Re: [Elecraft] Good microphone for K2 and K3

2013-05-03 Thread Bill W4ZV
for Kenwood input so I can remove the headset from my K3 and use it with the K2 in portable SOTA operations. This mike works well with both rigs for contesting since the K2 doesn't have have internal audio equalization like the K3. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://el

Re: [Elecraft] Expected voltage reading K3 Display ? at full RF output.

2013-05-03 Thread Bill W4ZV
Clifford Hynds wrote > I get about 1V drop at full power CW on the > K3 Display. Is this normal, Sounds a little high to me. Mine drops from 14.6 to 14.1 under full power CW. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Expected-voltage-read

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Filter Blow-By

2013-05-06 Thread Bill W4ZV
What is the OSB suppression after calibration using this procedure? 73, Bill W4ZV wayne burdick wrote > Hi Jim, > > This is most likely related to opposite sideband suppression, not > filter blow-by. Nominal factory calibration results in OSB suppression > of around 55

Re: [Elecraft] K3 -Advice: how to configure APF for least ringing

2013-05-11 Thread Bill W4ZV
nguish signal from noise and APF then greatly improves this ability. 73, Bill W4ZV P.S. It goes without saying to carefully peak the APF on signal! (10 Hz steps maximum or even lower for extremely weak signals). -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Advice-

Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

2013-05-22 Thread Bill W4ZV
TH are RCA connectors on the 76 (IMHO a really dumb idea by Alpha). KEY OUT on the K3 should go to RELAY on the 76...just above the two fuses. 73, Bill W4ZV KC6CNN wrote > Both rca connectors. > On May 21, 2013 9:42 PM, "Gerald Manthey" < > kc6cnn@ > > wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft [K2] : Power supply considerations.

2013-05-22 Thread Bill W4ZV
ot; Weight: 1.25 lbs. http://www.gammaresearch.net/hps-1a.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-K2-Power-supply-considerations-tp7574014p7574020.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] TS-990

2013-06-05 Thread Bill W4ZV
ame closest to this with the TS-930S but lost their way with succeeding models (although the TS-590S is a nice step in the right direction). 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/TS-990-tp7574707p7574766.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list ar

Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton

2013-06-07 Thread Bill W4ZV
which affect this. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-Rob-Sherwood-s-talk-in-Dayton-tp7574814p7574830.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft m

Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton

2013-06-07 Thread Bill W4ZV
ey consideration in their thinking (as opposed to Japan's Big 3). I only wish more manufacturers thought the same way. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-Rob-Sherwood-s-talk-in-Dayton-tp7574814p7574842.html Sent from the Elecraft maili

Re: [Elecraft] TS-590S Audio/Rob Sherwood

2013-06-07 Thread Bill W4ZV
are ~5 years old (Fall of 2008 I think he said). Responding to problems is a hallmark of Elecraft and something that you won't find from most manufacturers (e.g. has Kenwood yet responded to the TX spike issue?) 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.

Re: [Elecraft] After Rob Sherwood's Talk at Dayton

2013-06-09 Thread Bill W4ZV
ry for any company is to always maintain responsiveness to customer input. So far that remains one of Elecraft's stellar strengths. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/After-Rob-Sherwood-s-Talk-at-Dayton-tp7574928p7574931.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton

2013-06-09 Thread Bill W4ZV
le story about SOTA activating using the K2 in the recent QRPTTF event: http://www.uwharrieqrp.com/2013/04/qrpttf-and-rocky-knob-w4cem-047.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-Rob-Sherwood-s-talk-in-Dayton-tp7574814p7574932.html Sent from t

[Elecraft] [K2] Sensitivity on 17m

2013-06-17 Thread Bill W4ZV
my XG3 and indeed the 1uV setting is noticeably weaker than on 15 and 20. I first redid RX alignment of L10 and L11 on 15m and then C32 and C34 for 17m with no improvement. The S-meter reads the same for all 3 XG3 levels but 1uV sounds weaker on 17. Anyone have any ideas? 73, Bill W4ZV --

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Sensitivity on 17m

2013-06-18 Thread Bill W4ZV
TX on all bands. I guess it's time for some ATU troubleshooting but other ideas are appreciated. 73, Bill W4ZV Bill W4ZV wrote > During a SOTA activation Saturday I used 17m quite a bit as well as 15 and > 20. Sensitivity on 17m seemed weaker than on adjacent bands and I thought

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Sensitivity on 17m

2013-06-18 Thread Bill W4ZV
ATU INIT appears to have restored the sensitivity loss on affected bands. Anyone have any ideas what might have caused this problem? Hopefully ATU INIT didn't create other problems! 73, Bill Bill W4ZV wrote > Mike K8CN and I both came to the same conclusion overnight. Check the

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Sensitivity on 17m

2013-06-18 Thread Bill W4ZV
no changes so I believe you're correct...and ATU INIT restored the correct 50 ohm values. The strange thing to me about the original problem was that the ATU tuned antennas correctly for transmit yet there was RX sensitivity loss on some bands. Oh well... 73, Bill On 6/18/2013 9:21 AM, Bi

Re: [Elecraft] K2 sn 4900-5000 - Upgrades needed?

2013-06-22 Thread Bill W4ZV
applications. LA3ZA has a very nice summary of most K2 mods with links here: http://www.qslnet.de/member/la3za/K2/modAny.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-sn-4900-5000-Upgrades-needed-tp7575646p7575654.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] My first Field Day...Wow... what a rush!

2013-06-24 Thread Bill W4ZV
Rick Prather-2 wrote > Your post makes me wish I didn't have to wait a year to get out and do it > again! You don't need to wait. Discover Summits On The Air (SOTA) and you can do it any time you like! http://www.sota.org.uk/ 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message i

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft

2013-08-19 Thread Bill W4ZV
in blocking dynamic range, and probably will continue to for years to come. We're quite happy with our superhet architecture." How refreshing that Elecraft has not been caught up in the direct sampling SDR "technology for technology's sake" hype. 73, Bill W4ZV

[Elecraft] March/April NCJ

2021-03-12 Thread Bill W4ZV
but I searched and could not find it. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Ele

[Elecraft] [K2] Pinout for J2 (headphone jack)

2014-03-10 Thread Bill W4ZV
uld I retouch all 8 pins or just the first 5? 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Pinout-for-J2-headphone-jack-tp7585286.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabbl

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM lack of instructions

2014-06-28 Thread Bill W4ZV
N1MM is probably the MOST popular contest logger. There are 4,580 current members on the list below and you'll probably get answers there faster than here. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/N1MMLogger/info 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.3657

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC Mod Test This Weekend

2011-12-15 Thread Bill W4ZV
& GL! Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-AGC-Mod-Test-This-Weekend-tp7095282p7097571.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list H

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2011-12-27 Thread Bill W4ZV
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Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT

2011-12-30 Thread Bill W4ZV
wayne burdick wrote > > With the KXFL3 module installed, the KX3 has IMDDR3 in the ~100 dB > range at 2 kHz and blocking DR in the 140 dB range. > Any estimates for IMD/BDR in the basic rig (no KXFL3) ? 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FT817-

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs FT817 (comparing apples+oranges)

2011-12-31 Thread Bill W4ZV
David Yarnes wrote > > For a long > time I've wished I could be a "fly on the wall" when they discuss this > stuff! > http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg99836.html 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-vs-FT817-comparing-a

Re: [Elecraft] K3. S/No:4250

2012-01-02 Thread Bill W4ZV
I agree with Arie's comments below. Even if your filters were not factory matched for identical offsets, you can simply set both to the average...e.g. for -0.75 and -0.81 set both to -0.78. You would never notice a 30 Hz difference in the total 2700 Hz BW of stock 5-pole filters. 73, Bill < a

Re: [Elecraft] IMD and 2.8 hz tx filter question

2012-01-02 Thread Bill W4ZV
goldtr8 wrote > > Dear All, > > Since I am contemplating adding the sub-receiver I will need matched > filters for diversity. > > Currently I have the 2.7 Khz 5 pole and since filters need to be matched > I was thinking to go directly to the 2.8 8 pole filters. > For unmatched 2.7k SSB filt

Re: [Elecraft] How Long will it take to assemble a K3/100??

