Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

2017-05-01 Thread KG7FYI
com/watch?v=tys792xlNeI 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> - Stan KG7FYI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-and-KAT500-tp7629969p7630196.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive a

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

2017-05-01 Thread KG7FYI
ld be very helpful for what I need. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 05/01/2017 05:54 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV-4 [via Elecraft] wrote: > On 5/1/2017 12:17 AM, Stanley Petrowski wrote: > > Thanks again Don. I'm working on that. I agree that this skill

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

2017-05-01 Thread KG7FYI
I took it down to 5 watts pronto before I started reconfig. Roger that on the dementia also. One step at a time. One day at a time. My sincere gratitude. I'll keep you posted. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 09:39 PM, Don Wilhelm [via

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
Well taken Don. The capacity to be mobile, versatile and functional is my primary goal. It all takes time and I am old. I'm doing my best for my small community. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 08:22 PM, Don Wilhelm [via Elecraft] wro

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
I am planning guy wires even on the standalone to help but as you note when it starts all bets are off. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 06:23 PM, Phil Kane-2 [via Elecraft] wrote: > On 4/30/2017 1:22 PM, Bill Frantz wrote: > > > I

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
Duly bookmarked. Thanks. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 12:01 PM, Jim Brown-10 [via Elecraft] wrote: > > http://k9yc.com/AntennaPlanning.pdf addresses this with a table and > graphs. See Fig 36 and Table 1 on page 11. > > 73,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Island & CB in 9.0 quakes

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
The models DOGAMI (Oregon Dept. of Geology and Mining) has released shows a 71 foot tsunami if the quake is 9+. I'm glad I am out of the coast range and in the Cascades. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 05:35 PM, kev...@coho.net [via Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB in 9.0 quakes

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
are at stake. I'm learning. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 03:28 PM, kev...@coho.net [via Elecraft] wrote: > When we get that 9.0 quake many of my local roads will go away. The > gravel logging roads carved into the side of the mountain

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
I've spent the better part of the last 12 years doing coho habitat restoration projects here in the boonies. Our run this year was down to three adults coming back in our watershed. Thanks for the feedback. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 05:41

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
. How did you expect me to respond. I am willing to learn. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 02:56 PM, Clay Autery [via Elecraft] wrote: > Clay Autery, KY5G - Stan KG7FYI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabb

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight & CB

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
guy wires up on my free standing antenna. It can't hurt can it? Thanks for making contact Bill. 73 Stan KG7FYI -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> On 04/30/2017 01:23 PM, Bill Frantz [via Elecraft] wrote: > I have always wondered how towers hold up during earthquakes.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
with this one defugalty. So back off. Stan KG7FYI On 04/30/2017 12:40 PM, Jim Brown-10 [via Elecraft] wrote: > On Sun,4/30/2017 8:04 AM, KG7FYI wrote: > > I have the second edition of Fred Cady's book. Point me in the > right direction and I'll plow through it. > > While Fre

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
the right of VFO A knob to toggle > LOCK on and off. > > What happens when you do a Direct Frequency Enter? You must place a > decimal after the MHz digits and when you have entered 28.4 tap the > ENTER button (lower right of the number keypad). > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > O

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
P.S. I have my General Class license with my eye on Extra some time in the not too distant future. s On 04/30/2017 03:04 AM, Bill W4ZV [via Elecraft] wrote: > Hi Stan, > > Responding to excerpts below: > > KG7FYI wrote > Our very local scenario is filled with mountai

Re: [Elecraft] NVIS HF vs VHF line-of-sight

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
and Saruman :) ) 73 Stan KG7FYI On 04/30/2017 03:04 AM, Bill W4ZV [via Elecraft] wrote: > Hi Stan, > > Responding to excerpts below: > > KG7FYI wrote > Our very local scenario is filled with mountains and valleys. We > are the > land of “One Hundred Valleys”. Actu

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-30 Thread KG7FYI
image of the front panel that might give a clue. I have the second edition of Fred Cady's book. Point me in the right direction and I'll plow through it. All: I really appreciate the help. 73 Stan KG7FYI On 04/29/2017 05:00 PM, Matt Zilmer-3 [via Elecraft] wrote: > I think Stan said he w

