[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:

[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 though.

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 converter

[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.blogspot.com

[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:

[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

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:

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.blogspot.com >We will be

[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 my K3

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:

Re: [Elecraft] A plug for one of Elecraft's lesser-known kits

hing I did years ago when I built mine was plug the scope into it > and look at the linearity with the two tone test. After seeing your post I > guess I will try the tinySA on it. > > On Sat, Sep 10, 2022 at 7:01 PM John Harper wrote: > >> If you're itching to build something

[Elecraft] A plug for one of Elecraft's lesser-known kits

If you're itching to build something: Elecraft's bigger gear gets all the love & attention but I recently built a CP1 Dual Directional Coupler - a kit I would have no use for if not for the tinySA and a bigger (real) spectrum analyzer. With test equipment from Rigol and Siglent being affordable by

[Elecraft] KX2 on commercial airplane

I plan to take a 3AH (36WH) LiFePO4 battery on an international flight (to HC5) in a few weeks. To conform with the FAA's regs (link below), I'll have the Anderson power-pole end & the charging jack sealed with tape. Seems simple enough - I'll post here if there are any problems.

[Elecraft] The Most Interesting Ham in the World

Here he is: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rrlHjy9K9c John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com > He is the most accomplished “fist,” able to operate CW with both hands simultaneously __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] The Most Interesting Ham in the World

He regularly operates EME - Earth Mars Earth. 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:

[Elecraft] ARRL DX CW Contest

And thank you, Geoff for pulling my QRP signal out of the ether. You guys were 1 of three ZL's I worked, all within minutes of each other. Curious as to your antenna on 20m? 73, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2022/02/qrp-in-arrl-dx-contest-cw.html Fan-boy moment over the weekend whilst

[Elecraft] ?ELECRAFT NVIS field day?

You're correct - it hasn't been stated anywhere but that won't stop some from refuting it as if it were ;-) John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >I’ve scanned back through this thread and I don’t see where anyone said that their signal got stronger by lowering their antenna. Maybe I missed it

[Elecraft] “ELECRAFT NVIS field day”

>You might want to consider doing this within the Winter Field Day event. That's a great suggestion. Those are correct who say that an antenna (dipole) doesn't have to be low to the ground to make use of NVIS - but having a low antenna goes a long way toward limiting the contacts you make to

[Elecraft] FH/K6ZO with KX2?

I've heard unsubstantiated tales that a KX2 is in operation at Mayotte. He's on 21.001 (listening up 2) now (1915Z) with a decent signal into W5. Smallish pile-up given the Rarity Factor. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Legal Limit With FT8

You are confusing "operating practice" with "skill". A skill is something that takes time & practice to learn. The poor operating procedures you describe could be solved with nothing more than an explanation to the offender. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com Andy, k3wyc: >FT mode skill is not

[Elecraft] feeding a half-wave dipole with ladder line

>Multiband setups like you describe are for when you're limited in what >you can put up As many/most are. >Multiband DXCC is NOT a measure of antenna performance Au contraire, it's one measure. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __

[Elecraft] feeding a half-wave dipole with ladder line

I use an 80m dipole as you describe for 30, 40, 60 and 80 meters. Before putting up a tower/Yagi, I used it 10-80 and have worked 8B-DXCC (CW) with it. 15 ft of RG-213 goes out the shack window to a 9:1 balun, then 450-ohm ladder line up 110 feet to the center of the dipole.

[Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

"Just our luck - ham radio operators": https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alI2TWuL3cs John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] KPA-500 for sale, excellent condition

Local buyer (SETX) preferred: https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2021/09/elecraft-kpa-500-for-sale-local-buyer.html 73, John AE5X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] K4 delivery status

And 9 years later, your F6700 is still 2nd on Sherwood's list. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com > 1. Hamvention 2012 was when Flex announced the Flex-6700 transceiver __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX3 Please evaluate LiFePo4 battery/charger choice

I'm a Bioenno fan, having recently purchased a 12AH that has more than its advertised capacity: http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2021/03/pleasantly-surprised-with-bioennos-12v.html Note that in the comments, others mention similar results. John AE5X

[Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

From his website: " A KX1, K1, K2, whatever? I primarily build and service the older ones: they’re the ones that need TLC! " John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com > W3DVX posts occasionally here offering Elecraft rig service. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] VNA shootout proposal

Thanks for the info, John and I don't blame you for wanting to hang on to it. Test equipment has become a hobby in itself lately, for many of us I think. I hadn't thought of measuring crosstalk - that would be a method of determining 'why' a divergence of two VNA's might exist. I'm mainly

[Elecraft] VNA shootout proposal

I'm as interested as anyone else who might have one to know the accuracy and reliability of these affordable VNA's, whether nano- or the one from SDR-Kits. I have a variety of VNA's available but am lacking the SDR-Kits model. Wouldn't it be nice if we knew where it stood compared to the newer

[Elecraft] OT: Nano VNA

Try it in conjunction with nanoVNA-Saver. Calibrations (and other data) can be saved and recalled: https://github.com/NanoVNA-Saver/nanovna-saver John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >I have a NanoVNA and it does work, but its menu system is horrible and counter intuitive.

[Elecraft] OT: Nano VNA

I've bought several nanoVNA's from "aursinc" on Amazon and have always gotten a real one, not a clone. Here's another version: https://amzn.to/3daSrmI The latest flavor of these devices operates up to 4GHz. Not many hams need that upper freq limit but, when shopping for a nanoVNA, pay attention

[Elecraft] K4 observation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1XRaNpgQDI John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >Noticed that when the antenna are disconnected, and the K4 turned off, I hear >a local TV station in the headphones… Never happened on the K3. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Elecraft PA via Generator Power?

One of the first tests I did after the dual-fuel conversion of my Honda gen was with the KPA-500. Worked flawlessly, and I highly recommend the conversion. It only takes minutes: https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2020/06/propane-conversion-of-honda-eu2000i.html 73, John AE5X

[Elecraft] An FT8 Radio- just dreaming

The latest firmware for several Icom rigs has a dedicated FT8 button. And my new IC-705 is seen by the PC as a sound device so no need for any external equipment or excess cabling - one USB cable does CAT and audio. https://www.icomjapan.com/support/firmware_driver/3220/ The mcHF and a few other

[Elecraft] Can I rent a K4?

Let's throw some numbers in, just for S: I pay $200 for 2 weeks of togetherness with a K4. Another $100 for 2-way shipping. I'm out $300 if I decide not to keep the rig. No one's going to go for this unless they're already thinking seriously of buying the thing. If they only like it marginally,

[Elecraft] Can I rent a K4?

I wonder if this model would work? Flex offers a refund for those who try one of their rigs and don't like it. But a rental would pose less risk to the manufacturer. There are (rumored) a small number of K4's in existence - the rest, of course, are on hold. But regardless...even after full

[Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

I think a class-action lawsuit is in order against Boston, the Electric Light Orchestra and General Dynamics. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >I have moderate to heavy hearing loss after spending 10 years on the >flight line around jet engines. Rock and roll didn't help much either.

[Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

The conversation has now been shifted from "When will my K4 be shipped?" Well played, Wayne ;-) John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] 10 METERS IS OUT

Here are two screenshots taken 24 hours apart showing the change in band conditions from one day to the next during the 10m contest: https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2020/12/snapshot-of-10m-contest-on-cw.html John AE5X __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Delivery?

I think California's Health & Human Services Dept has banned bragging about having received California products. If not, it will soon be added to this list: https://www.kusi.com/california-releases-crazy-mandatory-guidance-for-private-gatherings-this-holiday-season/ John AE5X

[Elecraft] OT: W vs K broadcast station callsigns

In a parallel thread VP8NO wanted to filter K4-related posts...and now there's this! Folks, the correct way to read this reflector is to turn of email from it entirely. Instead look at it here, only clicking on the links of interest to you:

[Elecraft] Weekly Slow Speed CW event

Late notice but I thought some here may be interested: http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html Starts at Z tonight (US). John AE5X __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Why predistortion ?

Here's a demonstration of predistortion in use (relevant part starts at the 10-minute point): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0adHZOTqTlQ John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >Why are so many ops obsessed with predistortion? __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Is the Lab599 TX500 a "rip-off" of the KX3?

Can you provide a link to the Groups.io page - I haven't been able to find it. TNX/73, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com Ron WA2EIO wrote: >There >are some video reviews of it, along with a Groups.io page, __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] Is the Lab599 TX500 a "rip-off" of the KX3?

As someone who has one of these radios on order, I'd like to know if this is fake news or true fact: "This rig is copied from the KX-3. I was told this from a reliable source inside Elecraft." Source: https://forums.qrz.com/index.php?threads/lab599-discovery-tx-500.683461/page-2 The radio in

[Elecraft] K1 build question: T1, turn count method.

Why would you choose not correct a known error? Correct it and rule it out as a possible culprit in the event you have a problem with the radio. If you don't correct it, and end up having a problem, you'll wonder John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com > Any guidance on whether I should correct

[Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS

You should update your status page to reflect this - all of these amps are currently listed as 'Backordered' as of 28 May. https://elecraft.com/pages/shipping-status 73, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com As noted in my earlier email on this thread, we are

[Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS

The HR-50 has been an awesome performer here. It has the advantage of having a carrier-operated relay if you choose to enable it to work with QRP rigs without a PTT output. For KX2/KX3, 100% QSK: http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2018/12/thoughts-on-hardrock-50.html 73, John AE5X

[Elecraft] Rig forCW

A major advantage of the KX2 over the KX3 is the internal battery chemistry (Li-Ion vs. NiMH) - important if you intend to operate portable. If not, a used K3 is the better choice. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] K4 VHF module

Next Thursday. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >Good evening >Quick Q - is there a rough ETA when the VHF module will be ready for the K4. >Thank you Ken WB8PKK __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX-2 For Sale $1200 AS NEW

I thought your price was excessive until I read that you're including the hat. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >Unused - Internal tuner, internal Battery with Charger, all cables, carrying >bag, hat. Will pay shipping to lower 48. >73, PAUL WA6YCA

[Elecraft] My prediction for Dayton 2020

The KX3 was released 5 years after the K3; the KX2 was released 4 years after the KX3: http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2019/05/kx4-dreamin-and-elecraft-product.html I doubt we'll see a KX4 any earlier than 2022. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com

[Elecraft] K2 On The Air!

Congrats on your build! What did the problem with Q7 and Q8 turn out to be? 73, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] K4 Internal and External display resolution

And can the K4 be tuned from the monitor, by clicking on a particular trace? 73, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com ___ Note that rather than just mirroring the internal color LCD of the K4 on the external monitor, we can display data independently from the LCD

[Elecraft] THE FUTURE OF OUR HOBBY

10-80m CW and phone for $150: http://www.hfsignals.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 This list hosted by:

[Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?

Will the K4 have the ability to save (and then select from) various “profiles” so that a user can go from, say, 20m 100-watt CW to 80m 10-watt FT8 with all the saved settings (power, mode, bandwidth, audio in/out levels) taking effect simply by selecting the chosen profile? Tnx/73, John AE5X

[Elecraft] Windcamp X3 Li-ion Battery Box usage?

You get what you pay for - and sometimes much less. I wish the buyer in the YT video had explained why his battery was junk. My eBay battery, attachable in the same way to another transceiver, was also junk. Photos here:

[Elecraft] KX-2 Portable Solar power config?

http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2016/08/qrp-and-solar-power.html John AE5X __ 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

[Elecraft] It's no KX4 but...

They missed the mark by having: 1) No ATU 2) No ethernet connectivity with a computer John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

The August issue of CQ Magazine (page 57) mentioned that QRP Guys will soon be releasing a QRP transceiver kit designed for digital modes with plug-in band modules. I emailed them asking when orders might begin being taken and was told that they're still working on it.

[Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

SDR radios don't require the entanglement of cables and can be quite portable. I have two - the mcHF and the older Apache Labs Anan-10e. Only one ethernet cable connects them to a small laptop for any/all modes. 6-160m with the Anan; 10-80 with the mcHF. Hopefully the KX4 will have this

Re: [Elecraft] [Way (OT)] Pedantic comment about metric usage

>At the risk of arousing Eric’s ire I tender the unit of measure in the most >obscure terms. Velocity in furlongs/fortnight, for example. Like these?: 1. Ratio of an igloo's circumference to its diameter = Eskimo Pi 2. 2000 pounds of Chinese soup = Won ton 3. 1 millionth of a mouthwash = 1

[Elecraft] Night of Nights XXI - 12 July 2020

July 12 every year from 3 pm to midnight at the Historic RCA Coast Station KPH. Details here: https://www.nps.gov/pore/planyourvisit/events_nightofnights.htm John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX4

I sometimes doubt that Chris M0NKA ever meant for it to be a commercially viable rig but, despite what you correctly mentioned, it has become one. I think his original intent was to provide a project to experiment with coding etc - the platform for that experiment just happened to be a radio. The

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX4

The original poster specified what he meant by "mobile" and it had nothing to do with being in a vehicle. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX4

I recently bought a mcHF (a real one, not a clone) and, as much as I like it, I wish Elecraft would make a similar radio. The main advantages of a mcHF over anything else out there are its built-in panadapter and its one-cable connection to a PC for digital modes. No PC required for SSB, CW or

[Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Panasonic Eneloop Pro >Best KX3 batteries >My old rechargeable batteries are failing. Recommdation for replacements? John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] Anyone use Solar Power for your ham shack?

Been solar powered for three years now with no QRN from my SunSaver MPPT controller. Two 100W Renogy panels on the roof in parallel (40V, 5A) feed two Trojan T105 6V "golf cart" batteries in series: https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2016/08/operating-on-solar-power.html Ham stations make a great test

[Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/ John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Estimated date of availability of kit version of K4 ?

1 month after the K4 starts shipping? 6 months after...? Tnx/73, 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:

[Elecraft] K4 effect on Used Gear Market

An excellent point! John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >My wife tells me I am just renting the radios and not to worry the >price. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Software for K4-PC operation

The FAQ mentions that the K4 will be able to be controlled by a PC via an ethernet connection. What software will be running on the PC to accomplish this? Tnx/73, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 for sale - SOLD

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[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 for sale

Excellent condition, with options. Photos and detailed description: https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2019/05/elecraft-kx2-for-sale-mint-condition.html Tnx/73 John AE5X __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Clipping first element of CW - K3/KPA-1500

You may have to move to Palestine. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com ___ >so my call becomes "E4ZR" >I don't know what I can do to clean this up. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

-- Yes, you must have. He didn't say send them *only* to Margaret. Happy to help, John AE5X ___ >I must have read Wayne’s message incorrectly — I was certain he said to send >these >recommendation e-mails to Margaret.

[Elecraft] Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

No contest at all - Don Wilhelm. 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 This list

[Elecraft] Elecraft business practices

Nope, never meant to imply that they were. And yes, they are an awesome company - I've owned one of every major item they've ever offered except a KPA1500. Just relating my experience, and I should also note that my CC was refunded quite speedily. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com

[Elecraft] Elecraft business practices

I had a similar issue recently after ordering a KXPA100. The "Status" page said they were in stock, both in kit form and completed, so I ordered a completed one. I ordered, my credit card was charged (not a hold of funds - charged). After a week I called to find out the status of my order and was

[Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

Seems like an oscope would show them along with their 90d displacement from each other. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >The levels from the RX I/Q are very low, so you might not hear anything. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

said that, you might want to discuss with an attorney before > starting a business venture using JT’s software. > > I also agree that a one-mode radio wouldn’t be of interest for very long. > — > Regards, Devin / K6DRS > > > > On Dec 30, 2018, at 5:44 PM, John Harper wrote

[Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

The upcoming QSX kit from G0UPL may have FT8 capability. Hans announced that it will run PSK31, WSPR and RTTY natively, ie on firmware within the rig. Another ham, a Latvian I believe, asked "Why not FT8 too?" Hans offered him a free QSX if he could write the code for FT8 capability to exist

[Elecraft] How to unsubscribe from reflector?

Is your address at QRZ.com valid? Asking for a friend... John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >I have a small COMPOSITION notebook by my computer. It contains all of >the USER and PASSWORD information for every account I use. Each page is

[Elecraft] Opportunism, bravery, insanity: putting the "eXtreme" in Elecraft's KX and AX gear

Not sure if you'll be interested in an older story from back when the KX1 was new, but it saved my bacon (knee) once upon a time: https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2018/12/rain-and-sprain-in-30m-telegraphic.html John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >Tell us about your operating adventures. And

[Elecraft] 6m meteor scatter

Hi Eric, You've piqued my interest - I have a 3-el 6m Yagi, 100 watts and WSJT-X. Where should I point the beam (I'm in TX) for maximizing my chances of receiving activity, ie is it based on meteor shower activity or does a receiver's location favor a given geographic area? Tnx/73, John AE5X

[Elecraft] KPA500 Fan Control

I do the same thing for the same reason when operating FT8 (40 watts out) but at fan speed 1 - the temp then never goes even close to where it would normally turn on (50C). In fact, I wish there was a speed half of what 1 is for lower noise and probably the same effect. John AE5X

[Elecraft] FT8 Upgrade

And there are 3 upcoming events for the newest version of WSJT-X - and the first one is tonight from 0200 - 0300Z. This is a "mock" contest. The 2nd one - also a mock test - is this Friday evening (NA time) from 0200-0300Z. Both of the above test contests will take place on 7078 and 14.078 kHz

[Elecraft] PROPOSAL: K2/10 Battery LiPO / 8AA carrier option

Isn't this essentially a KX2 battery (ie, same cell type & number of cells)? John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com But I would choose Li-Ion something with less max current and PCB board for safety and reliability.

[Elecraft] KX2 battery options.

Mike, if you do build a KX2 battery, make sure to include a protection circuit. Some links and other info here: http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2018/02/shrink-wrapping-my-kx2-batteries.html 73, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] (OT maybe) 3Y0I Bouvet using K3's?

It has been implied that their official announcement will be the first CQ from 3Y. Also, the trip from ZS to 3Y will take 12 days according to their team leader. I'd bet that they have already left and are en route. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com _ Hi all,

[Elecraft] 3Y0I Bouvet using K3's?

Well, what a coincidence Bill - that K3 (44XX) is the one you bought from me a few years ago. So I'll likely be working my own old K3 when I work (hopefully) Bouvet! John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com _ AE5X: Anyone know if the upcoming (later this month?)

[Elecraft] 3Y0I Bouvet using K3's?

Anyone know if the upcoming (later this month?) Bouvet team is using Elecraft gear? John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KX3 booster

Correct link: https://www.dxengineering.com/search/department/amplifiers/brand/rm-italy/product-line/rm-italy-hla305-hf-linear-amplifiers?autoview=SKU=brand%3Arm-italy=Default=Ascending John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX3 booster

I'm surprised a reputable company like DXE would sell the brand: https://www.dxengineering.com/search/department/amplifiers/brand/rm-italy/product-line/rm-italy-la-250-series-vhf-linear-amplifiers?autoview=SKU=Default=Ascending John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com ___

[Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

They operated VP6D/MM on the way to Ducie and may do the same as they leave, if they're not too burnt out. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com >Well, that will make it a tad more difficult to work them! :-) __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] FG/SM7RYR CQing with KX3

I just chatted with Roger FG/SM7RYR who is currently working NA, EU and JA's on 14.021.7 with his KX3 at 10 watts from a beach in FG. He must have the most-traveled KX2/KX3's out there: https://www.qrz.com/db/sm7ryr He's CQing away...and loud. John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com

[Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

Correction: -28.5dB 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 This list hosted by:

[Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

Since VP6D is responding to multiple callers at once (on multiple frequencies), his signal strength is reduced from what it would be if he were making a transmission on a single frequency. For example, if a single-freq reply from him would be -23dB, if he is transmitting to several callers

Re: [Elecraft] In response to several AX1 questions at Pacificon

And with the right size loading coil could it be used on 630 and 2200 meters pedestrian mobile? What size wheelbarrow would be recommended for the coil? John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com _ Another question -- if a right-sized capacity hat were added to the top of the

[Elecraft] NEW Elecraft Webpage now up

Clicking on the KX2 Special brings up the K2, not the KX2. https://elecraft.com/pages/deals 73, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

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