Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Morse is back!!

Note today's date... April 1st At 09:14 PM 4/1/2017, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: And it even does SO2R. 73, Vic, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 1 Apr 2017 20:17, Doug Turnbull wrote: Dear OMs and YLs, We CW ops will be happy with this piece; Morse is

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Morse is back!!

And it even does SO2R. 73, Vic, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 1 Apr 2017 20:17, Doug Turnbull wrote: Dear OMs and YLs, We CW ops will be happy with this piece; Morse is back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KhZKNZO8mQ 73 Doug EI2CN

[Elecraft] Amplifier thought: antenna tuner seldom needed with LDMOS amp

As was posted on the Amps reflector a few months back: > The LDMOS devices are designed to tolerate 65:1 SWR, 3:1 probably > wouldn't be a problem so where is the need for a tuner? Most ham antennas don't exceed 3 to 1 SWR even on the band edges. New amps that are constructed with LDMOS

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good Evening, There is some good news on spaceweather.com Not only are there spots on the sun, the ones which are there are big and unstable. The SFU is at 91, higher than it's been all winter. If it's not too noisy tomorrow there should be decent propagation. On Thursday there

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Problems with K3 firmware 5.57

On 4/1/17 at 6:44 AM, elecraft@mailman.qth.net (Dick Bacon via Elecraft) wrote: ... that was to check and tighten the three screws on the bottom cover for the LPA transistors (p63 in assembly manual). I got the same advice, but mine were quite tight. If you have problems with erratic SWR or

Re: [Elecraft] What caused long reposts

Terry, If you delete all but the relevant reference to what you are posting and change the subject to something relevant, no one will complain. The problem is that some will just reply to the digest, and the subject line is "digest" (or something like that), and the item in the digest that

Re: [Elecraft] kx3 px3

Thanks Fred, I have the book will look at it.. Fred Fred Moore email: f...@fmeco.com f...@safes.com phone: 321-217-8699 On 4/1/17 8:13 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: > > Have a look at the How to Set Up and Interpret the PX3 Display in the > PX3 manual where this is explained (Or the Why???

[Elecraft] What caused long reposts

I notice that sometimes when someone replies to a question on what appears to be the digest form of the list, the entire digest gets reposted. I read my digest list with my iPhone and when that happens the digest gets extremely long. How can I guard against this if I reply to a digest

Re: [Elecraft] kx3 px3

Have a look at the How to Set Up and Interpret the PX3 Display in the PX3 manual where this is explained (Or the Why??? section in the KE7X KX-Line book). Basically the PX3 and KX3 are different bandwidth detectors so the signal levels displayed generally won't be the same. They are two

Re: [Elecraft] K3 microphone settings

This will select the Front Mic and set compression to 20 and Mic Gain to 13: MG013;CP020;MN053;DN;DN;MN255; This will select the Rear Mic and set the Mic Gain to 9 and Compression to 20: MG009;CP020;MN053;DN;DN;UP;MN255; 73, Tom - KQ5S On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 6:16 PM, Alan. G4GNX

[Elecraft] For Sale: KX3, PX3, KXPA100

KX3 (KX3-F) Purchase Date: 09/26/12 s/n: 2068 Firmware: MCU 2.70 DSP 1.49 Includes: Internal NiMH Charger w/Real-Time Clock (KXBC3) 2m module w/ATU (KX3-2M-AT-K) Internal Antenna tuner (KXAT3) Paddle (KXPD3) Dual Passband Roofing Filter (KXFL3) Microphone (MH3) PX3 (PX3-K ) Purchase Date:

Re: [Elecraft] kx3 px3

Fred, See the PX3 manual page 16 "Adjusting the Amplitude". First set the bottom of the spectrum display so the band noise level (or receiver noise floor) is at the bottom (REF). Then set SCALE to adjust the vertical gain. I think it is best to ignore the S-x amplitude and set SCALE so the

[Elecraft] K3 microphone settings

I have tow microphones I'm using with my K3. One is part of the Yamaha CM500 headset, plugged into the rear panel and the other is a Kenwood MC-50 desk model, plugged into the front panel. To save using multiple menu changes to swap between the two, I will be writing a macro to use one or two

[Elecraft] kx3 px3

Anyone have any thoughts on getting the scale on the px3 to match the s-meter on the kx3.. when the kx3 is showing a s9 signal the px3 is showing about s6.. 3 s-units.. I have the pre-amp set to 20db, with a precision HP signal generator a 50mv signal does read S9 on the KX3 like it should,

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Morse is back!!

