Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio quality

I have yet to use any internal SS radio's speaker except for an occasional test or possibly a portable set-up. They may as well leave it out as far as I'm concerned. NONE of them come anywhere close to the sound quality I get from simple outboard speakers. (Note, this does NOT include the

Re: [Elecraft] OT KX3 wannabe in photo of Qct QST

Maybe they should have saved the pic for the April issue Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2016 9:10 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT KX3 wannabe in photo of Qct

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - static discharge

Yes, but they typically DO use a three wire (case at ground) power cord. I make it a point to touch the metal side of the computer before anything else. A couple other recommendations would be to buy a cheap digital humidity indicator and put one or more humidifiers* around the house. I'm not

[Elecraft] KX2 beta to production ??

Any projection as to when the latest Beta software that adds AM to the KX2 will become the standard production version? 73, Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Magnetic Loop question

Horizontally mounted No Vertically mounted.Yes, in the plane of the loop (off the ends NOT perpendicular to the loop.) Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phillip Lontz Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 9:43 PM Cc: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] R: Re: K3S - K3 Noise Blanker and Noise Reductor

Great advice Don. (Nice website too.) One little point I would add to comments about listening to whether you hear band noise when connecting that antenna, is that if you're performing this test at VHF, or even the high end of the HF, the actual connection/disconnection of the antenna should

Re: [Elecraft] R: K3s vs K3's

Due to the odd way Elecraft chose to label the new K3s, I would request that when referring to multiple radios, use the terms K3's or K3s' rather than simply K3s which implies a single radio. 73, Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3S QST Article

Or, we could all run 32S-3 transmitters and listen on our whiz/bang SDR. So far, they're about the cleanest 100 watt transmitter reasonably available. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Friday,

Re: [Elecraft] Paper Tape CW sender

Are y'all talking about an "Instructo-Graph" (if I spelled it correctly)? Got a couple of those in the basement along with some Int'l Morse & American Morse paper tapes. If I remember correctly, one is a spring driven, wind up and the other has an AC motor drive. 73, Charlie k3ICH

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Question

I'm curious as to exactly why a "junk" connector supposedly has so much more loss than a "good" connector? They're probably both (nickel, silver ???) plated brass with a dielectric insulator usually Teflon, phenolic or ?? Is it the plating, the insulator, the fit of the threads, the

Re: [Elecraft] let's not drag apostrophes into this

I want to formally apologize for bringing up this thread which appears to be going on forever. Due to an oversight on my part, it was completely unnecessary anyway. If you want to comment further send your "slings & arrows" directly to me and stop subjecting everyone to a truly "OT" thread.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S QST Article

Now, I may be miss-interpreting what's happening here, but I feel is that this whole thing is being taken "slightly" wrong by several people. VW purposely faked the test to meet a gov't spec. However, Elecraft sold a radio that DID meet their published specifications for transmit IMD which are

Re: [Elecraft] So glad I asked

Don's right on. Don't act like a bunch of snowflakes. So WHAT if some knucklehead posts a "flame" reply to your question. It will not affect you at all and makes the poster look like the jerk. In reality, the flamer is the one who is the looser in it all. Jeeze, I've stuck my foot in my mouth

Re: [Elecraft] Please do a KPA1500

If you're being heard at 20 dB over S9 when running one kilowatt, you'll still be S5 at 100 milliwatts! That said, if you're gonna run an amp, why not go for max legal? 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dean L

Re: [Elecraft] Please do a KPA1500

I can tell you, I have a lot of 50 MHz DX in the log that a home brew 4CX-1000A made possible. Unlike HF DXing, some six meter ES & F2 openings last only a few minutes, and the early bird + big amp, gets the proverbial worm. I am definitely NOT opposed to running high power. My only piece of

Re: [Elecraft] Dimmable LED desk lamp

Component count wise, a voltage regulator and a current regulator take about the same number of components. Controlling the (linear) current to an LED is an easy way to vary the brightness, but the useable range is limited. You can test this with a typical voltage & current regulated bench

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifiers in general

Using your same logic, why run more than a couple watts output? It can easily be heard around the world if conditions are right. Anything more is a waste of power AND money. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Elecraft] K3s - 80W on 160 - Resolved

A possible solution is to use the heaviest wire you want from the power supply to a few inches away from the radio with a very short pair of 12 ga. wires from the APP to the heavy wire. Shrink tubing can make an ugly connection look passable. It's BEHIND the radio anyway! 73, Charlie k3ICH

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] incredible hum from PA

"No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced !" Yeah, but you have to realize, electrons LIKE to run around madly. They LIVE for the opportunity to be driven by that strange (to them) electromotive force, regardless of

Re: [Elecraft] Amp Thoughts: 1000 watts or 1500 watts?

In some cases a dB or so CAN make a difference. Otherwise, why bother to put a ½dB noise figure GaAsFET pre-amp at the antenna just to overcome 2dB of feedline loss? At the other extreme, if you are being received at 20dB over S-9 running a kilowatt, you'll still be S-5 at 100 milliwatts. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

YEP, Norton IS a bear to get rid of. It almost takes smashing the computer to kill it. Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Josh Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 1:16 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Help setting up digital

Why would you think that? Did it taste good like RTTY should? And I'll bet there wasn't a cough in a carrier either. If I REALLY date myself, did the "green go to war"? (with QRM ??) 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Stops Transmitting (solved)

Well, at least you did (a logical) SOMETHING which in all probability, fixed the intermittent. The hardest problems to solve are those where the fault just disappears but you did NOTHING to fix it. Fault...open lidclose lid...problem fixed = Yuge question mark! Thanks especially for sharing

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

Well, if you've never tried to work truly "weak" signals, I can assure you that +5 dB WILL make a world of difference. Otherwise, why would you go to the trouble of installing a ½dB noise figure pre-amp at the antenna, just to eliminate 2dB of feed-line loss on receive? Or, stacking a second Yagi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 loss of rx signal

I would have thought the center pin would be smaller for higher Z connections (???). Look at the size of the center conductor in a piece of RG-59/U. Although, as usual I may have that completely wrong. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?

HI thought they were ALL amber ??? What color would you call the stock display, orangey-yellow maybe?? Not trying to be funny,( well, maybe just a tad) but what am I missing here? 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] New KX products

Add a hundred watt amp and you'd be very close to an IC-7300. Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Erik Basilier Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 3:45 AM To: 'KD6QZX' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?

rons…. Charlie T. From: Bert Craig [mailto:wa...@arrl.net] Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2017 9:25 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Charlie T, K3ICH <pin...@erols.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2? My K2/100 display is green, much more pleasing to the eye and easi

Re: [Elecraft] 80 Meter Verticals

/radiation_resistance.htm Wes N7WS On 3/1/2017 7:27 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: > No truth at all. > > On 3/1/2017 6:25 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: >> Is there any truth in the theory of making the vertical radiator out >> of multiple wires such as ladder line and even adding a

Re: [Elecraft] OT Yamaha CM-500 ear pads

Search on eBay. Try a couple different words if it doesn't show the results you want. I'll bet you'll find some Chicom stuff cheap with free shipping & no tax. It may take a week or two to get here, but the price is right. And before you send me an "All 'Made in China' stuff is junk" email, I

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Not to point any fingers at ANYONE, but most of the "problems" that show up here are in fact, miss-interpretations, or.NOT reading the manual in the first place. And I'm as guilty of this as anyone. Hey, I know how to operate a bloody radio right? However, I try not to cry wolf until I have

Re: [Elecraft] OT Yamaha CM-500 ear pads

Yeah, but really nice velour* replacement pads for the Sony's can be had for not much more than the $17 they want for those covers. Charlie k3ICH *Sweetwater has the best Beyerdynamic velour pads. These are much more comfortable than the OEM, AND they won't flake off like the originals. I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3S: LCD backlight is on, but no segments are lit

One thing (among MANY) that impresses me about Elecraft's service is that they'll trust an owner to change a cap without requiring a lengthy and expensive return process. Not saying this is always the case, since some problems DO require a return. That said, it's a LOT cheaper to send a K3 in than

Re: [Elecraft] Car-Starter battery packs

I'm seeing a lot of good deals on these Lithium battery, emergency "car starter" packs. They're typically rates from 12000 to 24000 mA-hr, or, as we're inclined to call them 18 to 24 Amp-Hr. Prices vary from about $40 up over $80. They come in a nice durable case with a charger and output

Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite

Since I now have a KX2, but not a KX3, a nice Wind Camp (red) heat sink specifically made for the KX3 is extra. It is very well made with a counter sunk mounting holes and bare surface for the two output transistors. It has never been installed, so it is officially brand new. The machining quality

Re: [Elecraft] Wind Camp heat sink for KX# for sale

Sorry, I forgot to change the subject line -Original Message- From: Charlie T, K3ICH [mailto:pin...@erols.com] Sent: Saturday, July 08, 2017 9:45 AM To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite Since I now have

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting meter

Here's some distinct possibilities #1. It was used in an instrument that monitored the water level of a fish pond. SWR = Still Water Reading. #2. Then again, it may have been a modern version of something to keep track of evil doers in the north as in: SWR = Salem Witch Raids, but the company

Re: [Elecraft] Signing QRP

Don't forget, signing WX1XXX/QRP is ILLEGAL. You are NOT operating portable on the isle or QRP. Chas -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 1:30 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] Signing QRP

Don't forget, signing WX1XXX/QRP is ILLEGAL. You are NOT operating portable on the isle of QRP. Chas -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, July 27, 2017 1:30 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

Ultimately, what is the real purpose of signing /QRP ??? The only answer I can think of translates to "give me a break, I want special treatment". I've operated many times with a barefoot KX3 and now a KX2 and NEVER signed /QRP, or even mentioned the power level unless the contact asked what I

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

I have to ask, has ANYONE ever heard of a circumstance where the negative return lead from the battery to the engine block has ever failed, short of a battlefield situation? Still, probably a good idea to fuse the negative to radio wire anyway. Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 110v 240v

ALL modern amplifiers rated at only 1000 watts DO that. The KPA1500 is rated for 1500 W and is capable of 2000 watts out. Not practical for a 120V source. Chas Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 110v 240v My Yaesu Quadra 1,000 watt amplifier works from either 120 VAC or 240 VAC without changing any

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me or is 6 meters hotter than usual?

E-Skip has been observed as high as 220 MHz. It certainly is prevalent on 144 Mhz, obviously not as much as on 6 & 10 M but it DOES happen. Multiple hop Es can get you quite a ways on 6M, especially if it is combined with some Tropo ducting. During really good F-2 openings, it seems that the

Re: [Elecraft] OT Yamaha CM-500 ear pads

If you get a set of Beyerdynamics velour pads, you'll never go back to that flaky vinyl surface that OEM Yamaha and Sony use. They may even be to exact same size too , so I'd bet the Sony type will fit the CM-500. I have both and they look identical. They're a tad pricier at about $23 than the

Re: [Elecraft] Reflector change?

Don't change a thing... Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp Sent: Saturday, August 19, 2017 11:41 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] Reflector change?

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Band Plans

6M FM mobile operation tends to be less bothered by hill & valley drop out. We have done extensive testing here in the Washington * DC area using 52, 146, 223 & 449 FM with identical mobile antennas & power out, communicating directly with home stations. A separate wide coverage 220 repeater was

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Gaffers Tape

That and it's great for keeping noisy/nosy onlookers quiet. 8 inches applied just below the nose works fine. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Harry Yingst via Elecraft Sent: Monday, May 08, 2017 11:55 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters open this morning; listening 50.095 (CW)

I think a lot of that comes from the fact that the average active 6M station runs a modest beam & 100 W. So, any less than that average is at a disadvantage. Obviously some run yuge beams and legal limit. Those station get through 1st, followed by the average stations and finally the rest. 6M

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] KX2 Firmware

Oh Boy, a new subject to create endless comments. Things WERE starting to die down a tad. Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred C. Jensen Sent: Wednesday, May 24, 2017 12:42 AM To: Chris Tate ;

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Will it work on other Radios

Yes. I believe the range for i's input is between 450 kHz and 21 MHz, so it'll work with our boatanchor radios that use a 455 kHz or 10.7 MHz IF. 73 Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Scott Russell Sent: Friday, May

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Battery Question

That's like saying Mylar tape. Mylar, or in this case Kapton is the base carrier. The type of tape in the link has copper foil is attached to the Kapton base, so in that particular case, it IS conductive. But the base material, Kapton like Mylar, is NOT conductive. Kapton can have a carbon

