Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

It is what it is. The newscasts tonight said Oregon roads were unusually clear 
(with a few exceptions as noted). It appears the locals are trying to stay out 
of the way, but we do that here on the coast every summer so the tourists 
visiting can enjoy themselves, even when stopping traffic for a photo. 

We will see what happens Sunday and Monday. 

Like I said, "... August 22nd will be a great relief!" 

Compared to a great many "American" films, I liked Godzilla a lot. 

73 Ron AC7AC


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Jeez Ron, it sounds like the intro to one of those B-grade disaster movies from 
my childhood.  No one knows if Godzilla will show up.  The eclipse likely won't 
extend past the normal attention span of a teenager ... then everyone needs to 
leave and return home.  I do hope the hams are ready if needed.

OH, forgot ... there are those who take offense at calling Godzilla a B-movie.  
I am truly sorry and I apologize.

73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 8/18/2017 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> Other than I-5, Oregon's highways are one lane each way with few exceptions 
> in more built up areas. As Eclipse viewers arrive, the roads fill up fast. 
> Local news reported that one town in the eastern Willamette Valley had a 30 
> mile long bumper-to-bumper back up yesterday. I-5 should be moving at least.
>
> Here in Newport on the central Oregon coast (within the band of "totality"), 
> traffic is heavy and growing worse by the day. People are being reminded that 
> they may NOT camp on the beaches. Besides, we should have record high tides 
> caused by the sun and moon tides converging on eclipse day. Many beaches will 
> be under water. Lodging and camps are at full capacity. In spite of visitors 
> being warned they will be fined, we expect to find roadsides that have any 
> space and parking lots everywhere filled with campers and trailers. During 
> the eclipse we expect to find vehicles just stopping in the road to watch, 
> oblivious to the fact it stops traffic for as long as they sit there (that 
> already happens from time to time every summer when people stop in the middle 
> of the highway, get out of their vehicles, and take pictures (sigh...).
>
> The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable 
> "towers" to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be surprised if 
> Wayne is correct: Amateur Radio may be the most reliable communications 
> system.
>
> Also, hundreds of additional ambulances are on scene to handle more 
> emergencies, although whether they will be able to get where they need to go 
> is in doubt. Many roads have NO shoulders where people can pull over. A deep 
> drainage ditch runs down each side of most rural roads just off the edge of 
> the pavement.
>
> A number of helicopter ambulances are arriving to help where emergency 
> vehicles cannot reach.
>
> National Guard personnel are being dispatched to help with traffic in various 
> locations and they have better off-road vehicles for places where the 
> highways are jammed.
>
> One major concern locally is on the morning of the 21st when people here 
> discover the sky is overcast (as it usually is on the coast this time of 
> year- at least until noon) they will try to head east along US20, one lane 
> each way through the 3,000 foot coastal mountains, to reach cloudless skies.
>
> Gas prices up over a dollar ($3.25 yesterday) and are sure to continue to 
> rise as long as the pumps don't run dry. Gas is delivered from over the 
> coastal mountains and it's likely that no new deliveries are being made 
> before the crowds dissipate.
>
> Similarly, grocery store shelves are emptying out and may not be restocked 
> before the eclipse.
>
> Our local water company is concerned about handling the load imposed by 
> having 5 or 10 times the normal number of people using it. They recommend 
> storing extra water now.
>
> Overall the emergency services point out that this is a great test of our 
> readiness for the anticipated "Cascadia event" that we train for regularly 
> including strong earthquakes, tsunami and no passable highways for several 
> days at least.
>
> That may be, but August 22nd will be a great relief!
>
> 73, Ron AC7AC
>

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Re: [Elecraft] Help needed to control KPA500

[Jim Brown]

On 8/18/2017 6:38 PM, Barry Simpson wrote:

I then needed to adapt the arrangements to get the KPA500 working from the
TS990 serial port at the same time.


Hi Barry,

You might want to re-think WHAT control of the KPA500 you need. The 
KPA500 is quite good at VERY quickly sensing the frequency of the RF 
driving it, and changing bands as required.


The ONLY control I have been between my rig (a K3) and the power amp is 
the AMP KEY signal to put the KPA500 in TX mode. All that takes is an 
RCA cable between the rig and amp (as long as there's an RCA on the rig 
for AMP KEY), and if the rig's AMP KEY is on a different connector, a 
suitable adapter or cable with that connector one end and an RCA on the 
other.


When I want to change bands, I simply give the amp a dit on CW or tap 
the mic on SSB, and the KPA500 is on the right band.


