[Elecraft] K3 Basic 10W DSP1 firmware missing

2024-04-12 Thread Gary Gregory
Ser #893 comes up with ERROR DSE when turned on. I connected via the Utility software and tried to load all new FW but I get an error...no echo d and it goes into lockup. Repeated this several times before I noticed the FW 5.26 is loaded as is the mcu but it is showing question marks for DSP1

[Elecraft] Sherwood Receiver Tests

2022-04-28 Thread Gary Gregory
Reading the Sherwood tests today I noticed the K4D tested ranked below the K and K3s and I started to look at the data published and I am still a little unsure of why it scores lower having assumed it would be significantly better in performance over the K3 and K3s. Perhaps somebody could point

[Elecraft] K3, k4 Black knobs

2020-10-16 Thread Gary Gregory
OK, I operate portable and often at night and lighting has to be managed to reduce critters of the night dive bombing me when operating. Wearing a head mounted light causes the critters to go into a frenzy so does not help. I often wonder what it would be like If the buttons and/or knobs could

[Elecraft] K3 speakers 2 setting

2020-09-26 Thread Gary Gregory
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[Elecraft] K2 buttons

2020-09-06 Thread Gary Gregory
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[Elecraft] KX3 Tuner

2020-07-03 Thread Gary Gregory
Wayne, You missed the "also tunes the famous Rabbit Proof Fence" which we have down under...2,023 miles"...:-) Ask me how I know Gary K3NHL VK1ZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] k4 price Shock

2020-06-16 Thread Gary Gregory
lol, well perhaps I should put this in simple perspective: Figures are Australian Dollars which can be made to look like Banana republic pesos..TIC ok Purchase price K4D in AUD $6,850.00 freight in USD $ ? 10% GST on both K4 plus freight: minimum $685.00 total Minimum Cost landed will be

[Elecraft] K3s discontinued?

2020-06-15 Thread Gary Gregory
Was there a reason why the K3s was discontinued? Looking at the pricing for a K4 was a shock in itself, when I did the numbers to convert to AUD I was floored. That is one great beast BUT too far out of my price range sadly. As one who normally does not buy unwanted used equipment, I was hoping

Re: [Elecraft] PREamp 2

2017-04-20 Thread Gary Gregory
om my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > > > On Apr 20, 2017, at 6:26 AM, Gary Gregory <vk1zzg...@gmail.com> wrote: > > > > Just installed a new KSYN3A in a K3 Ser # 5387, display shows SYN 1 OK, > > Preamp 1 works but Preamp2 is showing OFF. > > > >

[Elecraft] New SYN board Preamp 2

2017-04-20 Thread Gary Gregory
Aha, this one has the KXV3A, so no preamp 2. Forgot mine has both son all good, will tell the owner when he arrives. Gary __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] PREamp 2

2017-04-20 Thread Gary Gregory
Just installed a new KSYN3A in a K3 Ser # 5387, display shows SYN 1 OK, Preamp 1 works but Preamp2 is showing OFF. Did I miss something?when I move the VFO to change to ON, it displays N/A Must be late and not enough coffee? Any advice would be appreciated. Gary

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-17 Thread Gary Gregory
Will take food stamps to feed my habit too? :-) On Mar 18, 2017 9:41 AM, "Roger Meadows" wrote: > I’ll be one of the first in line to buy one of the trade ins….. > > On Mar 17, 2017, at 6:09 PM, Bill Johnson live.com>> wrote: > > I echo

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Sound Board upgrade for K3

2016-12-23 Thread Gary Gregory
Enquiring minds need to know? Well maybe not all, but I do:-) Gary On Dec 24, 2016 8:51 AM, "Brian Hunt" wrote: > The original K3S FAQ listed an upgrade K3S DSP board that could be used in > the K3. Upgrade is to the audio preamp and output stage. FAQ indicated it

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Low Output on 15

2016-11-12 Thread Gary Gregory
Issue not seen on mine. Had it since January 2007 so maybe you have an issue? Gary On Nov 13, 2016 11:59, "WILLIE BABER" wrote: > My 2014 purchased K3 is 20-25 watts low on 14mhz but all other bands are > good. just haven't worried about it as I normally use 50 watts

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] The Way We Rank Receivers (long)

2016-10-27 Thread Gary Gregory
What he said Has got me rethinking my approach somewhat. I still believe I have the optimum transceiver (k3) available given I will never rely on software to control my dx chasing. Gary On Oct 28, 2016 05:55, "Lewis Phelps" wrote: Al, thanks for a very informative and helpful

[Elecraft] KAT500 altered behaviour

2016-10-18 Thread Gary Gregory
Got an interesting anomaly with KAT500 #007 Without making any changes to settings, cables, movement of equipment, AuxBus or RS232 cables etc, it now has stopped "following" on QSY. Band changes are working, first Dit will set tune to stored memory, checked the KAT500 utility, boxes for QSY/Tune

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Looking for feedback on K3DVR

2016-07-21 Thread Gary Gregory
OK. I'll admit to being confused. If there is no delay (Press and HOLD M! if that is where I placed my voice recording) why would you NOT want a delay, which is adjustable? If there is no delay, how do I answer your call?you will be transmitting again so will not hear me? When contesting, I

Re: [Elecraft] K3). Bug in my K3

2016-06-26 Thread Gary Gregory
Hm...can you now say Flea Power? :-) Gary On 27 June 2016 at 03:13, Nr4c wrote: > I was informed just now at the Field Day Site that I have a bug in my > radio, s/n 4536. It appears to be crawling around in the LCD display. > > Is DDT available anymore? > > Sent from

[Elecraft] External Speaker

2016-06-21 Thread Gary Gregory
I was searching the Elecraft website and was unable to find much information on the SP3. Did I miss something? I found the cost and a nice photo but wanted some more detail such as specs. Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ, K3NHLSkype: Gary.VK1ZZhttp://www.qsl.net/vk1zz

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Minimum Drive?

2016-06-18 Thread Gary Gregory
or Tap the PWR button the kpa500 and watch the digital display on the amplifier. Gary On 16 June 2016 at 13:50, Jack Brindle wrote: > Fred’s assessment is correct - the output power resolution below 25 watts > is pretty low. But it is still putting out power, at least to a

[Elecraft] Win4K3

2016-03-11 Thread Gary Gregory
Just tried Tom's latest software. HA, I didn't read the documentation fully obviously and discovered I could not use the panadapter display without having LP Pan or a Softrock or a P3. I have a sound card and incorrectly assumed I was good t go, dear oh dear, must be getting older by the day at a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft web site

2015-12-30 Thread Gary Gregory
Even in The Land Downunder it works as expected. Gary On 31 December 2015 at 08:28, G4GNX - Alan wrote: > It's working just fine for me in the UK. > > 73, > > Alan. G4GNX > > -Original Message- From: JJ Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2015 > 9:56 PM To:

[Elecraft] K3 comments on Koss SB45 headsets

2015-12-28 Thread Gary Gregory
Seasons greetings one and all. Has anyone used/using the Koss SB45 headsets on their K3? I have the CM-500 and I am on my second set but again the padding is starting to deteriorate so before they look too ratty, figured I would get a backup and as the CM500 are not available in VK but the Koss

Re: [Elecraft] K3 comments on Koss SB45 headsets

2015-12-28 Thread Gary Gregory
:26, Gary Gregory <vk1zzg...@gmail.com> wrote: > Seasons greetings one and all. > > Has anyone used/using the Koss SB45 headsets on their K3? > > I have the CM-500 and I am on my second set but again the padding is > starting to deteriorate so before they look too ra

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B

2015-12-17 Thread Gary Gregory
Simply stated facts. Thanks Jim for the well written response. Regards, Gary On 18 December 2015 at 15:25, Robert Nobis wrote: > Jim, > > Well said. A great overview of a great company and great radio. > > 73, > > > Bob Nobis - N7RJN > n7...@nobis.net > > > > On Dec 17, 2015,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Sticky NTCH and Auto SPOT failure

2015-11-10 Thread Gary Gregory
Petr, Sticky notch is not available and yes it is something I would like to see and to my knowledge it has always been the same. No I did not realise Spot did not work when manual notch is used. 73 Gary On 11 November 2015 at 03:16, ok1rp wrote: > Hi, > > it looks like I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP processor speed

2015-11-10 Thread Gary Gregory
I agree with Jerry, I have found several instances when i need to adjust RF Gain, slope, athr etc, example, early mornings here I can pull a couple VK2's, some 2500 kilometers away on 40M. When there are storms around, I can take away most if not all of the static crashes and they are a clear copy

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: RE: K3 DSP processor speed

2015-11-10 Thread Gary Gregory
Does that mean CW = Communication Wizard? Gary On 11 November 2015 at 05:21, Edward R Cole wrote: > Silly Syllabic Babble > > At 10:00 AM 11/10/2015, you wrote: >> >>> What is SSB an acronym for??? >>> >>> Jim >>> W6AIM >>> >> > 73, Ed - KL7UW > http://www.kl7uw.com >

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: RE: K3 DSP processor speed

2015-11-10 Thread Gary Gregory
of our list > subscribers. > > 73 > > Eric > Moderator > *elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>* > > On 11/10/2015 11:29 AM, Gary Gregory wrote: > > Does that mean CW = Communication Wizard? > > > On 11 November 2015 at 05:21, Edward R Cole <kl...@acsalaska

Re: [Elecraft] Grrrrr!

2015-11-07 Thread Gary Gregory
Or in my case an every day occurrance, Murphy came to visit me one day and the guy never left :-) Gary On 8 November 2015 at 03:20, jim wrote: > It has to do with the Moon being in the Seventh House and Venus lying with > Mars.. > > Jim > W6AIM > >

Re: [Elecraft] IC-756 ProIII & K3S

2015-09-09 Thread Gary Gregory
I sold a pair of PROIII's when my K3 arrived and two things to note, first I saved a huge amount of room, secondly I found one radio that outperforms two being replaced. Economically wise decision?nah, just a damn good one Gary On 10 September 2015 at 08:12, wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] MH2 question

2015-07-09 Thread Gary Gregory
My voice, i am told, makes any mic sound bad. So states the bride.:-( The K3 EQ corrects this birth defect. So say others..:-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT On 10/07/2015 8:52 AM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: Yeah, this *has* to be a mis-communications somewhere. I use

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone Qusestion

2015-07-05 Thread Gary Gregory
Hi think Jim and Joe nailed it with regard to Mic (sound) and associated cost. Heil do nothing for me. The price turns me off and as others have stated the K3 EQ is there to allow us all to use a sensibly priced Mic with good quality resultant audio which is what we all want. (Thats an

Re: [Elecraft] k3 switching supply

2015-06-15 Thread Gary Gregory
Scott, On the contrary, I have had two of these units since they were first introduced to the market and I have used other operators units as well, all without any issues at all and there have been numerous comments on the reflector that have reflected this same experience. I have only used my

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WPX and the KSYN3A board?

2015-06-04 Thread Gary Gregory
I wish you guys would stop crowing about it. My k3 is in hospital undergoing open heart surgery as we speak so i cannot play radio. Wayne really should go back to work. :-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT On 05/06/2015 10:56 AM, brian als...@nc.rr.com wrote: Phil, You mean the new S line

Re: [Elecraft] FW: K3s question

2015-05-31 Thread Gary Gregory
I would worry Ken would not get supper too often...:-) Gary On 1 June 2015 at 13:56, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: You do this with software?? I had visions of a Betsy Ross sitting in her parlor doing my K2 case by hand. :-) 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club -

Re: [Elecraft] Collins S-Line Comparison - OT

2015-04-10 Thread Gary Gregory
Please.I hate Wind-blows :-) On 11/04/2015 6:14 AM, Al Lorona alor...@sbcglobal.net wrote: You can still experience the anticipation of tube warm-up time by using a radio that has to boot up when you turn it on. Al W6LX ...the radio returns to life, from the dead.

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?

2015-03-31 Thread Gary Gregory
. ;-) 73, Olli Contest, DX radio projects: http://www.dh8bqa.de Am 31.03.2015 um 04:18 schrieb Gary Gregory: Well i dont see where a huge budget is needed for a mobile version of the k3. Remote the box, single rcvr, minimum hardware and a 100w pa. Remote head should not be too hard

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?

2015-03-31 Thread Gary Gregory
Right on Bill, a mimic of the Icom tune output for their AH4 would be terrific as there are other applications for this. We live in hope as the saying goes. 73 Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT On 01/04/2015 10:19 AM, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote: Going out on a limb: The K4 will

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?

2015-03-30 Thread Gary Gregory
Be nice to hear of a KM3 Mobile transceiver maybe with HF/6/VHF/UHF capsbility. Anyone serious about a mobile setup would much prefer a dedicated transceiver over trying to use a kx3 which has some major obstacles when installing it for mobile use. The k3 is a bit to large in many instances

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?

2015-03-30 Thread Gary Gregory
Well i dont see where a huge budget is needed for a mobile version of the k3. Remote the box, single rcvr, minimum hardware and a 100w pa. Remote head should not be too hard to come up with? The competition is pretty darn ordinary. 73 Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT On 31/03/2015

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a KPA500 Schematic

2015-03-28 Thread Gary Gregory
Has anybody asked Elecraft support for a schematic? Cannot imagine they would say no. Just sayin... 73 Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT On 29/03/2015 11:03 AM, Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk wrote: Hello Scott, I suggest we should also put in a suggestion Contact

Re: [Elecraft] Ping

2015-03-28 Thread Gary Gregory
599 001...contest Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT On 29/03/2015 9:32 AM, Ian Kahn km4ik@gmail.com wrote: Your email is 59 into South Carolina. :-) On Mar 28, 2015 7:23 PM, Ingo Meyer, DK3RED ma...@qrp4fun.de wrote: Ping. Is anybody out there? -- 73/72 de Ingo, DK3RED - Don't

[Elecraft] Amphenol PL-259

2015-03-21 Thread Gary Gregory
Hi, Somebody recently commented on these and also right angle versions which are the variety i am chasing. Amphenol appear to be unavailable here in VK. Could somebody point me to a supplier please? Apologies in advance for the OT bandwidth. 73 Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power supply fuses

2015-03-16 Thread Gary Gregory
Fred, As are lead acid batteries. I have been using AGM batteries for years now with the K3 plus blade fuses also. Portable ops 24/7 here Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 17/03/2015 9:06 AM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: I've been using the automotive blade-type

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Watt meter suggestion

2015-03-14 Thread Gary Gregory
My lips are sealed.:-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 15/03/2015 9:19 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com wrote: and Visalia where Elecraft has been known to release new stuff! Mike W0MU On 3/14/2015 4:55 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Mike You might be physic

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Watt meter suggestion

2015-03-14 Thread Gary Gregory
A sensor is close to completion for the P3 which will do what you want i believe. Perhaps you could ask Wayne for confirmation. Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 15/03/2015 6:51 AM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO k2vco@gmail.com wrote: I'm sure it would be easy to add a pickup to

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Watt meter suggestion

2015-03-14 Thread Gary Gregory
Mike You might be physic...:-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 15/03/2015 8:54 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com wrote: Dayton is coming, Dayton is coming! Mike W0MU On 3/14/2015 4:51 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Harlen Yep. However i have just got more info in the last

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Watt meter suggestion

2015-03-14 Thread Gary Gregory
on that for how many years now? Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com Date:03/14/2015 5:14 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Vic K2VCO k2vco@gmail.com Cc: Elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shift and Width encoders sluggish

2015-03-13 Thread Gary Gregory
Bad decoders, Tin pins, audio/speaker issues, intermittant keypad responses, RIT encoder issue etc have rendered my early K3 pretty useless. Add a very expensive shipping cost to and from the factory prohibitive, mine has now been set aside and earmarked for scrap. Support at Elecraft is

[Elecraft] K3 ATU

2015-03-06 Thread Gary Gregory
I wonder if any thought has been given to allow for running the KAT3 on Antenna 1, but have it bypassed on Antenna 2? For me at least, it would allow me to use the KAT3 on antenna 2 and Antenna 1 could stay bypassed and the KAT500 allow me to use 3 antennas on the k3, antenna 1. At the moment i

Re: [Elecraft] Old KSYN3 cards

2015-02-25 Thread Gary Gregory
, 2015, at 6:47 PM, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Hif a new board is $200 as a standalone upgrade item, one might assume it would increase the cost of a new k3 by at least a smaller margin to help defray design costs. If not then one could ponder if these other factors are simply

Re: [Elecraft] Old KSYN3 cards

2015-02-24 Thread Gary Gregory
happymooseph...@gmail.com wrote: According to the original statements, no. The price is the same. Bravo! 73, Rick wa6nhc Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable On Feb 24, 2015, at 6:25 PM, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Has a new K3 price gone up $200 for a single receiver

Re: [Elecraft] Bad Assumptions

2015-02-16 Thread Gary Gregory
Well i guess those of us who do not contest have to live with what contesters have on their wish list. But i do wonder where all those k3's live who are not vocal on the reflector. Don't they at least deserve to be considered prior to changes in the way we operate daily? I think we do. I think

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

2015-02-16 Thread Gary Gregory
-Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Gregory Sent: 16 February 2015 03:04 To: Tom Cc: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK I have LINK in use with a 5kc difference between vfo A and vfo B and i am constantly

Re: [Elecraft] Clock chip

2015-02-15 Thread Gary Gregory
I use the utility to set the clock and have done this for 7 years. About 4 times i reckon.:-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 16/02/2015 9:37 AM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Probably had a little program space free way back when. I never use

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

2015-02-15 Thread Gary Gregory
Leave LINK as it is please. I wonder what the majority of k3 owners think? Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 16/02/2015 5:51 AM, Pierfrancesco Caci p...@tippete.net wrote: brian == brian als...@nc.rr.com writes: brian Question: does anybody really use XFIL? I do :)

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

2015-02-15 Thread Gary Gregory
Ed Your last paragraph, to me, is spot on. Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 16/02/2015 8:35 AM, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: YES - I use XFIL repeatedly to shutdown the IF or restore it to service when doing eme. I have DATA-A configured to use FL3 which has no

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta 5r10 and LINK

2015-02-15 Thread Gary Gregory
I have LINK in use with a 5kc difference between vfo A and vfo B and i am constantly tuning around looking for dxpeditions who usually run split. It means for me a quick tap and i am split up 5 in ssb. I then fine tune when they are calling up 5-10 etc. Taking it away is simply not fair. I do not

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone

2015-02-09 Thread Gary Gregory
Much overlooked perhaps...Turner Plus 3i found one in a sale for $25 and reports are all good. Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 10/02/2015 5:44 AM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: I sure would not pay anything over $100.00 for any Mic..Lots of good

Re: [Elecraft] A big brown truck showed up with a little box...

2015-02-09 Thread Gary Gregory
Look here: Sherrilltree.com One shot job done. I get as high as i need/want first time every time with no injury:-) I believe this originated in the USA 73 Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 10/02/2015 9:42 AM, G4GNX g4...@theatreorgans.co.uk wrote: I think I can beat that.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 bugs

2015-01-15 Thread Gary Gregory
You didn't mention what response you got from Elecraft Support? The guys in support are darn good at their job from my experience. Gary On 16 January 2015 at 09:05, dave ho13d...@gmail.com wrote: Recently purchased a K3 kit. Have noted a couple of bugs. Wonder if anyone else has seen these:

Re: [Elecraft] OT Audio Mixer

2015-01-15 Thread Gary Gregory
Jim is 100% accurate. I know when Behringer gear is being used because to my ears and many others i have spoken to the audio is sharp and/or muffled with excessive bass. Listened to oos trying to get it adjusted while on air and it always ends up sounding lousy to my ears. I will not bother to

Re: [Elecraft] Dxpedition to Bonaire

2015-01-14 Thread Gary Gregory
As a retired professional it is all about body language and appearance sadly a sign of the world we live in. I take my k3 everywhere i travel. Never had an issue BUT then it is NEVER about radio, it is ALWAYS about people when you travel. Enjoy the trip and be calm and talk politely to all. Gary

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/be-the-DX winter holiday?

2015-01-14 Thread Gary Gregory
..orcruise into Innisfail...yeah i said cruise.it is always raining and if by chace it is notheck just sit fer a minute or three and it will bucket down to make up for its bad manners by not greeting you with a drenchingGrin G'day Jefflol Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/be-the-DX winter holiday?

2015-01-10 Thread Gary Gregory
I feel miffed Walter:-) Yes we do speak English ( proper without an accent)grin. VK ticks all the boxes AND we like americans...well kinda...:-) Oh and we are down on rednecks too All the above comments were tongue in cheek ok? Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On

Re: [Elecraft] Schematics

2014-12-30 Thread Gary Gregory
Instead of clutter on the reflector.request whatever you need from elecraft supportseems logical to me Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 31/12/2014 9:33 AM, Wes (N7WS) w...@triconet.org wrote: Not even close. On 12/30/2014 12:19 PM, Jim Miller wrote: I suspect the OP

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KXPA100 tuner problems

2014-12-22 Thread Gary Gregory
Same here.and i have only used the supplied reference material, use SSB 90% of the time, non resonant antennas as well as a tribander. I teach the kat500 when i first set up the run in manual mode. The one time i had sudden tune issued the culprit was one leg of the ladder line broke at the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 13.8 VDC power

2014-12-22 Thread Gary Gregory
AGM batteries can be air freighted...nuff said on safety. Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 23/12/2014 7:29 AM, tom armour wa...@hotmail.com wrote: I use one of these power supplies with a battery backup module installed (Model: SEC-1223BBM). I have a deep cycle battery attached

Re: [Elecraft] kpa1500?

2014-12-13 Thread Gary Gregory
Gee whizz Just what the world needs...another dirty 13.8v...oops 12vdc mobile amp. Why do folks need to run so much power mobile?...oh yeah, i forgotsilly me. Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 14/12/2014 1:02 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: On 2014-12-13 9:31

Re: [Elecraft] kpa1500?

2014-12-13 Thread Gary Gregory
Good griefguessing is becoming a favorite topic on the reflector these days and somehow morphs into reality. Would not hold my breath on another amp...some of us are still waiting for features promised to be implemented in other elecraft products..but what would i know? Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3,

Re: [Elecraft] Bug mode on K3?

2014-12-13 Thread Gary Gregory
There is ample amounts of kool-aid flooding around here still i see...:-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 14/12/2014 1:39 AM, Kevin Stover kevin.sto...@mediacombb.net wrote: Nicely put Guy. My WK3USB has totally replaced my Logikey K5 for everything...not just contests. I

Re: [Elecraft] [TowerTalk] Elecraft package for sale

2014-12-12 Thread Gary Gregory
Yeaythanks Phil for confirming a genuine sale. Now maybe some well intentioned ham will purchase the station and bring some relief to a fellow ham facing perhaps a very difficult future. Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 13/12/2014 7:42 AM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Re: Fwd: [TowerTalk] Elecraft package for sale

2014-12-12 Thread Gary Gregory
One can only hope...:-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 13/12/2014 7:45 AM, John, 9H5G kk4...@gmail.com wrote: Has this not reached the end of its usefulness, if indeed, it ever was? It's certainly wasting my (expensive) bandwidth here in C6. 73 de John, 9H5G On Dec 12,

Re: [Elecraft] FW: P3 Feature Request?

2014-12-09 Thread Gary Gregory
One could read the literature prior to purchase i spose? Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 10/12/2014 1:24 PM, Bruce Beford bef...@myfairpoint.net wrote: OK, Study was not the right term. It's a matter of knowing the basic functions and capabilities of a piece of equipment. Best

[Elecraft] Windoze 8.1 and utilities

2014-12-05 Thread Gary Gregory
Ok. Dumb question. Instsalled utilities and when i open each one it reinstalls it and adds another icon to the desktop. Any 8.1 folks know what i did wrong? Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Windoze 8.1 and utilities

2014-12-05 Thread Gary Gregory
Have no clue what I did, but, fixed now. Stupid Windoze...or operator...:-) Gary On 5 December 2014 at 20:32, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Ok. Dumb question. Instsalled utilities and when i open each one it reinstalls it and adds another icon to the desktop. Any 8.1 folks know

Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?

2014-12-05 Thread Gary Gregory
Don You should add that the K3 has been around for quite awhile now so it has proven not just its performance but adoption by many knowledgeable hams around the world and has also proven very reliable operating in less than ideal conditionsask me how i know this:-) No better

Re: [Elecraft] P3 UPDATE

2014-12-04 Thread Gary Gregory
I gave up on it :-( Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 05/12/2014 3:36 AM, hsherriff hsherr...@reagan.com wrote: I second that emotion (sic). Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: zumbr...@comcast.net

Re: [Elecraft] OT--QSL/Eyeball Cards

2014-11-14 Thread Gary Gregory
Dave In VK they also offer a photo album you place your photos in on-line for $20.00 and they are offering additional pages for free and postage is flat rate of $7.95 Not a bad deal either from looking at it. Yep, the cards are nice too. 73 Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On

Re: [Elecraft] RS232 interface

2014-10-26 Thread Gary Gregory
Good grief.. No opions allowed unless cleared by a superior i guess. Oh well, like i dsidwhat would i know? Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 26/10/2014 12:07 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV w...@subich.com wrote: On 2014-10-25 9:06 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Manufacturers changing

Re: [Elecraft] RS232 interface

2014-10-25 Thread Gary Gregory
Using an old Prolific here still. No known issues to date. Interedtingly, using teo FTDI cabled i get interference so placed them in the junk cable box. One came from Elecraft and the other from ebay. I can easily accept a counterfeit from ebay but the Elecraft supplied cable was annoying to say

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 10

2014-10-01 Thread Gary Gregory
See Microsoft release notice. 9 would have caused the new version to look for Win 95/98 first then not look further. :-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 02/10/2014 8:38 AM, Doug Person via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: Surprise! Microsoft has released a preview of

Re: [Elecraft] Windows 10

2014-10-01 Thread Gary Gregory
not get out of control :-) 73, Eric List Moderation, Inc. elecraft.com On 10/1/2014 4:54 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: See Microsoft release notice. 9 would have caused the new version to look for Win 95/98 first then not look further. :-) Gary Vk1ZZ

Re: [Elecraft] Phonema Speaker for K3

2014-09-04 Thread Gary Gregory
Phonema should have the right to explain and respond to comments raised on this reflector in fairness to all i should think. I dont mind and i am considering their product seriously. My hesitation is about audio quality to help my hearing as the big 3 produce dreadful speakers for MY hearing but

Re: [Elecraft] Phonema Speaker for K3

2014-09-04 Thread Gary Gregory
Powered speakers in the Motorhome is just not going to happen. I want a non-powered speaker that will work nicely with my k3. YMMV of course Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 05/09/2014 10:37 AM, Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com wrote: Sales must be a little slow, price

Re: [Elecraft] Phonema Speaker for K3

2014-09-04 Thread Gary Gregory
expensive on the market -- well, I didn't; better said, price was not a primary decision factor :-) Phil W7OX On 9/4/14, 4:50 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Phonema should have the right to explain and respond to comments raised on this reflector in fairness to all i should think. I dont mind

Re: [Elecraft] Rf sensor

2014-08-17 Thread Gary Gregory
Don Prior to the announcement of the svga option, the rf sensor was already known about. Then it was noted that the rf sensor was one of two more features to come. Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 17/08/2014 2:42 PM, Vic, K2VCO k2vco@gmail.com wrote: Interesting. And if you

Re: [Elecraft] Rf sensor

2014-08-16 Thread Gary Gregory
I dont think picky is accurate. The RF sensor was prior to the svga board and as such it is reasonable to expect that it will be that way. Not all P3's are sold with the svga and i imagine sales of the rf sensor could be higher if that option was not required. The cost of the sensor will be a

Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

2014-08-15 Thread Gary Gregory
Whatever happened to the RF Sensor? Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 16/08/2014 8:55 AM, XE3/K5ENS via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: How about being one of the first to implement FreeDV? Keith -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

2014-08-15 Thread Gary Gregory
Wayne, Whew, hope it's not too far away. Thanks for the news. Gary On 16 August 2014 10:02, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: In the works as we speak. Wayne Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Whatever happened to the RF Sensor? Gary Vk1ZZ -- *Gary - VK1ZZ

Re: [Elecraft] Auto Notch Revisited.

2014-07-31 Thread Gary Gregory
Agreed, now let's hope somebody IS listening and get this long term issue resolved. The Manual Notch eliminates a CW carrier nicely but it too requires button presses and adjustment that could be simplified surely? Gary On 1 August 2014 08:57, Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk wrote: Hello

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Notch causes distortion on SSB RX

2014-07-28 Thread Gary Gregory
Bill I have found if i am trying to remove Cw i can use manual notch set to the signal and it seems the distortion fades away. I gave up using both auto-notch and NR on the k3 Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 29/07/2014 11:06 AM, Bill W2BLC w2...@nycap.rr.com wrote: Hello Sam in

Re: [Elecraft] New TSA issue

2014-07-06 Thread Gary Gregory
TSA = Tourists Stay Away Well maybe its just me when i get to the front of the line. Tried a big smile but maybe she was having a bad hair day:-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 07/07/2014 12:28 PM, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: On 7/6/2014 6:35 PM, David Christ

Re: [Elecraft] RM-11708 proposal to FCC threatens CW and digital modes

2014-06-23 Thread Gary Gregory
Good grief folks. No more 2 cents worth please...even I get it! End of thread...I hope.. Gary On 24 June 2014 08:17, mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote: If this comes to fruition there will be a mass exodus of regular hams and this will affect not only Elecraft but all ham radio manufacturers

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Questions

2014-06-20 Thread Gary Gregory
Steve, The only negative is the lack of Tx monitoring. Was promised, and the label on the back of the P3 is beckoning but as nothing is ever mentioned about this option one can only assume it is not going to happen. Gary On 21 June 2014 09:01, Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net wrote: You will

Re: [Elecraft] Meaning of KAT500 flashing Auto light

2014-05-20 Thread Gary Gregory
Did anyone answer his query regarding the flashing LED? If not: it is awaiting a carrier to commence tuning. Oh dear, here i go testing my memory again folksi admit it can be a bit iffy at times... Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 21/05/2014 7:24 AM, Phil Wheeler

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a reason the receive is so Skinny

2014-04-27 Thread Gary Gregory
The original post mentioned play back of recorded audio. Now thats about as difficult to get right as i can think of. I am not going to preach but, the effort is not worth it as the audio cannot be duplicated perfectly. Pretty much a waste of time when you consider setting up the receive and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Serious Errors in the Manual

2014-04-25 Thread Gary Gregory
Jim IS correct though and it would be preferable to use the correct term rather than those that are bandied around in conversations we hear on air often. Gary On 26 April 2014 06:53, Mike Morrow k...@earthlink.net wrote: These paragraphs demand a serious and immediate rewrite. There's no

Re: [Elecraft] K4?

2014-04-25 Thread Gary Gregory
Hi Phil, Your preaching to the choir mate...:-) I think the P3 remote sensor has probably been shelved as I have asked several times directly and never even got a reply so my assumption is this device has been placed in the too hard basket and perhaps Elecraft see it as a limited return on

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