[Elecraft] K3 order

2007-04-30 Thread David Ferrington
If I place an order with 50% payment now so I can get mine in July (if you have any left), can I add filters to that order once I've figured out what I need. If I added up the cost of filters etc and paid 50% of that as well? Hell, I might pay the whole lot. I'm relatively new ham, was considering

[Elecraft] K3 real time clock - backup battery?

2007-04-30 Thread David Ferrington
>The K3 has a very versatile real-time-clock chip that runs when the rig >is off. It draws about 3 microamps as I recall. If you have an alarm >set, it will wake up the radio at the appointed time. Is there some form of backup while its off the main power, like being carried to a field location?

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 3

2007-05-02 Thread David Ferrington
No, it's a Ham & Spouse thing (unless your spouse is a ham). I am fortunate in that my XYL is trying very hard to be patient. That's helped by the fact that the K3 is cheaper (especially with current exchange rates) that the FT-2000 :-) On 2/5/07 00:27, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sen

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 3

2007-05-02 Thread David Ferrington
Wayne confirm that in a mail to me after the exact same question - length of recording is TBD, but it can be save via PC out too. On 2/5/07 00:27, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > Message: 49 > Date: Tue, 01 May 2007 17:53:54 -0500 > From: Tom Hammond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 3

2007-05-02 Thread David Ferrington
No he didn't, I think that is TBD as well. I'll find out soon, having just placed my order :-) On 2/5/07 16:37, "nick lidakis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > David Ferrington wrote: >> Wayne confirm that in a mail to me after the exact same question - length of

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 3

2007-05-02 Thread David Ferrington
r > recordingnormally .wav files. Then you can save them > on your hard drive. > > 73 > Greg > AB7R > > On Wed, 02 May 2007 11:37:54 -0400 > nick lidakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> David Ferrington wrote: >>> Wayne confirm that in a mail to

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 6

2007-05-03 Thread David Ferrington
For what its worth, I'm switching EVERY 12v cable/device I have to use APPs, including completely replacing the molex style connector on my FT-857, which has proven to be less than reliable after only 3yrs. On 3/5/07 09:03, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > The rig comes with a mat

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 6

2007-05-03 Thread David Ferrington
WOW - even though I read about the RTTY & PSK, I hadn't spotted that - the K3 must be the first radio to do this. I'm just learning Morse and not able to hold a QSO in CW yet, I've tried other decoders and find that don't read human sent Morse very well (as a friend says, they don't have fuzzy log

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 6

2007-05-03 Thread David Ferrington
There appear to be a number of Kenwood connections described at http://homepage.ntlworld.com/rg4wpw/date.html i.e. MC-42S, MC-43 & MC-47 have inner on 7 and shield on 1, but MC-44 shows it the other way around. I was going to wait until I got my K3, but would be nice to know asap if my unmodified

[Elecraft] K3 mic

2007-05-03 Thread David Ferrington
Reading some posts and being new to Elecraft gear (K3 will be my first), is there anything 'special' about Elecraft mic requirements? I have a Heil HM-10 dual element, will that 'just work' with the K3? -- Math Anxiety: an intense lifelong fear of two trains approaching each other at speeds of 60

[Elecraft] K3 Kit philosophy

2007-05-03 Thread David Ferrington
Just to say that this will be my first Elecraft kit - I think with modern SM technology, Elecraft had no choice but to go the direction they have. If they didn't use SMD, they wouldn't be a contender or the K3 would have been the size of my refrigerator in order to get all the functionality! And f

[Elecraft] What is LED

2007-05-03 Thread David Ferrington
What is the LED indicator to the right of the Tx LED, just above the Phones socket? Any K2 owners know that? -- The high minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think. -Aristotle, philosopher (384-322 BCE) ___ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] What is LED

2007-05-03 Thread David Ferrington
> > > On Thu, 03 May 2007 17:42:22 +0100 > David Ferrington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> What is the LED indicator to the right of the Tx LED, >> just above the Phones >> socket? >> Any K2 owners know that? >> -- >> The high minded man mus

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 8

2007-05-04 Thread David Ferrington
Please consider a USB interface for it, PFU systems make really nice, small KBs with either PS/2 and USB interfaces http://pfuca-store.stores.yahoo.net/ (I have a HHKB Lite 2 - USB one) -- M0XDF On 4/5/07 07:41, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > If you wanted the full character se

