Re: [Elecraft] Astron RS-35M Hum

Here's the resolution to my Astron RS-35M Hum issue. First my thanks to all who replied on and off list. With the transformer isolation pads installed the hum was noticeably reduced and did not change with load. But it was still noticeable. So I looked at the bridge rectifiers to see what was

[Elecraft] Astron RS-35M Hum

Astron RS-35M Hum (and probably other Astrons). I've found some posts in the archives related to this topic so perhaps a bit OT but hopefully of general interest. My Astron RS35M developed a hum that increased with increased load. Otherwise working OK but became annoyingly loud. My solution

[Elecraft] For Sale: P3

Please reply ONLY off list. For Sale: P3 Panadapter - Basic, no VGA etc. Includes K3 to P3 cables: RS-232; DC power; IF BNC Original manual. Elecraft shipping box. Make offer. Shipped US only or pick up in West Los Angeles near Santa Monica Airport. Thanks - Steve WB6RSE

[Elecraft] FS K3/P3 Make offer

Reposting. Make offer. Please reply ONLY off list. For Sale: K3/100 and P3 Configuration details listed below. Can be shipped or pick up in West Los Angeles near Santa Monica Airport. Thanks - Steve WB6RSE K3/100 Five 8-pole filters: 2.8, 1.8, 1.0, 500, 250 KAT3 ATU KBPF3 General coverage RX

[Elecraft] FS K3/P3

For Sale: K3/100 and P3 Configuration details listed below. $3500 shipped CONUS. $3400 pick up in West Los Angeles near Santa Monica Airport Please ** Reply ONLY off list ** Thanks - Steve WB6RSE K3/100 Five 8-pole filters: 2.8, 1.8, 1.0, 500, 250 KAT3 ATU KBPF3 General coverage RX Module KDVR3

[Elecraft] K4 eHam reviews

There are now well over 700 K4s in deserving hands. I was surprised to see so few reviews of it on eHam. > https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14974=1=10 > My review? I've had my K4D for just a very short time but I do plan to

Re: [Elecraft] Spectrogram for MAC?

CocoaModem is an excellent program. But it's 32 bit so it won't work after Mac OS 10.14.6 (Mojave). All Mac OS after that require 64 bit applications. The developer hasn't supported it for years but the code is free and available for anyone having the skill to update it to 64 bit. 73 - Steve

Re: [Elecraft] K4 operating manual now available as both .pdf and .html

In your print dialog box look for "print background" and make it unchecked. You could then print a white background as well as "print as a pdf." At least that's how it works on a Mac OS. GL - Steve WB6RSE > On Aug 21, 2021, at 7:29 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: > >> NOTE: The operating manual has a

Re: [Elecraft] Broke my K2 :(

99% Isopropyl is available from Uline. Aerospace industry standard is Miller-Stephenson Contact Re-Nu MS-530. Evaporates quickly and leaves no residue. Great stuff but pricey and you'll have to work to find it. GL - Steve WB6RSE > > Yup, it's the 90% stuff. It was impossible to get a year

Re: [Elecraft] Chasing paddles around desk top

Or Museum Wax which holds indefinitely, is easy to move/remove and leaves no marks. Steve WB6RSE > On Jul 8, 2021, at 12:38 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: > > And there goes my secret > > -73- FrankKG9H > kg9hfr...@gmail.com > > > > >> On Jul 8, 2021, at 2:34 PM, Art Nienhouse wrote: >>

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 / K3 Mystery

KPA1500 F/W updated to 2.48 (tks N6TV). Operation as expected. K3 PO changes correctly when the Amp is switched in and out of standby. 73 - Steve WB6RSE > On Oct 18, 2020, at 10:56 AM, Steve Lawrence via Elecraft > wrote: > > Like K5MWR, my K3 & KPA1500 work correctly w

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 / K3 Mystery

Like K5MWR, my K3 & KPA1500 work correctly with the K3 going to the alternate power setting when the 1500 is switched in Standby. K3: Firmware 5.67 Power Set per Band; Tuning power Normal. KPA1500: Firmware 2.38 Band Change Standby = No. Neither unit is connected to a computer for any

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas and Output Power - KPA-1500

See p.25 of the manual. Then p.30 set ATU HiSWR RETUNE to ON for 40m. GL - Steve WB6RSE > On Oct 15, 2020, at 1:00 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Pete, > > I would say re-tune after switching with the external antenna switch. > If you have tuned to one antenna (on a single port), and then change

Re: [Elecraft] Two instances of WSJT on K3s with SubRX?

