Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadapter with K2

2023-01-24 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
The K2 doesn’t have an IF out, unless it has been modified. Without the IF out, it won’t Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 24, 2023, at 3:05 PM, William Santos via Elecraft > wrote: > > Does anyone know if the P3 Panadapter will work with the K2 transceiver? > > Thanks and 73, > > Bill >

Re: [Elecraft] The Most Interesting Ham in the World [New KX2 Ad]

2022-06-08 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
His antenna farm is underground so as not to upset the neighbors two miles away. The most interesting Ham in the world Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 8, 2022, at 6:17 PM, Ben Hall wrote: > > You guys are killing me with this! > > Here's my addition, albeit not as funny as any of the

Re: [Elecraft] [POSSIBLE SPAM] Cleaning Solder Flux, Redux

2021-12-31 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
ever work on a board that is humidity sealed (plastic type coating on solder side), be very careful as the alcohol will loosen the coating and it will do a number on unsealed potentiometers and switches! Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 31, 2021, at 4:38 PM, Dr. William J. Schm

Re: [Elecraft] K4 allen wrench

2021-11-16 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Too sarcastic? Sorry Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2021, at 4:39 PM, Brian Broggie wrote: > > They are for the knobs (VFO A, VFO B, RIT, and Volume) > > > Brian Broggie > W6FVI > > Brian Broggie > K4 Program Manager at Elecraft, Inc. > Address Watsonville, CA > Phone (831) 763-4211 >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 allen wrench

2021-11-16 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
That is for tightening the little screw in your head if you ever decide to get rid of the rig. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 16, 2021, at 4:30 PM, Fredric Serota wrote: > > While this is absolutely one fantastic radio, I cannot for the life of me > figure out what the little allen wrench is

[Elecraft] FS: Complete K3/100 K-line shack

2021-10-10 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
I’m downsizing my shack to move into a smaller retirement home. All items were purchased new by myself. They have never been operated mobile or portable and exist in a non- smoking environment. This is a complete “shack radio setup”. I have over $7900 invested. KAT500 tuner KPA500 amplifier

Re: [Elecraft] K3 control software?

2021-08-13 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Win4K3 Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 13, 2021, at 7:33 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 8/13/2021 3:32 PM, Bruce Wade wrote: >> What are people using to control the K3? > > What control do you need? Do you want to run your station remotely, or only > from the shack? In addition to the software

Re: [Elecraft] OT Need copy of "Antenna Zoning and the Radio Amateur " second edition

2021-05-26 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
That is the 1st edition Sent from my iPhone > On May 26, 2021, at 6:34 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > It is $12 on Kindle. > > https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ABLAH9W/ > > wunder > K6WRU > Walter Underwood > CM87wj > http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > >> On May 26, 2021, at

Re: [Elecraft] XG1 crystal?

2021-05-19 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Try: https://kc9on.com/product/7-8mhz-hc49s-short-crystals/ Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On May 19, 2021, at 3:39 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: > > Anyone know where I can get a new 7.040 Crystal for my XG1? > -73- FrankKG9H > kg9h

Re: [Elecraft] This does not bode well for the chip users of the world

2021-04-29 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Amazon has 50 piece NE555 for $5.39 ready to ship, two day delivery Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 29, 2021, at 5:29 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: > >  > Welcome to the world of "just in time" inventory meets off shore > production. Then couple that with a Chinese Communist Party that > makes

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Newbie needs help.

2021-03-31 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Try a BNC jumper from IF out on the radio to IF in on the P3 Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 31, 2021, at 4:52 PM, Richard Hayman wrote: > > Just picked up K3s and P3 combo. The K3s had just been returned from > Elecraft service and seems to be working perfectly. I am

Re: [Elecraft] Diode 95SQ015 end-of-life (K2 D10)

2021-03-20 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
https://www.solidstateinc.com/product/95sq015/ Has 133 in stock Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 20, 2021, at 7:54 PM, Bruce Forsberg wrote: > > Just completed building a K2 kit. They had an SR1503 diode for D10 on the > RF board. > > Bruce, WB6IZG > >> On Sat, Mar 20, 2021 at 4:43 PM Geert Jan

Re: [Elecraft] Absurd remarks about FCC and ARRL notices.

