The weights and dimensions quoted by others should not be relied upon, they
change with different airlines and NOTE:- are separately applied by the
airport too, irrespective of airline. I speak from experience!
In some, only ONE piece of hand luggage allowed eg - Last year in
Birmingham UK.
I agree with Don. It all depends. And the advice you read related to modes
like CW and SSB that are received by listening to them.
The thing with digital modes is that, unlike other modes, it is quite common
to receive using a bandwidth that lets many signals through simultaneously.
The decoding
David Dunn wrote:
In some, only ONE piece of hand luggage allowed eg - Last year in
Birmingham UK. I took my K3 to Uk and back in a normal flight case, i.e
with pull out handle and wheels on it, The K3 an easy fit, wrapped simply
in
a towel. (I bought the case for $3 from a charity
G'day,
Just installed a shiny new revision D main DSP board.
Date and time needs resetting so decided to use the utility Date and
Time configuration option.
Selected Date and Time: Current UTC date/time and K3 date/time
displayed.
Selected Apply: Date updated but the K3 display oscillates at
I have just fixed a bug in this area. I will send you a new K3 Utility
when I return on Monday. As a workaround, set the K3 month and year to
some non-zero value before using this K3 Utility function.
Dick, K6KR
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 27, 2009, at 4:35 AM, Mike Harris
Jorge, et al;
I find the best case for carrying K2s, K3, etc is a pilot flight bag.
These are designed to carry the Jeppesen Approach plates, aircraft
operating manuals, etc and are totally accepted by the airlines/security
folks. They see them ALL the time. My bag's dimensions are 18L x 10W x
Wayne and All:
Lots of material here that I agree with. My additions would be:
- NR settings recalled by mode.
When switching from CW to SSB, the NR settings from the last time the mode
were used are recalled when the NR is activated. Recall if the NR was on or
off from the last time the
The voulume on the headphones left is about 50% of the level on the right
side. I have tried several different headphones to eliminate them as the
problem. Is there any way to balance out the level? I am using the rear
phone jack.
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Hi Gary:
I would like to know the procedures to transmit with K3 SSB with bandwith more
than 2,8 Khz
Thanks in advance
Oms PY5EG
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This happens allways if K3 has been set to European Date format dd.mm.yy
If I temporary switch to US date formate, I can store Date and time from the
PC. If I than go back to EU Date format, it´s ok.
73 de Peter, DL2FI
Betreff: [Elecraft] [K3] Utility Date and Time
G'day,
Selected Date
Oms,
That is called ESSB mode and requires the 6 kHz filter. See the menu
item CONFIG: TX ESSB in the manual.
K4 Utility makes the filter setup easy.
73,
Don W3FPR
py5eg wrote:
Hi Gary:
I would like to know the procedures to transmit with K3 SSB with bandwith
more than 2,8 Khz
Thanks in
You are asking for an incredible amount of integration between a
Windows OS and the P3...
Dick, K6KR
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 26, 2009, at 4:35 PM, Bob Tellefsen n...@comcast.net wrote:
Hi Dick
Yes, I used to use a trackball with my Mac
at work for doing drawings. Great tool
for the
Hello,
I am trying to read the full 82 pages K3´s manual and a specific KAT3 manual
and I couldn´t find any mention about bands of operation of the KAT3
Could you please tell me if it operate from 160 mts to 6 mts or 2 mts?,
warc bands, etc?
Thanks,
Jorge
CX6VM
You can set CONFIG: SUB AF to BALANCE and the SUB AF knob will balance
between left and right.
73,
Don W3FPR
W4GRJ wrote:
The voulume on the headphones left is about 50% of the level on the right
side. I have tried several different headphones to eliminate them as the
problem. Is there any
Terry,
I used the Front Panel Microphone Circuit Modification instructions from
the Elecraft mods page. That explains the disassembly and assembly of the
front panel and DSP board very well.
Mike - N5WNG
Terry Schieler wrote:
I can't seem to locate any info on the installation of the
P.S. The Pelican cases are nice as are the aluminum
sided cases but tend to call attention to 'something
valuable is inside'. Not good for customs or potential
thieves.
I travel to the PJ2T station with my K3 in a well-padded
Pelican 1550 case. Because I also take my laptop and many
$$ of
It works on all bands from 160 to 6 meters.
Dave W7AQK
- Original Message -
From: Jorge Diez - CX6VM cx6vm.jo...@adinet.com.uy
To: 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 7:10 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] KAT3 - bands
Hello,
I am trying to read the
Just changed CONFIG: SUB AF to BALANCE, but I don't think it is acting
correctly. Now the sub af controls the volume of the left. Turning sub af
full ccw it is at max volume but is still about 50% lower than the right.
Turning sub af full cw it is at 0% volume. So, the sub af control is only
On my 3 flights from heathrow to Dallas Jan thro Nov this year they have
been VERY strict on the one item of carry on, which includes purses,
computer bags etc rule. This has resulted on one occasion of my 2nd checked
bag containing only an empty laptop bag, which had customs at DFW examining
the
Don Wilhelm wrote:
You can set CONFIG: SUB AF to BALANCE and the SUB AF knob will balance
between left and right.
Unfortunately this only works in Diversity mode.
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73,
Vic, K2VCO
Fresno CA
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco
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Using the Sub for balance works fine for in or out of Diversity mode.
Rick
K6LE
On 12/27/2009, at 8:09 , Vic K2VCO wrote:
Don Wilhelm wrote:
You can set CONFIG: SUB AF to BALANCE and the SUB AF knob will balance
between left and right.
Unfortunately this only works in Diversity mode.
--
Hmmm... it works here by just tapping the SUB on and setting CONFIG:
SUB to Balanced. Inner knob (Main AF) controls the overall volume level
and outer knob (Sub AF) controls left-right balance.
73,
Ken K3IU
Portsmouth, RI
On 12/27/2009 11:09 AM, Vic K2VCO wrote:
Don Wilhelm wrote:
You
K6LE wrote:
Using the Sub for balance works fine for in or out of Diversity mode.
Sorry, senility attack. CONFIG: SUB BALANCE allows you too use the SUB af gain
control to
act as a balance control between the main and sub receivers, either in
diversity or normal
mode.
What it does *not* do
Sounds like I have a problem. Will contact Elecraft next week, radio was
just received last week.
-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken K3IU
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 11:19 AM
To: Vic K2VCO
Cc:
Do you have CONFIG:Spkrs set to 2???
73, Ken K3IU
On 12/27/2009 11:34 AM, W4GRJ wrote:
Sounds like I have a problem. Will contact Elecraft next week, radio was
just received last week.
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Just change CONFIG Spkrs to 2 .. No change, the left volume still approx 50%
of the right
From: Ken Wagner K3IU [mailto:kenk...@cox.net]
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 11:43 AM
To: W4GRJ
Cc: 'Vic K2VCO'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; d...@w3fpr.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Headphone balance
I love it when a plan comes together.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xPrtveUAdU
K3 using LP-Pan as panadapter, PowerSDR-IF software and a Lilliput 7
monitor on top of the K3. The Lilliput is a second monitor and the
usual logging stuff is on the main monitor. The Lilliput fixed
resolution
W4GRJ wrote:
Just change CONFIG Spkrs to 2 .. No change, the left volume still approx 50%
of the right
Swap the 'phones on your head. If still 50% down on the left the problem
is with your hearing, not the radio.
Gus Hansen
KB0YH
Julian, G4ILO wrote:
Following the recent bomb attempt it has been reported on the BBC today
that only one item of hand luggage is now being permitted on flights to
the USA.
I think we can forget flying to the USA for the time being. I am wondering
about going by boat for a nice
Similarly, try a different set of headphones. It could be the
headphones themselves at fault.
73,
Don W3FPR
Augie Hansen wrote:
W4GRJ wrote:
Just change CONFIG Spkrs to 2 .. No change, the left volume still approx 50%
of the right
Swap the 'phones on your head. If still 50%
Just before Christmas, I slammed down the plastic on my Apple Mac Book Pro
laptop and ordered the K3. This was the denouement of a long process. I
started getting interested back when the order queue was very long, months and
months. I put it off until the line got smaller. Came back in
Hi -
My K2 has a 160m option as well as the SSB Option. On all bands, 80 - 10m I
get good SSB transmission. Using a dummy load and watt meter I can see the
SSB transmission is stable and varies between dips of 4-5 watts up to peaks
of 13 watts (I'm not using the 100W PA).
This is not the case
Hi -
My K2 has a 160m option as well as the SSB Option. On all bands, 80 - 10m I
get good SSB transmission. Using a dummy load and watt meter I can see the
SSB transmission is stable and varies between dips of 4-5 watts up to peaks
of 13 watts (I'm not using the 100W PA).
This is not the case
I did all the obvious eliminations before posting the problemhearing is
fine, all 3 studio headphones same results.
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Augie Hansen
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 12:14 PM
Propagation is very bad on my end today; band conditions are noisy and lot of
QSB. I can barely hear the NC above the noise. Perhaps next time...
73 de James K2QI
Phil and Christina wrote:
The weekly SSB net will take place on Sunday, December 27, 2009 at 1800Z
on 14.314 MHz. I will be
Robin,
There is no difference in the K2 SSB generation from one band to
another. That means it the K2 is capable of full power in CW mode, and
the K2 works fine on SSB on all other bands, it should work just fine in
SSB on 160 meters.
Is there any chance that your wattmeter is responding
The same phenomenon occurred here but if the date is set manually in the
K3's Config menu the Utility time update works ok.
73 to all
Geoff
G3UCK
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From: Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net
To: Mike Harris mike.har...@cwimail.fk
I have just fixed a bug in this
Hi Don,
I doubt there is any problem on the watt meter as it's working fine on other
radios for 160m.
Another reason I suspect it is a K2 issue is because the K2 bar graph LED
hardly lights on 160m SSB Tx, whereas on 80m and up I can easily get 4 or 5
bars with normal LSB speech on Tx. It's
I listened for the UK net at 0900Z down here in southern California. All I
heard were a few weak W1 - W4's. Nothing from across the pond, not even a
peep. Did anyone in the US hear the net? Just curious.
73, Fred, AE6IC
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Hi Jim,
We'll clarify this on the web site and in the K144XV manual.
tnx
Wayne
On Dec 26, 2009, at 8:11 AM, Jim Spears wrote:
One thing that I do not see is the minimum requirement for the FM
filter if
one wishes to use the K144XV to transmit FM. I assume that I need
the FM
filter
Robin,
It is possible for the K2 to have lower transmit RF gain on 160 meters,
but then since you can obtain full output by whistling into the
microphone the K2 RF cahin has adequate gain on 160 meters. The highest
gain through the K2 transmit stages is normally at 40 or 30 meters
although
Thanks for the input, everyone. I've saved all of your suggestions,
and no doubt we'll be reviewing and prioritizing well into 2010.
Probably time to end the thread, too.
Here's to a safe and happy new year!
73,
Wayne
N6KR
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K2 s/n 3346
Has the following options:
KIO2
KAT2
KSB2
K160RX
KNB2
KAF2
MH2
CW tuning indicator
T/R relay driver switching is with the same mosfet used in the K3
Frequency calibration is excellent
I did not know such a thing existed until a service tech came to fix some
servers at work, and I saw one of these in the replacement part box: A 3M
Disposable Wrist Ground Strap. I see they're around $2 - $3, and it might
be a viable alternative to buying a real one, for someone who's only going
Very true, Dick, but as we really don't know
a lot about the P3 yet, it seemed a legitimate question.
I can accept that the design doesn't let you get there
from here, but if one doesn't ask about a capability,
it might not even get considered by the developers.
Anyway, still eager to get my hands
Interesting. I thought I broke the radio when it did the date/time flashing
last night. This list is always one step ahead of me.
73 Keith W8GX
On Dec 27, 2009, at 1:45 PM, Geoffrey Downs wrote:
The same phenomenon occurred here but if the date is set manually in the
K3's Config menu the
Thanks, Geoffrey. I had an off-by-one problem. I'll get a new
revision out this week.
73 de Dick, K6KR
Sent from my iPhone
On Dec 27, 2009, at 10:45 AM, Geoffrey Downs geoff...@downs.globalnet.co.uk
wrote:
The same phenomenon occurred here but if the date is set manually in
the K3's
KA9UCP writes:
One point they did make, be sure the IC under the LCD is checked for
proper soldering as any corrections after the LCD is installed is a
bear.
W3FPR writes:
The problem was that for a period of time, the leads on the backlight
assembly from the vendor were too short, and those
Conway,
You may (should) leave that film in place.
73,
Don W3FPR
Conway Yee wrote:
Gentlemen,
Your recommendations are appreciated. I checked the IC joints VERY
carefully for cold joints and bridges. I reflowed all joints as well.
My leads are long as well.
I have a followup question.
AD6XY wrote:
Having seen how bags were literally thrown from the hold on a recent
Easyjet flight I was in the plane next to in Toulouse, I would never put
my K3 in the hold.
The baggage handlers unloading my EasyJet flight to Nice in August managed
to fracture the welds in a steel framed
I've been into my K3 (#2241) dozens of times, so a throw-away strap would
actually be expensive!
73, Fred, AE6IC
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Don,
I did the voltage tests and they both checked out. U6 was at 7.4, so a
little under 8, but I would imagine that is within tolerance.
73,
Byron
N6UI
Don Wilhelm-4 wrote:
Byron,
Yes, that prior response may be helpful, but all may not apply to your
case - each one is different.
I'm getting round to trying PSK31 and later maybe some other data modes.
I want to use either the stereo line out source or the headphones socket on the
back panel of the K3, which is getting mighty full of connections these days.
I could use some advice from the collective HI!
Should I use a
I have my sub receiver connected to a receive only antenna through the BNC
connector on the K3 rear, the coax from the BNC goes to the second receiver
board. I assume this is the only way a signal can get to the sub receiver? a
signal cannot be routed via the ATU to the sub receive board?
On Sun, Dec 27, 2009 at 11:26 PM, Richard Thorpe kis...@earthlink.net wrote:
I have my sub receiver connected to a receive only antenna through the BNC
connector on the K3 rear, the coax from the BNC goes to the second receiver
board. I assume this is the only way a signal can get to the sub
I didn't realize the list was time-limited, so here goes:
1. Option in CW mode to make USB the 'normal' mode (on the list already?).
2. Xcvr not to 'key' while testing (playing with) the keyer.
3. Ability to assign Audio EQ ON/OFF with PF1 or PF2.
4. More gain for SPKR amp relative to HDST amp
Elecrafters,
i am about to order filters for my K3 and would like to hear from the
group what filters i should go for.
I am a ragchewer as well as a contester, ssb cw. Rarely data modes.
I do weak signal work on 160/80 cw.
I have
2.8khz ssb in main sub
400hz cw in main sub
Should i order the
Don,
I also took the liberty to do the checks on: RP2 pin 2, and the cathodes on
D16 and D17 and they all behaved like U6 pin 1: 7.4 and zero when switching
between BAND+ and BAND-.
73,
Byron
N6UI
bviets wrote:
Don,
I did the voltage tests and they both checked out. U6 was at 7.4, so a
David,
While your suggested cable from Line Out will work fine for PSK31, if
you have the SubRX, you will want to use a full stereo cable between
Line Out and the soundcard Line In - it may come in handy to have both
channels available in the future.
You can use the mono cable (as you
Dave -
I'm not using an interface. Line-out from the K3 to line-in on the
computer and line-in to the K3 from line-out of the computer. 1/8 inch
stereo cables (tip,ring,sleeve) unmodified. MAIN: MIC+LIN, and vox on. HTH.
73, and HNY!
Mike NF4L
David Lankshear wrote:
I'm getting round to
Byron,
Fine on all that, so far so good - next is to check L31, X1, R21, D18,
C84 and C85 for good soldering, and make certain D16 and D17 are
oriented correctly.
If nothing is found awry, I would arbitrarily replace X1 as the first
step and after than D16 and D17. Remember that this is just
Dave,
You should use the line out connector. The level on this output is not
affected by the AF gain controls, whereas the level on the headphone
output depends on the AF gain controls and also on whether or not you
have headphones plugged into the front panel (since the two are in
parallel).
I have the 2.8/8-pole, the 1.8/8-pole and the 400/8-pole. So far I have not
felt the need for a narrower CW filter although I have not contested with mine
yet. I currently do not own the 2nd receiver.
73 Keith W8GX
On Dec 27, 2009, at 7:00 PM, Martin Schmiedel wrote:
Elecrafters,
i am
I have the 8-pole 2.8, 1.0, and 400 in both the main and sub receivers.
The only other one that I've been debating on is the AM filter. Otherwise
no regrets.
Mike AC6JA
K3 #03215
In a message dated 12/27/2009 4:27:25 P.M. Pacific Standard Time,
tu...@zoominternet.net writes:
I
Elecrafters,
Phil, NS7P, our regular NCS was away this week.
My thanks to Steve, W0SZ, and Dave, W8OV for calling back east to assist me,
as well as other relays. Signals were not especially strong, and I have a
new, very slow, pulse noise source nearby. The K3's receiver was a real
help.
Martin,
The DSP filters will handle most filtering needs for signals less than
S9+20 to S-9+30. However when the signals within the roofing filter
passband are greater than that level, the hardware AGC will be activated
and you will experience 'pumping' of the receiver gain even though you
I typically secure PC boards with a Panavise. With the K2 RF board, the
FIRST step is to place the standoffs and 2D spacer (which go to the
edge of the board! This makes the Panavise pretty much useless.
Other than leaving the board loose and elevating the board with spacers
as suggested by
When I apply a sig gen to the main antenna I get an S9 signal. Switching in the
Sub RX I get S9 from both Sub and Main RX. Now if I move the sig gen to the
auxillary RF input and switch to RX antenna I get a barely perceptible signal
from the Sub RX. Any ideas?
Howard..K2HK
.
HK
Welcome to the fold Phil. I enjoyed our get together when you came over to
look at my K3. I am sure that you will enjoy as much as I enjoy mine.
73 Happy New Year,
-rick, K7LOG
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On
I need help with the 1st phase of alignment on a K2, s/n 6780. Everything
works perfectly with the exception of the Setting of the AGC Threshold
voltage on U2, pin 5.
I can only get a voltage of 3.62 volts with the R1 trimmer cap turned to
it's max ccw. The manual calls for 3.8 volts and I assume
Hello Elecrafters,
When I assembled my K3 I installed the KBPF3 module in the sub receiver
figuring that I'd use the sub for SWL. However, I was thinking about moving
it back to the main receiver in order to take full advantage of the
synchronous AM detection feature. What I noticed though was
N6XVT Karl
Here is my two cents. A ragchewer. I have: 13, 6 , 2.8 , 2.1 , 500/8
pole.
The DSP does the rest. Just run the K3 with the 2.8 and figure out
want you want.
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Martin, I have the 2.8 for transmit which I believe gives me the best
likelihood of being heard. I like low-power contesting and due to CCRs I
use a stealth mystery antenna.
I also have the 2.1, 1.8, 400 and 200Hz 8-pole filters. By far my favorites
are the 2.1 and 400Hz because of their
International Radio is having their annual New Year's Day sale again. I just
checked their website and
You can order any ONE crystal for $20.10 off the regular price on New Year's
Day ONLY.
http://www.inrad.net/inrad.php?mode=announce
No connection with them, etc.; thought you guys would like to
In an emergency, I've fastened a clip lead from my wristwatch strap (metal)
to ground. I know it should have a series R, but any port in a storm.
VE7XF
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Good evening,
Twenty meters was getting longer as time passed. There was also quite a bit
of noise on it. I worked until I could no longer hear under the noise.
However, forty meters was good until I reached the very same limit. My ears
were ringing after both nets. Luckily I could sit
Martin,
As a general rule, before adding roofing filters I'd suggest that it
would be a good idea to first operate for a while with the DSP filtering
at the width of the proposed roofing filter to see whether you are
comfortable with that bandwidth. In the case of SSB, my understanding is
On Dec 25, 2009, at 2:14 PM, Mike Morrow wrote:
Seriously, though, I'll assume that you had to install the RF board J1
connector as part of your KNB1 installation process. In other words,
the J1 connector was not in place earlier when your K1 was working.
This occurred to me on the way to a
Don,
Well everything checked out, i can't find any fault with the installation of
those components. Looks like I need to order some parts, unless you can
think of anything else I should check. If I haven't mentioned it, thank you
for all of your help and attention.
73,
Byron
N6UI
Don
Byron wrote:
I had removed the KAT1 and moved the RF-DET jumper to K1, but
I had not replaced the J2 jumper between pins 2 and 10!
Well, I'm glad it has worked out OK for you. That's the trouble
with remote troubleshooting...others can't see what alterations
have been made that have nothing to
Switch to the Aux antenna. With Sub On, press and hold the
RX Ant button.
73,
... Joe, W4TV
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Howard K2HK
Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 8:54 PM
To:
Conway,
Just my way of working, I HATE things like the Panavise, it is more of
an encumbrance than a help IMHO.
However, you may elect to delay mounting the 2D connectors until you
need to mount the side panels - that will allow you to use your Panavise
if that is your preference.
With or
Dave
I use the SignalLink USB with my K3 and it works like a charm. I use line in,
line out, and PTT from the SignalLink's RJ-45. On the K3, I use a mono jack
into line out, a stereo jack with the right channel disconnected into line
in, and a RCA jack to PTT.
I've used this with HRD and
Alan,
You are not the only one.
The 8 volt regulator is on the low side of its spec. That will cause no
problem other than you will not be able to adjust the AGC Threshold to
3.8 volts. The 3.8 volt point is only valid if the 8 volt regulator is
really 8 volts. When the 8 volt supply is
Joe, Don, Julian,
Thanks for the responses. You've got me thinking along the right track now.
73 and Aloha,
Dave, K6DCH
On Dec 26, 2009, at 5:28 PM, David Herring wrote:
Aloha from Hawaii!
As this is my first post to this reflector, I suppose I should introduce
myself...I'm Dave,
Dear Martin,
I've ordered some days ago... and received yesterday the 6Khz for AM ESSB and
the 1.8K for SSB. So I installed them yesterday evening.
Considering my antenna, delta loop for 40m and the huge signals received for
the ex-USSR side, 59+30 up is common, the 1.8k in addition to the
I used the Panavise circuit board holder (large) even after
installing the 2D connectors. Just adjust it for a light hold and it will
stay in the vise ok. Even some of the components mounted REALLY close to the
edge of the board had the same affect as the 2D connectors, as far as using
the
I have been making some critical listening tests of the K3 receiver which are
completely subjective and non-repeatable by anybody else, but for what it's
worth I would like to share my observations.
In my opinion, the three biggest factors governing the noisiness of the
receiver are:
1.
Hi,
Have been following some of the discussions here with interest. Thanks for the
friendly and positive way you deal with topics of all sorts.
First of all Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the team at Elecraft and any
every one else in the group.
My interest in Ham Radio is varied. I
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