Re: [Elecraft] FS: Elecraft Items

2024-02-07 Thread Clay Autery
ALL SOLD! Thank you to all who participated. Thank you "Elecraft" for continuing to make this list available. smile> 73, Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G On 2/4/2024 8:38 PM, Clay Autery wrote: Still available: SOLD - 1 each - KFL3C-400  (400 Hz) filter, Offset = -0.71  ** $8

Re: [Elecraft] FS: Elecraft Items

2024-02-06 Thread Clay Autery
could send a MO, cashier's check, personal check (held to clear) to me at CLAY AUTERY   <Pay to Order of... 2617 BEAVERWOOD CIR HAUGHTON LA 71037-9353 (318) 518-1389 Or, if you just HAVE to, PayPal to k...@montac.com (though I loathe giving PayPal money, and won't d

Re: [Elecraft] FS: Elecraft Items

2024-02-05 Thread Clay Autery
Still available: 1 each - KFL3C-400  (400 Hz) filter, Offset = -0.71  ** $85.00 shipped **  (Never used) Other stuff sold.  Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G On 2/1/2024 10:31 PM, Clay Autery wrote: SOLD - 1 each - KFL3A-2.7K filter  ** $40.00 shipped **  (Never used) 1 each - KFL3C-400  (400 Hz

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft Items

2024-02-02 Thread Clay Autery
1 each - KFL3A-2.7K filter  ** $40.00 shipped **  (Never used) 1 each - KFL3C-400  (400 Hz) filter, Offset = -0.71  ** $85.00 shipped **  (Never used) 1 pair - 2SC2782A-MP (NOS) - Matched pair, Toshiba NPN Silicon Epitaxial Planar ** $70.00 shipped **  (New as received) Basically, these

Re: [Elecraft] Power oscillation problem (KPA500+KAT500)

2023-11-21 Thread Clay Autery
NOT directly related, and MAY not be related AT ALL but consider clearing the tuning solutions stored on a section of the band where it oscillates and let it RE-tune at a power level JUST below what it was oscillating at Then turn her up and see if it still does it.  Likely will, but

Re: [Elecraft] Power oscillation problem (KPA500+KAT500)

2023-11-21 Thread Clay Autery
Listen to Jim, guys.  THE most frustrating thing in troubleshooting is when the "trouble" is in the cheap/low quality parts used in an assembly.| ALWAYS buy the best you can find/afford.  Buy the best; buy once. I have a FEW more vendors than Jim, but his point is nonetheless valid and should

[Elecraft] FOR SALE: Elecraft K3s/100 Dual Receiver/Transceiver #106xx

2023-11-07 Thread Clay Autery
All the details are on my QRZ listing: https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/elecraft-k3s-100-dual-receiver-transceiver-10643-more.887926/ $3500.00 SHIPPED!!  (lower 48, rest of world is at my cost) Limited time, price lowered, shipping thrown in. Perfect Christmas gift...  73, -- Clay

Re: [Elecraft] XV 144 trasnverter for sale

2023-10-26 Thread Clay Autery
1) It ain't Elecraft. 2) The XV-144 is out of production as you well know. $600.00 is well within the realm of reasonable for the right buyer. Guess you ain't the right buyer.  73, Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G On 10/25/2023 5:32 PM, Wes wrote: Wow, $600.  You can buy a 25W Q5 Signal

Re: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

2023-10-23 Thread Clay Autery
Almost never, unless it is a new product that was not available at the time of original purchase. I do my research, analysis, comparison shopping, etc. /before/ I buy.  Saves a lot of mistakes and regrets.  For instance, I spent about 6 months researching my purchase of an ALL BANDS

Re: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

2023-10-23 Thread Clay Autery
it here, because I was openly mocked the last time I posted my stuff for sale.” Sent from my iPhone On Oct 23, 2023, at 1:49 PM, Clay Autery wrote: No sir, that was not the least you could say. You could have kept your mouth shut and keyboard silent. You are also WRONG. I was NOT rude. I

