4GRJ had the highest SN (3746) on the net today. VE3QF had the lowest SN (147), I

[Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 install

I've just finished installing a KRX3 with the KBPF3 and when I push the sub button it tells me NO SUB. I have been through the menus several times, setting up the filters and modes and bandwidths for the main and the sub receiver but I still get the same error when I try to select the sub

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 install

The most obvious question: Did you set CONFIG:KRX3 to Ant=bnc or Ant=Atu? (as opposed to not inSt) 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Jan 10, 2010, at 5:58 PM, sr...@swbell.net wrote: I've just finished installing a KRX3 with the KBPF3 and when I push the sub button it tells me NO SUB. I have been

[Elecraft] Connecting to XV50

Gang: I've just install the K60XV in my K2. I want to use it to drive my XV50 but I'm confused about how this will hook up. I want to use the BNC connectors of the K60XV and I've set the XV50 to run as TX / RX on single ant. Hooking up the antenna to the transverter is no problem

Re: [Elecraft] K3 New DSP board installed

In the industry at large, refurbished boards tend to have a significantly lower failure rate than new boards. The public's reticence to using reworked electronics that aren't straight from fabrication is based on an urban myth. Refurbished electronic items are by and large a very good value.

[Elecraft] K3 Cable for THP HL-2.5Kfx

This should have read for the K3. My apologies. 73, Bill K9YEQ I ordered a cable for the interface which was supposed to give me amp control, but all it was for was AGC. Has anyone else come up with the correct cable and where did you get it from? 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 KX1 (Field

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

-Original Message- Date: Sat, 9 Jan 2010 22:10:55 -0500 From: Randy Downs randyddo...@gmail.com Subject: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it? It should have tarted A fellow. He told me that a Big Gun would never buy a K3. 1 due to not having 200w, #2 due to ergonomics. He basically

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting to XV50

Jerry, Yes, it is that simple. The XV50 TXin connects to the K60XV TX out, and the XV50 RX out connects to the K60XV RX in. 73, Don W3FPR n0jrn wrote: Gang: I've just install the K60XV in my K2. I want to use it to drive my XV50 but I'm confused about how this will hook up.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 New DSP board installed

Guy, In support of what you are communicating, I have been purchasing refurbished (and off-lease) IBM computers for some time now. They are always quite reliable and last me longer than other new computers that I have purchased in the past. The refurbished K3 DSP boards carry the full 1 year

Re: [Elecraft] K3 how often do you use it?

Add PVRC to that list. Even some of our mumble-grump skeptics went to K3's because they got their **s handed to them in a sling on the low bands when the competition started using K3 true diversity. On Sun, Jan 10, 2010 at 9:41 PM, ynkedra...@aol.com wrote: If FRC, YCCC and FCG members, are

[Elecraft] OT - Where to go for reasonably priced Aluminum Project Boxes

I'm entertaining suggestions for sources of (hopefully) reasonably-priced Aluminum project boxes, on the order of maybe 2H X 3-1/2W X 3-1/2D. You might try the Ten-Tec store: http://store.tentec.com/enclosures/ 72/73, Bob K3PH -- +--+ | Bob

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for January 10th 11th, 2010

Good Evening, The nets went quite well tonight. I used the attenuator on both twenty and forty meters to good effect. Much less fatiguing than hearing the hiss at the levels I need to run. However there are a few California stations who could use a dummy load on 40 meters and still make

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (1/10/2010)

Mark C. Killmon wrote: Elecrafters, Phil, NS7P, our regular NCS was away this week. My thanks to Bill, NZ0T for calling back east to assist me, as well as other relays. Signal strengths were varied, with moderately deep QSB. W4GRJ had the highest SN (3746) on the net today. VE3QF

Re: [Elecraft] Prop wash

We used to send our techs out for a 6x9 hole saw when I was an audio EE a few years back... Either that or speaker lube. Now that I've been doing a lot of work on helping build an EMC chamber up I'll never forget when we got some of the workers to help mop up an RF leak. ;) ~Brett (KC7OTG) On

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 install

Did you power cycle the radio after enabling the additional features in the menu? And you can hit SUB while in the KBPF3 feature menu to turn on which RX you've installed the filter into. Yes the radio does automatically select it when travelling outside the ham bands. ~BTH (KC7OTG) On Sun,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KRX3 install

I've sent a bunch of replies and they all went to the individuals instead of going to the reflector. Sorry about that folks. Yes, the power cycle did fix part of my problem. I could then see the SUB come on. I also encountered an ERR PL2 error code. I had to go in and