Re: [Elecraft] (KPA-500) running on 110v

On 10/29/2017 7:23 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote: What's the conventional wisdom on running the KPA500 on 110v? At my previous QTH I had 220v, so never had to face this issue. In my new QTH there's no 220v -yet. The operating environment is 100% cw with occasional contests. Thanks for all

Re: [Elecraft] (KPA-500) running on 110v

Robert, The KPA500 will run OK on 110 (actually 115 or 120) volts. The real question is how many other receptacles are on the same 120 volt circuit. Are there any other large current drawing loads on that same circuit, and how much wire run from the breaker box to the receptacle being used.

Re: [Elecraft] The Gentlemen's Band

Well said. Over 100 of my 700 and growing FT8 contacts have been on 160.    OH NO!  Ham radio is doomed.   It seems that FT8 users are about the only using the band.    I might have 3 DX contacts.  I am certain that 300 countries is going to be a long long adventure for FT8 on 160.  I

Re: [Elecraft] (KPA-500) running on 110v

Running on 120v for years no problems ever. W0MU On 10/29/2017 8:23 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote: What's the conventional wisdom on running the KPA500 on 110v? At my previous QTH I had 220v, so never had to face this issue. In my new QTH there's no 220v -yet. The operating environment is

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Kevin: I have listened for several weeks and today was the first time that I could hear your transmission on either 20 or 40 meters. I am sure it is not your problem since I am using a vertical and have a very high local noise level. Yes, I live about 0.25 miles from the Pacific and elevation

Re: [Elecraft] (KPA-500) running on 110v

I have been running at 120vac for years with no issues including RTTY. I've run the 220 line to it, but haven't switched it over yet. Mike va3mw > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list:

Re: [Elecraft] (KPA-500) running on 110v

Robert - I have run my KPA500 at rated power for several years from nominal 120 volt mains. I operate mostly CW with some RTTY as well. I have had many long CW rag chews, but not much contest operation. My guess is that you should have no problem. Dave - K9FN On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 10:24 PM

[Elecraft] (KPA-500) running on 110v

What's the conventional wisdom on running the KPA500 on 110v? At my previous QTH I had 220v, so never had to face this issue. In my new QTH there's no 220v -yet. The operating environment is 100% cw with occasional contests. Thanks for all opinions in advance. ...robert -- Robert G

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Happy to relay you in, Marv. Yeah, you're a little close for both bands. I have the same problem on 20m. Most of the time Kevin is ESP here in northern CA on 20m. Yep Kevin has good ears. Sometimes he is plagued be QRN but even then usually pulls us through. Welcome to the net. 73, Brian,

[Elecraft] Intentional QRM and operating practices.

I too have been 99.5% CW for many years. Two exceptions in this millennium were SSB skeds with Fred Cady, neither of which worked. I know that anecdotes aren’t data, but I will share this one anyway. Yesterday, having completed a K2 with the SSB option, I went on the air to see what people

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

By asking for relays I was able to check in on the Elecraft Nets on both 20 and 40 meters today. I was unable to hear Kevin on 20 meters but could tell he was transmitting on 40 but his signal was at my noise lever (which is high}. Kevin must have a quite location because he was able to copy me

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

Good Evening,     QSB, on everyone and everything: QSB.  But the bands were both quiet enough to work down to near S0 so I only lost a few letters here and there. Subjects: origin of the word blizzard (from someone who lives them), Veerys and their work, overwork of faithful radio amateurs

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

Those are probably SMPSs. 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On 10/29/2017 03:59 PM, lmarion wrote: Interesting.  These are RF peaks, that move across the 1.8 to 2 MHz band, for instance.  They often stop on QSOs in progress, or flow thru them, sometimes reverse, may disappear, may

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

I see a lot of sweepers, which are in reality Ionosonds. The way to tell, is if they cover a very wide range, and they sweep at the same speed, they are probably probing the ionosphere. There are a LOT of them sweeping the 40 meter band. 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z http://www.nk7z.net On

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

The sweep I was referring to I've been hearing for years, anywhere between 2 thru 9 MHz. Never heard it higher than that, I think. According to my notes last summer you could often hear the short chirp on 40m close to the ODD minute. It sounded like a raspy Morse "H". The sweep rate would

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

Last I knew of you ,some many years ago now, you were retiring from Montana Power. What is NBS? -Original Message- From: Ken G Kopp Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2017 4:50 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3 Do a Google search for "Digisonde" for

[Elecraft] The Gentlemen's Band

On 10/29/2017 12:21 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: Agreed, those bands have nice ops. 160M, the gentleman's band, also deserves it's name. CW and digital are ways to avoid many of the (censored) ops. While the OT CW ops on 160 still think it's the gentleman's band, a recent long thread on the

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

Interesting. These are RF peaks, that move across the 1.8 to 2 MHz band, for instance. They often stop on QSOs in progress, or flow thru them, sometimes reverse, may disappear, may take off in either direction. I assumed they are human caused. ??? 73 Leroy -Original Message-

[Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

Do a Google search for "Digisonde" for additional info. There are hundreds of 'em. They play an important role in the WWV predictions. FWIW, I used to work at the University of Colorado's radio astronomy department ... right across the street from NBS. On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 4:37 PM, Drew

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

There are ionospheric chirp sweepers that go through the hf spectrum every couple of minutes. They sound like someone lightly clearing his throat. Have no idea what it looks like on the pan display. On a given frequency you'll hear the chirp at the exact same time every couple of minutes 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

I pictured buccaneers holding cutlasses in their teeth coming out of the receiver to take over the shack! 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wes Stewart Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2017 2:51 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

Oh? Listen to 1850 during a contest. It doesn't matter which mode. Dave K8MN On 29-Oct-17 21:10, Michael Walker wrote: The frequency ownership is a farce of course. I bet it was generated on April 1. LOL __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

Is that Canadian for "borders"? On 10/29/2017 2:10 PM, Michael Walker wrote: The frequency ownership is a farce of course. I bet it was generated on April 1. LOL Regardless, RF know no boarders and it has no bearing over me even if it was legal. mike va3mw

Re: [Elecraft] Using the KRC2 with the K144XV inside the K3s

Bill, I have not been through it, but in addition to the information on page 41 of the manual, look at the menu listing for XVn ADR on page 68. I interpret the information that the band data information for the internal and external addresses will be send over both the AUXBUS and output on

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Screw & Bolt Torque

Perhaps a bit big for electronics work, but I’ve become a big fan of the Borka adjustable torque wrench for mounting optics. On Sunday, October 29, 2017, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > Here is one reliable source for screw torque. > > http://www.mgtd.ca/screw%20torque.htm > >

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

The frequency ownership is a farce of course. I bet it was generated on April 1. LOL Regardless, RF know no boarders and it has no bearing over me even if it was legal. mike va3mw On Sun, Oct 29, 2017 at 4:02 PM, Joe K2UF wrote: > As long as they don't think it's a good idea

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

Maybe "sweeping" for checking antenna SWR or "memory tuning'' of PA's and antenna tuners, as Elecraft units do. (;-) 73 K0PP On Oct 29, 2017 14:05, "lmarion" wrote: > the ones I can't figure out are the key down and then sweep across the > band with their VFO knob. I

[Elecraft] Using the KRC2 with the K144XV inside the K3s

I’m using a KRC2 with a K3s to control transverters and a homebrewed band switch system. At present I have limited my drive needs to the 28 Mhz 0dB and all has been well. I’m considering adding transverters that utilize 144 Mhz drive and 0.1 to 1.0 watt drive level supplied by the K144XV

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

the ones I can't figure out are the key down and then sweep across the band with their VFO knob. I have bee seeing them since I had a soft rock pan display and now on the P3. They are almost continuous. they stop occasionally to QRM a QSO and then keep going. Leroy AB7CE -Original

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

As long as they don't think it's a good idea inside the DC beltway (UGHHH). -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2017 3:51 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

and two of the four commenters appear to have bought the story. [:-) 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 10/29/2017 12:04 PM, Mitch Wolfson, DJØQN / K7DX wrote: Maybe he bought the frequency: :-) 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Ownership

I can't even get that nostalgic!! I only use SSB for the Ohio QSO Party, and then the mic goes into hibernation for another year. I find folks to be much friendlier on CW and that's where I have been for nearly 40 now!! 73 de Jim - KE8G -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Ownership

My only foray into SSB is SSB sweeps (nostalgia). After that weekend I put the mic away for another year. That is all the SSB I can take for the year. There are a few foul fist on CW but the wife and grandkids can't copy it so I can safely leave the radio on speaker (until the wife tells me to

[Elecraft] Freq Ownership

This behavior has been going on as long as SSTV ... and 75M phone. First thing to do is get on CW. 30M is a fine place to start. I've been CW (only) since 1951 and primarily on 40M. Voice modes only require money and a mouth. Jackasses usually need an audience, and aren't likely to misbehave

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

Agreed, those bands have nice ops. 160M, the gentleman's band, also deserves it's name. CW and digital are ways to avoid many of the (censored) ops. I have avoided voice on 80M because of the general lack of respect for other ops and the FCC regs. Perhaps I need to expand my list of bands to

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

The issue of who has priority on a given frequency was being debated 60 years ago when I first got on 75 meter AM. It hasn’t changed. It won’t change. The language issue became a problem for me 20 years ago. As a result I gave up phone and went to CW only, for the most part. I also went to

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

Maybe he bought the frequency: :-) 73, Mitch Mitch Wolfson DJØQN / K7DX 10285 Boca Cir, Naples, FL 34109 Skype: mitchwo USA: Home:+1-239-221-9600 - Mobile:+1-424-288-9171 Germany: Home:+49 89 32152700 - Mobile:+49 172 8374436 On

Re: [Elecraft] Freq Onwership

I just avoid 20M.  Problem solved.  There's other bands which respond as well with fine gentlemen operators, 17M and 30M as examples.  If you've not tried 60M, it is a wonderful relief from the vocabulary found on 40M. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 10/29/2017 1:47 PM, Bill Johnson wrote: The ownership

[Elecraft] Freq Onwership

The ownership issue is what almost caused me to sell all my equipment. But then diversity from my K3S struck the phenomenal chord and I cannot believe how much fun it is. Plus, the 500 watts, helps as well. 72 & 73, Bill K9YEQ, FT’er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100, KAT500, W2, etc.

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

I had only once before maybe a year ago seen what I thought were words on the SVGA and I thought someone went to long lengths to write software to QRM. If you look at the frequency on the monitor from the P3, this interference was 7.065 or so and it was constantly being resent every minute

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

Sounds like what happens almost anywhere on the bands if you call cq in AM. Apparently all frequencies are now “owned” :-) > On Oct 29, 2017, at 1:45 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 10/28/2017 8:42 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: >> It looks like Digital SSTV. > > The

[Elecraft] WTB: KXV/A

Does anyone have a KXV3A module for sale after upgraded to a KXV3B I can pay with shipping. My address is OK in QRZ. 73 Dany VE2EBK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] PA Transistors Maintenance in K2

Single best tip I've learned all year from this reflector. And there were many good ones. Eric KE6US On 10/29/2017 4:24 AM, Drew AF2Z wrote: > Also, you can search the pdf schematics- very convenient when tracing > through circuits spanning multiple sheets. > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

On 10/28/2017 8:42 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: It looks like Digital SSTV. The "babies at play" are a group of SSTV operators who think they own a certain piece of 20M SSB. If you dare to call CQ there, even when it's empty and after asking if the frequency is in use, you'll be bombarded by

Re: [Elecraft] PA Transistors Maintenance in K2

When writing and validating the kit assembly procedures, I restrict myself only to the basic hand tools recommended by the design engineers. The objective is to avoid customers having to go out and buy additional tools that are not really needed. If I find that I cannot do a particular step with

Re: [Elecraft] Operating FT8 portable with KX3 - GPS time sync question

I am using a GPS dongle plugged into an USB jack on my old XP32 computer so I do not need connection to Internet time for running WSJT suite (Incl FT8). I downloaded BKTtimeSync to control my computer. It allows using either Internet or GPS as sync source. Ran FB on JT65B during the ARRL

[Elecraft] Tightening screws

I can see the point of this for mass or machine-made production, but for a home-built kit there’s a simpler idea. If the instruction is not to overtighten – as for the screws holding plastic bezels in place – I use a screwdriver with a smaller diameter handle. If the screw needs to be

Re: [Elecraft] In praise of the sub Rx & Diversity

Without diversity I couldn't do my 144 and 432 MHz moonbouncing the way I do. It's perfect for Xpol's since I can decode both H and Vpol and the very same time. Thats a huge advantage against other rigs. Love it, a great feature. 73 Udo, DK5YA http.//www.dx7eme.de/ Am 29.10.2017 um 14:24

[Elecraft] OT - Screw & Bolt Torque

Here is one reliable source for screw torque. http://www.mgtd.ca/screw%20torque.htm Now, to get the proper torque tools and use them. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 10/29/2017 8:34 AM, Clay Autery wrote: It is possible that an explicit torque has never been calculated.  It is not a particularly hard

Re: [Elecraft] PA Transistors Maintenance in K2

It is possible that an explicit torque has never been calculated.  It is not a particularly hard thing to do however. I do not have a K2, so I can't do it, but here's the idea: 1) Fastener size/type, material, thread spec: (e.g. 4-40 x ___ pan head, phillips, zinc coated, non-rated steel 2)

Re: [Elecraft] In praise of the sub Rx & Diversity

Almost the only time I don't use diversity is when I need the subreceiver for split pileup operations (and often it's enough just to watch the P3, so even then I use it). It can make a huge difference. My antennas are only about 15m apart, but one is a dipole and the other a (vertically

Re: [Elecraft] PA Transistors Maintenance in K2

As far as I can tell, no torque settings are given for any of the fasteners, wouldn't it be an idea to provide those, for people who do have suitable tools. Generally there are just warnings not to over-tighten. On 28/10/17 20:24, Mel Farrer wrote: If the people at Elecraft have done their

Re: [Elecraft] PA Transistors Maintenance in K2

Also, you can search the pdf schematics- very convenient when tracing through circuits spanning multiple sheets. 73, Drew AF2Z On 10/28/17 15:08, Cameron Francey wrote: A nice tip which I use when looking for anything in any sort of .pdf manual, Elecraft included as I have accumulated quite

[Elecraft] P3SVGA SPAN FREQUENCIES

Hello is there any way to add more frequencies to the screen? I can see center and edges freq but I want to see any scale, for example I have 7000 - 7010- 7020, but I want to see the marks for 7001, 7002, 7003, 7004, 7005... Is this possible? -- 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W