Re: [Elecraft] P3 on DXpeditions (was P3 and SSTV)

2011-04-26 Thread Gary Gregory
as many QSOs in the same period on SSB/CW/RTTY makes any SSTV operation extremely unwise. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 4/26/2011 8:49 AM, Gary Gregory wrote: Brian, Most of the comment so far appears to be focused on the hunter, not the DXpedition. On the next effort we intend to use the P3

Re: [Elecraft] 14.316 help!

2011-04-25 Thread Gary Gregory
H, now that the topic has been beaten to death, perhaps a simple solution would be to change the 20M net frequency ? Then perhaps the traffic on the reflector will be reduced to the normal level of pandemonium? :-) 73's Gary On 25 April 2011 17:19, Jim Wiley jwi...@alaska.net wrote:

[Elecraft] P3 and SSTV

2011-04-25 Thread Gary Gregory
Sometimes when I have idle time on my hands the mind tends to wander off, so with this in mind please be kind ok?..:-) Could the P3 become a SSTV decoder and display a digital image?..The is a program proving quite successful called EasyPal and it got me to thinking that if future expansion of

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and SSTV

2011-04-25 Thread Gary Gregory
after all. Nuff said, end of thread. :-( Gary On 25 April 2011 22:46, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote: Even more basic, why would a DXpedition want to bring a P3 along? Extra box, weight, cables and no benefit. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 4/25/2011 12:37, Bill W4ZV wrote: Gary Gregory-2

Re: [Elecraft] ?change net frequency?

2011-04-25 Thread Gary Gregory
What about the 14.302.5 'Mobile Net' ? I don't hear it in VK and am not sure if that is still running, but I used to be on that net when driving my big rig in the US. It ran pretty much whenever the band was open. That was in 2000 - 2001 so it may have dropped off the radar since then. Gary On

Re: [Elecraft] P3 and SSTV

2011-04-25 Thread Gary Gregory
--- --- On Mon, 4/25/11, Gary Gregory garyvk...@gmail.com wrote: From: Gary Gregory garyvk...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 and SSTV To: Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Monday, April 25, 2011, 2:47 PM Why would a Dxpedition take an extra

Re: [Elecraft] P3 on DXpeditions (was P3 and SSTV)

2011-04-25 Thread Gary Gregory
Brian, I will be QRV at Undara Volcano National Park (VKV-01) with a complete K-Line so will let you know. May 18th-May 24th, 10/15M openings to the US expected to be good. You can look here for more info: http://www.qsl.net/vk4fd/activities.htm 73's Gary On 26 April 2011 07:54, gary bartlett

Re: [Elecraft] New Amp

2011-04-24 Thread Gary Gregory
Hmmm..look like EMTRON's... Hope he has better luck with them than I had with 2 units..:-( Gary On 24 April 2011 13:45, Dale Harding K7DNH dh2...@sbcglobal.net wrote: My error - thanks for the correction! -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Comments?

2011-04-24 Thread Gary Gregory
I would suggest that ALL modern ERA radios have redeeming factors and the user base will come to 'love' one and that will usually lead to overall satisfaction. As long as there is healthy debate on radio performance the engineers and sales departments of all manufacturers will continue to strive

Re: [Elecraft] optimizing recorded audio

2011-04-22 Thread Gary Gregory
Jim, If only all users followed your advice. Sadly the last contest showed they don't. I was amazed at the number of stations who happily went on and on with distorted, over driven or clipped audio. One such station called us on every 3 hour segment and the audio was nothing short of a joke. (I

Re: [Elecraft] optimizing recorded audio

2011-04-22 Thread Gary Gregory
Lu, I sincerely hope you don't get any offers...this from the receiving end...:-) I must add that some of the worse audio we hear in VK is poorly adjusted W1HY audio processed signals...aaagh!...some are so bad a lot of us simply QSY and pretend we didn't hear the call:-) 73's Gary On 23

Re: [Elecraft] Audio Processing

2011-04-22 Thread Gary Gregory
KT0NY, Got'em here also...just keyed the CM-500 and dropped my call sign...seemed easy. They have varied from S2 to S5 which surprises me as we are used to hearing signals in this area of the pacific and to the north of us and a good deal louder. The audio from T31A sounds good here also...I

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 problem with Utility fixed!

2011-04-22 Thread Gary Gregory
Greg, I'm with you. I feel confident I can order my XG-3 now knowing even I will be able to get it to work...:-) Guess I better dive into my 'donation to Eric's retirement account' now and let a few more moths out..(Grin) 73's Gary On 23 April 2011 04:11, Greg Buhyoff greg.k...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 50 Mhz power out

2011-04-22 Thread Gary Gregory
Here too...I never noticed that before. Must not have been paying attention. I normally have 90w dialled up on all bands other than those I use the KPA-500 on of course so this explains why, but that was not always the case and I never noticed the difference before this question arose. 73's.

Re: [Elecraft] New Baby

2011-04-21 Thread Gary Gregory
Bill, Good shot. Um, where is the KPA-500 hiding? Grin Gary On 22 April 2011 06:26, Bill Hammond wham...@aol.com wrote: http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/5641619534/in/photostream A father proudly holds his new baby as older siblings closely watch. Bill Hammond-AK5X wham...@aol.com

Re: [Elecraft] optimizing recorded audio

2011-04-21 Thread Gary Gregory
Personally I find using the K3 DVR is simple and the recorded audio heard by other stations is also the same as when you answer their call...hence, no confusion. I agree with Jim emphatically, too many times we are subjected to absolutely terrible audio that can make it dreadfully difficult to

Re: [Elecraft] optimizing recorded audio

2011-04-21 Thread Gary Gregory
Tony, Whilst you may have found nirvana with your audio, I tried your idea and as close as I came, two other K3 owners who know me very well agreed we could not get the same quality from the PC. There are many variables in play here also and I appreciate that aspect. I hope you are blessed with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Value on the used market?

2011-04-20 Thread Gary Gregory
I think your serial # is quite low and that no mods had been done. (going from memory now) This implies that there are a few mods that should be done to bring it up to the current spec. Perhaps this will impact the sale price? Gary On 21 April 2011 02:19, Guy Olinger K2AV

Re: [Elecraft] factory built k3/100/F

2011-04-20 Thread Gary Gregory
G'Day, I would like to have a dollar for every time I assembled a multi board controller, took it to the site for installation only to find a fault on startup. The equipment was made by a Dallas, TX company renowned for superior performance and quality in their equipment and exported worldwide,

Re: [Elecraft] factory built k3/100/F

2011-04-20 Thread Gary Gregory
Oops! Gary On 21 April 2011 07:21, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.comwrote: this K3 is already back at the factory. In this case it turned out that the bias menu item was not turned on at the customer end. 73, Eric WA6HHQ On 4/20/2011 12:32 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: Not

Re: [Elecraft] Another thought for the XG3 Utility

2011-04-20 Thread Gary Gregory
Dick, And put your shoes back on...:-) Gary On 21 April 2011 12:14, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: Thank you! My contribution (the XG3 Utility) is just a part of a much larger Elecraft team effort that brought us the new goodie. I bought one for myself at Visalia. Up to now

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Manual Updates

2011-04-19 Thread Gary Gregory
Bill, Agreed. Full drawers can be such a pain...:-) Gary On 20 April 2011 04:36, Bill (K9YEQ) k9...@live.com wrote: Fred wrote: ...Also, it is much easier to use the computer search function on a PDF than scanning a paper copy of an obsolescent doc. If hard copy is needed the end user

Re: [Elecraft] Interface question.

2011-04-13 Thread Gary Gregory
Well seeing as you want the tune thru accessory connector, how about adding me to that list too. I have a Barrett auto-tune antenna which are very common here in VK. These work a treat and the K3 would need to have the tune function reset after the auto-tune antenna finds a match. Although these

Re: [Elecraft] Re k3 receive audio

2011-04-13 Thread Gary Gregory
Guy, Again your ability to write down what is REAL and what is NOT is again 'right on the money'. This last post of yours should be REQUIRED reading by all new owners of the K3 to help them better understand the radio, the design and the capabilities. Maybe even a version of your explanation

Re: [Elecraft] K3 cooling fan cycling

2011-04-13 Thread Gary Gregory
The connector of concern was fixed long ago and applied to units up to #800 or so from memory...others will correct me...:-) The K3 is used extensively in contest, DXpeditions as well as daily for for long periods by many of us and to honest I rarely notice the K3 fans are on and cycling has

Re: [Elecraft] Re k3 receive audio

2011-04-13 Thread Gary Gregory
Tony, Why would we want manufacturers to give us a fully auto-magical, panacea radio that simply becomes a proverbial Black Box that we simply turn on and speak or operate in other modes? Elecraft are leading the way I feel in giving us some serious weaponry to fight widely varying conditions.

