Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK31

Thank you Joe & Don for the help. I had forgotten about how critical balancing the soundcard levels. Tks. 73, Chuck N7BV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Advice needed: Remote Station Enhancement

My original post (below) morphed into a thread on standards, etc ... the discussion was insightful and useful in defining my solution to question #1 below. Thanks. Question #2 remains. How do I remotely switch between 4 positions on an RX antenna switch (e.g. K9AY switch box) via some kind of

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A momentary BAT LOW warning

I've been having a similar BAT LOW issue only in digital modes when running more than 80w out. This past weekend I picked up some 45A APP connectors and 8 ga wire, made a new 5' power cable and all is well. 100 watts with no issue. 73, Dennis NJ6G On 3/4/2018 08:03, Barry wrote: In

Re: [Elecraft] Old Keyers (was: FT 8)

I use a VizBug these days. Love it - like a well made sewing machine. Quiet!! Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] KX3 Utility Segmentation Fault in Linux

Hi, Seems like there is a problem with the KX3 Utility running with the newer linux kernels... After updating I just started getting the following error immediately after running: Segmentation fault (core dumped) I've never had a problem before with the KX3 utility so not sure what is

Re: [Elecraft] HF Voyager

I just worked it in CL51. It was calling CQ and I got a response on my first call. It was -05 dB and I was +05 dB with 100W to a 5 band trapped vertical (raised with 4 raised tuned radials. 73 Bill AE6JV On 3/6/18 at 1:45 PM, ki0g...@gmail.com (Bob Cutter) wrote: Just worked it. What a

Re: [Elecraft] Old Keyers (was: FT 8)

The first electronics books I studied came from my dad's WWII foot locker.  He was a radioman on B17s, did a stint as a Marine Corps DI, then went to radar school in Ogden, Utah.  After that he went back to the Pacific Theater and was a radar/radioman for the rest of the war in B24s.  Each

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK31

See the example configuration for microKEYER (or microKEYER II as appropriate) at www.microHAM-USA.com/Support.html. In addition to following the example for your particular software, you will want to set up transmit audio levels in your sound card and microKEYER (or microKEYER II) as

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK31

Chuck, It is the right address for the Elecraft Email Reflector. Are you using DATA A mode? If not you should be. Do you have audio sufficient to drive the ALC meter up to 4 bars solid with the 5th bar flashing? For more details go to my website www.w3fpr.com and scroll down to the last

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3s and FT-8 in an evening

Byron, You will have better and more stable power out if you increase the audio to 4 bars solid with the 5th bar flashing. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/6/2018 3:21 AM, Byron Peebles wrote: . So, I had the radio listening and keying, but not making any noise. What I missed is the LEVEL control that

Re: [Elecraft] HF Voyager

Just worked it. What a thrill, thanks. 72, Bob KI0G > On Mar 6, 2018, at 2:15 PM, Mike Flowers wrote: > > Thanks, Jim - that was pretty cool! > > - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > >> -Original Message- >> From:

[Elecraft] K3 - PSK31

GD, Hope this is right Email address. I apparently have something set wrong on my K3 for PSK31. Am using HRD & microKEYER (interfact) Have no problem RX'ing TX'ing seems to output as see TX on water fall and on Watt Meter however people locally don't see anything from me. K3 is in PSK31

Re: [Elecraft] Old Keyers (was: FT 8)

This is as good a time as any, I guess. I'm selling off items from the estate of my friend Marv, W0ZK. One of the items is a clean and functional T.O. Keyer, a.k.a., Hallicrafters Model HA-1. The package includes the octal control plug with the speaker jump installed. A printed copy of the

Re: [Elecraft] Old Keyers (was: FT 8)

Still have a TO. It’s for sale. > On Mar 6, 2018, at 4:12 PM, Bill wrote: > > I purchased a TO Keyer and a Vibroplex paddle from Allied Radio, in 1966. > What an advancement from a straight key! Both are long gone now - compliments > of Uncle Sam and too many moves. > > Bill

Re: [Elecraft] Old Keyers (was: FT 8)

I purchased a TO Keyer and a Vibroplex paddle from Allied Radio, in 1966. What an advancement from a straight key! Both are long gone now - compliments of Uncle Sam and too many moves. Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft K-Line

Reducing overhead and underfoot, selling redundant complete Elecraft K-Line setup. Lightly used and owned by a broadcast engineer, kept covered, non-smoking home. All units work excellently as new.  New this full shack setup cost $7800, if purchased as a set will sell for $5200. If purchased

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 to MacBook Pro Interface

Sadly, I would suggest *not* using Anker's product - I've had link stability and data corruption issues with it, as have some others. Scott On Tue, Mar 6, 2018 at 7:19 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > I use Apple's USB-C to USB adapter. $19 cost I think. I actually have a > bunch of

Re: [Elecraft] Old Keyers (was: FT 8)

When I was a teenager, 61 years ago, I saw a U.S. Navy manual with a photo of a Mon-Key. It was a WWII era manual. At the top and botomof the pare was printed "Confidential". Evidently the keyer was important enough to warrant being classified hardware. I had a teen buddy who had one and we

[Elecraft] Old Keyers (was: FT 8)

I used a HA-1 keyer during the early 1960's.  However, it was not the first successful commercial electronic keyer! It was my third keyer.  My first keyer was the "Mon Key," which did not have self-completing code elements, and my second was a Eldico, which was self-completing.  Both these

Re: [Elecraft] HF Voyager

Thanks, Jim - that was pretty cool! - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Jim Brown > Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 11:26 AM > To: Reflector Elecraft

[Elecraft] case for k2

this made a great case for my k2-100 and kant100 with mic , key and cables at $39.99 w/o 20% off coupon found in most magazines. https://www.harborfreight.com/3800-watertight-protective-case-16-516-in-63927.html 3800 case __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] HF Voyager

Here's a neat operation using a KX3. Thanks to this "heads up" from Rusty, I just worked it on 20M FT8. Go to the link below to read about the operation, click on links at the bottom of the page to see details of the station (KX3, computer, audio and control interface), then click on the

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 + KXPA100 + CAT Control

Eric, In addition to the KXPACBL, you need the KX2ACBL to separate the computer control and the Key Out signals. Yes, the computer connection is still to the KXPA100, but the KX2 has only one ACC jack and the KX3 has ACC1 and ACC2 jacks. You plug the KX2ACBL into the KX2 ACC jack and that

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

I did a Show-N-Tell with our club’s CW class last Saturday using my 46-year old Hallicrafters T.O. Keyer so they could operate the first successful commercial electronic keyer, and to underscore how viable vintage tube gear still can be.  To add luster, I dug through old log books to resurrect

[Elecraft] KX2 + KXPA100 + CAT Control

I am a bit flummoxed as to how to set this up.  I can't find anything in the KX2 or KXPA100 manuals.  I am at a remote site for today only, so please email me directly if you can help.   I have the KX2 working fine with the KXPA100, and an FT817 + KXPA100 + CAT working with a rigblaster.  

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 to MacBook Pro Interface

I use Apple's USB-C to USB adapter. $19 cost I think. I actually have a bunch of them for my Macbook Pro and two iMac computers in the house. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Mar 6, 2018, at 4:51 AM, Jeff Davis wrote: > > Curious what others are using for a USB interface from the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 167, Issue 9

Alan, I have the KX3, KXPA and KPA500, but not the KAT. Instead, I am using the LDG AT-1000ProII. With the KPA off or in standby mode, I put the KX3 into XMIT and auto-tune the LDG. Then, I hit ATU TUNE on the KX3. The power indication on the KX3 will not include the KPA output, but it

[Elecraft] Quality Terminal lugs

I use VACO lugs and crimping tools.  These are found at electronic supply houses.    For DC power and ground bonding of station equipment, I use #10 AWG auto primary wire.  It is available in multiple colors and has fine strands making it flexible and easy to work with. I also flow solder

Re: [Elecraft] ERR AT3 on K3

Don... I removed the KAT3, cleaned the contacts as you suggested. Seems to be working fine for now. Thanks for the tip. Dave... I previously had problems with the front panel pins. They have since been replaced with gold pins. Haven't had further issues. Mike... thanks for your reply as well.

[Elecraft] KX3 to MacBook Pro Interface

Curious what others are using for a USB interface from the KX3 to the MacBook Pro with all USB-C ports. 73, Jeff KE9V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3s and FT-8 in an evening

Hi all, No, the major contest season has not ended. The WPX contest is still to go at the end of this month. AB2TC - Knut Byron Peebles-3 wrote > I had a goal to take a shot at Digital modes after the 2017-2018 Major > Contest Season, which ended Sunday with the close of ARRL DX SSB.  So, >

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3s and FT-8 in an evening

I had a goal to take a shot at Digital modes after the 2017-2018 Major Contest Season, which ended Sunday with the close of ARRL DX SSB.  So, Monday I was determined to make as much progress as I could with something digital. My first effort was to try MMTTY, since it was already somehow