[Elecraft] K7VK on 6m from Bare Cone Mountain in DN25tr Montana

2009-09-24 Thread Lance Collister
something like CQD10 K7VK DN25. We probably won't be on past about mid-morning on Tuesday, since we will have to tear down and leave at least by noon. I hope people who still need DN25 can be QRV at some point during our little mountain top excursion ;-) GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister

Re: [Elecraft] Paddling Up River?

2009-11-15 Thread Lance Collister
JT65A has about 10 db advantage in sensitivity over other digital modes and CW. That makes up for a LOT of antenna! GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728

Re: [Elecraft] K3 6M operation

2009-12-01 Thread Lance Collister
-- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email

Re: [Elecraft] Memories

2009-12-11 Thread Lance Collister
and ordered list of frequencies could be added easily to the K3. The only other information besides frequency and mode that we would need would be a text field to identify each of the frequencies (ie ZL Video, SA Pager, etc.) GL!! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN

[Elecraft] Any K3 demonstration sites in northern New Zealand?

2009-12-16 Thread Lance Collister
Hello! My friend ZL1RS is interested in seeing a K3 up close and personal to get a better idea of how well the Noise Blanker works, etc. If anyone knows of a K3 living in northern New Zealand, please drop Bob an email. MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - A case for wider roofing filters?

2008-12-03 Thread Lance Collister
it right into very narrow passband of the Spectran audio filter. GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC

Re: [Elecraft] PR6

2008-12-09 Thread Lance Collister
when the band selected is not 6m. The gain when I have it connected to the K3 is very similar to my external LNA CA50T preamplifier. I can't imagine operating 6m without a preamp on the K3. GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O

Re: [Elecraft] Mildly confused - Assumed filter width and what I see in waterfall do not match

2009-01-06 Thread Lance Collister
in this option! TNX and GL! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC #815

Re: [Elecraft] K3_JT65_Digi mode

2009-01-14 Thread Lance Collister
http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/JT65.txt Gud luck and DX to all! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC #815

Re: [Elecraft] Sequencer keying with K3/XV-144 without rigblaster?

2009-01-14 Thread Lance Collister
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/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Lance

Re: [Elecraft] Sequencer keying with K3/XV-144 without rigblaster?

2009-01-14 Thread Lance Collister
will prevent the K3 from transmitting RF until the inhibit signal goes away. See the K3 Owner's manual page 19. 73, Don W3FPR Lance Collister wrote: Hi Dave, You raise an interesting questionmaybe that is the elegant solution to integrating the K3 into old kluge-like VHF stations

[Elecraft] FT9000 vs the K3?

2009-01-22 Thread Lance Collister
. MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC #815

Re: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) 6mtrs!

2009-01-25 Thread Lance Collister
will have the hottest 6m receiver available anywhere in the world ;-) Enjoy your new piece of equipment! GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http

[Elecraft] CW activation while in USB mode...

2009-01-27 Thread Lance Collister
on? TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC #815 ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] CW activation while in USB mode...

2009-01-27 Thread Lance Collister
have your K3 set to PTT or VOX? If you have it set to PTT, then the PTT must be closed before keying can begin - that is true whether in CW+SSB or not. 73, Don W3FPR Lance Collister wrote: I am not sure if this is a bug or I am just doing something wrong, but I selected the + option

Re: [Elecraft] CW activation while in USB mode...

2009-01-28 Thread Lance Collister
that will permit the SSB+CW mode while in the PTT mode ;-) MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance Lance Collister wrote: Hello Don, Thank you very much for the clarification. I guess I just dont' have that option available to me, since I use a sequencer to activate the PTT line of the K3. Don

[Elecraft] Adding DSR (serial port line 6) interrupt in a Firmware Update?

2009-02-05 Thread Lance Collister
for your kind consideration! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC #815

Re: [Elecraft] Adding DSR (serial port line 6) interrupt in a Firmware Update?

2009-02-06 Thread Lance Collister
...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lance Collister Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 7:26 PM To: 'Elecraft Group' Subject: [Elecraft] Adding DSR (serial port line 6) interrupt in a Firmware Update? I recall that there was an email recently that the K3's

Re: [Elecraft] Using CONFIG: VFO OFS

2009-02-17 Thread Lance Collister
of the K3, and this is certainly a feature I will implement today and use for rapid tuning. VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m

Re: [Elecraft] Your Opinion: The realities of QRP vs. QRO

2009-03-05 Thread Lance Collister
to QRO vs. QRP. I'm wondering, what percentage of contacts you've made QRO, that you would estimate as not attainable QRP. I hope I didn't break the list rules getting off-topic with the story :~/ -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Do you Juice your K3?

2009-03-11 Thread Lance Collister
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[Elecraft] PR6 preamp fails to turn on reliably

2009-04-07 Thread Lance Collister
? Like I said, the K3 and PR6 performed well for me on this trip, but I am a little worried about its performance on future trips if the PR6 fails to turn on! MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834

Re: [Elecraft] New SSB Squelch function

2009-04-09 Thread Lance Collister
on the sub. 73, Don W3FPR Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: I downloaded the latest beta with the squelch and tried to set it up, but I wonder if there is something about it that I don't understand, or need to adjust differently. I was hoping I could basically set the squelch with the RF/SQL

[Elecraft] K3 goes to E51SIX

2009-05-03 Thread Lance Collister
For anybody who might be interested in seeing what you can do with a K3 on 6m, the full report of my EME DXpedition a month ago to Rarotonga is available here: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/E51SIX.htm GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A

Re: [Elecraft] 6m preamp description??

2008-07-18 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
, but the order desk at Elecraft does not know about any options to improve the sensitivity of the unit on 6m. Otherwise, I will hook up my own external preamp with relays as I have in the past. VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73

Re: [Elecraft] 6m preamp description??

2008-07-18 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Anybody heard anything on the status of KDVR3

2008-07-31 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
-- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] ESSB Works Well

2008-08-02 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
/distorted? Or can you hear no difference unless you have a wider receive filter? Since most people just have standard SSB filters, I am curious to know if you can use the mode with others, or only with ESSB-equipped stations. TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL

Re: [Elecraft] u want nice audio?

2008-08-06 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
replace the TS830S with my new K3. TNX and 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815

Re: [Elecraft] KatieGram

2008-08-28 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
understand that it was an option that was required to turn on the radio. Anyway, we have no such connectors anywhere here in western Montana, so I have ordered some by mail. GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown

[Elecraft] Microphone connections for K3 #1540

2008-08-31 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
trying different setups the way the K3 came from the factory? MNI TNX for any guidance or suggestions you may be able to provide. VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone connections for K3 #1540

2008-08-31 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
Jim Brown wrote: On Sun, 31 Aug 2008 14:32:58 +, LANCE COLLISTER wrote: will I be prevented from using the W2IHY Audio Equalizer and Noise Gate in front of the K3? Why would you want to? Sell it on EBay! The K3 includes an EXCELLENT audio equalizer that does everything you need

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 or XV50 transverter for 6m EME

2008-09-01 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
for checking out your system on moonrise/moonset by yourself). For actual contacts on JT65A mode, however, WSJT Version 5.9.7 is the current accepted (non-beta) version. GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Microphone connections for K3 #1540

2008-09-02 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3: AB two-step (was illogical coding)

2008-09-12 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com My vote is for the noise gate first ;-) TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL

[Elecraft] K3 and a transverter

2008-10-17 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
to incorporate the K3 into my existing station, but the rats nest and maze of decades of wiring is very frightening! Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and a transverter

2008-10-17 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
, but I hope I can get something lashed together so I can operate both 6m and 2m EME again for the P29 and all my other 6m EME skeds next week! Right now, I can't even XMIT with it on 6m anymore 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box

[Elecraft] Cross band work in split operation

2008-10-18 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
possible in the same band? I currently only have the one receiver built into my K3, but in this case I am only interested in listening on one band in one VFO...MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834

Re: [Elecraft] Cross band work in split operation

2008-10-18 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
Lyle Johnson wrote: Crossband setting of the VFOs is not yet available. It is very high on the list of firmware task priorities. 73, Lyle KK7P TNX Lyle = that is GREAT to hear! I look forward to the firmware release with it! GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 9L1X using 3 x K3 transceivers!

2008-10-21 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
a super time for EME it is now that we are at the bottom of the sunspot cycle! And this week happens to be the best cndx of the month :-) VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728

Re: [Elecraft] 6M Preamp

2008-10-23 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
is built-in - GREAT JOB, Elecraft! I am very much looking forward to the next new 6m DXCC contact with someone who has a K3 and an ACOM 1000! GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB

Re: [Elecraft] 6M Preamp

2008-10-23 Thread LANCE COLLISTER
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[Elecraft] TX Power settings by band?

2008-11-10 Thread Lance Collister
) an amplifier when you quickly switch bands. I know the modes seem to be automatically remembered per band, at least the difference between USB and LSB. I look forward to any guidance. MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O

Re: [Elecraft] KEY OUT

2008-11-11 Thread Lance Collister
automatically during firmware updates or something direct such as that). GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m

Re: [Elecraft] K3 panadapter choices

2008-11-14 Thread Lance Collister
wide band IF noise blanking capabilities too, as well as a small window to adjust filtering on any individual station if you want to use it as a receiver. More information on the Linrad for Windows is here: http://www.sm5bsz.com/linuxdsp/usage/newco/newcomer.htm GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance

Re: [PNWVHFS] Re: [Elecraft] K3 Northwest Workshop Update 17 Nov 2008

2008-11-18 Thread Lance Collister
FOR KK7P: I have received inquiries from a few additional people in the NW who would like to attend, but they do not have Lyle's phone number or email address. Is there some way they can contact you, Lyle? TNX and 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A

Re: [Elecraft] Birdie on 6m with the RX port selected?

2008-12-01 Thread Lance Collister
Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Hello, I just noticed something peculiar and I wonder if anyone else has noticed it, and/or anyone can suggest a solution. I seem to have an unstable birdie on 50.126 when I select the RX ANT port (either with the Elecraft preamp, or my normal preamp here, which

Re: [Elecraft] S9DX and other dxpedition tips

2011-02-13 Thread Lance Collister
www.elecraft.com _..._ -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj LIVE MESSENGER CHAT: w...@hotmail.com SKYPE: lancew7gj 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC

Re: [Elecraft] S9DX and other dxpedition tips

2011-02-13 Thread Lance Collister
to all those who have shown an interest in demonstrating what CAN be done on that band! GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and W2IHY EQ Plus!

2010-01-25 Thread Lance Collister
, Lance On 1/25/2010 8:37 AM, Gordan Hribar wrote: Hi all! Anyone using a W2IHY EQ Plus with the K3? If so what are your experiences and what microphone are you using 73, e72x - Gordan -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and W2IHY EQ Plus!

2010-01-25 Thread Lance Collister
wrote: On Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:40:17 +, Lance Collister wrote: My primary goal was to eliminate the high level of background noise from my VHF amplifiers when I operate SSB mode. Have you tried turning down the mic gain and working it close? Talking louder? Problems like this can be easily

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] PCI Express sound card for digimodes

2010-01-30 Thread Lance Collister
This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NB and Digital Reception

2010-02-06 Thread Lance Collister
the IF NB is set to the 7 level - or have I got a fault?, and 2) Is there a beginner's guide to help me understand how to use the NB effectively - at the moment, I just spin the dials until the noise is gone. thanks, Julian VK4CMV -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Amps

2010-02-20 Thread Lance Collister
, and comes at a time in the solar cycle when 6m EME conditions are most favorable. I know I will be using one of the new M2 1kw amps with my K3 on my next 6m EME DXpedition ;-) As my son-in-law K5SKI says, Go big or go home. GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Isolation box construction for digital modes

2010-02-22 Thread Lance Collister
/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel mic (mono) jack! Okor not? PTT or VOX during SSB contest?

2010-03-04 Thread Lance Collister
for an interrupt via the serial port's DSR line. I would think this would be possible with a flexible rig such as the K3, but apparently it is not yet incorporated into the firmware. I don't know if it is on a firmware wish list or not, but I think it should be. GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance

Re: [Elecraft] TRX manager and the K3

2010-03-15 Thread Lance Collister
a great job helping me accomplish what I like to do ;-) GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj LIVE MESSENGER CHAT: w

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meter beam - OT

2010-03-18 Thread Lance Collister
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 this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN

[Elecraft] 6m DXpedition to 3D2

2010-03-30 Thread Lance Collister
://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/Fiji2010.htm GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj LIVE MESSENGER CHAT: w...@hotmail.com 2m DXCC

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Performance on 6M?

2010-04-01 Thread Lance Collister
://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Editor (PC application): looking for testers

2010-04-07 Thread Lance Collister
list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj LIVE MESSENGER CHAT: w...@hotmail.com 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC

Re: [Elecraft] W2IHY 8 band equalizer and EQ Plus

2010-04-26 Thread Lance Collister
comments by others who have not actually tried these out. If you would like to take this discussion off list please contact me directly. If someone has these products and is willing to set up a schedule on the air all the better. Thanks __ -- Lance Collister

Re: [Elecraft] DC-supply for a preamp?

2010-04-27 Thread Lance Collister
available: http://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K1JT/WSJT498.EXE I think you will find it much simpler to keep the preamp in the shack! GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB

Re: [Elecraft] DC-supply for a preamp?

2010-04-27 Thread Lance Collister
it, but LMR-400 would not unless you could keep the run under 100 feet. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ *From:* Lance Collister w...@q.com *To:* DM4iM hamra...@vr-web.de; Reflector Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net *Sent

Re: [Elecraft] DC-supply for a preamp?

2010-04-27 Thread Lance Collister
with it. Willis 'Cookie' Cooke K5EWJ -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj LIVE MESSENGER CHAT: w...@hotmail.com 2m DXCC #11, 6m DXCC #815

Re: [Elecraft] DC-supply for a preamp?

2010-04-28 Thread Lance Collister
conclusion is: no good idea. Even if the K3 passes the supply voltage to it's antenna jack, bad things can happen if you forget to switch the supply off, when you change antennas, switch to your dummyload, you name it. So it is a big NONO. Martin -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL

Re: [Elecraft] JT65 mode

2011-03-12 Thread Lance Collister
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Re: [Elecraft] autotuner for new amp

2011-03-15 Thread Lance Collister
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Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?

2011-03-21 Thread Lance Collister
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Re: [Elecraft] K3s at ST0R

2011-07-24 Thread Lance Collister
Hello Paul, It sure would be great if you were to demonstrate how well the K3 works on digital modes by firing up on JT65A mode during your moonset on 6m in another week when EME cndx are optimum ;-) VY 73, Lance On 7/24/2011 4:18 PM, paule...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi, This is Paul N6PSE, Co

[Elecraft] Use of K3 Antenna Tuner to match amplifier input

2009-09-17 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
it match up to the input of the amplifier. Then I can reconnect the PTT line to the K3 for normal operation. This can't be the best way to do this :-( Thanks for your help! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73

Re: [Elecraft] Use of K3 Antenna Tuner to match amplifier input

2009-09-17 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
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Re: [Elecraft] Use of K3 Antenna Tuner to match amplifier input

2009-09-17 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
to the SWR meter on the K3. The amp is a solid state TE SYSTEMS amp with an untuned input, which is why I want to try to use the K3 antenna tuner to match into it. TNX for your suggestions. VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O

Re: [Elecraft] Different mode

2009-09-26 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
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[Elecraft] K3 Macros

2009-10-31 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
in my station for my particular applications. And if I need to learn how to make it do something more, there is always the manual and the very helpful group of folks on this email reflector. Gud DX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8

Re: [Elecraft] SSB+CW better understood, but answer is a bummer

2009-11-07 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
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Re: [Elecraft] JT65A output power variations.

2009-11-11 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
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Re: [Elecraft] line noise with the K3

2009-12-19 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
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[Elecraft] Macro Question

2010-01-06 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
and the macro number you are working with at the particular time of assignment. And in the K3 utility, there is no assignment of the macros, so the K3 Utility seems to have no clue as to where you put the macro either. What am I missing here? MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Roofing Filter question (+ some K3 receiver philosophy)

2008-12-18 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] Re: Variable-BW crystal filters

2008-12-18 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
wayne burdick wrote: Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: I got the 6, 2.7 (standard), and 1.8 KHz filters in my K3. I realize that a narrower filter will be good for crowded CW with strong stations, but was waiting for the release of the variable filter mentioned on the website. Is there any more

[Elecraft] Re: [Moon-net] WSJT and K3

2008-12-21 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
frequency. It is great for pileups, where the callers can spread out to avoid QRMing each other. The bandpass shaping of my old receiver was not nearly that broad. I am sure you will enjoy using your K3 on EME. GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A

[Elecraft] LP-PAN for sale

2008-12-31 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
Happy New Year! Need cash for 6m EME DXpedition! For sale: unused factory built LP-PAN Serial # 0254. Shipped Priority Mail in the USA - $225. VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL

[Elecraft] K3 on digital modes ;-)

2009-01-15 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
for the contact (my DXCC #88 on 6m EME) and for showing how easy it is to use the K3 on JT65A mode ;-) GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com

Re: [Elecraft] Sequencer keying with K3/XV-144 without rigblaster?

2009-01-16 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
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Re: [Elecraft] Sequencer keying with K3/XV-144 without rigblaster?

2009-01-16 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
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Re: [Elecraft] CW VOX

2009-02-14 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
the K3 with a footswitch ;-) MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815

[Elecraft] K3 SQUELCH for SSB and CW?

2009-03-02 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815

[Elecraft] New SSB Squelch function

2009-04-08 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
is to disable the squelch entirely in the CONFIG. MNI TNX for any guidance! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC

[Elecraft] Automatic mode switching

2009-05-08 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
do I turn this feature off? I have looked in my manual and in the release notes, and I can't find what it is called or where it is. But it was not a problem before this latest firmware release. Thanks for any guidance! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic mode switching

2009-05-09 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
, you hit the nail right on the head! No wonder I couldn't find it in any of the K3 information! I found that the Band Plan feature of my TRX-Manager logging program was inadvertently set to AUTO MODE ;-) MNI TNX again for the guidance! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-200

2009-05-18 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
that, Garybut I don't think it is technically possible for them, at least that is what they told me at Dayton previously :-( VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K2 as radio telescope

2009-06-07 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
flares and my guess is that you will find things pretty quiet at this time of the solar cycle. However, if you plan to start now and monitor for the next 6 years, you should be able to chart out quite a nice correlation between the two. GL and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex

[Elecraft] Variable Speed Tuning Rate

2009-06-10 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
times a second (or faster), and then go back to the specified setting when the dial is turned more slowly. Keep all the enhancements coming!! MNI TNX and VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH

Re: [Elecraft] Workaround for providing automatic SSB CW VFO offset

2009-06-12 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
if this is possible with the K3, but I imagine that it is. While we are on the subject, I still would like to see use footswitch operators be able to send CW to SSB operators, like the VOX people do ;-) VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8) P.O. Box 73

Re: [Elecraft] K3: machined concentric knobs from Mouser

2009-07-30 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
on the scale, but like dB on EME, they all add up! Having carried this K3 with me to E51, I appreciate keeping it as light weight as possible. I will stay with the little plastic knobs until they get smashed ;-) VY 73, Lance Bill wrote: I also wonder how much weight they add. -- Lance

[Elecraft] K3 Crackling audio with Noise Gate running

2009-07-31 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
need to choose between the two evils? I would appreciate any guidance. Thanks! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834 USA QTH: DN27UB TEL: (406) 626-5728 URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj 2m DXCC

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Crackling audio with Noise Gate running

2009-07-31 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
setting will require higher numbers). AhI see. OK - I think I will stay at the H level and just keep it around 5 then. TNX and VY 73, Lance 73, Don W3FPR Lance Collister, W7GJ wrote: Howdy! I am using the Heil headset with the K3, and have the mic connected into the rear panel

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Crackling audio with Noise Gate running

2009-07-31 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
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[Elecraft] Off Topic - 2009 Kyrgyzstan 50 MHz DXpedition from Grid Locator MN82re starts SUNDAY!!

2009-08-12 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
://6meme.ex7mw.com/ http://www.mmmonvhf.de/latest.php If you copy them please call them!! Just remember to spread out with 200Hz between callers! Good luck and DX to all on the Magic Band! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex: WN3GPL, WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX) P.O. Box

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