Re: [Elecraft] Smoke detectors

About 12 years ago we had a carbon monoxide detector in the upstairs hallway not far from the shack. Every time I was on a 2m net (could have been 6m, I forget...)the detector would start chirping, I even lowered power from 65 to 25 watts, same issue. Eventually the thing wouldn’t stop chirping

Re: [Elecraft] Smoke detectors

I had a battery-operated smoke detector that was set off by my transmissions. I totally wrapped it in aluminum foil and punched holes in the foil to match the openings in the plastic housing. No more trouble. Of course this wouldn't work with a WiFi unit. But in my experience, WiFi appliances

Re: [Elecraft] k2 spurious

Carlos, Do you have the internal frequency counter probe plugged into TP2? That is one possible cause, remove it and retest. CW or SSB mode? All spurious signals should be greater than 43 dB below the carrier level - they cannot be expressed meaningfully in dBm, only with respect to the

[Elecraft] k2 spurious

hi, i see 2 spurious left and right from the 3,5mhz main carrier, output 10w, on 2,1 mhz and 4,9 mhz -40 and -38 dbm with -30dbm attenuation i wonder i anyone could tell me the correct level for the attenuation and maybe why this signals are there, not so simple as i stated of course,and what is

[Elecraft] KX2 for sale

Unfortunately, selling my almost new KX2. I bought it for SOTA but am no longer able to activate afield. It was used for only 2 activations. Includes - KX2 transceiver KXAT2-F tuner KXBT2 battery pack KXBC2 battery charger DL1 dummy load (with my own 3D printed case) QRPGuys 40m-10m UnUnTenna

[Elecraft] Smoke detectors

The reason to keep smoke detectors from Amateur Radios is that they detect smoke by ionization from a radioactive source. A strong near field will set them off. The good news is that this is your indication that all is not right at the feed line (Or the antenna is unhealthy close). I have had

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Kidde smoke detectors

I have a Gen 1 Simplisafe system in our older MO outbuilding which is partially finished to house my shack. It has been in operation for four years with no RFI issues. The adjacent outbuilding has a Gen 2 system that was installed last Spring – I need to disable it and see if the grunge on

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 ATU Problem?

As I tune across the band the ATU Tune LED flickers. This is not just at the band segments. ATU is working OK except some problem with ATU tune and my exciter. Richard *W7ZR* ex:5C5Z, CN2ZR, K2JSP, W6SBZ, W7KXR, K9ZIJ, W9KNF, W0KDF, W0MQU, J68ZR, KC6ZR, PJ4/W7ZR, KH2,W7ZR, KH6/W7ZR, V31ZR,

[Elecraft] KPA-1500: What is it telling me?

I have a dummy load on Ant 2 on my KPA-1500.  When I have Ant 2 selected, on any bandI cannot select just "In."  When I hold the button to change ATU Mode, my only choices are BYP or BYP and IN both showing simultaneously.  What does the latter mean? -- 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse

[Elecraft] SSB Net Log for October 18, 2020

I am attempting to submit the log once again. I am having trouble getting the log to submit to the forum. It has come back twice. Thanks to the relay stations for their help. Eric WB9JNZ NET Call    WB9JNZ    Eric        Date    18-Oct-2020                                      Call    Name    

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,    Conditions were better than I had expected.  QSB was not too deep or fast.  Some noise but signals popped out easily.  I thought there would be more hissing noise from solar wind.  The cold which is passing over me is causing high winds to my south. Folks in California

[Elecraft] KPA-1500: What is it telling me?

I have a dummy load on Ant 2 on my KPA-1500.  When I have Ant 2 selected, on any band I cannot select just "In."  When I hold the button to change ATU Mode, my only choices are BYP or BYP and IN both showing simultaneously.  What does the latter mean? -- 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse

[Elecraft] 80 Meter Net -10/25/2020

Another great net covering a good portion of the US on 3.942 +/- at 01:00 UTC on Sunday evening. *I want to thank the following:* *K8NU*CARL OH *WB9JNZ *ERICIL *WM6P *STEVE GA *WY3T *TIM FL *NC0JW *JIMCO *N9CPD *CHUCKIL *N8SBE *DAVE

[Elecraft] FS: KX3/PX3/KXPA100 and accessories

Hello Elecrafters, I am interested in selling one of my two KX3/PX3/KXPA100 stations – the location I planned to install this station at fell through and I would rather the package go to a good home, instead of collecting dust. All hardware is less than 4 months old, factory assembled, in

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: What is it telling me?

BYP + IN means you have selected to have the ATU in-line but the antenna's SWR was so low that the ATU algorithm decided just to bypass the L and C components. Functionally, it's the same as BYP, but you know that the ATU is enabled. This is exactly what you should expect with a dummy load. 73,

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft K1 40/30/20/15, ATU, NB and visible tuning indicator

Hi all, Trying to rationalize my radio collection and I am not really a CW guy. Operates on all bands and puts out 5w+. Speaker, headphones, keyer etc work fine. Has the FL-4 configured for 40m, 30m, 20m and 15m. ATU and NB installed and working. K6XX visible tuning indicator. $475 plus

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft KXPA100, ATU, mint condition, 18 months old and about 20 hours total use

Hi all, I bought this new about 18 months ago and it probably has around 20 hours total use. It’s In mint condition. Comes with the KXPACBL set ($59.99 new from Elecraft). $1125 plus $35 shipping via USPS to US destination only. Paul W6PNG/M0SNA www.nomadic.blog

[Elecraft] SSB Net for 10-24-2020

Here is a small list of stations attempting to check in to the SSB net while the CQ WW contest was taking place. We decided not to hold the net due to the contest. Some of us went to 40 m. 7280 for an alternative. Eric WB9JNZ Call   Name  State Radio   Serial #  QRP Notes WB9JNZ 

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: What is it telling me?

P 24 of the owner's manual near the bottom: The ATU IN and the ATU BYP LEDs both illuminate to show the tuner is bypassed for this frequency. When returning to the selected frequency, the internal ATU will recall the bypass mode, and both ATU IN and the ATU BYP LEDs will be illuminated. 73 de