Re: [Elecraft] Tinnitus and the K3 RX EQ and Related Variables

2019-03-29 Thread Charlie T
I'll second the Costco recommendation. That said, their resident audiologist told me flat out, even the best will not make your ears suddenly 16 years old again. They can do wonders, but don't expect them to be perfect. He has tweaked mine a couple times over the years for minor improvements and

[Elecraft] This Sunday's SSB Net 3-31-2019

2019-03-29 Thread Eric Lanzl
Hello SSB net participants, I have made the decision that due to the CQ WPX phone contest that it will be very difficult to conduct the net with the contest going on. Ww will meet at 18Z on 14.303.5 on Sunday, April 7th. Everyone is welcome to join the net. We ask for your call sign, name, 

Re: [Elecraft] Tinnitus and the K3 RX EQ and Related Variables

2019-03-29 Thread Ignacy
I used to have a dual channel 15-band equalizer. It could quickly compensate for deficiencies in my ear and signals. Compared to software equalizers, you can manipulate them rapidly for max readability. Many times a difficult copy became an easy copy. However, the equalizer was susceptible to

Re: [Elecraft] Question

2019-03-29 Thread kd4iz
Eric, If you see some momentum for this, don't exclude the "other modes"... The rate of growth in DMR has been matched by the new activity on the other DV modes, so it might be better to go for an open solution. My suggestion is that you reach out to Jeff VE6DV and the folks at

Re: [Elecraft] new KPA1500 Manual

2019-03-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
The errata pages are also essential. The manuals are not updated with every change. More applicable to the radios than to amplifiers is the Firmware Release Notes which can be considered as additional information about the operation of the radio. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/29/2019 11:32 AM, n7wy

[Elecraft] Fw: K2: FS, unbuilt Softrock Lite II w/KIF XTAL, KBT2 Parts

2019-03-29 Thread Jim KO5V
Both items have been sold. Thanks again! 73, Jim KO5V -Forwarded Message- >From: Jim KO5V >Sent: Mar 28, 2019 3:54 PM >To: Elecraft List >Subject: Fw: K2: FS, unbuilt Softrock Lite II w/KIF XTAL, KBT2 Parts > >I re-read the previous email after I sent it. I meant to say that I will

Re: [Elecraft] new KPA1500 Manual

2019-03-29 Thread n7wy via Elecraft
I have manuals for my radio gear in searchable form downloaded to my Samsung tablet.  New, complete manuals are better for me than changes which I have no way to insert.Bob R n7wySent from my Galaxy Tab® A __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Nasty spurs on RX with new KPA500

2019-03-29 Thread Gary NC3Z
Just a follow up to what Elecraft found on my new KPA500 that had spurs on RX, which I sent back to them since the replacement front panel did not fix the issue. Elecraft did indeed see the problem and said it was pretty bad. They replaced the filter cap in the +5V supply that went to the LPF,

Re: [Elecraft] Nasty spurs on RX with new KPA500

2019-03-29 Thread Wes
Welcome to my club.  Several times I have been in the same boat.  The faithful are wont to defend Elecraft equipment no matter what.  Unfortunately, Elecraft Support has done the same and more than once I've had to record little videos to prove my observations. Wes  N7WS On 3/29/2019 2:09

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 may add 40 meter coverage with "AXE1" extender

2019-03-29 Thread John Svihra via Elecraft
How about another AX for 15, 10, 6 meters? 73,JohnNL7VE Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 6:42 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, We're still exploring ways to add 40 meters to the AX1. There are various trade-offs (size, weight, efficiency, bandwidth, ease of

Re: [Elecraft] A New Choke Book - Some Questions

2019-03-29 Thread VK1OO, Mike Walkington
Hi Jim, Thanks. I don't know how I missed the section "Chokes in Series"! I really appreciate the extensive work you did to build and measure all the chokes. You are making a difference to small suburban stations like mine that live in a sea of noise. Cheers Mike, VK1OO - Cheers Mike

Re: [Elecraft] 25 amp fuse for KXPA100 power cable fast acting type OK ?

2019-03-29 Thread Don Wilhelm
Brien, Those auto type blade fuses are what I use. No problems so far. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/29/2019 4:59 PM, Brian wrote: I need to build a power cable for my new used KXPA100 since the original owner retained the power cable. I can find 25 amp auto type blade fuses locally... they are Fast

[Elecraft] Tinnitus and the K3 RX EQ and Related Variables

2019-03-29 Thread Doug Renwick
I have just ordered a pair of Kirkland hearing aids from Costco and I have two questions: 1. Are these behind the ear aids susceptible to high levels of RFI? 2. Kirkland/Costco offer two different sizes of behind the ear, a smaller one using type 312 batteries with a life of 4-5 days or a slightly

Re: [Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

2019-03-29 Thread Keith Onishi
K3 Utility is 64 bit version but other Elecraft utilities are 32 bit version. So, I guess the 32 bit versions will be migrated to 64 bit version later but before the future MacOS is released. 73 de JH3SIF, Keith > 2019/03/29 0:17、Don Wilhelm のメール: > > My understanding is that a 64 bit version

[Elecraft] For Sale Post From NF5S

2019-03-29 Thread BARBARA/DAVID BARON
KX3/PX3 For Sale. $2200 value for $1100. Full details at davbar...@comcast.net . __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Tinnitus and the K3 RX EQ and Related Variables

2019-03-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's close this thread now as it has drifted more OT and is also exceeding the 'soft' 10 post OT posting limit limit. Eric Mooderator /elecraft.com/ On 3/28/2019 7:07 AM, KE8G wrote: Yep, Costco for hearing aids is the best. My wife has had them for years, and we are going there

[Elecraft] 25 amp fuse for KXPA100 power cable fast acting type OK ?

2019-03-29 Thread Brian
I need to build a power cable for my new used KXPA100 since the original owner retained the power cable. I can find 25 amp auto type blade fuses locally... they are Fast Acting type. Is that OK or is that just typically what they are anyhow (as opposed I guess to Slow acting that fry the goods

Re: [Elecraft] K3+P3+ACOM2000A+PC

2019-03-29 Thread Hank Garretson
On Thu, Mar 28, 2019 at 7:24 PM Harris Leck via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: I would like to have K3 CAT controlling my ACOM2000A but I also need to > connect my PC. Is this possible? > It is easy if you have the new RCU. Hook things up per Figure 7-2 in 2000A manual. It is

Re: [Elecraft] Question

2019-03-29 Thread Michael Blake via Elecraft
I would love to be able to check into an Elecraft net or user group via DStar. Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI > On Mar 29, 2019, at 11:29 AM, kd...@frawg.org wrote: > > Eric, > > If you see some momentum for this, don't exclude the "other modes"... The > rate of growth in DMR has been matched by the

Re: [Elecraft] Nasty spurs on RX with new KPA500

2019-03-29 Thread WW3S
He already stated, there was a problem with the ampsent it inelecraft fixed... Sent from my iPad > On Mar 29, 2019, at 8:22 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: > > Spurs can emanate from devices picking up high power signals and rectifying > to create harmonics. I am not an expert but suggest

Re: [Elecraft] Nasty spurs on RX with new KPA500

2019-03-29 Thread Bill
Welcome to the club or been there and done that!!!  There is a need for thick skin here and that is too bad. You should be able to ask questions and receive civil answers. I have never received anything other than professionalism and expertise from Elecraft, however. Bill W2BLC

Re: [Elecraft] 25 amp fuse for KXPA100 power cable fast acting type OK ?

2019-03-29 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Be sure to replace the fuse with the same type.  Type as in Current rating and Time Current Characteristics.    In other words, all 25 amp fuses are not the same. If you want to understand more about types and what they do and how they work, see this link:

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Post From NF5S

2019-03-29 Thread Rick McGaver via Elecraft
Scam! Sent from my iPad > On Mar 29, 2019, at 2:23 PM, BARBARA/DAVID BARON > wrote: > > KX3/PX3 For Sale. $2200 value for $1100. Full details at > davbar...@comcast.net . > > > __ > Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

2019-03-29 Thread Andy McMullin via Elecraft
I’m sorry Keith but is there any evidence to support that assertion. That a 64 bit version will be available before the next MacOS revision is released? I know it’s a nice thing to think. But have the developers said that’s what’s happening? They seem to be completely missing from this thread.

Re: [Elecraft] Nasty spurs on RX with new KPA500

2019-03-29 Thread Bill Johnson
Spurs can emanate from devices picking up high power signals and rectifying to create harmonics. I am not an expert but suggest either a review of handbook topics, or perhaps someone will help you troubleshoot from this list. You might also do a search on line for topics. Personally , I have

Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

2019-03-29 Thread Bill
Bingo!!!  I used a Genovation for K3 control (placing the keypad beside me at the edge of my desk). Worked great - until the keypad quit. I reverted back to using HRD. Then I got an IC-7300 with the touch screen and a stylus.  Moved the radio out on the desk so I can reach it easily (and lost

Re: [Elecraft] K1 - Re-build filter board 40/15 to 40/20

2019-03-29 Thread hawley, charles j jr
>From >Elecraft.comK1B20_20M > Band Module >7.50 Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW