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
Sent: July 29, 2019 4:29 PM
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

--
Mark A. Moeller
317-225-6630
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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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