Re: [Elecraft] Blinking in KX-3

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

It's the "heartbeat" indicator showing that the rigs CPU is functioning and 
waiting for a "power on" command.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211



-Original Message-
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To: 'Timothy Gordish' ; 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' 

Sent: Sun, Dec 19, 2021 10:25 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Blinking in KX-3

Watchdog timer? Just a guess.
72
Howard Kraus, K2UD

    -From: "Timothy Gordish via
Elecraft" 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Cc: 
Sent: Sunday December 19 2021 5:59:26AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Blinking in KX-3

 I have owned my KX-3 for many years and just noticed a tiny LED
blinking inside. It is noticeable through the key connector on the
bottom of the radio. What is this?

 I have all the upgrades except the two meter.
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Re: [Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Or for $70, you could buy the MH4 mic from Elecraft.  Works with the 
K4,K3S, K3 and K2.

73 de RayK2ULR

-Original Message-
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tue, Nov 2, 2021 2:15 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need Mic adapter: Icom SM-50 to K3 mic input jack

You will have to either rewire the Icom mic's Foster plug or you need to
purchase the Foster plug adaptor for the Yaesu mic and then rewire it.

John KK9A

Bob KD7YZ wrote:

I have no microphone for my K3. I am usually on CW or the digital modes.
Now I want to get on the KY Phone Net on 3838.

So I talked DXEngineering and they know of no adapter plug/cable.

So, I have an Icom SM-50 mic  and a Yaesu MD-100 mic.

Anyone know of an adapter connector that would fit either to adapt them to
the K3?
Or maybe a universal box that lets me plug all the mic's in and have a cable
to the K3 
Also run an Icom IC-9700 FWIW.

thanks!


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KD7YZ Bob EM88LL

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Re: [Elecraft] Speaker upgrade

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

I'd still prefer the Mackie Mix5.    Same price, 1-day free shipping... more 
features, and it's just a mixer, not an interface.  And it has a metal chassis.
73 de Ray    
K2ULR

-Original Message-
From: SteveL 
To: k2...@arrl.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tue, Apr 27, 2021 3:28 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Speaker upgrade

Search “bluetooth mixer” on Amazon - there are several possibilities depending 
on the specific details of your application.

One such example:
https://www.amazon.com/Professional-Wireless-Audio-Mixer-Controller/dp/B08JH7L8D9/
 


Steve
aa8af

> On Apr 26, 2021, at 10:06 AM, Phil Kane  wrote:
> 
> Really OT but where else can I ask and get good replies?
> 
> I am looking for a small mixer that will handle two inputs:  the wired 
> low-level audio output from my computer as well as a blue-tooth connection to 
> my HT.  I have a pair of small amplified speakers that do a good job on the 
> computer output. I can find several blue-tooth "receivers" that would do that 
> job except that they don't have a second input.  I'm not in any shape to 
> build a mixer - it has to be plug-and-play.
> 
> Any ideas?
> 

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[Elecraft] Mag Loop

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Hi Group:
OK... here's my mag loop story:
I have two AlexLoops and one is the original version that uses copper 
tubing for the main loop.  I used that loop to make an RTTY QSO with a station 
in Moldova.  I had set the loop up indoors (in my sunroom, which has a lot of 
windows) and worked that station on 40 meters... running 3 or 4 watts.
OK, it was during a contest... the contact was quick, but acknowledged both 
ways... so a Q is a Q.And, that was my best DX with that antenna.  The fact 
that it was 40 meters, the loop's least efficient band, is amazing to me.  I 
suspect that the other guy was using a much better antenna, and likely more 
power.
73 de Ray    K2ULR    KX3 #211    
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Question

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Hi Rick:
And... perhaps another answer for Wi-Fi "extension" is to use a better antenna. 
 Some routers permit you to add an outboard antenna, which could be a gain 
antenna, so you would then have a better connection for your LAN.  Or, you 
might situate the routers so they have a better path.  All that is in the 
traditions of ham radio!
73 de Ray    K2ULR    KX3 #211    



-Original Message-
From: Rick Bates, NK7I 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wed, Sep 9, 2020 1:24 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Remote Question

Just be judicious in the use of wifi extenders, they are half duplex and 
since they share the same channel of wifi, cause conflicts, which drags 
down the entire network. Some can be configured to hear on one band and 
transmit on another, which helps, a little.

My answer was to replace the network with a mesh net, then connecting 
devices into the nodes directly as needed. That is MUCH more efficient 
and the LAN speed shot back up to where it should be.

73,
Rick NK7I



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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Looking for Wilderness Radio "SST" transceiver manual

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Well. there you are!   All ready to be read.  :)    
73 de Ray       K2ULR    KX3 #211    



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Sent: Tue, Jun 2, 2020 1:31 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Looking for Wilderness Radio "SST" transceiver 
manual

Try google  
https://qrpbuilder.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/sst_manual_042217.pdf

John KK9A


Wayne Burdick n6kr wrote:

Yeah, I know...I wrote the manual, so you'd think I'd have a copy  
lying around :)  But all I have is the Word files, which are now too  
old to be read on any computer I own.

Anyone have a printed copy they'd be willing to part with? A friend of  
mine has the SST kit but no manual.

Tnx
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Technical Support

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

HI Edd:
I suspect that this sort of email response might be why you are not hearing for 
Elecraft.  Anyway, I suggested giving them a call.
BTW, the link below does not work... which is likely part of the issue.
73 de Ray    K2ULR    


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Subject: Re: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Technical Support

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Re: [Elecraft] Coronavirus

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Hi Group:
If nothing else, the COVID-19 virus demonstrates that we live in a global 
civilization.  And, the Chinese manufacturers will build to whatever quality 
level you specify.  You can have cheap stuff or high quality products or 
components.A lot of today's smart phones (like the iPhone) are built in China.  
Wages may be lower in China as compared to the USA, but they aren't pennies to 
the dollar.  More like dimes to the dollar.  CNBC said that in 2015, factory 
workers earned an average of 3.60 per hour.  And, it's common for workers to be 
paid monthly, with extra pay for overtime, or piece work.
There's no question, however,  that those lower wages draw companies to 
contract with Chinese companies.  

73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211


-Original Message-
From: Josh Fiden 
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Sent: Sun, May 3, 2020 2:59 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Coronavirus

Wages not that low in China anymore. 

73
Josh W6XU 

Sent from my mobile device

> On May 3, 2020, at 11:24 AM, Nr4c  wrote:
> 
> You do realize that for every k-Line component you buy, you are pay a 
> Chinese worker a few dollars a eeek to manufacture the ic’s, transistors, 
> resistors, capacitors, and other parts that get assembled in good ol’ USA. 
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

That just goes to prove the point: Chinese manufacturers will build to whatever 
quality level you specify.  Consider things like the iPhone and other similar 
devices.  Most people don't complain about the quality of their iPhone or iPad.
73 de RayK2ULR


-Original Message-
From: Buck 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Fri, Apr 10, 2020 1:23 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

A vendor at Dayton told me *all* are made in China, even the ones marked 
Amphenol.

k4ia, Buck
K3s# 11497
Honor Roll  8B DXCC
EasyWayHamBooks.com

On 4/10/2020 12:43 PM, Irwin Darack wrote:
> Agreed. Many people buy the cheap ones made in Chinaand they fail.
> 
> Irwin KD3TB
> 
>>> step before taking the amp apart.
>>
>> If this is happening, I'd suspect 1) the connectors have gotten wet or
>> 2) the are JUNK connectors. If they aren't labeled "Amphenol," they're
>> JUNK.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Excel Test

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

In addition to Libre Office, there still is Open Office (now supported by The 
Apache Software Foundation).It appears that at some point the original Open 
Office morphed into Libre Office... and AFAIK, all the generated files from 
each application are compatible with each other, and will permit you to export 
a new file in Word (or other MS App) format.   Open Office is free to download 
and use.
The latest version rescued me when I had to update my Mac's OS and I wanted to 
be able to open older files.  The bane of updating an OS is the risk that some 
older app that you still need or use will "break" under the new OS.   At that 
point, you have to hope that the original developer of that now broker app will 
have updated it to run on the new OS.
I had that situation with EchoMac... a compatible version of EchoLink.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211


-Original Message-
From: Don Wilhelm 
To: James Walker ; Walter Underwood 

Cc: elecraft reflector 
Sent: Wed, Feb 26, 2020 11:44 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Excel Test

If you do not have Microsoft Word, then you should download and install 
LibreOffice.  It is a full Office suite that is quite similar to 
Microsoft Office.  And it is free to use.  It will read any file 
produced by MS Office, and it also exports to .pdf format.

73,
Don W3FPR



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Re: [Elecraft] Operating from a retirement home

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Another option to consider with "retirement home" operating is what I've been 
doing:
I use a KX3 feeding an AlexLoop (small magnetic loop) set up in our bedroom to 
check into a local 10 meter net.  Works quite well.The same setup also had me 
working a DX station in Moldova... during a RTTY contest.   I used the KX3's 
built in RTTY feature for that QSO.  Oh... and I was running 3 watts on 40 
meters.  And that was with the AlexLoop set up in our sun room.  
So... it can be done.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211


-Original Message-
From: David Gilbert 
To: Bill Frantz ; elecraft 
Sent: Sun, Dec 15, 2019 7:17 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Operating from a retirement home


Bill, if you want to get in at least some ham radio action you might 
consider using TeamViewer (free for private use) to link up with a 
friend who trusts you and is willing to let you tap into his station to 
operate FT8 via the internet.  QST had a recent article on it and it's 
pretty simple to set up.  I have a friend who is stuck in a condo and he 
has used my station several times to make contacts all over the world 
that way.

It's not the same as chatting with some interesting DX, but it's not a 
whole lot different than what passes for most DX contacts.  You could 
even operate one of the FT8/4 contests that way without being at much of 
a disadvantage.

73,
Dave   AB7E


On 12/15/2019 4:52 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
>
> 73 Bill AE6JV, who hasn't been on the air since moving into a 
> retirement home.
>

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Beta Testers

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

I sure hope that one of the beta testers is Don, W3FPR.   He's done so much for 
the Elecraft community, and is so widely respected, that he -deserves- to have 
an early crack at the K4.  IIRC, he did receive one of the first production 
units of the KX3, which is my favorite rig.
Of course, I know that neither he nor Wayne will confirm or deny who's getting 
to put the K4 through it's paces.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211


-Original Message-
From: Leroy Buller 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Wed, Nov 20, 2019 10:47 am
Subject: [Elecraft] K4 Beta Testers

I assume the K4 is being beta tested by a group of  hand picked ops.  Is
that tfue?  I know they are sworn to secrecy but will there be any
discussion later on as to their observations of the various configurations
of the K4?

Reading the material is fine, but there is nothing better than direct
testimony from a user.  This is NOT a political statement.

Lee K0WA
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Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

As I replied to Paul:
I'm not going to run out and buy one of those but in it's defense... it IS 
designed for high level video use, as in network edit rooms, or graphics design 
rooms.  It has many display refresh rates, so it can marry into various TV uses 
in many countries.  It's meant to be a professional product.  There are studios 
that spent that much on just a microphone, let alone a broadcast TV camera and 
its lens, which costs more than a car.
I solve the whole issue by simply not having a shack.  All my operating is a la 
portable.  So, I don't need any monitors.  
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211

-Original Message-
From: Grant Youngman 
To: Bert 
Cc: Elecraft Refl 
Sent: Thu, Nov 7, 2019 5:39 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4k monitors for the shack, late 2019

For ham use in the shack it would be pointless (unless you have money burning 
holes in your pocket).  If you do photography/video editing or graphics as a 
pro — that’s another thing entirely, and where the market for this display 
lives :-)

Grant NQ5T



> On Nov 7, 2019, at 5:09 PM, Bert  wrote:
> 
> There are always people happy to part with their money! ;-))
> 
> Bert  VE3NR
> 
> 
> On 11/7/2019 4:59 PM, Paul Gacek via Elecraft wrote:
>> Only Apple could come up with a desktop display that cost more than the K4.
>> 
>> https://www.apple.com/pro-display-xdr/ 
>> 
>> 
>> Paul
>> W6PNG
>> 
>>> On Nov 7, 2019, at 12:47 PM, Tox  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello all,
>>> 
>>> I'm going to continue to eagerly await a K4 for A While. In the
>>> meantime, I've been reconfiguring a room to become my shack, and am
>>> slowly terraforming it.
>>> 
>>> I'd like to pick up a couple of HDMI displays to hang on the wall
>>> above/behind the rig and the computer I interface to it. Viewing angle
>>> will be shaded, pretty much on-axis due to location, and it will be
>>> right next to the entry of my feedline. Expected usage would be
>>> waterfall/UI and pskreporter type apps.
>>> 
>>> What can people suggest for quasi-affordable *RF-quiet* 4k displays in
>>> the 27-40" range? (I'm not averse to buying something like one of the
>>> midtier Samsungs, but do not have enough left in the wallet to
>>> consider things like OLED).
>>> 
>>> Bonus points for quiet 4k HDMI switchers so I can bring Pis to the party.
>>> 
>>> Thanks,
>>> 
>>> Scott
>>> AD6YT
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Re: [Elecraft] Cammo KX2? (Was: Copy cat - no way)

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Hi Mike:
Don't forget... "the best absorbers are also the best radiators"...  So, if a 
light colored rig absorbs heat (and it would, eventually).. it would not be 
able to radiate it away, trapping heat inside and possibly causing damage to 
heat sensitive components.  For any rig, it's not a bad idea to shade it from 
direct solar radiation in any location.  Put it in shade or create some shade 
for the rig.
73 de RayK2ULR
KX3 #211.. which has Side KX.. and a big vented heat sink anyway.

-Original Message-
From: Wayne Burdick 
To: Mike Morrow 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
Sent: Tue, Sep 3, 2019 9:27 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] Cammo KX2? (Was: Copy cat - no way)


> Mike Morrow  wrote:
> 
> ... [a] characteristic that is adverse to outdoor operation is its very dark 
> color scheme.  That makes it an effective heat sink for solar 
> radiation...never a good thing unless operating in polar regions. :-)  
> Unfortunately Icom is **not alone** with the gratuitous inclusion of such a 
> harmful "feature" in a small radio.
> 
> Mike / KK5F


Mike -- do you think there's a market for a lighter KX2 color scheme? Maybe a 
seafoam camo, or marzipan, or chrome with fractal filigree? I'm game. Let's 
have a vote. 

Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] KX4 Features ??

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

The built-in sound card idea has been suggested, but I'd think you'd also need 
an accurate clock for the FT modes... perhaps via a GPS receiver.
Yes, the KX2 is smaller, lighter, etc... but the KX3 is not particularly large 
or heavy.  So, maybe a KX4 would be about the same size as the KX3... or 
possibly a bit larger to accommodate some neat extra features.  Nevertheless, I 
still like my KX3.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211


-Original Message-
From: Doug Hensley 
To: Elecraft List 
Sent: Tue, Aug 20, 2019 12:56 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] KX4 Features ??

With the KX3 now aging from its 2012 debut, has anyone heard what might be on 
the
planning board for a KX4 ?  Inquiring minds . . . . .

If you are a KX3 user, what would you like to see?

Cheers,

Doug W5JV
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Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

I suspect that Wayne and Eric would take a big exception to the use of the 
Elecraft name in their obvious knock-off product.

73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211



-Original Message-
From: Grant Youngman 
To: Bob McGraw K4TAX 
Cc: elecraft 
Sent: Thu, Aug 8, 2019 10:58 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and

Makes you wonder if the Chinese seller is bonkers or just trolling … ??

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091 KX3 #8342

> On Aug 8, 2019, at 10:04 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> Just seen on E-Bay.  Wow that's some mark-up!
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>  
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Re: [Elecraft] Charger

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

I second the motion on the Pro Audio Engineering supply.   I have one for my 
KX3... it's compact and does the job perfectly.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211



-Original Message-
From: Jim Finan 
To: Mark Moeller ; 'Elecraft' 

Sent: Mon, Jul 29, 2019 5:24 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Charger

Mark,

Try Pro Audio Engineering they have a good one that work for KX2 and KX3 with 
PX3:

Proaudioeng.com

Use them for my KX2 and KX3 with no issues or noise. 

Jim

Jim Finan
AB4AC



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From: mark.moell...@gmail.com
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To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Charger


Appreciate any recommendations for a 110v charger for my KX2. This would be
to use while I am running at my home. Thanks

KA9LWK

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[Elecraft] More sad news: N2CX SK

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Hi Gang:
Joe Everhart, N2CX, passed away on Tuesday, May 14th at his home in Brooklawn, 
NJ.   Joe was considered an engineer's engineer... and a devoted QRPer, 
contributing much to our hobby.  He will be missed.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211
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Re: [Elecraft] Prospective K4

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

And it's best to remember that Elecraft rigs are products...perhaps tools, 
but not investments.  Maybe 50 or 100 years from now, they will be 
"collectibles" and become an investment (of sorts) at that point.  
You might be spending your hard earned money on an Elecraft rig, but you are 
not investing.  Investments either appreciate in value, return dividends, or 
both.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211



-Original Message-
From: David Gilbert 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Sun, May 5, 2019 5:38 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Prospective K4


If you based your buying decision on whether or not it would hold value 
as an investment instead of whether or not it met your needs, then yes, 
I think you may not have properly considered everything.

Dave   AB7E



On 5/5/2019 1:19 PM, Doug Hensley wrote:
> Has anyone got a good handle on how much the value of a K3 dropped after the 
> K3S had established itself ?
>
> If so, what can we expect the average value of a K3S to drop once a K4 has 
> spread its wings & shared its eggs ?  And how much further down in value is 
> that going to push the venerable old K3?
>
> To me the wishful thinking about a K4 is disconcerting.  That much of my 
> investment is going to go "poof" when a new model suddenly hits the market 
> gives me cause to wonder if I knew what I was doing in the first place.  YMMV 
> but  clairvoyant predictions are welcome  
>
> Doug W5JV
>
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio balance feature - a modest proposal

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Hi Group:
Don't forget, it's not difficult to feed the rig's audio output to a modest 
audio mixer (check a music store), which would easily permit you to 
independently adjust the audio levels of the feed to your headset or speakers.  
This could be made to work for a "mono" feed (single receiver) or a "stereo" 
feed (two receivers).
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211
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Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Hi Neil:
I haven't read the fine print of the various software licenses, but it seems to 
me that FT8 is a "digital mode" and it might possibly be able to generate FT8 
compatible reception and transmission in multiple ways.Or, it might be possible 
to include a tiny linux computer inside a K4, into which you can load the FT8 
software, so it would always be in it's own universe... and not part of the 
radio's OS.
I'm sure that having FT8 as a choosable mode in a K4 would be a popular idea.  
Having said that, I'm pretty much a CW guy now... although I find it fun to be 
able to send and receive RTTY and PSK31 with my KX3.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211FN20kg


-Original Message-
From: Neil Zampella 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Mon, Mar 25, 2019 1:03 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

FWIW .. the FT8 code is not 'open source' it is under the General Public
License v3.   According to the GPL v3 FAQ:

"You cannot incorporate GPL-covered software in a proprietary system.
The goal of the GPL is to grant everyone the freedom to copy,
redistribute, understand, and modify a program. If you could incorporate
GPL-covered software into a nonfree system, it would have the effect of
making the GPL-covered software nonfree too."

So in reality, unless the firmware is then made available under the GPL
v3, which I don't see Elecraft doing, you can't use FT8 in the firmware.

Neil, KN3iLZ


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 with Portable Generator

[Raymond Sills via Elecraft]

Honda generators are usually pretty good.. but nothing is perfect.  Leaking 
fuel is a big red flag.
There's always that Harbor Freight clone... which ought to do the job... and 
presumably is not affected by a fuel leak.
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211


-Original Message-
From: John Evans 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Thu, Mar 7, 2019 2:44 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 with Portable Generator

Honda just issued a stop sell order for the 2200 due to some hardware
issues.

https://rvdailyreport.com/industry/honda-issues-stop-sell-order-for-eu2200i-generators/?fbclid=IwAR0e810z_ppbrXdUdY6egI8F-MvVtSTwZE_cDQq9ILLMEZPUT96P4J8E5_8


On Thu, Mar 7, 2019 at 12:29 PM Bob McGraw K4TAX 
wrote:

> The Honda EU2200i will handle the KPA500 quite well and provide power
> for other items.    ...
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Re: [Elecraft] Intermittent loss of power output K3

[Raymond Sills]

What happens when the rig is connected to a dummy load?
73 de RayK2ULRKX3 #211


-Original Message-
From: John Saxon via Elecraft 
To: elecraft ; Peter Lock 
Sent: Fri, Mar 1, 2019 10:12 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Intermittent loss of power output K3

 Peter:
This is John Saxon, K5ENQ, in Pearland, TX, and I have experienced what appears 
to be the identical symptoms.  Also have contacted support, got some 
suggestions, tried them to no avail (mostly dealing with possible rf grounding 
issues).  Like you, it may operate perfectly for hours or days, then later I 
need to ATU and I get the same results as yours when yours fails.  My serial 
#3524.  Like you I am not inclined to send it in for fear it may not fail.  I 
also experience these somewhat intermittent failures when loading into a dummy 
load on my bench.

I am sorry I have nothing useful to convey, other than that you are not alone  
:-)  

If anyone does come up with suggestions/solutions, please broadcast to group as 
there are now at least 2 folks with what appears to be the same issue(s).
Good luck to us all,JohnK5ENQ

    On Friday, March 1, 2019, 8:48:16 AM CST, Peter Lock 
 wrote:  
 
 Good day

Late last year, my K3 (no 6957) developed a fault.  The symptoms were:
1. No power output when keying the rig
2. TX LED on when keyed, (sidetone generated in CW mode)
3. Single bar showing on the RF power meter, whatever scale, ie 0 - 10 or 0
- 100
4. ATU tune command: relays clicking, TX LED on, no power output, no
indication on SWR meter; two horizontal dashes in the VFO A display area
where normally one would see the resolving SWR; in VFO B area 5.0W is
indicated
5. TX gain calibration failed on 5W and 50W;  mW TX calibration gain OK

I contacted Elecraft Support who suspected a failure of the LPA PA
transistor(s) and I shipped the rig to Watsonville where Q4 on the LPA board
was found to be dead.  Q4 and Q5 were replaced, re-biased and tested.

On getting the rig back, the same symptoms were present, but lasted only a
short while and the rig then performed normally, enough to have a couple of
QSOs, but then failed.  Since then the same symptoms have been present
intermittently.  I asked a friend who also has a K3 to try the rig to make
sure I was not doing something silly.  For about 20 minutes after switch on
the symptoms were present, then for no apparent reason the rig performed
normally for approximately 10 minutes before failing again.  We were testing
by repeatedly invoking ATU tune functions on different bands. Since then,
the rig will work or not work on switch on; it has worked flawlessly for
several hours but sometimes will present only the listed symptoms for
several hours after switch on.

When it is working, it all works, specifically the TX gain calibration
completes normally

After several days of performing normally, I relocated the rig to my
alternative operating location; it did not work, with the same symptoms.

Elecraft Support has been as exemplary as ever, but they are loth for me to
return the rig when it may well sit on the test bench being smug and
behaving normally.  It seems to me that the possibilities are  (i) a dry
solder joint (ii) a loose connection or (iii) a component on the verge of
failing.  I think I should next dismantle and reassemble the rig to try to
exclude option (ii), and perhaps find either (i) or (iii), although needle
and haystack comes to mind...  Has anyone suffered similar problems and
found a solution, or can someone advise where I should concentrate my
search?

Peter
M0RYB



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Re: [Elecraft] SS Amp

[Raymond Sills]

HI Gang:


I'm glad that this is not an issue for me.  Very happy to be a QRP guy.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
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Re: [Elecraft] whats a updated K3 called?

[Raymond Sills]

So. let's call it a K3U... (U for upgrade)... so as to distinguish it from 
a K3S.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211




-Original Message-
From: Wayne Burdick 
To: Jamie WW3S 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector 
Sent: Thu, Jan 10, 2019 10:44 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] whats a updated K3 called?

...and the AF amp improvements on the DSP board, and the new VFO display bezel, 
and the 5/10/15 dB attenuator on the RF board, and the lower noise mod on the 
RF board :)

Wayne
N6KR


> On Jan 10, 2019, at 6:37 PM, Jamie WW3S  wrote:
> 
> what do we call an original K3 with the new preamp and synthesizer boards in 
> it? K3 1.5? only difference between it and a S model is the USB board.
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[Elecraft] Postage

[Raymond Sills]

Hi Gang:


Currently, a postage stamp for a 1 oz. letter is 50¢... due to increase to 55¢ 
after Sunday January 27th, 2019.  So, stock up on "forever stamps".   :)


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211


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Re: [Elecraft] FS: New CM500 headset

[Raymond Sills]

Good point Charlie.  I have a Sony MDR-7506 headset, with is a "cover the ear" 
type... and have not issues with my hearing aids.  If Ed can't find the cause 
and sells the CM-500... it's a good deal for someone.  I'm tempted myself, but 
I really don't "need" it.  


These days, I'm trying to be very cautious about accumulating more stuff.   We 
had a ham in my local club who passed away, but left behind an enormous stash 
of gear.  It's been almost two years, and there still is stuff looking for a 
new home... even at $free.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211





-Original Message-
From: Charlie T 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Sun, Nov 25, 2018 7:50 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] FS: New CM500 headset

To quote that ancient Chinese philosopher:  Sum-Ting-Wong"

Find that and your "howls" will go away.

There's far too many satisfied users of the CM-500's for anything that
drastic to be the norm.

73, Charlie k3ICH




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Behalf Of Edward R Cole
Sent: Sunday, November 25, 2018 4:24 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: [Elecraft] FS: New CM500 headset

I bought a new Yamaha CM500 headset last spring to compare with AntLion boom
mic.
The AntLion attaches to my trusty Sony MDR-V800 stereo headset and got good
reports on the air.

I tried the CM500 and immediately my hearings howled with feedback even with
headset not connected to a radio.  Totally unsuitable for use by me so I am
selling the CM500 (which I bought for $59.99) asking $48.00 (including
priority mail shipping which cost me $13.65).  Current best price is $58.29
on Amazon.com with free shipping.  You save $10.29.

I prefer PayPal but will accept check or money order.

73, Ed - KL7UW
   http://www.kl7uw.com
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Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

[Raymond Sills]

Hi guys:


No mention was made of whether the transceiver was being operated by the front 
panel or via CAT commands.  Maybe something in some running software sent an 
"operate" command when it should not have.  It'll be interesting to know what 
the cause of the incident turns out to be.




73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211




-Original Message-
From: Ken Wagner K3IU 
To: Michael Blake ; Michael Walker 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector ; Andy Durbin 

Sent: Fri, Nov 16, 2018 9:05 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Killed the KPA500 :)

Me too... or mine too.
73, Ken K3IU
~~

On 11/16/2018 8:57 AM, Michael Blake via 
Elecraft wrote:
> My KPA500 does not power up in operate.  It always powers up in Standby.
>
> 73 - Mike - K9JRI
>
>
>
>
>
>
>> On Nov 16, 2018, at 8:52 AM, Michael Walker  wrote:
>>
>> I have the schematics, as someone was kind enough to send them to me.
>>
>> Yes, I forgot the KPA500 powers up in Operate.  It is the only Amp I own
>> that does this.
>>
>> I will mention it to Elecraft when I chat with them later today and suggest
>> the default should be the other way around.
>>
>> Mike va3mw
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Nov 16, 2018 at 8:27 AM ANDY DURBIN  wrote:
>>
>>> "The unit was powered on and it came up in operate mode while the HF radio
>>> was in TX at 100w on 6M. End result is that the magic smoke got out. :)"
>>>
>>>
>>> I suspect this is a very common mistake for ops who sometimes use the amp
>>> and sometimes operate barefoot. I thought the KPA500 was designed to
>>> protect against that user error. Seems I was wrong.
>>>
>>>
>>> Suggest you contact support for schematics. Unless their policy has
>>> changed recently they will provide them to you.
>>>
>>>
>>> Andy, k3wyc
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: TV RFI Question

[Raymond Sills]

Plasma TV sets are often big RFI generators.  And, they have the annoying habit 
of developing burn-in... much like CRTs if a constant image is displayed.  I 
used to work for a TV network that used plasma displays as part of studio set 
decorations, and they quickly discovered that using a plasma display for an 
identifying graphic (a logo or some such) resulted in major burn-in, in part 
because they pushed the brightness of the display, so that it could be picked 
up by studio cameras in a brightly lit set.


