Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread Bill Johnson
Great comment, Don. Good for all to know. Should be sent US only! 73, Bill K9YEQ https://wrj-tech.com/ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, January 1, 2019 1:58 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FS]

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread W2xj
Sounds phobic to me. I ship to Canada all the time. No different than shipping anywhere else. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 1, 2019, at 4:11 PM, Charlie T wrote: > > Yes, that's true for a post card or letter, but Priority Mail rates as well > as Parcel Post, or whatever it's called nowadays,

[Elecraft] [FS] PX3 [SOLD]

2019-01-01 Thread Bob via Elecraft
 The PX3 has been sold. BobK8RL  __ 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

[Elecraft] {FS] KX3 [Withdrawn]

2019-01-01 Thread Bob via Elecraft
 My KX3 is no longer for sale via this forum.  Bob, K8RL  __ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
Charlie, If it fits into a USPS Flat Rate box (and a KX3 will nicely), the price is the same no matter what the distance - if it fits, it ships. Shipping to (or from) Canada (or any other non-US country) should always use USPS - both UPS and FedEx collect "brokerage fees" at the

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread Dave Cole (NK7Z)
Hi Bill, I suspect it is because they are not aware of this... Keep posting it, it will change minds... 73s and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.net Award Manager, 30MDG Grid Contest ARRL Technical Specialist ARRL Volunteer Examiner ARRL OOC for Oregon On 1/1/19 3:58 PM, Bill Johnson

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
I always sell for a price and state that the buyer pays packing and shipping charges.   I don't recall ever loosing a sale due to those terms.   I use a commercial packing service and can always quote the packing and shipping charges once the destination is known. In general I find USPS

[Elecraft] NAP3 & CW-Skimmer

2019-01-01 Thread Martin
Elecrafters, has anyone ever managed to tie NAP3 via virtual audio cable to CW-Skimmer? I'm not talking about the serial connection, this works. My equipment: K3, Win7 32bit, E-MU 0202 USB-Soundcard, NAP3 5.6 , CW-Skimmer 2.1 . Various virtual audio cables, none works. I'm not talking about

Re: [Elecraft] How to Isolate 2nd Transceiver in two Radio Base Station (WU6R / Mark)

2019-01-01 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Think Field Day where it is normal to run several transceivers at the same time. Antenna separation and orientation is a key factor plus good quality band pass filters for each radio. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 1, 2019, at 11:27 AM, wrote: > > Two transceivers is a typical

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
I fail to understand why some hams restrict shipping to CONUS only. Hawaii and Alaska are US states, and Puerto Rico is a US Possession (whose people are US citizens). Shipping (particularly by USPS Flat Rate) is no different than shipping to a neighboring state. Why restrict your market

Re: [Elecraft] How to Isolate 2nd Transceiver in two Radio Base Station (WU6R / Mark)

2019-01-01 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
Thanks Bob. Mark > On Jan 1, 2019, at 1:22 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > Think Field Day where it is normal to run several transceivers at the same > time. Antenna separation and orientation is a key factor plus good quality > band pass filters for each radio. > > Bob, K4TAX > > >

[Elecraft] ELECAN DUMMY LOAD

2019-01-01 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
Now that Elecraft has a full line of high-power amplifiers, why not produce a high-power dummy load?  A one-gallon paint can, with a precision resistor take-off for accurate power measurement, snazzy graphics maybe with pictures of Eric and Wayne :-).  You know, like the Heathkit Cantenna, only

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread Carl Jón Denbow
I used to think the same way. I would say simply, “price includes shipping to any US address.” Then I sold a Kenwood rig to a ham in Hawai’i and the shipping via USPS was astronomical. It was too big for a flat rate box. And, I’m not actually sure the flat rate to Hawai’i is the same as to

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread W2xj
It seems easier to quote price without any shipping. Negotiate that separately. Some of us do not like USPS for some valid reasons. Others might be biased against UPS or FEDEX UMMV. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 1, 2019, at 10:19 PM, Carl Jón Denbow wrote: > > I used to think the same way. I

[Elecraft] Thanks, Elecraft!

2019-01-01 Thread eric norris via Elecraft
I wanted to use a vintage rig for SKN, and with my Heathkits out of action, I turned to my trusty K2--little used since the KX3 and KX2 came out. What a joy this radio is to use!  I had forgotten what a gem it is.  Thanks, Elecraft! 73 es HNY, Eric WD6DBM Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread W2xj
The problem with USPS if you live in an apartment is that they drop the box at the door. Many packages are stolen. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 1, 2019, at 11:06 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: > > I always sell for a price and state that the buyer pays packing and shipping > charges. I don't

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500/KPA500 with Icom 7600 accessory cable

2019-01-01 Thread Ken B via Elecraft
Thank you Jack Will do it all today. Sunday after church and evening we preparing for the charity meal. We served 581 people and was to wiped to do anything yesterday. Thank you Ken KC1ICN From: Jack Brindle To: Ken B Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Sunday, December 30, 2018

Re: [Elecraft] How to Isolate 2nd Transceiver in two Radio Base Station (WU6R / Mark)

2019-01-01 Thread Don Wilhelm
Mark, The assumption that "there is a way to use both radios at the same time" is the real base of the problem. A lot depends on the power level you are running - the problem get worse as the power is increased. If you can reduce the pickup on the antenna used by the non-transmitting

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500/KPA500 with Icom 7600 accessory cable

2019-01-01 Thread Ken B via Elecraft
To make it easier to read replies prefaced with KB>>>   Unplug the mini-phone plug from the KAT500. This will leave the KAT powered from the 7600, but requesting a tune from the 7600 won’t cause the KAT to respond. KB>>> Worked as planned Next key the radio and make sure everything works

[Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread Bob via Elecraft
 For sale KX3-F (SN 5520) in very good condition with the following: KXFL3, KXAT3, KXBC3, KX3-2M-AT, KXPD3, MH3, XG50 (assembled), KXUSB cable, KX3-PCKT accessory cable set, PAE-Kx31 heatsink, SideKX panels and cover, orange Pelican 1200 padded case, The Nifty! Mini-Manual for KX3 Plus Options,

[Elecraft] How to Isolate 2nd Transceiver in two Radio Base Station (WU6R / Mark)

2019-01-01 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
I see lots shack photos with two transceiver setups, especially two Elecraft K3S radios; how do you isolate the 2nd transceiver or SDR receiver (SDR Play, for example) so that you do not damage one transceiver while transmitting with the other?  I am assuming there is a way to use both radios

Re: [Elecraft] How to Isolate 2nd Transceiver in two Radio Base Station (WU6R / Mark)

2019-01-01 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
Dick, Thanks. Mark On Jan 01, 2019, at 07:46 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: I just googled “bandpass filter so2r” and found a number of useful discussions and product references on this topic. 73 de Dick, K6KR On Jan 1, 2019, at 04:34, Mark Wheeler via Elecraft wrote: I see lots shack

Re: [Elecraft] How to Isolate 2nd Transceiver in two Radio Base Station (WU6R / Mark)

2019-01-01 Thread john
Two transceivers is a typical contesting setup. I do not believe that you are contester so it would probably have little value to you. Typically a two radio station on operator setup (SO2R) has one transceiver on one band and the other on a different band with filters to protect the receivers.

[Elecraft] [FS] PX3

2019-01-01 Thread Bob via Elecraft
 For sale PX3-F (SN 0920) in very good condition with Rev A6 manual, KXUSB cable, KX3-PX3 cable set, SideKX panels and cover, and coaxial DC power Y-cable.  Payment via PayPal.  CONUS only.  $400 shipped.  If interested, please contact me offline via email of BobK8RL at AOL. 

Re: [Elecraft] Watsonville CA

2019-01-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
That's one exit north from our factory. No relationship, but I was aware of them while they were in business here. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Jan 1, 2019, at 9:17 AM, John Simmons wrote: > > While surfing the Internet looking at historical info on ham radio, Sideband > Engineers

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread Charlie T
Yes, that's true for a post card or letter, but Priority Mail rates as well as Parcel Post, or whatever it's called nowadays, increase with distance. And very obviously with UPS or FedEx Ground. By offering CONUS shipping, you are NOT saying you won't ship outside that range, it's just that

Re: [Elecraft] How to Isolate 2nd Transceiver in two Radio Base Station (WU6R / Mark)

2019-01-01 Thread Roger
Mark, it mainly depends on the "between port isolation" of the switch that you are going to use and the output power. There are some minor things to pay attention too like a poor quality (= poor shielded) interconnection cable. A 10 ft coax with poor shielding can pick up enough energy

