[Elecraft] Elecraft Black Fri sale good through end of today (Cyber Monday)

In response to several questions overnight - Yes, the Elecraft Black Friday Sale is good through the end of today, Cyber Monday. Thanks again for the great response! We will -very- busy getting your orders out in the coming days. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

To me, the Elecraft radio have the best decoder ever seen in a radio and i tried a lot of different last models. ciao, Graziano IW2NOY > Il 27 novembre 2017 alle 12.46 John Stengrevics ha > scritto: > > > I too have never been able to get the CW decoder to work

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 clock & battery. (Was KX3 clock will not set from KX3 utility)

Something is not right. I am using eneloops and can go many months between charges ( usually only top off charges) and my power supply if off when the rig is not is use. -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX3 clock & battery. (Was KX3 clock will not set from KX3 utility)

Hi All. Regarding the KX3's clock and battery functions. Am I right in recalling that the clock will run from External power, not pulling the battery down, if external power is available when the rig is turned off? If so, mine has an issue, as even with 24/7 external power (13.5V) when the rig

[Elecraft] Stupid KX2 straight key question.

The instructions with my KX2 say to use a stereo plug when wiring up a straight key, so I wired mine up between the tip and the base leaving the center  contact open. This configuration does not work for me. When I  replace this key with another using a mono plug the radio works perfectly. Am

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

There's a lot of automation. Here's one of the best in the world at ZF2MJ, running 20 and 15 meters simultaneously. It's kind of mind-boggling. Dan (N6MJ) and Chris (K9LA) won WRTC in Boston, after placing quite high in earlier WRTC efforts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s3ncFJZqkTA 73

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: Unbuilt/unloved/broken/basket case XV transverters

I’m interested in an XV50 to convert to 4m - would be interested if AD6A doesn’t want it, but would need to ship to UK, which I’ll pay for if reasonable (how much is shipping to UK?). 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108) When a man is wrapped up in himself he makes a pretty small package.

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

I too have never been able to get the CW decoder to work well. It only works if signals are super strong - precisely when I don’t need it. Anybody have any suggestions? John WA1EAZ > On Nov 26, 2017, at 9:28 PM, K9MA wrote: > > Perhaps my K3 has a problem, but I've

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Black Fri sale good through end of today (CyberMonday)

Thanks Eric. I need not have rushed my order through on Saturday after all. :-D I mainly wanted to get it through long before Christmas because the UK Customs have a habit of hanging on to things for a week or more. Hopefully UPS will be much better than USPS/UK Parcel Force. Last time

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 clock & battery. (Was KX3 clock will not, set from KX3 utility)

Hi Bob. That's not what I was asking.    What I would like to know, is:- Should the clock use External power (if present) instead of the installed batteries (whatever their type might be) when the radio is in the "OFF" state (i.e. Not in use.) If I remove the cell's, then they retain their

[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

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

Thanks for the steer. I only started thinking about this but obviously hadn't gotten far. :) --- 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 PA Army MARS, Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer for Scouting Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988 (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W)

Re: [Elecraft] Stupid KX2 straight key question.

Hi Brad, Either the tip or ring on the stereo (TRS) plug should work. Check to see if the CONFIG:CW KEY2 is set the HAND. 73, Fred KE7X For information on all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 clock & battery. (Was KX3 clock will not, set from KX3 utility)

According to the KXBC3 manual (last two sentences of Page 2), "Only a few microamperes of current are required to keep the clock running when the KX3 is off. This is supplied by either the external power supply or the internal batteries." By this I take it that if there is a 13V power supply

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 clock & battery. (Was KX3 clock will not, set from KX3 utility)

My thoughts too, re best confirmed (or not) by Elecraft. I've got the schematics (filed somewhere) I'll take a look later, see if there is anything "obvious" that might be an issue. Many thanks & 73. Dave G0WBX. On 27/11/17 17:14, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > According to the KXBC3 manual (last

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

Don't tell me -- the 4' whip wouldn't have been the AX1 by any chance, would it have been? :) Any possibility of offering the anti-rotation bail that is part of the AX1 kit as a separate item for purchase?I'm pining after it, but I can see other uses for this bail (e.g., for the MFJ 1899T

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

I found that a binder clip (normally used to clip a stack of papers together) works well for that purpose. I have a right angle BNC connector and the MFJ whip. The clip grips the right angle connector and sits vertically on the table. 73 de W0ZF On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 11:56 AM Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 clock & battery. (Was KX3 clock will not set from KX3 utility)

What kind of batteries? Some batteries have a surprisingly high self-discharge rate. They can lose 20% of charge in a week. Eneloop batteries are low self-discharge. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 27, 2017, at 3:55 AM, Dave B via

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio input went away.

Check the manual and verify mic settings in Menu. For an electret Mic you should see “rpl bias”. For dynamic prob “rph “. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 27, 2017, at 5:27 AM, Ron Fial wrote: > > > My K3 rear panel Mike input signal input suddenly went away. It

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 clock & battery. (Was KX3 clock will not, set from KX3 utility)

From the instructions for the KXBC3, page 2: “Only a few microamperes of current are required to keep the clock running when the KX3 is off. This is supplied by either the external power supply or the internal batteries.”

Re: [Elecraft] DXE NCC-2 & K3/K3s

I have one input redirected from RX-OUT and the other one fed by a switch from KD9SV front saver. My two goals were: 1. Canceling powerline noise. 2. Trying and perhaps phasing multiple receive antennas. I have Hi-Z triangular connected to RX-IN. Not more happy than with MFJ-1026 although I may

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

I've had good to moderate success using the CW decoder.   I find several things to being the key to good results.    First, usually the ATTN is required on lower frequency bands, 160M - 40M, along with correct adjustment of the RF Gain.   Here you want to see that only CW elements flash 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

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

Back when telegraphy was the most common way to pass traffic, either on wires or by wireless, many systems such as Western Union welded the weights on the semi-automatic keys for a dit speed of about 15 wpm and did not allow operators to use their own keys. That was based on long studies that

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

This is exactly why I do not work CW contests anymore.  CW contests have become a machine contest not a Ham contest... But some people will go to any expense to make sure they are number one.  Not interested in even giving them a 1 point.. Fred Moore email: f...@fmeco.com wd8...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

Most CW contesting takes place at 25-30 WPM. 20 WPM is QRS. A few speed merchants bang away at 35 WPM or above. I worked most of CQWW CW this weekend QRP with good antennas. I was able to get through pileups by sending my call at 30-32 WPM often fitting it in between others sending theirs. A

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] On initial Power-up, '"INFO 201" Remains

Dan, I just arrived home from Thanksgiving family stuff. Did you have the front panel board isolated from the other boards when you made those resistance measurements? If not, that is sufficient reason for the low resistances. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/26/2017 6:01 PM, Dan, K7DJK via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

I was totally S My logging program gives me 6.6 hours of operation with 119 QSOs, so that's about 18 QSOs/hour. I had plenty of time to copy the exchange given the number of times I needed to hear the call to be sure I had copied it correctly. This was particularly true for those stations that

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

> On November 27, 2017 at 2:39 PM Fred Moore wrote: > > CW contests have > become a machine contest not a Ham contest... > This is something I fight personally when I decide to enter a CW contest. Technology is great, it has allowed those who are either not proficient at CW or

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

> On November 27, 2017 at 12:44 PM Jim Brown wrote: > > And another FWIW -- putting a lot of hours into a CW contest will > improve your code speed significantly! > > 73, Jim K9YC Totally agree with this statement. I don't do much CW rag chew now as I used to. So

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

In order to keep the robots from getting perfect copy on me either rag chewing or the very few contests I enter, I've stopped using a keyer and have reverted to sending with a bug. Not very many robots can copy even a good bug fist. I'm of the opinion that robot copying and power over 500

[Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3 Decoder

Same here. I am an avid contester; but since the one time I did a clean sweep in the SS a lifetime ago, I haven’t sent in a single log to a contest sponsor. For me, the competition is me – can I do a one weekend WAS, or closer to a clean sweep than I did last year? (Did that a couple of

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

I certainly sympathize with your feelings Fred. I too quit contesting when all RSTs were 5NN and rude behavior became acceptable. That was a long, long time ago. I just segue to 30 meters or QRT until the mayhem is over and I can have a real QSO with someone. Operating is, for me, a form of

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

Maybe the following link will be a good way to end this 'never ending thread' that has now gone off the 'I know what is best for CW and amateur radio' rails. :) I hope everyone gets a chuckle out of this meme .

[Elecraft] Removing KDSP2 and reinstalling KAF2

Hi, I am wanting to reinstall the KAF2 to my K2. It appears from the KDSP2 manual it would be a simple procedure to plug it into the radio. However, I recall some parts or jumpers had to be made for the KDSP2 to be installed. Has anyone got the link to the instructions on how to reinstall the

[Elecraft] K3S decoder

Several years ago in a WPX contest I could easily copy most European stations at nearly any speed. However some loud stations, I believe from Finland and Arctic Russia, sounded like a nearly solid tone if they sent much above approximately 18 WPM. I have noticed this on other occasions when

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

I have refrained from working ANY and ALL contests for several years.    For that and other reasons.   I view contests today in the same class as "road rage". 73 Bob, K4TAX On 11/27/2017 2:39 PM, Fred Moore wrote: This is exactly why I do not work CW contests anymore.  CW contests have

Re: [Elecraft] 10 meter FM on the KX2?

Wayne, I can support the addition of 10 FM to the KX2. It would be an outrageous 10 meter HT! Since 10 meters is flat, well at least for us up north, playing 10 meter repeater on Es would be a blast. Joe N9JR > On Nov 23, 2017, at 12:03 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > I

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

I view contests as "an easy way to work DX" for me. I'm on a city lot that's getting noisier and noisier and CQWW is a good time to find a lot of DX stations all on the air and willing to make a contact with this guy with 100W into a vertical. Not that I got on this year for either contest. :)

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

Just when did the totally incorrect fact that the high speed contest operators are using CW decoders get started?? NO truth to that at all. And pretty well proven by the original question of this thread. CW decoders need good steady on frequency signals to work reliably. That almost never

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3 Decoder

Very well stated Ted. Contesters who send at ridiculous speeds, futile, impresses no one. 30WPM is reasonable, but in excess, you think it improves your rate? 73 F5VJC On 28 November 2017 at 04:05, Dauer, Edward wrote: > Same here. I am an avid contester; but since the one

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

On 11/27/2017 4:52 PM, Jim Cassidy wrote: Just when did the totally incorrect fact that the high speed contest operators are using CW decoders get started?? NO truth to that at all You're absolutely right, Jim. It's those beginning CW ops who don't know CW, or haven't developed their

Re: [Elecraft] RF feedback problems with P3 and external keyboard

I might suggest that folks do not neglect that the RF may be getting into the keyboard, causing its microcontroller to crash. Remember that we live in an "Everything is a computer" world. - Brendon KK6AYI On Sun, Nov 26, 2017 at 10:22 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > Good

Re: [Elecraft] Removing KDSP2 and reinstalling KAF2

Dave, If you already had the KDSP2 installed, just remove the KDSP2 and plug the KAF2 into the same headers. The KAF2 manual can be downloaded from the Elecraft website. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/27/2017 4:07 AM, DaveVK wrote: Hi, I am wanting to reinstall the KAF2 to my K2. It appears from

[Elecraft] K3 audio input went away.

My K3 rear panel Mike input signal input suddenly went away. It had worked fine for several years.I key the PTT and speak but no indication of audio input. The K3 receives normally on main and sub rcvrs. It can transmit SSB fine using the stored audio buttons. Tune control works. Auto

[Elecraft] Antenna 2

Hi all,  When messing around today with antennas, I had my aerial connected only to Ant 1 and discovered that when selected, Ant 2 was capable of receiving signals with no antenna connected to it, albeit at a much reduced signal. I would have thought the unused port would have

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

Absolutely correct. Successful contest operators rely almost entirely on their CW ability other than the use of the programmed messages. I just saw another post about not sending over 30 wpm to have better rate, TI7W was sending much faster had a rate of about 210 per hour for the entire 48

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

CW skimmer can copy almost anything.  I will not play in their sand box...  I think we need a good contest where each ham sends an actual RST he copes, and a personally designed 3 alpha numeric check sum.  The check sum get published when he/she turns in their log.  The logs get computer compared

Re: [Elecraft] 10 meter FM on the KX2?

i think that would be a great idea. I still dream of the day Elecraft has an all mode portable so I can buy it for satellite work (hint hint, just in case you’re not aware that you would capture the hearts of thousands of portable satellite operators) No trees were killed in the sending of