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 power supply

2011-04-12 Thread Gary Gregory
Shane, I use the PowerWerX 13.8vdc/230VAC ( I have two of them) and no issues at all. They have a terminal at the rear as well as 2 each Anderson plugs on the front. Fan is silent, small footprint, metal enclosure. Model SS-30DV 73's Gary On 13 April 2011 01:02, Bill W4ZV

Re: [Elecraft] Re. K3 receive audio

2011-04-12 Thread Gary Gregory
I have adjusted RX EQ for 'Tone' using my headset. I don't hear the lows well anymore so I have been able to compensate for that with the EQ settings and I use Hi/Lo cut for ssb and shift/width for CW. Audio sounds great for me. Gary On 13 April 2011 03:08, Mike Rodgers

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KPA500 vs XYL

2011-04-09 Thread Gary Gregory
Ralph, Humph!My XYL holds an advanced licence so I have no chance..:-( Hard enough trying to get time on my radio..:-( Doh!..OUR radio..excuse me too much...Grin 73's Gary On 9 April 2011 15:49, Ralph Parker ve...@dccnet.com wrote: Now to figure out how to tell the missus! (I don't

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KPA500 vs XYL

2011-04-09 Thread Gary Gregory
Daughter are a worry though...my daughter lives in Las Vegas, NV, and when I told her there was a package arriving from Watsonville and to send it on to me, she asked what is it?, so I tolds her. The response was I was spending her inheritance..:-( Oh, and yep, she is licensed too I really

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - new product demand

2011-04-09 Thread Gary Gregory
Purely from a VK perspective: Many times we hear stations from the US calling DX with their beam heading to VK. Whilst their signal is in the S7 - S9+ we answer the call only to get reports of S2-S5 with QSB. We are then proudly told they are using 'Legal Limit' and a 3 element tri-bander at

Re: [Elecraft] New product suggestion

2011-04-08 Thread Gary Gregory
PowerWerX Model number SS-30DV is a switch mode, 30A very small supply and I have 2 of them here and NO RFI issues, stable at 13.8VDC. It even has a very silent fan plus Anderson plugs (2) on the front with Lugs on the rear plus the Red and Black nuts de come off so you can attach ring tipped

Re: [Elecraft] Another KPA500 on order!

2011-04-08 Thread Gary Gregory
Jeff, For a small inducement, I won't tell her either..:-) Gary On 9 April 2011 13:02, Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF vk4bof.elecr...@gmail.comwrote: I just could not resist any longer...So I ordered a KPA500 kit. Now to figure out how to tell the missus! (I don't think I had better

Re: [Elecraft] re KPA 500 and ATU

2011-04-07 Thread Gary Gregory
*John,* * * *An on-board ATU is not what I need either, the remote version of the KAT-500 is ideal for my situation.* * * *The trailer behind my motor home has the tower and all antenna feedlines are right there so mounting the KAT-500 in the trailer reduces cabling to my operating station.* * *

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 / K3 firmware suggestion

2011-04-07 Thread Gary Gregory
*Well if you start dialing up from 5W on the K3 with the KPA-500 in 'Operate' you get a smooth increase of power out from below 100w to 500w...:-)* * * *My 2 cents...* * * *Gary * On 8 April 2011 06:55, Toby Deinhardt dj7...@muenchen-mail.de wrote: Hi Wayne the list, not sure if this has been

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 / K3 firmware suggestion

2011-04-07 Thread Gary Gregory
*Just a couple of minutes with the KPA=500 will show you what drive produces required output of the amplifier.* * * *I have power on the K3 set to Per Band and normally run 30W drive to get 500W out. Antenna efficiency plays a role here too.* * * *Once I had that measured the rest was simple.* * *

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 feature suggestion - band bypass

2011-04-06 Thread Gary Gregory
*Hmmm...field testing the brew I assume?...:-)* * * *Hic...me too please!* * * *Ele-Brew Time is 1630 Local, here...:-)* * * *73's* * * *Gary * On 7 April 2011 11:05, Eugene Balinski euge...@nni.com wrote: Me too !! On Wed, 6 Apr 2011 20:57:16 -0400 Bill Coleman n...@stny.rr.com wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 memory segments per band

2011-04-05 Thread Gary Gregory
*Fred,* * * *My latest problem is finding the paper I wrote stuff on...:-(* * * *But I do remember the where the bathroom is...:-)* *73's* *Gary * On 6 April 2011 06:40, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 4/5/2011 1:21 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: My snooping on this topic leads me to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500..Now?

