Re: [Elecraft] 43 Ft Vertical and Elecraft Tuners

2013-09-03 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Remember the old Hy-Gain Hy-Tower ? It had tuning stubs brought out from various places in order to provide resonance on 10, 15 20 M, maybe even one for 40M. I have a manual around here but am too lazy to go find it. Anyway, I believe it was 57 feet overall and was rated for 80 - 10 M. You

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Stealth High-End Radio

2013-09-05 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
It's always the boat anchors. The movie about the ham kid who found his dead dad on the air was Heathkit I think. I guess they look more like real radios to non-hams. That movie was Frequency starring Dennis Quaid. (Hope I spelled his name correctly). I beleive an SB-301 was used as

Re: [Elecraft] [600MRG] Use of K3 on 600m (and below)

2013-09-11 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I use my K3 on 4.0 to 4.5 MHz with an old Palomar VLF converter. I just ignore the 4 and read the frequency directly in kHz. Works great and for such a simple circuit, there's not a lot of bleed-through. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Ken Roberson

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA; chars randomly omitted during Tx

2013-09-11 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Naw, just remember to always drive on the left side of the keyboard and you'll do fine. Chas - Original Message - From: stew...@g3ysx.org.uk stew...@g3ysx.org.uk To: Paul Saffren N6HZ pa...@elecraft.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 6:27 PM Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results, September 8

2013-09-13 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
There are several other KX3 Yahoo groups whose many members probably don't even know that there IS a Sunday Elecraft net. That'd be my first suggestion. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Esquer Dave dave.esq...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net Announcement

2013-09-15 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I know it would take a few more net control volunteers, but the Collins Collectors Association net on 14.263, Sundays at 2000Z usually has at least two net controls located at (more-or-less) opposite ends of the country. They start with buy/sell/swap and then take check-ins by call area,

[Elecraft] Fw: P3 on a Yaesu 736R

2013-10-04 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I tried to tap off the IF in the FT-736 using MPF-102 as a source follower. It worked fine, but the bandwidth was too narrow to make it worth the effort. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Gary Mohrlant gmohrl...@comcast.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday,

[Elecraft] Fw: K3 Suddenly died

2013-10-07 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
What is most amazing about this thread is that two sides can state the exact same thing, but find fault with and argue with the other.. (???) It's bordering on comical. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org To: Richard Fjeld

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Filters for mixed JT65 and JT9 HF

2013-10-07 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I believe that figure of 3400 Hz is the AUDIO bandwidth which is equivalent to an AM bandwidth twice that, or 6.8 kHz. If I am correct, then you can most certainly take advantage of your 6 kHz AM filter which will limit your broadcast audio bandwidth to 3.0 kHz. The 15 kHz filter will get you

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Current Drain When Off

2013-10-16 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Ur right, probably an auto-ranging Ammeter (???) 73, Chas - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2013 2:23 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Current Drain When Off Hi Jim - you must be

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Power On Function and Firmware 1.61

2013-10-25 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Personally, it is a small price-to-pay for not accidently running down my internal batteries when carrying the packed radio. You can even choose which two fingers you want to use too. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: hessls hes...@yahoo.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Extra K2 parts - enamel wire

2013-11-11 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I use the old wire-wrap wire for track repair on PC boards. It's perfect and strips easily. Not sure if it's still available though. I can send a hank if anybody needs some. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Dale Putnam daleput...@hotmail.com To: Art Bross

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Checking coax jumpers before soldering

2013-11-12 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I remember seeing a chart somewhere that listed cable loss vs. SWR into an open (or was it shorted?) coax. Just open or short one end, measure the SWR, plug that value and the length into the chart to read the loss. Admittedly, this would be difficult for a cable already installed, but it

Re: [Elecraft] Importance of good coaxial jumpers

2013-11-12 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
We should make a distinction between temperature controlled and non-temperature controlled irons/guns. I have used a Weller TCP 40 watt pencil iron with a wide 700 degree tip to solder ¼ brass bolts ! The big Weller D550 guns (250/325 watt) are not temperature controlled but can make heat a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Installing PL-259's

