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Martian New Years special event station K3M (I'll be using my mighty (?)
K-1)will operate tomorrow, 06 May 2017 from @1400-2000 UTC from Mars, PA. We
will also be activating W3EXW DStar repeater during the Friday and Saturday
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I believe people are confusing Feynman and Sagan. I think it was Carl
Sagan who demonstrated the sloppy practices with combination locks and
did the Challenger enquiry.
I did read some of Feynman's lectures, in high school.
--
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Message: 4
Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2017 03:31:59 + (UTC)
From: Al Lorona
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT; Feedline question
Message-ID: <852881305.2998918.1492486319...@mail.yahoo.com>
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A long time admirer. For me, his "O ring and a glass of ice water"
demonstrationwhich kicked the air out of the NASA gas bags during theChallenger
Disaster inquiry was most memorable. A remarkable man. 72, Tim Colbert K3HX
3 Things
Not to worry though - not *that* kind of bug:
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2016/11/two-way-vintage-bug-qso.html
John AE5X
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Need to thin the herd a bit to make way for a K3S.
Want to sell an Orion 1 with antenna tuner and factory accessory speaker.
Also has 600 Hz roofing filter and factory-replaced LCD display (blue-white.)
Non-smoker (not even tobacco...HI!)
I don't "do" e-Bay so am unaware of the value of this
That wasn't his question.
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
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Version 2.69 was released on 10/31. That adds AM.
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K6WRU
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27. Re: Antenna Question (Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP)
28. Re: Antenna Question (Charlie T, K3ICH)
29. Elecraft K3S wth Acom 1000 (Alex Dokic)
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31. Fw: Re: Ant
You may wish to consider a commercial refrigeration firm.
They may have "soft" copper tubing and specialised bending equipment.
They may also be able to silver-solder and/or braze connections.
Plan "B" (something of a stretch..HI!)
A musical instrument repair shop that deals with brass.
N3JT was recently featured on a Wash DC TV station using a K3:
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2016/09/video.html
"All publicity is good publicity" said someone.
John AE5X
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Health
Threads like this are a better indication of poor band conditions than the
solar indices.
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
>That was mighty lame.
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I bought one of these from Amazon about 6 weeks ago:
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It is advertised at having a 13.6AH capacity. I haven't tested it with my
battery analyzer yet (but will tomorrow) but it doesn't seem to be anywhere
near that from what I can guesstimate from the length of time it
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Here's a "KX2 for 6 meters" solution:
http://transverters-store.com/50mhz.htm
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
___
I have been looking at rigs for HF mobile. Not having 6 meters
is annoying. The smaller size is wonderful.
73 Bill AE6JV
Here are those pics:
http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html
I'm thinking it's the next logical major item for Elecraft to offer.
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
___
and saw a 1kw or more Elecraft prototype. I am sure there are photos out there
somewhere
I am sure with
Here's the most recent one:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/sjhyn5ejs8hujw9/KX2%20Cheat%20Sheet.pdf?dl=0
John AE5X
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Details and photos:
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73,
John AE5X
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The KX2 survives a bumpy ride yesterday and provided some very welcome
companionship last night on the Trans America Trail.
About 12 more days to go on the Trail, some nights in a hotel (no radioing),
some nights camping (and on the air).
Photos etc at link below updated whenever I have
Many of the newer GPS receivers also receive GLONASS so won't be affected by
this.
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
Blazeray
Deemed: One Household Item Everyone Should Have In Any Emergency
Worked ZL, EA, FW5, EA8 in that order - all in a 10-minute period on 15m, with
the KX2. The band is open to EU and Oceania simultaneously.
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
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Set up is easy. Get online
Thanks Milverton. If I can pull myself away from this rig - a big if - I may
just have to spend some quality time in Photoshop and design a movie-type
poster to illustrate the lightning-based karma being driven into my KX2. H
- sounds like a project.
