Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Cooling

2020-07-24 Thread Wes
The Phoenix Missile was cooled using Coolanol.  Insidious stuff.  Never wear a new pair of slacks when you might get near a Phoenix Receiver/Transmitter Unit.  Don't ask me how I know this. Aircraft carrier Captains hated it leaking all over their carrier decks about as much as AFB Generals

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2020-07-24 Thread Bill Frantz
My guess is when the board manufacturers, metal benders, printers, etc. can deliver. California is in deep Covid-19 trouble now. From what I can guess based on reports from the beta testers, the hardware and firmware are good enough to ship. 73 Bill AE6JV On 7/24/20 at 8:12 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Cooling

2020-07-24 Thread Bill Frantz
The Cray-2 computer was cooled with "Fluorinert", a 3M product which is an electrically insulating, stable fluorocarbon-based fluid. 73 Bill AE6JV --- Bill Frantz| gets() remains as a monument | Periwinkle

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Cooling

2020-07-24 Thread Luis V. Romero
In the analog NTSC days, Harris UHF broadcast transmitters were liquid cooled by stuff called UCARTHERM-HTF 6141 (If memory serves me). We called it "Vulcan Blood". It was a special Ethylene Glycol much like automotive anti-freeze but thicker and with lots of other goodies inside. It was an

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2020-07-24 Thread Bert
It starts to look like kindergarten! ;-)) Bert VE3NR On 2020-07-24 21:19, Jim Brown wrote: On 7/24/2020 5:12 PM, K4PX K4PX wrote: Anybody have any idea when K4 will ship? Anyone have any idea when the pandemic will be over? 73, Jim K9YC

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2020-07-24 Thread Jim Brown
On 7/24/2020 5:12 PM, K4PX K4PX wrote: Anybody have any idea when K4 will ship? Anyone have any idea when the pandemic will be over? 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2020-07-24 Thread Ian Kahn
When Wayne and Eric say it is ready to ship. 73 de, Ian, NV4C On Fri, Jul 24, 2020, 8:13 PM K4PX K4PX wrote: > Anybody have any idea when K4 will ship? > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2020-07-24 Thread Dave
When it’s ready. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 24, 2020, at 8:48 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > God ONLY knows. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Jul 24, 2020, at 8:15 PM, K4PX K4PX wrote: >> >> Anybody have any idea when K4 will ship? >>

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2020-07-24 Thread Nr4c
God ONLY knows. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jul 24, 2020, at 8:15 PM, K4PX K4PX wrote: > > Anybody have any idea when K4 will ship? > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >

[Elecraft] K4

2020-07-24 Thread K4PX K4PX
Anybody have any idea when K4 will ship? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net

[Elecraft] Digital Dispaly Units for W2, KPA500 and coming next week KPA1500 DDU

2020-07-24 Thread Keith Ennis via Elecraft
Hello, My new KPA1500 Digital Display Unit will be available next week after testing is complete and stock is built.The KPA1500 DDU can be remotely located from the main amplifier up to the RS232 limits.It will display the same screen as is shown on the display at the amplifier. This will allow

[Elecraft] KRX3A + Filters for Sale - Stripping my K3

2020-07-24 Thread Steve Dyer W1SRD via Elecraft
In process of turning my K3 into a minimalist expedition radio and taking the following out of it. Filters: 1 KFL3A-1.8K $130 shipped 1 KFL3A-400 $130 shipped 2 KFL3C-200 (matched pair) $235 shipped KRX3A with KFL3A-2.8K purchased new 8/2016   $580 shipped. Includes all hardware except the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 TX GAIN Values

2020-07-24 Thread Virginia Greene via Elecraft
Sorry - I should’ve been more clear. The ALC “meter” consistently sits at 4 bars, only occasionally touching the fifth bar, on all bands. I got the information for setting the levels from your website. This hunting situation is, by far, most severe on 15M. On the other bands I barely notice

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 TX GAIN Values

2020-07-24 Thread Don Wilhelm
Clarke, That slow rise in power out is known as "power hunting", and is usually the result of not providing enough audio to the radio. You need to drive the audio enough to illuminate 4 bars on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flickering. See the document on my website www.w3fpr.com - scroll

Re: [Elecraft] K4 questions!

2020-07-24 Thread Wayne Burdick
Hi Eric, > eric norris wrote: > > Within shipping groups, will the K4D be available as soon as the K4, or later? Same time. > To use diversity rx with the K4D, does the second antenna have to be > connected to the RX ANT port, or a second ANT port, and do you need the > internal ATU to get

[Elecraft] KX3 TX GAIN Values

2020-07-24 Thread Virginia Greene via Elecraft
My KX3 is almost five years old now. Times sure flies, eh? From the beginning, the output on 15M has been a little lower at maximum power setting than on the other 12 watt maximum output bands. Typically, I’d see 9-10 watts. No big deal. More recently, I’ve been trying FT8 operation. What

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and RTTY question

2020-07-24 Thread Stewart Bryant
+1 Stewart/G3YSX > On 23 Jul 2020, at 15:46, Paul Christensen wrote: > > I dread the thought that the K4 includes an embedded variant of the > RemoteRig -- as a means to accelerate product development. Although it's > probably too late for Elecraft to consider a real, internal WK chip (and

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and RTTY question

2020-07-24 Thread Gordon LaPoint
I have had good luck with the RemoteRig setup with RTTY when running N1MM, but it is much better with WriteLog.  WriteLog was much more tolerant of the jitter and lag in internet connections than N1MM was. Gordon - N1MGO On 7/23/2020 13:50 PM, E.H. Russell wrote: Hi Paul, I also had good

[Elecraft] K3 cable to Ameritron ALS-1300/ARI-500

2020-07-24 Thread K4PX K4PX
Want to use K3 with Ameritron ALS-1300/ARI-500. Ameritron and all dealers out of the cable to interface the K3 to the ARI-500. Cable # RJ-DB15HE. Anyone know of a source for a like cable? I am not capable of making one. Thanks! __

[Elecraft] FS: K3/o mini/MkIIs Remote Station

2020-07-24 Thread Mark Griffin
Offering for sale is my Elecraft K3/o mini and the Term/Ctrl remoterig Mklls boxes. All cables are included. Purchased 14 months ago from Elecraft. I have replaced this setup with a K3 and this is now excess to my needs. $1050 shipped conus only. PayPal or USPS Money order. Mark AD4PK

Re: [Elecraft] P3 screen grab COM port conflict.

2020-07-24 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 2:53 PM HP wrote: > Is there a way to use the P3 utility image grabs -while connected to the > K3S using the > USB to computer - then the CBLP3Y RJ-45 to DE9s and DE9P Y adapter Yes. Just connect the P3 Utility to the K3 virtual serial port. > while using N1MM

[Elecraft] Connecting KX3 or K2 to KPA1500 (or KPA500)

2020-07-24 Thread Bob Wilson, N6TV
On Wed, Jul 22, 2020 at 7:51 PM eric norris via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > 2) Does anyone offer a KX3 to KPA1500 serial cable, and a K2 to KPA1500 > serial cable for sale? No, I can no longer build them myself, even though > they are simple. > My Serial Box (S-BOX