2021-01-18 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Listen. This is no place for political BS. I don’t care if you are right, left, or in the f’ing middle. This is a place to discuss Elecraft equipment, uses, procedures, and other at least semi- related information. NOT POLITICS. There are plenty of sites out there on the never ending internet

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Set Mode Across All Bands?

2020-12-28 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Bret One way would be to use a Genovation keypad and program the band info into each key as needed 73, Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 28, 2020, at 11:51 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Bret, > > No way that I know of, Mode is a per band setting. > > 73, >

[Elecraft] K3, KAT500, KAP500

2020-12-11 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Rearranging the shack. This may have been answered before but I can’t find it. Is it okay to stack the three units bottom to top: KPA KAT K3 73’ Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 12 volt regulator

2020-11-04 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Change them both. Even if the unit “worked” ok if you didn’t replace U1, you would be just waiting for a failure. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 4, 2020, at 10:11 AM, Don Zank via Elecraft > wrote: > > HiMy KIO2 interface has stopped working. Voltage checks indicated that the > 5 volt

Re: [Elecraft] Smoke detectors

2020-10-29 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Dave, I totally agree. I am sure the “problem” the manufacturer is cautioning about is RF, since my original post was about “wireless connected” detectors. My gripe was nothing in the sales literature warned against it. Not till I bought the units and read the installation guide Sent from my

[Elecraft] OT: Kidde smoke detectors

2020-10-24 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
devices known to transmit an RF signal. So, guess I’ll send these back and get some hardwired interconnected units. Harlan K4HES 73 Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] FS: Complete shack minus antenna and mic

2020-08-23 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
FS: A complete shack minus the antenna and mic. KAT500 tuner KPA500 amplifier K3 100W with: 2nd receiver Both with: 2.7 kHz filter 200 Hz filter FM band filter KAT3 ATU KXV3A Rx ant, IFOut, Xvtr interface K144XV REFLOCK K3EXREF Ext 10MHz ref

Re: [Elecraft] K2 15K Resistor

2020-07-16 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Not trying to be a smarty, but take a quick look at list of components in each “accessory” building guide. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 16, 2020, at 10:23 AM, zk2boy wrote: > > Building my K2 serial #6397. The instructions said use a 15K resistor to do > a mod in the AGC circuit per an

Re: [Elecraft] Voltage Drop

2020-06-30 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
You have trouble with Fluke DMM’s? Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 30, 2020, at 9:06 PM, Wilson Lamb wrote: > > Are we going to talk about RF getting into DMMs? > The DMMs I've used can't be used on tractors or under the hood of cars not > even on the battery, because of ignition noise. >

Re: [Elecraft] About my capacitor failure (etc.) issue:

2020-04-24 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Another possibility is that is what they had on hand Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 24, 2020, at 3:13 PM, Ray Albers wrote: > > This thread started as my description of the failure of my Astron RS-20A > power supply, caused by a bad electrolytic capacitor on the regulator > circuit board.

Re: [Elecraft] Electrolytic Capacitor failure

2020-04-15 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
I retired in 2016 after 34 years as the metrology supervisor at a commercial nuclear power plant. I couldn’t count the number of equipment failures due to electrolytic capacitors, WAY TOO MANY. Some brands of equipment had high percentage failures while other brands had low. Seems the

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Voltage Drop when transmitting

2019-02-26 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Diode voltage drop is approximately 0.7v per diode Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2019, at 2:16 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft > wrote: > > Be sure to use a DVM external to the K3 to measure the voltage at the K3. The > input protection diode in the K3 will cause some drop (1/4 to 1/2 volt

Re: [Elecraft] K3_EZ Installation

2018-09-30 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
You may have to right-click the .exe file and run as administrator Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2018, at 5:04 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Dick, > > I would recommend you unzip it to a new folder and then run the setup.exe. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 9/30/2018 4:37 PM, Dick Dickinson

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity Calls

2018-07-18 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
In SC, vanity plates vary in cost depending on what organization the tag represents. Antique =$10, some college plates =$70. But Amateur plates are $2 Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 18, 2018, at 6:52 AM, John Harper wrote: > > Maybe we can get 40+ others to chime in from every state...and

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Color code memory aid ...

2018-06-15 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Ken For silver or gold Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 15, 2018, at 8:38 PM, wrote: > > My late Uncle taught that to me. > > 73 > Tim, KQ8M > k...@kq8m.com > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G

Re: [Elecraft] power requirements for a K3S, KPA500, KAT500, P3?

2018-06-14 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
John, I didn’t think you were suggesting changing breakers. The original post asked if he could change out breakers to a 20A or 30A breaker. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2018, at 1:39 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > >> On 6/14/2018 4:14 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: >> It should be fine to run the

Re: [Elecraft] power requirements for a K3S, KPA500, KAT500, P3?

2018-06-14 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Michael, Do NOT replace the breaker with a larger current breaker UNLESS the wiring is rated for the extra current. 15A = 14 gage wire 20A = 12 gage wire 30A = 10 gage wire Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2018, at 7:14 AM, "j...@kk9a.com" wrote: > > It sh

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 memories

2018-04-24 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
h seems to be between segments, retuning within 10KHz > either side doesn't then seem to correct the tuning on the specific > frequency I want to use. > > > Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > >> Harlan, >> >> There are enough to store da

[Elecraft] KAT500 memories

2018-04-24 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
I understand the tuner holds tune data in memories for quicker tuning when changing frequencies, and it stores separate data for each antenna port. My question is, how many data points can these memories hold? In other words, how many frequencies per band per antenna can it hold? Harlan K4HES

Re: [Elecraft] DMM Recommendations -- Fluke 179?

2018-03-19 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Ted As a 32 year metrology lab supervisor, we used MANY Fluke DMM models. I can’t speak highly enough of this manufacturer. Their actual accuracy is usually much better than the published specs. And are very rugged. I would have no reservations in purchasing one. Harlan K4HES Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility

2018-03-08 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Solved. I am using a 10 point USB hub and somehow the comm port number changed. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 8, 2018, at 9:37 AM, Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > > Does the utility save any info in Windows registry? > > I ope

[Elecraft] K3 Utility

2018-03-08 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
connects to. My thought is that the utility must save some setting in the Win registry that doesn’t get cleaned out when uninstalling the utility. I can keep my K3 up to date using the second computer, but sure would be nice to be able to use the normal computer. Any ideas? Harlan K4HES Sent

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 commands

2018-03-01 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Thanks Dick, but I don’t see that command in either programmers reference manual. So Don, there is no way to programmatically know when the tuning has completed? Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 1, 2018, at 6:16 PM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > > Harlan, >

[Elecraft] KAT500 commands

2018-03-01 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Is there a GET command for either the K3 or KAT500 that will show when the tuner has completed a tune? Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] P3TXMon Wattage/SWR

2017-08-27 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
The antenna connects to the "load" connector. Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 27, 2017, at 3:06 AM, MaverickNH <cbjesse...@comcast.net> wrote: > > Possible - which side should LOAD be connected...K3S or Antenna? > Bret/N4SRN > > > > --

Re: [Elecraft] Just joined!

2017-06-26 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Welcome aboard both the reflector and the Elecraft owner family. You will love that rig. Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 26, 2017, at 7:16 PM, Tommy <tomm...@hvc.rr.com> wrote: > > Thank you Wayne I will! > > 73! > > > >> On 06/26/2017 07:1

Re: [Elecraft] Pizza/QSO Today Podcast meet-up, Menlo Park (TONIGHT)

2017-05-09 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Actually, it's 5:00 somewhere! Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 6:18 PM, Matt Zilmer wrote: > > Whereas 6 PM is the obligatory start time for beer sipping. > > 73, > > matt W6NIA > > >> On 5/9/2017 3:13 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >> To all who asked: 7:30

Re: [Elecraft] XG2 Sig. Generator

2017-05-09 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
Just a quick thought, are you using a 10:1 probe? If so, you would only be getting 5 uV to the scope. Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On May 9, 2017, at 1:49 PM, Randy Moore <wrmoor...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have a trusty Elecraft XG2 S9 Signal Generator that I've

Re: [Elecraft] Changing the P3 to a Specific IF Frequency

2017-05-02 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
See page 25 of the P3 manual to set your IF freq to anywhere between 455kHz and 21.7 MHz Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On May 2, 2017, at 8:50 PM, Doug Hensley <w...@hotmail.com> wrote: > > Does anyone know how to punch in a new IF frequency in the P3 ? > > > I

Re: [Elecraft] The market for Full Kit Radios?

2017-02-12 Thread Harlan Sherriff via Elecraft
I second the panadaptor idea Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 12, 2017, at 4:46 PM, Brian Denley wrote: > > I'd love a matching panadaptor kit for my K2 ! > > Brian Denley > KB1VBF > Sent from my iPad > >> On Feb 12, 2017, at 3:11 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote: >>

Re: [Elecraft] [KXPA100] How can I find serial number?

2016-09-21 Thread Harlan Sherriff
Mike Use the kxpa100 utility and send the serial number command (^SN). The utility will return the serial number. Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2016, at 7:52 AM, mike <ai...@comcast.net> wrote: > > I just acquired a used factory built KXPA100 that is mis

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 strange response

2016-08-03 Thread Harlan Sherriff
Solved. It was one of the cables. Anyway I believe so. I took the KAT out of the control loop and all is well with one of the cables but bad news with the other. Must be intermittent as it ohm 'd ok. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2016, at 8:05 PM, Harlan Sherriff <hsherr...@reag

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 strange response

2016-08-03 Thread Harlan Sherriff
Both cables seem ok. Also, if I select 12m on K3, the KPA goes to 6m. I'm just a little confused. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2016, at 8:05 PM, Harlan Sherriff <hsherr...@reagan.com> wrote: > > Tom > They both seem fine. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> O

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 strange response

2016-08-03 Thread Harlan Sherriff
Tom They both seem fine. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 3, 2016, at 5:50 PM, tomb18 <tom...@videotron.ca> wrote: > > Hi > Check your 15 pin cable. > 73 Tom > va2fsq.com > > > > Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. > > ---- Original messag

[Elecraft] KPA500 strange response

2016-08-03 Thread Harlan Sherriff
No matter how I change bands (k3, KPA front panel switches, or KPA utility), if I select 20m band, the KPA front panel displays 21.1. If the K3 is turned off, the KPA responds correctly to front panel switches or utility buttons. I have reloaded both K3 and KPA firmware to no avail. If I send

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 age

2016-07-05 Thread Harlan Sherriff
ept the K3S which started at "10001". >> There might be some zeros out there but I think these were not actually sold >> to customers. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ...nr4c. bill >> >> >>> On Jul 5, 2016, at 4:26 PM, Harlan Sherriff <

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 age

2016-07-05 Thread Harlan Sherriff
John, All I can say is my P3 is sn 2397 and the invoice shows a date of 11/21/2012. Harlan K4HES Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2016, at 3:11 PM, "j...@kk9a.com" <j...@kk9a.com> wrote: > > I hate to bother Elecraft with this question, I am hoping someone here can

[Elecraft] AT1 question

2014-06-06 Thread Harlan
It must be my old age setting in but I can't get my head on right. I have an AT1 attenuator I just finished assembling. My understanding of dB attenuation must be off. If I use an input of 1 volt, shouldn't I expect 0.1 volt out if I have selected 20 dB attenuation? Harlan NC3C Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] AT1 question

2014-06-06 Thread Harlan
like I should be getting out what I AM getting out. Confusion has set in... I may need a Corona or two to figure this out Harlan NC3C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] AT1 question

2014-06-06 Thread Harlan
Ok all.. The 50 ohm load must be it. I was using a Fluke 5520A calibrator and a Fluke 8508A Reference Multimeter to read the output WITHOUT a load Been a long day. Thanks to all Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Ralf Wilhelm r...@super-deutschland.net wrote

Re: [Elecraft] P3 adding rf protection diodes question

2014-05-19 Thread Harlan
Sam I would go with the 1N34a. It is a germanium diode and has a lower forward voltage drop than a silicon diodethus a lower threshold for protection. Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Sam Morgan k5oai@gmail.com wrote: It was mentioned to put a couple of diodes

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - newest release of HRD

2014-05-13 Thread Harlan
with a few extras Win4K3 may be just the cat's meow for you... Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID KQ8M k...@kq8m.com wrote: I use Win4K3. It works extremely well in rig control for the K3 and you don't pay for all the fluff nor have to pay a yearly fee for ongoing updates

Re: [Elecraft] OT: New soldering station needed

2014-03-24 Thread Harlan
Fred I have used Pace brand for 30+ years and never had a complaint. Check out the ST-50 with TD-100 iron www.Paceworldwide.com Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu wrote: Hi all, My venerable and aged Weller EC2000 solder station has given up

Re: [Elecraft] K2

2014-03-18 Thread Harlan
Phil is right... Toyota doesn't leave a lot of mounting options... ;) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk wrote: Why can't you use your K2/100 mobile,  Harlan, that needs you to downgrade to a Kenwood?  I have had no problem using my K2 /M

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Crimping small wires

2013-12-11 Thread Harlan
I run a calibration lab. We use go-no go gauges to test crimpers. The allowed tolerance for the gauges are three-ten thousands of an inch... yes good crimpers are an accurate instrument... and they should only be used with lugs/wire sizes specified for them Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE

Re: [Elecraft] Power supply death K3 also any idea ?

2013-11-10 Thread Harlan
All fuses good? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Andrea Borgnino a.borgn...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, today i was in QSO in 17 meter band CW when my power supply (switching from Nissei model MS 280A) has shut down (i was in tx with 100 watt). After i discover that the supply is death..

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K3 Suddenly died

2013-10-07 Thread Harlan
well. If it is a Simpson 260, I'm sure you can You can read ANYTHING with a Simpson...;) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Loss of RF outout

2013-09-19 Thread Harlan
Are you sure its not in test mode? Harlan Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT100] Can I use KAT100 with different rig to K2?

2013-09-14 Thread Harlan
The KAT100 will only work with the K2. It gets its control signals via the K2 aux bus... Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Giuliano giulian...@virgilio.it wrote: I have several RTX not only ELECRAFT, can I use KAT100 with any RTX or only works for K2? 73 Giuliano I0CG K1

Re: [Elecraft] Disabling the ANT2 selection (Wayne Burdick)

2013-09-12 Thread Harlan
glad to see I wasn't the only one that couldn't find it..nor see the pun in it.. Harlan Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: The KESP3 option is the latest in technology that allows the radio do react to your thought waves :-) . 73, Don W3FPR

Re: [Elecraft] cloning

2013-09-10 Thread Harlan
Jeff I don't know for sure, but if the kx3 is like the k3...the utility program sees the radio serial number and will only re write to the same serial Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Jeff Herr her...@comcast.net wrote: why cant you use the kx3 utility to back up

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - add-on for the wish list

2013-08-21 Thread Harlan
Sounds like an Arduino project to me Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Bill b...@w2blc.net wrote: I would like to see a remote keypad for direct frequency entry and memory/mode management. The keypad on the rig is OK - but, it is a reach away. A remote keypad would right under your

[Elecraft] Wounded Warrior

2013-08-20 Thread Harlan
Gerald Is there any options for his K2 that he would like to have? Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Power for P3.

2013-08-17 Thread Harlan
John Power the P3 from the same supply the K3 is powered from. Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID John ve7...@telus.net wrote: I am using PR6 with my K3 and power for it is supplied via the RCA 12 VDC out on the back of the K3. Where may I supply the P3 power from the K3

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Audio circuit distortion

2013-07-23 Thread Harlan
Wayne The radio wouldn't work unless you were grounded... ;) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Brian Hemmis bhem...@mac.com wrote: Now they are even selling high end FUSES for your audio gear ! PT Barnum was right ... Brian K3USC One of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - new control software

2013-06-26 Thread Harlan
... Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Bill b...@w2blc.net wrote: Have I been living in a cave? This software sounds very interesting for the K3 owners. Sounds like a super replacement for the dysfunctional HRD. You can read about it at: http://va2fsq.com/ Anyone using

[Elecraft] OT: 2m beam orientation

2013-06-20 Thread Harlan
I have my ten element 2m antenna vertically polarized mainly for repeater op. Was wondering how other ops place their 2m beams. Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Hum when off?

2013-06-11 Thread Harlan
Jim The KPA500 turns on the fan momentarily when you use the front panel on/off switch. I believe this is to bleed off voltage in the internal power supply. It is a design consideration not a problem Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Jim Miller j...@jtmiller.com wrote

[Elecraft] K3 Display TX flashing

2013-06-11 Thread Harlan
speaker, power, and antenna. I have reloaded firmware. I have reloaded to an earlier configuration file. Nothing changes. ALSO, don't know if this is associated or just a fluke, BUT my monitor function doesn't work anymore either. What the Harlan NC3C

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display TX flashing

2013-06-11 Thread Harlan
Vic...you are a genius all works fb now. Everything Elecraft is fantastic. From the products to the staff to the users on the reflector.. Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Vic K2VCO k2vco@gmail.com wrote: Make sure TX INH is set to OFF. On 6/11/2013 4:36 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3

2013-06-11 Thread Harlan
I use an Astron RS20 and it works fb Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Peter Chamalian w...@arrl.net wrote: I have a big Astron 50A power supply to run my K3, P3 and other small items. Problem is this big brute generates a ton of heat. I'm considering a replacement - perhaps a

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 utility software request

2013-06-05 Thread Harlan
Dick Make the controls resize with the changing page size ??? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: I'll do what I can to make the pages resizable. The minimum size is constrained by the operate pages controls, so smaller than the current

Re: [Elecraft] Software for K3 remote

2013-05-20 Thread Harlan
Jorge, Tom Blahovivi (VA2FSQ) is working on a project right now and it looks very promising. He is a frequent contributor on this list. Check out his website: VA2FSQ.COM Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Jorge Diez - CX6VM cx6vm.jo...@gmail.com wrote: Hello

Re: [Elecraft] K3

2013-05-19 Thread Harlan
Only if you wear a over sized bib... Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Alan Slusher aslus...@caribsurf.com wrote: Is coffee drinking allowed while wearing an Elecraft tea shirt? Cheers, Alan V31FA - Original Message - From: Peter Sinclair g3

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-19 Thread Harlan
Sip? No, I drank the whole bottle... Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Scott W2NTV sdunla...@optimum.net wrote: sounds like we have taken a sip of the lemonade ... scott On 5/19/2013 7:42 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: Evangelizing customers is a very important part of the Elecraft business

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton?

2013-05-14 Thread Harlan
Maybe the bosses can make both hats and shirts available for a nominal fee on the website.. 8) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Rick Robinson rickw...@gmail.com wrote: I'd like one also and some t shirts. Looked around but found nothing of interest. Please post info if you get a

[Elecraft] OT: K3 clone app. Need help with vb.net and xml files

2013-05-05 Thread Harlan
working on an app to clone K3. Almost finished. Need help with the xmlwriter and xmlreader functions. Please contact me off line. Thanks Harlan NC3C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 108, Issue 11

2013-04-08 Thread Harlan
LSMFT.. Yep remember it well Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: I still hear Lucky Strike Means Fine Tobacco. So much for being brainwashed. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- -- What a great mnemonic! I

Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

2013-04-04 Thread Harlan
to date as any radio available. All for free. Sweet. 73, Harlan, NC3C. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Tom Branton tbran...@alvincollege.edu wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here

Re: [Elecraft] Writing K3 Control Add-in for Windows4P3 and need some advice

2013-04-03 Thread Harlan
Lookin' good Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID tomb18 tom...@videotron.ca wrote: Oops, forgot the link! http://va2fsq.com/wp-content/uploads/W4P3Deluxe.jpg -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 (and other) utilities not working

2013-03-26 Thread Harlan
I'm running Intel dual core and Web root and not having any problems. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Edward Seeliger eseeli...@earthlink.net wrote: Are other folks having trouble getting the Elecraft Utilities to connect to the Elecraft server to check for firmware updates? I get

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA advice please

2013-03-25 Thread Harlan
Joe, I have a 20 inch and it is plenty good for these 62 year old eyes. ;) Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Joseph Carter j...@case.edu wrote: Am thinking of adding the P3SVGA to my P3 - will need to get a new monitor too. In reading the eham reviews etc I am wondering about what

Re: [Elecraft] Programming REQ?

2013-03-24 Thread Harlan
Tom Use the SWTnn command. Where nn is determined by using the table on page 23 of the programmer guide. So for band one, send SWT11. For band 4, send SWT24. Hope this helps. Harlan, NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID tomb18 tom...@videotron.ca wrote: Hi, I'm writing a utility

Re: [Elecraft] Programming REQ?

2013-03-24 Thread Harlan
Well Tom. I think you need to add them togetheralong with total k-line control... K3, KPA500, KAT500, and P3. I have started that project but have temporarily dogged off to write an app that queries the K3 and sends all Main and Configuration functions to notepad. Harlan, NC3C Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB complaints I am getting

2013-03-23 Thread Harlan
Don Press (don't hold) the MENU button. Rotate vfoB knob until you see MIC SEL then rotate vfoA knob to select FP (front panel) or rP (rear panel) . You can press A/B to select high or low. Press REV to turn bias on or off. Hope this helps. Harlan, NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB complaints I am getting

2013-03-23 Thread Harlan
OOPs... That should have been Gary, not Don sorry On 3/24/2013 0312, Harlan wrote: Don Press (don't hold) the MENU button. Rotate vfoB knob until you see MIC SEL then rotate vfoA knob to select FP (front panel) or rP (rear panel) . You can press A/B to select high or low. Press REV

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-19 Thread Harlan
in the hamshack or field. Thanks, Rick. On Mon, Mar 18, 2013 at 10:47 PM, Harlan hsherr...@reagan.com wrote: Don't know if this is appropriate... Best Buy in my area have limited numbers of ACER Aspire One netbooks: Win7 2 GB memory 320 GB hard drive Li-ion battery $119.95 The two

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-19 Thread Harlan
Sorry Joe but that isn't the same one. This one is model 756-2899. It comes with Win7 home premium installed. Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Best Buy online shows it as Chromebook (Chrome operating system): http

[Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-18 Thread Harlan
Don't know if this is appropriate... Best Buy in my area have limited numbers of ACER Aspire One netbooks: Win7 2 GB memory 320 GB hard drive Li-ion battery $119.95 The two stores I went to didn't even know they had them until I gave them the UPC number. They looked on their computer and

[Elecraft] General coverage bandpass module

2013-03-10 Thread Harlan
For those with the sub receiver and only one bandpass module... Which receiver is it assigned to and why did you pick that receiver? Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] P3 and P3SVGA option

2013-03-07 Thread Harlan
OK maybe I'm missing it in the manuals. First... what is the purpose of the AUX DATA connector on the SVGA? Second... where are the programmer reference commands for the SVGA? thanks Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

Re: [Elecraft] K3 EZ

2013-03-06 Thread Harlan
Would someone send me a copy of the program . I would like to see how involved it is. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Mike Reublin n...@nf4l.com wrote: I asked about the code a while back. Whoever the poster was didn't have the code, and wasn't involved in the program at all. 73,

[Elecraft] K3 EZ

2013-03-06 Thread Harlan
Thanks to all who sent me a copy Looks like an interesting project. But with the complete K-line control from one computer app. Hmm. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and K3 Powering sequence

2013-03-06 Thread Harlan
The manual for the KAT500 says it must be powered up before the K3 Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID mark roz anegadas...@yahoo.com wrote: On Monday I have contacted support at Elecraft but no answer. So, does anybody know if KAT500 MUST be turned ON FIRST and than K3 - otherwise

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Settings

2013-03-04 Thread Harlan
Maybe I should dog off my K line control application and make an application to do this. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Gary Hinson g...@isect.com wrote: I guess it would be possible to set some (if not all) of the configs on any K3 using a suitable macro. Might be handy in a

[Elecraft] [P3] and SVGA question

2013-02-28 Thread Harlan
It appears you can dump images to a USB thumb drive.. but nothing in the svga manual indicates a place to plug in the drive. Does it use the keyboard USB port or what? Thanks Harlan NC3C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http