Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod questions

On 5/11/18 at 3:53 PM, r...@tavan.com (Rick Tavan) wrote: On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Thinking of replacing my Pigknob [which doesn't work when I'm running remote] with a KPod. Couple of questions: 1. If I'm reading the product description

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

Normally they don’t charge till they ship. Some early KPA1500’s were ordered with Free Shipping if paid in full at order. May be other perks but it gave them “working cash” up front. Don’t know if this is currently available. Phone call to Elecraft rather than reflector should clarify. Sent

[Elecraft] KX3 - Duty Cycle of 2M Transverter?

Curious if the duty cycle of a stock (no aftermarket heat sink) KX3 differs when transmitting over the 2m transverter, versus keying up on the HF side of the rig? HF can go as high as 15 watts, of course, whereas the 2m transverter maxes out at 3 watts. One might imagine that the very modest

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

If you put down a deposit when you ordered (Full price/$3000/$1000), your card was charged with that deposit when you placed the order. Prior to shipment, Elecraft will charge the Balance to your card to total the amplifier's cost, $5995. Those that put down full price as a deposit had free

[Elecraft] KX2

I have ser num 2554 I'm trying get to banner the radio show 38400 and com port 4 on my computer with window 7 I can't seem see nothing at least not yet I'm still learning wanting to put my name and call sign ! 73 Jackie N4MJG -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

Re: [Elecraft] KX2

Make sure you are running the KX2 Utility with the PC connected via the KXUSB cable to the turned-on KX2. All that must happen before trying to communicate between PC and KX2...you won't be able to select the COM port until then. Mike / KK5F -Original Message- >From: n4mjg

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

Thanks for all the replies and good advice! I’m going to get the K3S with the antenna tuner (I’m just using a wire strung between two trees) and the 2.7kHz filter. I’ll add filters as I see the need and the other stuff too like a DVR, second Rx, etc. I’ll just wait until my experience

[Elecraft] Wow, that was fast

Looks like I have found a local KAT-500 right here in Seattle. Thank you Elecraft list. Thank you Ed. Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

One thing to consider on the sub-receiver... If you don't have a dedicated receive antenna, you may find the sub-receiver's performance lacking. It depends on how you want to use it. Don W7OXR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

If you order a KPA1500, they will charge your card when it is ready to ship. However, if you choose to prepay for it, they will charge your card now. Pay in full and Elecraft will pay the shipping. Jim - W4RKS __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod questions

Adding on to what Rick said about the K3 being able to supply power, my K3 does not have the mod so I use an additional USB cable to a powered USB hub to power the K-pod. 73, Dennis NJ6G On 5/11/2018 15:53, Rick Tavan wrote: It's a cool product, Fred. Answers below: /Rick N6XI Rick Tavan

[Elecraft] Looking to help a friend with remote set up

Hi All, I have a friend who is setting up his station to operate remotely. He is in need of a couple 1216H switches to accomplish his needs. If you should have an available switch(es), he would be happy to purchase them, before ordering new ones. He is also looking for an Elecraft part #

Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

Les, Possibly "power drift" in your antenna? Sometimes trap antennas have ceramic capacitors which drift under high power. Try a dummy load, etc. I think the SWR threshold point at which the auto tuner makes correction is adjustable in the amp. Try setting it up a little higher? Please let

Re: [Elecraft] AX1

I sold my AX1 years ago. It looked great and worked well, but I never used it on stage ever. Ended up selling it for more than I paid for it new! Cheers es 73, Dave AD6A Sent from my  iPhone X On May 10, 2018, at 5:33 AM, MaverickNH wrote: WOndering myself...

Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

Hi Les I also noticed the phantom SWR indication (jump to 3.4:1 on my amp, displayed after transmitting - in Rx mode) that has only occurred twice, and those times when the temp approached 60c. The output does not seem to be affected - power level stays the same, and no fault condition gets

Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

Les, We’re virtually certain this is a firmware issue affecting only the bar graph. Once it has been corrected, we’ll issue a new release. The indication has no other implications, so you can keep on using the amp normally. 73, Wayne N6KR http://www.elecraft.com > On May 10, 2018, at

[Elecraft] No Luck with CW Messages.

