[Elecraft] New Call sign for Lew ex-K6LMP

I wanted to let you all know that I have changed call signs. My new call sign is N6LEW, just approved by the FCC. If you're wondering why I switched from K6LMP, it's because I wanted K6LEW or N6LEW when I first got back into amateur radio about a decade ago. Neither was available, so I went

[Elecraft] [K3] short circuit at power terminals

Yikes! My reliable K3-10 has developed a short circuit across the power input terminals. Well, to be exact, not quite a dead short. It measures 0.6 ohms across the PowerPole connectors. It most certainly does blow fuses on the input line. Any suggestions for trouble shooting? And also for

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] short circuit at power terminals

...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lewis Phelps Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 1:50 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net List Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] short circuit at power terminals Yikes! My reliable K3-10 has developed a short circuit across the power

Re: [Elecraft] Future K-radio?

There's a niche in the ham radio market that once was filled by the Yaesu FT-736. Even though it's semi-obsolete technologically, mediocre in receive quality, and known to have a number of maintenance issues, the '736 still is going on eBay for $700 to $1,000, depending on which modules it has

Re: [Elecraft] 43 Ft Vertical and Elecraft Tuners

This has been an excellent discussion on the 43 foot vertical. I have one installed in my back yard (DX Engineering). Very happy with it overall. It's been an excellent performer on 20 meters, and good on other bands; I'm a casual DX-er, but have worked 5 continents SSB with the 12 watt output

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement

Can your provide the SOTA peak, times, and frequencies on which you'll be operating? Lew Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.ntlew.us On Sep 6, 2013, at 11:12 AM, Phil Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote: The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results, September 8

Two Sundays ago, net control DID create a quiet time and asked for QRP stations only to call. I have great difficulty checking into the net from my location in Pasadena, CA, partly because I have a very tall mountain range just out the window, and between me and Oregon, and partly because my

Re: [Elecraft] OT: How to *NOT* get scammed.....emails offering to sell Elecraft equipment?

One more suggestion: ask for photocopy of a sales receipt, or an invoice, showing that he purchased the item from a legitimate source (e.g. an Elecraft invoice). I recently answered a Craigslist listing for an iMac. Price seemed too good to be true. It was. I smoked out the fraud by asking

[Elecraft] K3 suddenly died

I'm looking for troubleshooting ideas. My K3-10 suddenly died while in use. Here's what happened: I was listening and transmitting on 15 meters. Heard a station in Kansas 5-9 calling into the California QSO Party. I couldn't reach him despite a strong signal from him. SWR 1.1:0 outputting

Re: [Elecraft] K3 suddenly died

Belay my last. K3 resurrected itself after about an hour. Is this a thermal shutoff issue? What might be the underlying cause? Lew Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.ntlew.us On Oct 5, 2013, at 1:16 PM, Lewis Phelps l...@n6lew.us wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Suddenly died

Thanks for input. We can all stand down on this one. The problem turned out to be a power cable after all. I was using a 3' power cable assembled with fairly light wire (16 gauge). Over time, the wire had flexed sufficiently at the exit from the APP pin that it began to fray. Fraying let to

Re: [Elecraft] QSL software for Macs

MacLoggerDX, which IMHO is far and away the best logging and rig control software available for the Mac OS X platform, generates QSL cards directly from the log entries. You link it to a picture, and it lets you select several design options (e.g. print is boack or reversed out (white), and cal

Re: [Elecraft] Steel in some K-line enclosures

I have home-brewed a number of enclosures. for one of the reasons Wayne cited-- enough weight to keep the piece of equipment stable on the desktop -- I have settled on brass as my favorite metal. Depending upon the nature of the project, I sometimes also use copper. Comparative densities:

[Elecraft] K3 Manual Error? Software error?

I recently acquired a Kenwood MC-90 desk mic from a for sale list posted here. It's a great microphone, but with a VERY low output level. Even with MIC GAIN cranked all the way up to 60, it wouldn't move the ALC indicator unless I literally shouted into it. (Yes, I had selected FP-H on the mic

[Elecraft] More K3 functionality added to MacLogger DX

K3 and KX3 owners who use Macs might be interested to know that the latest update for Don Agro's Mac-platform logging software, MacLoggerDX, has added Elecraft-specific functionality in his latest update, V5.46. Specifically, the application now supports splits on the K3 and KX3. He's also

Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

Welcome back to the world of ham radio, Tom! Your path has been similar to mine, except that my early venture into ham radio was more than 50 years ago, not 25. As to your question, the answer is an unequivocal yes from this ham operator, who was an English Writing major in college and has

[Elecraft] Semi-OT [K3]: TPL 2 meter amplifier question

I recently picked up a TPL Tempo amplifier from a local SK estate sale. The amp is specified as a Class C (FM only) amp; 10 watts in, 110 out. The power amplifier consists of three B40-12 transistors in parallel, with a fourth apparently serving as a pre-amp. There are a number of old TPL amp

Re: [Elecraft] CW DAY

What hath God wrought? is a verbatim quote from the King James translation of the Bible (Numbers 23:23). If you're into numerology the number 23 is supposed to be highly significant. See the Wiki entry for 23 Enigma. In contemporary English the phrase would be What has God made? Samuel

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day and MAcloggerDx Software

On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Rick Prather k6limae...@gmail.com wrote: There's even a built in template for Field Day. Ummm, MacLogger supports ARRL Field Day and 16 other ARRL contests with templates. Plus dozens and dozens of other contests. RumLog is an excellent program, but I prefer

Re: [Elecraft] YEEE HAA!

As a former railroad company officer, I can tell you that UPS uses the nation's rail system very heavily for piggyback (trailer on flat car, or TOFC) shipments that are longer than one or two day's run in a truck. The break-even distance (rail and truck costs equal) varies depending on fuel

Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHFoffering from Elecraft?

Joe, I respectfully disagree with your assertion that it already exists. The functionality exists, but not in a form factor that makes it easy to use in portable situations. Many VHF/UHF contesters (myself included) operate from mountain peaks, to gain greater distance to the radio horizon.

Re: [Elecraft] SSB net cancelled

Phil asked to notify the group that he is conducting the weekly net after. Contest traffic is low. Come on and join in! Lew Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.n6lew.us Sent from my Mac Pro 256-Array Supercomputer (9.42 teraflops) On Mar

Re: [Elecraft] Computers in the Stone Age

Someone wrote: Desktop computers did not come into being until the advent of the IBM PC in the 1980s. Nah. Heathkit H89 came out in 1979. “All-in-One” desktop computer. Z-80 processor. CP/M OS addressed 64 KB and used 39 kb of that total. two 5” floppy drives (dual sided 800k) as an

Re: [Elecraft] Changing the subject line

Some lists use a system I recommend, which is to modify the subject line but include the former subject. Example: Subject: [Elecraft] Best Listserv Practices (was: Changing the subject line) And with respect to changing subject lines, I sure appreciate people doing that when replying to an

Re: [Elecraft] very small 20A switching PS

In the “small power supply” department, I recently grabbed a surplus unit on sale at all electronics.com. It measures a scant 1.5 x 3 x 12 (if you remove a handle) and puts out 45 amps at 12VDC plus 3.1 amps at 3.3 VDC. And the cost is only $24. Downside: probably produces too much RF noise

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and hearing aids

Hi, guys. I wear hearing aids in both ears. I found a device that allows me to use my hearing aids as headphones. My hearing aids are made by Widex. Wide offers a small accessory device called the MDEX, which communicates by radio waves (not Bluetooth) with the two hearing aids. The MDEX

Re: [Elecraft] SSB net

I live in Pasadena CA, two miles from the base of a very high (7000’+ peaks) mountain range that runs east to west, blocking signals to and from the North. My K3 is barefoot (12 watts), fed into a 43-foot vertical. Despite these limitations, Phil hears me well on most nets that I try to check

Re: [Elecraft] More Power Pole. . Roll Pin substitute

There is a third potential problem with APP connectors; they aren’t completely “reverse polarity” protected. Several years ago, I stupidly plugged the APP cable into the back of my K3 “by feel” rather than by looking. I offset the alignment, and plugged the red plug from the cable (hot) into

[Elecraft] vexing K3 transverter ptoblem solved

For what it’s worth, I thought I would pass along my recent experience with a vexing transverter problem, and the cause of the problem that I eventually identified. The issue was that my XV432 would light up its power output LEDs ever so briefly when the transmitter was keyed, and then shut

[Elecraft] OT Mirage D1010 432mHz Amplifier

I apologize for an off-topic posting. I’m trying to find a schematic diagram and board layout for the Mirage D10210 432 mHz amplifier. I just bought one on eBay. Although it generates power into a dummy load, I think something’s wrong with it because it has no idle current. The amp is

[Elecraft] XV432 Trips Off on Tranmit

My XV432 transporter has suddenly developed a serious problem. Receive mode works fine, but when I try to transmit, it instantly shuts down, apparently because of a bad SWR mismatch or similar problem. I’ve checked my cables, and replaced them. I’ve checked all the settings on the Main Menu.

Re: [Elecraft] XV432 Trips Off on Tranmit

:48 PM, Lewis Phelps l...@n6lew.us wrote: My XV432 transporter has suddenly developed a serious problem. Receive mode works fine, but when I try to transmit, it instantly shuts down, apparently because of a bad SWR mismatch or similar problem. I’ve checked my cables, and replaced them. I’ve

Re: [Elecraft] If it plugs in, then it should work

On Aug 23, 2015, at 9:50 AM, RIchard Williams via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: WIth Radio Shack going tits up... Well, your report of RadioShack’s death is premature. They went through a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding, They emerged from Chapter 11 three months after

Re: [Elecraft] Fios and Elecraft Website Access

For anyone with a Mac who needs to flush their Domain Name Server cache, here are the instructions for OS X 10.10.4 or newer: 1. Open Terminal.app 2. On the command line enter: sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder 3. Exit Terminal..app To do the same thing in older versions of OS X, see:

Re: [Elecraft] W1

“Because it’s there.” George Leigh Mallory, 1923, answering the question why he continued to try to climb to the summit of Mt. Everest. 73, Lew N6LEW > On Dec 31, 2015, at 8:51 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: > > Just wondering. Why is an accuracy within less than 1dB important? >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft web site

No problem accessing Elecraft.com the web site here. Mac, Safari browser. Pages load instantaneously. Lew N6LEW > On Dec 30, 2015, at 1:56 PM, JJ wrote: > > Dead here as well. Same results with Google Chrome and Windows > Explorer. Browsing data, browser cache

Re: [Elecraft] Trying to gauge interest

Count me in!!! Lew N6LEW > On Jun 19, 2016, at 11:56 AM, Ken Arck wrote: > > Hello fellow 10 watt K3 owners! > > As my main use for my K3s is 6 meter and 144 EME operation, I bought the 10 > watt version without the antenna tuner. I dabble a little on HF but not a

[Elecraft] KCR2 versus Bandmaster III

Does anyone have experience with the Bandmaster III station control unit offered by Array Solutions? I’m interested how it stacks up against the Elecraft KCR2. Looking to mate one or the other to my K3. thanks, Lew Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 / KXV144 / XV432 Yaesu

Re: [Elecraft] OT antenna question -- solved, soon to be fixed

I meant to reply to this query earlier, but got sidetracked. What I was going to suggest was that you look at the interfaces between stainless steel and aluminum. They are potentially problematic, because SS and aluminum have very different galvanic potentials, and “in the presence of an

[Elecraft] KIO3 wanted

If anyone has upgraded to the new KIO3B and has a surplus “original” KIO3 available, I’d be interested in buying it. Please reply off list and let me know your price. Lew Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 / KXV144 / XV432 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.n6lew.us

Re: [Elecraft] F/S K3 KIO3

Folks, my need for a KIO3 has been met. Thanks. Lew N6LEW __ 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] posting

Vincent: You seem not to understand the nature of this email reflector. Anything posted on this reflector can be viewed by anyone with access to the internet. This is stated clearly on the web page describing the reflector, http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html. You will note a link to "Elecraft

[Elecraft] Need help with 6 meter setup for KRC2 with K3

I know this topic has been on the list before, but all the discussion I have found raises questions but doesn’t give answers. I recently acquired a used RKC2, which I’m trying to set up with my K3 (barefoot version; 12 watts and no KAT3) My question concerns the mapping for 6 meters. The K3

Re: [Elecraft] Remoting KAT500 to base of antenna

But might not this re-introduce the surface tension problem? Lew N6LEW > On Jan 20, 2016, at 10:18 AM, David Cutter wrote: > > From my work in the food industry (if memory serves), critter invasion is > prevented with 0.64mm square nylon netting. This is common in the

