Re: [Elecraft] In case you missed it.

2016-05-25 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Well done adaptaton, although for some of us of a "certain age" the humor is limited by the memories of that era and that war. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dan Baker Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 8:46 PM To:

[Elecraft] In case you missed it.

2016-05-25 Thread Dan Baker
This is good. https://youtu.be/kiuO0ddcJFQ -- KM6CQ Dan Baker __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

[Elecraft] KX2... and what she said

2016-05-25 Thread John
Sorry folks, but you knew this picture had to come sooner or later... https://imgflip.com/i/14s8ap John, kx4o __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KAt100 power on question

2016-05-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
The KAT100 needs both the 12 volt power connection *and* the 12CTRL signal from the K2 to power itself on. So yes, you need the control cable plugged from the base K2 (or KPA100) to the KAT100 before you will see any lights. The control cable is shown in the KAT100 manual. 73, Don W3FPR On

Re: [Elecraft] KAt100 power on question

2016-05-25 Thread Brian Denley
Made the same mistake. You need both power cables hooked up: one to the KAT100 and one to the K2. You can use a 'Y' cable to power both. Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On May 25, 2016, at 8:47 PM, mjpilgrim wrote: > > I recently purchased a used KAT100. Not sure

[Elecraft] KAt100 power on question

2016-05-25 Thread mjpilgrim
I recently purchased a used KAT100. Not sure how to interpret a possible failing condition at Power UP time. Stupid Question: If I simply connect 12VDC to the DC power input jack on the KAT100 (without the K2 physically connected), should I see the lights eliminated on the KAT100? Reason I ask

[Elecraft] P3 pricing

2016-05-25 Thread Johnny Siu via Elecraft
Hello George, I am on your side.  It has been Elecraft's promise that their kit is as good as the assembled one.  In addition, they will back up all kit builders to ensure their success and up to factory specifications.  I built a number of K2, KX1 and K3 on behalf of some hams (visual

Re: [Elecraft] P3 pricing

2016-05-25 Thread Gmail - George
Maybe Elecraft can weigh-in about the "Burn-In Time" for the boards used in the kits. I have all kits and suspect that my Elecrafts are actually as good as factory except they were assembled by a rank amateur (Elecraftwise). I do know that I had no qualms about modify the filters or motherboard

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: possible to use both a KXPA100 amp and connect to a computer via USB?

2016-05-25 Thread Matt Maguire
You can use both the AMP and your PC using a daisy-chain topology. Connect your PC to the amp and your amp to the KX2. The amp will forward on any KX2 commands it receives from the PC. 73, Matt VK2RQ On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 3:46 PM -0700, "Peter Pauly" wrote: It

Re: [Elecraft] KX2: possible to use both a KXPA100 amp and connect to a computer via USB?

2016-05-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
The amp is connected *between* the computer and the radio. This is fully covered in the KXPA100 manual. 73, Wayne N6KR On May 25, 2016, at 3:44 PM, Peter Pauly wrote: > It seems, reading the manual, that both the amp and the computer connection > use the same ACC port on

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Programmer's Reference now updated with KX2 command details

2016-05-25 Thread Edouard Lafargue
Excellent, this is just what I was missing to release Wizkers:Radio with KX2 support, release coming up before the week-end if all goes well :) forum.wizkers.io Ed W6ELA On Wed, May 25, 2016 at 4:10 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] < kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > > The

[Elecraft] Programmer's Reference now updated with KX2 command details

2016-05-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
The Elecraft K3/K3S/KX3 programmer's reference has now been updated to cover the KX2. You can download it at: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S%20Pgmrs%20Ref,%20F8.pdf Using information in this reference, you'll be able to write your own KX2 remote-control programs. There are over 100

[Elecraft] KX2: possible to use both a KXPA100 amp and connect to a computer via USB?

2016-05-25 Thread Peter Pauly
It seems, reading the manual, that both the amp and the computer connection use the same ACC port on the radio. Is there any way to use both a computer and the amp at the same time? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Why the KX2 and KX3 are not in the "QRP radios" category at eHam.net

2016-05-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi all, Back when the KX3 first came out, customers doing the initial product reviews created two different categories for it: one under "QRP radios," and the other under "Transceivers: HF" We contacted eHam and argued, successfully, that the KX3 belonged under "Transceivers: HF" Our

[Elecraft] KX3 User Group is now the KX User Group

2016-05-25 Thread Johnny Siu via Elecraft
I once gave my user comments about an after market heat sink for my own KX3 in a KX3 yahoo group. However, I was banned from that KX3 yahoo group with an allegation of advertising products. Ironically, I have no business relationship with that particular heat sink manufacturer but merely

[Elecraft] WTB K3

2016-05-25 Thread JJ
On 5/24/2016 12:29 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > Have you considered adding a KXPA100 to your KX3? It's perfectly > integrated, no taking it off line or putting it on line -- just turn the > power knob. >That's exactly what I did. >The KX3 power display automatically displays 0-50-100 watts vs.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wireless stereo headset recommendations

2016-05-25 Thread David Anderson via Elecraft
Thanks, I don't have Ethernet in my shack though. Just Wifi. Surely someone must make a bidirectional wireless headset at under $80? 73 from David GM4JJJ > On 25 May 2016, at 21:28, Jwahar Bammi wrote: > > David, > Can recommend that you look at the PigRemote from Pignology,

Re: [Elecraft] K3/P3: RX; Macro command behavior change

2016-05-25 Thread wickedbeernut
The RX command can't be used in CW mode with the K2, /RX (Receive Mode; SET only) SET format: RX; (no data). Terminates transmit in all modes, including message play and repeating messages. RX/TX status is available via the TQ command and is also included in the IF response. *Note: RX is not

[Elecraft] P3 pricing

2016-05-25 Thread Gee
I disagree that factory built value is nil. When I bought my K3 I was told factory builds went through a 24 hour burn in, and then checked for specs. That to me is value. If a used item is 75% or more of new item pricing, the warranty alone decides for me to buy new. Sent from my iPad

[Elecraft] [KX2] Received KX2 serial #99 today

2016-05-25 Thread Roger Marrotte
I received KX2 serial number 99 today in the mail. So far I've had time to unpack it and listen on a few bands. It looks just like a little KX3. Hopefully tomorrow I'll have time to go out in the yard, throw a wire up in a tree and try it out. First impression is that it looks and feels really

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wireless stereo headset recommendations

2016-05-25 Thread Jwahar Bammi
David, Can recommend that you look at the PigRemote from Pignology, on their website and several videos on youtube about details http://pignology.net/pigremote/ 73 de kc1ccr -- I am thinking about adding a wireless stereo headset to my KX3 so that I can operate remotely from other parts of

Re: [Elecraft] Microkeyer II vs K3s

2016-05-25 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 5/25/2016 2:08 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > > Check the internal jumpers. The only internal jumpers in microKEYER II control bias to the front and back mic jacks. The fourth unit worked fine when I previously used it with a Yaesu but I cannot get it to work with my K3S for some reason.

[Elecraft] K3/P3: RX; Macro command behavior change

2016-05-25 Thread Dave Cole
Hi, I have a set of macros stored in the P3.  One of them is "RX;"  Another is a CQ message, a 5NN, or my call.  I trigger them via a keyboard, or via a Genovation Keypad connected to the P3. In the past, the RX; command, (sent via Genovation, or Keyboard), would drop the K3 into receive mode no

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wireless stereo headset recommendations

2016-05-25 Thread David Anderson via Elecraft
Thanks both. I am looking for something that does stereo headphones as well as microphone but not Bluetooth, probably 868 MHz or something like that. I can find plenty that use USB or optical or use Bluetooth, but have not found exactly what I need yet. Closest is a mono wireless speaker

Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value

2016-05-25 Thread Bob
Amen! I also feel I got a Premium product too and has been worth the price. I bought my K3 used and got about a 25% savings. I never felt that Elecraft support treated me any different than an original purchaser, that was a plus and helped lead me down road to the complete K-line purchase,

Re: [Elecraft] Microkeyer II vs K3s

2016-05-25 Thread john
Check the internal jumpers. I assume that you assigned a com port and selected K3 38400 in the router. I have four DigiKeyer IIs and I can only get three working with the K3S . The fourth unit worked fine when I previously used it with a Yaesu but I cannot get it to work with my K3S for some

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread brian
I seem to recall this was functionality was available way back when (>10 years ago) for a two rig satellite setup. From memory (perhaps faulty): There was a software program which compensated for the Doppler shift with an RS232 link to the downlink radio. No correction was made to the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wireless stereo headset recommendations

2016-05-25 Thread Mel Farrer via Elecraft
Don't forget to look at the Jabra GN9350.  Has a great reputation and I use it on my K3 300'+ range. Mel, K6KBE From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 10:18 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wireless stereo headset

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Seems that this is a strong argument against a "satellite radio" -- if they launch a new satellite, and it does something different, you might not have the right bands and/or modes built in. General purpose UHF/VHF is a different story. On 5/25/2016 1:43 AM, David Anderson via Elecraft wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value

2016-05-25 Thread Jim Brown
On Wed,5/25/2016 7:17 AM, Jerry Moore wrote: I already feel that Elecraft gear prices are a premium but have been willing to pay the NIB prices to support a local US company. I see it a bit differently. Elecraft products are built, designed, and supported by people in the US, all paid US

[Elecraft] Microkeyer II vs K3s

2016-05-25 Thread j...@kk9a.com
Is the K3S RS232 set to 38400 b? >From HK3W Wed May 25 07:41:45 EDT 2016 The Microham program does not recognize de K3 This is how I have it connected: 1. The Y cable is conected to the K3S ACC port. 2. One of the Y legs goes to the MicroHam's ACC. 3. The other leg of the Y cable goes to the

Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value

2016-05-25 Thread Dave Cole
On Wed, 2016-05-25 at 10:17 -0400, Jerry Moore wrote: > Is it realistic for used P3s to sell for 80% of retail value when they > don't have a warranty, you don't know if they've been tinkered with, > you don't know if they are 100%, and the possibility of not getting a > cable or part that comes

Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value

2016-05-25 Thread Jerry Moore
Thank you for your well thought out response. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Cole Sent: Wednesday, May 25, 2016 12:55 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value On Wed, 2016-05-25 at 10:17

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wireless stereo headset recommendations

2016-05-25 Thread Jim Brown
On Wed,5/25/2016 5:50 AM, David Anderson via Elecraft wrote: I am thinking about adding a wireless stereo headset to my KX3 so that I can operate remotely from other parts of my house. Here are a few RF-based pro audio products designed for use by musicians for live performance monitoring.

Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value

2016-05-25 Thread Dave Cole
On Wed, 2016-05-25 at 11:57 -0400, Jerry Moore wrote: > I'm a gamer so my keyboards are programmable. Why the P3 blocks > intelligent keyboards confuses me.  I can't either...  They had to go to extra work to make that happen, so it is not by accident. -- 73's, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) For

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Edward R Cole
Johnny, I was actually planning to try doing exactly that: use my K3+432 transverter with KX3-2M. But this is new territory which no one has ventured. First one would need sw to interface the radios, then sw to link to satellite tracking sw, and also a program that would provide both

Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value

2016-05-25 Thread Phil Wheeler
Jerry, I agree with Bill. Not much to tinker with in a P3, you just connect it and use it -- unless you add the SVGA board. And, unlike my K3, the P3 is current production: So far as I know there is no P3s. 73, Phil W7OX On 5/25/16 8:22 AM, Nr4c wrote: Jerry. It's only worth what you

Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value

2016-05-25 Thread Jerry Moore
I'd just expect for %80 cost on used gear to be pristine with original boxes, papers, cables..etc.. otherwise the risk is is too high. I'll probably just keep saving or go with LPAN / SDR based solution. There are a few "features of the P3 that need to be added, like ability to use a smart

