Re: [Elecraft] Ken Kopp K0PP

What a beautiful tribute. I too had a lot of help from 20-something hams when I was an annoying teenager. Victor 4X6GP > On 3 Jul 2021, at 2:46, Taylor Monfort wrote: > > Ken (then W5TKI/4) and Rose Kopp, and Al Fizz (K4QEO) were my mentors. I > say mentors, because "Elmers" doesn't cover

Re: [Elecraft] FTDI driver on Win10

On 7/2/2021 7:48 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: I would advise you to download and install the latest FTDI drivers from the FTDI website. My understanding is that Win 10 does no longer include the FTDI drivers. I just went through this on a new (to me) Windoze 10-64 machine that I wanted to use for

Re: [Elecraft] FTDI driver on Win10

I would advise you to download and install the latest FTDI drivers from the FTDI website. My understanding is that Win 10 does no longer include the FTDI drivers. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/2/2021 10:03 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: My K3s, KPA500, and KAT500 are connected to my Win 8.1 Pro PC, and everything

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Only 30-metre Band Works

Murray, The 7.6 volts on the 8 volt power rail is not a problem. The relays operate on 5 volts output from U1. It is possible that the relays have developed oxidation - if there is any damage to the relay case.  Otherwise, the relay contacts should be good - they are good for more than 100k

Re: [Elecraft] FTDI driver on Win10

You should install the latest FTDI driver. There is a link on Elecraft’s website that instructs one to install the driver. Follow this link to the FTDI Site for drivers: http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm 73 Howard/WX7HS Howard Saxion > On Jul 2, 2021, at 19:13, Dave wrote: > > Hi

Re: [Elecraft] FTDI driver on Win10

Hi Mike Windows 10 should detect the cables with FTDI chipset without any additional driver installation. The KXUSB cable uses the FTDI chipset and it enumerated as a com port just fine. 73 Dave wo2x Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > On Jul 2, 2021, at 10:05 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: >

[Elecraft] FTDI driver on Win10

My K3s, KPA500, and KAT500 are connected to my Win 8.1 Pro PC, and everything works fine. I am about to replace the Win 8.1 box with a Win 10 Pro box, and need to connect the Elecraft equipment to it. QUESTION: I have a PDF document, "Application Note AN_396 FTDI Drivers Installation Guide

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Only 30-metre Band Works

Hi Geert, Coincidentally, while troubleshooting today I was listening to relays! There is a different sound depending on whether one relay clicks or more than one clicks. Yes, there are relays clicking as I change the band. A different number of relays operate depending on which band you

[Elecraft] Ken Kopp K0PP

Ken (then W5TKI/4) and Rose Kopp, and Al Fizz (K4QEO) were my mentors. I say mentors, because "Elmers" doesn't cover it. My mother worked at the St. Petersburg public library with Rose. I was 13, had an avid interest in broadcasting radio. I saw a listing in Sears catalog for a "shortwave"

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Unfortunately, like the Candle Stower, the Power Pot is no longer available. There's a knockoff on Amazon that comes with a gas stove and a small box wood stove, but I wouldn't trust it. It's got that typica "it comes in a set" pricing that's probably twice what the pieces would cost if purchased

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Only 30-metre Band Works

Further troubleshooting of my new K2 build reveals that transmit and receive on the 30-metre band works well. But all other bands, transmit and receive, don't work. ... I am trying to think of what's common among all bands except 30 metres, transmit and receive, where a problem could lie. The

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Thanks, Walter. I hadn't known about the Power Pot. I have a Candle Stower, which does work, albeit slowly. I don't own a Biolite stove, myself, it's just one of the only other thermoelectric gadgets I knew about. -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- 73, Gwen, NG3P On Fri, Jul 2, 2021 at 3:12 PM Walter Underwood

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Unfortunately, it was a Kickstarter, and they're gone now. But you can see if there are any "Candle Stower" units for sale used. The original product was the "Flame Stower", by You'd do better with one of their competitors, BioLite. https://www.bioliteenergy.com/ They have various stoves, fire

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 battery charger

I found it annoying. I had the NiMH batteries in it, charging them up periodically, until I had an issue with upgrading the firmware. The radio got stuck in an error mode, and the instructions on the website for dealing with the problem said to pull the power cable to shut it down

Re: [Elecraft] SDR filter improvement

Hi William, Good luck with your choice. The 7610 is obviously a great rig. I understand getting tired of waiting. I bought two Flex Radio units in the meantime. A 6600m used from Flex and a new 6400. I intend to remote the 6400. Both are Software Defined Radios. I’m over 60 countries logged

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Main Tuning knob spinner?

