[Elecraft] Elecraft & Accessory Items For Sale: Update

2024-03-27 Thread Doug Hensley
Spring Cleaning Update: 1. A new Elecraft MH2 mic for the K2. $79.95 + $8 shipping (+5% pp if used). Comes with mobile handset hanger-clip, the necessary K2 parts to add the microphone input to the K2 as well as Elecraft's data-sheet; 2. A new W2 to P3 cat 5/6 data-link cable, $24.95 + $4

[Elecraft] Elecraft Items For Sale

2024-03-25 Thread Doug Hensley
Spring Cleaning continues: 1. a new Elecraft MH2 mic for the K2. $79.95 + $8 shipping (+5% pp if used). Comes with necessary K2 parts to add the microphone input to the K2 as well as Elecrafts data-sheet; 2. A new W2 to P3 cat 5/6 data-link cable, $24.95 + $4 shipping (+5% pp if used);

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Utility Question

2024-03-24 Thread Doug Hensley
Thanks Rick. Got it now. Sent from my iPhone On Mar 24, 2024, at 10:57 PM, Rick Tavan wrote:  K3 Utility | Configuration | Edit Power On banner should do the trick. It exists in both Mac and Windows versions. /Rick N6XI On Sun, Mar 24, 2024 at 1:12 PM Doug Hensley mailto:w

[Elecraft] P3 For Sale

2024-03-24 Thread Doug Hensley
I've decided to sell my spare P3. Has the latest USB I/O as well as the SVGA module option. Comes with its full cable set. Condition is as new and it probably has less than a half-dozen hours on it. So if you are looking for a sleeper, this P3 is a good pick. Price is $900 plus shipping

[Elecraft] Firmware Utility Question

2024-03-24 Thread Doug Hensley
Helping a friend with his new K3s. He wants to change the callsign displayed by the K3s "Welcome Message". I booted the firmware utility on my Mac but I do not see any function selection for that. Mine was changed by the factory when they updated it for me. Also don't see it in the docs so

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft MH2 microphone for K2 - And W2 to P3 Data-link cable

2024-03-15 Thread Doug Hensley
14, 2024, at 2:09 PM, Doug Hensley wrote:  For sale here before I move it to other venues, is my like new copy of Prof. Fred Cady's 327 page exhaustive 2017 reference entitled: "The Elecraft K3s and P3 (Getting the most from Your High Performance Station)" $59.95 plus shipping plus

[Elecraft] For Sale: Late Edition of Fred Cady's K3s & P3 Book - As New

2024-03-14 Thread Doug Hensley
For sale here before I move it to other venues, is my like new copy of Prof. Fred Cady's 327 page exhaustive 2017 reference entitled: "The Elecraft K3s and P3 (Getting the most from Your High Performance Station)" $59.95 plus shipping plus 5% if you want to use PAYPAL' Contact me for my PAYPAL

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: New Elecraft KX3 USB Cable "KXUSB"

2024-03-10 Thread Doug Hensley
I forgot to say price is for one (1) KXUSB cable. 73, Doug W5JV Sent from my iPhone On Mar 10, 2024, at 3:27 PM, Doug Hensley wrote:  I have two new Elecraft KXUSB cables for the KX3. They are the USB RS232 TO 3.5MM CABLE The KXUSB cable plugs into the common USB port on a computer

[Elecraft] For Sale: Noktua fans for K3s

2024-03-10 Thread Doug Hensley
Awhile back when the K3s was the talk of the day, a few K3s owners experimented with fans to reduce the noise from the factory fans running. One of the fans which was praised was the Noctua NF-A6x25

[Elecraft] For Sale: New Elecraft KX3 USB Cable "KXUSB"

2024-03-10 Thread Doug Hensley
I have two new Elecraft KXUSB cables for the KX3. They are the USB RS232 TO 3.5MM CABLE The KXUSB cable plugs into the common USB port on a computer and creates a virtual COM port, when the appropriate drivers are also installed on the computer. Price: $34 plus $5 shipping. Payment by check,

[Elecraft] WTB Clean SP3 Speaker for K3s

2024-03-09 Thread Doug Hensley
Looking for an SP3 speaker to match my K3s. If you have one available, send confirming images & asking price to my email address “w...@hotmail.com” 73, Doug W5JV Sent from my iPhone On Mar 8, 2024, at 4:34 PM, Doug Hensley wrote:  Looking for a new condition MH4 mic. Have a nice un

[Elecraft] Have like new MH2 mic op trade for similar condition MH4

2024-03-08 Thread Doug Hensley
Looking for a new condition MH4 mic. Have a nice unused MH2 for trade or will just pay cash. 73, Doug W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 history

2024-03-07 Thread Doug Hensley
Okay, I found an image of the apron of an early P3 & it is using a DB9 RS232 sub d connector. Does anyone know this can be adapted to the later CAT5/6 socket the newer K3s uses? Doug W5JV From: Doug Hensley Sent: Thursday, March 7, 2024 5:2

[Elecraft] P3 history

2024-03-07 Thread Doug Hensley
I recently heard that early P3's (first gen ?) used a different P3-to-K3 cable than the last generation of P3-to-K3s's did. Can anyone tell me anything about that? And is there a fix for connecting an eary P3 to a late K3s? Or was my leg being pulled?  Thanks, Doug W5JV Visit

Re: [Elecraft] What minimum temperature should the K station be kept at during a hard freeze

2024-01-15 Thread Doug Hensley
front. Thanks for sharing. Stay warm, Doug W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. From: William Hammond Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2024 1:13 PM To: Doug Hensley Cc: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] What minimum

Re: [Elecraft] What minimum temperature should the K station be kept at during a hard freeze

2024-01-15 Thread Doug Hensley
great vacuum tube finds. From: Jack Brindle Sent: Saturday, January 13, 2024 1:58 PM To: Doug Hensley Cc: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] What minimum temperature should the K station be kept at during a hard freeze Usually the limiting factor for low

[Elecraft] What minimum temperature should the K station be kept at during a hard freeze

2024-01-13 Thread Doug Hensley
What minimum temperature should a K station be kept at during a hard freeze and is there a cold temperature point at which it should not be powered up? Please reply to the list and as always do not reply to a digest. Thanks in advance for any information. 73, Doug W5JV Visit

[Elecraft] For Sale: KFLA-3A 8 pole filter for wide SSB (2.8 kHZ)

2023-08-22 Thread Doug Hensley
For Sale: One KFLA-3A 8 pole filter for 2.8 kHZ. Makes net operation much more pleasant to work. As new, $165 plus USPS. M.O. or personal check only. This is an Elecraft filter which is guaranteed. Mahalo, Doug W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds.

Re: [Elecraft] OT - FS: Begali cw paddle

2022-11-12 Thread Doug Hensley
The Begali is spoken for. Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. From: Doug Hensley Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2022 9:48 AM To: Elecraft List Subject: OT - FS: Begali cw paddle Members on this list almost universally embrace

[Elecraft] OT - FS: Begali cw paddle

2022-11-12 Thread Doug Hensley
Members on this list almost universally embrace CW, so I thought I would offer this to the list before going to another venue. I sometimes can't respond immediately so I will make a list of interested parties and get back to you as I can. I have a new Begali "Pearl" key for sale. Will send

Re: [Elecraft] K Bits FS Plus two E_Caps

2022-11-01 Thread Doug Hensley
The K2PAKIT & K2 RF PROBE KIT are spoken for. All else is available: Elecraft Dark Blue Baseball Caps - 2 to sell. $18 each plus USPS. AS NEW. K2FCTR Frequency Counter Probe Kit w/instructions Price: $11 plus USPS Oak Hills. RFL-10. Pocket-Size 10W RF Load Kit w/instructions

[Elecraft] K Bits FS Plus two E_Caps

2022-11-01 Thread Doug Hensley
Getting ready for the holidays & cleaning up. The following is for sale: Elecraft Dark Blue Baseball Caps - 2 to sell. $18 each plus USPS. AS NEW. K2PAKIT.PA REPLACEMENT KKT for K2 1. EA850408.K2 PA Transistors, MATCHED; 2. E850135 Thermal Pads Envelope; 3. 2NA

[Elecraft] FS: KFLA-3 8 Pole filters for 250 hZ & 2.8 kHZ

2022-08-26 Thread Doug Hensley
FS KFLA-3A 8 pole filters for 250 hZ and 2.8 kHZ. As new, $165 each plus USPS. M.O. or check only. These are Elecraft checked & guaranteed. Cheers Doug W5JV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3s 8 pole filters for sale

2022-07-16 Thread Doug Hensley
for QSO's. Cheers, Doug W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. From: Doug Hensley Sent: Friday, July 15, 2022 7:41 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: K3s 8 pole filters for sale I have one more set of K3s 8 pole filters for sale

[Elecraft] K3s 8 pole filters for sale

2022-07-15 Thread Doug Hensley
I have one more set of K3s 8 pole filters for sale. These tend to go quickly so speak up if you need one: These are in the following widths and are as new: 250 hZ, 2.1 kHZ, 2.8 kHZ and 13 kHZ (for FM) No paypal. M.O. or bank check only. Thanks, Doug W5JV

[Elecraft] For Sale: K3S Filters

2022-07-05 Thread Doug Hensley
I have one each of the following K3S filters for sale: 13 kHZ as require for FM service 2.8 kHZ wide SSB 2.1 kHZ narrow SSB 250 hZ narrow CW All of these are the 8 pole INRAD high-performance filters which are no longer made. Price is $175 ea plus simple USPS postage. Payment by check or

[Elecraft] K3S Parts For Sale

2022-06-29 Thread Doug Hensley
then be sold to individuals. If this is not clear, feel free to email me. Shipping for one or more is $8.95 The filters are: 13 kHZ. - FM 2.8 kHZ - SSB Wide 2.1 kHZ - SSB Narrow 400 hZ - CW Wide 250 hZ. - CW Narrow Thank you, Doug Hensley, W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft KRX3A Sub-receiver with General Coverage option

2022-05-25 Thread Doug Hensley
For Sale is my KRX3A Sub-receiver with the General Coverage option. If you look on pages 9-12 in the KRX3A manual, you will see what would have come with a KRX3A; https://ftp.elecraft.com/K3S/Manuals%20Downloads/E740126A%20KRX3A%20Subreceiver%20Installation%20and%20Operation.pdf Note the new

[Elecraft] For Sale: As New KRX3A Sub-Receiver package for K3s

2022-05-21 Thread Doug Hensley
For Sale is my KRX3A Sub-receiver with factory 2.7 kc filter If you look on pages 9-12 in the KRX3A manual, you will see what would have come with a KRX3A; https://ftp.elecraft.com/K3S/Manuals%20Downloads/E740126A%20KRX3A%20Subreceiver%20Installation%20and%20Operation.pdf Note the new KSYN3A is

[Elecraft] SOLD - Elecraft SP-3 Speakers (for K3s) - SOLD

2022-01-18 Thread Doug Hensley
Thanks to all who responded. Sorry I don't have more to sell. 73, Doug W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft SP-3 Speaker (for K3s)

2022-01-17 Thread Doug Hensley
I have two Elecraft SP-3 speakers for sale which have not been used; they were purchased for a special contest station which, thanks to the pandemic, never materialized. Probably a good thing as our design ideas for that have improved. The speakers match the K3s to the letter. Price is $250

[Elecraft] SOLD - DSP Filter Kit is SOLD

2022-01-14 Thread Doug Hensley
Thanks to all who responded. From: Doug Hensley Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 8:24 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: For Sale: Cumbria Designs Mini-DSP Filter Kit I have a DSP Audio filter kit that I don't have time to use and thought I would offer it here

[Elecraft] For Sale: Cumbria Designs Mini-DSP Filter Kit

2022-01-13 Thread Doug Hensley
I have a DSP Audio filter kit that I don't have time to use and thought I would offer it here for anyone with a K1 or K2 that might want to try adding their own DSP Audio Filter. Cumbria Designs was a British concern famous for its "X-Lock" VFO stabilizer used on many K1's and older gear with a

[Elecraft] For Sale: Elecraft K1

2021-06-13 Thread Doug Hensley
The KAT100/KPA100 is sold as is the K2. The beautiful little K1 is still available. Cheers, Doug W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: K1 & K2 packages from late estate soon available

2021-06-12 Thread Doug Hensley
The KAT100/KPA100/EC2 unit from the estate has been sold. Pictures are now available for two high-end legacy units: A pristine 4 band K1 (40m, 20m, 30m, &17m); unit was serviced through Elecraft with these done: -- a new front panel sealed encoder -- a new backlit LCD Panel -- a

[Elecraft] For Sale: K1 & K2 packages from late estate soon available

2021-06-08 Thread Doug Hensley
I will have both a K1 and a K2 with EC2-KPA100/KAT100 shortly. If you are interested in either (not both please), let me know and I'll give you what information I presently have with pictures to follow as soon as I have them. These are pristine and will priced accordingly. No PAYPAL on these,

Re: [Elecraft] OT For Sale: HF Packer QRP Amplifier 2.5w in/35w out

2021-04-16 Thread Doug Hensley
Boy, that was fast. Item spoken for. Will repost if sale falls through. Doug W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. From: Doug Hensley Sent: Friday, April 16, 2021 6:54 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: OT

[Elecraft] OT For Sale: HF Packer QRP Amplifier 2.5w in/35w out

2021-04-16 Thread Doug Hensley
Since many people on this list have more than one QRP rig, I thought I would make this available here: A new condition HF Packer 160m - 10m amplifier. 2.5w in / 35w out. Pictures on request. Price of $350 set by Virgil who designed them and built this one for the SK who owned it. Thanks,

[Elecraft] FS New Elecraft W2 w/ Two 2 kW Sample Heads

2020-10-20 Thread Doug Hensley
FS is my last W2-A with two of the 2w to 2kW sampling heads. All unused. Documentation is on "E-on-line". No cables. Use your own choice of RG8, RG8x or RG-58. Price through Elecraft is $379 plus 179 plus your tax & shipping. Will sell total package for $395 plus $8 USPS to upper-48. You

[Elecraft] FS New Elecraft W2 w/ 2 kW Sample Head

2020-09-29 Thread Doug Hensley
Re-posting this because I incorrectly described this the first time. For Sale is my Elecraft W2 Digital RF Power Meter with one sampling head rated for up to 2 Kw. The W2 can display zero to 2, 20, 200 or 2000 watts of outgoing RF power. The package includes the W2, the 2 kW Sampling head and

Re: [Elecraft] FS New Elecraft W2-2000 -- CORRECTION

2020-09-28 Thread Doug Hensley
inds. From: Doug Hensley Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 9:18 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: FS New Elecraft W2-200 FS: W2 Wattmeter. - List $379.00. Sell $329. Includes the 2 - 200 Watt Inline Sensor. Both new, unused. Documentation on-line. https://elecraft.com/collect

[Elecraft] FS New Elecraft W2-200

2020-09-28 Thread Doug Hensley
FS: W2 Wattmeter. - List $379.00. Sell $329. Includes the 2 - 200 Watt Inline Sensor. Both new, unused. Documentation on-line. https://elecraft.com/collections/test-equipment/products/w2 If purchasing, please advise address, zip & contact number. Payment by simple check or money order or add

[Elecraft] New Elecraft KPOD is SOLD but my new W2-200 still on the block

2020-09-08 Thread Doug Hensley
KPOD is SOLD but one new W2-200 still available. If you work various QRP levels, the W2 with the 2 to 200 W sampler is very helpful. Cheers, Doug W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. From: Doug Hensley Sent: Tuesday

[Elecraft] FS New Elecraft KPOD and new W2-200, both factory built.

2020-09-08 Thread Doug Hensley
FS: Two New Elecraft Accessories: one KPOD and and one W2-200 both factory built. These are factory items that are new & unused. Shipped as I received less paperwork. Manuals & firmware on the Elecraft site. Both for $585 plus postage or: W2 Wattmeter. - List $379.00. Sell $339. Includes

[Elecraft] FS: Two Unused Elecraft Accessories: one KPOD and and one W2-200 both factory built.

2020-09-06 Thread Doug Hensley
FS: Two Unused Elecraft Accessories: one KPOD and and one W2-200 both factory built. These are mint factory builds that were unused. Shipped as I received less paperwork. Manuals & firmeware on the Elecraft site. First come, first served. W2 Wattmeter. - List $379.00. Sell $350 Includes

[Elecraft] K3 & K3s Parts

2019-12-13 Thread Doug Hensley
Scott has a great point. With radio models changing & out-dating as they do, please recommend, if you can, what K3 (and particularly what K3s)parts would be good to have for either the future or the future owner. Only Elecraft would know what parts are either failing or dwindling in supply and

[Elecraft] K3s SSB Filters Still Available

2019-11-02 Thread Doug Hensley
Still have 4 Sale: A matched pair of 2.7 kHZ K3S SSB filters; $160 ($80 ea). Shipping is cheap. QSL: W5JV privately please. Doug W5JV K1, K2, K3S Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great boat-anchor items. Looking for something special? Ask us. Wanted: Petersen Type PR-1

[Elecraft] SSB Filters For Sale

2019-10-15 Thread Doug Hensley
A matched pair of 2.7 kHZ K3/K3S SSB filters; $160 ($80 ea). Prefer not to break up. QSL: W5JV Doug W5JV K1, K2, K3S Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great boat-anchor items. Looking for something special? Ask us. Wanted: Petersen Type PR-1 Crystal in FT-243 holder cut for

[Elecraft] OT: West Mountain DC-TO-GO-RR 58513-1381

2019-10-14 Thread Doug Hensley
Just an FYI if you are in the process of Field Day planning, HRO has a limited number of the West Mountain Battery kit containing the external battery case, the Rig Runner 8 outlet w/alarm unit and their 40A PowerGate which will switch between your power supply & battery as needed. (It also

[Elecraft] FS: Matched pair of K3 / K3s SSB fllters

2019-08-27 Thread Doug Hensley
I have the following available if anyone needs them: A matched pair of 2.7 kHZ OEM SSB filters; original value $280 based on the cost of similar filters. Will sell for your fair offer. Contact me off the the list please. The filters were hardly used. They are guaranteed to be as I

[Elecraft] KX4 Features ??

2019-08-20 Thread Doug Hensley
With the KX3 now aging from its 2012 debut, has anyone heard what might be on the planning board for a KX4 ? Inquiring minds . . . . . If you are a KX3 user, what would you like to see? Cheers, Doug W5JV K1, K2, K3s Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service

2019-05-23 Thread Doug Hensley
Don, I think that is because the early stuff is farmed out to contract people who may not have an email routine going yet. The K1 & K2's were usually handled by Don Wilhelm who just retired. You might contact Elecraft support and ask them who they sent the rig to, when, where, etc. Don had

Re: [Elecraft] Prospective K4

2019-05-05 Thread Doug Hensley
Has anyone got a good handle on how much the value of a K3 dropped after the K3S had established itself ? If so, what can we expect the average value of a K3S to drop once a K4 has spread its wings & shared its eggs ? And how much further down in value is that going to push the venerable old

[Elecraft] OT: Trickle Chargers

2018-12-19 Thread Doug Hensley
I'm a past customer of Keyline trickle chargers and in the past few days have been in touch with Customer Service there. I inquired as to what changes were made in their announcing they have re-done their small chargers and why they think the new versions are much better. I'm referring to the

[Elecraft] OT: Were you involved with Military Communications during the 1950's - early 1970"s?

2018-12-16 Thread Doug Hensley
for a researcher tasked with assessing communications during this period. Whatever you share is direct with him. I am not in the loop, just trying to get the word out. Thank you, Doug Hensley, W5JV Visit https://www.qrz.com/db/W5JV for some great vacuum tube finds. Looking for something

[Elecraft] K1, K2 enhancement parts

2018-07-19 Thread Doug Hensley
I have for sale excess to my needs: (1) for the K1 and K2 transceivers: I have two sets of the K6XX CW Indicator with False Blink kit, LED Button Option & header connect/disconnect option. These work well on the K1 and fairly well on the K2. NOTE: the kit requires soldering of SMD

[Elecraft] K3/K3s compared to Collins S line receiver

2018-06-05 Thread Doug Hensley
Gee, You might try a trick I used on an ICOM 7410. I took an Idiom Press SCAF-1 Tunable Audio Filter and put it between the audio out and my speaker. It removed most of the annoying hiss and while it may have introduced an issue or two others might want to avoid, those were unnoticeable to

[Elecraft] OT: Does anyone speak Korean ?

2018-05-13 Thread Doug Hensley
OT: If anyone on the list speaks or reads (fluently) Korean, please get in touch. I am trying to mail a radio part to a South Korean and having a problem knowing how to address it. Sorry for the OT message but thought I would try. Cheers, Doug Hensley, W5JV

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale - NOS 36A (30A Cont) Switching Power Supply

2018-05-06 Thread Doug Hensley
The power supplies are sold. I still have two matched KFLA-3A 2.7 kHZ filters, as new, removed from a diversity K3S. $100 for the pair. Cheers, Doug W5JV From: Doug Hensley <w...@hotmail.com> Sent: Friday, May 4, 2018 12:40 PM To: Elecraft List; el

[Elecraft] OT: For Sale - NOS 36A (30A Cont) Switching Power Supply

2018-05-04 Thread Doug Hensley
OT: For Sale - NOS 36A (30A Cont) Switching Power Supply. I bought this at a hamfest after seeing the demo that was set up. A similar unit was powered up supplying 32 amps and had been running for hours. Seeing is believing. I was impressed and bought one as a safety or back-up. It has not

[Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch

2018-03-11 Thread Doug Hensley
I have two radios and one cw paddle. I'm looking for a small inline A/B switch as would be used on stereo headphone sets to switch between sources. The whole thing would be a "Y" cable with two 1/8" male stereo plugs on one end and a single female jack on the other. Switching would choose

[Elecraft] Parts available for Elecraft K1 / K2 / K3

2018-01-25 Thread Doug Hensley
K1 & K2 owners, I have for sale excess to my needs now: (1) for the K1/K2 transceivers: the K6XX CW Indicator with False Blink kit, LED Button Option & header connect/disconnect option. These work well on the K1 and fairly well on the K2. NOTE: the kit requires soldering of SMD

[Elecraft] Black Friday:: 3rd Party Parts available for Elecraft K1 / K2

2017-11-26 Thread Doug Hensley
Available for the K1/K2 transceivers: -- the K6XX CW Indicator with False Blink kit, LED Button Option & header connect/disconnect option. These work very well on the K1. WARNING: the kit requires soldering of SMD components prior to installation of the header. $39.95 plus $4.5 USPS.

[Elecraft] 3rd Party Parts available for Elecraft K1 / K2

2017-11-16 Thread Doug Hensley
I have available for the K1/K2 transceivers: the K6XX CW Indicator with False Blink kit, LED Button Option & header connect/disconnect option. These work very well on the K1. They are supposed to work on the K2 but you really have to have some good close quarter skills for it. WARNING:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Filters Available

2017-11-15 Thread Doug Hensley
Sorry, I did not mention the plots nor how many poles they are: You can see the current filter bandwidth plots at: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3_filter_plots.htm Of these, what I have available for the K3 or K3s are: Two each 2.7 kHZ 5 Pole filters; list 139.95 sell 100.00 each; (OEM SSB)

[Elecraft] K3 / K3S Filters Available

2017-11-14 Thread Doug Hensley
Still available for the K3 or K3s are: Two each 2.7 kHZ OEM SSB filters; list 139.95 sell 100.00 each; Two each 1.8 kHZ wide data filters; list 149.95 sell 119.95 each; Two each 1.0 kHZ wide CW filters; list 149.95 sell 119.95 each; The filters are less than 6 months old and hardly used.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3s Filters Available - Update

2017-11-08 Thread Doug Hensley
The 1.0 kHz filters have been spoken for. Available still are two (2) each of: KFL3A-1.8K 1.8 kHz KFL3A-2.7K 2.7 kHz Thank you, Doug W5JV From: Doug Hensley <w...@hotmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 10:02 AM To: elecraft...@yahoogrou

[Elecraft] Fw: K3 / K3s Filters Available - Adendum

2017-11-08 Thread Doug Hensley
I forgot to put the Elecraft model numbers on the filters I have for sale: They are: KFL3A-1.0K 1 kHz KFL3A-1.8K 1.8 kHz KFL3A-2.7K 2.7 kHz I will have two (2) of each. Cheers, Doug W5JV From: Doug Hensley <w...@hotmail.com> Sent: Wed

[Elecraft] K3 / K3S Filters Available

2017-11-07 Thread Doug Hensley
In a week or so I will be getting my K3S back from Elecraft service where I sent it in for updating. While it is there, I am reconfiguring the crystal filters and will have the following available if anyone needs one or more: Two each 2.7 kHZ OEM SSB filters; list 139.95 sell 100.00 each;

Re: [Elecraft] Lighting Protection

2017-11-07 Thread Doug Hensley
Not quite on the topic but FWIW, I had Delta Products Surge units installed at the A/C line coming in to my shop. Both are grounded and then tied between the hot & neutral lines. Fairly inexpensive and somewhat of a "whole house" surge arrestor & protector. They are made by a very responsive

[Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator - Update

2017-09-09 Thread Doug Hensley
Someone on the list suggested we post a summary of private responses to us as an alternative, I'm guessing, to members not knowing what was said. In my case, the results don't lend themselves to a simple summary so I am sending this as a fair response to what I learned: 1. I'm quite

[Elecraft] OT: Whole House Generator

2017-09-07 Thread Doug Hensley
If you want to respond to this, please respond privately to me and NOT the list. I am going through the process of choosing a whole house home generator and what caught my ey in the process was a new generator by GENERAC called "Syntergy" which uses a new three-vein generator and produces a

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

2017-08-19 Thread Doug Hensley
I'm probably alone in this but I disagree. Most people do not own most of the Elecraft products and many subscribers do not own any products at all but are here to observe & learn. We don't even know what to be interested in yet and this list gives us a way to expose ourselves to the

[Elecraft] Changing the P3 to a Specific IF Frequency

2017-05-02 Thread Doug Hensley
Does anyone know how to punch in a new IF frequency in the P3 ? If so, Please QSO privately. Thank you, Doug W5JV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier wishes

2017-04-05 Thread Doug Hensley
It might not be possible but I'd like to see one with an on-board watt meter that can also monitor just the K3 by itself when the amp is turned off. I'm not opposed to the requirement that it be turned on to make that watt meter work but either way, an on-board watt meter & SWR bridge would

[Elecraft] Using OS X 10..7.5 & the K3 Utility

2017-02-11 Thread Doug Hensley
If anyone is super comfortable on 10.7.5 and would not mind giving me some pointers for navigating and using the USB connection, please QSL via private email. Computer is a 2007 Macbook which is 64 bit Intel version. Thanks, Doug W5JV

[Elecraft] K1 Tilt Stand ???

2016-07-31 Thread Doug Hensley
Does anyone make a simple flip down bail (wire stand support) for the K1 as is available for the K2 ? I'm continually tilting the K1 back using a book or similar to position the front panel for easier viewing. 1.25 to 1.5" tilt should work. TIA, Doug W5JV K1 007xx

[Elecraft] OT: Effect of mechanical connectors & sampling units on the antenna line

2016-07-20 Thread Doug Hensley
I don't want to start a flurry of emails on this so perhaps if you could respond privately, it will keep the list traffic down. I began my question-subject with a curiosity on how the professional evaluators test & report on modern transceiver performance such as sensitivity, etc. At the

[Elecraft] Please recommend an HD monitor to use with P3SVGA

2016-07-03 Thread Doug Hensley
Subject says it all. Looking for a clear recommendation for a decent monitor that will last. Also what is too small and what is too big and so a waste of room? One side of me tells me anything that will display text well will display the P3 signal but another side tells me "Don't assume

[Elecraft] Small QRP Xcvr Use Question

2016-05-23 Thread Doug Hensley
I do not travel very much anymore so I admit I am behind times on this question but what are you guys with KX1, KX2 or KX3 using for an antenna in the field, at your hotel or while hiking/biking/etc. Putting a KX1 or KX2 in ones pocket is one thing; putting out a readable signal on 80 or 40

[Elecraft] K-Pod's USB Connection

2016-04-14 Thread Doug Hensley
With the demand of devices asking for a USB connection growing, has the K-Pod been tested on a USB-Hub that is also connected to other devices such as a Signalink USB, a keyer, a computer, etc etc and is it smart enough to mind its own business? Thank you, Doug W5JV

Re: [Elecraft] An FM Filter working for AM or ??

2016-01-28 Thread Doug Hensley
Can someone unravel this for me? IF the FM filter works for AM, does the AM filter work for FM ? If not, why not ? Elecraft says: ** AM and FM bandwidth filters are required on the main K3 TX/RX board for TX in AM and FM modes. (Only one AM filter is required for AM TX/RX, and one FM

[Elecraft] 10 mHZ external reference VS the K3S's optional KTCXO3-1

2015-11-02 Thread Doug Hensley
I've been following the thread on using a 10 mHZ external reference and the prospect seems both affordable and at least initially fun BUT I'd like to ask is it really a practical improvement over Elecraft's available KTCXO3 internal 1ppm reference? Or is this just a way to achieve more

Re: [Elecraft] Which of these would make the best power supply for the K3(S)

2015-10-29 Thread Doug Hensley
See item # 220648795286. I have two and they work well. The seller stands behind their 2 year warranty and usually just ships a new replacement. They hold up well. 36 Amp 12 Volt 13.8V DC Regulated Power Supply 12V Real USA MegaWatt® I have no vested interest in these other than as a

[Elecraft] K1 bandspread options revisited ...

2015-10-02 Thread Doug Hensley
questions Date: Thu, 1 Oct 2015 18:20:09 -0500 From: Doug Hensley <w..

[Elecraft] Wanted: K1/KAT1 with 80m & 15m

2015-09-21 Thread Doug Hensley
I'm in the market for a K1/KAT1 that is reasonably recent,has the back lit LCD display and is in top notch condition.The unit I want will have, amongst other bands, the 80mand 15m bands. Prefer a 4 band unit but will consider a2 band unit. Please contact me off the list if you have one that

Re: [Elecraft] Product Idea for Elecraft

2015-09-10 Thread Doug Hensley
I'm new to Elecraft but I thought the KAT-100 in the EC1 slim line enclosure could be used as a versatile antenna tuner for the different Elecraft transceivers and most 100 watt radios. Am I wrong ? Doug W5JV > -- > > Message: 10 > Date: Thu, 10 Sep 2015

[Elecraft] Looking for a K1 w/80 15 meters

2015-08-08 Thread Doug Hensley
I'm looking for a nice K1 set up for 80 15 meters, preferably with the KAT-1 antenna tuner and hopefully post-2010. Thanks, Doug W5JV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Is KAT100/KPA100 compatible with K3 and KX3 ?

2015-03-16 Thread Doug Hensley
Subject says it all. Can the 10W versions of the K3 or KX3 be used todrive the KAT100/KPA100 combo as nicely as the K2 does ? TIA, Doug W5JV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Back in time question

2015-03-04 Thread Doug Hensley
What test equipment is needed to accurately perform the alignment and proper tuning of a used K1 or K2 ?   I'm not looking for minimum recommendations nor NIST-Traceable recommendations; just what is needed to make sure they are up to spec or up to speed for the guy who wants to enjoy what they

[Elecraft] Soldering SMD

2014-10-30 Thread Doug Hensley
I'm not intending to start a long thread here so please reply via private emailif you have the time. Here's my question for the experts: Although lead free solder is not recommended for radios, particularlywhere there are multi-strand wires subject to movement or large solderjoints, ... is

[Elecraft] K2 and the UN-MODULE things

2014-10-09 Thread Doug Hensley
Hello, I have a used K2 (2007 build) with KDSP2, KAT2, KNB2 and internal gel cell battery. I have ordered the KSB2 SSB option as well as the 160m band/aux receive option. If anyone remembers putting these options in, were there any lessons learned and so any recommendations you might be able to

[Elecraft] K2 and installing KSB2 160m

2014-10-09 Thread Doug Hensley
Sorry for the bad subject line on my first message. I was going to ask about the UNPCBSthings and then decided not to. Here's my original question: I have a used K2 (2007 build) with KDSP2, KAT2, KNB2 and internal gel cell battery. I have ordered the KSB2 SSB option as well as the 160m

[Elecraft] Looking for a couple of good smart chargers

2014-09-18 Thread Doug Hensley
Elecraft referred me to W3FPR's web page which then referred me to AA Engineering whose web site is now plastered with all products have been discontinued. Can anyone recommend something equivalent to the old AA products that might be an improvement in both engineering quality ?If they