[Elecraft] workbench

2008-03-23 Thread Roger D Johnson
I would like to cover the top of my wooden workbench with something to both protect the top and radios I'm working on. Something anti-static would be ideal. Any ideas out there? 73, Roger -- Remember the USS Liberty (AGTR-5) http://ussliberty.org/ ___

Re: [Elecraft] Sub-RX Feature or Spilt Operation

2008-02-15 Thread Roger D Johnson
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, it does work well if you dont have fat fingers! Several times I've managed to cancel SPLIT in the heat of battle producing lots of embarrassment and UPs. 73, Red Faced Doug, W6JD K3 #23 -- Original message -- From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL

[Elecraft] VSWR

2008-02-15 Thread Roger D Johnson
Does the K3 cut back the power under high SWR conditions? Very handy when tuning up GG linear. 73, Roger -- Remember the USS Liberty (AGTR-5) http://ussliberty.org/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

Re: [Elecraft] PA set up issues

2010-06-26 Thread Roger D Johnson
GD0TEP wrote: Hi Don, Thanks for the info, I downloaded the program and carried out the calibration procedure, and yes, it was interesting to watch but didn't cure the problem. Here's the results I get, the power indicated is taken from the KW. I start out at 50w, then increase the power

[Elecraft] [K3] DSP board mods

2010-07-05 Thread Roger D Johnson
I see where the K3DSPLPF is offered. Any chance of getting a kit of all the parts to bring up an older board to the latest rev? 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] [K3] DSP board mods

2010-07-05 Thread Roger D Johnson
I've received several replies and it's obvious I didn't make my self clear in my first post. Elecraft sells the K3DSPLPF board separately for installation on the receiver's DSP board. There are several additional changes necessary to bring the DSP board up to the current rev. These changes have

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] ZL8X on 160 from Arkansas

2010-11-24 Thread Roger D Johnson
Nick-WA5BDU wrote: I've been turning on 160 the first thing in the morning for a couple weeks, ever since putting elevated radials under my inverted L, and hearing nothing but noise and a couple U.S. super stations calling CQ DX. Did I mention there was a wasp on the window outside my room

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Amp Key configuration request

2011-01-10 Thread Roger D Johnson
Phil Debbie Salas wrote: I use my K3 with an Ameritron ALS-600 amplifier and MFJ-998 autotuner (hey, the KPA-500 and KAT-500 aren't available yet). Anyway, I tune the MFJ-998 by leaving it in the full auto position and then just press TUNE on the K3. I set my K3 TUNE power for 15 watts

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Amp Key configuration request

2011-01-11 Thread Roger D Johnson
Ignacy wrote: Why not set the tune to 1-2W? K3 allows for this as opposed to nearly all other radios. The number of software options in K3 is reaching the sky and many problems of current operators stem from not remembering options that were turned on by mistake. Ignacy, NO9E I think

Re: [Elecraft] 120V vs 240V

2011-02-16 Thread Roger D Johnson
vtuff59...@aol.com wrote: Guys, you should all emigrate to the UK! We have 240V AC as standard ;-) 73's Vic G7PYR __ I had 220/380 volt 3 phase at my house in Germany! Unfortunately, they were 10 Hz short.

[Elecraft] KAT3 antenna tuner

2010-01-31 Thread Roger D Johnson
I've recently installed the KAT3 in my K3. The instructions are quite vague and I'm not sure mine is operating correctly. First, the manual says there are 30 memories/band for the ATU settings. These seem to change automatically as I tune around. The question is, does the unit switch settings

Re: [Elecraft] Random wires

2013-10-01 Thread Roger D Johnson
This is NOT true! It merely raises the feedpoint impedance...just the same as adding a 4-1 transformer. 73, Roger On 10/1/2013 3:10 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: As I read your post, I infer that at the moment you are wanting to add 160 meters to your capability. An antenna that I have used

[Elecraft] K3 Wattmeter Calibration

2013-10-30 Thread Roger D Johnson
I tried the cal procedure on pg 49 of the manual. I have no WMTR LP in the config menu plus the procedure does not work as written. Has there been a change? Regards, Roger -- Remember the Liberty (AGTR-5) http://www.usslibertyveterans.org/ http://www.gtr5.com/

