Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-24 Thread Terry Schieler
Dan's signature below is that of a musician. Always your phone number after your name. Someone may need a bassist. Back in my "professional" music days, someone would ask one of my band members... "how many in your band?". Their response"four musicians and a drummer". Need I add which on

Re: [Elecraft] Question about shipping.

2020-10-09 Thread Terry Schieler
Several years ago I purchased shipping boxes for Collins S-Line radios from a source I believe was called "Ham Radio Boxes" . I don't know if they are still around or not, but the boxes were exactly what I needed. Terry W0FM -Original Message- From: w...@jetbroadband.com [mailto:w...@

Re: [Elecraft] Tuna Can Kits

2020-08-22 Thread Terry Schieler
Hey Victor. I have sent you pics of a couple of the Tuna Can kits I've constructed. They were built as pure recreation. But they work! Not a K3S but fun QRP rigs. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP [mailto:k2vco@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, August 21, 202

Re: [Elecraft] To improve customer service (for the Classic gear)

2019-05-24 Thread Terry Schieler
In addition to Dave's many talents, he is also a fine drummer. "Steady feet" are a requirement and a result of years of hard work. Terry, WØFM -Original Message- From: Bill Johnson [mailto:k9...@live.com] Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2019 7:02 PM To: Dave Van Wallaghen; donw...@embarqmail.c

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

2019-05-17 Thread Terry Schieler
I never met the man, but have felt like I've known Fred for many years. May he rest in peace. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: hawley, charles j jr [mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu] Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 4:20 PM To: Todd Gahagan; Elecraft Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KE7

[Elecraft] K4

2019-05-17 Thread Terry Schieler
Will I be able to initially load my K3S saved configurations into a new K4? Will there be any disconnect there? Terry, WØFM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/

Re: [Elecraft] K4?

2019-03-25 Thread Terry Schieler
Or, perhaps."Hey ELMER" ;o) Terry, WØFM -Original Message- From: Walter Underwood [mailto:wun...@wunderwood.org] Sent: Monday, March 25, 2019 12:38 PM To: Elecraft mail list Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4? > On Mar 25, 2019, at 11:57 AM, Bert wrote: > > Voice interface is OK with

Re: [Elecraft] OT-Junk Mail & Spam Robo Calls

2018-08-14 Thread Terry Schieler
I use commercial spam solutions for relief from internet email spammers. Lots of them out there. That's all well and good. The REAL problem for me are robo calls to my home phones and cell phone. I listed both phones on the State of Missouri and the Federal *No Call Lists* years ago. That wo

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Terry Schieler
Exactly Don. Thanks for that comment. That's what the boys at Elecraft recommended when K3S was first announced and we had a field day (pun) with remarks about plural, etc when guys tried to match the logo. You'll notice that Wayne always uses K3S now on this reflector. I am still trying to

Re: [Elecraft] Ham radio as a side dish

2018-05-28 Thread Terry Schieler
Andy, Pick up a copy of the DVD "North Atlantic Crossing". Two young men used what appeared to be an Icom HF rig for long distance communications on HF air bands to contact various European airports on their route to Norway. They installed a large, salt water fishing reel in the modified, single e

Re: [Elecraft] OT: LED Light Bulbs

2017-10-04 Thread Terry Schieler
Apparently correct, Lynn. I had my garage door serviced two weeks ago and the last thing the repairman did was pop open the frosted plastic bulb cover on the opener and say "just making sure you don't have LED bulbs in here. They play havoc with the receiver on the openers). He said most ever

Re: [Elecraft] Cruise Operation

2017-09-25 Thread Terry Schieler
My last cruise on Royal Caribbean was, I believe, Sovereign of the Seas (?). I had no plans to actually operate on the ship, but I met the Captain during the opening night reception and we had a chat. Upon finding out my interest in amateur radio, the Captain said "hey, you'd like to meet "Per

Re: [Elecraft] Drone antenna launch Field portable! Changed topic.

2017-08-31 Thread Terry Schieler
I have been using a Blade CX2 RC helicopter to fly antenna wires up above tree tops for quite a few years now. I had added an LED nav light kit to the CX2 (red, green plus white landing light) and it runs off a simple on/off toggle on the transmitter. I installed a small servo on the belly of

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

2017-08-07 Thread Terry Schieler
No, Brian. I have done none of the software mode settings. I’ll take another look though and more testing. Thanks and 73, Terry, W0FM From: Brian Waterworth [mailto:brian.waterwo...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, August 07, 2017 4:17 PM To: Terry Schieler Cc: Elecraft List Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Odd ALC behavior

2017-08-07 Thread Terry Schieler
I have been watching this thread carefully since it began, and, combined with my experiences over this past weekend, am now more confused than ever. Don, W3FPR recently (again) gave very succinct instructions for getting a good starting audio point for the ALC readings. I had previously not be

[Elecraft] FW: OT A/C RFI

2017-07-19 Thread Terry Schieler
More interest here than I expected on this, so I've decided to post my direct response to Erik here as well. Terry, WØFM Hi Erik, I just replaced my two 20 year old Lennox units with 4.0 Ton and 3.5 Ton Trane units. Before the installers left I asked for a chance to check the radios in the sh

Re: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

2017-05-19 Thread Terry Schieler
ginal Message- From: Ron D'Eau Claire [mailto:r...@cobi.biz] Sent: Friday, May 19, 2017 12:42 PM To: 'Terry Schieler'; 'Bill W4ZV'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion Have you ever had a battery failure and fire in one of them? T

Re: [Elecraft] Fire in the house li-ion

2017-05-19 Thread Terry Schieler
I have been using charging bags similar to these for over 6 years to charge LiPO batteries for my fleet of RC airplanes. Very prevalent and highly recommended within the RC hobby field. Not necessarily this specific brand, but I've never had an issue. 73, Terry, W0FM -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] A little theory

2017-04-20 Thread Terry Schieler
Thanks. My point exactly, Guy. Terry, W0FM From: Guy Olinger K2AV [mailto:k2av@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 8:40 PM To: Ron D'Eau Claire; Terry Schieler; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A little theory Kind of like the sea drawing out bef

Re: [Elecraft] Ground rod through concrete thread?

2017-04-20 Thread Terry Schieler
POOF! Hey what happened to the ground rod through concrete thread? ;o) Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: brian [mailto:als...@comcast.net] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 1:35 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia

Re: [Elecraft] A little theory

2017-04-20 Thread Terry Schieler
Good point. Here is my "theory" on this OT overload thing, Ron. When the Off Topic contents of the posts become so frequent and overbearing, there appears to be a direct correlation with a void in new product announcements from the boys at Elecraft, which normally incite On Topic comments that fi

Re: [Elecraft] Help setting up digital

2017-03-20 Thread Terry Schieler
Don wrote, <"3) Audio levels - ignore the internet advice to adjust the power with the audio level. Adjust the audio to illuminate 4 bars solid on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flashing. This is the "NO ALC" point for these Elecraft transceivers - the first 4 bars are present to allow you to

[Elecraft] K3 Shipping Box

2017-02-20 Thread Terry Schieler
Back in 2013, I purchased a custom shipping box from Dave Haller, KA1W, of www.hamradioboxes.com with which to ship an Acom 1000 amplifier that I was selling. It was pricy, but so was the amp. I would not have purchased one for just a half a K3 round trip to Elecraft Service, but if you are d

Re: [Elecraft] {OT} - On Professional Error

2017-01-01 Thread Terry Schieler
And, we musicians refer to our mistakes as "improvisation". Happy New Year! Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad [mailto:phys...@mac.com] Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 9:29 AM To: Dauer, Edward Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] {OT} - On Professiona

Re: [Elecraft] More like K3S vs K3s

2016-10-16 Thread Terry Schieler
x27;m looking forward to seeing a blog post with the official "S" scaling :) 73, Wayne N6KR -Original Message- From: Terry Schieler [mailto:w...@swbell.net] Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2016 6:47 PM To: 'Charlie T, K3ICH'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] M

[Elecraft] More like K3S vs K3s

2016-10-15 Thread Terry Schieler
Actually, way back when the K3S was introduced, we poked a lot of fun at not being able to distinguish the new K3S from the possessive of a K3 or the quantities of K3Ss. Those of us involved in those exchanges were clear when Wayne "suggested" that we use K3S (capital S) for the new radio when pos

Re: [Elecraft] DATA-A tx freq offset with digital modes

2016-09-23 Thread Terry Schieler
I agree, Eric. I started in ham radio in 1962. I love tapping into the new technology but it's not as easy as you grow older. My son continues to beat me up over the fact that I still have my newspaper delivered every day. Tramping through the snow and rain to retrieve it. Sometimes it's we

Re: [Elecraft] Anti-static Pads

2016-09-20 Thread Terry Schieler
Don wrote, I built a new home in 1996. After living there a few years I noticed an intermittent issue with an outlet on the first floor. Upon opening up the outlet box I discovered the green "safety ground" coiled up, disconnected in the back of the box. I fixed that. Then I used a recept

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

2016-09-06 Thread Terry Schieler
Earl, K4KAY wrote " No soldering, just a lot of small screws, nuts, washers and lock washers. My age is 78." I am 69 and with apologies to all the members of this site who don't have enough years behind them to get this, I will simply state "think Erector Set". Terry, WØFM -Original

Re: [Elecraft] 73CNC Knobs

2016-08-04 Thread Terry Schieler
I have both. Neither has ever been installed. Contact me direct please. Terry, W0FM My call at arrl dot net -Original Message- From: EricJ [mailto:eric.c...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2016 2:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 73CNC Knobs Wonderin

Re: [Elecraft] Now that the K-Pod is shipping, we could use your help with useful macros

2016-07-08 Thread Terry Schieler
Looks like my K-Pod should arrive tomorrow. Does it come with the DC power modification resistors and mod instructions or do I need to order those? 73, Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 9:37 PM To: Elecraft Ref

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 - KX3

2016-07-08 Thread Terry Schieler
Interestingly, just below the listing on Amazon for "The Electronics of Radio" is an offering of a book called "Ham Radio For Beginners" which features on the cover a sharp photo of a VHF Marine Radio!! ;o) Aspiring amateurs could probably teach this author a thing or two about Amateur Radio: ht

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Re: New products

2016-06-06 Thread Terry Schieler
Apparently so, Bob. Hard to believe this many Elecrafters were absent when we beat this "Touch Screen" dead horse to death three weeks ago. ;o) Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: riese-k3...@juno.com [mailto:riese-k3...@juno.com] Sent: Monday, June 06, 2016 8:08 AM To: elecraft@mai

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton?

2016-05-06 Thread Terry Schieler
Probably all menu-driven because there is no excuse not to have knobs on a rig THAT big. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Warren Merkel [mailto:hullspee...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 8:57 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] New Elecraft Product for Dayton

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Question

2016-04-21 Thread Terry Schieler
Yes, I too was disappointed to learn that the K-Pod will not be available as a kit. Some of you who are similarly disappointed might consider my plan to alleviate the pain: As soon as my K-Pod arrives, I plan to take it completely apart and then put it all back together again. That should do

Re: [Elecraft] IC-7300 video - things to come

2016-03-29 Thread Terry Schieler
Earl wrote: "Try using a touchscreen in a light aircraft on a bumpy air day and you will learn to hate a touch screen." Earl, K4KAY Or in a Jeep Grand Cherokee on a busy highway at rush hour. I hate Chrysler's U-Connect screen. I used to be able to count (think braille) the knobs

Re: [Elecraft] Best Place to Sell Equipment?

2016-02-26 Thread Terry Schieler
Jose, You might also contact a ham radio club or two in your area and see if they have a classified section in their newsletters. Attracting more local interest may make a sale quicker and less painful than one involving shipping the gear. Just a thought. Terry, W0FM -Original Message

[Elecraft] K3S, K3s, K3's, K3s'....etc. K3S for the reflector please.

2016-01-05 Thread Terry Schieler
There are a number of new users on this reflector since the announcement of the K3S transceiver last summer. Please indulge me a bit of bandwidth to update the newcomers to a request made back then by Wayne. During the initial announcement of the K3S, we all shared some laughs about how the ne

[Elecraft] K3/K3S FS: K3/Navigator Interface Cable Set

2015-12-14 Thread Terry Schieler
I have the factory-built K3 Navigator sound card Interface Cable set that I no longer need. It is like new. Current price from Timewave is $54.95 +$7.50 shipping. I am selling it for $30 shipped (US). Please contact me directly if interested at: mycall at arrl dot net. Thanks. 73, Terry,

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Lulu sale on KE7X books

2015-12-02 Thread Terry Schieler
I was up in the air about the best KE7X publications to purchase for my particular application. I ventured to Fred's website www.ke7x.com and found that he had created a nifty new home page, much easier to navigate than in the past. You'll find a handy chart that helps you match your needs wit

Re: [Elecraft] Stereo Speaker for K3

2015-11-24 Thread Terry Schieler
Hi Steve, I have used a pair of Motorola HSN4018C mobile radio speakers with my K3 for years, as well as now with my new K3S. They are tailored for communications-grade voice frequency response. They are black and look great next to the rig. They are not inexpensive if you order them new, b

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files fromK3 Utility

2015-10-14 Thread Terry Schieler
I have Snip and use it a lot, but it doesn't "scroll" for long documents. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Ralph McClintock [mailto:w...@comcast.net] Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2015 6:00 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configurat

[Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3 Utility

2015-10-13 Thread Terry Schieler
I have a recent configuration file from my former K3 (#474) saved in my K3 Utility. I was hoping to print out that file and use it as a guide to setting up my new K3S, knowing better than to simply load (restore) the old K3 configuration file into the new K3S radio. Fred, KE7X, points out in h

[Elecraft] K3 - FS: Navigator Master Cable for K3

2015-09-23 Thread Terry Schieler
I have the Master Cable assembly for the Navigator Data Interface that has been factory-configured for the Elecraft K3. Sold the Navigator and the buyer didn't need the K3 cable. Works perfectly. Like new, $35 shipped USA. Direct: mycall at swbell dot net. Terry, W0FM __

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

2015-09-16 Thread Terry Schieler
I'm guessing that Eric is looking at Wayne, OR, Wayne is looking at Eric right now and saying "SEE.I told you so". ;o) Terry W0FM -Original Message- From: Alan [mailto:n...@sonic.net] Sent: Tuesday, September 15, 2015 10:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] El

[Elecraft] Elecraft FS: K3/100, Mint

2015-09-11 Thread Terry Schieler
FS: K3/100, (#474 from kit). Mint condition. Perfect working order. One-owner, non-smoking environment. Never mobile or portable. Includes: KAT3 Internal ATU/2nd Ant Jack, KRX3 Sub Receiver, KBPF3 General coverage RX module, KXV3 Transverter Interface with Ant I/O. KDVR3 Digital Voice Re

[Elecraft] Elecraft FS: K3/100, Mint

2015-09-11 Thread Terry Schieler
FS: K3/100, (#474 from kit). Mint condition. Perfect working order. One-owner, non-smoking environment. Never mobile or portable. Includes: KAT3 Internal ATU/2nd Ant Jack, KRX3 Sub Receiver, KBPF3 General coverage RX module, KXV3 Transverter Interface with Ant I/O. KDVR3 Digital Voice Re

Re: [Elecraft] (K3S) Transferring configuration from K3

2015-07-31 Thread Terry Schieler
W0FM -Original Message- From: Terry Schieler [mailto:w...@swbell.net] Sent: Friday, July 31, 2015 11:04 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] (K3S) Transferring configuration from K3 Elecraft has advised me that my new K3S will be shipping in several days. I believe I recall some com

[Elecraft] (K3S) Transferring configuration from K3

2015-07-31 Thread Terry Schieler
Elecraft has advised me that my new K3S will be shipping in several days. I believe I recall some comments here regarding saving my current K3 configuration to the K3 Utility in order to transfer it to the new K3S. Seems like the suggestion some time back was to change the serial number in the

[Elecraft] (OT) FS PR-6 Low Noise Pre-Amp

2015-07-30 Thread Terry Schieler
PR-6 Low Noise 6-Meter Pre-Amp for sale. Excellent condition. Includes cable, instructions and 2 Male-Male BNC connectors for direct connection to back of K3. $105 shipped. Contact off line please. 73, Terry, W0FM (at swbell dot net) ___

[Elecraft] [K3] AM & FM Filters

2015-06-26 Thread Terry Schieler
I am "building" a K3S on paper and have a filter question. I am told that if I want AM and FM transmit capabilities I can just order the 13kHz FM filter and save the price of the 6kHz AM filter. Certainly seems logical that the 13kHz FM filter bandwidth could handle the 6kHz AM signal (no inte

Re: [Elecraft] Split operation - display of Transmit frequency on keydown

2015-02-18 Thread Terry Schieler
Or, when in the "SPLIT" mode, and transmitting on VFO A, have the display programmed to scroll "UP UP UP U IDIOT". ;o) Terry WØFM -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 6:38 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] More Power Pole. . Roll Pin substitute

2015-02-17 Thread Terry Schieler
Similar to Phil's approach, rather than using the metal roll pin, I break off a wooden toothpick in the retention hole and put a drop of super glue on the toothpick. Terry W0FM -Original Message- From: Phil & Debbie Salas [mailto:dpsa...@tx.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, February 17, 2015 1

Re: [Elecraft] Nifty KX3 rack thingy...

2015-01-12 Thread Terry Schieler
That's a first for me. Been a ham for 53 years, buying, selling and trading gear. First time I've ever seen someone request a Starbuck's Gift Card to cover payment for anything! ;o) Very creative, Phil. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Phil Hystad [mailto:phys...@mac.com] Sent

[Elecraft] KXPA100 connections

2014-12-16 Thread Terry Schieler
Hi Rick, My local Radio Shack still offers 2.5mm stereo plugs. It would be about a 3 minute job to solder the free cable leads to it, even if my solder station was dead cold to start. Good luck. Terry W0FM -Original Message- From: Rick Dettinger [mailto:k7m...@gmail.com] Sent: Mond

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Foot swtches

2014-10-16 Thread Terry Schieler
I ultimately went to the Boss FS-5U as well. My guitar player used the same one for years and I figured if that dude couldn't break it, it would be good enough for me. Normally Open. No modification. I love mine. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Mark Stennett [mailto:m...@stenn

Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

2014-06-27 Thread Terry Schieler
Sal, The main problem with kites is safety. One doesn't always know when the kite will change directions, dive or loop, with the potential of the kite wire crossing over a very deadly, high voltage utility line. Poof! You are vapor. 73, Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Slava B

Re: [Elecraft] Echo and feedback un SSB

2014-04-22 Thread Terry Schieler
Jessie, Any chance I could get an autographed 8x10 glossy of you doing that maneuver? ;o) 73, Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Jessie Oberreuter [mailto:joberreu-elecr...@moselle.com] Sent: Monday, April 21, 2014 4:07 PM To: Walter Underwood Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflect

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band Edge Marker Option (was Out of Band Xmit)

2013-08-20 Thread Terry Schieler
Eric, Thanks for ending this thread. I had donned my flame resistant suit the moment I hit the "send" button after writing my idea. I assumed that one or two of our fellow amateurs would fire a shot at someone who replied to my thread without having even thoroughly read and understood it. I wil

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band Edge Marker Option (was Out of Band Xmit)

2013-08-20 Thread Terry Schieler
My needs are much simpler than those involving international frequency tables, license classes, memory locations, etc. I haven't thought this through thoroughly so I don't know all the ramifications. I'll leave that all to someone smarter than me. I know that I am quite embarrassed to be told

Re: [Elecraft] Excessively long quotes when replying to list

2013-08-19 Thread Terry Schieler
I've also noted that some respondents post with absolutely *none* of the original post that they are responding too. That is equally frustrating as well. Please include at least a bit of the relevant post for those of us who read in digest mode. Thanks. Terry, W0FM -Original Message---

Re: [Elecraft] Antennas in the attic

2013-08-14 Thread Terry Schieler
When I built my present (brick and frame) home in 1996 I was fortunate enough to work with my builder and architect and had them design the attic to be void of all HVAC ductwork, AC wiring, low voltage wiring (alarm and telephone) and stereo speaker leads. The builder thought I was a kook (not

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Erratic SSB Power Output

2013-07-22 Thread Terry Schieler
Jack, I just sent my K3 (474) off to Elecraft service after wrestling with that same problem. My TX output was suddenly all over the place. The K3 power out bar graph showed 25% lower power than I had dialed up, but good, calibrated external watt meters were showing 40-50% higher power than wh

Re: [Elecraft] OT: AM mode

2013-07-17 Thread Terry Schieler
Correct, Ken. Then there is the "capture affect" of FM. Stronger FM signals could wipe out a transmission from another aircraft causing concerns. With AM, there is a greater possibility to pick out a weak signal in the presence of a stronger signal and avoid incidents. A real plus if you are

[Elecraft] K3 - Output Power Bar Graph issue?

2013-07-02 Thread Terry Schieler
I hadn't used my K3 (#474) for a few days when I checked into the Elecraft SSB net on Sunday. I immediately noticed that the Power Out bar graph was peaking only around 60-70W. It normally peaked closer to full output on voice peaks. Later I checked it with CW and it was still only hitting abo

Re: [Elecraft] OT- Radials for Vertical Antenna

2013-07-02 Thread Terry Schieler
I'll have to go on record as disagreeing with Matt, W6NIA's statement below. Elevated radials *are* better than buried radials only *if* the vertical is not ground-mounted and the radials are tuned to resonance for each band. With ground-mounted verticals, the radials need not be tuned and do

[Elecraft] OT - Perfect Clock for your shack (KIT)

2013-07-01 Thread Terry Schieler
After you're caught up building everything Elecraft offers and still have that need for melting solder, this unique shack clock is available in KIT form!. Terry, W0FM http://hackedgadgets.com/2010/06/23/multimeter-clock-styled-after-the-simpson-260-multimeter/ ___

Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 over WiFi

2013-06-25 Thread Terry Schieler
I am concerned about the reliability of BT for RS-232. My new 2014 Jeep has BT in the entertainment center and it drops data during songs from my iPhone and Pandora apps with the iPhone about 2 feet from the entertainment console. I'm thinking that these holes in the music audio may be due to

Re: [Elecraft] Reality of "Shipping and Handling"

2013-06-17 Thread Terry Schieler
ppreciation for what Elecraft, Powerwerx and Rose (and YOU) all do every time I walk back to my shipping department. ;o) 73, Terry, WØFM From: Ken G Kopp [mailto:kengk...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 1:44 PM To: Terry Schieler Cc: Walter Underwood; Elecraft Reflector Subj

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles Retainer Shipping and Handling

2013-06-17 Thread Terry Schieler
I'd have to need a whopping large quantity of these retainers to justify the shipping and handling ($6.49) that Powerwerx wants to ship 5 of these little $0.49 devils to me here in the Midwest. Perhaps someday I'll buy some other stuff from them and order a dozen clips at the same time. Perhap

Re: [Elecraft] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?

2013-06-10 Thread Terry Schieler
A few years back, someone posted a suggestion to help spread the word about our hobby. Take old copies of your amateur radio periodicals and drop them off in the waiting rooms of your health care providers, car care centers, state license offices, etc. Six months ago I put retired copies of CQ an

Re: [Elecraft] cases

2013-06-09 Thread Terry Schieler
Ah. Reminds me of the 60's when my band could not afford the top of the line Anvil road cases and resorted to buying amp case parts from Fender and others to build our own racks. Bob Heil custom built our mixers, EQs and mains and monitors for us. Another local musician, Jay Barry, began making

Re: [Elecraft] RES: TS-990

2013-06-05 Thread Terry Schieler
Back in the late 80's I ordered a TS-950 sight-unseen from a catalog. It was to replace my trusty TS-180SAT. When it arrived I thought they'd accidently sent me TWO 950's in the same box. I had not paid any attention to the size and weight specs of the rig when I ordered it. It was so huge,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Birdies

2013-06-03 Thread Terry Schieler
I had the same problem with my Lynksys. Replaced it with a Netgear and birdies are gone. Don't have the specific model number in front of me. YMMV. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Mike K2MK [mailto:k...@comcast.net] Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 6:04 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Greetings to Group

2013-04-19 Thread Terry Schieler
What sad news. Phil and I became friends after conversing about the recipes for his spices. I ordered a large variety and he threw in a couple others that he "recommended". He was passionate about his cooking products, Elecraft, our hobby and life in general. Great guy. I will think of him e

Re: [Elecraft] Is ham radio a sport ??

2013-03-21 Thread Terry Schieler
Regardless of your definition of "sport", this is one of the best articles I've seen (especially from 1958) that explains in layman's terms, the idiosyncrasies of our fine hobby and the hobby-within-a-hobby that is DX contesting. It was a very enjoyable read and I've shared it with others. (

[Elecraft] [K3] Sudden Hi-SWR on low end of 40M

2013-02-18 Thread Terry Schieler
Yesterday, during the CW contest, I noticed that my K3-100 (#474) suddenly began to "stutter" during CW transmissions on the low end of 40 meters. I hadn't noticed this before, including Saturday, the first day of the contest. My CW transmission had a "chattering" sound something like the braa

Re: [Elecraft] OT: G5RV's and variants

2013-02-14 Thread Terry Schieler
Interesting observation, Ken. After seeing a upsurge of interest in G5RV antennas discussed on various ham radio reflectors (and noting that the interest seems most enthusiastic among newly-minted hams), I honestly feel that the recommendations from one new ham to the next seems to be based on

Re: [Elecraft] OT - FS, Mint ACOM 1000 -SOLD-

2013-02-11 Thread Terry Schieler
The Acom amp has been sold. Thanks for the responses. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Terry Schieler [mailto:w...@swbell.net] Sent: Saturday, February 09, 2013 3:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT - FS, Mint ACOM 1000 Less than 1 hour operating time

[Elecraft] OT - FS, Mint ACOM 1000

2013-02-09 Thread Terry Schieler
Less than 1 hour operating time. Perfect condition. Shipped in custom carton built by Dave at hamradioboxes.com. Perfect setup for DXpeditions. More info at: w0fm at arrl dot net Terry Schieler, W0FM __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] Nifty stand for KX3

2013-02-08 Thread Terry Schieler
The viewing angle is adjustable. if you own a decent heat gun. ;o) Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Richard Gillingham [mailto:w...@hotmail.com] Sent: Friday, February 08, 2013 7:56 AM To: c-haw...@illinois.edu; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Nifty stand for KX

Re: [Elecraft] OT-P3 capture of a 17M intruder

2013-01-15 Thread Terry Schieler
Ken wrote: " Several of the parks on the beach have Seasonde equipment housed in the plumbing areas between the men's and women's bathrooms, and I have photos of these installations," Ken was very fortunate. If any of the rest of us had been spotted with a camera in the walls between the men

Re: [Elecraft] (K3) Assembly (again) Front head

2012-12-29 Thread Terry Schieler
That's exactly what I experienced on #474 just after I built it. The washer rattled. There were a few supportive posts here alluding to the same issue at that time. However, Elecraft support said it was something obvious that I had done incorrectly in construction. I went back and retraced all

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole connection comes loose

2012-12-04 Thread Terry Schieler
-Original Message- From: Stephen Roberts [mailto:steve...@shoreham.net] Sent: Tuesday, December 04, 2012 12:37 PM To: Terry Schieler Cc: 'Bob K6UJ'; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power pole connection comes loose A small drop of cyano (crazy) glue is m

Re: [Elecraft] Power pole connection comes loose

2012-12-04 Thread Terry Schieler
I don't use the metal PP roll pins for the same reason. I do, however, use plastic cocktail toothpicks with satisfactory results. Wooden toothpicks work as well, as long as it's a snug fit. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Bob K6UJ [mailto:k...@pacbell.net] Sent: Monday, Decemb

Re: [Elecraft] With all the problems...

2012-11-15 Thread Terry Schieler
Thom, The K3 issues that you see on this reflector are here because issues can be brought here and resolved quickly. And I think if we could categorize all of them we would surely find that many of them are simple configuration issues or operator error. I love my K3 and, in my mind, there is

Re: [Elecraft] (OT} Spam influx

2012-11-14 Thread Terry Schieler
And, unfortunately, AT&T chooses to use Yahoo to process email for AT&T customers, so AT&T email domains like mine that end in @swbell.net, @sbcglobal.net, @bellsouth.net, @att.net, etc are as vulnerable as the accounts that actually say "Yahoo" in the address. Don't let the fact that your emai

Re: [Elecraft] Package Shipped to You

2012-10-18 Thread Terry Schieler
Not a problem, Mitch. I suspect that most of us realized what had happened. This just underscores the need for us all to sit back and take a breath before pouncing on a poster. Hopefully N5GE will accept your explanation. 73, Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Mitch Wolfson DJØQ

[Elecraft] K3 PR10 N6KR???

2012-10-02 Thread Terry Schieler
Wayne, Happy Birthday! And I offer you this W0FM gem "With advancing age comes a wealth of knowledge. I just wish I could remember it." Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2012 7:54 PM To: Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 atu anomalies - or it is me.

2012-09-20 Thread Terry Schieler
I have experienced exactly what Mike has described below. I found that auto tuners in my old Kenwood TS850-S/AT, my LDG, my K3 and others seem to get to a "reasonable" match then stop. In most every case a second press of the tuner button would, in just a few milliseconds, give a totally flat

Re: [Elecraft] USB Sound Adaptor

2012-09-13 Thread Terry Schieler
I purchased two of these devices from Amazon right before someone on this reflector posted that the one he bought got very hot to the touch and the seller took it back and refunded his money. I now have two of these and neither has even gotten warm. Both seem to work fine. Can't believe no sh

Re: [Elecraft] Use of wireless keyboard with P3/SVGA

2012-08-30 Thread Terry Schieler
I also use the Logitech 360, Bob, and have had perfect results. I was not pointed to that model by anyone, just saw it in the local big box store and brought it home. My P3 loves it too! Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Bob [mailto:wb4...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, August 29,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (8/5/12)

2012-08-09 Thread Terry Schieler
Hi Joe, Sorry to hear about the noise level. Can I recommend that you listen to the net and wait until Phil,NS7P (Net Control) asks if there are any "relays". Put your call in there. Some of the noise on the frequency will have subsided by then as, at that point, most all check-ins will have

[Elecraft] [K2] FS KAT100-1 Auto Tuner SOLD!

2012-08-04 Thread Terry Schieler
The KAT100 auto tuner has been sold. Thanks to all who replied. 73, Terry, W0FM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.n

[Elecraft] [K2] FS KAT100-1 Auto Tuner NEW!

2012-08-04 Thread Terry Schieler
Perfect companion for your K2. KAT100-1 Auto Antenna Tuner. 150W. Built from kit in December, 2011. Never used. All tests successfully completed. (Buyer will need to complete rig-half of the K2 interface cable to suit your installation). Complete with all interconnect cable parts, power

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA USB Keyboard

2012-07-25 Thread Terry Schieler
Any reason that my existing "wireless" USB keyboard would not work with the P3/SVGA setup? Its RF currently causes me no problems in my shack. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Rick Prather [mailto:k6limae...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 7:38 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and K3 Key/Phone Connections

2012-07-19 Thread Terry Schieler
commercially today in the public safety field. No connection to the company, blah, blah, blah, etc. Terry, W0FM From: guyk...@gmail.com [mailto:guyk...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2012 10:23 AM To: Terry Schieler Cc: Don KB1YBG; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

Re: [Elecraft] K2 and K3 Key/Phone Connections

2012-07-19 Thread Terry Schieler
Hello Don, >From the commercial side, I use the NCS 3240 Multi Switcher. Numerous input >devices, up to 4 radios. Individual level settings, etc. Love it. http://www.ncsradio.com/m_switch.html 73, Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Don KB1YBG [mailto:thompsond...@gmail.com] Sen

Re: [Elecraft] PTT Footswitch

2012-07-16 Thread Terry Schieler
Correct, Bill. In my younger day's I had wired a micro switch to the bass drum pedal of my drum kit for the purpose of setting off pyrotechnics on stage. Long after my retirement from professional music (as well as from blowing things up) I tried to use the bass drum pedal as a PTT switch just

Re: [Elecraft] Using PSK 31 with my K3, and Ham Radio Deluxe

2012-07-13 Thread Terry Schieler
Don, Along this line, I think I see that the Line Out level (Mic control) in Data A mode on my K3 needs a bit of "tweaking" when changing bands to get the ALC level to maintain the 4 bars with the 5th flickering. Does this sound normal? Could it be the reason for someone like Bill (below) to

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