73,
John AE5X
I made my first SSB contact in 6 years this morning thank to my KX2 which
arrived amid lightning storms yesterday. Check out the other guy's reaction to
learning that I was only using 10 watts:
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/2016/05/kx2-arrives-or-cw-op-makes-phone-contact.html
When first learning
Git it sorted out, thanks.
John AE5X
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I just received my KX2 today and it i smaller than I thought it would be - love
it. One question: the amp-hour display is continuously displaying **.***AH. No
numbers at all despite being on an external battery (5000mah LiPo) for about 4
hours now. I did 'Clear' it after about an hour thinking
UPS tracking
Says it will be here Friday.
The days pass slowly.
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
Gundry MD
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The easiest way to operate effectively from the field on 40/80 meters is via
NVIS propagation. I use to do this with my Norcal-40 quite often when taking
day hikes by putting up a dipole about 5 to 8 feet high. No feedline was
necessary - the radio was at the center of the dipole and I was
Argonaut missing 12 meter band
Worked Christmas Island with K3 QRP
KX2 could have done it.
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
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I'm glad you left some back in Aptos so that us stay-at-homes had stock from
which to order :-)
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
_
>If you were among those who scooped up (in record time) the KX2s we brought to
>Dayton: thanks for your
If this rig actually does become available in the next few weeks I believe I'll
forgo my ATS-3B and take the new KX2 on a real expedition:
http://www.ae5xreport.com/
I wonder how it would handle being bounced along 2500 miles of trail?
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
So how do I order a KX2?
http://www.southgatearc.org/news/2016/may/new_kx2_radio_to_be_announce_at_dayton_hamvention.htm#.VzxlDr6m2d4
John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com/
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Intel leak on Elecraft's next product (currently being beta-tested):
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John AE5X
http://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Peter Schiff: China Just Armed its
The kit is quite easy to build and the finished product tunes fast and quietly.
I've had mine since they were first offered (10+ years or so), and have
backpacked with it numerous times and subjected it to many miles of
motorcycle-induced vibration (and will again soon!) ...still works like
I used Eneloops for years to power multiple camera flashes with no problems.
Recently switched to PowerX batteries of a slightly higher capacity and they
are doing well too. The original Eneloops (now 5 years old) are still meeting
90% of their original capacity after numerous cycles. I test
The new kid on the block?:
http://www.dedicatedrf.com/
The price is much lower than I'd anticipated.
John AE5X
https://tatqrp.wordpress.com
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>Well reading Wayne's response maybe one should look elsewhere for a
>kilowatt or more HF linear.
I have a K3 (serial# 4014) with the following options:
100W amp
KXV3
400Hz filter
Mint condition, non-smoking home, manuals included as well as Fred KE7X's
spiral bound "Design, Config & Operation" book.
$1800 plus shipping from 77339.
John AE5X
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They won't due to wx.
John AE5X
https://tatqrp.wordpress.com
___
Has anyone received information re when they will be able to get a 160M TX
antenna going?
Tnx for any info.
Milt, N5IA
Meet the Graviteers:
>From the P3 manual"
"VFO A has a green cursor and VFO B has a magenta cursor unless split mode is
activated at the K3. In split mode, the VFO B cursor changes to red as a
reminder that you will transmit on that frequency."
Just to verify, is this true even without a sub-rx? In other words,
I've found the Brother "touch system to be inadequate. The labels fade very
quickly in sunlight and fade (albeit much more slowly) indoors.
For cables both inside and outside, I prefer coloured tape. Scotch 33 is
available
in standard colours for this purpose and can be purchased at a real
I have both units connected to win4k3.. the k3 on com 3 , the kx3 on com 4. I
am using com0com as my virtual port generator on com3 per Tom's advice.
The problem arises with the 3rd party software (LOGGER32) when I switch rigs.
com0com is working for the k3 on com 3 , but when I switch to the
I've got a K-1 that does 20 and 40, has backlight and works fine that is excess
to my needs.A member of the list has expressed and interest in it.What is a
fair price?Please reply off list.k3hx hat juno daught com 72, Tim
Old School
A request for assistance from those K-3 operators on the list who are BCB
DX'ers.
What filters and settings provide the best results?
In particular AGC settings and if anyone uses SSB mode.
72,
Tim K3HX
How Old Men Tighten Skin
I'd recommend ARCI.ORG. Been a member for many years.
This group sponsors many contests and some have hefty bonuses for homebrew or
kit assembled radios. I use my K-1 to operate in these contests to collect
the bonuses.
They put out a quarterly magazine with activity reports and construction
My experience is that those of the same model number stay in synch.
Had a pair of older LaCrosse clocks of identical model number which kept time
in synch with each other for years until the POS Ray-O-Vac batteries leaked and
messed up things inside both of them.
Now have the two latest
WT-8005 cannot be set to UTC.
Bought a pair on Amazon.
WS-8115U can be set to UTC.
Bought another pair on Amazon to replace the ones that didn't do UTC. HI!!
I chose this style as the numerals are @1.75 high and easy to read at a
distance.
72,
Tim K3HX
SNIP
They certainly can. Over means turning it back to you for your
reply. Out means No further transmissions from me. In
ham jargon
it's Back to you for your final and I'm clear.
Over and out. 73 de K2ASP
SNIP
I agree with K2ASP. This was standard net protocol during my tour
with the
Good folk,
In the planning stages for this year's field day which I plan to run QRP
from a battery.
At 12 vdc, how much power will the K-1 deliver?
What is the current draw at 12 vdc.
At 13.8 vdc, how much current does the K-1 draw to deliver 5 watts out?
How low can the voltage be and still
Scott, I installed the end panels and cover today, GREAT JOB !! a perfect
addition to the KX3. It was great meeting you today, Thanks again, 73, Mike
WB6CLZ
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From: Scott Bastian kd6...@sbcglobal.net
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Looking to buy KPA 500 amp. Must be pristine and function perfectly as well,
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I've used a deep-cycle marine battery with my K-1 and had good results but now
wish to find something lighter.
I've a bunch of individual Li-ion cells and only need the special nickel straps
to brew my own lightweight battery pack.
I've got access to a cell spot welder and charger.
I'd be
Hi Dave, Et al,
Yes a newbie and double yes the world's worse typist. sigh..
Ok I spoke to eletrctcraft last week, Friday i believe 23 April.Apparently they
saying, not engraved in stone, in a month or two it SHOU*LD Be out.
Pricing should around 200-400 Aproximatly ( I seem to recall more
I use a change-out (every 3 years) automotive battery and the
Harbor Freight 42292 float charger on a venerable 3KW Onan
generator. Good service, as the generator never fails to start even after many
years.
The box claims the 42292 will deal with flooded cell or sealed
lead-acid batteries. My
I'm having occasionally issues with broadcast band interference on my KX3, SN.
564. It seems to come in at random times throughout the day on multiple bands.
All of my antennas are tuned to the band I'm using them on and not just a
random wire type. I tend to see the problem mostly on 30, 20
Please help. Last night my K3 worked perfectly. Power supply voltage 14volts
and
always shut off after rig. This morning, turned on power supply, k3 turns on
by itself.
Pushing the power button only blanks the screen, display backlighting stays on.
What can
cause this, tried unplugging
Message: 15
Date: Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:06:17 -0500
From: Joe K2UF j...@k2uf.com
I used my K3 at 1 watt this past spring and summer to work QRP DXCC. Also
worked a couple of European stations at .1 watt. Got a QRPp certificate for
that. Lots of fun but somewhat challenging.
73 Joe K2UF
snip
I think I'll locate - or fabricate- some thumbscrews (like the KXPD3) so I
can more rapidly remove the access cover and lessen the temptation to leave
cells in there.
73, Stan WB2LQF
An effective but truly inelegant method is to run a screw through a wingnut.