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 8 - LED

2007-05-04 Thread David Ferrington
Assuming that was to me, I meant on the K3 and got the answer - its Delta freq - RIT/XIT/Split indicator. Would you mind explaining the term 'Aristotle' I guess its used when someone doesn't see the callsign? Mine's in my email address, but could be easy to miss. -- M0XDF On 4/5/07 07:41, "[EMA

[Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread David Ferrington
What do people think of an optional 'roger beep' (don't know any other term for it) at the end of each trasmission, i.e. triggered by the PTT coming off? M0XDF -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is. ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread David Ferrington
Sorry, I'm relatively new ham, so if that's frowned upon, forgive me. Only a lot of people in my club work VHF contests (I've ordered an XV144) and use a beep a lot. On 4/5/07 09:06, "n4dsp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > You have got to be kidding! > > john-n4dsp > > >> What do people think of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Roger beep

2007-05-04 Thread David Ferrington
Yes, understood - no offence taken and I hope none given. I understand from some of the serious VHF contesters over here that it is very helpful. I know there are various units available and I'm sure it would be possible to construct something simply, but thought I see if it is something that could

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 10

2007-05-04 Thread David Ferrington
leave that until Elecraft bring out a 27MHz option for the K3! > > I take it you have come to amateur radio from CB? > > 73 > > In a recent message, David Ferrington <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ... >> What do people think of an optional 'roger beep' (don&#

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 11

2007-05-05 Thread David Ferrington
I have to say I'm glad I got my order in and didn't wait. I understand those that want to see more specs first, but I went with comments from K2 owners in my club and the coomets on this reflector. K3 looks like I'm going to have to run just to keep up from day 1 - great :-) -- Now, here, you see

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 15 - K3 N type

2007-05-07 Thread David Ferrington
That was 1 of my first questions to Wayne, his reply: We'll be supplying only SO239s, but you could replace them with N-type yourself, assuming they'd fit. It's a tight squeeze with the ATU installed. 73, Wayne N6KR On 7/5/07 02:08, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 15

2007-05-07 Thread David Ferrington
I would probably not have ordered the K3 if it were not for the good exchange rate. Regardless of that good rate, I don't see big reductions in dealer prices for US kit. 73 M0XDF On 7/5/07 02:08, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > Message: 28 > Date: Sun, 6 May 2007 18:55:30 +0100

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 17

2007-05-08 Thread David Ferrington
I asked this question a while ago (well, early last week :-), but guess it got missed (or I missed the answer). Is the stock filter using 1 of the 5 slots? Therefore if we keep it, we only have 4 slots? On 7/5/07 23:14, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > 1. The stock 2.7 kHz filter

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 18 - no EU dealer :-)

2007-05-08 Thread David Ferrington
Eric, thank you for that, there may be some that would purchase from a dealer here, if they wanted something quickly etc. But I suspect the vast majority would rather deal direct, including me. I ordered my K3, not only on the basis of Elecraft's extremely good reputation and what looks to be a ver

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 18

2007-05-08 Thread David Ferrington
I had hoped that 'B Set' would allow the main 'A' knob to control VFO B, if pressed. On 8/5/07 09:04, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > VFO B tuning will be done with the smaller knob. If > you want to tune with the large tuning knob, you can use the A<>B button. > But if you do,

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 19

2007-05-09 Thread David Ferrington
The way Sperry/BAe used to do it (I assume they still do, but don't work there now). Use a methylated sprits (not sure of name in US) burner to remove the enamel - keep it in the blue part of the flame (the hottest and no soot) and it should come clean. Use a light rub with emery paper if you think

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 20

2007-05-09 Thread David Ferrington
This was going to be my next question, anyone know what the Keyer in the K3 is, presumably Iambic, but is it capable of both mode A & B? On 10/5/07 03:29, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > > Message: 41 > Date: Wed, 09 May 2007 17:11:07 -0500 > From: Sam Morgan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[Elecraft] K £ AGC

2007-05-10 Thread David Ferrington
Just reading the FAQ again (got to do something while I sit a wait for July! HiHi). Is the setting of AGC (Fast/Slow) remembered on a per band or per mode basis? Or even a combination of both. -- We can't solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them. -Albert Einst

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 22

2007-05-11 Thread David Ferrington
They did, not just not what like and when On 11/5/07 09:05, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > If Elecraft announces a > high-performance panadaptor with external LCD display support that should > just about seal the deal ;>) -- The trees that are slow to grow bear the best fru

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 22

2007-05-11 Thread David Ferrington
I think I agree, here in a very built up area, I have an S9 noise floor that I can do little about except move. And moving isn't an option right now (maybe in 10 years when I retire, Hi). Unfortunately, putting something bigger up in the way of an antenna is probably not an option either (I have a

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 22

2007-05-14 Thread David Ferrington
d 40, and a fixed Flag loop > which is aimed at New York. Info on the Flag loop can be > found at http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page37.html > > Good luck and 73 > Bob N6WG > > - Original Message - > From: "David Ferrington" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 30

2007-05-16 Thread David Ferrington
http://pfuca-store.stores.yahoo.net/ On 16/5/07 09:05, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > > Message: 37 > Date: Wed, 16 May 2007 03:24:16 - > From: "Ken Kopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [Elecraft] Keyboard question > To: > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: te

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 31

2007-05-17 Thread David Ferrington
Since you included my posted link, I assume you mean me - you will note that my callsign is in my email address. But for those having trouble reading my email address, its M0XDF. Have I missed something here? Is there some list rule that says I should sign my mails with my callsign, separate from

[Elecraft] Re: [K3] discussions

2007-05-17 Thread David Ferrington
I'll go along with that - how about delimiting the 'K3' with [], as per the subject line. That way it will be even clearer. Er, David, did you get that or did it drop into your K3 folder? :-) 73, M0XDF On 17/5/07 09:05, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > Message: 20 > Date: Wed, 16

[Elecraft] Re: Anonymous - OT

2007-05-18 Thread David Ferrington
IC On 18/5/07 09:06, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > What you have missed, David, is 1) quotes to a minimum, 2) > posts relevant & 3) appropriate subject > David G4DMP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You mus

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 36 - Early Buyer award

2007-05-20 Thread David Ferrington
A free T-shirt would do it for me. We're getting the opportunity to be the first with the rig, to have an input into its immediate configuration etc. Sure, I'd like something special, isn't the K3 that? Not sure I'm worried about a special SN plate. Wouldn't a different colour 'K3' mean different

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 36 - Early Buyer Award

2007-05-20 Thread David Ferrington
Yes, me too, glad I did, the pound has dropped 2 cents against the dollar since then. On 20/5/07 09:05, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > > Rowland > G4APO K2/K1/ KX1/ K3 fully paid to take advantage of the good exchange > rates. -- There is no pillow so soft as a clear conscie

[Elecraft] Re: Elecraft Digest, Vol 37, Issue 37

2007-05-21 Thread David Ferrington
As per my email address (as is yours) M0XDF - David Ferrington However, I only see G3SJJ in your mail JC, no name, not in QRZ or in Yearbook, just initials. On 21/5/07 09:04, "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > Message: 4 > Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 12:45:

[Elecraft] Re: Morse is not dead

2005-07-22 Thread David Ferrington
I didn't see the original post on this, but I believe it to be about the removal of a Morse test to get a US license (if I'm wrong, forgive me). The UK did that around Aug/Sep 2003 and it has encouraged many more people to take up the hobby (myself included). Although there was the novice license

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Main vs. Config Menus

2009-01-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I use Menu a little, perhaps as much as Config, but then we are all learning and tweaking at the moment. Having the F/W identify which are most commonly used Config entris and duplicate it in Menu might be nice, but would use up even more of the memory. And you'd still need a way of removing

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Main vs. Config Menus

2009-01-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
ntense lifelong fear of two trains approaching each other at speeds of 60 and 80 MPH. -Rick Bayan On 26 Jan 2009, at 17:15, wayne burdick wrote: > David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: > >> I use Menu a little, perhaps as much as Config, but then we are all >> learning and tweaking at th

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.80: misc. improvements (AM mode, DVR, etc.)

2009-01-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Wayne, does that include if actived due to VOX? -- The high minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think. -Aristotle, philosopher (384-322 BCE) On 26 Jan 2009, at 22:01, wayne burdick wrote: > * DVR TERMINATION VIA PTT: Activating PTT will immediately stop DVR > transmit me

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.80: misc. improvements (AM mode, DVR, etc.)

2009-01-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Hope you can get to that soon, since I use the VOX a lot, especially in contests. It's great VOX, I'd hate to have to stop using it. Thanks for doing the PTT bit anyway. -- It is not how old you are, but how you are old. -Jules Renard, writer (1864-1910) On 26 Jan 2009, at 23:18, wayne burdic

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.80: misc. improvements (AM mode, DVR, etc.)

2009-01-26 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
ucho Marx On 26 Jan 2009, at 23:40, wayne burdick wrote: > The PTT switch will work to stop the DVR, even if you're using VOX > when normally transmitting. But yes, this is on the list. > > tnx > Wayne > N6KR > > On Jan 26, 2009, at 3:38 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wro

Re: [Elecraft] New ECO- 12V sense mod-

2009-01-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I would guess if your K3 has been turning off, then you don't have a problem :) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in. -Greek proverb On 28 Jan 2009, at 01:33, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604 wrote: > As I'm catchi

Re: [Elecraft] New ECO- 12V sense mod-

2009-01-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
ECO level. > > 73, doug > > From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" > Date: Wed, 28 Jan 2009 01:36:30 + > > I would guess if your K3 has been turning off, then you don't have a > problem :) > 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 > -- > A society grows great

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Main vs. Config Menus

2009-01-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes, mine: PF1 = B->A PF2 = SPKR+PH (I keep phones in rear, but sometimes just listen without them) There are a couple of others I use - VOX GN and ANTIVOX (I haven't quite got that right yet) that I'd like on PF keys, but as per previous posts, I want to use M1-M4 and REC buttons for KDVR3,

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna switching [K3]

2009-01-28 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
So is a KRC2 in order? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Don‘t complain. Nobody will understand. Or care. And certainly don‘t try to fix the situation yourself. It‘s dangerous. Leave it to a highly untrained, unqualified, expendable professional. On 28 Jan 2009, at 22:14, WILLIS COOKE wrote: > Mike, take

Re: [Elecraft] A plug for Nifty! accessories

2009-01-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
It's great 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- "There is no limit to what you can accomplish if you don't care who gets the credit." --Ronald Reagan On 29 Jan 2009, at 00:17, Barbara Maloney wrote: What about the Nifty K3 operating manual? Anyone use it who can comment or recommend? Might be handy for

Re: [Elecraft] A plug for Nifty! accessories

2009-01-29 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
got everything > covered. > > Mine is less thn 6 months old, but reflects MCU firmware 2.22, and I'm > running 2.78. > > 73, doug > > From: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" > Date: Thu, 29 Jan 2009 08:00:12 + > > It's great > > On 29 Jan 2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Rx idea

2009-01-31 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Could that have meant redundant when the KRX3 is installed? I kinda wonder, there is the A/B button, what does REV give you that A/ B doesn't? -- Experience is that marvellous thing that enables you to recognize a mistake when you make it again. -Franklin P. Jones On 31 Jan 2009, at 18:52, Bil

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Changing hands for CW

2009-02-05 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I envy you guys, I'm having trouble making my left hand (I'm left handed) work a straight key! -- One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through time. -Carl Sagan, astronomer and writer (1934-1996) On 5 Feb 200

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft roofing filters

2009-02-05 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I agree with that, but the 1.8kHz sure helps in SSB Contests 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Mathematics is the language with which God has written the universe. -Galileo Galilei, physicist and astronomer (1564-1642) On 5 Feb 2009, at 16:53, k...@verizon.net wrote: > I have the 400 and don't see the nee

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Beta firmware rev. 2.80: misc. improvements (AM mode, DVR, etc.)

2009-02-05 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Sorry, just catching up on mail backlog - thanks very much guys - great services as always. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The universe is like a safe to which there is a combination. But the combination is locked up in the safe. -Peter De Vries, editor, novelist (1910-1993) On 27 Jan 2009, at 01:26,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sub-receiver usefulness?

2009-02-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
even FM? Personally, I'd go (I went) for 400Hz, 1.8kHz & 2.8KHz in both receivers (I've actually not got the 400Hz in my KRX3) and GP module, 6KHz and 13KHz in in the Main 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- i don't do caps, i'm a unix man! david ferrington, 1953 - On 10 Feb 200

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Birdies: firmware-based fix in progress

2009-02-10 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Fantastic Wayne. Would that be a cake mix, al-la a K3 kit or just a recipe with ingredients, al-la, a K2? :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Black holes are where God divided by zero. -Steven Wright, comedian (1955-) On 10 Feb 2009, at 17:09, wayne burdick wrote: > The upshot is that > you can have y

Re: [Elecraft] Terminal for Mac users

2009-02-11 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I hadn't realised the Mac version didn't have it and it explains a few questions in my mind when people said here they had done something, I misunderstood what was being done, since I didn't realised the Mac was missing functionality. So David, yes please, do implement the same functionality

[Elecraft] Specific button feedback (was: terminal window in k3 utility)

2009-02-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Perhaps it's time for us sighted ops wanting firmware features and additions etc. to take a step back and give Elecraft some time to introduce some form of feedback for our fellow ops with vision problems. I have no idea what would work best, but perhaps something sent in Morse? That does a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Accessibility aids

2009-02-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I think that is just fantastic news and yet again shows the lengths to which Elecraft (and co) go to support it's user community. Thank you Dick. I'm fortunate enough not to need these facilities at this present time. BUT I'm always heedful of 'there, but for the grace of God, go I' 73 de M0XDF

Re: [Elecraft] Off Topic question about shortwave broadcasting

2009-02-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
sometime in March - not vacate I think, but we switch - Amateur Radio becomes primary user and Broadcast secondary. I think anyway. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- When one door closes another door opens; but we so often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door, that we do not see the ones

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FM issues

2009-02-25 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
That looks like that would affect all UK licencees :-( 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Everything secret degenerates, even the administration of justice; nothing is safe that does not show how it can bear discussion and publicity. -Lord Acton, historian (1834-1902) On 25 Feb 2009, at 17:00, Julian, G4

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Dust Covers, Carry Cases, and More

2009-02-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I might point out that there is a picture in the middle of the collection showing a K3 inside a case with the front panel forwards - as if you might operate with the K3 in the carry case. That is obviously something you wouldn't do, due to lack of ventilation. And generally I'd expect you'd

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Dust Covers, Carry Cases, and More

2009-02-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Thanks bob - I have a Kopp Cover for the purpose of non-use on the bench :-) And carry case - I wouldn't have thought there was very much pressure on the side panels at all - I'd be more worried about handling the K3 to get it in the case without the side handle. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Ther

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Nice 5-band directional gain antenna

2009-03-06 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I'd be interested, same problem here, neighbours would start to wonder, maybe even complain. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- If all our misfortunes were laid in one common heap whence everyone must take an equal portion, most people would be contented to take their own and depart. -Socrates (469?-39

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Do you "Juice" your K3?

2009-03-11 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Lee, forgive me if I'm being dumb, but with voltage regulation etc. that shouldn't make any difference, should it? I no I wouldn't do it. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- One glance at a book and you hear the voice of another person, perhaps someone dead for 1,000 years. To read is to voyage through t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Time Keeper v0.1

2009-03-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
David, it works very well here on my Mac. It does require I use my KUSB and not my microHAM DIGIkeyer - it doesn't understand the D/K serial port. However, how about incorporating this into the K3 utility, so we can set the clock whenever we do a firmware upgrade. OK, that's not as often as

Re: [Elecraft] accurate time

2009-03-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
So does Windows. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 - Mac user for 25 years! -- The secret of life is honesty and fair dealing. If you can fake that, you've got it made. -Groucho Marx On 11 Mar 2009, at 23:02, Oliver Johns wrote: > For what it's worth, MacOS has an option to synchronize the computer's > time

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 59, Issue 22

2009-03-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
To be honest, I haven't been able to figure out where Sarath's posting is, all 3 mails appeared the same and I couldn't spot a question in there. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Our society must make it right and possible for old people not to fear the young or be deserted by them, for the test of a

Re: [Elecraft] accurate time

2009-03-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Yes, NTP actually takes into account network latency between your machine and the NTP server, so when the server gives it 12:01:01.001, if the total latency is 100mS, it knows to add 50mS and so sets the time to 12:01:01.051 and it does this a number of times, to get the average time allowi

Re: [Elecraft] EQP Where's the Buzz?

2009-03-13 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
That is the rule, 100W max, so if your're QRO and normally up above 400W or so, then you can't enter a log. However, why not try running barefoot this time and see how you like it. You might find it an interesting challenge. Sorry to anyone you thinks I'm sticking my foot in here 73 de M0XDF,

Re: [Elecraft] EQP Where's the Buzz?

2009-03-13 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I don't agree, it is possible to work across the pond on 160m at 5 watts. I havn't done it, but one of my radio colleagues has. I agree with Dale, it's possible to do this with 1w too. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- If all is not lost, where is it? On 13 Mar 2009, at 10:25, Lennart M wrote: > ... an

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Rosetta Stone

2009-03-17 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Apologies for the response to the entire list, I didn't spot it wasn't just going to Ken 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Men build too many walls and not enough bridges. -Isaac Newton, philosopher and mathematician (1642-1727) On 17 Mar 2009, at 19:39, Kevin Rock wrote: > What color is the Rosetta S

Re: [Elecraft] Amazing service

2009-03-18 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
And uses thier own products extensivily comments on other aspects of the hobby on the reflector address people like old friends and makes you feel like you are old friends to them JUST OUT OF THIS WORLD SERVICE 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- A society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade the

Re: [Elecraft] Bose noise canceling headphones

2009-03-19 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
They work - about as well as a K3 does - so go buy them now! -- It is unwise to be too sure of one's own wisdom. It is healthy to be reminded that the strongest might weaken and the wisest might err. -Mohandas K. Gandhi (1869-1948) On 19 Mar 2009, at 19:49, dw wrote: > Ah! > I've always wondere

Re: [Elecraft] Front panel temperature

2009-03-27 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I think mine is up around 35 to 40 C and no KRX3 yet - I did calibrate it and the KAT3 temp too. -- Power is no substitute for Skill. On 27 Mar 2009, at 11:22, Nick Lekic wrote: > > I have observed the same with my K3. Although I have never > calibrated my FP temperature sensor, it was usua

Re: [Elecraft] Mods/Addition suggestions for order of installplease

2009-04-06 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Very true, but how many times do you want to strip down the rig with the risk that implies to fastener failure, static damage, scratches etc? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pretty soon you have a dozen. --John Steinbeck, novel

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio

2009-04-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Now, you name any other manufacture which would offer that - and direct from one of the owners of the company. Is that service, or is that SERVICE? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- If you're sending someone some Styrofoam, what do you pack it in? On 6 Apr 2009, at 18:26, wayne burdick wrote: > Maarte

Re: [Elecraft] Mods/Addition suggestions for order of installplease

2009-04-07 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Well, I think I was going to do all mine in one go because Matt had said he did them all. But my original thought was to do one at a time to be sure each was working. So I'll go back to the 1 piece at a time.. didn't Johnny Cash write a song about that? :-) -- I am told I talk in shorthand an

Re: [Elecraft] I need your help...Spammer

2009-04-08 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
On the basis that only approved emails get onto the reflector, this person must be known and presumably reading the list. No callsign I notice, but spam doesn't normally include such details as knowing about a K2. The postcode relates directly to Barclays Bank plc 543 Norwood Road LONDON SE

Re: [Elecraft] Now Would Be A Really Good Time for You to Review the K3

2009-04-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
been there, done that :-) Gary, why not post a review of how you feel, half way through a build? Then follow it up with one after you've completed it! Oh and if you want to rebut the 2/5 review and put your hand up for Elecraft as one of THE best companies you've ever dealt with (I can think

Re: [Elecraft] What's new in K3 Utility version 1.2.3.18

2009-04-15 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
And for us Straight Key guys who are learning Morse and can't work a paddle yet - I'm getting better with a straight key though. So thank you very much. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- They are ill discoverers that think there is no land, when they can see nothing but sea. -Francis Bacon, essayist,

Re: [Elecraft] Keeping Powerpoles Together

2009-04-30 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
There is something wrong with either the power lead APP build or the APP on the K3 - they should not pull out that easiy. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- When a distinguished but elderly scientist states that something is possible he is almost certainly right. When he states that something is imposs

Re: [Elecraft] K3 screws

2009-05-11 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Black Permanent Felt-Tip Pen 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The high minded man must care more for the truth than for what people think. -Aristotle, philosopher (384-322 BCE) On 12 May 2009, at 00:14, Erik N Basilier wrote: > I have not noticed any rust (haven't had the K3 outside the home). > Howev

Re: [Elecraft] Saving splits to memory

2009-05-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Which section - since if you can miss it, so can we 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- The problem with being sure that God is on your side is that you can't change your mind, because God sure isn't going to change His. -Roger Ebert, film-critic (1942- ) On 12 May 2009, at 14:37, w...@comcast.net wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Heil ProSet versus ProSet Plus

2009-05-12 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
well, seeing as the PSP is about using to different mic elements (wide/ narrow) and you should be able to achieve that via the Tx Eq, it may not be, but at present, you can't easily switch between Tx EQ setups 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 Thank everyone who calls out your faults, your anger, your impat

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

2009-05-13 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I don't understand why you are looking to upgrade over the std spec - surely elecraft have considered all the possibilities of ambient temp to run in - unless of course you are operation in an oven? :-) -- Study without desire spoils the memory, and it retains nothing that it takes in. --

Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - FS - XV144

2009-05-13 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Damn, have XV144 not yet built - will probably wish to sell that now, since it was intended to be used with my K3. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Children aren't happy without something to ignore, And that's what parents were created for. -Ogden Nash (1902-1971) On 13 May 2009, at 17:44, wayne burdic

Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

2009-05-13 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I'd be interested in reports on the K144XV from those of you going to Dayton who have a XV144. How does it fit in, where does the additional Ant. socket go and what type is it (PL259/N/BNC?) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them, and pr

Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - W2 speculation

2009-05-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Suppose I want 3 sensors to the W2, and don't want to buy a 2nd W2 just yet :-) Since the sensors connect to the W@ via CAT5, presumably they use RJ45s - could I just plug'n'play? Will a sensor still pass RF ok without being plugged in? I bet it will? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Write the bad thin

Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - W2 speculation

2009-05-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
ah, so a switch box would work well with that of course, buying a second W2 might be an option, depends upon cost 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- i don't do caps, i'm a unix man! david ferrington, 1953 - On 14 May 2009, at 14:11, Robert Friess wrote: > Yes they will. > > Bob, N6CM

Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - What?

2009-05-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
One gets the impression, Eric's office is more like a home, considering how much time he and Wayne must spend there ! 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- They know enough who know how to learn. -Henry Adams (1838-1918) On 14 May 2009, at 15:14, Ken Alexander wrote: > >> I've been having a great time with

Re: [Elecraft] K3 144mhz power

2009-05-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
That's what it says - I doublt the KPA3 is designed to handle 2m and the module has it's own Ant. socket. -- In theory, there is no difference between theory and practice, but in practice there is. On 14 May 2009, at 15:55, Rick Braun wrote: > Is the 144 mhz module limited to 10 watts, even in

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Limit output power with KPA3?

2009-05-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
surely this is the PWR control - there is no way to set an upper limit as far as I know. 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Do not meddle in the affairs of Dragons, For you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! On 14 May 2009, at 17:07, K3JPS wrote: > > Dear all, > > I've checked the KPA3 manual along

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3: Limit output power with KPA3?

2009-05-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
e of > adjusting power output instead of compression on more than one > occasion. > > 73 James > > On Thu, May 14, 2009 at 12:10 PM, David Ferrington, M0XDF > > wrote: > surely this is the PWR control - there is no way to set an upper > limit as far as I know.

Re: [Elecraft] Amp choices for QRP K3?

2009-05-14 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Why would you want to do that? Surely the KPA3, with all it's integrated features, an additional Ant. socket and Elecraft reliability and support far outweigh any other option? Plus of course it's all in the same box, with the same supply and not another piece of equipment to install, carry

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-18 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
How will that be achieved for those of us outside the US - what kind of shipment? -- It is of interest to note that while some dolphins are reported to have learned English -- up to fifty words used in correct context -- no human being has been reported to have learned dolphinese. -Carl Sagan, a

Re: [Elecraft] KXV3 versus KXV3a

2009-05-19 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
gt; > 73, Eric WA6HHQ > > _..._ > > > David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: >> How will that be achieved for those of us outside the US - what >> kind of shipment? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.

[Elecraft] K144XV info

2009-05-20 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
Could someone tell me where the dedicated Antenna socket for the K144XV emerges and what type is it? Given that no functionality of the KXV3 is lost, I am assuming the 'Ref' blank socket is not used - or is it? 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Always remember, half the people in the world are above ave

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Palm OS PSK31/RTTY/CW generator?

2009-05-21 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
I understand what you are saying, but an PDA IS a computer! Perhaps not what you may think of as a PC or Mac, but they are computers. As is the K3! Ok, the K3 is not a general purpose computer - you can't do spreadsheets on it (yet!), but it has firmware and processors etc - it's a computer.

Re: [Elecraft] Price promo on K3 at Dayton?

2009-05-22 Thread David Ferrington, M0XDF
And I thought our VAT was complicated! 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- God could not be everywhere, and therefore he created mothers. -Jewish proverb On 22 May 2009, at 14:03, David Y. wrote: > Hi All, > > It may seem a tad late to respond to this email, but after Dayton I > had > several hundred ema

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