[Elecraft] March/April NCJ

but I searched and could not find it. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Ele

Re: [Elecraft] K4 model v. K3S for strong nearby signal rejection.

Thanks Joe! From those BWs I assume both are 5-poles. BTW has anyone ever compared the old 5-pole 200 to the newer 6-pole? 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K4 model v. K3S for strong nearby signal rejection.

Does anyone exactly what BW the filters are in the K4HD? -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Possible OT: Bouvet Island again

ab2tc wrote > PS. I am guessing if they have any Elecraft equipment we would have heard > about it here. I don't know but Dom 3Z9DX bought a K3 from me in May 2017. I had upgraded to an 86XX S/N and sold him my 47XX S/N. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] New DSP Idea

ion introduces constantly shifting relative phase changes). 73, Bill W4ZV P.S. The bottom 2 plots in the link below show what can be done by phasing two parallel staggered Beverages: http://users.vnet.net/btippett/new_page_10.htm -

[Elecraft] TF3MA sidetone mod for K2

SN 3000 with the A to B kit, then you have the > same sidetone wave shaping as the newer K2s. > > I am not familiar with the TF3MA LP audio cutoff nor the JG1XLZ KSB2 > audio quality mod, and cannot comment. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 1/6/2019 8:20 AM, Bill W4ZV wrot

Re: [Elecraft] FW: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM

audio quality mod. (not needed for CW). I don't have time to find links for these but you should be able to find them in a keyword search. They are all free and simple to install once you have the parts. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ ___

Re: [Elecraft] Elec raft, will I ever own one ?

of money for many of us, but a bargain compared to buying a brand new K3S, and you're getting about 95% of the performance. BTW I have no connection with either of the sellers above. 73 & GL, Bill W4ZV -- Sent fro

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer

especially true on 160 where local signals are extremely strong (as in K0RF being line-of-sight about 2 miles away). Thanks for posting those results! 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] 3Y0I Bouvet using K3's?

AE5X: Anyone know if the upcoming (later this month?) Bouvet team is using Elecraft gear? I don't know but Dom 3Z9DX bought a K3 from me in May 2017. I had upgraded to an 86XX S/N and sold him my 44XX S/N. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabbl

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Add to NTCH and APF

Hi Petr, Have you tried Save and then Restore Config in the K3 Utility? I know this is somewhat inconvenient but it might work (don't know if it will but worth a try). 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabbl

Re: [Elecraft] Default K3 transmit delay may be too short for slow QRO amplifiers

RX). Most of these relays are slow (and cheap) open frame relays. With a little practice, I can listen between words (not characters) using a footswitch. And I have NEVER burned up any TX relays in my amps. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.

Re: [Elecraft] Switching RX ant between ports

SNR, I toggle out of diversity (SUB button on the K3). I know this is not the question you asked but just FWIW. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

ess my 30 years in Colorado made me doubly smart, since I had to work through BOTH coasts. :-)) And I never once complained about either. 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

ing weak DX on 160 that I hear with my ears (like VU2BGS last night who runs 140W to a 10 meter high vertical!). 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman

Re: [Elecraft] New Sub RX

our TX there. Here's a macro I wrote in 2011 with details: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Pileup-Buster-Macro-td6579405.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic feedline question

al hundred QSOs with North America even in summer QRN (June/July)." Stay away from it until you can get decent ladder line! 73, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: ht

[Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

rices are in the $1500 making this a viable alternative IMHO. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Confused-about-K3-to-K3S-Migration-service-tp7626459p7632800.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabbl

Re: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

bsite has excellent knowledge that anyone using them should be aware of. Not to say there aren't some Darwin Award candidates using them. ;-) I've never had any problems but I follow charging, care and storage recommendations religiously. http://www.rchelisite.com/lipo_battery_ch

Re: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

e-Storage-bag-9-x11-8-/321816396647?hash=item4aedc08367:g:2UsAAOSwPhdVA5Jj I always charge outside our house with the bag sitting on concrete or a paving stone. I also carefully inspect my LiPOs for swelling which indicates problems. Better safe than sorry! 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this messag

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Main Encoder

Thanks Don! Indeed that was the problem and happily I didn't need to remove the front panel. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Main-Encoder-tp7630319p7630329.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabbl

[Elecraft] K3 Main Encoder

adjust the drag with the knob in and then pull it out if I want it to spin fast freely. (GRIN) 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Main-Encoder-tp7630319.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

[Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight

nk explaining: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Near_vertical_incidence_skywave However this would require General Class licenses or higher for voice modes. 73 and Good Luck! Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-and-KAT500-tp7629969p7630119.html Sent from th

Re: [Elecraft] Wanted: KFL3A-500 500 Hz, 5-pole filter

A filter has been located so no need for further replies. Thanks all! Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Wanted-KFL3A-500-500-Hz-5-pole-filter-tp7629897p7629907.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] Wanted: KFL3A-500 500 Hz, 5-pole filter

If anyone has one for sale, please reply direct with price including shipping and any details. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Wanted-KFL3A-500-500-Hz-5-pole-filter-tp7629897.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] New Sherwood Test for K3 & Flex 6700

of K3S, also made on 10 meters. * IFSS = Interference free signal strength. ah NOTE: Testing of 2nd sample made on 10 meters while investigating IFSS* curves. Similar testing of 2nd sample of Flex Radio 6700, also made on 10 meters. * IFSS = Interference free signal strength. 73, Bill W4ZV

Re: [Elecraft] Wanted to Buy: KXV3A

A friend has made me an offer I can't refuse. Thanks to all for the responses. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Wanted-to-Buy-KXV3A-tp7628440p7628460.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabbl

[Elecraft] Wanted to Buy: KXV3A

Does anyone have an unused KXV3A after upgrading to KXV3B? Please email direct to 93bmwm5 at gmail.com. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Wanted-to-Buy-KXV3A-tp7628440.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

s are becoming scarcer by the day. Thank you Elecraft for producing one of the best quality CW signals and not allowing owners to shorten rise/fall times to intentionally create dirty signals. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-upgrade-to-K3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 upgrade to K3S question

6 and above. Hopefully your 3k S/N is above! http://www.elecraft.com/K3/mods/dsp_rev_c_information.htm 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-upgrade-to-K3S-question-tp7627908p7627920.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] High Tx IMD with new K3s/10

Running DC input voltage close to the specified limit of 15.0 V will improve IMD. Perhaps the results you posted were with lower input voltage. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/High-Tx-IMD-with-new-K3s-10-tp7627317p7627318.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] Confused about K3 to K3S Migration service

7;d definitely want one above ~3626 to get the new DSP. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Confused-about-K3-to-K3S-Migration-service-tp7626459p7626469.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3s - 80W on 160 - Resolved

erminals on multiple units for over 5 years with no problems. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3s-80W-on-160-tp7624720p7624875.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) APF and selected bandwidth

sample of noise. ### The last phrase "helps your ears discriminate weak signals from noise by providing a wider background sample of noise" is key. Narrower bandwidths are not best for the human ear/brain...no matter what theory says about narrower bandwidths having better S/N. 73, Bill W4ZV

Re: [Elecraft] diagram K3S

I don't believe K3S schematics are available yet, but the K3 schematics are probably close and may help. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3_Schematics_Jun_2010.pdf 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/diagram-K3S-tp7623381p7623382.html

Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 have low sensitivity on 10 M and 6 M

1. Is your PREamp turned on for 10m? Hopefully you don't accidentally have RX ANT activated. 2. Please describe your antenna in more detail, including orientation. 3. I've never needed a preamp on 10m in the 8 years I've had a K3, but my antenna system has a lot of gain.

Re: [Elecraft] Running stations with k3

t;full-bodied" sound) to the weak signal by allowing it to be differentiated from noise by my ear/brain while APF is engaged. The net result is a broad overall response but with a very narrow ~10 dB peak in the center (from APF). 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Skimmer and the K3S

6 soundcard. I still prefer Skimmer's panadapter because clicking the last "599" decoder dot will QSY your TX to the exact frequency (within 10 Hz) once the system is calibrated...no need position a cursor any closer than the decoder dot. 73 & GL! Bill W4ZV -

Re: [Elecraft] comparing P3, LP-Pan, SDRPlay, others?

nce I already have a KRX3 (necessary for diversity), I created a simple Macro to program VFOA for TX and VFOB for RX (see my previously referenced link for the Macro) allowing Skimmer to jump the TX frequency to Skimmer's 599 decoder dots. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in contex

Re: [Elecraft] comparing P3, LP-Pan, SDRPlay, others?

callsign decoding) which is legal for unassisted contest categories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZDXuOgUQJ0 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/comparing-P3-LP-Pan-SDRPlay-others-tp7620757p7620819.html S

Re: [Elecraft] comparing P3, LP-Pan, SDRPlay, others?

how much) or random tuning. Here's a recent post about how to do this (note that a KRX3 is required) including a link to the Skimmer page which showing the 599 function in a very large pileup: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Now-that-the-K-Pod-is-shipping-we-could-use-your-help-with-usefu

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Cycle

Tony Estep wrote > On Fri, Jul 22, 2016 at 8:22 PM, Bill W4ZV < > btippett@.mit > > wrote: > > Yep, those were legendary days. I too made Novice DXCC, shortly after > Bill. > He was KN4RID in those days. I worked my 100th right after he got his, but > I stuck m

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Cycle

nfo/solar/history/hist1957.html I was very lucky to be QRV then and made the first Novice DXCC: http://www.novice.bappy.com/about_21.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Solar-Cycle-tp7620505p7620582.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list a

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Cycle

"Secrets of the Sun" is free on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncphh8FWUUE 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Solar-Cycle-tp7620505p7620521.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

Re: [Elecraft] Upper power supply voltage limit with KX3

Clay Autery wrote > NOW, TRANSMIT on SSB at 100W on the PA Just curious how you get 100W out of the KX3? ;-) 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Upper-power-supply-voltage-limit-with-KX3-tp7619776p7619805.html Sent from the Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

e button on KPOD. 3. Manually tune VFO A to the approximate center of the pileup and watch for a "599" to appear. 4. Click the magenta "599" decoder dot to send VFO A to the last station worked. 5. You can manually add some +/- XIT offset to VFO A if too many guys learn t

Re: [Elecraft] Upper power supply voltage limit with KX3

>Damage due to using anything over 15 V would void the warranty, since that's the specified maximum. Add in series a couple of silicon diodes (~0.7V drop each) of sufficient current rating in the positive lead. 16V - 1.4V = 14.6V. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in contex

Re: [Elecraft] Why buy a KX2/KX3 compared to a KX1/MTR3B in a QRP portable scenario?

a reasonable alternative. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Why-buy-a-KX2-KX3-compared-to-a-KX1-MTR3B-in-a-QRP-portable-scenario-tp7619714p7619721.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing li

Re: [Elecraft] K3 mod for K-Pod

s R82 (i.e. in parallel with the existing 10k). If you're not accustomed to SMD, the 0603 type is not a good one to learn on because it's so small. Elecraft supplies both resistors in the kit. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

dering SMD, or Elecraft will install the mod for you if you email k3support at elecraft.com or call 831-763-4211. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K-Pod-owner-s-manual-tp7619352p7619362.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

Re: [Elecraft] FD Propagation

falls off a cliff 24 hours later. "3.2. Stations who begin setting up before 1800 UTC Saturday may work only 24 consecutive hours, commencing when on-the-air operations begin." 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FD-Propagation-tp761

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

erted to W7 ($75 upgrade) and then W10 (free) and they are now great. I also had 2 Win 8 laptops that were converted very easily to W10. Now everything is W10 using the same classicshell interface. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-Lookin

Re: [Elecraft] latest K2 serial #?

tone quality. The original design had so much harmonic content that it was difficult to zero beat stations by ear. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/latest-K2-serial-tp7615395p7615492.html Sent from the El

Re: [Elecraft] latest K2 serial #?

mod: http://www.raunvis.hi.is/~matti/TF3MA/sidetone_tf3ma.html KT5X addendum: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2006-November/061425.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/latest-K2-serial-tp7615395p7615446.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Configuration to KS3

calibration constants and items unique to the K3. I doubt Elecraft has thought of this but it would be nice if possible. If I were you I'd go through the K3 CONFIG settings, write everything down and then manually duplicate into the K3S. Also don't forget the MENU settings. 73, Bill W4ZV

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S noise blanker performance greatly enhanced (at my QTH) -- need testers

TX filter than 2.7/2.8 because the firmware/software will not allow it (even for CW). I know because I tried to do that years ago in an attempt to further cleanse my CW signal. Now the KSYN3A does a great job of that anyway. When I do another experiment with the 2.1, I'll report the res

Re: [Elecraft] APF (audio peaking filter) on the K3/K3S/KX3

ath may help visualize what I'm doing: signal >> 200 Hz XFIL >> 400 Hz DSP >> 30 Hz APF >> ear/brain 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/APF-audio-peaking-filter-on-the-K3-K3S-KX3-tp7613416p7613

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S noise blanker performance greatly enhanced (at my QTH) -- need testers

here a workaround for this or am I doing something wrong? 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-K3S-noise-blanker-performance-greatly-enhanced-at-my-QTH-need-testers-tp7613491p7613631.html Sent from the Ele

Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

"So very few controls would actually be needed. Come to think of it, an operator wouldn't even be needed!" BINGO! And how much fun would that be? Which is exactly why I don't care for the computer-to-computer modes. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: ht

Re: [Elecraft] Issue Resolved K3 Voltage on TX

If you operate SSB, you might want to run higher voltage at the K3 terminals (e.g. at 14.5V which is below the 15.0V spec) to minimize IMD. This was discussed extensively in 2009 but the following by W4TV is a good summary: > Is there something critical in the rad

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2

rger (available for around $20) to properly charge and store LiPOs. You cannot beat the energy density (mAH per ounce) of a LiPO but they DO REQUIRE proper care. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2

, so it weighs 86% less and probably has sufficient life for most of my operations. I'd be interested to hear any comments from others about any leakage problems with internal batteries. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-LiFePO4-repl

[Elecraft] K3 Note: "The KFL3A-200 is currently unavailable."

Anyone know the details? 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Note-The-KFL3A-200-is-currently-unavailable-tp7607115.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Miniature self-supporting HF antennas

simple is my rule when operating above timberline in the summer! 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Miniature-self-supporting-HF-antennas-tp7605064p7605079.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at

[Elecraft] K3S and CW Skimmer's 24 kHz limitation

VE3NEA if the new K3S might change the 24 kHz limitation (Softrock on IF mode). Below is his response. 73, Bill W4ZV Hi Bill, Sorry for the late reply, I have just returned from a 2-week trip and started to answer my email. No, the presence of the USB and RS232 ports in the radio does

Re: [Elecraft] WRTC 2014 - Congratulations, Elecraft!...(and firmware update)

Below is the actual data and link to the public source of Rick's comment about rigs used in WRTC. 73, Bill W4ZV P.S. In case others missed it there was a major firmware update (MCU 4.86 DSP 2.83) on June 10. For some reason there was no announcement about it (see http://www.elecraft.c

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM lack of instructions

N1MM is probably the MOST popular contest logger. There are 4,580 current members on the list below and you'll probably get answers there faster than here. https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/N1MMLogger/info 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.3657

[Elecraft] [K2] Pinout for J2 (headphone jack)

uld I retouch all 8 pins or just the first 5? 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Pinout-for-J2-headphone-jack-tp7585286.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabbl

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K2: cumulative HF xcvr review from eHam

14 102@100kHz FTdx9000 Jul 10 114 101 13 100@100kHz FT-450D Nov 11 98 85 13 96@100kHz IC-7200 Jun 09 103 95 8 94@100kHz Flex-1500 Dec 11 107 (88) 101 6 81@300kHz Flex-5000A Jul 08 99 (96) 91 8 77@350kHz http://www.sm5bsz.com/dynrange/dubus313.pdf 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in c

Re: [Elecraft] why KRX3 SUB RX

Jorge Diez - CX6VM-2 wrote > Will appreciate any feedback about the use of the second RX on the K3 > > what are the uses for which it is essential to have the second receiver? Hola Jorge! 1. Diversity RX. I use Beverages on my Main RX and a RX4SQ on the Sub RX. Useful for improving RX in one

Re: [Elecraft] APF

o hear off-frequency callers (although attenuated) and helps your ears discriminate weak signals from noise by providing a wider background sample of noise. 73, Bill W4ZV Scott Monks wrote > Sam; > Your explanation is really good Sam, but it seems that something > do

[Elecraft] [K2] Re: sidetone mod now works

d one with high internal resistance. 4. Lay the inductor on its side and be sure it is out of the way of the screw hole/standoff that attaches the Control Board. My K2 now has a very pure sidetone which will make zero beating much easier without harmonic distortion. 73, Bill W4ZV Sverre H

Re: [Elecraft] diversity receive what bands

your shack? And the TX 160m > distance and feed line used helix I'm guessing? > > > 73, > Fred/N0AZZ > Monett, MO. > > > > > -Original Message- > From: > elecraft-bounces@.qth > [mailto: > elecraft-bounces@.qth > ] On Behalf Of

Re: [Elecraft] diversity receive what bands

): http://users.vnet.net/btippett/new_page_10.htm I normally use Beverages on one port and an RX4SQ on the other port. I can also switch between the RX4SQ and my TX array (Spitfire variant). On 80 and 160 I use diversity almost 100% of the time. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Thanks for Advice on AlexLoop

om the West Coast is from NA6MG (currently has 1436 Activator points and #3 overall in North America). Dan uses a linked dipole supported by a 28' fiberglass mast (Jackite). 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Thanks-for-Advice

[Elecraft] KAF2 versus AF1 versus APF

uying. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAF2-versus-AF1-versus-APF-tp7580191.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailm

Re: [Elecraft] CW Pitch Resolution

RobertG wrote > Bill... > Every time I attempt to use APF I encounter so much ringing that it's > more or less unusable. I'd appreciate any hint that you might have about > "taming" this feature for use. Thanks. Hi Robert, Reduce the gain and narrow the XFIL/DSP bandwidth such that the desired

Re: [Elecraft] CW Pitch Resolution

drewko wrote > If you want to go lower than 300 Hz for your preferred cw pitch you > could offset the RIT for the lower tone then compensate with SHIFT to > bring it back to the center of the filter. A keyswitch macro could do > this automatically if you hve a set pitch in mind, say 270. That does

Re: [Elecraft] CW Pitch Resolution

Hz was sometimes useful. I was disappointed that the Elecraft K3's lowest pitch setting is 300 Hz but have learned to "live with it". 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-Pitch-Resolution-tp7579837p7580085.html Sent from t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Roofing filters

blocking in the presence of strong (S9+20) signals. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Roofing-filters-tp7579774p7579777.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at N

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD3 and single-lever paddles

kit-whiterook.html Of course you can also roll your own with some old relay parts. I did this for my KD1JV ATS-3 Transceiver that I sometimes use for SOTA activations: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wutov8MVr6Q BTW you're near several SOTA summits in case you like to hike and operate outdoo

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna suggestions, resent

allowed! I'd stay away from a vertical. You'll have problems with manmade interference in an apartment complex and vertical polarization will make it worse. I'd go for a 44' doublet/inv-V supported by a nonconductive mast and fed with twinlead...or an OCF fed with coax. 73,

[Elecraft] K2 Blinking Annunciators

n (CW memories) USB/LSB Mode Ind= VOX On 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/f-blinking-on-display-tp7579304p7579332.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

Re: [Elecraft] mods to K2

various SOTA activators ability to copy my signal from a summit (i.e. Summit-to-Summit QSOs). I usually hear other SOTAs well but some are deaf as stones. I believe this is due to inexperience by some in copying weak signals. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elec

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] One Last Hearing Story

html http://www.extremeheadphones.com/products/ex-29-headphones 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-One-Last-Hearing-Story-tp7579040p7579054.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. _

Re: [Elecraft] K3 overheating smell after an hour or so.

peterc281 wrote > Thanks for the reply Bill. I remeasured the current. KRX3 on 1.82A off > 1.52A so if the extra current is consistent with the KRX3 on and off with > your measurement then I've got an extra 400mA sneaking off somewhere? I measured mine again and got the following using the interna

Re: [Elecraft] K3 overheating smell after an hour or so.

peterc281 wrote > Has anybody measured the current draw, is my 1.54A excessive? With KRX3 activated mine measures ~1.4A @ 14.5V so I'd say not. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-overheating-smell-after-an-hour-or-so-tp7578806

Re: [Elecraft] CW skimmer setup question

ort are on a par with Elecraft's and I have no connection with him other than being a very satisfied customer for several of his products. 73, Bill W4ZV (LP-PAN #008) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-skimmer-setup-question-tp7578462p7578469.htm

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft

in blocking dynamic range, and probably will continue to for years to come. We're quite happy with our superhet architecture." How refreshing that Elecraft has not been caught up in the direct sampling SDR "technology for technology's sake" hype. 73, Bill W4ZV

Re: [Elecraft] My first Field Day...Wow... what a rush!

Rick Prather-2 wrote > Your post makes me wish I didn't have to wait a year to get out and do it > again! You don't need to wait. Discover Summits On The Air (SOTA) and you can do it any time you like! http://www.sota.org.uk/ 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message i

Re: [Elecraft] K2 sn 4900-5000 - Upgrades needed?

applications. LA3ZA has a very nice summary of most K2 mods with links here: http://www.qslnet.de/member/la3za/K2/modAny.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-sn-4900-5000-Upgrades-needed-tp7575646p7575654.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Sensitivity on 17m

no changes so I believe you're correct...and ATU INIT restored the correct 50 ohm values. The strange thing to me about the original problem was that the ATU tuned antennas correctly for transmit yet there was RX sensitivity loss on some bands. Oh well... 73, Bill On 6/18/2013 9:21 AM, Bi

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Sensitivity on 17m

ATU INIT appears to have restored the sensitivity loss on affected bands. Anyone have any ideas what might have caused this problem? Hopefully ATU INIT didn't create other problems! 73, Bill Bill W4ZV wrote > Mike K8CN and I both came to the same conclusion overnight. Check the

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Sensitivity on 17m

TX on all bands. I guess it's time for some ATU troubleshooting but other ideas are appreciated. 73, Bill W4ZV Bill W4ZV wrote > During a SOTA activation Saturday I used 17m quite a bit as well as 15 and > 20. Sensitivity on 17m seemed weaker than on adjacent bands and I thought

[Elecraft] [K2] Sensitivity on 17m

my XG3 and indeed the 1uV setting is noticeably weaker than on 15 and 20. I first redid RX alignment of L10 and L11 on 15m and then C32 and C34 for 17m with no improvement. The S-meter reads the same for all 3 XG3 levels but 1uV sounds weaker on 17. Anyone have any ideas? 73, Bill W4ZV --

Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton

le story about SOTA activating using the K2 in the recent QRPTTF event: http://www.uwharrieqrp.com/2013/04/qrpttf-and-rocky-knob-w4cem-047.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-Rob-Sherwood-s-talk-in-Dayton-tp7574814p7574932.html Sent from t

Re: [Elecraft] After Rob Sherwood's Talk at Dayton

ry for any company is to always maintain responsiveness to customer input. So far that remains one of Elecraft's stellar strengths. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/After-Rob-Sherwood-s-Talk-at-Dayton-tp7574928p7574931.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] TS-590S Audio/Rob Sherwood

are ~5 years old (Fall of 2008 I think he said). Responding to problems is a hallmark of Elecraft and something that you won't find from most manufacturers (e.g. has Kenwood yet responded to the TX spike issue?) 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.

Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton

ey consideration in their thinking (as opposed to Japan's Big 3). I only wish more manufacturers thought the same way. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-Rob-Sherwood-s-talk-in-Dayton-tp7574814p7574842.html Sent from the Elecraft maili

Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton

which affect this. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-Rob-Sherwood-s-talk-in-Dayton-tp7574814p7574830.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft m

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