[Elecraft] KH1 delivery date projection please

[John Harper]

Can you tell us which order number represents the transition from Batch 1
to Batch 2?

John AE5X
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Hi Pete,

KH1s from the first production batch will start shipping next week.
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[Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?

[John Harper]

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

[John Harper]

tinySA Ultra:
https://www.tinysa.org/wiki/

John AE5X
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>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
output but cannot locate any details.

>
>Any suggestions?
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[Elecraft] MH-3 hand microphone

[John Harper]

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

[John Harper]

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

[John Harper]

K-Pop bands - and coming soon, KX-Pop bands.

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Re: [Elecraft] Diversity

[John Harper]

And Apache Labs (and SunSDR, I think).

John AE5X
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>The FLEX series of radios can do true stereo diversity.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 & K3S Options Last Time Buy Update (12/02/2022)

[John Harper]

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 posting updates for these products as they each get closer to

>shipping.
>
>Thank you again for your patience.
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[Elecraft] K3 #8862 unwanted sidebands

[John Harper]

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
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--

>The K3 has a built-in two-tone generator.  I've done 100s of two-tone IMD tests
>on my K3 and K3S using them and an SDR-IQ as a spectrum analyzer.
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Re: [Elecraft] Design flaw in K3s

[John Harper]

I'm readying the popcorn...

John AE5X
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> Note:  The original K3 has a higher wattage current sense resistor and

should be fine they cheapen the K3s
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Re: [Elecraft] A plug for one of Elecraft's lesser-known kits

[John Harper]

 Be sure to be aware of your device's maximum permissible input power level
(I'm not sure what it is for a tinySA). If measuring a 100W transmitter
with an analyzer whose maximum input level is 10mW, you'll need 10 dB more
attenuation - this could be in the form of a fixed attenuator on the output
of the directional coupler. Or, better yet, just turn the transmitter down
to a 10-watt (or less) output if using a 30dB coupler.

John AE5X
https://ae5x.blogspot.com

>After seeing your post I guess I will try the tinySA on it.

On Sun, Sep 11, 2022 at 1:30 AM Jim Rhodes  wrote:

> First thing 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'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 mere amateurs, the CP1 now has a
>> well-deserved place on the bench.
>>
>> John AE5X
>> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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[Elecraft] A plug for one of Elecraft's lesser-known kits

[John Harper]

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 mere amateurs, the CP1 now has a
well-deserved place on the bench.

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[Elecraft] KX2 on commercial airplane

[John Harper]

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.

https://www.faa.gov/hazmat/packsafe/more_info/?hazmat=7

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[Elecraft] The Most Interesting Ham in the World

[John Harper]

Here he is:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rrlHjy9K9c

John AE5X
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> He is the most accomplished “fist,” able to operate CW with both hands
simultaneously
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[Elecraft] The Most Interesting Ham in the World

[John Harper]

He regularly operates EME - Earth Mars Earth.

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[Elecraft] ARRL DX CW Contest

[John Harper]

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 running a pileup at ZL3X and N6KR
calls me  
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[Elecraft] ?ELECRAFT NVIS field day?

[John Harper]

You're correct - it hasn't been stated anywhere but that won't stop some
from refuting it as if it were ;-)

John AE5X
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>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
somewhere?
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[Elecraft] “ELECRAFT NVIS field day”

[John Harper]

>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 NVIS propagation.

John AE5X
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[Elecraft] FH/K6ZO with KX2?

[John Harper]

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.

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[Elecraft] Legal Limit With FT8

[John Harper]

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
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Andy, k3wyc:

>FT mode skill is not the same as CQ or RTTY skill but to deny there is a skill 
>to effectively using FT modes is, at best, short sighted.
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[Elecraft] feeding a half-wave dipole with ladder line

[John Harper]

>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.

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

[John Harper]

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.

https://palomar-engineers.com/antenna-products/50-450-ohm-9-1-Balun-or-Unun-Core-Kit-5-32-MHz-1000-watts-PEP-end-fed-Ladder-Line-T2FD-antenna-p127674621

Tuner is a Palstar AT2K.

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

[John Harper]

"Just our luck - ham radio operators":
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alI2TWuL3cs

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[Elecraft] KPA-500 for sale, excellent condition

[John Harper]

Local buyer (SETX) preferred:

https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2021/09/elecraft-kpa-500-for-sale-local-buyer.html

73,
John AE5X
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[Elecraft] K4 delivery status

[John Harper]

And 9 years later, your F6700 is still 2nd on Sherwood's list.

John AE5X
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> 1. Hamvention 2012 was when Flex announced the Flex-6700 transceiver
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[Elecraft] KX3 Please evaluate LiFePo4 battery/charger choice

[John Harper]

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
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[Elecraft] K3/K3S Options and Upgrades

[John Harper]

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
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> W3DVX posts occasionally here offering Elecraft rig service.
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[Elecraft] VNA shootout proposal

[John Harper]

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
interested in knowing if one exists, by how much and at what frequencies.
Explaining the reason(s) for it might be something to be explored later.

Maybe Rob Sherwood will take an interest and make a chart similar to that
for receivers he's tested. Or the ARRL.

73,

John AE5X
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[Elecraft] VNA shootout proposal

[John Harper]

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
nanoVNA's costing a fraction of the price for the same dynamic range and a
higher upper frequency limit?

Also, how do the hobby VNA's compare to lab-grade VNA's at HF and up to 1.2
GHz?

If you own an SDR-Kits VNA, can do without it for 3 weeks and trust me to
return it to you, please see my offer here:

https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2021/06/vna-shootout.html

John AE5X
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[Elecraft] OT: Nano VNA

[John Harper]

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
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>I have a NanoVNA and it does work, but its menu system is horrible and
counter intuitive.
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[Elecraft] OT: Nano VNA

[John Harper]

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 to
the dynamic range offered. The 4GHz nanoVNA has 20 dB better dynamic range
than any other model:
https://www.tindie.com/products/hcxqsgroup/nanovna-v2-plus4/

Showing "Out of stock" intermittently.

I know that some may consider these devices as toys but I've found them to
be amazingly accurate when compared to their expensive counterparts at my
work QTH:
https://ae5x.blogspot.com/search/label/nanoVNA

They are also useful learning tools with a lot of people reporting that
they now know how to interpret a Smith chart and make use of the info they
provide.

John AE5X
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[Elecraft] K4 observation

[John Harper]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1XRaNpgQDI

John AE5X
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>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.
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[Elecraft] Elecraft PA via Generator Power?

[John Harper]

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
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[Elecraft] An FT8 Radio- just dreaming

[John Harper]

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 rigs have been doing it this way for years.
I'm still - and always will be - mostly a CW op but I appreciate FT8 from
time to time to run in the background on a "dead" band. It can be an
eye-opener.

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[Elecraft] Can I rent a K4?

[John Harper]

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, they realize they now
have a $300 dud to send back or (more likely) they realize that they're
already 85 or 90% of the way (financially) toward ownership.

And...Elecraft only has 10 K4's slotted for this program. They'll prolly
sell 8 or 9 of them and can continue to rent, or eventually sell as used
(at 90% retail) the remaining two. They're ahead either way.

To top it off, they benefit from the social media buzz created by those 90%
who like, decide to keep and rave about the rig online. A few may even name
their firstborns Wayne and/or Eric. It's a win-win for all involved.

Few people who use/own one are dissatisfied with an E rig. This would
potentially increase the number of people within that pool.

John AE5X
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>The real problem with rental returns ("B Stock") is that is can
>no longer be sold as new resulting in a loss of value that is
>often more than the rental proceeds.
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[Elecraft] Can I rent a K4?

[John Harper]

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 production has begun:

What if, before plunking down 4 kilodollars, I could rent the rig for two
weeks?

If I don't like it, I send it back to Elecraft and I'm only out the rental
fee and the cost to ship (renter pays shipping in both directions).

If I do like it, I keep the rig and pay the balance.

The rental fee would separate the serious potential buyers from those
simply wanting a two-week joyride. The question is, how much of a rental
fee would be acceptable for a company to offer such a business model?

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[Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

[John Harper]

I think a class-action lawsuit is in order against Boston, the Electric
Light Orchestra and General Dynamics.

John AE5X
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>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.
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[Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

[John Harper]

The conversation has now been shifted from "When will my K4 be shipped?"
Well played, Wayne ;-)

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[Elecraft] 10 METERS IS OUT

[John Harper]

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

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Delivery?

[John Harper]

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/

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[Elecraft] OT: W vs K broadcast station callsigns

[John Harper]

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:
http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2020-October/date.html

If you try to set up email filters to improve the S:N ratio, you'll soon
come to the conclusion that 'that way lies madness'.

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[Elecraft] Weekly Slow Speed CW event

[John Harper]

Late notice but I thought some here may be interested:
http://www.k1usn.com/sst.html

Starts at Z tonight (US).

John AE5X
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[Elecraft] Why predistortion ?

[John Harper]

Here's a demonstration of predistortion in use (relevant part starts at the
10-minute point):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0adHZOTqTlQ

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>Why are so many ops obsessed with predistortion?
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[Elecraft] Is the Lab599 TX500 a "rip-off" of the KX3?

[John Harper]

Can you provide a link to the Groups.io page - I haven't been able to find
it.

TNX/73,

John AE5X
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Ron  WA2EIO wrote:

>There
>are some video reviews of it, along with a Groups.io page,
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[Elecraft] Is the Lab599 TX500 a "rip-off" of the KX3?

[John Harper]

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 question is described here:
https://lab599.com/

Comments from Elecraft especially welcome.
TNX/73,

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

[John Harper]

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
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> Any guidance on whether I should correct this is welcome.
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[Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS

[John Harper]

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
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As noted in my earlier email on this thread, we are currently shipping
-all- of our amplifiers, including the KXPA100, KPA500 and KPA1500.

73,
Eric
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[Elecraft] Alternative AMP to KX3 since Elecraft has temporarily stopped making AMPS

[John Harper]

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
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[Elecraft] Rig forCW

[John Harper]

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.

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 VHF module

[John Harper]

Next Thursday.

John AE5X
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>Good evening
>Quick Q - is there a rough ETA when the VHF module will be ready for the K4.
>Thank you Ken WB8PKK
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[Elecraft] KX-2 For Sale $1200 AS NEW

[John Harper]

I thought your price was excessive until I read that you're including the
hat.

John AE5X
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>Unused - Internal tuner, internal Battery with Charger, all cables, carrying 
>bag, hat.  Will pay shipping to lower 48.
>73, PAUL WA6YCA
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[Elecraft] My prediction for Dayton 2020

[John Harper]

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.

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[Elecraft] K2 On The Air!

[John Harper]

Congrats on your build! What did the problem with Q7 and Q8 turn out to be?

73,

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[Elecraft] K4 Internal and External display resolution

[John Harper]

And can the K4 be tuned from the monitor, by clicking on a particular trace?

73,

John AE5X
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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 at the same
time in whatever format we wish, such as the full screen spectrum and waterfall
display we've been showing at the shows at 1920x1080.
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[Elecraft] THE FUTURE OF OUR HOBBY

[John Harper]

10-80m CW and phone for $150:
http://www.hfsignals.com/
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[Elecraft] K4: savable profiles?

[John Harper]

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,


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

[John Harper]

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:

http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2019/06/attachable-5ah-li-ion-ebay-battery-for.html

The KX3-compatible battery on eBay is probably of similar "quality".

John AE5X
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[Elecraft] KX-2 Portable Solar power config?

[John Harper]

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

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

[John Harper]

They missed the mark by having:
1) No ATU
2) No ethernet connectivity with a computer

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[Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

[John Harper]

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.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/c1m2ss8pqbl7wa2/digi_qrpguys.jpg?dl=0

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[Elecraft] Dedicated FTx Rig

[John Harper]

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 efficiency and easy-of-connectivity as
well.

John AE5X
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The idea would be to avoid dragging along a computer and hassle with all
the cabling.  There all kinds of folks here on this reflector using
KX2's and KX3's interfaced with laptops and iPads for portable
operation.  That just seems like a sloppy way to do it when a rather
simple all-in-one unit with a much simpler radio could handle the same
task less expensively.
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Re: [Elecraft] [Way (OT)] Pedantic comment about metric usage

[John Harper]

>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 microscope

4. Time between slipping on a peel and smacking the pavement = 1
bananosecond

5. Weight an evangelist carries with God = 1 billigram

6. Time it takes to sail 220 yards at 1 nautical mile per hour =
Knotfurlong

7. 364.25 days of drinking low calorie beer = 1 Lite year

8. 16.5 feet in the Twilight Zone = 1 Rod Serling

9. Half a large intestine = 1 semicolon

10. 1,000,000 aches = 1 megahurtz

11. Basic unit of laryngitis - 1 hoarsepower

12. Shortest distance between two jokes - a straight line

13. 453.6 graham crackers = 1 pound cake

14. 1 million microphones = 1 megaphone

15. 1 million bicycles = 1 megacycles

16. 365.25 days = 1 unicycle

17. 2000 mockingbirds = two kilomockingbirds

18. 10 cards = 1 decacard

19. 52 cards = 1 deckacard

20. 1 kilogram of falling figs = 1 fig Newton

21. 1000 grams of wet socks = 1 literhosen

22. 1 millionth of a fish = 1 microfiche

23. 1 trillion pins = 1 terrapin

24. 10 rations = 1 decaration

25. 100 rations = 1 C-ration

26. 2 monograms = 1 diagram

27. 8 nickels = 2 paradigms

28. 2.4 statute miles of intravenous surgical tubing at Yale University
Hospital = 1 I.V. League

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[Elecraft] Night of Nights XXI - 12 July 2020

[John Harper]

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

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[Elecraft] Elecraft KX4

[John Harper]

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 firmware is open source, thus all the clones. Chris recently complained
that he is now expected and often asked to provide support for the Chinese
clones! That's gotta burn...

A group in Germany is now providing the lion's share of updates.

But, what all this proves, is what's possible in the form factor in terms
of with.without PC and ease of connectivity from keeping audio in a digital
format for PC exchange.

If Elecraft made a similarly featured KX4 it would sell like hotcakes and
would be hitting the sweet spot of how so many people operate today:
portable, FT8, CW/phone, with and w/o a PC. What an attractive set of
features for new younger hams and those without the ability to have a
"proper" antenna.

I am hesitant to experiment too much with my mcHF because support and
documentation is so lacking. I can't easily recover from an error by
reading - I'd have to ask in a forum and hope someone both knows the answer
and isn't too burnt out by being asked other questions, that he'll answer
me.

If a company with Elecraft's reputation produced such a rig I'd probably be
moved to write a tributary haiku, or maybe even a limerick.

John AE5X
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I’m with you 100%, John! Hope Elecraft is listening!

Love the mcHF, but there is really NO customer support. If the current
group of developers aren’t interested in fixing a bug or adding
something new, you’re told to do it yourself. Not something I’m
interested in doing, or really able to do. But as is, its still a fun
and innovative transceiver!

Elecraft could do it right!
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[Elecraft] Elecraft KX4

[John Harper]

The original poster specified what he meant by "mobile" and it had nothing
to do with being in a vehicle.

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[Elecraft] Elecraft KX4

[John Harper]

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 PSK31.

The KX2 and mcHF are of a similar size and are shown together here for
comparison:
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2019/05/comparing-mchf-and-kx2.html

Disadvantages of the mcHF - and where an Elecraft (KX4) would shine - are
in support and documentation. I hope we'll see a KX4 soon, with all the
Elecraft advantages and none of the mcHF's shortcomings.

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[Elecraft] KX3 batteries

[John Harper]

Panasonic Eneloop Pro

>Best KX3 batteries

>My old rechargeable batteries are failing.   Recommdation for replacements?


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

[John Harper]

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 platform for solar experimentation since
much of our gear operates from 13.8VDC, ie no need for inverters for most
of our equipment.

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[Elecraft] KX2 & FT8

[John Harper]

https://outbackofbeyond.wordpress.com/2017/07/23/kx2-digital-modes-configuration-examples/

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

[John Harper]

1 month after the K4 starts shipping? 6 months after...?

Tnx/73,

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[Elecraft] K4 effect on Used Gear Market

[John Harper]

An excellent point!

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>My wife tells me I am just renting the radios and not to worry the

>price.
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[Elecraft] Software for K4-PC operation

[John Harper]

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,

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[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 for sale - SOLD

[John Harper]

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[Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 for sale

[John Harper]

Excellent condition, with options. Photos and detailed description:
https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2019/05/elecraft-kx2-for-sale-mint-condition.html

Tnx/73

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

[John Harper]

You may have to move to Palestine.

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>I don't know what I can do to clean this up.
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[Elecraft] Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

[John Harper]

--

Yes, you must have. He didn't say send them *only* to Margaret.

Happy to help,

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>I must have read Wayne’s message incorrectly — I was certain he said to send 
>these
>recommendation e-mails to Margaret.
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[Elecraft] Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

[John Harper]

No contest at all - Don Wilhelm.

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[Elecraft] Elecraft business practices

[John Harper]

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.

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Elecraft is a very awesome  company and run by some wonderful people.
There is no doubt in my mind they were not trying to scam you or pull the
wool over your eyes.
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[Elecraft] Elecraft business practices

[John Harper]

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 told that
several parts were on backorder and that they were expected the following
week. I asked the lady to cancel my order. She put me on hold and a man
then picked up the call, telling me that the amp is "ready to ship and will
go out today". No thanks.

In retrospect, I believe my order had been lost and would not have been
found had I not called. I didn't like the fact that my card had been
charged - I've been told since that this is not legal - or that the item
wasn't available despite what the Status page said. If they're not going to
keep it updated, don't have it at all.

The whole thing turned out to be a blessing in disguise:
https://ae5x.blogspot.com/2018/12/thoughts-on-hardrock-50.html

I continue to enjoy my KX2 and KPA500 ;-)

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[Elecraft] KX3 RX I/Q testing

[John Harper]

Seems like an oscope would show them along with their 90d displacement from
each other.

John AE5X
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>The levels from the RX I/Q are very low, so you might not hear anything.
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Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

[John Harper]

Here's the thread - scroll down to message #27527:

https://groups.io/g/QRPLabs/topic/no_ft8_in_the_upcoming_qsx/27317246?p=,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,0,27317246

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On Sun, Dec 30, 2018 at 7:56 PM Devin Butterfield <
devin.butterfi...@gmail.com> wrote:

> One of the potential issues no one has mentioned is that JT and friends
> released the code for FT8 under the GNU GPL license. This means if you link
> this into any proprietary closed device or firmware, you would violate the
> terms of the license.
>
> You would have to either:
>
> 1. Write a cleanroom implementation from scratch of FT8, ensuring you
> didn’t use any GPL code and didn’t violate any copyrights
>
> or
>
> 2. Build an “open” box radio, where all software is open source and
> licensed under the GPL
>
> Having 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:
> >
> > 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 within the QSX and, last I heard, he was successful.
> >
> > https://qrp-labs.com/qsx.html
> >
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[Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

[John Harper]

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 within the QSX and, last I heard, he was successful.

https://qrp-labs.com/qsx.html

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[Elecraft] How to unsubscribe from reflector?

[John Harper]

Is your address at QRZ.com valid? Asking for a friend...

John AE5X
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>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
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[Elecraft] Opportunism, bravery, insanity: putting the "eXtreme" in Elecraft's KX and AX gear

[John Harper]

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

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>Tell us about your operating adventures. And misadventures.
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[Elecraft] 6m meteor scatter

[John Harper]

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,

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[Elecraft] KPA500 Fan Control

[John Harper]

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
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*> But I have found by
*>* setting the fan control to 2, the amp seems to like this 'pro-active'
*>* cooling. I can ragchew to my heart's content and it never goes into*
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[Elecraft] FT8 Upgrade

[John Harper]

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 and
require thus use of either -rc4 or -rc5 although -rc5 is preferred as it i
sexpected to be the final beta version before the finished V2 is released
in mid-December.

These versions allow for the contest exchange used in the RTTY Roundup.

The first actual contest using FT8 exclusively is the FT8 Roundup taking
place this weekend described here:
https://www.rttycontesting.com/ft8-roundup/rules/

If you plan to participate be sure to carefully read this link as well:
https://www.rttycontesting.com/ft8-roundup/preparation/before-the-contest-starts/

73,

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

[John Harper]

Isn't this essentially a KX2 battery (ie, same cell type & number of cells)?

John AE5X
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But I would choose
Li-Ion something with less max current and PCB board for safety and
reliability. 
Like:https://www.batteryspace.com/li-ion-18650-battery-11-1v-2-6ah-28-86wh-4-2a-rate-3s-s-battery-module---un38-3-passed-ndgr.aspx
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[Elecraft] KX2 battery options.

[John Harper]

 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,

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

[John Harper]

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.

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Hi all,

This DX-pedition must be one of the best kept secrets in town. I was able to
find their web site:
https://bouvetoya.org/

But concrete plans are still very elusive. Apparently the team has arrived
in South Africa and they have a ship on hand. No date has been set for their
sailing as far as I can see.
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[Elecraft] 3Y0I Bouvet using K3's?

[John Harper]

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!

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AE5X:  Anyone know if the upcoming (later this month?) Bouvet team is using
Elecraft gear?

I don't know but Dom 3Z9DX bought a K3 from me in May 2017.  I had upgraded
to an 86XX S/N and sold him my 44XX S/N.

73,  Bill  W4ZV
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[Elecraft] 3Y0I Bouvet using K3's?

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Anyone know if the upcoming (later this month?) Bouvet team is using
Elecraft gear?

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[Elecraft] KX3 booster

[John Harper]

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

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[Elecraft] KX3 booster

[John Harper]

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

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On 11/5/2018 6:49 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote:
>* I am looking for something cheap but reliable and found this small toy:
*>* http://www.rmitaly.us/index.php?main_page=product_info_id=128

*>>* The big disadvantage is that T/R switching is RF VOX by relays (no QSK
*>* available on CW)
*>* and second complain lack of output band-pass filters bank.
*
That's why it's cheap -- a lot of the parts are missing. It's quite
normal for power amps to generate strong harmonics -- 5dB down is common
for the second harmonic -- so they must be filtered by an output
network. Solid state amps without tuners have networks that match to 50
ohms. Tube amps use either Pi or Pi-L networks that are tunable.

73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

[John Harper]

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
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>Well, that will make it a tad more difficult to work them! :-)
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[Elecraft] FG/SM7RYR CQing with KX3

[John Harper]

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.

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[Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

[John Harper]

Correction: -28.5dB

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[Elecraft] K3 FT8 Problem VP6D

[John Harper]

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 simultaneously on 3 different frequencies,
his strength on each would be only about -25.5 dB so maybe below your
threshold for copying him until he makes a single-frequency reply.

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

[John Harper]

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
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Another question -- if a right-sized capacity hat were added to the
top of the whip, could this antenna be somewhat effective on 30 or 40
meters.

>* On Oct 22, 2018, at 10:29 AM, Jim Brown > wrote:
*> >* Another question I was asked was if a choke should be used on
this antenna and where it should be placed. My response was no.
*> >* 73, Jim K9YC*
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[Elecraft] NEW Elecraft Webpage now up

[John Harper]

Clicking on the KX2 Special brings up the K2, not the KX2.
https://elecraft.com/pages/deals

73,

John AE5X
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