That's exactly what have been doing for years. But a big monkey wrench was
forced into the procedure, when Verizon decided to stop providing it's
customers with email service (via their email servers). Fortunately, (I
guess), they worked out a deal with AOL, to pass the email domain name
And, that can be an important feature for those on a tight budget... start
with the base rig, and then add features/options as finances permit. Better
than waiting who knows how long to save up to buy the fully tricked-out version.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
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I, too, have had excellent support from QRPworks with my Ham Central Terminal.
The SideKar is a newer product and does a bit more than the HCT, so I'm sure
anyone would do well with it. I had used my HCT for Field Day to send QSO info
and for logging.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
Hi Jeff:
Yes, there are several builders who will complete or build from scratch. Even
if there is nobody near by, Elecraft has a list of trusted builders. Spending
just a bit more to complete the radio will be a lot of value added: you'll have
a great rig, and you (or your heirs) will be
Good points. And, besides that.. MARS communication deals with a military
connection.. i.e. sending messages to or from deployed service people, either
as written text (morse, digital, etc) or voice, often via phone patches.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
-Original Message-
From: Joe Subich,
I have the PAE heat sink as well. Very pleased with it.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: Ken G Kopp
To: k1szo
Cc: Elecraft ; Jim Ruff
Sent: Fri, Aug 4, 2017 5:14 pm
Subject: Re:
Those types of headphone distribution amps can often be found at music stores,
like Guitar Center, Sam Ash, etc. They might also have some compact amps with
speakers, too.
73 de Ray
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KX3 #211
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I don't have a K3, or K3S... but if I did, I'd order from Elecraft. After all,
if it were not for Elecraft, Inrad would not be making them.
Paying a bit extra to Elecraft is a way to say "thank you" for their wonderful
products, and their outstanding customer service.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3
That's telling me that six meters could be a valuable band during Field Day.
Consider having at least a dipole antenna that can to put into service. If the
E-clouds are active, participants could pick up quite a few points in a band
that has lots of room. The "skip" moves around a lot, but
So much for "Nothing new under the sun". ;) This news could be huge for the
future. Fundamental research scores yet again. Carl Sagan once said that your
cannot tell beforehand where advances in research will take you. (As in solid
state electronics, lasers, etc).
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3
Hi Gang:
I'll add my agreement with what other professionals have said. And, I'm a
retired Technical Supervisor for Audio and Post Production at CBS-TV. We had a
ton of really good microphones at our disposal. But I use the MH3 with my KX3
for those rare times I use a voice mode. Most of
Well, certainly, the handwriting was on the wall when you could no longer
purchase a 4-band K1. That said, I feel bad for Perley, who was saving up to
get one. At this point, I suspect he will have to go in a different direction,
if he wants a rig to construct himself. He's pretty much said
I put in a vote for the Ham Central Terminal, too. I have one for my KX3, and
it makes operating (especially in a contest) very easy. Certainly, the SideKar
series would work as well.
(Same disclaimer as Ted's) :)
-Original Message-
From: Dauer, Edward
To:
It's certainly a strange situation, reaching the "band edge" at 53 MHz. I'll
have to admit, I've never tuned up that high in the band to see if I have the
same situation with my KX3. I know that there are a number of repeaters here
in EPA, and I'm sure some must be using that last MHz of the
Hi Group:
Well, now and then I'm disappointed that I don't have a permanent shack.
However, after hearing some of those lightning stories there's certainly an
additional plus side to being a portable-only QRP operator. All my gear is
disconnected from the AC mains, don't have any
I say that the Yaesu FT-817 is king of the hill. Over 250,000 sold, and still
selling.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
-Original Message-
From: Walter Underwood
To: Elecraft
Sent: Tue, Nov 7, 2017 7:57 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Just RX'd KX3
There are downloadable versions of WSJTX for Mac and linux, so maybe an android
tablet would work.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: Brian Hunt
To: elecraft
Sent: Sun, Dec 10, 2017 3:08 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft]
Amen. Second the motion. Get the Eneloops.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
-Original Message-
From: Grant Youngman
To: Jeff Davis
Cc: elecraft
Sent: Wed, May 9, 2018 10:32 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Internal Batteries
Hi Bjorn:
Personally, I think the best way to practice morse using a hand key, is to
simply get on the air and make QSOs.
73 de Ray
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HI Josh:
Another possible source of 12 VDC powered monitors is the Recreational Vehicle
industry. Many RVs have appliances (including TVs) that are powered from the
"house battery", which is almost always a 12 VDC system. And, many TVs have a
VGA port on them... plus video, and HDMI, as
Hi Joe:
Well... I'd say a call to Elecraft support is in order. Try tomorrow afternoon.