Re: [Elecraft] Need help with 6 meter setup for KRC2 with K3

> >> On Jan 22, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Lewis Phelps <l...@n6lew.us> wrote: >> >> I know this topic has been on the list before, but all the discussion I have >> found raises questions but doesn’t give answers. >> >> I recently acquired a used RKC2, whi

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

Drawing from a decade of experience working as head of the PR department for a major electric utility (a long time ago), I’d like to suggest that arcing per se should not be a problem at any time with any power line if it is functioning properly. The individual transmission wires are spaced far

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

wer line noise. At least 10 years ago, I bought and > read "AC Power Interference Handbook" by Marv Loftness, a field engineer who > specialized in that work. He said that virtually all power line noise is > caused by SOMETHING arcing. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > On Tue

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha CM500 PTT Switch

Another option would be to fabricate a small “dongle” that has 3-conductor mini jacks (3.5mm) on the ends, using a very small project box or even a mini Altoids tin. Mount on the side of the box any of the literally hundreds of momentary push button switches on the market (allelectronics.com

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Searching for Panel Meter for R390A/URR

Wow, what a great find, Jim! I was communications officer on a US Navy ammunition ship during the Vietnam conflict. The radio room had half a dozen R390A receivers that we used for receiving the fleet broadcast and for ship-shore and ship-ship communications. It was an impressively capable

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft grey in a rattle can?

If “money is no object” and you want to nail the color exactly, you can buy custom-blended spray paint for about $50 a can from http://www.myperfectcolor.com/ Lew N6LEW > On Jul 26, 2016, at 1:27 PM, EricJ wrote: > > I bought an EC2 to put my KPA100 and KAT100 in.

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] NEC wire size requirements (was: Zip Wire Misrepresentation?)

Sorry, auto spell correct got in the way. That should have read “lowes.com” lew > On Aug 11, 2016, at 12:03 PM, Lewis Phelps <l...@n6lew.us> wrote: > > I’ve changed the subject line because this discussion has strayed from the > original question. > > At retail rates (

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] NEC wire size requirements

is using properly sized conduit.. Lew N6LEW > On Aug 11, 2016, at 12:39 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT > <k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> wrote: > > On 8/11/2016 12:03 PM, Lewis Phelps wrote: >> So, why go to the extra expense of #6 wire? While it seems to me to be to be &

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] NEC wire size requirements (was: Zip Wire Misrepresentation?)

I’ve changed the subject line because this discussion has strayed from the original question. At retail rates (e.g. price per foot from lower.com) #6 wire is 89 cents per foot, and #12 wire is 8.2 cents per foot; assuming Clay’s 50 foot run and 3 wires for a 110 VAC circuit with ground, per

Re: [Elecraft] Heath kit and the Lazarus Loop

Heathkit was at the forefront of the personal computer revolution. Their H-8 was one of the earliest 8-bit computers, and the H-89 one of the first Z-80 machines, as well as being the first “all in one” computer that combined the keyboard, monitor, and processor into a single enclosure. I

Re: [Elecraft] The amp I would like to see Elecraft build.

I picked up one of these things at a local surplus store. Noisy as hell. Not a good idea. Lew N6LEW > On Aug 1, 2016, at 7:35 PM, Gary K9GS wrote: > > Or better yet, do what other SS amp manufacturer's are doing, use surplus HP > Proliant server power supplies?

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 books by KE7X Available

From urban dictionary.com (full URL http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=just%20sayin' ) "a term coined to be used at the end of something insulting or offensive to take the heat off you when you say it.” Just saying.

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: KXBC3 clock drift

I concur, and suggest another path for those who have a strong need for 0.01 second accuracy of their rig’s clock. There are Arduino GPS shields available for $40 and less. If one were so inclined, it would seem feasible to use an Arduino with GPS shield connected to the serial port of the

Re: [Elecraft] F.S. SignaLink USB for PSK31

Hey, Joe, I sent you an email yesterday saying I’d buy this. If you didn’t get it, please respond off-list. Lew N6LEW > On Aug 28, 2016, at 2:04 PM, Joe W2KJ wrote: > >> >> Howdy Gang: >> >> I have for sale a like-new SignaLink USB with the appropriate cables and >>

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

Al, thanks for a very informative and helpful discussion. This sort of posting is what makes the Elecraft listserv so valuable. Lew N6LEW > On Oct 24, 2016, at 10:21 PM, Al Lorona wrote: > > Receivers are always ranked by the "2 kHz third order dynamic range", such as