Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100-AT-F **SOLD**

2020-01-10 Thread Grant Youngman
> On Jan 10, 2020, at 1:01 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > Essentially as new KXPA100-AT-F. Serial: 2734. Includes power cable, > KXUSB cable, and optional KXPACBL interface cable set. Total cost new — > $1249.85 (w/o taxes, shipping). > > $950.00 (PayPal only) shipped. Shipping via

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Walter Underwood
I missed that “the audio system” was hi-fi instead of communications audio. wunder Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 10, 2020, at 3:35 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > Hmmm ... I've always thought 70V systems were designed for PA usage where

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Fred Jensen
Hmmm ... I've always thought 70V systems were designed for PA usage where BW is somewhat limited.  Something about the transformers saturating on the hi power in the extreme bass of quality Hi-Fi/Stereo/HT systems?  Not a professional however, easily could be wrong. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Jim Brown
On 1/10/2020 11:08 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: If it is a long run, you might use a 70.7 V system with Cat 5 cable. Put transformers on each end to run higher voltage (lower current) on the wire and use cheap, good twisted pair. Not a great idea if you care about low frequency response --

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Jim Brown
On 1/10/2020 6:02 AM, Randy Farmer wrote: I've used Audioquest FLX-DB 14/2 A much cheaper solution is to buy two colors of THHN from your local big box store, put one end of both cables in a bench vise, the other ends in a portable drill, and twist (a LOT). Then set the drill down overnight

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Jim Brown
On 1/10/2020 5:15 AM, Lyn Norstad wrote: Are you certain that the RF is entering your audio system via the speaker wires? There are other possible points of entry that are more susceptible ... namely component interconnects, AC power wiring and other "low level" access points. RF chokes on

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Jim Brown
On 1/10/2020 12:09 AM, Clay Autery wrote: that replacing the speaker wire with either simple twisted pair This assumes that we're talking about passive loudspeakers, NOT those with built-in power amps. Twisted pair. No need for shielding. If it's a serious hi-fi system, use #10 or #12 to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem "ERR DLL"

2020-01-10 Thread ab2tc
Hi, Are you sure that message wasn't "ERR PLL"? Do you have the older synth? It has a PLL (phase locked loop) in it so that error message might make sense. AB2TC - Knut Ryszard Tymkiewicz wrote > Bill..the message was on K3 screen and not any PC was connected... > >    73

[Elecraft] FT 8 QRP

2020-01-10 Thread Neil Foster
What a blast, I just had my first QRP FT 8 contact with K3EEI on 15 m. I used my Elecraft K2 that had the Fixed Audio mod board available from Dave W8FGU. My K 2 is the basic QRP radio not the 100 watt flavor.. It was neat to make the contact and I used my RigBlaster Advantage along with it. I am

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100-AT-F. -- Sold pending payment

2020-01-10 Thread Grant Youngman
> On Jan 10, 2020, at 1:01 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > Essentially as new KXPA100-AT-F. Serial: 2734. Includes power cable, > KXUSB cable, and optional KXPACBL interface cable set. Total cost new — > $1249.85 (w/o taxes, shipping). > > $950.00 (PayPal only) shipped. Shipping via

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Walter Underwood
If it is a long run, you might use a 70.7 V system with Cat 5 cable. Put transformers on each end to run higher voltage (lower current) on the wire and use cheap, good twisted pair. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constant-voltage_speaker_system Another approach would be to use line-level over

[Elecraft] K3 For Sale

2020-01-10 Thread Howard Stephenson
Selling my K3/100 SN 6010, comes with ATU, SUB, DVR, and a KBPF3 in main. Has been upgraded with KIO3B, KSYN3A's Comes with 13, 2.8, 2.1, .400, .200 filters in main with 2.7 and .400 filters in SUB. Included USB and power cable, MH2, and KE7X book. Asking $2,200 shipped in the lower 48 Howard

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with KX3 Companion application

2020-01-10 Thread John Newgas
Aubrey, I think you are referring to the KX3 Companion for Android by Andrea IU4APC. I have tried this for lightweight operations.It woks by sending out commands to KX3 in ASCII over serial. Android<>OTG Adaptor<>Serial to USB<>KX3. If you want the waterfall to work - which us optional -

[Elecraft] Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Dick Dickinson
Only on an amateur radio email reflector can one get censured for improper query-discussion and in the same post receive a solution to their query..? No.probably not just hams. As ever, Dick - KA5KKT __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Or with parallel zip cord, chuck one end in a vice and the other in the electric drill.    Pull it tight and turn it on and make your own twisted pair.    Be sure and keep it tight at all times.   How many twists?   Depends on how long one hold the trigger down.   About 10 turns per foot is

[Elecraft] FS: KXPA100-AT-F

2020-01-10 Thread Grant Youngman
Essentially as new KXPA100-AT-F. Serial: 2734. Includes power cable, KXUSB cable, and optional KXPACBL interface cable set. Total cost new — $1249.85 (w/o taxes, shipping). $950.00 (PayPal only) shipped. Shipping via standard UPS Ground to lower 48 in original carton. AK, HI, PR, or

[Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Paddle

2020-01-10 Thread Dave Sublette
I am thinking of selling my paddle. What is a reasonable price? Thanks, Dave, K4TO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread donovanf
Clay, You'll get more meaningful feedback if you move this RFI discussion to the RFI reflector. The Elecraft reflector is the wrong place for it. https://www.contesting.com/FAQ/rfi If you're using passive speakers as you implied in your email, a ferrite core at each speaker connection

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Randy Farmer
If the present speaker wire is nothing but some kind of parallel conductor zip cord, you have a good chance of fixing the problem by replacing it with a twisted pair geometry cable (no shield or ferrites required). I've used Audioquest FLX-DB 14/2 with good success with a hi-fi system located

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Ted Roycraft
Take a look at http://www.arrl.org/Radio-Frequency-Interference-rfi There are several links there that may help you. I’ve had some success using ferrite toroids. 73, Ted, W2ZK __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Lyn Norstad
Are you certain that the RF is entering your audio system via the speaker wires? There are other possible points of entry that are more susceptible ... namely component interconnects, AC power wiring and other "low level" access points. RF chokes on all such cables may be necessary. That

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Jim Rhodes
I would get some mix 31 beads or cores large enough for several turns of whatever wire you choose at each end of the runs. Those long wires make for pretty good antennas. On Fri, Jan 10, 2020, 02:11 Clay Autery wrote: > OK... so I am knee deep in assembling and installing a subRX, et al., > but

[Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Clay Autery
OK... so I am knee deep in assembling and installing a subRX, et al., but got reminded by the XYL that I STILL have not addressed the signal bleed into the audio system via the long runs of parallel conductor speaker wires in the HT setup. In order to maintain a high "SAF" (Spouse Acceptance