BTW, this list is set for a reply to BE off-list. Sometimes people forget
that. You have to manually type in the list address to have the response go to
the list.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
Hi Gang:
I received today a message, supposedly from the list mom, saying that I had
"too many bounced emails" and that my membership in the list was being
suspended.
Can't figure why the emails should have bounced. Unless somewhere in the
bowels of AOL/Verizon that there was a major
Hi Charlie:
Correct. That's why links should be enclosed in the < and > characters, which
prevent the link from being split.
It's an interesting article 87 KHz SSB... plugged into the ground.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: Charlie T
To: elecraft
Sent: Fri,
And isn't it the case that the SignaLink is a 16 bit device? That Tascam
US 100 is also 16 bits, but it has been replaced by a model that has 24 bit/96
KHz sampling.. indicating a high quality interface.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: Jim Brown
HI Bill:
/rant
It's nice that people are getting a warning but IMO, I'd just as soon stay
at a lower level OS where all the applications that I need will still work just
fine. I got viciously snagged by an OS upgrade, which rendered my entire Time
Capsule backup useless. So, all the
Hi Paul:
And... that's the argument that FT-817 owners have used for staying with the
817... the KX rigs do not have 2 M or 70cm capability
and all modes, as well. Those owners live with the poor battery performance,
etc., or buy aftermarket alternatives. By the time it all gets added up,
That's a good unit. I have one, and recommend it. It's small enough to fit in
my LowePro Edit 140 bag, along with my KX3, the mic, paddle and wire for an
antenna.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: W0FK
To: elecraft
Yes... these days, the change is on the first Sunday in November... so the date
will be Nov 1st to Nov 7th. Next year it'll be on the 5th. Of course, it gets
bumped an extra day in leap years.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: Bill Frantz
To: elecraft
Sent: Sun,
Plasma TV sets are often big RFI generators. And, they have the annoying habit
of developing burn-in... much like CRTs if a constant image is displayed. I
used to work for a TV network that used plasma displays as part of studio set
decorations, and they quickly discovered that using a plasma
Hi guys:
No mention was made of whether the transceiver was being operated by the front
panel or via CAT commands. Maybe something in some running software sent an
"operate" command when it should not have. It'll be interesting to know what
the cause of the incident turns out to be.
73
HI Gang:
I'm glad that this is not an issue for me. Very happy to be a QRP guy.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
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Good point Charlie. I have a Sony MDR-7506 headset, with is a "cover the ear"
type... and have not issues with my hearing aids. If Ed can't find the cause
and sells the CM-500... it's a good deal for someone. I'm tempted myself, but
I really don't "need" it.
These days, I'm trying to be
Hi Gang:
Currently, a postage stamp for a 1 oz. letter is 50¢... due to increase to 55¢
after Sunday January 27th, 2019. So, stock up on "forever stamps". :)
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
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So. let's call it a K3U... (U for upgrade)... so as to distinguish it from
a K3S.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: Wayne Burdick
To: Jamie WW3S
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Sent: Thu, Jan 10, 2019 10:44 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] whats a updated K3 called?
...and
What happens when the rig is connected to a dummy load?
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: John Saxon via Elecraft
To: elecraft ; Peter Lock
Sent: Fri, Mar 1, 2019 10:12 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Intermittent loss of power output K3
Peter:
This is John Saxon, K5ENQ, in
Hi Group:
Don't forget, it's not difficult to feed the rig's audio output to a modest
audio mixer (check a music store), which would easily permit you to
independently adjust the audio levels of the feed to your headset or speakers.
This could be made to work for a "mono" feed (single
Hi Neil:
I haven't read the fine print of the various software licenses, but it seems to
me that FT8 is a "digital mode" and it might possibly be able to generate FT8
compatible reception and transmission in multiple ways.Or, it might be possible
to include a tiny linux computer inside a K4,
Honda generators are usually pretty good.. but nothing is perfect. Leaking
fuel is a big red flag.
There's always that Harbor Freight clone... which ought to do the job... and
presumably is not affected by a fuel leak.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: John Evans
To:
Hi Gang:
Joe Everhart, N2CX, passed away on Tuesday, May 14th at his home in Brooklawn,
NJ. Joe was considered an engineer's engineer... and a devoted QRPer,
contributing much to our hobby. He will be missed.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211
And it's best to remember that Elecraft rigs are products...perhaps tools,
but not investments. Maybe 50 or 100 years from now, they will be
"collectibles" and become an investment (of sorts) at that point.
