Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FW 5.5 issue??

Jim, You are remembering it incorrectly. The 1, 2, 5, and 10 buttons only turn on SPLIT. 73, Tony K4QE On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 9:06 AM, Jim McDonald wrote: > Joe, > > The pitch in the K3 is still set to 1275 for my 1275/1445 low tones, and WW > still has the Mark Offset of

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] FW 5.5 issue??

Jim, I had the same problems. Switched back to 5.38 and the problems went away. I have not tried 5.52 to see if the problems were fixed. 73, Tony K4QE On Sat, Oct 1, 2016 at 12:33 AM, Jim McDonald wrote: > I installed K3 FW 5.50 to use my K-Pod, which I like very much. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux - OT

Mike, WINE = *W*ine *I*s *N*ot an *E*mulator You don't run Windows in WINE. You run Windows programs that are then presented the Windows APIs by WINE. Think of WINE as a translator, not an emulator. I otherwise agree with your sentiment. I prefer to run apps in their native environment.

Re: [Elecraft] Need advice on Small Tower

Terry, If you check out my QRZ page, you'll note that I have a USTower TMM-541SS with a Yaesu G1000DXA rotator and a Force12 XR6 topping it off. https://www.qrz.com/db/K4QE The antenna is at 47 feet AGL and it covers 20 thru 6 with one coax. The TMM-541SS nests down to 12 feet, and I also have

Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

I am happy to report that my 11 year old son, who plays on a PS4, a Xbox, and his own computer, participated in FD at my local club's operation for his first time. He made 63 Qs with help from Dear Old Dad on the GOTA station. He is also studying for his Technician class license. He said over

Re: [Elecraft] Problems with K144XV Transverter for K3S - Can't Hear Anything

I have experienced the same thing. Please send your suggestions to the reflector and not just to John privately. Thank you. 73, Tony K4QE On Mon, Jun 6, 2016 at 9:04 AM, stengrevics wrote: > I have installed the transverter and phase lock option, and have enabled it

Re: [Elecraft] Headset

Same here. Better physical design than the CM500 except for the boom mic. Audio performance is the same. 73, Tony K4QE On May 26, 2016 11:45 AM, "Brian Denley" wrote: > I use the Koss SB45 headset. Works very well. > > Brian Denley > KB1VBF > Sent from my iPad > > > On

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Beta Firmware Issue with DX Labs

I just updated my P3 to the beta firmware. The symptom Gary described also occurs here after I switch between SVGA data mode on/off. I find that I now have to power cycle the P3 to get CW decode to begin flowing data to Commander->WinWarbler again. I did not have to perform a P3 power cycle

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

You can see pictures here: http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html 73, Tony K4QE On Thu, Feb 18, 2016 at 8:18 PM, Steve wrote: > In Dayton - 7 or 8 years ago, Elecraft was quietly showing what I recall > was a 1.5kw solid state amp - perhaps as much as 2kw? Anyway they were >

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Operator frustrations

Jerry, I highly recommend referring to this page for assistance in identifying what you see in the waterfall display as well as what you hear from your speaker. http://www.w1hkj.com/modes/index.htm Good luck with your new learning experience! 73, Tony K4QE On Sat, Feb 13, 2016 at 1:09 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3S VFO-A Dial Knob

This is what you want. http://www.73cnc.com/category_s/46.htm 73, Tony K4QE On Sun, Jan 10, 2016 at 3:51 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: > Well, Bob, maybe someone will give it a try and let us know what happens > :-) > > 73, Phil W7OX > > On 1/10/16 9:47 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX

Re: [Elecraft] Koss SB-45 Headset, update on comfort

For you DXpeditioners, it should be noted that the Koss SB-45 folds up quite nicely for easier packing. See the Koss website's photos of them in the folded up configuration. https://www.koss.com/headphones/headsets/sb45-824 Thanks for the review of the headset, Dave! 73, Tony K4QE On Tue, Jan

Re: [Elecraft] K3S, fldigi and Windows 10

Classic Shell is free. It also provides the familiar Start Menu. http://www.classicshell.net/ 73, Tony K4QE On Mon, Dec 28, 2015 at 11:54 PM, Doug Person via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Even simpler - right-click on the little speaker icon in the lower right > (the task bar).

Re: [Elecraft] w4rnl (sk) and antennas

You can find it here: http://www.qsl.net/v73ns/backyardwireantennaes.pdf 73, Tony K4QE On Fri, Dec 11, 2015 at 10:33 AM, Robert 'RC' Conley wrote: > If you are able to locate L.B. Cebik's FDIM presentian on his TOP FIVE > MULTIBAND BACK YARD ANTENNAS this is a very good

Re: [Elecraft] Speaker SP3 Video

Worked fine here...using Chrome 46. Nice demo, Steve! 73, Tony K4QE On Fri, Nov 6, 2015 at 4:43 PM, Chester Alderman wrote: > No audio on your video? > > Tom - W4BQF > > > > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Popping noise in headphones??

The clicks are there regardless of the level of the AF gain setting. The loudness of the clicks is affected by the AF gain setting, but they are still there. I'm using a Yamaha CM500 headset. It is the strongest when moving between the 0.10 and 0.15 bandwidth setting, but also occurs going

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Popping noise in headphones??

I note the popping here as well. K3 #6478 with new synths and FW REVS uC-5.38, d1-2.86, d2-2.86, FL 1.25, dr 1.03. Also have 700Hz and 250 Hz filters installed. 73, Tony K4QE On Sat, Oct 17, 2015 at 8:34 AM, N2TK, Tony wrote: > I can't duplicate it here on either K3. >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

Have any of you who are complaining seen the prices of speakers from other radio manufacturers? How about the other third-party speaker makers? Elecraft is in the ballpark. A lot of folks asked (begged, bugged, pestered...) Elecraft to come out with a speaker for the line. They finally

Re: [Elecraft] P3 firmware 1.50 displays -dBm scale ending with 9

Yes, same observed here. 73, Tony K4QE P3/wSVGA #2058 On Mon, Aug 3, 2015 at 9:58 PM, Charles Johnson k4...@icloud.com wrote: Just received the P3TXMON and installed same. Updated firmware to 1.50. Now I notice the -dBm scale on the left of the display has the increments always ending with a

Re: [Elecraft] MacOSX Logging Software

Byron, Check this one out... http://www.dl2rum.de/rumsoft/RUMsoft_Home.html 73, Tony K4QE On Fri, Jul 10, 2015 at 7:37 AM, Byron Peebles n...@arrl.net wrote: With my migration from TenTec to Elecraft, I was planning to also move my logging and station control from Windows to MacOSX. I have

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A

I also suggest that everyone should consider the other shipping options available. I chose USPS Priority Mail, and it was significantly cheaper than UPS Ground. It pays to look at all the options. 73, Tony K4QE On Sat, Feb 14, 2015 at 9:55 AM, Gary Smith g...@ka1j.com wrote: I second this.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Good time to buy Begali products

That is incorrect. The purchase price is directly affected by the exchange rate. They even provide a link to xe.com on their website so you can figure out the actual cost in $USD. Be aware that there is still an exchange rate fee charged by your bank when you make the transaction, so the final

Re: [Elecraft] Odd Noise Located

http://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-856 73, Tony K4QE On Sun, Nov 9, 2014 at 8:16 AM, Gerry leary gerrylear...@icloud.com wrote: Where do you get antennas like the one you use for finding noise? Sent from my iPhone this time On Nov 1, 2014, at 7:16 PM, Dale Parfitt

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Go Box

The case is clearly not sealed. Notice the gaps on all four sides of the panel insert. Is it enough? Maybe... Of course, the user should keep the entire case in the shade, too. 73, Tony K4QE On Fri, Jun 6, 2014 at 12:30 PM, Howard Hoyt hh...@mebtel.net wrote: Hi Ken, list, I've done

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

Yes, it's true. JPS (Japanese standard) is ever so slightly different from the American standard. 73, Tony K4QE On 5/3/2014 12:37, David Cole wrote: A friend of mine mentioned that the screws used in Icom radios and such were some special type... He even bought some special screwdriver for

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Kit Wisdom

Oops...meant JIS... On 5/3/2014 12:56, Anthony Scandurra wrote: Yes, it's true. JPS (Japanese standard) is ever so slightly different from the American standard. 73, Tony K4QE On 5/3/2014 12:37, David Cole wrote: A friend of mine mentioned that the screws used in Icom radios and such were

Re: [Elecraft] OT: For sale - weighted K3 main VFO knob

You read it wrong, Fred. Johnny is selling the MAIN VFO knob, which is sold new for US$105. The SUB VFO knob is US$55. 73, Tony K4QE On Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 6:25 AM, Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com wrote: I'm seeing the new price of that knob on the link you posted as $55. Did you make

Re: [Elecraft] Broadcast interference???

Array Solutions sells a design by W3NQN. http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/BCB%20RF%20Filters.htm Good luck! 73, Tony K4QE On Sat, Feb 22, 2014 at 11:10 AM, Dale - K7DNH dh2...@sbcglobal.net wrote: I believe I have finally experienced broadcast interference... at least I hope that is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta Firmware 4.81 Release

I could not reproduce this problem. I have the latest firmware (including beta releases) on all of my K-Line (K3, P3, KPA500, and KAT500). 73, Tony K4QE On Tue, Feb 4, 2014 at 10:39 PM, Steve AI9T st...@ai9t.com wrote: Anyone have any problems with the new Firmware. I installed the firmware

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft in action at FT5ZM

Unfortunately for us, they only have several more days, not weeks, Jim. :-) Good luck to all who continue to pursue them! 73, Tony K4QE On Sun, Feb 2, 2014 at 12:50 AM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.comwrote: . 2/1/2014 9:43 AM, Rick Stealey wrote: Some great photos Best evidence

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results, September 8

This is an excellent suggestion and requires minimal changes to the existing procedures. 73, Tony K4QE K3 #6478 On Fri, Sep 13, 2013 at 1:22 PM, Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net wrote: N7SP etal: If I may make a suggestion that might make KX3 checkin easier. On other nets that I often

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DB15 Y cable

Why would anyone even think of not buying these cables direct from Elecraft? You KNOW they will work, they are fairly priced, and they will arrive at your door FAST. 73, Tony K4QE On Sun, Jul 28, 2013 at 12:56 PM, Richard Neese kb3...@gmail.com wrote: db15 y= vga y cable

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 Beta files do not appear as a zip file

It's gone production, Art. 73, Tony K4QE On Sat, Jul 20, 2013 at 10:14 AM, Art KZ5D k...@aol.com wrote: Hi all, Tried to download the latest Beta version 4.67, but do not see a zip file when I go to the ftp site. Has there been a change? 73, Art KZ5D

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 producing S4-5-birdie on 28004.5

Arie, Please see the firmware release notes here: http://www.elecraft.com/KAT500/kat500_software.htm 73, Tony K4QE On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 7:02 AM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A p...@xs4all.nl wrote: Hi all, KAT500 + KPA500 connected to K3 through coax and elecraft interfacecables. NO antenna

Re: [Elecraft] external speakers

Todd, This will do it for you. All Radio Shack parts. One Y adapter -274-375 One audio extension cord - 42-2492 Two audio cables - 42-2434 Plug audio extension cable into K3. Plug Y-adapter into extension cable. Plug both audio cables into Y-adapter. Attach wires from audio cables to speakers.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole INRAD Filters for Field Day -- While They Last

$145 each + shipping. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Josh Fiden Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 3:07 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Custom 700 Hz 8-Pole INRAD Filters for Field Day

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3

powerwerx.com model SS-30DV.  Quiet, no RF hash, small, and light.  I have had it for just over a year now, and it has been on one DXpedition.   73, Tony K4QE From: Peter Chamalian w...@arrl.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2013 9:18

Re: [Elecraft] Chinese Broadcast on 18 .180.mhz

59 here in central North Carolina. 73, Tony K4QE __ 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:

Re: [Elecraft] Chinese Broadcast on 18 .180.mhz

More info... http://www.short-wave.info/?station=SOH%20Xi%20Wang%20Zhi%20Sheng http://shortwavedxer.blogspot.com/2011/07/soh-xi-wang-zhi-sheng-sound-of-hop e.html 73, Tony K4QE __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 a fun radio to operate ?

Fun is in the eye of the beholder. Pardon the wordplay, but I think it is clear that everyone has their own vision of fun. It depends on the operating circumstances as well. No easy answers... 73, Tony K4QE __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Firmware Update and USB-Serial Cable ?

Phil, It's the same cable as for the K3. When I need to do the more rare KPA500 firmware upgrade, I just switch it over temporarily to the KPA500. 73, Tony K4QE On Sun, Dec 16, 2012 at 5:54 PM, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: Gang, OK, I was going to update the firmware with the latest

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 Tuning issue

You don't need to add 8 foot wires for 10 meters. The 80 meter dipole will load up there with a little help from the tuner. 73, Tony K4QE On Sat, Dec 8, 2012 at 7:27 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz wrote: If you want to use your 40 meter dipole on 20 meters, one way is to add two 16 foot

Re: [Elecraft] Windows vs Mac

An OS, by itself, is useless without user level tools and applications. When considering Windows vs. Mac OS vs. Linux, you must consider what apps you intend to use with it. I am a UNIX/Linux bigot. I also like MacOS. But, I use Windows in my ham shack. Windows is, by far, the most well

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW text decoder

But callsigns are not words. How does this factor into the copy in your head whole words method? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Office

No one ever said Elecraft was perfect. However, in my experience, NO ONE comes close! Keep it up, Elecraft! 73, Tony K4QE On Friday, June 1, 2012, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 12-06-01 11:39 AM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote: Wow. While I'm one of the Elecraft isn't perfect people, you're

Re: [Elecraft] Office

Bob, I received an email confirmation just a couple of days after I got home from Dayton. I placed my order on May 18th at the Elecraft booth. Projected ship date is August 15th. 73, Tony K4QE On Fri, Jun 1, 2012 at 7:04 PM, Bob k...@att.net wrote: On a different Front Office note. Has

Re: [Elecraft] k3 and field day

David, This applies to ANY competition class radio, not just the K3. I strongly recommend AGAINST bringing out your radio out unless you know for a fact that those who will be using it know how to use it already. If it is a free-for-all, you should only take out a radio that is dead-simple to