Re: [Elecraft] Are external tuners really needed with Chamaeleon antennas?

(I like the “midi” size) and high-visibility antenna wire. https://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antenna-accessories-and-hardware/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 22, 2021, at 8:24 AM, Jeff Grillo wrote: > > I am considering purchasing a C

Re: [Elecraft] best grounding technique

the whole thing, so I always refer back to it. https://www.arrl.org/shop/Grounding-and-Bonding-for-the-Radio-Amateur wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 19, 2021, at 2:06 PM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft > wrote: > &

Re: [Elecraft] Mic headset for K3

. https://www.amazon.com/Koss-Communications-Headset-Microphone-CS100-USB/dp/B5ML7Q https://www.koss.com/headphones/headsets-and-gaming/cs100 wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Feb 22, 2021, at 7:01 AM, Hank Garretson wrote: > > I like

Re: [Elecraft] Can I rent a K4?

. This would be like Hertz or Avis. Buy the rigs, rent them. Sell the used ones. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Feb 3, 2021, at 11:39 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > So one of you multi-millionaires might buy a dozen K4 and set up a rental &

Re: [Elecraft] Efficiency of MFJ remotely-tuned loop antennas

MFJ sells the butterfly capacitors they use. You can see them here. https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-19 https://mfjenterprises.com/products/mfj-23 wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 18, 2021, at 8:54 PM, Alan Bloom wr

Re: [Elecraft] Head Phones

for music. The Sony MDR-V6 has fairly flat response, the MDR-7506 has an upper midrange (presence) boost. Get the one that is on sale. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 13, 2021, at 2:02 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 1/13/2021 1:38

Re: [Elecraft] K2 audio output question

/04/speakers-for-my-elecraft-kx3/> It looks like that particular audio amp isn’t available now, but there are plenty of similar cheap ones on Amazon. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 3, 2021, at 10:26 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Oscilloscope recs

buildings. Ken Poulton has some nice papers on how those actually work: http://poulton.net/papers.html wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec 17, 2020, at 4:04 PM, John Marvin wrote: > > Well, if budget permits, I would recommend the

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning Random-Length Wire Antenna with K3 Internal Tuner??

. That is a pretty strong accusation. No, I didn’t check out TLW, but I have a solid understanding of transmission lines and conjugate matches, even though I only got a B- in my fields and waves class at Rice. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning Random-Length Wire Antenna with K3 Internal Tuner??

Of course there are high voltages or currents in some tuning solutions. Why do people think the Elecraft ATU would not be designed to handle those? wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec 12, 2020, at 7:36 PM, David Gilbert wr

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning Random-Length Wire Antenna with K3 Internal Tuner??

Tuning happens at low power, so transients are small. After it is matched, why would the K3 ATU not be rated for full power over the full SWR range? Other components might fail, of course. Amphenol UHF connectors are only rated for 500 V. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning Random-Length Wire Antenna with K3 Internal Tuner??

directly to the KX3 with a double binding post adapter. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec 12, 2020, at 9:41 AM, Mister Mike wrote: > > What is the best way to do this? I am not familiar with automatic tuners. > > TIA, >

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

o that. https://www.fordfoundation.org/work/learning/research-reports/roads-and-bridges-the-unseen-labor-behind-our-digital-infrastructure/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) __ Elecraft mailing l

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware development

Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 25, 2020, at 2:04 AM, David Wilcox via Elecraft > wrote: > > I would venture to say that most hams (especially those recently licensed) > don’t and can’t utilize all the features of even an older K3

Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 - what am I doing wrong?

th turning on the KX2's auto notch. This > will notch out the carrier of the AM signal. In SSB mode, the APF-AN > switch-hold function turns auto notch on/off. > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR = wunder wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On No

Re: [Elecraft] CM-500

essories/cm500/features.html#product-tabs> I think we can all agree that a) it has an electret mic, and b) the official product descriptions are a mess. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 8, 2020, at 1:27 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] CM-500