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Wattmeter Calibration

2013-10-30 Thread Roger D Johnson
If you don't calibrate the wattmeter how does the K3 Utility know when the output is 5 or 50 watts? On 10/30/2013 2:38 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: I tried the cal procedure on pg 49 of the manual. I have no WMTR LP in the config menu plus the procedure does not work as written. Has there been

[Elecraft] Wattmeter Calibration

2013-10-31 Thread Roger D Johnson
I finally figured out what was happening. The procedure in the manual is wrong! On step 5, the power is set by the FRONT PANEL POWER CONTROL On step 7, TAP tune, do NOT hold it. If you hold it, you get the tune power which is a separate menu item. To key the tx in CW I had to insert a shorted

[Elecraft] S meter command

2011-04-05 Thread Roger D Johnson
I recently asked Greg, W8WWV, if he would update his S meter Lite program to include the K3. He was amenable provided the K3 S meter read command returned 8 bits of data for sufficient resolution. It appears, from reading the programmer's reference manual, that the K3 command only returns 4 bits.

[Elecraft] S meter command

2011-04-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
Using the K3 utility I typed in the S meter command, SM$, but the program doesn't return a reading. It just echos the command. Obviously, I'm doing something wrong! 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Grounds... I know, I know... its a Dead issue BUT... (no Pun)

2011-04-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
On 4/6/2011 11:44 AM, Phil Townsend wrote: I really hate to bring it up again... But hear me out: My A/C service entrance does not have a ground rod. My house was built about 25 years ago.' I pulled the service front panel and found the following: All the grounds and neutrals are bonded to

[Elecraft] Sub-receiver

2011-04-15 Thread Roger D Johnson
When switching the sub-receiver ON does your VFO B frequency display momentarily display J before the frequency comes up? 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KX3

2011-06-08 Thread Roger D Johnson
I found an old padded TI calculator case that is a perfect fit for my new KX3 and cable! Most of us have several of these laying around. 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3

2011-06-08 Thread Roger D Johnson
On 6/8/2011 12:26 PM, Jim Lowman wrote: Maybe you mean KX1, since the KX3 isn't available yet? If it were for the KX3, that would have been one big calculator! 72/73 de Jim - AD6CW On 6/8/2011 8:03 AM, Roger D Johnson wrote: I found an old padded TI calculator case that is a perfect fit

[Elecraft] SSB + CW setting

2012-01-26 Thread Roger D Johnson
This doesn't work in split. Requires turning off to tune linear with dits. Sometimes I forget to turn split back on with the inevitable result. 73, Roger On 1/26/2012 1:35 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Photoqsls now has a new order page dedicated to Elecraft custom QSLs with

Re: [Elecraft] sub receiver

2012-02-09 Thread Roger D Johnson
Back in the days when I had a TS-940 I made a very handy mod. Since I used a headset and didn't need the up/dwn connections on the microphone jack, I brought out the REV and A/B VFO lines. I had a small minibox with three nice big pushbuttons attached to a three foot cord that was connected

[Elecraft] K3

2013-02-25 Thread Roger D Johnson
Are there any plans to implement: 1. CW in SSB mode with SPLIT on? 2. variable Q or bandwidth for the APF function? Thanks, Roger N1RJ -- Remember the Liberty (AGTR-5) http://www.usslibertyveterans.org/ http://www.gtr5.com/ __

Re: [Elecraft] question on old topic K3 Key-down on power-up [Solution?]

2013-04-17 Thread Roger D Johnson
Hi Lee... It's now part of the CW WGHT config menu. Tap 4 to select AUTO OFF. This turns the VOX off on power-up to prevent keying. 73, Roger Lee Hill wrote: Hi: I recently purchased a used K3. I have noticed the exact problem described in posts in 2008,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 memory question

2013-06-16 Thread Roger D Johnson
This has happened to me on couple of occasions while puttering around in back of my radio bench. The Anderson Power-Poles are convenient but have virtually no retention. If this happens, you must use the Parameter Initialization routine on page 63 of the manual. NOTE: This will NOT work if you

Re: [Elecraft] PowerPoles

2013-06-17 Thread Roger D Johnson
It appears this thread has broken into several topics based upon the readers interpretation of the problem. Let's break it into 4 categories: 1. Connecting the wire to the contact (crimping or soldering) 2. Inserting the contact into the connector body 3. Mating two connector bodies to form a

Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Connector

2013-06-26 Thread Roger D Johnson
Nothing! There is nothing to keep these connectors mated but a small amount of friction. 73, Roger On 6/26/2013 8:08 AM, david Moes wrote: 10 Lbs? Ive used APP for years and I am quite satisfied the whole shack is done that way. however Ive never had one set strong enough that I think could

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?

2011-10-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
I just built the KRC2 and it supports 60m. Unfortunately, the software is buggy and won't talk to the KRC2 for programming! I'm going to send it back if I can't get it running soon. 73, Roger On 10/5/2011 5:48 PM, Larry K1UO wrote: I believe a KRC-3 Band decoder than is fully compatible

Re: [Elecraft] KRC2 V 1.6 firmware released

2011-10-16 Thread Roger D Johnson
I'm not seeing any difference here. Is there a new version of the config program? I have v 0.9.3. I downloaded and reinstalled downloader v 1.6. The installation seemed OK but I see no 6m in the bandmap and it still says there is no KRC2 connected. 73, Roger On 10/13/2011 1:12 PM, Eric Swartz -

Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

2014-03-13 Thread Roger D Johnson
Careful, Bill. You're about to be flamed by the Power Pole Police! You know, those that insist that insist that it takes 2700 lbs of force to disconnect PPs or that you, in your stupidity, have assembled the connectors improperly! I've had them come apart several times when futzing around the

Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

2014-03-13 Thread Roger D Johnson
I do not dislike Power Poles and use them for many cords around my station. The problem is that my K3 is fed from the power supply using large (stiff) diameter conductors. Brushing up against these can cause them to disconnect from the K3. If the K3 is powered up, this can result in the K3

Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

2014-03-13 Thread Roger D Johnson
cable to my K3 with a four inch or so piece of the supplied cable with the PP's in line crimped to it using vehicle cabling crimps. Provides flexibility at the K3 without adding any significant extra IR loss. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 13/03/2014 11:21, Roger D Johnson wrote: I do not dislike Power

Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

2014-03-13 Thread Roger D Johnson
Page 63 of the manual. if you have anything on the ACC connector it must be removed for this to work. On 3/13/2014 11:15 AM, bwru...@gmail.com wrote: Can you tell me where to find the procedure just in case? 73 De Brian W3BW Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. Leap and the net will appear. On Mar 13,

Re: [Elecraft] Powerpole police here....

2014-03-13 Thread Roger D Johnson
Ok...Let me ask YOU. Do you own a K3 and have you done this? 73, Roger On 3/13/2014 2:22 PM, Art Bross wrote: Careful, Bill. You're about to be flamed by the Power Pole Police! You know, those that insist that insist that it takes 2700 lbs of force to disconnect PPs or that you, in your

Re: [Elecraft] Powerpole police here....

2014-03-13 Thread Roger D Johnson
Or at least kill your idiotic comments! On 3/13/2014 2:53 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: I kind of hope that Eric comes in and kills this thread. I have NEVER had the power poles “fall out” of the back of my K3. That said, I don’t pick up my radio and try to throw it across the room, I don’t have

Re: [Elecraft] Powerpole police here....

2014-03-13 Thread Roger D Johnson
OK...this is getting out of hand. I would suggest Elecraft make the cutout in the back panel of the K3 a bit taller over the chassis mount PP connectors. This would allow the use of the retaining clip and prevent this problem. I would have done this long ago but I didn't want to hack up the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Ergonomics

2014-04-04 Thread Roger D Johnson
I have only one small complaint about the ergonomics. I think the POWER button should be on the top left of the panel. My last two radios had it there and I was used to it. I've learned to use it at it's present location so it's a very minor gripe. 73 Roger

Re: [Elecraft] AT1 question

2014-06-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
Only if you have the attenuator terminated properly! On 6/6/2014 2:57 PM, Harlan wrote: It must be my old age setting in but I can't get my head on right. I have an AT1 attenuator I just finished assembling. My understanding of dB attenuation must be off. If I use an input of 1 volt,

[Elecraft] K3 no SSB

2014-08-26 Thread Roger D Johnson
I went to call VY2ZM on 75m SSB thia AM and nothing! I've gone thru all the checking proceedures I can think of including reloading software. I'm stumped. Any suggestions? 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 13.8 VDC power

