[Elecraft] Re: [skcc] SS Strangenss

Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Kurt Pawlikowski wrote: Hi, First, FYI: this is cross-posted to the Elecraft reflector and the SKCC group. I played on the SS the weekend. Attained 63 contacts QRP (KX-1). I was mostly

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Zero beat hint and why 800hz maximum?

Don, Et Al, Just a note: While I am fairly musically inclined, I find that most rigs (including the KX-1 and FT-757) produce a non-sinusoidal note which I can't seem to consistently get my brain around. I find myself going to spectrum programs a lot... Regards, kurtt Kurt

[Elecraft] KX-1 20 Meter Deafness

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Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 20 Meter Deafness

the increase is very noticeable: From, Is it there? to I have to turn it down. Which is quite a jump (probably 9dB). Anyway, I'll look it over more closely (maybe rebuild that board) and report back. Thanks. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 20 Meter Deafness

connection increases the gain (confirmed by spectrograph program). Again, I seem to have continuity. Well, I think that's it for tonight. I can't think of anything else to look at right now. There is obviously something else wrong... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 20 Meter Deafness

Mike, While my pride as a builder says, No way! you are probably right and I'll probably have to rebuild that board. To paraphrase a quote: We hates it Mr. Baggins... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 20 Meter Deafness

... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Don Wilhelm wrote: Kurt, From all you have said, I would believe that the problem is in the KXB3080 low pass filter. While I agree that your continuity test

[Elecraft] Re: KX-1 20 Meter Deafness

for a side-by-side comparison?). Anyway, it's all I can do for right now. Thanks again for your help. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Don Wilhelm wrote: Kurtt, Forget the 'scope, the levels

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 20 Meter Deafness

to be receiving correctly right now, but I'll attribute that to either this (now missing) part or some issue I accidentally introduced while troubleshooting. We'll see! Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Manufacturers may need to redesign Frequency Displays

Just in case: http://www.snopes.com/lost/lost.asp ... Seems even snopes has a TIC page... Hi, hi... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here is an rather old post

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 20 Meter Deafness

expensive single part of the 3080 kit! Of course, the more I think about it, the more it seems it'll be at least part of the remaining issues... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Don Wilhelm

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - signal loss in band-pass filter

Are, Et Al, JAT: It could be that the act of removing/reseating the MC1350 fixed the problem. Sometimes sockets don't! Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Are LB3SA wrote

Re: [Elecraft] ESD Question!

, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com capo...@bellsouth.net wrote: Good afternoon All. They say an un-asked question is the only dumb question. Well, here goes! I'm an appliance operator and my technical

Re: [Elecraft] ESD mat measurements

the resistance, at least it's telling me that *something* is happening! If I have time, the sauce pans will come out... Where can I find a nice juicy capacitor... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com

Re: [Elecraft] It should be a law.

Hum... I'm sure Eric and Wayne would love to have those type of manufacturing problems Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Gary D Krause wrote: How many of us that work QRP or even QRO

Re: [Elecraft] Correct Link..

David, As I don't have a K3 (sigh), I was wondering if you might post a screen capture of your baby in action. {'-) Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com David Fleming wrote: Sorry

Re: [Elecraft] Questions from a Liberal Arts Major

? {'-) Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Lee Buller wrote: Ladies and Gents. I have been trying to follow the threads on IMD performance of the K3 and the S-Meter thread of the K3

Re: [Elecraft] OT - American hamming in UK

. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com David Wilburn wrote: I have traveled with this MFJ power supply, and used it with a K2/100, and an IC-703, without issue. http://www.mfjenterprises.com

Re: [Elecraft] OT - American hamming in UK

Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com David Wilburn wrote: I have put quite a view hours on mine here at the house, and have taken it on trips. The only complaints I have, is the binding post through holes are oriented

Re: [Elecraft] AGC Threshold Ok! (was Re: K2: AGC Threshold Too Low?)

conditions and part is from the low gain antenna. If you tune around during the day, you should probably hear *something* in at least the 40 meter CW portion... Hope that helps! Have fun. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Transverter interface

...? Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com AD6XY - Mike wrote: Does anyone have a spare transverter interface KXV60? The background to this is that I was thinking of buying one via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Another KX1 question

Luc, You can change the display time on the KX-1 between 5 and 60 seconds or always on. See page 65 of the owners manual under LED. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com luc Favre wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for December 16th 17th, 2007

Kevin, Try this: http://hamcall.net/call?callsign=ja7axn Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Kevin Rock wrote: Good Evening, It worked! Moving the forty meter net forward in time

Re: [Elecraft] antennas

+%22limited+space%22btnG=Search), but YMMV (You Mileage May Vary). I stumbled across this small antenna that seems to have some good reviews: http://www.tak-tenna.com/ . At any rate, those should give you some ideas about antennas. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC

Re: [Elecraft] Which Heil Prosets should we carry?

their own elements. I think the advertising value of an OEM microphone alone is worth the trouble. ... IMNSHO (In My Not So Humble Opinion)... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Jim

Re: [Elecraft] dipole antenna efficiency

at about the same length. Wow. The possibility of a 6 foot long 160 meter antenna that works. I am definitely intrigued! Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com David Cutter wrote: Ooops. I must

Re: [Elecraft] K1:potential new product

of the signal. Moderate and strong signals are okay. Any comments? Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Benny Aumala wrote: To have a DSP Noice Reduction and AF-filter in K1 you might put

Re: [Elecraft] K3 : standby current

turned off is probably more than this (car radio stand-by, alarm, remote control... hum... can't think of anything else off hand). While I haven't done it, 20 or 30 ma would not concern me. Anyone ever measure their battery current while the car is off? Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski

Re: [Elecraft] Conception of a K2

that it's missing...). Anyway, it is a more through double check. Hope that's helpful to someone... {'-) Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com John Huggins wrote: OK so I have decided to buy

Re: [Elecraft] Conception of a K2

no-no). At any rate, I have never heard of any of these types of components being damaged by ESD: Has anyone? Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Darwin, Keith wrote: Tape - cardboard - plastic

Re: [Elecraft] ESD

!). The last link talks about capacitors. One of the links is very IEEE technical. More fuel for the fire! {'-) Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com John Huggins wrote: John Huggins wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Finger Dimple

David, Not sure about some of it, but WD-40 does loosen many adhesives and will probably work on that one. Also, most adhesives of this type can be removed by rubbing them off just using your finger. As to the rest, I have no clue! Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX Audio

that would showcase the K3 filters more effectively. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Tree wrote: Here is a sound sample from the K3. It is best listened to in Stereo. This took place on 160 meters

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 power on problem

on battery. Anyway, that's just a few quick thoughts. Hope it helps. Let us know what you find. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Mike Scott wrote: My 3-band KX1 does not always come fully

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting K3 Pan Adapter Development

. Of course, there are things I do on the computer that help operation, like logging and a spectrum programs (yeah, I'm a geek too!). Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC (KX-1) The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Frank Hunter

[Elecraft] SS Strangenss

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Re: [Elecraft] SS Strangenss

change. I'll have to play with this more. But, assuming my numbers are about right, I'm fairly sure there isn't anything I can do about it... No? Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Don

Re: [Elecraft] Installation of a KXB30 in KX-1

issue... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a question about installing a KXB30 into my KX-1, but first...a little story about how much I like this radio

Re: [Elecraft] XG2 - Kit and Drake R7 and Orion II Comparison

, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: Good morning. I finished building an XG2 last evening and used my Drake R7 and Orion II as the test beds for the XG2. Results: The R7

Re: [Elecraft] XG2 - Kit and Drake R7 and Orion II Comparison

Wayne, Yeah... I was going from memory... Guess my refresh rate needs to be turned up... {'-) Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation [EMAIL PROTECTED] (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com wayne burdick wrote: 50 microvolts is S-9, not 20

[Elecraft] U.N. Radio Spectrum Article

Cross posted between SKCC and Elecraft While it may not directly effect Amateur Radio http://www.iht.com/articles/2007/11/15/technology/spectrum.php ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to

Re: [Elecraft] Nearfield monitors

Bob, Et Al, Just a note: I had one switching supply that radiated from the box (lots of nice birdies spaced about 100K IIRC)... I can't imagine any grounding that would have prevented that... {'-) Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation

Re: [Elecraft] A Mini Module I would love to see (AC0LP)

expensive, but it had a range of several hundred feet. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com On 12/17/2010 14:50, Alan Bloom wrote: Many years ago I built a remote antenna switch

Re: [Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes

Julian, PMFJI (Pardon me for jumping in): I think, more accurately, the analogy might be the difference between a hook-and-line fisherman and someone trolling with a net and crane. Except the net and crane still have human interaction... {'-) Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski

[Elecraft] KX1 Repair Request

vacation!) at (hopefully) a reasonable cost. Recommendations? Offers? Thanks! Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX1: Can I Improve Opposite Sideband Rejection?

thoughts? Thanks! Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, aka WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Power Poles

thing to keep in mind. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com On 12/11/2013 14:11, Jim Brown wrote: I think cost new less than $50? Why would I want to spend $50 (plus shipping

Re: [Elecraft] P3 visualizing local noise

images did modulate it differently. It wasn't until I disconnected the AC line that it went away. Unfortunately, that made me internet blind, so I usually just lived with it... {'-) Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com

Re: [Elecraft] Ligntning protection

John, Dick, Dale, Et Al, Very interesting discussion! I'm sure this has come up before: Just one question: Where would one find good information on-line about proper grounding. Thanks! Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - How much supply voltage is too much?

Brian, Laptops get away with it because they use their internal battery like a capacitor. And, they're not really too susceptible to noise in general. Nature of the beast... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com

Re: [Elecraft] OT--RFI Issue

Dave, Along this line, logging will tell you /whether/ its you or random. But, maybe you've already established that...? It's really hard to eliminate it if it's not you! {'-) Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com (773

Re: [Elecraft] K3 frequency loss

Hum... Maybe Elecraft is encouraging a frequency diet a trend for other types of diets Amateurs might be thinking about... Just think what would happen if the frequencies were *reversed*! Now *that* would be a *true* conspiracy!~ Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 question

). Of course, I don't know how fast it would scan, but I would think that you should be able to detect it. Hope that helps until someone with hands-on experience can reply... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com (773

Re: [Elecraft] CW transmitting - any clicks?

Steve, Except for the noise my straight key makes, I've never noticed any noise from the KX3... Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com (773) 284-9500 http://pinrod.com On 12/1/2011 06:06, Steve KC8QVO wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Expecting a delivery ... but didn't happen

, I'm always a bit more leery whenever something more valuable is shipped. Happily, it's never been something irreplaceable (like an antique radio sent in for repair). There are no guarantee's in shipping. Even if you hand deliver it! {'-) Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski, AKA WB9FMC

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 not making antenna connection

Josh, Unfortunately, I'm not familiar enough with the KXPA100 to know if, when bypassing the unit internally, there is DC continuity between the input and output. If there is (I suspect so), you should be able to measure between them with a regular ohm meter. While not 100% definitive,

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 not making antenna connection

WB9FMC 2015 Hamfesters Hamfest Chairman Looking for my replacement since 2014! http:\\ham-ham.org On 9/3/2014 16:41, Josh Lehan wrote: On 09/03/2014 03:17 AM, Kurt Pawlikowski wrote: Josh, Unfortunately, I'm not familiar enough with the KXPA100 to know if, when bypassing

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] MFJ-1786 Antenna

Dave, I recently purchased a used 40-15 meter version (MFJ-1788). I live in a first floor condo and really have no place to permanently mount it, so I use it on either a short 3 foot stand or extend it to 10 feet with my car stabilizing the base. I've had this antenna for about 6 months

[Elecraft] KX3 And The Dominant Knob

Hi, Looking toward Field Day... Is there a way to use the KX3 so that the transmit frequency is locked, and the receive frequency can be adjusted by the larger knob? I know I can lock the frequency and use RIT, but then I have to tune with the smaller knob. Also, should it accidentally

[Elecraft] 2015 Hamfesters Hamfest (South Chicago)

Hi! First, I'd like to invite you to our 81st annual Hamfest. (see http://ham-ham.org for more details). I've made some efforts to contact Amateur Radio manufactures in an attempt to put together a Radio Brag presentation for our Hamfest (an opportunity to present their radios to

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Gaffers Tape

sn't seem to leave any residue, even after having been in place for weeks. I don't know if it's water-proof, but it doesn't disintegrate when wet either. Just an alternative to consider. Regards, kurtt Kurt Pawlikowski The Pinrod Corporation ku...@pinrod.com (773

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Strange Behaviour

Brian,     We were in a high noise area and yes, I had the NB on. {'-) I suspect that was the "muffled" artifact I was getting, but the "ghost" signal, I'm not so sure about! {'-) All I know is that I'd call on one of them, and they'd usually answer. Sorry I didn't pay any closer attention

[Elecraft] Test... 1, 2, 3...

Hum...     Sent something on Monday that never seemed to make it to the reflector...     kurtt     WB9FMC     2017 Hamfesters Hamfest Co-Chair     http:\\ham-ham.org     (773) 284-9500 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX3 - Strange Behaviour

Good morning!     Sorry for the length of this post: Its a bit complex and I needed to let people know that I *think* I know what I'm talking about! {'-) k     Well, while Field Day 2018 is now in the past, I am having some concerns about my KX3. This is a little hard to explain, but here

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Shipping Delay

"By definition, the number of bugs in a program is infinite."     Regards,     kurtt, WB9FMC     Kurt Pawlikowski     The Pinrod Corporation     ku...@pinrod.com     (773) 284-9500     http://pinrod.com On 1/16/2020 2:19 PM, Gwen Patton wrote: Murphy's Law of Cybernetic Entom

Re: [Elecraft] Reset Third-Hand KX3

Tommy,     6146? 807? What kind of code is that? {'-)     No, I know what they are! I was just musing about the differences between the old tube rigs and the modern solid state SDR's... Where an an old tube rig can get struck by lightning and keep ticking, many of the new rigs can barely

Re: [Elecraft] K4 -- Spectral subtraction noise reduction

Grant,     You peaked my interest. I attempted to find examples of spectral subtraction and only found talks about it (no audio examples). Would you happen to know where I might find some examples? Maybe comparing results between several noise reduction methods?     Thanks!     kurtt

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

Lou,     Forgive my ignorance: What's a K4/10-F? (I assume that "F" indicates "Factory Assembled").     k WB9FMC On 9/30/2020 10:18 PM, Lou W0FK wrote: For orders placed prior to 12/31/2020 K4-F - $4,099.95 K4D-F - $4,999.95 K4HD - TBD K4/10-F - $3,599.95

Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

Wayne: Would you mind if I forwarded this to our ham newsletter editor for reprint? Thanks! k WB9FMC On 7/12/2020 10:07 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: I have a friend about my age who got into amateur radio only a few years ago. Like many of us, he was enthusiastic about the technology. Intrigued

[Elecraft] KXPA100: PA Key Delay

Hi!     I'm getting ready for Field Day. I use a circular polarized antenna and a device to switch polarization between transmit and receive. When sending code, the results in the relays changing with every dit and dah... I was wondering if there is an adjustment to increase the "release"

Re: [Elecraft] K3 working on motorboats - possible

Peter,     In general, any vertical works lots better with more radials. As fresh water is a fairly poor conductor, the more the merrier! Unfortunately, because most boats are wooden/fiberglass, what you can add helps. I don't know if they have to be 1/4 wavelength (I've read yes and some

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100: PA Key Delay

Bill, Et Al,     No... Will give that a try... k WB9FMC On 6/8/2020 10:53 AM, Nr4c wrote: Have you considered the VOX delay? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Jun 8, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Kurt Pawlikowski wrote: Hi! I'm getting ready for Field Day. I use a circular polarized

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna tuners

Ken: In some respects, a "matching device" at the base of the antenna _/is/_ a tuner! {'-) It accomplishes the same function... {'-) k WB9FMC On 7/17/2020 6:34 PM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft wrote: Antenna tuners I never use an antenna tuner , on the MF and LF bands realmen use a scopematch

Re: [Elecraft] Gud place to sell rigs?

Lou,     I have had some good experiences buying amateur stuff via eBay, but I've not sold things through them. I've also had good experiences with eHam and Craig's List, but you are dealing with people directly there (let the buyer beware!). You might want to contact your local ham club for

Re: [Elecraft] What I need and meant

Paul & Paul & Kenneth...     Something you might consider is running Windows on a Raspberry Pi. (see this page

Re: [Elecraft] HOA Crap

All:         Now now boys! Be nice! {'-)     Just to be clear, Amateur Radio IS a BIG TENT. Ever hear the term "appliance operator"? Yup! Some of us like the electronics and technical radio side of things and some the operation side... Maybe some use their license just for RC! Oh no! THEY

[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Vs. Flex 6400

Hi!     I was wondering whether there is anyone who has done a side-by-side comparison between the K4 and the Flex 6400 or any other Flex "direct to digital" radio?     Background: As it happens, I purchased a 6400, which I received about 9 months ago. I use it with a computer, but I had

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Vs. Flex 6400

s properly.  It is a fairly complex radio and is not for everyone.  It is incredibly flexible and does some amazing things.  Not everyone wants those features and would prefer a conventional radio with knobs. Good luck. W0MU On 3/6/2022 1:54 PM, Kurt Pawlikowski wrote: Morgan,     Wow! That's a L

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Vs. Flex 6400

f you wish to discuss it further more than happy to do so and feel free to email me directly. Take care! Rich KQ9L Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone <https://overview.mail.yahoo.com/?.src=iOS> On Saturday, March 5, 2022, 12:15 AM, Kurt Pawlikowski wrote: Hi!     I was w

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Vs. Flex 6400

ay" better receivers than anything else in the amateur market. Ironically, Rob seems to really like Icoms... 73, Scott N9AA On 3/5/22 7:26 PM, Kurt Pawlikowski wrote: Rich, Et Al,     Thanks for the comments.     Yes, I'm aware that this might bring up some sort of issues people have wit

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Vs. Flex 6400

Bob, Doug, Et Al,     Thanks again for the information and point-of-view! Yes, I'm aware of the pitfalls regarding "reading the numbers only..." I think I'll have to see if anyone near me has one of the radios that I'm interested in. Maybe visit to see how I like it... We'll see!     k On

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Vs. Flex 6400

who loves QSK, I have a hard time considering anything other than Elecraft. I wish you the very best as you consider what to do in the future. 73 de Dave - K9FN On Sat, Mar 5, 2022 at 10:45 PM Kurt Pawlikowski wrote: Scott, Well, yes: The "numbers" say one thing (

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Vs. Flex 6400

. Dave - K9FN On Sun, Mar 6, 2022 at 9:17 AM Kurt Pawlikowski wrote: Dave, Very interesting and useful experiential info! It's much appreciated. k WB9FMC On 3/6/22 06:45, David Bunte wrote: > Kurt - > > I am sending this just to you becaus

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Vs. Flex 6400

8 = COFFEE Real Life Experience = Priceless, says the man who set his back yard on fire with a breadboard tuner loading a 160 meter inverted L with 1000 watts. LOL On Sat, Mar 5, 2022 at 9:49 PM Kurt Pawlikowski wrote: Scott, Well, yes: The "numbers" say one thin

Re: [Elecraft] K4D for bargain price on eBay

Petr,     Looking at the only listing for anything "K4," I found this

Re: [Elecraft] K4D for bargain price on eBay

Petr,     Holy guacamole Bat Man!     kurtt WB9FMC On 3/12/24 12:05, Petr Ourednik wrote: Here is what I am talking about:

Re: [Elecraft] (ot) noise reduction resources

Robert,     May I suggest QRZ.com, where they /do/ allow images... {'-)     k WB9FMC On 4/2/24 15:36, Robert Strickland via Elecraft wrote: Thanks to those answering my request for noise reduction sources/sites. Several pointed out the distinction between heterodynes originating in the

Re: [Elecraft] (ot) noise reduction resources

Jim,     Nice reference!     kurtt WB9FMC On 4/5/24 16:11, Jim Brown wrote: On 4/5/2024 12:59 PM, Robert Strickland via Elecraft wrote: The screen shot of the noise is posted on QRZ.com. This link will get you there.

Re: [Elecraft] (ot) noise reduction resources

Robert,     Hum... About every 3 kc... Do they drift? I'd say that the "pull-the-plug" method of troubleshooting might yield interesting results. Maybe a washing machine or dryer or some other appliance. At least, that'd be my uneducated guess! Hope you find it!     kurtt WB9FMC On 4/5/24