Re: [Elecraft] K3S bug in FW Beta 5.46 Keyer Memories

2016-05-25 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
I'm sure the elves would like to hear about a flaw in a release, beta or not. 73, Mike NF4L > On May 25, 2016, at 9:55 AM, Mike Harris wrote: > > And where is Beta 5.46 hidden? Some of us like to live on the edge. > > Regards, > > Mike VP8NO > > On 25/05/2016

Re: [Elecraft] K3S bug in FW Beta 5.46 Keyer Memories

2016-05-25 Thread Nr4c
Did you actually input "..--" or did you use the "|" vertical bar or "pipe" symbol? The "|" is mentioned in the K3 utility under CONFIG/Edit CW memories I think. It works for RTTY, PSK and is not processed on CW so it had no effect on CW. One set of messages works for all. Also I noted you

Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value

2016-05-25 Thread Nr4c
Jerry. It's only worth what you are willing to pay. Making sure you get the cables shouldn't be a big problem. Otherwise I've not heard of many (if any) issues with P3 units since its introduction. And there isn't much to "tinker" with. Elecraft gear is pretty solid and does seem to hold

Re: [Elecraft] Bug in FW 5.46

2016-05-25 Thread Nr4c
No issue with mine using "|". Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 25, 2016, at 10:46 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote: > > Further checks on this - I reloaded the old FW back to Beta 5.35 and the > problem existed in that one so I loaded the current production version 5.38 > and

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Edward R Cole
Sure - I have done no market analysis survey - its just a shot in the dark. To address why no EU mfr - really? How many ham mfrs are US-based? ALL three top brands are in Japan. Only Tentec and Elecraft are US. There are many VHF-mw transverter mfr's located in EU and only one in the US.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Dr. William J. Schmidt, II
I would buy a 736R updated replacement in a microsecond Specially with some of the capabilities of the K3. I sold my 736R and have regretted it ever since. (I have no interest in QRP/ being weak). Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ J68HZ 8P6HK ZF2HZ PJ4/K9HZ VP5/K9HZ PJ2/K9HZ Owner -

[Elecraft] Bug in FW 5.46

2016-05-25 Thread Jim Sheldon
Further checks on this - I reloaded the old FW back to Beta 5.35 and the problem existed in that one so I loaded the current production version 5.38 and it occurs there as well so I went back to the test version I've been using. Once programmed, the memories work as they should, they just

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 User Group is now the KX User Group

2016-05-25 Thread Phil Wheeler
Good job on the rename to KX User Group, with photos of all three rigs :-) Phil W7OX On 5/25/16 5:48 AM, Howard Hoyt wrote: Hi all, In response to requests from both Elecraft and new KX2 owners we have morphed the Yahoo KX3 User Group into the Elecraft KX User Group. This is in keeping

[Elecraft] {P3] resale value

2016-05-25 Thread Jerry Moore
Is it realistic for used P3s to sell for 80% of retail value when they don't have a warranty, you don't know if they've been tinkered with, you don't know if they are 100%, and the possibility of not getting a cable or part that comes with it when you purchase NIB? I'm in the market for P3 but

Re: [Elecraft] K3S bug in FW Beta 5.46 Keyer Memories

2016-05-25 Thread Mike Harris
And where is Beta 5.46 hidden? Some of us like to live on the edge. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 25/05/2016 10:35, Jim Sheldon wrote: Just found a bug in the keyer memories when programming for PSK/RTTY. The memory loads fine until you send the ..__ (IM) character to terminate transmission and then

[Elecraft] K3S bug in FW Beta 5.46 Keyer Memories

2016-05-25 Thread Jim Sheldon
Just found a bug in the keyer memories when programming for PSK/RTTY. The memory loads fine until you send the ..__ (IM) character to terminate transmission and then it locks up as if you had a constant "key down" with a hand key. I was programming memory 4 to call CQ on RTTY when I

[Elecraft] OT: Wireless stereo headset recommendations

2016-05-25 Thread David Anderson via Elecraft
I am thinking about adding a wireless stereo headset to my KX3 so that I can operate remotely from other parts of my house. I don't want a Bluetooth headset as the range is fairly short. There are other wireless headsets that use UHF I believe that have a much better range. It would be nice to

[Elecraft] KX3 User Group is now the KX User Group

2016-05-25 Thread Howard Hoyt
Hi all, In response to requests from both Elecraft and new KX2 owners we have morphed the Yahoo KX3 User Group into the Elecraft KX User Group. This is in keeping with Elecraft's division between their portable KX product line and their desktop K line. We welcome the owners of any KX1,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread David Anderson via Elecraft
The Europeans have produced the FunCube dongle and the SDRPLay. I wouldn't be surprised to see the Chinese producing something as they are launching more satellites than anyone else just now. For many most of the fun with satellites is building up the gear and antenna tracking, playing with

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread David Anderson via Elecraft
That is the point yes. I wasn't saying it wasn't. Excuse my previous comments which came across as confrontational, they weren't meant to be and my only excuse is lack of coffee ;-) I was merely outlining my thoughts which may be in agreement with what has already been said by others. I use

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread brian
I should be the last person on earth to comment on this. If there is such a large market in EU then it suggests that an EU manufacturer ought to be the source. Why hasn't that happened? One factor missing from your 1000 estimate is the fraction that are likely to buy. Clearly active

[Elecraft] Microkeyer II vs K3s

2016-05-25 Thread Francisco "Siso" Hennessey Jr. HK3W
I need your help please!! The Microham program does not recognize de K3 This is how I have it connected: 1. The Y cable is conected to the K3S ACC port. 2. One of the Y legs goes to the MicroHam's ACC. 3. The other leg of the Y cable goes to the XCVR port on the KAT500. 4. The E8504643 cable

Re: [Elecraft] FL-DIGI KX3 SETTINGS FOR PSK AND RTTY

2016-05-25 Thread Mike Reublin NF4L
Gerry - I don't know the KX3, but here are my settings for the K3. http://nf4l.com/NGConfig/default.htm 73, Mike NF4L > On May 24, 2016, at 9:53 PM, Gerry Miller wrote: > > > I have been away from PSK for more than 17 years and am seeking FL-DIGI > settings for my KX3 to

[Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Johnny Siu via Elecraft
Instead of developing a new radio for SAT.  Can there be a device that can link two elecraft radios for up / downlink of SAT? In the past, CT16 can link Icom IC275 and IC475 to work as a pair. I think this route will save a lot of R for a new radio. 73 Johnny VR2XMC 寄件人︰ Edward R Cole

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Edward R Cole
David, At 12:43 AM 5/25/2016, David Anderson wrote: When I was active on the linear transponders of AO6 through to AO13 I never used a satellite duplex radio, always separates. We had much better satellites then, in decent orbits like AO-10. So Yaesu in particular brought out lovely expensive

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Andy McMullin
But isn't that the point? The KXn family ARE SDR, with I and Q outputs ready for excellent pandapter display with the PXn. Just want VHF/UHF instead of HF and it's all there. Andy, G8TQH Sent from my iPhone > On 25 May 2016, at 09:43, David Anderson via Elecraft >

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread David Anderson via Elecraft
When I was active on the linear transponders of AO6 through to AO13 I never used a satellite duplex radio, always separates. We had much better satellites then, in decent orbits like AO-10. So Yaesu in particular brought out lovely expensive duplex radios. Great! However then the linear sats

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Satellite Derivative? (Was: Re: The KX2)

2016-05-25 Thread Andy McMullin
I hate saying "me too" but I think you've put it succinctly. There used to be a range of VHF/UHF capable satellite rigs but these days the user seems left to secondhand, huge base station or complex Yaesu menus (with tiny display). Elecraft could wipe the floor. Sent from my iPhone > On 24