Re: [Elecraft] Solar Cycles

Getting predictions right is really hard ... especially if they're in the future. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County **Usually attributed to Y. Berra, philosopher and catcher. He denies it. On 1/26/2017 6:25 PM, lmarion wrote: When stars reach middle age, half of ~10

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 can see my tramsmiited signal

I have noticed this occasionally, very sporadically with my K3S/P3. It seems to happen in SSB mode when contesting and running. I notice that sometimes the P3 will be sluggish transitioning back to RX from TX. Sometimes it can be a 2 to 3 second delay. If I begin another CQ call before it

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Cycles

When stars reach middle age, half of ~10 billion for our sun,they phase into a state where there are no sunspots for the rest of their hydrogen burning life. So the sunspots cycle ( which is ~22 years by the way, it is based on sunspot polarization, ~11 years is half of the cycle. ), will

Re: [Elecraft] 90 ' of 1/2" Andrew Heliax FSJ4-50B and 2 F4PNM new in box connectors FOR SALE

Pathetic typing and forget error correction. I was typing on another device with poor vision... My stuff is original manufacturer, not knock off. Quality is superb. And never used. Make a reasonalbe offer, it's yours! (even against internet junk) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message-

Re: [Elecraft] 90 ' of 1/2" Andrew Heliax FSJ4-50B and 2 F4PNM new in box connectors FOR SALE

Great references. The manufacturer is not listed on the low cost stuff. I have Andrews Heliax I would imaging you could easily manufacture similar over seas but I would not trust quality. If use the stuff then the correct manufacturer and quality, to me, would be a biggie. That is why I bought

Re: [Elecraft] 90 ' of 1/2" Andrew Heliax FSJ4-50B and 2 F4PNM new in box connectors FOR SALE

Well, the FSJ4 is the super flexible stuff that does indeed cost more than the normal LDF4, but current prices seem to range all over the place per a few links below. https://www.rfparts.com/coax/heliaxcoax/heliax-12inch/fsj4-50b.html (highest price I found ... no surprise)

Re: [Elecraft] 1 5/8 inch hard line FOR SALE

FWIW, I have two pieces of 1 5/8 inch hard line that are new, and have been stored in-doors. As near as I can determine without uncoiling it, I calculate about 75 feet for each piece. I was planning to make my own connectors, but I have not had an application that would utilize the hard

Re: [Elecraft] 90 ' of 1/2" Andrew Heliax FSJ4-50B and 2 F4PNM new in box connectors FOR SALE

Jim, Thanks. Can you buy this Heliax now for $1 per foot? This the stuff you mention. The connectors are Andrews as well and are kits to install. I don't remember what I paid but may have been about what you did. The connectors were another story. I lucked out with them. They appear to be

Re: [Elecraft] 90 ' of 1/2" Andrew Heliax FSJ4-50B and 2 F4PNM new in box connectors FOR SALE

FWIW -- I've bought a lot of used hard line, and I've never paid more than a buck a foot for cut lengths of 1/2-in hard line in good or even new condition. About five years ago, I paid $100 for 100 ft of LDF4-50 (1/2-in Andrew) brand new. Don't remember if it had connectors on it or if I

[Elecraft] Anything to be "aware of" when connecting KX3 to new KXPA100?

"Unless you plan to use two antennas connected to the amp, use the KXPA100 utility to disable Ant 2 so that you do not accidentally select it when hitting auto tune. If you decide to go add a second ant later on, you can easily change it." "hitting auto tune"? where? In/on the KX3 or the KXPA?

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 can see my tramsmiited signal

Don, Theoretically, it should not be present, but practically, it may happen and does not represent a problem. Nor does it give you a guaranteed accurate representation of your transmit signal - it is simply due to some leakage path. It may be OK to view as representative of your transmit

[Elecraft] 90 ' of 1/2" Andrew Heliax FSJ4-50B and 2 F4PNM new in box connectors FOR SALE

I have 90' of Andrew Heliax with connectors, never mounted, brand new in boxes. I am selling as I do not plan on using. These connectors are N type. They run ~$27 apiece. They are the complete installation kits that include the installation instructions and parts. This stuff runs $3.18 a foot.

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning procedure for KX3, KXPA100 and KAT500?

I would suggest using a few watts out on the KX3 to start and add the 3db pad using the rear switch. This will give you simpler adjustment range and hold the output of the KXPA100 down. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a K3/K3S

Good advice. The warranty is worth it, especially when you are spending some major $'s. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nr4c Sent: Wednesday, January 25, 2017 10:06 PM To: John_N1JM Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] Strange problem with K3s/10: could use some suggestions

Is this with antenna or dummy load? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 26, 2017, at 12:01 PM, Bill Leonard N0CU > wrote: > > I am having a strange problem with my K3s/10: the max output power on 20M > drops from 11.5W to 7.5W as the freq is moved from 14.0 MHz

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me?

There several such programs that people implement to reduce "spam". Like Roger, I just delete anything I get like that. Occasionally I hear from someone (one is a relative) who asks why I never responded. I just tell them my response was killed by their spam filter. That is true. 73, Ron AC7AC

[Elecraft] Solar Cycles

For those who have been concerned whether the solar cycle would reverse this time, take heart. An article in The Economist for Jan. 21 2017 (at page 67) reports that a study of fossilized vegetation from the Permian period about 290 million years ago evidences a solar cycle back then of 10.6

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me?

I tend to agree on not needing an antenna mounted pre-amp for 50MHz unless you have exceedingly long feed-lines, or, very serious about EME. I have about 85 feet of regular old RG-213 to the beam and so far, 153 countries confirmed on six along with WAS & WAC. Conversely, I have Landwehr

Re: [Elecraft] Anything to be "aware of" when connecting KX3 to new KXPA100?

I have one antenna, so ANT 2 goes to a dummy load. That is fairly handy. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 26, 2017, at 12:54 PM, Bob N3MNT wrote: > > Unless you plan to use two antennas connected to the amp, use the

Re: [Elecraft] Anything to be "aware of" when connecting KX3 to new KXPA100?

Unless you plan to use two antennas connected to the amp, use the KXPA100 utility to disable Ant 2 so that you do not accidentally select it when hitting auto tune. If you decide to go add a second ant later on, you can easily change it. -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Anything to be "aware of" when connecting KX3 to new KXPA100?

Jim, There are diagrams in the KXPA100 manual, just connect it like it shows. Be sure all connectors are fully seated, especially the RJ-45 plug. It should click when it is fully inserted. You may have to pull back the cover and push on the actual plug instead of pushing on the cover. 73,

[Elecraft] Anything to be "aware of" when connecting KX3 to new KXPA100?

Just ordered the KXPA100 (no KXAT100) and KXPACBL cabling package - so wonder if there are any "watch out for this" tidbits of info to be aware of when connecting the cabling and turning it on. Offline replies ok...72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV

[Elecraft] PX3 can see my tramsmiited signal

This may have been this way the whole time and I did not notice. When I transmit I can see my signal just to the right of the green line. I don't remember this on the P3 or perhaps I just didn't notice. Is this as it should be Don -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Strange problem with K3s/10: could use some suggestions

I don't see what you have connected to the output past the meter dummyload or antenna. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Leonard N0CU Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 12:01 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me?

3 dB feedline loss is not a practical number. At 6m I run only hardline, 90' of 1/2" for terrestrial and about 75' of 1-1/4" for EME. Loss is <<1dB. If you keep your eyes open, surplus low loss feedline is not expensive. Putting a preamp on the tower with appropriate sequencing & isolation,

[Elecraft] Strange problem with K3s/10: could use some suggestions

I am having a strange problem with my K3s/10: the max output power on 20M drops from 11.5W to 7.5W as the freq is moved from 14.0 MHz to 14.35 MHz. All of the other bands stay above 11W across their respective bands. The other interesting characteristic is that if I lower the power to 5W, there is

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a K3/K3S

Thanks for all the replies. I'm going with a new K3S. 73, John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Looking-for-a-K3-K3S-tp7626106p7626120.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] Fwd: What Two Bands would you pick for a K1?

Whoops .. forgot to send to the group ;-) > Begin forwarded message: > > From: Michael Babineau > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] What Two Bands would you pick for a K1? > Date: January 26, 2017 at 9:14:46 AM GMT-5 > To: k...@earthlink.net > > I agree with Mike. My choice for a 2

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me?

I think on most email programs there is a "reply" and a "reply all" option. On mine, at least, if I hit "reply all" it will go to the sender and to the reflector. So, if you want to avoid that kind of duplication, one must remove the excess addressee, which is fairly simple. There is benefit

[Elecraft] Looking for a K3/K3S

There are not a lot of used K3S's for sale and the ones that I have seen were priced pretty high. Used K3S's are likely not configured the way you want so you wind up paying for modules or filters that you have no use for and you may need to buy and install the options that you do want. Also you

Re: [Elecraft] What Two Bands would you pick for a K1?

I built my K1 when it was still possible to get the 4-band module which for me, covers 40, 30, 20 & 15. As I would like to have 80m also to work my Norwegian hams, I built a 2-band board with 80 & 20. 20m is a band that's normally always open some part of the day and a band you can use for dx,

[Elecraft] Subject: Re: Is it just me?

Seems there are two threads dealing with the same topic (also: Re: [Elecraft] Advanced Receiver Research P50VDG 6M Preamp): I have both the PR6-10 (installed at the K3) and a ARR P50VDG installed at tower-top of my main 6m antenna. I run 70-foot of 7/8-inch Heliax to the box with the ARR