The M1 - M4 switches can be used for two purposes: (1) CW memories; and (2) programmable functions or macros. Might you have previously assigned some of them for such a purpose? >From a version of the K3 manual: Any M1 – M4 switch that is used as a programmable function switch will not be

[Elecraft] KXPA100 Amplifier

Is anyone other than Wayne and Eric taking a KXPA100 w/tuner to the Hamvention to sell? I will be interested. Mark K9ZQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

If the tuner is like the KAT500, you should switch to Manual operation after you have trained it. Then, it won't be allowed to try re-tuning with every little blip in power. k4ia, Buck K3# 101 Honor Roll 8B DXCC EasyWayHamBooks.com On 5/10/2018 9:39 PM, Les Peters wrote: Arrived May 5th

[Elecraft] For sale- K2/10- Avail at dayton

I have a K2/10 surplus to my needs. It has the autotuner / NB/ audio filter. SSB board with it but not installed. A few scratchs but still a work horse. $500 obo avail at Dayton or by USPS. 73 Thanks Dean K2WW DEANDOTK2WW AT GMAIL __

[Elecraft] For sale :HW-8 w/PS

I have a Heath HW-8 with matching power supply. Might need alignment but looks to be in decent shape. $150 obo plus usps Can deliver to Dayton. 73 Dean K2WW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] For sale :HW-8 w/PS

My bad didn't intend to send to elecraft list. Oops 73 all Dean On Fri, May 11, 2018, 14:42 dean laclair wrote: > I have a Heath HW-8 with matching power supply. > Might need alignment but looks to be in decent shape. $150 obo plus usps > Can deliver to Dayton. > 73 > Dean

Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

Reason #1001 I am an Elecraft owner.  Ongoing support and development. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy smartphone Original message From: Wayne Burdick Date: 5/11/18 09:53 (GMT-06:00) To: Les Peters Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite is available

Hello, There is a new release of Win4K3Suite which now provides display of ALC and power output during transmit on the Elecraft K3. To use this feature, please make sure you have the latest K3 firmware. Very useful when operating remotely. Win4K3Suite is a full featured control program for

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Amplifier

Mark, There definitely will be orders taken for the KXPA100. And there will be show specials and typically free shipping. Whether any particular products will be for sale there is questionable. If buying (not ordering) at Dayton, you will have to pay Ohio Sales tax if there is the KXPA100

Re: [Elecraft] OT: For sale HFS-1.5 HF Sampler/Coupler -30dB

Hi again, The sampler has been sold. AB2TC - Knut ab2tc wrote > Hi all, > > I have this for sale, shipped USPS anywhere in the US for $50. It sells > new > for $125. This is *not* a directional coupler, just a sampler, useful for > getting a scope or spectrum analyzer view of your transmitted

[Elecraft] Pro Audio Engineering Kx33 output

Roger wrote: "I'm on a Pro Audio Engineering supply output is 13.5 key down at full output" At full load the Kx33 will output 14 volts at the plug.  The 13.5 volts Roger sees on the KX3's display is after the KX3's internal polarity protection diode and wiring drop. Cheers &

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 question

If you order a KPA-1500 when is your CC charged? When it’s ready to ship or when you place your order? Ronnie Sent from my Smarter than me Phone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] P3 to video

I have two P3s feeding one Monitor through VGA KVM switch bought from Amazon. The switch is just a push button that I placed in a convenient spot. On a tap, it switches the input to the monitor from one P3 to the other. Note: this set up also has a usb keyboard and mouse switch built in as

Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

On 5/11/2018 2:01 PM, Michael Blake wrote:  Both have switch mode power supplies and I have never been able to identify either as a source of noise on my Flex 5000, Flex 3000, FLEX 6300, SunSDR2 Pro, Sun SDR2 NANO, QX1R, KX3 or K3s. That doesn't mean that they're not noisy -- most of us are

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod questions

It's a cool product, Fred. Answers below: /Rick N6XI Rick Tavan Truckee, CA On Fri, May 11, 2018 at 2:51 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > Thinking of replacing my Pigknob [which doesn't work when I'm running > remote] with a KPod. Couple of questions: > > 1. If I'm reading the

[Elecraft] K3S

I am mostly a CW op so will leave it to others to offer suggestions on SSB filters. I have owned or operated rigs with various narrow CW filters and none sound anywhere near as good as my K3S with my 400 Hz filter. If you are interested in even a moderate amount of CW, I think this filter is

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - To Tune or Not to Tune - That is the question

I believe the K3(s) starts folding back PO at an SWR of 2:1 or higher with 100W out. At 25 - 50W out you may never get to fold back unless your trying to use a light bulb for an antenna (tribute to N6BT). R. Kevin StoverAC0H ARRL, FISTS, SKCC, NAQCC. One of the guys that made sneakernet