Re: [Elecraft] Corn Starch Packing Peanuts

BUT, don't use them if they've absorbed too much moisture. They shrink & get hard as a rock. They'll scratch up your radio AND have virtually no shock ability when they get that way Also, they weigh more than the Styrofoam which lasts indefinitely. I generally just throw them in the wood stove

Re: [Elecraft] Satisfaction with Elecraft

Isn't it time we changed the word "frustration" to "satisfaction" ? Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Smith Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 1:25 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Preamp 2 Six Meter Noise Figure

I'll bet it’s a lot better than that. A 39¢ GG junction FET pre-amp will do under well 2dB on 6. Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ab2tc Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 2:08 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

Not me either. Not while I have a working delete key. That plus lots of the "OT" threads are quite interesting. Charlie k3ICH From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Lemay Sent: Monday, May 01, 2017 9:29 AM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net'

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3s Macro Book

Yeah, but the Ohio sales tax will probably be higher than shipping costs. Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Irwin Darack Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2017 11:53 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; ke9uw

Re: [Elecraft] OT: vehicle power outlets

For anyone considering this for a different vehicle, my 2015 Forrester's 12V outlets ARE all switched by the ignition switch. I have a typical VHF FM box in the cargo compartment that is powered by the rear "cig" lighter outlet. No HF in the "family car" however. This radio also has the ability

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator

I'd have a fully automatic generator in a second IF we had propane or natural gas available. However, the addition of suitable tanks and piping, which MUST be installed "professionally", would be well over the cost of the generator itself. All of you with non-invertor conventional 3600 RPM

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator - Update

It's Generac "Synergy" not syntergy And yes, they just came out with them as their own version of the inverter type generator. I've only seen it listed on a few of their dealers so far. There's nothing magic about wiring a transfer switch. In the larger systems of about 7 - 8 kW and higher, think

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator

This new variety of Generac's are obviously all the new "Inverter" type generators, because in order for a non-invertor type to make 60 Hz AC power, it HAS to run at some multiple of 60Hz, typically 3600 RPM constant speed. The ONLY way the engine speed can vary is to utilize an SS circuit to

Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

I've bought some little Chicom plug-in Line Voltage monitors that are rated to run from 80 to 300 VAC for about $5 each through eBay, free shipping/no tax. They are completely self-contained with the two prong standard US blade plug built-in. The background illumination is blue LED and they're

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 roofing flters vs IC-7300

Sometimes C -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike via Elecraft Sent: Monday, August 28, 2017 10:42 AM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 roofing flters vs IC-7300 Hi guys, I

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Band Plans

Is Russian TV still on 48 or so MHz.? They've probably also gone digital. I remember listening for that TV picture buzz as an indicator that the MUF was creeping up. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, spy radio

And here I thought Art Collins invented SSB, like algore invented the internet (wink-wink) Chas (For all who take life too seriously this WAS intended to be humorous) -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave

Re: [Elecraft] Final Reminder: Y-BOX Labor Day Weekend Special ends at 0700 UTC today

Well, I sure know what to do when MY electrons get tired I threaten to cut off their Volts and throw them into the Flux-Capacitor. That sets them back a bit. Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] Final Reminder: Y-BOX Labor Day Weekend Special ends at 0700 UTC today

better. Charlie k3ICH From: rawil...@gmail.com [mailto:rawil...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV Sent: Monday, September 04, 2017 5:46 PM To: Charlie T, K3ICH <pin...@erols.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Final Reminder: Y-BOX Labor Day Weekend Special ends at 0700 UTC

Re: [Elecraft] Receiver Similaritie

They both run on electrons, hopefully traveling is about the same direction... C -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Millar via Elecraft Sent: Sunday, September 03, 2017 1:46 PM To: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] What technical similarity do HRO receivers and Elecraft receivers share that is unique? - Answer

The Hallicrafters SX-73 used three selectable fixed very low value resistors to alter the Q and hence, the passband of three IF stages. Does this qualify? 73, Charlie k3ICH If you happen to own one, I'd strongly suggest checking these resistors. I have two radios in for restoration, where

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, spy radio

SSB would have been the equivalent of encryption. Much like cursive writing today is secret code for us "old" people. Chas -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Stephen Peterson Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2017

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