2012-01-04 Thread Bill W4ZV
ve3dvy wrote > > There was a YouTube video still linked on the Elecraft site that showed > that it took 7 minutes Ha Habut its has sadly been removed by its > owner. > It's still there: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lDfBJX3w504 Maybe Elecraft removed the link. 73, Bill -- View this m

Re: [Elecraft] Real world use of 1.8 filter

2012-01-14 Thread Bill W4ZV
ne 2. DXing or contest S&Ping: 1.8k (when you DO have time for precise tuning) 3. Contest running at high rates (>150 Qs/hr): 2.1k (when you DON'T have time) I recently swapped my 1.8k for a 2.1k because of #3 above: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Trade-my-1-8k-for-your-2-1

Re: [Elecraft] K3: use of 1.8 filter - clarification

2012-01-14 Thread Bill W4ZV
Hi Doug, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote > > The roofing filters are used for reducing IMD. > I agree IMD reduction is not a big issue on SSB but blocking dynamic range (BDR) is the primary reason I sometimes need a narrower filter. If you have an S9+25 SSB signal CQing next to you (sometimes the cas

Re: [Elecraft] K3: use of 1.8 filter - clarification

2012-01-15 Thread Bill W4ZV
eep a mental list of some folks who routinely try it and sometimes return the favor. ;-) It often helps to point one antenna in my 3-stack toward someone who "accidentally" lands on my run frequency, so they can hear me better. :-) Fortunately this does not happen often on 10m (unlike

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 and EMU 0204 config tutorial?

2012-01-18 Thread Bill W4ZV
IZ2NYY wrote > > Hy to all, i made some research on the reflector and found some infos here > and then, but nowhere i found i complete and unique procedure/tutorial > about configuring the couple K3 and emu0204 (or 0202 or any other > soundcard). I think it would be great, first of all for a novi

Re: [Elecraft] AGC and SSB - Low signals after Xmit

2012-01-23 Thread Bill W4ZV
Lee Buller wrote > > I this weekend's NAQP SSB contest, I notice times when the K3 went to > receive > the audio volume was low...less signal...but then recovered after a few > seconds > or on the next transmission cycle. > > Is there something going on with the AGC? My K3 is very standard...

Re: [Elecraft] AGC and SSB - Low signals after Xmit

2012-01-23 Thread Bill W4ZV
Tommy Alderman wrote > > Another option (for contest), in CONFIG, set AGC-S to a higher number. > Setting mine to 75 during contest seemed to remove the recovery delay. > > Tom - W4BQF > AGC-S can only be set as high as 40, so you may be thinking of a different rig (Orion?). AGC-S in the K3 r

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Sub-receiver with one antenna jack

2012-02-06 Thread Bill W4ZV
John Harper AE5X wrote > > If I install the sub-rx, what is the penalty in terms of MDS due to the > fact that both > the main and sub rx will share the same antenna? > 3 dB splitter loss when sharing the same antenna. 73, BIll -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.na

Re: [Elecraft] Pile-up Mush

2012-02-07 Thread Bill W4ZV
Mike Harris wrote > > Thanks for that Doc > >> Here is what I do (this was originally a suggestion I received privately >> from K6LL): > >> Front panel AGC = FAST >> AGC DCY = SOFT >> AGC HLD = 0.20 > It doesn't matter where AGC HLD is set when using AGC-F. It only functions with AGC-S per t

[Elecraft] Good news from 5V-land. Soon on air!

