Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / IC-7610 comparison

2019-05-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Brian, Its a regular RJ-45 Ethernet jack on the rear of the K4. (I believe it is gigabit ethernet..) Usually your network router provides the wifi to connect wirelessly in the house (also including a DCHP iP address server.) Embedding wifi in the radio is problematic as it is a rapidly

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / IC-7610 comparison

2019-05-20 Thread Alan
For less than $10 you can buy a little WiFi adapter that plugs into a USB port.  For example: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-TL-WN725N-wireless-network-Adapter/dp/B008IFXQFU/ Alan N1AL On 5/20/19 8:24 PM, Brian Denley wrote: Wayne: When you mention that the K4 has Ethernet (which means

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / IC-7610 comparison

2019-05-20 Thread Brian Denley
Or are you saying that you connect the K4 to your in house router through Ethernet and then access it through WiFi? (It’s making sense to me now! Hehe). Thanks Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On May 20, 2019, at 11:24 PM, Brian Denley wrote: > > Wayne: > When you mention that the K4 has

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / IC-7610 comparison

2019-05-20 Thread Brian Denley
Wayne: When you mention that the K4 has Ethernet (which means cables to me), it must also have WiFi if you can control with tablets, no? Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On May 20, 2019, at 8:39 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> Charlie, K3ICH, wrote: >> >> OK, So why should I [pejorative deleted]

[Elecraft] AX1 first contact

2019-05-20 Thread W1GO (Joe) via Elecraft
All, First use of AX1 today in New York’s Adirondack Mountains. KX3, CW, 20M and < 10W. Special event station LZ497OM, Bulgaria, about 5K miles. Pretty amazing given the fact the station was work numerous NA and Europe stations. Now that’s serious fun! Happy operating. 73 Joe W1GO

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft / IC-7610 comparison

2019-05-20 Thread Wayne Burdick
> Charlie, K3ICH, wrote: > > OK, So why should I [pejorative deleted] my IC-7610 for a K4? Hi Charlie, The '7610 is an impressive and capable radio. We have one in our shop and have put it on the air. It's a bit of apples/oranges comparison to the K4, though. Since you asked ... here are

[Elecraft] LOOKING FOR a KPA3 100-w amp for the K3. Also, KPA3 parts.

2019-05-20 Thread Mark Murray via Elecraft
Looking for a KPA3 100-w amp for the K3. The newer KPA3A, used in the K3-s, would also work. Also looking for KPA3 parts. A pair of MOSFETS used as the 'finals' would be nice. Thanks. Pls contact me off-line: W2OR (at) arrl (dot) NET

[Elecraft] WANTED: K3 Factory Built, 100-watt, Sub Rx, Excellent Condition

2019-05-20 Thread Mark Murray via Elecraft
WANTED: K3/100 Factory Built, 100-watt, KRX3F Sub, KXV3A, Excellent Condition. Pls contact me off line. Thank you. my callsign W2OR (at) arrl (dot) NET __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] WANTED: K3 Factory Built, 100-watt, Sub Rx, Excellent Condition

2019-05-20 Thread Mark Murray via Elecraft
WANTED: K3/100 Factory Built, 100-watt, KRX3F Sub, KXV3A, Excellent Condition. Pls contact me off line. Thank you. my callsign (at) arrl (dot) NET __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft IC-7610,

2019-05-20 Thread Charlie T
No, you didn’t miss anything. No one “said” I should do anything. However, it’s obvious to me that the K4 is basically an IC7610 on muscle building steroids and probably has an infusion of alien technology (new stuff, not the old 1947 Roswell cache). There are features and performance

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

2019-05-20 Thread Fred Jensen
Jim is using the NEC terminology of "phase" meaning any hot conductor, not that two of the three phases are brought into service entrance. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 5/20/2019 8:41 AM, Chris Cox, N0UK wrote: Sorry, I'm not being pedantic but standard US home

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft IC-7610,

2019-05-20 Thread Grant Youngman
Weil .. with an Icom you’ll have the privilege and the ultimate enjoyment of eventually being sucked in by the next shiny object, and purchasing a 7610XL, and 7615, and 1715XL and … and … With the E’craft, (if history is any indication), you will be able to purchase a few boards over time.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft IC-7610,

2019-05-20 Thread David Bunte
Charlie - I have not read EVERYTHING in this thread... but I sure don’t recall anyone saying you should get rid of your IC-7610. Maybe I missed something. Dave - K9FN On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 12:21 PM wrote: > OK, So why should I dump my IC-7610 for a K4? > > The Icom comes standard with dual

Re: [Elecraft] K4 screen material?

2019-05-20 Thread Wayne Burdick
The screen uses capacitive touch, like a smart phone or table. The surface is thick, long-life glass. Some radios use resistive touch which is less expensive. Such screens require more contact force in general and are not optically transparent. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On May 20,

Re: [Elecraft] K4HD

2019-05-20 Thread Ed K1EP
You can apply for K3S anytime for a temporary call. On Mon, May 20, 2019, 12:22 Charlie T wrote: > That reminds me of a joke that went around in the 40's about a guy named > "Franklin Delano (bad word)". > When he wanted to legally have his name changed, he was asked what he > wanted, since the

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Observations

2019-05-20 Thread Buck
I heard that as well. Elecraft's modular construction will allow for component upgrades as it did with the new synthesizers, thereby extending the useful life of the radio a couple of generations. Buck, k4ia Honor Roll 8BDXCC EasyWayHamBooks.com On 5/20/2019 12:30 PM, Drew AF2Z wrote: Yes, I

Re: [Elecraft] no email

2019-05-20 Thread john
You are transmitting just fine Tony, maybe you have the RX antenna switched on and nothing connected to that jack:) John KK9A tony.kaz N2TK wrote: For some reason it has been a while since I received email on this reflector. Scratching my head on what to do to get email again. Not sure if

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Observations

2019-05-20 Thread Drew AF2Z
Yes, I think Eric mentioned in the video that an upgraded ADC for the K4 might be offered in a few years. Does this mean a higher resolution ADC (18 or 20 bit)? 73, Drew AF2Z On 05/20/19 08:59, Ed K1EP wrote: On Sat, May 18, 2019, 23:45 Grant Youngman wrote: I think your observations are

Re: [Elecraft] K4HD

2019-05-20 Thread Charlie T
That reminds me of a joke that went around in the 40's about a guy named "Franklin Delano (bad word)". When he wanted to legally have his name changed, he was asked what he wanted, since the one he had was not too desirable. He replied, "Just plain old 'Joe (bad word)'". Who'll be the first to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

2019-05-20 Thread Charlie T
AAARRRGHH, I almost flunked out of engineering school on all that Delta/Wye and conversion stuff ! Curiously, I sailed through the 1st two quarters where DC circuits & Ohm's law was taught. Hey, I had my ham licenseI KNEW all this stuff already...HAH. 3Ø AC theory just about did me in. To

[Elecraft] FS P-3 Panadapter

2019-05-20 Thread Greg
Factory built P-3 with cables and manual. $450.00If interested please contact me off list.Thank you.Greg (K9ON)email: greg7412 at gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft IC-7610,

2019-05-20 Thread pincon
OK, So why should I dump my IC-7610 for a K4? The Icom comes standard with dual Rx diversity, and is between 2/3 to 1/2 the (proposed) price of the K4. Hm, Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 AC Mains wire colours

2019-05-20 Thread Chris Cox, N0UK
Sorry, I'm not being pedantic but standard US home supply is NOT two phaes plus ground, it is still single phase 120-0-120 Vac with the 0 volt being grounded and tied to the neutral line for each of the two anti-phase hot lines. The power is distributed around the area as three phase and each of

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & MORTTY: How to?

2019-05-20 Thread Jim Rhodes
To key CW you need to set either the CW KEY1 or CW KEY2 to HAND depending on if you want to key the tip or ring to send your CW. If you want to use the PTT function of the MORTTY that would connect to ring 1 on the MIC jack with ground to ring 2. On Mon, May 20, 2019 at 9:14 AM Eric Rosenberg

Re: [Elecraft] KTCX03-1 high stability reference oscillator

2019-05-20 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
I ordered my K3S with the optional KTCX03-1-F which the description shows "1 ppm f/w correction to 0.5 ppm, factory installed". In 3+ years of use, I check the calibration on a monthly basis. I find it to be always better than +/- 1 Hz at 10 MHz.   I have adjusted the Ref Osc as needed.  I

Re: [Elecraft] KTCX03-1 high stability reference oscillator

2019-05-20 Thread Edward R Cole
Elecraft specs from my 2010 K3: TCXO01 = +/- 5ppm for 0 to 50c TCXO03 = +/- 1ppm But I recall Wayne stating the TCXO03 actually does close to 0.5 ppm At 28-MHz 5ppm = 140 Hz, 1ppm = 28 Hz, 0.5ppm = 14 Hz I installed the EXREF on my K3 with an external OCXO 10-MHz standard. At 28-MHz I measure

[Elecraft] KX3 & MORTTY: How to?

2019-05-20 Thread Eric Rosenberg
I'd like to use MORTTY with my KX3 (driven by Win4K3 or N1MM), but can't figure our how to do it. It appears that I have to turn the KX3 keyer off, but that doesn't seem possible. I'm using the MORTTY CW sketch and 3-pin connectors (tip=CW; ring=PTT;Sleeve=rig ground) If it isn't

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Observations

2019-05-20 Thread Ed K1EP
On Sat, May 18, 2019, 23:45 Grant Youngman wrote: > I think your observations are spot on in most respects. > > While the basic K4 is certainly going to be a great radio, it will likely > NOT have the strong signal handling characteristics of the K3/K3S. There > will still be the likelihood of

[Elecraft] K4 screen material?

2019-05-20 Thread W0FK
Hopefully the K4 screen be made of gorilla glass or similar scratch/damage resistant material that’s still touch sensitive. One that is relatively “fingerprint resistant” would also be great. Lou, W0FK - St. Louis, MO "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its

[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 NG7M YouTube Q Video with Eric Swartz WA6HHQ @ Hamvention 2019

2019-05-20 Thread M. George
I cornered Eric Swartz WA6HHQ for a few minutes Sunday morning and did a quick Q on the K4. ~7 minutes on the video from Sunday morning @ Hamvention 2019 . His comments on full-duplex / SO2R in a box were interesting. It appears that full-duplex isn't

Re: [Elecraft] K4 bandpass filters?

2019-05-20 Thread Jim Miller
Hi Wayne Could you respond to my other questions on bandpass filters? Thanks Jim ab3cv On May 20, 2019, at 7:00 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Nr4c wrote: > > The K4D has s second ADC and therefore must have the band pass filters > identical to the existing ADC use for the main two

Re: [Elecraft] K4 bandpass filters?

2019-05-20 Thread Wayne Burdick
> Nr4c wrote: > > The K4D has s second ADC and therefore must have the band pass filters > identical to the existing ADC use for the main two receivers in the base K4. Indeed it does. Wayne N6KR > __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K4 integration with N1MMLogger Spectrum Scope

2019-05-20 Thread Luis V Romero (mobile)
I believe that the remote spectrum feature in Logger+ works with a data stream output via the USB connection. Logically, this means that the RADIO has to be able to send the data stream to form the remote spectrum display. The HDMI output does present an independent from the front panel

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 181, Issue 25

2019-05-20 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
On 19/05/2019 14:17, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > Dear OMs or YLs, > I have a new KPA1500 for use in Europe. Mine came from Elecraft > direct and thus has a US style mains plug and I assume US colour coded > AC power > lead.What are the USA colours for Live, Neutral and

Re: [Elecraft] K4 bandpass filters?

2019-05-20 Thread Nr4c
The K4D has s second ADC and therefore must have the band pass filters identical to the existing ADC use for the main two receivers in the base K4. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 19, 2019, at 11:51 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > In the K4HD model, there are two crystal filters, one