2011-04-04 Thread Gary Gregory
*Mike,* * * *Gee...you polling the site often?Grin* * * *Sounds like you have an itchy finger :-)* * * *Then again, maybe Wayne is a believer in 'Delayed Gratification' :-)* * * *73's* *Gary * On 5 April 2011 08:48, Mike AI6II ai...@att.net wrote: No ordering today... ..mike AI6II

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

2011-04-04 Thread Gary Gregory
*Please note the circumstances..* * * *1. Each of the K3's were to be used on a single band.* *2. 'other' operators were able to use either K3 on the band chosen.* *3. Resonant antennas were connected to the K3's* *4. The 'other' operating position had 2 radios.* *5. The 'other' radios were

Re: [Elecraft] Taxes Due

2011-04-02 Thread Gary Gregory
*Chuckle..hey guy's your all overpaid...:-))* * * *I'm poor on account of Elecraft keep snaffling my savings...:-))* * * *73's* *Gary - retired - emphasis on the 'tired' * On 2 April 2011 16:55, Kevin Rock kev...@coho.net wrote: Indeed, if my taxes were that low I would rejoice! On Fri, 01

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

2011-04-02 Thread Gary Gregory
*Geoff,* * * ***When you look at the THP products you will see quality inside. The KPA-500 is an extremely good design with excellent specs and if you use an amplifier you want it to be clean, robust and simple to use...the KPA-500 meets all the above.* * * *Now if you look at the Ameritron

[Elecraft] K3 in Nepal

2011-04-01 Thread Gary Gregory
*Yes! New country and new band for me also.* * * *24.935 up 5* * * *Dipole and KPA-500 + K3...all good!* * * *73's* *Gary * -- *VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile Elecraft Equipment K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 Living the dream!!!* __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500..Now?

2011-04-01 Thread Gary Gregory
*Aw Shucks...he wouldn't do that would he?* * * *Grin* * * *Gary * On 2 April 2011 11:51, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: Better ask him tomorrow. Today is April 1. :-) Fred K6DGW Auburn CA On 4/1/2011 6:29 PM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: Next week. :-) 73, Eric

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SN 5244 Successfully Completed !

2011-03-30 Thread Gary Gregory
*Grin...your video is 'Private' and requires a Log In...I have no idea how to view it as I don't have an 'account' with you tube* * * *I never knew about that until now...interesting.* * * *Well done on the construction and yep, you do have a thing or three to learn but what fun it is.* * *

Re: [Elecraft] P3 for dummies?

2011-03-30 Thread Gary Gregory
*Al,* * * *Yeah, good onya!...(old Aussie slang for@#$!^*...Grin)* * * *73's* *Gary * On 31 March 2011 14:50, Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net wrote: I'm not the web site guru, so take this with a grain of salt: On Wed, 2011-03-30 at 13:28 -0500, Sam Morgan wrote: speaking of the P3 manual, a

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100/F

2011-03-28 Thread Gary Gregory
*Scott,* * * *Did you order a microphone with the K3* * * *I didn't and had to scramble around looking for a Kenwood wired microphone..:-)* * * *Enjoy* * * *73's* *Gary * On 29 March 2011 04:29, Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com wrote: better make that the K3 link

Re: [Elecraft] Is DVR audio really getting equalized and compressed?

2011-03-27 Thread Gary Gregory
* Brian This is correct.* * * *The DVR is 'Post' EQ settings etc.* * * *73's* * * *Gary* * * On 27 March 2011 22:04, K1LI nekvts...@gmail.com wrote: Barry, I just went through the process of setting up my K3 with a new mic. I had the same question, re: DVR vs. live mic audio, so I tried an

Re: [Elecraft] Forums?

2011-03-27 Thread Gary Gregory
*Edward,* * * *Now that the contest is over the bands should return to normalcy and by this I mean clean clear signals will again be heard.* * * *I wonder how many contesters were using SDR radios?* * * *Listening to absolutely horrible audio and distorted CQ calls then a voice change when you

Re: [Elecraft] Forums?

2011-03-27 Thread Gary Gregory
*Kevin,* * * *That seems to me, on the surface at least, a great idea.* * * *I hope someone more learned than I takes it on.* * * *Grin* * * *73's* *Gary * On 28 March 2011 07:38, Gary Gregory garyvk...@gmail.com wrote: *Edward,* * * *Now that the contest is over the bands should return

Re: [Elecraft] paddle key training

2011-03-25 Thread Gary Gregory
*To everybody, I AM WRONG, so sayeth everyone who tries to use my paddle...Grin* * * *You guessed it folks...My Dits are on the LEFT and DAH's on the right.* * * *But then I AM different, I also live in 'The Land Downunder' where the water in the toilet bowl swirls opposite to the US...is that

Re: [Elecraft] paddle key training

2011-03-25 Thread Gary Gregory
*Ken..the FW will reverse it too.* * * *Gary * On 26 March 2011 09:49, Ken - K0PP kengk...@gmail.com wrote: Thumb on right paddle makes dits. Have a left-handed guest op? Suggest turning paddles around backwards and reach over the top. (:-)) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP elecraftcov...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] paddle key training

2011-03-25 Thread Gary Gregory
*Or slack key :-)* *Gary * On 26 March 2011 09:57, Tony Morgan 1desertdwel...@gmail.com wrote: You have gotten some good info already, but let me show you an example of some of my favorite types of answers here: Forget about the paddles, you need to use a straight key. 73, Tony W7GO

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Powerpoll connector

2011-03-24 Thread Gary Gregory
*Hi All,* * * *I am not reading the same voltage drop as Jeff so maybe he is not getting a correct reading.* * * *Voltage drop on #679 is minimal..)0.01* * * *The display shows 0.3v from memory @ 100W* * * *73's* *Gary * On 25 March 2011 08:26, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Jeff,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2011-03-23 Thread Gary Gregory
*You never know your luck eh?...:-)* * * *They are superb I can tell you that much!* * * *73's* *Gary * On 24 March 2011 10:12, John Harper j...@ae5x.com wrote: I'm hoping to have one by late May's WPX contest... John Harper http://www.ae5x.com/blog

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

2011-03-23 Thread Gary Gregory
*I think he means release date.* * * *Wayne and Eric have previously stated on this list that late April was likely.* * * *FT is going well and as far as I see there will be only one minor change to the KPIO board and a lettering change on the face plate. At least that is the only changes I have

Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Swap - 8 pole 400Hz filter for 1.8KHz 8 pole filter

2011-03-21 Thread Gary Gregory
*aaah..there you are mate! David...Jeff has a serious issue..well many actually..being my mate is just one of them...:-) 73's Gary * On 21 March 2011 19:12, Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF vk4bof.elecr...@gmail.comwrote: Hi David, Been there, tried that. Unfortunately, ADHD makes life challenging

[Elecraft] K3 and Field Day

2011-03-21 Thread Gary Gregory
*Hi to the list, I am very proud to announce that God spoke to me yesterday on 10M with a K3 and a KPA-500... I can tell you all, Eric has a superb signal...I was knocked for six when he came up on frequency. He is not only a BIG signal with the SteppIR and the KPA-500, but he is such a great

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Field Day

2011-03-21 Thread Gary Gregory
' wicked but I reckon it was closer to 10ft than 8! :) Great fun was had and lots of beer was consumed over the weekendwe even got to use our K3's occasionally too! Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF Elecraft K3 # 4257 - Original Message - *From:* Gary Gregory garyvk...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Field Day

2011-03-21 Thread Gary Gregory
the cost's up now do we? Great to hear Eric though, it was the highlight of the weekend and conditions were great till Eric left the frequency and closed the band off so he could get some rest. Grin 73's Gary * On 22 March 2011 06:24, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Gary Gregory wrote: I am

[Elecraft] OT DX Labs - DX Keeper

2011-03-16 Thread Gary Gregory
*I know I should go to the news group on Yahoo...BUT...I cannot stand the rubbish I seem to be bombarded with after I join one of their groups. Does anyone on the list use DX Keeper?...I cannot seem to save the logging screen the way I want it and would appreciate some assistance. Off reflector

Re: [Elecraft] I did it again!

2011-03-15 Thread Gary Gregory
*Hey Guys' My wife just confirmed to me...'You are not allowed to walk and chew gum at the same time' Personally, I think it's a plot..she has a call too :-( And you think you have issues? :-) 73's Gary * On 15 March 2011 19:19, Doug Turnbull turnb...@net1.ie wrote: Fred, You are just a

Re: [Elecraft] FCC

2011-03-15 Thread Gary Gregory
*Wikileaks does it again...Damn! :-) Gary * On 16 March 2011 07:39, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: Wow! I don't know who leaked an early draft of the Owner's manual for that site, but it's an early draft filled with incorrect and incomplete information! I'm presently working on the

Re: [Elecraft] FCC

2011-03-15 Thread Gary Gregory
*Well at least it has more info than what I have with the real KPA-500 :-) Gary * On 16 March 2011 07:46, Bruce Beford bruce.bef...@myfairpoint.net wrote: Wow! I don't know who leaked an early draft of the Owner's manual for that site, but it's an early draft filled with incorrect and

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs

2011-03-15 Thread Gary Gregory
*Why? I cannot think of a way I operate that would exceed a 10 minute transmission. Other than a 'Fault' ? Gary * On 16 March 2011 07:50, S Sacco nn4x.st...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not loving this part too much Duty Cycle at 500 Watts 10 minutes key down / 5 minutes off'

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 FCC docs

2011-03-15 Thread Gary Gregory
*We have lots of fruitcakes in VK - some have an amateur license !!! Grin Gary * On 16 March 2011 14:47, Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU le...@wa5znu.org wrote: Guy, K2AV wrote: OR, you can buy a ham amp that specifies a brick on key rating (usually a derating). Alpha's have them, and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit/amplifier relay

2011-03-14 Thread Gary Gregory
*Hi, I have been following this thread for a while now and maybe I have misplaced the issue. What is there to fix Igor? I ask this so that I can better understand your concern and application as I don't recall anyone else chiming in on a 'fix' if something is indeed wrong. Always willing to

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] decisions, decisions

2011-03-13 Thread Gary Gregory
*Pf, I agree with John with the following: The 2.7Khz standard filter is fine for all modes other than FM/AM. TThe reason for the 500Hz roofer is to create a brick wall to adjacent hi signal QRM. If your location is relatively quiet in this regard then you can do without it and use the

Re: [Elecraft] autotuner for new amp

2011-03-12 Thread Gary Gregory
*Ed, The KPA-500 only requires a maximum of 40w for full output. Mostly 31-35w achieves full power out. Regards Gary * On 13 March 2011 07:32, Edward Dickinson III softb...@windstream.netwrote: Hi Tony, There's no autotuner within the KPA500. I think the introduction of the KAT500 will be

Re: [Elecraft] standard vs stainless steel screws

2011-03-08 Thread Gary Gregory
*Hey Jeff, Your K3 got floaties yet?...:-) Gary * On 9 March 2011 15:10, Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF vk4bof.elecr...@gmail.comwrote: Hi Doug, I had the Stainless Steel kit in installed into my K3 when it was factory built and I swear by them. (I reckon that if it had standard screws in it I

Re: [Elecraft] You people just made me buy a K3 five minutes ago

2011-03-07 Thread Gary Gregory
*Stan, Speaking from experience, I have learnt the four words that have allowed me to navigate 30 years of married bliss'YYes Dear I'm Sorry' Perhaps this will help you buy some time to finish the painting?...:-) If not, then I guess you will have to look at this as 'delayed

Re: [Elecraft] Why I won't purchase K3

2011-03-06 Thread Gary Gregory
*Interesting comment. BUT, I didn't spend my hard earned dollars to 'build' something just for the pleasure of building. I bought my K3 to USE it. Same reason I bought all my previous radios. Building something from scratch is fun and yes you learn a heck of a lot from the experience...to each

Re: [Elecraft] You people just made me buy a K3 five minutes ago

2011-03-06 Thread Gary Gregory
*Jack, You forgot we also want to see him/her serving a nice hot cuppa for the 'Man of the house'? (that last bit was truly tongue in cheek) 73's Gary * On 7 March 2011 08:03, Jack Brindle jackbrin...@earthlink.net wrote: We want you to make a video of the dog repainting the downstairs,

Re: [Elecraft] K3

2011-03-05 Thread Gary Gregory
*Martin, And even more fun follows the build :-) The K-Line just grows on you...and your desk :-) Enjoy 73's Gary * On 6 March 2011 07:04, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: I think you'll have a great time, Martin. Savor the build; don't rush it. You only get to build your first

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 carrying case question

2011-03-04 Thread Gary Gregory
Rose, I confirm that I need both a dust cover and a carry case and when your ready please let me know so that I can make arrangements with you. Regards, Gary On Sat, Mar 5, 2011 at 6:35 AM, Rose elecraftcov...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Duane, No, the KPA500 isn't in production that I'm aware of,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Cover

