Re: [Elecraft] K3 Win4k3Suite Question

[Gerald Manthey]

I use win4k3 as my rig control. I use the macros window to control other 
things. It also has the ability work with AC LOG which is my favorite logging 
software. It also works with other digital software. 
I use the small rig control window. The only thing I wish it had was adjustable 
window sizes. 
Great software. I am not an employee or paid by them. Just my opinion . 
73 Gerald


From: Barry
Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 8:34 AM
To: Terry; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Win4k3Suite Question

Terry,
 All you should need is a connection to the computers com port. 
Win4K3 know which radio and just works. The connection should be the 
data connection, but you will need a compatible connection on the 
computer or an adapter if you only have USB connections on the computer 
side. Just make sure you can tell Win4K3 what com port you are using for 
the radio just as you did for the KX3.

 BTW: I started out with the KX3 and moved up as you are doing. There 
were no compatibility issues. Good luck and have fun. If you really run 
into a problem, Tom usually pops up and helps; he monitors this 
reflector.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

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Sent: 10/30/2018 1:07:06 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Win4k3Suite Question

>I am looking to purchase a preowned K3.  I currently own a KX3 that I 
>have
>interfaced to Win4K3Suite.
>
>The K3 that I am considering buying has the two 9 pin Din plugs in the 
>back,
>one ACC and one DATA.
>
>I am not financially able to purchase a P3 currently and want to use 
>the
>spectrum scope on the Win4K3Suite to do that for me.
>
>What do I need to have to be able to interface the K3 to Win4K3Suite in
>order to get the spectrum scope to work.
>
>Thanks and 73's,
>
>Terry, N7TB
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 with Begali HST Key Question

[Gerald Manthey]

Thank you Dick and Dave. That is the problem then. 
Okay I get to moving the desk and get the key set up where it should. I am 
looking forward to trying to learn how to use a cootie key. 
Thanks again. 
Gerald 
Bless you guys. 


From: d...@elecraft.com
Sent: Monday, June 11, 2018 6:15 PM
To: 'KC6CNN'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 with Begali HST Key Question

There are two 1/4" phone connectors on the K3 back panel. One "KEY" is for a
straight key (mono).  The other, "PADDLE" is for iambic keyers and has dot
and dash "sides".

73 de Dick, K6KR


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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 with Begali HST Key Question

I just received my Begali HST III Key today. 
I have it plugged into the paddle slot on my K3. 
The single lever works great. But I cant seem to get the Cootie part to
work. 
I switched the lever and it just sends the same rhythm no mater which side I
push. 
Does the HST need to be in a different plug, like say the keyer plug?
Just asking before I attempt to move the desk and wade threw the wires. hihi

Thank you
Gerald Manthey
 



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[Elecraft] K3 Serial 6294

[Gerald Manthey]

​Hello
I am Gerald Manthey and I was trying to set my Freq Calibration because
everyone kept telling me I was off freq.

I tried as I read on the forums with 5000, 1, 15000 with regular and
alt on CW.
But I think I did something wrong. lol

I went to put it back to factory and 1. Where I wrote it down got thrown
away.
2. changed computer and did not have the recent back up config.

I was wondering if you all kept files on the radio. I realize this is a
long shot, but thought I would try. My K3 is Serial number 6294. I had it
sent in for a K3syn board upgrade.

I was able to find the very original config when the radio was brand new.
Before the upgrades so I loaded it for right now. I had to go change the
filter settings because I added the 6 since it was new.

I had to turn on Tech mode, and I looked at the REF cal it is different
from where I had set it.

Okay just wondering what you would suggest?
Thanks
Gerald Manthey - KC6CNN
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Re: [Elecraft] RF feedback problems with P3 and external keyboard

[Gerald Manthey]

I had RF problems with my P3 Keyboard also. I also used snap on mix 31’s and 
solved the problem. Then decided to use a wireless keyboard and that solved the 
problem. I felt the rf was getting in by the order as it was a cheap keyboard 
and the cord was very thin. 
Hope this helps you with some ideals
Gerald


From: Kevin Stover, AC0H
Sent: Sunday, November 26, 2017 10:54 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RF feedback problems with P3 and external keyboard

The mix of the toroid's used does matter. Mix 31 is best.

Here is what I did with a USB mouse.
I bought four mix 31 snapon's and installed two 18 inches back from the 
mouse and another pair 18 inches back from the connector, winding as 
many turns as would fit. I bought a USB extension cable and wound most 
all of it on a mix 31 2.4 inch toroid. This choke was installed on the 
computer end and the choked mouse cable was plugged into that.

All of this assumes you have things properly bonded, especially the 
computer case/chassis.

On 11/24/2017 2:34 PM, ANDY NEHAN wrote:
> After LOTS of experimentation I think I have found that just recently I have 
> some RF feedback into the usb keyboard on the rear of the P3. This manifests 
> itself particularly badly with the Genovation keyboard but is also present 
> with a standard usb keyboard. Oddly enough it is MUCH worse when using the 
> Perwerx psu than my linear psu - but that may of course be due to different 
> cable layout for the power cables. I have applied clip on ferrites with great 
> enthusiasm but to no avail.
> I noticed a message on my external vga screen saying "usb device removed" 
> shortly after starting to transmit and then shortly after that (but whilst 
> still transmitting) "usb device connected". This is also not present when on 
> low power (say 5 watts) but reappears at 20 watts.
> Has anyone else experienced this problem??
> Andy
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 Discontinued

[Gerald Manthey]

Think I will post my K1 4 band and my two extra 2 Bandera for sale.

Gerald.

On Aug 30, 2017 3:39 PM, "Al Scanandoah"  wrote:

I sat on the fence for too long, and didn't acquire my K1 until earlier
this year. I missed out on the 4 band module, but I at least came up with a
means to more efficiently swap 2-band modules. It's a very fun rig to use,
even without current technology.

KX2/KX3/KX(TBD) at some point? Perhaps, but my trusty old K2 still holds
down the center spot in the shack.

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Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

[Gerald Manthey]

Don 
I couldn't agree with you more I am guilty of this too. What books could you 
recommend I start with? 
Thanks 
Gerald KC6CNN 

> On Apr 30, 2017, at 10:20 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> One important thing I forget to mention is that you should learn how to 
> construct your own effective antennas.
> To my mind, that skill may be critical in an emergency. and with the 
> proliferation (and acceptance) of ready made manufactured antennas, I am 
> afraid that skill is decreasing in ham radio circles.  Yes, it does take a 
> bit of studying and experimenting, but is not really that difficult. If you 
> can do simple multiplication and division, you can calculate the length of a 
> halfwave antenna that can be used for effective communications - all it takes 
> is some wire and a feedline.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> -
> Stan,
> 
> While you have made your motives clear, if such an emergency does arise, just 
> powering up radios and transmitting can result in communications chaos.
> 
> I encourage you to get on the air not only to familiarize yourself with your 
> equipment, but also to experiment with a variety of antennas that can be 
> deployed easily - your home antennas will likely come down in such a disaster.
> 
> Get involved with local ECOM organizations, and if they do not exist for you, 
> form one.
> Ordered nets are the norm during emergencies, and someone has to act as net 
> control - to whom all traffic is directed.  Establish standard frequencies 
> and practice, practice, practice so that all participating know the format 
> and the rules of proper operating.
> 
> You might want to consider taking an example (and perhaps some guidance) from 
> the National Hurricane Net, which many of us are quite familiar with here on 
> the East coast.
> 
> In the event of a disaster in your area, you will likely be forced to use low 
> power to conserve battery power and depend on relays from individuals who can 
> run higher power outside the disaster area.
> 
> You may have to learn to setup and use digital modes as well as voice in 
> cooperation with your local and area Emergency Communications Center (ECO) 
> which coordinate Police, Fire, Rescue, Hospitals and other emergency services 
> during a disaster.
> That is all very organized communications.  If you are concerned about a 
> disaster, I recommend you become familiar with it and hold practice sessions 
> communicating with other concerned hams.  Many EOCs hold simulated emergency 
> drills that you might want to participate in.
> ARRL Radio Amateur Field Day is a good exercise in setting up a functional 
> station in a short order of time and operating on generators or other forms 
> of emergency power.
> 
> Communication of Health and Welfare information can occur on non-emergency 
> frequencies in the ham bands, but that still needs to be done in an orderly 
> fashion since those in the disaster area can be expected to be operating at 
> low power and depending on relays from outside the area.  There are formats 
> for messages that operators should observe so the message gets to the 
> intended recipient in an orderly fashion.  The ARRL information is quite 
> helpful for the formats and relay net operating procedures.
> 
> What I am trying to say is that the formats and operating procedures for 
> emergency communications is already in place, and you should become familiar 
> with them and practice with your own local group and/or participate in 
> national nets and exercises.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
>> On 4/30/2017 9:41 PM, KG7FYI wrote:
>> I'd like to say
>> that radio is a hobby but the fact is that my only motive was that lives
>> are at stake.  I'm learning.
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Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

[Gerald Manthey]

Super quiet fans! Full duty cycle. 


> On Mar 17, 2017, at 12:06 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Interesting discussion.
> 
> Folks, if we did introduce a 1500 W solid state amp similar to our KPA500 in 
> operation, what features etc would be important?
> 
> 73,
> Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT behavior

[Gerald Manthey]

If it were only a chip change to add a winkeyer 3 inside my K3 I would do it in 
a heart beat.  


> On Feb 16, 2017, at 6:51 PM, Kevin  wrote:
> 
> Using the Winkey is not a requirement. It's just a much better keyer than the 
> Elecraft keyer.
> One chip and some extraneous parts...problem gone.
> 
> 
>> On 2/14/2017 9:53 AM, Chester Alderman wrote:
>> First, I admit to not understanding the problem! I do run QSK and VOX during
>> contest and during regular QRQ QSO's. With my K3/Alpha 9500 setup, I can run
>> full QSK CW up to 100 wpm and I have no PTT delay issues? I do not run with
>> PTT asserted and therefore I do not witness the issues other contesters
>> have.. As for N1MM's "poorly designed internal K3 keyer logic", I certainly
>> have to disagree with that comment. During 'normal' contest I operate from
>> 28 to 40 wpm, full QSK and would go nuts if there were any perturbations
>> with my K3's keying.
>> 
>> A so called 'solution' to CW stuttering is to purchase and use the K1EL
>> keyer. The real problem is with Windows op system wherein the CPU is often
>> interrupted to do 'internal chores'; and when this happens, all I/O ports
>> are shut down, which causes the CW stutter. Simply turning off the Windows
>> generated sound, eliminates the stutter issue and the 'requirement' to
>> purchase the K1EL keyer.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Tom - W4BQF
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
>> donov...@starpower.net
>> Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2017 12:53 AM
>> To: Elecraft Reflector
>> Subject: [Elecraft] Feature Request: improved internal keyer and CW PTT
>> behavior
>> 
>> Okay, lets take Eric's lead and open an interesting thread directly related
>> to an excellent Elecraft product.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> For years many of us have suffered with the odd behavior of the K3
>> in CW PTT mode. There are at least two inexplicble aspects of K3
>> CW PTT behavior that have forced many of us to use external
>> Winkeyers rather than the poorly designed internal K3 keyer logic
>> when the K3 is in CW PTT mode.
>> 
>> 
>> For CW contesters, its necessary to operate the K3 in PTT mode
>> to avoid unwanted VOX delay. But for some strange reason the
>> K3 always applies VOX delay after external PTT is unasserted.
>> I can think of no logical reason why VOX delay should be applied
>> at the end of the external PTT input when the K3 is PTT mode or
>> any other mode. When PTT is unasserted, the K3 should always
>> immediately return to receive mode, no exceptions.
>> 
>> 
>> When using the internal K3 keyer when in PTT mode, for some
>> inexplicable reason the K3 behaves like its in QSK mode. The
>> only way to avoid this is to use VOX rather than PTT mode or
>> to use a foot switch when in PTT mode. Both alternatives
>> are unacceptable.
>> 
>> 
>> The band aid solution many contesters use with excellent results
>> is to avoid using the internal K3 keyer and to use an external
>> K1EL Winkeyer that generates both a key output and a PTT
>> signal generated according to well designed Winkeyer CW PTT
>> logic.
>> 
>> 
>> Why can't the K3 implement logic similar to the Winkeyer to
>> generate the equivalent of "Winkeyer PTT" when using the K3
>> internal keyer when the K3 is in PTT mode?
>> 
>> 
>> 73
>> Frank
>> W3LPL
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Re: [Elecraft] winkeyer

[Gerald Manthey]

I second that, so much software support winkeyer. 
Gerald 

> On Feb 15, 2017, at 11:57 AM, Jim Larson  wrote:
> 
> It sure would be awesome if a user could put the internal K3s keyer into a
> Winkeyer emulation mode. The majority of logging software supports K1EL's
> command set, but not all support the Elecraft command set.
> 
> Jim - KK7A
> 
> On February 15, 2017 at 10:13:37 AM, Fred C. Jensen (k6...@foothill.net)
> wrote:
> 
>> I use a WK3 w/USB to N1MM, VOX on, QSK on ... works great.
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Fred K6DGW
>> Sparks NV DM09dn
>> 
>> 
>> NOEL POULIN  wrote:
>> 
>> Anybody in this group using K1EL winkeyer USB(wkusb-smt) with the K3
>> radio??
>> I would appreciate comments.
>> I am using a computer LPT CW INTERFACE at the momentwith a K3S, and
>> want to switch to a keyer soon...
>> Thanks
>> Noel
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 - utility, a question

[Gerald Manthey]

I sure wish it would display text like the PX3 does.  


> On Nov 7, 2016, at 10:41 AM, n6hz  wrote:
> 
> Hi Andy, 
> 
> I know it can get confusing with all the different macros.  The K3 can be
> programmed with macros, the P3/SVGA can have keyboard macros saved using a
> keyboard and each of the Utilities allows macros to be created and used with
> a mouse click. 
> 
> The P3/SVGA accessory board allows up to 50 macros and 50 text messages to
> be stored in the SVGA card.  The P3 Utility macros on the other hand are
> simply macros that are used entirely within the P3 Utility, they cannot be
> downloaded or programmed into the P3/SVGA.   A planned future release of
> P3/SVGA firmware will allow the user to export/edit/import P3/SVGA macros
> using a USB memory stick. 
> 
> Kindly, 
> 
> Paul
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] SVGA/P3 Question -Waterfall Height Problem

[Gerald Manthey]

Mine does this too, but only when displaying decoded text. I have to adjust it 
every time. 

> On Oct 18, 2016, at 11:01 AM, Irwin Darack  wrote:
> 
> Latest firmware installed
> 
> Thanks, Irwin KD3TB
> 
>> On Monday, October 17, 2016, Guy Olinger K2AV  wrote:
>> 
>> I do not have this problem, and I have P3/SVGA. Do you have all the latest
>> production firmware? Or have you installed a beta?
>> 
>> 73, Guy K2AV
>> 
>> On Mon, Oct 17, 2016 at 5:59 PM, Irwin Darack > > wrote:
>> 
>>> I have a P3 with the SVGA board installed + an external monitor.
>>> 
>>> SVGA Monitor Height = Main
>>> P3 = 30
>>> 
>>> When ever I turn on the P3 (and monitor), I need to reset the Waterfall
>>> Height.  The Height is fine on the P3, but takes up 3/4 of the screen on
>>> the external monitor. The P3 remembers the original Height setting. To
>>> reset the Waterfall Height on the external monitor, I need to go to the P3
>>> Waterfall Height, make any change in the Height value, and then the
>>> Waterfall Height on the external monitor corrects itself. Not sure why the
>>> External Monitor requires this and if it has something to do with the
>>> P3 SVGA board or a monitor setting?
>>> 
>>> Thanks, Irwin KD3TB
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] New K3S/P3 Set Up - The Essentials?

[Gerald Manthey]

I'll start it. 
First thing you want to do is
Hide the invoice with total amount spent from your spouse.  LOL 
Congrats 
Gerald KC6CNN

> On Jul 21, 2016, at 8:38 AM, MaverickNH  wrote:
> 
> A new K3S (2.8/2.1/1.0/400/250) and P3 with SVGA/TXMON arriving early next
> week (with ATU and SubRX, SS30DV PSU) and I'll run off a G5RV with remote
> ATU at base for now, with the stock ProSet-2 headset and MH2 mike. I'm
> working through the Elecraft Manual and Cady's books too, taking notes.
> 
> If K3/K3S users have any "first thing you want to do is", "don't forget to
> set the", "it won't work if you don't", sort of tips for initial set up, I'd
> appreciate it. I'll be doing a lot of listening on CW/SSB first.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

[Gerald Manthey]

Jerry
Spot on. Thank you for your advice to this new ham. 
73 Gerald KC6CNN


> On Jul 19, 2016, at 1:46 PM, Jerry Moore  wrote:
> 
> I will throw my view into the mix. 
> 
> As a new Ham operator you have no idea what you want to do in the hobby
> other than EVERYTHING!!!
> In addition to wanting to do everything we're also most often budget limited
> to some extent. 
> 
> Challenge: Weigh the desire to do everything with  the most cost effective
> way to get started until we know what we actually enjoy.
> 
> Suggestions: 
> 1. Find a mentor (in our hobby they are called Elmers) to help you along,
> get you on the air, and help you get experience to find out WHAT you ENJOY
> doing in the hobby. 
> 2. Meet with as many hams who do different things in the hobby as you can
> and ask them to show you that part of the hobbyexample: HF, UHF/VHF,
> EME, DX, Contesting, Different modesetc.. 
> 
> Once you know what you ENJOY in the hobby you can best invest in the
> resources to engage. 
> 
> 
> My world view of ham radio gear specific to Elecraft:
> 
> Most Gear Advantage (generalizations): cheaper, simple to use/operate
> (appliance operator ), may have firmware updates.
> Most Gear Disadvantage (generalizations): limited to the manf. Design limits
> and locked to model, firmware updates generally limited to correcting bugs
> and not generally to add features/functionality.
> 
> 
> Elecraft Disadvantages (my opinion and generalizations): High entry price,
> operator MUST learn to use the gear, configurations can be complex and are
> generally open ended
> Elecraft Advantages (my opinion and generalizations): Gear is highly
> adaptable to conditions and configuration based on operator demands a the
> time, hardware and software upgrades (both hardware and software upgrades
> have traditionally been for new features/functionality in addition to bug
> fixes).
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Summary: I would have been happy with a less expensive radio, however, I
> would have been frustrated at the limitations. I purchased my Elecraft K3S
> specifically to avoid the frustrations I've experienced with other gear in
> the past. To date I've not been let down (although the cost of the options
> has prevented me from doing the add-ons that would be nice to have..e.g. sub
> rx, P3..etc). 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Decoded Text on the P3

[Gerald Manthey]

Hey Gary hope all is well!
Did you pack up and move because of weather? LOL 
Yeah I'm looking for some down size for when I'm at the cabin. It is solar 
power and would be nice to be able to watch P3 for a couple of lines rather 
than a word at a time on the K3. Also room is an issue here too. 

Okay hopefully if the can do the PX3 they can do it to the P3. Fingers crossed. 

Take care Gary we still need to arrange a qso. Hihi 

> On Jul 16, 2016, at 8:29 PM, Gary <vk1zzg...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> This is the main reason I no longer have my P3.
> The second was the TX monitor which did not meet my requirement.
> An extra monitor in the motor home simply will not fit.
> Admittedly cost became a factor as well given the add on hardware as well as 
> the monitor and it all got to difficult.
> However, I love my K-line and don't plan on replacing it in this lifetime.
> Gary
> From: Gerald Manthey
> Sent: ‎17/‎07/‎2016 11:06 AM
> To: donw...@embarqmail.com
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Decoded Text on the P3
> 
> Hello Don
> Yeah I have that but was hoping it would work on just the P3 like the PX3 
> does do I did not have to set up a monitor. 
> 
> 
> > On Jul 16, 2016, at 7:37 PM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote:
> > 
> > Gerald,
> > 
> > Add the P3SVGA option and you can see the text on the SVGA monitor.
> > 
> > 73,
> > Don w3FPR
> > 
> >> On 7/16/2016 8:24 PM, KC6CNN wrote:
> >> Will the P3 ever get the ability to have decoded text on the P3 screen like
> >> the PX3?
> >> That why if I run field day I can read the text off of my P3 two line
> >> screens. Would be nice to have that.
> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] Decoded Text on the P3

[Gerald Manthey]

Hello Don
Yeah I have that but was hoping it would work on just the P3 like the PX3 does 
do I did not have to set up a monitor. 


> On Jul 16, 2016, at 7:37 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Gerald,
> 
> Add the P3SVGA option and you can see the text on the SVGA monitor.
> 
> 73,
> Don w3FPR
> 
>> On 7/16/2016 8:24 PM, KC6CNN wrote:
>> Will the P3 ever get the ability to have decoded text on the P3 screen like
>> the PX3?
>> That why if I run field day I can read the text off of my P3 two line
>> screens. Would be nice to have that.
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - additional filters

[Gerald Manthey]

What does that do? 


> On Jun 21, 2016, at 12:17 PM, Richard Newstead  
> wrote:
> 
> Nicolas F4EGX has done a nice blog entry showing how he has installed
> our LASERBEAM digital filter module in his K2.
> 
> http://f4egx.blogspot.fr/2016/06/laserbeamfilter-from-sotabeams-to-my-k2.html
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & KX2 Decoding Wish

[Gerald Manthey]

Yeah that would work, I have android tab. I price a windoze one. We are going 
on dx again to Bagdad beach again then going to green island and looking for 
the light weight stuff. I am hoping to get my KX2 before the island trip.  We 
are running a K1, K2, KX3, K3 and hope the KX2. 
Going to be fun.  
Gerald KC6CNN


> On Jun 3, 2016, at 6:23 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> Hi Gerald,
> 
> You could use any kind of inexpensive tablet or notebook PC for this purpose. 
> Just run KX2 or KX3 Utility. Then click on the "Terminal" tab, and see Help 
> for instructions.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
>> On Jun 3, 2016, at 4:09 PM, KC6CNN  wrote:
>> 
>> I wish there was a way to connect the KX3 or KX2 to a external monitor, say a
>> 7 inch screen or such to have the decode text from CW/PSK/RTTY show up on
>> the external monitor. 
>> Its great the radios decode these, but would be awesome to be able to view
>> them on a bigger screen. And the older I get the more I would appreciate
>> that feature. lol 
>> 
>> Gerald - KC6CNN
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -
>> KC6CNN - Gerald
>> K1 # 0014
>> K2 # 5486
>> K3 # 6294
>> KX3 # 757
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW/data text decode?

[Gerald Manthey]

Thank you Fred
Sure would be nice if it would decode on the P3 screen. 


> On Apr 21, 2016, at 11:33 AM, Cady, Fred  wrote:
> 
> Hi Mike,
> You have to have the SVGA option in the P3 to be able to display decoded text.
> 73,
> Fred KE7X
> 
> For all KE7X  Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com
> 
> 
> 
> From: Elecraft  on behalf of Mike Dodd 
> 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:01 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3 CW/data text decode?
> 
> I just upgraded from a KX3/PX3 to a K3s/P3. On my PX3, I could hold a
> key (LABELS?) to get a two-line display of characters the KX3 decoded in
> CW and data modes.
> 
> I can't find this feature on my P3. Is it there? The only place the
> owner's manual mentions text decode is in the SVGA section. I do not
> have the SVGA option.
> 
> How do I make the P3 display decoded text?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 CW/data text decode?

[Gerald Manthey]

Watching replies. Would be nice to have in P3 alone. Especially 2 lines.  
73 Gerald 

> On Apr 21, 2016, at 11:33 AM, Cady, Fred  wrote:
> 
> Hi Mike,
> You have to have the SVGA option in the P3 to be able to display decoded text.
> 73,
> Fred KE7X
> 
> For all KE7X  Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com
> 
> 
> 
> From: Elecraft  on behalf of Mike Dodd 
> 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 20, 2016 9:01 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] P3 CW/data text decode?
> 
> I just upgraded from a KX3/PX3 to a K3s/P3. On my PX3, I could hold a
> key (LABELS?) to get a two-line display of characters the KX3 decoded in
> CW and data modes.
> 
> I can't find this feature on my P3. Is it there? The only place the
> owner's manual mentions text decode is in the SVGA section. I do not
> have the SVGA option.
> 
> How do I make the P3 display decoded text?
> 
> Thanks.
> 
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> Louisa County, VA USA
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> Carolina Windom up 45'
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Re: [Elecraft] latest K2 serial #?

[Gerald Manthey]

They K2 might be old school, but you got to love the sound they have with CW. 
It is so easy on my ears.  
I almost sold my K1 4 band with 2 extra band boards to get another one. 
73's Gerald KC6CNN. 

> On Mar 21, 2016, at 12:22 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Sam,
> 
> It is near 7700.
> 
> 73,
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> 
>> On 3/21/2016 1:07 PM, Sam Morgan wrote:
>> What is the latest serial number for the K2?
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Repair Turn around Time

[Gerald Manthey]

Bruce
Depends on time to trouble shoot and others ahead. But I can tell you from 
experience, they fix them like they were brand new again. I sent mine in and 
wow. I had had it back in a reasonable amount to time and having been burned in 
again and it came back like new and not a issue. 
Great people working for this great company.  
Hope that helps. 
73 Gerald KC6CNN


> On Feb 20, 2016, at 7:56 PM, Bruce Osterberg  wrote:
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> Hello:  Curious about the turn around time for a K3 sent into Elecraft for 
> Repair?
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Amp or tuner / Chicken or Egg

[Gerald Manthey]

Why is 10' to 15' of coax  what you would want if using a tuner in the shack? I 
know about loses in really long runs, but why 10 to 15 feet? 
Thanks asking to learn not criticizing. 
Gerald 

> On Feb 17, 2016, at 3:31 PM, Jim Rodenkirch  wrote:
> 
> Gary - depends on your antenna and how you feed it.
> 
> If you intend to feed a multi-band antenna with open wire line, you'll need
> some sort of tuner at the point where you transition from open wire to coax:
> 
>   - if you plan on doing that out near the base of your antenna (the most
> efficient spot) then save your 
> money and purchase an auto tuner, e.g., an LDG Z11 ProII, and place it
> at the point where the open 
> wire line transitions to coaxial feed. 
>   - if you plan on doing that inside the shack and can keep the coaxial run
> short, the internal auto tuner
> would work, albeit you could employ an LDG Z11 ProII there as well.
> 
> If you plan on feeding any multi band antenna with coax of a length longer
> than 10' to 15' an auto tuner inside the shack isn't worth much -- place an
> LDG Z11 ProII style auto tuner at the base of the antenna, 'tween the
> coaxial fee line and the antenna feed point and call it a day. 
> 
> If you plan on taking the K3S on portable tripsits auto tuner wud be 'da
> way to go, as long as you keep coaxial runs 'tween the K3S and the antenna
> feed point short"short" means < 10' to 15' or so.
> 
> 72 de Jim R. K9JWV
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Re: [Elecraft] Love me K3 line

[Gerald Manthey]

I would buy one right now.  
500 is great for convenience but full legal limit would be my ultimate goal. 
Some time a little extra is all you need lol and I run QRP most the time. 


> On Jan 31, 2016, at 11:10 PM, Greg Miller  wrote:
> 
> …a KPA1500 is something I would buy in a heartbeat (suppose I would need a 
> KAT1500 to go with it).
> 
> -Greg NY6C
> 
>> On Jan 31, 2016, at 9:56 PM, Ken K6MR  wrote:
>> 
>> K3KO said:
>> 
>> “One thing for sure you can't defeat the laws of physics.  1500 W -> 500 
>> Watts is a 4.5 dB loss.  That is huge in a pileup.”
>> 
>> True, and I notice it here when I get beat by other W6s with similar 
>> stations other than the amp.  I live with it given the incredible 
>> integration of the KPA500: I have the amps in a closet and never touch them. 
>> They just work.
>> 
>> My hope is that Elecraft becomes a giant corporation with enough R capital 
>> to bring back the KPA1500! Come on guys, buy more stuff!!
>> 
>> Ken K6MR
>> 
>> 
>>> On 2/1/2016 2:39 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>>> It might be difficult to find anyone here to disagree with you about the
>>> K3 system, Paul :-)
>>> 
>>> 73, Phil W7OX
>>> 
 On 1/31/16 5:09 PM, Paul VanOveren wrote:
 I have worked both S Sandwich and S. Georgia Islands on 4 bands and CW
 and
 SSB for ATNOs, # 343 and 344 for my DXCC credits. When I sold my Alpha
 374
 3 holer amp and purchased the KPA 500 I was somewhat concerned about the
 pwr output difference. However I have worked probably 15 ATNOs since the
 switch and have NOT missed working any station that I have wanted to
 work.
 The P3 w/SVGA added is a great tool, particulary on CW, looking for a
 hole
 to call in when the DX is listening 5 to 20 Kcs up...
 
 NF8J
 Paul
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and K3 Untility software - Terminal

[Gerald Manthey]

Yes
That fixed it.  I tried Win4K3 and utility once P3 off they both worked better, 
much better. 
Thanks
Gerald. 

> On Jan 8, 2016, at 6:21 PM, Tom  wrote:
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> work.
> So if you use the utility, make sure the SVGA display for decoding is off or 
> Win4K3's terminal is closed.
> That should take care of
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Re: [Elecraft] Advice on First HF Antenna

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Craig
Do you have the real estate to have dipoles up or are you limited in space?
Tnx 
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Re: [Elecraft] New K3S-F Delivered

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Congratulations Byron.
You picked a super radio to be the first new on.
Your going to be happy and learn a bunch. I still find stuff my elecraft
radios do that I had no ideal they did.

Congratulations again and hope to work you.
73's
Gerald - KC6CNN
On Jul 31, 2015 3:03 PM, Byron Peebles n...@arrl.net wrote:

 I was able to pick up my K3S-F at UPS this morning.
 Serial number 10072 was ordered on June 9th, and included in the June 1th
 batch.
 It spent a week traveling UPS Ground from Elecraft, and is happy to be
 home now.

 This is my first Elecraft transceiver and my first NEW transceiver since
 becoming a ham in the 1970's.  It took impressive credentials and a loyal
 group of followers to encourage me to take the leap on my first, and
 probably last, new transceiver.  I'll let you know my impression after I've
 had it longer than UPS did.

 Now I'm off to see what changes I need to make in the shack.

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Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta SVGA Inop

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I could not use the latest beta either. I had to go one beta back.
Gerald KC6CNN
On Feb 2, 2015 7:46 PM, Jim Miller j...@jtmiller.com wrote:

 Decided to try the latest beta P3 firmware. All loaded including FPGA.

 SVGA output is frozen and P3 is updating very slowly.

 When I turn the SVGA display enable off the P3 behaves normally with a
 proper update rate.

 I've removed power from the P3 completely and restarted it with no
 improvement.

 Is there something else I need to do?

 It was working well before this.

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Re: [Elecraft] cw id on SSB not working now.

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I just wrote a macro and it does it for me. Thanks.
73 all
Gerald
On Dec 25, 2014 5:55 PM, k5oai k5oai@gmail.com wrote:

 even though you have CW in SSB set.
 When you are in SSB, the memories record from the mic,
 I guess you could record audio of your call sent in cw over the mic and do
 it that way.

 to do what you are wanting to do, I just reach over to the key and send my
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Re: [Elecraft] HRD DM780 QUESTIONS

[Gerald Manthey]

Right mouse click on it.
Gerald
 On Nov 12, 2014 8:56 AM, Paul VanOveren pauln...@gmail.com wrote:

 Just getting back into psk and everything working ok, except cannot
 remember settings to populate the Add Log Entry window with the call signs
 that appear in the receive window.  I want to be able to click on a
 stations call sign that is calling CQ and have the call sign appear in the
 log entry window and in the macro when answering his CQ. Any expert in DM
 780 that can help me.??

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

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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
 disabled, the P3 does not freeze (and incidentally it refreshes much faster
 without the ext monitor enabled.) I also notice a slight flickering of the
 monitor screen while transmitting. I take this to be a RFI problem. I have
 added four snap on ferrite beads on each end of the VGA cable. The monitor
 is as far away from the amp and feedlines as I can get it and all equipment
 K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500 are bonded to a ground bus. This is not unique to
 this monitor as it happened with a different smaller monitor I used before.

 This has always been a problem, and I would like to eliminate it as it is
 very disruptive to is usefulness in finding a clear spot to break through a
 pileup. Not sure what else to do. Has anyone else had this issue?

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

[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 to
 be better. I will see how it goes and maybe add additional beads.

 Thanks. 73 ..mike



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 And did you put beads on the power line in too?
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Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA external monitor freezes - RFI?

[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
 and beads.
 Gerald
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 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
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 Thanks. 73 ..mike



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Re: [Elecraft] K-Line hook up

[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
you get help when you ask for it and not just people telling you its in the
manuals.
Tnx
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Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback

[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 Gerald KC6CNN
On Oct 24, 2014 8:58 AM, Doug Ellmore d...@ellmore.net wrote:

 Last night I installed a new release of Win4K3 Suite (http://va2fsq.com/).
 I installed two separate setups. One interfacing a K3 (interfaced to a i7
 16GB RAM Laptop running Win8.1 Pro) and the other a KX3 (interface to a AMD
 64 with 4GB desktop running Win8.1).  Both radios had the most recent
 Elecraft updates.  An example desktop image is at my web site:


 http://ellmore.net/na1dx/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/desktop-na1dx-10-23-2014-example.jpg

 To support additional virtual com port management, I used the recommended
 release of com0com:
 http://sourceforge.net/projects/com0com/files/com0com/2.2.2.0/

 On the desktop I have HRD Log and HRD Rotor, Win4K3 Suite, and NAP3 4.x
 running.

 For sometime I have been using with my K3 and KX3 with a number of software
 products for dxing and contesting:

- Ham Radio Deluxe 6.x - dxing and log management
- LPBridge - for virtual com ports
- NAP3 v4.x - for Panadapter, with Spots displayed and conversational
 cw/psk/rtty
- N1MM for contesting
- CW Skimmer - for finding and work DX and Contest stations
- FLDIGI - contest grade digital mode with N1mm
- WinTelnetX (to handle multi dx clusters)


 Win4KSuite replaces HRD's radio controller and server HamRadioDeluxe
 application, so you can just run HRD's HRDLogbook application, which
 interfaced really well with Win4K3Suite.

 QSY from spots from HRD Log or the ClubLog spots from within Win4K3 Suite
 were quick.  I was able to test the Win4K3 scope and NAP3 v4.x at the same
 time.  I use an LP Pan interface in my K3 configuration.  I use Steinberg
 UR22 USB 192kz external sound cards with ASIO drivers for both my K3 and
 KX3 home QTH configurations.  When operating remote at the beach, etc., I
 usually just use the built in sound card of my laptop with my KX3.  I
 really like the radio interface controls with the windows of Win4K3 Suite.
 You can have a big radio window or a smaller radio window with multiple
 tabs to access all the controls.  The controls are intuitive and well laid
 out.

 Tom Blahovici is the creator.  I have to give him a high five for the
 product at this point.  I like the SDR features accessible via the
 software, but I also like radios with knobs!  Tom's software and Elecraft
 give us good integration both.

 My next step is do start testing Win4K3 Suite this weekend with N1MM+.
 Over the next few weeks, I will get into testing with CW Skimmer, FLdigi
 and WinTelnet X.

 73 de NA1DX
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Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback

[Gerald Manthey]

Contact Tom
He is fast returning emails and he can help you get it going.
73 Gerald
On Oct 24, 2014 1:16 PM, W4CCS w4...@w4ccs.com wrote:

 I have NEVER got it to work correctly using MicroHam Router software.. I
 need to runt the router software to use my Keyer 2R+ and Station 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
 Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback

 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 Gerald KC6CNN
 On Oct 24, 2014 8:58 AM, Doug Ellmore d...@ellmore.net wrote:

  Last night I installed a new release of Win4K3 Suite (http://va2fsq.com/
 ).
  I installed two separate setups. One interfacing a K3 (interfaced to a
  i7 16GB RAM Laptop running Win8.1 Pro) and the other a KX3 (interface
  to a AMD
  64 with 4GB desktop running Win8.1).  Both radios had the most recent
  Elecraft updates.  An example desktop image is at my web site:
 
 
  http://ellmore.net/na1dx/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/desktop-na1dx-10-2
  3-2014-example.jpg
 
  To support additional virtual com port management, I used the
  recommended release of com0com:
  http://sourceforge.net/projects/com0com/files/com0com/2.2.2.0/
 
  On the desktop I have HRD Log and HRD Rotor, Win4K3 Suite, and NAP3
  4.x running.
 
  For sometime I have been using with my K3 and KX3 with a number of
  software products for dxing and contesting:
 
 - Ham Radio Deluxe 6.x - dxing and log management
 - LPBridge - for virtual com ports
 - NAP3 v4.x - for Panadapter, with Spots displayed and
  conversational cw/psk/rtty
 - N1MM for contesting
 - CW Skimmer - for finding and work DX and Contest stations
 - FLDIGI - contest grade digital mode with N1mm
 - WinTelnetX (to handle multi dx clusters)
 
 
  Win4KSuite replaces HRD's radio controller and server HamRadioDeluxe
  application, so you can just run HRD's HRDLogbook application, which
  interfaced really well with Win4K3Suite.
 
  QSY from spots from HRD Log or the ClubLog spots from within Win4K3
  Suite were quick.  I was able to test the Win4K3 scope and NAP3 v4.x
  at the same time.  I use an LP Pan interface in my K3 configuration.
  I use Steinberg
  UR22 USB 192kz external sound cards with ASIO drivers for both my K3
  and
  KX3 home QTH configurations.  When operating remote at the beach,
  etc., I usually just use the built in sound card of my laptop with my
  KX3.  I really like the radio interface controls with the windows of
 Win4K3 Suite.
  You can have a big radio window or a smaller radio window with
  multiple tabs to access all the controls.  The controls are intuitive
  and well laid out.
 
  Tom Blahovici is the creator.  I have to give him a high five for
  the product at this point.  I like the SDR features accessible via the
  software, but I also like radios with knobs!  Tom's software and
  Elecraft give us good integration both.
 
  My next step is do start testing Win4K3 Suite this weekend with N1MM+.
  Over the next few weeks, I will get into testing with CW Skimmer,
  FLdigi and WinTelnet X.
 
  73 de NA1DX
  Doug Ellmore
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Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback

[Gerald Manthey]

And there you go! Proof he answers fast. Hihi. With his customer service
and great product I am surprised his software is not on the Elecraft
software page like some others are.
On Oct 24, 2014 1:31 PM, Tom Blahovici tom...@videotron.ca wrote:

 Hi I use the microham all the time as my primary connectivity to my
 station as do a number of other people. Please contact me off list.
 73's Tom

 On Oct 24, 2014 2:16 PM, W4CCS w4...@w4ccs.com wrote:
 
  I have NEVER got it to work correctly using MicroHam Router software.. I
  need to runt the router software to use my Keyer 2R+ and Station master.
  It runs for about two minutes and then crashes.. I would LOVE to get it
  going but have been unable to..
  W4CCS
 
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  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@mailman.qth.net
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite Feedback
 
  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 Gerald KC6CNN
  On Oct 24, 2014 8:58 AM, Doug Ellmore d...@ellmore.net wrote:
 
   Last night I installed a new release of Win4K3 Suite (
 http://va2fsq.com/).
   I installed two separate setups. One interfacing a K3 (interfaced to a
   i7 16GB RAM Laptop running Win8.1 Pro) and the other a KX3 (interface
   to a AMD
   64 with 4GB desktop running Win8.1).  Both radios had the most recent
   Elecraft updates.  An example desktop image is at my web site:
  
  
   http://ellmore.net/na1dx/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/desktop-na1dx-10-2
   3-2014-example.jpg
  
   To support additional virtual com port management, I used the
   recommended release of com0com:
   http://sourceforge.net/projects/com0com/files/com0com/2.2.2.0/
  
   On the desktop I have HRD Log and HRD Rotor, Win4K3 Suite, and NAP3
   4.x running.
  
   For sometime I have been using with my K3 and KX3 with a number of
   software products for dxing and contesting:
  
  - Ham Radio Deluxe 6.x - dxing and log management
  - LPBridge - for virtual com ports
  - NAP3 v4.x - for Panadapter, with Spots displayed and
   conversational cw/psk/rtty
  - N1MM for contesting
  - CW Skimmer - for finding and work DX and Contest stations
  - FLDIGI - contest grade digital mode with N1mm
  - WinTelnetX (to handle multi dx clusters)
  
  
   Win4KSuite replaces HRD's radio controller and server HamRadioDeluxe
   application, so you can just run HRD's HRDLogbook application, which
   interfaced really well with Win4K3Suite.
  
   QSY from spots from HRD Log or the ClubLog spots from within Win4K3
   Suite were quick.  I was able to test the Win4K3 scope and NAP3 v4.x
   at the same time.  I use an LP Pan interface in my K3 configuration.
   I use Steinberg
   UR22 USB 192kz external sound cards with ASIO drivers for both my K3
   and
   KX3 home QTH configurations.  When operating remote at the beach,
   etc., I usually just use the built in sound card of my laptop with my
   KX3.  I really like the radio interface controls with the windows of
  Win4K3 Suite.
   You can have a big radio window or a smaller radio window with
   multiple tabs to access all the controls.  The controls are intuitive
   and well laid out.
  
   Tom Blahovici is the creator.  I have to give him a high five for
   the product at this point.  I like the SDR features accessible via the
   software, but I also like radios with knobs!  Tom's software and
   Elecraft give us good integration both.
  
   My next step is do start testing Win4K3 Suite this weekend with N1MM+.
   Over the next few weeks, I will get into testing with CW Skimmer,
   FLdigi and WinTelnet X.
  
   73 de NA1DX
   Doug Ellmore
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Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3Suite: Now allows changing of Terminal Mode Threshold and text decode parameters.

[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 is now possible to adjust the Threshold and parameters such as CW
 speed in the K3 Terminal Window. This unique capability is not available in
 the K3 Utility or in any other software package. This allows one to change
 the point at which decoding begins, helping eliminate false decoding of CW,
 PSK and FSK signals. This also allows proper remote use of the K3 text
 decoding with something like TeamViewer. Please note that there is
 currently no way to do this with the KX3.


 -The KX3 and LPPAN panadapter has had a number of enhancements:
 1) Split screen is now available allowing you to adjust the relative size
 of the spectrum vs waterfall
 2) Waterfall speed control has now been added
 3) The 8kHz IF shift of the KX3 is now supported.


 Other enhancements include:
 Mouse wheel support for VFOA and VFOB allowing the change of individual
 digits in the frequency display.
 Rework of the Tune button such that if a tuner is in BYPASS then pressing
 Tune will send a carrier.
 Support for CW mode of WinWarbler.


 Win4K3Suite is the most comprehensive control program for the K3, KX3,
 KPA500 and KAT500. It interoperates with most third party logging and
 contest programs.
 A free 30 day trial is available at va2fsq.com. Purchase entitles you to
 free updates for as long as the K3 and KX3 exist.
 You can see the program in action at
 https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=win4k3suite


 73's Tom va2fsq
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Re: [Elecraft] www.kl7uw.com - Hacked

[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 taken down the site (shortly after I
 sent my warning to this list).  I have a simplified front page up, now.  No
 links are present until I clear and restore the objects of the links.

 I've had a couple suggestions of on-line sw that could remove the hacker,
 but that would require the website to stay active.  I'm pretty sure my host
 will not want an outside site accessing their internal files with a
 program.  But they have a good staff that is working with me on this.
 Their response to my alert to them was in minutes of my contact.

 This virus appears to redirect all links inside my website.  Links to
 other sites do not appear affected.  .doc, jpg, .xls links also seem fine.
 Only kl7uw.com/.htm or .html are corrupted.

 Unfortunately, the Alaska VHF-Up Group qsl.net website, which I act as
 webmaster, was also hacked.  It is much simpler and all that I had to do
 was upload uncorrupted html files to replace the bad ones.

 Hacker read my FTP client passwords to access the websites.

 73, Ed - KL7UW
 http://www.kl7uw.com
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Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA

[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 as the KX3 and has a terminal window.

I hope this issue gets resolved as the Win4k3suite is outstanding.

Hoping for a fast solution
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Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

[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 weather. I have had the big propane
ones that run the whole house.
Gerald - KC6CNN
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 power out - key down

[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 protect the K3?

 I have so much ringing in my deaf ear I never hear the fans!

 Phil W7OX

 On 7/19/14, 6:51 AM, Mike K2MK wrote:

 Hi Steve,

 The K3/100 has two fans. The KX3 has no fans. Apples and oranges.

 I ran my K3 on 30 meters RTTY at 100 watts for 2 hours non-stop as an ARRL
 centennial station and had no problem. The fan just ramps up to a higher
 speed.

 I've also run JT65-HF on 6 meters at 100 watts with no visible problem but
 of course it's one minute on, one minute off.

 73,
 Mike K2MK


 Stephen M. Shearer wrote

 I am thinking about replacing my ORION II with a K3 as it is smaller
 (much smaller).
 My OII will do RTTY (or JT65) at 100 Watts (with the fan option).
 What will the K3 do? (I know it has fans, too)
 I hear lots of comments about digital power out for the KX3 and
 heatsinks...
 I guess the question also goes for the 500 Watt amp, what will it do key
 down?

 btw, 0.5w JT65 is great fun with my KX3...  but I also like to contest
 at 100w.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 power out - key down

[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 watts (or less) highly effective and 25 to 30 watts
is considered 'high power'.
Now 6 meter and vhf, uhf I can see high power.
I have a ZS6BKW inv vee at 40 and I work the world on 10 watts.

Thanks
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK31 Data Mode

[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 in MN. I had good copy and was on his freq using
 31 bps PSK D and I called and called. Much of the time no other callers. I
 called maybe 20min and gave up. I came back maybe 35min later called a
 couple times .. no answer. SO I went to USB, loaded Multi PSK  bang one
 call QSO.


   I see when I am in Data PSK mode the K3 shows USB ... if I go to ALT it
 shows LSB and REV, so looks good to me.


   Any experience out there that might have some guesses as to what was
 going on? Just seemed odd.

 73  Bill  K0AWU
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Re: [Elecraft] HRD/DM-780, Elecraft K3 and soundcard

[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 barring any of the above settings, you should
decode. Try going to the HRD configure page and set to default settings. If
all else fails reload DM780 to make sure there is no corruption.
Let us know what you find.
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Re: [Elecraft] HRD/DM-780, Elecraft K3 and soundcard

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

[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.
Okay they got the money but was wanting to teach a more hands on ham.

We start antennas this week so hopefully they will want to make them. One
guy already had a company come out and install a 50 foot tower on his
farm/ranch.

Thanks
Gerald.
On Jun 16, 2014 5:34 PM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote:

 Gerald,

 I believe the KX3 is the better general choice for new hams.  They can get
 it in kit form so they can have the pride of making it themselves, even
 though there is no soldering.

 For those who are experienced with soldering as well as properly following
 written instructions, and really want to solder their kit together from
 thru-hole components, the K2 is an excellent choice.

 Yes, the price difference is minimal and the extra features offered by the
 KX3 (data modes, FM, AM, dual receive, etc.) make it more flexible than the
 K2.

 If the new ham wants only a basic CW QRP transceiver, then the K2 price is
 much lower.

 The other point to be made is that the cost of expanding the K2 to a 100
 watt transceiver is less than a KX3 with the KXPA3 and KXAT3.
 For a 100 watt transceiver, the basic K3/100 and KX3 with KXPA100 are
 priced within the same ballpark, so you may want to add the K3 to your list
 of suggestions.

 New hams may not have resonant antennas, so an antenna tuner may be an
 asset.

 73,
 Don W3FPR

 On 6/16/2014 5:53 PM, KC6CNN wrote:

 I have been training new hams to pass their test and get licensed.
 During one of the classes we looked at my rigs K3, KX3, K2, Drake TR-4.
 I was telling them how proud they would feel having built their own rigs
 and
 that the K2 was a good radio. It is hard to push the K2 to them when the
 price difference is so minimal between the K2 and the KX3. The KX3 also
 has
 so many more features that it is hard to get them to put that a side for
 the
 pride in making it themselves.
 What would you guys suggest?
 Features verses the pride in making it yourself. Price difference is
 minimal.
 Thanks
 Gerald - KC6CNN



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Re: [Elecraft] New k2 ghostlight mod!

[Gerald Manthey]

Easy to find your way around in the dark. Thanks for sharing that.
73's Gerald - KC6CNN
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Re: [Elecraft] Activity in ancient 15-meter novice band (21.1 MHz)

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

[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 guess if you're a serious amateur,
 it's worth it. Personally, it's pretty hard for me to justify $7K on an
 amp. I might be able to swing $3.5K on a KPA1000, though...

 73,
 Scott, N9AA


 On 5/12/14 3:17 PM, Richard Solomon wrote:

 Wait until the SPE 1.3K-FA comes out, 16.5 lb's, built-in Antenna Tuner.
 If the price is right and it should be between the 1K and 2K, they should
 sell a boatload of them.

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

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

[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 test-drive one at our booth.

 (By the way, I'm not referring to the 2-meter module. But that option will
 also be the subject of an announcement in the next week or two.)

 73,
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Re: [Elecraft] First QSO!

[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
Gerald
On Mar 22, 2014 7:23 PM, Sean Wall seancw...@gmail.com wrote:

 Hi folks,

 Just wanted to let you know I got my first ever QSO today!  It was with an
 ARRL Centennial station in New Mexico, W1AW/5.  I was on my KX3 with 10W
 running into a 10m dipole. Pretty exciting!

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

[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, I run a whole house.

Type of battery, method of charge , temp and age of battery bank all play
into how long you can run before you reach 50 percent battery power rating.

He was given many good examples of what would work and how to charge them.
And he also made the choice to get a good quiet generator so that not only
ham stuff and be run but also needed things in a disaster or emergency.

I have seen people say solar and are wind turbine are not worth it. Well
when you have nothing it is. Also knowing that my system is rated for 25
years, I can afford to put some away for new system and new technology. And
I must say it is great not having utility bills.

But, I have enjoyed following this thread and learning how others have and
would do it.

Oh and if any one is curious
1 - 12 volt system for led lights and ham stuff.
600 amp hours.
Solar and wind turbine to charge.

1 - 48 volt system to run all my A/C needs. 800 amp hours. Solar / propane
generator with self start and stop.  And home made steam engine that runs a
48 volt alternator .

Fun stuff.
73's
Gerald - KC6CNN
 On Mar 5, 2014 4:47 PM, Chester Alderman alderm...@windstream.net
wrote:

 Gosh Engineers...why not just suggest to Paul that he use the most simple
 method of finding out the voltage and current the K3 draws by pressing the
 K3's METER button

 73,
 Tom - W4BQF



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 [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lynn W. Taylor,
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 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 Off Grid

 Here is how I'd do it, your mileage may vary.

 I'd measure the power draw at 100 watts key-down, and the power draw for
 receive.

 I'd assume 50% duty cycle.  You can skip a lot of math by either ignoring
 the receive power draw (if it's low enough) and dividing by two, or adding
 them together and dividing by two (averaging them together).

 Multiply that number by the number of hours you need to be able to operate
 -- and that's your target capacity in amp-hours.

 That should over estimate the battery, so if that size wasn't economical,
 I'd buy one slightly smaller.

 That should insure that the battery does the job for years, even when it's
 starting to fail.  It should also make sure you can keep operating if the
 emergency was longer than initially planned.

 Yes, there are a lot of factors, like operating mode that this appears to
 ignore.  I'm simply assuming things like full power or nothing when the
 operator might be running SSB or PSK-31 at 20 watts.

 I'm also ignoring portability, which I would not do if I was operating for
 fun.

 73 -- Lynn

 On 3/5/2014 1:15 PM, Steve Baum wrote:
  There are so many things to consider when you try to calculate battery
  requirements for emergency operation, is it really possible to
  accurately predict how long a given battery will last?

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

[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, 2014 9:40 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT 
k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com wrote:

 For PSK-31, you really want to run the minimal amount of power necessary.

 Remember that the entire PSK-31 subband fits in your receiver filters --
 you don't tune the VFO at all.

 If you transmit a strong signal, and propagation is good, I'll be able to
 work you, but when my receiver AGC cuts in all the rest of the PSK-31
 stations on the band will go away.

 If I happened to be working one of those other stations, my QSO is over.

 As a rule of thumb, you don't want to exceed half the output power, unless
 the amp is rated for 100% key down.  Monitor the temperature.

 50 watts is a lot of power on PSK-31.

 73 -- Lynn

 On 2/21/2014 7:43 PM, WA7SPY wrote:

 I just ordered a KPA100 with the auto tuner for my KX3. In anticipation
 of the arrival of the amp  I was looking at the operating manual online and
 did not see any recommended power setting for operating the amp with
 digital modes. I plan to use the amp for PSK31. What is the recommended max
 power setting for the amp using PSK31 with a KX3?

 Thanks,
 Glenn Maclean WA7SPY
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA100 recommended max power for digital modes?

[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 5 to 10 watt range.  When I
 revealed my power level, many ops asked why I was running only that much
 power.

 So the push for higher power has been going on since shortly after the
 beginning of PSK31.

 While I do use it occasionally, that factor and the preponderance of
 hello, brag sheet, goodbye QSOs has soured me on the mode.  It used to be
 a lot of keyboard to keyboard ragchew QSOs, but that is rare these days.
  No opportunity to get to know something about the ham you are in QSO with.

 73,
 Don W3FPR

 On 2/22/2014 5:05 PM, Doug VE3VS wrote:

 Hi Glenn,
 I started using PSK31 many, many years ago, when it was first introduced
 by
 a ham in the UK. It was made very clear to operators that minimum power
 should always be used for a QSO.  It was suggested that more than 10 watts
 was excessive. As mentioned in one of the other replies, many
 transmissions
 can fall within the receiver passband when using this mode. If you, or
 anyone else uses much higher power, that strongest signal will take over
 the passband on most receivers, spoiling other QSOs that are going on at
 the
 time.

 I have noticed over the past five years or more there has been a steady
 increase in the power being used by thoughtless or unknowing operators.
 As a
 result of this power creep, I have drifted away from a mode that I once
 thoroughly enjoyed.

 With your KX3, you should not normally need an amp to use PSK31.


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Re: [Elecraft] K2 Signalink USB

[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
think I have used more than 25 watts on PSK.
But it shines in CW mode. Great cw receiver and Signalink will decode good.
Gud luck
Gerald - KC6CNN
On Jan 20, 2014 12:48 PM, Dennis Moore den...@mail4life.net wrote:

 On 1/20/2014 10:09 AM, Thomas Taylor wrote:

 Has anyone used this device with a K-2?  I haven't finished assembling
 the K-2
 but will want to use the Signalink-USB with it when completed.  Are there
 any
 special gotchas?

 I use a Signalink USB with my K2. USB between PC and Signalink, SL-USB-8R
 cable between Signalink and K2 front panel Mic connector. I built a fixed
 audio output board and wired it to a spare pin on the Mic header so I have
 receive audio going to the Signalink, reduces cable clutter. Pretty simple
 to build on perfboard.
 Use the Signalink wiring diagram here (under Elecraft heading, 8-pin Round
 Mic Connector), I connected the SPKR to pin 5:
 http://www.tigertronics.com/sl_wirebm.htm

 Here's the circuit for the fixed audio output, fits nicely behind front
 panel.
 http://www2.opparc.org/mirrors/n0ss/www.n0ss.net/
 w3fpr_fixed_af_output_for_the_k2_v2r1.pdf

 Contact me for updated Mouser part numbers, including the perfboard I
 used, and I'll also send pictures of the component layout that worked for
 me.

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Re: [Elecraft] Obsolete trimmer capacitors

[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 everyone gets an unexpected peak at the joys of finding substitutes
 for obsolete parts, in this case for the KX1 and K60XV boards.

 Not to worry; we always find alternates or work-arounds.

 73,
 Wayne
 N6KR


 On Jan 13, 2014, at 4:36 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote:

  Hi Don,
 
  Looks like 9-50 pF bottom-adjust trimmers are going out of style. See
 info from Paul below on the part we normally use.
 
  Here are two alternatives, in stock at Mouser, that might work, though
 these are also NRND/EOL according to documentation. Would you be
 interested in testing samples of these on the KX1 and K60XV PCBs so we can
 buy EOL stock? Paul could have samples sent directly to you.
 
 81-TZ03P600N169B00   (10-60 pF)
 81-TZ03P450N169B00   (7-45 pF)
 
  Please let me know right away. I can line up someone else if necessary.
 It would be great to have you try them since you work with these modules so
 often.
 
  tnx
  Wayne
 
 
  On Jan 13, 2014, at 3:34 PM, Paul Russell - Elecraft Purchasing 
 p...@elecraft.com wrote:
 
  Hi Wayne
 
  E540005, Mouser# Obsolete 659-GKG50016   …..This is used on KX1,K60XV
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Re: [Elecraft] kinda like other post K3 turns off.

[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.
I put ferrite beads on everything and also did the aluminum tape mod on the
signalink.
All is well now. I can run full power with no problems.
Thanks again
Gerald



On Sat, Nov 2, 2013 at 9:00 AM, Martin Ewing a...@ewing.homedns.org wrote:

 If the problem came on suddenly, that suggests a connector or wiring
 problem.  Check to be sure everything is tight and there are no breaks in
 the shield, etc.

 73 de AA6E


 On 11/02/2013 12:47 AM, KC6CNN wrote:

 The two antennas are a zs6bkw and a OCF dipole. Both are up about 32 feet
 and
 the ends are 12 foot off the ground. The coax is LMR400 and is new. The
 antennas are located on the opposite side of the house from the shack. The
 amp is powered by a 240 volt plug and the power supply is 110 volt.
 This happens in all modes, CW, Voice, Psk31. It happens on all bands. It
 only happens when the power is increased to 300 watts or higher.
 My station ran great for several months 6 to 12 months. Then all of a
 sudden
 this problem showed up.

 I will start filtering everything tomorrow to see if that helps.
 Thanks for the replies I will try your suggestions

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Re: [Elecraft] W2 PROBLEM (Larry Royster)

[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 tests with several K3-100s  I found that a PSK
 signal becomes unacceptably wide over about 48 Watts out (indicated on the
 K3 meter and/or a power meter).

 80 Watts out would not get you any friends on a crowded band.

 Similarly, the internal 10 Watt amp starts to spread with PSK at around
 5watts, so with the K3 for PSK best to avoid power over about 50 watts and
 between 5 and 12 watts (when the 100W PA kicks in).

 73
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB TX audio question

[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 3-1 and SSBA at 1 with the Elecraft MH2 microphone
 and it sounds good with those changes made.

 73,
 Don W3FPR

 On 8/12/2013 6:18 PM, Eddy wrote:

 K2 serial number 3600+ using the Heil hand mic that Elecraft sells, also
 did the KI6WX wide-band mod years ago. When on LSB using the elecraft
 recommended settings of SSBA of 2-1 and SSBC of 2-1, I get lousy reports
 that there's too much base in my audio and hams find it hard to hear what
 I'm saying, but when I turn off compression I then get really good audio
 reports!


 So, for the K2 wizards out there, as long as I leave the compressor off,
 my hams friends are happy...so, I'm wondering why turning on
 compression increases the base response and if there's a way to improve
 audio when using SSBC 2-1? I've used Spectrogram to slightly adjust audio
 filter bandpass but doesn't do much.

 As always, thanks for everyone's help!

 73..ed

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB TX audio question

[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 board.  C34 to 0.47 uF and C32 to
 something in the 3300 pF to 5000 pF range.

 I usually run SSBC at 3-1 and SSBA at 1 with the Elecraft MH2 microphone
 and it sounds good with those changes made.

 73,
 Don W3FPR

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 K2 serial number 3600+ using the Heil hand mic that Elecraft sells, also
 did the KI6WX wide-band mod years ago. When on LSB using the elecraft
 recommended settings of SSBA of 2-1 and SSBC of 2-1, I get lousy reports
 that there's too much base in my audio and hams find it hard to hear what
 I'm saying, but when I turn off compression I then get really good audio
 reports!


 So, for the K2 wizards out there, as long as I leave the compressor off,
 my hams friends are happy...so, I'm wondering why turning on
 compression increases the base response and if there's a way to improve
 audio when using SSBC 2-1? I've used Spectrogram to slightly adjust audio
 filter bandpass but doesn't do much.

 As always, thanks for everyone's help!

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Re: [Elecraft] PSK 31

[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 11:06 PM, william wade bill...@bellsouth.net wrote:

 Hello all: Getting ready to set up PSK31 on my K3  following the operating
 tips outlined by Wayne. He states: It is usually best to use a second
 sound card for...digital modes. Is he referring to something like
 Tigertronics?


 73

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY

[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). If you are in
 DATA Mode AFSK A you should be able to adjust the MIC knob on the front of
 the K3 for proper ALC indication. You should then be able to crank up RF
 output with the PWR knob (unless you are in TEST mode).

 73,
 Mike K2MK


 Mike Reublin wrote
  Thanks to some excellent suggestions, I was able to get receive working,
  but transmit is still a no-go.
 
  I cannot get an ALC indication. I've run the sound card volume up and
 down
  it's range. I can hear the tones thru the K3 speaker, so they're getting
  in.
 
  It's got to be something so simple I'll feel compelled to double
 dope-slap
  myself.
 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 es AIRMAIL

[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 an  up dated version of Airmail
 with only a couple of minor problems. The developers are working on these
 problems. I have read that Airmail will not have any further bug fixes or
 updates.

 John Hendricks K7JLT

 On Jul 5, 2013, at 18:15, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote:

  I would like to know the answer too...I will keep alert
 
  73
  Gary
 
  On 6 July 2013 09:47, WO0W w...@acegroup.cc wrote:
 
  I've been told that the application AIRMAIL does notinterface the
 Elecraft
  to control frequency and transmission.  A recent version of AIRMAIL, v
  3.4.062, lists the K2 and K3 in the setup menu.  I'd like a report of
 the
  experience of any who have tried interfacing a K3 to this version of
  AIRMAIL and using the rig control function.  73 de Red, WOXW
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Re: [Elecraft] My first Field Day...Wow... what a rush!

[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, beer,
 batteries, beer...downunder we try hard to keep up..

 Gary
 Vk1ZZ
 K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3.
 On 24/06/2013 11:11 AM, Mike Markowski mike.ab...@gmail.com wrote:

  Sounds fun, Phil!  I wasn't quite so far from home.  I operated from the
  exceedingly remote and primitive conditions of my back deck.  Scant
 remains
  of a single bottle of Scotch provided sustenance for the event.  Luckily
 it
  and the 7.5 Ah battery held out for the duration.  Such difficult
  conditions anytime soon would be taxing, but 79 contacts at 5 W,
 including
  Germany, no doubt leave the top guns slack jawed and envious.  (Laughter?
   Is that laughter?...)
 
  More seriously, you can see my watch for logging attached to the stand of
  the K1.  There are also small paddlettes with red finger pieces. There
  was something refreshing about sitting out back with a few sheets of
 paper,
  pencil and radio.  Most ops were sending at 25 wpm or less.  A fun few
  hours, highly recommended.  Pic of me (also submitted to arrl soapbox),
 the
  K1, a single malt:
 
 http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/**fd2013/fd2013-i.jpg
 http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/fd2013/fd2013-i.jpg
 
  73,
  Mike ab3ap  '1B EPA'
 
  On 06/23/2013 08:54 PM, Philip Townsend Lontz wrote:
 
  I got to be the gota op for the Chama, NM W5YA club. Oh My God! I had
  a really good time. Everyone had K3's running 5 watts. [...]
 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CW Operations on Ham Radio Delux

[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 decided that I need

 a second set of eyes to fix the problem.



 HRD did briefly work a few times in the CW mode and I have tried
 uninstalling and re-installing the program

 to try to correct a fat finger mistake on my part.  This did not work.



 Here are my HRD Settings so far:



 Program Options / Modes + ID/CW

   the PTT box is checked, but the state of this box does not seem to impact
 operations.



 Program Options/ PTT

   the Via DM780 button is highlighted and I have configured the HRD
 communications with the KX3.

   All of the sliders and control buttons work and the tuned radio frequency
 is actively displayed.



 The KX3 is in the CW mode and using VOX with full QSK.  Changing the
 QSK-VOX
 delay setting does

 not impact the problem.



 When I type and send a message or use one of the programmed macro messages;
 the KX3 will go

 into XMIT mode.  The message will appear in the large SENT/RECEIVED window
 and the sent message

 will be X'ed out in the smaller message window, which indicates it was
 successfully sent.



 Any Ideas?

 Regards

 W5JAN (John Noffke)

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Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3

[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: Peter Chamalian w...@arrl.net
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:18 PM
 Subject: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3


 I have a big Astron 50A power supply to run my K3, P3 and other small
 items.
 Problem is this big brute generates a ton of heat.  I'm considering a
 replacement - perhaps a switching supply and would be interested in knowing
 what others are using successfully.  I'm not looking for cheap, I'm looking
 for good, rock solid and no noise or other crud that might otherwise
 impact my K3.



 Thanks!





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

[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 portable getting started type super delux thing, with most
 of the options... a kx3...

 Now to see how fast the folk at Elecraft are..G

 (I suspect rather zippy, having seen some of the comments in here.)

 10 watts is a lot of DB down from 100... like 10db down.. And the antenna
 *will* be a problem at this location.  (apartment life..)

 Ordered a more-or-less complete starter rig to get things on the air.. Now
 to find appropriate power supplies...
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Re: [Elecraft] Hey - I'm back!

[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.  Also that it might be
 better to have the factory built than to do it myself.  Although there are
 some other factors that went into my decision.

 Thanks again,

 Dick, N5XRD
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Conflict with amp and Signalink

[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 sound card?

 73,
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Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

[Gerald Manthey]

I believe so. K3 works great by it's self. Going to try everything again
today since i've had a good nights sleep.
Thanks
Gerald
On May 22, 2013 2:59 AM, Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com wrote:

 That's all I have hooked up to my 87A other than the coax do you have all
 the menu items set correctly on the K3?


 73,
 Fred/N0AZZ
 K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100
 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2



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 Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

 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
 
 
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  Subject: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76
 
  Anyone hook up a Alpha 76 to a K3?
  I hooked everything up but no power when I key.
  Any suggestion?
 
 
 
 
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Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

[Gerald Manthey]

Okay, I believe the government calls it pilot error. In this case I just
call it my stupidity. I will share this with everyone here just in case
they come across someone sharing this problem. Ok, here it is, after
installing the transformer into the amp. I connected everything and it did
not work. What I found was when I pushed one of the transformer molex plugs
together, it pushed out one side of one pin just enough to not make
contact. HV was fine, but no relays or out put power. Simple fix, push mole
pin in and all works great.
Thanks for all the suggestions, so if anyone else has symptoms like mine
have them check the transformer molex plugs.

Thanks again
73's Gerald - KC6CNN
 On May 22, 2013 9:23 AM, Rick Hiller rhil...@sdicgm.com wrote:

 How about setting it to VOX.  There is a note in the manual about this.
 Relay key line will go active, but no power out of the K3 and, therefore,
 no
 power out of the Alpha.

 This happens on my K3/Al-80B combo.

 73...Rick -- W5RH

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 [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gerald Manthey
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 Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

 I believe so. K3 works great by it's self. Going to try everything again
 today since i've had a good nights sleep.
 Thanks
 Gerald
 On May 22, 2013 2:59 AM, Fred Smith m...@mo-net.com wrote:

  That's all I have hooked up to my 87A other than the coax do you have
  all the menu items set correctly on the K3?
 
 
  73,
  Fred/N0AZZ
  K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100
  P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2
 
 
 
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  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76
 
  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
  
  
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   Anyone hook up a Alpha 76 to a K3?
   I hooked everything up but no power when I key.
   Any suggestion?
  
  
  
  
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Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

[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


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 Anyone hook up a Alpha 76 to a K3?
 I hooked everything up but no power when I key.
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Re: [Elecraft] hooking up a K3 to a Alpha 76

[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


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 Anyone hook up a Alpha 76 to a K3?
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source

[Gerald Manthey]

Dick, On the Elecraft web site in the news section it reads in part  The
KAT500 uses the same topology and high performance tuning algorithms as the
popular 100W autotuner in the K3.  Typical matching range at 500-600W is up
to 10:1 on most bands. (slightly less on 160m and 6M). This also equates to
a range of 3:1 for higher power levels, up to 1200-1500 W.
So is it up to 1200 - 1500 watts?
 On May 2, 2013 8:20 AM, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote:

 http://www.elecraft.com/KAT500/kat500.html

 Specifications

 Frequency   Typical Matching Range and Power Limit
 3 - 30 MHz600W into 5 to 500 Ohms (10:1 SWR)
   1000W into 16 to 150 Ohms (3:1 SWR )

  1.8 - 2MHz600W into 10 to 500 Ohms (5:1 Low Impedance, 10:1
 High Impedance SWR)
   1000W into 16 to 150 Ohms (3:1 SWR )

  30 - 60MHz   500W into 5:1 SWR (10 to 250 Ohms)

 Matching specified to a 1.0:1 to 1.6:1 resultant SWR. Power rating is ICAS
 (Intermittent Commercial and Amateur Service).


 73 de Dick, K6KR


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 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 so.  At least I wouldn't try it.
   I think it will handle anything the KPA500 will make [~700W], after all,
 this *is* Elecraft, and that's what they do, but 1,500W is over twice that
 much and seems to be pushing it more than a little.

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source

[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 outside of the specified
 power limits is not covered by the warranty should something get damaged.
  We set these specifications with some safety margin to assure that the ATU
 will not become damaged in normal operation.

 While it may work at higher powers, one does so at your own risk.

 73,

 Eric
 elecraft.com

 On 5/2/2013 8:36 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

 On 5/2/2013 7:55 AM, Walter Underwood wrote:

 But the specs trump the news. The news was a forecast.

 So 1500W may be in the it works for me category instead of supported.


 1500W came as straight from the horse's mouth as it is possible to get --
 the engineer who ran the beta test program, and who runs them at legal
 limit in his own contesting station.

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source

[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, 2013, at 19:20, SRD software.research.developm...@gmail.com
 wrote:

  Hi all,
 
  I just put together a KAT500 and would like to be sure of this last step
 of
  supplying power to it.
 
  I'm have the 18AWG Rg Angle cable shipped with it which plugs into the
  11-15 VDC on the back of the KAT500. However, I'm not exactly sure if I
  have the right power for it. My power supply is an Alinco DM-330MV which
  has the +- clips on the lower left where I think this could go. Hoping
  someone can confirm.
 
  http://www.alinco.com/Products/DM330MVE/
 
  Though my version has MV and not MVE or MVT printed on it.
 
  Any help much appreciated.
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source

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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 don't think so.  At least I wouldn't try it.
  I think it will handle anything the KPA500 will make [~700W], after all,
 this *is* Elecraft, and that's what they do, but 1,500W is over twice that
 much and seems to be pushing it more than a little.

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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source

[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 1000 watts? Say like 1100 to 1500?


 Yes, for SWR of about 3:1 or better, it's good for USA legal limit. I'm
 running two KAT500s with Ten Tec Titan 425 legal limit amps into antennas
 that don't need a lot of tuning.  The thing you must be careful of (and get
 RIGHT) is that your power amp is bypassed while the KAT500 is tuning.  If
 the amp cannot be forced into bypass mode by interrupting PTT (my Titans
 cannot), you must do that manually (and I do).

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Re: [Elecraft] Solar Power for KX3

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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. At night the wind turbine
(600 watts) takes over and charges my battery bank. ( aw living off the
grid. )

On Apr 19, 2013 10:07 AM, Matt Zilmer mzil...@verizon.net wrote:

 I'm using two solar setups.  One is a 100W system for the K3 and KX3 /
 ham station generally.  That's probably not going to interest anyone
 for portable ops with the KX3.

 Five or so years ago, I bought 80 4.5-inch wafers from a 2nd tier
 outfit in New England.  From these, I built two panels that supply 21V
 with no load, and output is about 18W each.  The panels were designed
 to strap on the rear of a backpack and they're about 16 x 28.  I've
 used them only a few times as this transport arrangement is a bit
 clumsy and maneuvering is difficult with that type of unwieldy
 backpack load.  Now I only use them when I drive the operating
 location.

 I would recommend some of the more modern roll-up amorphous silicon PV
 modules.  I've seen them at Field Day, but don't have any brand names.

 73,
 matt W6NIA

 On Thu, 18 Apr 2013 16:28:52 -0400 (EDT), you wrote:

 Rather than reinvent the wheel, does anybody have experience or
 suggestions for a small solar array sufficient to keep a KX3 with internal
 batteries going during daylight? I would assume 10 watts average over a
 reasonable TX duty cycle would be enough.? Something strong enough or
 flexible enough to withstand packing for air travel would be desirable.
 
 
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 + SignalLink: Setting gains for digital modes

[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 is recognising the Signalink as a USB audio codec .
 On Apr 14, 2013 11:25 AM, Chris Kimball m...@cvkimball.com wrote:

 I operate digital modes with the K2/KPA with a SignalLink computer
 interface.
 The SignalLink drives the microphone input to the K2.  The K2 has
 compression turned off (1:1) and a mike gain of 3.  The SignalLink computer
 interface is at 100% gains on both sides and the SignalLink has the default
 internal gain jumpers.

 I get occasional comments that I'm splattering, a very serious concern.
 Unfortunately I lack instrumentation to study the problem.

 How should I set the audio (SignalLink) drive gain and the RF (K2 Power)
 drive? My normal operation is not smoke-producing, so this is not a
 duty-cycle question.

 Thanks,

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

[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 the SignalLink gains at 9 o'clock, a near minimal setting.
 Aside from the transmit gains, the system is operating normally, and the
 sound card is clearly recognized and in use.  The sound card gains are
 maximized just to take them out of the picture.

 I don't always get comments about splattering, by the way.  My fear is that
 folks are to kind to point it out!

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

[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 it
like 25 watts and I get no side bars. My K2 barely gets the led flickering.
But have made many contacts and received clean signal reports.
Gerald
On Apr 14, 2013 4:16 PM, Chris Kimball m...@cvkimball.com wrote:



 I've been playing with this for the the last few hours.

 It's possible to reduce the input level to get the 10-th ALC bar to
 disappear and, apparently, provide too little signal to the RF amp.  It
 seems a little sensitive on the SignalLink Tx gain control.

 Given that I'm at the low end of the gain for a single ALC bar indication,
 am I likely to be overloading?  In other words, is a single ALC bar
 acceptable if it's at the low end of the Tx gain setting?

 I am going to 50% gain on both sound card levels.

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

[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 KX3 a
 little
 more in the shack.  Any advantage of using the K3 versus the KX3?

 I have a Signalink USB that I used with my Icom 7K so I have to buy the
 jumper and
 cord.  I was thinking of maybe buying a Rigblaster Advantage because the
 computer
 sound card always seemed to be difficult to configure with the Icom.

 I know there is the wattage issue.  Is 12 watts going to be enough if I use
 the KX3?
 I know in the past with my Icom 7K I didn't use much wattage.  I haven't
 done digital
 for almost 2 years so it's all fuzzy to me now.

 I'm using DXlabs for logging and rig control and was planning on using that
 for the
 digital stuff unless you think there is a better option.

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Re: [Elecraft] Meteor explosion in Chelyabinsk, Russia

[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 card from May 1976. I
 worked him QRP using 2 watts SSB with a TenTec Argonaut on 20 meters no
 less. Here is the best part; it was a pile-up and I only gave him one call.
 I had just installed the rig.  Man, was I elated.  Thank you for that
 information.

 Rich, n0ce (but not back then)

   - Original Message -
   From: Paul VanOveren
   To: elecraft reflector
   Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 5:51 AM
   Subject: [Elecraft] Meteor explosion in Chelyabinsk, Russia


   Many on this reflector may know Willy, UA9BA, (UK9AAN) (UP2L) He is
   probably one of the most well known Russian hams..He and I have been
   friends since 1977. Here is the return email I received from him
 regarding
   his
   Vladimir Umanets
   Feb 16 (2 days ago)
   to Paul
   Hey buddy!!!

   Yes we're ALL fine!

   I  was at my office with window jalousie closed. The windows are looking
   North.
   The meteor exploded  about 20km South of Chelyabinsk and 50 km high. So
 the
   explosion couldn't
   be seen from my windows. Nevertheless it was like this - it started
 getting
   brighter and brighter in my office
   for  about 1,5 second then it got very bright for maybe ,5 second, so
   bright that I almost got blind for a moment and then
   the light quickly disappeard. I was asking myself what could that be and
   thought of a nuclear explosion and waited for two minutes
   if anything else would follow, but nothing happened. But in one more
 minute
   this horroble very long and loud crashing sound came!
   The whole building was quaking with this sound and I clearly felt that
 the
   sound and the force came from the above. We all were
   ordered to leave the building and when we came out we saw this two line
   trace turning into one line trace with junction point just
   above our heads and little bit to the South. This cloud was very big and
 it
   seemed in very close proximity even though it turned out
   to be over 50 km away. I looked around and found out that lots and lots
 of
   windows were broken. The ambulances started coming in
   and I saw many people were injured and bleeding some couldn't walk by
   themselves. It was a very frustrating expirience and many
   people  are still under shock. Even I go over and over those moments and
   don't feel normal, still kind of excited or something.
   I don't know what frightened me more the spectacular light, or the hit
   wave, or those bleeding people. All this happened on Friday
   morning  at the plant I work for. The plant loss is estimated at 85 000
 000
   R which is en equivl. of 1.5 month salory of our 1900
   employees. The plant lost about 25000 sq.m of windows, over 50 doors,
 lots
   of equipment (measuring, PCs and so on).
   This was the day I will remember till my last day.  My family is OK. My
   house (42 km South of Chelyabinsk) lost its windows and that was
   the only damage to my family. By the way, this explosion woke up my 81
 year
   old mother with its spectacular light. She lives in Troitsk
   136 km South of Chelyabinsk. The hit wave came 6+ minutes later and was
   very strong as mother said.

   That's how it was. I now feel like I trust in God more and more...

   73's  GL, Willy UA9BA

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 tuner and G5RV

[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
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 Here in the dead of winter I am thinking about spring antenna projects.
  One of the antennas that I am considering is a basic 102 ft G5RV.  I would
 be interested in hearing about any experience that anyone has had with this
 antenna and a K2 (QRP) with the internal antenna tuner.  Is the tuner able
 to provide a match on all bands from 80 to 10?  (I don't work 60 meters).

 Thanks in advance for any information that you might have to share.

 73,
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Re: [Elecraft] Help!

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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?




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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

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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 that uses jumpers to match the
 transceiver's  microphone to the Rig Blaster outputs.  The instructions are
 quite old and they don't list the jumper configuration for Elecraft rigs.
  I seem to remember that the K2 mic jack is configured the same as a
 Kenwood.  Could someone please verify this for me.

 Also, is there anything I should know about running psk31 with a barefoot
 K2?

 Thanks in advance.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A not responding message

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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, drivers etc.?
 What bit rate are you using on the serial line?  Maybe try other settings?

 I've been using HRD with good success and V6 will handle the K3 even better
 since they loaned on to the author.  Juzz sayin'

 Rick wa6nhc

 -Original Message-
 From: r...@aol.com

 Hi Guys,

 I've been a happy K3 owner for aprx. 3 years.  Regardless  which CPU I use,
 I've always had an occassional problem receiving the error  message VFO A
 not responding.  When this happens  while running during a contest it
 presents a serious problem as the  computer and radio lock up for aprx. 30
 seconds.

 During this 3 year span, I've operated with a dozen  different Windows XP
 and Windows 7 computers, always using N1MM Logging  Software.  I've
 operated

 from several different QTH's and have the  same problem.  I always connect
 via a Serial Port  regardless of which CPU I use and have not tried a USB
 to
 Serial Adapter.  During the past few months, this problem has  really
 increased, such as: during last weekends CQWW  Test, I got the dreaded VFO
 A not
 responding message and computer lock-up  at least once every hour.  By the
 way, I do not have a 2nd  receiver in the K3 so I cannot say if I'd have
 the same problem with VFO  B.

 I'd be grateful for ideas on how to eliminate the VFO A not  responding
 problem.

 Thanks  73,

 Dick- K9OM

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Re: [Elecraft] KX1 for sale

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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

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and digital modes

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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:

  and if you don't have a very
  stable signal source, you can use our new XG50 RF generator.
 
  73,
  Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] Help with K3 Evaluation in Palo Alto

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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, but at 16
feet, I am very pleased, and learning to appreciate QRP and CW.
Hope it helps, just wanted to share my story with you.
Gerald - KC6CNN
On Nov 16, 2012 4:36 PM, Jay Krishna j_kris...@msn.com wrote:


 Hi,

 I have been considering for some time about buying a K3; however, given
 the limited space and antenna constraints (have a simple 20M dipole about
 30 feet up) at our home in Palo Alto, I am not sure if I can put together a
 decent set up worthy of week signal CW DXing or contesting. I am wondering
 if anybody might be willing to show me their K3 setup or even help me try
 it out in my location just to get a good feel for the performance?

 Thanks in advance!
  Jay (KD6AMA)
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 with HRD using CW modes

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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. It
will key the radio and use the internal coder to send the morse. Plus
without all that relay clicking of an external sound card. So you can use
cwky or mcw they both work  with the elecraft line. I have it running on a
K2, K3, and a KX3.
Good luck
Gerald
On Nov 11, 2012 7:31 AM, KD8NNU gold...@charter.net wrote:

 I use my K3 with HRD software and have the PTT working with all the
 digital modes except CW.

 There are four different drop down types in HRD and I have tried them all
 with the PTT.   The only way I get CW to work is using VOX.

 This makes no difference if I use DATA Mode, USB or LSB, or CW for the
 settings on the K3.

 So the question is what setting am I missing as I can not send CW without
 VOX on.  Its just computer generated dits and dahs thru a sound card no
 different that any other computer digital mode which works fine for me.

 I can live with VOX but then if I forget to turn it off it creates other
 potential problems.   So basically I am thinking I am missing something in
 the setup.



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 Don
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 with HRD using CW modes

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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 #688
 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team

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  I use my K3 with HRD software and have the PTT working with all the
 digital modes except CW.
 
  There are four different drop down types in HRD and I have tried them
 all with the PTT.   The only way I get CW to work is using VOX.
 
  This makes no difference if I use DATA Mode, USB or LSB, or CW for the
 settings on the K3.
 
  So the question is what setting am I missing as I can not send CW
 without VOX on.  Its just computer generated dits and dahs thru a sound
 card no different that any other computer digital mode which works fine for
 me.
 
  I can live with VOX but then if I forget to turn it off it creates other
 potential problems.   So basically I am thinking I am missing something in
 the setup.
 
 
 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 in Sweepstakes

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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 section.  I was bummed because I'd had no idea I
 could get that close and should have spent more effort on sections early
 in the contest.

 I did enjoy working all 50 states in less than a day at 5 watts out though.

 The rig did really well.  I had N1MM logging and sending.  I could use
 the KX3's paddle for fills and have the end panel key jack set up for
 hand key so N1MM could key via that port.  Slick.

 I should have done the per-band filter adjustment since I did hear
 some opposite sideband among all the super strong signals.

 At the end I realized I had just about zero listener fatigue from
 radio noise, artifacts, etc.  A pretty subjective observation, but it
 did seem to jump out at me that my ears weren't ringing.

 73-

 Nick, WA5BDU

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 On 11/6/2012 8:54 PM, Tim Groat wrote:
  Mine performed very well: 305 QSOs and 72 sections for 10 hours of
  operating time, using my HF6V vertical antenna. The great dynamic range
  and no-ring filtering makes a receiver that's easy on the ears: it is
  much less fatiguing than my old rig. When the clock struck 0300Z, I said
  What? Time's up already? This rig makes the operating fun--thank you
  Wayne, and everyone at Elecraft!
 

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Re: [Elecraft] OT storm safety tip

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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 current storm. Last night I got up to go
 to the bathroom and while walking the power went off putting the entire
 house in darkness. As a senior, living alone and no longer really steady on
 my feet, I was lucky not to stumble and fall. I have lots of LED lights
 around but wasn't carrying one at the time...so, during hours of
 darkness I am now wearing a small LED Headlight typenot all the time
 on my forehead but just loosely around my neck, like a necklace..very
 light and readily at hand in case the lights go out while I'm up and about.
 I also keep my cellphone in my T shirt pocket for the same reason, even
 during the day. my cheapskate alternative to a I've fallen and can't
 get up pendant device. Just my suggestions for anyone in similar situation.

 Regards,

 Rich  K2CPE
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] RTTY mode rocks!

[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 signals in the JART WW RTTY contest, and with it's 10
 watts into my trap vertical stations in Poland, Finland, and Ukraine are
 reading it fairly well. Using the CW memories to hold the exchange makes it
 easy, but using a paddle works well too! Well done Elecraft! BTW, 10m is
 open this AM into Eastern Europe!

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

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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 very impressed. Very well implemented on the KX3 and I
 particularly like being able to use the CW paddle for input.  I don't
 like being tied to the computer for this work (though I understand
 that has much to offer).

 I'm looking forward to doing more with this mode (but CW will always be
 #1! :)

 --Andrew, NV1B
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 wrote:
  I'm very impressed with the RTTY mode in this little bugger. It is doing
 a
  good job of decoding signals in the JART WW RTTY contest, and with it's
 10
  watts into my trap vertical stations in Poland, Finland, and Ukraine are
  reading it fairly well. Using the CW memories to hold the exchange makes
 it
  easy, but using a paddle works well too! Well done Elecraft! BTW, 10m is
  open this AM into Eastern Europe!
 
  Chip
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Re: [Elecraft] Tigertronics SignalLinkUSB connections to K2

[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, Chris Kimball m...@cvkimball.com wrote:

 The Tigertronics SignalLink looks like a reasonable way to add digital
 modes
 to my K2 SN 4913.  I have a KAT100/KPA100 connected through the RS232
 connector.

 What's the experience on the SignalLink for the K2?  Is it currently a good
 way to go?

 If I went with a SignalLink, can I make the necessary connections to only
 the Mic jack and an audio out jack, i.e, a modified speaker out jack?

 Thanks for your ideas.

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

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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

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