Re: [Elecraft] Stuck KX3 LED segment

2018-05-04 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
> value in my rig control software (FLRig) did this to me when I first > installed it. > > --Chris (KD2FLH) > >> On May 4, 2018 8:29:11 PM EDT, Peter LaBissoniere <k...@wi.rr.com> wrote: >> Bingo! >> It was at -20. It’s usually something simple or o

Re: [Elecraft] Stuck KX3 LED segment

2018-05-04 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
Bingo! It was at -20. It’s usually something simple or overlooked. Thanks Michael. Sent from my iPhone > On May 4, 2018, at 7:21 PM, Michael Blake wrote: > > RF Gain not turned down? > > Michael Blake > k9...@mac.com > > >> On May 4, 2018, at 20:08, kw9e

Re: [Elecraft] FA-VA4

2017-12-14 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
Art, I ordered one back in October and it arrived about 3 weeks later. Now I need to actually build it! > On Dec 14, 2017, at 9:36 AM, Art via Elecraft > wrote: > > After reading several posts here about this antenna analyzer kit, I decided > to order one on Dec.

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X print books at Lulu discount 30%

2017-09-13 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
Says code not valid. > On Sep 13, 2017, at 12:40 PM, Cady, Fred wrote: > > www.lulu.com has a 30% discount (SAVE30NOW) available > for KE7X Elecraft print books valid through 9/14. > > (Sorry not pdf books but there is a 5% discount on those:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 water resistant case

2017-06-11 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
It depends on your needs. This $6 watertight case seems to fit for me. I will put this into my small Kelty sling bag (now they call it a tactical sling) and have plenty more space for extras, and carry hands free on my back. The big Pelican case is way too big and overkill in this scenario. >

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

2017-04-30 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
I better order a K3S quick as Elecraft will be toast. Peter LaBissoniere k...@wi.rr.com > On Apr 30, 2017, at 5:36 PM, Walter Underwood <wun...@wunderwood.org> wrote: > > I was at work during the Loma Prieta earthquake. Our HP building (now a Tesla > building) on Deer Creek

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

2017-03-30 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
Also if possible, additional audio message buffers on the KX2/ KX3 DVR. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2017, at 8:45 PM, Peter LaBissoniere <k...@wi.rr.com> wrote: > > Beer holder would be nice Wayne. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 29, 2017, at 8:35 PM, W

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

2017-03-29 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
Beer holder would be nice Wayne. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2017, at 8:35 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] > wrote: > > Hi all, > > The weather's been great in the Bay Area lately. That always makes us want to > escape the lab for microDXpeditions

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-17 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
KPA-500 trade-in program. Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 17, 2017, at 12:06 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft > wrote: > > Interesting discussion. > > Folks, if we did introduce a 1500 W solid state amp similar to our KPA500 in > operation, what features etc would be

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Cycles

2017-01-28 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
Historically solar minimums have been a time of reflection and introspection. They are the universes way of nudging us to open ourselves to different things; to charity, selflessness, service to others in a way that cleanses the body of harmful RF energy. A time to sell all of our ham gear and

Re: [Elecraft] MAG LOOP ANTENNAS

2017-01-23 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
Yeah I often smell baked ham when using my KPA500. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 23, 2017, at 3:21 PM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote: > > The Alex Loop is rated at 20 watts PEP maximum. > > Even at 5 watts, I position mine as far away from my body as I can. > > The jury is still out,

Re: [Elecraft] Windows Emulator

2016-10-12 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
I run Windows 10 under the most recent version of VMWare Fusion on a late 2012 Mac Mini running MacOS 10.12 (Sierra) with 16Gb of RAM. So far it can easily run any Windows ham software I have thrown at it. I can remote into the Mac with VNC and control my Kenwood TS-590S with Kenwood's rig

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility and RumlogNG

2016-10-10 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
Slightly OT but I have a couple of issues after upgrading to Sierra that might be interesting for Mac users. I now get garbage on transmit, on the USB interface when connected to an Anker USB3 hub. Not an issue if connected directly to the Mac Mini. Another issue is that the current settings

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 paddle problem

2016-09-17 Thread Peter LaBissoniere
I have the same issue. I'm thinking the little screws are too small to handle the constant side "attack" pressure of keying from higher up on the posts. I'm afraid I will crack the lexan/plastic if tightened to much and won't help for long anyway. Seems they should have also been secured at the