2012-02-08 Thread Bill W4ZV
"In spite of the limited means available, Franco fixed the amplifier. He found a transformer completely uprooted from its place due to the strong turbolonces during his fly to Togo. However in the evening Franco intend to be on air firstly on 30 and 40 m. Stay tuned! Here are some pictures." htt

[Elecraft] K2 External T-R Relay Driver Kit by N0SS

2012-02-15 Thread Bill W4ZV
ly direct with price, etc. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-External-T-R-Relay-Driver-Kit-by-N0SS-tp7289434p7289434.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ E

Re: [Elecraft] K2: KAT2 Assembly

2012-02-16 Thread Bill W4ZV
pend on which way you're driving on the road! Women drive by landmarks...men drive by road signs and the compass. Women are from Venus...men are from Mars. :-) 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-KAT2-Assembly-tp7291897p7292498.html Se

Re: [Elecraft] Annoying contests

2012-02-20 Thread Bill W4ZV
sonally never buy another Yaesu product for all the key click grief they have created. I have not doubt that Wayne would be working on a fix within 13 minutes (NOT 13 YEARS) of hearing about similar problems in the K3...and I've had some personal experience to back that claim! 73, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K3 and CW Skimmer

2012-02-20 Thread Bill W4ZV
KQ5S wrote > > I looked at this. The reason I want to use SKIMMER is to help locate > where an OP is listening. By having my own SKIMMER I am able to see > 599 or a call sign almost instantly and can click on the call or 599 > and QSY to where it OP is listening (a little RIT helps to move off

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K3 and CW Skimmer

2012-02-20 Thread Bill W4ZV
/ 73, Bill KQ5S wrote > > Thanks Bill. Seems like we have the same operating style. Is the > second receiver necessary? Why not listen to the DX station on VFO B > and follow the pile up on VFO A. I guess if you do it my way you will > be able to see 12 khz above the DX

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K3 and CW Skimmer

2012-02-21 Thread Bill W4ZV
. While on this topic, here's a marketing hint for folks selling K3s loaded with whistles and bells. Deconfigure most of your options and sell them separately. You'll address a much wider market and get higher prices than if you attempt to force a more limited market to buy the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Voltage drop

2012-02-26 Thread Bill W4ZV
ltage but be careful when adjusting it! 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Voltage-drop-tp7318310p7319046.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mai

Re: [Elecraft] Key Down Amps - Now really OT!

2012-02-26 Thread Bill W4ZV
tic across all products, making it difficult for a competitor to break into their system even with a better component. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Re-Key-Down-Amps-Now-really-OT-tp7319989p7320230.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing l

[Elecraft] OT: MITx Kick Off - Sign Up for Circuits and Electronics

2012-02-29 Thread Bill W4ZV
I thought this might be of possible interest to some. I believe it's free and open to anyone. 73, Bill 6.002x (Circuits and Electronics) is an experimental on-line adaptation of MIT’s first undergraduate analog design course: 6.002. This course will run, free of charge, for students worldwide f

[Elecraft] K2 QRP fun in ARRL DX SSB

2012-03-04 Thread Bill W4ZV
S&P operating, I had 81 QSOs in 24 countries, including all continents except Asia (not heard due to poor conditions). Of course stacked 6el Yagis deserve a little credit! :-) Thank you Elecraft for a great QRP rig...even on SSB! 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KPA100 Squeal

2012-03-09 Thread Bill W4ZV
ng if they were using the speaker. 73, Bill W4ZV AB3LS wrote > > I had some questions about this issue mailed to me. > > Here's my update. > > Elecraft sent me a replacement KPA100 and KPA I/O board, of which I > replaced myself. > > The new amplifier an

Re: [Elecraft] K3: RF Calibration / RF output

2012-03-13 Thread Bill W4ZV
Edward R. Cole wrote > > I obtained a brand-new calibrated 25H element for my Bird43 power > meter, today. I checked power out on my K3/10 set to 12.0w. > 80m = 11w > 40m = 11w > 20m = 11.5w > 15m = 11.5w > 10m = 11.5w > all measurements into a Bird 25w coaxial termination > Bird accuracy is

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Data modes

2012-03-14 Thread Bill W4ZV
ge, etc) the engineering and support for the LP-100A is first rate (e.g. providing a customer upgrade path from the original LP-100 to the LP-100A). http://www.telepostinc.com/ I have no connection with Larry other than being a very satisfied customer with several of his products. 73, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic feedline question

2017-11-10 Thread Bill W4ZV
al hundred QSOs with North America even in summer QRN (June/July)." Stay away from it until you can get decent ladder line! 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: ht

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

2018-03-13 Thread Bill W4ZV
our TX there. Here's a macro I wrote in 2011 with details: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Pileup-Buster-Macro-td6579405.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

2018-03-13 Thread Bill W4ZV
ing weak DX on 160 that I hear with my ears (like VU2BGS last night who runs 140W to a 10 meter high vertical!). 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

2018-03-13 Thread Bill W4ZV
ess my 30 years in Colorado made me doubly smart, since I had to work through BOTH coasts. :-)) And I never once complained about either. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Switching RX ant between ports

2018-03-15 Thread Bill W4ZV
SNR, I toggle out of diversity (SUB button on the K3). I know this is not the question you asked but just FWIW. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] A comment about Receiving

2011-03-29 Thread Bill W4ZV
emely high-Q (i.e. like a crystal filter) I don't see how it can help a rig like the K3 with a CW roofing filter. Most tuners' bandwidths are in the order of hundreds of kHz...not hundreds of Hz. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-com

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Hardened K2 for HFPack?

2011-04-02 Thread Bill W4ZV
> Perhaps the top and bottom could be extended too, at least in front, creating a box around the controls for protection. The K2's are available for: $45 The K3's are available for: $50 (plus shipping) See photo about 3/4 down this page: http://saylorsmachine.com/ShopPhotos.ht

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Bug in firmware found?

2011-04-05 Thread Bill W4ZV
Gary Hinson wrote: > > ... While you're at it, the VFO "Lock" function doesn't block QSYs using > the > band button, or sent from the logging program, or using the XIT, and > perhaps > other ways too. It would be nice if it actually locked the VFO frequency, > please Wayne. This *may* account f

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Factory Reset?

2011-04-08 Thread Bill W4ZV
If you simply want to restore default CONFIG menu settings without doing a full recalibration, tap DISP (to the upper left of the LCD) while in each CONFIG menu, and you'll see the default setting appear momentarily in the VFO B display. If it were me I would do EE INIT and a complete recalibratio

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 power supply

2011-04-12 Thread Bill W4ZV
VK5ABQ wrote: > > 1. The LCL300PS12 can provide 25A and has an adjustable output range of > 11.0 to 13.0V. Is this suitable for the K3/100? XP Power’s 12.5 to 14.5V > model isn’t available here. > If you operate SSB at full power, I'd recommend at least 13.8V and preferably higher. The K3 is s

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KIO3 serial port replacement or repair?

2011-04-14 Thread Bill W4ZV
ft pin of U1 (which is near the top of the Main KIO3 board) as you're looking from the front of the rig (not facing the front as the above note implies). 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-KIO3-serial-port-replacement-or-repair-tp6272

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter question

2011-04-14 Thread Bill W4ZV
aandrei wrote: > > I tested, as far as I could use my ears, but it is difficult to be sure ( > especially being in Londodn, UK, and having S5-S9 noise on all usable > bands), I was hoping someone has tried a similar thing, or someone at > Elecraft can explain what is happening in such a situation

Re: [Elecraft] New signal generator XG3

2011-04-14 Thread Bill W4ZV
WHam727 wrote: > >>From www.elecraft.com : "1.5-1400 MHz; 1.5-200 MHz calibrated output level. 12 frequency memories, computer controllable, -107, -73, -33 and 0 dBm output levels > In case anyone besides me wondered why the -33 dBm level was added, there's an advanced RF gain calibration in th

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 shipping status ?

2011-04-16 Thread Bill W4ZV
K7WIA wrote: > > checked the archives and i don't see if the XG3 is in stock or is there a > wait period. > not listed yet on the shipping status on the main web site.. > Ordered April 13th and shipped April 15th...patience. 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] 60W temperature controlled iron

2011-04-18 Thread Bill W4ZV
G. Beat wrote: > > OK, your solder station is a new OEM model from Circuit Specialists, that > has been recently introduced. > > It is a micro-processor controlled station (temperature controlled) .. at > an attractive price. > > Does it use the same soldering tips as the Hakko 907 pencil ??