[Elecraft] P3 to video

I've been using a P3 with my K3 with a video display for several years. I'm planning to purchase a K3S and would be willing to buy a second P3 if I could figure out a way to combine the output of the two P3s on one screen, either horizontally or vertically, for simultaneous viewing. Has anyone

Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

Great idea, Michael.  But with one important possible gotcha -- virtually all of the power supplies for monitors like this are switch-mode types, and almost all generate RF noise. Several years ago, we were lucky to identify several Samsung models that run on a nominal 14VDC, and that work

[Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

Hi guys, I’m looking to purchase a K3S in the near future and I would like y’alls input on which options to include. I had a K3 before however due to financial issues I had to sell it. Now I want to get back into radio again and I want to get a K3S. I mostly get on the OMISS Nets on 40m

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

Michael, For the options, you will have to look at your station and your operating desires. You gave no specifics, so the answer could be "All the options". Do you have all resonant antennas? If not, add the KAT3A. Do you operate in contests or other situations where there may be strong

Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

Dennis, I use a Samsung display that has 2 HDMI inputs and allows the monitor to display 2 inputs side by side. You may even be able to find a monitor with 2 VGA inputs that supports PIP. VGA to HDMI convertor cables are plentiful as well. The secret is a 2-input display that support PIP.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

Monitor consolidation gizmos: http://www.networktechinc.com/multiviewer.html A company I used to work for was happy with this vendor. I have no idea what their RFI footprint might be like, it wasn't a concern there. Rob Neal ad...@clayburro.com > On May 11, 2018, at 3:58 PM, Dennis L.

Re: [Elecraft] First impressions of KPA1500 #113

I appreciate your quick reply here as well as the detailed info from your support staff. Its heartening to know that there is this attention to support. Les, N1SV > On May 11, 2018 at 10:53 AM Wayne Burdick wrote: > > > Les, > > We’re virtually certain this is a

Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

Jim, I have two Samsung monitors. One is a 23” 1920x1080 with one VGA and one HDMI input and the other is the 28” 4K display with one Displayport and two HDMI inputs. Both have switch mode power supplies and I have never been able to identify either as a source of noise on my Flex 5000, Flex

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

I would add to that my comments: I think if you are chasing DX on sideband it might be helpful to also get either the 1.8 or 2.1 filter. These filters are effective at blanking out adjacent stations so you can hear the weaker DX signal. I would not be afraid to go under the hood and add

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 Order

I got a call today checking my address and that my KPA-1500 would be shipped. Later today I get an e-mail confirming that my order will be shipped UPS. Following is the original order information. I paid for it up front so I get free shipping. I will post when it arrives and the S/N # Five

[Elecraft] KX3 and Timewave Navigator

Howdy Gang. Wonder if anyone is using a Timewave Navigator with their KX3 for PSK31 ops? I need some help getting the PTT function to work. The Timewave guy isn’t answering the phone so any help would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks for any assistance. 73, Joe

Re: [Elecraft] P3 to video

Worse even is that MOST newer monitors now have INTERNAL power supplies.  They are switched, multi-voltage output, and almost impossible to hack I was going to hack my monitors and put a linear dc supply before the transformer/regulators  no joy.  Only way to make the monitors DC  only

[Elecraft] Want KAT-500

Looking for an operational KAT-500 to go with my newly acquired KPA-500. Thanks, Kim - K7IM k...@icloud.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] LIN IN level varies

I downloaded the latest K3 firmware and the fault has not reappeared in the past 24 hours. Another thought struck me. The external USB sound card I use for FT8 might be playing tricks on me. I've had it disappear from the Control Panel Sound menu for no apparent reason in the past. But who

[Elecraft] K-Pod questions

Thinking of replacing my Pigknob [which doesn't work when I'm running remote] with a KPod.  Couple of questions: 1.  If I'm reading the product description correctly the only connection between the K3 and KPod is a cable to the RJ-45 jack on the bottom edge of the Front Panel under the

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Help me decide on which options to purchase

Since you've had a K3 before, you should have some insight as to how if fulfilled your needs. The radios are very similar, I have both and for the most part don't see a world of difference, other than the old one is more reliable.  The K3S preamp is better if you care about the higher bands.

[Elecraft] K3S - To Tune or Not to Tune - That is the question

I have a K3S with the built-in antenna matching unit. I have a variety of wire antennas strung through the trees. For SWR below 1.5 or so, I bypass the antenna matching unit. But at higher SWRs, I use it to reduce the strain on the finals. Question is, at what SWR do folks start using the matching