Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse Beaconing

2017-08-11 Thread Ken Roberson via Elecraft
Doug, I plan to run my 630M wspr beacon the day of the eclipse. 73 Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM On Friday, August 11, 2017 3:03 PM, Doug Millar via Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: Is anyone else planning to do eclipse center line beaconing?  What is a good frequency?   Doug  

[Elecraft] OT: Poor band conditions

2017-08-11 Thread Ken G Kopp
and solar flare activity, both of which fluctuate at an eleven year rate. Compromise antennas don't help, either. Your browser is your friend 73 Ken - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] pre- distortion on k3???

2017-08-04 Thread Ken K6MR
Probably have to wait for the K4… Ken K6MR From: bill steffey<mailto:n...@arrl.net> Sent: Friday, August 4, 2017 17:13 To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] pre- distortion on k3??? Now that we will have a tx sample out on the back of

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Heat Sink

2017-08-04 Thread Ken G Kopp
My preference is for the ProAudio Engineering sink. FWIW 73 Ken - K0PP On Aug 4, 2017 3:09 PM, <k1...@k1szo.com> wrote: > Hi Jim, > > I recently purchased my KX3 and intend on doing a lot of digital modes. I > looked into 3rd party heatsinks, but was notified that E

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

2017-08-04 Thread Ken Chandler
Don't drop this thread Wayne! Theirs something we can all learn about here!! Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 4 Aug 2017, at 05:52, Dave Cole <d...@nk7z.net> wrote: > > Thanks to all for the sheer number and breadth of answers... Rather than > answer each one, and cr

[Elecraft] OT: About Grid Squares

2017-08-02 Thread Ken G Kopp
grid. An example is a nearby city that happens to be split by a grid border of two grids and there are several stations who have P.O. boxes that are -not- in the grid where the station is located. If the station you're logging is a mobile ... all bets are off. (:-) FWIW Ken Kopp - K0PP

Re: [Elecraft] OT Yamaha CM-500 ear pads

2017-07-30 Thread Ken G Kopp
Might try musical instrument vendors. Good sources for foot switches, etc. Maybe an inquiry on Amazon would turn them up. It has "everything"! (:-)) 73 K0PP On Jul 30, 2017 21:18, "George Winship, NC5G" wrote: > Has anyone found a suitable replacement ear pad. Mine

Re: [Elecraft] Query, KPA500 Remote Opns

2017-07-28 Thread Ken K6MR
Yes. Use the Elecraft KPA500 remote software http://www.elecraft.com/k2_remote.htm#k3remote You can run it client/server if you have a PC on the remote end or use a serial or USB server. Ken K6MR From: k...@gmx.com<mailto:k...@gmx.com> Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 10:50 To: el

[Elecraft] OT - Signing "/QRP"

2017-07-26 Thread Ken G Kopp
Guys ... I simply forgot to add the "OT" prefix to my message. I apologise. Some of the responses indeed show there are chains waiting to be yanked. (;-)) Now, let's all let the matter die ... 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

2017-07-26 Thread Ken G Kopp
I view it as a "I'm special ... Please take pitty on me - I -never- respond. 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] Soundcard levels

2017-07-16 Thread Ken K6MR
level should be. Ken K6MR From: Jim N7US<mailto:j...@n7us.net> Sent: Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:55 To: Elecraft Reflector<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] [K3S] Soundcard levels The Windows recording and playback levels of the soundcard in my K3S seem to both be ve

Re: [Elecraft] New Digital Mode and K3S Frequency Accuracy

2017-07-16 Thread Ken Roberson via Elecraft
all Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM On Sunday, July 16, 2017 12:53 PM, Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> wrote: Just kidding Jim, I exercised several of the WSJT modes some time back and was amazed at the copy on signals I simply couldn't hear [although generally, most were strong enough t

[Elecraft] Elecraft engraved bezels and brass ID plates

2017-07-04 Thread Ken Kaplan
pricing or availability, but if you are interested please email me. 73 Ken WB2ART __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Engraved Elecraft bezels (off topic)

2017-07-02 Thread Ken Kaplan
will let the list know! 73 Ken WB2ART __ 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

[Elecraft] Engraved Elecraft bezels (off topic)

2017-07-02 Thread Ken Kaplan
equipment. My wife and I will be (most likely) move to The Villages (FL). If any of you on the list live there, I would love to hear from you (off list at wb2...@arrl.net). Hope all of you have a good 4th, and see you on the bands. 73 Ken WB2ART Oakdale, NY maybe The Villages,FL

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Inverter type generators used for FD?

2017-06-28 Thread Ken Chandler
FWIW In UK, Honda 2k here, used for FD, iota, etc, etc, NO ISSUES WHATSOEVER. Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 28 Jun 2017, at 17:42, Mike Maloney <a...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > Curious if anyone used 2000W inverter type generator for portable FD > operation? What bran

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

2017-06-26 Thread Ken G Kopp
I would expect to find the info in the owner's manual. Or your dealership's service desk. 73! K0PP On Jun 26, 2017 22:58, "Eugene Worth" wrote: > Sorry for the OT post … but I am thinking of using one of my Elecraft rigs > in the truck … mobile applications. > > Does

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters open this morning; listening 50.095 (CW)

2017-06-22 Thread Ken G Kopp
I keep a 6M GP ... actually a 2M 5/8 wave vertical ... connected to my K3's 2nd receiver antenna input (only) and monitoring 50.125 all the time. The 2nd receiver is worth the investment for this purpose alone, IMO. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters open this morning; listening 50.095 (CW)

2017-06-22 Thread Ken Arck
I have 16 countries on 6 meters (and 82 on 2 meters!) Ken At 10:09 AM 6/22/2017, Wayne Burdick wrote: Just had a quick QSO with K7CW in CN87, and I’m hearing a strong beacon from Kansas. DXmaps.com has red all over :) At times like this it pays to jump on 6 meters. 73, Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

2017-06-22 Thread Ken G Kopp
Meaning ya get what ya pay for ... or "value added". (:-)) 73! K0PP On Jun 22, 2017 10:54, "Wayne Burdick" wrote: > Yes. We screen every INRAD filter. Those that don’t meet our dynamic range > targets are rejected. > > Wayne > N6KR > > > > On Jun 22, 2017, at 9:46 AM, Vic

[Elecraft] Icon AH-4

2017-06-13 Thread Ken G Kopp
Icom manual says can handle 120W maximum. 73 Ken - K0PP __ 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] Seeking input on KPA1500 station configurations

2017-06-13 Thread Ken G Kopp
Hi Mike! I used to use an AH-4. Check the power handling capability of the unit. I think you'll find it's incapable of handling the KPA500, let alone the KPA1500. 73! Ken - K0PP On Jun 13, 2017 11:43, "Michael Zabel" <kv4tt@gmail.com> wrote: > Hello group, > > T

[Elecraft] Nothing heard

2017-06-12 Thread Ken G Kopp
Nothing heard here in Montana on 28050.0 Will continue to QSX 73! K0PP __ 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] Steve, WB6RSE's message

2017-06-12 Thread Ken G Kopp
The Farnsworth method is the best! 73 Ken - K0PP __ 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 Display is Dated...

2017-05-30 Thread Ken K6MR
an interface that let you move the controls around on the screen. Pretty much build any front panel layout you wanted. Ken K6MR From: K9ZTV<mailto:k9...@socket.net> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 5:25 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display is Dated...

2017-05-30 Thread Ken K6MR
info the better. I don’t do assisted (no distracting band map) and my favorite contests are Sprints. Just pure radio with a little technology to record the results. Getting a bit OT here so I better quit before Eric finds out…. Ken K6MR From: Buddy Brannan<mailto:bu...@brannan.name> Sent: T

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display is Dated...

2017-05-30 Thread Ken K6MR
and click. This is radio, not a video game. And now back to your regular conversation…. ;^) Ken K6MR From: Phil Hystad<mailto:phys...@mac.com> Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 3:18 PM To: Thom<mailto:k...@ki8w.com> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Shack cleaning.

2017-05-30 Thread Ken G Kopp
Uh-oh (;-) I apologise. 73 K0PP On May 30, 2017 10:47 AM, "Scott Manthe" <scott.man...@gmail.com> wrote: Wrong group, Ken... 73, Scott N9AA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listin

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Shack cleaning.

2017-05-30 Thread Ken G Kopp
Anal retentive comes to mind ... (;-) Also "petty" ... K0PP On May 30, 2017 7:14 AM, "'Charlie T, K3ICH' pin...@erols.com [KX3]" < kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: > > > You know, when I see the header “Shack Cleaning”, I have this vision of > rooting through a pile of junk sitting on the

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Legs

2017-05-28 Thread Ken G Kopp
Yes Ingo, you can use two washers on each leg's thumb-screw with the leg sandwiched between the washers. At least this works for me. 73 Ken - K0PP On May 28, 2017 03:41, "Ingo Meyer, DK3RED" <ma...@qrp4fun.de> wrote: > Hello Elecrafters, > > > I have a little mecha

Re: [Elecraft] List overload - It's actually not good for Elecraft's business.

2017-05-27 Thread Ken G Kopp
Harry, I completely disagree. 73 K0PP On May 27, 2017 9:43 AM, "Harry Yingst via Elecraft" < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > The list is pretty much turning into a captive audience for some tohawk > their wares and for others it has become a bit of a soap boxdroning on > about off topic

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WPX CW contest going on right now, through tomorrow; lots of great DX!

2017-05-27 Thread Ken Chandler
Agree I've just broken off 9am for coffee here nr London. My day started at 04:00 on 20m. 20m is awash with K6, K7's Condx are GREAT. POINT YOUR BEAMS TO EU PSE!!! Cheers Ken M3i Sent from my iPad > On 27 May 2017, at 08:00, Wayne Burdick <n...@elecraft.com> wrote: &g

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 overheating?

2017-05-19 Thread Ken Wagner K3IU
That is the KPA100 manual. Sorry for possible misdirection. 73, Ken K3IU On 5/19/2017 8:29 AM, Ken Wagner K3IU wrote: Have you done the temp calibration? Check manual about page 49 or so. 73, Ken K3IU ~~ On 5/19/2017 8:01 AM, N4KS via Elecraft wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100 overheating?

2017-05-19 Thread Ken Wagner K3IU
Have you done the temp calibration? Check manual about page 49 or so. 73, Ken K3IU ~~ On 5/19/2017 8:01 AM, N4KS via Elecraft wrote: I recently added the KPA100 to my K2. The heat sink gets VERY hot at any power level above 11 watts (that's when the amp kicks

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 for sale

2017-05-15 Thread Ken Nicely
iver there as well.. I can send photos to interested buyers. Contact Ken KE3C at k...@nicelyweb.com or call 610-952-3602. On Wed, May 10, 2017 at 4:15 PM, Ken Nicely <k...@nicelyweb.com> wrote: > Electaft K3/100, 100 Watt, with 2nd receiver, general coverage module, 2 > Meter module

Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 on Airlines -Any issues/hassles with TSA/etc here days - with Bio-Engg 12V 7Ah Lithium Battery as Carry On Luggage

2017-05-14 Thread Ken Arck
Whatever you do, if they ask for your KX2 to give up its seat for a crew member, don't argue! At 08:47 AM 5/14/2017, you wrote: Taking KX3 on Airlines -Any issues/hassles with TSA/etc here days - with Bio-Engg 12V 7Ah Lithium Battery as Carry On Luggage USA to Hawaii USA oversea's

[Elecraft] OT: Who's coming to Deer Lodge, MT?

2017-05-12 Thread Ken G Kopp
! Ken Kopp - K0PP __ 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 help support

Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement

2017-05-12 Thread Ken G Kopp
Hi Chris! I make several versions of cases for KX2's, KX3's and PX3's. All accept these units with both Howie's and Scott's offerings. See: http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 73! Rose - N7HKW On May 12, 2017 3:25 PM, "Chris Tate - N6WM" wrote: > Howie are you guys gonna make one

[Elecraft] Elecraft's source code

2017-05-11 Thread Ken G Kopp
he code alterations gone wrong in units sent in for "psychiatric" repair. We place a tremendous amount of confidence in Elecraft based on the reputation of the company's​ products, and a major portion of that comes down to the integrity of "the code". 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP

[Elecraft] K3/100 for sale

2017-05-10 Thread Ken Nicely
FL3A-6K$125.95 1 K3 6 kHz, 8 pole filter KFL3B-FM$125.95 1 K3 FM b/w filter Prices do not include shipping. Buyer pays actual shipping. I will be at Dayton so it could deliver there as well.. I can send photos to interested buyers. Contact Ken KE3C at kenAtNicelywebDo

Re: [Elecraft] kxusb question

2017-05-07 Thread Ken K6MR
Uh, No. CI-V is a CSMA-CD type of system, with station addressing. RS-232 is nothing like it. You can’t just put RxD and TxD on the same wire. Data format is way different. Ken K6MR From: Nr4c<mailto:n...@widomaker.com> Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2017 10:56 AM To: barry whittemore<m

Re: [Elecraft] Should we expect something new in Dayton?

2017-05-05 Thread Ken K6MR
I believe the most important item to note is the “TX SAMPLE” jack on the rear panel. That has SDR written all over it. Ken K6MR From: Kevin Stover, AC0H<mailto:ksto...@ac0h.net> Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 3:26 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net>

Re: [Elecraft] Remoting the KPA500 & KAT500?

2017-05-05 Thread Ken K6MR
My “Aux” cable is about 25 feet long. It’s just a CAT5 cable wired appropriately. Works fine. Ken K6MR From: Harry Yingst via Elecraft<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Friday, May 5, 2017 9:38 AM To: Michael Walker<mailto:va...@portcredit.net> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<

[Elecraft] OT: Satellite operation

2017-05-05 Thread Ken G Kopp
One of those "Been there, done that" situations ... Satellite operation can get very boring very quickly. They are very predictable and you're likely to work everyone else in a short time. DX? They're usually only a relative few miles away. Have even worked as a mobile ... Ho Hum FWIW

Re: [Elecraft] Remoting the KPA500 & KAT500?

2017-05-04 Thread Ken K6MR
. Ken K6MR From: Harry Yingst via Elecraft<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Thursday, May 4, 2017 8:02 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] Remoting the KPA500 & KAT500? More and more I'm considering remoting my KPA500 out of

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale, unbuilt K2 with many options

2017-05-04 Thread Ken Allen via Elecraft
Thanks to all who offered comments or offered to buy the kits. The kits have been sold. Ken KB8KE -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Allen via Elecraft Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 2:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

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

2017-04-30 Thread Ken Talbott
Hazel left me with a downed Willow tree fort in Virginia for weeks until the adults arrived with saws to remove it. Ken ke4rg -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Walter Underwood Sent: Sunday, April 30, 2017 6:36 PM To: Elecraft List

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-29 Thread Ken K6MR
Turn off the VFO lock. Hold the rate/lock button. Ken K6MR From: KG7FYI<mailto:stan...@surcp.org> Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2017 11:04 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500 Thanks Matt. Nope all bands are set to In.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft web site down?

2017-04-28 Thread Ken K6MR
It’s just you: http://www.isup.me/elecraft.com It's just you. http://elecraft.com<http://elecraft.com/> is up. Ken K6MR From: Ian Kahn<mailto:km4ik@gmail.com> Sent: Friday, April 28, 2017 7:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale, unbuilt K2 with many options

2017-04-26 Thread Ken Allen via Elecraft
I knew the questions. 73, Ken KB8KE -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 5:57 PM To: K2; Kevin Cozens Subject: Re: [Elecraft] For Sale, unbuilt K2 with many options Isn't there a guy on here. or used

[Elecraft] For Sale, unbuilt K2 with many options

2017-04-26 Thread Ken Allen via Elecraft
, but will consider reasonable offers. Contact Ken Allen at kb...@yahoo.com with any questions or offers. I can supply photos of the assembled item on request. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] OT: Package shippers

2017-04-26 Thread Ken G Kopp
bul via USPS Airmail was delivered in Turkey in -five- days!! FWIW ... 73! Ken - K0PP elecraftcov...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm P

Re: [Elecraft] FS: KX3+PX3

2017-04-25 Thread Ken G Kopp
Rick, FWIW, Rose can replace the front of the case to suit a new owner. She's done several. 73! Ken - K0PP elecraftcov...@gmail.com 1-406-560-3738 (Rose's cellphone) On Apr 24, 2017 22:53, "Richard Tavan" <r...@tavan.com> wrote: > For sale: Lightly-used KX

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 APP CONNECTOR

2017-04-22 Thread Ken G Kopp
Thanks for responding, Matt! 73! K0PP On Apr 22, 2017 12:09, "Matt Zilmer" <mzil...@roadrunner.com> wrote: > Hi Ken, > > It uses the 75 amp APP. It's considerably larger than the 15-30-45 amp > connectors used on our other equipment for 12VDC. > > 73, > >

[Elecraft] KPA1500 APP CONNECTOR

2017-04-22 Thread Ken G Kopp
Perhaps I'm missing it somewhere in the literature ... Is the APP connector on the rear of the KPA1500 in some way different from the 12v APP connector on the rear of the K3? Size maybe? Surely they can't be accidentally interchanged? Elecraft simply wouldn't make such an error. 73 Ken - K0PP

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule

2017-04-21 Thread Ken K6MR
. Ken K6MR From: Edward R Cole<mailto:kl...@acsalaska.net> Sent: Friday, April 21, 2017 5:03 PM To: Elecraft Reflector<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500: Gain Mod when FCC Lifts 15db Rule A little more background for the FCC (USA) gain restriction for H

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 feature added to KPA500

2017-04-21 Thread Ken K6MR
you set with the amp off/in stby. If you have ‘PWR SET’ to PER BAND it will remember the drive level on each band. This assumes you have the amp connected to the K3 with the appropriate cable that passes the AuxBus messages. Ken K6MR From: Marvin Wheeler<mailto:marvwhee...@nwlink.com>

[Elecraft] "My" KPA1500 -not- on order (;-((

2017-04-21 Thread Ken G Kopp
Rose sez that's too many cases / covers. 73 K0PP __ 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:

[Elecraft] Delivery time for KPA1500

2017-04-21 Thread Ken G Kopp
Placed my order for a then unseen K3 on the Friday night it was announced at Visalia some years ago ... just like this KPA1500. Took seven months for delivery of S/N 0056, so ya better get your order in. (:-)) 73! Ken - K0PP K2 #5665 K3 #0056 P3 #0056

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

2017-04-21 Thread Ken K6MR
impressive. The basic concept is pretty simple, but as always the devil is in the details. Way above my pay grade :^) Ken K6MR From: 'Stephen Bloom' sbl...@acsalaska.net [Elecraft_K3]<mailto:elecraft...@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 11:20 PM To: elecraft...@yahoogrou

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] New from Elecraft: KPA1500 amplifier with built-in ATU, separate power supply

2017-04-20 Thread Ken K6MR
The Elecraft folks should be in charge of government secrets… nothing would ever leak :^) One interesting item in the rear panel photo: Tx Sample. Output for “Pure Signal” style IMD improvement using pre-distortion in an SDR radio? Ken K6MR From: 'Stephen Bloom' sbl...@acsalaska.net

Re: [Elecraft] If you're going to Visalia ...

2017-04-20 Thread Ken Widelitz
And the only question that remains . drum roll MSRP? 73,Ken, K6LA / VY2TT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Ground rods and concrete

2017-04-18 Thread Ken G Kopp
limates where it can rust (undetected) from the inside and / or freeze and split one or more legs. There's an accepted way to avoid this. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP On Apr 18, 2017 at 4:30 PM, <w5...@comcast.net> wrote: > some 40 years ago, maybe longer I put up a 50' rohn 25G tower. Du

Re: [Elecraft] Feedline Question

2017-04-18 Thread Ken Widelitz
Ken Widelitz On Apr 18, 2017 1:53 PM, "Guy Olinger K2AV" <k2av@gmail.com> wrote: > Guy, K2AV wrote: > > > The constant wire diameter reduces the manufacturing setup and run costs > > passed on to a cheep penny pinching ham population. > > > Pleas

[Elecraft] P3/SVGA Digital terminal questions

2017-04-17 Thread Ken K6MR
and adjust from there. Any reason to get into the 'regular' menus through the Menu button? Thanks for any pointers you can pass on. Ken K6MR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] OT: Leaky coax

2017-04-15 Thread Ken G Kopp
Lots of "leaky" coax in use, both passive and active. Used in mines, buildings, both large and tall, paging systems in hospitals, etc. Here in the mountains of Montana most RR tunnels have it for carrying control signals between front and rear multiple-engine units. There are antennas connect

[Elecraft] K3 FW 5.58?

2017-04-07 Thread Ken K6MR
Trying to use the new AR command (switches the Rx ant on/off), but I see it was added in FW 5.58. Latest versions I find (both beta and released locations) is 5.57. Anyone know where it is? Tnx, Ken K6MR __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Amber display for the K2?

2017-04-04 Thread Ken G Kopp
Mine is without a doubt "green" ... On Apr 4, 2017 7:26 AM, "Bert Craig" wrote: My K2/100 display is green, much more pleasing to the eye and easier to __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Morse is back!!

2017-04-01 Thread Ken Arck
Note today's date... April 1st At 09:14 PM 4/1/2017, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: And it even does SO2R. 73, Vic, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 1 Apr 2017 20:17, Doug Turnbull wrote: Dear OMs and YLs, We CW ops will be happy with this piece; Morse is

Re: [Elecraft] reply to digest

2017-04-01 Thread Ken G Kopp
I agree, Jim! The digest is a pain on our collective rumps! 73! K0PP On Apr 1, 2017 09:41, "Jim Spears" wrote: I sure wish people would quit or never start replying to the digest form of the reflector. It sure results in a lot of wasted text to delete or scroll by looking for

Re: [Elecraft] Amp Thoughts: 1000 watts or 1500 watts?

2017-03-30 Thread Ken K6MR
. So far no problems. I use my logging program and the MicroHam router program to insert some delay between activation and RF application. So far it's been pretty bullet proof. Ken K6MR From: Bud Semon <bse...@gmail.com> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 2:32

Re: [Elecraft] Amp Thoughts: 1000 watts or 1500 watts?

2017-03-30 Thread Ken K6MR
(probably mis-quoted here) "If you feel loud you are loud". Ken K6MR From: Elecraft <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> on behalf of Richard Thorne <rtho...@rthorne.net> Sent: Thursday, March 30, 2017 9:31 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

2017-03-30 Thread Ken Kaplan
It would be great if you could plug something internal to a PX3 to make it more of a 'display terminal', with a bit more features, maybe for contesting. 73 Ken WB2ART On 3/30/2017 11:08 AM, Anthony Luscre k...@arrl.net [KX3] wrote: It would be great to have a small display external

[Elecraft] New product

2017-03-29 Thread Ken G Kopp
I'd buy one ... probably two ... W2's made in a KX3 style housing. 73 Ken - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] OT: W0PW is SK

2017-03-29 Thread Ken G Kopp
Sad to report that Don Hilliard - W0PW ... a long-time friend ... died on Saturday. Don was the designer of the famous NBS Yagi. See the W0PW page on QRZ,com for more. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] White paper confusion

2017-03-25 Thread Ken Chandler
Just wondering if it will be replaced with another model!! Ken.. G0ORH Sent from my iPad > On 25 Mar 2017, at 17:26, Al Lorona <alor...@sbcglobal.net> wrote: > > > You probably remember that I recently put out a little tutorial to the group > on the K3 AGC. Immediat

Re: [Elecraft] FS: K3/100 + P3

2017-03-24 Thread Ken Arck
I would be interested in the P3. Please contact me offlist Ken At 09:46 AM 3/24/2017, Phil Hystad wrote: I am posting this ad for a friend, Fred KE7FB, who is reluctantly selling his K3+P3. Fred’s e-mail address is listed below and you can contact him or I or both of us for any questions

Re: [Elecraft] K3S ELF 10KHz

2017-03-23 Thread Ken G Kopp
Receivers THAT I AM AWARE OF begin coverage at 15 khz. Used to listen to 16 khz from GBR in England on an RAL when lived in Florida. After all, 10 khz -is- audio. 73 K0PP On Mar 22, 2017 22:22, "wa9fvp" wrote: > Is it possible, maybe in the next firmware rev, to extend

Re: [Elecraft] WSPR2.0 at 277.2KHz

2017-03-21 Thread Ken Roberson via Elecraft
For the 630M experimental band  set your dial to 474.2 USB , Mostxmit on WSPR , However there are some CW and JT9 two-way qso's.I am txing now. 73 Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 6:21 PM, Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> wrote: Has anyone noticed that 277

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft) Linear thoughts

2017-03-21 Thread Ken K6MR
Not at all. My KPA500s/KAT500s are in the closet. Heat, noise, clutter all away from the desk. The remote programs sit unobtrusively on the screen for monitoring. The amps/tuners follow the radios automagically. I can concentrate on making Qs. Ken K6MR From: James Wilson<mailto:w

Re: [Elecraft] WSPR2.0 at 277.2KHz

2017-03-21 Thread Ken Roberson via Elecraft
Jack,Thanks for the 630M wspr report , I have been on 630M for almost 4 years , Andthis band is still amazing to me .Decode from G3XKR last night.Rig : K3 with HB class D pwr amp , Ant 60 ft vertical with top loading.73 Ken K5DNL/WG2XXM On Tuesday, March 21, 2017 8:30 AM, wa9fvp <

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-18 Thread Ken K6MR
Are you going to nx1p.net? I don’t see anything unusual here. Ken K6MR From: Bill Johnson<mailto:k9...@live.com> Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 5:05 PM To: KV5J<mailto:nela...@yahoo.com>; KV5J via Elecraft<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Linear tho

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-18 Thread Ken K6MR
Check out the web page of NX1P. Reasonably simple mods to add a few dB of gain to the KPA500 and allows full power with KX3 drive. I modified both my KPAs because I do run them in parallel and needed a bit more gain on the higher bands. Ken K6MR From: Dan Baker<mailto:km...@km6cq.com>

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked)by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

2017-03-18 Thread Ken Talbott
Baaa! I resemble that snarky remark. Norton is the only utility that corrupted my OS and required complete re-installation. Ken ke4rg -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net ] On Behalf Of lmarion Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 8:54 AM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in Windows 7

2017-03-18 Thread Ken Talbott
Agreed! -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net ] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Saturday, March 18, 2017 2:05 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 update utility download removed (i.e. blocked) by Norton Internet Security in

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-17 Thread Ken K6MR
“I vote to put a second amp module in the RF Deck…” And the advantage here is that (according to the KPA500 schematic) the control hardware is already in place :^) Ken K6MR From: Andrew Faber via Elecraft<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Sent: Friday, March 17, 2017 10:19 AM To: el

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-16 Thread Ken K6MR
KPA1000 is pretty easy to do with a bit of hardware… :^) Ken K6MR From: j...@kk9a.com<mailto:j...@kk9a.com> Sent: Thursday, March 16, 2017 6:42 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net<mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts I still have not seen the Genius

[Elecraft] QRPGuys KX series paddles now available

2017-03-10 Thread Ken
QRPGuys now has our KX Series Iambic and Single Lever paddles available at www.qrpguys.com. Drop in for a visit to check them out in our Keyers and Paddles menu and our other products. -- Ken LoCasale – wa4mnt Ken LoCasale – wa4mnt Be /Creative/... Don't be a "Passive Consumer"

Re: [Elecraft] Birdies

2017-03-08 Thread Ken G Kopp
Obvious questions Do the birdies (mostly) go away when the antenna is disconnected? Could they be coming from in-house sources? Are they there when the receiver is operated (on a battery) away from potential sources? 73! K0PP On Mar 8, 2017 18:38, "GRANT YOUNGMAN"

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Hearing low level rear speaker audio with SPKR+PH no and low AF set

2017-03-07 Thread Ken Wagner K3IU
Thanks, Jim: I should have mentioned that I am using non-amplified speakers. 73, Ken K3IU ~ On 3/7/2017 4:09 PM, KK1W wrote: You might try tapping "1" when in CONFIG>SPKR+PH to display "PH.R SW-". That fixed mine so that when SP

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Hearing low level rear speaker audio with SPKR+PH no and low AF set

2017-03-07 Thread Ken K3IU
the phones were plugged into the Rear Panel, but did mute when thephones were plugged into the Front Panel. 73, Ken K3IU K3s #10691 ~~ On 3/6/2017 10:30 AM, M. George wrote: Same problem here Bill. I never noticed this on my K3. I sent an email to Elecraft support.

Re: [Elecraft] QRZ.com

2017-02-28 Thread Ken G Kopp
e be > patient while they work to resolve the problem. In the meantime some parts > of QRZ may not be available or may be slow to respond." > > - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, IDXC 2017 Committee > > > -Original Message- > > From: Elecraft [mailto:elec

[Elecraft] QRZ.com

2017-02-28 Thread Ken G Kopp
it work OK ... Thanks, and ... 73 Ken Kopp - K0PP __ 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://w

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

2017-02-26 Thread Ken K3IU
I am using 5.57 here and tapping either the shift or width knobs causes the function to cycle between Lo/HI and Shift/Width with the Green LEDs to switch as well. 73, Ken K3IU ~~ On 2/26/2017 10:13 AM, Ted Bryant wrote: In playing with Bob N6TV's

Re: [Elecraft] Product Idea - 25 Watt PA for the K3

2017-02-22 Thread Ken Arck
Seems to me that IMD might be noticeably worse that way At 01:25 PM 2/22/2017, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: Seeing how the KPA- 500 tends to need less than 25 watts to drive it to full output (500 watts) It got me thinking about a 25 watt PA Option. Would it be possible to replace

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

2017-02-21 Thread Ken G Kopp
I'm pretty much full time CW and rarely leave the 400 Hz filter. 73 K0PP On Feb 21, 2017 16:52, "Don Wilhelm" wrote: Dave, Yes, a 400Hz filter will work well for RTTY (and CW too). 73, Don W3FPR On 2/21/2017 6:27 PM, Dave Fugleberg wrote: > Don, that's a great

Re: [Elecraft] Front end protection

2017-02-21 Thread Ken G Kopp
Mile, Google Buss "Picofuse". Cushman two-way radio test equipment used to use them as protection from the inevitable uh-oh's. Very small, plug-in with special screw-capped shielded holder. Might be applicable. 73 Ken - K0PP On Feb 21, 2017 07:23, "W0MU Mike Fatchett" &

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: Psk 31

2017-02-20 Thread Ken G Kopp
My favorite CW frequency. You'll find little/no digital activity on 7035. Look around 7070. On Feb 20, 2017 18:47, "wrjohnso...@hotmail.com [KX3]" < kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote: Isn't 7.035 smack in the middle of the cw operating band? Have a great day! Bill K9YEQ On Mon, Feb 20,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Box

2017-02-18 Thread Ken G Kopp
Thanks, Todd! Hi Kenny, I had to purchase one from Elecraft for my K3. $27.00 cost. Kind of pricey but it is a good box. My two cents worth from Hawaii. Todd On Feb 18, 2017, at 3:00 PM, Ken G Kopp <kengk...@gmail.com> wrote: James, I expect Elecraft could sell / send you the prop

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Box

2017-02-18 Thread Ken G Kopp
James, I expect Elecraft could sell / send you the proper box for your K3. The cost to mail an (assembled) empty carton shouldn't be too high, and sent via Priority Mail can be anywhere in the US within 2 - 3 days. This is Rose's experience with her cases and covers business. 73! Ken - K0PP

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