I hope you know that ALC should NEVER be used as the primary control for 
output power, because that is a recipe for nasty distortion -- splatter 
on SSB, clicks on CW. Rather, we should ALWAYS set power by varying the 
output of the rig so that we get the desired power from the amp. My KPA 
will get to full power with 25-30W drive, depending on the band.


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Bob Nielsen]

Suppose they gave an eclipse and nobody came.

It would take an upgrade to make Godzilla a B-movie.

73, Bob N7XY


On 8/18/17 5:12 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:
Jeez Ron, it sounds like the intro to one of those B-grade disaster 
movies from my childhood.  No one knows if Godzilla will show up. The 
eclipse likely won't extend past the normal attention span of a 
teenager ... then everyone needs to leave and return home.  I do hope 
the hams are ready if needed.


OH, forgot ... there are those who take offense at calling Godzilla a 
B-movie.  I am truly sorry and I apologize.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 8/18/2017 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Other than I-5, Oregon's highways are one lane each way with few 
exceptions in more built up areas. As Eclipse viewers arrive, the 
roads fill up fast. Local news reported that one town in the eastern 
Willamette Valley had a 30 mile long bumper-to-bumper back up 
yesterday. I-5 should be moving at least.


Here in Newport on the central Oregon coast (within the band of 
"totality"), traffic is heavy and growing worse by the day. People 
are being reminded that they may NOT camp on the beaches. Besides, we 
should have record high tides caused by the sun and moon tides 
converging on eclipse day. Many beaches will be under water. Lodging 
and camps are at full capacity. In spite of visitors being warned 
they will be fined, we expect to find roadsides that have any space 
and parking lots everywhere filled with campers and trailers. During 
the eclipse we expect to find vehicles just stopping in the road to 
watch, oblivious to the fact it stops traffic for as long as they sit 
there (that already happens from time to time every summer when 
people stop in the middle of the highway, get out of their vehicles, 
and take pictures (sigh...).


The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable 
"towers" to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be 
surprised if Wayne is correct: Amateur Radio may be the most reliable 
communications system.


Also, hundreds of additional ambulances are on scene to handle more 
emergencies, although whether they will be able to get where they 
need to go is in doubt. Many roads have NO shoulders where people can 
pull over. A deep drainage ditch runs down each side of most rural 
roads just off the edge of the pavement.


A number of helicopter ambulances are arriving to help where 
emergency vehicles cannot reach.


National Guard personnel are being dispatched to help with traffic in 
various locations and they have better off-road vehicles for places 
where the highways are jammed.


One major concern locally is on the morning of the 21st when people 
here discover the sky is overcast (as it usually is on the coast this 
time of year- at least until noon) they will try to head east along 
US20, one lane each way through the 3,000 foot coastal mountains, to 
reach cloudless skies.


Gas prices up over a dollar ($3.25 yesterday) and are sure to 
continue to rise as long as the pumps don't run dry. Gas is delivered 
from over the coastal mountains and it's likely that no new 
deliveries are being made before the crowds dissipate.


Similarly, grocery store shelves are emptying out and may not be 
restocked before the eclipse.


Our local water company is concerned about handling the load imposed 
by having 5 or 10 times the normal number of people using it. They 
recommend storing extra water now.


Overall the emergency services point out that this is a great test of 
our readiness for the anticipated "Cascadia event" that we train for 
regularly including strong earthquakes, tsunami and no passable 
highways for several days at least.


That may be, but August 22nd will be a great relief!

73, Ron AC7AC



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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Mike KS7D]

Same here in Jefferson County, OR.  

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> On Aug 18, 2017, at 7:36 PM, Phil Kane  wrote:
> 
>> On 8/18/2017 6:52 PM, Dan Presley wrote:
>> 
>> Up here in Portland there’s so far no ARES mass callout.
> 
> I can't speak for Portland or Multnomah County but here in Washington
> County (next county west, home of Nike and Intel and others) assignments
> have been all given out at meetings, by e-mail messages, Winlink
> messages, and on nets (including those whose operators use Elecraft
> equipment).  We're ready.--
> 
> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402
> 
> Member, Washington County, OR
> Emergency Communications Team
> ARES/RACES AEC for Training
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Phil Kane]

On 8/18/2017 6:52 PM, Dan Presley wrote:

> Up here in Portland there’s so far no ARES mass callout.

