Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Don't have a 50W dummy load

Using a 100W light bulb will not provide the required impedance, and will produce inaccurate results and possible damage the transceiver. True, also - In the old days there was no need to specify *incandescent* light bulb. Wonder what would happen with a CFL or LED lamp (do not try this)? The

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!

In my younger years I thought of the FCC of a regulatory and technology body. My thinking changed when UPS successfully lobbied the FCC in 1989 to reallocate part of 220MHz from Amateur to Commercial service. UPS argued that the reallocation was in the public interest and they would put the

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] OT: Verizon's response to Net Neutrality: in Morse code!!

*Netflix* got what they wanted. They had better lobbyists and took a dispute between them and Comcast, expanded the scope to include the entire internet, and then got the .gov on their side. 73, K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

[Elecraft] KPA500 Temperature Display

Hi, Would it be possible to allow the ability to show temperature in degrees F or C in the next firmware update? Thanks, Cliff K3LL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

Antenna issues specific to the OP aside, there is a valid reason to have the KAT500 recognize split and inhibit retuning/recall. The need for this functionality is very apparent when running split on 40m SSB when the DX is below 7.1 MHz and listening up much higher than 5KHz for anyone using a

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

level similarities, but not really. Do you know how the KAT500 interprets frequency, if driving only the band data lines (BAND0-3) via an external TTL device? Does it pick middle of the band if there is no last used frequency? 73, Cliff K3LL -Original Message- From: Cliff Frescura

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

PM To: Cliff Frescura; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning Are you asking for the KAT500 to choose two different tuning solutions when operating split? At present it chooses the VFO B frequency for its solution according to: MCU 4.83 / DSP 2.82, 2-8-2014 * FSK-D

Re: [Elecraft] Speaker SP3 Video

Sounds fine here. Cliff K3LL -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chester Alderman Sent: Friday, November 06, 2015 1:43 PM To: 'Steve Ellington'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Speaker SP3 Video No audio on your

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

S-232 line where DXLabs will send data via the Secondary COM Port (K3 native format) to the KAT500 when clicking on a spot or moving the Kenwood VFO. Alas, I have the USB cable for the KAT500, so I need to get the RS-232 cable. 73, Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message----- From: Cliff Frescura

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Radio check?

I would start with your local AM Broadcast stations like WBT on 1100 KHz. I would then check out WWV on 5.0MHz, 10MHz, 15MHz, 20MHz as well as CHU in Canada on 3.33MHz, 7.850MHz and 14.67MHz. You might want to add these into memory for easy recall. Be mindful that time of day/current

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

[mailto:jackbrin...@me.com] Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 12:55 PM To: Cliff Frescura Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control? Or connect the Kenwood’s serial port to the KPA500’s Radio port, then set the RADIO = SERIAL in the KPA. Follow the directions

[Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

Hi, If I change bands on the KAT500 via the PC Data port, it appears that the new band data is not sent to the Amp Control connector. Is this expected behavior? (hoping no). For reference, my setup is: Kenwood TS-940 DXLabs Logging program KAT500 KPA500 The 940 is connected to

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control?

] Sent: Friday, October 09, 2015 10:55 AM To: Cliff Frescura Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] PC Data to Amp Control? The KAT500 can read, but not pull down the 4 band change lines. Dick, K6KR Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 8, 2015, at 21:07, Cliff Frescura

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning

: Monday, November 16, 2015 9:36 PM To: Cliff Frescura Cc: Cady, Fred; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Re-Tuning If the band lines are used only, the ATU picks a mid band freq if there is no history since last ATU power up. On first tx after that, it performs a memory recall

Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300

+1000 And does this rig have the CAT fix for split? Original message From: Tony Estep Date:09/02/2015 5:48 PM (GMT-08:00) To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Icom IC-7300 I note that it has only one tuning knob,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

ails Did the boys at HamCon quote a price for the speaker? 73, Brian, W6FVI On 9/14/2015 11:51 AM, Cliff Frescura wrote: > I don't know where it is made, but I was able to see one in the flesh > at HamCon this past weekend and it has a solid feel and weight to it > (in addition to sound

Re: [Elecraft] Product Suggestion - 500W Dummy Load

Maybe the dummy load could be an option for the speaker /s 73, Cliff K3LL -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2015 7:36 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Product

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

I don't know where it is made, but I was able to see one in the flesh at HamCon this past weekend and it has a solid feel and weight to it (in addition to sounding great too). Seems like a no brainer addition to me. One wish would be to have the headphone jack on the speaker and use the input

Re: [Elecraft] What out for VE7FYC

Don't discount the possibility that someone hijacked his call sign - especially if funds were not mailed to his physical address. Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2015 1:20 PM

Re: [Elecraft] suggested PC??? Real RS-232 ports

I agree with N1MGO, I've come full circle on this one and am in the process of removing all of the USB/RS-232 converters in my setup and reinstalling a 4 port card that I had in an old XP system (drivers work fine). Determining what is a quality USB/RS-232 serial adapter is not always clear.

Re: [Elecraft] Remote KAT500

8 ft is not true for rs-232.  Depends on type of cable and baud rate.  50ft is generally fine and can go up to hundreds of feet.  Maybe you are thinking about usb. 73, Cliff K3LL Original message From: Mike va3mw Date:12/30/2015 11:32 AM (GMT-08:00)

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 RESET??

I find it hard to believe that the processor in the KPA is locked up. I've done quite a bit of experimentation with the RS-232 port on it and have never locked mine up and never had the need to attempt a reset? Can you get to the menu of the KPA? If so, it is not locked up. However if you

Re: [Elecraft] Rescaling the W2?

I find the scaling awkward as well. My W2 is placed on the input side of my KPA500 and it seems that dividing the scale by two might do the trick. I've not looked at the schematic, but wonder if it could be tricked by a resistor divider in the sensor line. 73, Cliff K3LL -Original

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 voltage drop on key down

Sounds like the amp is plugged into an outlet that is potentially overloaded or underrated. Changing the tap won't solve the problem and may damage the amp. 73, Cliff K3LL -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt Murphy Sent: Friday,

Re: [Elecraft] Rescaling the W2?

. Alan N1AL On 11/20/2015 07:15 AM, Cliff Frescura wrote: > I find the scaling awkward as well. My W2 is placed on the input side > of my > KPA500 and it seems that dividing the scale by two might do the trick. > I've not looked at the schematic, but wonder if it could

Re: [Elecraft] logging/k3s control program

Yes, check out: http://www.dxlabsuite.com/commander/Help/CommandSequences.htm Also, the DXLab reflector at dx...@yahoogroups.com is very active, much like this one. 73, Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim - N4ST

Re: [Elecraft] logging/k3s control program

Hi Jerry, In regard to: "4) It should have support for contest operating." Most general purpose logging programs have some contesting capabilities, but there are many aspects of contesting that really necessitate the use of a dedicated contest logging program. I would suggest you start

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 beta firmware revision 1.75 available

Thanks, I'm assuming there is a small copy/paste artifact on the page since it shows the date of the earlier software version, 1.67. 73, Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping fully assembled KPA-500

My factory assembled KPA-500 was shipped in one carton, all parts installed. Set the line voltage and install the fuses, and you're off to the races! 73, Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ralph McClintock Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Love me K3 line

Antennas? -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul VanOveren Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2016 5:10 PM To: elecraft reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Love me K3 line I have worked both S Sandwich and S. Georgia Islands on 4 bands and CW and

Re: [Elecraft] Long RS232 Runs - RS422

RS-232 use +3 to +15VDC and -3 to -15VDC for signaling levels, thus -5 and +5 will work too, but *not* 0VDC and +5VDC Like others, I've run RS-232 over 100's of feet. RS-422 will go much further and has the advantages of multi-drop and noise immunity due to its differential nature. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Long RS232 Runs - RS422

e download. -- David Woolley Owner K2 06123 On 21/01/16 20:03, Cliff Frescura wrote: > RS-232 use +3 to +15VDC and -3 to -15VDC for signaling levels, thus -5 > and +5 will work too, but *not* 0VDC and +5VDC > __ Elecraft mail

Re: [Elecraft] Kenwood TS-590SG with KPA500 amp?

I have an old TS-940 working with the KPA500. I used the ACC amp connections on the back on the Kenwood for PTT, which I believe is a DIP mechanical relay - not loud at all. In addition, the KPA500 sniffs the RS-232 line between the Kenwood and my logging PC running DXLabs to automatically

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 problem

Can you measure the 110V line voltage on key down? Is it stiff enough? 73, Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Crownover Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 8:22 AM To: 'Nr4c' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Operating remotely via Direct TV satellite provider

Yes, the signal has to travel ~22,300 miles x 2 (up and down). 73, Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2016 8:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Operating

Re: [Elecraft] Test serial-to-USB converter

Another test you can try is to short pins 2 and 3 on the RS-232 side of the converter (loop back) and then use a terminal program to see if characters that you type are echoed back. Some notes: 1. make sure handshaking is off/none 2. make sure local echo is off 3. data rate does not matter 4.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Band Tracking

I think I jumped the gun and was wrong. 73, Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: Dauer, Edward [mailto:eda...@law.du.edu] Sent: Sunday, August 07, 2016 3:42 PM To: Cliff Frescura; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; brian Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Band Tracking Thanks, Cliff. I am aware

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Band Tracking

"But the KPA doesn’t track the K3’s band choice correctly." ...it's by design. In the US the maximum power on 30m is 200W PEP. http://www.arrl.org/frequency-allocations 73, Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer,

Re: [Elecraft] Chinese Filters on eBay

"Elecraft Inside!", to borrow Intel's old line. But seriously, people just spent circa $3K-$4K USD (new) on a high performance radio and then go this route on a fairly critical component? On one hand, it's a tribute to Elecraft's success and popularity, on the other it can be a support

Re: [Elecraft] FS: E850463 KAT500 to KPA500 Cable

Cable has sold. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cliff Frescura Sent: Saturday, April 22, 2017 11:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] FS: E850463 KAT500 to KPA500 Cable Hi, I have a KAT500 to KPA500 15 Pin

[Elecraft] FS: E850463 KAT500 to KPA500 Cable

Hi, I have a KAT500 to KPA500 15 Pin cable that is excess to my needs. Complete info here: http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#kat500 $20 via PayPal and shipped USPS Priority mail. Thanks and 73, Cliff K3LL/6

[Elecraft] FS KPA500 and KAT500

For sale: KPA500 $1500 KAT500 $500 Factory built, original owner. Plus shipping and insurance. I am located in Los Angeles and can meet nearby. Please reply off list c...@cfcorp.com 73, Cliff K3LL/6 __

Re: [Elecraft] FS KPA500 and KAT500

The KPA500 has been sold. The KAT500 is still available. From: Cliff Frescura [mailto:c...@cfcorp.com] Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2017 5:59 PM To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: FS KPA500 and KAT500 For sale: KPA500 $1500 KAT500 $500 Factory built, original owner

Re: [Elecraft] Connecting RS232 to TS-2000 and a PC and a KPA500

Yes, you can make a "sniffer" that sends data to the KPA500 from the radio. This is exactly how I used my KPA500 with my TS-940. 73, Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Baldock Sent: Monday,

Re: [Elecraft] Franklin antennas

A bit of trivia... When the antenna/tower at KDKA was replaced in 1994, the legs of the old antenna were cut into thin cross sections, encased in clear plastic with a station medallion and sold for charity to Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh during their annual Christmas Fundraiser. It's a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft business practices - more info

Being in the payments industry, I can tell you that most of these policies are driven by the card brands (Visa, MasterCard, etc.), certifying bodies (PCI, EMVCo) as well as the payment gateways. It is a very complicated chain with many rules. The shopping cart either does an immediate charge or

[Elecraft] FS W2 Wattmeter HF + VHF/UHF couplers

I have for sale: 1. W2 wattmeter with DCHF-2000 1.8 - 54 MHz 2KW coupler, coupler cable, and power cable (power pole end). Modified to turn on when power is applied: $285 2. DCV/U-200 144 MHz - 450 MHz 200W coupler with coupler cable (coupler only): $90 W2 with both couplers : $350 Pictures

Re: [Elecraft] FS W2 Wattmeter HF + VHF/UHF couplers [updated]

The DCV/U-200 has been sold. W2 with HF coupler still available. Thanks, Cliff K3LL/6 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Cliff Frescura Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 8:47 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] FS W2 Wattmeter HF