Re: [Elecraft] Lightning concerns: Was: K4 Remote: My QTH vs. a friend's, many miles to the north
Lightning is like wildfires which burn some houses or land but not others. There is no rhyme or reason why some devices are not damaged and other are. I suspect that most items were damaged but not made inoperable. Couldn't the argument be made that the computer or USB hub should do more and at what cost? You are quite lucky that your entire shack was not destroyed. I don't believe Elecraft should be blamed here, nor do I believe they need to do anything. There is no preponderance of data that shows the Elecraft interface is more or less susceptible to this damage. My power supplied failed and produced an over voltage situation which damaged my K3. It it the fault of the PS maker or Elecraft? These situations are why many of us have Insurance that cover these events. This coverage could be a homeowners policy or policies similar to the ARRL insurance program. These coverage's may or may not be available to everyone however. W0MU On 5/4/2024 10:57 PM, Rick NK7I wrote: Thread subject changed to reflect the actual topic. It is the station owner that is responsible for lightning protection (or other environmental risks); not Elecraft or most any product vendor of any type. To require more, would cost more (for the hardware and for the liability risk that the company would have to endure). The area/s missed in the protective system design, can be demonstrated by a nearby or direct hit (induced voltages and current can be almost as damaging); as you already found (and it's EASY to miss an entry point, no blame intended). The ARRL has a good amount of simplified how-to in the book "Grounding and Bonding" but several readings may still be needed for understanding the content. There are other good resources (Motorola has one, so does the cell phone industry; each is excellent but best used to induce sleep, they are intense and technical and reference various applicable laws). It's not all about lightning but static dissipation as an energy source. That static source may also be dust, wind, snow, or rain (yes, water). Diverting that charge OUTSIDE the building (shack) to GROUND is the basic plan but it must also include EVERY entry point (cable TV, phone, DSL, antenna, rotor, control cables for antennas, mast, satellite dishes and tower). Using several ground rods as part of a system is common BUT they must all be bonded to each other AND to the one common safety ground of the building (US and other countries require this, by law). Use of water pipes is no longer code, in the US (because PEX and PVC are common, defeating ability to take to ground). From your description Jorge, it sounds like you did it correctly, but missed an entry point. Now you'll have to replace parts, sadly. Let's limit any more, to Elecraft specific topics. This one has wandered well afield of Elecraft. 73, Rick nk7i On 5/4/2024 9:21 PM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: Hi Dave I have a panel like yours, each antenna to a discharger, on a copper sheet. Nothing has happened with the coaxial and antenna switch I have several rods that make the ground and a copper bar behind the desk and all the equipment is connected to the ground The lighting came through the antenna of my internet link, then it went to the router, then to the computer where I have the kpa1500 connected with a USB cable My question about whether Elecraft could do more is whether there could be something better than the USB it currently has, which seems to me to be a simple USB connector, like that of any printer for example. So there is my question, if for such an expensive piece of equipment, there could be something of better quality, if not, I apologize, we will have to live with these things. See you in the bands!!! Have a good weekend! 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W El dom, 5 may 2024 a las 1:08, Dave (NK7Z) () escribió: Jorge, I can only go by what you said: "Last week I experienced a lightning strike" That sounds a lot like a direct discharge into the shack, so I am responding to your comment, if that is not correct, please help me understand what actually happened... Lightening is strange, it can take out one piece of equipment, and not touch another... It all depends on how your shack is grounded, and how it is bonded. When grounding commercial equipment, even the path the wire takes is important... Curves, straight line runs, etc... What sort of ground system are you using, and what sort of lightening protection did you have in place at the time of the lightening event? Take a look at: https://www.nk7z.net/building-a-coax-entry-panel/ That is my entry panel. I am slowly building a ground ring around the house... Why? Because only I can build a system to help reduce the chances of lightening taking out something in my environment. It is after all my home, and my environment, so I can not, and do not, hold Elecraft responsible for things they can not control. Elecraft,
[Elecraft] KAT500 Problem
My KAT500 will no longer tune in AUTO mode on 20M and does not change to prior stored settings in MAN mode. All other bands work as expected in both modes. Any suggestions on where I should look first? Mike - W0AG __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS P3 Panadaptor
P3 plain. No bells or whistles. Works fine. Some minor scratches on the case. Display looks fine. No cables Just the P3. $750.00 plus shipping Prefer Paypal but can discuss other options. SN 1169 Interested buyers please contact me directly w...@w0mu.com Mike W0MU __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA500 metering
If a KPA500 is in standby, can it be used to determine power output from another amp by feeding the signal thru the KPA? I don't currently have an external power meter I can utilize to check output of an SB200, but I also don't want to risk damaging the KPA. 73, Mike - W0AG __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 239, Issue 12
On 3/30/2024 9:16 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: Perhaps a transmit gain calibration is in order. Sadly, the TX gain calibration did not solve the overshoot problem. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 239, Issue 12
On 3/30/2024 9:16 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: Did the fault occur immediately after a band change? I occasionally see a slight power overshoot from my K3S on the first transmission after a band change. No. It occurs after the KPA switches from STBY to OPER. With the KPA turned off, the overshoot occurs on the first key press after I switch from CW to SSB. Perhaps a transmit gain calibration is in order. I use the K3 Utility for this purpose and a known good 50 ohm dummy load. The radio will do the rest. I think I will do that. I bought this K3 used, and the TX EQ had some very odd settings, so who knows what else might be hosed-up. :-) Thanks for the suggestion. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Friction
On 3/26/2024 10:21 AM, Joel Black wrote: I really thought about using the felt rings that you can get for 12 VDC battery terminals but wondered if anything’s on those rings (anti-corrosive) that would keep me from doing that. Otherwise, is there anything that anyone has found that works particularly well? Check at your local fabric store or Walmart and look for felt sheets. Then you can your own disk without worrying about what's in the felt. Here's a Walmart link: <https://www.walmart.com/search?q=felt%20sheets=felt> --- mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3S problem
On 3/22/2024 7:07 PM, Carol Richards wrote: Hello all, I wish to thank the few ops who responded to my initial request for help in getting my K3S to key. Unfortunately, I still have had no luck in curing my problem. Since I can’t seem to get any locals in nj to help, I am hoping someone out there who has a program like Team Viewer would be willing to invest a small amount of time in helping me get squared away. I don't have Team Viewer, but I will be glad to talk with you on the phone to check your configuration against what my K3 has. Send me an email off-list if you'd like to schedule a call. 73, Mike N4CF m...@mdodd.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3S trouble
On 3/21/2024 3:01 PM, Carol Richards wrote:> Hello all, > > I am still having problems keying my K3S. I checked everything . The K3S is set with vox on. The key goes directly to the rear jack. The KEY jack, not the PADDLE jack, right? > I am sure it is something dumb that I missed. Please any help out there? Is MODE set to CW? If so, and you tap XMIT, then press the key, does the K3 transmit a carrier? >From the K3's user manual troubleshooting section: "Cant transmit in CW mode: (1) Make sure the key or keyer paddle is plugged into the correct jack. (2) You must have VOX selected (VOX icon on) in order to use hit-the-key CW. (3) You may be in SPL IT mode, with VFO B set for a voice or data mode. Tap A/B or use BSE T to check VFO Bs mode." That's all I can think of. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3S help needed
On 3/20/2024 1:41 PM, Carol Richards wrote: I recently acquired a nice K3S and am having all sorts of problems; not rig problems. I just installed a win-keyer so that I can use the K3S with N1MM. The installation went fine but now I can no longer key the rig and get output Any thoughts or help? Does the rig key and transmit CW if you plug a key into the rear-panel KEY jack? But not if you plug the WinKeyer output into the same jack? Is the K3 VOX turned on? 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] CancelMe from list
On 3/13/2024 5:05 PM, Steve McKee wrote: Please remove me from this reflector, I'm only concerned with the KX3 and it components. Can you send me a link for that reflector please You have to unsubscribe yourself. Go to <https://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> Try these KX3 groups: <https://groups.io/g/KX3> <https://elecraft-kx.groups.io/g/main> 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms
Indeed, Andy is correct. The Elecraft serial is STEREO and the Icom is MONO. I reversed them in my mind and didn’t verify which was which before posting. The main point behind this was to highlight that the two were not interchangeable. tnx Mike / K5JR Alpharetta GA On Mar 12, 2024, at 12:55 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: "The KAT serial port is MONO, not STEREO, as I (not so quickly) discovered" The plug has to connect data in, data out, and ground. That requires 3 contacts which cannot be done with a mono plug! The KAT500 PC DATA port uses a STEREO plug. Andy, k3wyc __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k5jr.li...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms
On 3/11/2024 10:40 PM, Mike / K5JR wrote: The KAT serial port is MONO, not STEREO, as I (not so quickly) discovered Good to know. I'll try that myself. in face, I have an RS232-logic-level adapter I made for an Icom 746. So I'll just plug in a USB-RS232 cable, and plug the DB9 into my little box. I'll bw surprised if it works because the KAT500 has been using the same USB-stereo plug cable since I bought it. That cable still has the original tag I taped onto the cable. Nothing has changed. 73, mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms
My KXUSB cable suddenly went QRT a few months ago necessitating getting a replacement. I initially thought the chip on the board had blown up, but it was OK. I verified that everything was still good by throwing together a temporary fix with a USB to 9 pin serial cable and a matching 9 pin to *MONO* cable. The KAT serial port is MONO, not STEREO, as I (not so quickly) discovered, prompting the time distracting blown chip theory/investigation mentioned above. tnx Mike / K5JR Alpharetta GA On Mar 11, 2024, at 7:11 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: On 3/11/2024 12:58 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: > There is a 3.5mm stereo jack on the back of the KAT500 labeled 'PC Data'. > You need an Elecraft KXUSB cable, which is the same USB to serial cable used > on the KX2, to talk to the KAT500 from your PC. Right. That's what I've been using since I bought the KAT500. The utility program does not connect to the KAT at any speed on COM3, which is what Windows assigns when I plug the KXUSB into the PC. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to k5jr.li...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms
On 3/11/2024 8:36 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: It turned out that the FET in the input side of the PC DATA jack was blown, likely from static charge at the 'super station' Thanks, Dave. I'll look into that, and ask Elecraft about it. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms
On 3/11/2024 12:58 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: There is a 3.5mm stereo jack on the back of the KAT500 labeled 'PC Data'. You need an Elecraft KXUSB cable, which is the same USB to serial cable used on the KX2, to talk to the KAT500 from your PC. Right. That's what I've been using since I bought the KAT500. The utility program does not connect to the KAT at any speed on COM3, which is what Windows assigns when I plug the KXUSB into the PC. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms
Elecraft is taking a l_o_n_g time to repair the USB port on my K4d, so I bought a used K3 (non-s) as a backup rig. It works fine, and interfaces correctly with my KPA500 and KAT500. (The KAT is already configured for all frequency steps on all bands, and I can hear the KAT relays click when I change bands.) But the KAT Utility doesn't connect to the KAT. I'm using the same Computer interface cable plugged into the same USB port on the PC. Windows Device manager says it's working. With a K4, does the KAT communicate with the PC via the K4's USB connection, which he K3 doesn't have? What am I missing? 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Configure to send CW in SSB mode?