I can't speak for Portland or Multnomah County but here in Washington
County (next county west, home of Nike and Intel and others) assignments
have been all given out at meetings, by e-mail messages, Winlink
messages, and on nets (including those whose operators use Elecraft
equipment).  We're ready.--

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
Elecraft K2/100   s/n 5402

Member, Washington County, OR
Emergency Communications Team
ARES/RACES AEC for Training

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[Elecraft] Computer Utility Program for K2

[Dauer, Edward]

A couple of years ago I downloaded and used a utility program for the K2.  It 
wasn’t as full-featured as the K3 and KX3 utilities, but it did allow for some 
limited remote control through the RS-232 with a KIO2 installed.  I can no 
longer find it in my computer (maybe because it works only with Windows and 
these days I am using Mac);  and I cannot find any mention of it on the 
Elecraft site.  There is a reference to a privately-developed program called 
K2REMOTE, but the download site on the Internet just refers me back to 
Elecraft. As I recall it had one neat feature that allowed changing the 
power-on welcome screen from Elecraft to whatever one wanted to see . . .

Anyone know where I can find this?  I think I am not imagining it . . .

Thanks,

Ted, KN1CBR

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[Elecraft] Problem & Solution: K3 + Y-BOX + KPA500 + 4O3A Antenna Genius

[Bob Wilson, N6TV]

One of my Y-BOX customers, AMSAT President Barry Baines, WD4ASW, reported a
problem when connecting the following devices in parallel to the ACC port
of his Elecraft K3:

   1. KAT500 / KPA500
   2. RemoteRig Interface
   3. 4O3A Antenna Genius (in "BCD" mode)

Automatic band switching worked normally *until* he connected the Antenna
Genius, a 2x8 combination band decoder and antenna switch (see
http://www.4o3a.com/index.php/products/station-automation/antenna-genius/).
Once connected, the KPA500 got "stuck" on 60m.  If he disconnected
everything *except* the Antenna Genius, it worked fine *until* the KAT500 /
KPA500 was reconnected.

Long story short, the Antenna Genius band decoder was drawing down each K3
band data line from +5V to +3V as soon as it was connected.  In other
words, this device, in BCD mode, cannot coexist with any other device that
also uses the Band Data lines, such as a KPA500 or a Top Ten band decoder.
Even a KPA500 in AUXBUS mode (Radio=K3), it still requires proper voltages
on the band data lines to switch automatically.

Switching the Antenna Genius to "Pin to Port" mode, and driving it with 12V
signals from an external band decoder such as the Elecraft KRC2 or a Top
Ten Devices Band Aide would have solved the problem, but Barry already had
a band decoder built into his Antenna Genius antenna switch, and didn't
want the expense of adding a yet another external device, or wiring up new
cables.  Switching everything via software was also rejected.

To address this, I designed and built a prototype "Band Data Isolator" to
isolate the Antenna Genius's band data pins from any other devices
connected in parallel.  Barry reports that it solved the problem.

The isolator circuit requires about 12V, but uses very little current, so
it can easily be powered from the K3's 12V DC output or a 13.8V station
power supply.

I am thinking of designing a new version of the Y-BOX to solve just such a
use case.  It would be a 1x4 accessory port splitter just like the original
Y-BOX, but with one of the ports dedicated solely for the band data pins of
the Antenna Genius.  One of the RCA connectors would also be dedicated as a
+12V DC input.

If you think you might want one of these, please let me know (off list).
The more interest I see, the more likely it is that I will design this new
"Antenna Genius" version of the Y-BOX.  It could also work for any other
devices that cause similar problems when connected, though no other Y-BOX
customer has reported a problem to me yet.

Thanks to WD4ASW for helping me to debug and to resolve this interesting
situation.  Thanks also to 4O3A, 4O9ITT, W6FB and W2SC for advice and
consulting.

73,
Bob, N6TV
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Dan Presley]

Just wanted to pass on that today I drove from Ashland to Portland and made it 
in 4 & 1/2 hrs. The only slowdown was where it’s 2 lane over the hills around 
Grants Pass where the semis try to pass each other :)) Of course the closer to 
Monday the worse it’s likely to get, but it may not be that bad. 
Wayne-depending on where your campground is, you might look at jumping to 99W 
at Junction City  (near Eugene) which runs into Corvallis as opposed to Hwy 20 
off of I-5. Up here in Portland there’s so far no ARES mass callout. Some ops 
were headed to Grant County to assist. I hear lots of folks are bailing out of 
traveling to the ‘zone’ so it may not be bad. Bend has gas, and there’s 
actually open spots in Madras. I may bike down to Aurora from Portland with the 
KX2 and a loop. Also Wayne if you have a chance get peaches and pears in 
Ashland at a roadside stand-you’ll never regret it and the best survival food 
:)) See y’all on 40 and/or 20 on Monday.
Dan Presley  N7CQR
n7...@arrl.net


