[Elecraft] 2-meter amp

I'm using an old (pre-MFJ) Mirage B1016. 10W in = 160W out. The receive preamp leaves a bit to be desired but a modern RF-switched low noise preamp ahead of it solves that problem.. It's not full QSK but very few people need that on 2m anyway. A low cost option to consider. 73 Ray W2RS

[Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker - New Thread

I have just spent quite a bit of time reading all the mail relative to the new SP3...but did not see these questions: Will the SP3 have a serial number? If so, can how can I get the number to match my K3? For those with the newer K3S model, can they get one with a SP3S logo? Will there now be

[Elecraft] KX3 Multi-two environment

Has anyone used a KX3 in a multi-two environment? Low power? High power? Specifically, how'd it hold up? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] Question re new KXV3B

According to some comments, the new KXV3B seems to be quite an improvement on 6m. As far as i know, no comment has been made on the difference on 10/12m. Can anyone comment on the performance on 10/12m? I seldom work 6m, mostly DX. And two fellow hams here in HB9 are interested. Thanks in

Re: [Elecraft] Question re new KXV3B

On Tue,9/22/2015 12:16 PM, Richard - HB9ANM wrote: According to some comments, the new KXV3B seems to be quite an improvement on 6m. As far as i know, no comment has been made on the difference on 10/12m. Can anyone comment on the performance on 10/12m? If you live in a quiet location, the

[Elecraft] K3 No RX & No RF output

I folks, Just turned on my K3/100, SN8600 series, rig but I now have no receive plus no transmit RF out. And, CQWW RTTY is in a few days. The K3 worked perfectly yesterday but today no RX, no TX, other than that single (non RF) bar on RF out when keyed. It is not in Test mode, not in

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

A REAL ham speaks!! One of the few!! Congrats on your accomplishments Jim. 73, Tom - W4BQF -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of James Bennett Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 2:23 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] What out for VE7FYC

Bill, To all appearances that call sign is bogus. The QRZ.com name of record is unusual and and address composed only of BC, Canada is a bit on the suspicious side. QRZ.com reports the call sign record as unmanaged. That would be a "no sale" for me. I hope you did not suffer a loss. Jim,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker - New Thread

I'd buy one that matches my K2. 73 Ken - K0PP On Sep 22, 2015 11:33 AM, "Wayne Burdick" wrote: > Henry Pollock - K4TMC wrote: > > > > Will the SP3 have a serial number? > > No, but feel free to add one of your own. You get points for style. The > rest is

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

I built that W6PQL 80 watt amp last year. Built the aluminum chassis, too. I did not have a sheet metal brake, but a few minutes on Google turned up quite a few home-brew brake plans. I built one of them and used it to form the chassis for my amp, and later on a couple other small boxes for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No RX & No RF output

When you turned it off did you turn off the rig or the powersupply? -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ralph McClintock Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 2:33 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 No RX & No RF output

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV & KRX3A, install which first in K3s?

OK, Don, I've run into a little confusion: the bottom of page 11 of the K144XV instructions has details about installing a new back panel with an ANT 3 hole. However, I don't have a replacement panel and my K3s back panel already has an ANT 3 hole. A few pages earlier the instructions have a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker - New Thread

Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote: > Will stainless screws be an option or standard? Standard. > Will there be a special firmware utility program for it, and if so will there > be an IBM 7094 version? Will I be able to copy 75 wpm on it (I already know > the answer to

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV & KRX3A, install which first in K3s?

Carl, I think I understand why you are confused. Yes, since you already have the rear panel with the ANT3 hole, resume about the middle of page 12 where it begins with "Locate the TMP cable ..." In order to tighten the BNC connector, you may find it easier to loosen the panel and tilt it

[Elecraft] Daily Digest & Android

Hello! I am subscribed to the Yahoo KX3 group and successfully getting daily digests. I am so successfully subscribed to the Elecraft (QTH?) reflector, but my Android device cannot seem to open the digest documents attached to the daily digest email from that reflector. What do I need on

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker - New Thread

Henry Pollock - K4TMC wrote: > Will the SP3 have a serial number? No, but feel free to add one of your own. You get points for style. The rest is left as an exercise for the reader. > For those with the newer K3S model, can they get one with a SP3S logo? The standard

[Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Crafting a case very similar to the one pictured on the sited page is relatively easy. While I do have a brake and no problem crafting cases I will tell you how I would do it without major tools. 1. Do a drawing of the case with sizes and flanges laid out piece by piece; top, bottom, sides,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Yes well, as to EME and MS, my viewpoint is anything less than legal limit is considered QRP.Which brings a point to mind. I get really annoyed with stations adding a power amp and doing nothing to improve their receiving situation. Seems hams like to have folks brag on their big signal

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

On Tue,9/22/2015 6:39 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: My experience on VHF is 10 to 20 watts and a 10 ele yagi is OK for most CW and SSB work when good tropo conditions exist. Your experience would be quite different west of the Mississippi, where population density is much less, and with much

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Are you saying I can run 15 KW PEP in West Memphis AR which is west of the MS river and only 1.5 KW in Memphis, TN which is east of the MS river? 73 Bob, K4TAX K3S s/n 10,163 That's why, for example, the FCC licenses 10 dB greater TX power west of the MS river. Higher TX power also helps

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker - New Thread

Will stainless screws be an option or standard? Will there be a special firmware utility program for it, and if so will there be an IBM 7094 version? Will I be able to copy 75 wpm on it (I already know the answer to that one). 73, Vic, 4X6GP/K2VCO Rehovot, Israel http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

On Tue,9/22/2015 10:45 AM, Bob McGraw - K4TAX wrote: Are you saying I can run 15 KW PEP in West Memphis AR which is west of the MS river and only 1.5 KW in Memphis, TN which is east of the MS river? Sorry -- I was referencing FM broadcast and TV, and failed to say so. 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

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Re: [Elecraft] What out for VE7FYC

Not so. That callsign shows up several places on Google... was even a past officer of the Pacific Northwest VHF Society. I'm not saying that he's a crook or anything, and I wouldn't be surprised to find that this complaint was the result of bad communication between the parties, but the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker - New Thread

Elecraft should sell cans of K2-gray spray paint. Alan N1AL On 09/22/2015 11:28 AM, Ken G Kopp wrote: I'd buy one that matches my K2. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] What out for VE7FYC

Hi guys. This is VE7FYC / Scott Charles and yes I am a real Ham just trying to complete a simple transaction for a Elecraft 2m transverter. I hope everyone is doing well. Thanks and 73s Scott / VE7FYC On Sep 22, 2015 5:41 PM, "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" wrote: > Folks,

Re: [Elecraft] What out for VE7FYC

Folks, we're drifting a little far afield. Lets close the thread at this time. 73, Eric List Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 9/22/2015 2:21 PM, Jim Rogers wrote: I suspect you may be right. It is just my personal policy to check QRZ for address confirmation before completing any transaction with

[Elecraft] K3S PTT using DTR/DTS issue

So my new K3S is running well and I'm setting up my software and see that it can do digital modes and control PTT using a comm port. I open my owners manual, page 20, which says I can use that connection for control and PTT. I'm already using the USB for control so will just use it for PTT. I have

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

And, there is a much better quality sheet metal brake for about $189 from Eastwood (Versa Bend Sheet Metal Brake). I saw that Harbor Freight one for $39 but I wouldn’t buy it without looking at it (physically touching it) closely. phil, K7PEH > On Sep 22, 2015, at 1:56 PM, Dale LeDoux

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Bending sheet metal to make a box ... really ... If I needed something that looked like the letter "Z" to mount stuff Then maybe. But for a project box there are just too many sizes and variations to Waste my time and money to make a box. Just one mans opinion. 73, Dick, W1KSZ

[Elecraft] K2 External Speaker - New Thread

Actually, didn't / doesn't Elecraft sell cans of "K2" touch-up spray paint? I'll check the order page. 73! Ken - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] What out for VE7FYC

Don't discount the possibility that someone hijacked his call sign - especially if funds were not mailed to his physical address. Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 1:20 PM

Re: [Elecraft] What out for VE7FYC

I suspect you may be right. It is just my personal policy to check QRZ for address confirmation before completing any transaction with another ham. It is just an added measure of confidence to me. The fact the gentleman had no address information on QRZ certainly could be as you say or as one

Re: [Elecraft] K2 External Speaker - New Thread

Interesting I didn't realize Elecraft sold paint. :=) However, the link to "Touch up paint for the K1 K2" on the "Spare Parts and Mod Kits: page doesn't seem to work. http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#paint It just takes you back to the same page. Alan On 09/22/2015 02:11 PM,

[Elecraft] 2 Meter Amplifier

I built and use the 80 watt 2 meter all mode amplifier by W6PQL setup for 2 watts drive, google it. The amp was built from scratch and the end result looks just like the build photos except I used BNC rf input, Andersen DC and ink jet printed labels in lieu of Front Panel Express front and

