Re: [Elecraft] K3 control with HRD

2012-04-23 Thread Gerald Manthey
Are you using a interface? Such as a Signalink etc. On Apr 23, 2012 2:31 PM, Steve w8...@comcast.net wrote: Greetings, I'd like to use Ham Radio Deluxe 5.11 to control and do logging with my Elecraft K3. I have the KUSB cable from Elecraft. Is this the only cable I need to have my

Re: [Elecraft] what am I doing wrong?

2012-04-23 Thread Gerald Manthey
Using K3. I'm using data a for mode. Is that maybe the problem? On Apr 23, 2012 7:30 PM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@verizon.net wrote: Are you using PSK31 normal frequencies? You can find these at http://www.podxs070.com/common-psk31-operating-frequencies. There is a good explanation about why these

Re: [Elecraft] what am I doing wrong?

2012-04-23 Thread Gerald Manthey
No problem and I decode them fine. On Apr 23, 2012 8:07 PM, Jim Dunstan jduns...@tbaytel.net wrote: At 05:30 PM 4/23/2012 -0700, you wrote: Hi First thing is to listen in to PSK conversations. I assume you have no problem hearing PSK signals. Jim, VE3CI

Re: [Elecraft] question for psk users

2012-05-02 Thread Gerald Manthey
I find that once I set the my ALC right, 25 watts gave me plenty of power. I worked Ukraine, Spain, France last night.. saw a station in Israel but he faded to fast. It was awesome! Thanks for all the help getting my setup right. Hope to chat with you all on PSK. Thanks Gerald - KC6CNN On May 2,

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Dayton- new hf rigs?

2012-05-21 Thread Gerald Manthey
OK, talked me into it also. How do you point the software to the beta sight? On May 21, 2012 10:00 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 5/21/2012 7:48 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: looking forward to the next high performance offering from Elecraft. You

Re: [Elecraft] I will be on vacation

2012-05-22 Thread Gerald Manthey
Gary, maybe Don will get us some smoked salmon. Had some up there and it was great. Don enjoy the family and fishing. Oh pan for some gold too. On May 22, 2012 9:54 PM, Gary Gregory garyvk...@gmail.com wrote: *Don, Enjoy the vacation and I like my Salmon lightly cooked, juicy and tender.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 amp tuner

2012-06-01 Thread Gerald Manthey
Don That is for the little 100 watt amp coming for the KX3? Or were you talking about the kpa500? On Jun 1, 2012 7:36 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: The amp most certainly will respond to the RF produced by the K2, but I am not certain if the TUNE button will do the same as is done

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 amp tuner

2012-06-02 Thread Gerald Manthey
Don That is for the little 100 watt amp coming for the KX3? Or were you talking about the kpa500? On Jun 1, 2012 7:40 PM, Gerald Manthey kc6...@gmail.com wrote: Don That is for the little 100 watt amp coming for the KX3? Or were you talking about the kpa500? On Jun 1, 2012 7:36 PM, Don

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 Fan Noise and cooling performance

2012-06-19 Thread Gerald Manthey
Solution - the Dyson blade less fan. Hihi On Jun 19, 2012 1:41 PM, Tony Estep estept...@gmail.com wrote: On Tue, Jun 19, 2012 at 1:26 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net wrote: ...I have tried to get after-market fans that were advertised as quiet, but no luck... === Agreed.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PSK31 RTTY with K3 and SignaLink USB

2012-07-05 Thread Gerald Manthey
I run the Signalink USB to my K3. In data mode the knobs on the Signalink are around 10 o'clock. I then set the power to 25 watts on the K3. Works great. Other modes such as CW the Signalink stays the same and I just adjust the power on the K3. Compression is always off. The main issue I had was

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] PSK31 RTTY with K3 and SignaLink USB

2012-07-05 Thread Gerald Manthey
Oh PS : Make sure you have it set for PSK under data mode, it changes for RTTY too. On Jul 5, 2012 11:08 AM, Gerald Manthey kc6...@gmail.com wrote: I run the Signalink USB to my K3. In data mode the knobs on the Signalink are around 10 o'clock. I then set the power to 25 watts on the K3

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: Price increase in mid Sept.

2012-08-16 Thread Gerald Manthey
I know things have gone up. But I will pay the price for two reasons. 1) great product and support. 2) made in the USA. And did I mention great product and support? Thank you Elecraft! Gerald- KC6CNN On Aug 16, 2012 5:44 PM, Robert Vargas (KP4Y) k...@yahoo.com wrote: I bought a new TS-590 less

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-MH3 Mic gain settings ALC level ?

2012-08-22 Thread Gerald Manthey
Isn't 40 the Max? I bet it could be given more gain with just a firmware upgrade. I am somewhat slightly hearing impaired. So I talk quietly. I have a hard time getting the fifth bar to flicker too. But I also get good audio reports. Go figure. 73's Gerald On Aug 22, 2012 9:09 AM, Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (9/2/12)

2012-09-04 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hello Phillip Sorry i missed the net. Dr. Appointment. I had a question. Do we have any members in Alaska? Thanks KC6CNN On Sep 4, 2012 7:26 PM, Phillip Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote: Sorry for the delay in getting the report out. It's ben busy here! We had a fine net today with good

Re: [Elecraft] Location, location

2012-09-06 Thread Gerald Manthey
Mike How do you like the Acom1000? I have been looking at them, but all the hams here say don't do it, get an Alpha. I like the Acom and how easy it is to tune. What's your take? On Sep 6, 2012 5:35 PM, Mike n...@nf4l.com wrote: Hi Mike, My K3 and the ACOM 1000 are separated by the P3. The K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software

2012-09-18 Thread Gerald Manthey
Michael Are you running the latest version of HRD? It is stable and getting better. On Sep 18, 2012 11:43 AM, Michael Marx sndtu...@vacuumtubes.com wrote: I was wondering if anyone is aware of any software for adjusting Config and regular menu items on the K3? Or is anyone developing any?

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software

2012-09-18 Thread Gerald Manthey
] On Behalf Of Gerald Manthey Sent: Tuesday, September 18, 2012 12:47 PM To: Michael Marx Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Software Michael Are you running the latest version of HRD? It is stable and getting better. On Sep 18, 2012 11:43 AM, Michael Marx sndtu

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB with Windows7 and N1MM

2012-09-22 Thread Gerald Manthey
I had the damnest time getting my K2 and usb converter to work. Check all params baud rates, com port #'s and nothing. Blue screen of death is usually caused by a wrong chip set. Update drivers make sure you are using FTDI chip set. This is my advise, but more info needed such as rig, brand

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY ?

2012-09-24 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hi Joe. I too just tried RTTY. So will watch this thread. First I have to figure out how to even read RTTY. All looked jumbled. Hihi. On Sep 24, 2012 12:01 PM, Joe K2UF j...@k2uf.com wrote: Just started playing with RTTY. How can I operate split using AFSK A mode? Any help? Joe K2UF

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB users, please help.

2012-09-25 Thread Gerald Manthey
Brian Have you verified in the device manager that the comport settings are right? Then under advanced settings assign it a comport #. If that is done, and latest drivers, and in my case making sure the db9 was seated all the way. It should work. On Sep 24, 2012 8:02 PM, Brian Hunt

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Ham Radio Deluxe

2012-09-29 Thread Gerald Manthey
That's great- the Best radio and Best software suite working together. Makes it better for all of us. Thanks Eric and Rick. On Sep 29, 2012 6:53 PM, Rick Ruhl ric...@w4pcsoftware.com wrote: QSX will be in V 6.0. Eric sent me the K3 and Im fixing a lot of long term issues.. QSX works great..

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement

2012-09-29 Thread Gerald Manthey
Phillip What happened to the KPA500? On Sep 22, 2012 5:39 PM, Phillip Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote: The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (9/23/12) at 1800Z on 14.3035 MHz +/- QRM. I will be the net control from western Oregon. Since my new KPA500 has failed, and the SB200 has

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Battery Holder - Looking for Home

2012-10-04 Thread Gerald Manthey
I'll take it. On Oct 4, 2012 3:07 PM, Ariel Jacala n...@hotmail.com wrote: I have a K2 battery holder that is surplus to my needs. If anyone needs it I can ship to any one CONUS for the price of postage, nothing else. Please reply off list. First come, first served. Ariel Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] Tigertronics SignalLinkUSB connections to K2

2012-10-14 Thread Gerald Manthey
Chris I run the signalink with my K2. Works great. Psk31 and cw. I am going to try rtty when radio comes back. Getting kpa100 and kat100 in ec2 case. I use my hp mini, signalink and K2 off of wind turbine and solar on my ranch. I really like the SL USB and K2 combo. On Oct 14, 2012 8:33 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] RTTY mode rocks!

2012-10-20 Thread Gerald Manthey
Chip Any problems running RTTY at full power? PA heat? Or are you running it half power at 5 watts? Thanks KC6CNN- Gerald On Oct 20, 2012 10:23 AM, Chip Stratton c...@strattonfamily.us wrote: I'm very impressed with the RTTY mode in this little bugger. It is doing a good job of decoding

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] RTTY mode rocks!

2012-10-20 Thread Gerald Manthey
I am so looking forward to getting my fist speed up so that I can send psk and Rtty with thr key. On Oct 20, 2012 11:24 AM, Andrew Moore andrew.n...@gmail.com wrote: I've never been into any mode other than CW, but this morning I tried RTTY and PSK31 on the KX3 for the first time. I too was

Re: [Elecraft] OT storm safety tip

2012-10-29 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hello Rich Be careful and good luck, been through many of those. Keep us posted, or set up your radio after it passes. I will monitor the freq's used for tge elecraft nets. Good luck and be safe. On Oct 29, 2012 8:48 AM, rck...@comcast.net wrote: Greetings, I'm n New Jersey riding out the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 in Sweepstakes

2012-11-09 Thread Gerald Manthey
Congradulations Nick What kind of antenna did you use? On Nov 7, 2012 6:29 PM, Nick-WA5BDU nick-wa5...@suddenlink.net wrote: Also had a great time giving my KX3 its first taste of a real contest in the CW SS. I made 388 Qs operating about 20 hours or so. Missed the clean sweep by one

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with HRD using CW modes

2012-11-11 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hello Don There are four settings under the cw mode in Hrd. Cw, and winkey do not work with the K3 alone. The ky and mcw work good with the K3. Mcw is used with vox and the tones key the radio. Only down fall is you have to use the stop in macros or click the stop button. The kycw is for elecraft.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with HRD using CW modes

2012-11-11 Thread Gerald Manthey
Yes, vox on mcw. Not needed on cwky. On Nov 11, 2012 4:43 PM, Ian Kahn - Ham km4ik@gmail.com wrote: Don, The K3 requires VOX be active to send CW. Please check the K3 user's manual under CW operations. 73, --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3

Re: [Elecraft] Help with K3 Evaluation in Palo Alto

2012-11-16 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hello Jay. Before I got a vertical dipole, I used a 20 meter bazooka up 16 feet. I worked all kinds of stations and a bunch of DX. I did this running 5 watts and up to 25 watts. I have a K2, K3, and a KX3. They are great radios. It goes without saying a better antenna is going to perform well,

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and digital modes

2012-11-20 Thread Gerald Manthey
Its on the kx3 order page. On Nov 20, 2012 5:15 PM, David Christ radio...@mchsi.com wrote: What am I missing? This is not the first time an XG50 has been mentioned. However I can find no sign of it on the Elecraft web site. David K0LUM On Nov 19, 2012, at 8:13 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 for sale

2012-11-21 Thread Gerald Manthey
Al is the K1 still for sale? On Nov 21, 2012 5:45 PM, VE3GAM ve3...@rogers.com wrote: KX1, 40, 30 and 20 m covered, no tuner, no paddle $250 + shipping (shoukd be about $15) Paypal preferred, email if interested al ve3gam __**__**__

Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A not responding message

2012-11-26 Thread Gerald Manthey
Rick Is there a date for V6 yet? Can't wait. Hihi On Nov 26, 2012 10:25 PM, Rick Bates happymooseph...@gmail.com wrote: So what you're saying is that the N1MM software is the common thread with the multiple QTH and computer combos? I presume that it is up to date, along with any OS updates,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

2012-11-27 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hello Tom I run the K2 and psk31. It's fun, just remember set your power low. 5 watts on k2/10 . As far as the mic, I am not sure. Good luck hope to see you on the waterfall. KC6CNN On Nov 27, 2012 5:30 PM, Tom McCulloch th...@att.net wrote: Hi gang, I have a very old Rig Blaster interface

Re: [Elecraft] Help!

2012-12-05 Thread Gerald Manthey
Jim, were you able to get it working? On Dec 5, 2012 9:34 AM, Stan Gibbs s...@ajaxsoftware.com wrote: Did you cycle power after enabling the ATU? - 73, Stan - KR7C -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Help-tp7566701p7566713.html Sent from the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 es AIRMAIL

2013-07-05 Thread Gerald Manthey
Airmail is one software and RMS express is made by the Winlink group. I use RMS express with my K3 and my K2 and KX3. It works fine business on Winmor. Hope that helps. Thanks Gerald - KC6CNN On Jul 5, 2013 9:12 PM, K7JLTextra k7jltex...@gmail.com wrote: I use RMS express with my K3 KX3, it's

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY

2013-07-08 Thread Gerald Manthey
Is The vox on? On Jul 8, 2013 4:15 PM, Mike K2MK k...@comcast.net wrote: Hi Mike, If you hear the tones in the K3 speaker then I assume you mean that you are hearing them through the monitor. This tells me that the tones are getting through to the K3 and that you are in transmit (red light).

Re: [Elecraft] PSK 31

2013-07-26 Thread Gerald Manthey
I use the Signalink USB ,some use their computer sound card while others use rig blasters and other sound cards. Just remember to get the volume settings adjusted right and don't over power. I work the world on 25 watts. Good luck hope to see you on the waterfall. Gerald - KC6CNN On Jul 26, 2013

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB TX audio question

2013-08-12 Thread Gerald Manthey
Don Changing those two caps changes the audio or band width of the signal? Thanks Gerald. On Aug 12, 2013 6:41 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Ed, Change 2 capacitors on the KSB2 board. C34 to 0.47 uF and C32 to something in the 3300 pF to 5000 pF range. I usually run SSBC at

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB TX audio question

2013-08-12 Thread Gerald Manthey
The reason I ask is that I get reports of very narrow audio when monitored by someone with a band scope. They saw between 2 and 2.5 , where most everyone else runs 3 to 3.5 Thanks Gerald On Aug 12, 2013 6:41 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Ed, Change 2 capacitors on the KSB2

Re: [Elecraft] W2 PROBLEM (Larry Royster)

2013-09-19 Thread Gerald Manthey
Thank you for sharing your findings . I find on my K2/10 5 watts is good. On K2/100 and K3 25 watts is good. My KX3 is good at 4 watts , I think it is lower because max power is 10 watts. 73's Gerald On Sep 19, 2013 1:36 PM, Gerry McGowan m0...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, after carrying out on air

Re: [Elecraft] kinda like other post K3 turns off.

2013-11-03 Thread Gerald Manthey
Thank everyone for you suggestions. Here is what I found and did to fix it. I disassembled my station and then started connecting one thing at a time until I found the problem. It turned out that my Signalink USB sound card was what was picking up the feed back and introducing it back into the K3.

Re: [Elecraft] Obsolete trimmer capacitors

2014-01-13 Thread Gerald Manthey
Thank you Wayne. It was nice to see a tiny little fraction of what you have to deal with. And also keeps us up to date too. Keep up the great work. Gerald - KC6CNN On Jan 13, 2014 6:41 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Sorry for the bandwidth, guys. Slip of the email alias :) Now

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Charging with PV panel?

2012-01-03 Thread Gerald Manthey
The solar panned have to go to the charge controller that regulates it to 12 v in my case my solar setup has 12v at 14 amps that os used to charge my battery bank. I would just hook up to the battery bank and let it charge from there. Or for field use get a small portable one that rolls up that

Re: [Elecraft] 30% off on the K3 book

2012-01-28 Thread Gerald Manthey
I would really like to see a web site with all kinds of macros. This would help all us newbies. On Jan 28, 2012 1:26 PM, Rich - K1HTV k1...@comcast.net wrote: Fred, Congrats on the very informative K3 book. It's a great reference document for all who own a K3. Liked it so much that I

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 PWR ADJ Apology

2012-02-12 Thread Gerald Manthey
I agree! This is the most helpful reflector around. Don't let one or two people discourage you from here. Lots of good people and knowledge on here. On Feb 12, 2012 5:35 PM, David Poplewski dpop...@comcast.net wrote: I want to take this opportunity to apologize to anyone on the reflector that

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 or KX3 with all the options

2012-03-13 Thread Gerald Manthey
Great advice Matt. I had my first cw contact today. I was nervous but had a program to translate. I was proud when I was done, but had a patient op. What I learned was I need to learn the proper abbreviations to use. I find I want to try more now. On Mar 13, 2012 6:36 PM, Matt Maguire

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Purchase - Info

2012-03-26 Thread Gerald Manthey
How about kio3 for digital. On Mar 26, 2012 11:44 AM, Dave (K7DRT) dtull...@earthlink.net wrote: This is my first post. I sold my IC-756PRO and now plan to buy a K3. I use mostly SSB (20 40 meter nets), and some digital cw Here is the initial configuration I have selected: (Kit) K3/100,

Re: [Elecraft] K2 tuner and G5RV

2013-02-13 Thread Gerald Manthey
I would prefer the ZS6BKW , it is a improved G5RV. Google it and I think you will be impressed compared to the G5RV 102. Just my option. Gerald- KC6CNN On Feb 13, 2013 4:14 PM, Paul and Sue Huff ph...@mi.rr.com wrote: Here in the dead of winter I am thinking about spring antenna projects. One

Re: [Elecraft] Meteor explosion in Chelyabinsk, Russia

2013-02-18 Thread Gerald Manthey
Thank you Paul. I appreciated hearing it first hand. I am glad he and his family are all okay. Hoping for the best for all those that experienced it. Thanks Gerald- KC6CNN On Feb 18, 2013 11:26 AM, Richard Fjeld rpfj...@embarqmail.com wrote: Wow, I remember the call UK9AAN well as I have his

Re: [Elecraft] K3 vs. KX3 for digital modes

2013-02-28 Thread Gerald Manthey
My k2, k3 and kx3 do great on digital. I run 5 watt most the time. I have run 25 watts before. But 5 watts have made many contacts in cw and psk31. Good luck Gerald. On Feb 28, 2013 6:43 PM, Stan AE7UT ae7...@gmail.com wrote: I have both a K3 and KX3 and was thinking it would be nice to use my

Re: [Elecraft] K2 + SignalLink: Setting gains for digital modes

2013-04-14 Thread Gerald Manthey
Chris, what mode are you trying and what do you have your power set to? Also if your RX and TX on the Signalink are maxed, use the Signalink internal jumper to boast the gain so you can turn them down. Also check the computer volume both sound and microphone recording. And make sure the computer

Re: [Elecraft] K2 + SignalLink: Setting gains for digital modes

2013-04-14 Thread Gerald Manthey
Good. If 9 o'clock and all is good then use Don's suggestion and set alc and you should be fine. Good luck. On Apr 14, 2013 1:40 PM, Chris Kimball m...@cvkimball.com wrote: Thanks for the comments. I'm using Olivia/Contestia most of the time rather than MPSK. The possible splatter is with

Re: [Elecraft] K2 + SignalLink: Setting gains for digital modes

2013-04-14 Thread Gerald Manthey
Chris. I have my TX and RX set at 9 o'clock each rig is different I set to low power and get my signal looking good and then increase my power on the K2 to my 25 watts desired power. On my radio anything over 25 in digital mode causes distortion. Works fine on CW and SSB. But other digital modes

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Power for KX3

2013-04-19 Thread Gerald Manthey
The key here is a good charge controller. I use a mppt controller and it is 98 % efficient. Gets 30% for charge. Has 3 different charge rates and handles all battery types. My RV is also wind turbine and solar powered. I have 560 watt solar to my mppt charger, then to my 900 amp hr battery bank.

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source

2013-05-01 Thread Gerald Manthey
Can the KPA500 handle more than 1000 watts? Say like 1100 to 1500? On May 1, 2013 9:36 PM, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: It's not that critical. Just 11 to 14 volts or so at an ampere max. The positive is the center of the coaxial DC power connector. 73 de Dick, K6KR On May 1,

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source

2013-05-01 Thread Gerald Manthey
Yea, I meant KAT500. Ok I saw it would do 1000 at 3-1 but was curious about 1500. Thanks On May 1, 2013 9:48 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 5/1/2013 7:38 PM, Gerald Manthey wrote: Can the KPA500 handle more than 1000 watts? Say like 1100 to 1500? You must mean KAT500, and I

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source

2013-05-01 Thread Gerald Manthey
Thank you all. I think I will make a call to elecraft tomorrow. But Mr. Brown is running legal limit fine. Ok just wanted to ask. Thanks All Gerald On May 2, 2013 12:29 AM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On 5/1/2013 7:38 PM, Gerald Manthey wrote: Can the KPA500 handle more than

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source

2013-05-02 Thread Gerald Manthey
...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 7:49 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source On 5/1/2013 7:38 PM, Gerald Manthey wrote: Can the KPA500 handle more than 1000 watts? Say like 1100 to 1500? You must mean KAT500, and I don't think

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source

2013-05-02 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hello Eric So the web page saying 1200 to 1500 would not be correct? I would only run the amp at 1000 anyway, but just making sure before I buy one. Thanks Gerald. On May 2, 2013 2:28 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Its important to understand that KAT500 operation

Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

2013-05-21 Thread Gerald Manthey
Yes, from key out to relay on the amp. On May 21, 2013 9:06 PM, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: Have you connected the amplifier keying line? Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

2013-05-21 Thread Gerald Manthey
Both rca connectors. On May 21, 2013 9:42 PM, Gerald Manthey kc6...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, from key out to relay on the amp. On May 21, 2013 9:06 PM, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: Have you connected the amplifier keying line? Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

2013-05-22 Thread Gerald Manthey
on the K3? 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gerald Manthey Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2013 9:43 PM To: Dick

Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

2013-05-22 Thread Gerald Manthey
and, therefore, no power out of the Alpha. This happens on my K3/Al-80B combo. 73...Rick -- W5RH -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gerald Manthey Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 9:19 AM To: Fred Smith Cc: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Conflict with amp and Signalink

2013-05-25 Thread Gerald Manthey
I have all those and can confirm the Signalink does not use key out. Gerald On May 25, 2013 5:28 PM, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com wrote: The Signalink USB and the keying line for the linear amp both use the Key Out port on the K3. Is there a solution that would not require unplugging the Signalink

Re: [Elecraft] Hey - I'm back!

2013-05-29 Thread Gerald Manthey
You will be very happy with the new radio. Good luck 73 Gerald KC6CNN On May 29, 2013 4:34 PM, Richard W Hemingway rhemi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: That didn't take long, about one day. I have ordered a K3 factory built and will get it in a bit. You have all convinced me it is the thing to do.

Re: [Elecraft] Well, I just dipped my credit card in the water.

2013-06-02 Thread Gerald Manthey
Congratulations Bill You will be pleased with the KX3. Get a good antenna for you situation and you will find QRP is fun. Then order the amp and tuner later and you will have a awesome 100 watt radio. 73's Gerald KC6CNN On Jun 2, 2013 3:30 PM, Bill Blomgren billb...@nc.rr.com wrote: I ordered a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CW Operations on Ham Radio Delux

2013-06-11 Thread Gerald Manthey
Are you using an external sound card? On Jun 11, 2013 7:58 AM, W5JAN w5...@earthlink.net wrote: To All, I cannot get HRD (Ham Radio Deluxe) to send CW thru the KX3, but I can send CW from my keyboard using the Elecraft Utility. I have gone thru the HRD settings many times and I have

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3

2013-06-11 Thread Gerald Manthey
I second the powerworxs On Jun 11, 2013 8:28 PM, Anthony Scandurra K4QE k...@att.net wrote: powerwerx.com model SS-30DV. Quiet, no RF hash, small, and light. I have had it for just over a year now, and it has been on one DXpedition. 73, Tony K4QE From:

Re: [Elecraft] My first Field Day...Wow... what a rush!

2013-06-23 Thread Gerald Manthey
I agree with you Gary. Here in Texas we add BBQ also. Who needs an excuse to get out and operate. Have motorhome will travel. On Jun 23, 2013 8:17 PM, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Gee, you guys almost got it figured out. Motorhome, beer, k-line, beer, antennas, beer, solar power,

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Magnifier lamp

2011-07-19 Thread Gerald Manthey
Could one of you cw veterans list all the appropriate prosigns. I am getting into working cw and it would help. On Jul 19, 2011 8:55 AM, Grant Youngman n...@tx.rr.com wrote: While a good bright light (however that is come by) is important, I don't find the magnifiers on these swing arm lamps

Re: [Elecraft] split pileup and listening was Pileups and KPA500/ST0R

2011-07-31 Thread Gerald Manthey
When I chased DX there was no split, we conserved bandwidth. Is there somewhere to see the split freq? Is it what the op wants? Is it limited to cw or ssb? Can someone explain it to me, I'm sure their are others wondering too. Thanks On Jul 31, 2011 9:16 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Signalink USB

2014-01-20 Thread Gerald Manthey
I use a Signalink with my K2 and it works good. I also have the fixed audio going to the Signalink. Get you volume controls set in windows and adjust the ALC until only one bar lights. Make sure to stay with in the power limit of the rig. For K2 / 10 I use 4 to 5 watts. For the K2/100 I don't

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 recommended max power for digital modes?

2014-02-22 Thread Gerald Manthey
I run 25 watts on my K3. I adjusted it by watching my peaks on a scope. At 25 watts and my alc set I have a clean signal. There are those that splat more power and we all see them in the waterfall. 25 watts will work the world on PSK. Just my observations and my .02 cents. 73 Gerald On Feb 22,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 recommended max power for digital modes?

2014-02-22 Thread Gerald Manthey
I agree with Don! I like to chat, learn about the op or Qth. It is a major draw back to Jt 65 or Jt9. On Feb 22, 2014 4:26 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Doug, While low power may have been the recommendation, I started in PSK31 in 2000 when I had only a K2/10. I ran it in the

Re: [Elecraft] FW: [K3] K3 Off Grid

2014-03-05 Thread Gerald Manthey
That was suggested Chester. It works too. You can kick around numbers and theory all day. Real world is the best way and you have to remember, temp plays a major part too. I have lived off grid for two years. My experience has been through trial and error. Mind you I don't run just ham equipment,

Re: [Elecraft] First QSO!

2014-03-23 Thread Gerald Manthey
Congratulations and welcome aboard. There will be many first to come. 1st QSO , 1st DX many of us have been doing this for years, and still get excited over different things. You have chosen a great hobby. And when all else fails you will be communicating. Congratulations again Sean 73's KC6CNN

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft product to be shown and announced this Friday

2014-04-03 Thread Gerald Manthey
? External PX3? , waterfall display? Keyboard? Just my guesses. Looking forward to see it. Gerald - KC6CNN On Apr 3, 2014 12:50 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi all, We'll be showing a major new product -- a KX3 external accessory -- at the Visalia DX Convention. You can

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft product to be shown and announced this Friday

2014-04-04 Thread Gerald Manthey
Damn! I guessed it. I was the first poster and guessed right. Wish I won the first one built, but still happy I guessed it. Wish I was as lucky at lottery. Gerald - KC6CNN __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] FW: [cwops] merger of Alpha and Ten Tec

2014-05-12 Thread Gerald Manthey
If elecraft made a full legal power amp like the Kpa500. I would be all over it. Right now I use a Alpha 76PA. When I have to, only voice. Every thing else is around 10 to 25 watts. Gerald On May 12, 2014 2:27 PM, Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com wrote: $6-$7K is a boatload of money, but I

Re: [Elecraft] Activity in ancient 15-meter novice band (21.1 MHz)

2014-05-25 Thread Gerald Manthey
Thank you Bruce. I have been there went hams sending at 20 + would not slow down and or work the new novice. I now try to work there a lot to help encourage then. I wish more would do that too. 73's KC6CNN Gerald __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] New k2 ghostlight mod!

2014-05-27 Thread Gerald Manthey
Easy to find your way around in the dark. Thanks for sharing that. 73's Gerald - KC6CNN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Which way to steer a new ham K2-KX3

2014-06-16 Thread Gerald Manthey
Yeah Don That is what I was just thinking. This group is a bunch of middle aged business owners who were feed with a silver spoon. I brought up used equipment and was told they buy only the best. Then we all walked out to the parking lot and my Toyota truck was surrounded by $50,000 trucks. Hihi.

Re: [Elecraft] HRD/DM-780, Elecraft K3 and soundcard

2014-06-25 Thread Gerald Manthey
Tony I have the same setup. I have not tried Olivia. I have worked all other modes. What mode is radio set too? Data mode? Is the decode button highlighted above the waterfall in DM780? Is band with set properly as not to cut off the signal edges both on the K3 and DM780? Once your on the signal

Re: [Elecraft] HRD/DM-780, Elecraft K3 and soundcard

2014-06-25 Thread Gerald Manthey
Tony You said you used fldigi or some other software before. Did you run Olvida? If so then hardware fine its a HRD setting. Confirm that and I will go check mine in that mode while waiting. Gerald __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK31 Data Mode

2014-07-16 Thread Gerald Manthey
Bill can you give us a little more derails? Such as comouter, software, soundcard, etc. Thanks Gerald - KC6CNN On Jul 16, 2014 10:58 AM, Bill Davis via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Since we are talking about the data modes. W1AW/4 was on 15m PSK31 this morning. Nice signal here

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power out - key down

2014-07-19 Thread Gerald Manthey
Just how many people are running high power on low power modes like jt65? I work the world with 10 watts. Gerald - KC6CNN On Jul 19, 2014 10:48 AM, Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com wrote: Hmm .. makes me wonder if a failed fan would result in an error message and/or graceful power roll off to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power out - key down

2014-07-19 Thread Gerald Manthey
Yes I guess I was not totally informed. I took the suggestions from the book and translated it to mean low power. I read the user guide for jt65hf and it said in part Running at full output power is seldom necessary or desirable due to the incredible sensitivity of JT65. Most users find 5 to 10

Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

2014-07-24 Thread Gerald Manthey
John What size of a generator are you going to use? Also what kind of loads are you going to be running? I have experience with all different types, styles, and sizes of generators because of off grid living. Although mine are now used to only charge the battery bank in multiple days of bad

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA

2014-08-15 Thread Gerald Manthey
I use Tom ' s software. It is stable and controls the elecraft line like no other. There are a few issues that he has told us about and did say elecraft was notified and later I recheck and he did not hear back from them. This software should be on the elecraft site. It controls the K-Line as well

Re: [Elecraft] www.kl7uw.com - Hacked

2014-08-27 Thread Gerald Manthey
Appreciate the heads up Edward. I enjoy checking your site. Looking forward to it being back up. 73's Gerald - KC6CNN On Aug 27, 2014 5:54 PM, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: Thanks for the helpful suggestions and several that initially alerted me. The host is ace.net and they have

Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite: Now allows changing of Terminal Mode Threshold and text decode parameters.

2014-09-16 Thread Gerald Manthey
Tom Do I have to have usb's hooked up to all the equipment to get it to show in the software? Thanks Gerald On Sep 13, 2014 11:09 AM, tom...@videotron.ca wrote: Win4K3Suite - version 1.662 is now released. This version has a number of enhancements which follow from user feedback. New: - It

Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback

2014-10-24 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hello Doug I agree with you. I use Win4k3 as my rig control and HRD log and DM780. It is stable and works great. It is nice to have my complete K-Line monitored and controlled by Win4K3. Tom has done a super job on this software. The Terminal part of it is also easy to use and a nice feature. 73

Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback

2014-10-24 Thread Gerald Manthey
for about two minutes and then crashes.. I would LOVE to get it going but have been unable to.. W4CCS -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gerald Manthey Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 10:14 AM To: Doug Ellmore Cc: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback

2014-10-24 Thread Gerald Manthey
master. It runs for about two minutes and then crashes.. I would LOVE to get it going but have been unable to.. W4CCS -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gerald Manthey Sent: Friday, October 24, 2014 10:14 AM To: Doug Ellmore

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line hook up

2014-10-31 Thread Gerald Manthey
Yes i know. Everyone told me. I had mine in moving box somewhere. My computer for Internet was also boxed somewhere. All I had was my phone and was looking for help. I know they are in the manuals. To the ones that sent just the diagrams thank you all is up and running now. To the others I hope

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA external monitor freezes - RFI?

2014-11-05 Thread Gerald Manthey
Hi Mike Is it a Samsung monitor? And did you put beads on the power line in too? Gerald On Nov 5, 2014 11:33 AM, mike ai...@comcast.net wrote: When using KPA500 my external monitor (and the P3 display) often freezes, sometimes up to 5 seconds, after I transmit. With the external display

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA external monitor freezes - RFI?

2014-11-05 Thread Gerald Manthey
Mike is the monitor 12 volts from the AC supply. If so try running with DC and beads. Gerald On Nov 5, 2014 1:14 PM, mike ai...@comcast.net wrote: Not a Samsung, it is a BenQ. But it happened with Dell and ASUS monitors as well. I just put four beads on the power line as suggested and it seems

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA external monitor freezes - RFI?

2014-11-05 Thread Gerald Manthey
Also check monitor refresh rate probably set at 60hz if changeable change it off 60. The check all menu items on P3 dealing with the SVGA settings. Gerald On Nov 5, 2014 1:18 PM, Gerald Manthey kc6...@gmail.com wrote: Mike is the monitor 12 volts from the AC supply. If so try running with DC

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