2013-11-12 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
It makes an extremely rugged and reliable connection. You could literally support your entire body weight from the cable without pulling it out of the connector. Alan N1AL I agree, try THAT with an N connector. I have never concerned my self with the fact that the center insulation

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Proper installation of PL 259's

2013-11-13 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
My computer has a very special key that I had custom made for me at great expense. It is labeled DELETE. I find that I use it quite a lot which makes it worth much more than I paid for it Obviously not very many people have ordered this convenient option. I can offer private instruction on

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Loss of signal

2013-11-20 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
When comparing similar size cables or connectors, the one with the smaller inner diameter will be the highest impedance. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: George Danner gdan...@windstream.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 8:34 AM Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Loss of signal

2013-11-20 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Does that mean they're interchangeable? Chas - Original Message - From: Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, November 20, 2013 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Loss of signal Charlie, Your information about BNC pin size diameter used to be

Re: [Elecraft] Important Document

2013-11-25 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Anybody been getting a rash of fake ad emails from a .me (dot me = Montenegro) suffix site? I get a couple every day, but they seem to be waning. Chas - Original Message - From: Michael Dobson vze3x...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 9:39 AM

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 116, Issue 4

2013-12-03 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
AND, if you find yourself with TOO much, you can always buy a pet OHMEATER. Chas - Original Message - From: WILLIAM DAVIS bruceda...@me.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 10:49 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Powerpole Replacement

2013-12-09 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I'd take good old Jones Plugs any day over APP's, for all factors, current rating, ease of use, reliability, cost AND re-usability. Soldered connections (no crimps) and they have simple locking ears that are easier to use than the Molex squeezer. But then again, I'm a dinosaur wishing for a

Re: [Elecraft] Internal Antenna Tuner and SPE Expert AmplifierQuestions

2013-12-09 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
The only possible situation where the connection you describe would function is when the INPUT SWR to your amp is not good. This is a quite common method of matching HB amps where their input impedance isn't THAT bad and the builder doesn't want to bother with a separate set of switched input

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Powerpole Replacement

2013-12-11 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
OK, I see APP crimpers available from $10 to over $500. How much would you expect to pay for a really good crimp tool? Not trying to be snarky, I just need an honest answer. Some people say regular pliers will work, but I would think this isn't the best solution. Any suggestion for a good

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Cancelling Headphones

2013-12-26 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I've never tried noise cancelling headphones, so my one question is, does anyone detect ANY effect to the desired audio? In other words, any Noise-Blanker effects or coloration of the audio? I would suppose that, since they're designed for music, the noise cancelling function is transparent,

[Elecraft] Who had an LP-Pan for sale?

2013-12-31 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I'm trying to find the person who listed an lp-pan 2 panadapter for sale. If it's still available, I would like to purchase it. I must have deleted the original message. 73, Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] LP-PAN 2 For Sale

2013-12-31 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Steve. I would like to purchase the LP-PAN2 that you listed for sale. Give me your mailing address and I will get the payment out to you in the next mail. Or, if you prefer, I can pay immediately via paypal. 73, Charlie k3ICH __

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 input protection

2014-01-03 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I saw a suggestion somewhere for using a small grain-of-wheat bulb across the 2nd antenna's lead as you gradually increase transmit power. If I remember correctly, the bulb I used was a 5 V @ 50 mA lamp, typical of those used as LCD screen illuminators. I tried that with a 600 ' Beverage

Re: [Elecraft] P3/VGA question

2014-01-14 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Just curious if it is within the realm of reason to have completely different displays (future upgrade???) on the P3 vs. it's VGA output? I know they're slightly different now, since there's a longer waterfall on the VGA than the P3's own display. So much so, that I never even look at the

Re: [Elecraft] Monitor for P3

2014-01-14 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
About three years ago, I bought a cheap little 720P 15 Insignia (Best Buy brand) TV for not much over a hundred bucks.They've dropped considerably in price since then. Along with being an HD TV, it has HDMI, VGA, Component (RGB), S-Video and composite (yellow) switchable inputs. It even