> On Aug 18, 2017, at 5:30 PM, Phil Kane  wrote:
> 
> On 8/18/2017 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> 
>> The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable
>> "towers" to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be
>> surprised if Wayne is correct: Amateur Radio may be the most reliable
>> communications system.
> 
> Those of us who know better know that no matter how many other COWS
> (Cellsites-On-Wheels) are deployed, there's a finite number of circuits
> that the landline switch can handle.  I don't see them bringing in any
> extra switches!
> 
> Two major VHF/UHF clubs with repeaters all up and down the state are
> linking all their machines, and the various county ARES units are on
> standby to relay overflow requests for 9-1-1 assistance, as will be
> state and local HF ARES units.  Net control for this gigantic net will
> be at Washington County Sheriff's Office -- which is NOT co-located with
> the 9-1-1 Center.  My ARES deployment is supposed to be at the 9-1-1
> Center (Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency) but
> because of mobility limitations I will be standing by at home to do
> cross-systems relays if necessary.
> 
> One activity that has not received much attention in ham-dom is that
> during the eclipse the ionospheric D-layer will disappear as it does at
> night, and AM Broadcast signals will propagate as DX for an hour or so.
> FCC Rules prohibit AM stations with different daytime and nighttime
> parameters to operate nighttime with daytime parameters but this is one
> exception (another is during a mandated FCC inspection).  It's going to
> be interesting.
> 
> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
> 
> Member, Washington County, OR
> Emergency Communications Team
> ARES/RACES AEC for Training
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[Elecraft] Help needed to control KPA500

[Barry Simpson]

 I have been using my KPA500 for some years with my TS990. The TS990 USB
port runs my logging program, Turbolog 4, and the TS990 serial port is
connected to the KPA500 serial port for automatic band change. All works
well.

Very recently, I bought an SDRPlay RSP2 so I could have a better bandscope
display than the TS990's. As the SDR needs the USB port to operate, I had
to rejig the logging program arrangements such that I now run the logging
program from the TS990 serial port through an FTDI serial to USB adapter.
That works fine.

I then needed to adapt the arrangements to get the KPA500 working from the
TS990 serial port at the same time. After a few Google searches and
enquiries on the TS990 reflector, I obtained a serial port Y cable which
plugs into the TS990 with one branch of the Y going to the serial/USB
adapter for logging (works fine) and the other branch going to the KPA500
though a two wire circuit comprising pin 3 of the TS990 serial port to pin2
of the KPA500 through a 1N4148 with the cathode end to the KPA500 and pin 2
of the TS990 serial port through a 2.2k resistor to pin 2 of the KPA500
serial port. Pins 1,4 6 and pins 7,8 of the KPA500 serial port are wired
together.

I tried to post the circuit embedded in this email but the reflector owner
bounced it as being outside the guidelines. That is why my explanation is
so convoluted.

All appropriate baud rates and other KPA500 settings are correct but the
KPA500 simply does not do any band changes except if, for example, the
logging program drops out (which it does very occasionally) and I click the
mouse to reset it. Then the KPA500 jumps to the correct band. Presumably
the resetting of the logging program produces a pulse and that activates
the KPA500.

Obviously what I am doing is not the right way to go about the problem and
it would be appreciated if someone could put me on the right lines.

Many thanks

Barry Simpson  VK2BJ
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Phil Kane]

On 8/18/2017 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

> The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable
> "towers" to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be
> surprised if Wayne is correct: Amateur Radio may be the most reliable
> communications system.

Those of us who know better know that no matter how many other COWS
(Cellsites-On-Wheels) are deployed, there's a finite number of circuits
that the landline switch can handle.  I don't see them bringing in any
extra switches!

Two major VHF/UHF clubs with repeaters all up and down the state are
linking all their machines, and the various county ARES units are on
standby to relay overflow requests for 9-1-1 assistance, as will be
state and local HF ARES units.  Net control for this gigantic net will
be at Washington County Sheriff's Office -- which is NOT co-located with
the 9-1-1 Center.  My ARES deployment is supposed to be at the 9-1-1
Center (Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency) but
because of mobility limitations I will be standing by at home to do
cross-systems relays if necessary.

One activity that has not received much attention in ham-dom is that
during the eclipse the ionospheric D-layer will disappear as it does at
night, and AM Broadcast signals will propagate as DX for an hour or so.
FCC Rules prohibit AM stations with different daytime and nighttime
parameters to operate nighttime with daytime parameters but this is one
exception (another is during a mandated FCC inspection).  It's going to
be interesting.

73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane

Member, Washington County, OR
Emergency Communications Team
ARES/RACES AEC for Training

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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Fred Jensen]

Jeez Ron, it sounds like the intro to one of those B-grade disaster 
movies from my childhood.  No one knows if Godzilla will show up.  The 
eclipse likely won't extend past the normal attention span of a teenager 
... then everyone needs to leave and return home.  I do hope the hams 
are ready if needed.


