Re: [Elecraft] K4D for bargain price on eBay

Tie wraps work also. John WA1EAZ > On Mar 14, 2024, at 10:59 AM, jerry wrote: > > On 2024-03-14 07:51, Gregory Mitchell wrote: > >> think the cost per toroid/snap-on > > Here's something I found out about snap-on ferrites: Don't depend on the > plastic shell

Re: [Elecraft] K4D for bargain price on eBay

So that there's no confusion, will you post one of the PDF file links here. John KN5L On 3/12/24 4:24 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On 3/12/2024 12:29 PM, John Oppenheimer wrote: >> Did you measure a Choke Balun, or sometimes known as Common Code Choke > > "The book" are in

Re: [Elecraft] K4D for bargain price on eBay

On 3/12/24 1:31 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > I wrote the book on this. k9yc.com/RFI-Ham.pdf Hi Jim, there are a bunch of inductor measurements within the book. Did you measure a Choke Balun, or sometimes known as Common Code Choke (CMC)? John K

[Elecraft] WTB K60XV

Looking for a K60XV kit for my K2/100. I know it’s a hard to find item, but you never find out if you don’t ask… 73, John K2ZA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] KAT-100 unbuilt kit For Sale, for K2, K2/100

For Sale: KAT-100, 150W external tuner for K2, K2/100 kit. Still in original bags, box. Kit not assembled Asking $350, US shipping included. respond to ns6x.j...@gmail.com 72/73 John Kitchens, NS6X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] KPA-100 for K2 not built for sale

For Sale: The KPA-100, 100 watt K2 option still in kit form. Has not been built. Parts still in plastic bags. Original box. Last price from Elecraft was $699. I am asking $700 to include US shipping. Respond to ns6x.j...@gmail.com 72/73 John Kitchens, NS6X

[Elecraft] KX3 - No sound from internal speaker

I set up yesterday for field day, which I operate using a headset. At some point in setting up I realized my internal speaker is not working. No sound at all. Is there a hidden setting somewhere to disable it, or is it likely I've blown the speaker? Headphones work fine.

Re: [Elecraft] User's Dilemma

up to speed (maybe 90%) is about six months for the many jobs I had at AT Sidebar: The model 33s were the 'economy' models. Adjustments were made by bending various parts, arms, levers, etc. From a technician point of view they were junk. John WB5THT On 12/16/2023 7:51 PM, elecraft-requ

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Lives and Breathes!

I was behind a *double* NAT until I got a static IP but in the meantime I setup a reverse SSH tunnel It's been several years since that but it's a real pain to setup and keep connected. Finding a host provider that would permit a reverse tunnel is a challenge, few will do this. John WB5THT

Re: [Elecraft] Holiday Wishes

HAPPY THANKSGIVING Jim and all the staff. John Paul /// AB4PP On Thu, Nov 23, 2023 at 10:39 AM Jim Sheldon wrote: > To All Elecrafters everywhere, > Since this is the beginning of the holiday season for those of many > different religious beliefs, I'd like to wish everyone, r

Re: [Elecraft] HI CUR warning on K3

solve this HI CUR issue. John KK9a Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: I send a few characters of CW into my Carolina Windom on 40M and after a delay (1-5 seconds after I stop sending) the K3 flashes a HI CUR warning, and the audio gain is reduced significantly. Touch the AF gain control and it instantly

[Elecraft] KX3 - CWT, no ALC in Data Mode

, it changes the keyer speed. I can't get the ALC meter to come up at all during XMIT mode. Is there a config setting somewhere that controls this or is this possibly an indication the knob needs repair? Thanks de K7JTO John O. Utah, USA

[Elecraft] KH1 delivery date projection please

Can you tell us which order number represents the transition from Batch 1 to Batch 2? John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com Hi Pete, KH1s from the first production batch will start shipping next week. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] K2 VFO dial calibration and CAL PLL step…

that the lookup tables are written for each band? Thanks for the advice. 73, John VK7KB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

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

I would very much like to read a comparison from someone who has had the opportunity to run both rigs. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Oct 24, 2023, at 3:52 PM, wrote: > > I do not see where Eric said to close this thread. He said it is perfectly > OK comparing another manufactu

Re: [Elecraft] posting

Yes you can and did figure out how to post on this list. John KK9A Michael Kelly K3BFP I though i was subscribed to the list. Can figure out how to post . thank you -- Michael Kelly K3BFP 610-637-9055 __ Elecraft mailing list Home

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

I do not see where Eric said to close this thread. He said it is perfectly OK comparing another manufacture's product to an Elecraft one. I do not think anyone really answered WB5THT's question. John KK9A [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance? Keith Trinity WE6R wrote: Guys GUYS! ... guess

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

around and I just skip the ones I'm not interested in, perhaps a good policy for the users here? 73 de John WB5THT -- Message: 17 Date: Mon, 23 Oct 2023 11:20:08 -0700 From: Eric Swartz To: Toast Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D

Re: [Elecraft] KH1 attenuator -- 12 dB or 10/30 dB?

Wow, we don't have to tell Julie to RTFM. John KK9A Julia Tuttle wrote: Hi folks, I noticed that the specs on the KH1 product page says "ATTENUATOR: -12 dB, switchable", but the manual (p. 16) implies it has -10 and -30 settings. Which is correct? (Also, it's not listed in

[Elecraft] TS-890 vs K4D performance?

be brutally honest. 73 de John WB5THT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help

Re: [Elecraft] One More Time

Apparently you did not get an answer the last time you posted on the Elecraft list so you're trying again. Perhaps try an Icom list like this one: https://groups.io/g/ic-7300 John KK9A Richard W4KBX wrote: Because I've seen several Q post here about the IC-7300 I'm going to try my question

Re: [Elecraft] Digital mode power handling for KAT3

transmissions can be very short when CQing at times. I have no personal experience with the KAT3's power capability, I am sure that it depends on what it is matching. I have all OWA Yagis so I have no need for a tuner. John KK9A David Gilbert AB7E wrote: I am reasonably certain that the KAT3 can

Re: [Elecraft] Headset Hubbub

What are hams going to do when their CM-500's break? Are you sure that the mic was DOA? It has an electret microphone which requires voltage to work. John KK9A Richard FlatHat W4KBX wrote: I ordered a Yamaha CM-500 from Amazon but it came through some other company after waiting eight days

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] KPA500 / KAT500 and W2 watt meter question

The original post is in the archives so I am sure that was distributed: https://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2023-October/293543.html John KK9A Dean, K2WW wrote; I don't see the original thread only Bob's reply? I've noticed these broken thread quite frequently...Has anyone else see

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3A Subreceiver for K3s

and KRX3A for a K3S. John KK9A Bernie and Cheryl hamdan KF0QS wrote: Dear Folks: I suspect that Elecraft no longer sells the KRX3A subreceiver. Can anyone please confirm that for me, and assuming they do not, does anyone have one for sale? Thanks and 73, de Bernie, KF0QS

[Elecraft] K-Pod button problems

a cure? John KK9A (W4AAA in 2023 CW WW RTTY contest) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http

[Elecraft] All that and a bag of chips

. With a tip of the hat to those who waited for their K4’s, mine was ordered last Friday and arrived the following Tuesday. John K7FD, K1, KX1, K2, and K4D __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Mouse; wireless trackball?

Received direct email that, yes, the trackball works. Thanks all, John K7FD > On Sep 24, 2023, at 10:58 AM, John Nicholson wrote: > >  > UPS will be delivering my K4D Tuesday. > > I use a USB wireless Logitech Ergo M575 trackball on my laptop. Will this > work on

[Elecraft] Mouse; wireless trackball?

