Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact- K3 power problem

All,     Thanks for the tips and help.  It looks like my problem was just a bad/corrodued connection in the radio.  After I removed the covers and reseated the 100 Watt amp, and other modules and cables everything appears to be working normal. Thanks! Gordon - N1MGO On 3/17/2021 8:55 AM,

[Elecraft] Elecraft] best grounding technique

I suppose one should initially define "best" .    I take the approach that the NEC code is to be followed under any and all conditions. As to general station configuration I refer you to the work of Jim Brown, K9YC.  He has done extensive work and produced publications on the topic.    He

[Elecraft] K4 Mailing list?

Maybe I misunderstood so I should ask, is there a mailing list devoted to the K4? I looked on the Elecraft page but saw nothing about it. Thanks & 73, Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Mailing list?

Yes, in groups.io. 73, Bill WE5P Comfortably Numb > On Mar 19, 2021, at 21:49, Gary Smith wrote: > > Maybe I misunderstood so I should ask, is > there a mailing list devoted to the K4? I > looked on the Elecraft page but saw > nothing about it. > > Thanks & 73, > > Gary > KA1J > > >

[Elecraft] KPA500 protection

The KAT500  to KPA500 configuration as shown on page 5, Figure 1, in the KAT500 manual allows one to then use the the KAT500 Utility to set the  Default Amp Key Interrupt based on SWR value.  I find this method and configuration works very satisfactorily. 73 Bob, K4TAX Message: 12 Date:

Re: [Elecraft] best grounding technique

Home runs from each piece to the bus bar. If mounting in a metal rack, bond each piece to the rack and then home runs from each rack to the bus bar. 73, Nate, N0NB -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Web:

Re: [Elecraft] best grounding technique

Personally, I would re-read the appropriate chapter in the ARRL Grounding and Bonding book. That explains the goal of bonding equipment and gives best practices. This book will be the best $23 you spend on grounding and bonding. I’ve already read it twice, but there is no way to remember the

Re: [Elecraft] best grounding technique

Whoa, nice! Can you let the list know when it's available? I'd love to pick up a copy. On Fri, Mar 19, 2021, 19:22 Jim Brown wrote: > As it happens, Ward and I are putting the finishing touches on the > second edition. The first one is very goodd, the second will be even better.

[Elecraft] best grounding technique

It seems that there are two ways of running grounding wires in the shack: FAN - from a common ground point, individual grounding wires are run to each piece of equipment; LINKING - a ground wire is run from each piece of equipment to the next and eventually ending in a common ground point.

Re: [Elecraft] best grounding technique

The ARRL book on Grounding and Bonding is very clear.  Each piece of gear has its OWN wire/strap to a common grounding point (a copper pipe mounted on a wall is a common method, that being connected to the system ground; everything to the building safety ground, more ground rods every 2x the

Re: [Elecraft] best grounding technique

On 3/19/2021 2:27 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: Personally, I would re-read the appropriate chapter in the ARRL Grounding and Bonding book. That explains the goal of bonding equipment and gives best practices. This book will be the best $23 you spend on grounding and bonding. I’ve already read