[Elecraft] Lost Speaker Output on K3 with no phones plugged in

2014-01-26 Thread Bob
e past? My K3 is about 2 years old at this point, so fairly "low mileage" 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elec

Re: [Elecraft] Amsterdam Island, was: KPA500 Clicks

2014-01-26 Thread Bob
ar. I'm very impressed with signal levels on 30/20/17 so far. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 9:16 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > On 1/26/14 at 4:37 PM, k6...@foothill.net (Fred Jensen) wrote: > > FT5ZM is S9 [i.e. -73dBm, I calibrated my K3 with my service monitor] on >>

Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

2014-01-31 Thread Bob
Hopefully the hats are not a mature design. We need further development with more color choices. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR. On 1/31/2014 5:41 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: I think the only thing you will get agreement on as far as developments here is that all the

Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

2014-01-31 Thread Bob
operation. It also is a power hog on receive.. I'd like to see something smaller and much lighter for use in the field. 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://

Re: [Elecraft] Shorter DB15/DB15 cable from KAT to KPA

2014-02-07 Thread Bob
the PR's. Band data from the AUX cable can be used with other equipment too. You can even need multiple "Y's", I did. Hint to the Elecraft folks, A breakout box would be a nice accessory! 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 2/7/2014 10:4

Re: [Elecraft] Unhook *ALL* connections before Lightning storm

2014-07-15 Thread Bob
ent too. That is a personal decision. I've got 50 years of motorcycling and know others that would never get on one because they are so dangerous. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 7/15/2014 5:19 PM, Buck - k4ia via Elecraft wrote: I have had several instances of nearby impulse

Re: [Elecraft] Unhook *ALL* connections before Lightning storm

2014-07-15 Thread Bob
is that those on this list who have not seen these or other brands may look at them and think that they are not a bad idea. 73, Bob K2TK On 7/15/2014 8:54 PM, Bill Blomgren (kk4qdz) via Elecraft wrote: Those look exactly like what we had 3 of in the circuit breaker cabinet in the house an

Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

2014-07-27 Thread Bob
nd 100 hour change intervals. Just another consideration if looking at generators especially smaller ones. Since purchase it has more testing than generating hours. I hope it stays that way. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR & K2TKR On 7/27/2014 1:04 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: One side topic wa

Re: [Elecraft] Internal Impedance of Li-Ion Battery Packs

2014-08-04 Thread Bob
maximum current you need. I've run IOTA operations for a weekend (30 AH), and ran our GOTA station for Field Day off of LiFePO4 batteries (60 AH). Plus I've been using them and keeping track of there performance for almost 4 years now. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 2:01 AM,

Re: [Elecraft] Internal Impedance of Li-Ion Battery Packs

2014-08-04 Thread Bob
By "(will last 5 to 10 times longer, will weigh 1/5th as much)." I mean a LiFePO4 will have a total cycle life that is 5 to 10 times longer. In round numbers 2000 charge/discharge cycles vs. 200. The total life cycle cost is lower too. 5x 40 AH SLA will set you back about $300. 73, B

Re: [Elecraft] Internal Impedance of Li-Ion Battery Packs

2014-08-04 Thread Bob
.com/collections/12v-series-lifepo4-batteries/products/12v-20ah-lifepo4-battery That 7 pound battery is $198 including the charger, and will outperform a 40 AH SLA battery (will last 5 to 10 times longer, will weigh 1/5th as much). 73, Bob, WB4SON On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 9:02 AM, Bob N3MNT wr

Re: [Elecraft] Internal Impedance of Li-Ion Battery Packs

2014-08-04 Thread Bob
batteries would be easier to carry than a single 20 pounds. Also it gives you redundancy -- if you kill one battery you have one left. And the cost of replacing it is lower when you do. There is often a price premium for higher capacity cells anyway.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 124, Issue 11

2014-08-19 Thread Bob
Well the best I could offer about this is a maybe. From a long time ago a phrase my mother often used is also applicable and I'd go with it: "To many cooks spoil the soup" 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR With enough eye balls looking at the code all bugs a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 124, Issue 15 KX3 CW Drift

2014-08-19 Thread Bob
chase the kit/accessory to do so. i would like to see it as a product. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 8/18/2014 6:02 PM, John Lawrence via Elecraft wrote: Focus Group Thoughts for Elecraft Re: KX3 and K3 drift on VHF Digital Applications What about adding an external phase