UPS will be delivering my K4D Tuesday. I use a USB wireless Logitech Ergo M575 trackball on my laptop. Will this work on the K4D? If not, what wireless mouse is best? Thanks, John K7FD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] AT1 Attenuator

2-Port VNWA measurements at 7MHz Switch, VSWR, dB 0 1.01 0.07 1 1.03 1.06 1 1.03 1.06 3 1.02 3.08 6 1.03 6.31 10 1.02 9.78 20 1.05 19.97 VSWR approaches 1.1 at 30MHz with some switch settings. John KN5L __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The day I found out I was going to be an engineer

as an associate. But no one to work with me on the code; the one local ham I could find refused. Then as a GE freshman, the EE demo was really boring (the microchip revolution hadn’t hit the curriculum yet) so ME it was but engineering never the less. And more career changes ahead. 73, John K7JG Sent

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The day I found out I was going to be an engineer

manium jobs. Details can be found here: http://www.netzener.net/images/swradio/swradio.pdf And that old Hammarlund lives on to this day after I "solid-stated it" not long after becoming a ham 40 years ago. 73 de John, KD2BD ___

Re: [Elecraft] Recording received audio

with a Y cable and record using a small digital Sony voice recorder. You could try splitting your headphone audio into the computer line in/mic if you're not sure that your K3 line out level is set or working properly. Headphone volume is quite easy to adjust. John KK9A Jim Cary W2SM wrote: I’ve

[Elecraft] A Good Headset For A K3

and the spring force was too great. I never got them to relax. They fit so tightly, my ears would sweat Would be interested to hear what you choose.   - 73, John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Headset

I have been using a HEIL proset with my K3S since I built it. I have not had any problems with it. John Paul // AB4PP On Sun, Aug 6, 2023 at 8:11 PM Tom & Barb Valosin wrote: > Eric, > > Ever since I got my K3 (used) about 9 years back I have been using a > Heil Proset. > &g

Re: [Elecraft] A Good Headset For A K3

The Sony 7506 is my preferred headset for CW and RTTY contesting. A few months ago K5TR posted info on a mic that can be attached to any headphone. John KK9A Lee Hiers AA4GA wrote: My CM-500 has kinda fallen apart, so I've added new earpads to my old Sony 7506 'phones and have been enjoying

Re: [Elecraft] A Good Headset For A K3

I do not think the mailman has a search field but you can search the elecraft list archives here: https://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html John KK9A Eric Fitzgerald kg6mzs wrote: Hello Elecrafters, I've been struggling with a failing Kenwood MC-60 desk mic

Re: [Elecraft] A dumb question about lightning

I especially agree with your last sentence. However I like to describe it as: "Every device is at the same potential". Nothing will be damaged even if everything is at 20,000 volts- as you say, no current will flow. -John NI0K -Original Message- From: ele

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] A dumb question about lightning

from a strike will be induced into your home's electrical wires. John KK9A Al Lorona W6LX wrote: Please don't laugh at me; I'm a transplant from a region of the country with essentially no lightning to a region where you have to worry about it quite a bit. We had a doozy of a storm last night

[Elecraft] K3: FT4 & RTTY Output Power

, and are keyed via VOX. I don't see the power problem when going from RTTY to FT4.   - John, N0TA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K4] wtb SP4

Hi Darrell, You may want to shop around for an SP3. Same speaker on the inside. 73, John WA1EAZ > On Jul 20, 2023, at 9:10 PM, Darrell - AB2E wrote: > > Hi All, > Bought a nearly new K4D a few months back without a speaker, now Elecraft has > them backordered. > Anyone ha

[Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?

As someone who's owned two KX2's and two FX-4CR's, I can tell you that the FX-4CR will never be mistaken for an E product. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >The little FX-4C, and now the FX-4CR, are selling like hot cakes! Still can't beat the performance of the KX2 or the KX3 tho

Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?

I have a KX3 too. Have hardly used it in the last two years. Covid put a stop to me going out period. I am wondering too, if they are stopping production? Or making a newer radio? John Paul // AB4PP On Sat, Jul 15, 2023 at 9:31 AM eA wrote: > I noticed elecraft has discontinued sell

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Package For Sale

You listed various payment methods but neglected to include the pricing in your ad. Steve Plotner W5SBP wrote: Good morning. I have a new/old stock KX3 Transceiver, Px3 Panaadapter & KXPA 100W Ext. Amplifier w/150W Antenna Tuner. I bought this (as well as a couple of other radios) from my

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Filter Aliginment software for Apple MACs.

Francis, I use Baudline under Linux for various audio spectrum analysis tasks. There's a Mac version as well: https://baudline.com/what_is_baudline.html https://baudline.com/download.html 73 de John, KD2BD __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Rx is awesome...

Interesting conclusion. David Fifield AD6A wrote: I've been using my K4 at 100W (per the FD rules) this afternoon on several bands. I am 1D OR. I can hear many many stations but hardly any of them can hear me. To me, this means that the K4 Rx is bomb-proof, sensitive, selective, and just,

Re: [Elecraft] When/where was recent officialupdate (from WA6HHQ?) on K3 option last time buy ship status?

and newsletter. John KK9A 1-mar-2023 https://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2023-March/292162.html 2-dec-2022 https://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2022-December/291557.html 2-may-2022 https://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2022-May/289523.html Dave wb0gaz wrote: Not sure where

Re: [Elecraft] Signal source for KX3 temperature frequency calibration

tinySA Ultra: https://www.tinysa.org/wiki/ John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >The XG50 signal generator is no longer available and I’m in need of a stable signal to do the >extended temperature compensation procedure on my KX3. I remember a discussion about using >the K3’s external

[Elecraft] MH-3 hand microphone

>After a long wait, finally received my MH3. Thank you! How long? I'm tempted to order a KX2 with mic & ATU but not sure if the waiting time for the mic would further delay the shipment of the KX2. Tnx/73, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogs

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone Setup Confusion

Bias is a much lower voltage than phantom power. John KK9A Alan Geller K6ADG Is what Elecraft calls mike "bias" in the K3 and K3s Owners handbooks Equivalent to the "48 volt ghost voltage" required for condenser mikes et al In the broadcast and music industry ? It is menti

Re: [Elecraft] Auxx Spkr Out K3

I believe the book says you can but be *absolutely certain* the SPKRS=1 -- 73, -de John "Curly" NI0K in rural Debs, MN USA Hamshack Hotline: 610271 https://www.qrz.com/db/NI0K Wilson Lamb via Elecraft wrote on 4/29/2023 3:02 PM: Will the K3 be harmed if a mono plug is put into t

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500 with Yaesu FT-710 Transciever

You could just connect the RF cables and the relay cable and let the KPA/KAT detect and automatically change bands. It will work very well this way. John KK9A William Santos KN6UDK wrote: Hello gang, I'm considering purchase of a KPA500/KAT500 combo to use with my FT-710 Transciever. Under

Re: [Elecraft] Issue with KPA-1500

Does "FAULT mode immediately after going into Op mode" mean you that switched from STBY to OPER and it FAULTS before you even transmitted? If that is the case, try disconnecting everything. John KK9A Edward NI6S wrote: Having this issue with my KPA-1500. Goes into FAULT mode immedia

[Elecraft] RFI wiht my KX3

at the XLR input/outputs. What frustrates me the most is that I do not have an oscilloscope to diagnose the problem. I have tried using toroid on all lines, including power lines without any success. Is it possible to accomplish what I am trying to do? John, AD2F

[Elecraft] KX3 RFI

at the XLR input/outputs. What frustrates me the most is that I do not have an oscilloscope to diagnose the problem. I have tried using toroid on all lines, including power lines without any success. Is it possible to accomplish what I am trying to do? John, AD2F

[Elecraft] Elecraft Test Equipment Applications

-power.855486/page-4#post-6489595 John KN5L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for two 250 hz filters for K3

I believe Inrad still sells them: https://www.inrad.net/product.php?productid=149=140=1 John KK9A Erik Wheeler N1CFO wrote: Hi all, I'm looking for two 250 hz filters for my K3. If anyone has some for sale, or can point me in the right direction to find some, I'd appreciate it. 73, Erik

Re: [Elecraft] Using ANTLION MODMIC 4 with Elecraft K3

The Heil AD-1-K adaptor works fine on a K3S with my electret mic so no adaptor modification should be needed, unless yours is defective. As others have said, you can try the back mic jack. John KK9A w5wz wrote: Anyone using an ANTLION MODMIC 4 with an Elecraft K3? I'm having difficulty

Re: [Elecraft] SP3 for sale

I wish I had waited. I ordered a SP4 to add to my K3S so I could use the split capability and DIVERSITY with mine. It would not work with one speaker. And now you have to wait to get just about anything; but, I did get mine. And it was not cheap. Enjoy "ZUT" de John Paul // AB4PP O

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and KPA1500 compatibility

will work very well but I suspect that the vertical you tried was something else. A simple center fed 1/2 WL dipole with the center as high as possible should also get you into the net with your 100 watts amp, no tuner needed. John KK9A Karl AF5LQ wrote: I have a KX3 and a KPA100 amplifier

Re: [Elecraft] Checking out Elecraft on ChatGPT

Maybe sending the text a third time will work:) Alan Bloom n1al wrote: That's weird. The spaces were there in the sent message - they somehow disappeared in the reflected copy.; Let's try again: CompareanElecraftK3withanElecraftK4.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 opinions

of any issues with the KPA500 finals, even from people that have had blown their KPA1500 so it may be more robust. John KK9A Scott Manthe N9AA wrote: Hi Everyone, I'm in the market for a legal limit solid state amp. There are lots of options out there, but I've been an Elecraft fan since

Re: [Elecraft] A few words about the CP1 bidirectional coupler kit

Hi John, good read, thanks, John KN5L On 2/6/23 3:52 PM, John Harper wrote: > Well, maybe a few hundred, plus 3 photos: > https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-utility-of-elecrafts-cp1-bi.html > > If you're one of the many who now have a tinySA... > &g

[Elecraft] A few words about the CP1 bidirectional coupler kit

Well, maybe a few hundred, plus 3 photos: https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2023/02/the-utility-of-elecrafts-cp1-bi.html If you're one of the many who now have a tinySA... 73, John AE5X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Fwd: Morse Code is making a comeback! (Relevant to Elecraft)

K-Pop bands - and coming soon, KX-Pop bands. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] KXFL3 - How to Use It

this weekend? Thanks again, John O. K7JTO Salt Lake City, Ut, USA KX3 with built-in tuner, KXPA100 with built-in tuner __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] KX3, FLDIGI, SignaLinkUSB - Not Exiting XMIT Mode

really appreciate this group. I don’t often reach out, but every time I do, I get the right answer in a matter of hours. I do have a follow up question. I will start a new thread on that. On Tue, Jan 24, 2023 at 12:12 PM John Overbaugh wrote: > I have a KX3, running through the KXPA100, connec

[Elecraft] KX3, FLDIGI, SignaLinkUSB - Not Exiting XMIT Mode

as my Elmer was running PSK for VOTA (W1AW/7). No apparent changes were made to configuration. I've reviewed the Cady book on PSK settings, and double checked connections from the KX3, Signalink, and KXPA. No obvious issues. Has anyone seen this in the past? 73 de K7JTO John O. Salt Lake City UT USA

Re: [Elecraft] Keying the K3s

I do not believe that 5 and 50 watts cause issues on the K3S. I do not recall seeing this in th manual and I have never had an issue doing it. You can search Elecraft archives here: https://www.mail-archive.com/elecraft@mailman.qth.net/maillist.html John KK9A Lee Hiers AA4GA wrote: How

Re: [Elecraft] Muting the K2

his signal level with ease, but I haven't tried the K2. Incidentally, Jim, W6PQL has additional information on using inexpensive relays in RF circuits at his website: https://www.w6pql.com/using_inexpensive_relays.htm 73 de J

Re: [Elecraft] K4 recommendation - wait for HD or no?

the appropriate options in their K3 radios. After that they could operate within 10 KHz of each other without knowing- at legal limit. YMMMV -- 73, -de John NI0K rural Debs, MN https://www.qrz.com/db/ni0k Dave (NK7Z) wrote on 1/18/2023 7:40 PM: Hello Joe, I am in somewhat the same situation as you

Re: [Elecraft] Win4K3 - Virtual COM Ports on Windows 10

mended program. > > 73, Lou W0FK > > Lou Laderman > Sent from my mobile device > > On Sun, Jan 15, 2023 at 8:27 AM John Overbaugh wrote: > > > > I'm trying to set up my KX3 on a new Windows 10 computer using Win4K3. > > Has anyone found a satisfactory solution t

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity

And Apache Labs (and SunSDR, I think). John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >The FLEX series of radios can do true stereo diversity. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: h

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone been successful doing this?

Good advice, especially the caution on the keying current of older amps! Also notice that Jim did not say to connect the ALC, just watch your K3 drive level. John KK9A Jim Brown K9YC wrote: On 1/15/2023 9:46 AM, Tom & Barb Valosin wrote: > How did you do it? That is, what conn

[Elecraft] Win4K3 - Virtual COM Ports on Windows 10

drivers, so the work-around isn't acceptable to me. Has anyone found a driver they like which creates virtual com ports? 73 de K7JTO John O. Salt Lake City __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Looking For A KIO3B And K3DVR

I have had a K3DVR on order for 90 weeks, hopefully it arrives soon. John KK9A David Gilbert ab7e wrote: Good luck. On 1/14/2023 10:51 AM, Ramon Batista wrote: > I'm Looking For A KIO3B And K3DVR, Buy Or Trade. > > Ray WD4X >

Re: [Elecraft] Power to the Tuner

You can power the KAT500 directly from your station 12v power supply. If the K3S is taken offline for service you won't have a way to use the KAT500 with your Icom backup radio using your current configuration. John KK9A Richard FlatHat W4KBX wrote: Recently, I bought an IC-7300 as a backup

Re: [Elecraft] 1500w K2/10?

I think this only works if one of the amps is off. I you want to use both amps simultaneously to obtain 1.5KW, there may be an issue with the two relay voltage sources. John KK9A Jim Brown K9YC wrote; > he KXPA100 MANUAL SHOWS THE ability to use a Y rca keyline cable, one end go

Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)

I'm looking forward to the day KX2's are once again available. Had one once & sold it...now with POTA becoming popular, I'd like to have a KX2 again but estimated shipping times have been "12-16 weeks" for months. Any updates on the KX-line? John AE5X https://ae5x.blo

Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 & KX3 T-shirts, K4 padded bag

Click the Show Options button next to the one you are interested in. John, KC7DRI From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of David F. Reed Sent: Wednesday, November 30, 2022 8:01 AM To: Wayne Burdick Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] Running high power

What antenna, choke and feedline are you using? John KK9A Al Lorona W6LX wrote: I'm really curious to ask those on this list who run high power: Do you find that you get into all kinds of devices around the house? I ran the KPA-500 in an extended manner for really the first time during

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones

Koss makes a SB45 headset and a SB45 USB headset. If it does not have USB listed it should have the 3.5mm connectors that you wanted. John KK9A Mike Smith VE9AA wrote: While that may be true Jim, the Koss SB45's I saw on Amazon.ca (ca=Canada) had USB plugs on the ends of them, not the 1/8

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones

er if they moved off to the side).  That further distance could significantly reduce or eliminate proximity effect. Another possibility is a sub cardioid pattern which is less directional than a standard cardioid pattern, which would also have less proximity effect at the same distance from th

[Elecraft] K3 #8862 unwanted sidebands

Elecraft sells a 2T-Generator for those who want to check IMD performance of other rigs: https://elecraft.com/collections/2t-gen-model John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com -- >The K3 has a built-in two-tone generator. I've done 100s of two-tone IMD tests >on

Re: [Elecraft] Good Natured Contesting Advice

Very true Fred, this also applies with QRM. It can be very frustrating. Only resend the info that is being asked for. John KK9A Fred Jensen k6dgwn wrote: Thompson's First Law: "If there is QSB, his signal will be strong while sending all the unnecessary things you already

Re: [Elecraft] Good Natured Contesting Advice

Back when I had a station in Aruba, I arrived on a Saturday and a 160m contest was already in progress. The very first station that I called responded QSO B4 and blew me off! John KK9A aka P40A Jim Brown K9YC wrote: He was wrong and you were right. Goes with the rule of smart contesters

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Contesting

This is all good contesting advice Mike, especially regarding working dupes. Thanks for the SS QSO, John KK9A Mike Dodd N4CF wrote: I'll toss in my two cents I have fair-to-middlin' CW skills, and I've operated a lot of CW contests. I was surprised and disappointed to hear so many high

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Contesting

on. I personally did not see that many super speed ops but I did not S until late in the contest when most ops were begging. There were definitely some very good ops last weekend and I enjoyed all of my QSOs. 73, John KK9A (W4AAA in 2022 SS CW) Al Lorona W6LX wrote: I noticed this opposite

Re: [Elecraft] Design flaw in K3s

I'm readying the popcorn... John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com > Note: The original K3 has a higher wattage current sense resistor and should be fine they cheapen the K3s __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] Drive Control - K3 and FPA-1500

Does it overdrive only initially after changing bands and then goes to the normal band set output? I do not have a KPA-1500 but I seem to recall seeing something like this with my K3S. John KK9A Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: Just finished SS, and on many occasions when switching bands I found myself

[Elecraft] Fwd: Headphones

. They don't block out background noise but they are very comfortable. All I'd need to do is add a mic and I'd be good to go. I'm looking at the Grado Sr's right now so that could be an option. 73 - john - n0hj On Thu, Nov 3, 2022 at 11:23 AM Neil Foster wrote: > Dan Pressley is corr

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I really like the Sony MDR 7506 for <$100 that I believe you use for music listening but it also has no mic. John KK9A Jim Brown K9YC wrote: > I'm always surprised at all the ham-specific headsets when there are actual professional broadcast headsets from Audio-Technica and Senn

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Sales Engineer about similar products. John KK9A -Original Message- From: David Sumner [mailto:dave.sumner.k...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 1:24 PM To: k...@comcast.net Cc: j...@kk9a.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

it for $109.95 + $19.95 shipping and they have a poor delivery rating. Another Amazon seller has only 1 product review and it is not available with Prime. John KK9A -Original Message- From: k...@comcast.net [mailto:k...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, November 2, 2022 10:44 AM To: j

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

Is the Yamaha CM500 still being manufactured? John KK9A Rick NK7I wrote: They're nothing special; you can dial in equalization just as well in the K3S. I bought the Heil with my K3 and quickly gave up on them. The Yamaha CM500 plugs into the rear (with bias) and the headphones are comfy

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

I have a Heil PR40 which has always received great reports with my K3S. To the extent that I am not hankering for CESSB on the K4. John WA1EAZ > On Nov 1, 2022, at 6:08 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: > > Like you I’m 99% CW OP but for years I’ve used inexpensive (~$20) computer > headset

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 RELIABILITY

no issues ever. N4ZR posted a similar question two months ago when someone else had multiple LDMOS failures and I did not see any responses. http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2022-August/290628.html GL, John KK9A W3AB wrote: I don't have one but I do have access to one. It is making UPS rich

[Elecraft] Elecraft K4

Good morning, I have a K4 serial # 00977. It works great, but the power level is set at a maximum of 10 watts. It used to be 110 watts. Evidently I must have hit the wrong button? Any ideas?? 73, John, W4NU __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K3 s/n 2324 ZERO Power Output after repair

Most of your responses posted on this list have no text. I am not a tech either and probably would have just shipped it right back but I am wondering if it transmitted prior to your repair? Did you check to see if it is in "test" mode? GL John KK9A n5xz wrote: I recently received

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Bag and P3 Wanted

What a famous callsign, Wyatt. Rose N7HKW made very nice Elecraft bags and she was a pleasure to do business with. Rose announced her retirement two years ago: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2020-October/281019.html 73, John KK9A Wyatt Law AI6V wrote: Hello all, Two things: 1

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