Re: [Elecraft] Adapter for use between iPhone headset and a KX2/KX3

Wayne, I have yet to use voice (SSB) on my KX3 or KX2 having been so far CW only. Are there any other audio settings you have set other than those you mention below. Do you recommend speech compression set to max or was that just a test of audio quality check. I will experiment but it would

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Manual

I download all the Elecraft manuals and print them on 3-hole paper (pre-punched) and then keep them in a binder. This way, I can add notes here and there in the right spot merely by inserting another 3-hole punched paper or punching printed e-mails or something myself. I think this is the

Re: [Elecraft] Tours?

Ken, I assume you know that is a six plus hour drive. If you do it though, also make a visit to the Aquarium in Watsonville. 73, phil > On Jul 26, 2018, at 3:54 PM, Ken Bandy wrote: > > My wife and I are visiting one of our daughters in the LA area, and I > thought it would be nice to take

Re: [Elecraft] DX World Transceiver survey

Surveys that collect information from the users of the service or product don’t usually publish volume or number of units sold. They will publish information on numbers of persons surveyed or break down numbers per product type. It is a totally different type of “survey” that reports on

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity Calls

Ditto for Washington State — copy of FCC license required to get call sign plate. But, at least in WA state, the plate is not considered a vanity plate so you don’t need to pay the premium charge for a vanity plate. 73, phil, K7PEH Kirkland > On Jul 17, 2018, at 4:14 PM, Phil Kane wrote: >

[Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

Has anyone operated a KX3 with the 100-watt KXPA100 using LiPO3 (or other Li chemistry) batteries. If so, what was the battery brand, number of cells or AH rating, and performance and at what power levels. I don't expect any research quality answers, just the experience and capability of the

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

Jim, Thanks to you and the others who replied with useful information. I will probably get one of the batteries, probably buy the Bioenne charger too. 73, phil > On Jul 25, 2018, at 11:03 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 7/25/2018 9:38 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: >> Has

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

Actually, I see that Bioenne Power supplies a charger along with the 20Ah battery. > On Jul 25, 2018, at 11:12 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft > wrote: > > Jim, > > Thanks to you and the others who replied with useful information. I will > probably get > one of the

Re: [Elecraft] Operating KX3/KXPA100 on LiPO3 batteries??

31 ferrite snap-on core to kill the noise from the Bioenno > charger. With this DIY choke in place, I can't detect any difference between > charger plugged in and unplugged (eg battery only). > > On 25-Jul-18 14:15, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: >> Actually, I see that Bioen

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

Surprised to see the term "Climate Control". Sorry to be fussy and pendantic but this is not a climate control question. Climate is the long term, local & world-wide, changing of weather parameters/variables. More correctly this would be environmental control of the operation of your rig

Re: [Elecraft] In response to several AX1 questions at Pacificon

Another question -- if a right-sized capacity had were added to the top of the whip, could this antenna be somewhat effective on 30 or 40 meters. > On Oct 22, 2018, at 10:29 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > Another question I was asked was if a choke should be used on this antenna > and where it

Re: [Elecraft] In response to several AX1 questions at Pacificon

Correction: "capacity hat" replaces "capacity had" > On Oct 22, 2018, at 10:44 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft > wrote: > > Another question -- if a right-sized capacity had were added to the top of > the whip, could this antenna be somewhat effective

Re: [Elecraft] Why Black

I started the trend of black :-). Back in the early 1960s, my home-brew dual-811 linear and its power supply both had black wrinkle 19 inch rack cabinet front panels. Also, I built a SSB exciter that also had black wrinkle 19 inch rack front panel. I even had the black wrinkle rack cabinet

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

ote: > > Phil, > > Did you select 1st class mail shipping, or USPS Priority Mail. > Yes, UPS for even small items starts at $16. > > If you cannot select on the website, contact sales 831-763-4211 and order by > phone. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 1/2/201

[Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

It is a problem with me or do others have trouble ordering online. Actually, the problem is that the postage due calculation has got to be way off. I wanted to get the little MINI KX2 Ground Banana Plug for $7.95 and the postage due was $16 and change. Didn’t seem to matter how I selected

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Web Storefront Problem

Those options I listed, USPS, UPS Ground, and UPS Next Day Air were all that were listed and available for shipping. I have bought small parts from Elecraft before, like back when a hardware fix or two were still being issued for the K3. These were shipped in heavy brown paper envelopes

[Elecraft] K3 S-meter reading and coax input or antenna voltage ?