You might be spending your hard earned money on an Elecraft rig, but you are
not
I second the motion on the Pro Audio Engineering supply. I have one for my
KX3... it's compact and does the job perfectly.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: Jim Finan
To: Mark Moeller ; 'Elecraft'
Sent: Mon, Jul 29, 2019 5:24 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Charger
Mark,
The built-in sound card idea has been suggested, but I'd think you'd also need
an accurate clock for the FT modes... perhaps via a GPS receiver.
Yes, the KX2 is smaller, lighter, etc... but the KX3 is not particularly large
or heavy. So, maybe a KX4 would be about the same size as the KX3... or
Hi Mike:
Don't forget... "the best absorbers are also the best radiators"... So, if a
light colored rig absorbs heat (and it would, eventually).. it would not be
able to radiate it away, trapping heat inside and possibly causing damage to
heat sensitive components. For any rig, it's not a bad
I suspect that Wayne and Eric would take a big exception to the use of the
Elecraft name in their obvious knock-off product.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: Grant Youngman
To: Bob McGraw K4TAX
Cc: elecraft
Sent: Thu, Aug 8, 2019 10:58 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AX1
As I replied to Paul:
I'm not going to run out and buy one of those but in it's defense... it IS
designed for high level video use, as in network edit rooms, or graphics design
rooms. It has many display refresh rates, so it can marry into various TV uses
in many countries. It's meant to
Another option to consider with "retirement home" operating is what I've been
doing:
I use a KX3 feeding an AlexLoop (small magnetic loop) set up in our bedroom to
check into a local 10 meter net. Works quite well.The same setup also had me
working a DX station in Moldova... during a RTTY
I sure hope that one of the beta testers is Don, W3FPR. He's done so much for
the Elecraft community, and is so widely respected, that he -deserves- to have
an early crack at the K4. IIRC, he did receive one of the first production
units of the KX3, which is my favorite rig.
Of course, I
In addition to Libre Office, there still is Open Office (now supported by The
Apache Software Foundation).It appears that at some point the original Open
Office morphed into Libre Office... and AFAIK, all the generated files from
each application are compatible with each other, and will permit
That just goes to prove the point: Chinese manufacturers will build to whatever
quality level you specify. Consider things like the iPhone and other similar
devices. Most people don't complain about the quality of their iPhone or iPad.
73 de RayK2ULR
-Original Message-
From: Buck
Hi Group:
If nothing else, the COVID-19 virus demonstrates that we live in a global
civilization. And, the Chinese manufacturers will build to whatever quality
level you specify. You can have cheap stuff or high quality products or
components.A lot of today's smart phones (like the iPhone)
HI Edd:
I suspect that this sort of email response might be why you are not hearing for
Elecraft. Anyway, I suggested giving them a call.
BTW, the link below does not work... which is likely part of the issue.
73 de Ray K2ULR
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To: Raymond Sills
Sent: Wed, May
Hi Rick:
And... perhaps another answer for Wi-Fi "extension" is to use a better antenna.
Some routers permit you to add an outboard antenna, which could be a gain
antenna, so you would then have a better connection for your LAN. Or, you
might situate the routers so they have a better path.
Well. there you are! All ready to be read. :)
73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 1:31 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Looking for Wilderness Radio "SST" transceiver
manual
Try google
Hi Group:
OK... here's my mag loop story:
I have two AlexLoops and one is the original version that uses copper
tubing for the main loop. I used that loop to make an RTTY QSO with a station
in Moldova. I had set the loop up indoors (in my sunroom, which has a lot of
windows) and worked
I'd still prefer the Mackie Mix5. Same price, 1-day free shipping... more
features, and it's just a mixer, not an interface. And it has a metal chassis.
73 de Ray
K2ULR
-Original Message-
From: SteveL
To: k2...@arrl.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tue, Apr 27, 2021 3:28
It's the "heartbeat" indicator showing that the rigs CPU is functioning and
waiting for a "power on" command.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211
-Original Message-
From: qr...@roadrunner.com
To: 'Timothy Gordish' ; 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Sent: Sun, Dec 19, 2021 10:25 am
Subject: Re:
Or for $70, you could buy the MH4 mic from Elecraft. Works with the
K4,K3S, K3 and K2.
73 de RayK2ULR
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From: j...@kk9a.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tue, Nov 2, 2021 2:15 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack
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