Re: [Elecraft] List guidelines, please review.

2023-10-27 Thread Rich WC3T
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Re: [Elecraft] posting

2023-10-24 Thread Rich WC3T
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Re: [Elecraft] Portable antennae for the KX3

2023-09-01 Thread Rich WC3T
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Re: [Elecraft] Noise problem with my K3

2023-06-06 Thread Rich WC3T
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 pre order

2023-04-13 Thread Rich WC3T
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Re: [Elecraft] FS: KX2, KXPA-100, Begali Adventure key

2023-02-06 Thread Rich WC3T
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Re: [Elecraft] Peter Martinez And The CW-To-PSK31 Feature

2023-02-05 Thread Rich WC3T
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Re: [Elecraft] arrl.net domain is being blocked!

2023-01-23 Thread Rich WC3T
ote: > >  > > My custom domain is densbe.com (my initials followed by the last 3 letters of > my callsign). > > Owned it since 1995, when domain registration was free via the InterNIC. > > Boy, those were the days > > 73, > > -- Dave, N8SBE > >> On 20

Re: [Elecraft] arrl.net domain is being blocked!

2023-01-23 Thread Rich WC3T
I just used my ISP and created a domain with my call sign. They take care of all the crap and I get a custom domain. :). Cost is trivial. I forget what it is though. 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 / SOC #1221 Grid: FN20is Bureaucracy is always in search of self-preservation. — AA7BQ

Re: [Elecraft] K3- Part fell out!

2023-01-23 Thread Rich WC3T
My totally uneducated guess is that it’s a surface mount capacitor. I did an image search and found what resembles you have. That’s all I can offer. Good luck. 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 / SOC #1221 Grid: FN20is Bureaucracy is always in search of self-preservation. — AA7BQ >

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 dipole

2022-09-29 Thread Rich WC3T
I deployed an end fed on a Shakespeare Wonder Pole at a cabin on Lake George one year. The landlord came by and said “what are you fishing for?” “Electrons,” I replied. It turns out that he had always been interested in amateur radio and we sat and ragchewed for an hour as I showed him my

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 dipole

2022-09-29 Thread Rich WC3T
Interesting idea. 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 Grid: FN20is Bureaucracy is always in search of self-preservation. — AA7BQ > On Sep 29, 2022, at 04:14, David Gilbert wrote: > >  > Has anyone ever tried to used two AX1's back to back as a vertical (not > horizontal) dipole? And if

Re: [Elecraft] Speaking of Counterpoise

2022-09-26 Thread Rich WC3T
Www.thewireman.com.Slickwire. 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 Grid: FN20is Bureaucracy is always in search of self-preservation. — AA7BQ > On Sep 26, 2022, at 16:56, Bill Lederer wrote: > > Folks: > > I think there was a little note in the KX2 bundle about the type of wire >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Internal Batteries

2022-07-27 Thread Rich WC3T
I took them out just as a prophylactic measure. I *think* I know that Ni-Cd cells don’t burst/leak over time but I would rather not perform that experiment with a KX3. My Bioenno battery is a small price (in $ and peace of mind) to ensure that I don’t destroy my radio. :) 72, Rich Hurd /

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and Heatsink

2022-06-14 Thread Rich WC3T
I have the latest revision stock heat sink and nary a thermal issue. Ever. 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 Grid: FN20is Bureaucracy is always in search of self-preservation. — AA7BQ > On Jun 13, 2022, at 22:47, Walter Underwood wrote: > > Instructions are here. Doesn’t look

Re: [Elecraft] New K4 Beta Software Available (Release 30/Beta 2)

2022-06-02 Thread Rich WC3T
I commend to you “The Devil’s DP Dictionary” by Stan Kelly-Bootle. “One line patch” - a code modification so trivial that it only requires a change to one line of code to correct its function. Further corrected by another one line patch. 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 Grid: FN20is

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Really works and made me happy

2022-05-15 Thread Rich WC3T
A nice quality QSO is always a great memory. 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 Grid: FN20is Bureaucracy is always in search of self-preservation. — AA7BQ > On May 15, 2022, at 15:37, Geoffrey Feldman wrote: > > I made a confirmed contact 1:52Z April 15 with LZ2A0 in northeastern >

Re: [Elecraft] PayPal holding payment. (Follow up)

2022-05-08 Thread Rich WC3T
I saved the tale you related in case I ever need to do this. Thank you. 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 Grid: FN20is Bureaucracy is always in search of self-preservation. — AA7BQ > On May 7, 2022, at 23:24, David Deelstra wrote: > > After a rabbit hole trip through PayPal's endless

Re: [Elecraft] A hat was saved (totally apropos of nothing)

2022-03-28 Thread Rich WC3T
It wasn’t filthy dirty. It was her characterization of the condition. It is a little faded. I should buy a new one anyway. :) 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 Grid: FN20is > On Mar 28, 2022, at 11:29, Kevin Cozens wrote: > > On 2022-03-27 21:07, Rich WC3T wrote: &

[Elecraft] A hat was saved (totally apropos of nothing)

2022-03-27 Thread Rich WC3T
My wife in cleaning a junk bin this weekend found a “...filthy, dirty hat. Can I throw it out?” She brandished my Elecraft hat. I screamed. “I’ve been looking for that hat for months!!! You may NOT throw it out and if you do I’ll buy two more to replace it!”She gave me a long

Re: [Elecraft] High bands open

2021-12-19 Thread Rich WC3T
I’ve been married for 38 years. I’ve been a ham since 2015. Gotta pick my battles. 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 > On Dec 19, 2021, at 21:27, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Can you say..."prenuptial"? > >> On Dec 19, 2021, at 6:04 PM, Rich WC3T

Re: [Elecraft] High bands open

2021-12-19 Thread Rich WC3T
> On Sunday, December 19, 2021, 8:04 PM, Rich WC3T wrote: > > When we moved to this QTH about 20 years ago my wife (SWMBO) remarked on how > the location was perfect for ham radio as we are on top of a smallish hill. > So. Much. Win. Or so I thought. > Years later when I

Re: [Elecraft] High bands open

2021-12-19 Thread Rich WC3T
When we moved to this QTH about 20 years ago my wife (SWMBO) remarked on how the location was perfect for ham radio as we are on top of a smallish hill. So. Much. Win. Or so I thought. Years later when I had the temerity to launch an OCF dipole across two trees, the first words out of her

Re: [Elecraft] Best Portable Wire

2021-12-19 Thread Rich WC3T
I third the selection of “The Wireman” products. Excellent quality. I use the 26-ga myself. 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 Northampton County RACES, EPA-ARRL PIO Grid: FN20is > On Dec 19, 2021, at 20:03, Ronnie Hull wrote: > > What Wayne said! That Silky 26 g is the way to go. Easy

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Baseball Cap Not Great

2021-12-09 Thread Rich WC3T
Mine is faded too. I have to dig it up and see it’s country of origin. I will report back. -—- 72, Rich Hurd / WC3T / DMR: 3142737 Latitude: 40.761621 Longitude: -75.288988 Grid: FN20is > On Dec 9, 2021, at 19:57, hawley, charles j jr wrote: > > I have gotten three of these. The

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 paddle connector

2021-10-25 Thread Rich WC3T
I knew this article would come in handy. http://ag6qr.net/index.php/how-to-use-a-straight-key-and-paddles-together-on-a-kx3/ > On Oct 25, 2021, at 18:13, Paul Huff wrote: > > I have been exploring options for connecting a paddle, bug, or straight key, > to the front edge connector on my

Re: [Elecraft] Regarding KX3 power

2021-10-12 Thread Rich WC3T
They don’t make a 123 Ah battery. Could he have meant the BLF-1203? That’s what I knock around with. > On Oct 12, 2021, at 16:55, David Moorman wrote: > > A 123 AH BioEnno Battery would cost nearly as much as a KX3! > > Dave K9SW > >> On 10/10/21 7:27 PM, Geoffrey Feldman wrote: >>

Re: [Elecraft] Power supply for KX3

2021-10-10 Thread Rich WC3T
ssage- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rich WC3T > Sent: Friday, October 08, 2021 8:37 PM > To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power supply for KX3 > >&g

Re: [Elecraft] Power supply for KX3

2021-10-08 Thread Rich WC3T
I have used a Samlec 1223 with no RF noise apparent. And as for the Astrons that we all regret losing, those are linear analog and don’t do the noise thing. :) > On Oct 8, 2021, at 20:49, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 10/8/2021 4:14 PM, qr...@roadrunner.com wrote: >> The ubiquitous Radio Shack

Re: [Elecraft] Wire antenna ends and spools?

2021-10-05 Thread Rich WC3T
There’s a reason arborists call it “slick line.” > On Oct 5, 2021, at 19:05, Walter Underwood wrote: > > I looped the wire and taped it with electrical tape. > > For winding, I use the SOTAbeams midi winders. They are the same length as my > KX3. I tried camping clothesline reels, but

Re: [Elecraft] My appeal for help regarding my KXPA100 Failure to Turn on and Stay On

2021-08-13 Thread Rich WC3T
Have you perused the Elecraft web site? At the top in the black band on the right there is a “hamburger” (3 horizontal lines.) If you click there and select “Support” you will see well thought out and well laid out procedures for asking for help from Elecraft and if the worst should happen,

Re: [Elecraft] Case-maker Rose's OM K0PP, SK

2021-06-30 Thread Rich WC3T
Condolences to the family. > On Jun 30, 2021, at 22:09, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: > > Retired case-maker Rose, N7HKW, and her OM Ken, K0PP, seemed like part of > the Elecraft family for so many years. > >

Re: [Elecraft] A K2 with a short-term memory problem

2021-06-27 Thread Rich WC3T
ds of not changing. > > 73 > Don W3FPR > >> On 6/27/2021 5:39 PM, Rich WC3T wrote: >> Dumb question, and I’m no K2 expert — but did you use the power switch to >> power down, or just remove power from the input line?I heard that doing >> it by jerking the r

Re: [Elecraft] A K2 with a short-term memory problem

2021-06-27 Thread Rich WC3T
Dumb question, and I’m no K2 expert — but did you use the power switch to power down, or just remove power from the input line?I heard that doing it by jerking the rug out from under the supply is a Bad Thing. > On Jun 27, 2021, at 17:32, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > Ted, > > Try 'counting