Holding them together was not a problem for me. The problem was when they were apart, trying to get the replacement ear cushion onto the driver without ever putting stress on the teeny wires connected to the driver. Clamps don’t really help with that. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Broken boom mic attachment on a CM-500

ies/cushions/ur20-ear-cushion> This video walks you through the replacement steps. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz-atFziEz4 <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz-atFziEz4> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 2, 2020, at 1:50 PM, Alan

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Broken boom mic attachment on a CM-500

parate the logic bias from the mic bias for a cleaner, higher-level mic signal. https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/ <https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Broken boom mic attachment on a CM-500

to position. I sent it back and ordered a new Yamaha CM-500. I haven’t noticed any major differences between the new one and my eight year old one (wires broke on that one). The mic boom pivot is stiffer on the new one, but that could easily be a normal manufacturing variation. wunder K6WRU Walter

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Fires

to think some more. If you want to help, I already know of five Scout camps with major damage, one in our council, near Big Basin. They will all need donations to rebuild. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood Radio Scouting Chair, Pacific Skyline Council CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Issue with HI CUR on 12m

“Balun” is also misleading because “balanced” transmission line is a misleading idea. Whether the transmission line is coax or two-wire, it can carry both differential mode and common mode currents. I prefer the words “choke” and “transformer”. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http

[Elecraft] ARRL Lab reports suggestion

but does this sound like a good idea to others? Maybe Elecraft can publish these for the K4 to get the ball rolling. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mai

Re: [Elecraft] New boxes and packing for Elecraft equipment

In my case, I would need to disassemble my KX3 and put it all back in the individual kit subboxes. I never had a box that holds an assembled KX3. Same thing for the PX3 and KXPA100. :-) wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Oct 9, 2020, at 7:44

Re: [Elecraft] OT: W vs K broadcast station callsigns

This is actually answered in the linked document. Not a big surprise for a document tiled “kwtrivia”. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Oct 6, 2020, at 10:36 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > So how did KDKA in Pittsburgh, Pa become

Re: [Elecraft] 630 meter operation on the K4

Looking at the published specs… Frequency Range: 100 kHz - 54 MHz (VHF/UHF range to be determined*) https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver <https://elecraft.com/products/k4-transceiver> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Sep

Re: [Elecraft] With the K4 coming, is it time to replace this email list with a forum?

In the late 1980s, I was managing forums for about 5000 Hewlett-Packard engineers. A modern merged forum/email system (like groups.io <http://groups.io/>) is excellent, but if I had to choose, I’d choose email every time. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.or

Re: [Elecraft] Inverted L for 160 meters

ON4UN's Low Band DXing book is on sale for $20 right now. Get that and you’ll know as much as anybody about radials. https://www.arrl.org/shop/ON4UN-s-Low-Band-DXing <https://www.arrl.org/shop/ON4UN-s-Low-Band-DXing> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (m

Re: [Elecraft] Audio settings

://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/09/09/transmit-audio-and-compression-with-the-elecraft-kx3/ <https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/09/09/transmit-audio-and-compression-with-the-elecraft-kx3/> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Aug 9, 2020, at 5:13 AM, K4PX K4

Re: [Elecraft] what tripod to use?

pod-systematic-series-5-giant-6-sections-gt5563gsus/> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 30, 2020, at 7:15 PM, brianchapn...@rogers.com wrote: > > The Buddipole Tripod with mast is quite substantial and will get your antenna >

Re: [Elecraft] Reliable PL-259 UHF connector engagement

I’m sure those are excellently manufactured, but the teeth are a poor design. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 29, 2020, at 11:32 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 7/29/2020 11:21 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: >> That is exactly why

Re: [Elecraft] Reliable PL-259 UHF connector engagement

design. I use connectors which are designed to connect without special effort. Seriously, that is the main point of a connector, to connect. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Waterproof SO-239 covers

I screw it down, wiggle it, back it off, wiggle it, push it down, screw it down, repeat, then switch to Type N connectors (which don’t need any of that nonsense). wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 16, 2020, at 2:45 PM, Don Wilhelm wr

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 in the IARU Contest Last weekend

. “Balance” does not fix that. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 16, 2020, at 1:14 AM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP > wrote: > > Re open-wire fed antennas: > > If the antenna is well-balanced and fed via a true bala

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power out

You should not need an ATU with a dummy load. Put the ATU in bypass. Did you send dits or a constant carrier? I recommend using RTTY or FM to get a constant carrier. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 11, 2020, at 12:42 PM, Frank O'Donn

Re: [Elecraft] Difference in dummy loads

W for 90 seconds. For $50, I’d still go with the Oak Hills Research kit. That handles 100 W continuous, no time limit. http://www.ohr.com/rfl100.htm wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Difference in dummy loads

want to buy instead of build, I’d look at one of the used Bird dummy loads listed here. There are other sites, but this one seems to have a good selection. https://www.nm3e.com/loadSampler.htm#LoadSampler wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Ju

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Drift During Field Day

That was my thought, too. Dang, that is excellent frequency stability! The spec is "+/- 1 ppm typical at 25 C after 5-minute warm-up." wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 29, 2020, at 5:20 PM, Jay Rutherford wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] URL???

scraping the data and selling it. I’m very happy paying for Fastmail. https://www.fastmail.com/pricing/ <https://www.fastmail.com/pricing/> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 26, 2020, at 11:30 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Tha

Re: [Elecraft] Low tone audio Tx

is after equalization and compression in the transmit audio chain. Someone with detailed knowledge of the K3 would have to say whether that also works for that rig. https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/09/09/transmit-audio-and-compression-with-the-elecraft-kx3/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood

Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

world is just fine. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day and clean radios

UV could be rough on the plastic. I strongly agree with the suggestion to use nitrile gloves. That also puts the responsibility onto the guest operator instead of onto the person who tried to sanitize the radio. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog

Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?

This list was last updated in 2018. http://www.telepostinc.com/soundcards.html wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 15, 2020, at 4:55 PM, Wes wrote: > > OK QSL. > > All of my computers have soundcards including the, soon

Re: [Elecraft] NJQRP Skeeter Hunt 2020

Let me Google that for you. NJQRP Skeeter Hunt <https://www.google.com/search?client=safari=en=NJQRP+Skeeter+Hunt=UTF-8=UTF-8> Yes, the announcement was totally mysterious with no links to helpful information. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (m

Re: [Elecraft] zero-beating a KX1

If getting to exactly the sidetone frequency works, an instrument tuner box (or app) might do the job. I don’t know enough to recommend one, but I see some devices for $30 or less and some apps ranging from free to a few dollars. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http

Re: [Elecraft] Self-fusing liquid electrical tape

Cad-weld seems a easier than the other approach described. It is more robust against corrosion, plus it is fun. I just don’t see a downside. :-) wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 5, 2020, at 10:32 AM, Phil Kane wrote: > > On 6/5/

Re: [Elecraft] FIXED--was NOT the feedline

oax-TechTip.pdf> wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 3, 2020, at 9:58 AM, Clay Autery wrote: > > I've got to get to class, but there are a NUMBER of different methods and > procedures that are used. > > Self-fusing tape properl

Re: [Elecraft] NOT the feedline

Even with a 1:1 SWR, 1000 W is pretty close to the 500 V peak rating for a UHF connector. Type N connectors are rated at 1500 V peak. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 1, 2020, at 3:17 PM, George Kidder wrote: > > One of my

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

Day/2019/2019-FD-FAQ-RevA.pdf%5C> Also, batteries may be charged from commercial power, just not during Field Day operation. It does make sense to get a simple charger if you are going to buy a big battery. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) >

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

This was a nice blog post with a link to a deep cycle marine battery. Not the same as an AGM battery, but maybe a starting point. https://www.amateurradio.com/how-much-does-emergency-power-cost/ <https://www.amateurradio.com/how-much-does-emergency-power-cost/> wunder K6WRU Walter Und

Re: [Elecraft] ferrites for subwoofer: before or after isolation transformers?

I know you already ran the cables, but twisted pair would probably help. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 23, 2020, at 9:37 AM, Nicklas Johnson wrote: > > The backstory as briefly as I can make it: I wanted to place my home

Re: [Elecraft] Reset Third-Hand KX3

. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 22, 2020, at 8:04 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT > wrote: > > I wrote to supp...@elecraft.com asking for the configuration file for my 2013 > vintage KX3. > > They sent me the specifi

Re: [Elecraft] Reset Third-Hand KX3

There is no way to reset just the preferences to factory default settings. It would be nice and people have asked for it, but it doesn’t exist. Saving and restoring preference sets would be a handy thing. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Establishing A New Station

Actually, tune for resonance, not 1:1 SWR. Loops tend to be 50 Ω, but that isn’t the right measurement. Luckily, tuning for maximum noise is the same as tuning for resonance. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 14, 2020, at 7:36 PM, F

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

that the emergency power bonus does not apply if you don’t make any contacts. If it does, then you can score 1050. The rest of the score comes from contest-style contacts plus GOTA and youth contacts. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 14, 2020, at 11

Re: [Elecraft] Heil headset with HC-4 revisited

://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/08/16/yamaha-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 14, 2020, at 11:15 AM, Bert wrote: > > The original Heil headset with the HC-4 element didn't work with the KX3. > > I ha

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

Putting up the massive club station? Yeah, that needs a lot of people and won’t happen this year. Here are some photos from 2017, with seven towers, including a 40 m beam. https://www.flickr.com/photos/walter_underwood/albums/72157683147971341 wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wu

Re: [Elecraft] Establishing A New Station..

Mag loops need retuned when you move a few kHz. If most of your operating is parking in a CW or digital sub-band and working that, a map loop should be great. Probably not quite as much fun for search and pounce. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Firmware Update for Mac

While you are connected, I would save a configuration. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 12, 2020, at 11:14 AM, John Stengrevics > wrote: > > David, > > Yes! Window > Default Position worked! > > I then se

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 TX current draw?

What voltage? What frequency? It will pull more current at lower voltages. The power stages are less efficient at higher frequencies, especially 12m and up. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 8, 2020, at 4:19 PM, Drew Arnett wr

Re: [Elecraft] CM500 Adapter

connected to ground. They are labeled mic ground and logic ground, but they are tied together inside the radio, so a TRS plug works just fine. The wiring detail is from the Fred Cady book. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 6, 2020, at 10:24 AM, T

Re: [Elecraft] CM500 headset on K3S and KX3?

rmers. If I was going to upgrade my headset, I’d start with headsets used by sports broadcasters and ENG teams. Is it still called “electronic news gathering”? wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

Re: [Elecraft] CM500 headset on K3S and KX3?

K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 6, 2020, at 8:25 AM, N2TK via Elecraft > wrote: > > I bought replacement ear pad cushions and earpad covers for Koss UR20, > headphones on eBay a while back for $14.24. They fit the CM500 fine. A pa

Re: [Elecraft] CM500 headset on K3S and KX3?

setup, I collected various bits of knowledge from the manual and this list into a single article. https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/09/09/transmit-audio-and-compression-with-the-elecraft-kx3/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 5, 2020, at 4

Re: [Elecraft] Upper limits of KPA500?

transmitting during a 6 minute or 30 minute period. See pages 14 and 15. https://transition.fcc.gov/bureaus/oet/info/documents/bulletins/oet65/oet65b.pdf wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On May 4, 2020, at 7:40 AM, Randy Moore wrote: > > I

Re: [Elecraft] mailman.qth

groups.io is a reflector, but it also keeps an archive and does other stuff. I’ve been managing mailing lists for decades and groups.io is very good. But there isn’t really anything wrong with the current Elecraft mailing list, so I wouldn’t expect any changes. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood

Re: [Elecraft] Windows Needed

, try RUMlogNG (free). That can be downloaded from the author’s site or the Mac App store. https://dl2rum.de/rumsoft/RUMLog.html The Mac Ham Radio blog posts about new releases of Mac tools for ham radio. https://www.machamradio.com wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery

there, too, from ARRL, Ameco, and Gordon West. The 1933 ARRL manual is the earliest. https://archive.org/search.php?query=amateur%20license%20manual wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Apr 28, 2020, at 8:31 AM, John Simmons wrote: > > Anybody

Re: [Elecraft] VOX on KX, using a Heil headset Questions

-cm500-headset-with-ptt-on-elecraft-kx3/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Apr 23, 2020, at 3:30 PM, stephen shearer wrote: > > They DO... http://www.dxstore.com/heil_acc.html (or HRO has them too)... > > AD-1KX3 Adapter f

Re: [Elecraft] VOX on KX, using a Heil headset Questions

K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Apr 23, 2020, at 11:18 AM, Carter Craigie wrote: > > Thanks, Jim. I think I have tried turning the MIK BTN to Off, but I will try > that again. > > Should doing that allow me to see “VOX” on my s

Re: [Elecraft] K3 High SWR

If you want to build a dummy load, I recommend the Oak Hills Research RFL-100 kit for $50 (http://www.ohr.com/rfl100.htm). I took pictures while I was building mine. You can see those in this blog post. https://observer.wunderwood.org/2016/12/31/building-a-dummy-load/ wunder Walter Underwood

Re: [Elecraft] No ALC Indication in DATA A mode with fldigi

If the input to the KX3 is too high, it turns off the audio to protect the radio. Try starting at zero and slowly increasing it. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Apr 5, 2020, at 7:22 PM, James Bennett via Elecraft > wrote: > > Mi

Re: [Elecraft] axt1 tripod

://observer.wunderwood.org/2018/07/08/using-a-mobile-antenna-as-a-temporary-base-antenna/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 31, 2020, at 5:49 PM, Jay Rutherford wrote: > > I raised this issue after getting my AX1 with tripod adaptor, since it fit > n

Re: [Elecraft] Not moving your wrist sending CW ?

-operating-EN-iaru-PRINT-1july2008.pdf wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 29, 2020, at 2:46 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > Officially, "K" is the prosign for "invitation to transmit." OK, nothing is > "

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility vs macOS Catalina

Check whether it is a 32 bit app. I just checked my apps and my KXPA and PX3 apps are 32 bit. Catalina requires 64 bit apps. This explains how to check. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208436 wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 27, 2

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Safe Operating PA Temperature

KX2 manual, page 27: "5.0 watts or lower is recommended in all data modes. The KX2 will reduce power, if necessary, to maintain a safe operating temperature." wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 26, 2020, at 10:45 PM, Joan

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 color option: Army green (olive)?

A bazllion years ago, Zone VI insisted on making a 4x5 field camera bag in white, so it wouldn’t heat up in the sun. https://www.keh.com/shop/large-format-zone-vi-15x11x9-wht-4x5-669764.html wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 16, 2020, at

Re: [Elecraft] Power Factor

on the wiring. Those went away when Steelcase replaced all the cubicle wiring with stuff that could handle the triplen current. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Mar 4, 2020, at 10:44 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 3/4/2020 10:15 PM, Jim Br

Re: [Elecraft] Excel Test

I got it from somebody else. Before I heard this, I said that PDF is where text goes to die. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Feb 26, 2020, at 6:46 AM, Chris R. NW6V wrote: > > Walter, > > Bravo!. :-) I'm going to

Re: [Elecraft] Excel Test

that cannot be changed, PDF is a good choice. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Feb 25, 2020, at 3:40 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF > wrote: > > Sorry, was this just about a way to display what was logged, in which case > PD

Re: [Elecraft] kx3/wsjtx, multiple notches?

Instead of a notch, I’d try low-cut and high-cut to narrow in on the signal. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Feb 24, 2020, at 10:27 AM, Tox wrote: > > Hello, > > Between the kxpa100 and getting a fan dipole just above roofline

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 I/Q output and band width

You actually have 22 kHz of in-phase signal and 22 kHz of quadrature signal on the stereo output. You can combine those to get 44 kHz of bandwidth. More info here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In-phase_and_quadrature_components wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Shipping Delay

One of the Python developers observed that when the test suite passes, it doesn’t mean that Python is bug-free. It means that the test suite is insufficient. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 16, 2020, at 12:19 PM, Gwen Patton wr

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

I missed that “the audio system” was hi-fi instead of communications audio. wunder Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 10, 2020, at 3:35 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > > Hmmm ... I've always thought 70V systems were designed for PA us

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

-Digital-Speakers/dp/B07PYGCVWJ/ https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B075JDPTKM/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 10, 2020, at 6:02 AM, Randy Farmer wrote: > > If the present speaker wire is nothing but some kind of parallel conductor > z

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 with KX3 Companion application

https://kx3companion.com I don’t know any other details. I don’t use that app and I don’t have any Android devices. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jan 8, 2020, at 12:36 PM, Aubrey Mason wrote: > > As someone who just bought a KX3 -

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading the Shack

. https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/parcels-per-capita-revenue-e-commerce/564680/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec 25, 2019, at 2:19 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Is this “white truck” vs “brown truck” match ever going to end? There many

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching Across the Chronological Divide

hair and beard. Note the empty log sheet in front of the KX-line. HF was pretty dead. Must do digital modes next year. https://www.flickr.com/photos/walter_underwood/albums/72157711437854946 wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood Radio Scouting Chair, Pacific Skyline Council http

Re: [Elecraft] Awards

An “NU” station, KB6NU, collects cards from stations that spell words, like x#DAD. https://www.kb6nu.com/category/qsls/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec 24, 2019, at 8:33 AM, Carl Yaffey wrote: > > I’m pretty sure I’m the ONL

Re: [Elecraft] Linux KX3 memory editor

on the Kenwood commands, so a program for Kenwood radios might work. The commands are documented in the programming manuals. https://elecraft.com/pages/programmers-reference-manuals wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec 19, 2019, at 9:39 AM, Greg Tro

Re: [Elecraft] Linux KX3 memory editor

programming, you could start with one of these apps. http://forum.wizkers.io/t/swr-sweep-with-wizkers-and-kx3/43 https://github.com/ulthiel/KX3tools wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec 17, 2019, at 12:44 PM, Wayne Chandler wrote: > > I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: DSP Bandwidth Limit

> On Dec 13, 2019, at 12:30 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > > A 5 KHz *audio* bandwidth would be equivalent to a 10 Hz RF (IF) > bandwidth. I expect you mean a 10 kHz RF bandwidth, not 10 Hz. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.o

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 (and AXE1) Report

Which mode? wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Dec 9, 2019, at 6:30 PM, VE2PID wrote: > > Hi folks ... Today I made my 100th QSO using the AXE1. So far (40 and 20 > meters combined) and with 5 or 10 Watts (KX2-KX3-AXE1-AX1),

Re: [Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?

Savable and shareable would be excellent. Split the options from the calibration parameters. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 27, 2019, at 5:06 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > >> stephen shearer wrote: >> &

Re: [Elecraft] Ris: Elecraft web site off? TO DON WILHELM AND ERIC SCHWARTZ

This site is a handy way to check if a site is down for everyone or just for you. https://downforeveryoneorjustme.com/elecraft.com wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 25, 2019, at 5:53 AM, IK6QON Francesco wrote: > > Same s

Re: [Elecraft] Using dynamic mic on KX-3?

mple, you can use the DVR to listen to the settings. That allows you to hear your voice as other operators will hear it, without bone conduction. https://observer.wunderwood.org/2015/09/09/transmit-audio-and-compression-with-the-elecraft-kx3/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM

Re: [Elecraft] Using dynamic mic on KX-3?

Dang. Replace "should leave MIC BTN to PTT” with "should set MIC BTN to PTT”. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 9, 2019, at 3:42 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > The Elecraft Heil Proset uses an electret mic elemen

Re: [Elecraft] Using dynamic mic on KX-3?

The Elecraft Heil Proset uses an electret mic element, so it needs bias. Yours uses a dynamic element, so it does not need bias. Your adapter from DX Engineering brings out the PTT contacts separately, so you should leave MIC BTN to PTT. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Ca Fires

Our local public radio station produced a video with the first part of the story and narration by Brian. https://www.kqed.org/arts/13813960/watch-a-santa-rosa-cartoonists-a-fire-story-come-to-life wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Nov 2, 2

Re: [Elecraft] Clock Accuracy

Macs have NTP time synchronization built in. They’ve had that since the early days of MacOS X, so more than fifteen years. Under the “Date & Time” panel in System Preferences, the “Set date and time automatically” checkbox enables NTP synchronization. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj

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