2011-02-28 Thread Gary Gregory
Good news..however, I sent an email to Rose for a cover for my FT unit and so far have not received any further news. The KPA-500 would need to have the DXpedition pieces used to protect the front and back but again, I have not heard anything back from Rose or Ken. I have the DXpedition case for

Re: [Elecraft] Radio Packing for Shipping

2011-02-27 Thread Gary Gregory
Yawn.nuff said folks? I know it's been a slow news week :-) Back to playing with the K-Line :-) 10/15/20 and 6m been pretty good this last week in VK 73's Gary On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 12:17 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:  Bob, I would not advocate packing peanuts or full

Re: [Elecraft] My K3 forgets where it's at on DC failure

2011-02-27 Thread Gary Gregory
Hi, When in split, I can power off via the front panel switch and then power on and the K3 does NOT remember split although it does remember the frequency. So I would like that corrected as well. FWIW..:-) 73's Gary On Mon, Feb 28, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: The

Re: [Elecraft] P3, what lies ahead?

2011-02-23 Thread Gary Gregory
There has been some rumours..but nothing set in concrete that I have read...:-( Al, N1AL might chime in with some secret squirrel stuff he has brewing in his lab..howz about it Al? 73's Gary On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 8:13 AM, Bill able2...@aol.com wrote: Has anyone figured out the possible

Re: [Elecraft] P3, what lies ahead?

2011-02-23 Thread Gary Gregory
Juergen, At the risk of sounding as a 'me too'me too! Come on Al...what have you got going in the 'secret squirel dept?' Gary On Thu, Feb 24, 2011 at 11:42 AM, juergen plebia...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi Bill The most logical next step would be transmit monitoring. I would like to see the

Re: [Elecraft] What made you decide on purchasing an Elecraft transceiver?

2011-02-22 Thread Gary Gregory
Jeff, I am now officially embarrassed :-) Eric, can I get a pay rise soon? My reasoning was pretty simple and non-technical. I needed a radio that was compact but with as many features as I could dream up. I agonised over a brand name I had never heard of. I had never worked a station using an

Re: [Elecraft] What made you decide on purchasing an Elecraft transceiver?

2011-02-21 Thread Gary Gregory
Nate, I sure do know what you mean about an 'Elecraft Salesman'...Just hanging out for a pay rise now:-) 73's Gary On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 10:09 AM, Nate Bargmann n...@n0nb.us wrote: For me, after Sweepstakes '09 I spent a bit more time listening to the bands than I had for a while and

Re: [Elecraft] What made you decide on purchasing an Elecraft transceiver?

2011-02-21 Thread Gary Gregory
Johnny Yes to all your 'wishes'...:-) I know Eric doesn't like 'me too's'...but...me too :-) 73's Gary On Tue, Feb 22, 2011 at 2:57 PM, Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk wrote: Hello Jeff, I am afraid that the rigs you used in the past were not in the same class as K3 I am using a number

Re: [Elecraft] Heil connection cable

2011-02-20 Thread Gary Gregory
Johnny, For what you pay for a Heil headset the audio quality is lacking somewhat. Yamaha CM500 is a lot less expensive and gives superb audio quality. As do other headsets IMHO YMMV 73's Gary On Sun, Feb 20, 2011 at 11:56 PM, ka9zap ka9...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Johnny Kenwood should work I

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line

2011-02-13 Thread Gary Gregory
Wishful thinking? Grin Gary On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:  Vertical dyslexia  :-) 73, Don W3FPR On 2/13/2011 5:40 PM, Pete Smith wrote: SRI, $1,999 on my screen 73, Pete N4ZR The World Contest Station Database, updated daily at

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft at the Orlando ARRL Hamcation this weekend

2011-02-10 Thread Gary Gregory
Whoa...Eric, while your 'up in the air' snoozing, please add KAT-500R (R=Remote) to OUR K Line eh.:-) Gary On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 10:38 AM, Vic K2VCO v...@rakefet.com wrote: Unbeatable concept! Your place in the ham radio marketing hall of fame is now assured! On 2/10/2011 4:24 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K3 Failed DSP Firmware Download

2011-02-06 Thread Gary Gregory
Hmmm..seems like this failed FW load is caused by operator forgetfullness..don't think that's a word...by owners of Microham products. I sure don't need windoze' to remind me to turn something off or check some other device is present and running etc, etc, etc. Maybe I live in the dark ages in

Re: [Elecraft] Second antenna port...

2011-01-28 Thread Gary Gregory
HmmmAlong with a price drop in current beer prices this would be a great innovation?...:-) Hic And a 'Beer Holder' added to the accessories list would sell also. 73's Gary On Sat, Jan 29, 2011 at 5:19 AM, Ken Alexander k.alexan...@rogers.com wrote: Now THERE is something that would get me

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature Request

2011-01-27 Thread Gary Gregory
I sure hope so! Gary On Fri, Jan 28, 2011 at 5:34 PM, David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote: You're kidding, right? On 1/27/2011 7:30 PM, Edward Dickinson, III wrote: 10 Minute Timer - Sound, 'Beep, Beep, Beep.'  Alternate, Flash or Dim Display and/or Panel Lights.  Reset Timer.  

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 vs THP

2011-01-25 Thread Gary Gregory
Henry, Absolutely!...exactly what I want...:-) Remote;y installed at the base of my antennas will be excellent. Gary On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 12:19 AM, k4...@aol.com wrote: A lot of us want the KAT500 as a remote matching unit that can be used near the antenna versus a shack-bound unit.

Re: [Elecraft] A Comment on my 500 Watt Comment

2011-01-25 Thread Gary Gregory
There's that 'rounding' thingy going again...:-) Gary On Wed, Jan 26, 2011 at 8:59 AM, ab2tc ab...@arrl.net wrote: I am sorry but I can't help myself on this one. Are you sure you don't mean $1994.99? :-) AB2TC - Knut Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Correction to Tom's posting:

[Elecraft] KPA-500 vs THP

2011-01-24 Thread Gary Gregory
Hi All, Has anyone noticed Tokyo High Price have announced what seems to be a direct competitor to the KPA-500? Reading the blurb it seems like they are jumping on the bandwagon for portable amplifiers BUT the price is just a bit worrisome? Aaaah competition seems alive and well..:-) 73's Gary

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 vs THP

2011-01-24 Thread Gary Gregory
To All, Well I am a bit surprised at some comments. I guess my thoughts on the 'closeness' of the THP caused some angst with some. The kit version of the KPA-500 is my choice. My 'shack' (read desk) is a THP Free Zone...:-) 73's Gary On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 4:31 AM, Ken Chandler g0...@sky.com

[Elecraft] FS P3

2011-01-17 Thread Gary Gregory
Hi All, P3 is no longer for sale. Gary -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile http://www.qsl.net/vk4fd/ K3 #679, P3 #546 For everything else there's Mastercard!!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] P3 FS ship worldwide

2011-01-16 Thread Gary Gregory
Hi all, I have definately run out of room on the desk and I have to make room for a new toy. Will post worldwide insured' $650.00 including postage and insurance. Gary -- Gary VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile http://www.qsl.net/vk4fd/ K3 #679, P3 #546 For everything else there's Mastercard!!!

[Elecraft] FS P3

2011-01-15 Thread Gary Gregory
Hi to all. P3 Serial #546 is up for sale. No issues, latest FW performing great BUT if you could see how much room I have for my station you would surely groan and some gear is arriving very soon to further complicate my day to day operation..:-) Contact off list only please in the interest of

Re: [Elecraft] P3 S meter variance

2011-01-15 Thread Gary Gregory
Al, Yes, this does work and even the SSB sigs match very closely to the K3 S-Meter. Regards, Gary On Sun, Jan 16, 2011 at 3:20 PM, Alan Bloom a...@elecraft.com wrote: There are a couple reasons why the K3's S meter and the P3 display may show a different level. As Don mentioned, the P3 will

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 Beta Firmware Release: Fixed-Tune mode for theP3

2011-01-13 Thread Gary Gregory
Yes, confirmed. Gary On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 7:37 AM, W6NEK w6...@socal.rr.com wrote: Hello Dick, I just updated both the K3 and P3 to the latest Beta firmware.  All updates downloaded and installed without any problems.  However, I do see an issue with the P3 center freq display when the P3

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 - Purchase from outside North America

2011-01-13 Thread Gary Gregory
Don, Speaking of 4WD/2WD (OT) we could use a few more boats out here...:-) 73's Gary On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 9:58 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:  Speaking of icing, it is not a cakewalk here getting in and out of our private road.  It is still iced over, and I had to tow the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 Beta Firmware Release: Fixed-Tune modefortheP3

2011-01-13 Thread Gary Gregory
SPAN appears to be normal here so far. Did duplicate the 1999 display issue though 73's Gary On Fri, Jan 14, 2011 at 9:00 AM, N2TK, Tony tony@verizon.net wrote: Span works here. N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

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