Re: [Elecraft] Looking for miniature 14-V power supply for travel

2011-07-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
Well, it didn't completely disappear, but is attenuated to the point that atmospheric noise is far more of a problem than the p/s noise. On a very quiet band, you'd still hear the p/s but any signals would be strong enough that even a S2 signal would be readable over it. If the KX3's noise

[Elecraft] P3 Cursors

2011-07-08 Thread Jim Sheldon
, so don't know for sure. Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Cursors

2011-07-08 Thread Jim Sheldon
operate more CW than SSB I didn't notice it until working SSB on 6 meters early this afternoon. Jim Sheldon - W0EB Since loading beta version 1.08, I've noticed that the SSB cursors get narrower with the passband shift settings, but won't go to the left of the center line in USB and the same holds

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY with morse key

2011-07-17 Thread Jim Sheldon
getting the K3 and since I operate a lot of RTTY, it makes things much easier. Jim Sheldon, W0EB I'm not at all familiar with rtty, but decided to try a little in the NAQP rtty today. I made a few successful contacts using my key in the FSK D mode My question is once I key the K3

Re: [Elecraft] 'Q' signal trivia

2011-07-19 Thread Jim Sheldon
I normally don't respond to these threads on the Elecraft reflector because all they do is create clutter, but the over use of KN brings to mind a very funny situation I noted on 30 meters the other day. Someone (who shall remain nameless to avoid hard feelings/embarrassment on his part) was

[Elecraft] 6 meter RTTY

2011-08-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
Anyone operating RTTY regularly on 6? If so what frequency do you make most of your QSO's? Been trying to find an active 6 meter RTTY frequency with no luck. According to ARRL, 50.700 is the calling freq, but even during openings, never hear anyone on RTTY there. Jim - W0EB

Re: [Elecraft] K3 memory

2011-08-10 Thread Jim Sheldon
Dick, I tried it also, and it works when set manually, but it does NOT work through the memory editor and this is for both the 00 - XX memories or the band's 4 quick memories. Jim Sheldon - W0EB I've had several reports of VFO B not being honored using the frequency memory editor. I've

[Elecraft] Hamfest Demo - 2 K3's on the same table

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Sheldon
We put on a demo at the KS State ARRL Convention yesterday (Sunday the 21st). N3ARU and I had our K3/P3 combo's set up on the same table and hooked up to antennas outside the building. My antenna was a PAC-12 vertical and his was made out of a Hamstick mounted on a tripod. They were spaced

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest Demo - 2 K3's on the same table

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Sheldon
OOPS, got called to my attention that I mentioned a Kenwood FT-5000 and that should have been a Yaesu FT-5000 the person said he had. My bad - not enough coffee after a sleepless night. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfest Demo - 2 K3's on the same table

2011-08-22 Thread Jim Sheldon
my desire to build a K1, and KX1 as well as the rest of the test equipment/minis. Of course KB4WYR has indicated the there is a KX3 in HER future, so next year we may will have a wider range of Elecrafts at the various Kansas area hamfests. David KD0R On 8/22/2011 10:08 AM, Jim Sheldon

[Elecraft] KPA500

2011-09-17 Thread Jim Sheldon
Dang it, I just had to go against my principles and set up for QRO operation. Ordered a KPA500 to complete the K-Line station. There have been times when even 100 watts was marginal on RTTY and I really like that mode. Never had an amp that would stand up to the rigors of RTTY rag chewing

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500

2011-09-17 Thread Jim Sheldon
there will be nice. David On 9/17/2011 9:03 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote: Dang it, I just had to go against my principles and set up for QRO operation. Ordered a KPA500 to complete the K-Line station. There have been times when even 100 watts was marginal on RTTY and I really like that mode. Never had

[Elecraft] Happy Day

2011-09-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
Checking my bank, looks like Elecraft just charged my debit card for the KPA500 kit. Looks like it will be shipping today or tomorrow. Now all I need is for the KAT500 to become available and I'll have the complete K-Line. W0EB __

[Elecraft] K3 Subreceiver

2011-09-22 Thread Jim Sheldon
Boy, I absolutely love the 2nd receiver along with the P3 for working split! Just worked the OJ0X Market Reef DXpedition on 15 meters. 2 minutes listening to learn where in the UP scheme they were listening and got 'em on the third call. Their signal was only running S3 to S4 but still no

[Elecraft] KPA500

2011-09-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
Well, KPA500 kit, serial # 443 arrived with the box in perfect condition just as the wife and I were headed out for supper and to do some grocery shopping so by the time we got back to the house it was too late to open boxes and start the inventory. My day today was already planned so maybe

[Elecraft] KPA500

2011-09-29 Thread Jim Sheldon
Started construction about 10:00 a.m. today and completed things about 2:30 for a total build time of roughly 4.5 hours. Other things are getting in the way right now so won't be able to shuffle the shack around and hook it up until later this evening or sometime tomorrow, but it powered up

[Elecraft] Wichita, KS hamfest

2011-09-30 Thread Jim Sheldon
bands so far. Once I get the KPA500 hooked up and operating, I expect that will change in short order. Now Wayne, et al in the Elecraft labs, I need that KAT500 to complete the station!! Jim Sheldon - W0EB - Park City, KS

[Elecraft] KPA500 Serial# 443 ON THE AIR

2011-10-01 Thread Jim Sheldon
After returning from the Wichita hamfest, I cleared the desk and made a place for the KPA500. It's now up and running. First QSO was on 20 meter RTTY, 500 watts out into my Cushcraft A3S which is nicely resonant on 20, 15 and 10 so the KAT500 wasn't necessary. I also found that my fan dipole

[Elecraft] T32C Kirimitati Island Dxpedition

2011-10-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
160 meters was full of pileups this morning. I didn't get up early enough to catch 3D2R on Rotuma at their sunset on 1823 but when I turned the rig on I had left it tuned to 1815 KHz. T32C on Kirimitati (Christmas) Island was calling CQ and listening UP 2. Hit the split macro, punched

[Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB

2011-10-14 Thread Jim Sheldon
Good grief, that was almost TOO EASY with the KPA500 on line! Heard them a few minutes ago on 14.182 indicating they were listening up 5. Hit split, cranked VFO B to 14.187. The amp was already in operate as I had just changed from 15 meter RTTY so I gave 'em a call. Green lights all over

Re: [Elecraft] My KPA500 has no 270v

2011-10-16 Thread Jim Sheldon
I suspect they have been revised a few times since those were first posted and the revised ones are different enough that they pulled the originals to eliminate confusion. W0EB The schematics used to be on the Elecraft site. For some reason, they have been removed... Guess they'll come up

Re: [Elecraft] K3s on Niue

2011-10-26 Thread Jim Sheldon
Good op too! Grabbed them 1st call on 10 meter CW @ about 3 watts and just after I worked him he said he was going to QSY to 28.444 SSB and when they announced they were listening 5 to 10 up, I set up a 5 up split. Got 'em first call there too with between 5 and 7 watts SSB. Had to turn

Re: [Elecraft] Quick KAT3 question...

2011-11-14 Thread Jim Sheldon
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Re: [Elecraft] [K-Line] The size of things to come...

2011-11-15 Thread Jim Sheldon
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Re: [Elecraft] [K-Line] The size of things to come...

2011-11-15 Thread Jim Sheldon
Got a space cleared on top of the KPA500. Now all that needs to happen is for it to show up on the order pages before I run out of money - LOL Jim - W0EB Hi Phil, The KAT500 matches the K3/KPA500 footprint, but it's very thin (1.5 -- same height as the W2 wattmeter). You'll be able to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 low audio

2011-11-18 Thread Jim Sheldon
I think it varies a small amount from radio to radio, but I solved my problem by getting a pair of RF suppressed, amplified speakers called COMspkr from West Mountain Radio (the RigBlaster people). They were designed to work with a computer sound card speaker out and since they have the 1/8

[Elecraft] KPA500 in the contest

2011-11-27 Thread Jim Sheldon
Gave the KPA500 a real workout in the CQ WW CW contest this weekend. First time I heard the fan come on during CW operation. I actually beat my personal best QSO/Hour rate in a contest. It was 42/hr previously and twice this morning I sustained 57/hr (according to the N3FJP software) for

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - key down current on CW

2011-11-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
On my resonant Tribander with 1.2.1 SWR and the bargraph indicating 500W output, mine pulls 11.9 amps with the HV measuring 62.5 volts for a drain input power of 743.75 watts. The amp is being run on a mains voltage of 240. Drive power from the K3 indicates 28 watts. Jim - W0EB Purely as a

Re: [Elecraft] Boom Set

2011-11-30 Thread Jim Sheldon
Hi Ricardo, I have to agree 100 percent with Don. I have a CM-500. It was less expensive than the Heil and I have tried them both. The CM-500 is more comfortable for me to wear for long periods than the Heil, David Clark or several other Boom sets I've either owned or borrowed over the

[Elecraft] KAT500

2011-12-05 Thread Jim Sheldon
My wife is asking for the timeframe in which the KAT500 tuner will be available for ordering if that is known. I'm suspecting she's planning on that being my Christmas present this year (even if it won't arrive in time to put under the tree I'm sure.) Jim - W0EB

[Elecraft] Interesting propagation on 15 Meters

2011-12-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
Propagation was very long on 15 meters a few minutes ago. Worked Klaus, DK1AX in Ludwigsburg, Germany on 15 CW a few minutes ago. Beam was set to short path (39 degrees from Wichita) and with the K3's QRQ QSK, I was actually hearing my long path echoes (and Klaus's as well) off the back side

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500s in stock for immediate shipping

2011-12-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500s in stock for immediate shipping

2011-12-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
(please disregard my last post - my email client keeps switching from plain text to HTML for some reason and the text sometimes doesn't get through). Now that they have all those KPA500's in stock they might have time to finish the KAT500's and the KX3's so we can at least order them and get in

[Elecraft] Velleman PCS64i Software needed

2011-12-08 Thread Jim Sheldon
to copy it for me? There is Linux stuff available, but since I do not use Linux here, I need to find a copy of the original Windows 95 program(s). Jim Sheldon - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Aux cable for KPA500

2011-12-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
The AUX cable is necessary if you want the K3 to set the proper drive level to the KPA500 when you switch it to OPERATE and revert to 100 watts (or whatever other power you had set) when you switch the KPA500 back to STANDBY or turn it off. The RS-232 connection on the amp is used only for

[Elecraft] OT: FS: QRP Works Ham Central Terminal

2014-01-29 Thread Jim Sheldon
not interested in this. Jim Sheldon - W0EB Park City, KS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http

[Elecraft] OT: FS: QRP Works Ham Central Terminal

2014-01-29 Thread Jim Sheldon
The Ham Central Terminal has been spoken for -- thanks to all that were interested. Jim Sheldon - W0EB Park City, KS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] OT: Wanted, Vibroplex Blue Racer bug

2014-01-29 Thread Jim Sheldon
, I do have a 1942 Lionel J-36 I refurbished (reproduction serial number plate) that I'd offer in at least a partial trade. Would appreciate pictures and price by email off the reflector if you have one. Jim Sheldon, W0EB Park City, KS Phone 316- 744 - 3022 (before 9 p.m. please

[Elecraft] OT: Wanted Vibroplex Blue Racer

2014-01-29 Thread Jim Sheldon
Would the gentleman that sent me the indication that he had a Blue Racer he might part with please re-send the email? I am very interested. Had a glitch and your email accidentally got deleted. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] OT: Wanted Vibroplex Blue Racer bug

2014-01-30 Thread Jim Sheldon
Found one -- Thanks. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FSK D low tones?

2014-02-03 Thread Jim Sheldon
Hi Brian, Sure -- All you have to do is be in FSK-D mode, press hold the SPOT (pitch) button. Use the main tuning knob to set the mark tone you want and exit out of it. Works just fine and all the standard tones are available in the menu. Jim - W0EB I just checked it to make sure it works.

Re: [Elecraft] My K3 is Sick!

2014-02-10 Thread Jim Sheldon
Ain't it fun? Did basically the same thing this morning but instead of my K3, I fired up the KX3 and using my SPLIT macro (sets it up 2KHz). Had it on a non-resonant vertical and forgot to switch over to the beam. Heard a K6 just 2 KHz up from FT5ZM's TX frequency finish and I jumped in

[Elecraft] K3/KAT500 Field test of RX tracking FW

2014-02-10 Thread Jim Sheldon
With permission, I'm posting a brief synopsis of my Field Test experiences with the new KAT500 and K3 firmware that allows the KAT500 to track the receiver's VFO. Once it becomes generally available (shortly) be sure to read the FW release notes carefully and follow the instructions. (I

Re: [Elecraft] Root of problems

2014-02-10 Thread Jim Sheldon
I hate you guys that have room on your desks for those monster monitors! I can just barely fit a pair of ACER 22 inchers and an old Lenovo 15 square (for the P3/SVGA) on mine and have room for everything else I need on the shelf. Jim, W0EB Sent from my iPad On Feb 10, 2014, at 7:32 PM, Tom

[Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 new Beta firmware further observations

2014-02-15 Thread Jim Sheldon
combination without having to transmit is a real plus! If you DO decide to install them, BE SURE to read the release notes and instructions contained in them to properly activate the integration between the K3 and KAT500 in the menu (don't ask me why I'm emphasizing this -- LOL!) Jim Sheldon

[Elecraft] New K3, KPA500, KAT500 Beta Firmware

2014-02-15 Thread Jim Sheldon
Flawless performance from 5 a.m. this morning right through 10 p.m. this evening when I shut down for the night. The ATU tracked the K3's RX frequency perfectly and all across the bands And never once initiated a tune on TX RF. As of shutdown, I had just shy of 250 QSO's search pounce only

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] 12v outlet only puting out 11 volts

2014-02-17 Thread Jim Sheldon
He's got the SVGA board in the P3. If he hasn't done the higher current mod to the K3 to get enough current out of that jack to run the P3 and SVGA, chances are it will trip the auto resetting fuse in the K3. I didn't do the mod to mine when I got the SVGA board, I just connected the P3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 issue in CW mode

2014-02-24 Thread Jim Sheldon
Nope, hold the TEST button (right hand portion of the MODE switch) until it goes away. the Flashing T indicates you have the rig in TEST mode which lets you use the keyer in CW mode without putting out any power. Jim - W0EB Turn on VOX... ...bill nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G

Re: [Elecraft] K3 issue in CW mode

2014-02-24 Thread Jim Sheldon
Nope, if the T is showing, the rig is in TEST mode. Hold down the right hand portion of the MODE switch until it goes away and it'll put out power again. Jim - W0EB Turn on VOX... ...bill nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Joel Black w4...@charter.net wrote: I think the T

Re: [Elecraft] K3 issue in CW mode

2014-02-24 Thread Jim Sheldon
PS, disregard my last -- not enough coffee. Joel was correct on that and it would have been the TX that was flashing if it were in the TEST mode -- my bad. Jim - W0EB Turn on VOX... ...bill nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Joel Black w4...@charter.net wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] Need volunteers to try an even better version of KAT500 firmware (rev. 1.63) -- more accurate initial tunes

2014-02-27 Thread Jim Sheldon
In addition to confirming this happening, I did another quick check. It DOES operate properly and follow VFO B when SPLIT is on, whether or not you have the sub receiver enabled, just not with the XIT. If SPLIT is off, the KAT500 follows the main receiver and the sub-receiver tuning has no

[Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-12 Thread Jim Sheldon
. Jim Sheldon - W0EB (The K1 is the only Elecraft radio I haven't owned or built previously.) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] K1 Kit display back light

2014-03-12 Thread Jim Sheldon
OFF the reflector to keep brother Eric from having to limit the responses, thanks. Jim Sheldon - W0EB (The K1 is the only Elecraft radio I haven't owned or built previously.) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K1: For sale K1 Band Filter Boards

2014-03-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
. I'll accept USPS Money Order or PayPal (gift or add 4%). Jim Sheldon - W0EB Park City, KS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] K1: For sale K1 Band Filter Boards

2014-03-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
, not on the reflector for further information or to indicate you want either or both of these boards. I'll accept USPS Money Order or PayPal (gift or add 4%). Jim Sheldon - W0EB Park City, KS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Why is KX3 phase noise so much less than the K3 ?

2014-04-02 Thread Jim Sheldon
Like Don said, not in receive, but in transmit, driving an Alpha 9500 to the full 1500 out, a close neighbor (about 5 blocks away) was noticeable on my K3 within 5-10 KHz of his transmit frequency. That said, the FTdx5000 was MUCH cleaner than the FT-1000MP he had prior to obtaining the 5000.

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Problem --- switching antennas

2014-04-14 Thread Jim Sheldon
Check to see which antennas are enabled for that band via the utility. I have 3 antennas and have them set for auto select only on specific bands. If I try to use my dipole (antenna 1, which WILL tune) on 15 meters by selecting the antenna (it's not enabled on that band, only the tribander -

Re: [Elecraft] Using bug keyer with KX3 paddles

2014-08-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
I just plug my bug into the key jack on the side and configure the jack as a hand key in the menu. I've found that the electronic bug emulations in keyers sound terrible on the air when I try to use them. I can at least generate reasonably decent CW with my real bugs. Jim - W0EB Sent from

[Elecraft] PX3 kits are shipping

2014-09-22 Thread Jim Sheldon
Great news, the kit PX3's are shipping. Got my tracking# a couple hours ago for USPS 2 day Priority Mail. Ought to be here Wednesday if things run true to previous form. Jim - W0EB Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external key jack (Was Bug mode on K3?)

2014-12-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
The K3 has a separate 1/4 mono jack for external keys but I agree, when the KX3's external (Key1) jack is set to HAND it would be nice to be able to use keys with a mono plug. I built an adapter cable with an eighth inch stereo right angle plug on one end and a 1/4 inline mono jack on the

[Elecraft] RE Speaking of dummy loads

2015-03-30 Thread Jim Sheldon
The DB Products 50 watt dummy load has been spoken for. W0EB Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Speaking of dummy loads

2015-03-30 Thread Jim Sheldon
I have a decent DB Products 50 ohm, 50 watt dummy load that measures right at 50 ohms on 3 different meters. It has an N male connector which can easily be adapted to whatever you need. I have several Bird dummy load/wattmeter combinations and don't really need this one. I'll ask $25 for it

[Elecraft] K3 VLF Mod Trials, Tribulations and My Results

2015-05-03 Thread Jim Sheldon
miles It looks like the modifications really do improve the receive sensitivity immensely on these frequencies. I tried listening for some of these beacons after installing the new synthesizers, but could only hear the Wichita and Newton beacons which are quite close to me. Jim Sheldon, W0EB

[Elecraft] Quick review of the new preamps in KXV3B

2015-06-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
Right now 6 meters is marginally open between KS and the Southeast US. (NC down to FL). First chance I've had to check out the Preamp 2 function on the new KX3VB. Boy what a difference it makes. Had it set to Preamp 1 and just barely hearing signals so went to Preamp 2 and really good copy

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KXV3B installation

2015-06-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
Other than when it was posted on the reflector yesterday, I'd like to know where this information originally came from. It was not in the installation instructions and so far, I can't find it anywhere on the Elecraft website and of course it is not in the K3 manuals to include the latest

[Elecraft] KXV3B Problems

2015-06-06 Thread Jim Sheldon
To those who are having KXV3B Problems and getting the ERR XV3 message, as Joe W4TV said, you must first have beta firmware version 5.26 installed. Then go to the KXV3 item in the menu, make sure it's set to NOR and tap 9 on the keypad. This will switch it from KXV3 to KXV3B. To enable the

Re: [Elecraft] ERR XV3

2015-06-06 Thread Jim Sheldon
BINGO! I must have missed that somewhere in the release notes or something. Works like a champ now! THANK YOU! Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: Robert Friess rfri...@usa.net To: Jim Sheldon w...@cox.net Cc: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 6/6/2015 4:37:18 PM

Re: [Elecraft] ERR XV3

2015-06-06 Thread Jim Sheldon
to check the reflector or the support at elecraft email and is able to address the situation. Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: Guy Olinger K2AV k2av@gmail.com To: Jim Sheldon w...@cox.net Cc: Sebastian w...@bellsouth.net; Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 6/6/2015 3:41:40 PM

Re: [Elecraft] ERR XV3

2015-06-06 Thread Jim Sheldon
I have exactly the same problem here. My K3 doesn't recognize the KXV3B. I triple checked the install. Funny, but the RX-IN works and my original VLF mod works fine and it depends on the XV3's RX-IN jack so contrary to my thinking I have a defective module, I suspect a problem in FW beta

[Elecraft] KXPA100 Kit Review

2015-05-26 Thread Jim Sheldon
This is mainly for those who are contemplating getting the KXPA100 to go along with a KX3 (with or without the PX3). Picked my KXPA100 kit up at the UPS customer center this morning about 9:15. Got it home about 10:00, unpacked and inventoried by 10:30 and completely assembled by 11:15. So

[Elecraft] OT: FS: T1 QRP Auto Tuner

2015-07-15 Thread Jim Sheldon
for pix or further details and the f irst I'll take it (by date/time of the email) gets right of first refusal. Jim Sheldon, W0EB 2029 East Evanston Dr. Park City, KS 67219-1618 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Regarding the T1 for sale

2015-07-15 Thread Jim Sheldon
My oops - (not enough coffee) it WILL handle 20 watts, but that's 4 times the normal QRP power levels, not 5 (getting old I guess). Correcting this before the math gods descend on me - LOL! Jim - W0EB Memo to NSA, DHS, FBI, CIA, DIA, DEA, ATF, KGB, MI5, and any other alphabet soup

[Elecraft] OT: SOLD -T1 Antenna Tuner for Sale

2015-07-15 Thread Jim Sheldon
The T1 has been spoken for. Thanks to all who inquired. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This

[Elecraft] OT: Semi-Auto Bug Key Dot Stabilizers (Update)

2015-10-29 Thread Jim Sheldon
dress is: w...@cox.net . For Canadian and International customers I'll only accept payment by PayPal. I will take USPS money orders from U.S. domestic customers, made out to Aubrey J. Sheldon, sent to my QRZ mailing address for those of you who don't or prefer not to use PayPal. I'll be h

Re: [Elecraft] Speech bord for any of the Elecragt rigs?

2015-11-14 Thread Jim Sheldon
Voice synthesizer no, but for the visually impaired there is a program on http://www.elecraft.com/k2_remote.htm#voice called K3 Voice (also K2 vioce and some other stuff) that does read the controls as they are pressed for visually impaired persons. If that's what you need Scott, then go to

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Problem with my K3

2015-11-02 Thread Jim Sheldon
Sent from my iPad > On Nov 2, 2015, at 5:07 PM, Brian F. Wruble wrote: > > I have. They are in the right places, and wiggling makes no difference. > > I also am getting "SYN1 OK" and "SYN2 OK" indications. > > > *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. > > > > > > >> On Mon, Nov

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Upgrade Problem with my K3

2015-11-02 Thread Jim Sheldon
Check your menu items? Maybe the KRX3 got accidentally shifted to "Not Installed"? Also check the selections for audio output control in the menu. -- Original Message -- From: "Brian F. Wruble" To: wb6r...@mac.com Cc: "Elecraft Reflector"

[Elecraft] OT: For Sale 1979 Vibroplex Original bug

2015-09-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
n pictures will be emailed on request. Please reply off the reflector if you are interested in this key. Jim Sheldon - W0EB w...@cox.net Memo to NSA, DHS, FBI, CIA, DIA, DEA, ATF, KGB, MI5, and any other alphabet soup agencies that might be listening/reading/tracking my email content, I share thi

[Elecraft] OT: For Sale 1979 Vibroplex Original bug

2015-09-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
The Vibroplex bug has been sold - thanks to all who enquired. W0EB Memo to NSA, DHS, FBI, CIA, DIA, DEA, ATF, KGB, MI5, and any other alphabet soup agencies that might be listening/reading/tracking my email content, I share this computer with an old lady, an ex-con, a priest, a used car

Re: [Elecraft] CFL's - LEDs - Solar

2015-09-27 Thread Jim Sheldon
I bought all my LED's from a number of different sources and they are assorted brands. The only thing i looked for was color temp and they had to be "dimmable". After I swapped all the CFL's and tubes out, my background noise dropped by around a half S unit. I then killed all the lights

[Elecraft] OT: FS Telonic-Berkely 8107S Step Attenuator

2015-09-19 Thread Jim Sheldon
off list if interested and the first "I'll take it" (by date/time of email) gets right of first refusal. Jim Sheldon, W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailm

[Elecraft] OT: FS Telonic-Berkely 8107S Step Attenuator

2015-09-19 Thread Jim Sheldon
The step attenuator has been quickly spoken for -- Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Utility problem

2015-12-07 Thread Jim Sheldon
First, I just tried this (never used it before) and have the same problem here under Windows 7 Professional 32 bit on an HP 6300 running an Intel Core i5 quad core processor, 16 gig of ram. It came loaded with the 32 bit version of Win7 Pro and I made the mistake of loading all my programs

Re: [Elecraft] P3 USB Port

2016-01-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
Don's right, a hub will not work. It is a very minimum implementation of a USB port and not expandable due to hardware limitations in the way they originally did things. My work around was to find a multi-port, mechanical USB switch. That way all you have to do is switch to whichever device

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Fw: It's almost Christmas. Have you gotten your 15% off yet!

2015-12-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
Unfortunately, my experience with Bioenno's chargers is that they are EXTREMELY RFI noisy. In the same house with my KX3 the noise was over S9! Sent from my iPad > On Dec 21, 2015, at 2:37 PM, Juliean Galak wrote: > > Can one keep the battery on the charger and run the

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Fw: It's almost Christmas. Have you gotten your 15% off yet!

2015-12-21 Thread Jim Sheldon
en talking to them about the problem hams have with noise and we might > convince them to sell quieter LiFePO4 chargers. > -- > Marc. SDG > >> On Dec 21, 2015, at 3:51 PM, Jim Sheldon <w...@cox.net> wrote: >> >> Unfortunately, my experience with Bioenno's chargers

[Elecraft] OT: FS: KXPD3 paddles for KX3

2015-12-25 Thread Jim Sheldon
a minimum. Reply to this email, but please do not "reply all", leave the Elecraft reflector address off the reply. Jim Sheldon, W0EB --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www

[Elecraft] KX3 - KXPD3 Paddles For Sale

2015-12-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
rates and the receiving party having to deal with customs charges and possibly VAT as well. If interested, please reply off the list to keep the off topic traffic to a minimum. Reply to this email, but please do not "reply all", leave the Elecraft reflector address off the reply. J

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - KXPD3 Paddles For Sale

2015-12-28 Thread Jim Sheldon
The KXPD3 has been sold -- thanks for the replies. Jim - W0EB -- Original Message -- From: "Jim Sheldon" <w...@cox.net> To: "Elecraft Mailing List" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: 12/28/2015 7:56:15 AM Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 - KXPD3 Paddles For Sale

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Turn On Flash

2015-12-24 Thread Jim Sheldon
Funny, but until this thread I'd never noticed it. Mine does the same thing, but since I have my P3 set to power up when I turn the power supply on and before the K3, I'm looking at the power supply when it turns on so I never saw it before today. It's part of the power on sequence. I

Re: [Elecraft] Mushy CW in QSK at 38 wpm and above...

2016-01-11 Thread Jim Sheldon
Oh yes, The synthesizer upgrade isn't cheap, especially if you have two receivers (you have to upgrade the synth for each receiver, as one new one can't coexist with one old one, but from experience, I've found the keying sounds much cleaner with the new synthesizer, even at slower speeds and

Re: [Elecraft] This will effect pilots and Hams throughout the Western US

2016-06-10 Thread Jim Sheldon
a concern to those with the K3EXREF, what happens to their > frequency stability? > > Are they now off frequency? What is plan B if your K3EXREF reference fails? > > Does this even affect those? If it does, than I am sure it will affect > most cell circuits as well. > > Jus

Re: [Elecraft] This will effect pilots and Hams throughout the Western US

2016-06-10 Thread Jim Sheldon
Actually it Is of concern to all K3 and K3S owners in and close to the affected area who use GPS disciplined oscillators to enhance frequency accuracy and stability via the K3EXREF module. Jim - W0EB Sent from my iPad > On Jun 10, 2016, at 5:14 PM, Michael Walker wrote:

[Elecraft] Bug in FW 5.46

2016-05-25 Thread Jim Sheldon
Further checks on this - I reloaded the old FW back to Beta 5.35 and the problem existed in that one so I loaded the current production version 5.38 and it occurs there as well so I went back to the test version I've been using. Once programmed, the memories work as they should, they just

[Elecraft] OT: CW Operators - Semi-Automatic Bug Dot Stabilizers available again

2016-06-15 Thread Jim Sheldon
s in countries outside of the United States. I'll be happy to answer any further questions you may have. Please email inquiries direct to w...@cox.net rather than through the reflector to keep the list clutter down. Jim Sheldon - W0EB 2029 East Evanston Dr. Park City, KS 67219-1618 email t

Re: [Elecraft] Suggested KX3 "upgrade"

2016-05-31 Thread Jim Sheldon
Any button will definitely stop it, but (and this includes the K3, K3S, KX3 and possibly the KX2 as well) oft times you will get a partial (dot or dash) sent even when pressing a button. Even when calling CQ looking for a general QSO this can be annoying and confusing to both the sending

Re: [Elecraft] K3S master power?

2016-06-19 Thread Jim Sheldon
If there way, I never saw it -- but I just tested it. Left the KAT500 off, powered up the K3S and no errors. Then powered on the KAT500 and it all worked just fine. Guess I'll have to look back through the "release notes" on the KAT500 firmware releases to see which one fixed it. Jim -

[Elecraft] OT: 6 meters is open

2016-06-20 Thread Jim Sheldon
Just worked Fred Cady KE7X on 6 meters - he has an S9 signal into KS this morning. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] OT: CW Operators - Semi-Automatic Bug Dot Stabilizers available again

2016-06-26 Thread Jim Sheldon
Quick follow-up. Shortly after my original post announcing the availability of my dot stabilizers again, my ISP started having serious problems handling all matters internet including my email. I was able to receive a few inquiries and orders during their sporadic up time over the last

[Elecraft] K3S Kit #10641

2016-02-09 Thread Jim Sheldon
K3S Kit build Serial# 10641 arrived Monday about 9:00 a.m. Started the build around 10:30 and continued through yesterday with a few breaks. The build was complete except for the P/A and Sub Receiver at about 9:45 last night. I completed the 5 watt power calibration, REF CAL and receiver RF

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