[Elecraft] KX2 remote control via the MH3 mic: ready for mobile/portable testing

Hi all, We’re looking for volunteers to test new firmware that allows extended control of the KX2 via an MH3 mic. This feature enables “HF Pack Lite” operation, where the radio is inside a backpack with a whip attached. It’s also useful for mobile operation since it allows eyes-free radio

[Elecraft] OT: Remotehams.com

Seems to be offline does anyone know the admins? __ 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 by:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: LED Light Bulbs

I didn't post this because I hoped it'd help everyone with their Garage Door Openers. I posted it because *if* the Genie Bulbs are low-RFI across the whole spectrum, that might be useful for other reasons. 73 -- Lynn -Original Message- From: Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with BL2 Question

As mentioned before, the best option is ladderline attached directly to BL2 on KX3. I am using KX3 with BL1 set to 4:1 using random wires. I also use a direct BNC-banana plug connection. With the direct connection, match is obtained on many some but not all bands, and often only after second

Re: [Elecraft] OT: LED Light Bulbs

Apparently correct, Lynn. I had my garage door serviced two weeks ago and the last thing the repairman did was pop open the frosted plastic bulb cover on the opener and say "just making sure you don't have LED bulbs in here. They play havoc with the receiver on the openers). He said most

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

On 10/4/2017 8:21 AM, Stewart wrote: Any thoughts on this? Re-read my reply to you. It's all there. 73, Jim __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

And this works too, and much simpler.. Thanks Joe 73 Stew ke4yh On 10/4/2017 1:58 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: An XLR mic sound always be connected with Mic(+) to tip and Mic(-) to the sleeve of the K3 rear panel mic jack.  A microphone (unless it is a dual capsule M/S microphone) is always a

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

> I believe this is where my problem is. The rear mic jack is wired as > mono (ring is not connected to anything) so it is an unbalanced input. > Connecting the mic audio(-) to the shield might work. An XLR mic sound always be connected with Mic(+) to tip and Mic(-) to the sleeve of the K3 rear

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with BL2 Question

Thanks for catching the math error. Shows the dangers of multitasking. :) --- 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 PA Army MARS, Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer for Scouting Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988 (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W) Grid: *FN20is* On

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with BL2 Question

You can also tie an underwriters knot at the split point. Actually 67 feet twice makes a 135 foot dipole for 80 meters, not 40. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 4, 2017, at 10:35 AM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: > > Would not a bnc-to-banana plug adapter hooked to a

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

OK here's what worked: I used a pre-amp, that was on hand, that has a balanced XLR input and a TS jack output. The SM58 does need quite a bit of gain to work but sounds good using the tx monitor. My SM58 has a switch so I set up to use VOX and the mic switch acts kind of like a PTT (only

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with BL2 Question

Thank you to everyone for the rapid responses.  Now I know my options.  As a long time feedpoint autocoupler user, this is a new approach for me and it's nice to get advice before cutting wire and cable up. 73, Stan WB2LQF On Wed, Oct 04, 2017 at 09:26 AM, stan levandowski wrote: When

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with BL2 Question

Thanks for the feedback. --- 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 PA Army MARS, Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL Public Information Officer for Scouting Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988 (40°45.68' N 75°17.33' W) Grid: *FN20is* On Wed, Oct 4, 2017 at 11:50 AM, Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with BL2 Question

Rich, It is a common misconception that the characteristic impedance of the feedline is what you will have to match.  That is only true for resonant antennas.  The feedpoint impedance of a dipole in free space is 72 ohms, but when mounted at practical heights above ground, the feedpoint

Re: [Elecraft] K3s rear mic connector and shure SM58.

On 10/3/2017 8:12 PM, Jim Brown wrote: My guess is that the cable is not wired to mate with the K3. Study the pin-out in the K3S manual. From the balanced mic, connect one of the signal wires to Mic In, the other signal wire to Mic Return, and the cable shield to the chassis. 73, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] Dual Radios Single Logging

This doesn't give you real-time logging, but fldigi can export your QSO info as an ADIF file which you should be able to import into Logic 9.  Better than manual ;) 73, Ross N4RP On 10/4/2017 4:48 AM, G4pelRoss wrote: Hello Forum. I have two PC's "A" & "B" running on WIN 10. I now have two

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with BL2 Question

Would not a bnc-to-banana plug adapter hooked to a doublet made from 100' of zip cord be equally useful? Is there even a reason to have a balun in-circuit? I've read the characteristic impedance of the zip cord (or speaker wire, etc.) is about 75 ohms. If you "unzipped" 67 feet or so and put

Re: [Elecraft] Dual Radios Single Logging

Don't know your software, but I would (using HRD) attempt to set the database up in server mode such that the HRD clients on either machine could add records... Perhaps your logging software uses a database method that would allow the same approach. Sent from my Verizon, Samsung Galaxy

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with BL2 Question

Stan, Either of those options will work - however --- I would suggest minimizing the coax. The balun will not transform to a 50 ohm load, so the coax can run at a high SWR which will give more loss than the window line. Whether that minimum is zero or 5 feet will not make a significant

[Elecraft] Email blocked

Please excuse the bandwidth. This is a message for Fred ZS1ZV I tried to reply to your email, but apparently your ISP has been blacklisted and the email bounced. If you have an alternate ISP, please let me know and I will resend it. 73, Don W3FPR

[Elecraft] KX3 with BL2 Question

When operating a KX3 with the internal ATU into a window line fed doublet through a BL2 balun, what is the preferred connection method: 1.  Placing the BL2 right at the KX3 output eliminating any coax.  This puts the window line right next to the metal KX3, everything else on the operating

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: slow build to full power on 15 meters only

Thanks for the replies and suggestions. I have confirmed that my audio levels are fine. This happens both on an antenna and a dummy load on 15 meters. The radio does always wind up transmitting at desired power and with good modulation within less than a minute. It is apparently just an odd

Re: [Elecraft] Dual Radios Single Logging

Ross I do not know how Logic 9 program works. I am using Logger32 program. It supports 2 radios. In my case K3 is configured as Radio-1 and IC7300 as Radio-2. QSO can be logged on the same Logbook whichever Radio I use. Logger32 supports RTTY, PSK31 etc with implemented MMTTY/MMVARI engine,

[Elecraft] Dual Radios Single Logging

Hello Forum. I have two PC's "A" & "B" running on WIN 10. I now have two Transceivers: An Icom 7800 connected to PC "A" via a 232 port/USB serial converter cable. This enables my logging Program Logic 9 installed on PC "A" to read the frequency, mode, etc from the 7800. LOgic 9's database is