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 shipping status - Any received?

2011-04-18 Thread Bill W4ZV
Edward R. Cole wrote: > > I ordered last Wednesday and curious if any have had there unit > delivered, yet? Does Elecraft send out tracking information with > shipments? I have order confirmation, but nothing further. Guess > I'm eager to get it! > Ordered Wednesday, shipped via USPS Prio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and CW-Skimmer

2011-04-21 Thread Bill W4ZV
Dick wrote: > > Considering adding CW-K to the mix. Any issues in implementation? I have > the K3 connected to the PC via the KUSB and that is working OK. Looks > like I need only to provide a stereo cable for the audio channel to the > PC. Am I missing anything? > K3 > KXV3A > IF OUT > LP-P

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 firmware load problem continued

2011-04-22 Thread Bill W4ZV
Not a solution Greg but I doubt you need a firmware update. Mine came with 1.04 installed which is the latest on the website. ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/XG3/firmware/ 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/XG3-firmware-load-problem-continued-tp6297577p62975

Re: [Elecraft] Possible firmware bug - Diversity receive

2011-04-23 Thread Bill W4ZV
aandrei wrote: > > I think there might be a minor bug in the K3 firmware when switching > antennas in Diversity mode. > > Context: > > Have 2 antennas, connected to Main and Aux, that even on the same > frequency give you signals which are different enough that you can tell > the difference. >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - BNC switch for RX IN & AUX?

2011-04-24 Thread Bill W4ZV
Jorge Diez - CX6VM-2 wrote: > > it´s possible to use a BNC switch to connect the RX antennas to the RX ANT > IN and the AUX connectors in the K3? Or is better to use a BNC splitter. > > I want to use it to switch between RX antenna and diversity mode (AUX). > > Will be any loose of reception w

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and SSTV

2011-04-25 Thread Bill W4ZV
Gary Gregory-2 wrote: > > Certainly there are ways to use the K3 with a simple connection to a PC > but > when you are operating in a remote are or DXpedition environment the > ability > to TX/RX SSTV would be an added bonus. > How many expeditions do you know of doing SSTV? :-) You're askin

Re: [Elecraft] New XG3 f/w includes CW beacon mode

2011-04-27 Thread Bill W4ZV
USA (I believe NCDXF beacons have special permission from the FCC). 73, Bill W4ZV §97.203 Beacon station. - (a) Any amateur station licensed to a holder of a Technician, Technician Plus, General, Advanced or Amateur Extra Class operator license may be a beacon. A holder of a Technician, Tec

Re: [Elecraft] K3STFNR

2011-04-27 Thread Bill W4ZV
, the mod is probably unnecessary. I nearly always use headphones so it's not an issue. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3STFNR-tp6311266p6311419.html Sent from the Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] ERR IO3 AGAIN

2011-04-30 Thread Bill W4ZV
Robert 'RC' Conley wrote: > > Tue night severe T'storms came through the Monroe, LA area. I lost my > computer the the Comcast link. After that is when the ERR IO3 made itself > known. I'm surmising I receive a spike through the RS232 cable. Is this > possible? My antenna were disconnected along

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Menu Option Documentation

2011-05-01 Thread Bill W4ZV
k6dgw wrote: > > Is there a downloadable table of K3 menu options and sub-options, > updated for each FW release? > See pages 52-63 of the current manual. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3%20Owner%27s%20man%20D9sm.pdf 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.na

[Elecraft] C9 on KIO3

2011-05-05 Thread Bill W4ZV
ossible to use some fine wire to make connection to an adjacent connection. 73 & GL! Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-K3-Operating-Tip-Using-SCAN-to-keep-an-eye-on-your-favorite-too-quiet-band-tp6331212p6334524.html

Re: [Elecraft] 1 Hz setting?

2011-05-05 Thread Bill W4ZV
Paul Saffren N6HZ wrote: > > The XG3 has 1 Hz resolution over it's fundamental range of 1.5 to 200 MHz. > The calibration should be done at 10 MHz as this is the frequency of the > internal crystal. The values entered for the calibration values do not > necessarily produce a linear increase o

Re: [Elecraft] K3?

2011-05-16 Thread Bill W4ZV
N9TZL wrote: > > I am considering the purchase of a K3 for the purpose of 6M, VHF, UHF and > eventually Microwave contesting. Obviously this will result in using > transverters with all the associated cabling to achieve this. > Look at W3ZZ's column "The World Above 50 MHz" in June QST (pages

Re: [Elecraft] K3? & W3ZZ...

2011-05-16 Thread Bill W4ZV
John Ragle wrote: > > The W3ZZ article was a hold-over from the April issue! See paragraph on > p. 96! Someone has an outstanding sense of humor. > That's funny because my copy reads: "No, it's not April. That was 2 months ago. And this column is not a joke. Everything mentioned here is pe

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-17 Thread Bill W4ZV
KK7P wrote: > > In the end, NR is a filter, and like any filter it will affect what is > being passed through it. The weaker the signal, the more it appears > like noise and the harder it is to separate the two. > This is why some of us use a relatively wide DSP filter (4-500 Hz) when listen

Re: [Elecraft] Plasma TV Noise any ideas on how to filter it out.

2011-05-17 Thread Bill W4ZV
Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF wrote: > > most of the people have upgraded to LCD's > Fortunately the higher power consumption (2-3X) of plasmas versus LCD/LEDs is causing plasmas to gradually vanish. I contacted several neighbors to alert them of the plasma RFI issue and every one had already decided

[Elecraft] Genesis of the KX3

2011-05-20 Thread Bill W4ZV
On July 22 Lyle accidentally posted this to the list: http://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/msg99836.html So nobody who reads this list regularly should be surprised by the KX3. We don't know when actual shipments will begin but kudos to Elecraft for a 10 month turnaround from con

Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

2011-05-20 Thread Bill W4ZV
Merv Schweigert wrote: > > And another subject, no one has commented on the thread that > was going on about improving the DSP NR etc for the K3, and > the fact that the KX3 will have a much improved DSP and newer > better chip?? > You may be reading too much into Lyle's actual words: "The

Re: [Elecraft] K3 External Key ...

2011-05-21 Thread Bill W4ZV
g. All paddles are mechanical and most use single lever (non-iambic). Barry W2UP on this list was previously a competitor in 2007 and 2009. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-External-Key-tp6389158p6390677.html Sent from the Elecraft maili

Re: [Elecraft] K3 link vfo (bug or feature?)

2011-05-22 Thread Bill W4ZV
alsopb wrote: > > Without carefully reading the manual, I though LINK meant they were both > linked. That is, changing either one would be reflected in the other > VFO. I'd like to see this capability (leaving the present link function > there as well) > The way to think about it is VFO B is

Re: [Elecraft] Es Season seems to have arrived

2011-05-23 Thread Bill W4ZV
g3ymc wrote: > > Sporadic E does not really affect 20m. > N6BV makes a good case that Es on 10m-20m was a factor in the extremely high number of EU QSOs (ITU Zone 28/29) experienced by the competitors near Moscow at the WRTC in 2010. He does this by comparing VOACAP predictions using F2 only v

Re: [Elecraft] Was: Es Season seems to have arrived- Separate lists

2011-05-23 Thread Bill W4ZV
Bruce Beford-2 wrote: > > Re: separate lists (again). It is not "obvious" to me at all. As one of > thousands of people who own more than one Elecraft product, I prefer this > list remain in it's current format. There are other single rig lists out > there, and programs like Mailwasher to help on

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RX IQ output question

2011-05-23 Thread Bill W4ZV
Bruce Beford-2 wrote: > > Wayne, I know you don't have anything to do but answer questions... ;-) > > I didn't get a chance to ask this last night during the KX3 webcast: > > What will be the usable bandwidth of the RX IQ output? Since the dual > watch > capability is described as +/- 10 KHz, I

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3, SDR-IQ and CW Skimmer

2011-05-25 Thread Bill W4ZV
g4zfe wrote: > > I have LP-PAN working with Skimmer in Softrock-IF mode but the 24 kHz > bandwidth limitation is frustrating. > Rich this isn't an answer to your question but just an observation FWIW. I bought LP-PAN immediately after it came out (beta #0008 I think). I got it working with H

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 roofing filters

2011-05-26 Thread Bill W4ZV
Jim Dunstan-2 wrote: > > My interpretation is that the "narrow roofing filter option" is variable > with 500, 1500, 2700, and 3800 hz steps that follow the DSP filter as it's > bandwidth is changed. > These filters are ahead of the DSP at baseband. They protect the ADC from overload and shou

Re: [Elecraft] PAR ENDFEDZ antennas

2011-06-09 Thread Bill W4ZV
Linda and Bob-2 wrote: > > Has anyone used the Par ENDFEDZ dipole antennas for QRP in the field or at > home for fixed operation? > I've used them for >6 years and they work very well. They're end-fed (hence the name ENDFEDZ) half wave dipoles so they can be oriented either vertically or hor

[Elecraft] K2 KSB2 Firmware 1.08B

2011-06-13 Thread Bill W4ZV
http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K2%20Parts Sorry but I don't know the difference between 1.08 and 1.08B. Please contact me off-list if interested. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-KSB2-Firmware-1-08B-tp6471837p6471837.html

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft P3

2011-06-18 Thread Bill W4ZV
Sold. Bill W4ZV wrote: > > Latest 1.08 firmware, both amplitude and frequency calibrated, in perfect > physical and electrical condition, will ship insured via UPS or Priority > Mail to any US Zip Code (International contact me). Current list price > $749.95 plus shipping...a

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K3 and filters

2011-06-19 Thread Bill W4ZV
All is spoken for. 73, Bill Bill W4ZV wrote: > > I'm clearing my shack of unused items including my backup K3 (in > anticipation of eventuallly adding a KX3 plus amp as my backup/portable > unit). This K3 has barely been used but I've kept it up-to-date with all >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 vs. other amps

2011-06-21 Thread Bill W4ZV
george fritkin wrote: > > What a reflector.  Sounds like a bunch of rationale to justify paying so > much for the KPA500.  In my not to humble shack I have 18 transceivers in > active positions each with an amp.  Some with "El Cheapo and some with "El > Expensiveo" [HI] amplifiers.  Did someone s

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 6M beacon W7RDP/B on the air

2011-06-22 Thread Bill W4ZV
Try 27 microwatts at a distance of 546.8 miles on 80 meters. ;-) http://www.eham.net/articles/10078 When lightning season is over (next fall), I'll hook up my XG3 to my 3-stack on 10 meters (22 dBi gain) and see if you can hear me in W6 land. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in con

Re: [Elecraft] Concentric knobs??

2011-06-22 Thread Bill W4ZV
wayne burdick wrote: > > This should *never* happen. If you email k3support you'll get > replacements immediately. > ...just to define "immediately". Ordered a set of knobs on Monday morning and they were in my mailbox today (Wednesday morning). Kudos to Elecraft and the US Postal Service's

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 6M beacon W7RD

2011-06-22 Thread Bill W4ZV
ivalent to about 200 mW to a vertical and I've worked Europeans in contests on 10m running those levels during the last cycle peak. 73, Bill W4ZV http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/archive/ra/topics/interference/documents/rsgb.pdf -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791

Re: [Elecraft] Concentric knobs??

2011-06-22 Thread Bill W4ZV
hb9ari wrote: > > As these knobs are hard to find in EU (may be impossible...?), i will > send a note to Elecraft. > I will wait to add an order to this request... > Grüße Ari, Elecraft will send these knobs at their expense...not yours! It's nice that you offer to combine orders but it's n

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