RFI was not a big concern at the TV studio, but there have been many stories of 
neighbors who purchased a plasma TV set that happened to ruin their radio 
reception... as well as the HF activity of nearby amateurs.


73 de Ray
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-Original Message-
From: Gary Smith 
To: Elecraft 
Sent: Wed, Nov 7, 2018 1:39 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: TV RFI Question

Jim,

Ditch the Plasmas and be sure they leave 
your neighborhood.

I've got one of those insanely oversize LG 
OLED TVs and it puts out zero RFI that I 
can see on the P3. I did a lot of testing 
during the free return period just to be 
sure I wasn't bringing a noise generator 
into the house, and it's excellent in all 
ways. Also, it uses so little power 
compared to a much smaller Vizio TV, The 
glass is cool to the touch and the 
processor compartment is slightly warm at 
most.

OLED can produce a lot of brightness and 
power consumption relates to brightness so 
how you set it up matters energy-wise, but 
your Plasmas are multiples of the power 
the OLED uses. One very nice thing with 
OLED is you see genuine black, no backlit 
shade of gray, it takes awhile to get used 
to seeing very accurate color and shading 
when watching in a darkened room, we don't 
see that with the other kinds of TV.

73,

Gary
KA1J



> We´ve got three plasma TVs in our home. One is a 9 year old Sony
> that is small (by today´s standards) and causes zero RFI on my K3.
> Another is a piece of $&$% Samsung that completely rips up 160, 80,
> and 40 meters. The third (our main TV) is a Panasonic Viera that up
> until tonight has not caused any RFI. But I guess the honeymoon is
> over, as 40 meters tonight was unusable while the XYL was watching one
> of her shows. 
> 
> So, if I can convince her to replace the Panasonic I´m wondering if
> folks here have had any RFI issues with the new OLED TVs? We´ve
> enjoyed the quality of the plasma TV´s but enough is enough.
> 
> Jim Bennett / W6JHB
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[Raymond Sills]

Yes... these days, the change is on the first Sunday in November... so the date 
will be Nov 1st to Nov 7th.  Next year it'll be on the 5th.  Of course, it gets 
bumped an extra day in leap years.


73 de Ray
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-Original Message-
From: Bill Frantz 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Sun, Oct 21, 2018 9:27 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

The time changes just after halloween. It was moved to that date fairly 
recently to try to protect the small children out on the streets trick or 
treating. (The big ones have always gone out after dark.)73 Bill AE6JVOn 
10/21/18 at 6:06 AM, c-haw...@illinois.edu (hawley, charles j jr) wrote:>The 
time changes on Nov 4th. Seems later than last 
Fall...Bill
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Re: [Elecraft] OT - The HeyPhone

[Raymond Sills]

Hi Charlie:


Correct.  That's why links should be enclosed in the < and > characters, which 
prevent the link from being split.


It's an interesting article 87 KHz SSB... plugged into the ground.


73 de Ray
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-Original Message-
From: Charlie T 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Fri, Jul 13, 2018 11:14 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - The HeyPhone

When you click on the link, be sure to capture BOTH lines because if you
simply click on top line, it will NOT add the second line and will come back
with a "file-not-found" pop-up.

73, Charlie k3ICH





-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
Behalf Of Mike Flowers
Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 10:50 AM
To: 'Elecraft Reflector' 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - The HeyPhone

http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-technology-designed-by-radio-amateur-used-in-
thailand-cave-rescue


- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC 

> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
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> On Behalf Of Michael Bower
> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2018 7:48 AM
> To: eda...@law.du.edu
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - The HeyPhone
> 
> If this article is for public consumption (not just ARRL members), 
> could
you please
> post a link?
> 
> If not for public consumption, they missed a great opportunity.
> 
> Michael N4NMR
> 
> 
> On Fri, Jul 13, 2018 at 10:29 AM Dauer, Edward  wrote:
> 
> > Interesting article on the ARRL web site this morning about 
> > communications assisting the Thailand cave rescue using 87 KHz SSB.
> >
> > Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Internal Batteries

[Raymond Sills]

Amen.   Second the motion.  Get the Eneloops.




73 de Ray
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-Original Message-
From: Grant Youngman 
To: Jeff Davis 
Cc: elecraft 
Sent: Wed, May 9, 2018 10:32 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Internal Batteries

Panasonic Eneloop Pro …Grant NQ5TK3 #2091, KX3 #8342> On May 9, 2018, at 10:18 
AM, Jeff Davis  wrote:> > It's time to initiate the 
three-month old KX3 into the great outside.> > Recommendations for internal 
batteries appreciated.> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 recommended power supply

[Raymond Sills]

That's a good unit.  I have one, and recommend it.  It's small enough to fit in 
my LowePro Edit 140 bag, along with my KX3, the mic, paddle and wire for an 
antenna.


73 de Ray
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-Original Message-
From: W0FK 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Wed, Apr 25, 2018 10:13 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 recommended power supply

I like the ProAudio Engineering Kx33. Works quite well with my KX2 and KX3.

https://proaudioeng.com/products/pae-kx33-low-rfi-ac-power-supply/  

Lou, W0FK





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Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

[Raymond Sills]

HI Bill:


/rant


It's nice that people are getting a warning but IMO, I'd just as soon stay 
at a lower level OS where all the applications that I need will still work just 
fine.   I got viciously snagged by an OS upgrade, which rendered my entire Time 
Capsule backup useless.  So, all the files that I wanted to keep simply are 
unavailable to me after my older iMac's HD tanked, and I bought a new iMac, 
ASSUMING (bad idea) that I could restore them to the new machine.  Nope.  So, 
that's left a bitter taste in my mouth.  And, I'm a long time Mac user.   This 
is the first time I've been seriously burnt by an OS "upgrade".


So have a number of professional colleagues who depended on their apps running 
properly on High Sierra... who sadly discovered that their income stream ground 
to a halt, since they no longer to use their computers for professional audio 
and video post-production.  Eventually, their apps will be supported by HS... 
but for many, this is a big deal.  Fortunately, some of them were able to 
"downgrade" back to the OS that works but not all were able to do that.


So, for now... I do not upgrade an OS unless and until I know that my apps will 
run properly.


/end rant


-Original Message-
From: Bill Frantz 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Sat, Apr 14, 2018 9:44 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 32 bit Elecraft Utility Apps

When I launched the K3 utility, I got a message saying in 
essence, that it was using obsolete technology. It referenced 
 which says that soon 
32 bit applications will not run. To quote:

"Starting with macOS High Sierra 10.13.4, apps that have not 
been updated to use 64-bit processes produce a one-time alert 
when opened. This gives users advance notice that they are 
running 32-bit software, which will not be compatible with macOS 
in the future."

They don't say when the change will be effective, but the clock 
is ticking.

73 Bill AE6JV

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Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

[Raymond Sills]

And isn't it the case that the SignaLink is a 16 bit device?  That Tascam 
US 100 is also 16 bits, but it has been replaced by a model that has 24 bit/96 
KHz sampling.. indicating a high quality interface.

73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211



-Original Message-
From: Jim Brown 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Fri, Mar 9, 2018 1:41 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Planning the next filters

On 3/8/2018 10:18 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
> This problem occurred with a SignaLink. 

That's not a very good interface. It helps to have an clip light or 
other digital level indicator on the interface for the received signal. 
My Tascam US100 has a green signal presence light and a red one for 
clip, which makes it easy to stay out of trouble.

73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" (?)

[Raymond Sills]

Hi Paul:


And... that's the argument that FT-817 owners have used for staying with the 
817... the KX rigs do not have 2 M or 70cm capability
and all modes, as well.  Those owners live with the poor battery performance, 
etc., or buy aftermarket alternatives.  By the time it all gets added up, it's 
expensive.  But you do have that extra VHF/UHF capability, and that's worth 
it for them.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211




-Original Message-
From: Paul Stoetzer 
To: Wayne Burdick 
Cc: Elecraft Reflector ; KX3 
Sent: Thu, Mar 1, 2018 12:41 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX2 compared with the latest "Ultra Portable" 
(?)

Produce a KX4 with 2m, 70cm, and full-duplex capability and you'dconsign the 
FT-81X line to the dustbin of history!73,Paul, N8HM 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A

[Raymond Sills]

Hi Joe:


Well... I'd say a call to Elecraft support is in order.  Try tomorrow afternoon.


BTW, this list is set for a reply to BE off-list.  Sometimes people forget 
that.  You have to manually type in the list address to have the response go to 
the list.


73 de Ray
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-Original Message-
From: Joseph M. Durnal 
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Sent: Sun, Feb 11, 2018 8:30 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 VFO A

Please stop e-mailing me off list asking if it is locked.  No, its not
locked.

Thanks,
J

On Sat, Feb 10, 2018 at 5:23 PM, Joseph M. Durnal 
wrote:

> My K3 VFO A knob doesn't seem to want to do anything.  It won't change the
> frequency, nor will it change the settings in the menu.  My first guess is
> that the encoder is bad.  VFO B works fine.  Is there any way I can verify
> this before I pull the K3 apart?
>
> Thanks & 73 de Joseph M. Durnal - NE3R
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KIO3B and WSJT-X

[Raymond Sills]

HI Josh:


Another possible source of 12 VDC powered monitors is the Recreational Vehicle 
industry.  Many RVs have appliances (including TVs) that are powered from the 
"house battery", which is almost always a 12 VDC system.  And, many TVs have a 
VGA port on them... plus video, and HDMI, as well as an antenna port.


73 de Ray
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KX3 #211




-Original Message-
From: Josh Fiden 
To: donwilh ; Elecraft Reflector 

Sent: Wed, Jan 10, 2018 2:30 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KIO3B and WSJT-X

It's a good idea, but too severely limiting since almost all monitors 
now run on 19V. Thus far the HP 23es is fine. I ran RTTY with it next to 
KPA500 on several bands with no issues. Final test will be pointing the 
6m EME array at the shack and listening. The monitors look really good 
and were on sale at Best Buy for $119!

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 CW tx decode for code practicing using external straight key

[Raymond Sills]

Hi Bjorn:


Personally, I think the best way to practice morse using a hand key, is to 
simply get on the air and make QSOs.


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[Elecraft] Bounced emails

[Raymond Sills]

Hi Gang:


I received today a message, supposedly from the list mom, saying that I had 
"too many bounced emails" and that my membership in the list was being 
suspended.


Can't figure why the emails should have bounced.  Unless somewhere in the 
bowels of AOL/Verizon that there was a major hiccup.  Other lists and direct 
emails appear to have not been affected.  


There is a simple "relpy to this message" to supposedly restore my account, but 
I'm concerned that it might be a hack that is being re-directed somewhere else. 
 I have not yet responded.  But, the message could be legit, since it had my 
list password.  Of course, sending a password in a plain text email is not such 
a good idea.


Maybe it all was a hiccup at Mailman.


73 de Ray
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Re: [Elecraft] Small set up for KX2 digi

[Raymond Sills]

There are downloadable versions of WSJTX for Mac and linux, so maybe an android 
tablet would work.


73 de Ray
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KX3 #211




-Original Message-
From: Brian Hunt 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Sun, Dec 10, 2017 3:08 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small set up for KX2 digi

I believe all the WSJT software needs Windows and X86 instruction set so iOS or 
ARM based tablets are out. I looked around bit but finally settled on a Dell 
12.5 inch Latitude business laptop.  It outweighs the KX2 by 3X but it has 
three USB 3.0 ports and a bunch of other features. I use it with the KX2, two 
audio cables and a Radio Shack USB sound card dongle. Couldn't be simpler. YMMV

73,
Brian, K0DTJ

> On Dec 10, 2017, at 11:29, Howard Sherer  wrote:
> 
> I would like to take my KX2 along as a very compact JT65 & FT8 station. Are
> there any suggestions for Ipad applications and any tiny sound card
> interfaces?
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Just RX'd KX3 Serial No. 10,028!

[Raymond Sills]

I say that the Yaesu FT-817 is king of the hill.   Over 250,000 sold, and still 
selling.


73 de Ray
K2ULR




-Original Message-
From: Walter Underwood 
To: Elecraft 
Sent: Tue, Nov 7, 2017 7:57 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Just RX'd KX3 Serial No. 10,028!

We know that the K3 sold nearly 10,000, so add in the K3S sales, and that is 
more than the KX3.

ICOM sure sold a lot of the IC-706 series. I would not be surprised to see that 
at the top of the list.

If we are talking rigs made specifically for amateurs, the Collins S-line might 
not qualify. If we are talking all HF, it is probably some marine or aircraft 
HF box. 

wunder
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[Elecraft] Lightning Damage

[Raymond Sills]

Hi Group:


Well, now and then I'm disappointed that I don't have a permanent shack.  
However, after hearing some of those lightning stories there's certainly an 
additional plus side to being a portable-only QRP operator.  All my gear is 
disconnected from the AC mains, don't have any antennas up, and any gear I have 
is unconnected to any other gear, while it waits patiently for me to grab one 
of the carry bags and go set up in the great outdoors.  And, that, of course, 
happens in nice WX.   Sure, there can be a "bolt from the blue".. but the 
chances of that are very low in my area of EPA.


73 de Ray
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Re: [Elecraft] New Product Idea for Elecraft - addendum

[Raymond Sills]

I put in a vote for the Ham Central Terminal, too.  I have one for my KX3, and 
it makes operating (especially in a contest) very easy.  Certainly, the SideKar 
series would work as well.


(Same disclaimer as Ted's) :)



-Original Message-
From: Dauer, Edward 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Wed, Sep 27, 2017 9:58 am
Subject: [Elecraft] New Product Idea for Elecraft - addendum

The K-Pod (and Fred Cady’s text on macro programming) solved much of the 
problem for me, though I recently added a piece of equipment that greatly 
expands the availability of keyboard-driven macros for the K3 and the KX3 – and 
does a bunch of other stuff including keyer messaging and contest logging with 
serial number increment, which the K3 keyer lacks.  The SideKar or SideKar Plus 
made by QRPWorks.  Painless plug and play for K3 K3S KX3 and KX2.  Also comes 
with Elecraft-level personal service from Shel, KF0UR.  I have no financial 
interest in QRPWorks – just a satisfied customer with now more macro control 
capability than I know how to use.

Ted, KN1CBR


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Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2017 11:51:07 +
From: brian 
To: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> 'Elecraft Reflector'"

Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New product idea for Elecraft...?
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Byron,

Absolutely not.  Functionality of KPOD is way too limited.

 


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Re: [Elecraft] K1 Discontinued

[Raymond Sills]

Well, certainly, the handwriting was on the wall when you could no longer 
purchase a 4-band K1.  That said, I feel bad for Perley, who was saving up to 
get one.  At this point, I suspect he will have to go in a different direction, 
if he wants a rig to construct himself.  He's pretty much said that he is on a 
very tight budget, so even saving up for a KX2 might be out of the question.  
And, it appears that not too many K1 owners are anxious to put their units on 
the second-hand market, either because they plan to keep them "forever"... or 
because at a reasonable "price realized" from a sale is low enough that they 
will just keep it.  :)


73 de Ray
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Band Plans

[Raymond Sills]

It's certainly a strange situation, reaching the "band edge" at 53 MHz.  I'll 
have to admit, I've never tuned up that high in the band to see if I have the 
same situation with my KX3.  I know that there are a number of repeaters here 
in EPA, and I'm sure some must be using that last MHz of the band.
Historically, 6 meter repeaters grew to be popular in this area (near Philly) 
for mobile FM operation, because there were no over-the-air TV stations on 
Channel 2, and that would afford a 6 MHz buffer zone between that upper end of 
6 meters and the Channel 3 station... a luxury not enjoyed by areas that did 
have a station on TV Channel 2.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211





-Original Message-
From: Walter Underwood 
To: Elecraft 
Sent: Tue, Aug 22, 2017 12:22 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Band Plans

The original poster is in Australia. He’d be thrilled to hit a 6 m repeater in 
Cincinnati, but that might not be his primary use. :-)It appears that VK has 
permission to use 50-54 MHz, so I’m not sure why that isn’t working. The KX3 
will work at 54 MHz. Maybe an e-mail to supp...@elecraft.com 
?http://www.wia.org.au/members/bandplans/data/documents/Background%20-%206%20metres%202014.pdfwunderK6WRUWalter
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Heat Sink

[Raymond Sills]

I have the PAE heat sink as well.   Very pleased with it.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211




-Original Message-
From: Ken G Kopp 
To: k1szo 
Cc: Elecraft ; Jim Ruff 
Sent: Fri, Aug 4, 2017 5:14 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Heat Sink

My preference is for the ProAudio Engineering sink.

FWIW

73

Ken - K0PP

On Aug 4, 2017 3:09 PM,  wrote:

> Hi Jim,
>
> I recently purchased my KX3 and intend on doing a lot of digital modes.  I
> looked into 3rd party heatsinks, but was notified that Elecraft uses a new
> improved heatsink that wraps around the bottom of the KX3.
>
> So my question to you is, do you have the newer KX3 Elecraft heatsink or
> the older model?  I was going to work mine first to see how hot it gets
> before making a move if the newer heatsink is acceptable.   I can't find
> any reviews of it.
>
> I will definitely be watching this thread to figure out if I too want to
> purchase the 3rd party Pro Audio Engineering KX32 Ultimate Heatsink as a
> replacement.
>
> Regards,
> David ~ K1SZO
>
> On 2017-08-04 14:10, Jim Ruff via Elecraft wrote:
>
>> I've been doing a lot of FT-8 using my KX3 and my KXPA100 at 20 watts,
>> and have noticed that the KX3 is heating up quite a bit and is almost
>> hot to the touch.  The KXPA100, while warm, appears to be okay.
>> Should I consider purchasing a heat sink for the the KX3? If so, what
>> products in your opinion are the best?
>>
>> Thanks,JimW7JHR
>>
>>
>>
>> Sent from Yahoo Mail. Get the app
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

[Raymond Sills]

And, that can be an important feature for those on a tight budget...  start 
with the base rig, and then add features/options as finances permit.  Better 
than waiting who knows how long to save up to buy the fully tricked-out version.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211





-Original Message-
From: Clay Autery 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Sat, Jul 29, 2017 3:19 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

Just because they OFFER bundles doesn't mean you can't order a base unit
and a la carte. 

After all...  they ain't blowing out IC-7300s here.  

73,

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On 7/29/2017 6:50 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote:
> http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3.htm#K3SPkg
>
> I still question the wisdom of bundling the the preamp, USB, 630m
> capabilities, etc into the K3S.  This went against Elecraft's original
> philosophy of keeping base price low and choosing only the options we really
> wanted.  This resulted in inflating the base price which put it out of reach
> for many folks and further away from competing products (IC-7300, Kenwood
> 590 and Flex 6300).  That must be hurting sales resulting in discounting.
>
> A viable option is to buy a recent used K3 and sell/purchase options to
> configure it as you want.  Basic K3 prices are in the $1500 making this a
> viable alternative IMHO.
>
> 73,  Bill  W4ZV

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Re: [Elecraft] QRPworks SideKar

[Raymond Sills]

I, too, have had excellent support from QRPworks with my Ham Central Terminal.  
The SideKar is a newer product and does a bit more than the HCT, so I'm sure 
anyone would do well with it.  I had used my HCT for Field Day to send QSO info 
and for logging.  


73 de Ray
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Article on Web pertaining to Telecommunications.

[Raymond Sills]

So much for "Nothing new under the sun".   ;)   This news could be huge for the 
future.  Fundamental research scores yet again.  Carl Sagan once said that your 
cannot tell beforehand where advances in research will take you.  (As in solid 
state electronics, lasers, etc).


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211




-Original Message-
From: Richard Fjeld 
To: elecraft posting 
Sent: Fri, Jun 23, 2017 1:49 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Article on Web pertaining to Telecommunications.

Maybe you saw this. They say the applications are near infinite.

Phys.org: A 100-year-old physics problem has been solved. 
http://google.com/newsstand/s/CBIwq7GPnjU


Rich, n0ce

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Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters open this morning; listening 50.095 (CW)

[Raymond Sills]

That's telling me that six meters could be a valuable band during Field Day.  
Consider having at least a dipole antenna that can to put into service.  If the 
E-clouds are active, participants could pick up quite a few points in a band 
that has lots of room.  The "skip" moves around a lot, but FD QSOs are short, 
so it could be a very productive band.  And you don't need power.. QRP is often 
as good as QRO.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211



-Original Message-
From: Wayne Burdick 
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Sent: Thu, Jun 22, 2017 1:11 pm
Subject: [Elecraft] 6 meters open this morning; listening 50.095 (CW)

Just had a quick QSO with K7CW in CN87, and I’m hearing a strong beacon from 
Kansas. DXmaps.com has red all over :)At times like this it pays to jump on 6 
meters. 
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Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

[Raymond Sills]

I don't have a K3, or K3S... but if I did, I'd order from Elecraft.  After all, 
if it were not for Elecraft, Inrad would not be making them.


Paying a bit extra to Elecraft is a way to say "thank you" for their wonderful 
products, and their outstanding customer service.




73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211




-Original Message-
From: Clay Autery 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Thu, Jun 22, 2017 10:26 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Roofing Filters

INRAD makes Elecraft's filters as I understand it...

I'll be getting mine from Elecraft directly.

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> Wandering the web I notice that INRAD are offering K3 Roofers somewhat
> less than Elecraft prices.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike VP8NO
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Re: [Elecraft] A VALUABLE FIELD DAY ACCESSORY

[Raymond Sills]

Those types of headphone distribution amps can often be found at music stores, 
like Guitar Center, Sam Ash, etc.  They might also have some compact amps with 
speakers, too.


73 de Ray
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KX3 #211


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Re: [Elecraft] mic

[Raymond Sills]

Hi Gang:


I'll add my agreement with what other professionals have said.  And, I'm a 
retired Technical Supervisor for Audio and Post Production at CBS-TV.  We had a 
ton of really good microphones at our disposal.  But I use the MH3 with my KX3 
for those rare times I use a voice mode.  Most of the time, I operate CW.  :)  
If I did more voice operating, I'd get that Yamaha headset/mic combo.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211






-Original Message-
From: Joe Subich, W4TV 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Sun, Jun 11, 2017 10:40 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] mic


Bob and Jim have excellent points.

There is one advantage for the electret mic compared to a dynamic
mic.  Electrets are generally 26 dB "hotter" than a dynamic mic
and thus are much more resistant to common mode RF feedback and
magnetic coupling.  However, that assumes the transceiver is
designed for the higher input level and properly reduces gain
before the mic gain control.

Mics of any kind - dynamic or condenser/electret - with wide frequency
response are completely wasted for amateur radio (or any communications
application).  You really want a clean 200 Hz - 4 Hz response.  Lower
frequencies cause distortion and waste power, higher frequencies are
simply lost in the "channel noise".

Like Bob and Jim, I spent my professional life in the recording and
broadcast industries.  Amateurs waste far too much on over spec'd
microphones and fancy "brand name" advertising campaigns.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


On 6/11/2017 9:29 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
> On Jim's points, I fully agree.  It seems hams are prone to over 
> complicate a rather simple issue.  There's more than adequate mike gain 
> in the K3S, thus I  find no technical reason for the use of an external 
> preamp.   The internal EQ of the K3S again is most adequate to correctly 
> tailor communications audio, even ESSB.
> 
> I've found mike technique to be a very important factor in good quality 
> audio.  From personal observations, many hams have and use poor mike 
> technique.The mike-to-mouth position is most critical and will vary 
> with different mikes.
> 
> Like Jim, I'm a retired recording studio engineer and a live stage 
> performance engineer.  Nothing but experience and learning from the 
> experts will improve what you do.
> 
> 73
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
> 
> On 6/11/2017 1:06 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>> On Sat,6/10/2017 8:02 PM, Clay Autery wrote:
>>> Customized large capsule condenser mic on a Heil PL2T boom using ONYX
>>> Blackjack for power supply/control.
>>
>> Sorry, but you guys are WAY over the edge on this. As a retired 
>> recording engineer, I own a bunch of great large and small diaphragm 
>> mics, both condensers and dynamics, that put these mics to shame, but 
>> I wouldn't waste any of them in a ham station. I'm VERY happy with a 
>> Yamaha CM500 since W6XU turned me on to it around 2009, at a fraction 
>> of the cost. It's plugged straight into the rear panel mic jack of my 
>> K3s (plural, not the new K3S). Any decent electret will work as well, 
>> especially with the EQ built into a K3, K3S, KX3, KX2. Those large 
>> diaphragm mics are great for when I'm recording a symphony orchestra 
>> or a great jazz big band, but they are a waste in the ham shack.
>>
>> 73, Jim K9YC
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

[Raymond Sills]

Good points.  And, besides that.. MARS communication deals with a military 
connection.. i.e. sending messages to or from deployed service people, either 
as written text (morse, digital, etc) or voice, often via phone patches.  


73 de Ray
K2ULR




-Original Message-
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To: elecraft 
Sent: Thu, Apr 27, 2017 11:36 am
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

On 4/27/2017 9:51 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 radios should be encumbered with the
> limitation of band width.

If you have a MARS authorization, Elecraft will provide the patch.
However, you do not need it for ARES and/or RACES operations which
are strictly amateur based.  In essence, operate within your amateur
authorizations - don't decide you "need it" just because you want it.

Of course, you will learn that the rules mean something once you have
been licensed more than a couple of years - the current examinations
obviously don't stress that the rules trump any entitlement.

73,

... Joe, W4TV


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Re: [Elecraft] For Sale, unbuilt K2 with many options

[Raymond Sills]

Hi Jeff:


Yes, there are several builders who will complete or build from scratch.  Even 
if there is nobody near by, Elecraft has a list of trusted builders.  Spending 
just a bit more to complete the radio will be a lot of value added: you'll have 
a great rig, and you (or your heirs) will be able to get way more than $1K for 
the rig.  And, there are people who would do the job just for the fun of it.


Plus, once the rig is finished, there is a lot of help here on this list.  No 
question is too silly.  


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211






-Original Message-
From: Jeff 
To: K2 ; Kevin Cozens 
Sent: Wed, Apr 26, 2017 6:00 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] For Sale, unbuilt K2 with many options

Isn't there a guy on here. or used to be on here that offered his assembly 
services on Elecraft products? I'm with Kevin on this...

73 Jeff kb2m



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Re: [Elecraft] reply to digest

[Raymond Sills]

That's exactly what have been doing for years.  But a big monkey wrench was 
forced into the procedure, when Verizon decided to stop providing it's 
customers with email service (via their email servers).  Fortunately, (I 
guess), they worked out a deal with AOL, to pass the email domain name 
(verizon.net) over to AOL, which has enabled those of us with verizon addresses 
to simply "keep" them.. making it much easier than trying to use a new email 
service and having to advise all your email contacts as to the new address.


And, I've been pleasantly surprised with AOL's web-based client features.  
Essentially, their web client is able to emulate all the filtering that I had 
with my dedicated email app on my Mac.  So, for now.. it's been rather 
painless.  And AOL's web client even works with older OSs on my machines.  I 
guess they coded it so that it will run on any generic browser.


Granted, the cost of this is having some advertising pop up on the side of my 
monitor screen, but it does not interfere with the operation of reading and 
sending email.  And, after you send an email, a screen comes up with an ad... 
(which is how AOL pays for everything).  So, I'm OK with that.


73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211




-Original Message-
From: Don Wilhelm 
To: elecraft 
Sent: Sat, Apr 1, 2017 1:10 pm
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] reply to digest

There is a solution to the digest problem.  Download individual posts!
Then in your email client, create an "Elecraft" folder - AND set a 
filter to move all emails with [Elecraft] in the subject line to that 
Elecraft folder.
Presto - your own "digest" which allows you to respond to individual posts.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 4/1/2017 12:27 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote:
> It's okay to reply to the digest, but one really should edit-out all the
> parts that they aren't answering, and PLEASE change the subject.
>
> 73 -- Lynn
>
> On 4/1/2017 8:41 AM, Jim Spears wrote:
>> I sure wish people would quit or never start replying to the digest
>> form of
>> the reflector.  It sure results in a lot of wasted text to delete or
>> scroll
>> by looking for the next real message.
>>
>>
>>
>> Jim/N1NK
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