Re: [Elecraft] XV50 Rev B - Questions

2021-11-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Brian, In later XV transverters, JP9 controls when the crystal oven is powered. Since you do not have JP9, even if you have a crystal oven, it will still work fine. The oven will be powered when the XV50 is powered.  Just allow some time for it to warm up (about 20 minutes). Actually, the

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Cheap power supply for KBT2

2021-11-24 Thread Louandzip via Elecraft
Although you can certainly use it just for charging an SLA, one advantage of these types of chargers is they automatically go into float mode to maintain the charge and prolong the life of the battery.  This is particularly beneficial for batteries that go fairly long periods of disuse, like

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Cheap power supply for KBT2

2021-11-24 Thread Chris
Hi Jim, Excellent article. I haven't checked if it is a source of noise, but it doesn't quite matter because this is a charger, not a power supply. I only use it when I need to charge a battery, so it is OK. Best 73, Chris KM1B On Wed, Nov 24, 2021 at 2:03 PM Jim Brown wrote: > On

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Cheap power supply for KBT2

2021-11-24 Thread D Remy
Excellent article Jim! Thank you so much! David, NS4V David R. Hourdequin, PE Specialty Heavy Timber Engineer Hayesville, NC 28904 828-421-6216 > On Nov 24, 2021, at 14:03, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 11/24/2021 6:29 AM, Chris wrote: >> I use this, and it seems to be working very well. > >

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Cheap power supply for KBT2

2021-11-24 Thread Jim Brown
On 11/24/2021 6:29 AM, Chris wrote: I use this, and it seems to be working very well. Have you checked it for noise, using techniques in this app note? http://k9yc.com/KillingReceiveNoise.pdf Most hams have so much receive noise that they can't hear. If you haven't gone through your home to

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Cheap power supply for KBT2

2021-11-24 Thread Jim Brown
On 11/24/2021 5:07 AM, Louandzip via Elecraft wrote: I've never evaluated these for RFI, but I've never had an RFI prob that I traced to the charger, which is in the garage. I'd bet you would if you tried. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Background Noise with Mike Plugged in to Rear, Mike Jack

2021-11-24 Thread David Herring
Correction: “bonded and grounded” not “bounded and grounded.” Sorry for typo…. ;-) 73, Dave - N5DCH > On Nov 24, 2021, at 11:49 AM, David Herring wrote: > > I don’t disagree with K4TAX. It’s up to the operator to work out RFI at > one’s station. > > But for the sake of clarity to

Re: [Elecraft] Background Noise with Mike Plugged in to Rear, Mike Jack

2021-11-24 Thread David Herring
I don’t disagree with K4TAX. It’s up to the operator to work out RFI at one’s station. But for the sake of clarity to those that may read this thread later… The rigs in question in this part of the thread are the K4. Every component of my station is bounded and grounded per K9YC’s

[Elecraft] XV50 Rev B - Questions

2021-11-24 Thread Brian Moore via Elecraft
Hello - I recently purchased an XV50 to use with my K2. While setting it up for a K2 with no K60XV per the manual, I noticed that there is no JP9, where I am supposed to short pins 1-2. On closer inspection, my XV50 has a rev B board and it appears these pins don't exist. The assembly manual I

[Elecraft] KX3 Setup For Sale

2021-11-24 Thread Dave Agsten
Elecraft KX3 Setup w/Amp/Panadaptor - Fairly complete KX3 setup. Elecraft has the KX3 on backorder for 4 to 6 weeks as it stands right now. This setup includes the KX3 with internal ATU, filters and NiMH charger/realtime clock. MH3 Mic (No paddles) Also includes PX3 panadaptor and the KXPA 100

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Is ther a way to move macros from one P3 to another P3?

2021-11-24 Thread Carl
Dave, Also the K3 memory editor can read the memories and send them to a K3. https://elecraft.com/pages/elecraft-frequency-memory-editor-software Carl AB1DD On 11/24/2021 10:56 AM, Carl wrote: Have you tried this: https://dl2rum.de/RUMlogNG/docs/en/pages/CAT-KX3.html Might work? On

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Is ther a way to move macros from one P3 to another P3?

2021-11-24 Thread Dave
Carl, I must be blind, am I missing a download link for this software? I don't see one on that page... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 11/24/21 07:56, Carl wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Is ther a way to move macros from one P3 to another P3?

2021-11-24 Thread Dave
Thank you Carl, I will look at that software... 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources On 11/24/21 07:56, Carl wrote: Have you tried this:

Re: [Elecraft] P3: Is ther a way to move macros from one P3 to another P3?

2021-11-24 Thread Carl
Have you tried this: https://dl2rum.de/RUMlogNG/docs/en/pages/CAT-KX3.html Might work? On 11/24/2021 10:52 AM, Dave wrote: Hi, I have 50 macros programmed into one P3, and want to move them to a different P3. Does anyone know of a way to move the macros programmed into one P3, to a

[Elecraft] P3: Is ther a way to move macros from one P3 to another P3?

2021-11-24 Thread Dave
Hi, I have 50 macros programmed into one P3, and want to move them to a different P3. Does anyone know of a way to move the macros programmed into one P3, to a different P3, not by simply retyping them into the new P3? -- 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net ARRL Volunteer

[Elecraft] Background Noise with Mike Plugged in to Rear, Mike Jack

2021-11-24 Thread Bob McGraw
Running my K3S, KPA500 and working 160M - 6M at 500 watts, using either a mike into the front of the radio, or my headset into the back, I experience NO RFI issues.  I don't have any toroids on any cables either.   I also run digital modes with a single USB cable between the computer and the

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Cheap power supply for KBT2

2021-11-24 Thread Chris
Hi Doug, I use this, and it seems to be working very well. When you order, make sure you specify a 14.8V (or 14.6V) model. Some reviews complain that the voltage measurement is only 12V, but mine clearly shows 14.8V on my Fluke meter.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 advice needed - what to buy

2021-11-24 Thread David Woolley
With such an out of balance antenna, the case, power supply and leads of the transmitter are all going to be parts of the real antenna. I'm not sure, therefore, that you can rely on an SWR measurement made using other equipment. You should certainly make sure that paint is removed from

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Cheap power supply for KBT2

2021-11-24 Thread Louandzip via Elecraft
I use a small wall wart type lead acid battery charger/maintainer as the type used for moto and lawn equipment.  I use a Battery Tender brand charger I got many years ago. You might check out their line, which starts at $45.  Similar cheaper chargers can be found on line.  I've never