Re: [Elecraft] new K3 owner

2014-01-18 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
If you're REALLY serious about using the right tools, and do any service work on Japanese radios, you might want to buy a set of JIS (Japanese Industrial Standard) screwdrivers. The cross drive is different from the Phillips or Frearson (Reed Prince). Compatible screw heads are usually

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

2014-01-31 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I've been on 50 MHz since the time when DXCC was impossible since there were not 100 countries in the world that had six meter privileges *. I even have a QSL from a pirate in Scotland (back in the 70's ??) before they got the go ahead after ch1 TV was shut down in Europe. Every

Re: [Elecraft] first contact QRP...

2014-02-06 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Or a cheap guitar. Right Wayne? Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Roy Koeppe k...@ncn.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2014 9:14 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] first contact QRP... And don't buy your child a cheap microscope; it could forever

Re: [Elecraft] A confession

2014-02-09 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
You want product obsolesance.?...How about the Icom's progression of new improved starting with the IC-756, followed by the IC-756PRO, IC-756PRO II, IC-756PRO III , and finally (?) the IC-7600. I'll admit, they suckered ME into ithad 'em all. Got a K3/P3/VGA now. 73, Charlie k3ICH

Re: [Elecraft] My K3 is Sick!

2014-02-12 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Can I request that we try to stick to the king's English here? Admittedly, we hams have our jargon, but lets limit our foray's into today's POP culture terminology as much as we can. Are we kool with that? Groovy ! 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Jeff Griffin

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna question

2014-02-12 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Wire a small grain-of-wheat incandescent light bulb to the unused antenna feed and fire up the transmitter. If the bulb lights brightly, you need some protection. Admittedly, this is a crude test, but it can point to a problem and takes into account all those variables in the calculations.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?

2014-03-10 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Four times and they never batted an eye. Sniffed it once for drugs, but that's all. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com To: elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, March 10, 2014 11:49 AM Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 through TSA Security ?

Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

2014-03-13 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Well, I'll don my asbestos suit and dump on the power poles. They're too flimsy, over-rated, over priced, non-re-useable, non-standard ( red on the right or it is?? You cannot plug in any of the Molex or later connectors such that the polarity is reversed and you don't need a $40 crimper to

Re: [Elecraft] Powerpole police here....

2014-03-15 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
To: Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 2:26 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Powerpole police here 3.5mm is 0.137795 inches, 1/8 = .125, that's quite a difference in terms of a good contact. -- 73 de M0XDF Sent from my iPad On 15 Mar 2014, at 13:16, Charlie T, K3ICH pin

Re: [Elecraft] Powerpole police here....

2014-03-15 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
be possible to see the difference. Thanks, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: David Cutter d.cut...@ntlworld.com To: Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 7:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Powerpole police here There really are 2

Re: [Elecraft] Powerpole police here....

2014-03-17 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I just measured a bunch of them (all 2 cond) with my handy-dandy Harbor Freight digital micrometer and they range anywhere from 3.3 mm to 3.6 mm, so the comment about a lack of manufacturing standards is obviously appropriate. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Gerry

Re: [Elecraft] Why is KX3 phase noise so much less than the K3 ?

2014-04-02 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Better hope there's no Flex's transmitting too close to your location either. Chas , Bill W2BLC wrote: Can anyone really hear the difference between any of the top rated rigs (Sherwood list) in the real world (not in a lab)? Bill K-Line

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M module?

2014-04-07 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
3 - 4 watts is fine with me on 2M. I know it'll drive the big TE Systems amp to 400 watts out because I could do that with my (long gone) FT-817. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Lance Collister, W7GJ w...@q.com To: Ray Sills raysil...@verizon.net Cc: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Option - Split Screen?

2014-04-08 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I wanted that from the first. My suggestion was effectively a P3 with no LCD screen but that required an external monitor. As the song goes You can't always get what you want 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com To: d...@w3fpr.com

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions for a 2 meter amp?

2014-04-16 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I would suggest the TE Systems 1452G. Same here on the K144XV power out. 6 - 8 watts max which is fine for this amplifier. I have found that all the TES amps don't need anywhere near their rated max input to achieve full output. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From:

Re: [Elecraft] adjacent antennas and potential radio damage

2014-04-16 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Connect a grain-of-wheat light bulb across the unused coax and gradually increase transmit power. I know this is a rather un-scientific, crude test, but simply put, you're in big trouble when it glows! I tried this with a 600 foot Beverage that is, at it's closest point, 50 feet from any

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

2014-04-18 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
What are these red LEDs that are flashing inside my new P3? It's been proven that the guys at Elecraft are using alien technology in their products. In the recent words of a famous personality in DC: You don't want to go there buddy! 73' Charlie k3ICH

Re: [Elecraft] Echo and feedback un SSB

2014-04-20 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
An all this time I thought it was the shower. Chas - Original Message - From: Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2014 8:42 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Echo and feedback un SSB Singers

Re: [Elecraft] Cables, again

2014-04-21 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Check with MCM Electronics. They have all sorts of pre-made cables from simple phono plugs to much more complicated. Many times I can buy the pre-made cable with molded on connectors cheaper than I can buy the connectors. I've used their HDMI, VGA, XLR etc. cables, as well as various

Re: [Elecraft] QRQ CW

2014-04-30 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I always thought the phrase Copy That was a holdover from either pilot or military lingo, much like saying Niner for the number 9. 73, Chas - Original Message - From: Barry w...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2014 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] Them and others

2014-05-01 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
An off-topic comment about off-topic comments.. 99% of the time, they're enjoyable. However, if there's still the related off-topic posts going on for weeks afterwards, they're down right obnoxious ! Personally, I erase most of the stuff I type when I wait a few minutes before

Re: [Elecraft] QRQ CW

2014-05-01 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Back when I worked at the old Microlog Corp in Gaithersburg MD in the late 70's, we found that a lot of rigs couldn't be keyed much faster than about 50 WPM. Key click filtering etc., made mush of the faster CW.A keyed string of dots looked like the output of a half wave rectifier ! To

Re: [Elecraft] Limit topics in email

2014-05-07 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Same here. I like it just the way it is now. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Brian North br...@chirpytom.plus.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 8:58 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Limit topics in email I agree entirely with your comments

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question

2014-05-07 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
About the same as going from a dipole to a two element beam Chas - Original Message - From: AG0N-3055 mcduf...@ag0n.net To: sla...@nullserv.com; elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2014 10:15 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question Is there a tremendous

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question

2014-05-07 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Well, if you want a kilowatt station the Icom IC-7600 and PW-1 offer the same functionality with a built-in antenna matching circuit. Curiously, I am getting about 400 watts out of the PW-1 driving it directly with the KX3 at 12 watts out (no ALC). 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Roofing filters are misunderstood

2014-05-12 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Good point. A true roofing filter would be in the antenna line. Repeaters have roofing filters, typically in the form of an extremely high Q resonant cavity. Chas - Original Message - From: David Cole d...@nk7z.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, May 12, 2014 8:43 AM

Re: [Elecraft] Dayton hotels/motels

2014-05-12 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Try any of the online hotel bookers, Expedia, Hotels.com, Priceline etc. There's plenty of rooms in Dayton in the $50 to $80 range. It's not like it was 30 years ago when they'd sell out in February. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com

Re: [Elecraft] OT 4M

2014-05-21 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Yeah, that was SUPOSSED to happen, but in true guvmint fashion, it didn't quite work out that way. (Where have we seen THAT before?) There's still a LOT of analog low-band TV, so the chances of a 4M ham band over here in the colonies, is just about dead. The 72/75 MHz RC band is limited to