Re: [Elecraft] What out for VE7FYC

google: VE7FYC SCOTT EVAN ALEXANDER CHARLES 2356 WEST 16TH AVENUE VANCOUVER B C V6K3B6 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Harbor Freight sells an 18” sheet metal brake for about forty bucks. I’ve used a lot of Harbor Freight tools. Some of them require a bit of tweaking to work perfectly, but they’re generally good enough right out of the box. Dale W5OHM > On Sep 22, 2015, at 1:22 PM, James Bennett

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

I have analyzed my costs to build single units of the W6PQL 80w 2m amplifier and the total material costs come to $254. Based on that I have posted information at: http://www.kl7uw.com/kits.htm The amplifier will use a 1.375x5.375x8 inch heat sink with a 120mm fan. Fan will be thermistor

Re: [Elecraft] K3S PTT using DTR/DTS issue

Jerry, Did you have the USB connection to the K3S still connected while you also connected the USB to Serial adapter into the RJ-45 dongle? If so, that is a "No-no". RS-232 (whether from the internal K3 USB to serial adapter or from an external adapter) is a one to one, point to point

[Elecraft] FS K144xv transverter

I have a nice Elecraft K144XV transverterthat I been using with my K2.$305.00 and I will ship lower 48 via US postal service. Bill Hudson, W0WFHLinn, mo.w0...@yahoo.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX3 6 meter VSWR issue.

Greetings, I'm having a problem with my KX3 that I have not been able to resolve. Equipment: KX3 S/N 7210, FW 02.25 Problem: While performing a tx gain calibration using the KX3 utility software (rev 1.14.4.11), it failed when trying to cal 52MHz. This was because the VSWR on that band was

Re: [Elecraft] K3S PTT using DTR/DTS issue

Hello Jerry! I am not sure what you mean by "I'm already using the USB for control so will just use it for PTT. " You can certainly use USB for audio and RS232 for serial control. If you use RS232 for serial control, you need to set up the menu for the data rate. You must also use RS232

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Multi-two environment

As with Field-Day operation, I would recommend two things: 1. Keep antennas separate as far apart as possible (this is just good multi-station practice) 2. Set up all KX3s to have their isolation amplifiers turned on (MENU:RX ISO). This keeps the local oscillators of different radios from

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Most metal houses will shear stuff to size for a small pittance. A desktop drill press for drilling holes, Bob's your uncleCase parts. Being a semi-retired production and R+D welder, and having a pretty nice Mig/Tig setup just begging to melt some metal, it wouldn't take me long to tig

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Try this: Chris at the Metalwerks. You can reach him anytime at 801-231-2658 or by email Chris at KF7P dot com. I have used him for a number of projects and can vouch for the quality of workmanship and timeliness of delivery. He probably still has the set of drawings that I sent him for the

[Elecraft] What out for VE7FYC

He will tell you he sending money via Paypal an nothing.  So don't ship himanything till you have funds in hand.He has been turned into Paypal Securitydepartment too. Bill Hudson, W0WFH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Hi Phil, For me, no. I already have a KX3 with transverter and SSPA. I have an old BNOS 3W to 100 W amplifier in my cupboard, should I ever wish to go portable with the KX3 ( though I have not bought the internal 2m transverter yet, as I may instead get a 4m transverter to cover that band).

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

My experience on VHF is 10 to 20 watts and a 10 ele yagi is OK for most CW and SSB work when good tropo conditions exist. However, more antenna in the air will help on both receive and transmit and be to more advantage to all as opposed to 100 to 200 watts alone. 73 Bob, K4TAX K3S s/n 10,163

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

Yes, a 2m amp from Electraft would be desireable. 73, Brian KD0HII -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 16:58 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state

[Elecraft] FS Elecraft PR-6 6 Meter LNA

6 Meter low noise amplifier, model PR-6, with all original hardware and tested, working properly. $80.00 shipped USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

My feeling is that unless an acceptable design or product could be re-branded, the total sales potential would never justify the engineering effort. Just ask yourself, of all the K3's and K3S' sold, how many have the internal 2M option installed. Of that percentage, how many need an outboard

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

If the option had 50w I'd have it on my list to install. At 10w I'm not confident it would be a good value. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Charlie T, K3ICH Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 8:07 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

I'm eventually wanting to play with Sats so I'll need a full duplex 2m/70cm anyway. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob McGraw - K4TAX Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 9:40 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]