You may need to file the
Plasma TV sets
-- Original Message --
From: Thom Durfee p...@priest.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Oh the lovely noise
Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 18:28:21 -0500
It may not be the CFL's that we are all required to use in our apartment
building I live in
I have a KX3 and a K1EL K42 CW keyer/reader that I'm working on using together.
The only issue I'm having is in trying to get the two devices to decode at the
same place on the tuning dial. The K42 has a bandpass centered on 690 Hz and
the KX3 is slightly off of that point when you use the
Complete LP Pan (factory built) and EMU 0202 sound card package for the
Elecraft K3. It includes all cabling needed, and software I downloaded to a CD
ROM. All items are like new. Pics are available via email. Please contact me
off list via email at: k3fo at juno.com or text 302-563-2250 Coy
I just tested my KX3 Sn. 546 running Firmware 1.10, 1.06, and 0.99 and it is
not displaying the problem of not transmitting after doing an ATU Tune. I
changed to five different bands and did an ATU Tune on each band and it
immediately transmitted a SSB signal when I talked into the microphone.
I'd like to limit the RIT range of my K-1 to about +- 500Hz.
Now, it is about +- 3KHz.
Advance thanks,
72,
Tim
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My KX3 has just been upgraded to the latest firmware and all seems to be
working fine except in two areas. Whenever I'm in the SSB mode the AGC - S
does not show up on the display. I have the SSB mode setting set for Slow but
can't get it to show that on the display. It just shows AGC -. The
My K-1 quit (no TX, no RX) a few months ago and am just now getting
around to working on it.
It is a 2-band kit with 20 and 40 installed.
Originally set up for 7.000-@7.060; 14.000-@14.060.
I removed and replaced the filter board. RX, TX fine except the
range is now 14.047.3 - 14.075.1 and
Re: K-1 Frequency jump.
Thanks to advice from Don (W3PFR) and Mike (KK5F) I was able to find
the problem as a bad connection on the tuning pot.
72,
Tim K3HX
PS HPE C U in ARCI Summer Homebrew Sprint 07 Jul. www.arci.org
Today I was sending a WL2K message and my K3 locked up in the transmit mode.
The rig displayed a 0480 Cd on the screen. I turned off the TNC and it
continued to transmit. Finally, I hit the power switch to turn off the rig.
That can't be too good for the radio The rig is working fine on
I have also been using the ZS6BKW with the K3 for several years at my 2nd home
in the mountains of So Cal. A few Ops in the local radio club (BBARC) are using
the BKW with great results.
It is very easy to construct and works great when the ladder line is trimmed
properly.
At first I was
I have a built KDSP2 board, or should I say, boards for sale.. I bought it
built thinking I could upgrade my K2 to dsp, but found I cannot with the
current firmware and main board..it is ready to ship. Contact off reflector at
n...@juno.com Thanks for your help
I have an assembled KDSP-2 board that I don't need. I purchased it in hopes I
could install it in my older K2, but more upgrades are necessary than I am
willing to doso, I am putting it up for sale..asking $200.00 shipped to
CONUS..I accept Paypal. Please respond to n...@juno.com. Thanks
I am looking at a Targus net-book case. It only weighs 14 oz. It has a little
extra room for antenna wire, etc. perfect for day hikes anyway.
Mike WB6CLZ
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case
Doing some rainy day day dreaming here.
I have been using the Sanyo eneloop AA batteries in my Yaesu 817 with very good
results. Thinking about purchasing a set for the KX3 so they will be ready to
install when it gets here.
Anybody have input on the subject of batteries for the KX3 with
Anybody have input on charging the KX3 KXBT3/battery pack with a 12 V. PV
panel?
Mike WB6CLZ
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From: ric...@juno.com ric...@juno.com
To: elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net
Subject: K2 Battery charging Problem
Date: Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:39:30 GMT
Recently purchased and installed a new 2.9 amp battery in my K2. It arrived and
I measured the voltage
6. Re: Tech Writing (Dave KK7SS)
Snip:
Dave,I believe you.A very good friend of mine once told me anyone can idiot
proof anything, butcan they manager proof it? The basic answer was NO WAY!
_
Like we used
The Big Bear Amateur Radio Club, located in Southern California (K6BB). Will
be using at least 4 Elecraft K3's in the 7A class during the FD exercise this
year. We will be operating at 7000' in the Beautiful mountains of Southern
California.
73 DE Mike WB6CLZ
I use a Sky Scan Model #88902 Atomic Clock purchased at Sam's Club.
Easily configured to display UTC in 24 hour format. Leading zero suppressed.
Also includes an inside - outside thermometer.
Large @2 3/8 numerals. Has indicator to show it has been synchronized.
Overall @9 high by @11 wide.
GM All Phil is up on 14.307
Mike WB6CLZ
-- Original Message --
From: Phillip Shepard ph...@riousa.com
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] SSB net announcement
Date: Sat, 7 May 2011 17:53:29 -0700
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (5/8/11) at 1800Z on
I would say a faulty mic. is a very good possibility. I am on #3. The original
mic worked properly for about 3 months. The replacement did not function at
all but #3 seems to play just fine. I feel as though there must have been a
bad batch Other than that issue the K3 and Elecraft's first
Thanks Dave,
I don't think anyone could have put it better. I've only had my K3 for a short
time. but WOW
I have worked stations that I never even thought I would hear. And Elecraft
service, in my opinion, is second to none.
Thanks to everyone involved!
Mike WB6CLZ K3 #4522
Thanks I'll take a copy. I run a 5KW PV system at my mountain home in Big Bear
CA. my inverters take out 80 meters with 10-20 db over 9 when the sun is out.
Tried ferrite beads grounding etc.
Thanks loads!! es 73
Mike WB6CLZ K3 4522
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Is there a modification to reduce the RIT range on the K-1 to
about +- 1KHz?
I'd also be grateful to know of a pot suitable for this mod that had a center
detent. Or a multi-turn pot that would fit in the allowed space
Also, I'm looking for an outboard audio AGC circuit into about a 2 Watt
I'd like to connect the output of my K1 to a Timewave DSP-59+ but have
had some difficulty.
Tried connecting a 2-pin header plug to the speaker connection on the
PC board and hence to the input of the DSP-59+ but regardless of how
far I turn up the AF gain on the K1, the DSP fails to indicate
In reference to the K3 knobs:
On my K3 one of the large AF/SUB split and one small RF/Sql/sub knob split.
Elecraft quickly sent me a new set for each shaft. SN 2223.
Evidently a bad batch.
Thanks,
Jerry, K4DZR
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This link provided some information about the fiber optics line being cut.
http://www.mercurynews.com/ci_12106300?source=most_viewed
Looks like that is the problem.
Jerry, K4DZR
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Hope to participate in my first EQP this weekend.
Where are the results of previous EQP events posted?
72,
Tim
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Hi K3ers: The below is the procedure I use to activate TX EQ. TX EQ does not
save when powered off. (I am not changing mode or band). Also RX EQ setting
becomes the same as TX EQ and vice versa. Both are changed to what ever EQ
number is selected. No matter if you do it from TX eq or RX eq.
For what it's worth:
I have been using a 7AH alarm battery charged by a 5 watt - 450 MAH solar
panel for the past couple of weeks. I have a small charge regulator connected
between the solar panel and the battery. It provides 12v output termnals to the
xcvr. Running a K2 at 4 watts - making
TESTING REFLECTOR POST - THANKS
Jerry
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Hi Hunter: I had a similar problem with the display blank (but lighted). Mine
is back at Elecraft for repair. Worked FB for two weeks after building and
then it went out. They should be getting on it soon. After sending it in ,I
saw a post from a member who had the blanked out display and
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