Re: [Elecraft] Computers in the Stone Age

2014-05-28 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Don't forget how revolutionary the Commodore VIC-20 was with all of 3.2 K of RAM. We (Microlog) made a plug in called the AIR-1 for the VIC that allowed CW RTTY communications. I wrote a complete production test program in BASIC that required no other test equipment but plugging in the AIR-1

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Learning the code

2014-05-28 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
NO ! Start with the long characters FIRST. We (at Microlog) developed an automatic Morse Trainer for ( an unnamed guvmint agency ) where we simply automated their technique. The first four characters they taught, if my memory is correct, were L, P, Q C. The last ones to learn on the list

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KXFL3 dual-Passband Roofing Filter

2014-06-02 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
So, you told her to go ahead and re-decorate the bathroom (with a new shower curtain from Wal-Mart) right? Chas - Original Message - From: Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 02, 2014 1:11 PM Subject: [Elecraft] [KX3] KXFL3 dual-Passband

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MARS mod, showing a virus

2014-06-04 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
OT, but I use the old StopZilla (AVM-2013) program which was the ONLY one that found and fixed that popup telling you that you need to pay to have it removed. Norton McAfee said my system was fine. Then, after about two minutes, the pop up popped up again! StopZilla bagged it and I've never

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day tips

2014-06-18 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I concur with all of the tips except the saying “Don’t waste your time with SSB on FD”. I know this borders on an executable offence by the Morse Inquisition Army, but I don't LIKE CW! I did fine last year on Field Day running strictly SSB with the battery powered KX3 and a couple

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Questions

2014-06-20 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Operating without the P3 is like listening to the CD. Running the P3 (and the VGA) with your K3 is like attending a live concert. 73, Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Temperature Sensors

2014-06-22 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Personally, I can't WAIT until we endorse the metric system. Then we'll only have ten months so we can completely eliminate those nasty January's and February's. Chas - Original Message - From: Mark via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday,

Re: [Elecraft] temperature sensors and convert -- now off topic

2014-06-22 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
What is the conversion factor from furlongs per fortnight to KPH? Chas __ 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] K3 - it has spoiled part of my hobby

2014-06-24 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I think you have to consider the subject AND the fact that most of us have been guilty recently of prolonging an OT thread too long. If the private responses you received have been to this actual subject line I think you can understand why most people would take that approach. Now, if the

Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

2014-06-26 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Don't rule out traps. Also, the RF Connection and probably others, sell a nice stranded copperweld wire that has a black polyethylene insulation. If I remember correctly, it is 13 ga and is ideal for antennas. For all practical purposes, it doesn't stretch, is fairly slippery and only a

Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

2014-06-27 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
The professional Arborists use a cloth or leather bag filled with lead shot and something called tangle-free line or similar to throw up in a tree so that they can pull up a supporting rope for tree trimming etc. From what I've seen, the bag is about the size of a tear drop shaped golf ball.

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA-100 to ICOM PW-1 amplifier

2014-07-29 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
You better make sure you have a reliable ALC connection in there somewhere because you'll smoke the PW-1 if you hit it with a hundred watts. They normally take about 35 -45 watts drive for full output. Why not try driving the PW-1 directly with the KX3? I did and it works fine. I don't get

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA-100 to ICOM PW-1 amplifier

2014-07-29 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
, a fault condition can damage the amp. 73, Josh W6XU On 7/29/2014 12:41 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: You better make sure you have a reliable ALC connection in there somewhere because you'll smoke the PW-1 if you hit it with a hundred watts. They normally take about 35 -45 watts drive for full

Re: [Elecraft] P3

2014-08-03 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Even if you manage to bring out the IC-7600's IF, the problem is that the radio's IF is around 64 MHz but the max frequency that the P3 can accept is about 33 MHz if I remember correctly. Simply put, there's no easy way do connect a P3 to the IC-7600. (If anyone knows of a way, I'd sure like

Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

2014-08-17 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Oh, you gotta try DXCC on 1.2GHz. It the cat's meow and the bee's knees all rolled into one. 73, Chas - Original Message - From: Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2014 12:45 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV

Re: [Elecraft] P3 ref level: (was)RE: Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

2014-08-18 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I guess any sort of mouse control of these and possibly other parameters is out of the question (???) Chas - Original Message - From: Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu To: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 18, 2014 8:43 AM Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

2014-08-27 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Scour the hamfests and buy a little metal cased, Radio Shack Optimus, (typically for under ten bucks). I use them on all the radios in the shack and find them to sound better than of any of the high dollar speakers. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Fred Smith

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

2014-08-27 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
speakers having a small tweeter. The older wooden cased one doesn't have a tweeter but is similar in size. I'm not sure if they're still in production though. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Gerry leary gerrylear...@me.com To: Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com Cc: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning your radio and amplifier to your amtenna

2014-08-28 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Yeah, I just hate it when my 3CX6000 amp kicks out from too much grid drive. Chas - Original Message - From: kd7gc kd...@q.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, August 28, 2014 12:22 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Tuning your radio and amplifier to your amtenna Hello Jim,

Re: [Elecraft] Help! Rescue me from stupid error!

2014-09-09 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
A 'ZNR is a Zinc Oxide non-linear Resistor. It is the mechanical equivalent of a Zener Diode. It is a bidirectional (AC) device that will conduct when a certain level of voltage is applied across it. They don't typically have as sharp a knee as a real Zener, but are very effective for what

Re: [Elecraft] Help! Rescue me from stupid error!

2014-09-09 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
a Zener. Chas - Original Message - From: george fritkin To: Charlie T, K3ICH ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 09, 2014 3:38 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help! Rescue me from stupid error! There is nothing mechanical about a ZNR. The electrical equivalent

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Antenna ideas for a cheap ham

2014-09-14 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Don't overlook traps. My low band antenna is a double (fan?) dipole with 80 M traps in one leg for 160/80 and 40 M traps in the other leg for 60/40 coverage. It seems to work fine at about 55 feet. In an inverted V configuration, just install the legs at 90 degrees to each other for

Re: [Elecraft] very small 20A switching PS

2014-09-21 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Gamma something. Basically, a bank of Super Capacitors fed by a 5 (?) Amp switching supply. And yes, VERY small ( very expensive too) even when compared with the smaller 25 Amp switching supplies. However, those larger supplies can do 20 Amps continuously, but the Gamma can not. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] very small 20A switching PS

2014-09-21 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
have to be with resistor loads since I don't own the HX now. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2014 8:00 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] very small 20A switching PS Gamma something

Re: [Elecraft] HF noise.....10 M

2014-10-14 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Anyone have any idea what those weeblies are on ten meters? They typically start high in frequency and flitter past the receiver then stop abruptly. They sound like a very unstable oscillator, almost like there's a random (or encoded ?) narrow frequency modulation as they move lower down

Re: [Elecraft] High vertical

2014-10-20 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I'm assuming you DO know that MFJ now owns Cush-Craft as well as Hy-Gain. Check the addresses in their ads. Starkville Miss. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Vic Rosenthal K2VCO/4X6GP k2vco@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, October 20, 2014 1:57

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting K3 QRM problem

2014-10-23 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I'd go for a series tuned trap to ground. That would seem to the least disruptive, if that's the right word, to your system. I remember working at Vectrol in Rockville MD fairly close to an AM transmit antenna site. We designed built big three phase SCR controllers and of necessity, had to

Re: [Elecraft] Using tube transmitter with K3/KX3/K2 as receiver?

2014-10-24 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Yes...properly adjusted phasing type SSB generators have always been known for their excellent audio ala HT-37, 100V and now, even though it's performed in software, the KX3. Maybe that chirp could be a new feature for Wayne to incorporate so we can pretend * we're operating a 30's

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 on SSB Mobile

2014-10-31 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
My personal opinion is that you're setting yourself up for a very frustrating experience. Yes, you will eventually make some contacts, but unless you'll be spending a lot of time in the vehicle, your contacts per trip will probably be rather low. Technically, I agree with Rick that you need

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Questions

2014-11-01 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
All the TE Systems amps I have that are rated for ten watts input will develop full, or very close to full rated power output with 3 watts drive. 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, November

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA and K3

2014-11-21 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I have no recent experience with any of the digital modes, but I can tell you, the only time I even LOOK at the P3 is when I want to hit one of it's control buttons. Personally, I never wanted the P3 to even HAVE a display. My preference was for it to require external monitor. I watch a old

Re: [Elecraft] The Mighty KX3+KXPA100 Into a Hi-Power Linear

2014-11-24 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I realize this approaches blasphemy, but just a quick note to say I'm getting a tad under 500 watts (steady whistle) out of an Icom PW-1 when driving it with my KX3 set for 12 watts out. At this drive level, I didn't bother to connect the ALC but the amp still has it's SWR etc. safety

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Left-handed paddles

2014-12-01 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Curiously, you may find that you can send with the wrong hand by reversing the dot/dash, or as suggested, by backing up to the keyer and reaching behind yourself. In the olden days when we logged with a pencil, the CW hot-shots would do just that. They'd log with their right hand and send

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Request for EMI/RF Interference Opinion

2014-12-03 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
There's also a website where you can hear what all the new and old digital signals sound like. Sorry, I forgot what it was, but it should be easy enough to find. I'm still wondering what those weebles signal are on 10 12 meters. Now that I have a waterfall display, they're easy to spot.

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale Elecraft k3 P3 AND Icom IC-7600

2014-12-06 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Noise on 160 Meters It may have been there for a while, but last night and tonight, I just noticed a strange sweeping/buzzing noise on 160M, centered around 1915 kHz. It's definitely coming from outside my immediate location because it I just got off 1913 where it was reported to be S-9 in

Re: [Elecraft] Ultimate System

2014-12-07 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
How about sealskinsfrom a REAL Silkie. Chas - Original Message - From: Byron Servies by...@n6nul.org To: Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org Cc: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, December 07, 2014 8:02 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ultimate System Moleskine?

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Feature Request?

2014-12-09 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Yes, hopefully when the Sensor Input is activated. That would be the cat's meow or cool, for you 60's types. 73, Chs - Original Message - From: Harry Yingst via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, December 09, 2014 9:51 AM

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 question

2014-12-10 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Waddaya bet some entrepreneur makes a rear box so both can be a single solid unit? Howzatt for cool? Of course, there's always duct tape. Chas - Original Message - From: Howard Hoyt hh...@mebtel.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 10, 2014 12:18 AM Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 question

2014-12-10 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Who said anything about behind? That's the last place I'd want the PX3. The previous email stated that the package would be about 13½ inches wide using right angle cables. Chas - Original Message - From: Bob N3MNT b...@hogbytes.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1000

2014-12-24 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Put them in an enclosed (fan cooled) box with a 6AQ5 mounted on top. And I have YET to have my afternoon egg nog ( Turkey Hill w/ Jack Daniels). OOO Yeah. 73 es 58 Chas - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com To: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com;

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] General coverage hijacks ham band

2015-02-15 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
With all the major players (BBC, Deutsche Welle) dropping off Short-Wave, what's left to listen to? Years ago it used to be fun, but unless you're into 3rd world or religious radio ( Not that there's anything wrong with that.), the choices are few. I hear that even the low freq Euro

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Good time to buy Begali products

2015-01-25 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I think there's a matter of semantics here. I believe the comment that the exchange rate will not affect Dayton prices can be interpreted as Begali will NOT purposely raise their prices BECAUSE of the exchange rate. As the dollar gets stronger, it means their prices will yield the same in

Re: [Elecraft] Side KX and/or cover

2015-02-01 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
Do most people who order the side panels also get the clear plastic cover? I'm trying to decide what, or if I need them. Bearing in mind that I'd saw a dime in half if I could spend it twice. I buy C-128 laser cartridges for my printer and they come in a fairly tough tubular bubble pack which

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