[Elecraft] Problem with TX on K3 3001

2009-10-11 Thread Chris Tate -N6WM
Greetings all, I have been following the reflector for a while, but this is the first post I have made, so be kind ; ) I was doing some testing locally with a friend, and he noticed a warble on my cw tone. Upon further investigation, I have noticed the following: When tune power is set to 10

[Elecraft] FS 1.8-54mhz 200w w2 Directional Coupler

2010-07-04 Thread Chris Tate -N6WM
FS 1.8-54mhz 200w w2 Directional Coupler not needed in current implementation at K6LRG. email direct off reflector if interested. Tnx and 73 Chris N6WM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] K3/0 to K3/100 twin issue at K6LRG

2012-12-17 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Greetings all- We are testing a configuration of a K3/0 K3/100 twin setup. the K3/0 is in the qth, the K3/100 is at K6LRG with appropriate internet connections and port throughs on both locations. We have been able (thanks in particular to a great deal of help from N6ML) to get the system

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 to K3/100 twin issue at K6LRG

2012-12-17 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 to K3/100 twin issue at K6LRG On 12/17/2012 9:12 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: Looking for some suggestions from the elecraft brain trust on this one Check the setup of N1MM -- the Mode tab, I think it's called. Depending on which box

Re: [Elecraft] k3 remote and uverse

2013-08-21 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I use the 6 meg ATT uverse plan to control my hilltop K-line using a K3/0. Works great. Get as much bandwidth as you can afford. have heard some of their earlier modems were not RF friendly, (QRN) but not an issue on the control side. ~Chris N6WM

[Elecraft] Twin/K30 control kx3 dev

2013-10-08 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Was wondering of the development status (if any) of the following remote control possibilities K3/0 (or K3 twin) KX3 KX3 K3 RRC KX3 interface? Just wondering.. Chris N6WM __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Twin/K30 control kx3 dev

2013-10-09 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
easier and doable but was curious if pursuing this with the KX3/KXPA100 combo was on the radar. thanks Chris N6WM From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris Tate - N6WM [ct...@ewnetinc.com] Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 to K3/100 twin issue at K6LRG - mode switches usb to cw

2013-11-06 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
As far as I have been able to tell, this is an issue of the data display on the K3/0. I have been using the system heavily in all modes of late, in fact I have been remoting K6LRG as my primary station. The K3 side is fine. it does not switch to cw mode. the symptop is that it just displays

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 to K3/100 twin issue at K6LRG - mode switches usb to cw

2013-11-11 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Yes I figured thats what was going on.. its a bit of an annoyance and would be great to get a clear solution on it, but performance is ok despite the incorrect display switch on the K3/0. If anyone resolves this please send a shout out to the reflector with the correction steps. glad to hear

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K3/0 to K3 RemoteRig issue: NEVER MIND

2013-12-19 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I decided to bridge the Uverse router and put in an internal router of my own, the procedure to do this is readily available online. I have had no problems since I did this, up to and including operating in several contests. YMMV, but thats what worked for me. The U-verse has been spot on

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: K3/0 to K3 RemoteRig issue

2013-12-20 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
here is a you tube video to bridge your uverse router to use your own device http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpYROv9Fjis From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of bwru...@gmail.com [bwru...@gmail.com]

[Elecraft] K3/0 power

2013-02-26 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
greetings Elecraft brain trust... this may sound like a silly question, and I know its sacrilige in most amateur forums, but does anyone know if there is and/or does elecraft support a suitable 12v wall wart that can be used safely to power the K3/0 terminal? I currently use a small astron

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 power

2013-02-26 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Thanks all who responded... Appreciate all the feedback.. Thanks Dave for checking this real time. I will likely try something like this.. Would be great to hear an official Elecraft response as well... Eric? ;-) 73 and thanks again to the group Chris N6WM Sent from my iPad On Feb

Re: [Elecraft] 4-pound Field Day, anyone?

2013-04-26 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
for your Iphone/pad field day logger, take a look at an app called hamlog in the app store. it may fit the bill. I beleive they even have an interface available for the K/(x)3 that can be obtained. From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] FW: VK9NT qso

2013-05-10 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
:37 PM To: Chris Tate - N6WM Subject: VK9NT qso Hi Chris, Thanks especially for the qso on 8 May on 17m. We are very pleased... As that qso was only 0.1 watt. We worked you, JA1PIN and RD0L with 0.1w. We were portable at a cliff face about 120 masl with 40m dipole and a KX3. On return to VK3

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 Adapter

2013-05-22 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Forgive me if this was previously shared.. Just curious about this interface.. IQ out Griffin IMIC Camera USB adapter Ipad ?? this would make a cool field panadapter... maybe even with an Iphone. ~Chris N6WM From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 Adapter

2013-05-22 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Thanks Jeff. Ill hit up Amazon for the parts.. This is really worth giving a whirl.. battery powered mini pan adapter with KX3.. very cool. ~C./N6WM From: Jeff Ellis [driftenli...@gmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, May 22, 2013 10:54 AM To: Chris Tate - N6WM Cc: e

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered

2013-06-05 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I will chime in on my support of the Bose companions as well, they work great, and have been using them with my K3 for years, and now my K3/0 Remote rig . They do require power so may not be the best portable solution for the KX3, I have some little battery powered ones for field use but for

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered

2013-06-05 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 4:01 PM To: Chris Tate - N6WM; Brian Hemmis; Jeff Drew Cc: elecraft reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered Logitech has a stereo speaker that works great. It is meant for the IPAD but it fits Rose's case

[Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 IQ out and spectral display pograms

2014-12-20 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Greetings and happy holidays Elecraft enthusiasts. I have been putting together a portable contest/dx station using a KX3/KXPA100 combo. What a wonderful little setup. As part of my testing process, I have setup a laptop computer for rig control. This works great in alot of respects, Cat

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 IQ out and spectral display pograms

2014-12-20 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Oh I forgot to mention that it would also be great to hear from folks who have gotten this working correctly, and if so what were your settings and equipment. Thanks ~C./WM From: Elecraft [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Chris Tate - N6WM

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 IQ out and spectral display pograms

2014-12-20 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
:13 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: Greetings and happy holidays Elecraft enthusiasts. I have been putting together a portable contest/dx station using a KX3/KXPA100 combo. What a wonderful little setup. As part of my testing process, I have setup a laptop computer for rig control. This works

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 IQ out and spectral display pograms

2014-12-22 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Ok. This issue has been resolved. First I want to send a huge Thanks to K9YC for his body of work on RFI, and bonding , as well as W3FPR for setting me straight where I should be reading on the pan adapter and soundcard isses. I spent some quality time, along with an offline email (thanks

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A

2015-02-13 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Wow thanks Wayne and Elecraft for another improvement to a legendary rig.. or as I told my wife.. I have just had to factor an extra $400 into the monthly budget. ;-). ~C. N6WM -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick

[Elecraft] Other Radios

2015-03-09 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I have a K3, KX3 and flex 6500. They are all great radio's in their own right and have their own distinct advantages and disadvantages. Anyone who would like to see all 3 in the shack are welcome to drop me a line (in bay area of course). So far I wouldn't be caught dead without my K3 in a

Re: [Elecraft] (Mini)P3 v SubRX

2015-03-11 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
be more comfortable with a K3/P3 combo and totally think it was very innovative how you did that. FB. and nice craft work! Chris N6WM From: Andy Faber [andrewfa...@ymail.com] Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 9:17 PM To: Chris Tate - N6WM; elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] (Mini)P3 v SubRX

2015-03-10 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I think there may be some technical issues with shrinking it down.. maybe just in half is ok but I recall some potential visual artifacts if the ribbon cable gets too close to the display... its been a couple years since I build one but I seen to recall...? it may be a bit more complex than

[Elecraft] KX3 CAT commands for DVR

2015-03-30 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
In the KX3 I am looking for a functional way to key the dvr from a contest logger via CAT commands. For instance to trigger the M1 dvr selection this string is sent and it actuates that DVR selection {CATA1ASC SWT21;}{CATA2ASC SWT21;} Assuming the KX3 SWT21 is different than the K3, what would

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CAT commands for DVR

2015-03-30 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Nevermind.. I found it. Apologies for the qrm. From: Chris Tate - N6WM Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 7:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: KX3 CAT commands for DVR In the KX3 I am looking for a functional way to key the dvr from a contest logger via CAT commands. For instance

[Elecraft] KX3 KXPA100 KPA500

2015-06-18 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
How well does this setup work? I am sure it has been discussed ad nauseum at some point but I may have missed it. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] and now something completely different.. the w2

2016-02-23 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
ly and the resulting display would be meaningless. 73, Brian, W6FVI On 2/23/2016 7:18 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: > I have installed a number of W2 watt meters in a large contest station in the > bay area. In general this has worked out real well, but now that I am > setting up a second SO2R

[Elecraft] and now something completely different.. the w2

2016-02-23 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I have installed a number of W2 watt meters in a large contest station in the bay area. In general this has worked out real well, but now that I am setting up a second SO2R position I need to ask if anyone has either written some software or if it is at all possible to 1.Observe data

Re: [Elecraft] and now something completely different.. the w2

2016-02-25 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
o the sensor getting RF. > I wouldn't recommend allowing *both* sensors to be hot; CW or SSB will > cause the sensors to switch rapidly and the resulting display would be > meaningless. > > 73, > Brian, W6FVI > > On 2/23/2016 7:18 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: >> I have ins

Re: [Elecraft] and now something completely different.. the w2

2016-02-25 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
for 2 antenna SO2R. Perhaps with a W3? ;-) ;-) ~C./WM -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris Tate - N6WM Sent: Thursday, February 25, 2016 4:21 PM To: Dave G3WGN M6O <da...@aslinvc.com>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subje

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

2016-04-26 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Sorry Freudian slip near the end corrected.. direct conversion changed to direct sampling ;-). -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris Tate - N6WM Sent: Tuesday, April 26, 2016 9:08 PM To: Joe Subich, W4TV <li...@subich.

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

2016-04-26 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Joet, interesting comments but perhaps misses a few conditions of the higher end Direct conversion systems. And thanks to Eric for allowing a relatively architecturally agnostic discussion on the reflector. My responses below. I will stick to my guns that both platforms have different

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

2016-04-26 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Maybe apples and oranges is not the best comparison.. how about this Elecraft K3s = Porsche Flex 6000 = Tesla IC-7300 = Nissan Leaf Kenwood TS-590 =Toyota pickup ~C./WM -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kevin Stover Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

2016-04-26 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Interesting conversation. There are 2 800 lb gorillas at the top of the list one of them is Elecraft and many Elecraft peripherals such as the KPA500 and KAT500, W2 etc work great with the other. I own several radios from both companies. they are both awesome. They both have similar

Re: [Elecraft] To new KX2 owners

2016-05-22 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Wayne thanks for putting together this cool little rig and congrats on another successful release. I am heading to ZF2 next month and I am thinking this may be exactly what I need to go along for the ride.. :-). Low profile 10 watts, buddipole and tropical drink sounds very nice... Look

Re: [Elecraft] WTB - KX2

2017-01-23 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Power contester.. superstation owner/operator.. and yes, also a KX2 owner.. this thing is one of the coolest radios I have ever owned. LOVE IT! Can take it anywhere! -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave AD6A Sent: Monday,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 shutting down

2016-11-22 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Mike I totally agree with this assessment. As you know I have a remote contest site. As you are probably aware the systems in a remote site can go long periods with no problems, but usually if all the telemetry looks ok there are various other factors that may require eyes on check. Most of

Re: [Elecraft] Slight distortion on DVR playback

2016-11-18 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I have encountered a similar issue with my dvr From: Elecraft [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of todd ruby [t...@ruby-wine.com] Sent: Friday, November 18, 2016 11:35 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Slight distortion on

Re: [Elecraft] hand/footswitch keying for KX2

2016-12-15 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Perfect thats exactly what I was looking for. ~Chris N6WM From: Walter Underwood [wun...@wunderwood.org] Sent: Thursday, December 15, 2016 10:41 AM To: Chris Tate - N6WM; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] hand/footswitch keying for KX2 A simple

[Elecraft] hand/footswitch keying for KX2

2016-12-15 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Greetings to the Elecraft brain trust. I am in the process of putting a couple of Island expedition kits together. The KX2 fits the bill in the TOTAL portability grab and go kit department. I have a question for the brain trust while I try and pull an entire parts inventory for my mini kit.

Re: [Elecraft] Please do a KPA1500

2016-12-31 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
In fact.. a nice Elecraft Combiner added to the k-line then why buy one when you can have 2 such a great idea :-). Everyones happy. HNY Chris N6WM -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken K6MR Sent: Saturday, December

Re: [Elecraft] Small QRP antenna

2016-12-28 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I just ordered a number of options from SotaBeams in the UK to compliment my KX2. http://www.sotabeams.co.uk/antennas-hf/ Small and sometimes conveniently packed options make taking the fully qrv ready rig to the Caribbean very easy. Even as a big gun contester I am having alot of fun with

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 on N1MM+

2017-03-23 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
No problem Linas! Glad it worked out. Catch you down the log and enjoy the coolest little rig out there! 73 Chris N6WM From: Irma & Linas(LY2H) [mailto:irmalina...@gmail.com] Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017 6:20 AM To: Chris Tate - N6WM <ct...@ewnetinc.com>; Elecraft@mailman.qth.n

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Weighted Knob

2017-03-30 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Good solution. Hope it holds up. The lack of knob weight on this most amazing little rig is the only genuine physical design gripe I can come up with. would be nice if it was a slightly heavier and rubberized grip.. pretty tough with such as small knob though and may be cost prohibitive.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 on N1MM+

2017-03-22 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Yes Try these-- credit to K4MTX these work on the KX2 as well. https://k4mtx.wordpress.com/2013/06/02/kx3-how-to-configure-n1mm-to-use-function-keys-to-send-cw-without-additional-cables-or-hardware-like-winkeyer/ F1 Cq,{CATA1ASC KY cqtest * *;} F2 Snt,{CATA1ASC KY 5nn # #;} F3 Tu,{CATA1ASC KY

Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier thoughts

2017-03-28 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Perhaps an installable option would satisfy all... -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Marvin Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2017 9:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Amplifier thoughts Put me down as a vote

Re: [Elecraft] Remoteing with the K3 Mini and the 1238 Twins

2017-03-17 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Not sure about the Palstar but the SPE should be fairly easily controlled via its USB interface, So I would suggest a small and inexpensive PC like an intel NUC at the remote site that will open up a number of advanced features that will be difficult to tether over an Internet connection. Ill

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-17 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
The expert amps work great with the K-line. I use a 2kfa for contesting from K6LRG and the only equivalent amp I would put it up against is an ACOM 2000. It is essentially the Solid state equal of the ACOM but has more capabilities. The interface is excellent. Amongst my colleagues there

Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

2017-03-17 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Some bullet points. take the best of what is emerging and improve it.. -2 inputs and multiple antenna ports and enough isolation to support SO2R OOB with 1 devices. (flex amp). less devices, shack simplification and value... -ability to control device over Ethernet via remote without

[Elecraft] Linear

2017-03-18 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Lots of great feedback from all on the Elecraft brain trust. There is a market shift occurring in the full or near qro market. The 2 standouts are the Expert amp line, and the yet to be released Flex/4o3a power genius. One has to ask where the primary market for a full legal limit amp with

Re: [Elecraft] Linear

2017-03-18 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
harge more for it because you save in the end. Clean tx is something all manufacturers should strive for. Thanks ~C. > On Mar 18, 2017, at 10:07 AM, Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> wrote: > >> On Sat,3/18/2017 9:22 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: >> The 2

Re: [Elecraft] Windows and KX3

2017-03-20 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Check your com port assignment in the KX3 utility and compare them to what you see in the windows device manager. Depending on what you use (KXUSB maybe?) Windows updates can shift those com ports around and cause all kinds of trouble. That's where I would start -Original

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

2017-04-20 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Im here.. with my checkbook. I'm gonna get in trouble this weekend me thinks ;-) Thanks ~C. > On Apr 20, 2017, at 9:51 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > http://www.elecraft.com/images/visalia1.jpg > > Watch this space for further details :) > > 73, > > Wayne, N6KR > Eric,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and Sherwood Eng. RX Performance Ranking?

2017-03-09 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Thanks Gus this will be interesting. For me the KX2 could perform worse that it probably will, and I would still love it for its portability and down right cool factor. That thing and a couple of small bundles of wire has you qrv anywhere in the world~ what a great little transceiver! Chris

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

2017-03-11 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
True enough.. https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/hls-ad-1-kx3 -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of j...@kk9a.com Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 10:12 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

2017-03-11 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
This is a nice stereo breakout cable that should split mic in and ptt so you can use a heil and a footswitch. I keep one of these along with a small hand actuated ptt switch. I cant really think of anything else that would be necessary.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and Sherwood Eng. RX Performance Ranking?

2017-03-10 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
This was my point, its a nice to know but the fun factor of the radio speaks for itself. Its a permanent part of my portable toolkit now. Chris N6WM, ZF2CT and N6WM/KH6 and anywhere else that pops up on the vacatio...expedition list. ;-) From:

Re: [Elecraft] Traveling Power Supply for KX2?

2017-03-13 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I just bring the Elecraft battery pack charger, 2 battery packs and keep one charging while using the other one... swap as needed... It is essentially just the same size as a laptop PS.. From: Elecraft [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 brain trust question

2017-07-31 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
the tuner for a couple of bands. I would also like to have N6WM's feature request. I wonder how the KPA-1500's tuner handles this? John KK9A Chris Tate - N6WM ctate at ewnetinc.com Sun Jul 30 18:39:54 EDT 2017 Don thanks for this, indeed this is the current solution. Although it is rather obscure

Re: [Elecraft] my KX2 experience and a minor structural issue

2017-07-10 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I'm planning on removing the lens and vacuum out the radio, in particular the LCD, and will carefully blow off then use screen cleaner on the plastic. But a lot of this can be avoided with a simple gasket filling the lens gap. Thanks ~C. On Jul 10, 2017, at 11:36 AM, Walter Underwood

[Elecraft] my KX2 experience and a minor structural issue

2017-07-10 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Last week I was on holiday on Oahu with my wife and kids. I brought my KX2 with me and was fortunate to hook up with a couple of fellow contesters, Eran WH6R and Kimo KH7U and Rob KH6/W7NX. Rob was kind enough to provide me a 33 foot fiberglass mast, with a half wave wire for 20m to set up on

Re: [Elecraft] my KX2 experience and a minor structural issue

2017-07-10 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Of course.. My bigger concern is the sand that squeaked through the opening in the plastic lens and the case.. and sand is in the lcd.. going to need to be very careful with that. From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM

2017-07-20 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Ronnie, As the gang has said you can use N1MM and select KX3 as the rig. as a bonus, you may find these N1MM CW macros useful in your operation. you can change the # (serial number) out with.. say Wherever you are, for instance 5nn on Oahu HI.. or on SOTA NAXXX... and they can be very useful.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 added to Sherwood's list

2017-07-27 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Wayne, After I used my KX2 using a KXB2 on the beach on the Windward side of Oahu, interfaced with a low end laptop on battery power and connected to a half wave dipole, a half wave from the surf, and hearing the quiet noise floor, q5 sigs and being heard and spotted all over north America and

Re: [Elecraft] Signing "/QRP"

2017-07-26 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I dont care what they add as a designator as long as I get the q in the log. If I was really bent out of shape I would log them and then email them later and make any elmery suggestions after the fact, in a nice way. Calling them a lid would not fit that bill. ~C./WM

[Elecraft] N6WM/KH6

2017-07-05 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
> > Qrv 14.013 testing a loaner half wave wire from a friend of elan WH6R.. it's > crazy I'm working all over the us with this wire, a kx2 at 7w This is a super fun rig!!! > > Thanks > ~C. > ___ > Chat mailing list > c...@ncdxc.org >

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 brain trust question

2017-07-30 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
, > > Yes, see page 17 of the KAT500 manual. Easier for you to read it than for me > to try to explain all of it. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 7/30/2017 4:01 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: >> Is there a way to put the KAT500 in bypass when on certain bands? Use case

Re: [Elecraft] Query, KPA500 Remote Opns

2017-07-28 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
This will require some knowledge of vpn and/or port forwarding to handle remotely. The new flex remote software does not use VPN and dynamically configures UPNP enabled routers, thus there will be a bit of additional tweaking and knowledge needed to accomplish this. ~Chris N6WM

Re: [Elecraft] Query, KPA500 Remote Opns

2017-07-28 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Chris Tate - N6WM [ct...@ewnetinc.com] Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 11:48 AM To: Ken K6MR; k...@gmx.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Query, KPA500 Remote Opns This will require some knowledge of vpn and/or port forwarding to handle remotely

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 brain trust question

2017-07-30 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
W3FPR > >> On 7/30/2017 4:01 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: >> Is there a way to put the KAT500 in bypass when on certain bands? Use case >> is SteppIR on AN1 and auto tracking, and HQ antenna on ANT2 that requires >> tune adjustment and memories.

[Elecraft] KAT-500 brain trust question

2017-07-30 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Is there a way to put the KAT500 in bypass when on certain bands? Use case is SteppIR on AN1 and auto tracking, and HQ antenna on ANT2 that requires tune adjustment and memories. KAT500 is getting band/QRG telemetry via cat from radio. Thanks in advance.. Chris N6WM

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

2017-05-17 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
That’s horrible William. So sorry for you loss. I am sure many in this great community will rally to assist if needed OM. That is really scary. Can you imagine how many go-pro packs are in every airplane headed to a vacation destination.. Wow. GL Chris N6WM -Original Message-

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

2017-05-17 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
..@me.com> wrote: > > There is a big difference. They are not being charged while on the airplane. > Most of the Lion problems occur while charging. > > - Jack, W6FB > > >> On May 17, 2017, at 4:27 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM <ct...@ewnetinc.com> wrote: >> >&

Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement

2017-05-13 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
- From: Howard Hoyt [mailto:hh...@mebtel.net] Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 2:57 PM To: Chris Tate - N6WM <ct...@ewnetinc.com>; Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>; k...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement Hi Chris, I bought the LowePro CS60 bag f

Re: [Elecraft] New Product Announcement

2017-05-12 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Howie are you guys gonna make one without the protective handles? Just wonderin.. its gonna be hard to stuff it into the stock bag, heatsink may fit but definitely not the handles. I am sure they are great for added knob protection just unfortunately at the expense of the travel footprint.

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Firmware

2017-05-23 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
That's a busted exchange copy.. ;-). -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of kev...@coho.net Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 5:43 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Firmware I must be getting old. I really don't

[Elecraft] N6WM/KH6 KX2 portable fun

2017-05-30 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
All on the week of July 3-7 I am taking my annual trip to KH6 with my kids. As the boys are playing on the beach I plan to try and operate my KX2 on battery power from Kailua beach, probably several days worth. there are some nice trees and a park right by the water. I plan to use resonant

Re: [Elecraft] N6WM/KH6 KX2 portable fun

2017-05-30 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
From: Kevin - K4VD [ke...@k4vd.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 30, 2017 2:14 PM To: Chris Tate - N6WM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; c...@ncdxc.org Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N6WM/KH6 KX2 portable fun Hi Chris... looking forward to trying a VA(KX3) - HI(KX2) QSO. Will you be working

Re: [Elecraft] Sending in for a Tuneup

2017-05-31 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
With your KX3 being just a few months old, my suggestion, if you are concerned about something would be to start with a phone call. I usually send my heavy use contest equipment (K3) in every 3 or so years and that accounts for 10's of thousands of qso's. If your want a check up after just

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Ya no campfires.. but this is a good time for Juniper campground at Mt Diablo.. get some elevation on that qrp signal.. SOTA W6/CC-045. you can drive right up to your camp area.. From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area

2017-06-06 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Kane Sent: Tuesday, June 6, 2017 2:56 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Camping/Back packing in the Bay Area On 6/6/2017 2:32 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: > Ya no campfires.. but this is a good time for Juniper campground at Mt > Diablo.. get some ele

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meters is open

2017-06-06 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I think what Wayne was actually saying (correct me if im wrong) is that people tend to forget and camp on 125, yesterday there were 3/4 stations having qso's simultaneously. Find a run qrg up band, periodically dropping down and calling on 125.. the SSB calling frequency, and announce your up

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 built-in speakers

2017-09-08 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
When I was operating portable on the beach in Hawaii, I tried using the speaker but found that I really had to use headphones, particularly if I ended up doing any cw ragchewing... It was really hard to hold a conversation due to the varying noise level of crashing waves and folks having fun..

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 max output now 12 watts (experimental)

2017-11-30 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Wayne I will load it on my KX2 and test.. From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Wayne Burdick [n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2017 8:13 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Cc: k...@yahoogroups.com;

[Elecraft] Audio cable recommendations for N8LP pan to Xonar U7

2017-12-23 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Hi all, I am resurrecting my K3 > N8LP pan setup for some testing. I have a Xonar U7 and have misplaced the audio cables to go from the Pandadapter box to the U7. Does someone have a readily available list of the best/simplest cables to go from the N8LP pan to the Xonar U7? Seems anything I

Re: [Elecraft] Audio cable recommendations for N8LP pan to Xonar U7

2017-12-23 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
to Xonar U7 On 12/23/2017 8:32 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: > Hi all, I am resurrecting my K3 > N8LP pan setup for some testing. I build all of my cables with quality connectors and quality cables. For audio cables, I use miniature coax that I scored at a ham flea market many yea

Re: [Elecraft] Audio cable recommendations for N8LP pan to Xonar U7

2017-12-23 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I made up some a nice kit for this during the afternoon while the xyl went shopping.. it’s all working fine business now.. 10 year old N8LP pan adapter still works great.. Thanks ~C. > On Dec 23, 2017, at 10:38 AM, Chris Tate - N6WM <ct...@ewnetinc.com> wrote: > > Excelle

[Elecraft] W2 failure

2018-04-13 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
I have a W2 wattmeter that seems to have failed. its powers up (leds flash on for a moment) but then almost immediately shuts down. any thoughts on what may be on the blink or something that I can look at? Chris N6WM __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] W2 failure

2018-04-13 Thread Chris Tate - N6WM
Ya.. it doesn't even get that far.. -Original Message- From: Bill Johnson <k9...@live.com> Sent: Friday, April 13, 2018 3:13 PM To: Chris Tate - N6WM <ct...@ewnetinc.com>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: W2 failure Do you have the correct sensor on? 72 & 73,