Re: [Elecraft] Prolific driver windows 10

2015-08-08 Thread Matthew Pitts via Elecraft
Joe, Quite likely true, but you can still use the older drivers that support the counterfeit chips on Windows 10; Apple has apparently locked out that option with the newest version of Mac OS X from what I have been reading elsewhere. Matthew PittsN8OHU From: Joe Subich, W4TV

Re: [Elecraft] Data mode and filters

2015-05-09 Thread Matthew Pitts via Elecraft
Phil, This is a good idea, and there are people that are willing to write, and have written in some cases, such tutorials; the problem is that many people don't see the need to make adjustments in their equipment, or they deliberately make bad adjustments for whatever reason, and don't want to

Re: [Elecraft] s/n ratio of this list

2015-01-21 Thread Matthew Pitts via Elecraft
I have a better suggestion; how about an [Announcement] tag in the subject line that people could use to filter messages? That would be far less work for Eric in the long run, and it would allow discussion on said announcements to occur; even if a separate list was set up for them, it would

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K2 RS232 serial port on pc

2015-01-20 Thread Matthew Pitts via Elecraft
The FTDI driver that could brick the counterfeit FTDI chips has been pulled. Whether that is good or bad remains to be seen. Matthew PittsN8OHU From: Guy Olinger K2AV k2av@gmail.com To: Kevin Schache hillsla...@internode.on.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Off list responses

2012-05-03 Thread Matthew Pitts
A lot of lists follow the official rules for internet email, which say that the listserver shouls never override the reply to: header in a received email. A side effect of this ia that you specifically have to include the list of origin in any replies that you want to go to the list. Matthew

Re: [Elecraft] PACTOR iii

2012-04-29 Thread Matthew Pitts
Joe, It's my understanding that the semiautomatic stations wait until there is a connect request before transmitting, and that Pactor is bugged because it ignores existing activity on the frequency, unlike Winmor which won't transmit unless the frequency is clear. Matthew Pitts N8OHU

Re: [Elecraft] D-Star

2012-04-28 Thread Matthew Pitts
for this, that are likely to be of a similar quality to what Elecraft produces. Matthew Pitts N8OHU From: Greg Troxel g...@work.lexort.com To: Adrian vk4...@bigpond.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] D-Star

Re: [Elecraft] D-Star

2012-04-28 Thread Matthew Pitts
, and hopefully I'm making sense about it. Matthew Pitts N8OHU From: Sandy ebj...@charter.net To: d...@w3fpr.com; Greg Troxel g...@work.lexort.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 10:13 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] D-Star Amen, amen

Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP

2012-04-17 Thread Matthew Pitts
Ron, There is also the HFPack group; http://hfpack.com They aren't all QRP Ops, but they welcome low power and portable operators. Matthew Pitts N8OHU -- On Tue, Apr 17, 2012 11:13 PM EDT Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Just remember that in the 1950's, as the use of SSB

Re: [Elecraft] Ham Radio Apps for Android Phones

2012-04-05 Thread Matthew Pitts
I've seen several audio interfaces which are based on existing Bluetooth accessories for cellphones. YOu can use either a Hands-free car kit, or an ordinary Bluetooth headset. Matthew Pitts N8OHU From: ron ronc...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Firmware 4.48 release - stable, in use?

2012-03-31 Thread Matthew Pitts
Larry, There are possible reasons why one station works and another does not, and there seems to be little that can be done about it without knowing specific PC hardware being used and what other software might be in use. Matthew Pitts N8OHU

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500

2012-03-28 Thread Matthew Pitts
When they are satisfied the new pc boards work as desired? I believe that is where they are with the KAT500 right now. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500

2012-03-28 Thread Matthew Pitts
Eric, I've been tempted on occasion to say it might be out by Dayton, but have kept my mouth shut, so to speak. I'm glad to see I wasn't far off in thinking that. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KPA 1500 - What is next?

2012-02-22 Thread Matthew Pitts
Perhaps there will be more info released once the KX3 has been successfully shipped; I imagine that is gt we haven't heard anything about it lately. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net cancellation

2012-02-20 Thread Matthew Pitts
Maybe it's because not all Elecraft rigs have the WARC bands available, and the net control operator doesn't want to leave those users out. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net cancellation

2012-02-20 Thread Matthew Pitts
Why be upset with a 599? Because of that very same variability; it is highly unlikely that you will have exactly the same propagation to different parts of the world at the same time, so why should you accept the same report from all contacts without question? Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] Annoying contests

2012-02-20 Thread Matthew Pitts
For good reason; those are the unattended (usually Winlink 2000 Pactor or WINMOR digital stations) operation subbands, which means you're likely to get a lot of QRM from them when they start transmitting. Matthew Pitts N8OHU (Sorry to dredge this thread up again Eric; didn't want to let

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX delay

2012-02-15 Thread Matthew Pitts
I suspect that as far as Wayne and Eric are concerned, any amplifier that doesn't handle qsk is broken, so the K3 doesn't need fixed. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Unusual Phenomenon OT

2012-01-23 Thread Matthew Pitts
I heard this sort of thing on Saturday; it's sad that some people will try to ruin events like this for other people. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Guy Olinger K2AV olin...@bellsouth.net Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Mon, 23

Re: [Elecraft] dual-input monitors...

2012-01-15 Thread Matthew Pitts
something else that would have to be connected in place of the P3 (or in parallel with it) isn't something that is going to be well liked. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] OT: email delays

2012-01-14 Thread Matthew Pitts
Is it just me, or is anyone else receiving responses and corrections to posts before the original post shows up? I've had it happen twice so far today. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M extended receive?

2012-01-07 Thread Matthew Pitts
the designers enough to not argue about a design decision like this; if Wayne thought it could safely be done without compromising the quality of the received signals in the 2 meter band, he would have done it. Matthew Pitts N8OHU From: Johnny Siu vr2...@yahoo.com.hk

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Internal Tuner Question

2012-01-02 Thread Matthew Pitts
Tom, All an antenna tuner does is show the radio the load it expects; the SWR will still be high at the output of the tuner, and an SWR meter in the coax at that output will show it as it actually is at that point, not as it is on the input of the tuner/output of the radio. Matthew Pitts

[Elecraft] Fw: K3: data modes - bizarre behavior

2012-01-01 Thread Matthew Pitts
Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Matthew Pitts daywalker_blade_2...@yahoo.com Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 19:56:07 To: d...@w3fpr.com Reply-To: daywalker_blade_2...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: data modes - bizarre behavior Don, RMS Express is actually a Ham

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/P3 - clueless in NJ

2011-12-18 Thread Matthew Pitts
Doug, I think it's more a matter of using them together in the home shack than taking the P3 outdoors. Matthew Pitts N8OHU From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL doug...@gmail.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, December 18, 2011 3:12 PM

[Elecraft] [KXPA100] Any more information?

2011-12-13 Thread Matthew Pitts
; if there is already some information available, please feel free to point me to it. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] More precise pitch options?

2011-12-12 Thread Matthew Pitts
Ken, The problem with that is that if people are encouraged to do something that they are uncomfortable with, or causes them discomfort, they are less inclined to follow through with it. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Ken wa8...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] Balun on tuner input?

2011-12-10 Thread Matthew Pitts
I think this design is summed up nicely by the term overkill. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Al Lorona alor...@sbcglobal.net Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:46:11 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] US 60 Meter Band Changes Approved by FCC - CW Issues

2011-11-19 Thread Matthew Pitts
Mike, This new requirement may not be driven entirely by the FCC; isn't 60 meters controlled by the NTIA? Maybe they are the ones that stipulated the shift in frequency; I don't know. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Mike Morrow k

Re: [Elecraft] US 60 Meter Band Changes Approved by FCC - CW Issues

2011-11-19 Thread Matthew Pitts
Don, You're right, for transceivers that implement the 60 meter band in the VFO; not all compatible transceivers do. My FT-817 has 5 memory channels for 60m, thus not much chance for me ever using the new modes on it; I guess I'll have to add the 60m module to my K2 for that. Matthew Pitts

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs FT817 - how do the inside dimensions compare?

2011-10-22 Thread Matthew Pitts
radio, and the K2 is my home station radio. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: vr2xmc vr2...@yahoo.com.hk Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sat, 22 Oct 2011 19:51:19 To: DOUGLAS ZWIEBELdoug...@gmail.com Cc: Elecraft Reflectorelecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 dimensions?

2011-10-20 Thread Matthew Pitts
I think it's called field testing. :D Matthew Pitts N8OHU 2.  Exactly how do you find time for very lightweight backpacking? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

[Elecraft] OT: Single Board Computers

2011-10-17 Thread Matthew Pitts
/mini6410 They measure 10cm by 10cm and 11cm by 11cm respectively (approximately 4 inches by 4 inches for those not used to the Metric System); one source that I know of for these boards offers an adapter to connect a VGA monitor to the board instead of the smaller LCD displays. Matthew Pitts N8OHU

Re: [Elecraft] Auto Tuner

2011-10-09 Thread Matthew Pitts
Alan, They do plan to provide a matching tuner; it's called the KAT500 and there should be more information about it soon. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Alan Grant asgr...@aapt.net.au Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Mon, 10

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Microphone Suggestions?

2011-10-06 Thread Matthew Pitts
destination (like only to an e-mail reflector, which I believe was what you intended in you first message), so I won't go into that here. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Dave Sergeant d...@davesergeant.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date

Re: [Elecraft] A Really, Really, Really Dumb Question

2011-09-18 Thread Matthew Pitts
Buddy, I believe you would have to physically disconnect the RF and power connections on the main board of the K2, as well as unhooking the connection on the front panel that goes to the integrated KIO interface before the original K2 BNC will work properly. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: RE, XG3 and KX3 Development

2011-09-15 Thread Matthew Pitts
Bill, Oh well, pobody's nerfect. Hi hi. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Bill Johnson k9...@live.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 15 Sep 2011 20:35:28 To: Elecraftelecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: RE

Re: [Elecraft] Heathkit Returns!

2011-09-11 Thread Matthew Pitts
the time to learn how to design one, and have the boards made by a company that has the equipment to do it. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Dave KK7SS kk...@frontier.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 16:15:41

Re: [Elecraft] my story for Solid Copy

2011-09-08 Thread Matthew Pitts
, as I believe one of the last kits they offered way back when was a computer kit. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless Device -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm d...@w3fpr.com Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net Date: Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:55:10 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reply

Re: [Elecraft] KRC2 Need help with configuration utility

2011-09-04 Thread Matthew Pitts
Don, While that will work on Vista, it won't necessarily work out of the box on Win7, as XP compatibility mode doesn't exist in Windows 7 Home Premium; you have to have Win7 Professional and download the compatibility files from Microsoft's website. Matthew Pitts N8OHU Sent from my Wireless

Re: [Elecraft] Good QRP practice?

2011-08-27 Thread Matthew Pitts
few times he gave it. Matthew Pitts N8OHU From: John Flynn gio.fl...@gmail.com To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, August 27, 2011 6:25 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Good QRP practice? Good Day Everyone, In a recent discussion concering KX3 battery life

Re: [Elecraft] A modest proposal...

2011-08-21 Thread Matthew Pitts
of the minimal excuses for manuals that come with them now. Matthew Pitts N8OHU --- On Sun, 8/21/11, R. Kevin Stover rksto...@mchsi.com wrote: From: R. Kevin Stover rksto...@mchsi.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A modest proposal... To: tpcj1...@crocker.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Sunday, August 21

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Internal Speaker versus Internal Battery

2011-07-09 Thread Matthew Pitts
The instructions don't specifically say it, but it is supposed to be reconnected after installing the battery holder. Matthew N8OHU From: vicki glover glover3...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, July 9, 2011 10:41 PM Subject: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100/KAT100/Windows7-64/HRDv5/Computer challenged op/?

2011-07-08 Thread Matthew Pitts
Actually, you don#39;t have to use the Microsoft Certified drivers from Windows Update, or from the suggested download link if using the auto-detect feature; I#39;m currently using a WinXP driver for my DSL modem (don#39;t ask why, it#39;s complicated to explain) and another USB peripheral has