I just received a used K3 as a backup rig (had a K3s before the K4). The manual says, and I know 5his to be true, "You can transmit in CW when SSB mode is selected by just hitting the key or paddle." But when I hit my key in LSB mode, no CW is transmitted. Is there a CONFIG or MENU item I need to set to enable this? The K3 Utility says this K3 is up-to-date on all firmware releases. Thanks for any/all pointers. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Fault 6 and loss of power control
Hello Pete, This happens to my K3S regularly. After it spent WAY too much time back at the mother ship three years ago without them being able to reproduce the fault (RSA #10260, in case Keith is reading this), I was finally able to narrow down the cause. I can reproduce the fault by going from FL2 to FL3, FL3 to FL4 or by exiting the QRQ mode. This makes me think it may be a firmware problem. I'm running v5.67, the most recent version. I can't figure out how to force a load of an earlier version to see if that cures the problem. Has anyone else experienced this? I can't be the only one. --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Pete Smith N4ZR Sent: Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 22:12 To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Fault 6 and loss of power control Today I started seeing this in my K3 driving a KPA-1500. It only needs around 30-34 watts to drive it to full power on CW, but when I set the K3's power to that, and everything looks fine, occasionally the K3 displays Fault 6 on its panel and causes the KPA-1500 to fault, displaying 65 watts input on the amp's display and well over 1500 watts on the power bargraph. I can't find any reference to Fault 6 in the manual for the K3 - can anyone clue me in? Is something dying in the K3? -- 73, Pete N4ZR __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to mgci...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] PCB Cleaning - followup
On 3/5/2024 6:48 PM, Masadaman via Elecraft wrote: Unsubscribe me Unsubscribe yourself. Go to <https://mailman.qth.net/>. Click "Directory of Lists. Scroll down to Elecraft, and click that name. Scroll down to "Elecraft Subscribers." Then look for "To unsubscribe from Elecraft, get a password reminder, or change your subscription options enter your subscription email address:" Enter your email address and click the "Unsubscribe or edit options" button. Please. --- Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - No sound from internal speaker
On 1/28/2024 6:12 PM, John Overbaugh wrote: I set up yesterday for field day, which I operate using a headset. At some point in setting up I realized my internal speaker is not working. No sound at all. Is there a hidden setting somewhere to disable it, or is it likely I've blown the speaker? No settings that I can find in the KX3 manual. Are you sure nothing is plugged into the PHONES jack? From the manual: "Plugging in headphones disables the speaker and its amplifier." Can you hear audio if you plug in your headset? Maybe you can open up the KX3 and check to be sure the jack's contacts are making contact when the headset is unplugged. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Dust Covers
Thanks for the feedback on dust covers. -- 73 Mike N6YSK And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: "I served in the United States Navy." __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Dust Covers
I purchased a used SP3. The seller included a denim dust cover. I have not been able to find a source for additional covers. I want covers for my K3s, P3, and 2nd SP3. I would appreciate a point of contact. -- 73 Mike N6YSK __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 + KPA-500 / SWR Thresholds
On 1/1/2024 11:15 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: "Do you have a K-Pod button programmed to do all this?" No, it's code in an Arduino Mega 256 than sequences a couple of state machines Very interesting. I'm sure I could program something similar, but given how infrequently I need to re-train my KAT500, I think I'll stick with my frequency-step spreadsheet and a couple of K-Pod macros. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 + KPA-500 / SWR Thresholds
On 1/1/2024 9:33 PM, Andy Durbin wrote: ...I can auto train a complete band with one button push. What button is that, Andy? I set up a spreadsheet that shows the frequency steps for the bands, and programmed a K-Pod button to bump the VFO by the correct delta, but I still need to tap the TUNE switch on the KAT500 and the TUNE switch on the K4. Do you have a K-Pod button programmed to do all this? 73, mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] For Sale PX3-K
I have complete PX3-K as packaged by Elecraft for sale. Panadapter kit for the KX3. Asking $560 ppd CONUS. Contact off list. 73, Mike AC5P __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: The 4-track mind
My father worked with a guy in the Army (57-60 era) that was a CW operator. He copied code groups with split headphones, his left ear on a typewriter, right ear written down, speaker in front of him he remembered until a pause in one of the other messages and copied it down. He did have to be locked up a few times per year. Mike AI4NS On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 18:38 Wayne Burdick wrote: > Occasionally I stumble on something too incredible to not share, > immediately, with everyone. In this case I'm inclined to not even apologize > for using the bandwidth. At least not in advance. > > Anyone intrigued by human perception of sound, especially musicians and > ambidextrous CW ops, will find this fascinating, baffling, and perhaps > enlightening in some way I can't predict: > >https://radiolab.org/podcast/4-track-mind-2312 > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > __ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to ai4ns.m...@gmail.com > __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K2 Sidetone help
Hi All!A few months ago I acquired a used K2, s/n 13xx, firmware 2.04, and the sidetone setting is U8-2 but I do not have any sidetone and no matter which hoop I jump through in the menu system, I cannot get the sidetone to function. The radio would not let me make the change to U6-25 no matter what I did. I made a couple of CW Qs but I listened to the sidetone on an external keyer. I have also made a few SSB Qs today during the CQWW SSB contest, all QRP. All aspects of this radio performs as they should ... except for the sidetone. From all the paper work, I am the forth owner of this radio and I don't think any of the previous owners ever operated CW. The rig did have a defective key jack that I replaced. It does appear that this radio has had all the updates performed. So, I am at a loss ... I have dog-eared the manual and have searched the mail archives for clues and procedures to enable the sidetone but I have yet to be successful. I am hoping for a few suggestions/hints before I go deep into it with the test equipment. Many Thanks, Mike WA5POK - owner of thee K3s and now this K2 __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 discussion on groups.io
On 10/26/2023 10:08 AM, Mike Dodd wrote: Next to each group name is a link to open a page where you can set your email preferences; see the attached screen shot. I guess this group doesn't allow attachments, so the screen shot didn't come through. Just go to your group list, and the link will be obvious. --- mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 discussion on groups.io
On 10/26/2023 9:52 AM, Mark Musick wrote: Hi Magnus, I take it you are not familiar with groups.io so first groups.io is a web-based collective of lots of different reflectors. Someone else can probably give a better description. I think your description is great! It covers the information thoroughly and provides all the info needed to subscribe to a group. One thing I would add is, once you're subscribed to one or more groups, those appear on the Your Groups list. Next to each group name is a link to open a page where you can set your email preferences; see the attached screen shot. You can choose to receive individual emails, summaries, or no emails at all (you'd read messages online at groups.i0). 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: The day I found out I was going to be an engineer
How long before you painted it flat black? :-) Mike / KK5F -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Sep 15, 2023 7:33 PM I was 8 years old. My dad had bought me a Radio Shack Science Fair 8-Note Electronic Organ kit for Christmas, along with a soldering iron. That night I built the kit, finishing at something like 11 PM, which was unheard of. __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 thread
On 9/6/2023 11:31 AM, Neil Smith wrote: Hi guys, It sounds like there might be a KX* specific thread for Elecraft products. As a KX2 owner I’d be interested in joining that. Can someone send me the link to sign up over there? Go to <https://elecraft-kx.groups.io/g/main> then click "Find or Create a Gdoup" then search for "KX" and the Elecraft KX User Group appears. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA/K3 AUX Cable FS
Anyone have an interest for subject cable UNUSED in original packaging? Contact OFF list. Mike AC5P __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Yamaha CM-500 Mic?
On 7/30/2023 7:40 PM, Oscar Staudt wrote: When I got my K4D a month ago, I unplugged my Yamaha CM-500 mic and headphones from my K3, and plugged them into the back of my K4. I set the mic input to rear, and mic bias on. I expected the mic to perform like it had in the K3. I attempted to get 3-5 bars of ALC by turning up the mic gain control. Even with the gain up to 80, I’d have to speak *very* loudly to just get a flicker on the ALC meter. My CM500 mic is plugged into the rear mic jack. I turned on the 14dB preamp and bias. With the front panel MIC set to 15, I get 5 on the ALC meter with a normal voice -- no shouting or extra-loud is needed. Don't know what's different, but those are my settings and result. 73. Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX3 2 meter error code
I started getting an error code; d=005, when switching to the 2 meter KX3 Xverter. I can clear the error and all seems to work OK on 2meters. But after cycling the on/off power, the error returns… Any thoughts on what this means? I could not find any info in the manual. Thanks, Mike, N0MPM __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Manual For KX2 S/N 01888?
The manual currently available at Elecraft.com will be completely applicable to your KX2, especially after you upgrade the firmware to MCP 3.02, DSP 1.52. The only hardware mod that there has been in seven years is a PA transistor mounting mod that you can find described on Elecraft.com. That was incorporated into KX2 production before your KX2. Elecraft has not been energetic about adding instruction about certain things like decoding ATU.DATA, even though that would be a very simple addition to the manual. Mike / KK5F -Original Message- From: KJ Sent: Jul 5, 2023 6:56 AM To: Subject: [Elecraft] Manual For KX2 S/N 01888? Hello all, Does anyone know just what manual (year and revision) would apply to KX2 S/N 01888? I bought this used and the actual age isn't know. Thanks! Ken, W2GIW __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K4 Rx is awesome...
N6KR wrote: Of course this is not the way to hold and run a frequency. ***No, you would have to run while doing that, and then your writing would not be legible. Maybe use the Voice Notes app on your cell phone? 浪 --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Wednesday, 28 June, 2023 17:03 To: Robert Strickland Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Rx is awesome... CW is also the only way to go for pedestrian mobile FD, which I did for a couple of hours while hiking on Saturday. Even with a 4' whip and 5 watts I was working almost every station I called. I stopped long enough to log each QSO so my printing would be legible. Of course this is not the way to hold and run a frequency. Wayne N6KR > On Jun 28, 2023, at 1:14 PM, Robert Strickland via Elecraft < > <mailto:elecraft@mailman.qth.net> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > > Jim... > > I gave up on all SSB contesting long ago. To my ears and preferences, it's > just a pile of gibberish with maybe one very strong/clear signal every > 10-20Kc. Not worth it. CW is the only way to contest IMHO. While I've never > operated QRP, I suspect that I'm headed in that direction, also. > > ...robert KE2WY > > On 6/25/2023 19:37, Jim Brown wrote: >> On 6/25/2023 7:19 AM, Al Lorona wrote: >>> I went to CW after this and found the operating to be a lot better. >> I gave up on SSB on FD more than ten years ago. Instead, have been doing FD >> QRP with W6GJB and W6JTI. There are still guys who haven't been on the air >> in the year between, and some long pauses after a QSO, but that's the >> exception. >> 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: <mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: <http://www.qsl.net> http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: <http://www.qsl.net/donate.html> http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to <mailto:mgci...@gmail.com> mgci...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Attempted KX2 purchase!
On 6/23/2023 8:43 PM, David Gilbert wrote: QRZ.com indicates K7CUU is a quite elderly QRP fan who owns a KX2, according to you the ad says he is ill, and assuming you sent the check to his listed address the most you could logically assume is that his wife doesn't read his emails. That's what I concluded as well. I suggest sending a letter via USPS to him or his wife, asking about the transaction. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX2 Utility Version 1.23.5.22
I notice that on 7 June 2023 the corrected version 1.23.5.22 of the KX2 Utility has been released. It restores the ability to set time and edit message memory. I have missed all talk of this version on either KX2 list, if this has been mentioned earlier. Mike / KK5F __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Power spike early K3
My K3s has this problem, but it only happens intermittently. When driving the KPA1500, there would be a spike of about 70w. Drive level was between 20 and 25 watts. The K3s spent three months at Elecraft and they could not fix it. I finally discovered two things that caused the power spike: 1. Exiting the CW QRQ mode; either by turning on RIT or by using the menu. 2. Narrowing the passband from XFIL 3 to XFIL 4 (1000 Hz to 400 Hz in my case.), either with the XFIL button or the Width control. These appear to be the only things that cause the power spike. This leads me to believe it's a firmware problem (v 5.67, the most recent). I tried going back to an earlier FW version, but could not figure out how to load it. It doesn't look like there will be any new FW updates for the K3 series. --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of N2TK via Elecraft Sent: Saturday, 20 May, 2023 15:51 To: m...@sj2w.se; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power spike early K3 I had the same problem with the K3/KPA1500 combination. I recalibrated the K3. Then I made sure I don't run the K3 at exactly 5W or 50W. The problem has not reappeared.N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Mikael Larsmark To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sat, May 20, 2023 3:45 am Subject: [Elecraft] Power spike early K3 Hi, We have an early serial K3 which has got an issue with power spikes. I have done a TX gain calibration without it making a difference. The spike happens mainly when you have changed to a new band and during the first transmission. After that the spike is a lot smaller and not much of an issue. Anybody have any ideas of what this could be because of? It kind of makes it impossible to run a solid state amplifier on the radio and probably not good for the tube amplifiers either. /Mike, SJ2W __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to tony@verizon.net __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to mgci...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Fan Question
Your resting temperature at 42C seems TOO warm to me? My KPA resting temp runs about the same as ambient temperature of shack, 25-30C. With 25-30W drive from TS-890,my KPA seldom reaches 3rd stage 60 degrees. Have you checked SWR or cable between 890 and KPA? 73, Mike AC5P On Sunday, May 14, 2023 at 12:38:56 PM CDT, James Bennett via Elecraft wrote: Yes, but the amp is not seeing the mis-match, correct? The tuner is taking care of that mis-match and I would have thought that the amp should be perfectly happy… Yes? > On May 14, 2023, at 11:35 AM, Dr. William J. Schmidt > wrote: > > You are trying to transform a mis-match and that burns energy. That’s why > the fan is running. > > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On > Behalf Of James Bennett via Elecraft > Sent: Sunday, May 14, 2023 12:24 PM > To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Fan Question > > Got a question (problem?) regarding the fan in my KPA500. I'm driving the amp > at 29 watts from a Kenwood TS-890S. The amp is connected to a KAT500, which > in turn is hooked to a 30 foot tall Zerofive flagpole vertical. The tuner has > provided me with a nice 1.2:1 SWR, as displayed on the amp. The resting temp > of the amp shows 42C. At 29 watts input to the amp, I’m seeing about 480 > watts of power from the amp. The amp has nothing sitting on top of it, and > the wall behind it is over 12” away. There is about 2” clearance on either > side of the amp, and it is sitting on top of the KAT500. > > The issue: The fan comes on in a very short time - less than 20 seconds - and > the temp display runs up to 50+ degrees. If I start calling CQ or get into a > QSO, it doesn’t take long for the temp to show over 60 degrees and the fan is > running at max. > > When I had a K3 and more recently, a K4D - this did NOT happen. The fan would > come on but NEVER at the max, loud level. Interestingly, many moons ago I > also had a KX3 and had it connected to the KPA500. I noticed that the fan > would also come on fairly quickly with that rig driving the amp, but I never > thought too much about it. Until now... > > But now, I think there is some sort of problem. It seems to me that the temp > shouldn’t get that high that fast nor should the fan start roaring in that > short amount of time. I could understand it if the SWR was really bad, but at > 1.2:1 > > Any ideas why the amp fan should be acting this way with a non-K3 or non-K4 > driving it? > > Jim / K7TXA > __ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to b...@wjschmidt.com > __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to a...@sbcglobal.net __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers
For the benefit of others, the earphone cups of the CM-500 are 98.4 mm (3 7/8") x 93.6 (3 11/16") - a standard 100 or 105 mm (round) headphone pad should work. However, since the screws holding the headphones together are located under the cushions and the cushions are clamped between the face and cup of the headphones, cushions with built in foam screens will not work. I don't remember which lists I've posted this to, so apologies if it's a dupe. This is what I did to replace the cushions on my CM500: <http://n4cf.mdodd.com/cm500_pads.html> 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Using KIO3B for digital and AFSK RTTY
Hello Pete, Plug in the USB cable between your K3 and computer. The computer will (should) recognize the K3 sound card as USB Audio CODEC and install drivers automatically. In WSJT-X, select USB Audio CODEC as your microphone and speakers. You can also do radio control through the same USB port, but if you want to do both at the same time you need a port sharing program like LP Bridge. --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Pete Smith N4ZR Sent: Wednesday, 3 May, 2023 10:10 To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] Using KIO3B for digital and AFSK RTTY Is there somewhere online where I can read about how to use the sound card in my KIO3B? I am particularly interested in FT8 and AFSK RTTY, and the KIO3B installation instructions are zero help. -- 73, Pete N4ZR __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to mgci...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers
On 5/2/2023 10:24 AM, Paul Ecker wrote: Realize this subject has been around before, most of postings in archives are dated. Does anyone have a good current source for replacement ear covers for the Yamaha CM 500 Headset? Check eBay. Here's what I did with a $6 pair: <http://n4cf.mdodd.com/cm500_pads.html> -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K4D / KPA500 / KAT500 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX1 - SOLD
The KX1 has been sold. Thanks to all who inquired. --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX1 For Sale
Greetings, Im embarrassed to admit how little I have used this radio. Its been sitting in the box for over ten years. Elecraft KX1 #1797 transceiver in like new condition with: KXAT1 Automatic Antenna Tuner KXB3080 30 and 80 Meter Adapter KXPD1 Plug-In Keyer Paddle Pelican 1060 Case All manuals Purchased at Dayton in May 2007, built in May and June of that year. Recently checked out on the bench and on the air. About 1.5w out with fresh AA batteries; 3~3.5w out on 13.8v. Everything appears to be working correctly and properly HOWEVER since the radio is 16 years old and has been sitting unused for over ten years, I am offering it as is with no guarantees. Pictures available here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/UWT3ga3Rmc1HSgfj7 More pictures and info available on request. Price : $500 including Priority Mail shipping anywhere in the US. Overseas shipping available at buyers expense. Thank you. --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 PC connection problem
Bill, Looks like that may have been the problem! I deleted the Utility, unplugged the KUSB cable from the computer and power cycled. After the restart I reinstalled the utility and plugged the KUSB back in and all seems back to normal. Thanks for the suggestion! 73, Mike - W0AG On Sun, Apr 23, 2023 at 9:57 AM William Hammond wrote: > If it isn’t something easy like a bad cable..it is* always the driver for > me*. Microsoft will automatically replace drivers that work with ones > that do not...reload the driver and then power cycle the computer. That > always works for me. > > 73, Bill-AK5X > > On Apr 23, 2023, at 7:07 AM, Mike Murray wrote: > > It seems that my KAT500 has become stubborn in its old age and doesn’t like > communicating with the PC anymore. I’ve tried the Elecraft KUSB cable as > well as a direct serial port connection and neither works. Both ports > indicate that they are functioning normally in Control Panel and I’ve tried > different connection speeds just in case. Nada in all attempts. > > Does anyone have any recommendations? > > Thanks in advance. > > Mike - W0AG > -- > Sent from Gmail Mobile > __ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to a...@me.com > > > __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KAT500 PC connection problem
It seems that my KAT500 has become stubborn in its old age and doesn’t like communicating with the PC anymore. I’ve tried the Elecraft KUSB cable as well as a direct serial port connection and neither works. Both ports indicate that they are functioning normally in Control Panel and I’ve tried different connection speeds just in case. Nada in all attempts. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance. Mike - W0AG -- Sent from Gmail Mobile __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] On the threshold of a dream
Pray the case of the futuristic KX is NOT a BLACK solar radiation absorbing super-sponge like the KX2. Mike / KK5F -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Apr 1, 2023 10:17 AM To: Wow, Kevin. An instant classic in the emerging field of subliminal viral marketing. Dream itown it. Wayne N6KR __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] On the threshold of a dream
That is correct. Reality is todays cause of stress. Mike n6zw > On 04/01/2023 8:30 AM Jim Sheldon wrote: > > > Man I want one of those - LOL. Now, here's a very profound thought for > the day --- "We should just cancel April Fools this year. There are > absolutely NO pranks that can top today's reality!" > > Jim S -=- W0EB > > > -- Original Message -- > From "Wayne Burdick" > To m...@elecraft-kx.groups.io > Cc "Elecraft Reflector" > Date 4/1/2023 10:15:16 AM > Subject Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] On the threshold of a dream > > Wow, Kevin. An instant classic in the emerging field of subliminal viral > marketing. Dream it…own it. > > Wayne > N6KR > > > elecraft.com > > > On Apr 1, 2023, at 8:08 AM, kevinr wrote: > > > > > > It was a fairly normal dream. A CW rag chew with weak signals. Then N6KR > > came back to me. After I gave him a 559 on the peaks, I asked him what was > > new with him. I sat back and listened as he told me about the new Elecraft > > KX15. He had been working on the nanobot installed user interface, so he > > described that first. I lost some due to fading but here's the jist of it > > from my notes: > > > > The KX15 user interface has a true head up display. A waterfall appears > > in your visual cortex; the control panel is placed wherever you think it > > should be. Audio is injected into your auditory cortex; extra processing > > is possible through direct access to your cerebral cortex. He mentioned > > this was the perfect interface for hearing or visually impaired operators. > > There is also an optional haptic interface for inveterate knob twiddlers. > > > > Ordering and setup is simple. Send Elecraft a sealed sample of your DNA. > > They use it to program your personal set of nanobots. You receive a bag of > > raw materials with the preprogrammed machines. Lie down with the raw > > materials placed nearby. The nanobots induce sleep during the one hour > > build time. They enhance pathways to the visual, auditory, and cerebral > > cortex areas of your brain. When that part of the process is complete the > > nanobots awaken you for your training session. They emplant the user > > interface controls as engrams by sending messages to your visual cortex, as > > they store memories in your cerebral cortex. (buy Elecraft) Once they are > > assured you understand the user interface they lyse themselves and are > > excreted. > > > > A small number of the nanobots are retained for future upgrades. The KX15 > > user interface nanobots are keyed to your DNA to prevent them from roaming > > to other humans. Since they have this DNA map they can compare each cell > > they encounter for cancer screening. Any diploid cell which does not match > > your DNA map can be lysed, pending approval of course. They will also > > filter your blood for toxins. Or, sadly, they could be used to remove the > > KX15 thought controlled interface. > > > > The nanobots did more than enhance pathways in your brain and emplant > > engrams. They also crafted interface antennas under your skin. Those > > appear as tattoos which can be made transparent if desired. The antennas > > are gauged for: WiFi, Blue Tooth, and the control/data link to the Tesla > > free space transducer. You can change the antenna type if you wish by > > scanning the thought interface for choices. Run multiple antennas to > > better link with your 'net environment. > > > > Next Wayne mentioned the thought to CW modulation scheme. Plus other > > options, like thought to: SSB, AM, and a list of digital modes. But he > > knew he had me hooked with thought to CW Whatever you think is > > transmitted in your chosen mode. Whatever you think... Yes, the thought > > controlled interface does require a few filters: the language limiter, band > > and power limits per class and location, regulation encouragement, and (buy > > Elecraft) subliminal advertising. > > > > You can order the optional color packet for custom tattoos: > > The animated Elecraft logo > > Campaign ribbons for K1 through K16 and KX1 through KX15 > >with serial number overlays > >and decorations for multiple rigs in each category > > > > Or install the active nanobot tattoo function where you can display: > > A scrolling message > > Real time raw contest score > > The time piece of your choice > > Active tattoo on either, or both arms > > Al
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hiram Maxim in the news
And there was another fellow very much in the mix back then - Bill Ball, SNC.More coming in QST later this year. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Life Member > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net boun...@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Fred Jensen > Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2023 12:56 > To: Alan Bloom ; Elecraft Discussion List > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hiram Maxim in the news > > Clarence Tuska was the other founder and original owner of QST magazine, > but HPM always gets all the press. > > 73, > > Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW > Sparks NV DM09dn > Washoe County > > Alan Bloom wrote on 3/19/2023 12:46 PM: > > Hiram Maxim, inventor of the Maxim machine gun, was the father of > > Hiram Percy Maxim, a founder of ARRL: > > > > https://news.yahoo.com/ukraines-troops-fight-off-massive-214437031.htm > > l > > > > Alan N1AL > > > > -- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG antivirus software. > www.avg.com > ___ > ___ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to mike.flow...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hiram Maxim in the news
And Hiram Percy Maxim is interred in my hometown of Hagerstown, MD: https://www.rfcafe.com/references/electrical/hiram-percy-maxim-grave-site-ha gerstown-md.htm - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Life Member > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net boun...@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Alan Bloom > Sent: Sunday, March 19, 2023 12:46 > To: Elecraft Discussion List > Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Hiram Maxim in the news > > Hiram Maxim, inventor of the Maxim machine gun, was the father of Hiram > Percy Maxim, a founder of ARRL: > > https://news.yahoo.com/ukraines-troops-fight-off-massive-214437031.html > > Alan N1AL > > ___ > ___ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to mike.flow...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K-1 trouble shooting
Have you verified K1 MENU item AGC is toggled to ON? AGC ON is required for the S-meter to function. See last page of K1 manual for quick reference. FWIW, almost NO Elecraft model designation uses hyphens or dashes. :-) Mike / KK5F -Original Message- From: w8kmx Sent: Mar 5, 2023 5:00 PM I obtained a K-1 partially assembled. I completed assembly. All seems to work except there is no AGC nor S meter.I have measured voltages per the manual and checked components but I can't find problem. Any suggestions?Dan, W8KMX __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 Combo For Sale.
On 3/2/2023 12:14 PM, Ramon Batista wrote: Prefer Local Pick-Up Or Meet Up To 100 Miles QTH? My QRZ Information Is Up To Date And your call sign is?? --- Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Looking for WSJT-X Rig Control advice
I have a second sound card in my desktop PC dedicated to the digital modes. I thought the risk of inadvertent audio driving my rig was too high to do otherwise. I’ve heard some weird things on the digital frequencies! -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Feb 24, 2023, at 3:26 PM, Rick NK7I wrote: > > I politely and firmly, disagree. It's too prone to operator error and > sending cruft that doesn't belong on the air. > > A SECOND internal card for radio, fine. The only one; bad plan. > > Rick nk7i > > >> On 2/24/2023 3:22 PM, Wes wrote: >> There is nothing wrong with using the internal sound card for digital modes. >> >> Wes N7WS >> >>> On 2/24/2023 1:58 PM, Rick NK7I wrote: >>> >>> And ranks right up there with folks using the OS sound card, instead of a >>> second card for radio use for obnoxious behavior. >> >> __ >> 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 by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rick.n...@gmail.com > __ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to mike.flow...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 manual page 14 regardincg "TUNE".
On 2/4/2023 1:46 PM, JEROME SODUS wrote: Normally, "CW" means morse-code. But, in this instance, am I correct in thinking it stands for "continuous wave" or, in other words, an unmodulated FM signal (constant carrier and amplitude)? Yes; "CONTINUOUS wave." It's not really an unmodulated "FM" signal; it's an unmodulated carrier. There's no reason to assign an arbitrary modulation designation -- why not say it's an unmodulated FSK or PSK signal? --- Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] Peter Martinez And The CW-To-PSK31 Feature
Yep, along with a really big CV-89 unit w/ scope. Mike n6zw > On 02/05/2023 11:17 AM jerry wrote: > > > On 2023-02-05 11:01, a...@elecraft.com wrote: > >> Some would argue there's no activity in ham radio, or perhaps life > >> itself, > >> more rewarding than making RTTY contest QSOs using a 1 pound radio > >> with a > >> whip and an attached keyer paddle > > > > You mean I no longer need my 75-pound Model 15 Teletype machine to > > send/receive RTTY? > > *** I had one of those! It didn't have a case. Pretty loud... :). > Long live Baudot! > >- Jerry, KF6VB > __ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@comcast.net __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] semi qsk (vox) with the K4 need advice
FWIW, my K3 driving an Acom 1000 is set to 12ms. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 20/01/2023 17:47, David Hachadorian wrote: My AL-1500 has pretty slow relays. I would guess that the AL82 is similar. In my K3, I have config/TX DLY set to 14 ms. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ On 1/20/2023 1:33 PM, Gerry via Elecraft wrote: I usually use a foot switch with my K4 and AL82. I was wondering what would be the best settings for semi qsk (vox) with the K4 and AL82 to avoid hot switching. I want to be conservative. What I've read so far online has been of little help. Tks 73 Gerry K1NY __ 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 by:http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list:http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered tok6ll.d...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to mike.har...@horizon.co.fk __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Power to the Tuner
On 1/8/2023 10:35 PM, Richard wrote: Normally, the KAT500 takes its DC power from the K3S. The easiest way to power the KAT500 when using it with the 7300 is the have to K3S powered up but not connected to any of the antennas. I do it differently. I power the K3 (now K4) _and_ the KAT500 from a single Alinco DM330MV power supply. Whenever the power supply is on, the rig and the KAT are both powered, but the rig doesn't need to be switched on. It seems like you could do the same thing with your two rigs. Turn on the power supply, then choose the rig you want to use. No need to turn on the K3 just to power the KAT500. One other consideration: The K3's 12 VDC output is rated for 1 amp, and the KAT500 specs say it draws a maximum of 1 amp. I'd be wary of being that close to the limit. Bottom line: You can't go wrong if you power all equipment from the power supply. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 80M SSB Net Announcement
On 12/25/2022 3:23 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Please join us on 3784 kHz (NOTE THE NEW FREQUENCY), 9PM ET Sunday (0200Z Monday). Was the net called? I was on-frequency between 8:55PM and 9:10PM, and heard nothing but S3 band noise. --- Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA500 Low 40m Output
Greetings, Working on a KPA 500, #2441. All bands except 40m work properly; 40m output is about 125w. Testing into a dummy load: Drive level: ~20w for all bands. Voltage and current levels all seem normal; lower PA current and slightly less voltage drop on 40m. SWR back to exciter (K3s) is 1:1 on all bands Output SWR on the internal meter reads 1:1, even on 40m No fault messages on any band, no smoke, no funny noises. The most obvious (to me) culprit is the 40m low pass filter. I was hoping to find an obviously fried cap or coil, but everything looks OK. A web search shows some folks reporting similar single-band faults, but they all have obviously fried components (usually a cap) on the RF or LPF boards. Is there anything else that could be at fault, other than the LPF circuit? It appears everything else is common to all bands. I'm not sure my test gear is sufficient to check the components in circuit. Thank you. 73, Mike Cizek W0VTT __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K-POD LED command not working
I have a new K-POD connected to a K4D, and several macros assigned to switchesF1-F8 operate correctly. Now I want to turn LED 4 on and off. The K-POD user manual says: "...LED 4 is always under user control. The following commands are used: KPLED4ON; turns LED 4 on KPLED4OFF; turns led 4 off." I assigned KPLED4ON; to a K-POD switch, but it does not turn on LED4. I later assigned KPLED4ON; to a K4 function, and it too does not turn on LED4. Does anyone know if KPLED4ON; is actually implemented in the K-POD? --- Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 transformer removal
Am guessing that toroid transformer is 70% or more of total KPA mass? Has anyone put it on a scale and remembed its weight? Be sure to seat and torque bolt properly when putting it back in. Mike AC5P On Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 07:50:22 AM CST, Michael Walker wrote: Not really. Just label the wires so you know were to put them when it comes back. Undo the bolt and pull the big torroid out. You'll notice the KPA500 is a lot lighter now. :) 73, mike va3mw On Tue, Nov 22, 2022 at 6:42 AM wrote: > I am sending my KPA500 to Watsonville for service. The shipping > instructions > say to "remove the transformer unless otherwise instructed." > > Are there any instructions for transformer removal? I've looked at the > assembly instructions and it seems straightforward. > > Are there any potential pitfalls that I should be aware of? > > > > Dave N1IX > > __ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to va...@portcredit.net > __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to a...@sbcglobal.net __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones
That’s an American website. Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB From: Jorge Diez - CX6VM [mailto:cx6vm.jo...@gmail.com] Sent: November 21, 2022 9:17 PM To: Mike Smith VE9AA Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones hello Mike you have both, SB45 and SB45-USB on this link https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Koss-Estere%C3%B3fonos-de-comunicaci%C3%B3n-SB-45/dp/B00081A2CW And really a good price, $30 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W El lun, 21 nov 2022 a las 21:49, Mike Smith VE9AA () escribió: While that may be true Jim, the Koss SB45’s I saw on Amazon.ca (ca=Canada) had USB plugs on the ends of them, not the 1/8” phono type for Mic and Ear (stereo). I looked at many ads, and there was enough inconsistencies in the ads (some ads showed USB & 1/8” pictures, both) that I did not buy that particular model. I was headed to the Caymans for a contest expedition and time was of the essence, so I erred on the side of safety as there would not be enough time to buy the proper one later, should I have rec’d the USB ones (that were no good to me) Mike VE9AA (ZF2AA in CQWW SSB 2022) Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB From: Jim Rhodes [mailto:jimk...@gmail.com] Sent: November 21, 2022 8:08 PM To: Mike Smith VE9AA Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones If you want a Koss and an electret mike get an SB45. Basically an SB40 with electret instead of dynamic mike. On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 8:25 AM Mike Smith VE9AA wrote: I have a pair of CM500's I've used extensively for the past 7-8 yrs.maybe longer. I typically wear them from 12-40hrs on any major contest weekend. It would not be an exaggeration to say I have well in excess of 1000hrs on them. (a guess..the # might be 2 or 3k.who knows.) All I did was wear out the bonded pleather, but liked the phones so much I bought new velour earpads for them that cost nearly as much as the headphones originally cost, hi. They are better than new now. No issues ever with the headband. Recently I bought a few sets of the Koss SB40 and by gosh they look an awful lot like the Yamaha's..maybe made in the same factory - who knows. They are starting to get hard to find as well but I found mine on amazon.ca for around $60 CDN Good luck! Mike VE9AA Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to jimk...@gmail.com -- Jim K0XU j...@rhodesend.net __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to cx6vm.jo...@gmail.com -- 73, Jorge CX6VM/CW5W __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones
While that may be true Jim, the Koss SB45’s I saw on Amazon.ca (ca=Canada) had USB plugs on the ends of them, not the 1/8” phono type for Mic and Ear (stereo). I looked at many ads, and there was enough inconsistencies in the ads (some ads showed USB & 1/8” pictures, both) that I did not buy that particular model. I was headed to the Caymans for a contest expedition and time was of the essence, so I erred on the side of safety as there would not be enough time to buy the proper one later, should I have rec’d the USB ones (that were no good to me) Mike VE9AA (ZF2AA in CQWW SSB 2022) Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB From: Jim Rhodes [mailto:jimk...@gmail.com] Sent: November 21, 2022 8:08 PM To: Mike Smith VE9AA Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones If you want a Koss and an electret mike get an SB45. Basically an SB40 with electret instead of dynamic mike. On Fri, Nov 18, 2022 at 8:25 AM Mike Smith VE9AA wrote: I have a pair of CM500's I've used extensively for the past 7-8 yrs.maybe longer. I typically wear them from 12-40hrs on any major contest weekend. It would not be an exaggeration to say I have well in excess of 1000hrs on them. (a guess..the # might be 2 or 3k.who knows.) All I did was wear out the bonded pleather, but liked the phones so much I bought new velour earpads for them that cost nearly as much as the headphones originally cost, hi. They are better than new now. No issues ever with the headband. Recently I bought a few sets of the Koss SB40 and by gosh they look an awful lot like the Yamaha's..maybe made in the same factory - who knows. They are starting to get hard to find as well but I found mine on amazon.ca for around $60 CDN Good luck! Mike VE9AA Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to jimk...@gmail.com -- Jim K0XU j...@rhodesend.net __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3, K3/0 Mini, P3, XV144, more for sale
The K3/0 Mini is sold. K3/100 sale pending. Still have the P3 and some other items left. Mike K7MDL CN88sf -Original Message- From: Mike Lewis Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 22:52 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: K3, K3/0 Mini, P3, XV144, more for sale Continuing to clear out redundant equipment from recent home sale. For sale are: Sale Pending - Elecraft K3/100 SN 6031 - original owner, fully loaded. $2600 4 filters - 13KHz FM/AM, 2.7KHz (5-pole), 2.1KHz InRad, 400Hz Inrad filters in Main RX KPA3A 100W PA KAT3 ATU (tuner for 2 Antennas) High stability TXCO option K3SYN PLL KXV3 Xvtr interface KIO3 IO interface KBPF3 General coverage band pass filter Has the 2nd RX options KRX3 SubRX module for dual RX K3SYN PLL 4 filters - 13KHz FM/AM, 2.7KHz (5-pole), 2.1KHz InRad, 400Hz Inrad filters in Sub RX (must match Main RX filter set) Manuals Elecraft P3 Panadapter. SN 1750 $650 SOLD - Elecraft K3/0 Mini Remote control head. No Cables. $650 Elecraft XV144 2M External Xvtr. Modified for ext LO, easily converted back to the xtal with oven, manual. $375 DEMI 1296 Xvtr. 144IF (-20dBm to 10W configurable input power range). 3W output. Modified for external LO but can be converted back to Xtal if desired. $275 DEMI 1296 18W PA module in die cast box, N connectors, with heat sink. $75 Kenwood TS-930S - Antenna tuner, Mem backup batteries removed. PA fan switch not working, fan is good. Otherwise nice looking rig in good working condition, 100W out. SN 5060143. $250 Kenwood SP-930 External Speaker, A/B switch, 3 tone filter buttons. $100 Kenwood SP-940 External Speaker, A/B switch, 3 tone filter buttons. $100 Mike K7MDL CN88sf __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones
On 11/18/2022 9:24 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote: All I did was wear out the bonded pleather, but liked the phones so much I bought new velour earpads for them that cost nearly as much as the headphones originally cost, hi. This page <http://n4cf.mdodd.com/cm500_pads.html> shows how I replaced the original pads on my CM500 with generic replacements I ought on eBay for $6.00. They're not leather or velour, but they feel great and work fine. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones
I have a pair of CM500's I've used extensively for the past 7-8 yrs.maybe longer. I typically wear them from 12-40hrs on any major contest weekend. It would not be an exaggeration to say I have well in excess of 1000hrs on them. (a guess..the # might be 2 or 3k.who knows.) All I did was wear out the bonded pleather, but liked the phones so much I bought new velour earpads for them that cost nearly as much as the headphones originally cost, hi. They are better than new now. No issues ever with the headband. Recently I bought a few sets of the Koss SB40 and by gosh they look an awful lot like the Yamaha's..maybe made in the same factory - who knows. They are starting to get hard to find as well but I found mine on amazon.ca for around $60 CDN Good luck! Mike VE9AA Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones
On 11/17/2022 9:54 AM, Jim KO5V wrote: I recently purchased the Yamaha CM 500 headphones. I think the "headphone part" works very well, but they won't stay adjusted - the plastic friction parts are just too loose. I'm not nitpicking here, it's a real problem. Scroll to the bottom of this page: <http://n4cf.mdodd.com/cm500_pads.html> to see how I dealt with loose adjustments. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3, K3/0 Mini, P3, XV144, more for sale
Continuing to clear out redundant equipment from recent home sale. For sale are: Elecraft K3/100 SN 6031 - original owner, fully loaded. $2600 4 filters - 13KHz FM/AM, 2.7KHz (5-pole), 2.1KHz InRad, 400Hz Inrad filters in Main RX KPA3A 100W PA KAT3 ATU (tuner for 2 Antennas) High stability TXCO option K3SYN PLL KXV3 Xvtr interface KIO3 IO interface KBPF3 General coverage band pass filter Has the 2nd RX options KRX3 SubRX module for dual RX K3SYN PLL 4 filters - 13KHz FM/AM, 2.7KHz (5-pole), 2.1KHz InRad, 400Hz Inrad filters in Sub RX (must match Main RX filter set) Manuals Elecraft P3 Panadapter. SN 1750 $650 Elecraft K3/0 Mini Remote control head. No Cables. $650 Elecraft XV144 2M External Xvtr. Modified for ext LO, easily converted back to the xtal with oven, manual. $375 DEMI 1296 Xvtr. 144IF (-20dBm to 10W configurable input power range). 3W output. Modified for external LO but can be converted back to Xtal if desired. $275 DEMI 1296 18W PA module in die cast box, N connectors, with heat sink. $75 Kenwood TS-930S - Antenna tuner, Mem backup batteries removed. PA fan switch not working, fan is good. Otherwise nice looking rig in good working condition, 100W out. SN 5060143. $250 Kenwood SP-930 External Speaker, A/B switch, 3 tone filter buttons. $100 Kenwood SP-940 External Speaker, A/B switch, 3 tone filter buttons. $100 Mike K7MDL CN88sf __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 doesn't receive at power up
And I did have this done as well, but for a different issue. -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Nov 9, 2022, at 4:01 PM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote: > > It could be tin pin oxidation on the KREF3 and/or Front panel pins. > Loose and shove back on the connectors to confirm. > Replace with gold pins. > Keith WE6R Elecraft K3/K4 Tech > __ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to mike.flow...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Contesting
On 11/9/2022 6:18 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: Al, if you called CQ at 30WPM and they answered at 45WPM and you had to ask for repeats, you are not the lid! I'll toss in my two cents I have fair-to-middlin' CW skills, and I've operated a lot of CW contests. I was surprised and disappointed to hear so many high-speed ops in this year's CW SS. In past years, I've been pleased with the moderate speeds. When I'm operating S, I almost always adjust my TX speed to match the running station's speed. it's only a hit or two on N1MM's Page Down key. I figure that's the considerate thing to do. I can comfortably copy at 25 wpm, so that's the speed I call CQ. If someone answers faster than I can copy, I don't hesitate to send QRS. If he ignores that comes back still too fast, I'll just hit F1 to start another CQ. If I can't copy part of his exchange, I'll ask for a repeat. There are plenty of reasons for bad copy, not just speed. QSB and QRM were present last weekend. I don't need to explain why I asked for a repeat! One final comment regarding dupes. The contesting club to which I belong has a mantra: "work all dupes!" There is no penalty, but there is the possibility that one op or both busted a QSO, so the second one is insurance. Just work 'em. you might take small time hit, but how much time would you spend sending B4 or DUPE, then explaining to the other op why you won't work him again? -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K4D / KPA500 / KAT500 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?
On 11/1/2022 5:12 PM, Bernie and Cheryl wrote: I'm thinking about one of the Heil microphones (either the Heil Gold or the Heil HM-10XD) but am willing to look at anything else someone may recommend. My Heil GM5 worked FB on my K3s and also on my new K4D. I also have a Yamaha CM500 headset with electret mic that is permanently plugged into the read phones and mic jacks for quick switchover for contests. It too works FB. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K4D / KPA500 / KAT500 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3/0-Mini, XV432, RemoteRig and more for Sale
Updated previous list and added other items, making room in the new shack. For sale now: DEMI 902/3 Xvtr, 10W 144 IF. $275. DEMI 1296 Xvtr, 3W, 144 IF. $275. All Xvtrs above are modified to use a DigiLo PLL via a SMA but can be easily flipped back to the crystal if desired. Elecraft K3/0-Mini-F remote control head. $700. Adding These: Tektronix 475A Oscope - $200 Make offer on these! - The heavy items I am not likely to ship. TS-930S HF rig, 100W TS-700A All mode 2M rig, 10W 2.5KW water cooled Bird dummy load 50uA Bird wattmeter in steel case (regular Bird 43 is 30uA and smaller meter face). Maybe works with dummy load 60Mhz network analyzer, connects to PC Sola Basic RF wattmeter - White metal case, clone of a Bird 43, uses same slugs. Tektronix 1401 Spectrum analyzer Module. 12V operation, uses an oscope for display. Mike K7MDL CN88sf __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3/0-Mini, XV432, RemoteRig and more for Sale
Moved out of 2nd home with full VHF+ station so no longer need remote access and redundant transverters, radios, and amps. For sale now: 1. XV432 refitted with a quiet Noctua fan and xtal oven option for $375. 2. DEMI 902/3 Xvtr, 10W 144 IF. $275. 3. DEMI 1296 Xvtr, 3W, 144 IF. $275. All Xvtrs above are modified to use a DigiLo PLL via a SMA but can be easily flipped back to the crystal if desired. 4. K7MDL design Multiband LO box. Band Decode input to select 1 of 6 LO slots. Each slot has programmable DigiLo frequency and programmable step attenuated level covering +22dBm to -28dBm I think. Internal 12-24V DC-DC converter for powering a remote coax switch. Band decode output for ant switch or transverter/amp selection. LCD with encoder for config menu system. 10MHz OCXO, can use external 10M or internal DigiLO clock. Also has GPS serial input for Grid square and time readout. $250 5. RemoteRig RRC-1258 MkIIs V7 radio Unit #1 with K3 cable set (Dual RX) $250 6. RemoteRig RRC-1258 MkIIs V7 radio Unit #2 with K3 cable set (Dual RX) $250 7. RemoteRig RRC-1258 MkIIs V7 Control Unit (Dual RX) with WiFi option and K3/0 Mini cable set. $300 8. Elecraft K3/0-Mini-F remote control head. $700. - Mike K7MDL Mike K7MDL EL87sm & CN88sf __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] k pod repair
On 10/21/2022 10:34 AM, bill steffey ny9h wrote: one of my f switches is intermittent... reloading the macro did not help at all anyone know the mouser or digikey part number I don't know, but a search on Mouser for pushbuttons, PCB-mount, off/(on) turned up 900+ results. These look similar to the buttons in my K-POD. I did not remove the case to have a close look. <https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Schurter/1241.1613.11?qs=JHn%2F0Af%2Fl5GqrwL%252BGC1AXA%3D%3D> <https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/CK/D6L90F2LFS?qs=sb%252But3Lm4x30MmB%252B1cWcjA%3D%3D> <https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Schurter/1241.1619.23?qs=JHn%2F0Af%2Fl5FTDDNWGnHpYQ%3D%3D> <https://www.mouser.com/ProductDetail/Schurter/1241.1618.11?qs=JHn%2F0Af%2Fl5GxWjHwscvJgw%3D%3D> If you call Elecraft support, they probably will tell you the number. They did so for a sticking relay in my KPA500. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 / N1MM Keying and rig control
On 10/14/2022 11:59 AM, Lee Hiers wrote: My method is to use the RS232 port on the K3 to an Elecraft cable that converts to USB to the computer for rig control and use a WinKeyer USB for keying. I think some people use the USB connection for both rig control and keying, but I like the separate keyer - I like the knob, and when I'm operating outside of contests, I don't have to switch anything around. On my former K3s (and new K4d) I used the built-in USB connection -- no RS-232 anywhere. It works fine. I too have a WinKeyer USB with its separate USB connection to the computer. N1MM is configured to recognize that USB port for WinKeyer, and everything works great. I leave everything always connected, and just need to set up N1MM for each contest (like this weekend for the Worked All Germany contest). 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KXV3A For Sale
Unused KXV3, (K3 Xverter I/O, RX Ant I/O) accessory kit with install instructions FS for K3. $100ppd CONUS. Contact direct off list. Mike AC5P __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)
I'll be there John ! ! ! ;-) Mike VE9AA / ZF2AA --- Mike, I hope that you'll be able to operate CQWW Phone from ZF2 this month without a mic:) GL, John KK9A Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: October 8, 2022 4:12 PM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: re: communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3) Rick, I waited patiently too, for months before my KX2(kit) arrived. This is not about "waiting patiently". If one of your orders had arrived 90 or 95% complete and you discovered something missing and closing in on a year later you didn't have any communication that they even KNEW they shorted you 1 part/pc/pcb, I think perhaps you might feel differently, right? Patience I have. What I do not appreciate is total lack of communication (or even acknowledgement from the people that will hopefully ship my (& others) mic out eventually. I have an email from Wayne 10 months ago stating it was an oversight and another that'll it be a few weeks. Heck, I would've even been "OK" (not happy, but "OK") if there were a hand scribbled note included with my kit that said "sorry, we realized at the last minute we're now out of MH3 microphones, but you are on a list and will receive it when we get some" Mike VE9AA - As a side reference I waited for the KAT500, patiently, for months. I waited for the KPA500, patiently, for months. I waited for the KPA1500, patiently, over a year (prepaid in full). I waited for the K4D, patiently, 18 months (prepaid in full). I didn't once ask for an update or cancel an order or ask for a refund, didn't once whine when it wasn't there yet and was happy when it showed up. I wasn't happy with the delay, but understood the reasons BECAUSE of the lists. They posted JUST as often as now, though not on every list at the same time. I track most of the lists, to learn of the other products too, even if I don't have them because they are interesting products. I was patient, you can be too. It really is THAT simple. They've posted the delay causes and they can't ship what they don't have. Unbecoming comments do not help anything and should be directed AT those responsible. Rick nk7i Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: October 8, 2022 4:05 PM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: re: communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3) Dan, Rick, K4TO etc or twimc I know CW very well. I also know the KX2 has a built in microphone. This is not about finding a microphone to work. I wish if you were going to comment towards me and others in a negative or belittling manner, please at least do me the common courtesy to read and absorb my post in its entirety before replying. It's like you read half of it and gave me a snarky kneejerk reply. You'll note in my 2 or 3 emails I've sent, I did not put down anyone and actually gave Elecraft and Wayne compliments. I stated my situation quite clearly. My kit arrived less a microphone and there was no communication about it. I do not follow this listserv day by day, waiting to pounce on less active or "in the know" users. I might check in once a month. If there was a post from Elecraft that said: "We know we shipped some KX2 shack-in-a-box kits early in the new year without a microphone but are not going to acknowledge you personally but you will receive your mic eventually" (or words to that effect) I certainly missed it. I would like to publicly thank Dave, AB7E (and a few others) for realizing exactly what this post is about. Regards, Mike VE9AA From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: October 8, 2022 12:23 PM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: re: communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3) Dave/AB7E seems to understand the point 100% correctly and a lot of you are twisting my (and others) words. The point is not that I don't have a microphone or that I couldn't cobble together a connector for from another brand of mic. I could even (I suppose) find an alternate on Amazon or somewhere (should I have to buy another mic?) The point is, almost a year ago I purchased a KX2-shack-in-a-box kit and it came without a mic (it was purchased and paid for as part of that kit) and I had to inform Elecraft once it arrived that I was shorted a mic.) Nothing in the paperwork nor any communication before it arrived stated it would be arriving w/o a MH3 mic, so this was a surprise. I even have an email from Wayne from January 10th,2022 that states (in part) ".We should have MH3s back in stock in several weeks. Will that suffice?..." It's a long way from early December 2021 when I finally was invoiced (after I submitted my purchase request in October or November) 2021 and final
Re: [Elecraft] communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)
Rick, I waited patiently too, for months before my KX2(kit) arrived. This is not about "waiting patiently". If one of your orders had arrived 90 or 95% complete and you discovered something missing and closing in on a year later you didn't have any communication that they even KNEW they shorted you 1 part/pc/pcb, I think perhaps you might feel differently, right? Patience I have. What I do not appreciate is total lack of communication (or even acknowledgement from the people that will hopefully ship my (& others) mic out eventually. I have an email from Wayne 10 months ago stating it was an oversight and another that'll it be a few weeks. Heck, I would've even been "OK" (not happy, but "OK") if there were a hand scribbled note included with my kit that said "sorry, we realized at the last minute we're now out of MH3 microphones, but you are on a list and will receive it when we get some" Mike VE9AA - As a side reference I waited for the KAT500, patiently, for months. I waited for the KPA500, patiently, for months. I waited for the KPA1500, patiently, over a year (prepaid in full). I waited for the K4D, patiently, 18 months (prepaid in full). I didn't once ask for an update or cancel an order or ask for a refund, didn't once whine when it wasn't there yet and was happy when it showed up. I wasn't happy with the delay, but understood the reasons BECAUSE of the lists. They posted JUST as often as now, though not on every list at the same time. I track most of the lists, to learn of the other products too, even if I don't have them because they are interesting products. I was patient, you can be too. It really is THAT simple. They've posted the delay causes and they can't ship what they don't have. Unbecoming comments do not help anything and should be directed AT those responsible. Rick nk7i Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: October 8, 2022 4:05 PM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: re: communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3) Dan, Rick, K4TO etc or twimc I know CW very well. I also know the KX2 has a built in microphone. This is not about finding a microphone to work. I wish if you were going to comment towards me and others in a negative or belittling manner, please at least do me the common courtesy to read and absorb my post in its entirety before replying. It's like you read half of it and gave me a snarky kneejerk reply. You'll note in my 2 or 3 emails I've sent, I did not put down anyone and actually gave Elecraft and Wayne compliments. I stated my situation quite clearly. My kit arrived less a microphone and there was no communication about it. I do not follow this listserv day by day, waiting to pounce on less active or "in the know" users. I might check in once a month. If there was a post from Elecraft that said: "We know we shipped some KX2 shack-in-a-box kits early in the new year without a microphone but are not going to acknowledge you personally but you will receive your mic eventually" (or words to that effect) I certainly missed it. I would like to publicly thank Dave, AB7E (and a few others) for realizing exactly what this post is about. Regards, Mike VE9AA From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: October 8, 2022 12:23 PM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: re: communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3) Dave/AB7E seems to understand the point 100% correctly and a lot of you are twisting my (and others) words. The point is not that I don't have a microphone or that I couldn't cobble together a connector for from another brand of mic. I could even (I suppose) find an alternate on Amazon or somewhere (should I have to buy another mic?) The point is, almost a year ago I purchased a KX2-shack-in-a-box kit and it came without a mic (it was purchased and paid for as part of that kit) and I had to inform Elecraft once it arrived that I was shorted a mic.) Nothing in the paperwork nor any communication before it arrived stated it would be arriving w/o a MH3 mic, so this was a surprise. I even have an email from Wayne from January 10th,2022 that states (in part) ".We should have MH3s back in stock in several weeks. Will that suffice?..." It's a long way from early December 2021 when I finally was invoiced (after I submitted my purchase request in October or November) 2021 and finally paid for my KX2 shack-in-a-box kit (which I love by the way_) (or even Jan 10th, 2021_) All I am saying is..there has been zero communication like "we know we owe you a microphone and when we get them you'll be on the top of the list when we get them.) ZERO. All I have is a couple (now very old) emails from Wayne from early January that "it must have be an oversight" (which I accept; Hey - nobody's
Re: [Elecraft] communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)
Dan, Rick, K4TO etc or twimc I know CW very well. I also know the KX2 has a built in microphone. This is not about finding a microphone to work. I wish if you were going to comment towards me and others in a negative or belittling manner, please at least do me the common courtesy to read and absorb my post in its entirety before replying. It's like you read half of it and gave me a snarky kneejerk reply. You'll note in my 2 or 3 emails I've sent, I did not put down anyone and actually gave Elecraft and Wayne compliments. I stated my situation quite clearly. My kit arrived less a microphone and there was no communication about it. I do not follow this listserv day by day, waiting to pounce on less active or "in the know" users. I might check in once a month. If there was a post from Elecraft that said: "We know we shipped some KX2 shack-in-a-box kits early in the new year without a microphone but are not going to acknowledge you personally but you will receive your mic eventually" (or words to that effect) I certainly missed it. I would like to publicly thank Dave, AB7E (and a few others) for realizing exactly what this post is about. Regards, Mike VE9AA From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: October 8, 2022 12:23 PM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: re: communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3) Dave/AB7E seems to understand the point 100% correctly and a lot of you are twisting my (and others) words. The point is not that I don't have a microphone or that I couldn't cobble together a connector for from another brand of mic. I could even (I suppose) find an alternate on Amazon or somewhere (should I have to buy another mic?) The point is, almost a year ago I purchased a KX2-shack-in-a-box kit and it came without a mic (it was purchased and paid for as part of that kit) and I had to inform Elecraft once it arrived that I was shorted a mic.) Nothing in the paperwork nor any communication before it arrived stated it would be arriving w/o a MH3 mic, so this was a surprise. I even have an email from Wayne from January 10th,2022 that states (in part) ".We should have MH3s back in stock in several weeks. Will that suffice?..." It's a long way from early December 2021 when I finally was invoiced (after I submitted my purchase request in October or November) 2021 and finally paid for my KX2 shack-in-a-box kit (which I love by the way_) (or even Jan 10th, 2021_) All I am saying is..there has been zero communication like "we know we owe you a microphone and when we get them you'll be on the top of the list when we get them.) ZERO. All I have is a couple (now very old) emails from Wayne from early January that "it must have be an oversight" (which I accept; Hey - nobody's or any company is perfect) I get it. I accept the oversight. I accept the backorder. I check the Elecraft site for shipping status. I know they don't have them. I deal with electronic parts and service over 11,000 devices as part of my everyday job. I communicate with my "customers" Do I know that THEY know I am owed one? Well, not really. I have (now old) emails from January from Wayne-that's it. I know he has much bigger fish to fry than some mic for a New Brunswicker on the other side of the continent. I know it won't be Wayne that (hopefully) eventually boxes up and ships me a mic. It's whoever keeps track of old, long since departed orders. If I am going to wait nearly a year (or maybe more), it might've been nice to get an email every 4-5 months from a shipping/receiving/purchasing/billing dept staff member saying "we haven't forgot about you". As of now, myself and all others that I've been in touch with(on this particular issue), have rec'd nothing. We don't know if: The person boxing up the KX2 kits didn't know there was supposed to be a mic included or They boxed up the kits anyways to get 95% of the product out the door to waiting customers or Even if they have record of the folks who have complete kits vs kits missing mics. or Something else. We just don't know. Communications have been non existent from the shipping dept (ever) and none since Jan 10th . 2021 (from Wayne himself, who seems quite knowledgeable and friendly btw) Sincerely, Mike VE9AA Oh, and lest anyone think I am mad. No , I am not mad. Overall I am very happy with my $10k+ worth of Elecraft products. It just doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling to maybe order a K4HD (or two for SO2R) when the time comes. == That isn't the point at all, it isn't what I said, and you know it. I simply believe that the folks who have paid for stuff many months ago should be kept regularly informed ... directly, not via word of mouth. It's not expensive for Elecraft to do so. They just have to care a bit more. They know exactly what the status of everything is at any point in
Re: [Elecraft] communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)
Dave/AB7E seems to understand the point 100% correctly and a lot of you are
twisting my (and others) words.
The point is not that I don't have a microphone or that I couldn't cobble
together a connector for from another brand of mic.
I could even (I suppose) find an alternate on Amazon or somewhere (should I
have to buy another mic?)
The point is, almost a year ago I purchased a KX2-shack-in-a-box kit and it
came without a mic (it was purchased and paid for as part of that kit) and I
had to inform Elecraft once it arrived that I was shorted a mic.) Nothing in
the paperwork nor any communication before it arrived stated it would be
arriving w/o a MH3 mic, so this was a surprise.
I even have an email from Wayne from January 10th,2022 that states (in
part) ".We should have MH3s back in stock in several weeks. Will that
suffice?..."
It's a long way from early December 2021 when I finally was invoiced (after
I submitted my purchase request in October or November) 2021 and finally
paid for my KX2 shack-in-a-box kit (which I love by the way_) (or even Jan
10th, 2021_)
All I am saying is..there has been zero communication like "we know we owe
you a microphone and when we get them you'll be on the top of the list when
we get them.) ZERO.
All I have is a couple (now very old) emails from Wayne from early January
that "it must have be an oversight" (which I accept; Hey - nobody's or any
company is perfect) I get it.
I accept the oversight. I accept the backorder. I check the Elecraft site
for shipping status. I know they don't have them. I deal with electronic
parts and service over 11,000 devices as part of my everyday job. I
communicate with my "customers"
Do I know that THEY know I am owed one? Well, not really. I have (now old)
emails from January from Wayne-that's it. I know he has much bigger fish to
fry than some mic for a New Brunswicker on the other side of the continent.
I know it won't be Wayne that (hopefully) eventually boxes up and ships me a
mic. It's whoever keeps track of old, long since departed orders.
If I am going to wait nearly a year (or maybe more), it might've been nice
to get an email every 4-5 months from a
shipping/receiving/purchasing/billing dept staff member saying "we haven't
forgot about you".
As of now, myself and all others that I've been in touch with(on this
particular issue), have rec'd nothing. We don't know if:
The person boxing up the KX2 kits didn't know there was supposed to be a mic
included
or
They boxed up the kits anyways to get 95% of the product out the door to
waiting customers
or
Even if they have record of the folks who have complete kits vs kits missing
mics.
or
Something else.
We just don't know.
Communications have been non existent from the shipping dept (ever) and none
since Jan 10th . 2021 (from Wayne himself, who seems quite knowledgeable and
friendly btw)
Sincerely,
Mike VE9AA
Oh, and lest anyone think I am mad. No , I am not mad. Overall I am very
happy with my $10k+ worth of Elecraft products.
It just doesn't give me a warm fuzzy feeling to maybe order a K4HD (or two
for SO2R) when the time comes.
==
That isn't the point at all, it isn't what I said, and you know it. I
simply believe that the folks who have paid for stuff many months ago should
be kept regularly informed ... directly, not via word of mouth. It's not
expensive for Elecraft to do so. They just have to care a bit more. They
know exactly what the status of everything is at any point in time.
Dave AB7E
On 10/7/2022 12:43 PM, Richard Hill wrote:
I understood that ordered microphone parts were substandard when delivered
and new parts had to be sourced, delaying production.
Would you have preferred they delayed shipping the shack in a box until the
mics were available?
NU6T
On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 12:12 PM David Gilbert wrote:
I believe his point includes the lack of any communication
updates. I've
suggested before that a single clerk could post regular updates
here on
any backorder situations. Even if they just stated the same thing,
people would know where they stood instead of wondering if they had
simply been forgotten (as some folks actually have been).
Other companies I've been associated with and have worked for
understand
this much better.