OH, forgot ... there are those who take offense at calling Godzilla a 
B-movie.  I am truly sorry and I apologize.


73,

Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 8/18/2017 11:57 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

Other than I-5, Oregon's highways are one lane each way with few exceptions in 
more built up areas. As Eclipse viewers arrive, the roads fill up fast. Local 
news reported that one town in the eastern Willamette Valley had a 30 mile long 
bumper-to-bumper back up yesterday. I-5 should be moving at least.

Here in Newport on the central Oregon coast (within the band of "totality"), 
traffic is heavy and growing worse by the day. People are being reminded that they may 
NOT camp on the beaches. Besides, we should have record high tides caused by the sun and 
moon tides converging on eclipse day. Many beaches will be under water. Lodging and camps 
are at full capacity. In spite of visitors being warned they will be fined, we expect to 
find roadsides that have any space and parking lots everywhere filled with campers and 
trailers. During the eclipse we expect to find vehicles just stopping in the road to 
watch, oblivious to the fact it stops traffic for as long as they sit there (that already 
happens from time to time every summer when people stop in the middle of the highway, get 
out of their vehicles, and take pictures (sigh...).

The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable "towers" 
to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be surprised if Wayne is correct: 
Amateur Radio may be the most reliable communications system.

Also, hundreds of additional ambulances are on scene to handle more 
emergencies, although whether they will be able to get where they need to go is 
in doubt. Many roads have NO shoulders where people can pull over. A deep 
drainage ditch runs down each side of most rural roads just off the edge of the 
pavement.

A number of helicopter ambulances are arriving to help where emergency vehicles 
cannot reach.

National Guard personnel are being dispatched to help with traffic in various 
locations and they have better off-road vehicles for places where the highways 
are jammed.

One major concern locally is on the morning of the 21st when people here 
discover the sky is overcast (as it usually is on the coast this time of year- 
at least until noon) they will try to head east along US20, one lane each way 
through the 3,000 foot coastal mountains, to reach cloudless skies.

Gas prices up over a dollar ($3.25 yesterday) and are sure to continue to rise 
as long as the pumps don't run dry. Gas is delivered from over the coastal 
mountains and it's likely that no new deliveries are being made before the 
crowds dissipate.

Similarly, grocery store shelves are emptying out and may not be restocked 
before the eclipse.

Our local water company is concerned about handling the load imposed by having 
5 or 10 times the normal number of people using it. They recommend storing 
extra water now.

Overall the emergency services point out that this is a great test of our readiness for 
the anticipated "Cascadia event" that we train for regularly including strong 
earthquakes, tsunami and no passable highways for several days at least.

That may be, but August 22nd will be a great relief!

73, Ron AC7AC



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[Elecraft] K3S - N1MM+ CW Message Transmit Decode Question

[Marty Koszewski]

Thanks Rich.  I appreciate the detailed response.  Makes sense to me now.
73,
Marty - N1VH


On 8/18/2017 1:05 PM, Richard Ferch wrote:

> Any idea why the K3S decodes the CW message transmission using the CAT
> command, but not the MYCALL command?  I have verified that the radio is
> transmitting in both cases.  I have tried various decode threshold values
as well.

First off, when you use the CAT command the radio is not decoding
transmitted CW at all, it is simply echoing the ASCII text you sent to it
in the command.

Second, the only transmitted CW the K3/K3S can decode is keying from the
paddle input to the radio's internal CW keyer. Keying input from a straight
key, a computer or an external keyer, whether it comes into the radio on
the DTR line of the radio control port or via the CW Key jack, does not get
decoded.

73,
Rich VE3KI


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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] N6KR/7 Eclipse station test, 14060.0 (now)

[Phil Hystad]

Listening in on 14060 KHz but do not hear you yet.  Antenna is Hexbeam up about 
40 feet.  Listening on both K3 and KX2 (not simultaneously though) while I put 
together my KX3 that arrived today.

73, phil, K7PEH
Kirkland, WA


> On Aug 18, 2017, at 1:50 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> 14060 CW. 
> 
> Wayne
> 
> 
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>> On Aug 18, 2017, at 1:44 PM, Charles Powell  wrote:
>> 
>> What frequency/mode?  I’m on 20 or 17 CW with my KX2 and a 16’ vertical 
>> right now.  Will be in the path of the eclipse on Monday from near Jefferson 
>> City MO, but not sure I can take the radio.  We shall see.
>> 
>> Chas
>> NK8O
>> 
>> 
>>> On Aug 18, 2017, at 3:35 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] 
>>>  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Checking out the KX2 and antenna from Ashland. I'll be on until at least 
>>> 0900Z. 
>>> 
>>> Tomorrow we head for Corvallis. 
>>> 
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] N6KR/7 Eclipse station test, 14060.0 (now)

[Wayne Burdick]

14060 CW. 

Wayne


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> On Aug 18, 2017, at 1:44 PM, Charles Powell  wrote:
> 
> What frequency/mode?  I’m on 20 or 17 CW with my KX2 and a 16’ vertical right 
> now.  Will be in the path of the eclipse on Monday from near Jefferson City 
> MO, but not sure I can take the radio.  We shall see.
> 
> Chas
> NK8O
> 
> 
>> On Aug 18, 2017, at 3:35 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Checking out the KX2 and antenna from Ashland. I'll be on until at least 
>> 0900Z. 
>> 
>> Tomorrow we head for Corvallis. 
>> 
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Edward R Cole]

Nothing to do with emcomm, but:

I believe I experience total eclipse a couple times in my youth in 
Mich. (1950's), so have experienced that before and probably several 
partial eclipses.  Only 45% here in Alaska but if sky is clear (not 
likely in August) we might get a quick glimpse.  2024 it will still 
be thousands of miles away requiring air faire, car rental, lodging 
and meals to get to.  At 80 years probably be satisfied to watch on TV.


Today's wx: overcast, sprinkles, 54F, calm ... pretty normal for here.

73, Ed - KL7UW
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[Elecraft] N6KR/7 Eclipse station test, 14060.0 (now)

[Wayne Burdick]

Checking out the KX2 and antenna from Ashland. I'll be on until at least 0900Z. 

Tomorrow we head for Corvallis. 

Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - N1MM+ CW Message Transmit Decode Question

[Jim Brown]

On 8/18/2017 1:05 PM, Richard Ferch wrote:

Second, the only transmitted CW the K3/K3S can decode is keying from the
paddle input to the radio's internal CW keyer.


And if we want to program K3 or K3S memories, we must either send with a 
paddle connected to the K3/K3S keyer port or program them using the 
K3/K3S Utility. That's one reason that, even though my primary paddle 
feeds a WinKey compatible keyer in my YCCC SO2R box, I always have 
separate paddles connected directly to both radios in my SO2R setup.


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S - N1MM+ CW Message Transmit Decode Question

[Richard Ferch]

N1VH wrote:

> Any idea why the K3S decodes the CW message transmission using the CAT
> command, but not the MYCALL command?  I have verified that the radio is
> transmitting in both cases.  I have tried various decode threshold values
as well.

First off, when you use the CAT command the radio is not decoding
transmitted CW at all, it is simply echoing the ASCII text you sent to it
in the command.

Second, the only transmitted CW the K3/K3S can decode is keying from the
paddle input to the radio's internal CW keyer. Keying input from a straight
key, a computer or an external keyer, whether it comes into the radio on
the DTR line of the radio control port or via the CW Key jack, does not get
decoded.

73,
Rich VE3KI
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[Elecraft] K3S - N1MM+ CW Message Transmit Decode Question

[Marty Koszewski]

I have my K3S set up in N1MM+ as suggested on pages 187 & 188 of the Fred Cady 
manual (38400,N,8,1,CW,Always Off).  The radio is set to RS232 = USB and 
PTT-KEY = OFF-dtr.

CW Transmit Message Decode Behavior: (.mf file)
When the function key (eg. f4) is set to '{MYCALL}', the radio transits as 
expected, but does NOT decode the CW mycall transmission.
When  the function key is set to  ‘{CATA1ASC KY *;}’, the radio transmits and 
DECODES the CW mycall transmission.
I get similar results for all of the function keys. Transmit decodes with CAT 
command, does not the standard command.

Any idea why the K3S decodes the CW message transmission using the CAT command, 
but not the MYCALL command?  I have verified that the radio is transmitting in 
both cases.  I have tried various decode threshold values as well.


Thanks.
73,
Marty - N1VH
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[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite now supports N1MM+ Spectral Display for Contests

[Tom]

Hello,

The latest release of Win4K3Suite now supports N1MM+ Contest Logger’s Spectral 
display.  This enhancements broadcasts spectral data from Win4K3Suite to the 
spectrum display window in N1MM+ allowing identification of signals that you 
can actually hear as shown in the spectral display.  You can see this in action 
here:

https://youtu.be/_769Dli_lJo

This capability works with the  IF output of the K3/K3S with an LPPAN 
Panadapter or the SDRPlay RSP, the IQ output of the KX3 and a sound card, or 
the KX2 with a SDRPlay RSP and a TR switch.

Win4K3Suite is a comprehensive control program for the Elecraft K3/K3S, the KX3 
and KX2 supporting the KAT500 and KPA500 (even with the KX2) and has built in 
virtual ports that integrate with all third party hardware and software.  You 
can see the software in action here:

https://youtu.be/htVlc9x0IoU

Win4K3Suite comes with a 30 day fully functional trial.
73 Tom
va2fsq.com



-Original Message- 
From: Wayne Burdick 
Sent: Saturday, August 12, 2017 3:12 PM 
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Cc: k...@yahoogroups.com ; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com 
Subject: [Elecraft] "Contester's Spectral Display" feature of N1MM software 
will be supported soon 

Hi all,

You may have heard that the popular N1MM program now has a “contester’s 
spectral display” window. Very soon, we anticipate a new release of N1MM that 
provides support for this feature when used with the K3, K3S, and KX3. (The 
Win4k3 software package was just modified to provide the spectral data that 
N1MM needs. Thanks to Tom, VA2FSQ, for fast-tracking this addition.) 

I’ve already seen the demo, which is quite impressive. When the release is 
finalized, we’ll do another announcement with full details.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Other than I-5, Oregon's highways are one lane each way with few exceptions in 
more built up areas. As Eclipse viewers arrive, the roads fill up fast. Local 
news reported that one town in the eastern Willamette Valley had a 30 mile long 
bumper-to-bumper back up yesterday. I-5 should be moving at least.  

Here in Newport on the central Oregon coast (within the band of "totality"), 
traffic is heavy and growing worse by the day. People are being reminded that 
they may NOT camp on the beaches. Besides, we should have record high tides 
caused by the sun and moon tides converging on eclipse day. Many beaches will 
be under water. Lodging and camps are at full capacity. In spite of visitors 
being warned they will be fined, we expect to find roadsides that have any 
space and parking lots everywhere filled with campers and trailers. During the 
eclipse we expect to find vehicles just stopping in the road to watch, 
oblivious to the fact it stops traffic for as long as they sit there (that 
already happens from time to time every summer when people stop in the middle 
of the highway, get out of their vehicles, and take pictures (sigh...). 

The local telephone services are installing many hundreds of portable "towers" 
to augment the regular cell towers. Even so, I won't be surprised if Wayne is 
correct: Amateur Radio may be the most reliable communications system.

Also, hundreds of additional ambulances are on scene to handle more 
emergencies, although whether they will be able to get where they need to go is 
in doubt. Many roads have NO shoulders where people can pull over. A deep 
drainage ditch runs down each side of most rural roads just off the edge of the 
pavement. 

A number of helicopter ambulances are arriving to help where emergency vehicles 
cannot reach. 

National Guard personnel are being dispatched to help with traffic in various 
locations and they have better off-road vehicles for places where the highways 
are jammed. 

One major concern locally is on the morning of the 21st when people here 
discover the sky is overcast (as it usually is on the coast this time of year- 
at least until noon) they will try to head east along US20, one lane each way 
through the 3,000 foot coastal mountains, to reach cloudless skies. 

Gas prices up over a dollar ($3.25 yesterday) and are sure to continue to rise 
as long as the pumps don't run dry. Gas is delivered from over the coastal 
mountains and it's likely that no new deliveries are being made before the 
crowds dissipate. 

Similarly, grocery store shelves are emptying out and may not be restocked 
before the eclipse.

Our local water company is concerned about handling the load imposed by having 
5 or 10 times the normal number of people using it. They recommend storing 
extra water now. 

Overall the emergency services point out that this is a great test of our 
readiness for the anticipated "Cascadia event" that we train for regularly 
including strong earthquakes, tsunami and no passable highways for several days 
at least. 

That may be, but August 22nd will be a great relief!

73, Ron AC7AC 

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Clay Autery
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 10:05 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

Wow... sure hope this isn't the case in North Tennessee...  :)

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On 8/17/2017 11:17 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Many of us are headed into the solar eclipse zone in the next few days, my 
> family included. We’re leaving today for Ashland, Oregon. Early on Saturday 
> (possibly *very* early), we’ll be driving to a campground in Corvallis, right 
> in the Path of Totality.
>
> There are widespread predictions of epic gridlock for many of Oregon’s 
> roadways. I’m guessing this will be true in other states as well. Authorities 
> are suggesting that travelers have several days worth of food and water, as 
> they could be stranded on freeways that become parking lots. Many gas 
> stations in small towns like Bend are already out of fuel.
>
> The cellphone network could be affected as well. Imaging 1 million people 
> camping, in effect, on I-5, state route 97, etc., trying to call home or 
> reach emergency services. Under the circumstances, amateur radio may very we 
> called upon to provide emergency communications. Fortunately many of us will 
> be using mobile or portable stations that are immune to loss of power or cell 
> service.
>
> If you know of any specific networks that are planning to activate for this 
> event, please post that info here (and elsewhere).
>
> Lacking any defined plan, I’ll be monitoring 7283.5 kHz, home of the daily 
> west-coast “Noontime Net”. 40 meters is ideal for this sort of regional 
> coordination and emergency traffic, especially in areas not well served by 
> VHF/UHF repeaters. 

