[Elecraft] New K2 Owner

2010-06-08 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, I just acquired a (new to me) K2/100. It is a phenomenal little radio. The manual is not the clearest I have seen, so I do have a few questions. 1) When I tune in a CW station and narrow the CW filter with XFIL switch, I need to re-tune the radio to recenter the signal. Is this an issue

[Elecraft] KDSP2 Revision Level

2010-06-09 Thread Eugene Balinski
Can someone please tell me the latest revsion of the KDSP-2 DSP unit for the K2 ? Thanks es 73 K1NR - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Feature request?

2010-06-11 Thread Eugene Balinski
I'll vote for a K222XV 73 K1NR On Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:29:14 -0500 Radio Amateur N5GE n...@n5ge.com wrote: On Fri, 11 Jun 2010 11:16:31 +1000, Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF vk4bof.elecr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Jeff! I also have the K144XV and find it to be a very good option. I'm really glad

Re: [Elecraft] KREF3 External Reference Option: Detailed proposal

2010-06-14 Thread Eugene Balinski
10 MHz is an industry standard. This is goof. However, you might want to consider a 1PPS GPS-trained input as well. 73, Gene K1NR On Mon, 14 Jun 2010 16:15:39 -0700 Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: There appears to be more demand for this than we thought, so we're looking into

Re: [Elecraft] KREF3 External Reference Option: Detailed proposal

2010-06-14 Thread Eugene Balinski
I should not type when tired. That should have read this is good, not goof sorry about that.. 73 K1NR On Mon, 14 Jun 2010 22:04:31 -0400 Eugene Balinski euge...@nni.com wrote: 10 MHz is an industry standard. This is goof. However, you might want to consider a 1PPS GPS-trained input

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500

2010-06-17 Thread Eugene Balinski
One more thought: Ability to tune balanced antennas On Thu, 17 Jun 2010 14:52:57 -0400 Mike Harris mike.har...@cwimail.fk wrote: G'day, Remote version some thoughts: Power feed and signalling up the coax Integrated remote antenna switch Regards, Mike VP8NO

[Elecraft] K2/100 RF Power Output Control (SSB)

2010-06-20 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Still new to the K2/100 (6k serial number). I have a question about the power output control in SSB mode. I was hoping to be able to vary the RF output from QRP all the way to the 100W level, however when I advance the RF Power knob past the 12W indicated on the display, I hear a

Re: [Elecraft] Power Poles...

2010-06-28 Thread Eugene Balinski
One method to avoid confusion is to use different color power poles for different supply voltagesred-black for 13.5V, green-black for 24V, White-black for 5V, etc Many sites sell the various color options. 73 K1NR K2 SN 6k... On Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:48:20 -0500 Grant Youngman

[Elecraft] Elecraft Registry ?

2010-07-03 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Has anyone established an Elecraft registry or owner's association like the Collins Collectors Association? Thanks es 73 K1NR K2 S/N 6657 - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider.

Re: [Elecraft] Chasing the Update Mods Train?

2010-07-03 Thread Eugene Balinski
Excellent idea. I would like to see that across all products including the K1 - K3, the W2, etc. 73, K1NR On Sat, 3 Jul 2010 08:51:08 -0600 Greg n...@cableone.net wrote: Great idea, Paul! I would like to see Elecraft adopt this as well! Thanks for the suggestion! 73 de Greg-N4CC

[Elecraft] KAT-100 problem

2010-07-10 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, I recently picked up a used KAT-100 to use with my K2/100. The KAT-100 appears to be DOA. No LED's light up. Before I email the previous owner, are there any special settings on the K2/100 that I need to be sure are correctly set ? I have buzzed out the control cable (it is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on Order

2010-07-16 Thread Eugene Balinski
Astron RS-35M Linear (no noise) with meter. Last 12V supply you will need. Build an Anderson supply cable. Use a Red-Dee 2 Connect 8 way Anderson distribution block http://www.reddee2.com/ Much less expensive than the others and they work well. 73 K1NR K2 Sn 6K On Thu,

Re: [Elecraft] Hamfests and Elecraft

2010-07-16 Thread Eugene Balinski
Looking forward to seeing you all at Boxborough ! On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:19:31 -0700 Lisa Jones - Elecraft Sales sa...@elecraft.com wrote: You can help Elecraft support your local hamfest, spread the word about Elecraft products, and have a lot of fun in the process. Elecraft attends

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Recording from LIN OUT

2010-07-21 Thread Eugene Balinski
In the traditional sense, LINE was a broadcast and recording industry standard for FIXED signal at 0dBm, and 600 ohms. It was used to interconnect various pieces equipment and was supposed to relieve the engineers of the need to determine what the signal level was and what the source and

Re: [Elecraft] SO-239 Concerns -- Another Perspective

2010-07-23 Thread Eugene Balinski
I have also been bitten by the non-captive center pin on Type N connectors. In my particular case, I had 100 feet of RG-213 runing outside from the shack to a roof mounted antenna. Type N connectors on both ends. Then came the cold weather. One day, no receive signal, and funky SWR. Hmmm.

[Elecraft] KAT-100 Calibration Question

2010-07-25 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, I am in the midst of calibrating my KAT-100 antenna tuner. I have it all set up per the manual and have started the process including setting the tuner to CAL and running the RF from the K2 backwards in to antenna port 1 on the tuner with the dummy load on the tuner radio port. Note,

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply

2010-08-08 Thread Eugene Balinski
Nicholas, That would be a fine addition. Start with 25A continuous, 30A ICAS, add a *good* front facing speaker, 2- 4 pair of Anderson power pole connectors in the rear, 1 binding post just because, an ammeter and a voltmeter, adjustable over-voltage protection with indicator, and you are

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply

2010-08-08 Thread Eugene Balinski
How about auto fail-over to a battery backup, with recharge upon restoration of commercial power ? 73 K1NR K2 6k On Sun, 08 Aug 2010 09:41:41 -0700 Richard Hill reh...@ix.netcom.com wrote: Yes, that would be interesting, especially if the options included solar charge controller and

Re: [Elecraft] Product Suggestion Big Box K3

2010-08-09 Thread Eugene Balinski
A remote-able K3 front panel connected by Ethernet/IP would be a great thing. Personally I would like to be able to take the front panel anywhere on my LAN and connect in and operate the radio. A full internet capable connection would be even better. 73 K1NR On Mon, 9 Aug 2010 13:05:33

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Power supply

2010-08-10 Thread Eugene Balinski
Ron, True, but they certainly did look nice. However, Al-i-ken-su still builds matching 12v supplies for their 12v radios. Some people like to have a complete matching station. If the matching supply should do something more than the typical Aston, then bonus. There have been some very

Re: [Elecraft] Handle replacement on K3

2010-08-22 Thread Eugene Balinski
If the washer is indeed in there, Murphy's law says that it will have wedged itself in the place that it can do the most harm : - ) 73 K1NR On Sun, 22 Aug 2010 07:48:53 -0400 Jon Zaimes AA1K j...@verizon.net wrote: Thanks for the tip. The side panel did come off OK by itself, and the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Kenwood mics

2010-08-30 Thread Eugene Balinski
B H has the Yamaha CM500 for $44.95 + shipping 73 Gene K1NR K2 6K On Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:52:38 -0700 Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On Mon, 30 Aug 2010 10:30:38 -0400, Linda and Bob wrote: I may buy and use a Heil Pro Set Elite with the HC-6 element for hands free

Re: [Elecraft] Give us a network interface

2010-08-31 Thread Eugene Balinski
How about Firewire ? 73 Gene K1NR On Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:41:44 -0700 Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: As long as PCs have USB ports, and as long as there are USB to RS232 adapters available, then the K2, K3, and other rigs having RS232 control will be 100% supported. No one

[Elecraft] Sorry Subject closed Re: Give us a network interface

2010-08-31 Thread Eugene Balinski
Subject was closed. Did not see it before posting - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] New W2 new sensors ?

2010-10-17 Thread Eugene Balinski
Any chance that there will be a new W2 sensor for the 900 MHz 1200 MHz bands? 73 Gene K1NR K2 6kxx - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/

Re: [Elecraft] RF Noise in the Neighborhood

2010-10-18 Thread Eugene Balinski
See the article in QST (Apr 2006, pp 41-46) by Jim Hanson W1TRC (SK) about the Ultrasonic RFI detector. Very helpful in locating all sorts of interference issues. I believe that the design has been turned in to a kit. 73 Gene K1NR K2 6K On Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:26:56 -0700 Ron D'Eau Claire

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2010-10-19 Thread Eugene Balinski
Has there been any thought about possibly providing DC power and control signals for the new antenna tuner over the cax interconnection cable?Might be nice to only need one cable beween the radio/amp and the coupler. 73 Gene K1NR K2 6kxx Wayne Burdick wrote: Very rugged relay-switched

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking external speaker recommendations

2010-10-25 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, The Radio Shack Minimus 7 speakers came highly recommended. Unfortunately they are not available new anymore although you may find them at a flea. As I remember, they are not too efficient. The other 2 speakers that are efficient are the Heath SB-600 and the Drake MS-4.Both

Re: [Elecraft] APF For K3: progress report

2010-10-26 Thread Eugene Balinski
I use the APF on my 1000D in the same fashion. 73 Gene K1NR K2 6kxx On Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:48:42 -0700 (PDT) Barry w...@comcast.net wrote: Wes Stewart wrote: Wayne, Understood, but why would anyone want to have a filter peaked at other than the nominal sidetone pitch? I

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio speaker jack

2010-10-27 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Ok then, so the optimal solution then would be to build a stereo to mono adapter where one side of the stereo audio and the ground would get wired to a mono jack (pick your size)tip and ring for use by the mono speaker, and the other audio channel from the stereo connector would be

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) - Power Supply for SGC-237

2010-11-03 Thread Eugene Balinski
SG-237 and SG-230 both on Astron RS-30 supply. No issues including operation of the power supply with in 8 feet of the antenna. 73 Gene K1NR On Wed, 3 Nov 2010 12:36:08 -0500 Terry Schieler terry.schie...@wirelessusa.com wrote: I, too, used my Astron SS-30 and Samlec SEC1225 power supplies

Re: [Elecraft] Some bands and modes are always upconversion on the TS-590

2010-11-15 Thread Eugene Balinski
I am sure that they were all design trade-offs made to get the radio to meet a certain market price point. The question is how much bang do you get for the buck? Is a K-3 worth the (nominal) $1,200 more ? To us, the answer is yes. To others, the improvement seen in the receiver may

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Ham Radio Stores in Vermont

2010-11-20 Thread Eugene Balinski
The closest HRO is in tax free Salem, New Hampshire on Rt-28. www.hamradio.com/ 73 Gene K1NR On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 16:23:59 + k2qi@gmail.com wrote: I believe HRO has an outlet in Vermont. Not sure of its proximity to you, but it's worth a look. James K2QI --Original

Re: [Elecraft] FTDX5000 Design Flaw

2010-11-20 Thread Eugene Balinski
The phase noise on the original Icom IC-751 (not the A versions) was so bad that it was banned from our multi-transmitter field day site. Seems it took out a number of bands when transmitting-. Gene K1NR On Sat, 20 Nov 2010 12:48:53 -0800 John, KI6WX ki...@pacbell.net wrote: The ARRL is aware

Re: [Elecraft] Plasma TV Noise any ideas on how to filter it out.

2010-11-24 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, An active noise cancellor such as the JPS ANC-4 may really help. You have to stop or minimize the noise before it gets in to the radio. Place the ANC-4 sense antenna as close to the offending TV as possible and then adjust the controls for best noise reduction. 73, Gene K1NR

Re: [Elecraft] Plasma TV Noise any ideas on how to filter it out.

2010-11-26 Thread Eugene Balinski
The ANC-4 is the original design for active cancelling systems. It can be VERY effective. Try mounting the sense antenna as close to the offending TV as possible. http://www.timewave.com/support/ANC-4/anc4.html 73 Gene K1NR K2 6Kxx On Fri, 26 Nov 2010 13:35:26 -0500 (EST)

[Elecraft] K2 APF implementation?

2010-11-28 Thread Eugene Balinski
I think it would be a great addition. I would also like to see the implementation of cw tune indicator as well. Both the APF and the CW tune indicator on my FT-1000D work well and are very helpful. 73 Gene K1NR K2 6xxx - Web

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft sales -- commissions!

2010-12-02 Thread Eugene Balinski
Count me in on a stock purchase... 73 Gene K1NR K2 6K On Wed, 01 Dec 2010 22:42:57 -0800 eric manning eric.mann...@engr.uvic.ca wrote: Eric You've convinced me! When is the stock offering - so I can buy some Elecraft Shares? [I've been selling Elecraft radios for free and I'd like to

[Elecraft] [K2] Microphonic 18.157.9 (+/-) ?

2010-12-11 Thread Eugene Balinski
Hi All, I ran across an interesting thing with my K2. I have a very pronounced microphonic at 18.157.9. There is a carrier (birdie?) on that frequency and when I tap on the top of the radio, the tapping is clearly audible in the speaker. Has anyone else noticed this ? Thanks in

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] KREF3 External Reference Option

2010-12-24 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Any chance of an external reference input for the K2? 73 K1NR k2 6xxx - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ __

Re: [Elecraft] Panadaptor for K2

2011-01-01 Thread Eugene Balinski
Heath made a Pan Adapter at one point called the the SB-620. Matches the SB-610 and the remaining SB-303, 401 series http://www.nostalgickitscentral.com/heath/products/ham/sb620.txt 73 Gene K1NR K2 6K On Fri, 31 Dec 2010 17:02:55 -0500 (EST) n...@aol.com wrote: Hi to the group

Re: [Elecraft] K1 went out!

2011-01-04 Thread Eugene Balinski
Check the power supply to see that it is staying within regulation when under load. Try the supply on another radio and see if it does the same thing. Sounds like as soon as you tried to pull any power through the PS, it goes out of requlation. 73 Gene K1NR On Tue, 4 Jan 2011 13:46:59 -0500

Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2 development: How 'open source' is the code?

2011-02-15 Thread Eugene Balinski
Andrew, I heartily agree. Those would be very useful changes and would add to the utility and convenience of the K2. It would also refresh the K2 and confirm Elecraft's commitment to the K2. I also hope that there will be a clean interface to the KPA-500 as well. 73 Gene K1NR K2 6XXX

Re: [Elecraft] Kit Shipping Schedule Theory

2012-05-01 Thread Eugene Balinski
I would rather have it right. Give Elecraft the chance to get all of the issues worked out. They are amazingly focused on customer service. I am sure that they are doing all that they can to get the KX3's out as fast as possible. 73 K1NR K2 6xxx KX3 (on the list) On Tue, 01 May 2012

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Popular power supply query

2012-06-11 Thread Eugene Balinski
Bill, You got 33 years from an Astron. That is not awful service. Can it be saved with a new set of transistors or maybe a cap or 2 ? If not, how about another Astron ? Seems like you did ok by the first one. 73 Gene K1NR On Mon, 11 Jun 2012 19:38:34 -0400 Bill b...@w2blc.net wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Popular power supply query

2012-06-12 Thread Eugene Balinski
Hisashi, That is great info. I have an old 12A Astron that needs a refresh 73 and thanks, Gene K1NR PS my 35A Astron and 20 Astron just go on and on. On Mon, 11 Jun 2012 22:05:23 -0700 (PDT) Hisashi T Fujinaka ht...@twofifty.com wrote: You can rebuild Astron supplies and there's even

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out

2012-07-28 Thread Eugene Balinski
You might consider checking the power connectors and cable on both end. 73 Gene K1NR On Sat, 28 Jul 2012 07:04:22 -0700 Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi Ariel, I switched to another 35 amp power supply and has the same issue. I should have mentioned that in my post to the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out

2012-07-29 Thread Eugene Balinski
APP connectors can be a real pain if not done absolutely correctly. I ended up purchasing a ratcheting crimper from HRO as I could never get just the right force on the manual one. It was either too weak and the wire would fall out when tugged, or I would mash it too hard, and the contact would

Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out

2012-07-29 Thread Eugene Balinski
is due in on Tuesday. Thanks, Keith AG6AZ -Original Message- From: Eugene Balinski Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 9:34 AM To: Keith Heimbold ; d...@w3fpr.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 transmit audio cuts out APP connectors can be a real pain if not done

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Receive noise / ground - NO NOISE

2013-01-03 Thread Eugene Balinski
Modified Beverage antenna ? On Thu, 3 Jan 2013 03:37:57 + Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com wrote: The golf course that's adjoins my property lies between me and Japan. Several years ago, in preparation for a 160M contest, I took one end of a 5,000 foot spool of #22 telephone frame wire

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Why MH2 mic seems dead

2013-06-28 Thread Eugene Balinski
Electret Condenser mic elements are typically very sensitive to their mounting location. A small movement the element can make a huge difference in the sound. You may get better performance if you move the element to the front of the foam directly to the rear of the mic screen... 73 Gene K1NR

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Orders Being Taken!

2013-07-01 Thread Eugene Balinski
Will Elecraft, as in the past, only charge the charge card when the amp is ready to ship ? 73 K1NR KX3 SN: (still in the box awaiting build) On Mon, 17 Jun 2013 18:55:33 -0700 (PDT) W0FK llader...@earthlink.net wrote: Got the email this evening. /June 17, 2013 Now accepting orders

Re: [Elecraft] Importance of good coaxial jumpers

2013-11-12 Thread Eugene Balinski
I also use a 40W Weller with good results. The 25W do not work well and tend to melt the center conductor. 73 K1NR On Mon, 11 Nov 2013 20:59:14 -0800 Carl Clawson clawso...@gmail.com wrote: I guess I'm contrary, but I find that a 40 watt Weller iron with a 1/4 inch tip does just fine.

Re: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3

2013-11-19 Thread Eugene Balinski
The model number of an Astron PS is the PEAK supply current. An RS-35M is a 35A PEAK, 25A Continuous supply. The RS-20 is 20 peak, 16 continuous http://www.astroncorp.com/showpage.asp?p=2 73 Gene K1NR On Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:33:51 -0800 (PST) Hisashi T Fujinaka ht...@twofifty.com wrote:

[Elecraft] KX3 Construction

2014-01-07 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, I am finally getting around to assembling my KX3. If I read the invoice correctly, the Serno is 888. I know that there have been a number of ECO's for various issues. Is there some place that they are all collected such that I can order the necessary parts at once ? How about

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K-3 not for sale

2011-03-08 Thread Eugene Balinski
No biggie. We **all** make mistakes... If you still need/want to sell it, just adjust the price accordingly... 73 gene K1NR On Tue, 08 Mar 2011 10:36:32 -0700 Lance sleddogp...@cnetco.com wrote: Hi One of the potential buyers for my K-3 checked with Elecraft and my K-3 does not

[Elecraft] [K2 ] RF Out/DC power Issues

2011-03-15 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, My K2/100 (s/n 6k) has an issue with RF output control vs DC input power. When operating in the range of 1 - 10 watts (lo power), I draw what seems to be a reasonable amount of DC power, and the tune control works as it should, reducing the output power to approx 2W while the KPA-100

Re: [Elecraft] Don w3fpr

2011-03-20 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, I can't speak highly enough of Don. His knowledge of the K2 and related is truly amazing. He, through a dozen or more emails, helped me diagnose a crazy problem with my KPA-100. Thanks a million Don ! Gene K1NR K2 6xxx On Sun, 20 Mar 2011 04:00:36 -0700 (PDT) K9OSC

Re: [Elecraft] marine frequencies and k3

2011-03-23 Thread Eugene Balinski
George, The ** best ** solution would be for her to get her ham license. In that manner, she would be able to work the 14300 Maritime Mobile Service Net as well as a number of other maritime nets throughout the world. It will also give her access to other hams throughout the world. This

[Elecraft] Elecraft at NEARfest (Deerfield NH)?

2011-03-27 Thread Eugene Balinski
Does anyone know if Elecraft will be at the big NEARfest fleamarket in Deerfield, NH, April 29 30 ? 73, Gene K1NR - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/

Re: [Elecraft] EXTERNAL 10MHZ KIT

2011-03-29 Thread Eugene Balinski
Maybe a 0 to 100 MHz signal generator ? 73 K1NR On Wed, 30 Mar 2011 00:21:19 +0100 David Ferrington, M0XDF m0...@alphadene.co.uk wrote: That's no fair - I want to know what the mystery prize is! :) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174, P3 #108 -- What is the purpose of the giant sequoia tree? The

[Elecraft] [K2] Static Protection Method

2011-03-30 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Now that I have the K2 opened for another issue, what is the recommended static protection method ? 500k 1/4w resistor from the center conductor of the PL-259 to ground ? 73 Gene K1NR - Web mail provided by NuNet,

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Hardened K2 for HFPack?

2011-04-02 Thread Eugene Balinski
Actually, I was hoping that something like that would be the next Elecraft product. Maybe a K2-field, or a K2-A; a ruggedized, updated, version with lessons learned from the K3. Perhaps in a SG-2020 like package, with 20W and a antenna tuner mounted on the top with both a front and rear RF

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 feature suggestion - band bypass

2011-04-06 Thread Eugene Balinski
Me too !! On Wed, 6 Apr 2011 20:57:16 -0400 Bill Coleman n...@stny.rr.com wrote: Sign me up for field test. -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Wednesday, April 06, 2011 8:50 PM To: j...@ae5x.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 feature

Re: [Elecraft] K3V - another new product speculation

2011-04-09 Thread Eugene Balinski
Agree. As for new products, I would still like to see a K2A - a ruggedized K2 update with a K3-esq receiver architecture. 73 K1NR On Sat, 9 Apr 2011 16:51:09 +0100 John Lemay j...@carltonhouse.eclipse.co.uk wrote: Serious ops go the transverter route because rigs such as the 847 and

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply For K3?

2011-05-11 Thread Eugene Balinski
Astron RS-35M 20 +years 73 Gene K1NR K2 6kxx On Wed, 11 May 2011 11:01:10 -0600 Ken - K0PP kengk...@gmail.com wrote: I have had a 35A Astron running under my bench for several decades. It's never been off, other than for power outages. There's a RIGrunner fused distribution

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Noise Reduction

2011-05-16 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, For basic noise reduction operation, the ADSP-2 unit in the venerable SGC SG-2020 is about the best DSP I have heard. IMHO it sets the bar for all DSP NR units. The NR has 2 levels. The first level is excellent for electrical noise and QRN removal along with a great auto-notch

Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

2011-05-19 Thread Eugene Balinski
So, for mobile operation, will we be able to mount the transceiver in the front like a control head, while mounting the 100PA w/ATU in the trunk ? 73 K1NR On Thu, 19 May 2011 07:25:01 -0400 Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Totally different product categories and

Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft

2011-05-19 Thread Eugene Balinski
then I better get ready to put my IC-706 up for sale : -) On Thu, 19 May 2011 10:22:27 -0700 Alan Bloom n...@sonic.net wrote: That's the idea. Alan N1AL On Thu, 2011-05-19 at 13:20 -0400, Eugene Balinski wrote: So, for mobile operation, will we be able to mount the transceiver

[Elecraft] KX3 Fixed Ops

2011-05-22 Thread Eugene Balinski
There has been a flurry of questions about the KX3. I do not remember seeing this one. Does anyone know if the KX3 will mount to the 100w PA/ATU to create a single unit for fixed operation ? 73 Gene K1NR - Web mail provided

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Info Sign-up Form

2011-05-26 Thread Eugene Balinski
Worked OK for me.. 73 K1NR On Thu, 26 May 2011 02:43:48 -0700 (PDT) vk8fqrp ta...@me.com wrote: Good Day All, Same here tried a couple of times to no avail. Regards Brendon Tadgell VK8FQRP -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Private Sales of used Elecraft Rigs

2011-06-02 Thread Eugene Balinski
USPS is my preferred shipper. As I have mentioned before, they are local, they are generally helpful, are probably your neighbors, and have no interest in keeping you from insurance claims should the need arise. My mailman has even run around to the back of my house to place packages out of the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs. K3 and other rigs?

2011-06-06 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, The improvement in communications effectiveness of 20 watts verses 10 watts is valid - much more than the 3 dB increase in power would seem to suggest. I have seen the same results as with my SG-2020 as was mentioned below. Part of the effectiveness of that particular radio is the VOGAD

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 mic jack *will* work with other mics/headsets having a regular stereo plug

2011-12-29 Thread Eugene Balinski
I was hoping for an Elecraft speaker-mic or a tactical style handset like an H-250 equivalent 72/73 K1NR KX3 SN (TBD) On Thu, 29 Dec 2011 16:27:54 + va3...@gmail.com wrote: Ok next question. Will you be selling the heil headphones, or is the one already on the site compatible with

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 whip antenna and paddle

2011-12-30 Thread Eugene Balinski
You wrote :HFPack edition hand-set? Yes, please The ability to put the radio in a back pack with an external battery pack and flexible whip would make a great HF pack set. If a super mic is a bridge too far, a remote radio controller with a mil-style hand set would work as well 72/72, K1NR

[Elecraft] Mounting of the KX-3

2012-01-13 Thread Eugene Balinski
Will there be a release (soon) of mechanical drawings of the KX3 showing size and location of mounting holes and/or other bracket attachment points ? Would like to prepare in advance. Also, will there be an interface from the 100 PA to the KPA-500 ? 73 Gene K1NR (KX3 on order)

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3 amp]

2012-01-18 Thread Eugene Balinski
Is there an approximate weight on the KXPA100 PA ? 72/73, K1NR On Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:47:20 -0800 Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi Atsu, We could provide a jumper or switch in the KXPA100 to limit power to 50 watts. Thanks for the suggestion. 73, Wayne N6KR On

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3 amp] 100/50

2012-01-18 Thread Eugene Balinski
Absolutely. IMHO, a 3 position switch or jumper at the power levels below would be ideal. 72/73 K1NR On Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:20:01 -0500 Phillip Nichols scotchma...@yahoo.com wrote: Wayne, I like the idea; albeit for different reasons. I began operating QRP on all my rigs for 4 special

Re: [Elecraft] Tracking down S9+ noise on 40M

2012-01-19 Thread Eugene Balinski
Printers. They need to be **unplugged** and not just off. My HP blasts a lot of noise on 40 when just off. Washing Machines, especiallly the new ones with micro processors Door bell transformers. Lots and lots of stories there. Google is your friend. Outdoor Christmas lights although

Re: [Elecraft] Source for Type 31 Toroids

2012-02-10 Thread Eugene Balinski
I have used Amidon products in the past. Good quality. 73 Gene K1NR On Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:01:55 -0800 Lew Phelps K6LMP k6...@me.com wrote: Amidon also carries a wide range of beads made from 31 Material. Specifically, 13 round wire type beads and 12 snap-on beads, with prices ranging from

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] K3, CM-500 oddity, a follow up

2012-03-09 Thread Eugene Balinski
I am sure that someone has mentioned this before however, has someone located a good source of matching plugs for the mic and headphone jack on the KX3? I would like to order some in advance and start some projects. 73 Gene K1NR KX3 S/N TBD : -) On Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:15:06 -0500 Don

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 dual-watch working (ahead of schedule!)

2012-03-09 Thread Eugene Balinski
Wayne, Well done! Dual watch has been a limitation of smaller rigs for a long time - that is until now Here is a list of DX clusters. Pick the one that is closest to your QTH. Remember the W's are at the bottom of the list. 73 Gene K1NR

Re: [Elecraft] Power Cord Questions

2012-03-09 Thread Eugene Balinski
Lee, What size wire are you using ? Should not be smaller than #12. The length should be as short as comfortably possible. That means as short as possible with enough extra length to dress the cable around the operation bench if/as needed, and to be able to pull the radio out of its

Re: [Elecraft] Status update on the KX3

2012-03-27 Thread Eugene Balinski
Wayne, Thanks for the updates. We certainly understand and really appreciate your attention to quality. We would all rather have them right than fast... 73 Gene K1NR On Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:31:45 -0700 Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Hi all, It's highly likely that we'll be

Re: [Elecraft] K3 or KX3 on my sailing yacht?

2013-01-21 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, IMHO, no amateur series transceiver should ever be used as a safety-of-life marine transceiver. Only marine style radios should be used for same. The main reason is the highly corrosive environment in which the radio lives. Most amateur radio sets are not sealed in the same way

[Elecraft] XG3 Extended Range (lower)

2013-01-25 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, I have been looking at the XG3 as a alignment tool for old boat anchor receivers. However, many have IF strips at 455 kHz and lower. The XG3 stops at 1.5 MHz. Are there any plans to lower the bottom frequency limit to 100 kHz or lower ? Some boat anchors have a 60 kHz IF

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Six meters?

2013-02-06 Thread Eugene Balinski
Mike, Park your radio on 50.125 don't JUST listen, CALL CQ occasionally! Make some noise. If everyone listens and no one calls, no one will know that the band is open. By calling, you may even run in to a few locals as well. Also, remember the AM crowd. They are frequently on 50.400.

Re: [Elecraft] RepetitiveK on 7.039.3 question

2013-04-03 Thread Eugene Balinski
Very good 73 Gene K1NR On Wed, 03 Apr 2013 12:12:54 -0700 kevinr kev...@coho.net wrote: Someone has read On the Beach :) 73, Kevin. KD5ONS On 4/3/2013 12:04 PM, riese-k3...@juno.com wrote: may be a coke bottle caught on a window blind waving in an open window

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 108, Issue 11

2013-04-09 Thread Eugene Balinski
The other part of that was.. Lucky Strike Means Flavor Too. On Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:29:59 -0400 Harlan hsherr...@reagan.com wrote: LSMFT.. Yep remember it well Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: I still hear Lucky Strike Means Fine

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power supply recommendations

2013-04-17 Thread Eugene Balinski
Another vote for the RM-35. I have had mine for over 30 years. Not an issue. Note however that Astron over specs their power supplies. They claim that the RS-35 will do 25A continuous. It will not. It gets too darn hot. Given the heatsink, it should do about 20 continuous. This is with

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed

2013-04-25 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Quick question regarding SW updates for the KX3. I will be starting the construction of mine in a few weeks (already have it in the box in the shack). When I update the SW do I have to download each and every update in order, or can I just upload the latest revision and get all of

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Beta firmware rev. 1.44: Easier NR adjustment; DVR message play dropout fixed

2013-04-25 Thread Eugene Balinski
Thanks info.. 73 Gene K1NR K2 KX3 Future K3 owner On Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:42:26 -0700 Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: The latter. Each revision is complete. 73 de Dick, K6KR On Apr 25, 2013, at 5:19 PM, Eugene Balinski euge...@nni.com wrote: All, Quick question

Re: [Elecraft] XG3_Signal_Source

2013-05-27 Thread Eugene Balinski
If that is the case, any chance we can get it down to 50 kHz ? Some of the old Hammarlund gear need 60 kHz as well as some of the more common IF frequencies Gene - K1NR On Mon, 27 May 2013 16:14:31 -0400 Edward Dickinson III softb...@windstream.net wrote: If so, is there any reason not to

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply?

2011-07-03 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Please be advised that Astron supplies are generally over rated. The RS-20 is rated at 20A peak and 16A continuous. It is more like 12 -14 continuous. I have seen people try to use them at their continuous ratings, only to have them fail. The heat sinking is just not there. Be

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for miniature 14-V power supply for travel, use

2011-07-05 Thread Eugene Balinski
Have you looked at the one from Powerwerx ? http://www.powerwerx.com/batteries-chargers/powerwerx-30-amp-desktop-switching-power-supply-powerpoles.html 73, K1NR On Tue, 05 Jul 2011 17:45:01 -0700 N6MQL n6...@arrl.net wrote: Wayne, The following supply meets your requirements almost to

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] 6m birdies

2011-07-06 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Be sure that the antenna has been disconnected and a good dummy load is connected in its place to the antenna port via a very short piece of known-good coax. Better to have a 50 ohm termination connected directly to the antenna port. 73 Gene K1NR K2 6K On Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:14:02

[Elecraft] K2/100 w KAT-100 Mounting Bracket ?

2011-08-13 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Has anyone developed a bracket for the combination of the K2/100 and the KAT-100 ? I need a method of transporting them and moving them around easily. Maybe Elecraft could sell a set of side plates that would screw in to both the K2 and the KAT-100 with a handle on one plate

Re: [Elecraft] CM-500 w/K2

2011-08-14 Thread Eugene Balinski
Anyone using the Yamaha CM-500 with the K2? Comments ? 73 Gene K1NR - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.com/ __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] K2 and Remoterig

2011-09-21 Thread Eugene Balinski
Wayne et al, Any testing on-going with Remoterig and the K2 ? Thanks, Gene K1NR On Wed, 21 Sep 2011 07:48:14 -0700 Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: David Windisch wrote: Can you say in advance whether the Remoterig twinning (no computer required at client or host site)

[Elecraft] [k2] Computer Control Issues

2011-10-01 Thread Eugene Balinski
All, Trying to get my K2/100/KAT-100 operation with N1MM. Bought the Elecraft USB-Serial adapter. Installed the driver from the FTDI web site. Seems to be operational. Connected the cable to the computer (device found, etc). Connected the other end to the radio/antenna tuner cable,

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