Dave AB7E
Mike, Coreen & Corey
Keswick Ridge, NB
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic
I guessed that but I hope the lack of the Elecraft MH3 isn't preventing them from using KX2. I know what I would do. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 07/10/2022 18:38, Wes wrote: I doubt that there is any special except for the fact that some of these guys bought and paid for the MH3. Wes N7WS On 10/7/2022 1:24 PM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote: Is there anything so special about the MH3 that another hand mic with an adapter cable or re-plugged wouldn't do. There must be a few suitable units out in the wild. I use a Kenwood MC-43S with my K2/K3 and a Yamaha headset with the K3. Regards, Mike VP8NO __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to mike.har...@horizon.co.fk __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX2 Mic
Is there anything so special about the MH3 that another hand mic with an adapter cable or re-plugged wouldn't do. There must be a few suitable units out in the wild. I use a Kenwood MC-43S with my K2/K3 and a Yamaha headset with the K3. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 07/10/2022 16:43, Richard Hill wrote: I understood that ordered microphone parts were substandard when delivered and new parts had to be sourced, delaying production. Would you have preferred they delayed shipping the shack in a box until the mics were available? NU6T __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock
Carl Yes, I totally understand. If I went to the Elecraft site today and wanted to order an MH3, it's on backorder. I get it. I would not be allowed to order it. You may be missing the point. Some of us have ordered and already paid for the KX2-shack-in-a-box which *INCLUDES* an MH3 microphone. In my case, in a month or so it'll be about 1 year since I've paid for this. I am not sure if I could've/would've not ordered the Kit or not if they had told me it would not ship complete, but it would've been nice to be given that option. As it was, it showed up incomplete. Seems like a small complaint, I know, but I've rec'd a number of private emails already from folks in similar situations, some not as lucky as myself (I own multiple radios). I've found in my life, usually "honesty is the best policy" and especially being a ham I believe "communication is key" (in life, business, etc.) Happy Thanksgiving everyone ! (VE Thanksgiving this weekend) Mike VE9AA From: Carl Yaffey [mailto:cyaf...@gmail.com] Sent: October 7, 2022 3:20 PM To: Mike Smith VE9AA Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock I tried to order an MH3. I was told they are waiting for some parts for a new model of it. Carl Yaffey K8NU 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.bluesswing.com http://www.timbrewolvesband.com http://www.folkramblers.carl-yaffey.com http://www.clintonvillegrass.com On Oct 7, 2022, at 11:46 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote: That's great that you're selling these expensive amps, rigs and whatnot and keeping yourselves going, but how about updates on stuff we've paid for an not fully rec'd? Before last Xmas I ordered a KX2 shack-in-a-box kit and rec'd it a couple months later(no complaints- I knew there was a small backorder), but there was no MH3 microphone included. (nor was it indicated on the paperwork that Elecraft even knew it was missing) I had to complain via several channels and then subsequent emails to Wayne told me I'd receive it at some point. Soon it'll be 1 year since I placed my order and still no mic. (and zero updates) Yes, it's very small potatoes and yes, I am a big fan of Elecraft equipment owning a multitude of your transceivers (K1, KX2, KX3 and two K3's), all in the shack here but when I see messages about K4's and KPA1500's and not even a single update to my private email (or publicly) about my microphone it just is upsetting. Like myself and others got lost in the dust but 'Hey, spend your hard earned dollars on these big ticket items y'all" I hope that makes sense. Sometimes it's the little things fellas. Respectfully Mike VE9AA Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to cyaf...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock
That's great that you're selling these expensive amps, rigs and whatnot and keeping yourselves going, but how about updates on stuff we've paid for an not fully rec'd? Before last Xmas I ordered a KX2 shack-in-a-box kit and rec'd it a couple months later(no complaints- I knew there was a small backorder), but there was no MH3 microphone included. (nor was it indicated on the paperwork that Elecraft even knew it was missing) I had to complain via several channels and then subsequent emails to Wayne told me I'd receive it at some point. Soon it'll be 1 year since I placed my order and still no mic. (and zero updates) Yes, it's very small potatoes and yes, I am a big fan of Elecraft equipment owning a multitude of your transceivers (K1, KX2, KX3 and two K3's), all in the shack here but when I see messages about K4's and KPA1500's and not even a single update to my private email (or publicly) about my microphone it just is upsetting. Like myself and others got lost in the dust but 'Hey, spend your hard earned dollars on these big ticket items y'all" I hope that makes sense. Sometimes it's the little things fellas. Respectfully Mike VE9AA Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K-POD LED 4 control
The P-POD Owner's Manual says on page 11, that LED 4 is always under user control, and KPLED4ON; turns LED 4 on. On my K4 I assigned KPLED4ON; to K-pod.7T but pressing F7 on the K-POD does not turn on LED 4. Am I missing something, or does this macro not work? --- Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K-POD convenience tweaks
Trying again with no attachments. :-) I used my 3D printer to make a couple of tweaks to my new K-POD. This page <http://n4cf.mdodd.com/kpod.html> shows them. Comments welcome. 73, mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Attachments
On 10/2/2022 1:24 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote: I believe it does not forward attachments. Thanks. I'll put together a new Web page. --- Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Attachments
Does this list allow attachments to emails? I posted a couple of hours ago with two photos attached, but it hasn't shown up yet. If not, I'll put the photos on my website and post again with a link. Thanks. Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 frequency memories question
On 10/1/2022 11:37 PM, Jack Brindle wrote: There is a KPA500 group? It's on groups.io: <https://groups.io/g/KPA500/> --- Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KAT500 frequency memories question
I asked this in the KPA500 group, but it probably was too far off-topic, so I'll try here. I have a K4D/KPA500/KAT500. If I use the KAT utility program to save the configuration, are the frequency memories' settings also save in the config file? So, if for some reason I need to restore a saved configuration to the KAT500, will that restore the L/C settings to the frequency memories? Thanks. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] MH3 Mic availability
Dean, I wish I could tell you. I ordered the same kx2 shack-in-a-box before Xmas last year (after a short 1-2 month wait) and was overjoyed to receive it in January. I love the rig btw. They know there was no mic included,(I've sent emails, but there was nothing indicated on my order that it was missing) but so far ~10months later; no mic. Good thing I do mostly CW. Mike VE9AA p.s.-Wayne: updates would be nice ;-D === I bought a KX2 shack in the box package back in February. I received the radio around June but still haven't received the Mic. Any idea when these will be available? Thanks Dean (K7DSF) Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] going back in time with the K1
I still enjoy my K1, too. A favorite qso was going to a nearby park in Delaware, stuck a wire in the back, tuned and qso'd with an op in France. I always liked the K1 ad quoting a compliment by a Heathkit chief engineer, Mike Elliot w8kkr, preserved here: https://www.qrpproject.de/UK/elecraft_k1.htm 73, Mike ab3ap On 8/21/22 11:09 PM, brianpepperdine brianpepperdine wrote: > Well.. anyhow last week I had extra time on my hands so pulled out some of the neglected rigs. [...] Found the K1 was a good rig.. made decent contacts. [...] Brian VE3HI __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 No RCV No Xmit
Thanks for the info Keith! I suspect a pins issue as well since it worked when put back together. How do I go about replacing the pins? I assume Elecraft sells them? On 8/15/2022 10:23 AM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote: Mike, records show you got the gold front panel pins in 2015 service. I recommend replacing the KREF3 board tin pins with gold also. Also, wiggle each cable around there with needle-nose pliers to see if one is intermittent. Keith WE6R Elecraft K3/K4 Tech __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 No RCV No Xmit
I was activating a park this weekend and the radio stopped receiving signals. I had to turn the volume up all the way to hear "static" but no signals. When keying the radio there was zero output. I was able to fix the issue by removing the receiver module and reseating all the TMP cables. No error codes were displayed. When using CW in QSK mode I did notice a couple of times where the audio would cut out for a bit and then come back. I was thinking it could have been a TR switch that is flaky. I not really sure what fixed the issue. I did not have deoxit with me. That will go in the kit next time. Is there anything I should do now to try to make sure it does not happen again? Taking a backup rig will be on the list too! The SN of this K3 is 658 so it is an older one. Has anyone else experienced this? Mike W0MU __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 Value (for insurance)
Replacement would be a K4 right? So I would say a K4 with sub rcvr and Kat if the K3 has them. Mike Kk9v On Sat, Jul 30, 2022, 10:45 AM Paul GACEK via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > $2k? > > ……and while not your question, parted out you could get a lot more. > > Paul > W6PNG/M0SNA > www.nomadic.blog > > > On Jul 30, 2022, at 2:38 PM, n...@earthlink.net wrote: > > > > I have a K3/100 S/N 2324 fully loaded (2nd receiver, 8-pole filters, all > > upgrades except USB) that needs to be shipped to Elecraft for repair. > What > > is a suggested value of this for insurance? > > > > 73, > > > > Allen R. Brier N5XZ > > 1515 Windloch Lane > > Richmond, TX 77406 > > 713-705-4801 > > > > > > __ > > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > Message delivered to paul.ga...@me.com > __ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to mik...@gmail.com __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Systematic error in spots as heard by K3
I should clarify a loose and potentially misleading last sentence. The GPSDO 10MHz external reference clocks a frequency counter that monitors the TXCO actual frequency and this number is used to control the synths, not the number you have set in REF CAL doing WWV calibration. Nothing touches the TXCO. Regards, Mike VP8NO The drift of the internal TCXO is easily displayed from a cold start. The GPSDO ref osc knocks out the drift. __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Stacking KPA on KAT
Here is a solution I still use: https://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/rack The diner look! 73, Mike ab3ap On 7/23/22 12:27 PM, Mark Musick wrote: When I had the KPA500/KAT500 I also had the KPA on top of the KAT. No problem. It is also my understanding that like Ian it was designed to be set up with the KPA on top of the KAT. 73, Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Ian Kahn Sent: Saturday, July 23, 2022 16:09 To: James Bennett Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector ; Paul Ecker Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stacking KPA on KAT Ditto James' answer. Not only is there no problem doing this, if I recall correctly, they were designed for this use case. 73 de, Ian, NV4C On Sat, Jul 23, 2022, 11:36 AM James Bennett via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: Paul, That's exactly the way I've had my pair set up for years - works great. Jim / K7TXA On Jul 23, 2022, at 9:33 AM, Paul Ecker wrote: I am re-arranging the shack desk. Is anyone stacking the KPA500 on top of the KAT 500? Any weight or heat issues ? Or is it ok to do? 73 Paul w2eck __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft repair
How do I find out where I am in the RSA list ? On Fri, Jul 15, 2022, 12:15 PM wrote: > This is not a slam against Elecraft repair but I have a need to have my K3+ > problem checked and repaired in short order. I know that Elecraft is backed > up and will not get to my RSA as I am 104 on the list. I need the radio > operational in the next few weeks before my extended journey offshore. > > > > What I am asking the group for is a recommendation of someone very familiar > with K3's they have had work done by or have heard about beyond Elecraft's > service. > > > > Thanks for any help, I really like my radio and other Elecraft gear but > have > a short time frame and need some guidance. > > > > Ciao and 73 > > Hank / KR7X > > > > __ > 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 by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to mik...@gmail.com > __ 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 by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