[Elecraft] K2 Display OTS - Mystery Solved

[Dauer, Edward]

Thanks to all who offered suggestions and advice and particularly to Don 
Wilhelm, who stuck with it through several rounds of off-list e-mails as I 
worked through the problem.

There may be something useful in the experience, so here’s what it was:

R7 is a ¼ watt resistor on the K2 front panel board, located about 2 mm from a 
grounded mounting screw.  Although invisible to the naked eye, with a strong 
light and a magnifying lens that I used to examine every solder point on the 
board, I found a half inch curled up length of very fine wire, one end hooked 
on the R7 lead and the other swinging across the adjacent mounting screw, 
effectively but intermittently shorting out the IDAT line of the LCD driver.

It appeared to be a tiny piece of a single strand from the braid of one of the 
internal TMP cables that had fallen in during the build.  It may have floated 
about harmlessly for over a year and then, with some odd movement of the rig, 
got one end caught on the resistor lead and the other brushing the ground 
point.  Removed it with tweezers, reassembled the rig, and voila.  All is good.

Note to personal checklist:  Whenever possible, trim the TMP cable braids on 
the workbench, away from the rig, and brush off loose strands before 
installation.

Ted, KN1CBR

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[Elecraft] K3-XMIT button not working in DATA-A mode

[Gene O]

Problem has been solved.  K3 is working OK.  The settings for the WJST-X 
F8 mode software were not correct. Also the MIC output from my computer 
was not working properly.  Thank you all who responded.

73, Gene W2BXR

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Re: [Elecraft] K3s error message KP1

[n6hz]

Hi Sid, 

The KP1 error message has to do with the K-Pod.  Make sure you are running
the latest K3 firmware.  If you're still having a problem after upgrading
your firmware, please email me directly at Elecraft.  My email is pauls at
you know where dot com. 

Kindly, 

Paul




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[Elecraft] K3s error message KP1

[Sidney Frissell]

I am on 20 meters working FT8 and I keep getting an error message “KP1”.  I 
don’t find that message in the K3s manual or in Fred Cady’s book.  Can someone
tell me what it means and what the remedy might be?  
Sid, NZ7M
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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Barry]

I'm planning to go very early Monday morning, north on I-25 into Wyoming. 
I'm hoping their predictions are as accurate as those were for Y2K
end-of-civilization-as-we-know-it.

Barry W2UP


w0mu wrote
> I-25 In Colorado is going to be a complete mess.  They are expecting 
> over 500k people to go to Wyoming essentially doubling the population.  
> Wyoming will not have the resources to handle this.  Anyone going are 
> being told to bring fuel and food, etc. We have decided to stay home.   
> Heavy traffic expected Tomorrow through Wed!





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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I wonder if these jacked up rates includes a current infestation of bed 
bugs?   I understand they are very popular these days.


No thank you, I'll stay in our own travel trailer.

73

Bob, K4TAX

K3S s/n 10163


On 8/18/2017 12:41 AM, Wes Stewart wrote:

Hmm, $51/night, for $5,000 they'll sell you the place.

N7WS

On 8/17/2017 8:27 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote:
Yes, motel rooms normally going for $51/night are over $600.  A 
bargain at $1000 for two nights.


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Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

[Tim N9PUZ]

They are expecting an extra 1/2-3/4 million people along the path in
Southern Illinois. It's a very rural area and the State expects backups on
the Interstates because the roads there do not have true cloverleafs, there
is a stop sign at the top of each ramp and only room for about 16 cars on
the ramp itself before traffic backs up onto the Interstate itself.

Illinois ARES and the American Red Cross both have hams on standby Friday
and Saturday with operators on station Sunday and Monday. The State EOC is
partially activated and the RACES Team is on standby as well.

Another big concern is bad weather. Many of the cars, etc. will be parked
in mowed pastures. If there is a lot of rain they may not be able to get
out and thousands could be stranded without food, water, or rest room
facilities.

I hope all of the preparations turn out to be over reacting.

Tim N9PUZ

On Fri, Aug 18, 2017 at 12:41 AM, Wes Stewart  wrote:

> Hmm, $51/night, for $5,000 they'll sell you the place.
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> On 8/17/2017 8:27 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote:
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>> Yes, motel rooms normally going for $51/night are over $600.  A bargain
>> at $1000 for two nights.
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