Frank, That sounds like the 'finger dimple' from Elecraft.  I don't know if they are still available. If you have the piece that fell off, glue it back on - I used E6000 adhesive with great success. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/2/2021 3:13 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: I ended up with a few K2’s and one

[Elecraft] K2 Main Tuning knob spinner?

I ended up with a few K2’s and one main tuning knob “lost” the button/finger piece that helps to fast tune it. Seems it was “sticking on” with adhesive. Anyone know a source for these buttons? -73- FrankKG9H kg9hfr...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

If that is the Biolite stove/charger, it isn’t a good stove or a good charger. Detailed review here, the conclusion is: "If you want to cook with wood in the backcountry, get yourself a decent wood stove or make your own. If you’re looking for a way to recharge USB enabled devices, I’d

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Whoa, can you share a link to that thermoelectric one? It sounds super neat. On Fri, Jul 2, 2021, 14:17 Gwen Patton wrote: > I saw that when you posted it, Howard. It's a neat system. I decided to go > with a universal external battery solution. I have plenty of external PD > and QC power from

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

I saw that when you posted it, Howard. It's a neat system. I decided to go with a universal external battery solution. I have plenty of external PD and QC power from power banks that will also charge my other USB devices. I also have 3 different kinds of USB chargers for the power banks -- GaN AC

Re: [Elecraft] SDR filter improvement

If you want to understand DSP, the math underlying it and a lot of the capabilities and limitations, I recommend this book: http://www.dspguide.com/pdfbook.htm It is freely available from that link. You’ll have to read it on-line. I did, and found it to be the most readable explanation of DSP I

Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

I’m pretty sure the first homebrew project I ever made was a switched outlet strip using utility boxes on a 1x3. Might be worth doing that again and adding some good filtering. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 2, 2021, at 1:10 AM, Jim

[Elecraft] KX3 batteries

You might want to consider the option I describe in this blog entry. It uses LifePO4 AA batteries and though they have to be charged outside the rig, they are much more satisfactory in my opinion. 73 Howard K4LXY https://k4lxycw.wixsite.com/blog/blog

Re: [Elecraft] SSB Confirmed

I like the KPA100 as part of the two-box solution with the EC2.  Looks like the EC2 has been retired. Lou W7HV On Friday, July 2, 2021, 7:20:50 AM MDT, Frank Krozel wrote: I also agree on the KPA100. One box solution! -73-  Frank    KG9H kg9hfr...@gmail.com > On Jul 2, 2021,

Re: [Elecraft] SSB Confirmed

I also agree on the KPA100. One box solution! -73- FrankKG9H kg9hfr...@gmail.com > On Jul 2, 2021, at 8:07 AM, Bill Coleman wrote: > > Go with the KPA100. It’s designed and integrated with the K2. Anything else > is going to be a maybe-fit or have problems. > > Plus you get the

Re: [Elecraft] SSB Confirmed

Go with the KPA100. It’s designed and integrated with the K2. Anything else is going to be a maybe-fit or have problems. Plus you get the RS-232 computer interface as well (although you have to use a special cable!) > On Jul 1, 2021, at 9:15 AM, jerry wrote: > > All, > > So the K2 yielded

Re: [Elecraft] SDR filter improvement

Here: http://www.dspguide.com/pdfbook.htm Good book. > On Jul 1, 2021, at 11:08 AM, jerry wrote: > > On 2021-07-01 05:01, William Abernathy wrote: >> Hal, >> Thanks. I think the book is probably over my head. > *** There is another book, available free over the Internet. It's a detailed >

Re: [Elecraft] SSB Confirmed

Go with the KPA100. It’s designed and integrated with the K2. Anything else is going to be a maybe-fit or have problems. Plus you get the RS-232 computer interface as well (although you have to use a special cable!) > On Jul 1, 2021, at 9:15 AM, jerry wrote: > > All, > > So the K2 yielded

Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

On 7/1/2021 2:24 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: One thing that really concerns me is the use of power distribution strips. That's the least of the problems -- the MOVs built into many (most?) strips. advertised as surge protection are more likely to CAUSE destructive failures of interconnected