If Africa is on your list you might consider The Gambia, which is
predominantly English spoken, quiet, no street crime, great tour guides,
fresh well-cooked food everywhere, low cost, walk-in / walk-walk out licence
(prefix + call). European quality water supply, electricity, phones,
When did they move Costa Rica out of Central America?
-- The XYL looked into Belize, but I'd worry about drugs/crime anywhere
in Central America. Costa Rica, perhaps?
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Brian,
The web pages have gone away, but the instructions are quite easy.
First, you need the KIO2 installed in the base K2.
Build the KAT100-2, just follow instructions - build the cable for the
KAT100 as instructed in the manual. Test and align it with the K2/10 at
10 watts - the RF output
I have a KPA500 on my TS480 and the only hookup I have is PTT. I let the
KPA500 manage the band changes via RF sensing and I have never had an issue.
It just works as they say.
Mike va3mw
On Thu, Jan 1, 2015 at 4:26 PM, Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu wrote:
The KPA500 can be set up to
So Don, that seems to imply that if you want to do CAT control of the K2 with
an external EC2 enclosure, you need to make up a special cable that plugs in to
the basic K2 K2IO connector and breaks out the computer control lines to one
DB9 serial port connector, and runs the rest of the lines to
Now that I have my PX3 on my KX3, I have some hardware that I'd like to get
rid of.
I have TWO Raspberry Pi model B units, each configured identically with:
Raspberry Pi Model B
Adafruit TFT display shield (all switches added to board)
PiBow PiTFT case
Syba Sound Card
Both of the SD Memory
Matt,
The control cable should be constructed exactly like the one shown in
the KAT100 manual.
The construction of the cable breaks out the pins used for the computer
communications (2, 3, and 5) in the 'tail' which connects to the computer.
The other pins connect to the 'KAT100 tail' and
Contact me off-line. I can tell you everything you want to know about
operating in the Caribbean...
Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ
Owner - Operator
Big Signal Ranch – K9ZC
Staunton, Illinois
Owner – Operator
Villa Grand Piton
Soufriere, St. Lucia
Texas is a favorite destination for snow birds, and has all the attributes
you listed, weather, licensing, language, open border even for Californians
(so far!), favorable currency exchange, mostly friendly natives, 120 VAC,
and compared to CA, pretty cheap. I filled up yesterday at a Costco for
One of the coldest winters I remember was December 1970 when I was at
Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio. I remember walking from one building
to another with a staff sergeant who had been there longer than I (I was there
for only 40 days) and I said Its as cold as the North Pole here!. The
I have a similar, but different, problem. I see more colors than Fred,
but I am red/green colorblind and my problem is telling the difference
between the VFO A and VFO B cursors. So Fred's solution would work for
me too.
On 4 Jan 2015 03:12, Fred Jensen wrote:
ALAN: Thank you for the
On Sat, 3 Jan 2015, Jim Lowman wrote:
Anyone have any suggestions, based on past experiences?
Well, I'm at present in Kenya (with my KX3) but it probably falls at
almost every one of your hurdles. No harm in throwing a few answers
in, though, just so you can cross the place off your list. ;)
What about the US Virgin Islands? That's where I'd make a beeline to if I
could. There are ferries that run to St. John from Charlotte Amalie and brief,
puddle-jumper flights to St. Croix and the British Virgins as well. Last time
I was there was long before I was a ham but I really liked
The last time I flew from MN to Hawaii we arrived late at night on New
Years. We woke up on Maui, looked out the condo and saw that Haleakala
was covered in snow/ice. THAT WAS A SURPRISE! It was cool that whole
week but still a lot warmer than MN,
Nick N1kmp
Jeff Cathrow wrote...Hawaii
Technically, I can *see* all the colors ... I just can't name them. I
suspected something was amiss when all the crayons in the box had
different names and many looked the same to me. :-)
I have a couple of friends with P3's who are normies and they use the
monochrome WF too so it may not be
Hello all and happy 2015!
I am not new to amateur radio but I am new to the world of QRP.
I recently received a KX3 and would like to try it out. I live in Colorado
and I have access to both a Buddipole and an Alexloop antenna.
I have a few questions as a QRP newbie:
1) what are the most
On 1/4/2015 10:34 AM, Mark Tellez wrote:
I am not new to amateur radio but I am new to the world of QRP.
I recently received a KX3 and would like to try it out. I live in Colorado
and I have access to both a Buddipole and an Alexloop antenna.
I sold my Buddipole and got an AlexLoop, and I'm
I have been to St. Croix years ago on business at the petroleum terminal
on the South side of the island. Had some time to kill and enjoyed it
immensely. Scuba/snorkeling tours were fun and beautiful. Prices
reasonable. Good place for a expedition setup with a QRP rig and a
Buddipole for
Hi Mark,
I am a casual QRP-er (and casual HAM in general) so maybe my opinionated
answers will with help the coming wash of advice. You want to start here - so
read in between and below:
Jack - KD4IZ
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 13:34, Mark Tellez aar...@gmail.com wrote:
Hello all
Hi Mark,
One resource you might like is this QRP website: www.4sqrp.com
It is a QRP club that has many activities and a yearly convention. Also
includes a monthly newsletter and various kits (which support the annual
event). Super bunch of hams.
72, Phil Anderson, W0XI
Mark Tellez
On Sun, 4 Jan 2015 11:34:41 -0700, you wrote:
Hello all and happy 2015!
I am not new to amateur radio but I am new to the world of QRP.
I recently received a KX3 and would like to try it out. I live in Colorado
and I have access to both a Buddipole and an Alexloop antenna.
I'd recommend a wire
I tried running the Audio test described below with my K3 DVR and for some
reason my own audio is not being recorded. The DVR works fine recording and
playing audio off the air. But when I attempt to record my own audio as
described below, when I play it back to you can hear audio go to zero
St. Croix is a nice island for a vacation:
Easy in and out to the US
Same currency
Customs are easy
Good restaurants from high end to fast food
Decent diving, snorkeling, horseback riding, sailing or just goofing off
Rent someplace like KP2M and you are already setup with a nice place to stay
with
Mark,
There are two ways to look at QRP, portable/SOTA operation and fixed/base
station operation. The one thing they both have in common is that they need to
radiate a signal to talk to others.
This may seem obvious, but there is a conflict between the two. The portable
guys need to face a
Fred's certainly correct with his advice about not signing /QRP. Many
see it as some form of I'm special, take pitty on me or whining.
73
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Dan,
With the 2000 watt coupler, you can still select either the 20 watt, 200
watt, or 2000 watt scales. I doubt there would be any difference in
resolution by using the 2000 watt coupler with the W2 set for the 200
watt scale. The manual specifies accuracy of +/- 0.5 dB typical for
both
Brian,
Here is a website with some pictures of a KAT100 and KPA100 in an EC2
enclosure. This is what helped me figure out how to do it.
http://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/
I have my ATU setting set on Auto. I believe that if the K2 detects the
KAT100 it will use it instead of the
Since warm is in the eye of the beholder, I'd suggest either Keguelen
or South Sandwich Island, which by pure coincidence happen to be the
last two I need for Top of the Honor Roll.
You're welcome.
73, Bill W6WRT
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Signing /qrp is not a great idea. Just make your call and see where it takes
you.
There are plenty of receivers in the Reverse Beacon Net that will cluster spot
for you when you simply call CQ (in nearly any digital mode, including CW).
Having said that, some DX clusters mismanage the /qrp if
I've never seen the need to sign /QRP or give it away in any fashion. If
the other guy hears you adequately, he will respond; otherwise, what
difference does it make?
It is the flip side of the Old Timer's oft repeated advice: When you hear
'em, call 'em!
73 de W6OGC Jim Allen
On Sun, Jan 4,
I'd recommend ARCI.ORG. Been a member for many years.
This group sponsors many contests and some have hefty bonuses for homebrew or
kit assembled radios. I use my K-1 to operate in these contests to collect
the bonuses.
They put out a quarterly magazine with activity reports and construction
For somebody considering KAT100+KPA100 in a separated enclosure, KXPA100 +
internal ATU or Hardrock 50 + internal ATU could be alternatives. They are
separated stand alone linear amplifiers as well.
These alternatives can also be used with other radios and sold easily in the
second hand market
Thanks Johnny and Mike.
Brian KB1VBF
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 5:40 PM, Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk wrote:
For somebody considering KAT100+KPA100 in a separated enclosure, KXPA100 +
internal ATU or Hardrock 50 + internal ATU could be alternatives. They are
separated stand
Don:
Thanks for all that information. My K2 has the KIO2 and I am building the
KAT100 in the EC2 next week. On you last paragraph: will I still be able to
use the 'Twins' setup under computer control through the KIO2?
Brian KB1VBF
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 7:59 AM, Don Wilhelm
I've set up the K3 macro keys to set my output power to different levels based
on if I'm using my amp or not. I use 6 different macros on keys 1, 2 and 3
using both the tap and hold memory.
Recently I recorded a cw message on key 1 which overwrote the macro. The
manual says I can erase the cw
Brian,
Yes, certainly - you expand the computer cable that you are now using
with the pigtail to the KAT100 - as shown in the KAT100 manual. The K2
operates as normal.
The control cable connector with the two cables in it must connect to
the KIO2.
My point was only that:
The TTL to RS-232
If you're interested in CW operation, check out the North American QRP CW
Club at http://naqcc.info. Membership is free and they have monthly
sprints and challenges. The sprints aren't lightning fast because you can
double your score if you use a straight key, so it's a fun way to get on
the air
No need to do so, but I have used /QRP to try to snag another QRP operator
around on of the the QRP watering holes.
Two way QRP QSO's have been some of my nicest ham radio experiences.
We generally spend quite a bit of time discussing our equipment, that we
probably built, and in some cases,
I have a virtually unused XG3 signal source that I bought new and it has sat
on the bench unused. I'll ship it in the US for $165. It comes with the
E850369 serial interface cable and original manual
Paypal or money order
Thanks
Tim
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Thanks to all who responded.
Tim
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Hi Mark,
Yes, QRP is a challenge. For the first 2 years with my KX3, I ran it ONLY QRP
with LiFePo external batteries or external power supply. I learned to be
persistent.
From my QTH east of Los Angeles in the San Bernardino mountains on New Year’s
Eve 2013, I reached the Amundsen-Scott
If you tried with two computers and various cables, then the problem is
likely in the K3.
What 'zapped' the directional coupler? If it was nearby lightning, then
it is not unlikely that it could have damaged the serial chip in the
KIO3. I don't know what kind of testing Elecraft did, but
Don:
That's what I thought from the KAT100 manual. Thanks!
Brian
KB1VBF
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On Jan 4, 2015, at 6:41 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:
Brian,
Yes, certainly - you expand the computer cable that you are now using with
the pigtail to the KAT100 - as shown in the
Greetings.
I am no longer able to control my K3 (SN 7845)with my Dell Optiplex 740,
running Windows 7 or with my Dell Latitude D610, running Windows XP. The
arrangement used to work (running 4800 baud), but not now. I am using
the real serial port on each computer.
I've tried two different
It's possible you popped the serial chip on the computer.
I have a PC here that shows the port but it does not communicate.
From: Rene Correa, K5JX k...@earthlink.net
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, January 4, 2015 10:02 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] No serial connection
On 1/4/15 at 8:18 PM, dave.esq...@gmail.com (Esquer Dave) wrote:
Yes, QRP is a challenge. For the first 2 years with my KX3, I
ran it ONLY QRP with LiFePo external batteries or external
power supply. I learned to be persistent.
I started having fun with my radio when I started using PSK31
Consolidating to single radio (K3) so I'm selling my KX3 Station...
KX3 Transceiver - S/N 1842, includes:
KXAT3 Tuner, KXBC3 Batt chgr and RT Clock,
KXSERa USB adapter, MH3 hand mic, KXFL3 filter,
KXPD3 paddle, KX3-PCKT cable set, PAE-Kx31 heatsink,
Nifty KX3 Desk Stand. Has KX3BNCMODKT (LO
On Sun, 4 Jan 2015, Ken G Kopp wrote:
Fred's certainly correct with his advice about not signing /QRP.
Many see it as some form of I'm special, take pitty on me or
whining.
The best reason for not using /QRP even if it is legal (and it cetrainly
isn't legal everywhere) is that it makes your
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