Re: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

2023-10-23 Thread Clay Autery
about the comparison of Elecraft equipment vs other manufacturers. I prefer to live without my head in the sand. Rob Mantz NR4B Sent from my iPhone On Oct 23, 2023, at 11:22 AM, Clay Autery wrote: I don't come to this list to talk about Kenwood. Please take your Kenwoo0d stuff to another

Re: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

2023-10-23 Thread Clay Autery
art acting like a grown man, not some "soy boy" ruled by his emotions. Sincerely, Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G ⁣Get TypeApp for Android ​ On Oct 23, 2023, 11:59 AM, at 11:59 AM, James Bennett via Elecraft wrote: >Rude, to say the least. > > > > >> On Oct 23, 2023,

Re: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

2023-10-23 Thread Clay Autery
I don't come to this list to talk about Kenwood.  Please take your Kenwoo0d stuff to another list.  Groups.io, etc... Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G On 10/22/2023 10:17 PM, Wes wrote: Like you I own a K3 and owned and sold a K3S.  I also have a KPA500 and KAT500.  I too got tired of waiting for a

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3A Subreceiver for K3s

2023-10-08 Thread Clay Autery
Mine is the LAST NEW, not refurbished, KRX3A on the shelf from before the world changed.  :) New synth etc... I'd prefer to find someone who'd keep the entire transceiver together, but I will absolutely sell the Sub-RX complete with synthesizer, AUX DSP, etc... whatever came in the original

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3A Subreceiver for K3s

2023-10-08 Thread Clay Autery
I was told they are done. I have one for sale on QRZ as part of or on its own.  I will not post it here, because I was openly mocked the last time I posted my stuff for sale. Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G On 10/8/2023 4:52 PM, Bernie and Cheryl wrote: Dear Folks: I suspect that Elecraft no

Re: [Elecraft] Astron RS-35M Hum

2023-09-29 Thread Clay Autery
If I had that issue on either my 35 or 50, I'd do similar, but I would use the Sorbathane purpose built isolators of the correct dimensions as per the engineering doc. I started out making my own isolators with raw Sorbathane sheet stock, It's phenomenal when you mmatch the right material to

Re: [Elecraft] HI RFI and HI CUR messages

2023-09-17 Thread Clay Autery
Talk top Keith who does tech stuff for Elecraft. This started happening after I put my 2M module in... Then I slipped with a screwdriver and shorting a resister so Keith fixed it all for me. Not sure WHY it was throwing High CURR, but he got it all fixed up a couple of years ago.  :)

[Elecraft] FOR SALE: KBPF3A GENERAL COVERAGE RECEIVE OPTION, 1 each

2023-09-16 Thread Clay Autery
*KBPF3A General Coverage Receive (module plus extras), 1 each* *$199.95 + Shipping* (world-wide) Shipping + Full purchase price insurance, carrier of my  choice, but will consider recommendations. _*Payment *__(in order of preference):__ _ *1)**Zelle

Re: [Elecraft] Rig for camper

2023-09-14 Thread Clay Autery
I appreciate you complete and considered response!   P3 is sold  Will post the 2x SP3 later tonight.  Still prayin' over the radio's future.   73, Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G On 9/14/2023 8:52 PM, Kenneth Christiansen wrote: I managed to lose the EMAIL from the ham that wanted to sell

[Elecraft] Downsizing....

2023-09-13 Thread Clay Autery
Still need to downsize.  My K3s/P3 etc. is just a little to much volume to consume on the travel trailer, and between traveling and visiting my kids and grandkids, I am simply not going to have a lot of time to use my "base station".  I need to me mobile/portable, so I am going to try to put

Re: [Elecraft] K3- Part fell out!

2023-01-25 Thread Clay Autery
That's what the Chinese do  Start taking parts out of the certified design until it quits working, and then put the last one back. Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G On 1/25/2023 5:23 PM, James Michener wrote: If the radio still works, and if you find what part it is, Elecraft can cost reduce the

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K3s, P3, 2x SP3.... fully loaded.

2022-09-07 Thread Clay Autery
Need to downsize Hopefully, I will be getting into a fully optioned KX3/PX3/KPXA100 setup so I can more easily hump the radio (sans other) to the field on foot, bike, or canoe. This combo was/is assembled and tuned and petted, and...  by me with exacting detail, babied like my own children,

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: [K3] KIO3 failure mode

2022-08-25 Thread Clay Autery
Unfortunately, SOME of us have had our bonding/grounding plans pushed well down in the priority for 2+ years now  Air gap is my only choice right now., Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G On 8/24/2022 2:35 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 8/24/2022 12:10 PM, Bill Mader wrote: A recent article in QEX talked

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KIO3 failure mode

2022-08-25 Thread Clay Autery
Yup  Glad my hutch/desk are on ball bearing transfers Because I remove EVERY cable/wire too.  A year ago March I lost over 20k in electronics, et al from a lightning strike on a TREE 20 feet from the UN-GROUNDED pedestal.  I'm STILL fighting them to recover.  And with a FULLY stuffed

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Delivery Delays

2022-03-30 Thread Clay Autery
It was a no-brainer for me to choose Elecraft as my equipment maker of choice when I entered the hobby. Took a long time and some bit of sacrifice to do so, but I finally got my K3s, et al. FULLY optioned right before the parts started getting scarce. Love ALL my Elecraft gear! Clay E.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Delivery Delays

2022-03-30 Thread Clay Autery
It is supposed to be in the signature Be well! Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G On 3/30/2022 12:03 PM, Wes wrote: I didn't find his post out of line. His callsign is in his email address. Wes  N7WS On 3/30/2022 9:49 AM, Clay Autery wrote: Doug, You last response makes you come off like

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Delivery Delays

2022-03-30 Thread Clay Autery
Doug, You last response makes you come off like a gigantic "procreation tool". I would like to think that this is not the case.  Perhaps you would consider "considering" your responses more completely from here forward. And for ALL...  It is, and has always been, customary to include your

Re: [Elecraft] A hat was saved (totally apropos of nothing)

2022-03-28 Thread Clay Autery
LOL!!!  That's funny and cruel.  I wish my XYL would use some pledge somewhere... anywhere pick a T-shirt...  ;) (Note: I KNEW the deal when I chose her.  She's my treasure!) Clay E. Autery, Jr. KY5G On 3/28/2022 7:43 PM, Stephen Black via Elecraft wrote: All my best T shirts smell

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Software?

2021-12-23 Thread Clay Autery
Bwah ha ha ha ha!!  That is hilarious!  Well done, Wayne! Wel Done!   Clay KY5G On 12/22/2021 10:22 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: We considered offering a faster-than-light option for the virtual-K4 software: the EleWarp(tm). But it turned out that, thanks to supply chain issues, we can’t

Re: [Elecraft] Broke my K2 :(

2021-07-15 Thread Clay Autery
of atmosphere. I use 99.9 for cleaning all boards (flush after "scrub").Where allowed, I follow up with RODI water flush and forced air drying. Clay Autery KY5G > > On Jul 15, 2021 at 06:51, Louandzip via Elecraft > wrote: > &g

Re: [Elecraft] Rothammels Antenna Book

2021-03-22 Thread Clay Autery
Wish it was readily available in the USA. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 03/22/21 07:43, hb9...@hispeed.ch wrote: The book (1600 pages) is extremely valuable , systematic and professional. Since 2019 (first English Edition) it also covers, among others, the North

Re: [Elecraft] K3 resting current

2021-02-09 Thread Clay Autery
My K3s "resting"/idle current is 1.37-1.39 Amos @ 13.3VDC indicated. Hope this helps. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 02/09/21 12:49, Ray wrote: Igor…… I don’t have the Installation info on the K3, But I found the Transistor data online for th

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X Website Expired

2021-01-06 Thread Clay Autery
Oops, I apologize, I hit the wrong Reply button __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/06/21 22:06, Clay Autery wrote: Send it  Can't imagine I can't figure it out...  :) __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X Website Expired

2021-01-06 Thread Clay Autery
Send it  Can't imagine I can't figure it out...  :) __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/06/21 21:14, Tox wrote: Ah, but not the format you wanted. On Wed, Jan 6, 2021 at 7:13 PM Tox <mailto:scott.sm...@gmail.com>> wrote: For some reason, GMail won

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X Website Expired

2021-01-06 Thread Clay Autery
he WayBack and download it all as a single intact website. If anyone successfully does it, I will pay them $50.00 for a copy of it to preserve for posterity.  I would do it myself, but I am SLAMMED right now with other duties. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/06/21 1

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X Website Expired

2021-01-06 Thread Clay Autery
s, records, drawings, et al so they say  I spoke with one of his heirs.  I was going to take out a $500k loan to put the -808, et al. back in production. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/06/21 12:55, Tony KX3H wrote: Maybe this isn't new news but the KE7X.c

Re: [Elecraft] Long messages

2021-01-04 Thread Clay Autery
fiat currency "dollar".  And worth both pennies.  73 and God Bless and Keep every single one of you! __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/04/21 07:09, Barry wrote: Just another reason why a forum makes so much more sense than pushing out email

Re: [Elecraft] Genius vs. Stupidity

2020-12-25 Thread Clay Autery
LOL!!! __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 12/25/20 19:17, Wes wrote: If you were woke, you'd know that the bell curve is racist. Wes  N7WS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] Genius vs. Stupidity

2020-12-25 Thread Clay Autery
e person with whom I was interacting clearly communicated that they thought I was "insane". "I'm not crazy; my mother had me tested!"  - Sheldon Cooper, Big Bang Theory  __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 12/25/20 17:28, Joseph Shuman via Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Headphones Q

2020-10-14 Thread Clay Autery
Thank you.  I get tired of explaining this to folks. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 10/14/20 12:00, Jim Brown wrote: On 10/14/2020 8:31 AM, E.H. Russell wrote: Wireless introduces latency, wired does not. DIGITAL introduces latency, NOT radio. ANALOG radio over

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT MACRO PROGRAMMING BOOK BY FRED CADY

2020-10-09 Thread Clay Autery
Yep  I've used Office Depot and Office Max many times to do just that. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 10/09/20 16:14, George Danner wrote: Clay, When I was traveling, we would send the document (PDF) to the local Kinko which is now FEDEX. They would print

Re: [Elecraft] ELECRAFT MACRO PROGRAMMING BOOK BY FRED CADY

2020-10-09 Thread Clay Autery
books printed and in notebooks for flat, easy reference. Practice on a small, multi-page doc to get your printer settings optimized  I print best quality, two-sided, standard paper... Works great! 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 10/09/20 14:26, w4sc wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-04 Thread Clay Autery
e K4 looks a LOT more reasonable than one might think from my perspective. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 10/04/20 12:41, Tom Azlin W7SUA wrote: I agree Gary, I think the price corrected for inflation and performance has actually dropped compared to my fully lo

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

2020-10-04 Thread Clay Autery
Absolutely! __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 10/04/20 12:41, Tom Azlin W7SUA wrote: I agree Gary, I think the price corrected for inflation and performance has actually dropped compared to my fully loaded, dual loaded K3 nearly 10 years ago ( and sold keeping my

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA Screen save to memory stick

2020-09-27 Thread Clay Autery
Excellent idea! __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 09/27/20 03:03, Nr4c wrote: Use the P3 menu to set one of gibe sict buttons to this feature and when you wish to save a screen, just tap the button. Don’t have a P3 anymore but this worked for me. Utility save only

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA Screen save to memory stick

2020-09-27 Thread Clay Autery
I've done it on my P3 w/ SVGA kit installed many times.  I have a screensaver set and I take captures of RFI. Haven't done it in a while, so forgive me if I don't write a tutorial. But it most definitely works if you have SVGA installed and updated firmware. __ Clay

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on 2 meters

2020-08-25 Thread Clay Autery
Oops...  Here's the board nomenclature: K144RFLK_K144XV Reference Lock Board, Kit × 1 __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 08/25/20 10:53, Ronnie Hull wrote: I recently purchased a complete KV144 kit to install in my K3. I’m told that if I want to use it on 2M SSB OR CW

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on 2 meters

2020-08-25 Thread Clay Autery
ed to ship it in and fix several issues, one of which I caused when I slipped and let the smoke out of a latching switch circuit... Works now...  I'd ask Elecraft __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 08/25/20 10:53, Ronnie Hull wrote: I recently purchased a complete KV144 kit

Re: [Elecraft] K3 going expeditionary

2020-08-24 Thread Clay Autery
, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 08/24/20 17:40, Jim Brown wrote: Yes, and this should definitely be twisted pair, contrary to what's on a highly regarded mobile site. Also, radio equipment in vehicles should NOT by bonded to the frame/chassis/vehicle metal. OTOH, coax return

Re: [Elecraft] K3 going expeditionary

2020-08-24 Thread Clay Autery
, AND the ability to put chokes wherever you might need them to quiet down the power source from possible noise from the vehicle. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 08/23/20 13:32, Ed K1EP wrote: You could do that. I wouldn't advise it for other reasons. Why don't you

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

2020-06-04 Thread Clay Autery
etractable razor knife with big thick snappable section blades.  I use this in the construction/renovation stuff where I want a handle for the blade. But I STILL use SE razor blades without a handle for detail work. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 06/04/20 09:59,

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

2020-06-03 Thread Clay Autery
will chime in with deatil or a reference to a procedure...  If not, I will do it later... Class in 3 minutes. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 06/03/20 10:35, Peter Dougherty wrote: No, and I wasn't sure how to accomplish this. It's stainless hardware, but I'm

Re: [Elecraft] Quiet Ductless HVAC System

2020-05-27 Thread Clay Autery
You are correct, as usual.  My intent in citing motors, et al. was that MOST of these devices, especially these days, are monitored/controlled by potentially offending devices. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 05/27/20 17:29, Jim Brown wrote: On 5/27/2020 3:09 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Quiet Ductless HVAC System

2020-05-27 Thread Clay Autery
rce of RFI. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 05/27/20 12:08, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: I didn’t know that an HVAC system would be an RFI generator. What part of HVAC is the cause of this and is this a recent problem in manufacturing units? Note — I have never lived in a ho

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Kit???

2020-05-18 Thread Clay Autery
LOL __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 05/18/20 14:57, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: Or you can do what I did with my K3: burn up a static drain resistor on your antenna entrance panel, decide that the smell is coming from the K4, take it completely to pieces to try

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-08 Thread Clay Autery
environment or in the field. But there is simply no substitute for a proper set of OTE phones when you need to dig an audio signal out of a pack or out of the mud. My 2/100ths of a paper debt instrument posing as "money" 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 O

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

2020-05-06 Thread Clay Autery
erformance, quality and comfort at a fraction of the cost. I have used these before, and they are awesome, which is why I am willing to let go of my beloved HD598SE set. (Darling bride will use them on her new i9-based 16 core desktop. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 O

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Great KPA Fan Mystery

2020-04-30 Thread Clay Autery
creation alone, and simply crack her open every 3 months and blow her out (CAREFULLY) with CLEAN and DRY air... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/30/20 14:40, Dave Cole wrote: I wish you all had included a filter slot...  :) 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https

Re: [Elecraft] DPOTA, anyone?

2020-04-30 Thread Clay Autery
Soo much awesome in those two posts! __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/30/20 14:30, Raymond wrote: Extra points if contacts made with K4 Ray W8LYJ Sent from my iPhone On Apr 30, 2020, at 12:07, Wayne Burdick wrote: DPOTA (n): Deserted Parks on the Air

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Great KPA Fan Mystery

2020-04-30 Thread Clay Autery
Wayne is correct  (of course).  Thermal performance VERY often runs altogether in opposition to intuitive thinking on the application. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/30/20 14:06, Wayne Burdick wrote: For each product, we experimented with air flow direction

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 192, Issue 43

2020-04-30 Thread Clay Autery
st amateur radio ON THE PLANET! __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/30/20 08:22, Tommy Judson via Elecraft wrote: Ok, joined this group even though I don’t own an Elecraft radio - yet. I’m wanting an Elecraft Elmer to help me understand which rig could be “the one”.

Re: [Elecraft] Frequency display on P3?

2020-04-25 Thread Clay Autery
+1, yup!  Mine is spot on, as calibrated... as in less than 1 Hz error rate. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/24/20 20:27, M. George wrote: It sounds like you need to do the frequency calibration as documented on page 39 of the manual <https://ftp.elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Astron RS-35M Transformer Hum

2020-04-25 Thread Clay Autery
LOL!  That's funny! 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/24/20 18:21, Dale Boresz wrote: I have a stack of QST magazines from 1996 resting on top of my Astron VS-35M. No transformer hum at all! Have not tried magazines from any other years, so YMMV... 73, Dale

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Astron RS-35M Transformer Hum

2020-04-24 Thread Clay Autery
ays in large CalPC steel towers  Made them whisper quiet AND protected the drives from shock as well. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/24/20 15:07, Nate Bargmann wrote: * On 2020 24 Apr 11:50 -0500, inventor61 . wrote: If someone has a better idea than m

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Latest on the new home for my K3...

2020-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
I ABSOLUTELY understand, and identify! Could you clue us in on how you sourced/built that panel?  I'd love to have access to something like that! 73 __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/21/20 21:49, Dave Cole wrote: Thanks Clay...  I decided to add the patch panel

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] Latest on the new home for my K3...

2020-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
That is some really first rate work   I dig it when folks are fastidious about their cable routing and otherwise organize things logically and NEATLY!! 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/21/20 18:53, Dave Cole wrote: https://www.nk7z.net/rf-patch-panel

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Tuner Question for the Group

2020-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
awesome. Of course, I don't think it will do 10:1 either  Can't imagine the monster tuner (likely manual) that you'd have to build to handle 10:1 at 1500Watss, 100% duty cycle... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/21/20 09:59, Lyn Norstad wrote: Since

Re: [Elecraft] Hum on KPA1500

2020-04-05 Thread Clay Autery
NO "water pipe" should ever be used as a service ground...  I thought the code was changed to actually bar that practice entirely. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/05/20 23:06, David Christ wrote: That I understand but if the ground from the entrance bre

Re: [Elecraft] VF Varies With Frequency

2020-04-01 Thread Clay Autery
of puzzle!  I'm guessing that not only can this be demonstrated mathematically one way or another, but also experimentally using say, my VNWA, sig generator, et al. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 04/01/20 16:45, Mpridesti via Elecraft wrote: Requested technic

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

2020-03-30 Thread Clay Autery
I am an old Infantryman and Aviator.  And I have been out a long time, but I STILL use many of the "pro-words"... Especially, I spell, phonetic alphabet, at al I use "say again " in conversation without thinking  Hey, it works. 73, ______ Clay Au

Re: [Elecraft] The Big Three...

2020-03-30 Thread Clay Autery
for which is pretty much everything I put my hand to.  And I'm pretty fond of talking to and sleeping with my XYL...  73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 03/30/20 00:34, donov...@starpower.net wrote: Hi Clay, This thread is a discussion about the relative

Re: [Elecraft] The Big Three...

2020-03-29 Thread Clay Autery
Bottom Line:  As in many things  "It's the Indian, not the arrow."  Though, I still prefer to have the best bow and arrow that I can possibly afford. And as for me, "mission accomplished".   (100% self-funded) 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Update: Transmit Features -- Emphasis on SSB

2020-03-29 Thread Clay Autery
to my Elecraft extended gamily be well; be safe; and be Blessed beyond their capacity to contain it. 73 all, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 03/29/20 13:37, Wayne Burdick wrote: As Eric alluded to, the entire Elecraft design team is safely working from home. We're busy

Re: [Elecraft] The Big Three...

2020-03-29 Thread Clay Autery
Again, out of curiosity.  How do you define "better"? __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 03/29/20 11:56, donov...@starpower.net wrote: Hi Tony Any of the top-of-the-line radios from Flex, Icom, Yaesu and Kenwood have significantly better SSB performance t

Re: [Elecraft] The Big Three...

2020-03-29 Thread Clay Autery
What is this "better" SSB performance of which you speak. I am primarily a voice guy  And I am constantly complimented on the quality of my transmissions. How are defining "better" SSB performance? 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 0

Re: [Elecraft] OT James Clerk Maxwell

2020-03-25 Thread Clay Autery
Awesome, thank you! __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 03/25/20 22:01, Dave Sublette wrote: A brief, but excellent video on you tube discusses Maxwell and his importance in history. If you are not familiar with "The History Guy", this is an excellent way

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 Signal Generator

2020-03-24 Thread Clay Autery
Wish I could afford to buy 4 more to fill out the CW generator setup I built 2 years ago Such  useful tool. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 03/24/20 20:21, Eric Swartz wrote: We have them new in the box at www.elecraft.com :-) 73, Eric elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 Signal Generator

2020-03-24 Thread Clay Autery
Mine just happens to be sub-1dB accurate as tested  I can't find the datasheet from the XG3 measurement  I did it several years ago. I power mine with a Bioenno battery rather than a wall wart, too. FYI... __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 03/24/20 14:41, Greg

Re: [Elecraft] XG3 Signal Generator

2020-03-24 Thread Clay Autery
Best money I have spent on instrumentation I have used it for tons of stuff.  And it REALLY makes calibrating the K3s easier and IMO more accurate. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 03/24/20 14:17, Bill Smith via Elecraft wrote: Looking at buying the XG3 signal

Re: [Elecraft] OT: I am looking for Lithium style battery pack for KX3/KXPA100 and BiPAP machine.

2020-02-09 Thread Clay Autery
https://www.bioennopower.com/ LiFePO4, the best balance of power per unit volume/weight and safety. They probably have one to meet your requirements off the shelf, but they are capable of producing pretty much any custom battery you require. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 military use

2020-02-08 Thread Clay Autery
I would have traded redundant parts of my anatomy for something like the KX2 back in my day.  There are few things worse than NOT being able to talk to the folks you need to talk to.  And not far away on that list is having to hump a heavier ruck.  __ Clay Autery

Re: [Elecraft] 10 MHz reference osc. suggestion?

2020-02-05 Thread Clay Autery
That looks like a fun project.  I may build that pair of units as a field unit... __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 02/05/20 21:37, K1FFX wrote: If a build-from-kit solution would work for you, I can recommend two kits from qrp-labs.com <http://qrp-labs.

Re: [Elecraft] 10 MHz reference osc. suggestion?

2020-02-05 Thread Clay Autery
(indirectly). There are better units available... maybe... but NOT at a cost I am willing to pay. I am VERY happy with my Bodnar stuff. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 02/05/20 13:43, Gary Peterson wrote: Does anyone have any recommendations for a particular 10 MHz GPS

Re: [Elecraft] anyone recommend where to buy a SERIAL to USB cable fora k3

2020-01-25 Thread Clay Autery
I can also verify that the VSCOM serial boxes workI have this 8 port one, and it greatly simplifies my cabling in the station.They have all different types and port#s... http://www.vscom.de/usb-8com-plus.html 73, Clay, KY5G > > On Jan 25, 2020 at

Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning old black knobs on K3

2020-01-24 Thread Clay Autery
UNinstall the knobs CAREFULLY.  Wash in warm water with Dawn dishwashing liquid and perhaps a toothbrush if soaking doesn't work. Use compressed air to make double sure they are dry before re-installation.  Be CAREFUL with the set screws... __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518

Re: [Elecraft] Book

2020-01-19 Thread Clay Autery
-and-p3-3rd-edition/paperback/product-23172859.html 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/19/20 10:55, w0xa wrote: Anyone have this book they would like to sell? The Elecraft K3 and P3, 3rd Edition by KE7X Thanks Kevin W0XA

Re: [Elecraft] K4 delivery is now in May

2020-01-16 Thread Clay Autery
EVERY antenna is an IDEAL antenna and you don't need towers to hold them up.  You simply will it to sit where you want it to stay. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/16/20 09:20, WILLIE BABER wrote: K7? Does that imply that Elecraft company makes it to heaven too

Re: [Elecraft] K3s 400 Hz filter differences...

2020-01-14 Thread Clay Autery
e between the "in-house" 6-pole I just bought, or an INRAD #701 that matches the one I bought with my MAIN Receiver... 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/14/20 11:16, Nr4c wrote: I think you’ll find in the release notes that main/sub filters no longer need to

Re: [Elecraft] Dug my K2 out today

2020-01-14 Thread Clay Autery
s one more Elecraft box show up anytime soon.  LOL!! __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/14/20 07:07, Martin Sole wrote: Break the piggy bank, take out a loan, sell the kids, just do what it takes. I did back in 2017 and built 7723 while I was working in the desert.

[Elecraft] K3s 400 Hz filter differences...

2020-01-14 Thread Clay Autery
f finding an "by INRAD" 8-pole available on the market seems much less likely... Obviously, I am operating on a number of assumptions here... which is why I am asking... 73 __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 ___

Re: [Elecraft] K-POD working intermitterly

2020-01-14 Thread Clay Autery
to respond from an obviously faulty memory. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/13/20 16:00, John Altman wrote: My K-Pod has stopped working ... it works (macros are functional) for a few minutes after K3S turned on and then power light is out and button functions

Re: [Elecraft] Dug my K2 out today

2020-01-14 Thread Clay Autery
Wish I could afford to buy one while they are still available  I would like to say that I had the experience of doing s solder build...  __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/13/20 17:37, Wayne Burdick wrote: And we're still selling them, too :) 73, Wayne N6KR

Re: [Elecraft] K-POD working intermitterly

2020-01-14 Thread Clay Autery
to be safe.  You CAN use solid cable or solid wire connectors, but the durability will be greatly reduced. Hope this helps... 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/13/20 16:00, John Altman wrote: My K-Pod has stopped working ... it works (macros are functiona

Re: [Elecraft] Visit to Elecraft HQ worthwhile?

2020-01-14 Thread Clay Autery
I've never been to Watsonville...  BUT, I'd give my eye teeth to visit Elecraft HQ  IF I was going to be within 200 miles or so, I would attempt to coordinate a visit. I have no idea what the company policies are RE: customer drop-ins/visits. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G

Re: [Elecraft] K3s throwing a "HIGH CURR" error after installing K144XV and Reference Phase Lock Option

2020-01-12 Thread Clay Autery
everything I can think of at least a dozen times. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/12/20 08:59, Don Wilhelm wrote: Clay, Have you measured the voltage displayed by the K3S during transmit?  A low voltage is a common cause for Hi Curr. Reduce the vo

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] K3s throwing a "HIGH CURR" error after installing K144XV and Reference Phase Lock Option

2020-01-12 Thread Clay Autery
der. I'm running out of ideas... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/11/20 23:22, Clay Autery wrote: Update... 1) Strictly speaking, removing the RefLock option board and associated SINGLE TMP cable did not "fix" anything... Still have the "HIGH CUR

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band Data

2020-01-12 Thread Clay Autery
f is what you are looking for 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/12/20 02:01, Pedro, EA4KD wrote: Many thanks Don; Only need the instructions to add the resistors, I'll keep looking because I haven't found yet. Pedro, EA4KD -Mensaje original- De: Do

Re: [Elecraft] K3s throwing a "HIGH CURR" error after installing K144XV and Reference Phase Lock Option

2020-01-11 Thread Clay Autery
roblem"?  The ANT3 TNP board connector is set at a slightly OFF angle, and the TMP outer (coax shiield) might be touching the enclosure.  Just trying t figure out what is "wrong", and if it anything I have control over... 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On

[Elecraft] K3s throwing a "HIGH CURR" error after installing K144XV and Reference Phase Lock Option

2020-01-11 Thread Clay Autery
RX was installed a couple days ago. Any ideas as to what is causing this "issue"? I'm missing all my weekend nets.  73, -- __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailma

[Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Clay Autery
n speakers, so they don't have to be monster-sized conductors.  I considered using CAT-5(+) wire and bonding all 4 pair to a single loop, but I don't think a single run would be enough copper (?), and I don't want to make multiple runs per driver. *Any ideas?* 73, -- __ C

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