Thanks for the NR news Wayne. I love working 160m, and I expect the new NR
will be a welcome new tool. Really eager to hear some examples of it at work.
73, Bob N6WG
> On May 31, 2019 at 10:11 AM Wayne Burdick wrote:
>
>
> We've recently started testing a new DSP NR (noise reduction)
Hi Brian
It really depends on what you can find for
antenna supports. A wire dipole cut to frequency
and up in the air higher than you are likely to
raise a Buddipole will do more for you. The
Buddipole makes a nice fallback antenna, but
I'd try for an elevated wire antenna where possible.
73,
Craig
On the antenna port where you would like
the ATU to be in BYPASS mode, instead load
that port into a 50 ohm load and run the ATU.
The other port can then match whatever antenna
you throw at it, but when you switch back to
the bypass port, you won't have to remember to
fuss with the ATU.
Good
Hi Brian
I don't recall if you mentioned what power level you
would be using with your K2. If it is running barefoot,
without the 100w PA, you could use one of the Elecraft
switchable baluns. They switch between 1:1 and 4:1
ratios, giving you a good chance to match most balanced
feeds.
Even
I think I see the problem.
An ATU does not normally autoadjust. You have
to tell it that you want it to run.
You first set up the ATU with ant1 at whatever frequency
you want to use. Then switch to ant2 and again set it up.
Now both antennas are matched on that frequency.
From now on, you
I'm trying to get some of the K3's functions to respond
to commands from my computer, running TR LOG.
I have the TX antenna switching ok with the AN1 and AN2
commands. However, I can't find a way to get the RX ANT
command to work. The programmers reference says that the
the K2's SW commands (SWT
This also works in TR LOG.
It's faster than turning the knob to get to the
other end of the band :-)
73, Bob N6WG
The Little Station with Attitude
- Original Message -
From: Norm Duxbury [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, May 07, 2008 4:21 AM
Subject:
I would suggest a 1 MHz step, along the lines used in
the old Collins 51J series of receivers. They tuned
1 MHz segments, so had to step up to the next 1 MHz
segment.
A 1 MHz step would touch every hamband directly,
while 5 MHz would miss all of them.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
by accident.
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 10:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3--Keying suddenly stopped
Robert Tellefsen wrote
Has anyone found a way to disable certain bands
in the band switching list?
I'd like to be able to disable 60m and the WARC bands
when working contests, so I don't have to step through
them.
Maybe even come up with a way to directly address
any band with a button push.
73, Bob N6WG
The Little
I was working the 7th District QSO Party, and doing fairly well
at 5w on both cw and ssb. Then, just after I logged my 103rd QSO,
the keying stopped.
Neither the paddles nor the computer coming through the key jack
will cause a signal to go out in cw mode. Keying the paddles does
give cw
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To: Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, May 03, 2008 10:18 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3--Keying suddenly stopped
Robert Tellefsen wrote:
I was working the 7th District QSO Party, and doing fairly well
at 5w on both cw and ssb
Gee, I thought this was SHORT wave and WIRELESS communication :-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 2:55 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Monitoring yourself
K3KO wrote:
Try listening to yourself
Gary
Can you find a carbon microphone, such as might be
in an older telephone?
You could probably cobble a working microphone
from it with a load resistor and a blocking capacitor,
and using the +8v from the K3.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Gary Gregory [EMAIL
I thought these PP connectors were supposed to be such
great stuff :-)
Mine keep falling out and losing power on the rig.
I assembled mine very meticulously, as I've read a lot of
the comments here about keeping the solder away from
the contact area.
I assembled mine with the blade standing
: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Reflector Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, April 28, 2008 6:51 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3--Trouble with Power Pole connectors
Robert Tellefsen wrote:
I thought these PP connectors were supposed
I have a KRC2 connected to my K2, and the K3 manual
says it should be compatible with the K3 also, even to
plugging into the RS-232 port on the K3. Tried it and the
KRC2 isn't responding, so now I'm trying to figure out why.
The K3 manual implies the cabling between KRC2 and K2
or K3 should be
Picked up my K3/10 at Aptos yesterday, and had a quick
look at the facilities, then hurried home to begin
assembly.
About half done now, should finish today and be on
the air by evening.
For those that are tracking, s/n is 811.
Still backordered--KXR3, KDVR and 1.8 kHz filter.
73, Bob N6WG
Hi Al
Picked mine up yesterday.
Cost me a lot more than shipping would have,
as I had to take my xyl out to a nice restaurant
on the pier at Santa Cruz. Very nice outing
for us, plus a new toy to play with when we
got home :-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Alan Bloom [EMAIL
Brian
If it were my choice, I'd go with the
100 PA and its ATU in an outboard box.
That leaves the K2 and its internal ATU
free for things like Field Day or other
portable operations.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Brian Lloyd [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft
Brian
You could make an extremely simple paddle
from a piece of a hacksaw blade for the arm,
and two brass screws for the dit and dah
contacts.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Brian Lloyd [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent:
Is there some menu setting that would make the K2
think there is a battery installed? If it tried to sample
the voltage, it would certainly be low :-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Scott McDowell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Received mine today, for my K3 kit ordered 11/20/2007.
I'm having it held for pickup, to give me an excuse to
see the new facility. They've moved since the last time
I visited them to pick up some gear.
No s/n notice yet, but they say 7-10 days for availability.
73, Bob N6WG
Keith
If you have another rig, like a K2, key it into a dummy
load and listen on the K3. You can use the decoder then
as if it was listening to real signals on a band.
73, Bob N6Wg
- Original Message -
From: Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday,
Charles
In a mono audio situation, you could connect a 100 ohm pot
as a balance control fairly easily. Connect the hot leads to each
ear piece to the ends of the pot, and connect the hot lead coming
from the radio to the pot's wiper. Now as you vary the pot, more
audio will appear in one
well, having just turned 70,
Welcome to the club, Fred.
73, Bob N6WG
The Little Station with Attitude
- Original Message -
From: Bill W4ZV [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, April 20, 2008 3:44 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW Rx Audio
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL
Hi Jack
If you are using a single antenna, TXing and RXing with it,
the ATU will affect receive as well as transmit.
If you use a separate receive antenna jack to access a separate
receiving antenna, the ATU will not be involved in the receive
path.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
Hi Scott
Haven't done it myself, but I've read descriptions
where others have done it with relays. One radio
would be connected to the feedline, and the other radio
would be connected to a dummy load. At the throw
of a switch, their connections would be reversed.
That should provide all the
David
Some time back there was a QST article to build
a cw keyer into a keyboard. I don't know if anyone
tried to make a commerical product out of it, but
the idea has been around for a while.
A little research might turn up a product that
already does this.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message
Hi Ron
One other precaution I've always used is to ensure
that all hot terminals are always female with no
exposed metal to accidentally allow a short. I know
this is stating the obvious but it may not be to those
who are new to this.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Ron D'Eau
Hi Ron
I've noticed a lot of us OFs still have the reflex of
putting one hand behind us when the other goes
inside a piece of equipment.
Lot of us learned it the hard way. :-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Ron D'Eau Claire [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent:
Cool, mine can't be too far behind then.
Good luck Allan
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Allan Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, April 14, 2008 7:00 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Katie-gram arrives in southern Oregon!!
Katie-gram received for a
Bill
Whether the ATU is internal or external is not the question.
The real problem is what impedance the feedline presents
to the rig on each band. If it is something outrageous, no
ATU is likely to tune it.
You would be better off borrowing an antenna analyzer
from someone and measuring the
Josh
I recommend sticking with the KRC2, because it has
a variety of outputs that you can mix and match
for whatever combination of antennas, filters, stubs,
etc that you want to switch as you move from band
to band.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: J. Heide [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Suddenly my inbox has gone from a couple of hundred messages received
to around a dozen. Where did everything go?
I can't find any mention of a forced archiving function.
Anyone seen this before?
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
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Elecraft mailing list
Post to:
That's why soldering
is typically not used in concealed wiring in buildings, aircraft and
other
sensitive locations.
Interesting point, Ron. Don't think I've ever seen that mentioned
before.
Logical, when you think about it.
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Ron D'Eau
: Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:22:23 -0800
From: Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - beautiful audio!
To: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED],
elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
I know the K3 is the greatest
I know the K3 is the greatest thing since sliced
bread, but apparently it now filters gravel too? :-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 26, 2008 12:54 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - beautiful audio!
Hi Ron
Looks like we are of the same vintage.
I was a 1952 Novice too.
I remember working every day on my code, sturggling up to 13 wpm.
The night before I took the bus into Seattle for the General test, I
had a buddy send me some code practice for a final tune up.
So, he launched into this
running CW here with a large speaker the AGC OFF
try it!
[Elecraft] K3 - beautiful audio!
Robert Tellefsen n6wg at comcast.net
Wed Mar 26 11:22:23 EST 2008
Previous message: [Elecraft] K3 - beautiful audio!
I know the K3 is the greatest thing since sliced
bread, but apparently it now
Well, the K2 could still have quite a life ahead of it.
Many options are plug-ins, so we could ask for things
like
improved noise blanker
improved ssb option
improved gain distribution through the bands so we
don't have a super hot radio at 40m and a
John
I had a similar problem with my mobile mic.
Where the cable comes out of the mike plug,
I put several layers of heat shrink tubing to
make a boot of sorts. The inner tubing piece
was longest, thenext a bit shorter, and the last
shorter yet. This made a supportive but
flexible boot on the
Roger
Go to this site http://www.k6xx.com/radio/fastrely.pdf
K6XX has a need relay speed-up circuit that might be
applicable to the relay in your amp. I suppose that it
requires the relay to be a 12v relay, though. Don't
know what you actually have.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original
Hi Fred
I used one before I put the KDSP2 in my K2.
The KAF2 will work best if you keep signal
levles into it down and use more audio gain
after the filter. I seem to recall there is some
way to adjust gain in the filter, but I forget just
what it is. Where you have enough signal
strength, you
Caution, Shaun.
Think before you leap.
Contesting has been demonstrated to be an
addictive pasttime. You might find that
you like it, and there is no known cure for
this affliction. We can only treat the
symptoms by applying more and more
contests to the sufferer.
Be warned, my friend.
Good luck
2008 08:44:15 -0700 (PDT)
To:
Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED], G4ILO [EMAIL PROTECTED],
elecraft@mailman.qth.net
CC:
People talk about the extra current drain. How much
is it? I don't have my K3 yet to make any tests and I
seldom run QRP (only when the other station wants 2
way QRP
Ken
Look up Northern Tools.
I've bought several 15w solar panels from them,
all under $90. Some I even got during a
promotion where they paid shipping :-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Kenneth A. Christiansen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, March
Hi Julian
There is one drawback, however.
Increased current drain, even though the KPA3
is not in use at QRP levels. If this isn't a
problem for you, then go right ahead.
However, if you want to take your K3 out to
the field for a Field Day operation, that
extra drain can create battery problems.
Hi Norm
Living in multiple locations does not seem to be
a problem, as long as they were all within the same
DXCC entity, in our case, the continental US.
I think you have a choice of what call you apply
for your DXCC under. I worked mine as W0KMF
when I lived in Iowa, but have N6WG now.
When I
Raymond
I have an IBM Thinkpad with the same problem.
I replaced the IBM switching power supply
with an older analog power supply and the
problem went away (at least from power
supply noise). The laptop still generates some
noise itself, but much less than the power
supply did.
Good luck and 73
Hi Stewart
Just out of curiousity, what is the supply voltage
to your K3 at the K3?
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Stewart Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mike Penkas [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, March 16, 2008 7:18 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] wattmeter
Here is something for you to check. May work,
may not.
The K2 has provision for a keying output closure
to key amps and such. The K3 does also.
Check to see if it is providing its closure during
TUNE as well as during TX. That might give you
the closure you need to stir your ATU to action.
Good post, Paul. Than you.
I've added it to the notes I'm collecting for things
to check when my K3 comes.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Paul Christensen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 7:59 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 SO-239
Hi Ken
Just ordered three sets yesterday from Marshall.
Had a nice phone QSO with him in the process.
Getting ready for my K3 :-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 9:37 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3
Be sure you put the boards in the K3 sunny side up, Fred :-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Fred Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2008 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAF2-Assembly questions
Andrew Moore wrote:
I have my K3 on order with the KAT3 ATU.
Do I also have to order the KXV3 in order to have
an aux receive input port ?
The aux receive port came as part of the 160m option
in my K2, but 160 is already included in the K3, so I
need this clarification (and maybe a quick order update :-) )
Thanks
Thanks Stewart.
I'll do that.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Stewart Baker [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, March 14, 2008 9:09 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 clarification requested
Yes, but clarify that it has
Hi Mike
I can address part of your concerns.
Here in my QRP contest station, I have a bunch of wire
antennas, because one alone just won't cut it.
My main antenna is a 40m dipole fed with 450 ohm
window line so I can tune it on other bands. It works
80-40-30 and 20m. Above 20m, it starts
:-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 9:59 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Multi-Band antenna thoughts
Robert Tellefsen wrote:
To make
Good luck with it, Don.
We'll keep a light on in the window for you.
Come back soon.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 2:27 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: I will be away for a while
After
Did that include the printing,
or was it binding only?
73. Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Rick Commo [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2008 12:59 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 - New Radio Excitement
For those who do prefer a two-side, color
Hi Jim
That is mighty hard wiring to work on.
The old high impedance headsets used to
come with that kind of wire, and when
it went, we just replaced it entirely with
something else flexible.
Unless someone comes up with a magic
bullet for you, better plan on a rewire job.
Good luck and 73
Bob
Deni
One thing to consider is how the new computer will communicate with
all
those wonderful external things you want/need to control.
Many newer computers, particularly laptops, seem to lack serial ports.
So, if the computer only has USB ports, the devices you want to
use with it will need USB
allows for my forehead to be on the desk
That sounds like me about 4 AM of an all-night contest :-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Mike [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 11:37 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] How its made
Rather than the
Good job, Chris
No rtty here, but I did work them everywhere but 6 and 10m.
Not sweating 6m, as I don't work that, but really bummed I
could never hear them on 10m.
Oh, well, there will be another VP6 DXpedition someday,
if I'm still around :-)
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From:
Hi Doug
You've got some real legitimate questions that a
lot of us non-gurus would like to hear the answers
to. If you get a lot of your replies direct, could you
summarize them in a post to us masses?
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hello Ken
The K3 is designed to be a shack radio with access to ac power.
It draws quite a bit more current than the K2, which was designed
for the type of use you describe.
From measurements others have made, it appears the K3 has a resting
receive current right around 1 amp, +/- a little bit.
Hi Dave
A high percentage of us are dedicated kit builders
and previous Elecraft customers :-)
The K2 was sold as a kit radio, and look how many
have gone out so far, over 6000.
My own feeling is that if I build a radio, if it ever
needs to be worked on, I have no trouble lifting the lid
and
Wow!
I was trying to work the CQ 160 SSB tonight, and the noise level
was such that it just wasn't worth my time to sit there trying to
figure out what I was hearing.
Now desparately looking forward to my K3 (in April?).
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Tom Hammond [EMAIL
Dave
The KAT2 ATU is an absolutely great accessory for the K2.
It will load darned near anything. You won't regret having it.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Dave Andrus [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 10:36 PM
Subject: [Elecraft]
Thanks for the post on the BNCs, Ken.
I was just looking for that info.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Jim Miller [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 6:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 antenna jacks
Yes
Good job, Tom.
I managed to work them on 30m and 40m cw last night
with my 5w K2 and wire antenas.
Now the only bands I lack QSOs on are 10m and 6m.
Since I don't work 6m, I'm not sweating that one :-)
73, Bob N6WG
The Little Station with Attitude
- Original Message -
From: Tom Hammond
You are so right, Bill. And we appreciate the heck out of them.
QRP is great fun, but the other guy has to be able to hear us
or it's no go.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Bill W4ZV [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2008 6:50 AM
Hi Simon
To work through what you want, I'd put together
some kind of Boolean algebra table. So you
could say TX1 = (NOT TX2) + (NOT TX3)
and so on. When you are done, you have
defined a relay switching network that can do
the job for you.
You will have to decide how to tell the system
which TX
Hi Tom
I'm curious about one thing.
In the K2 we can cut back on receive current by
menu selections for things like FD on battery power.
Is there any plan for such a capability in the K3?
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Tom Hammond [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL
Good job, Chris.
If you do this well at the bottom of the solar cycle,
think what you'll be able to do when things are
better.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Chris Kantarjiev [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2008 9:28 AM
Subject:
Hi Matt
The K40 output probably looks like a handkey.
Go into the menu and select handkey instead
of paddles and you should be ok.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Matt Patterson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, February 15, 2008 1:14 PM
Glen
Look for an errata sheet for the K160RX.
Turns out that the CAL PLL is done on 40m only these days.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Glenn Haffly [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 9:19 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K160RX
Is there any adjustment to this delay?
I think the K2's delay is a bit longer,
for example.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 11:28 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] Key-Out of the K3
Lee
From the
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To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net; David Pratt
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 2:29 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key-Out of the K3
G'day,
| In a recent message, Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote ...
| Is there any adjustment to this delay?
| I
Hi Ed
Yes, both my K2s behave the same way.
Here all my activity is below about 1925 kHz,
so I peak my tuning somewhere areound
1850.
Hope to work you on the band.
73, Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: k6sdw [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Monday, February 04, 2008
Hi Parker
I think it depends on the noise source. If it comes from one
direction, a loop antenna can be rotated to place its null on the
noise source, improving the signal to noise ratio for the signals
coming from other directions.
On the other hand, if your noise is more pervasive, and turning
Hello Rolf
Look at this web site for info on the Flag and Pennant receiving
loops. They really work.
http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page37.html
Also, check out the K9AY loops at
http://www.aytechnologies.com/TechData/LoopInstall.htm
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
With an Elecraft radio, you can do some surprising things.
In a contest, I can operate close to high power stations that
have a clean signal, yet sometimes they can't handle having
even my 5w K2 close by their receive frequency. That's
the beauty of a great receiver. The K3 appears to be even
Right on. QRP to the front.
Watch the elbows, I'm coming through.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
The Little Station with Attitude
- Original Message -
From: Richard HIll [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Robert Tellefsen [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Mike Kasrich
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: Elecraft elecraft
Hello Tedd
The problem is your external SWR meter is just that,
external. The KAT3 provides a 1:1 match to the
K3, that is, between the KAT3 and the K3 TX. Your
external unit is on the unmatched side of the KAT3
and, of course, sees no change.
Trust the KAT3 to get the job done, and set aside
Don't let the Sheriff hear that.
He'll want it for himself.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
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From: G3SJJ [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2008 4:14 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Serial No 278 arrived
K3 Serial Number 278,
I have a nice 8640, which is an excellent signal generator.
However, I'm interested in sweeping filters with it.
Does anyone know if there is a way to get it to sweep,
or are we stuck with manual tuning?
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
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This idea is right on the money, Wayne.
I use simple dipoles with tuned feeders,
and have to manually throw the slide switch
from one band to the next. This idea would
be a real help in automating my contest
station.
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: wayne burdick [EMAIL
Just another example of Elecraft responding to
a logical request.
Great work, Wayne.
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2007 9:39 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3's
On the order page I see a DVR for the K3.
I've also seen references to a DVK, but it
must still be in development. Or are they
the same thing?
If not, what is the difference between the
DVR option and DVK?
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
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Hi Julian
Unfortunately, our FCC has gotten lazy, and now
allows a ham to keep his call when he moves.
We've all been bitten by your problem when
chasing things like WAS certificates. The only
use the district number has now is to tell you
in which district the call was issued, and nothing
about
Hi Ken
I suspect that when the original call sign issuing system
was created, the US population was a lot less mobile
than today. From what I've read about the 20's and 30's,
it was common for people to have lived their entire
lives within one state. That probably helped condition the
idea of
Hi Tom
Thanks much for the report of the K3 in ssb contesting.
I'm very interested in the hardware noise blanker. Do
you have it yet? If so, did you notice an artifacts from
using it in a crowded band like that contest?
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
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From: Tom Hammond
Hello Kristina
The KAT2 has one big advantage over the T1.
(I have both of them).
With the T1, you are looking at just one
antenna.
With the KAT2, you have two separate ANT
ports, and can switch between them with a
button press. On a band-by-band basis, the
KAT2 remembers its setting for whatever
Hi Steve
You will enjoy using the T1.
It works best if not feed an endfed half wave.
Just how long are your wire antennas?
Here I use mine to feed my top loaded vertical on
160m. It also works nicely loading the same
vertical as a nearly halfwave top loaded vertical
on 80m.
I operate it
Drew
Have your local RS use their computer to check with
other stores. Out here in CA, they will send stuff
from one store to another when needed.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Tuesday, November 06, 2007 6:32 AM
Hi Glen
Long time no QSO.
Check the rf input circuit to the KPA100.
If the K2 is looking into a short or aseriously wrong impedance,
it would be real unhappy.
Hope to see you on the iar one of these days.
73, Bob N6WG
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From: Glenn Maclean [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Hi Ron
Could you measure the DC draw in receive
with the big PA turned off (down?) for just QRP
use? I'm curious how bad the draw may be,
as I work QRP for FD and would like to
avoid dissambling the rig to remove the PA.
Thanks and 73
Bob N6WG
- Original Message -
From: Ron D'Eau Claire
Looks like 62% tin, 36% lead, 2% silver.
73, Bob N6Wg
- Original Message -
From: n0jrn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2007 6:22 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] What is this stuff??
Hey gang:
A friend drop off some solder he didn't need.
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