If I had an S-meter reading, S9 for example, on my K3, what could I infer about the voltage level of that signal at the Coax input to my K3? A table I found on the Internet for singals below 30 MHz says that an S-9 meter reading is a signal of 50-microvolts but where in the system is that

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 Utility error on Mac OS X High Sierra

One thing to try is to download a fresh new FTDi driver and install that. > On Sep 14, 2018, at 8:38 AM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > That’s a good question. I’m a Mac user, and have never had a problem. So it > doesn’t sound like it’s some “universal” issue with macOS. > > Grant NQ5T > K3

[Elecraft] KX2 AUX

On the KX2 end-cap, near the power adapter, is an arrow pointing around the corner I presume with the label AUX. What is this for? Can’t find any mention in the KX2 user guide. 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 AUX

our KX2? If so, that is where the plug for > that option is. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 12/18/2018 6:34 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote: >> On the KX2 end-cap, near the power adapter, is an arrow pointing around the >> corner I presume with the label AUX. What is thi

Re: [Elecraft] Macintosh version of Elecraft KX3 Utility

The warning message does not merely appear just once with the first launch of the software but on subsequent lauches as well (after shutdown of the app). However, I have noticed that if a subsequent launch is within a small period of time after an earlier launch where the message was shown,

Re: [Elecraft] K4?

On the idea of a K4... I have not bought a K3S. I have not upgraded my K3 with features included in the K3S. And, I find myself using my KX3 and KX2 more than my K3. The K3 is a keeper though, no reason to sell. But, I also have no reason to buy any other rigs. I am sure a K4, if ever

Re: [Elecraft] K4?

I believe many future electronic devices will not have a touch screen. They will have a voice interface. In fact, a number of devices in my home right now are voice operated and it seems to work just fine and this capability is improving rapidly in the industry. For example, my 2018 Toyota

[Elecraft] Technical question on keying of an SDR radio

If you look at various old circuit diagrams of ancient radios made from electronic circuits you find that the telegraph keying for the radio involves switching on and off the driving oscillator frequency or something similar. However, with an SDR, you have other options and I have no idea how

Re: [Elecraft] Technical question on keying of an SDR radio

gt; > >> On Apr 7, 2019, at 9:58 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft >> wrote: >> >> If you look at various old circuit diagrams of ancient radios made from >> electronic circuits you find that the telegraph keying for the radio >> involves switching on and off

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Fall 1953 Radio Amateur Call Book *FREE* except shipping.

The call book has been given away — it went fast! phil > On Feb 20, 2019, at 12:32 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft > wrote: > > I have a copy of the Fall 1953 US Radio Amateur Call Book to give away. > Original price: $3.00 I will let you have it for $3 off the original price

[Elecraft] [OT] Fall 1953 Radio Amateur Call Book *FREE* except shipping.

I have a copy of the Fall 1953 US Radio Amateur Call Book to give away. Original price: $3.00 I will let you have it for $3 off the original price. Not a big discount but the best discount I can give. Condition: It is complete, cover still on it but it does look like it is 66 years old.

Re: [Elecraft] Who's your favorite Elecraft Elmer?

I must have read Wayne’s message incorrectly — I was certain he said to send these recommendation e-mails to Margaret. > On Mar 12, 2019, at 11:32 AM, John Harper wrote: > > No contest at all - Don Wilhelm. > > John AE5X > https://ae5x.blogspot.com >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 vs SPE Amps

Actually, Elecraft should do that as an experiment. They could either make or specify appropriate combiners/splitters to use on front and back and solve other problems that might crop up. Surely they have lots of KPA500s sitting around. Lots and lots. :-) 73, phil, K7PEH P.S. My off-hand

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

Very sorry to hear that. Fred would have loved the new upcoming K4 and writing about it. His books on the Elecraft rigs will surely be missed on future products. 73, phil, K7PEH > On May 17, 2019, at 1:31 PM, Todd Gahagan wrote: > > I am very saddened to report the death of my long time

Re: [Elecraft] Hara Arena Hit by Tornado

The “Dayton” Hamvention should be moved to the Seattle area — no air conditioning required. Hold it in Key Arena (or, whatever it will be called by then per whoever owns naming rights). Key Arena is part of Seattle Center where Space Needle is located as well as the almost 60 year old

Re: [Elecraft] portable antennas and rigs going through airport security

My KX3 takes NiMH batteries and as far as I know, airlines do not care about them. The main concern would be Lithium but even my laptop has Li batteries and that is always accepted. 73, phil, K7PEH > On Jun 3, 2019, at 7:12 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > > Bringing a transceiver and power

[Elecraft] AX-1 Tripod Adapter

I just ordered the AX-1 antenna Tripod Adapter but I am wondering if it fits the camera tripod that we have. I need about two inches of clearance (i.e. radius from center of attachment screw) to clear the platform designed for the camera. I am not sure that the AX-1 tripod adapter has that

[Elecraft] FREE: Traffie Hexbeam Antenna (Seattle area)

For anyone in the general Puget Sound area (aka Seattle area) who is interested in owning a 15 year old Traffie five-band Hexbeam antenna please contact me offline. I have decided to retire the hexbeam antenna. Lately I have been primarily portable ops using various portable op style

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4?

I did not see a price on the Elecraft site, just the deposit amounts. Does anyone know the price or a ball park figure? phil, K7PEH > On May 16, 2019, at 11:11 AM, Peter Pauly wrote: > > I just made a deposit. I have a feeling things will be a bit slower at the > Flex booth this year in

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile high power

I ran mobile CW with my Begali Paddle sitting on the middle console of my 2004 Chevy HD2500 4x4 pickup. I had a Hi-Q antenna on the rear top mounted on the side panel making use of one of the stake holes to feed coax. Operated like that for about 10 years. 100 watts from an Icom 706 MkIIG.

[Elecraft] FS: Astron RS-50M Linear Power Supply

I am selling my Astron RS-50M Linear Power Supply but prefer to sell locally (Greater Seattle Area) rather than box up and ship it so prefer some kind of local pickup (or, delivery if not too far out of my way). It is in perfect condition except for the meter back lights are burned out. I

Re: [Elecraft] Astron RS-50M Linear Power Supply ***SOLD***

This Astron RS-50M has been SOLD. > On Aug 10, 2019, at 8:33 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft > wrote: > > I am selling my Astron RS-50M Linear Power Supply but prefer to sell locally > (Greater Seattle Area) rather than box up and ship it so prefer some kind of > local pi

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and Counterpoise?

Sounds like an idea worth trying — I have always wondered about the coax loss between my KX3/KX2 and my portable antenna no matter which one it is (i.e. AX-1, Wire and counterpoise wires, Buddipole, etc.). But, really glad I did not sell the T1 on several occasions of thinking about selling

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and Counterpoise?

; Maybe it's just me, but I don't think that justifies dragging along a remote > tuner. You could recover a heck of a lot more dB by simply bringing a > somewhat larger portable antenna. > > 73, > Dave AB7E > > > > On 8/7/2019 3:57 PM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft wrote

Re: [Elecraft] THE FUTURE OF OUR HOBBY

Back in 1960 I bought my transmitter, an Eico 720 Kit for $79.95. My receiver at that time was a Knight-Kit R100. The US inflation calculator says that $79.95 in 1960 is equal to about $695 today. This was a transmitter only and the only mode was CW and it was crystal controlled (no VFO).

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching Across the Chronological Divide

From what I have seen, it is not just Internet and Cellular that has stolen some thunder from ham radio as an interesting hobby to pursue. It is also computer gaming. Both of my grandsons are into computer games (both in high school now) and both are involved in programming computers (some

Re: [Elecraft] Found: P3

The videos are excellent. Ben Eater is one of the better teachers of digital electronics (especially to a philistine such as myself) on Youtube. I built his 8-bit computer project almost two years ago and I am in the process of building the 6502 computer project (yes, my own Apple-1). Even

Re: [Elecraft] RFI issues

I once had a noise issue and I used my KX3 roving about the neighborhood to find it. Actually, I found a number of loud noise sources doing that as I moved around. It seems that if the noise level is fairly constant as you move around the area but will within the same general distance from

Re: [Elecraft] Found: P3

How about building your own… https://eater.net/vga 73, phil, K7PEH > On Feb 18, 2020, at 9:54 AM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote: > > Thank you very much! I should have it connected and going before the end of > the week. > > > > I am wondering if it's a good idea to

Re: [Elecraft] Electrolytic Capacitor failure

Contributing to the Astron fan mail… My main shack PS is Astron RS-50M with two RS-35M in backup. I originally had just the two RS-35M supplies but just had to move on up. Never a problem with any of them although the RS-35M supplies are not actively being used at this time. 73, phil, K7PEH

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 color option: Army green (olive)?

My Elecraft equipment is already olive drab — I favor black olives. :-} K7PEH > On Mar 16, 2020, at 10:19 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > One of our customers who has outfitted units with KX2s is hoping we'll > provide an Army-green case color option (olive drab). Note: We're not talking >

Re: [Elecraft] With the K4 coming, is it time to replace this email list with a forum?

If there were an alternative to e-mail for the kind of dialog that takes place on this e-mail reflector I think the style and format, along with operating rules, of the Stack Exchange forums would be a great fit. Now, I don’t think Stack Exchange would allow a vendor directed forum and there is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on 2 meters

OK, I am curious… Why was not this reference clock board not built into the 2-m option board in the first place. Overall I can’t imagine that the net cost would be as much as designing and separating out an optional PCB and all that goes along with that as the combined cost of the 2-m option

Re: [Elecraft] Quiet Ductless HVAC System

I didn’t know that an HVAC system would be an RFI generator. What part of HVAC is the cause of this and is this a recent problem in manufacturing units? Note — I have never lived in a home with AC — never had a need here in the northwest (Seattle area). I probably should add that when we go

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] Made the decision to buy an Elecraft... now I can't decide which one :/

> I doubt you’ll find a used KX2-not many letting go of these! I did that — I mean I let my KX2 go. Some stupid idea got into my head that I wanted to get the Icom 7300 after they first came out. So I sold my KX2 ) to buy an Icom 7300. I also have a K3 & KX3 so I figured selling the KX2

[Elecraft] 2-Port Network Model for BL-2 Balun (both 4:1 and 1:1) ?

Does anyone have, or has done the measurements to create, a 2-port network model of the BL-2 Balun? I would prefer parameters for both 4:1 and 1:1 if they exist. I presume these might be h-parameter models due to transformer within the balun but I prefer parameters that include any Complex

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 list server - how to connect

I went and browsed around a bit. I saw some messages posted in March about a KX1 that does not power up. Then, in July there are messages with the title “KX3 doesn’t power off” or something like that. Does this mean that a KX2 is either always On or always Off ? And, would that occur in

[Elecraft] Feature differences between P3 and PX3 ?

Are there any feature differences between a P3 and PX3 maybe newer features on the PX3? Thanks, 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] For Sale: Factory-built KX2 with KXAT2 and KXPD2

Selling my factory built KX2 along with KXAT2 antenna tuner and KXPD2 paddle in a one package deal. I am the only owner, purchased from Elecraft in March 2017. Details: KX2-F Serial Number 1589 KXAT2-F Antenna Tuner (factory installed) KXPD2 Precision Keyer

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: Factory-built KX2 with KXAT2 and KXPD2

KX2 package has been sold. phil > On Jul 14, 2020, at 11:54 AM, Phil Hystad via Elecraft > wrote: > > Selling my factory built KX2 along with KXAT2 antenna tuner and KXPD2 paddle > in a one package deal. > I am the only owner, purchased from Elecraft in March

Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

Why would you modify your KPA500 and risk warranty, repair, and clean signals for a mere 1/2 S-Unit at best? > On Jun 18, 2020, at 9:27 AM, Gmail - George wrote: > > Paula Keezer NX1P modified a KPA500 to allow it to be driven to about 500 > watts by a KX3. > She published it - but I can

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on motorboat.

The problem with this argument is the dichotomy of choice. The contrast between art and science was introduced into philosophical discussion several hundred years ago. Today, the discussion might better be divided into three categories: Art, Engineering, Science with the recognition that

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 list server - how to connect

I don’t think that KX2 discussion is excluded from this list. > On Jul 18, 2020, at 10:37 AM, Arthur Gunn wrote: > > I miss KX2 contents in this list. I remember now that a separate list server > is being used. How would I join that list? > > Art VE9BP >

[Elecraft] On Selling K3 Full K-Line...

I am planning to sell my full K-Line: K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500. Right now I don’t know if it is better to offer as a package or individually. Selling all to one buyer would be preferable. But, is it easier individually? Also, I still need to do the research to determine a sales price — I have

Re: [Elecraft] A Clarification: IC-7300 vs FTDX10

I answered that question two years ago and it cost me about $200. I bought a 7300 because I thought it would be a descent backup to my K-line (K3). Two months after I bought it, I sold it for a net $200 loss. I did the test that Don outlines in his message quoted below. I searched for weak CW

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Tuner antenna selection stuck in #2 position

I have had a similar problem and in my case I was not looking at the right spot for adjusting the antennas. There are two different spots when using the KAT500 utility. The Operate menu selection and then also the Configuration\Antennas selection. In my case, the Operate page would not let me

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K4 now in Rob Sherwood's RX performance table

I admit that I am a technology chaser. My current rigs offer all the features I use as I am not very much of a demanding operator. But, I love technology and there is this thing inside of me that says I need to have the latest of everything, always the latest iPhone, the latest iMac, the

[Elecraft] Advice on K3 versus KX3

Looking for advice… I am considering which of my two rigs to keep, the K3+P3 or the KX3+PX3+KXPA100. My K3 is serial number 3799 and it has not been upgraded with the new hardware developed for the K3S and I have no interest in upgrading the K3. Sherwood engineering ranks (with its default

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on K3 versus KX3

Thanks for all the replies — both online and off. Looks like everyone suggests keeping the K3+P3. Since I have no plans to get rid of the KX3+ I will let the issue quietly drop into the back ground and revisit in another six months. 73, phil, K7PEH > On May 22, 2021, at 7:36 PM, Roger

[Elecraft] K4/10 & KXPA100 ?

I currently own both the KXPA100 and the KPA500 amplifiers. If I were to buy a K4/10, I am assuming that it would be fully functional (all interface features) with either of these amplifiers. Question: are there any functional limitations with K4/10 operation of either of these amplifiers?

Re: [Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

quantitatively tells >> me the power being consumed/dissipated. Keep in mind temperature is >> intensive whereas heat is extensive. >> >> Lou W7HV >> >>On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, 9:32:28 AM MDT, Phil Hystad via Elecraft < >> elecraft@mailman.qth.n

[Elecraft] Temperature or Warmth of KPA500 when "Off" ?

Living in the Pacific Northwest and having just gone through a big bath of heat I have become a temperature detective. Anything not being used should not be radiating in the infrared spectrum above surroundings. Thus, all of my radios are off. Or, so I thought. I forgot that the KPA500 was

[Elecraft] K3 & KX3 with KPA500/KAT500

I currently run a full K-line (K3/P3 -> KPA500 -> KAT500) and I have a KX3/PX3 with KXPA100 as my backup and portable radio. When I first got my KX3 I wanted to use it with the KPA500 but at the time, as far as I remember, it was not possible without some fiddling of cables (physical

[Elecraft] Reflector Status ?

I have not received an Elecraft reflector message for two days. Are there problems. I suppose if this message is reflected back to me that it is working. 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Reflector Status ?

PM, Raymond Sills wrote: > > Hi Phil: > > The reflector has been working OK, as far as I can see. > > 73 de Ray > K2ULR > KX3 #211 > > > > > -Original Message- > From: Phil Hystad via Elecraft > To: Elecraft Reflector > Sent: Sat, May 28,

Re: [Elecraft] The Most Interesting Ham in the World [New KX2 Ad]

Well said!! > On Jun 5, 2022, at 6:57 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > His fist is distinctive. Even in data modes. > > His dipole has an SWR of less than 1. > > Once a year, the SETI institute reviews his log. > > DXpedition teams have yet to reach his home QTH. > > When returning from SOTA

[Elecraft] Fwd: Astron RS-50M 13.8 vdc Linear Power Supply

Gang, Not having nearly as many Elecraft rigs as I used to have, I do not need my Astron RS-50M power supply anymore. Plus, maybe I am getting to old to lift it. It is a linear power supply so has a real iron content more than anyone’s daily dosage requirement. Shipping weight is 46 lbs.

[Elecraft] K3XREF

Is the K3XREF, external clock interface, still offered as a product? I searched Elecraft but could not find any references to it. 73, phil, K7PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: