Re: [Elecraft] KX3 RF out voltage measurements...

[Bill Frantz]

It is best to use CW or Tune or even AM to check power output. 
If you don't speak into the mic in SSB mode, the output should 
be zero, as the carrier is suppressed and with no audio, there 
is no side band.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/7/16 at 9:49 PM, kg6...@sbcglobal.net (David Davis) wrote:


I might have an RF out issue with my KX3 but I am not sure how to test it.

I have an Elecraft DL1 and a DMM that I figure I can use to check the RF
voltages and verify the power out. However, I am not sure of the exact
process on how to do this. If I am keying the mic on SSB do I need to
speak into the mic to be able to measure the voltages or just key the
mic with silence? I would assume I need to be speaking into the mic.

The reason I ask this is because if I just key the mic with silence and
the radio set for 10W with a input power supply of 13.5V DC I measure
4.7mv DC at the TP1 on the DL1 unit.

If I speak into the mic I see voltages from 11 - 18V DC from the TP1 on
the DL1 unit. It seems to me that I need to be speaking into the mic. I
figure if I was checking the RF out in CW mode I would need to key the
keyer in some fashion.

I know this seems like an elementary level question but I would really
like to verify the RF power out.

Any information is greatly appreciated in advance.

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[Elecraft] KX3 RF out voltage measurements...

[David Davis]

I might have an RF out issue with my KX3 but I am not sure how to test it.

I have an Elecraft DL1 and a DMM that I figure I can use to check the RF
voltages and verify the power out. However, I am not sure of the exact
process on how to do this. If I am keying the mic on SSB do I need to
speak into the mic to be able to measure the voltages or just key the
mic with silence? I would assume I need to be speaking into the mic.

The reason I ask this is because if I just key the mic with silence and
the radio set for 10W with a input power supply of 13.5V DC I measure
4.7mv DC at the TP1 on the DL1 unit.

If I speak into the mic I see voltages from 11 - 18V DC from the TP1 on
the DL1 unit. It seems to me that I need to be speaking into the mic. I
figure if I was checking the RF out in CW mode I would need to key the
keyer in some fashion.

I know this seems like an elementary level question but I would really
like to verify the RF power out.

Any information is greatly appreciated in advance.

Thanks!
David
KG6MTI

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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Milt -- N5IA]

And with the K3 in 2007 the order placed in May was ready to be shipped the 
following January 2008.  But the 2nd RX wasn't installed and was still not 
available, so I took delivery of the complete ordered radio nearly one year 
after ordering.


In the mean time I had the privilege of getting acquainted with the K3 at 
VP6DX.


As stated; the wait was worth it.

73 de Milt, N5IA


-Original Message- 
From: Ray Sills

Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 7:34 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

Amen to that!  I put my order in within hours of the “opening of the order 
window”.. in late December, and received mine at the end of May.  That was a 
long, long wait.


But worth it.

73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211


On Jun 7, 2016, at 9:35 PM, Nr4c  wrote:

Well you should have been around when the KX3 was introduced at Dayton. 
They didn't even start taking orders until very very late December and no 
shipping until April or May.  Those were the days!


Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill



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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Ray Sills]

Amen to that!  I put my order in within hours of the “opening of the order 
window”.. in late December, and received mine at the end of May.  That was a 
long, long wait.

But worth it.

73 de Ray
K2ULR
KX3 #211

> On Jun 7, 2016, at 9:35 PM, Nr4c  wrote:
> 
> Well you should have been around when the KX3 was introduced at Dayton. They 
> didn't even start taking orders until very very late December and no shipping 
> until April or May.  Those were the days!
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
> 

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[Elecraft] KX2 batteries on airlines

[Bruce Nourish]

Just checking up on the rules...

https://www.faa.gov/about/office_org/headquarters_offices/ash/ash_programs/hazmat/passenger_info/media/Airline_passengers_and_batteries.pdf

The KX2 battery is a ~28 Wh lithium ion. Reading the chart, that means:

* Installed in the KX2, it's legit for carry-on and checked.
* Spares (not installed in the KX2) may be carried on in any quantity,
provided they are for personal use (not resale), and are protected from
short circuit and damage (e.g. tape on the terminals, carried in a
protective pouch).
* Spares may NOT be checked into luggage.

Note that plugging the battery into a charger doesn't make it "installed";
it has to be in the KX2, or it's a spare.

Bruce
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[Elecraft] Fw: Shipping of KX2's

[lmarion]

Well I  ordered  $7k  of K3S and a KX2. I received my KX2  two weeks ago and
having a bucket of fun with it.

But no K3S yet or even a shipping notice.  Go figure.


Leroy,  AB7CE

-Original Message- 
From: stan levandowski

Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 6:54 PM
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

I ordered a KX2 on June 5 and received today, from Madelyn, an email
that Elecraft received my order, my Paypal transaction went through and
that current shipping is running 2 to 3 weeks from date of order.


73, Stan WB2LQF



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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Nr4c]

Well you should have been around when the KX3 was introduced at Dayton. They 
didn't even start taking orders until very very late December and no shipping 
until April or May.  Those were the days!

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On Jun 7, 2016, at 5:00 PM, Armour, Randy (WS)  
> wrote:
> 
> I ordered a KX2 on May 21st, at the Dayton Hamvention booth.  No sign of it 
> yet.  Inquired about shipping status via email last night (10:00pm central).  
> No response yet... but I too am very anxious.  It is difficult to practice 
> patience with this one!  :-)
> 
> Randy - KI4LMR
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe W2KJ
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 10:20 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's
> 
> Howdy Gang:
> 
> I ordered my KX2 on 25 May and am wondering when I might expect to receive it.
> 
> Has anone received a KX2 recently and, if so, on what date did they place 
> their order?
> 
> Many thanks for any info.
> 
> Anxiously awaiting this little beauty (grin).
> 
>73, Joe W2KJ
>I QRP, therefore I am
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

[Bill Frantz]

I have been using a solar charge controller from CIrKits 
. The kit comes in a 20A version 
and there are modification instructions for 40A, 60A, and 80A. I 
have the 20A version and have noticed no RFI in my suburban QTH. 
The higher current modifications change some of the circuit 
resistors to keep the RFI low, so low RFI was one of the design goals.


This controller feeds full panel current to the battery until 
the voltage reaches the float voltage and then floats the 
battery at that voltage. This techniqueis a good for lead-acid 
batteries but is probably not appropriate for lithium family chemistries.


It is also not the most efficient way to charge a lead-acid 
battery. Higher efficiency can be achieved by charging at a 
slightly higher voltage and only reducing the voltage to the 
float voltage when the charge current becomes low. With my 7.5A 
rated panels, I can recover the batteries charge in a day after 
spending a weekend contesting at 100W, so the additional 
efficiency is not a major concern. The charge system also works 
well on field day at QRP power levels.


73 Bill AE6JV

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(408)356-8506  | contact sport.   | 16345 
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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[stan levandowski]

I ordered a KX2 on June 5 and received today, from Madelyn, an email 
that Elecraft received my order, my Paypal transaction went through and 
that current shipping is running 2 to 3 weeks from date of order.



73, Stan WB2LQF



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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Puter logging help

[Mike Dodd]

On 6/7/2016 1:59 PM, Bob N3MNT wrote:

The program  is N3FJP.


I use Scott's Amateur Contact Log (ACL) 
 for general logging, and like it a 
lot. It talked to my KX3 and it talks to my K3s.


I bought Scott's entire suite of software licenses, and used a couple of 
contest programs, but did not like having to download and install a 
separate  program for each contest each year. Now I use N1MM+ for all 
contests.


I like the screen layout of ACL better than other logging programs I 
tried briefly. The current-QSO portion of the screen can be customized 
in field colors, font size, and even field placement. The log portion 
can be customized as well; I like to see many fields, so I run into 
screen width problems. Maybe I need a 27" monitor. :-)


ACL has some annoying (for me) quirks that I've asked Scott to fix, but 
he's been busy rewriting most of his software for the latest DotNet 
platform, and the quirks remain.


One annoyance is, when editing a log entry (not the current QSO), a 
separate dialog opens, and pressing ESC to cancel does not work -- you 
have to click the CANCEL button on the dialog. I'd rather just hit a key.


ACL has a "net" feature, where, as NCS, you can quickly log stations 
checked into a net. After they're entered in the "net" dialog, one 
button cvlick saves them all to the main log.


One nice feature is that you can create a comment such as "XYZ Net" that 
is automatically added to each station's entry.


But this comment is appended in the comment field to the station owner's 
name and address from a callbook lookup. Appending the comment shoves it 
way off to the right where is isn't visible in the general log.


Worse, if you decide to manually delete the auto-filled name and 
address, you can't do it by selecting all the text, and hitting DELETE. 
Only the _visible_ text is selected and deleted; you have to do this 
three or four times to clear the field.


There are a few other annoyances, but all-in-all, I'm pleased with ACL.

--
73, Mike N4CF
Louisa County, VA USA
Elecraft K3s/100
Carolina Windom up 45'
http://n4cf.mdodd.com
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Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

[Jim Brown]

Thanks for the input, Gerry. The 18-turn choke described below would be 
a good starting point for RFI on the AM broadcast band.


73, Jim K9YC

On Tue,6/7/2016 2:46 PM, Gerry leary wrote:

I found an off a lot of interference on the a.m. band from other radios. So for 
example my roommate who lives downstairs, couldn't use much of his a.m. radio 
receiving abilities when I use that charger..

Sent from my iPhone this time


>On Jun 6, 2016, at 6:27 AM, thelastdb  wrote:
>
>I have not experienced any RFI from my 4A Genasun MPPT controller.
>Myron WVØHPrinted on Recycled Data  Original message From: Jim 
Brown  Date: 6/6/2016  4:20 AM  (GMT-07:00) 
To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

>>On Sun,6/5/2016 7:50 PM, Howard Hoyt wrote:
>>Has anyone on this list used one of the Bioenno MPPT chargers, and are
>>they RF quiet?

>
>Pretty quiet, but not totally so. The answer depends on proximity of
>antennas and operating frequency. I just tested the 4A charger they
>supplied for my 20Ah battery and heard a very low level buzz on the 160M
>antenna 25 ft from my shack. A choke with 18 turns on a single #31
>2.4-in diameter toroid killed it.



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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 KXIO2 Power Consumption Q

[Rich Heineck]

Jim,

About 30 uA with the radio off, and about 1 mA with it on.

73,
Rich  AC7MA



On 06/07/2016 08:16 AM, Jim GM wrote:

Hi

Does the KXIO2 board Draw power with the radio turned off?  If so how much does 
it draw off the battery?

With the KX2 turned on how much is the KXIO2 power draw?

Jim K9TF

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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Phil Hystad]

> 
> One other note - we are receiving so many sales calls and emails right now 
> that there can be up to a business day or two for some replies.

Sounds like good news for Elecraft!

Nice to meet you at SEAPAC last Saturday.  WX is like that all the time (well, 
maybe not).

73, phil, K7PEH

P.S.  We didn’t actually meat by exchanging names, I just sort of asked you 
some questions about the KX2.

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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

One other note - we are receiving so many sales calls and emails right now that 
there can be up to a business day or two for some replies.


73,

Eric
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On 6/7/2016 2:48 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote:

Randy...

How were you told? I have been waiting for any kind of confirmation that
the company even received my KX3 order last Friday. I'm probably being
impatient but I'd at least like some confirmation that the order is there.

I tried emailing and calling with no response. They are probably scurrying
around trying to get KX2 orders out the door.

Enjoy your new KX2!

Kev
K4VD



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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Kevin,

I just checked our system, and I show that your order has been entered for a KX3 
and accessories. It should ship in the next 4-7 business days.


If you placed your order on-line, you should have received an automated 
confirmation with an order number. (Check your Spam folder just in case..)


73,
Eric
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On 6/7/2016 2:48 PM, Kevin - K4VD wrote:

Randy...

How were you told? I have been waiting for any kind of confirmation that
the company even received my KX3 order last Friday. I'm probably being
impatient but I'd at least like some confirmation that the order is there.

I tried emailing and calling with no response. They are probably scurrying
around trying to get KX2 orders out the door.

Enjoy your new KX2!

Kev
K4VD



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Re: [Elecraft] Difference in DSP in K2 and K3S

[Don Wilhelm]

Paul,

Comparing the technical side of the K2 DSP NR with the K3 NR is like 
comparing apples and oranges.

The KDSP2 is DSP added at audio, while the K3 NR is done at the 15kHz IF.
The K3 offers many more settings that are available with the K2 DSP, so 
I encourage you to experiment some more.


The way the NR algorithm works is that the DSP searches for what it 
believes to be a correlated signal and builds a filter around that 
signal.  That may result in the 'robotic' voices that you mention.


Not all noises are the same, and you may have to find the settings that 
deal most effectively with your particular noise - as I indicated, 
experimentation may be necessary.  You should look at the manual page 
dealing with "Reducing Interference and Noise" for some clues and 
cautions about NR.  Check to see if Noise Blanking might be more 
effective than NR for the type of noise you are dealing with.  A 
combination of the two can also be used if that should help.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/7/2016 5:16 PM, Paul Wilton wrote:

I have been using a K3S in a 2m SSB VHF contest this evening and find that the 
DSP NR is a bit a disappointment compared with my usual K2 rig.  My QTH has a 
fair degree on man-made noise so on the K2, I normally run with the NR at level 
4 (factory settings - I haven’t adjusted them).  However, when using the NR on 
the K3S this evening, when I adjusted it to get a similar amount of noise 
reduction, I find that is accompanied by a lot of swooshing noise modulated 
with an interval of between 0.5 to 3seconds.  Also, the voices seem a lot more 
robotic and harder to understand.

I did try all of the NR settings but didn’t really find one which matched the 
niceness of the K2.  Has anyone else progressed from a K2 to a K3 on VHF and 
would like to comment on the effectiveness of the NR?  And more importantly, 
are there some settings I can try to get the K3S to sound like my K2?



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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Kevin - K4VD]

Randy...

How were you told? I have been waiting for any kind of confirmation that
the company even received my KX3 order last Friday. I'm probably being
impatient but I'd at least like some confirmation that the order is there.

I tried emailing and calling with no response. They are probably scurrying
around trying to get KX2 orders out the door.

Enjoy your new KX2!

Kev
K4VD

On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 5:19 PM, Armour, Randy (WS) <
randy.arm...@nashville.gov> wrote:

> Update.  My KX2 ordered on May 21st ships today!  I got more anxious after
> reading this thread and called Elecraft.
>
> Randy - KI4LMR
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
> Armour, Randy (WS)
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 4:00 PM
> To: 'Joe W2KJ' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's
>
> I ordered a KX2 on May 21st, at the Dayton Hamvention booth.  No sign of
> it yet.  Inquired about shipping status via email last night (10:00pm
> central).  No response yet... but I too am very anxious.  It is difficult
> to practice patience with this one!  :-)
>
> Randy - KI4LMR
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe
> W2KJ
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 10:20 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's
>
> Howdy Gang:
>
> I ordered my KX2 on 25 May and am wondering when I might expect to receive
> it.
>
> Has anone received a KX2 recently and, if so, on what date did they place
> their order?
>
> Many thanks for any info.
>
> Anxiously awaiting this little beauty (grin).
>
> 73, Joe W2KJ
> I QRP, therefore I am
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Difference in DSP in K2 and K3S

[John Stengrevics]

If anyone has a moment to provide instructions on how best to adjust the NR, I 
would appreciate it as well.

73,

John
WA1EAZ

> On Jun 7, 2016, at 5:16 PM, Paul Wilton  wrote:
> 
> I have been using a K3S in a 2m SSB VHF contest this evening and find that 
> the DSP NR is a bit a disappointment compared with my usual K2 rig.  My QTH 
> has a fair degree on man-made noise so on the K2, I normally run with the NR 
> at level 4 (factory settings - I haven’t adjusted them).  However, when using 
> the NR on the K3S this evening, when I adjusted it to get a similar amount of 
> noise reduction, I find that is accompanied by a lot of swooshing noise 
> modulated with an interval of between 0.5 to 3seconds.  Also, the voices seem 
> a lot more robotic and harder to understand.
> 
> I did try all of the NR settings but didn’t really find one which matched the 
> niceness of the K2.  Has anyone else progressed from a K2 to a K3 on VHF and 
> would like to comment on the effectiveness of the NR?  And more importantly, 
> are there some settings I can try to get the K3S to sound like my K2?
> 
> 
> 73
> 
> Paul
> M1CNK
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Armour, Randy (WS)]

Update.  My KX2 ordered on May 21st ships today!  I got more anxious after 
reading this thread and called Elecraft.  

Randy - KI4LMR

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Armour, 
Randy (WS)
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 4:00 PM
To: 'Joe W2KJ' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

I ordered a KX2 on May 21st, at the Dayton Hamvention booth.  No sign of it 
yet.  Inquired about shipping status via email last night (10:00pm central).  
No response yet... but I too am very anxious.  It is difficult to practice 
patience with this one!  :-)

Randy - KI4LMR

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Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 10:20 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

Howdy Gang:

I ordered my KX2 on 25 May and am wondering when I might expect to receive it.

Has anone received a KX2 recently and, if so, on what date did they place their 
order?

Many thanks for any info.

Anxiously awaiting this little beauty (grin).

73, Joe W2KJ
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Re: [Elecraft] Question re TXMON

[Alan Bloom]

The waveform display in the P3 TX monitor auto-ranges to keep the 
modulation peaks within the display limits.  However, if the forward 
power gets high enough to over-range the ADC, then the waveform will be 
clipped.  With the 200W HF sensor, I believe the clipping level is about 
240-250 watts, depending on the calibration.


With 100W out of the K3 and assuming 100% efficiency in the tuner, the 
SWR would have to get up to about 7.7:1 to cause clipping of the 
displayed waveform.


Alan N1AL



On 06/07/2016 01:23 PM, Bob Novas wrote:

I wondered if a high SWR affects the waveform that the P3 displays -
wouldn't the voltages be higher at high SWR?  would that put the txmonitor
into a non -linear region?


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan
Bloom
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 3:29 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question re TXMON

There is no reason to disconnect the P3 from the sensor.  The sensor can't
damage the P3.

I suppose there might be a danger of damaging the sensor if you are

running

high power into a very high SWR, but if it is in a range that the K3 ATU

can tune, I

can't imagine there would be a problem.

Alan N1AL


On 06/07/2016 10:37 AM, Steve via Elecraft wrote:

I have recently added P3 to my K3 and (surprise!) I love it.  My
(previously owned) P3 came with TXMON. TXMON works fine with dummy
load, but  often shows very high SWR readings when K3 ATU is used with

non-

resonant  antenna.

I understand that the TXMON "looks at" antenna and doesn't know what
ATU is doing. My question is, "Is there any problem or danger to leave
the TXMON connected when using ATU on non-resonant part of antenna
bandwidth? My reason to  ask is that tab to release TXMON sensor plug
is right up against top
RS232 plug  and I need to disconnect that plug in order to disconnect
TXMON sensor  cable.

TNX ES 73 de W3UEC (Steve)


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[Elecraft] Difference in DSP in K2 and K3S

[Paul Wilton]

I have been using a K3S in a 2m SSB VHF contest this evening and find that the 
DSP NR is a bit a disappointment compared with my usual K2 rig.  My QTH has a 
fair degree on man-made noise so on the K2, I normally run with the NR at level 
4 (factory settings - I haven’t adjusted them).  However, when using the NR on 
the K3S this evening, when I adjusted it to get a similar amount of noise 
reduction, I find that is accompanied by a lot of swooshing noise modulated 
with an interval of between 0.5 to 3seconds.  Also, the voices seem a lot more 
robotic and harder to understand.

I did try all of the NR settings but didn’t really find one which matched the 
niceness of the K2.  Has anyone else progressed from a K2 to a K3 on VHF and 
would like to comment on the effectiveness of the NR?  And more importantly, 
are there some settings I can try to get the K3S to sound like my K2?


73

Paul
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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Armour, Randy (WS)]

I ordered a KX2 on May 21st, at the Dayton Hamvention booth.  No sign of it 
yet.  Inquired about shipping status via email last night (10:00pm central).  
No response yet... but I too am very anxious.  It is difficult to practice 
patience with this one!  :-)

Randy - KI4LMR

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe W2KJ
Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 10:20 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

Howdy Gang:

I ordered my KX2 on 25 May and am wondering when I might expect to receive it.

Has anone received a KX2 recently and, if so, on what date did they place their 
order?

Many thanks for any info.

Anxiously awaiting this little beauty (grin).

73, Joe W2KJ
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Re: [Elecraft] Question re TXMON

[Bob Novas]

I wondered if a high SWR affects the waveform that the P3 displays -
wouldn't the voltages be higher at high SWR?  would that put the txmonitor
into a non -linear region?

> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan
> Bloom
> Sent: Tuesday, June 07, 2016 3:29 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question re TXMON
> 
> There is no reason to disconnect the P3 from the sensor.  The sensor can't
> damage the P3.
> 
> I suppose there might be a danger of damaging the sensor if you are
running
> high power into a very high SWR, but if it is in a range that the K3 ATU
can tune, I
> can't imagine there would be a problem.
> 
> Alan N1AL
> 
> 
> On 06/07/2016 10:37 AM, Steve via Elecraft wrote:
> > I have recently added P3 to my K3 and (surprise!) I love it.  My
> > (previously owned) P3 came with TXMON. TXMON works fine with dummy
> > load, but  often shows very high SWR readings when K3 ATU is used with
non-
> resonant  antenna.
> > I understand that the TXMON "looks at" antenna and doesn't know what
> > ATU is doing. My question is, "Is there any problem or danger to leave
> > the TXMON connected when using ATU on non-resonant part of antenna
> > bandwidth? My reason to  ask is that tab to release TXMON sensor plug
> > is right up against top
> > RS232 plug  and I need to disconnect that plug in order to disconnect
> > TXMON sensor  cable.
> >
> > TNX ES 73 de W3UEC (Steve)
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Question re TXMON

[Alan Bloom]

There is no reason to disconnect the P3 from the sensor.  The sensor 
can't damage the P3.


I suppose there might be a danger of damaging the sensor if you are 
running high power into a very high SWR, but if it is in a range that 
the K3 ATU can tune, I can't imagine there would be a problem.


Alan N1AL


On 06/07/2016 10:37 AM, Steve via Elecraft wrote:

I have recently added P3 to my K3 and (surprise!) I love it.  My
(previously owned) P3 came with TXMON. TXMON works fine with dummy load, but  
often
shows very high SWR readings when K3 ATU is used with non-resonant  antenna.
I understand that the TXMON "looks at" antenna and doesn't know what  ATU is
doing. My question is, "Is there any problem or danger to leave the TXMON
connected when using ATU on non-resonant part of antenna bandwidth? My
reason to  ask is that tab to release TXMON sensor plug is right up against top
RS232 plug  and I need to disconnect that plug in order to disconnect TXMON
sensor  cable.

TNX ES 73 de W3UEC (Steve)


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[Elecraft] KX2 /KX3 Headset Question

[Jim Finan]

As a former air Traffic Controller I used the Plantronics StarSet headset for 
years. I've been wanting to adapt one to my KX3 (and now my KX2). 

Jim (‎K9YC), in his RFI treatise, indicates that Plantronics headsets are a 
good choice. However, his recommendations were regarding the $25 variety, not 
necessarily the StarSet. 

My questions are:

1. Has anyone adapted a StarSet for this use?
2. Are there any reasons why the StarSet would be a bad choice?
3. Can the matching hand switch be adapted too?

Any suggestions would be appreciated

While the StarSet is only a single-sided headset, I haven't seen many that are 
lighter or  more compact. It would seem to be ideal for portable SSB. 

I originally wanted to do this when I got my KX3 a couple years ago but my 
interest was rekindled after receiving my KX2 a week or so ago. 

Thanks and 73,

Jim

AB4AC 

Jim Finan

Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Puter logging help

[Bob N3MNT]

OOPs  Typo The program  is N3FJP.



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[Elecraft] Question re TXMON

[Steve via Elecraft]

I have recently added P3 to my K3 and (surprise!) I love it.  My  
(previously owned) P3 came with TXMON. TXMON works fine with dummy load, but  
often 
shows very high SWR readings when K3 ATU is used with non-resonant  antenna. 
I understand that the TXMON "looks at" antenna and doesn't know what  ATU is 
doing. My question is, "Is there any problem or danger to leave the TXMON  
connected when using ATU on non-resonant part of antenna bandwidth? My 
reason to  ask is that tab to release TXMON sensor plug is right up against top 
RS232 plug  and I need to disconnect that plug in order to disconnect TXMON 
sensor  cable.  
 
TNX ES 73 de W3UEC (Steve)
 
 
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 146, Issue 13

[pramponi]

Phone number correction
863-414-6292
Also, please put k2N3ADA in subject - Thanks!

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone Question

[Josh]

monoprice.com has a good selection of these type of adapters at appropriate 
(for high volume Chinese) prices. 

73
Josh W6XU

Sent from my mobile device

> On Jun 7, 2016, at 7:45 AM, Phil Wheeler  wrote:
> 
> could you be more specific on the simple adapter at Amazon?  I have one 
> somewhere but cannot find it, so need a replacement.
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Puter logging help

[Dave Cole]

On Tue, 2016-06-07 at 08:42 -0700, Bob N3MNT wrote:
> If all you are looking for is an integrated logging program,  Look at
> N3FPJ's
> Amateur Contact log
> 

I have a short review of this software at:

http://nk7z.net/review-of-n3fjps-ac-log-4/

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Dave (NK7Z)
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[Elecraft] KX2 PSK

[Sid Leben]

Having owned all the Elecraft rigs, I am again all grins.  With band condo 
pretty poor, I am
Having a ball working PSK-31 with the KX2 and a paddle…
Neat way to go digital..
Kudos again to Eric, Wayne & staff

Sid
KC2EE
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone Question

[Jim Brown]

On Tue,6/7/2016 8:58 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
I have the headsets. It's the adapter I've lost, so if you could aim 
me at the one you suggested at Amazon I'd be much obliged!


As far as I know, the only headset/mics that need an adapter would be 
those that have a single Tip-Ring-Ring-Sleeve (TRRS) plug. The Star-Tech 
MUYHSFMM adapter looks like the right part. A search for that part on 
amazon will find it.


In the KX2 and KX3, the mic jack is TRRS, but the two rings are used for 
logic switching with an Elecraft mic (PTT, up/down). With any other mic 
(including one using this adapter), we need to go into the Menu and set 
MIC BTN to "Off" and set the radio to use VOX (or use the XMIT button).


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Ed Muns]

Read the Shipping Status webpage.

73,
Ed W0YK
On Jun 7, 2016 11:20 AM, Joe W2KJ  wrote:
>
> Howdy Gang: 
>
> I ordered my KX2 on 25 May and am wondering when I might expect to receive 
> it. 
>
> Has anone received a KX2 recently and, if so, on what date did they place 
> their order? 
>
> Many thanks for any info. 
>
> Anxiously awaiting this little beauty (grin). 
>
> 73, Joe W2KJ 
> I QRP, therefore I am 
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone Question

[Jim Brown]

On Tue,6/7/2016 7:45 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
Re this "If you want something more compact to carry up the trail with 
your KX2 or KX3, look at lightweight computer headsets, which plug 
into those radios directly, or with a simple adapter you can buy on 
amazon for $5." could you be more specific on the simple adapter at 
Amazon?  I have one somewhere but cannot find it, so need a replacement.


Headsets are something that we need to try on, like a pair of shoes -- 
it essentially comes down to physical comfort. It's hard to buy 
something online knowing what it will feel like. :) I'm primarily a CW 
op, especially QRP, and I'm old enough that backpacking doesn't apeal to 
me, so I've never bothered to look for a backpacking headset/mic. For 
lightweight headphones, I like the Etymotic Research and Shure in-ear 
products.


TXEQ in Elecraft radios is so good that virtually any mic that isn't 
"broke" can be made to sound good.


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Re: New products

[EricJ]

We know. We saw Airplane.

Eric KE6US


On 6/7/2016 3:59 AM, Dave B via Elecraft wrote:
At times I envy most of the sheep who don't know much about any of 
this, and assume the man in the left seat with a view & wearing the 
big hat is fully in control all the time.


73.

Dave G0WBX.



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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Puter logging help

[Bob N3MNT]

If all you are looking for is an integrated logging program,  Look at N3FPJ's
Amateur Contact log



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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Puter logging help

[Ken G Kopp]

I've used DX4WIN since it's introduction and it meets my needs.  Have
seriously considered HRD, but inspite of multiple assurances they will add
US county tracking it hasn't happened.  (:-((

73

K0PP
On Jun 7, 2016 07:32, "Anthony Luscre k...@arrl.net [KX3]" <
kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote:

>
>
> Buck
>
> There are a number of free and paid logs to do this with:
>
>
>-
>
>Free Logging Software-
>-
>
>   WinLog32- http://www.winlog32.co.uk
>   -
>
>   Swisslog- http://www.informatix.li/index.htm
>   -
>
>   Log4OM-  www.log4om.com
>   -
>
>   DX Keeper- http://www.dxlabsuite.com/dxkeeper
>   -
>
>Free Contesting
>-
>
>   N1MM+ Logging Software-  http://n1mm.hamdocs.com/tiki-index.php
>
>
>
>-
>
>Paid Logging Software-
>-
>
>   Ham Radio Deluxe (HRD)- http://ham-radio-deluxe.com
>   -
>
>   LOGic by PDA- http://www.hosenose.com/logic
>   -
>
>   N3FP- http://www.n3fjp.com
>   -
>
>   DX4Win-http://www.dx4win.com
>
>
> There are more out there, so others please chime in.
>
> I have been using LOGic as main log for ~20 years
> I have used the previous free version of HRD
> I have used Log4OM
>
> For Contesting I use N1MM+
>
> On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 8:44 AM, hlb52...@yahoo.com [KX3] <
> kx3-nore...@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
>
>>
>>
>> Hello to everyone,  Need help with portable setup and computer logging. I
>> have a portable set up in RV in Jamestown,RI. KX3 and KXPA 100 to
>> Shakespeare 393 marine vert antenna. Is there a stand alone program that I
>> can do logging on and synch up to internet to upload data once or twice a
>> week?  WIFI not available in campground.  I probably already have
>> program,just not sure what to do.
>>
>> TNX
>> Butch/NM1I
>>
>>
>>
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[Elecraft] KX2 KXIO2 Power Consumption Q

[Jim GM]

Hi 

Does the KXIO2 board Draw power with the radio turned off?  If so how much does 
it draw off the battery?

With the KX2 turned on how much is the KXIO2 power draw?

Jim K9TF

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[Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

[Joe W2KJ]

Howdy Gang:

I ordered my KX2 on 25 May and am wondering when I might expect to receive it.

Has anone received a KX2 recently and, if so, on what date did they place their 
order?

Many thanks for any info.

Anxiously awaiting this little beauty (grin).

73, Joe W2KJ
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone Question

[Phil Wheeler]

Jim,

Nice run down!

Re this "If you want something more compact to 
carry up the trail with your KX2 or KX3, look at 
lightweight computer headsets, which plug into 
those radios directly, or with a simple adapter 
you can buy on amazon for $5." could you be more 
specific on the simple adapter at Amazon?  I have 
one somewhere but cannot find it, so need a 
replacement.


73, Phil W7OX

On 6/7/16 12:48 AM, Jim Brown wrote:

On Mon,6/6/2016 5:28 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
We have some professional audio types on this 
list. I am not one of them. As
an ordinary Ham who cares about how my signal 
sounds on the air, IMHO more
than 90% of the differences in microphones used 
for communications are

strictly cosmetic and convenience.


This pro audio guy agrees.

With today's advanced computer-controlled 
manufacturing processes the
electret element in such mics far exceeds the 
frequency range any quality

Ham rig will allow, so that is not an issue.


Agreed.

You will want a housing with pop suppression, 
so your breath won't make an
objectionable pop when you exhale or say 
certain phonemes.


I disagree with this. The correct advice is to 
avoid microphone TYPES that are subject to 
breath pops, and to use the mic you have so that 
your voice doesn't generate pops. So -- 1) avoid 
directional mics and noise-cancelling mics, both 
of which are subject to breath pops; 2) position 
the mic a few inches above and to the side of 
your mouth. The boom mic of a headset makes this 
VERY easy.  The Yamaha CM500 and Koss SB35 are 
good choices. See the photo on page 5 of 
http://k9yc.com/ContestAudio.pdf  for an example.



  You need to
decide between hand-held, desk or boom mount 
and a mic attached to a
headset. And you'll want a connector wired for 
the K3.


I find a boom mic headset ideal for operating 
SSB. The CM500 and SB45 plug straight into the 
rear panel of the K3 and K3S. They are very 
comfortable, and both mic and headphones sound 
great.


Elecraft makes a nice set of mics that take all 
the hassle out of having the
right connector and of course the company 
stands behind them. (In "full
disclosure", I'm not an employee, but have been 
associated with Elecraft for
16 years so far. That has given me the 
opportunity to use several of their

mics.)
I love the guys at Elecraft, but I don't 
recommend the mics they sell, which they buy 
from third party vendors, and must sell at a 
significant markup. Elecraft is in the RADIO 
biz, and they're really good at it. Those Yamaha 
and Koss boom mic headsets offer FAR more value 
for the money. If you want something more 
compact to carry up the trail with your KX2 or 
KX3, look at lightweight computer headsets, 
which plug into those radios directly, or with a 
simple adapter you can buy on amazon for $5.


73, Jim K9YC


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[Elecraft] Unbuilt K2 for Sale

[pramponi]

Unbuilt K2 for sale - See http://www.sasian.org/k2 for details
email pramp...@gmail.com
text 963-414-6292

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Re: [Elecraft] Proposed New KAT500 Option

[Michael Walker]

All

I have been running a remote base for over 10 years now, all via a variety
of internet tools.

If we are redesigning logic, I think we really need to consider moving up
the ladder and not making older technology do the heavy lifting.

Rather than using RF to manage the switching, or even RS232, we should try
to use this new technology called TCP/IP.  LOL

All joking aside, we really need to move to all IP addressing for antenna
switches, rotators, amplifiers and more.  Flex is already doing that in so
many ways, that I have now gone the Flex route for my remote base.  It has
reduced my wiring head aches 10 fold and increased my over all reliability
at least that much

Anything RS232 bases is now converted to RS232 over IP and where possible,
using Raw sockets.  PSTRotatorAz is the software tool that really helps
glue this together.  BTW, the devices I am using for RS232 over IP cost
about $20 each and work well.

I now run a LAN cable to the base of the tower for the Steppir Controller,
Antenna Switch and Rotator.  I cable run.  I could also move the Radio
there if I wished and gained several DB just by cutting out problematic RF
cables that age over time.

Once you start down this path, the ability to scale gets easier.

Mike va3mw


On Tue, Jun 7, 2016 at 7:24 AM, Larry Gauthier (K8UT) 
wrote:

> Ed,
>
> Your proposed solution sounds similar to my current configuration, except
> that remote antenna switch selection is derived from a connection on the
> K3S - not the KAT500.
>
> I have two main coax cables leaving the shack - one goes to a remote
> switch at the top of the tower for selecting bands 6m - 20m; the other to a
> second remote switch for selecting among dipoles and loops for 30m - 160m.
> The KAT500 automatically determines which coax to use (Ant1 for 6m - 20m
> coax or Ant2 for 30m - 160m coax), while a band decoder attached to the K3S
> selects which specific antenna on those remote switches gets activated.
>
> This arrangement exploits the standard features of the KAT500 and the K3S
> without any additional hardware or programs. You might be able to
> accomplish the same thing using the band select outputs from the rig.
>
> -larry (K8UT)
> -Original Message- From: Ed G
> Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 7:51 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Proposed New KAT500 Option
>
> Hello,
> As part of my work designing and maintaining a remote station, I can
> think of several ways to use a tower-mounted RF-actuated programmable coax
> switch. So I'm wondering how hard it would be to add an optional external
> coax switch for use with the KAT500? This would offer a couple benefits -
> ability to tower-mount a coax switch (but maintain control of that switch
> via the KAT500 circuitry and utility program), and it would increase the
> number of available antenna ports from the current three to perhaps 6.
> If this option were available, it could be implemented using a small
> RF-sensing control box which would allow the KAT500 to remain as-is. The
> KAT500 PC Data line would then run through the external control box to the
> user's computer so that the utility program, once updated, would be able to
> show coax switch status and allow the utility to program how the
> tower-mounted switch responds. The user could hook the external RF-sensing
> control box to ANT1 on the KAT500 (so ANT1 would be the position to select
> if/when one wanted to use the tower-mounted switch). A switch control line,
> and the RF coax would be the two lines running to the tower-mounted switch.
> I'm posting here because it seems like the circuitry to sense frequency
> and actuate the switching is already designed, and could be mostly
> duplicated in the external RF-sensing control box. Would anyone else be
> interested in such a "smart RF coax switch" option?  I suspect the numbers
> may not support this as a new product, but I am curious, as what I would
> like to see is frequently out of phase with what others need ;)
> --Ed--
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Re: [Elecraft] Proposed New KAT500 Option

[Larry Gauthier (K8UT)]

Ed,

Your proposed solution sounds similar to my current configuration, except 
that remote antenna switch selection is derived from a connection on the 
K3S - not the KAT500.


I have two main coax cables leaving the shack - one goes to a remote switch 
at the top of the tower for selecting bands 6m - 20m; the other to a second 
remote switch for selecting among dipoles and loops for 30m - 160m. The 
KAT500 automatically determines which coax to use (Ant1 for 6m - 20m coax or 
Ant2 for 30m - 160m coax), while a band decoder attached to the K3S selects 
which specific antenna on those remote switches gets activated.


This arrangement exploits the standard features of the KAT500 and the K3S 
without any additional hardware or programs. You might be able to accomplish 
the same thing using the band select outputs from the rig.


-larry (K8UT)
-Original Message- 
From: Ed G

Sent: Thursday, March 10, 2016 7:51 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Proposed New KAT500 Option

Hello,
As part of my work designing and maintaining a remote station, I can
think of several ways to use a tower-mounted RF-actuated programmable coax
switch. So I'm wondering how hard it would be to add an optional external
coax switch for use with the KAT500? This would offer a couple benefits -
ability to tower-mount a coax switch (but maintain control of that switch
via the KAT500 circuitry and utility program), and it would increase the
number of available antenna ports from the current three to perhaps 6.
If this option were available, it could be implemented using a small
RF-sensing control box which would allow the KAT500 to remain as-is. The
KAT500 PC Data line would then run through the external control box to the
user's computer so that the utility program, once updated, would be able to
show coax switch status and allow the utility to program how the
tower-mounted switch responds. The user could hook the external RF-sensing
control box to ANT1 on the KAT500 (so ANT1 would be the position to select
if/when one wanted to use the tower-mounted switch). A switch control line,
and the RF coax would be the two lines running to the tower-mounted switch.
I'm posting here because it seems like the circuitry to sense frequency
and actuate the switching is already designed, and could be mostly
duplicated in the external RF-sensing control box. Would anyone else be
interested in such a "smart RF coax switch" option?  I suspect the numbers
may not support this as a new product, but I am curious, as what I would
like to see is frequently out of phase with what others need ;)
--Ed--




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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility

[Dave B via Elecraft]

All I did in the past, was to:-

Create a new folder for it from my home folder.

Extract the contents of the downloaded archive to that folder.

Create a desktop launcher pointing to the executable.

Install curl (and it's dependancies.)  Needed to download firmware from 
Elecraft's site.


$ sudo apt-get install curl


I was already a member of the "dialout" group, but you might need to 
join that group


$ sudo adduser  dialout   (Of course, sudo will ask for 
your password.)



Then log out, and log back in again.

After all that, it "just worked."   Even with any of my generic 
USB<>Serial leads and homebrew cable, or the Elecraft USB<>KX3 lead.



The above worked well on Lubuntu, and Mint.   Both derivatives of Ubuntu.


73.

Dave G0WBX.



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[Elecraft] KX3 ATU Problems

[Enzo Adrian-Reyes]

Hi there

At the moment I've had so many issues with my KX3 I am kind of wondering
what is wrong with it.
The problem is I dont use it much but so far its died on me three times,
any how the new issue so far is, the ATU, it wont tune down my end fed
antenna below 24.5-1 SWR,

No matter the band the lenght of the end fed, with a balun with no balun it
doesnt work at 50Mhz it tunes down 8.9-1swr.

This has been happening since last year, the first time i was on a
buddipole while on a DX-pedition, and generally thought it was a one off
thing, but now this second time its done it again, I just cannot get the
unit to tune it down.

The antenna is a EARCHI 40-6m end fed antenna, I've sold the buddipole
because I couldnt go for a while, but this is now persistant.

Any ideas on what is going on?

Regards
VK3FRAD
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[Elecraft] [OT] Re: New products

[Dave B via Elecraft]

Just a benign note.  Primary aircraft engine controls will probably always be manual and 
"hard".

~~~

Sadly, just about all modern commercial passenger aircraft now are all 
fly-by-(electrical)-wire, the pilot tells the array of multiple flight 
computers what he wants the plane to do, they take a majority vote on it, then 
make it happen, even the engines are not under his direct influence...

I'm not even sure if there is any mk1 hydro/mechanical linkage between the 
rudder pedals and the nose wheel any more...

It's only a matter of time before such technology (if not already done) 
migrates to light aircraft.

Yes, it's all a little scary.

At times I envy most of the sheep who don't know much about any of this, and assume 
the man in the left seat with a view & wearing the big hat is fully in control 
all the time.

73.

Dave G0WBX.

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[Elecraft] Shack Bonding

[Joel Black]

Ok, if I understand Jim’s shack equipment bonding slide, I need to bond 
anything that has an unbalanced connection (excuse me for my poor ASCII drawing 
- you’ll have to use a fixed-width font to view):

Equipment:

iMac - bonded to USB interface and KX3
KX3 - bonded to iMac, USB interface, P/S, and PX3
PX3 - bonded to KX3 and P/S
USB interface - bonded to iMac and KX3

  P/S
//   \\
iMac  KX3 === PX3
   \\//|
  USB  |
   |
ANT SW

I’m trying to emulate Jim’s drawing with the double lines. Since the coax would 
be bonded (I typed “grounded” and changed to bonded ;) ) to the case on the KX3 
and the antenna switch, I don’t *need* another bond?

Since there’s no feasible way to bond the iMac to anything, make sure 
everything with a green-wire ground is on the same green-wire ground circuit 
and use Type 31 ferrites on the leads to power, KX3, and USB interface?

As for the USB interface, the circuit board is “bonded” to the aluminum chassis 
via a compressed spring. I can take a picture if necessary. My thought is to 
take a brass bolt, a pair of star washers, and a brass thumb nut and create a 
bond point on the aluminum chassis.

Now, if I add anything in the chain, say an audio amp/splitter to send the SPKR 
out to speakers and headphones or something else, I would need to bond that 
also to whatever it has an unbalanced connection, correct?

Please be critical, I’m trying to learn and understand. Kid gloves don’t work 
on me but 2x4s upside my head do. I’m Scots-Irish/Danish and have a *very* hard 
head. ;)

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone Question

[Jim Brown]

On Mon,6/6/2016 5:28 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

We have some professional audio types on this list. I am not one of them. As
an ordinary Ham who cares about how my signal sounds on the air, IMHO more
than 90% of the differences in microphones used for communications are
strictly cosmetic and convenience.


This pro audio guy agrees.


With today's advanced computer-controlled manufacturing processes the
electret element in such mics far exceeds the frequency range any quality
Ham rig will allow, so that is not an issue.


Agreed.


You will want a housing with pop suppression, so your breath won't make an
objectionable pop when you exhale or say certain phonemes.


I disagree with this. The correct advice is to avoid microphone TYPES 
that are subject to breath pops, and to use the mic you have so that 
your voice doesn't generate pops. So -- 1) avoid directional mics and 
noise-cancelling mics, both of which are subject to breath pops; 2) 
position the mic a few inches above and to the side of your mouth. The 
boom mic of a headset makes this VERY easy.  The Yamaha CM500 and Koss 
SB35 are good choices. See the photo on page 5 of 
http://k9yc.com/ContestAudio.pdf  for an example.



  You need to
decide between hand-held, desk or boom mount and a mic attached to a
headset. And you'll want a connector wired for the K3.


I find a boom mic headset ideal for operating SSB. The CM500 and SB45 
plug straight into the rear panel of the K3 and K3S. They are very 
comfortable, and both mic and headphones sound great.



Elecraft makes a nice set of mics that take all the hassle out of having the
right connector and of course the company stands behind them. (In "full
disclosure", I'm not an employee, but have been associated with Elecraft for
16 years so far. That has given me the opportunity to use several of their
mics.)
I love the guys at Elecraft, but I don't recommend the mics they sell, 
which they buy from third party vendors, and must sell at a significant 
markup. Elecraft is in the RADIO biz, and they're really good at it. 
Those Yamaha and Koss boom mic headsets offer FAR more value for the 
money. If you want something more compact to carry up the trail with 
your KX2 or KX3, look at lightweight computer headsets, which plug into 
those radios directly, or with a simple adapter you can buy on amazon 
for $5.


73, Jim K9YC
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[Elecraft] Inserting TMP cables - was: Problems with K144XV Transverter for K3S - Can't Hear Anything

[Johnny Siu via Elecraft]

In the installation of TMP of K144XV, I opened up the top cover of K144XV to do 
the installation so that I could ensure what I did was fine.  After that, I 
closed the top cover.
73
Johnny VR2XMC

  寄件人︰ Don Wilhelm 
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 主題︰ [Elecraft] Inserting TMP cables - was: Problems with K144XV Transverter 
for K3S - Can't Hear Anything
   
I agree that TMP cables can be difficult to insert, but here is how I 
proceed:
First make sure there are no strands hanging out of the center conductor.
Then look at the very tip of the center conductor.  If it appears that 
the crimping process has produced two "ears" that extend outside the 
diameter of the center pin, you can use long nose pliers to reduce the 
width of those ears just a bit.  In other words, you are 'rounding" the 
tip slightly - do not take this to extremes and crush the tip, a gently 
'rounding' is all that it takes.

Then insert the male TMP into the female - look at the shell - if there 
is a gap between the male and female shells, the center conductor of the 
male tip is not yet started into the center conductor of the female 
jack.  Do not push yet, but twist and 'wiggle' the connector until the 
center conductor is started on its proper path.
Once the shell of the female closes the gap to the male connector shell, 
the center conductor has found its home.  Then is the time to push it 
home - a bit of a twist will help.

If you push hard on the connector before the center conductor has 'found 
its home', you will end up pushing the jack off its mounting lugs.  
Pressure toward the jack will not help until the center pin has begun 
seating.

73,
Don W3FPR

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Re: [Elecraft] Ham Radio, now what

[Bruce Nourish]

Great presentation, thanks.

On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 11:29 AM Bob Novas  wrote:

> Ward Silver gives what is I think a great Ham Radio, where goest thou ("Ham
> Radio, now what")  a version of which is available at
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUTndhyh79U that is somewhat applicable to
> this group.  Hopefully not too far off topic. Bob - W3DK
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