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-29 Thread KG7FYI
Thanks Matt. Nope all bands are set to In. I am unable to dial 28.400. The band jumps from 24.842 to 28.676. Perhaps I should try dropping everything down to default settings and see what happens? 73 Stan KG7FYI On 04/27/2017 10:44 AM, Matt Zilmer-3 [via Elecraft] wrote: > BND MAP may be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-29 Thread KG7FYI
in the community and one MARS certified. Unfortunately they are many 15+ miles away deep in a valley. We're trying. 73 Stan KG7FYI On 04/27/2017 08:08 AM, Marvin Wheeler [via Elecraft] wrote: > Eric: > > Speaking as a former professional Emergency Management Coordinator you >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-27 Thread KG7FYI
Stan Never Does Nature Say One Thing and Wisdom Another o o o -.- --. --... ..-. -.-- .. ><º> Stanley Petrowski KG7FYI President/Director SURCP.org Committee for Amateur Radio Emergency Services (CARES/SURCP.org) stan...@surcp.org On 04/27/2017 06:14 PM, Eric Swartz

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-27 Thread KG7FYI
en via phone patches. > > > 73 de Ray > K2ULR > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Joe Subich, W4TV <[hidden email] > > > To: elecraft <[hidden email] > > > Sent: Thu, Apr 27, 2017 11:36 am > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500 &

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-27 Thread KG7FYI
Thanks Joe. I am learning but the entitlement attitude is a new one for me. I'll have to figure that one out. On 04/27/2017 11:18 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV-4 [via Elecraft] wrote: > > On 4/27/2017 12:18 PM, KG7FYI wrote: > > On the other hand our ARES usually also does check ins o

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-27 Thread KG7FYI
> 28.400 is within the 10 meter band and your K3 should work just > fine there (Mine does) > > That being said 28.4 may not be your best choice as it tends to be a > calling frequency of sorts and even though they may not hear you you > may hear them > > > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-27 Thread KG7FYI
gt; > Bob, N7XY > > > On 4/27/17 9:18 AM, KG7FYI wrote: > > > Thanks for all the input. > > I hope you aren't getting the impression that I am preparing to be a > loose > > cannon. We regularly carry on sets in anticipation of the type of > > emergencie

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-27 Thread KG7FYI
:51 AM, KG7FYI wrote: > > I am interested in opening up as much bandwidth as possible to > > provide maximum versatility for communication. This would include the > > MARS bands. We have several folks here with General and Extra class > > licenses. I don't think our

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-27 Thread KG7FYI
done ARES/RACES certification to qualify for participation. I'll touch in with our club to see where we are regarding our RACES commitment. In the mean time also I'll make contact on my own. Thanks. - Stan KG7FYI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-27 Thread KG7FYI
curious if the elecraft tuner has wattage limits. - Stan KG7FYI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-and-KAT500-tp7629969p7630020.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-26 Thread KG7FYI
Also regarding the above, what if any changes need to be made to the K3 for unlocked band usage? Stan KG7FYI - Stan KG7FYI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-and-KAT500-tp7629969p7629972.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

[Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

2017-04-26 Thread KG7FYI
. Is the software needed to unlock the bands freely available? I have a couple of other radios for backup. What is the wattage limit on the KAT500 tuner? Thanks for any help. Stan KG7FYI - Stan KG7FYI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-P3-and-KAT500

[Elecraft] Oregon MARS

2014-03-12 Thread KG7FYI
I just received notice that I have been accepted into the Oregon MARS program. Who do I contact at Elecraft regarding my K3? Thanks in advance. KG7FYI Stan - Stan KG7FYI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Oregon-MARS-tp7585405.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Oregon MARS

2014-03-12 Thread KG7FYI
Thanks guys. Sent contact. KG7FYI s - Stan KG7FYI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Oregon-MARS-tp7585405p7585407.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3IOBUFFKT

2014-02-18 Thread KG7FYI
Purchased my K3 last October. It came with Buffer Gain Mod resister. I'm a little confused. Reading the Mod sheet it says that, This change has been incorporated into all new K3's beginning in September 2009. Am I reading it wrong? Shouldn't that mod already be done? - Stan KG7FYI -- View