2014-12-23 Thread Roger D Johnson
It IS possible to send the K3 off to never-never land by removing the 12 volt input before shutting the radio off with the power switch. I've had it happen whilst mucking around behind my desk and accidentally pulling out the Anderson power-pole connector. If you've saved the settings using

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Skimmer

2015-02-08 Thread Roger D Johnson
I think very few hams could afford the KWM-2. I'll give Collins the credit for the innovation but I think the Heath SB series had a much bigger influence on the average ham. 73, Roger (former owner of the SB-101) On 2/7/2015 10:09 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: I'm working on my 62nd year as a ham

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Low output 30m

2015-01-21 Thread Roger D Johnson
I meant to say same filter on 30 and 20m. On 1/20/2015 3:49 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: My K3 has always had low output on 30m (ca 90 watts). I checked the TXG (transmit gain) figures and 40m is 64, 30m is 103 and 20m is 30. The K3 uses the same lowpass filter on 30 and 40m. Is it possible mine

[Elecraft] K3 Low output 30m

2015-01-20 Thread Roger D Johnson
My K3 has always had low output on 30m (ca 90 watts). I checked the TXG (transmit gain) figures and 40m is 64, 30m is 103 and 20m is 30. The K3 uses the same lowpass filter on 30 and 40m. Is it possible mine rolls off too quickly at the low end? 73, Roger N1RJ

Re: [Elecraft] CW in SSB mode

2015-02-12 Thread Roger D Johnson
It's normal, Dave. I've been trying to get Elecraft to change this for years. That and the adjustable bandwidth for the APF always seem to fall through the cracks. I finally bought a Autek QF-1A which helps immensely. 73, Roger On 2/12/2015 12:38 AM, dyarnes wrote: Hi All, I probably

[Elecraft] PowerPoles

2015-02-17 Thread Roger D Johnson
There are two problems with the PowerPoles: 1. The contact pulls out of the housing due to improper assembly. 2. The completed plug assembly (contacts and housings) pulls out of the matching assembly on back of the K3. Most people having a problem don't specify which problem they're

Re: [Elecraft] Tech Mode

2015-03-07 Thread Roger D Johnson
I think it's for Field Day or contests where someone else may be operating the rig. It keeps some of the more critical items a bit better hidden. 73, Roger On 3/7/2015 5:36 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: I've wondered why there's an OFF mode for TECH MODE. Mine's never been off since I first turned

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shift and Width encoders sluggish

2015-03-13 Thread Roger D Johnson
The 4 encoders to the left of the main tuning knob all have a notchy feel to them whereas the RIT encoder feels smooth. Is this normal? Are the newest encoders notchy or smooth? Is the displayed frequency supposed to change when the RIT knob is turned even when RIT is off? 73, Roger

[Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer problem?

2015-04-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
My new boards arrived today. I popped one into the K3 for some testing. I was especially interested in the low frequency performance as I like to DX the LF broadcasts from 153 to 279 kHz. What I found was that below 400 kHz, the noise level rises and at 100 kHz it's almost 20 over 9 on the S

[Elecraft] APF

2015-11-10 Thread Roger D Johnson
Whatever happened to the plan to provide adjustable or stepped values of selectivity for the APF function? I rigged up a kluge consisting of an old Autek QF-1A but would much rather have it's function built-in. 73 Roger __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] about 60m erp

2015-11-12 Thread Roger D Johnson
According to EZNEC, a 1/2 wave dipole up 1/2 wavelength has a gain of 7.76 dbi at 27 degrees elevation. Most of this is due to ground reflection. My vertical has a gain of 0.72 dbi. So I can run 7db more power (500 watts)!!! 73 Roger On 11/12/2015 7:30 AM, Roy Koeppe wrote: “Kpa500 on 60 is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR 12 V

2015-09-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
It's pretty easy to jumper around the pins. 73, Roger On 9/6/2015 8:13 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: What is you serial number? Intermittent ERR 12V is one early warning sign of the "burned 12V pins" on the KPAIO3 and KPA3 boards. If you have an early K3 that did not have the "gold pins" on

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reverse 12 volt supply

2015-09-14 Thread Roger D Johnson
On 9/14/2015 2:42 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: According to the schematic, there is a shunt diode on the PA board. Hopefully, it prevented the full 12 volts from appearing on the circuitry. The smoke probably came from the chokes ahead of the diode. 73, Roger On 9/13/2015 11:09 PM, Don

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

2015-09-25 Thread Roger D Johnson
On further thought, you can use a 12 volt system with boost/buck converter to ensure constant voltage to the K3. On 9/25/2015 4:05 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: A possible solution is a 24 volt system. The solar panels are available as are 24 to 12 volt solid state converters. 73, Roger

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Small solar array to handle just the shack, computers, and lighting

2015-09-25 Thread Roger D Johnson
A possible solution is a 24 volt system. The solar panels are available as are 24 to 12 volt solid state converters. 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3: External Macro Launcher (Revisited)

2015-12-24 Thread Roger D Johnson
Now you're talking an extra Kilobuck for these goodies. A programmable keypad is far less expensive. 73, Roger On 12/24/2015 10:51 AM, Cady, Fred wrote: Hi, A P3 with the SVGA option can store 50, 124 character macros that can be executed with a single Ctrl-, Alt-, or Alt-Ctrl-key. You do

Re: [Elecraft] 30 meter problem

2015-11-23 Thread Roger D Johnson
Sorry! It's a K3 On 11/23/2015 7:45 AM, Roger D Johnson wrote: I've had power output problems on 30 for a while but I just noticed something strange. I set the power to 100 watts and that's what it measures on my LP-100. When I turn on the sub-receiver, the power drops to 88 watts! My TXGAIN

[Elecraft] 30 meter problem

2015-11-23 Thread Roger D Johnson
I've had power output problems on 30 for a while but I just noticed something strange. I set the power to 100 watts and that's what it measures on my LP-100. When I turn on the sub-receiver, the power drops to 88 watts! My TXGAIN on 30m is 95 which is far greater than the other bands. 73, Roger

[Elecraft] KPA100 module

2016-06-21 Thread Roger D Johnson
I'm installing the "gold plated" connector mod and I noticed that my PA module has a 2700 ufd cap mounted on the heat sink side of the board between the +12 volt input and ground pins of P68B. This cap isn't on the latest schematic (Jun 2010) and I don't see it on any pics of the PA module! I

[Elecraft] Help!

2016-06-23 Thread Roger D Johnson
I just finished the connector mod and replaced some of the encoders. All seemed to go well until I noticed that NONE of the front panel LEDs were lit! has anyone been down this road before? 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Help with K3

2016-06-23 Thread Roger D Johnson
Well, the "edit as new" didn't seem to work! The rig with no front panel LEDs working is a K3. I do have 5 volt power to the LEDs. 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Help!

2016-06-23 Thread Roger D Johnson
__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:

Re: [Elecraft] abject buffoonery

2016-02-14 Thread Roger D Johnson
For an international sewer; see 20 meters! On 2/14/2016 12:40 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Sun,2/14/2016 9:17 AM, John wrote: "A third word of advice...until you have some HF miles under your belt, stay away from the abject buffoonery known as 75 meters." Is there a problem with one of our bands?

[Elecraft] K3Utility Data

2016-07-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
Where does the K3 utility store it's data? RF gain cal, AGC cal, etc 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me?

2017-01-25 Thread Roger D Johnson
I immediately delete such messages! It may be genuine but it sure looks like a troll looking to see if it's a "live" email address. 73, Roger On 1/25/2017 2:38 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: When I get an email like this when I reply to a message on a forum like this I get the impression that someone

Re: [Elecraft] Soldering lesson

2017-02-18 Thread Roger D Johnson
Even the caption is incorrect! You don't "hone in" on anything. 73, Roger On 2/17/2017 6:28 PM, Douglas Hudson wrote: This is an example of how easy it is to build a kit. http://www.eejournal.com/archives/fresh-bytes/everything-about-this-beautiful-woman-soldering-stock-photo-is-w/

Re: [Elecraft] QRZ.com

2017-02-28 Thread Roger D Johnson
I just tried and got this message: We are expriencing issues with our Cloud Storage provider, Please be patient while they work to resolve the problem. In the meantime some parts of QRZ may not be available or may be slow to respond. On 2/28/2017 3:00 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: Has anyone

[Elecraft] genovation keypad

2016-09-08 Thread Roger D Johnson
I found a good buy on a Genovation CP48 -USBHID keypad but don't know how to get it to work with LP-Bridge and my K3. I don't see a way to assign it to a virtual port on LP Bridge. Any suggestions? 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] genovation Keypad for sale

2016-10-04 Thread Roger D Johnson
I have the CP48 USBHID keypad which is the correct one for P3 users. It already has the software to show as non-multimedia keyboard as described on the NK7Z website. $100 shipped 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] genovation Keypad

2016-09-30 Thread Roger D Johnson
Jeff, VA2SS, wrote an article covering this: http://www.eham.net/articles/32176 Unfortunately, I can't retrieve the picture that went with the article. Jeff used a "serial port splitter" but I think a program like LP-Bridge that generated virtual ports will work also. I ordered a USB keypad

[Elecraft] Fwd: NaP3 version 5

2016-10-14 Thread Roger D Johnson
__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:

Re: [Elecraft] I need More RX Volume on my K3, has anyone run an external audio amp?

2016-12-31 Thread Roger D Johnson
I use an amplified pair of computer speakers. 73, Roger On 12/31/2016 5:46 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: I have the K3 and a pair of SP3 speakers When I turn down the RF gain and turn on the NR (to clean up the band noise) I run out of Audio (too quiet) to hear the weaker signals.

Re: [Elecraft] A little theory

2017-04-16 Thread Roger D Johnson
There is a man I wish I had met. Look up his safecracking escapades at Los Alamos! 73, Roger On 4/16/2017 2:40 PM, kev...@coho.net wrote: If you are not familiar with Richard Feynman he was a physicist who worked on the Manhattan Project. He was also a professor at Caltech. Here are some of

Re: [Elecraft] Ground Rods and Congrete - Enough Said!

2017-04-19 Thread Roger D Johnson
Unfortunately, lightning protection is one of the most discussed and least understood topics in amateur radio. A properly engineered and constructed Ufer ground works well but many seem to think that any amount of conductor buried in any amount of concrete in any configuration is a Ufer ground!

Re: [Elecraft] B Folded Dipole over an Armory

2017-08-13 Thread Roger D Johnson
__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:

[Elecraft] B Folded Dipole over an Armory

2017-08-13 Thread Roger D Johnson
Cebik, W4RNL, modeled two versions of the T2FT. One 165ft long and the other 100ft. Here is what he said about these antennas: Terminator Resistor Losses Although transmitting uses have been made of the T2FD, its chief use appears to be as a short wave reception antenna. In this application,

Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

2017-08-19 Thread Roger D Johnson
I really like the format on Antique Radios: http://antiqueradios.com/forums/ 73, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] OT - DX Cluster Programs

2017-06-20 Thread Roger D Johnson
I've just gotten interested in 6 meters but only CW and SSB. Is there any cluster software that lets you filter out the digital spots on 50,276? Thanks, Roger __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] 630M

2017-09-22 Thread Roger D Johnson
How ham radio has fallen. Incentive licensing, no code, and now, my computer talks to your computer! 73, Roger On 9/21/2017 10:58 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Congratulations, Ken! How much power? Wayne N6KR On Sep 21, 2017, at 4:40 AM, Ken Roberson via Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 in data A mode

2017-10-10 Thread Roger D Johnson
I'm trying to get my system set up for RTTY. I think I have the cabling OK. Using MTTY I can decode signals fine but when I try to transmit, I get no power out. The MTTY program keys the VOX and I have 5 bars of ALC but nil on the wattmeter! Help! 73, Roger N1RJ

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in data A mode

2017-10-10 Thread Roger D Johnson
. Try again with the bare K3 and see what happens. If you have the KAT3 installed, do an ATU TUNE into the dummy load to set the L/C components to match the dummy load. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/10/2017 4:37 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: I'm trying to get my system set up for RTTY. I think I have

[Elecraft] K3 strange behavior

2017-09-07 Thread Roger D Johnson
Whilst searching for some RFI, I noticed my K3 has a sudden drop in gain when tuning up past 3300 kHz. I have the KBPF3 installed but don't know what frequencies the K3 switches from the normal filters to the KBPF3 filters. 73, Roger

Re: [Elecraft] K3S with an external receiver

2017-08-24 Thread Roger D Johnson
The antenna is easy. Muting the external rx is the problem! 73, Roger On 8/24/2017 12:00 AM, JEAN-FRANCOIS wrote: Hi, Is there anybody ever use an external receiver with a K3S as a second receiver… to act as a second receiver that can share the same antenna the K3S use or similar setup???

Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

2017-08-21 Thread Roger D Johnson
Let's see Assuming the computer is running here's what I have to do: 1. Bring up Thunderbird mail program 2. Select Elecraft folder 3. Scroll down and click on the email I want to read. For Antique Radio Forum, which I like very much, I do this: 1. Bring up ARF 2. Click on topic I want

[Elecraft] K3 auto power reduction

2017-08-31 Thread Roger D Johnson
The KPA-500 (and probably the KPA-1500) will automatically reduce the power from the K3 to a predetermined level for proper drive and back to the level from the power control when the amp is off. Is there a way to invoke this magic with other amplifiers? 73, Roger N1RJ

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / RF gain - S meter issue

2017-12-14 Thread Roger D Johnson
Is the S meter supposed to read 60 over 9 when the RF gain is turned all the way down? Mine reads 30db! 73, Roger On 12/13/2017 9:10 PM, Wes Stewart wrote: I would first perform the RF Gain calibration using the K3 Utility. The calibration program measures gain characteristics and applies

[Elecraft] K3 spurs

2018-05-15 Thread Roger D Johnson
I was watching 6m yesterday and noticed several spurs. They were spaced 39kHz apart. Amplitude dropped but didn't disappear when switched to dummy load. I have the K3 with new synthesizer boards. Just wondering if anyone else seeing something similar. IOW is it something in the K3 or external?

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2018-05-17 Thread Roger D Johnson
What are users seeing for maximum power output on each band? 73, Roger N1RJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 selectivity positions

2018-01-30 Thread Roger D Johnson
__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:

[Elecraft] Selectivity

2018-01-30 Thread Roger D Johnson
__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:

[Elecraft] Selectivity

2018-01-30 Thread Roger D Johnson
__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:

[Elecraft] Selectivity

2018-01-31 Thread Roger D Johnson
I noticed that during the contest, that if I selected 50 or 100 Hz selectivity, the audio would drop way down. It didn't used to be this way. I tried reloading an earlier version of the software but couldn't figure out how to do it. Hope this comes through, finally! 73, Roger

[Elecraft] Selectivity

2018-02-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
I noticed that during the contest, that if I selected 50 or 100 Hz selectivity, the audio would drop way down. It didn't used to be this way. I tried reloading an earlier version of the software but couldn't figure out how to do it. Hope this comes through, finally! 73, Roger

[Elecraft] K3 selectivity positions

2018-02-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
__ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:

[Elecraft] Old Software version

2018-02-06 Thread Roger D Johnson
How do I load an older version back into the K3? 73, Roger __ 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] OK, odd question

2018-02-14 Thread Roger D Johnson
IIRC there was no "standard". It was an arbitrary choice by the manufacturer which side of the filter they put the BFO crystal frequency. Nice to have a choice with the K3! 73, Roger On 2/14/2018 11:15 AM, Chuck Chandler wrote: Something that bugs me just a tiny wee bit. So, for years I

Re: [Elecraft] Survey and summary: Elecraft K3/K3S panadapter solutions

2018-07-26 Thread Roger D Johnson
It's also fine with a reliable sound card! 73, Roger On 7/26/2018 6:33 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: The issue is that NaP3 does not support Airspy, SDRplay or RTS dongle based SDRs. It's fine if one has LP-Pan with an unreliable sound card or Fun Cube Dongle but otherwise it's rather

[Elecraft] KPA1500

2018-08-09 Thread Roger D Johnson
The amp arrived in fine shape and am getting familiar with all the features. I have some questions: Is there an input attenuator normally in-line? I can't figure out how to manually change the L and C values for the tuner. If these are changed, are the settings memorized? 73, Roger N1RJ

Re: [Elecraft] OT: WWV/WWVH Closure

2018-08-20 Thread Roger D Johnson
Ah! LORAN C. I remember it well. Roger CWO4, USCG (retired) On 8/20/2018 12:54 PM, Rose wrote: Trivia .. The last I knew the WWVB transmitter is a "repurposed" 100KW LORAN C TX from the closed site in ND. 73! K0PP __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Which Amp ?

2018-07-24 Thread Roger D Johnson
I have the report. 3rd order IMD ranges from approx 31 to 35db at 1000 watts output. Not terrible but not spectacular either. I really wish they had tested it at rated power (1300 watts). I might be very different at that point! 73, Roger On 7/24/2018 4:03 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: On the

  1   2   >