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise reduction question

2014-08-31 Thread Bob
You'll find it on page 25. Bob NW8L On Sun, 31 Aug 2014, Gene wrote: Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 16:57:11 -0400 From: Gene To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Noise reduction question When holding in the NR button to adjust noise reduction, I get F1-1,2,3,4 then F2-1,2,3,

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: K2 Straight key auto detect

2014-09-19 Thread Bob
such a great feature went away on the K3. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 9/19/2014 9:43 AM, Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE) wrote: I did something similar. I soldered a two-Schottky-diodes-in-one-package-with-common-cathode device, salvaged from a switching PSU, on a 6.3 mm jack, g

Re: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2 Build #7552

2014-09-27 Thread Bob
evel at $4.37 these are almost throw away's. Surprisingly they are made in Italy not China. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 9/27/2014 8:47 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Kevin, You have a K2 with the new encoder board. If the leads on that encoder board and the area of the Cont

Re: [Elecraft] Need volunteers to try an even better version of KAT500 firmware (rev. 1.63) -- more accurate initial tunes

2014-10-03 Thread Bob
Hello, It's been a while since we've seen firmware updates for the K line -- is there any chance that the RIT bug described below will be fixed this year? Thanks, Bob NW8L On Thu, 27 Feb 2014, Bob wrote: Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 07:02:55 + (UTC) From: Bob To: Wayne B

Re: [Elecraft] BNC connectors for RG-8X Coax

2014-10-09 Thread Bob
I have not bought that type connector but have bought others and their Bury-Flex coax from Davis RF. Here is their connector list: http://www.davisrf.com/rf-connectors.php They show both a crimp and a clamp type for BNC and RG8X. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 10/9/14, 12:1

Re: [Elecraft] K3EXREF Query

2014-10-15 Thread Bob
XV's to it. Wayne and Eric you listening? Might be another product to consider, an add on kit. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 10/15/2014 12:15 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: Typically (from my understanding) you leave the TCXO and GPSDO running all the timeI believe

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 24 HR stand-alone shack clocks

2014-11-26 Thread Bob
I built my own 24 hr dual zone station clock. It uses a WiFi link to keep synchronized time. Never have to set it and always accurate. Details: http://wb4son.com/wpblog/?page_id=716 73, Bib, WB4SON On Wednesday, November 26, 2014, Ken G Kopp wrote: > I have a couple of JAMECO kit 24 HR

Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW

2014-12-01 Thread Bob
he net and called CQ on phone until I was blue in the face and never made a contact. 1st CQ on CW was replied to instantly by an SP station. That set the hook and I'd guess I'm 75% CW since. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR & K2TKR ___

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product

2014-12-05 Thread Bob
be in 1st shipment group when and if it does become a product. I can agree, it with the SVGA module is a fine product. as is. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 12/5/2014 10:47 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: P3 is a fine product as it is -- hardly "unfinished" as you more than su

Re: [Elecraft] Scanning and channel hopping question...

2014-12-06 Thread Bob
or is legendary. Hope that this company stays around forever so my grandson can have the chance to buy an Elecraft. Bob, NT6Y On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 4:50 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > "Scanning while muted (normal scanning mode) > > allows the K3 to ignore stable carriers, unmuting >

Re: [Elecraft] Bug mode on K3?

2014-12-09 Thread Bob
Here is another single lever paddle: http://www.americanmorse.com/bushwhacker.htm Pretty decent bang for the buck. 73, Bob K2TK On 12/9/2014 8:37 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > Single lever paddles appear to have gone the way, Vibroplex, Begali, Schurr (Scheurnemann) and others still of

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 AUTO vs MAN mode

2014-12-11 Thread Bob
write up on it. If you do not have it I can send it to you as a PDF. Manual is where you should be and is stated as such. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 12/11/2014 9:45 AM, Chad WE9V wrote: On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 7:01 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: The firmware developer has

Re: [Elecraft] kpa1500?

2014-12-12 Thread Bob
I have in the past suggested a 1500 watt amplifier constructed in 500 watt modules. On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 6:50 PM, Gary K9GS wrote: > > Count me in > > > > On 12/12/2014 6:58 PM, Richard Thorne wrote: > >> I'd be a buyer. >> >> Rich - N5ZC >> >> On 12/12/2014 6:17 PM, CenturyLink Customer wrot

Re: [Elecraft] Lids running RTTY on the JT65 Frequency

2015-01-03 Thread Bob
ontests -- so I just stick to 30/17/12 meters then and avoid the mess on those days. And I generally have no issue decoding JT65 or JT9 even with several RTTY signals in and around the '76 frequencies. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 8:39 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft < elecraft@

Re: [Elecraft] Windows Update and the K3 USB Audio

2019-07-31 Thread Bob
With Windows 10 the user can select when updates are applied and can be notified when updates are available.   Thus there is no interruption and no restarts and installation is your choice. Use what's provided by the system.   Again, it is YOUR choice to use updates efficiently. 73

[Elecraft] K3S, no line output on 1/8" jack

2019-08-20 Thread Bob
modes, and wonder if there is some conflict between USB audio and being able to get Line Out audio on that back panel jack. Any thoughts? 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3S, no line output on 1/8" jack

2019-08-22 Thread Bob
jack (extra 24-bit DAC, audio amp, transformer, etc.). Maybe a brief note on these pages might help some future user. Thanks again Bill! 73, Bob, WB4SON On Tue, Aug 20, 2019 at 6:40 PM Nr4c wrote: > LinOut is also on the USB cable. It would show as Audio CODEC on computer > sound in

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - Advantage of min fan speed?

2019-10-02 Thread Bob
that happens in TX on digital modes. By the time the fan turns on, it tends to be running behind the curve trying to catch up. Starting the fan running as soon as the rig goes into TX would help considerably and allow things to go back to quiet in RX. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Tue, Oct 1, 2019 at 4:58 PM

[Elecraft] Interesting FW Upload issue with K3 (happy ending)

2016-05-11 Thread Bob
Loaded FPF firmware revision 01.25 K3 responded with revision 01.25 16:38:13 FPF firmware load is complete 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting FW Upload issue with K3 (happy ending)

2016-05-11 Thread Bob
e ham radio fun! 73, Bob, WB4SON On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 5:14 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: > This could be an intermittent communication problem. I'd look first at the > serial port and USB to Serial adapter (if there is one). > > When the part wears out, my experience is that it

Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value

2016-05-25 Thread Bob
crews may be worn out soon. Going to the refrigerator for another glass of Kool Aid. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 5/25/2016 1:47 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Wed,5/25/2016 7:17 AM, Jerry Moore wrote: I already feel that Elecraft gear prices are a premium but have been wi

Re: [Elecraft] K3: K-pod

2016-06-09 Thread Bob
Well what would be really useful before would be manuals, even preliminary ones being posted. I'd like to have the mod for power thru the RJ45 connector done so upon arrival it would be plug and play. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 6/9/2016 10:37 AM, Bill wrote:

[Elecraft] K-Pod and Marcos

2016-06-15 Thread Bob
product line. A concept from the new KX2 may be adaptable to a K3/K3S. But sharing is required. 73, Bob K2TKex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR A <http://nk7z.net/adding-an-external-keypad-to-the-k3/> <http://nk7z.net/adding-an-external-key

Re: [Elecraft] Does one receive an email when an order is placed?

2016-06-22 Thread Bob
Hi Tom, Last order placed was for K-Pod on April 17th and I did. As far as I remember always did in the past too. 73, Bob K2TK On 6/22/2016 2:08 PM, Tom wrote: The reason I ask is that early this month I ordered a bunch of stuff and I remember seeing the web page

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

2016-06-27 Thread Bob
How? Are you a beta tester? Sure wish it was available so the mod could be done for power via the interconnect cable. Be plug and play ready then. After all shipping starts tomorrow per Web shipping status. Anybody taking bets? Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) and K2TKR On 6/27/2016 10:03 PM

Re: [Elecraft] K-POD LED programming

2016-07-21 Thread Bob
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[Elecraft] 73CNC Knobs

2016-08-03 Thread Bob
willing to sell? TNX! 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Heathkit clocks are back!

2016-08-08 Thread Bob
And it will not replace my two GC1000, "Most Accurate Clock", Heathkit's. 73, Bob K2TK On 8/8/2016 1:11 PM, David Gilbert wrote: Hardly. $100 for a clock? $150 for a tuned RF AM receiver? Those prices are high by an order of magnitude, and that's being generous.

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

2016-08-23 Thread Bob
Hi Jim, Check Lowe's or Home Depot. They will have some double sided tape. May call it carpet tape. 73, Bob K2TK On 8/23/2016 7:48 AM, Jim Spears wrote: I am assembling KX3 s/n 9112 and have run into an interesting snag. On page 30 where I mount the shield onto the RF

Re: [Elecraft] Beware of junk mail: "four pictures to you from Elecraft List"

2024-01-03 Thread Bob
magic is the delete option Bob KA9MDP On Wed, Jan 3, 2024 at 09:25 jerry wrote: > Once you find the initial IP address in the headers, you can use any > number > of online searches to find out who it belongs to. If you get a notice > from > "Fedex", and it's from a

Re: [Elecraft] Dust Covers

2024-01-20 Thread Bob
Here is a direct link to Elecraft covers. https://www.jse-repair.com/product-category/dust-covers-2/dust-covers/elecraft/ Bob KA9MDP On Sat, Jan 20, 2024 at 11:42 AM David Rutledge via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > www.jse-repair.com866-457-3777sa...@jse-repair.com &g

[Elecraft] Can't find release notes for K4 version R35

2024-04-10 Thread Bob
I installed version R35 today, but didn't see any release notes as part of the update, or on the elecraft website itself. Any idea what has changed? 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/lis

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft tee shirts

2009-01-23 Thread Bob
Easy kit  Iron on design. Then the cheapskates amongst us  can get the patch as a spare part  and  get a cheap T from another source. For those like me that are challenged by an Ironing Board I'll  bet Rose  could do a nice assembly job.    73, Bob K2TK Simon (HB9DRV)

Re: [Elecraft] CW Tone

2009-01-24 Thread Bob
etween the two  signals has not changed  but between 800 and 400 hz tones  the percent change has doubled and, at least to me, is very audible. 73, Bob K2TK David Robertson wrote: KEITH and fellow Elecrafters. It has been long known that certain individules have an inablity of d

[Elecraft] K3 and KRX3 Sub Receiver

2009-02-25 Thread Bob
second receiver out of the right speaker. I am using the beta version: FW REVS 02.82 Any ideas? Thanks Bob __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] Fast shipping again!!!

2009-03-14 Thread Bob
Also this week I ordered parts for a K2. 3 days coast to coast, order to delivery. Elecraft is to be commended for their part but so should the US Postal Service. For normal service 1st class and Priority Mail beat the pants off the other carriers. 73, Bob K2TK Mike-WE0H wrote: &g

[Elecraft] K3 Panadaptor

2009-03-20 Thread Bob
Moe from Moetronix has been hard at work in evolving the next version of SpectraVue (Ver 3) which supports the RFspace SDRs. In version 3, SpectraVue will support many Transceivers such as the K3. I am very pleased with my RFspace SDR-IQ and now I can seemslessly interface it with the K3 and it se

[Elecraft] K3 and SDRIQ

2009-03-21 Thread Bob
Here is a quick video of the K3 and the RF Space SDR-IQ working together using the new Beta Version 3 of SpectraVue. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZgJAe_a22E Sorry about the lack of cinematography and quality... I will provide a better video with more details shortly. 73 Bob

[Elecraft] Subject: P3 or KRX3

2010-08-14 Thread Bob
just think that I will wait it out for a while and let any "hardware bugs" or upgrades go through the system and then order my P3 then. Check out this video for a quick tour of what I am referring to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PZgJAe_a22E I hope this helped

[Elecraft] K3 and PTCIIUSB

2010-08-14 Thread Bob
h the same LINE IN and LINE OUT connections and K3 settings (I use USB). I've had QSOs with MT63, OLIVA and WINMOR using MIXW and RMS Express. I'd like to learn which parameter settings you found that you are happy with (in the K3 and in Airmail). Thanks for any ideas, 73, Bob K5LLF

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and PTCIIUSB

2010-08-14 Thread Bob
Thanks, Rich! I had not thought of that. I'll give it atry. Appreciatively, 73 Bob K5LLF - Original Message - From: Richard Ferch [via Elecraft] To: Bob Sent: Saturday, August 14, 2010 4:47 PM Subject: Re: K3 and PTCIIUSB Bob, When you used USB you sai

[Elecraft] P3 or KRX3

2010-08-15 Thread Bob
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3][P3] 6m Preamp and P3 on AUX Pwr

2010-08-21 Thread Bob
For that application even Radio Shack has 2. Numbers 275-226 & 275-218. My local NAPA store also had them in blister packs but I have not checked in awhile. They were a little more in cost than Radio Shack. A relay in this usage is a mechanical current amplifier. 73, Bob K2TK On 8/21/20

Re: [Elecraft] Power supply voltage

2010-08-23 Thread Bob
Hi George, If you are concerned a silicon diode of appropriate current rating in the power lead will give a pretty constant .6-.7 volt drop and you will be right back to the nominal desired voltage. 73, Bob K2TK On 8/23/2010 7:13 PM, George A. Thornton wrote: > I am about

[Elecraft] Low-Power (5W) Watt Meter Calibration

2010-08-24 Thread Bob
if anyone can shed some light on this. The 50 Watt calibration was not an issue. Any input or advice would be appreciated. Thanks Bob __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] K3 Fimware Downloading Warning

2010-09-01 Thread Bob
I just uploaded the latest Beta to a 2 week old K3 and all went well, no issues what so ever! Business as usual here. Message: 9 Date: Tue, 31 Aug 2010 14:20:10 -0400 From: Bill Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Firmware Download Warning To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <8cd1750481e50f6-1244-7...@we

Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Headset for Sale

2010-09-06 Thread Bob
day I got an automated phone call also confirming shipment. So if anyone missed the posted ones here Sam Ash might be worth a try. You can always cancel if an excessive delay is encountered. 73, Bob K2TK On 9/6/2010 5:16 PM, Dave Perry N4QS wrote: > To all, > > The CM500 headset ha

[Elecraft] Softrock vs. LP-PAN

2010-10-05 Thread Bob
r amp in my K2, I'm using an E-MU 0202 sound card and I'm using PowerSDR-IF software in my computer). Thanks, Bob W1SRB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3

2010-10-24 Thread Bob
I found the "AF Tune" peaking function in the old Kenwood TS930 to be quite useful. Is that similar to the desired implementation or was it something different? 73, Bob K2TK On 10/24/2010 2:47 PM, Paul Christensen wrote: >> I found the APF in my Icom 7800 worthless. >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio speaker jack

2010-10-27 Thread Bob
The radio shack adapter #274-375 does not short them. It separates the 1/8 Stereo plug into two 1/8 mono jacks. Plugging into the channel of interest should be fine. The catalog states, "Use to separate left and right channel signals." 73, Bob K2TK > On Wed, 27 Oct 2010 1

Re: [Elecraft] Nearfield monitors

2010-10-28 Thread Bob
would really like to see the sales figures for these. How many *'s are out there? 73, Bob K2TK On 10/28/2010 6:19 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > Ah, but Don, have you cryogenically treated those wires in liquid Nitrogen > so the electrons flow more smoothly along the copper as so

Re: [Elecraft] Disgrunteled Japanese

2010-01-04 Thread Bob
shoe is on the other foot. 73, Bob K2TK Tom Meier wrote: > Was talking with a JA operator yesterday who said that Elecraft is getting a > very bad name in that country - not for their product, but because of a > business decision to have everything go through an exclusive dealer for both

[Elecraft] How to Eliminate Power Supply Birdies?

2010-01-11 Thread Bob
explain this? Other than buying a new power supply, what do I do now? Except for the birdies on 160M, this is a nice power supply that's small enough to fit into an attaché case with my K2, KAT100, mic and key. Thanks. Bob W1SRB __ El

Re: [Elecraft] OT Local QRN what is it? UPDATE!

2010-01-20 Thread Bob
this unit, or financial interest in it either. But if the interference was real aggravating to me I'd invest in a potential solution and propose something along these lines as a "loaner". 73, Bob K2TK Don Ehrlich wrote: > Bill, > > My own treadmill causes severe interf

[Elecraft] FS Loaded K3

2010-01-29 Thread Bob
Hi, Like new 100% awesome and mint K3, loaded. If you are in the Detroit area, you are welcome to come and use it and see it in action. For all inquiries or for further details, please contact me off of list. If you prefer, you can email me your phone number and I will call you. Thanks Bob

Re: [Elecraft] OT: PC Monitor resolution

2010-02-04 Thread Bob
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Re: [Elecraft] Softrock panadapter for K3

2010-02-09 Thread Bob
rks along with HRD to interface and control my K2. The SDR Radio IF apparently can control the K3 directly without using HRD. 73, Bob W1SRB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: ht

Re: [Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes

2010-02-17 Thread Bob
Can't we go back to spark as Telsa, Marconi, and God intended it to be? 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (circa 1956) & K2TKR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/

Re: [Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes

2010-02-20 Thread Bob
Maybe a new class to enter? Single Op, Assisted, and Luddites. I'd be in the later. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR & K2TKR On 2/20/2010 10:12 AM, k...@optimum.net wrote: >> Since Skimmer is nothing more than a more accurate and visual >> form of Telnet or Packet cluster those u

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Need_Macro_Help

2010-03-12 Thread Bob
OUCH!!! Heaven forbid this The UP'ers usually cause more interference that the station did in the first place. There are enough cops already. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR & K2TKR On 3/12/2010 10:52 AM, Ken Roberson wrote: > Hello all, > > I would like a macro to program int

Re: [Elecraft] USB to serial angst

2010-03-12 Thread Bob
You can skip the middleman and go right to the source: http://www.ibm.com/products/specialoffers/us/en/icue.html I've bought a couple and the ones I received were like new. Keep watching the site as inventory changes rapidly. Sometimes there are even % off sales. 73, Bob K2TK On 3/12

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Connecting a paddle using a jack plug adaptor

2010-03-13 Thread Bob
Is that a Radio Shack Adapter # 274-363? Or your local equivalent. If so it connects 1/8 "MONO" to 1/4 Stereo and is shorting things internally. Try another adapter, or wire your own. 73, Bob K2TK On 3/13/2010 2:10 AM, Marinus Rosenbrand wrote: > Hello everyone, > > K3/10 0

Re: [Elecraft] OT: RFI from Front Loading Washing Machines

2009-09-08 Thread Bob
e one of the GE Duets mentioned here I think I would unplug it when I wanted to play Radio. But I agree that the point is valid I should not have to do that. I can only hope a neighbor doesn't get one... Or have they?, is that the new high noise level on 160/80. 73, Bob K2TK Dick D

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Broken AF knob and bad service to get a replacement.

2009-12-04 Thread Bob
Why not have displays in wavelengths and fractions of wavelengths as we are all familiar with them. 1/2 wave dipoles. 1/4 wave matching stubs, 5/8 wave verticals etc. Also no band to frequency conversions will be required. Bob K2TK Gary D Krause wrote: > No way. Decimals are much easier

[Elecraft] K3 For Sale

2009-12-17 Thread Bob
Hi, I have a pristine fully loaded K3 s/n 1513 that looks and smells new. Non smoking home and always kept under a cover and unplugged when not in use. The options are as follows: K3/100 KAT3 KXV3 KRX3 (with 2.7k SSB Filter) KDVR3 KTCXO3-1 KBPF3 KFL3A-6k KFL3B-FM KFL3A-2.8K Please contact me di

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 kit (Now Magnetic Screwdrivers)

2009-05-22 Thread Bob
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N1MM

2009-07-18 Thread Bob
ddle. Any can be used at any time. The only exception to that is that only one program can use the serial port to the K2. That has not been a problem for me but if it were possibly a work around could be with one of the virtual serial port emulators. So far I've been happy with this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and N1MM

2009-07-18 Thread Bob
y to combine the separate dot & dash lines for single line keying. Works fine, but explanation may be lacking. 73, Bob K2TK Don Wilhelm wrote: > Bob, > > You will not be able to use the 2 diodes (BTW, that is a logical OR > function - it is 'active low&

Re: [Elecraft] Simple question about the K2

2009-07-19 Thread Bob
n page 11, "Setting the Break-in (QSK) delay" It is also again mentioned on page 22 as a primary menu item "T-R". At least that is correct for my version of the Nifty manual, there may be other versions out there. 73, Bob K2TK Hector Padron wrote: >

[Elecraft] K3 and SDR-IQ during IOTA Video

2009-07-25 Thread Bob
Just for fun and the interest of those curious about the K3, I posted a video showing the K3 in minor action during this weekend's IOTA contest. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rgd2KsDS4uI 73 Bob VE3UK __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Another quick question about solder...

2009-08-18 Thread Bob
In a pinch... You can put some flux on the braid from a small coax such as RG174 and use it to wick up the solder. 73, Bob K2TK James Sarte wrote: > Hi Ron, > > I do have one of those little manual solder suckers, but I can never seem to > get the technique down right when it co

Re: [Elecraft] k2 pll and ref osc issues n0xdb

2010-04-18 Thread Bob
was given. If it were a SSN, drivers license number or unlisted phone number then it is still personal information. Don, I think your work load might rise actually. You will be repeating the same information more often. Some actually do use the archives and the information will not be there

[Elecraft] KX1 Opinions PLEASE

2010-04-20 Thread Bob
th my FT817 (in my lap) listening to voice type communications, be it amateur or utility and I would like to know if the KX1 would be good for this type of activity. Thank you in advance for your reply. 73 Bob VE3UK __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Usefulness of the the list

2010-04-23 Thread Bob
Agreed... Sometimes you have to dig for the gems as they are all not lying on the surface. 73, Bob K2TK On 4/23/2010 1:51 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: > The list is just fine as is. > > > > > __ Elecraft maili

Re: [Elecraft] Metric Standards

2010-05-09 Thread Bob
If it was an "English size" small screw would it not be in the BA (British Association) standard thread form? But BA was metrically devised. 73, Bob K2TK > >There is a difference between "English size" and "Metric size" >standards. In my experi

Re: [Elecraft] Clock Accuracy

2010-06-24 Thread Bob
Would not the act of changing the battery clear/reset this bit. With no battery present what would sustain this information? Bob K2TK On 6/24/2010 3:11 PM, Richard Dowling wrote: > The RTC IC has a low voltage detector which sets a bit in the seconds > register. Thus (from the IC data

[Elecraft] K2 Receiver issues

2010-06-26 Thread Bob
am going to be doing some of the voltage checks from the back of the manual next week and also seeing if I can find a 10 MHz crystal to make the signal generator to begin that process. Thanks in advance for any thoughts 72/73 Bob, AD7BP "You are boldly going where no man knows what he is

Re: [Elecraft] K3..Power Poles and my bad,very bad

2010-06-28 Thread Bob
OOPS!! Lets see here. Power Poles come in all the standard color codes plus a non standard pink. So: 12 volt cables are brn-red 5 volt cables are pink-grn 24 volt cables are red-yel 48 volt cables are red-gry Works for me 73, Bob K2TK

Re: [Elecraft] K3..Power Poles and my bad,very bad

2010-06-28 Thread Bob
MY OOPS TOO!! The 48 volt ones here are yel-gry here Of course I spotted that right after hitting send in spite of reading it. 73, Bob K2TK On 6/28/2010 12:19 PM, Bob wrote: > OOPS!! > > Lets see here. Power Poles come in all the standard color codes plus a > non standard

[Elecraft] power pole pins

2010-06-29 Thread Bob
The pins used to hold power poles together are not unique - these types of pins have many applications and are standard items at most any well equipped hardware stores. They come in many sizes, so you need to bring some power poles with you to make sure you get the right size. Bob W1SRB

[Elecraft] RX issue signal tracing

2010-07-04 Thread Bob
(gel cell) Sorry aobut the long message, but will appreciate any thoughts. And or prayers. 72/73 Bob, AD7BP "You are boldly going where no man knows what he is doing"  -Maarten Schmidt, Palomar astronomer- __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] Updated: RX issue signal tracing

2010-07-04 Thread Bob
Base. Expected: 2.0 Actual: 1.9 Q22 Collector. Expected: 12.5 Actual: 11.19 U12, all voltages were very close, expected 7.9 was 7.75 The rig was supplied with 12.33 (gel cell) Sorry aobut the long message, but will appreciate any thoughts. And or prayers. 72/73 Bob, AD7BP "You are boldly

[Elecraft] Current Serial Numbers

2010-07-26 Thread Bob
What is the serial number range currently shipping? Thank and 73 Bob VE3UK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

Re: [Elecraft] P3 S/N 56 (:-)

2010-08-06 Thread Bob
ws, as the present owner could even be on the list and just doesn't want to be bothered. If I had it I'd do a swap but many may not want to. 73, Bob K2TK On 8/6/2010 10:38 AM, Terry Schieler wrote: > Ken > > Why not drop Elecraft sales a note asking who S/N 56 shipped to? That

Re: [Elecraft] receiver distortion

2008-05-12 Thread Bob
when the Elecraft linear becomes available. 73, Bob K2TK Mike Harris wrote: Certainly even with the K2 and any other receiver it is easy to find some pretty lousy signals. More so during contests. However, to suggest that the K3 is so good that others sound routinely bad is heading to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Proset K2 Mic Frequency Response

2008-06-06 Thread Bob
Is it a chamber lined with well known high priced and overpaid athletes? 73, Bob K2TK Bill NY9H wrote: nice chart looks like the results are from a Bruel & Kjaer. But can you explain what sort of "chamber" was used, maybe it is a left over from th

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