Some "Tapping lessons From LL Cool J" George NE2I > Dear OMs and YLs, > We CW ops will be happy with this piece; Morse is back: > > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KhZKNZO8mQ > > > > 73 Doug EI2CN > > __ > Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Possible KPA500 TX IMD3 improvement

Hello all, I'm a new KPA500 owner as of last week and new to Elecraft other than a KX1 I had some years ago. The following may have been covered here before but I didn't see it in the archives. When choosing the proper power transformer tap I followed the instructions in the manual: I measured my

[Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 key interrupter w/W8ZR Station Pro 1?

Setting up the above config w/W8ZR Station Pro 1 and K2. The Station Pro 1 allows switching between two rigs whilst using one microphone/one keyer/one set of speakers/headphones. It will also allow the use of the KPA500 and KAT500 with either the K3 or K2. Currently I have the K3 Line set up with

[Elecraft] Tuneup, Rescue, Build your K2, K1, KX1, others

Hello, Have you always wanted an Elecraft? A KX1, K1, K2, whatever? I’ll build any of them. Does your K2 need a tuneup? In addition to tuning your rig, I can also rescue a building project you might have started some time ago. See what my clients have said about my construction and service

Re: [Elecraft] reply to digest

That's exactly what have been doing for years. But a big monkey wrench was forced into the procedure, when Verizon decided to stop providing it's customers with email service (via their email servers). Fortunately, (I guess), they worked out a deal with AOL, to pass the email domain name

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Morse is back!!

Hi Doug, Google offers Gmail Motion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bu927_ul_X0 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "M. George" To: "Doug Turnbull" Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Saturday,

[Elecraft] OT Midway and Kure Are Now Deleted DXCC Entities

Sorry to hear that. I spent a week on Midway after coming off a ship in 1967 waiting for a hop back to NAS Barbers Point. One night I went to the Club and met 4 guys with long beards. Coasties from the Loran station on Kure. They came to Midway for R W1ZK -- Webmaster USS PUEBLO Veterans

Re: [Elecraft] reply to digest

Yep. I read nearly two dozen email reflectors every day, and it's this method makes it easy. And this is a FAR superior solution, for these key reasons: 1) It allows the key to quickly and easily clean out your mailbox. 2) It allows you to sort or search your email by name or thread Most

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Morse is back!!

Yeah, its be been back for 5 years now. That was from 2012 April fools 5 years ago. I suspect that Google has something new out today. ;) On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 11:17 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: > > Dear OMs and YLs, > We CW ops will be happy with this piece; Morse is

Re: [Elecraft] reply to digest

Don, But then it takes so much longer to sort through the dross! Opening and closing each email in turn; clicking delete all those times; much quicker to just scan down the digest to find that one message that is relevant to your interests. ‘73 Andy, G8TQH > On 1 Apr 2017, at 18:09, Don

[Elecraft] [OT] Morse is back!!

Dear OMs and YLs, We CW ops will be happy with this piece; Morse is back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KhZKNZO8mQ 73 Doug EI2CN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] reply to digest

There is a solution to the digest problem. Download individual posts! Then in your email client, create an "Elecraft" folder - AND set a filter to move all emails with [Elecraft] in the subject line to that Elecraft folder. Presto - your own "digest" which allows you to respond to individual

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier Thoughts

On 4/1/2017 09:22, John Perlick wrote: In the case of a solid state amp, the output is matched to 50 Ohms or so. Period. So any mismatch means that RF is reflected back into the ampwhere it is converted into heat. Depending on your SWR, that could be substantial! So let's say 3:1.

Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

Yeah, put it in a KX3 case with two SDR for full duplex. The 2m kW should be a sspa in a KXPA100 sized enclosure and run with bank of AA NiMH cells! Then it could do eme with a hand-held yagi. oops. Is this saturday night (live?) nah just 4/1/2017 For real 2m kW:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Weighted Knob

I wish to weigh in the topic having been a QRP portable operator for years. I have tried mine as an HT, sure beats the dickens out of hauling the FT817 (which I sold years ago). Battery life, built in tuner, mic and add-on key are great. I operate 17-20 meters when the band is good.

Re: [Elecraft] reply to digest

It's okay to reply to the digest, but one really should edit-out all the parts that they aren't answering, and PLEASE change the subject. 73 -- Lynn On 4/1/2017 8:41 AM, Jim Spears wrote: I sure wish people would quit or never start replying to the digest form of the reflector. It sure

Re: [Elecraft] FS: K2 Weighted Knob

I had them installed on a K3 with a serial number 6384 which was purchased in March of 2012. I didn't know there was a change on the shaft size, so this is good to know. mg NG7M On Sat, Apr 1, 2017 at 9:49 AM, Jim Allen wrote: > Is this for the 6 mm shaft or the newer

[Elecraft] K3 with ATU & KAT500 can this be done?

Is it possible to have the K3 sense if the KAT500 is On and if so use the KAT500 and if the KAT500 is OFF then use the Internal ATU in the K3? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] FS: K2 Weighted Knob

Looks like the 6mm shaft. On 4/1/2017 11:49 AM, Jim Allen wrote: Is this for the 6 mm shaft or the newer 1/4" shaft? 73 Jim Allen W6OGC Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Weighted Knob

While it would be pretty cool if the KX2 was IP55 or better rated, at present I don't find it to be a problem on the trail that it doesn't have that level of protection. If its raining or blowing sand/snow/dirt and I'm not in a tent, I'm doing something other than playing with a radio. Maybe I'm

[Elecraft] FS: K2 Weighted Knob

Is this for the 6 mm shaft or the newer 1/4" shaft? 73 Jim Allen W6OGC Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] reply to digest

I agree, Jim! The digest is a pain on our collective rumps! 73! K0PP On Apr 1, 2017 09:41, "Jim Spears" wrote: I sure wish people would quit or never start replying to the digest form of the reflector. It sure results in a lot of wasted text to delete or scroll by looking for

[Elecraft] reply to digest

I sure wish people would quit or never start replying to the digest form of the reflector. It sure results in a lot of wasted text to delete or scroll by looking for the next real message. Jim/N1NK __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Amplifier Thoughts

Someone here mentioned the amp would dissipate little with 90% efficiency for amp and power supply. That is, of course, a dream even for high efficiency switch-mode amps. There are several unique characteristics with SS amps. They are truly different that that trusty and rugged old dual

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Weighted Knob

Well, they must only hit trail when it is perfect weather. I'd gladly trade a few oz for some weatherproofing or should I say, weather friendly engineering. A smaller KX3 was nice, but a smaller KX3 that had no open holes in it, or places for the occasional raindrop, dirt, leaves, branches,

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Problems with K3 firmware 5.57

This may not be directly related, but I had power indication problems in that the SWR and FWD power readings on my K3 had become erratic with surging of indicated power on CW from a setting of 50W up to 100W and over, yet a constant tune signal was rock steady at 50W. I thought it was an

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Weighted Knob

Thank goodness for the lightweight knob. I would think the designers were nuts if a designed for trail use radio like the KX2 came with a weighted knob. Its amazing how the ounces add up when packing your gear up a trail. Chip AE5KA On Fri, Mar 31, 2017 at 10:30 PM, Christopher Hoover

[Elecraft] KX2 MENU:TIME Feature Request

Hi Wayne, I'd like a change which sets seconds to zero when tapping the 3 button? John KN5L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Wanted: XV-432 transverter

>After many years away from 432MHz, I'm feeling the urge to come back to >the band. > >Does anyone on the list have an XV-432 that is gathering dust? > Thank you, a deal has been done! 73 from Ian GM3SEK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: