[Elecraft] OT: PI Zero W Desktop Clock Project / Video / For the Time Obsessed Ham

I just finished a fun project that can be found on hackaday.io by Nick Sayer. This is for the time obsessed / time nut Ham. Below is a link to a couple of one take videos I made of the clock. It's a nice piece of eye candy in the shack for the truly

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Kxusb

Seth, I see you have been getting answers about the KUSB which is a USB to serial adapter with a DB9 serial port output. However, you were asking about a KXUSB which is a "different animal". Yes, it has the FTDI chipset and converts the USB to RS-232, but only the RXD, TXD and signal ground

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Kxusb

The last KUSB I got from Elecraft had the transparent outer jacket ... you can see the shield braid through it. I think they all havebeen that way. They are all FTDI chipsets. If you're proficient with Windoze, you can plug it it, go to Device Mangler, find the Port, and check its

Re: [Elecraft] "Hot" setup for Field Day with op headset, logger headphones, and speakers

Folks, this exact suggestion was discussed on June 20th on this list. wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jun 27, 2017, at 3:45 PM, G4GNX wrote: > > Google - Behringer HA400 Microamp 4 Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier > > 73,

Re: [Elecraft] "Hot" setup for Field Day with op headset, logger headphones, and speakers

If you use the MONitor for assistance for those using headphones, the use of SPKR+PHONES will cause feedback from the speaker to microphone. So, that is quite usable for CW and digital modes, but not good for SSB. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/27/2017 6:32 PM, Mike Murray wrote: Steve, How about using

[Elecraft] Fwd: Kxusb

Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: Seth Lavinder > Date: June 27, 2017 at 7:01:37 PM EDT > To: k...@yahoogroups.com > Subject: Kxusb > > > Is there a chance one of the dozen programming cables I have laying around is > same thing electrically as a KXUSB?

Re: [Elecraft] "Hot" setup for Field Day with op headset, logger headphones, and speakers

The Williamsburg Area ARC (K4RC) has been doing this for the last 8 years. Works great. We find it easier to turn off Speaker if it gets too chaotic as it can with SSB & CW station back to back in a picnic shelter. Add a VHF on table next to CW and a GOTA not far away it gets real crazy! Sent

Re: [Elecraft] "Hot" setup for Field Day with op headset, logger headphones, and speakers

Google - Behringer HA400 Microamp 4 Channel Stereo Headphone Amplifier 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: Peter Wollan Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 11:40 PM To: w0agm...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net ; Steve Wilson Subject: Re: [Elecraft] "Hot" setup for Field Day with

Re: [Elecraft] "Hot" setup for Field Day with op headset, logger headphones, and speakers

Several years ago I got a little box that takes an audio input and has four sockets for headphones, each with its own volume control -- needs 12v power. I think it's not available now, but Amazon has 5-way splitters for cheap, not powered, and no volume control. Look for "headphone splitter".

Re: [Elecraft] "Hot" setup for Field Day with op headset, logger headphones, and speakers

Steve, How about using the phone jack on front panel for one, back panel for another and then set "SPKR+PH" to yes if you want the gallery to hear? Mike W0AG On Tue, Jun 27, 2017 at 3:05 PM, Steve Wilson via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Hi all, > With Field Day behind us, and

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

The most likely situation is that you disconnect it for some reason (replacing the starter when the cable goes to one of the bolts that hold it, etc.) and then forget to hook it up. Or, in an older vehicle, corrosion where the wire meets the lug. Vic 4X6GP > On 27 Jun 2017, at 22:42, Charlie

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Done! :-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Jun 27, 2017, at 10:09 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote: > > Yes. Rental car in Mexico, bumpy roads, and no strap to hold the battery > in place. Just heard it yesterday. > >> On Tue, 27 Jun 2017, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: >> >> I

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Thread closed. Guys, we are getting way out of hand on huge OT threads. Please keep them to 5 posts, AT MOST, or we will be forced to tighten down the list to Elecraft product related topics only. That would be a shame.. Also, delete all copied text including the list footers, except possibly

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Yes. Rental car in Mexico, bumpy roads, and no strap to hold the battery in place. Just heard it yesterday. On Tue, 27 Jun 2017, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: I have to ask, has ANYONE ever heard of a circumstance where the negative return lead from the battery to the engine block has ever failed,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Yes! Seems the customer put a very large ring terminal on his radio ground wire. Then removed the battery cable at the battery, slipped the ring terminal over the negative post and then put the battery negative cable back in place. All was well until he took the car in for service. As

[Elecraft] "Hot" setup for Field Day with op headset, logger headphones, and speakers

Hi all, With Field Day behind us, and since our club runs mostly K3's, I thought I'd ask if anyone had suggestions for the best way to configure the K3, use adapters, audio distribution box of some sort, etc., to allow for a headset for the operator, headphones for the logger, and speakers for

Re: [Elecraft] Where are the K3 FW and CONFIG files on my Win 10 computer?

Thanks. I looked everywhere but "Roaming". What's a cell phone function got to do with my radio??! Oh, well. Can't spell "logic" with the tiles from Microsoft! Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 26, 2017, at 11:53 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: > > It's probably

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

I once had the connection to the battery on my old VW bug fail due to corrosion around the battery contacts. I don't remember if it was the positive or negative lead. I believe modern autos often have a current sensor in the negative battery lead. So you are supposed to connect the radio

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

I have to ask, has ANYONE ever heard of a circumstance where the negative return lead from the battery to the engine block has ever failed, short of a battlefield situation? Still, probably a good idea to fuse the negative to radio wire anyway. Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

For some reason, the following detailed response did not "reflect"... Resending... 1) There is NO GROUND in an automobile. There is a return plane that effectively ACTS as a ground if you choose to look at it that way. 2)

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

See my detailed response... Original article is RIDDLED with inaccuracy and fantasy scenarios that simply are not part of modern automotive electrical engineering. You build your stuff any way you want it... I'll do the same... I understand that you relied upon the article and the author as a

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Yes, The negative wire should be connected to the place where the negative battery wire is bonded to the chassis or body of the vehicle - and not directly to the battery. You should also fuse it. Advice to do otherwise applies only to ancient vehicles, and you can conclude that the

Re: [Elecraft] k2 and kpa 100

Christophe, With that serial number, it is set to include all that is necessary to add the KPA100. Just install the P3 and P6 headers and remove pin 4 from the P4 header on the Control Board. The reason for removing that pin is so the ribbon cable cannot be plugged in upside down. 73, Don

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Yes sir... I'm sure it is... but one simply cannot make absolute statements like the article (and OP) did without addressing REALITY. See my response to Vic... I answered in detail. PS - I don't believe I have EVER seen an auto that powers all the car systems WHILE the key is in Start position

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

THIS... see my just submitted response for the OCD amateur engineer's approach to creating a redundant return. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/27/2017 11:06 AM, Richard gillingham wrote: > Fuse BOTH leads at the battery... > 73 > Gil, W1RG > > >

Re: [Elecraft] k2 and kpa 100

hi don , my K2 # 7369 ! my firmware is 2.04R  is good to works . I take advantage of having remove the face control for C42 which was of good value. The advice given is of benefit that it is filed to make the modification for the KIO2 Again Thanks for your help always super efficient forum! 73

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Sorry, I own a 2015 Ford F250, but ... It came with four factory-mounted lever switches on the dash (which illuminate when power is applied). Three were rated at 20A and 4th was higher. I did have to connect the wiring from the switches using the service manual which I downloaded from Ford

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Here's an excellent article on how to safely install accessory wiring in a vehicle without creating a deadly fire hazard: http://www.k0bg.com/wiring.html 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: donov...@starpower.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Hi Vic, Just wondering, what is the probability that the ground cable would become either partially or completely disconnected? In the unlikely event this might happen, simply put an appropriately rated fuse in the ground line, in addition to the one in the positive voltage line. 73, Bob

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Most of can evaluate Clay's comment with no need for further input by me 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "Clay Autery" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 3:21:11 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Clay, I believe it has to do with danger to your equipment should the connection between the battery and the chassis open. In that case all the current to all the automobile systems, from starter to lights to ignition, radio, etc., would flow through the ground path provided by the radio if it is

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Hi Bill, This is extremely dangerous advice, I'd hate to see someone die in a fire as a result! 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "Nr4c" To: "Eugene Worth" Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 3:22:36 PM

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Fuse BOTH leads at the battery...73Gil, W1RG From: Vic Rosenthal To: Clay Autery Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 11:53 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets I don't think math or

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

I don't think math or difficult physics is needed. Suppose you connect the radio directly to battery, and then suppose the battery to ground cable becomes partially or completely disconnected. Finally, suppose you then try to start the engine. When the starter solenoid closes, some of the high

Re: [Elecraft] Kenwood microphone

If it's an MC-50 did you try flipping the plug to use the other impedance? The cable from mic to base can be inverted to change from high to low impedance. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 27, 2017, at 4:56 AM, G4GNX wrote: > > Is anyone using a Kenwood MC-50

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Don't matter. Go straight to battery. Run #10 cable. You probably have a stud near under hood fuse box for accessories and like trailer power and it's fused at 20 or 30 A. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jun 27, 2017, at 12:48 AM, Eugene Worth wrote: > > Sorry

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Horse puckey! I DEFY you to prove the physics OR math of that ridiculous statement. __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 6/27/2017 9:55 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote: > WARNING! > > > For extremely important safety and fire prevention reasons reasons, > no accessory should ever be

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

WARNING! For extremely important safety and fire prevention reasons reasons, no accessory should ever be connected directly to the negative terminal of an automotive battery . Just like when charging an automotive battery, the negative lead of a cable running directly to the battery should

[Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM+

I'm unable to get the KX2 to work with N1MM+ on my old Windows 7 netbook. It works fine with the Windows 7 desktop, and the KX2 utility works with the netbook. With N1MM+ and the netbook, there's no frequency readout, no response to CW macros, apparently no communication at all. The N1MM+

[Elecraft] K3S USB audio output needs to be adjustable in Menu

Right click on the taskbar speaker icon then select sounds. Under Sounds click on the recording tab. Double click on the USB Audio Codec (I renamed mine and called it K3S). On the Properties window, click on the Levels tab. I have mine set to "2" and my K3S line level is 4. -- Jack WA9FVP-

Re: [Elecraft] k2 and kpa 100

Christophe, That is the modification I thought you were referring to. If your K2 serial number is 3000 or higher, that mod is already installed, and you do NOT have to do it. Notice that it refers to the REV A RF board. Rev B boards are used in K2s with a serial number of 3000 or more. Also

Re: [Elecraft] k2 and kpa 100

Hello Don, It does not matter to your Frenchman, my Englishman and far from being the one you master! I use google translation HI! To try to make me understand as well as possible For mounting the KPA 100 I arrived on page 22, "initial test" everything is OK But I have a doubt about "AF pad",

Re: [Elecraft] K3S USB audio output needs to be adjustable in Menu

I find Don's info to be exactly correct as it applies to the USB connection between the radio and computer.As to the Line IN and Line OUT on the back of the radioI've never used it. With Windows 10, if you wish the Sound Card to show the levels in dB, just right click on the level

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Gene and others, If you look in the owner's manual you will notice that Chevy has already provided this. You need to look in the up-fitters section, which can be downloaded from the Chevy website. You will find the wiring diagram of the truck there. The accessory outlets are wired with 18 or

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Thanks, all! I’ll be picking up the new truck soon … gene WG7GW > On Jun 27, 2017, at 3:44 AM, Craig LaBarge wrote: > > Gene: > > I have a 2017 Silverado 1500 double-cab. The 12V outlet on the dashboard is > on all the time. There's one inside the center console

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

My Silverado power outlets are always ON and are fused at 10 amps. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 6/26/2017 11:48 PM, Eugene Worth wrote: Does anyone know the amp rating of the two 12v power outlets in the Silverado 1500 for 2017? And, if you do know, is it switched (with the ignition) or always on?

Re: [Elecraft] OT: vehicle power outlets

For anyone considering this for a different vehicle, my 2015 Forrester's 12V outlets ARE all switched by the ignition switch. I have a typical VHF FM box in the cargo compartment that is powered by the rear "cig" lighter outlet. No HF in the "family car" however. This radio also has the ability

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Gene: I have a 2017 Silverado 1500 double-cab. The 12V outlet on the dashboard is on all the time. There's one inside the center console and one on the rear of the console (for rear passengers) that are switched. I don't know what the current ratings are but I use the one in the rear to power

Re: [Elecraft] Kenwood microphone

On 27/06/17 09:56, G4GNX wrote: > Is anyone using a Kenwood MC-50 (dynamic) as a desk mic? If so, what settings > are you using on the K3? > > I am finding that setting FPl or FPH and tapping ‘7’, then turning the mic > gain way high, is the only way to get 5 bars on the ALC. I don’t think I

[Elecraft] Kenwood microphone

Is anyone using a Kenwood MC-50 (dynamic) as a desk mic? If so, what settings are you using on the K3? I am finding that setting FPl or FPH and tapping ‘7’, then turning the mic gain way high, is the only way to get 5 bars on the ALC. I don’t think I should need to have the extra gain switched

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

I would like to echo the recommendation to NOT use the existing vehicle wiring for a number of reasons. While you can likely "get away with it" on a 10W rig (if you don't mind playing Russian Roulette with the quality of the grounds, noise makers on/near the circuit, et al.), it is my

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

Gene, I also have a Chevy 2500HD with the Duramax/Allison combination and it's a 2007. It's purpose in life is to haul the RV and it's never failed me... even on places like Alaska, YT and the wilds of Southern California where the roads are even worse. First your questions: Look at the