[Elecraft] [KX3] Why more power-efficient at or below 3 W?

The manual states in a couple spots that the KX3 can transmit more power-efficiently when output power is at or below 3 Watts. Why is this? Is there an (additional?) amplifier stage that is bypassed at these lower power levels? Thanks, Julie

Re: [Elecraft] Are there any "bad radios"?

I'd say all of these are true: Radios may be faulty in ways that cause problems, stations with functional radios be configured in ways that cause problems, and functional stations may operated in ways that cause problems. Hams should be *held responsible*, but should not be *condemned*, if

Re: [Elecraft] Other Radio lists thoughts.

I'd *love* to see a structured look at radio UI. My girlfriend just got an IC-7300, and I couldn't help but notice that my KX3, a "portable" radio, had more physical controls, more of which were explicitly labeled. On the -7300, I have to guess which of four buttons a given setting is behind. I'm

Re: [Elecraft] Other Radio lists thoughts.

I dunno, this seems like it's worth trying. I think there are roughly these steps: 1. Identify the radios we care about. Icom, Kenwood, Yaesu, Elecraft, and FlexRadio's current HF offerings, plus the cult favorite Xiegu G90, seem like a good place to start. 2. Identify the controls we care

Re: [Elecraft] Gurus

I'm gonna second "above all, have fun"! If it brings you joy to have the highest performing rig you can, cool, and I hope it serves you well. But if a different aspect of a radio, or even one you can't name, brings you joy, that's also cool, and I'm happy it makes you happy! My KX3 isn't at the

Re: [Elecraft] ENOUGH...

Yeah, I'm not a fan either. On Wed, Jun 9, 2021, 11:52 Richard Isaacs wrote: > This sounds more like Channel 19 and CB than Ham Radio. > > W3RKI > > > On Jun 9, 2021, at 10:47 AM, Julia Tuttle wrote: > > > > I did, it's the KX3. > > > > On Wed, J

Re: [Elecraft] ENOUGH...

I did, it's the KX3. On Wed, Jun 9, 2021, 08:16 Bill Steffey NY9H wrote: >GET A LIFE , PICK A RADIO TURN IT ON AND GO PLAY RADIO. > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] ENOUGH...

It was still super rude. If you don't care how folks pick a rig, skip the thread and move on. On Wed, Jun 9, 2021, 10:52 Bill Steffey NY9H wrote: > sorry that was for the world not you > > > bill > On 6/9/2021 10:47 AM, Julia Tuttle wrote: > > I did, it's the KX3. &g

Re: [Elecraft] Gurus

at 11:42 PM Gary K9GS wrote: > I agree Julie,Just curious, what is your call? I wonder if we've > worked?73,Gary K9GS > Original message From: Bill Johnson > Date: 6/9/21 11:32 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Al Lorona , > Julia Tuttle Cc: Elecraft Reflector < > ele

Re: [Elecraft] Gurus

; > Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA > Email: bu...@brannan.name > Mobile: (814) 431-0962 > > > > > On Jun 10, 2021, at 12:00 AM, Julia Tuttle > wrote: > > > > It's KV1V, but probably not -- I've mostly been working FT8 from my > (noisy, > > urban,

Re: [Elecraft] Gurus, Giving Up & Group Therapy

Sadly, humor is really easy to miss on the Internet, mostly due to Poe's law (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe%27s_law). 1. Yes! 2. Yes! 3. Yes! My *only* nit is that it can't charge batteries without removing them. And I wanna second the Elmer bit. Helping each other get up and running, kindly

Re: [Elecraft] Gurus

I'm confused, I don't see any quoted text, unless you meant just "dirty transmitter". Whose post were you responding to? On Thu, Jun 10, 2021, 14:26 Dave wrote: > My response was regarding the post talking about operators, see quoted > text quote in my response. > > 73, and thanks, > Dave

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Pro 7 headset with KX3 - RF feedback?

I'd believe it! I've gotten weird noise artifacts before that were actually "the monitor level is so low that the DAC is running out of bits". Mine showed up most obviously as harmonics in the sidetone. Try adjusting the monitor level in CW mode and see if you hear your issue at the lowest levels

Re: [Elecraft] K3 no RF on FT8

Just spitballing what I'd check: Have you checked all the computer-side settings? There's output attenuation in the app, per-app output volume (on some operating systems), and master output volume. If it can be toggled or there are separate jacks, are you using headphones or line-out? Have you

Re: [Elecraft] Gurus

Nobody was blaming the operator. Gwen was asking whose *radio* was to blame. And "hey, your radio seems to be putting out some pretty strong interference on the harmonics, can you fix that?" isn't a personal attack. The answer might be "no, I have no idea how or why it is", though. But,

Re: [Elecraft] Demure Request

I would assume many list members have accounts to buy things on Amazon, and probably at least one has an account to sell things. Why? On Wed, May 12, 2021, 15:52 DAVID HEWITT wrote: > - This mail is in HTML. Some elements may be ommited in plain text. - > > Hello there! > sorry to bother

Re: [Elecraft] Demure Request

DAVID > > > > Original Message > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Demure Request > Date: 2021-05-12 13:01 > From: Julia Tuttle > To: daveh...@finmail.com > > > I would assume many list members have accounts to buy things on Amazon, > and probably at least one has

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone Jack Cover

Yeah, it's semi-instant gratification. It probably also saves money because you're not paying shipping or retail markup. It might also save some carbon emissions depending on how frequently your delivery folks come by, if that's something that concerns you. But please do not discount that "3D

Re: [Elecraft] Unsubscribe.

Hi Jack, We can't unsubscribe you, but you should be able to do it yourself here, at the bottom of the page: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft If you run into any trouble, feel free to reply privately and I'll do my best to help. Cheers, Julie On Thu, May 20, 2021, 12:28

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Lore

Elecraft's ATUs are generally wider range than other manufacturers', I thought, and that comes at a parts cost that everyone might not want to pay. I'd rather have the option for a wide range one than a built-in but less capable one. On Fri, Jun 4, 2021, 00:41 John Nicholson wrote: > Yes and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 batteries

Whoa, can you share a link to that thermoelectric one? It sounds super neat. On Fri, Jul 2, 2021, 14:17 Gwen Patton wrote: > I saw that when you posted it, Howard. It's a neat system. I decided to go > with a universal external battery solution. I have plenty of external PD > and QC power from

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 battery charger

Gosh, if and when the KX4 is a thing, I would love to see a USB-C power + CAT + audio option. On Thu, Jul 1, 2021, 16:49 Gwen Patton wrote: > I found it annoying. I had the NiMH batteries in it, charging them up > periodically, until I had an issue with upgrading the firmware. The radio > got

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 battery charger

I wouldn't use it for *serious* battery operation -- lithium ion batteries are just so much better -- but I do find it convenient for around the house or in the backyard or so I can unplug the mains power to see if it's the source of some noise. On Thu, Jul 1, 2021, 16:18 wrote: > Hi Frank, > >

Re: [Elecraft] Vacation

Nah, it's more that renting a car doesn't count for 'car enthusiast street cred'. You can have fun renting a sports car or renting a nice ham station in a good QTH, but neither is the same 'achievement' as owning your own. For me, it doesn't feel as rewarding to use internet linking or remote

Re: [Elecraft] What is DX?

It depends on what you're doing with it. If you're using it for individual contests/awards/etc., I feel like setting up your own station is required for it to "count". If you're doing it for the fun of it, I feel like borrowing someone else's is fine. I'll throw in a related question: what's

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 to a handlebar mount

Do you have a photo or cross section of the bar? On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 01:32 MIKE ZANE wrote: > I'm trying to find a "handlebar mount" to mount a KX2 on my Segway Ninebot > S MAX. The "handlebar" on the S Max is not a straight bar, but a round > donut type of handle. All of the Cell phone

Re: [Elecraft] The next generation KAT500

Hi Chuck, I would appreciate a copy of your article if your offer still stands. 73, Julie On Sun, Jul 11, 2021 at 6:02 PM Chuck MacCluer wrote: > Actually there is a much simpler L-network search algorithm --- see my QEX > article, > > "How to tune a L-network matchbox," Nov/Dec 2016. > > No

Re: [Elecraft] Connectors

Hot take: Use cheap connectors and cable if they fit your budget and intended use and you're aware of the consequences of their failure. I've forgotten to connect an antenna to my KX3 at all and it's handled it fine, so I'm not deeply concerned about a connector failure disconnecting it. If

Re: [Elecraft] Chasing paddles around desk top

due! > -- > 73 de M0XDF > > On 8 Jul 2021, at 20:48, Julia Tuttle wrote: > > I often use isopropyl alcohol for this -- once it dries it tends to leave > things tackier than water or spit would. It will eventually trash rubber > feet, though, so you have to be okay t

Re: [Elecraft] Chasing paddles around desk top

I often use isopropyl alcohol for this -- once it dries it tends to leave things tackier than water or spit would. It will eventually trash rubber feet, though, so you have to be okay treating those as occasional consumables. On Thu, Jul 8, 2021 at 3:40 PM Frank Krozel wrote: > And there goes

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 to a handlebar mount

(Mike sent me some pictures off-list; the cross-section of the bar is roughly elliptical, maybe 2-3x taller than it is wide.) It looks like a strap mount might work. I've got a cheap one for a speaker on my bike, but if you're going the RAM route, something like this might work:

Re: [Elecraft] KXUSB

...I have no idea why this worked for me or whether it will work for you, but try toggling AUTO INF on the radio on and off. On Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 17:10 Paul Jewell wrote: > Hi Don, > > I should have given more details - > > * Running linux > * ftdi drivers are all installed, and the port

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Frequency Shift in DATA A - What Am I Doing Wrong?

It's subtle! The split option doesn't tell you what it actually uses split for, just how it activates it. On Fri, Apr 23, 2021, 16:52 krug261--- via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Robie/Joe, > So what you are telling me is that my wife is correct, I'm oblivious to > everything

Re: [Elecraft] P

Q On Sat, Apr 24, 2021 at 7:20 PM Sid Frissell wrote: > > > Sent From Sid Frissell's iPad > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post:

Re: [Elecraft] MC-43S Mic for K2

What about it? On Sun, Apr 25, 2021, 14:25 Aaron K5ATG wrote: > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >

Re: [Elecraft] Question on K3S display

I believe it means you have ESSB turned on. On Thu, Feb 4, 2021, 21:57 w1pef wrote: > I have a plus sign in the lower right of the screen in LSB mode on the > K3S. Looked through the manual trying to find where to turn it off. I > apologize for my ignorance but can anyone explain how to reset

[Elecraft] XG50 stock

Hi, I noticed the XG50 is out of stock and not listed on the shipping status page. Is it discontinued? If so, can anyone recommend something similar in price (kit or prebuilt) that can be used for the KX3 extended VFO temperature compensation procedure? 73, Julie

Re: [Elecraft] XG50 stock

Sadly, I don't have a separate transmitter, just the KX3. On Mon, Mar 22, 2021 at 4:20 PM wrote: > Hi, > According to the Application Note anything that is stable will work, in > other words your 6 meter transmitter turned down will work. > 73 > Jim H > k7...@aol.com > > In a message dated

Re: [Elecraft] KX2/KX3 Heatsinks

I have one of these and I love it -- I don't have to think twice about running 15 W on FT8 or JS8Call. (I also like their power supply -- I don't (yet) need the amperage the SS-30DV can put out, it's a lot easier to drag to my girlfriend's house, and it hasn't caused any RFI issues ) 73, Julie

Re: [Elecraft] Inventorying a K3/P3

I wouldn't go so far as to call them "dolts" -- Elecraft *is* currently running far behind reasonable expectations for turnaround time, and asking for an update is a reasonable response to that. I'm happy to cut them some slack, and I hope others will be as well, but it's a lot easier to do that

Re: [Elecraft] QSO Today Expo - Estimated K4 related shipping schedule

t; Regards > Hal > > On Mar 31, 2021, at 12:24 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote: > > "The point of all of this is why is Elecraft not on this list telling us > these things like they used to?" > > Yes, that, right there. > > However much they are or aren't going to say,

Re: [Elecraft] QSO Today Expo - Estimated K4 related shipping schedule

use those clear the noise threshold > of the multitude of emails I get but that is just a personal preference. A > loud sky writing aircraft overhead for 7-8 hours would work even better for > me but that’s probably asking too much. > > Regards > -Hal > > On Mar 31, 2021,

Re: [Elecraft] QSO Today Expo - Estimated K4 related shipping schedule

"The point of all of this is why is Elecraft not on this list telling us these things like they used to?" Yes, that, right there. However much they are or aren't going to say, why do we have to watch event videos to hear it? On Wed, Mar 31, 2021, 14:16 W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: > The point of

Re: [Elecraft] A different whine

Clearly you do; would y'all mind taking this discussion off the list? On Thu, Apr 1, 2021, 23:51 w2xj wrote: > > So who cares what you think? > > > On April 1, 2021 10:01 PM Don Putnick wrote: > > > > > > Yep, with no apologies. > > > > > > On Thu, Apr 1, 2021 at 6:55 PM w2xj wrote: > > > > >

Re: [Elecraft] being rejected

Alright, so: Nabble[1] is trying to send mail from your Mindspring address to mailman.qth.net. Mindspring has an SPF record, which lists which servers are allowed to send outgoing messages from mindspring.com. Generally this lists Mindspring's email servers, and messages sent from anyone else

Re: [Elecraft] being rejected

Mountain wrote: > Thanks Julia, but this is all Greek to me. I have used this Mindspring > account for 15+ years and have in the past had no trouble the posts. I > guess I will give up and go away. > > > > Thanks anyway. > > > > Ned > > WC4X

Re: [Elecraft] The Ham Expo: What it got right

Wayne, Would you consider hosting occasional independent online events like the lounge? 73, Julia On Sun, Mar 14, 2021, 22:40 Wayne Burdick wrote: > Clearly there were major technical glitches with the Expo. I won't rehash > the well-earned gripes. > > There's a mitigating fact many of you

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft contact

It's supp...@elecraft.com, but they're super backlogged lately. On Tue, Mar 16, 2021 at 3:54 PM Gordon LaPoint wrote: > I have a problem with my K3, only 60-70 watts out, even after > calibration on 5 and 50 watts. This is the first time I have had a > problem with the K3, after years of good

[Elecraft] KX3 phones output either noisy or too loud for my earphones?

Hi, I've run into a curious issue with my KX3 and Etymotic ER3SE earphones. It seems that the ER3SEs are sensitive enough that I end up only using the lowest handful of volume levels on the KX3, and that, at those low levels, the sidetone (and presumably other sound) ends up distorted

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 phones output either noisy or too loud for my earphones?

I haven't researched this type > of product much though. > > 73, > > Mark > W7MLG > > On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 11:33 AM Julia Tuttle > wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > I've run into a curious issue with my KX3 and Etymotic ER3SE earphones. > > >

Re: [Elecraft] Remove me please

We can't, but you can do it yourself here: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Happy to help if that's confusing -- shoot me an email off list. 73, Julie On Sun, Mar 21, 2021, 12:22 jack rencik wrote: > Please remove me from this email list > > Sent from my iPhone >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 frequency entry

I've never been able to enter frequencies more specifically than 1 kHz, myself. On Sun, Mar 21, 2021, 15:41 David F. Reed wrote: > I try to enter the elecraft net 20m frequency directly; I push the FREQ > ENT button, then 14.303500 and it only accepts 14.303; if I try 14.303.5 > it does the

Re: [Elecraft] WSJTX settings

Is something not working? What happens if you press the "Test CAT" button? Oh, and I assume your radio is set for 38400 baud too. 73, Julie On Mon, Mar 22, 2021, 11:22 Steve Fox wrote: > Greetings! > > First post from a new K3 owner. > > Trying to get the CAT portion of WSJT working. I’ll

Re: [Elecraft] best grounding technique

Whoa, nice! Can you let the list know when it's available? I'd love to pick up a copy. On Fri, Mar 19, 2021, 19:22 Jim Brown wrote: > As it happens, Ward and I are putting the finishing touches on the > second edition. The first one is very goodd, the second will be even better.

Re: [Elecraft] SMTR MD on KX3?

ith Wayne on Sunday, and even though it is on his list, it's > way down. Might be a while, if at all :>( > > Carl > > AB1DD > > > 73, > Carl > AB1DD > > Resistance is futile. > (don't know about reactance, though) > > On 3/16/2021 1:02 PM, Julia Tuttle

[Elecraft] SMTR MD on KX3?

Hi, Is there a chance the SMTR MD menu item on the KX3 will eventually be implemented? I'd like it to be able to measure the background RF noise at my (dense urban) QTH without having to turn the preamp off or subtract that 20 dB out. Thanks, Julie

[Elecraft] Elecraft folks: a couple emails to support

Hi, Since it sounds from the "Elecraft Support?" thread like perhaps some messages to supp...@elecraft.com are getting missed, I wanted to check on a couple emails I'd sent: 1. A reply to the thread "Battery cable header problem on KX3 #11617", sent to support@, asking about the KXBC3's behavior

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Support?

Because if everyone does that, either Elecraft never gets to do anything besides answer phone calls, or we end up waiting the same amount of time for a call back after leaving a voicemail. Email's faster unless you've got a ton of back-and-forth questions. On Fri, Feb 26, 2021 at 4:47 PM Scott

[Elecraft] [KX3] Digital modes: proper ALC for full output power?

Hi, I'm trying to get my KX3 set up for FT8 and JS8call and all those fun modes, and I'm running into a bit of trouble with setting the audio interface volume and mic gain. The KX3 manual suggests aiming for no more than 3-4 bars of ALC indication to prevent distortion, but if I do this, I don't

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Programs for KPA500 & KAT500

Would you mind sharing the link with the lists, in case someone else is looking for them? On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 2:20 PM Irwin KD3TB wrote: > Found the programs and user manuals > > On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 2:06 PM Irwin KD3TB wrote: > > > In addition to the KPA500 & KAT500 Utilities, are there

Re: [Elecraft] Offset when in SSB+CW on a KX2

Yeah, that will happen. In CW mode, the rig "lines up" the VFO frequency and your sidetone. In USB mode, the rig uses the VFO frequency as the "edge" of the sideband, and if you hear or send at your sidetone, you'll have to add that to the VFO frequency to get the actual frequency of the CW

Re: [Elecraft] Offset when in SSB+CW on a KX2

now I'm not > so sure. Tooo many menus!!  > Bob WB0POQ > > On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 11:52 AM Julia Tuttle > wrote: > >> Yeah, that will happen. >> >> In CW mode, the rig "lines up" the VFO frequency and your sidetone. >> >> In USB mode,

[Elecraft] KXBC3 clock accuracy?

Hi, How accurate do folks find the RTC on the KXBC3 is? Mine seems to be gaining a second or so a day and I want to know if this is within the expected accuracy. Thanks, Julie __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock accuracy?

And even then, it's as easy to use my > cell phone for time of day. > > I think pretty soon we will see more rigs with an included GPS receiver > for super accurate time. > > 73 and QSH de RayK2ULR > KX3 #211 > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Ju

Re: [Elecraft] Offset when in SSB+CW on a KX2

b labeled "9" does when > the OFS light is lit. It appears to do the same as the main tuning knob, > but I suspect it is more than that. > > Thanks! > Bob > > On Sat, Mar 6, 2021 at 12:18 PM Julia Tuttle > wrote: > >> You're right -- the CW-in-SSB offs

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Digital modes: proper ALC for full output power?

rted > signal on the air. > > If the output power is stablising at levels lower than the > setting, try the Transmit Gain calibration procedure. > > 73 Bill AE6JV > > On 3/4/21 at 2:35 PM, ju...@juliatuttle.net (Julia Tuttle) wrote: > > >I'm trying to get my KX3 set up for

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and WKmini

I don't think so -- you'd need an adapter that just doesn't connect that pin. On Sat, Feb 27, 2021, 20:19 Bill Lederer wrote: > Folks: > > I recently bought a WKmini to use for portable operation. In reading the > documentation, it turns out that the cable supplied that goes from the OUT > port

Re: [Elecraft] Buyer Beware!

That particular listing seems to have been removed between when I first read your post and when I looked again just now. On Sat, Feb 27, 2021 at 1:40 PM Grant Youngman wrote: > The eBay fraud crew is back in full force. > > https://www.ebay.com/itm/Elecraft-K-Line/313435863056 >

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 failure

Would you be willing to share it? I'm morbidly curious at this point. On Thu, Apr 8, 2021, 23:02 Andy Durbin wrote: > "It's still working over 30 minutes after the fridge cold soak." > > I was tricked by confirmation bias. The cold soak was not what fixed the > problem. > > My controller sent

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 failure

Is there a reason to keep this a secret? On Fri, Apr 9, 2021, 09:13 Andy Durbin wrote: > "My controller sent a valid command that the KAT500 firmware took > exception to. I'll withhold the details but other KAT500 users will not > experience this problem." > > Several have asked for more

Re: [Elecraft] Change Frequency

What happens if you choose that option? On Fri, Apr 16, 2021 at 4:22 PM Mel Feeley via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > I have been trying to reset my mail to a once a day but there is apparent > no easy way to do that. Even though there is an option listed. > > > Sent from Yahoo

Re: [Elecraft] Repair Service

Thank you for sharing that -- it's actually really useful context for the industry as a whole. I am so looking forward to things getting better. On Fri, Apr 9, 2021, 15:58 Eric Linxweiler [W7FCL] wrote: > I'd suggest this isn't an Elecraft problem alone. CA is in the middle of > COVID in a

Re: [Elecraft] New version of K3 and KX3 Freq. Memory Editor available

I do think it would be easier to find if it were listed under the KX3 (and K3 and K3S and K2?) sections of the firmware/software page. On Mon, Feb 15, 2021 at 1:12 PM NJMike wrote: > Sheesh. Just spent 30 minutes looking for this memory editor for my K3S > and > can't find it anywhere. Not

[Elecraft] [KX3] VOX in FSK D/PSK D data modes?

It'd be super cool if the VOX function worked in FSK D and PSK D modes just like it does in CW -- keeps you from sending if you bump the paddle accidentally. Elecraft folks, is that feasible? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 assembly issue

Same as "MAC" for the computer, or an urban legend -- they picked it up somewhere and repeated it and someone else picks it up from them. On Sun, Feb 14, 2021, 17:31 Gwen Patton wrote: > Just don't scream "ham". It's not an acronym, and there's no reason to put > it in all caps. I have no idea

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Why more power-efficient at or below 3 W?

to 50 ohms for the low-pass filters. In this case it's > more efficient at higher power levels, at the expense of higher current > drain. > > Wayne > N6KR > > > > > On Jan 26, 2021, at 11:07 AM, Julia Tuttle > wrote: > > > > The manual states in a coupl

Re: [Elecraft] An FT8 Radio- just dreaming

Are you talking barebones FT8, or one of the extensions that allows freeform conversation? Are you planning on relegating CW/SSB/etc. to a "nice-to-have" usability-wise, or are you trying to keep those usable while making digital modes more intuitive and straightforward? I would want both the

Re: [Elecraft] K4 delivery status

You're never too old to buy another radio! On Mon, Aug 16, 2021, 16:30 Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: > I'd like to know too. I keep flipping back and forth between "I'm too > old to buy another radio" and "but the K4 is so cool." > > 73, > Victor, 4X6GP > Rehovot, Israel > CWops #5 > Formerly

Re: [Elecraft] K4

...well, that depends on your and their financial situations, plus the expected resale value of a K4 after you've passed and/or whether any of them would use it. You could also sell all your current radio gear and invest that money for them. On Mon, Aug 16, 2021, 17:40 Ken Roberson via Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K4: "R" in display

Oh, so *that's* why that happens! It seems like it would be more user friendly for the reflector to bounce mails with attachments or with no plain-text message. On Thu, Sep 9, 2021, 07:19 Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE) wrote: > Hi Ludwig, > > You should write mails in plain text on this reflector. >

Re: [Elecraft] NR after changing bands

Mike's message was a tongue in cheek response to (part of) Ludwig's earlier message. I'm not sure why it showed up as a separate thread. Please be kinder to your fellow list members. It costs you nothing and makes the world a more pleasant place. 73, Julie On Thu, Sep 9, 2021, 16:52 Mike

Re: [Elecraft] Question about antenna matching

That doesn't actually answer the question "what are manufacturers measuring when they quote 10:1 matching ability?", and makes a gross and insulting generalization about the quality of equipment produced for the amateur radio market. On Wed, Jul 14, 2021, 01:45 Ray wrote: > The Statement "This

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Fans

...okay, *I'm* curious. Why? On Sun, Aug 8, 2021 at 1:16 PM Ken K6MR wrote: > KPA1500 owner’s manual, page 31. Under “menu items”, “fan speed min”. > There are 5 levels from which to choose. > > I’ll refrain from asking you why. > > Ken K6MR > > From: Ronnie Hull >

Re: [Elecraft] K4 ~ 0202 plays well

Happy belated birthday! I hope the K4 brings you many happy QSOs. It sounds like a wonderful gift from your spouse; may their memory be a blessing. 73, Julie On Wed, Aug 4, 2021, 08:05 Jan wrote: > My 82nd /birthday present/ = K4 serial 0202 = from my spouse, Milly > [SK, January, 2021};

Re: [Elecraft] KX144 (kind of)

As someone who's firmly in the small apartment + portable target market for the KX3, I'd be interested in such a radio *if* it had 70cm as well so it could do double duty working local repeaters too. On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 14:20 Samir Popaja wrote: > Hello Elecraft friends, > > I wonder if

Re: [Elecraft] KX144 (kind of)

Sadly you're probably not wrong, as evidenced by the Baofeng sitting next to my KX3. On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 14:52 Jim Brown wrote: > On 9/21/2021 11:35 AM, Julia Tuttle wrote: > > As someone who's firmly in the small apartment + portable target market > for > > the KX3,

Re: [Elecraft] KX144 (kind of)

What do those radios have that would be a must-have for you in a replacement? On Tue, Sep 21, 2021, 15:01 Phil Kane wrote: > On 9/21/2021 11:35 AM, Julia Tuttle wrote: > > > As someone who's firmly in the small apartment + portable target market > for > > the K

Re: [Elecraft] Update. KX-3 won't turn on with batteries

Happy it's gonna be fixed, and hope you have a good time with the KX3! Cheers, Julie On Fri, Sep 24, 2021, 20:27 Larry Christensen wrote: > After contacting Elecraft tech support and a couple emails and pictures > they have determined the battery tray has a wiring issue and will send me a >

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones for Hearing Loss

Hi Kevin, Which dongle is that? Low-latency Bluetooth transmitters are hard to come by and the specific model might be useful to others. 73, Julie On Thu, Oct 14, 2021, 00:19 wrote: > I have Phonak aids that are bluetooth enabled. Headphones over these > tends to cause feedback howl. For

Re: [Elecraft] Powering KX3 from Bioenno charger with battery in between

our experience > will be similar. This will not be the perfect charge/recharge profile for a > LiPO battery but it will be good enough. > > Regards > -Hal Massey (WB6NNR) > > > On Oct 19, 2021, at 14:16, Julia Tuttle wrote: > > > > Hi, > > > > I've got

Re: [Elecraft] Powering KX3 from Bioenno charger with battery in between

The charger I have doesn't seem to exhibit that behavior, but I can see how others might -- it would look to the charger as if the battery magically jumped backwards in state of charge. Can I trust something like the Epic PWRgate to handle simultaneously charging the battery and running the radio

Re: [Elecraft] External keying auto detect on KX3?

Oh, that's a cool trick! Sadly, I don't see anything in the manual or on Google about it for the KX3. You can, of course, always assign that menu option to PF1 or PF2, or go further and do one of the cute pairs of macros to toggle between the two modes you use. Congrats on the KX3, by the way!

Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

But remember, you're required to use the lowest power level feasible... ...so time to try for some really challenging DX, and keep your logs! Seriously though, did you find out if they're actually kicking you off or if this was just a grumpy local tech misguidedly trying to fix a problem by

Re: [Elecraft] External keying auto detect on KX3?

ing KXPD3 paddles > you can put on the front, so I guess you could use that. > > > Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA > Email: bu...@brannan.name > Mobile: (814) 431-0962 > > > > > On Oct 21, 2021, at 9:53 AM, Julia Tuttle wrote: > > > > Oh, that's a cool

Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

rate bureaucracy. > > 73, > Drew > AF2Z > > > > On 10/21/21 10:31, Hank via Elecraft wrote: > > Good advice - don’t be unprofessional just because a rogue technician is. > > > > Hank > > K4HYJ > > > >> On Oct 21, 2021, at 9:36 AM, Julia

Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

My girlfriend has a setup like this in rural NH. Cricket Wireless will sell you a whopping 100 GB data on AT's network for just $55 a month. We get about 15 Mbps down and 5 Mbps up with 50ms latency (to speedtest.net's servers), although of course that will vary based on AT's local network. She's

[Elecraft] NR stops after ATU TUNE on KX3

Hi, I have NR turned on on my KX3. When I do an ATU TUNE, "NR" stays on the display, but the noise reduction isn't actually happening. If I turn NR off and on again, it works again. Known bug? 73, Julie __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Pricing

Hi Dave, Sorry to hear about the lightning strike, and I hope your repairs are swift and economical. The KPA500-F is $2,499.95. The KAT500-F is $799.95. The PWRCOMBO-F of both is $3,224.90 ($75 combo savings). Cheers, Julie On Tue, Oct 19, 2021, 07:56 Dave Sublette wrote: > Forgive this

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 for Sale

Do you have a price in mind? On Tue, Oct 19, 2021, 16:47 John Pierce via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Excellent Condition, light usage. > > > > AD2F > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:

[Elecraft] Powering KX3 from Bioenno charger with battery in between

Hi, I've got a Bioenno battery (it's so good!) and the stock 14.64 V (no-load, by my cheap meter) 4 A (claimed) charger. I'm currently planning to just leave things plugged in (mains to the charger to the battery to the radio), and I want to make sure that's safe (won't start a fire and won't

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