[Elecraft] unknown connector

2009-10-26 Thread Keith
I am constructing my new K3. I have not been able to find a manual reference for the connector that is on the bottom of the Front Panel on the right hand side. It looks like a connector for a computer network cable. What is it for? Is it in the manual? Keith Hamilton W8GX

[Elecraft] Its alive!

2009-11-01 Thread Keith
Elecraft K3 #3563 (kit) is alive and well! Keith Hamilton W8GX __ 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] My mic!

2009-11-05 Thread Keith
I was fortunate to be able to afford an Elecraft MD-2 desk mic a few years ago for my K2. It really works nicely with the K3. I have a habit of selling things and then later regretting it. Fortunately this time I held onto a good thing!!! Keith Hamilton W8GX

Re: [Elecraft] AF/RF Knob situation - joined the club

2009-12-05 Thread Keith
I wish everyone with broken/cracked knobs would just ask Elecraft to send them a set of new knobs. They are much better than the old ones. Maybe the endless traffic about this already beat to death subject would cease! W8GX - Original Message - From: Dave G4AON elecr...@astromag.co.uk

[Elecraft] Firmware loading

2009-12-15 Thread Keith
I loaded the newest firmware into my K3 sucessfully tonight. However I see a lot of retries during the FPF part of the firmware load. Is this normal? I am using an RS232 cable and COM1(38000,N,8,1). Everything loaded OK but I was wondering if I may have a wrong setting somewhere? 73 Keith

[Elecraft] Receiver Equalizer

2009-12-19 Thread Keith
for me, a newer K3 owner. Thanks and 73 Keith W8GX __ 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] K3 - Speaker/headphone problem

2010-01-03 Thread Keith
Already changed my speaker to a stereo plug! I'm not going to take chances! Again thanks a lot! Keith W8GX - Original Message - From: Steve Ellington n...@carolina.rr.com To: Keith Hamilton tu...@zoominternet.net; Dave Perry N4QS n...@comcast.net Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 filter gain

2010-01-06 Thread Keith
A filter question for the group if I may. I have the following filters in my K3: 2.8/8 pole - 1.8/8 pole - .400/8 pole. My question is how much gain did you add in the K3 utility for your filters and how did you determine the necessary gain?

Re: [Elecraft] K3 filter gain

2010-01-06 Thread Keith
Thanks for all who responded! I got my answer from an older post by N6KR. 73 - Original Message - From: Keith tu...@zoominternet.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, January 06, 2010 2:52 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 filter gain A filter question for the group if I may. I

Re: [Elecraft] HRD shuts down

2009-06-01 Thread Keith
the program to run in a windows XP compatibility mode and also make sure that you have downloaded the latest version of HRD. Contact the author of HRD if problems continue. Good Luck and DX. -- Best Regards, Keith http://home.comcast.net/~kilowattradio/ -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] KXB3080 Review

2006-10-07 Thread Keith
On Sat, 7 Oct 2006, Bruce Prior wrote: My Short Takes review, A 30 and 80 Meter Module for the Elecraft KX1 CW Transceiver, will appear in the November, 2006 issue of QST. It is available now for download to ARRL members at: http://www.arrl.org/members-only/prodrev/. 73, Bruce Prior N7RR

[Elecraft] OT: Hamsat To Be Launched on Russian Rocket

2005-09-22 Thread Keith
http://sseti.gte.tuwien.ac.at/express/mop/index.php?uri=ham_contest.html Best Regards, Keith -- The fact of the matter is, Linus, I've been penguin all my life, nobody needs to tell me how to be penguin. (o_ //\ V_/_ http://home.comcast.net/~kilowattradio/ Salem, OR Scanner Page

Re: [Elecraft] P3 forecast ...this is nice but what about K144XV delivery ! ! ! !

2010-02-20 Thread Keith
I know what you are saying. It's a long time for them to get the K144XV shipped and it's a lot simplier than the P3. So my guess is the P3 will ship July 2011 based on pass records of product shipments. Keith __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] T32MI K3 rig problem

2010-03-30 Thread Keith
I had this happen to me. All I did was remove the PA and ATU units and re-seat them. All was fine. Keith __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] SMT and the K3 - Nerves

2012-04-19 Thread Keith
Lee; Your repair report shows that mod was done in 2010. I am sending you a copy of the report directly to your email. Keith On 4/19/2012 7:18 AM, Lee Buller wrote: I have SN 443 - an early model of the K3. It has been back to Aptos for updates. Now then, I just got at P3 and included

Re: [Elecraft] FM?

2012-05-23 Thread Keith
Hi Jim; FM is a DX mode, and 10m FM can be very interesting when open (and frustrating!). Keith WE6R On 5/23/2012 8:36 AM, Jim Miller wrote: I use my K3/100 mostly for CW and a bit of SSB. I've done some digi as well a couple of times and may eventually do more. I was wondering about

Re: [Elecraft] Any way to automatically bypass K3 ATU when using KPA500?

2012-06-14 Thread Keith
bypassed, it is just put into default settings that are matched for a dummy load. I would tune the ATU into the amp and leave it on. Keith WE6R On 6/14/2012 10:00 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: On Thu, Jun 14, 2012 at 7:51 AM, Don Putnickdon_n...@yahoo.com wrote: Just out of curiosity, any

Re: [Elecraft] Any way to automatically bypass K3 ATU when using KPA500?

2012-06-14 Thread Keith
Yes, I was wondering how he was tuning with the amp on too... Of course we just need to sell him a KAT500! Keith WE6R On 6/14/2012 11:10 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: I think you're missing the point, Keith ... or maybe I am. If you tune the KAT3 to match the amp, then it will not match

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Headphone socket problem

2012-01-23 Thread Keith
problem is fixed. If fixed, reload your saved config, and write down ALL parameters of all menus and also the Filter setup. The do EEINIT again and enter everything manually. The headphone switching is all done by computer and gets glitchy sometimes. Keith On 1/21/2012 2:20 AM, dk...@aol.com wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Getting the sub to work on 20M

2012-01-27 Thread Keith
Did the VCO calibration on the Sub receiver go OK? On 1/26/2012 8:26 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: Hi Gary, Sure sounds like the sub receiver is using a different antenna than the main when on 20 meters. The antenna configuration is kept on a per-band basis so it could be different on 20 than on the

Re: [Elecraft] SOS from 5v7v

2012-02-06 Thread Keith
area could be damaged, or any of the cables may need to be seated. Keith On 2/6/2012 9:13 AM, Franco Prete wrote: Hy boys l'am actually in Africa - TOGO - trying to put on air 5V7V K3 and also kpa500 where broken during flight.Incredible. Now kpa500 sign on display 270volt error when switched

Re: [Elecraft] K3 synthesizer problem NQ7R

2012-02-10 Thread Keith
Try re-tuning the KAT3 auto tuner, or bypassing it. Try tightening the 3 LPA screws on the bottom (the ones with lock washers). Keith On 2/9/2012 4:07 PM, Tom Kramer wrote: I am a new person in this group and I will admit that I have not looked at many of the hundreds of previous posts so I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SN 6226 KE4D

2012-02-10 Thread Keith
For the MH2, go to the main menu MIC SEL and select FPL BIAS by rotating the Main VFO and tapping 1 and 2 to toggle things. Keith On 2/10/2012 10:48 AM, k...@att.net wrote: Got it last evening and am on the with cw. I get tx err with my hM2 mike but I'm sure it's something simple. Haven't

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 PWR ADJ Figures

2012-02-10 Thread Keith
Start at 100 for every band. If you were to reset the memory, it will default to 100 on each band. That is where we start at the factory. Keith On 2/10/2012 1:20 PM, dpop...@comcast.net wrote: Lets try this again. Out of the more than 600 + KPA500 owners I would think I could get some

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-13 Thread Keith
One would initially think of a power supply problem, I found out an Astron RS-20 is insufficient. But new firmware was mentioned, the latest is 4.39 (non-beta), Are either of you using a new Beta version? Keith On 2/12/2012 3:14 PM, n...@speakeasy.net wrote: Latest firmware, just did TX cal

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Hi-power Transmit limiting

2012-02-14 Thread Keith
seconds, Take fingers off when it is too hot for you and tap the xmit to stop the test. If they are even, then they look OK, if not even, the COOL one(s) are bad. Most likely Q4 and Q5. Replace, re-bias put the bottom cover on, and do the 5w gain cal. Keith On 2/13/2012 4:17 PM, Keith wrote: One

Re: [Elecraft] Older K3/100s and the ERR12V problem

2012-02-14 Thread Keith
If you make TWO jumpers, one on the PA end and one on the main board end, then the current sensor on the riser board will still be in play. This is a fine permanent fix, you just will have to unsolder if you take the PA and riser out. Keith I have pictures, but I think they will be stripped

Re: [Elecraft] hyper links

2012-02-22 Thread Keith
I think you are talking about the KX3 Yahoo group, we don't maintain that. You can go to nabble , the threads are easier to see, not sure how the links are handled. http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html Keith On 2/22/2012 10:38 AM, Richard Gracer wrote: Can we make this reflector work the same

Re: [Elecraft] K3 amplifier board gold header mod

2012-03-01 Thread Keith
We are working on instructions to go with the kit. Here are some for now to get you going. Keith The female connectors are already gold plated. But they get damaged and should be replaced anytime the male connectors are damaged. Or replace the KPAIO3 board. The male connector pins can

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 low output power

2012-03-05 Thread Keith
That is the correct procedure. If it happens again, your tx gain calibration may be getting messed up. Do not TUNE at exactly 5 or 50 watts into other than a flat SWR as that will reset the calibration. See TXGN in the manual under config menu items. Keith On 3/5/2012 5:35 AM, Adriano Perazio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 High Current Warning on 10m

2012-04-06 Thread Keith
Try calibrating the watt-meter on 10m, or set the K3 to only 90 watts or so on 10m. It is probably actually putting out more than 100w and I have seen some draw excessive current on 10m when it you go above 100w. Keith On 4/6/2012 1:05 AM, Bryan, ZL1NI wrote: On 28.010 while in Tune a high

Re: [Elecraft] Simple K3 repairs

2012-04-06 Thread Keith
Tap MENU, rotate VFO B to LCD BRT, if it says DAY then rotate VFO B to desired backlight. Keith On 4/6/2012 11:35 AM, Bill wrote: This is rather dumb question; Since I built my K3 over two years ago, my eyesight, which was failing at that time, has now reached the legally blind state. I

[Elecraft] KX3 Memories

2015-02-04 Thread Keith
Original message From: Keith kdi...@xmission.com Date:02/04/2015 12:11 PM (GMT-07:00) To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: KX3 Memories I'd like to store the VHF weather channels in KX3 memory, but neither the radio nor the memory manager program seem to allow

Re: [Elecraft] K2 RF Gain Control

2019-08-15 Thread Keith
The first thing you should check is dust on the control variable resistor. Using a different variable resistor will give you a quick answer. 73, Keith KM6WIZ On 8/15/19 12:49 PM, KD0Q wrote: I have a new to me K2 SN in the 1200's that appears to have a flaky RF Gain control. The lightest

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Looking for schematic and troubleshooting info on MFJ-223 VNA

2019-08-22 Thread Keith
On Thu, 22 Aug 2019 16:11:37 -0700, you wrote: >My MFJ-223 VNA took a dive (cause unknown). The SWR readings are very high >regardless of load. > >Has anyone found a schematic for this thing? The manual also mentions an MCU >reset switch, but I'm guessing that's outdated. No such switch. >

Re: [Elecraft] The ability to send screen shots

2019-07-30 Thread Keith
Hi Dick, You can upload the image to IMGUR after you set up account there then provide a link to the image that any one with a web browser on the Internet can view. Here is an example: On 7/30/19 3:16 PM, Dick Dickinson wrote: Hi Mike, I believe 'links' are

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2019-07-20 Thread Keith
Thank you for the quick response. 73, Keith Wyatt KM6WIZ On Sat, 20 Jul 2019 22:44:15 -0700, you wrote: >Yes there is.  It is tomorrow morning on twenty meters.  Hang on while I >look it up. > >Here it is: > > >The Elecraft SSB Net meets on Sunday at 1800 UTC on

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

2019-07-20 Thread Keith
For those of us morse code disabled is there a SSB net for elecraft? On 7/20/2019 7:40 PM, kevinr wrote: ?? Good Evening, ?? The sun has finally pushed the clouds away.?? It got warm too. Huckleberries are going great as are the wild strawberries.?? I haven't seen the bear again but

[Elecraft] CW Readers and CW Keyboards.

2004-06-23 Thread Larry Keith
Has anyone used a CW Reader and/or CW keyboard with the K1? I would be interested in hearing about your experiences.. 73, KQ4BY K1 - 1884, under construction.. - Larry Keith 231 Shenandoah Trail Warner Robins, GA 31088-6289 [EMAIL

[Elecraft] It's Alive! K2/100 #4672

2005-01-20 Thread Keith Regli
to interpret the instructions. Keith Regli (K7KAR) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kregli.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

RE: [Elecraft] Bad KPA100 PCB?

2005-01-28 Thread Keith Regli
on the few delicate components. In the end everything worked out fine. Keith Regli (K7KAR) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kregli.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gerhard Schwanz Sent: Friday, January 28, 2005 7:06 AM To: elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] Question about ordering K2

2005-02-08 Thread Keith Regli
downloadable) to see what you have to undo. If you wait a long time to order options there may be a firmware upgrade required. Keith Regli (K7KAR) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.kregli.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Craig Rairdin

RE: [Elecraft] WTB tilt stand--K1

2005-06-19 Thread Keith Hamilton
accessories but I must admit I have never used the battery option even though it is installed. Perhaps someone could invent a wire bale? I'm sure it would be a best seller! 73 Keith/W8GX K1 #1167 dit dit -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike

RE: [Elecraft] K3 power cable

2008-03-17 Thread Darwin, Keith
OK, we've established that the kit rigs require you to assemble the APPs on the wire to make the power cable. Same deal for the factory assembled rigs or do they come with finished power cables? - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 (soon

RE: [Elecraft] KPA3 for QRP

2008-03-18 Thread Darwin, Keith
able to simple rephrase it :-) - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - -Original Message- People talk about the extra current drain. How much is it? If you go by what W0CZ measured you get this: *snip* ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Delivery notice

2008-03-18 Thread Darwin, Keith
before I get the crazy idea to add something else! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - -Original Message- George Cortez Jr wrote: Delivery notice today for K3/100 ordered on 9-9-2007 shipped 2 day ups so its almost build time! George NE2I

RE: [Elecraft] New Contest Transceiver

2008-03-18 Thread Darwin, Keith
a lot of heart ache! Curses Elecraft Curses K3 Curses Visa / MasterCard / Discover Woe is me. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

[Elecraft] Why contest rigs will be needed by all.

2008-03-19 Thread Darwin, Keith
that a rig like the K3 (or K2) that performs well in a crowded band will be more and more necessary since the only time you'll be able to chat with anyone is during a busy contest. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - ___ Elecraft mailing list

RE: [Elecraft] K3 and linear amp

2008-03-20 Thread Darwin, Keith
-Original Message- From: Todd Ruby I received 59+20 and excellent audio from central europe. ... How do I get the K3 to trigger the relay in my Ameritron AL 1200?. - If you're 20 over in Europe, you don't need an amp!! :-) - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100

RE: [Elecraft] way off topic...sorry

2008-03-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
errors in English. It's great fun to click and read. http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list

RE: [Elecraft] Straight Keys, Paddles and Bugs

2008-03-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
by learning CW and becoming proficient at it with the automatic keyer. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

RE: [Elecraft] Straight Keys, Paddles and Bugs

2008-03-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
straight key and a very nice bug. And real soon now, it will have a K3 ... :-) - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

RE: [Elecraft] K3 2nd receiver filter question

2008-03-25 Thread Darwin, Keith
Just like the main receiver, the 2nd RX comes with the 5 pole 2.7 KHz filter and has spaces for others. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - -Original Message- If I order the 2nd receiver, do I need any additional filter for the 2nd receiver? I know that I can add roofing

RE: [Elecraft] K3 vs Omni VII

2008-03-25 Thread Darwin, Keith
, Omni C, Omni V and having been there, I'm not rushing to go back. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 (soon) - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

RE: [Elecraft] re bandwidth select on am mode re K3

2008-03-26 Thread Darwin, Keith
filter gives 3 KHz audio bandwidth. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fern Rivard Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 1:26 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] re bandwidth select on am

RE: [Elecraft] re bandwidth select on am mode re K3

2008-03-26 Thread Darwin, Keith
Aww, dang nabbit, ya beat me to it David! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - -Original Message- From: David Ferrington, M0XDF 3kHz either side of a carrier = 6kHz ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] Katiegram - Stay or go, yes or no

2008-03-27 Thread Darwin, Keith
-dive and is standing with his toes hanging over the edge of the board, nervous and unsure, wondering what he's gotten himself into. Mr. Waffle, signing out for now .. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 (in the on-deck circle as we speak

RE: [Elecraft] Katiegram - Stay or go, yes or no...N1AS

2008-03-27 Thread Darwin, Keith
to reply. Or maybe I've misread your post and you're writing tongue in cheek. The lack of smiley faces, LOL or other such clues makes me think you're serious and deliberate, making it hard for me to forgive. - Keith N1AS - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: [Elecraft] Katiegram - Stay or go, yes or no

2008-03-27 Thread Darwin, Keith
be bumped up the priority list by my cancellation. :-) 73 all! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 waiting for me - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

RE: [Elecraft] Katiegram - Stay or go, yes or no

2008-03-27 Thread Darwin, Keith
Ah, there we go, THAT's the sort of reply I'm expecting!! Only $2200? I'll get a check out to you right away ... :-) - Keith - -Original Message- Gee Keith, I was really worried for you because, I thought you were in over your head. Since it was a little tongue in cheek as you said, I

[Elecraft] K3 Kit vs. Factory - difference in delivery time?

2008-03-28 Thread Darwin, Keith
-in-hand for your K3? - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 TBD - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

RE: [Elecraft] K3's arriving

2008-03-31 Thread Darwin, Keith
post the details ... - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 In final assembly - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

RE: [Elecraft] OT: UPS Rates - Editorial Comment

2008-03-31 Thread Darwin, Keith
are for damage claims, the USPS is far worse. So, for small items, low $$ items, USPS is a great way to go. For truly important stuff, stuff that has real value to it, I'm usually going with FedEx or UPS. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - ___ Elecraft mailing list

RE: [Elecraft] APP crimp tool

2008-04-01 Thread Darwin, Keith
just glad my factory built K3 will come with a pre-made cable. I wonder, does the K3 use APP on both the 10 and 100 watt rigs, or only on the 100 (like the K2)? Hmmm. 73! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3, in final assembly, any day now

RE: [Elecraft] K3: how to get the old pricing today!

2008-04-01 Thread Darwin, Keith
Just think, you could place an order in Aug 2008, make it look like it was placed May 2007 and have a 9 month wait for delivery LOL! If you ask me, this tool is for Fools!!! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3, er, um, Wave 1 :-) - -Original Message- I don't know why I

RE: [Elecraft] Hosing gear (APP crimp tool)

2008-04-01 Thread Darwin, Keith
-Original Message- ...RigRunners at my 3 operating positions ... makes hosing up the various pieces of gear a simple process. I know it's just a typo. I know Joe meant hooking, but I can't resist. It's just so funny as written LOL! - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb

RE: [Elecraft] K3 power supply question

2008-04-01 Thread Darwin, Keith
-Original Message- What am I missing here? Why isn't Elecraft assembling the connectors to the wire as a part of their process? Kit vs. Factory built. Kits are, well, kits. - Keith N1AS - ___ Elecraft mailing list

RE: [Elecraft] K1 comments?

2008-04-01 Thread Darwin, Keith
Yes, the K1 is a very sweet rig. The audio is especially nice, although you'll have some popping on loud signals. I enjoyed mine. Sold it to upgrade to the K2. I've been planning to buy another K1 one of these days. - Keith N1AS - ___ Elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] 6 Meter Questions - OT

2008-04-02 Thread Darwin, Keith
assume CW is just fine on that band or does everyone run SSB or FM? - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 maybe next week? - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

[Elecraft] Do we get K3 ship notification?

2008-04-02 Thread Darwin, Keith
Once the Katie gram has arrived and been approved, what is the next event in the process? Do you get a ship notification or does the rig just show up with no additional warning? - Keith N1AS - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] Do we get K3 ship notification?

2008-04-02 Thread Darwin, Keith
. --- As a result of your post I checked my Katie-gram. That line was not in there. - Keith N1AS - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

RE: [Elecraft] Do we get K3 ship notification?

2008-04-02 Thread Darwin, Keith
Mine was from Katie Hofstetter - Elecraft Sales (which translates to [EMAIL PROTECTED]) and was titled Re: K3 Invoice (n) Confirmation - Keith N1AS - -Original Message- From: Larry Putman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 02, 2008 10:36 AM To: Darwin, Keith; elecraft

[Elecraft] QSK - Why don't you like it?

2008-04-02 Thread Darwin, Keith
gain down to make the band just a bit of background noise. - Keith N1AS - - SKCC 344c - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

RE: [Elecraft] Ahhhh! Wrong list! (QSK - Why don't you like it?)

2008-04-03 Thread Darwin, Keith
Sorry guys, I've posted this to the wrong list (sheepish expression goes here). - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Wave 3 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info

RE: [Elecraft] 2.8 Khz vs 2.7 Khz roof

2008-04-03 Thread Darwin, Keith
between them. Then report back here as to what difference you heard. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 TBD - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub

RE: [Elecraft] Shipping Notice??

2008-04-08 Thread Darwin, Keith
Not yet ;-) I received my Katie-gram in late March. So far that was the last I've heard from them. I'll just continue to be patient ... - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 Soon... - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Larry Putman

RE: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

2008-04-09 Thread Darwin, Keith
was better but that was it. Networking was worse. Control panel is worse. Start button is worse. When my Windows XP machine needs to be replaced, I'll probably switch to Mac if that's what it takes to avoid Vista. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 TBD

RE: [Elecraft] Katiegram

2008-04-10 Thread Darwin, Keith
about a new ham rig at this point in time. I've been essentially QRT since last fall when I started a part-time business. Even so, I can hardly wait until the rig gets here. I can only imagine the pain agony of those who are truly anxious about getting their rigs. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100

RE: [Elecraft] Output power on K2 not stabel

2008-04-10 Thread Darwin, Keith
and a suggested value :-) Or a search through the archives may turn up the same info. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 tbd - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dick Grolleman Sent: Thursday, April 10, 2008 3:32 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 time from 'gram to ship.

2008-04-10 Thread Darwin, Keith
a couple of weeks for them to get the assembly process done. My guess is they'll ship mine in another week or so but now that I know it is in process, I can return to patiently waiting. - Keith N1AS - - K5 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 being.assembled.as.we.speak

RE: [Elecraft] [OT] K5! [was: K3 time from 'gram to ship]

2008-04-11 Thread Darwin, Keith
Keith and I have been part of an ultra-secret Beta test team for the K5 for some time now (I think). So secret that it was unknown even to me. ... infinite number of possible parallel reality states And THAT is why I was picked for the Beta team. I live in the state of VT. It's a great

[Elecraft] Introducing the MadelynGram :-)

2008-04-14 Thread Darwin, Keith
Monday and Tuesday nights to prepare for the class. I DON'T need a nice new K3 arriving at that time and tempting me to go play radio when I'm supposed to be playing photographer. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 enroute to me - ___ Elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] Introducing the MadelynGram :-)

2008-04-14 Thread Darwin, Keith
I'm supposed to be playing photographer. Dave replied: Just let it sit unopened, Keith. That's what I did. But only 'til after lunch. Hi. I know me well enough. There is absolutely no possible way I'll leave it just sitting there unopened. If I were to try to just ignore it and work on my

RE: [Elecraft] Another K3 in France

2008-04-16 Thread Darwin, Keith
Laurent, I assume it was a kit, oui? Yours shipped much sooner after the Katiegram than mine did. Mine is factory assembled which I think added a couple of weeks to my ship time. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 maybe today - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto

RE: [Elecraft] K3: Desired AM mode improvements

2008-04-18 Thread Darwin, Keith
, are interested in dabbling in something new. So, is sync AM important? Yea, it is. It's part of the reason I bought a K3. So is 6 meters. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 maybe today - -Original Message- From: Mike The blindness of the HF only operator again

RE: [Elecraft] Enhancements

2008-04-18 Thread Darwin, Keith
don't want to see them fizzle away and not come to fruition. I have every confidence in Elecraft that they will work these issues in the right order, getting the important stuff done first. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 maybe today - -Original Message- From: Jim Miller First

[Elecraft] Elecraft influenced TenTec

2008-04-18 Thread Darwin, Keith
So, TT is getting input from potential customers as to the features folks want in their next rig. Are they taking a page from the Elecraft playbook? - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 maybe today - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 SN 711 has arrived.

2008-04-20 Thread Darwin, Keith
Factory built K3/10 serial number 711 is here. Ordered 9/27/07 Confirmed 3/27 (6 mos after order) Shipped 4/11 (2 weeks after confirm) Delivered 4/18 (1 week after order) It sure is a sweet rig! SN ends in 11 just like my K2 does. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 711

[Elecraft] K3 - CW decode on TX only for keyer?

2008-04-21 Thread Darwin, Keith
IIRC, the manual says that only the CW from the internal keyer can be decoded by the DSP; not CW sent with a manual key or external keyer. Bummer, I was hoping to use that internal CW reader to help me practice my bug straight key skills. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 711

[Elecraft] Benefit of excessive bandwidth?

2008-04-21 Thread Darwin, Keith
By excessive, I mean having the DSP bandwidth wider than the roofing filter. What benefit is there? Do you really get that much more wide band data downstream from the roofing filter? So far I've pretty much just forced myself to stay at or below the bandwidth of the roofing filter. - Keith

[Elecraft] K3 - it just feels right.

2008-04-22 Thread Darwin, Keith
. It performed like a real rig, no question about that, but it just didn't have the ergonomics of a real radio. The K3 fixes that. The knobs, the display, the way it functions, it just feels right. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 711 - ___ Elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] Re: Your Farm's Soil Electrical Conductivity

2008-04-22 Thread Darwin, Keith
Mine too. Apparently my vertical won't work and I won't be able to work FM5 using 10 watts (like I did last night). I'll have to take the vertical down and put up a dipole. Either that or I didn't do the tool right :-) - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 711 - -Original Message

RE: [Elecraft] K3 sidetone volume

2008-04-22 Thread Darwin, Keith
60? Wow, I've not even brought mine above 20 as it becomes too loud. Those who think it is too quiet, does it help to use a higher side tone pitch? - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 711 - -Original Message- I agree with *Bob g3yiq's* comments for the need of a higher max level

RE: [Elecraft] kx1 on airlines

2008-04-22 Thread Darwin, Keith
Pack it in your shoe so they don't find it. What they don't know won't hurt 'em, right? ... :-) My guess is you'd be fine if it was checked. Do people carry MP3 players onboard? If they can bring that or a walkman, you'd think a similar sized ham rig would be OK. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb

RE: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Shipping Status Graphs

2008-04-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
-time low. Sweet. Thanks for doing the graphs Brett! 73 - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 711 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc

[Elecraft] FS: K2 and KPA-100

2008-04-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
-mail me off list at keith.darwin (dit dah dah) goodrich.com - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 711 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub

RE: [Elecraft] simple iambic paddle

2008-04-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
don't recall and haven't done the internet search. When teaching my kids morse, I too found they had a much easier time with the paddles than the straight key. In fact, they were both able to learn iambic (squeeze) keying with less effort than learning the straight key. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb

RE: [Elecraft] simple iambic paddle

2008-04-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
good. He found the straight key to be much harder than paddles. So even amongst musicians with good rhythm abilities, paddles are easier than the straight key. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 711 - ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] simple iambic paddle

2008-04-24 Thread Darwin, Keith
I suppose two hack saw blades could be used to make a twin lever keyer with not a whole lot more work. Or there's the time-honored tradition of hooking 2 straight keys bottom-to-bottom, turning them on their sides and using them as an iambic paddle. - Keith N1AS - - K2 5411.ssb.100 - - K3 711

RE: [Elecraft] simple iambic paddles

2008-04-25 Thread Darwin, Keith
to become 2 pieces. And, boy is that design ever clever! Very impressive. - Keith N1AS - -Original Message- From: Ron D'Eau Claire Yes, I wasn't thinking about it, Eric: they are already set up to operate an Iambic keyer. ___ Elecraft mailing

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