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Today's Topics:
1. Re: Loss in window line (Paul Gordon N6LL)
2. Re: [OT] Loss in window line [OPINION] [LONG] (Ed Cole)
3. Re: New wattmeter plans? (Steve Masticola)
4. Re: New wattmeter plans? (Dan Brown)
5. Re: New wattmeter plans? (Michael Walker)
6. K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (rikoski)
7. K3 Utility vs macOS Monterey? (Don Putnick)
8. Re: K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (Dave)
9. Re: K3 Utility vs macOS Monterey? (Bayard Coolidge, N1HO)
10. Re: K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (Linda M)
11. Re: K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (Linda M)
12. New wattmeter plans? (Chuck Guenther)
13. Re: K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (Ronnie Hull)
14. Elecraft KPA500 sn 1910 dead. (Sam Sargent)
15. Re: K2 Menu and Tune Buttons (Don Wilhelm)
16. Re: K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (KE8G)
17. Re: K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (Dave (NK7Z))
18. Elecraft CW Net Announcement (kevin)
19. Re: K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (KE8G)
20. Re: K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (Dave (NK7Z))
21. Re: New wattmeter plans? (Steve Masticola)
22. Re: K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (j...@kk9a.com)
23. Re: K Line: Signal loss in a QSO (Dave (NK7Z))
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Message: 1
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 14:07:54 -0800
From: Paul Gordon N6LL <n...@pacbell.net>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Loss in window line
Message-ID: <70f2854a-8d7b-b9ef-d21f-f3890dfc0...@pacbell.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
Waxing about old ham lore, a "Strays" item on page 132 of the December
1946 QST has W6KA repeating advice from W3LPY and W1MJH that
"Simonizing" 300 ohm line (or using floor wax) will "eliminate the
impedance change during rainy weather."
Paul, N6LL - current Trustee of W6KA
p.s.- That would be the impedance presented to the transmitter which
changes, not the characteristic impedance of the line.
On 1/14/2022 1:22 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote:
Based on my measurements and method I used to measure 100 ft of window
line, the loss in the line from dry to wet is frankly nil. However,
the wet line does show a velocity factory change, in effect an
electrical change in line length, and thus when connected to an
antenna, will have a small effect on the impedance at the station end
of the line.
I really think and believe many comments and opinions regarding window
line, are more "old ham lore" not based on true and complete facts.
73
Bob, K4TAX
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Message: 2
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:09:39 -0900
From: Ed Cole <kl...@acsalaska.net>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Loss in window line [OPINION] [LONG]
Message-ID: <39843952-a667-27e3-e7d8-b3b1673c4...@acsalaska.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
Good discussion as I was thinking to use window line in my new 630m -
40m antenna.
Maybe revert to running parallel lines spaced 1-foot with spreaders only
at top and bottom of 40-foot vertical run.
I did that with my previous inverted-L with no weather related issues.
Impedance did shift between summer (unfrozen soil) and winter (frozen)
which was easily compensated by a change in loading coil tap.
Radials were lying on ground vs in-ground or suspended above ground.
New radial field will be planted in the soil a couple inches (so I can
mow the lawn without rolling up the radials each time).
73, Ed - KL7UW
recent "fun" getting FL-digi to work with my K3.
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 13:21:50 -0800
From: Fred Jensen <k6dg...@gmail.com>
To: Bob McGraw <rmcg...@benlomand.net>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 213, Issue 6
Message-ID: <09a385cb-07b4-29f8-0c64-464705bda...@gmail.com>
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My experience as well.? No real change in loss but the complex impedance
at the TX end does change enough to require a re-tune.? It used to be so
much simpler when the tank circuit on the PA served as both a matching
network and harmonic filter. ?
73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County
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Message: 3
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 22:23:52 +0000 (UTC)
From: Steve Masticola <steve.mastic...@verizon.net>
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?
Message-ID: <55444150.225385.1642199032...@mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Bob, I own a Bird 43 and a few slugs. Problems for station use: It's not
autoranging, doesn't directly measure SWR, and it's a bit cumbersome to leave
on a shelf top. I tried yesterday and I didn't have a good place for it where
it wouldn't be in the way of something.
73, -Steve WX2S
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Message: 4
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:48:07 -0500
From: Dan Brown <daniel.h.br...@gmail.com>
To: Steve Masticola <steve.mastic...@verizon.net>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?
Message-ID: <68562fd6-6d6d-43e8-8a04-ee6ac54b0...@gmail.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
Steve ? To your point - they?re aimed at different uses.
I?ve got a W2 - quite happy with it. It?s perfect for what it does. Stays in
line, let?s me know what?s going on between the rig and the antenna, and I can
use it remotely ? which is how I generally operate ? even if remotely is just
one part of the house to another.
Would love to see a refresh and modernization - of the software if nothing
else. Maybe build the controller part on an ESP32 type platform. Make it WiFi
or Bluetooth connected? Who knows. Possibilities are endless.
--
daniel.h.br...@gmail.com
On Jan 14, 2022, at 5:25 PM, Steve Masticola via Elecraft
<elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
?Bob, I own a Bird 43 and a few slugs. Problems for station use: It's not
autoranging, doesn't directly measure SWR, and it's a bit cumbersome to leave
on a shelf top. I tried yesterday and I didn't have a good place for it where
it wouldn't be in the way of something.
73, -Steve WX2S
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Message: 5
Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2022 17:24:39 -0800
From: Michael Walker <va...@portcredit.net>
To: Dan Brown <daniel.h.br...@gmail.com>
Cc: "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, Steve
Masticola <steve.mastic...@verizon.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?
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Many of us remote operators have interfaced most watt meters that have an
RS232 port to be web based.
The investment can be as basic as a Raspberry PI, USB/RS232 adapter and the
cable that goes with the wattmeter. Using the NodeRed hardware integration
tool it will give you a web based access to the watt meter (and most other
devices).
I can see live RF transmission data such as RF power on my iPhone, Macbook,
PC or anything else that has a web browser on it.
There is a group on groups.io that has 95% of the hard work done for you
and you don't need to reinvent the wheel. Just bolt it on the car. :)
I have used it with my W2 and my LP100a. Very handy.
Mike va3mw
On Fri, Jan 14, 2022 at 2:49 PM Dan Brown <daniel.h.br...@gmail.com> wrote:
Steve ? To your point - they?re aimed at different uses.
I?ve got a W2 - quite happy with it. It?s perfect for what it does. Stays
in line, let?s me know what?s going on between the rig and the antenna, and
I can use it remotely ? which is how I generally operate ? even if remotely
is just one part of the house to another.
Would love to see a refresh and modernization - of the software if nothing
else. Maybe build the controller part on an ESP32 type platform. Make it
WiFi or Bluetooth connected? Who knows. Possibilities are endless.
--
daniel.h.br...@gmail.com
On Jan 14, 2022, at 5:25 PM, Steve Masticola via Elecraft <
elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
?Bob, I own a Bird 43 and a few slugs. Problems for station use: It's
not autoranging, doesn't directly measure SWR, and it's a bit cumbersome to
leave on a shelf top. I tried yesterday and I didn't have a good place for
it where it wouldn't be in the way of something.
73, -Steve WX2S
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Message: 6
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 10:15:29 -0600
From: rikoski <riko...@rikoski.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Cc: Richard Rikoski <riko...@rikoski.com>
Subject: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
Message-ID: <effc766f-0da4-4134-9fbb-d3ce49154...@rikoski.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
I have a K3, P3, KAT500 and KPA500. I was listening in the middle of a QSO and
lost signal.
I tested my antenna with a back up transceiver and the antenna and coax are
good.
The P3 still shows signals but only hiss comes out of the K3?s speaker.
Keying the k3 by pressing the attached foot pedal turns on the red Tx light on
the K3 but the display on the KPA500 shows an asterisk to the left of the power
out reading of zero on its display.
No signal goes to the antenna and nothing besides hiss comes out of the speaker.
What should I do next?
Thanks. W9ZD
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Message: 7
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 08:19:34 -0800
From: Don Putnick <donnie...@gmail.com>
To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Utility vs macOS Monterey?
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Today was the first time I tried using the K3 Utility since upgrading my
MacBook Pro to macOS Monterey v12.1 . The Utility doesn't see the USB
ports, only the Bluetooth port. Anyone else having this problem? Time for a
K3 Utility update? The last update was in September 2019.
73 Don NA6Z
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Message: 8
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 08:34:56 -0800
From: Dave <d...@nk7z.net>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
Message-ID: <6179381e-6c27-4d8a-3ddf-96a838957...@nk7z.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed
Hi,
If it were me, I would bypass everything and feed the antenna directly
to the K3. If things work after that step, it is not the K3.
Again, if it were me, I would begin adding things back, one at a time,
until the failure returns. At that point, I would conclude that the
last device added was failed, and look there.
If it is the K3, I would then come back from my last backup of the
settings and see if that fixes things...
If that fails to bring the K3 back, I would re-post my question, with
all the test info I have gathered above.
I would call support, but the last time I called, I got a message, not a
person.
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
On 1/15/22 08:15, rikoski wrote:
I have a K3, P3, KAT500 and KPA500. I was listening in the middle of a QSO and
lost signal.
I tested my antenna with a back up transceiver and the antenna and coax are
good.
The P3 still shows signals but only hiss comes out of the K3?s speaker.
Keying the k3 by pressing the attached foot pedal turns on the red Tx light on
the K3 but the display on the KPA500 shows an asterisk to the left of the power
out reading of zero on its display.
No signal goes to the antenna and nothing besides hiss comes out of the speaker.
What should I do next?
Thanks. W9ZD
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Message: 9
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:57:40 +0000 (UTC)
From: "Bayard Coolidge, N1HO" <n...@yahoo.com>
To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, Don Putnick
<donnie...@gmail.com>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility vs macOS Monterey?
Message-ID: <1338423407.315733.1642265860...@mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
Does the USB port show up when you go to 'About This Mac' and then to 'System
Report' and then to 'Hardware:USB' ?
Assuming you are using a quality USB cable (from either Elecraft or Sabrent)
that uses the FTDI chip set, and not someother cable that uses a Prolific chip
set. (I have several USB devices on my Mac, and I keep careful track of which
iswhich by tracking their serial numbers as denoted by the /dev filenames in
addition to what 'About This Mac' displays,as I've run into problems in the
past, particularly when using Windows under Parallels, given how picky Windows
isabout device ports and ordering).
Does the port show up under another program, such as WSJT-X or JTDX? Were
either of those programs (or othersthat may be trying to use the particular USB
port) still running when you invoked the K3 Utility? I don't control my K3using
RUMlog (which I do use for logging), but it does have some rig control
capabilities, for example. I'm not familiarwith the other Mac logging programs
out there, so I can't comment on what effect they might have in your situation.
73,
Brandy, N1HO
On Saturday, January 15, 2022, 11:21:21 AM EST, Don Putnick
<donnie...@gmail.com> wrote:
Today was the first time I tried using the K3 Utility since upgrading my
MacBook Pro to macOS Monterey v12.1 . The Utility doesn't see the USB
ports, only the Bluetooth port. Anyone else having this problem? Time for a
K3 Utility update? The last update was in September 2019.
73 Don NA6Z
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Message: 10
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 09:20:00 -0800
From: Linda M <wa6...@gmail.com>
To: Dave <d...@nk7z.net>, "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
<elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
Message-ID: <823c06fe-ae48-48e6-93a7-e0a182624...@hxcore.ol>
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Message: 11
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 09:20:00 -0800
From: Linda M <wa6...@gmail.com>
To: Dave <d...@nk7z.net>, "elecraft@mailman.qth.net"
<elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
Message-ID: <823c06fe-ae48-48e6-93a7-e0a182624...@hxcore.ol>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8"
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Message: 12
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:58:53 -0600
From: Chuck Guenther <charles9...@att.net>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?
Message-ID: <511df2b8-35da-28d5-0ddc-825fe630e...@att.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
In terms of modernizing the Elecraft W2, I'm surprised no one so far has
mentioned the excellent digital display unit offered by KV5J. The combo
works great.
73,
Chuck? NI0C
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Message: 13
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 13:02:06 -0600
From: Ronnie Hull <w5...@comcast.net>
To: Linda M <wa6...@gmail.com>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
Message-ID: <92f4e393-01df-48f9-b18f-b748d8804...@comcast.net>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8
I had the exact same problem! It?s been Elecraft for a few months now.
Hopefully I will get it back before summer
W5SUM
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On Jan 15, 2022, at 11:22 AM, Linda M <wa6...@gmail.com> wrote:
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Message: 14
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 19:17:26 +0000 (UTC)
From: Sam Sargent <n1...@yahoo.com>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft KPA500 sn 1910 dead.
Message-ID: <1492441922.323706.1642274246...@mail.yahoo.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
I bought this KPA500 from the estate of a friend whois a SK.? I queried
Elecraft about themanufacture date and learned that the unit is factory built
and delivered inMarch 2014.? The unit was originally setup to operate on 220
vac.
I used my KUSB cable to connect the KPA500 to mycomputer, attached a dummy load
to the output, and connected the power cord tothe amp.? I had changed the fuse
blockand installed two 12-amp EC fuses that I checked for continuity,
reinstalledthe fuse holder so ?115 V? shows in the window, and made sure that
the fuseblock was fully seated.? I removed thecover and, since my line voltage
shows 123 vac, connected the yellowtransformer lead.
I set the rocker switch on the fuse block (3) to ON (!),then tapped the ?ON?
switch (11) on the front panel.? There was no response to the ?turn
on?procedure.? The KPA500 is as dead as a doornail.
I have spent several hours trying to troubleshootthis problem.? I have checked
my 120 vac,20 amp duplex outlet and a am sure that it is delivering power to
thecord.? I have substituted another power cord.? The safety interlock
(chicken) switch isdepressed by a pin mounted on the underside of the cover.? I
have tested this switch and tested the ampwith the switch ?locked? closed, no
joy.?
I have exhausted all thetroubleshooting ideas that are within my capabilities.? I
hope that another KPA500 owner may be ableto provide information that I can use to
get my amp up & running.? Thanks, Sam N1OVA? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ?
? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ??
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Message: 15
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 15:13:01 -0500
From: Don Wilhelm <d...@w3fpr.com>
To: Aaron K5ATG <k5atg.aa...@gmail.com>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Menu and Tune Buttons
Message-ID: <fa75a0b5-fd89-f487-784a-b847515ca...@w3fpr.com>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
Aaron,
I suspect that the firmware is not recognizing that the KAT2 is not present.
Make certain that all wires to the KAT2 board are present and well soldered.
It also could be that the KAT2 firmware has failed.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 1/12/2022 8:24 PM, Aaron K5ATG wrote:
This evening I tried to get into the menu on my K2 and pushing or
holding the MENU/EDIT button does nothing at all. When I press the ANT
1/2 Button it switches from Antenna 1 to Antenna 2. However, when I
hold the button to tune with the internal ATU the display LCD just
shows Atu and the bar graph goes completely blank. This is the first
time that it has done this and it has been working just fine until
now. I'm not sure how to remedy this.
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Message: 16
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:39:34 -0600
From: KE8G <ke8g....@gmail.com>
To: Ronnie Hull <w5...@comcast.net>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
Message-ID:
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Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
Back the power off below the 12 watts, and see if you get anything.
Same thing had happened to me today, so running K3s at 5 watts, and the
Kpa500 is putting out 80-90wstts
73 de KE8G - Jim
On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 13:04 Ronnie Hull <w5...@comcast.net> wrote:
I had the exact same problem! It?s been Elecraft for a few months now.
Hopefully I will get it back before summer
W5SUM
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 15, 2022, at 11:22 AM, Linda M <wa6...@gmail.com> wrote:
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Message: 17
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 16:53:19 -0800
From: "Dave (NK7Z)" <d...@nk7z.net>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
Message-ID: <917256ac-a9a8-4bbe-05a5-c50859637...@nk7z.net>
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If I remember correctly, 5 watts is a power level to avoid... As is 50
Watts. I believe it messes with the TX calibration.
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
On 1/15/22 14:39, KE8G wrote:
Back the power off below the 12 watts, and see if you get anything.
Same thing had happened to me today, so running K3s at 5 watts, and the
Kpa500 is putting out 80-90wstts
73 de KE8G - Jim
On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 13:04 Ronnie Hull <w5...@comcast.net> wrote:
I had the exact same problem! It?s been Elecraft for a few months now.
Hopefully I will get it back before summer
W5SUM
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 15, 2022, at 11:22 AM, Linda M <wa6...@gmail.com> wrote:
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Message: 18
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2022 17:49:55 -0800
From: kevin <kev...@coho.net>
To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
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Good Evening,
?? The snow is almost gone.? Sun, rain, and higher temperatures have
caused some flooding.? The trees have been pruned of branches, tops,
weakly attached needles, and most of the tufts of lichen.? Usnea strands
provide deer with a lot of carbohydrates and some protein.? The birds
are back fluffing up the forest floor.? Now the cyanobacteria can thrive
while fixing nitrogen.
?? The sun has been pretty active this week.? A large flare on the back
side caused some radio black outs.? A solar stream is due on the 16th.?
Conditions should range from noisy to very noisy. Hopefully QSB will be
slow.? Space Weather says the CME will mostly miss us.? Propagation will
be interesting.
?? This break in winter weather will let me work on another antenna.? I
need to gather all the broken antenna material and see how many radials
I can scavenge.? Antennas only last a few winters before the snow in the
trees chews them up.? I also have 150 feet of CAT6 cable for a more
extensive ground plane.
Please join us on (or near):
14050 kHz at 2300z Sunday? (3 PM PST Sunday)
?7047 kHz at 0030z Monday? (4:30 PM PST Sunday)
?? 73,
????? Kevin. KD5ONS
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Das Leben ist viel zu kurz, um schlechten Wein zu trinken.
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Message: 19
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2022 06:52:33 -0600
From: KE8G <ke8g....@gmail.com>
To: "Dave (NK7Z)" <d...@nk7z.net>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
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Hmm, I?ve never heard that 5 or 50 watts of power shouldn?t be run.
73 de KE8G - Jim
On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 18:54 Dave (NK7Z) <d...@nk7z.net> wrote:
If I remember correctly, 5 watts is a power level to avoid... As is 50
Watts. I believe it messes with the TX calibration.
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
On 1/15/22 14:39, KE8G wrote:
Back the power off below the 12 watts, and see if you get anything.
Same thing had happened to me today, so running K3s at 5 watts, and the
Kpa500 is putting out 80-90wstts
73 de KE8G - Jim
On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 13:04 Ronnie Hull <w5...@comcast.net> wrote:
I had the exact same problem! It?s been Elecraft for a few months now.
Hopefully I will get it back before summer
W5SUM
Sent from my iPhone
On Jan 15, 2022, at 11:22 AM, Linda M <wa6...@gmail.com> wrote:
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Message: 20
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2022 05:02:49 -0800
From: "Dave (NK7Z)" <d...@nk7z.net>
To: KE8G <ke8g....@gmail.com>
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
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Hopefully someone remembers the thread title, I don't.
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
On 1/16/22 04:52, KE8G wrote:
Hmm, I?ve never heard that 5 or 50 watts of power shouldn?t be run.
73 de KE8G - Jim
On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 18:54 Dave (NK7Z) <d...@nk7z.net
<mailto:d...@nk7z.net>> wrote:
If I remember correctly, 5 watts is a power level to avoid...? As is 50
Watts.? I believe it messes with the TX calibration.
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net <https://www.nk7z.net>
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
On 1/15/22 14:39, KE8G wrote:
> Back the power off below the 12 watts, and see if you get anything.
>
> Same thing had happened to me today, so running K3s at 5 watts,
and the
> Kpa500 is putting out 80-90wstts
>
> 73 de KE8G - Jim
>
> On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 13:04 Ronnie Hull <w5...@comcast.net
<mailto:w5...@comcast.net>> wrote:
>
>> I had the exact same problem! It?s been Elecraft for a few
months now.
>> Hopefully I will get it back before summer
>> W5SUM
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jan 15, 2022, at 11:22 AM, Linda M <wa6...@gmail.com
<mailto:wa6...@gmail.com>> wrote:
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Message: 21
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2022 13:02:49 +0000 (UTC)
From: Steve Masticola <steve.mastic...@verizon.net>
To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?
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Chuck, I'm glad you're happy with it. But the fact that KV5J is selling a
separate box to update the W2 kind of argues for my point that the W2 needs a
design refresh. Read the reviews on eHam and you'll see what I mean.
https://www.eham.net/reviews/view-product?id=14820
For reference, here's KV5J's site:
https://kv5j.com/store/product/digital-display-unit-for-elecraft-w2-watt-meter
My guess is that Elecraft will update the W2 when they can't get components to
manufacture it any longer, and if they still want to sell wattmeters at that
time. Same as any electronics manufacturer does.
73, -Steve WX2S
Chuck GuentherSat, 15 Jan 2022 10:01:28 -0800In terms of modernizing the
Elecraft W2, I'm surprised no one so far has mentioned the excellent digital
display unit offered by KV5J. The combo works great.73,
Chuck? NI0C
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Message: 22
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2022 08:52:28 -0500
From: <j...@kk9a.com>
To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
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I have not heard this either. Is this in the manual? 5 watts would be a
tough output to avoid if you enjoy QRP.
John KK9A
KE8G wrote:
Hmm, I've never heard that 5 or 50 watts of power shouldn't be run.
73 de KE8G - Jim
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Message: 23
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2022 06:01:28 -0800
From: "Dave (NK7Z)" <d...@nk7z.net>
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K Line: Signal loss in a QSO
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See:
https://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2022-January/288276.html
for a reference to the original post, which I can not locate...
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
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On 1/16/22 05:02, Dave (NK7Z) wrote:
Hopefully someone remembers the thread title, I don't.
73, and thanks,
Dave (NK7Z)
https://www.nk7z.net
ARRL Volunteer Examiner
ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
On 1/16/22 04:52, KE8G wrote:
Hmm, I?ve never heard that 5 or 50 watts of power shouldn?t be run.
73 de KE8G - Jim
On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 18:54 Dave (NK7Z) <d...@nk7z.net
<mailto:d...@nk7z.net>> wrote:
??? If I remember correctly, 5 watts is a power level to avoid...? As
is 50
??? Watts.? I believe it messes with the TX calibration.
??? 73, and thanks,
??? Dave (NK7Z)
??? https://www.nk7z.net <https://www.nk7z.net>
??? ARRL Volunteer Examiner
??? ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
??? ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
??? On 1/15/22 14:39, KE8G wrote:
???? > Back the power off below the 12 watts, and see if you get
anything.
???? >
???? > Same thing had happened to me today, so running K3s at 5 watts,
??? and the
???? > Kpa500 is putting out 80-90wstts
???? >
???? > 73 de KE8G - Jim
???? >
???? > On Sat, Jan 15, 2022 at 13:04 Ronnie Hull <w5...@comcast.net
??? <mailto:w5...@comcast.net>> wrote:
???? >
???? >> I had the exact same problem! It?s been Elecraft for a few
??? months now.
???? >> Hopefully I will get it back before summer
???? >> W5SUM
???? >>
???? >> Sent from my iPhone
???? >>
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