If you have a P3, load 50.313 and 50.323 into memory to be able to toggle between A/B. If you see activity on the P3 on the other frequency, toggle. 73 - Steve WB6RSE On Jun 8, 2020, at 1:23 PM, Jim Miller wrote: Has anyone run two instances of WSJT on a single K3s with the SubRX so as to be

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

Comfort is just one consideration. If you use Bose QC35s with Bluetooth there is a delay that increases over time. No problem listening to music. But if you watch TV the delay becomes intolerable. For BT use to watch TV you want a set using the Qualcomm APTX LL (low latency) codec. The Bose

Re: [Elecraft] New Mystery: Copying groups vs plain language text (Rather OT)

he guy with the 'half glasses' ?? Took my test from him in > 1966, as did my father just before WWII... > > 73, > Frank, W2YK > > > > At 01:59 AM 5/1/2020, Steve Lawrence via Elecraft wrote: >> FCC office in lower Manhattan. Finkleman's exam chairs were school desk >

Re: [Elecraft] New Mystery: Copying groups vs plain language text (Rather OT)

FCC office in lower Manhattan. Finkleman's exam chairs were school desk writing arm chairs. The writing surface had grooves everywhere. They were the size of the Grand Canyon. You were given a very thin sheet of paper and a dull pencil to write your copy. I could barely get the pencil out of a

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Gap Width

No need to replace the feet, ever. Use museum wax. GL - Steve WB6RSE On Mar 28, 2020, at 12:54 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I ordered my replacement feet, he indicated they typically only last 3 to 4 years before they start slipping around.

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Antenna Select Suggestion

Menu: ATU HiSWR Retune (per band) - default is OFF Set to ON (per band) Change antennas, a "dit" will switch to the learned tuning solution, per bin, for the newly selected antenna. See the manual section: "Multiple Antennas and External Antenna Switches." 73 - Steve WB6RSE

[Elecraft] For Sale KPA500

For Sale KPA500. Price reduced. Full pictures available. > https://www.eham.net/classifieds/detail/566704 > Please email me off list. 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FS KPA500

The KAT500 has been sold. The KPA500 is still available. https://www.eham.net/classifieds/detail/566451 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] For Sale KPA500 KAT500

For Sale: Elecraft KPA500 HF+6 Power Amplifier - $1750. KAT500 HF+6 auto-tuner - $525. Both are in excellent condition. Pick up near Santa Monica, CA airport or plus insured shipping in factory boxes. Please email me off list for additional details. USA only. Tks & 73, Steve WB6RSE

[Elecraft] FS Alpha 87A

Alpha 87A for sale. Details off list. TKS & 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted

Re: [Elecraft] Location of VFO B on the K4

I always have the DX on VFO A on my K3 because this allows quick adjustment of receiving controls - NR NB Width Shift etc - not so straight forward if the DX is on B. With VFO B wide open it's much easier - for me - to assess and move around in a pile up. Everyone has their method. This works

Re: [Elecraft] Location of VFO B on the K4

I use the B VFO control very often. Once I tune to a station that's operating CW split, I press the PF1 button on my K3 to run a macro that turns on the second receiver, sets its bandwidth and enables TX up 1 KHz. My hand then moves to the B VFO control for TX frequency adjustments based on my

[Elecraft] Elecraft Announce K4 Software Defined Radio SDR at Hamvention 2019 - YouTube

Eric interviewed re: K4. Many questions answered. 73 - Steve WB6RSE > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LT6PGY5lOj4 > __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 At Hamvention - YouTube

K4 in action at Hamvention. - Steve WB6RSE > https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=24=D7sSBJi2w0w > __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K4 capabilities

A reduction of the seemingly endless speculative postings might be had if the posters first just reviewed the tabs on the K4 pre-order page: https://elecraft.com/pages/k4-pre-order Pre-Order - Intro - Overview - Models - Specs - FAQ They are very

Re: [Elecraft] Best Mac to use with KX3

If one wants to use cocoaModem for RTTY, PSK or the other modes it supports, note that it runs fine under Mac OS 10.12 and has been reported to run under Mac OS 10.13 (I personally haven't tried it.) cocoaModem is a 32 bit program and possibly won't run under OS 10.14 and above that might

[Elecraft] 2019 Visalia Top Band Dinner

Announcing the Top Band Dinner at the 2019 Visalia International DX Convention. Buffet Dinner. Pre-Assigned seating. Door Prizes. $42/person. Program: "Snapshot: VK9XG to North America on 160m," Chris Duckling, G3SVL and "KH1/KH7Z Top Band From Baker Island" George Wallner, AA7JV For the most

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 auto-tuning issue with SSB vs. CW

K3 + KAT500 via Aux Bus 1 - Train the KAT500 2 - Switch to Manual Mode 3 - Turn on K3 frequency tracking. CONFIG:KAT3 tap "1" to KAT500Y. GL - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Craziest / most rewarding QSOs

One of mine: http://dokufunk.org/amateur_radio/dxcc_entities/index.php?CID=4728=EN=4758#A4758 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FOR SALE PR6 KXV3A

For Sale. For K3 non "S." Elecraft PR6 6m preamp. Includes dual BNC connectors, power cord with RCA plug, DB15 to K3 AUX connector, original manual. $110 shipped USPS. USA only. Elecraft KXV3A. Upgraded KXV3. Allows connection of an RX antenna and interface for a PR6 6m preamp. This is NOT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX Calib Dummy Load Recommendations

"What are recommended dummy loads to consider for use when running the K3 TX Calibration?" Thanks to all who've replied both on and especially off list. The general consensus is that BIRD makes the best dummy loads. Avoiding units that incorporate BeO is a consideration. Others

[Elecraft] K3 TX Calib Dummy Load Recommendations

What are recommended dummy loads to consider for use when running the K3 TX Calibration? Thanks - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] TOP BAND DINNER VISALIA DX CONVENTION

Of general interest to many Elecraft owners: Announcing the Top Band Dinner at the 2010 Visalia DX Convention. This dinner requires separate reservations from the convention itself. WHEN: Friday, April 16, 2010. Check-in starting 6:30 PM. WHERE: Convention Hotel - Holiday Inn Visalia CA - Birch

[Elecraft] K3 ANT HOLD?

If the K3 ANT button is HELD, the VFO B digits switch to a 5 digit display that looks like it's waiting for an input. NIL in the manual on this. Function? 73 - Steve WB6RSE __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K3 Tuning Rate Macro

The K3 SHT50; command will toggle the RATE between 0.10 and 0.01 tuning. Is there are way to force the rate to 0.10. This is for use in a Split macro sequence to allow fast tuning of a pile up with VFO B. Thanks! Steve WB6RSE __

Re: [Elecraft] Split reminder

On Oct 19, 2009, at 12:34 PM, The Smiths wrote: This is true, but what happens when you operate your rig like I do, and you keep your RIT on. _ There is just so much any manufacturer can do to protect an operator from him or herself. The K3 already has the delta f light, the SPLIT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 LIN OUT Behavior

On Sep 4, 2009, at 1:22 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: Not with the present UI. __ Thanks Lyle - I just found a work around: LIN OUT = NOR, SUB RX ON -AND- LOCKED to the MAIN = same audio and fixed level in both channels. Have to remember to unlock VFOs when operating digi modes split. TU -

[Elecraft] FS: CUP 13.5V/2.4A Power Supply

The Palm Paddles and K1 have been sold. Thanks to all who inquired. FOR SALE: CUP 36-12-1 Power supply with AC cord. 13.5 Volts at 2.4 amps. http://www.mtechnologies.com/cup/ $35 shipped USA - USPS Please Email off list. TKS 73 - Steve WB6RSE

Re: [Elecraft] WTB tilt stand--K1 (accessories and correction)

On Jun 19, 2005, at 12:41 PM, Sandy wrote: I second this motion! Only thing I had for my K1 I DIDN'T LIKE was the internal battery option. Batteries are a pain to change. No quick disconnect to reinstall old cover, I also installed an RC connector for quick K1 top

Re: [Elecraft] stranger than real life

On Jun 11, 2005, at 5:12 PM, John R. Lonigro wrote: So if the ARRL would say to use an antenna 10.52 meters long, the first thing most hams would have to do is convert to feet. So why not specify it in feet to start with? It's inconsistent, but sometimes handy to mix units.

Re: [Elecraft] stranger than real life

On Jun 11, 2005, at 6:36 PM, Matt Osborn wrote: To replace those with arbitrary measurements (simply to make the math easier?) seems absurd to me. I just bought a calculator. And what happens when your battery goes dead? ;-) 73 - Steve WB6RSE

[Elecraft] FS K1-4 etc.

FOR SALE: 1) K1-4 SN 1861 with all accessories: KNB1 Noise blanker KAT1 Auto tuner KBT1 Internal battery adapter (with RC type connectors so tops may be swapped easily) KTS1 Wide-Range Tilt Stand Includes QSK Thump and AGC improvement mods. Finger Dimple. Built for 40-30-20-17m with 80 KHz

[Elecraft] FS K1-4 etc.

FOR SALE: 1) K1-4 SN 1861 with all accessories: KNB1 Noise blanker KAT1 Auto tuner KBT1 Internal battery adapter (with RC type connectors so tops may be swapped easily) KTS1 Wide-Range Tilt Stand Includes QSK Thump and AGC improvement mods. Finger Dimple. Built for 40-30-20-17m with 80 KHz

Re: [Elecraft] K1 KBT1

Mike - A new design could have a sealed holder for the batteries or at least some sort of tray. But I don't share your general concern if the batteries are of established quality and the charging circuit is designed correctly. Speaker wise, I use stereo phones so a jumper from the board to a

[Elecraft] K1 KBT1

On my KBT1 I installed a set of RC connectors so I can swap tops. To be generous, the KBT1 speaker is a compromise. I always operate with headphones, so a speaker is otherwise superfluous for me. What I'd like to see is a K1 top without a speaker that holds 10-12 AA NiMH cells and the

Re: [Elecraft] Another Glowing Review of the K2

On Aug 24, 2004, at 4:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just received the latest issue (9-10/2004) of NCJ (National Contest Journal) with the feature article: Use of Comparative Analysis to Estimate the DX Prowess of HF Receivers, by SP7HT. Again, the only real competition are radios that cost

[Elecraft] North Dakota

Anyone on this list from North Dakota? Please reply directly. Tks 73, Steve WB6RSE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

Re: [Elecraft] cheap 1A linear power supply

Here's one that's perfect. http://www.mtechnologies.com/cup/index.htm 73, Steve WB6RSE On Jul 28, 2004, at 2:19 PM, Eric Ward wrote: Has anyone tried the 12V 1A linear regulated wall wart from Jameco (part # 170245CL) as a hotel room power supply for the KX1? It is cheap and sounds like

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K1 on USB CW

On Jun 17, 2004, at 10:43 AM, Mike Morrow wrote: I'd be curious about the advantages that you see in a K1 LSB-to-USB conversion. 73, Mike / KK5F Mike - I have no interest in listening to SSB with the K1 and have set it up for an 80 kc spread. The advantage to USB CW is that it has long

Re: [Elecraft] Re: K1 on USB CW

Vic - As I recall from about a million years ago, when the hardware was actually built, when you subtracted to get to 75m, the sideband reversed. If not, the standard on 160-80-40 today would be USB - but it isn't. 73, Steve WB6RSE On Jun 17, 2004, at 4:59 PM, Vic Rosenthal wrote: This is