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Re: KPA500 - key down current on CW (Roy Morris) 13. Re: KX3 cover... (Fred Jensen) 14. Re: KPA500 - key down current on CW (Ron D'Eau Claire) 15. Can the K3 toggle between two power levels? (Mike Weir) 16. Re: Can the K3 toggle between two power levels? (Nate Bargmann) 17. Can the K3 toggle between two power levels? (Richard) 18. 6m kw solid state amplifiers at an affordable price (Lance Collister, W7GJ) 19. Re: K2 for Sale - K2/10 with most options (K7MDL) 20. K3s on Malpelo (Tony Estep) 21. [ot] rf from smart meters (Mike Rodgers) 22. Re: [ot] rf from smart meters (Bob Cunnings) 23. Re: K3 together with P3 and EXPERT 1k possible? (DL2FI. Peter) 24. OT: Smart metering (Ken G Kopp) 25. Re: [ot] rf from smart meters (Bill W4ZV) 26. Re: [ot] rf from smart meters (John Ragle) 27. Re: I?ve just found something incredible! (Dan Atchison) 28. Re: [ot] rf from smart meters (Brian Alsop) 29. QSK OFF (Paul VanOveren) 30. Re: QSK OFF (Grant Youngman) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Message: 1 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:03:03 +0000 From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <m0...@alphadene.co.uk> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - key down current on CW To: Jim Sheldon <w...@cox.net> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <2c1a54a8-ef36-41eb-b195-bc1fdc33f...@alphadene.co.uk> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Thank you very much, just what I wanted to know. 73 de M0XDF -- When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is impossible, he is very probably wrong. -Arthur C Clarke, science fiction writer (1917-2008) On 28 Nov 2011, at 16:36, Jim Sheldon wrote: > On my resonant Tribander with 1.2.1 SWR and the bargraph indicating 500W > output, mine pulls 11.9 amps with the HV measuring 62.5 volts for a drain > input power of 743.75 watts. The amp is being run on a mains voltage of 240. > Drive power from the K3 indicates 28 watts. > > Jim - W0EB > >> Purely as a matter of interest, how much current does the KPA500 >> draw on CW key down? >> 73 de M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108, KX3 #???) ------------------------------ Message: 2 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 09:25:43 -0800 From: "Phillip Shepard" <ph...@riousa.com> Subject: [Elecraft] Soft case for KX3 To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <lnejjggbopigkcikmckdmelpidaa.ph...@riousa.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Does anyone know if Rose is making a padded, soft case for the KX3 that will protect it inside a backpack? 73, Phil, NS7P -----Original Message----- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of John Flynn Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 8:26 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 and Pelican case? Good Day Everyone, Has anyone figured out which Pelican case will accommodate the KX3? Txn es 73 John KK4BOB -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA ______________________________________________________________ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ------------------------------ Message: 3 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 08:42:01 -0900 From: "Edward R. Cole" <kl...@acsalaska.net> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (11/27/11) To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <201111281742.pashg19s010...@denali.acsalaska.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed In fact, Phil, my K3/10 probably qualifies as QRP full-time though I do get 16w out at max on 2m. I think you will notice the difference the first time I check-in at 300w ;-) Still haven't started work on that kit. My current interest is modifying and older DEMI 2m transverter to be ready for use with a KX3. 73, Ed - KL7UW, WD2XSH/45 ====================================== BP40IQ 500 KHz - 10-GHz www.kl7uw.com EME: 50-1.1kw?, 144-1.4kw, 432-QRT, 1296-?, 3400-? DUBUS Magazine USA Rep dubus...@gmail.com ====================================== ------------------------------ Message: 4 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:44:49 +0100 From: Jon K?re Hellan <hel...@acm.org> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Soft case for KX3 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <4ed3e4b1.6050...@acm.org> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 11/28/2011 06:25 PM, Phillip Shepard wrote: > Does anyone know if Rose is making a padded, soft case for the KX3 that will > protect it inside a backpack? Will a soft case protect a tuning wheel inside a backpack? Jon LA4RT > > 73, > Phil, NS7P > > -----Original Message----- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of John Flynn > Sent: Monday, November 28, 2011 8:26 AM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 and Pelican case? > > > Good Day Everyone, > > Has anyone figured out which Pelican case will accommodate the KX3? > > Txn es 73 > > John KK4BOB > > -- > John Flynn > Tallahassee, Florida > USA > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ------------------------------ Message: 5 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:06:42 +0000 From: Rose <elecraftcov...@gmail.com> Subject: [Elecraft] Dust cover for the KX3 To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <CAK+fsRUiV2P_u551ZgQ=BbCBejg1CQ0=mwr0wshiwzetika...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I've been working with Wayne at Elecraft on a dust cover for the KX3. Prototypes have been sent back and forth, and a design is almost finalized. The paddle assembly will be an option, and I'd like to know if there are those who would -not- purchase the paddles, and therefore would not want an opening in the cover for them. We'll address a potential padded case next. It's a complex issue, with many concepts of what "extras" might be added over and above the KX3. Stay tuned, and 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@gmail.com ------------------------------ Message: 6 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:32:18 +0000 From: va3...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dust cover for the KX3 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <781398449-1322512342-cardhu_decombobulator_blackberry.rim.net-1512558700-@b18.c10.bise6.blackberry> Content-Type: text/plain I would not purchase the paddles. I want to use the money to purchase the battery pack etc instead 73s ------Original Message------ From: Rose Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Dust cover for the KX3 Sent: Nov 28, 2011 15:06 I've been working with Wayne at Elecraft on a dust cover for the KX3. Prototypes have been sent back and forth, and a design is almost finalized. The paddle assembly will be an option, and I'd like to know if there are those who would -not- purchase the paddles, and therefore would not want an opening in the cover for them. We'll address a potential padded case next. It's a complex issue, with many concepts of what "extras" might be added over and above the KX3. Stay tuned, and 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@gmail.com ______________________________________________________________ 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 Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html a kosher ham ------------------------------ Message: 7 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:34:58 -0500 From: "Roy Morris" <w4...@carolina.rr.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - key down current on CW To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <7940383937B84F1C98419D7B594233D9@W4WFB> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="Windows-1252"; reply-type=original My KPA500 is as follows: 500 watts indicated on LEDs Current: 10.3 Amps at 500 watts indicated on LEDs Idling current: (key down - no modulation) 400 ma Voltage at 500 watts: 59.8v Power as indicated on display: 530 watts Power dialed in on K3: 39 watts Power source: 240v Freq: 3.781 Mhz SWR: 1:1 Roy Morris W4WFB ------------------------------ Message: 8 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:43:53 -0500 From: "KQ8M" <k...@kq8m.com> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Matching Power Supply To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <!&!AAAAAAAAAAAYAAAAAAAAAO1a22vawWNAjzvnxegfqxXCgAAAEAAAAPpHJCUmW3xHp6TvXEkqRcQBAAAAAA==@kq8m.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Is there any plans for a matching power supply for the K3? Thanks, Tim Herrick, KQ8M k...@kq8m.com ------------------------------ Message: 9 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:43:51 -0500 From: John Ragle <tpcj1...@crocker.com> Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 cover... To: elecraftcov...@gmail.com, elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <4ed3f287.8010...@crocker.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Rose... I have a couple of your K3 soft cases (happy with 'em!) and will want a carry-case of some sort for my putative KX3. I will definitely have the paddle "option," and would possibly want extra space for mic and for a small power supply and other stuff. Altogether, the space in the K3 carry-case looks about right, particularly if there were provision for a soft partition for internal padding. My alternative is a small pelican case with foam -- I don't plan on using the KX3 for backpacking (will be 79 when I get one--my backpacking days are in the past) but it would be nice to have a highly portable station for traveling... It seems to me that your cases are overkill for backpackers. I have done lots of same, and just wrapping something the size of the KX3 in a soft cloth in a nylon stuff sack was always absolutely fine -- I used to carry a SLR camera with several lenses in my backpack in this way and NEVER had the slightest problem. I have also carried a revolver (a 0.357 with medium barrel) in a soft pack when in wild regions -- the soft pack was just a rectangle made of 2 layers of ripstop nylon with a thin sheet of foam stitched between and Velcro closures at the corners. I have forgotten what these are called, but they are standard in mountaineering stores. One put them on the hardware like a diaper. John Ragle -- W1ZI -- Sent from my lovely old Dell XPS 420 ------------------------------ Message: 10 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 20:45:47 +0000 From: Brian Alsop <als...@nc.rr.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - key down current on CW To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <4ed3f2fb.30...@nc.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Hmm, this works out to an efficiency of 87%! Not sure I believe that. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 11/28/2011 20:34, Roy Morris wrote: > My KPA500 is as follows: > 500 watts indicated on LEDs > Current: 10.3 Amps at 500 watts indicated on LEDs > Idling current: (key down - no modulation) 400 ma > Voltage at 500 watts: 59.8v > Power as indicated on display: 530 watts > Power dialed in on K3: 39 watts > Power source: 240v > Freq: 3.781 Mhz > SWR: 1:1 > > Roy Morris W4WFB > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1411 / Virus Database: 2092/4044 - Release Date: 11/28/11 > > ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1411 / Virus Database: 2092/4044 - Release Date: 11/28/11 ------------------------------ Message: 11 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:04:10 -0800 From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Dust cover for the KX3 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <4ed3f74a.4040...@foothill.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed On 11/28/2011 12:06 PM, Rose wrote: > The paddle assembly will be an option, and I'd like to know > if there are those who would -not- purchase the paddles, and > therefore would not want an opening in the cover for them. I likely will not get a KX3 ... KX1 and K2 pretty much fill my needs ... but you never know :-) Were I to buy it, I would definitely have that neat little paddle. If I could get it separately for my KX1 I would in a heartbeat. > > We'll address a potential padded case next. It's a complex > issue, with many concepts of what "extras" might be added > over and above the KX3. I love my K2 case Rose made for me! I'd sure consider a KX1 case too if she had one, I'm using a generic "GPS Case" now and it fits poorly. It would be nice if the radio could be used without totally removing it from the case. I can do that with my K2 and case now, and I imagine it would be an advantage for the KX3 given it's flat profile. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org ------------------------------ Message: 12 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:05:40 -0500 From: "Roy Morris" <w4...@carolina.rr.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - key down current on CW To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <9A0116508D714713938A0EA423DE3B63@W4WFB> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="Windows-1252"; reply-type=original There is a 4 watt discrepancy between the 39 watts dialed in the K3 and the 43 watts that is shown on my PowerMaster meter. The PowerMaster coupler is attached directly to the output of the K3 (using a double male connector) with a 5 foot length of RG8 coax to the input of the KPA500. The PowerMaster reading is probably more accurate than the dialed in power. This could be factored into the efficiency equation. Calibration of the K3 power is not linear. Roy Morris W4WFB ------------------------------ Message: 13 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:19:38 -0800 From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 cover... To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <4ed3faea.3010...@foothill.net> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed An alternative view from a 71 year old. I don't "backpack" in the usual sense, I have some orthopedic injuries from long ago, but I've become addicted to Summits On The Air and do make 1-2 mile "final ascents" to summits that have roads or good trails with a back pack. My "K2 Rose case" holds my K2, my LiFePO4 battery, my clipboard log with attached mini-paddle, a mic [I've branched out some into SSB summit activations too], my W1 wattmeter in a W8FGU case, ear buds, a tiny audio amp, and a couple of coax jumpers and adapters, and my Garmin GPS-III+. I put an EFHW jumpered wire antenna and W8FGU Z-match in too if I'm not using the Buddipole. All the "stuff" I need for the K2 is thus in the case or its external pockets, it's padded, it protects the front panel, and I can turn the K2 90 degrees and use it inside the case in my lap. In its case, it fits snugly into the bottom of my pack, leaving room for water, food, gloves, and possibly an extra sweat shirt. Works super for me. YMMV. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2012 Cal QSO Party 6-7 Oct 2012 - www.cqp.org On 11/28/2011 12:43 PM, John Ragle wrote: > It seems to me that your cases are overkill for backpackers. I have > done lots of same, and just wrapping something the size of the KX3 in a > soft cloth in a nylon stuff sack was always absolutely fine ------------------------------ Message: 14 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 13:58:27 -0800 From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <r...@cobi.biz> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - key down current on CW To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <001501ccae18$dc4b1ce0$94e156a0$@biz> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Like virtually all "fixed tune" or "no tune" rigs, the efficiency and so current demand varies widely with SWR since the output filters cannot be adjusted to compensate. (There was an advantage to "dipping the final" in the old rigs - it kept the efficiency up.) Also, the efficiency and so current demand will change from band to band. In general, the efficiency is lower on the higher frequency bands. Ron AC7AC ------------------------------ Message: 15 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 18:50:04 -0500 From: Mike Weir <ve3...@hotmail.com> Subject: [Elecraft] Can the K3 toggle between two power levels? To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <blu162-w21fb08417807c12740ec7491...@phx.gbl> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Good evening, I was in the CQ WW CW contest this weekend and was operating at 500mW's or QRPp level. There were times I had to pump the power up to 5 watts to make the contact, then bring the level back down to 500mW's. Is there a macro or other way to toggle the rig back and forth between the two (or more but don't want to get greedy) power levels? Mike VE3WDM http://ve3wdm.blogspot.com ------------------------------ Message: 16 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:59:16 -0600 From: Nate Bargmann <n...@n0nb.us> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Can the K3 toggle between two power levels? To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <20111128235916.gp10...@n0nb.us> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii * On 2011 28 Nov 17:50 -0600, Mike Weir wrote: > > Good evening, I was in the CQ WW CW contest this weekend and was operating at > 500mW's or QRPp level. There were times I had to pump the power up to 5 watts > to make the contact, then bring the level back down to 500mW's. Is there a > macro or other way to toggle the rig back and forth between the two (or more > but don't want to get greedy) power levels? I have macros programmed to PF1 and PF2 for 5W and 100W respectively. It's as easy as setting Macro 1 to 'PC005;' and Macro 2 to 'PC100;' with the K3 utility. 73, de Nate N0NB >> -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us ------------------------------ Message: 17 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 16:28:30 -0800 From: "Richard" <rdon...@dslextreme.com> Subject: [Elecraft] Can the K3 toggle between two power levels? To: <Elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <3061EEFAE6E647DC8D56D84F35BC0170@URTOWERGARAGE> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Hi I just learned about macros myself. Try this- open the k3 utilitiy program and connect it to the k3 Open the command tester tab. Click edit macros. In the labels give it a label maybe 5 for 5watts. In the command to right type in 005 or pc0051; I have not tried it so I am not sure which works. Click save. try the macro on the computer to see if it works on the k3 If it works you can send these macros to the k3 >From the help menu in the k3 utlity program: Macro assignment procedure overview a.. Start the K3 Utility. b.. Select the Command Tester/K3 Macros tab. c.. Click Edit Macros. d.. Enter a short (up to 7 character) label in one of the first eight Macro Label text boxes. This label will appear in the K3's VFO B display area when you invoke the macro. e.. Enter the sequence of K3 commands in the corresponding Macro Commands text box. You may use the Windows copy and paste functions to copy Macro Commands from source documents (such as the sample macros below) into the text boxes of the Edit Command Tester/K3 Macros dialog. f.. Click "Send Macros 1-8 to K3" to store the macros in your K3. g.. Leave the Edit Macros dialog by clicking Save or Cancel. h.. On the K3 front panel, hold CONFIG and adjust VFO B until the word "MACROS" appears in the VFO B area. i.. Tap 1-8 on the K3 numeric keypad to choose one of the 8 macros you wish to assign to a function switch. j.. Assign this macro to a function switch by holding PF1 or PF2, or tap or hold M1-M4. k.. Tap CONFIG to exit the menu. l.. Try out your macro execution by tapping or holding the assigned function switch. Maybe setup a macro try pc0051; or pc005; for 5watts try pc5000; for 500 milliwatts. This ought to do it bye Richard wa6kyr ------------------------------ Message: 18 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 01:54:03 +0000 From: "Lance Collister, W7GJ" <w...@q.com> Subject: [Elecraft] 6m kw solid state amplifiers at an affordable price To: Elecraft Mailing List <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, f...@yahoogroups.com Message-ID: <4ed43b3b.8010...@q.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Hello 6m (or aspiring 6m) DXers! I have purchased a quantity of the Harris Platinum I Channel 2 amplifiers for the purpose of making them available at an affordable price to serious 6m operators - especially those in rare DXCC - who have been limited to "barefoot power". 10w input produces around a kw output on 6m, if you use one of the cheap HPS3KW switching 50 VDC power supplies. A pair can very easily provide 1500w output continuously if you use some high volume fans on the heat sinks. Details are on my website: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj/HarrisAmps.htm Please pass this information on to anyone you know who might be interested, especially those in rare DXCC ;-) CU on 6m EME! MNI TNX and GL! VY 73, Lance -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! ------------------------------ Message: 19 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 19:58:12 -0800 (PST) From: K7MDL <k7...@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 for Sale - K2/10 with most options To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <1322539092125-7041548.p...@n2.nabble.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Went through my documents and can describe more completely the mods, some of which I had forgotten. Maybe useful as a list for others. Also below is detail on my XV144 I had mentioned. ELecraft modules: K2/10 10W QRP Rig KSB2 SSB Module K160RX 2nd RX ant + 160Meter band K60XV Xverter+60M band KNB2 Noise Blanker KAF2 Audio Filter KAT2 internal ATU KIO2 Serial IO Module KBT2-X (no battery included) Mods: 600Hz CW tuning indication on S-meter bargraph board FT-100 tuning Knob. I also have the original knob. 10meter Bandpass Filter and VFO/ALC mod K2 BFO toroid and PLL Ref Osc Xtal Upgrade Temperature Compensated PLL reference upgrade Latest firmware 2.04P 2nd Xfil flattening mod (with paperwork) KI6WX first crystal grounding and CW filter rejection mod. Elecraft A to Rev B upgrade Front end diodes for protection against extremely strong signals I received questions about my XV144 transverter. My plan is to sell it with the K2 for a bundle as long as there is interest. If the K2 sells standalone, I will then sell the XV144, but not before. Asking $375 OBO shipped in US. Will supply 2 RG316/U teflon BNC IF cables and serial cable and ~13" power cord. This has the crystal oven it. I will update this thread with the results either way. Once the K2 is sold I am ready to order a K3 :-). - Mike, K7MDL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-for-Sale-K2-10-with-most-options-tp7035093p7041548.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------ Message: 20 Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2011 23:20:24 -0600 From: Tony Estep <estept...@gmail.com> Subject: [Elecraft] K3s on Malpelo To: Elecraft <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <CACHwrmP_o7FUsj8USQ0vDHd4DF55poBipoRhgEC=eagl2cy...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 My DX club newsletter reports that the HK0NA expedition will put Malpelo on the air some time around Jan 24, 2012. The expedition will feature K3s and KPA500s on all bands. I don't have actual data, but it seems that of all the DXpeditions that I've worked this year, half the radios have been Elecrafts. There was just one (now I can't remember which) that featured two K2-100s. Those of us who use an Elecraft radio for DXing from the safety and comfort of the home shack find it hard to imagine toting any other radio on a DXpedition. 73, Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 ------------------------------ Message: 21 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:30:54 -0600 From: Mike Rodgers <mikerodgerske5...@yahoo.com> Subject: [Elecraft] [ot] rf from smart meters To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Cc: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Message-ID: <9f0a6530-6353-4f07-bf83-e5f1e50fb...@yahoo.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Hi Gang, my utility is about to roll out smart meters and it occured to me will it generate rf on hf? It will be 6' from shack. Anyone pulling their hair out over smart meters? I hope not. 73 Mike R Sent from my spy ring Amateur/Ham Radio KE5GBC HF & Echolink ------------------------------ Message: 22 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:20:09 -0700 From: Bob Cunnings <bob.cunni...@gmail.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [ot] rf from smart meters To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <CAJi1CYrKNN0O6Dp_HKkDoU8iXpMa-injiF+Mhju+d3wX4=s...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 Here's some info from the ARRL regarding smart meters: http://www.arrl.org/smart-meters Bob NW8L >Hi Gang, my utility is about to roll out smart meters and it occured to me >will >it generate rf on hf? It will be 6' from shack. Anyone pulling their hair out >over smart meters? I hope not. > >73 >Mike R ------------------------------ Message: 23 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:49:48 +0100 From: "DL2FI. Peter" <qrpl...@dlqrpag.de> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 together with P3 and EXPERT 1k possible? To: "'Stewart'" <stew...@twinwood.me>, "'Phil & Debbie Salas'" <dpsa...@tx.rr.com>, <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <006501ccae73$da481190$8ed834b0$@de> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Thank you Phil and Stewart, this helps a lot 73 de Peter, DL2FI > -----Urspr?ngliche Nachricht----- > Von: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] Im Auftrag von Stewart > Gesendet: Montag, 28. November 2011 14:27 > An: Phil & Debbie Salas; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Betreff: Re: [Elecraft] K3 together with P3 and EXPERT 1k possible? > > This is the way I have my K3/P3 combination connected to the 1k-FA, and > it > works well. > > Stewart G3RXQ > On Mon, 28 Nov 2011 07:00:26 -0600, Phil & Debbie Salas wrote: > > The SPE Expert has the standard BCD band data interface as well. You > can > > just feed the band data outputs of the K3 to the SPE Expert and not > even use > > the RS232 interface. > > > > Phil - AD5X > > > > "Good morning all. I have seen some postings of EXPERT 1k users here > on the > > reflector, I need > > your help. A friend has a K3 and a P3. Now he wants to connect his > EXPERT > > PA to this > > combo. The problem: The K3 RS232 is occupied by the cable to P3, both > P3 > > RS232 are occupied by Cables to k3 and PC. Because he wants to use > the > > Expert with different Antennas on different bands, he wants the K3 to > tell > > the EXPERT on which band it should work. But how? I personally have a > > K3/P3/KPA500, so I can?t try to find a solution. Peter, DL2FI" > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > > 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 > > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ------------------------------ Message: 24 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:58:23 +0000 From: Ken G Kopp <kengk...@gmail.com> Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Smart metering To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <CAD4CdTMXMFGDS_HROq+M-TULkQOC=izrrctzuhawg-lv2cb...@mail.gmail.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I'm a retired electric utility communications technician. "My" utility has used smart meter technology to read meters for a number of years. My gas and electric meters are on the outside wall of my shack and I've not been aware of any problem, either to or from the meters. There are a number of methods in use to read meters, but in the case here, a meter reader drives a vehicle along the road, "pinging" meters via UHF radio to collect data that is used to compute the monthly billing. See: https://www.itron.com/Pages/default.aspx for more. Itron is a large provider of smart meter technology located in Spokane, WA. Trivia: The extensive information on the ARRL site ignores ... or the writer isn't aware ... that PLC / "carrier current" is widely used, and has been for decades. It uses frequencies in the 50 to 400 kHz range and often spans hundreds of miles for control between switch yards, control centers, etc. The typical power levels are in the 10 watt range, but can switch to several hundred watts to force a signal through the line noise of a switching event. Large RF chokes, several feet in diameter, used to keep PLC signals off lines where they aren't used, can be seen suspended many switch yards and sub-stations. My utility initially used surplus WWII Navy TBL/TBK and RBK/RBK equipment for PLC, and many years ago I bought a RBL receiver still in the crate when the company disposed of this old equipment. To directly answer the initial question of interference from smart meters, I'm not aware of any ... in our case, at least. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP ------------------------------ Message: 25 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 05:45:13 -0800 (PST) From: Bill W4ZV <btipp...@alum.mit.edu> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [ot] rf from smart meters To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <1322574313038-7042895.p...@n2.nabble.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Mike Rodgers wrote > > Hi Gang, my utility is about to roll out smart meters and it occured to me > will it generate rf on hf? It will be 6' from shack. Anyone pulling their > hair out over smart meters? I hope not. > Not a trace at my very quiet location...and I have good antennas on both 160 and 10. Hope it's the same for you! 73, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ot-rf-from-smart-meters-tp7041835p7042895.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ------------------------------ Message: 26 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 08:53:40 -0500 From: John Ragle <tpcj1...@crocker.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [ot] rf from smart meters To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <4ed4e3e4.2050...@crocker.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed At risk of prolonging this thread, I also live in a very quiet location. The "smart meter" is about 20 feet from the shack (60 feet from nearest antenna), has been there for at least 10 years, and there is not a trace of RFI from it that I recognize as such. John Ragle -- W1ZI ===== On 11/29/2011 8:45 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote: > Mike Rodgers wrote >> Hi Gang, my utility is about to roll out smart meters and it occured to me >> will it generate rf on hf? It will be 6' from shack. Anyone pulling their >> hair out over smart meters? I hope not. >> > Not a trace at my very quiet location...and I have good antennas on both 160 > and 10. Hope it's the same for you! > > 73, Bill > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ot-rf-from-smart-meters-tp7041835p7042895.html > > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > -- Sent from my lovely old Dell XPS 420 ------------------------------ Message: 27 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 09:21:04 -0500 (EST) From: Dan Atchison <n...@aol.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] I?ve just found something incredible! To: k...@aol.com, n...@arrl.net, d...@aurumtel.com, e...@ebay.com, n...@comcast.net, elecraft@mailman.qth.net, elecr...@yahoogroups.com, elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Message-ID: <8ce7cb943801567-774-102...@webmail-m135.sysops.aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed You should visit this site immediately!.. http://mescla.free.fr/go.site.page.php?mjhid_friend=36qj0 ------------------------------ Message: 28 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:32:18 +0000 From: Brian Alsop <als...@nc.rr.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [ot] rf from smart meters To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Message-ID: <4ed4ecf2.8080...@nc.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Guys, How are we defining smart meters? There appear to be a class which only can be read remotely. Then there appears to be a class which have the ability to control various house heavy current devices (e.g. heat pumps). For all I know the may be only one meter with the ability to connect "smart grid" controls. I'd guess that these two might have different RFI generating properties after the connections to the various devices being controlled is made. I think of the complaints posted on various reflectors complaining about the RFI produced by new washing machines and heat pumps. The new meter installed here by Progress Energy (remote reading only implemented). They are trying to get people to sign up for the ones which control the heat pump. They are offering customers a measily $25/year credit for connecting the heat pump control option. Apparently the sign up rate for this has been underwhelming. I have not signed up for our all electric house. We currently have no time of day rates for consumers. This quote related to PG&E smart meter backlash is consistent with my thinking. >The only real way for these meters to reduce the overall cost of electricity is to make it higher priced during times when you need it - so your showers, your computer, the stay at home moms, the elderly, the unemployed will all pay more for using electricity during the day time. There is no "additional cost" associated with not having a smart meter. (unless you are assuming mandatory curtailments of the availability of electricity through these meters). -- by the way, who do you suppose pays for the costs of electricity while you all are enjoying smart meters at home -- your employer/a business who cannot reduce usage very much during the day (that's when you are working, using the employer's electricity and reading stuff like this online) and therefore pays higher rates. I am not opposed to smart meters but to suggest that some who don't want them will be penalized is totally wrong. Smart meters represent a shift of risk to the businesses and to the stay at home folks - your "savings" are on the backs of entities who are stuck paying the higher rates and cannot reduce consumption beyond a certain point. Everyone wants to support the concept but few have considered the social and economic implications - something that this publication could do -- they are great for the utilities but the benefits for the public are still unknown. PG&E wants the consumer to pay about $200/year to opt out of a smart meter. Ten California counties have even outlawed them. http://ppjg.wordpress.com/2011/07/18/banning-smart-meters/ 73 de Brian/K3KO On 11/29/2011 13:53, John Ragle wrote: > At risk of prolonging this thread, I also live in a very quiet > location. The "smart meter" is about 20 feet from the shack (60 feet > from nearest antenna), has been there for at least 10 years, and > there is not a trace of RFI from it that I recognize as such. > > John Ragle -- W1ZI > > ===== > > On 11/29/2011 8:45 AM, Bill W4ZV wrote: >> Mike Rodgers wrote >>> Hi Gang, my utility is about to roll out smart meters and it >>> occured to me will it generate rf on hf? It will be 6' from >>> shack. Anyone pulling their hair out over smart meters? I hope >>> not. >>> >> Not a trace at my very quiet location...and I have good antennas on >> both 160 and 10. Hope it's the same for you! >> >> 73, Bill >> >> >> -- View this message in context: >> http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ot-rf-from-smart-meters-tp7041835p7042895.html >> >> >> Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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 Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> >> > ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1411 / Virus Database: 2092/4046 - Release Date: 11/29/11 ------------------------------ Message: 29 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 11:39:41 -0500 From: "Paul VanOveren" <p...@nf8j.com> Subject: [Elecraft] QSK OFF To: "elecraft reflector" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <F6745BBFCDCB490BA3A1D0C0D2F56B28@nf8jHP> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" Is there a way to shut off QSK in CW mode? I only find SEMI or FULL.... NF8J ------------------------------ Message: 30 Date: Tue, 29 Nov 2011 10:51:27 -0600 From: Grant Youngman <n...@tx.rr.com> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QSK OFF To: Paul VanOveren <p...@nf8j.com> Cc: elecraft reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Message-ID: <544b0485-3243-4abd-b682-36678c09d...@tx.rr.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii SEMI Sent from my iPhone On Nov 29, 2011, at 10:39 AM, "Paul VanOveren" <p...@nf8j.com> wrote: > Is there a way to shut off QSK in CW mode? I only find SEMI or FULL.... > > NF8J > ______________________________________________________________ > 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 > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html ------------------------------ _______________________________________________ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft You must be a subscriber to post. 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