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500/KPA500 with Icom 7600 accessory cable

2019-01-01 Thread Ken B via Elecraft
Good morning Jack To make things easier to read replies prefaced the KB>>> Table 2 on page 8 of the KAT500 manual should have given you the exact connections you needed to make for the Molex to KAT500 cable. Note that the plug o the KAt500 end is stereo with tip, ring and sleeve. Please

[Elecraft] Watsonville CA

2019-01-01 Thread John Simmons
While surfing the Internet looking at historical info on ham radio, Sideband Engineers became Linear Systems making the SB36 transceiver. Guess what? Linear Systems was at 220 Airport boulevard, Watsonville, CA! Coincidence? -John NI0K

Re: [Elecraft] How to Isolate 2nd Transceiver in two Radio Base Station (WU6R / Mark)

2019-01-01 Thread Mark Wheeler via Elecraft
Don, Thank you. Mark On Jan 01, 2019, at 10:14 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Mark, The assumption that "there is a way to use both radios at the same time" is the real base of the problem. A lot depends on the power level you are running - the problem get worse as the power is increased. If

Re: [Elecraft] How to Isolate 2nd Transceiver in two Radio Base Station (WU6R / Mark)

2019-01-01 Thread Dick Dievendorff
I just googled “bandpass filter so2r” and found a number of useful discussions and product references on this topic. 73 de Dick, K6KR > On Jan 1, 2019, at 04:34, Mark Wheeler via Elecraft > wrote: > > > I see lots shack photos with two transceiver setups, especially two Elecraft > K3S

Re: [Elecraft] How to Isolate 2nd Transceiver in two Radio Base Station (WU6R / Mark)

2019-01-01 Thread Paul Gacek via Elecraft
Mark The MFJ 1708-SDR will isolate a second rig/recover (designed more for SDR devices like the SDPplay) while the main rig transmits. https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=H0-016017 This is not a classic SO2R setup. Paul W6PNG/M0SN > On Jan 1, 2019, at 9:27 AM, wrote: > > Two

Re: [Elecraft] ELECAN DUMMY LOAD

2019-01-01 Thread Leroy Buller
O. mojo. I'll take a case. On Tue, Jan 1, 2019, 10:34 PM eric norris via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: > Now that Elecraft has a full line of high-power amplifiers, why not > produce a high-power dummy load? A one-gallon paint can, with a precision > resistor take-off for

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

2019-01-01 Thread Rick Bates (WA6NHC)
You run the amount of power required to make the contact, up to the legal limit. If you wish to operate QRP, that’s your choice. I remind you that RTTY is also digital and full legal limit is common; FT8 is semi-automated RTTY with complex pattern but improved reception. High power is also

Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

2019-01-01 Thread Ken
Geesh, how much power are people running?  I've always thought 50 watts was excessive for digital modes! As for the concept of a dedicated FT8 radio, what's going to happen when FT9 becomes the latest craze?  How many people operate Olivia (or even JT-65) now? Ken WA8JXM On 12/29/18 5:23

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread K9MA
On 1/1/2019 22:06, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I always sell for a price and state that the buyer pays packing and shipping charges.   I don't recall ever losing a sale due to those terms. I've recently been selling lots of stuff for the widow of a SK. While I've been trying to negotiate the

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2019-01-01 Thread Viggo Magnus Nilsen Nilsen
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Re: [Elecraft] Ideas for an FT8 Radio

2019-01-01 Thread Bill Frantz
The short answer for issues of obsolescence is the same for computers as it is for RF components: modularization. I replaced the synthesizers in my K3 when better ones came out. I would expect to do the same for the computer, whether it is integrated into the radio package or separate. I

Re: [Elecraft] [FS] KX3

2019-01-01 Thread K9MA
Correction:  "and a note telling them..." On 1/1/2019 22:58, K9MA wrote: On 1/1/2019 22:06, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I always sell for a price and state that the buyer pays packing and shipping charges.   I don't recall ever losing a sale due to those terms. I've recently been selling lots

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale K3S/P3

2019-01-01 Thread Eric Rosenberg
Is your P3 still available? 73, Eric W3DQ __ 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:

[Elecraft] Oops.. did again.

2019-01-01 Thread Eric Rosenberg
Sorry about muis-posting again. The emails in digest form are killing me! Eric W3DQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: