Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

2015-09-22 Thread Brian Linn
Yes, a 2m amp from Electraft would be desireable. 73, Brian KD0HII -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Monday, September 21, 2015 16:58 To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

2015-08-24 Thread Brian Linn
the Utility. I just downloaded the latest utility and installed/ran without issue. This is Win10 x64, but I also run it on W7. Ken K6MR From: Brian Linn Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2015 17:22 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility To Anyone! Issue: KAT500

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

2015-08-24 Thread Brian Linn
[mailto:w...@i29.net] Sent: Monday, August 24, 2015 20:41 To: Brian Linn Cc: Warren Merkel; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Hi to the group. I have not wanted to get into this discussion but I have had a similar problem with other programs and will throw this out

[Elecraft] KAT500 Utility

2015-08-23 Thread Brian Linn
To Anyone! Issue: KAT500 Utility will not run Version: 1.14.4.10 Windows: 7 Pro 64 bit Observations: 1) It appears to correctly install 2) When one attempts to start the utility, it shows in the Task Manager as a process (KAT500Utility.exe *32) 3) The application window

[Elecraft] KAT500 / W2 Serial Connection

2015-08-17 Thread Brian Linn
Don Elecraft: I'm having difficulty connecting to either my KAT500 or W2 via a serial cable. Is the KSXER (3.5mm to DB9-F) any different from the standard 3.5mm to DB9-F that I already own? Brian KD0HII __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3 - TX Gain Calibration Issue

2015-06-21 Thread Brian Linn
All: When attempting to run the TX Gain Calibration with the latest K3 utility, post installing the latest firmware, the message back is that the KPA3 and PA PWR settings are incorrect and must be set a certain way in order for it to run. The problem is that the settings are exactly as the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 enhancement

2014-10-26 Thread Brian Linn
Alan: Mine beeps and displays BND END and does so at precisely the edge of a band. Brian KD0HII -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of G4GNX Sent: Sunday, October 26, 2014 04:50 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3

[Elecraft] K3 Remote - Latency

2014-03-30 Thread Brian Linn
All: Has anyone measured the latency when using the K3/0 to run a remote K3? Is it good enough for contesting? 73' Brian KD0HII __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] OT: QSL 3 Ring Binder

2014-03-13 Thread Brian Linn
After much time searching the web, I've been unable to locate a 3 ring binder to hold full size certificate sleeves, which are too wide for the standard 8.5 x 11 binder. Any suggestions will be very much appreciated. Feel free to e-mail direct, off list . I've no desire to create clutter on

Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KAT500 SWR problem

2013-12-30 Thread Brian Linn
All: This issue sounds familiar. I'll be operating along in the middle of an SSB QSO and suddenly the KAT500 goes wild. The SWR displayed on the meter is HIGHER than the antenna WITHOUT a tuner. The sad part is that it will go on for maybe 10 seconds and no match is found (odd when considering

[Elecraft] KPA500 Power Supply Voltage Test HV = .1

2013-09-07 Thread Brian Linn
Just finished building the KPA500 kit and ran the Test the power supply voltage. on page 7 of the owner's manual. The result of the HV test is that the LCD indicates the voltage to be .1, nowhere near the 65-85 indicated as required. I've double checked: - Fuse Block Voltage Selection is set to

[Elecraft] RE: KPA500 Power Supply Voltage Test HV = .1 - SOLVED

2013-09-07 Thread Brian Linn
Much thanks for the replies . issue solved. One of the replies suggested checking the Interlock switch, which caused me to wonder if the top cover had to be on the unit before trying this voltage test . sure enough it does . and now the test has a good result. The kit instructions (page

[Elecraft] K Line - Assemply Time

2013-02-16 Thread Brian Linn
To the point! How many hours should I expect to spend assembling my new KPA500 kit? How many hours should I expect to spend assembling the KAT500 kit? Brian KD0HII __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KAT500 matching

2012-06-30 Thread Brian Linn
Does anyone know what the term matches means in relation to the phrase Matches approx 10:1 SWR at 500-600 W? Does it mean: a) that will achieve 1:1 of the antenna is at 10:1, or b) that will achieve the accepted match value of 2:1 when the antenna is at 10:1? Or, stated another way, what

Re: [Elecraft] RX equalizer

2012-02-18 Thread Brian Linn
Agreed ... sure would like a command that could be used within a macro to change the RX EQ settings, like the one for transmit EQ. KD0HII - Brian -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ab2tc Sent: Monday, November

[Elecraft] OT Ham Radio Presentation to local 4 H club

2012-02-10 Thread Brian Linn
My kids are involved in 4 H. I'll be hosting this Sunday's meeting and giving a talk about HAM radio. The talk will be followed by on air activity, which will be more fun if we find some stations to work! See below if you'd like to encourage some kids about our hobby. What: HAM station

[Elecraft] OT Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs

2011-06-03 Thread Brian Linn
All: In seeing some discussion on the exchange of funds when selling Electraft equipment, I wanted to share a possible solution with everyone: Dwolla. When I first heard about this (and signed up), I thought about how I might use this in the future when buying or selling used equipment.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Receive Equalization - Programmers Reference

2011-06-01 Thread Brian Linn
No, the RE command is not implemented. I've suggested it, but it mayn't be a popular request. There is long work around, something akin to a macro that runs through the keystrokes that one would use in doing the settings manually. Brian KD0HII Rick Stealey wrote: I'm trying to learn

[Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment: For Display at DMRAA Hamfest (Des Moines, IA April 23, 2011

2011-04-06 Thread Brian Linn
Everyone: Lisa (of Elecraft) and I have been discussing Elecraft having a booth at the Des Moines Radio Amateurs' Association Hamfest (http://www.dmraa.com/hamfest) to be held on April 23. My personal K3 (s/n 3672) will be on display, opened up to show filters and the 2 meter module. If you

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - just 500 watts?

2011-01-25 Thread Brian Linn
It's also great for those of us using indoor antennas, where 1500 watts is not a reality. Brian KD0HII 500 W (+) is the ideal output level for many operators and situations. Call it medium power, if you will -- but the KPA500 can get the job done, while taking up just a K3's worth of space

Re: [Elecraft] 2.8kHz roofing filter tilt

2010-11-07 Thread Brian Linn
I second a desire for an RX set command similar to the TX set command. Brian KD0HII Hi again, I am still looking for an answer to this. Or let me rephrase the question: Is there a plan to provide a command to set the RX equalizer in the foreseeable future? Or alternatively to provide separate

[Elecraft] K3 RX Eq Programming via Macro

2010-10-03 Thread Brian Linn
I see where one can program the TX settings using the TE command to use in a macro. I cannot find a corresponding RE command in the K3 Programmer's Reference for macro use. Is there no such command? If so, where is it documented? If not, anyone have an idea as to why? If not, what's the best work

[Elecraft] RESOLVED: Peak SSB Output vs. Tune output

2010-04-02 Thread Brian Linn
All: The issue has been resolved. It was an Operator Induced Open Head Space Issue related to the operation of the wattmeter, which seems to work better than its operator! 73 Brian KD0HII __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FW: Double the messages

2009-12-20 Thread Brian Linn
Brian: Not sure you'd rec'd this so am forwarding as a second attempt. 73s Brian KD0HII -Original Message- From: Brian Linn [mailto:br...@brianlinn.com] Sent: Thursday, December 10, 2009 8:55 PM To: 'elecraft-ow...@mailman.qth.net' Subject: Double the messages Brian: You we so

[Elecraft] Please forgive - Double the messages

2009-12-20 Thread Brian Linn
All: Clearly, this went to the reflector in error. What a mess I have on my hands! Brian __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] THANKS RE: K3 with Heil PR781 Speech Processor or Pre-Amp?

2009-12-08 Thread Brian Linn
Thanks to those of you responding. The solution was in using the H setting on MIC SEL. The only thing yet required is some final tweaking of the transmit EQ. 73 Brian KD0HII __ Elecraft mailing list Home: