[Elecraft] Re: Band Limits - MARS ?
Hello Eric, Excellent news on the program to unlock TX. Thank you. Is the program also able to lock bands? For example, I would like to at some stage legally import my K3 into Thailand where 6m is not allowed. I would need to disable 6m TX/RX on my K3 before handing the radio over to the Thai authorities to check the radio. 73 de Rich, G4ZFE/HS0ZGZ eric at elecraft.com wrote: We now have a simple Windows based utility program to unlock TX outside the U.S. limits for use on U.S. MARS and by those outside of the U.S. Run it once and the rig is opened up. (It needs RS-232 / USB communications to the rig as usual.) It also has a button to re-enable the U.S. limits. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Yaesu FL7000 amp
cloud runner wrote: . But, I have my wonders about the TX INH of the K3 and that of the FL7000. According to a letter I have from Yaesu, the FL7000 grounds its TX INH line when it is ready for the exciter to transmit. From what I am reading in the K3 manual, the ACC pin 7 TX INH appears to NOT transmit when it is grounded. They are opposites??? 72, Fred - kt5x K2 # 0700 K3 # 0144 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Fred, The 'opposite' TX INH topic has been discussed before (and confirmed..?) and this was relevant to me as a Yaesu FT990 user. However earlier posts from Eric claimed an amp keying loop is unnecessary with the K3/K2 and a modern amp. Yesterday I put K3 0145(!) on air with my Acom 1000 amp and can confirm (and concur with Brendan Minish EI6IZ) that the K3 keys this modern amp perfectly in full qsk with just the straight key out connection. Note also that the TX INH feature is described under Transverter Control in the manual, not under amp keying. The K3 is a great radio; the problem for me now is my 30A power supply sounds like a worn out vacuum cleaner when it kicks in - any suggestions for a nice quiet p/s available in the UK...? Also is there no easy way to reference earlier posts in the archives here? Yahoo groups number their posts which makes cross referencing quick and easy and something like that would be handy here (as above.) 73, Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF K3 - 0145 -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-and-Yaesu-FL7000-amp-tp14410639p14413556.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: Vol 44, Issue 34 EricVic open up k3 freq
Hi Vic and all, Eric is of course right that the guy who pressess the PTT is responsible. On MoD (UK DoD) assignments I suspect this caution may be of no consequence, but amateur rigs used on non-amateur bands are unlikely to have been declared as conforming to the various EC requirements for use on those frequencies/that type of use. Once outside amateur bands the ability of amateurs to self build/modify ceases and transmitters must be covered by a 'declaration of conformity' for its (new) intended purpose. This bit hard on Foundation licensees (M3s) in the UK because they don't have the self-build privilege (other than commercial kits) and could not use modified ex PMR (private mobile radio) rigs. Ofcom recently relaxed, allowing dealers to test and re-certify conformity for amateur use. Technically using a modified (includes software changes) K3 on non-amateur bands in the UK is a breach of the rules. However in exclusive MoD bands, this MIGHT not be a problem. Regards 73 Alan. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Vic, We now have a simple Windows based utility program to unlock TX outside the U.S. limits for use on U.S. MARS and by those outside of the U.S. Run it once and the rig is opened up. (It needs RS-232 / USB communications to the rig as usual.) It also has a button to re-enable the U.S. limits. Note that the final legal responsibility of where they TX is on the user. (Note: the K3 will still block high power TX in the CB band..) We are testing the final version right now. I'll also post to the email list when its ready. 73, ERic WA6HHQ -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eric Wayne, will there be a 'MARS' type band limit capability available sometime? It would be nice to be able to move outside the current band limits for Air Cadet (similar to the Civil Air Patrol cadets in the USA)use here in the UK on our MOD assigned HF channels! 73's Vic Tuff G7PYR G1ATC __ Sent from Yahoo! Mail - a smarter inbox http://uk.mail.yahoo.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Yaesu FL7000 amp
FWIW I am using a Diamond GSV3000 - you could buy this from Martin Lynch Sons. The fan only kicks in when it gets very warm - as it's only 15C in the office and the radio is always on receive this isn't going to happen. Also I can adjust the voltage to 12v Or Call Chris Taylor at MLS and just ask for a suggestion, they have quite some second-hand stuff which passes through their emporia. Now back to writing SSTV code for Windows... Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: GW0ETF [EMAIL PROTECTED] The K3 is a great radio; the problem for me now is my 30A power supply sounds like a worn out vacuum cleaner when it kicks in - any suggestions for a nice quiet p/s available in the UK...? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] No Elecraft List
Guy's... This post will either get through then hopefully someone can shed some light on a situation for Me, ...or this post might not get through, then it will have been a fruitless exercise.. I seem to be having problems (for the first time since joining the reflector many years back) With my NOT receiving ANY posts from the group since the 7th of December 2007..!? There are absolutely NO e-mail\posts coming through here from the group whatsoever.. I wonder if anyone else is having this problem..? And if someone at Elecraft can please Verify for me in person to my e-mail address if they are aware of a problem with my Subscription or details Thanks.. 72's 73's[EMAIL PROTECTED] Andy GM0NWI Elecraft K2 Fully Loaded QRP S/n 01432 Elecraft K2 Fully Loaded QRO S/n 05469 No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.4/1189 - Release Date: 18/12/2007 21:40 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] #174 band limits
Thanks, the difference was kindly pointed out to me in another post, so my fears were unfounded. On the transmitting out-of-band side of things - no problems, I have a brain that passed the full license, it knows were not to go! On 18/12/07 22:51, David Pratt [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: In a recent message David Ferrington, M0XDF [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes Just looking over my K3, the front panel assy. says 'Band Limit: USA' Obviously I what to be able to use UK limits, so does anyone know how to open this rig up. David - The bands for Region 2 are wider than those for Region 1, so if you have got the USA Band Limit all you need to watch is transmitting outside the UK bands. I am assured by Eric, or was it Wayne, that the different channels for UK 5MHz permit holders will be unaffected. Opening the rig up, as you put it, would be unwise as it would enable you to operate high power CB. Now you wouldn't want to do that, would you? -- I know that you believe that you understood what you think I said, but I am not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant. -- Robert McCloskey, State Department spokesman (attributed) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] 73 Arrived
Just to let you know that K3 serial no. 73 arrived in Ontario December 18. It was ordered May 02. Very pleased with the quality of the kit. Assembly started along with Santa tasks this morning. 73 BoB, VA3IL ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 and DX4WIN Rig Keying Procedure
If you are like me and think that the only difference between COMM Port and, say, Ripple, is that the former product is marketed to a better class of drunk, then you probably need some hand-holding when getting logging programs to perform the function of keying rigs in some predictable, repeatable fashion. With that standard in mind, here's one way of getting DX4WIN V7.03.16 to work with the K3 with the FW as of this date, at least on my ACER Aspire 3500 Laptop, for anyone who is thinking of running that program. No doubt better procedures exist but they didn't surface when I did an enquiry on here a couple of weeks ago. Lots of smarts on N1MM, though. Use it at your own risk, but I don't think you can hurt anything. http://www3.ns.sympatico.ca/jhsmith/myweb4/Enabling%20DX4WIN%20Rig%20Keying%20on%20the%20Elecraft%20K3%20Rev%20A.htm 73 Gary, VE1RGB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Band Limits - MARS ?
Toby Deinhardt wrote: Hi Eric, We now have a simple Windows based utility program to unlock TX outside the U.S. limits for use on U.S. MARS and by those outside of the U.S. [...] Secondly, can this easily be ported to MacOs and/or other OSs? There are several open source C and C++ language tool kits out there, e.g, www.fltk.org, geared towards porting across OSes. Java's goal of machine independence makes it trickier to use serial and usb ports in that language, but there are libraries that allow that as well. It's important to make this small but important piece of software available to all customers. Merry Christmas 73! Mike ab3ap ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] No Elecraft List
Hi Andy, I can't shed any light, but you certainly did make it to the list. 73, Paul On 12/19/07, Andy - GM0NWI [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Guy's... This post will either get through then hopefully someone can shed some light on a situation for Me, ...or this post might not get through, then it will have been a fruitless exercise.. snip Thanks.. 72's 73's[EMAIL PROTECTED] Andy GM0NWI Elecraft K2 Fully Loaded QRP S/n 01432 Elecraft K2 Fully Loaded QRO S/n 05469 -- Paul - ve1dy - Halifax, NS SKCC #91, QRP-L #416, K2 - 5678 www3.ns.sympatico.ca/ppike ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] No Elecraft List
I sent this direct to Andy because I included a screen shot (which the list software will delete). However I'm including the post for any others that may have similar problems. 73, Bill W4ZV There are absolutely NO e-mail\posts coming through here from the group whatsoever.. Hi Andy, The fact that your post made it through indicates you ARE subscribed. But probably your ISP had too many bounces so the list software automatically set you to No Mail status. Go to the page below, enter your email address in the box at the very bottom of the page: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft On the next page, enter your password and Log In... You will then see a page like this (scroll down to mid-page): (Screen shot omitted) Under Mail Delivery above, check the Enable box, then scroll down and then click Submit My Changes. Hopefully that will put you back in business! 73, Bill W4ZV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Fw: [Pskten] PSK Signals
- Original Message - From: Jeff Steinkamp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jim's mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 1:44 AM Subject: Re: [Pskten] PSK Signals No Problem. forward away. I als0 have a few discussions on my web site about properly setting your transmiter and a discussion about IMD. http://www.n7yg.net Jeff N7YG - Original Message - From: Jim's mail [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jeff Steinkamp [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 15:21 Subject: Re: [Pskten] PSK Signals Jeff, This information sound really good. There is currently a discussion on another reflector I read on the topic of PSK and some of the settings that should be used for better signals. Would you mind if I forwarded your message to that group? 73, Jim Good KD5VXH - Original Message - From: Jeff Steinkamp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PSK TenMeters [EMAIL PROTECTED]; PropNet Online [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2007 2:44 PM Subject: [Pskten] PSK Signals In the few days I've had the 30 meter antenna up, I have been able to spend some time watching the capture of signals in PropnetPSK (PNP). There has been some discussion in the past about PNP not acquiring a signal that was quite strong. This discussion will also apply to YGPSK and just about every other PSK decoder that uses the PSKCORE.DLL as the Decoding element. PNP and the PSKCORE.DLL are quite finicky on signal quality and over the past few days I have observed a number of really terrible signals, either because they are completely overdriven or due to atmospheric conditions. If you look at a good PSK signal in the spectrum display instead of the waterfall and spread the display out, you will notice that a good PSK signal has two signal peaks, approximately 31 Hz apart with a small valley in the center. A good signal lock-on will occur when the frequency line is between these two signal peaks. Any third order harmonic distortion will be reduced by at least 60db. If the signal is overdriven, these third order products will be above the 60 db attenuation and this is where problem can start. If you look very closely at an overdriven signal, you will see a mirror of the signal in the third order distortion product on either side of the main signal. There will be 2 smaller peaks along with a valley. If this portion of the PSK signal is above the ambient noise floor, then the weak signal properties of PSK will lock on to this signal and start decoding because it thinks it is a qualified PSK signal. Depending on the quality of the signal, it may or may not produce intelligence. This is why it is imperative that we make sure our transmitters are correctly adjusted for a good quality signal; rig power at something less than the 100% duty cycle rating of the radio and absolutely no ALC showing on the meter. The last test will be to have someone locally have a listen to the signal for quality. There are a couple of commercial 'PSK Meters' on the marker that will actually sample your transmitted signal and automatically adjust the sound card gain to keep you signal clean and pure. I do not have one of these and therefore do not have any first hand knowledge of these devices, but from the reports I have read, this might be a very good addition to the shack for PSK or other sound card digital modes. Jeff Steinkamp - N7YG Tucson, AZ SCUD Missile Coordinates N32-13-55.01 W110-50-51.91 http://n7yg.net http://home.earthlink.net/~jksteinkamp Linux User #420428 Skype : jeff_steinkamp Yahoo Messenger: n7yg ___ 'I'm not the one that misplaced the Deltivid asteroid belt!' - Q ___ Pskten mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.nwlaweb.net/mailman/listinfo/pskten ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] No Elecraft List
I have also just emailed Andy direct and reminded him that he can also see posts on the Nabble archive (http://www.nabble.com/Elecraft-f28632.html) which some of us are now using to keep the traffic down. Seems to work fairly well but I do get the impression that some posts don't make it through to Nabble and also it often doesn't thread them correctly. But saves me scrolling though several email digests a day Caught sight of a few of the boards of M0XDF's K3 last night, looks impressive!! 73 Dave G3YMC -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/No-Elecraft-List-tp14417632p14419445.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Test 1
Test 1 rap ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: Band Limits - MARS ?
Hi guys, We have a second program in process that will allow you to set specific band limits. We have an internal version of that in-house now for use setting limits for special countries , like Thailand, but it needs some sprucing up before release to the public. At this time we're only doing these programs for Windows. We just don't have the time to do everything for all operating systems. (We not that big yet! :-) Since these are usually 'one-time run' programs, I think this is reasonable. If we have time, we may do them for Mac in the future. 73, Eric WA6HHQ === Toby Deinhardt wrote: Hi Eric, We now have a simple Windows based utility program to unlock TX outside the U.S. limits for use on U.S. MARS and by those outside of the U.S. Firstly, you ought, if possible, to allow the user more than unlocking/locking of the US limits. If I take my K3 to a country which *requires* limits, e.g. in some places 6 meters is not allowed, then it would be necessary to limit the K3 accordingly before importing the K3 to such a country. Secondly, can this easily be ported to MacOs and/or other OSs? Thirdly, thank you for yet another cool K3 tool... :) :) :) = [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Eric, Excellent news on the program to unlock TX. Thank you. Is the program also able to lock bands? For example, I would like to at some stage legally import my K3 into Thailand where 6m is not allowed. I would need to disable 6m TX/RX on my K3 before handing the radio over to the Thai authorities to check the radio. 73 de Rich, G4ZFE/HS0ZGZ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] #174 band limits
Please note that the K3 -always- blocks high power TX in the CB band, regardless of what is programmed in for band TX limits. 73, Eric WA6HHQ David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Opening the rig up, as you put it, would be unwise as it would enable you to operate high power CB. Now you wouldn't want to do that, would you? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] No Elecraft List
I just checked and Andy is not set for no mail status. Th elist server is certainly emailing him. So the problem is probably at his ISP's end. Possibly it is flagging list postings as SPAM. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Bill Tippett wrote: I sent this direct to Andy because I included a screen shot (which the list software will delete). However I'm including the post for any others that may have similar problems. 73, Bill W4ZV There are absolutely NO e-mail\posts coming through here from the group whatsoever.. Hi Andy, The fact that your post made it through indicates you ARE subscribed. But probably your ISP had too many bounces so the list software automatically set you to No Mail status. Go to the page below, enter your email address in the box at the very bottom of the page: ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] #174 band limits
David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I have a brain that passed the full license, it knows where not to go! I got one of those brain things too, but by day 2 of a contest it needs all the help it can get. It would be really helpful to have user-configurable frequency points where the rig will emit a warning beep as the operator tunes through. Nothing else, just a discreet warning. For example, I can always use a reminder when crossing the edges of the beacon bands. Another use would be to program a beep at the frequency limits that might be written into the rules of a particular contest. Since other people might have different frequencies of interest, or might not want the facility at all, it would need to be user-configurable. Configuration could be as simple as: 1. Set menu item 2. Tune to a frequency 3. Press something to toggle beep on/off. Obviously not urgent, but maybe worth considering for the longer term. -- 73 from Ian GM3SEK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1 For Sale
Hi Everyone, I have a K1 for sale. I build it a couple years ago. It is in excellent condition. This has to be the best QRP rig around. I am keeping one with more features I helped a friend build and got from his estate (SK), so mine is surplus to my needs. See photos online: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemssPageName=STRK:MESEX:ITitem=180196168194_trksid=p3984.cSELL.m315.lVI Or see ebay Item number: 180196168194 I will never post any ebay junk here, except my own personally built Elecraft radio. Have a great day. Garrett 73 Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. http://tools.search.yahoo.com/newsearch/category.php?category=shopping ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K1 #2168, #2461 are ALIVE!
There has been a dearth of It's alive! messages on the reflector from builders completing kits. I thought I might address that. Here's one! I completed TWO kits in November. K1 2168 was a gift from Valentine's Day 06 and I only got around to building it last month (Nov 07). I had so much fun I decided to get it a baby brother so K1 2461 was ordered and built also in Nov 07. They're both alive and doing well. They sound great! K1 2168 - 40/30/20/17 + ATU + NB + tilt stand K1 2461 - 80/15 + ATU + NB + tilt stand Not content with that I returned to the Elecraft order page and clicked a few more times. Today another bundle of joy came today courtesy UPS. It is still cold from being on the truck! K2 6295 in the box - QRP CW-only + NB + ATU + 160m I have two four-day weekends coming up and I think I know how I'll be spending them! Previously built these little guys, too: K2 4649 - QRP + SSB + ATU + NB + DSP + BAT + RS232C KX1 753 K1 1460 -- sold (foolishly) I know I always get a charge out of reading when others get their new radios up-and-running. I thought I'd share. 73! -- Scott (NE1RD) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K1--2168%2C--2461-are-ALIVE%21-tp14422618p14422618.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 #6099 finally coming to life!
OK, just saw NE1RD's message: *There has been a dearth of It's alive! messages on the reflector from builders completing kits. * So, a progress report on a K2 that I've had sitting on a shelf in the box since my birthday this past April. I've completed through the first set of power on tests - everything AOK! Currently working on RF Board Assembly, Part II - wow, there are a lot of capacitors!With any luck, I hope to be reporting a completed basic QRP K2 w/160M option over the Christmas holidays. Would love to operate it during SKN! 73, geoff - W1OH -- * Geoff Allsup, W1OH [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ARRL, QRP-L #2303, QRP-Canada #219, ARS #842, QRP-ARCI #11969, NAQCC #039, SOC #606, FP #1224, NEQRP #639, SKCC #452, QRP-L.ORG #215 Research Engineer Upper Ocean Processes Group Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Woods Hole, MA, USA * ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
Eric's reply (below) reads as if the K3 will TX in the 27 mHz CB band as built. Surely no self-respecting Elecraft owner would soil his radio by transmitting in the CB band! The radio should self-destruct if a user attempted to transmit there. It should -always- block CB band transmit. I don't know of a legitimate reason for a K3 to transmit on 27 Mhz anywhere in the world. Say it isn't so, please Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft To: David Ferrington, M0XDF Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Wednesday, 19 December, 2007 16:54 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] #174 band limits Please note that the K3 -always- blocks high power TX in the CB band, regardless of what is programmed in for band TX limits. 73, Eric WA6HHQ David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Opening the rig up, as you put it, would be unwise as it would enable you to operate high power CB. Now you wouldn't want to do that, would you? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] List Membership Second Time Around
Hello everyone. Sorry to take up bandwidth but maybe someone can help my mentally limited brain understand the excessive bounce notices and what they imply. A few months back I kept getting excessive bounce notices and had to keep re-enabling my membership. Eventually the membership was cancelled. So when I see these notices what should I be doing or not doing. I sent an e-mail to Elecraft a few months back but didn't get a response as everyone there is pretty darn busy. Thanks in advance. 73 de Ed N0EHQ; patiently waiting for my K3. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 #6321 alive
I took my time K2 #6321 I plan to operate SKN http://www.kc5wa.us/k2-6321/6321.html ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] List Membership Second Time Around
Ed, without seeing the full header,most of us would only be able to guess; with the full header of the bounce messages, some of us could tell you what happened. So, by way of guessing, here goes: when a list sends you a message, it gets bounced for one of several reasons; that your ISP is ignoring them (not accepting messages), that someone in the loop (say, for example you use [EMAIL PROTECTED] as an email address, and it merely forwards email to whatever address you give it to do that) could be down, or having trouble relaying to you, or there could be a DNS (Domain Name Service that converts the name to an I. P. address) failure for a variety of reasons. When that happens, some lists will unsubscribe you (a good practice to reduce dead traffic). So the headers contain the information of where and what went wrong, which could help. Sometimes an ISP tries to help you by counting all kinds of stuff as SPAM, some correctly and some not so correctly. The problem was not likely at Elecraft, but more likely something with your ISP, whom you should be able to contact for help, though typically they are not much help in my experience, which is why some of us end up learning this stuff in the school of hard knocks. 73 de Dave, W5SV [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello everyone. Sorry to take up bandwidth but maybe someone can help my mentally limited brain understand the excessive bounce notices and what they imply. A few months back I kept getting excessive bounce notices and had to keep re-enabling my membership. Eventually the membership was cancelled. So when I see these notices what should I be doing or not doing. I sent an e-mail to Elecraft a few months back but didn't get a response as everyone there is pretty darn busy. Thanks in advance. 73 de Ed N0EHQ; patiently waiting for my K3. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
Hi Ken - My email said exactly the opposite :-) The K3 -always- blocks TX in the CB band (except out the 0 dBm transverter port.) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Ken Kopp wrote: Eric's reply (below) reads as if the K3 will TX in the 27 mHz CB band as built. Surely no self-respecting Elecraft owner would soil his radio by transmitting in the CB band! The radio should self-destruct if a user attempted to transmit there. It should -always- block CB band transmit. I don't know of a legitimate reason for a K3 to transmit on 27 Mhz anywhere in the world. Say it isn't so, please Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft To: David Ferrington, M0XDF Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Wednesday, 19 December, 2007 16:54 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] #174 band limits Please note that the K3 -always- blocks high power TX in the CB band, regardless of what is programmed in for band TX limits. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 #2168, #2461 are ALIVE!
Scott, Congratulations on the current K1. I too enjoy building Elecraft Kits (1 K1, 2 K2's, 2 KX1's and now a K3) John [K7SVV] - Original Message - From: B. Scott Andersen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 11:35 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K1 #2168, #2461 are ALIVE! There has been a dearth of It's alive! messages on the reflector from builders completing kits. I thought I might address that. Here's one! I completed TWO kits in November. K1 2168 was a gift from Valentine's Day 06 and I only got around to building it last month (Nov 07). I had so much fun I decided to get it a baby brother so K1 2461 was ordered and built also in Nov 07. They're both alive and doing well. They sound great! K1 2168 - 40/30/20/17 + ATU + NB + tilt stand K1 2461 - 80/15 + ATU + NB + tilt stand Not content with that I returned to the Elecraft order page and clicked a few more times. Today another bundle of joy came today courtesy UPS. It is still cold from being on the truck! K2 6295 in the box - QRP CW-only + NB + ATU + 160m I have two four-day weekends coming up and I think I know how I'll be spending them! Previously built these little guys, too: K2 4649 - QRP + SSB + ATU + NB + DSP + BAT + RS232C KX1 753 K1 1460 -- sold (foolishly) I know I always get a charge out of reading when others get their new radios up-and-running. I thought I'd share. 73! -- Scott (NE1RD) -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K1--2168%2C--2461-are-ALIVE%21-tp14422618p14422618.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.503 / Virus Database: 269.17.4/1189 - Release Date: 12/18/2007 9:40 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] No Elecraft List
I have had a similar experience. Recently Yahoo started dumping half my Elecraft emails into the Spam bucket for no apparent reason. As I go through and mark them individually as NOT SPAM Yahoo is starting to let them into my regular In Box. I have got it down to losing only a quarter of the Elecraft posts to the SPAM bucket. Maybe things will be back to normal by year's end. Or maybe I could fix it faster with Elecraft Mojo by ordering a K3...;-) Rob KC6ROC K2 #5924 --- Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just checked and Andy is not set for no mail status. Th elist server is certainly emailing him. So the problem is probably at his ISP's end. Possibly it is flagging list postings as SPAM. 73, Eric WA6HHQ Bill Tippett wrote: I sent this direct to Andy because I included a screen shot (which the list software will delete). However I'm including the post for any others that may have similar problems. 73, Bill W4ZV There are absolutely NO e-mail\posts coming through here from the group whatsoever.. Hi Andy, The fact that your post made it through indicates you ARE subscribed. But probably your ISP had too many bounces so the list software automatically set you to No Mail status. Go to the page below, enter your email address in the box at the very bottom of the page: ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/;_ylt=Ahu06i62sR8HDtDypao8Wcj9tAcJ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 and KPA
I have a KPA100 at the first test point. The K2 that I intend to use with it is also at the first test point. Can I attach the KPA to this K2 and finish the voltage tests in the KPA before installing the inductors and continuing on?? Richard Kent WD8AJG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] FS: KX1, KXB30, KXAT1; KXPD1 w/Pelican Case
I have a mint KX1 with the above options. It has less than 20 hours of use (probably less than 10) and has been stored inside a Pelican case. There is also a small wall-wart that I use with the KX1 that fits into the case. Total cost exceeds $500 for the kits and Pelican case. I am willing to sell for $425 by certified check or Paypal. Can be picked up in Alameda, CA or downtown San Francisco, or shipped by FedEx at their cost. Howard W1WF * This communication, including any attachments, is confidential and may be protected by privilege. If you are not the intended recipient, any use, dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please immediately notify the sender by telephone or email, and permanently delete all copies, electronic or other, you may have. To ensure compliance with requirements imposed by the IRS, we inform you that any tax advice contained in this communication (including any attachments) was not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of (i) avoiding penalties under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) promoting, marketing or recommending to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. The foregoing applies even if this notice is embedded in a message that is forwarded or attached. * ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
At 01:52 PM 12/19/2007, Ken Kopp wrote: Eric's reply (below) reads as if the K3 will TX in the 27 mHz CB band as built. Surely no self-respecting Elecraft owner would soil his radio by transmitting in the CB band! Aw come onit's a matter of law, not self respectand the radio can't get soiled b transmitting anywhere The radio should self-destruct if a user attempted to transmit there. Ah, I see...it was humorous post, wasn't it? Thom ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
I don't see a problem with CB transmit capabilities. In fact, I think it should be configurable by the end user. Let me explain. Recently our county has been getting its act together in regards to Emcomm, so we've been doing drills and educational programs at meetings. As an amateur, you need to be prepared to communicate on non-ham frequencies, like FRS or CB. Sometimes in a disaster situation you may need to communicate with non-hams who are only equipped with FRS or CB. One prime example of this in a drill we did was a trucker coming in to deliver supplies to a shelter. We needed to talk in the driver to the shelter over CB. As far as soiling your K3, look at it this way; you'll probably have the sweetest, cleanest sounding AM signal on the CB band :-) Yea, I know it's not type accepted for use in CB/Part 95, but neither are the thousands of amplifiers and specially tuned chrome monsters you see on eBay each day. Also, any CBer wanting a hot signal isn't going to buy an Elecraft K3. For much less money they can buy one of those garbage rigs and a six pill amp with more so-called talk power. All my rigs are modified for DC to daylight transmit. Do I ever use it? No, but it's good to know that if I'm ever put in the situation I can fire up communications on most any band in a heartbeat. Sure, I can wreak havoc on any band as well with my equipment and its expanded functionality, but that's why we're licensed amateurs.we know not to do that stuff and we have the know how and motivation to use our powers for good, not evil 73 Goody K3NG Ken Kopp wrote: Eric's reply (below) reads as if the K3 will TX in the 27 mHz CB band as built. Surely no self-respecting Elecraft owner would soil his radio by transmitting in the CB band! The radio should self-destruct if a user attempted to transmit there. It should -always- block CB band transmit. I don't know of a legitimate reason for a K3 to transmit on 27 Mhz anywhere in the world. Say it isn't so, please -- Blog: http://thek3ngreport.blogspot.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 and Yaesu amp - report
Built up a cable to link the ACC jack of the K3, and spefically, Band0-3, mapped to Band Data A-D on my Yaesu FL7000 auto-tune, auto-band change amplifier. The KIO needs to be placed in NOR, which is its default. The K3 switches the FL7000 flawlessly. Since I have not seen anything on this posted, the success may be of interest to others. Thank you to Joe, W4TV, who assured me that this should work without further ado, and it did. The TX INHibit of the Yaesu and that of the K3 are in reverse from one another. The Yaesu switches to ground when it is ready. The K3 expects being grounded to mean don't transmit. I think a simple transistor circuit using power from the 13.5 volt source on the Yaesu amp's lines could be done to accomplish this. I have heard that it is sufficient and simple enough to instruct the K3 to do a PTT delay of 5 or 10 ms, but I can not see how to do that. Anyone know? 73, Fred - kt5x K3 # 0144 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
Amen Ed KD3Y -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:elecraft- [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Goody K3NG Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2007 6:12 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked! I don't see a problem with CB transmit capabilities. In fact, I think it should be configurable by the end user. Let me explain. Recently our county has been getting its act together in regards to Emcomm, so we've been doing drills and educational programs at meetings. As an amateur, you need to be prepared to communicate on non-ham frequencies, like FRS or CB. Sometimes in a disaster situation you may need to communicate with non-hams who are only equipped with FRS or CB. One prime example of this in a drill we did was a trucker coming in to deliver supplies to a shelter. We needed to talk in the driver to the shelter over CB. As far as soiling your K3, look at it this way; you'll probably have the sweetest, cleanest sounding AM signal on the CB band :-) Yea, I know it's not type accepted for use in CB/Part 95, but neither are the thousands of amplifiers and specially tuned chrome monsters you see on eBay each day. Also, any CBer wanting a hot signal isn't going to buy an Elecraft K3. For much less money they can buy one of those garbage rigs and a six pill amp with more so-called talk power. All my rigs are modified for DC to daylight transmit. Do I ever use it? No, but it's good to know that if I'm ever put in the situation I can fire up communications on most any band in a heartbeat. Sure, I can wreak havoc on any band as well with my equipment and its expanded functionality, but that's why we're licensed amateurs.we know not to do that stuff and we have the know how and motivation to use our powers for good, not evil 73 Goody K3NG Ken Kopp wrote: Eric's reply (below) reads as if the K3 will TX in the 27 mHz CB band as built. Surely no self-respecting Elecraft owner would soil his radio by transmitting in the CB band! The radio should self-destruct if a user attempted to transmit there. It should -always- block CB band transmit. I don't know of a legitimate reason for a K3 to transmit on 27 Mhz anywhere in the world. Say it isn't so, please -- Blog: http://thek3ngreport.blogspot.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Is there a way to use keyer without transmitting?
Hi List-- In anticipation of receiving my K3 sometime this spring (I only just ordered it a couple of weeks ago), I bought a Bencher paddle. I've never used an electronic keyer or bug, for that matter. I haven't been on HF for over thirty years! Is there a way to use the keyer in the radio to learn and practice proper paddle use? -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Calmly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is there a way to use keyer without transmitting?
Dick, That is one purpose of the TEST mode see the Owner's Manual page 25. 73, Don W3FPR Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: Hi List-- In anticipation of receiving my K3 sometime this spring (I only just ordered it a couple of weeks ago), I bought a Bencher paddle. I've never used an electronic keyer or bug, for that matter. I haven't been on HF for over thirty years! Is there a way to use the keyer in the radio to learn and practice proper paddle use? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 FS/Low Output
Ken... You may have the same problem I had...wound the toroids too tight and didn't have the windings spread out far enough on the low-pass output filters...it made a huge difference on my rig. Try spreading the windings out or just re-wind them so that the windings are spaced out more...it's easy to get them too tight and too bunched up together...the windings need to be spread W A Y out...just a design thing you understand... Mike Fitz N0MF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
There has been at least one case of emergency in the Oz outback where the ability to transmit on a CB frequency by a ham has brought a welcome response. The local Radio Frequency Authority took a sensible attitude. A ham rig is not type approved for the CB frequency, but the Department apparently took the view that the regulations never envisioned that type of emergency need, and that the preservation of life was paramount. 73 Kevin VK3DAP / ZL2DAP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is there a way to use keyer without transmitting?
Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: Hi List-- In anticipation of receiving my K3 sometime this spring (I only just ordered it a couple of weeks ago), I bought a Bencher paddle. I've never used an electronic keyer or bug, for that matter. I haven't been on HF for over thirty years! Is there a way to use the keyer in the radio to learn and practice proper paddle use? Yes, there's a TX TEST mode that is just like transmitting, except there's no RF produced. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 accessories construction order
Gentlemen, I have been reading some of the construction comments of the existing K3 owners and note that they have had to disassemble previously constructed pieces to install items to the base radio, e.g. the KPA100 assembly. There were also some comments on the toll taken on the painted finish by installing and removing screws several times to perform the additions and the possibility of other scratches and marks due to the repeated construction/deconstruction. Is there a master assembly order roadmap for the radio listed anywhere so you know when to stop the current assembly at a certain point and add an accessory based on the accessories you purchased? Thank you. Forrest WA3FAE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
On Thu, 20 Dec 2007, KBG Luxford wrote: The local Radio Frequency Authority took a sensible attitude. A ham rig is not type approved for the CB frequency, but the Department apparently took the view that the regulations never envisioned that type of emergency need, and that the preservation of life was paramount. Egads...common sense instead of knee-jerks? Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Base for KXPD1 Paddle
Hello, I have a few of these paddle bases for the KXPD1 left, so those folks who already own a KXPD1 can use it as a regular desktop paddle. This base allows you to mount the KXPD1 paddle in a conventional way, and connect it to your favorite rig or keyer. The base is 3 inches square, and black powdercoated. The mounting bracket is gray, so the colors match Elecraft rigs. Weight is about a pound and a half, and the base comes with very sticky rubber feet so the whole assembly stays put. Kit also comes with cable and hardware; you must already have the KXPD1! I am selling the kit for $45 plus $5. shipping. I have a couple photos available: http://home.comcast.net/~ed.goss/Elecraft/kxpd1_1.jpg http://home.comcast.net/~ed.goss/Elecraft/kxpd1_2.jpg --Ed, N3CW-- KX1 and K2 Owner ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:12:05 -0500, Goody K3NG wrote: Recently our county has been getting its act together in regards to Emcomm, so we've been doing drills and educational programs at meetings. As an amateur, you need to be prepared to communicate on non-ham frequencies, like FRS or CB. Sometimes in a disaster situation you may need to communicate with non-hams who are only equipped with FRS or CB. One prime example of this in a drill we did was a trucker coming in to deliver supplies to a shelter. We needed to talk in the driver to the shelter over CB. And what excuse are you going to rely on if the FCC declares that the out-of-band communication did not meet the very specific and narrow window permitting any frequency, any power? When I was on the FCC enforcement staff I served on several investigations of such situations, and although you may feel that given the same facts there was no other choice, none of the out-of-band situations was found to meet the requirements. The answer to the CB/FRS problem? Use the proper radios. All of our comm centers and EOCs have them - they are very cheap. Plan ahead. It's your license on the line, as well as seizure and forfeiture of your radio equipment. 'Nuff said. -- 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 ARRL Volunteer Counsel Member, Washington County, OR Emergency Communications Team for ARES/RACES and HEARTNET ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
On Wed, 19 Dec 2007, Phil Kane wrote: And what excuse are you going to rely on if the FCC declares that the out-of-band communication did not meet the very specific and narrow window permitting any frequency, any power? Based on your professional expertise and history, it might be valuable to give us all some concrete examples of situations that satisfy the very specific and narrow window. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
Or better yet a list of those that were fined or sanction for attempting to assist in an emergency. In my nearly 30 years as a ham I can't ever recall someone getting in trouble for trying to help. On 12/19/07 6:45 PM, Thom LaCosta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 19 Dec 2007, Phil Kane wrote: And what excuse are you going to rely on if the FCC declares that the out-of-band communication did not meet the very specific and narrow window permitting any frequency, any power? Based on your professional expertise and history, it might be valuable to give us all some concrete examples of situations that satisfy the very specific and narrow window. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] [K3] #54 Arrived
My K3 arrived today, December 19, it is a 100w assembled unit with ATU, 2.1kHz, 400 Hz, and 250 Hz filters installed. The 500 Hz was shipped loose and will be installed with the backorder 2nd Receiver when available. Initial Order: April 27 with 50% deposit Invoice Confirmation: #47356 November 17 Final Payment sent: November 18 Shipping confirmation: December 17 Arrival: December 19. All looks well and took pictures of the sequential unwrapping but have no place to upload (no big deal). First contest for this rig will be the RTTY RU as main radio of a SO2R effort. Ciao and 73 Hank / KR7X No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.488 / Virus Database: 269.17.2/1184 - Release Date: 12/14/2007 11:29 AM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
Eric, please read your message (below), not for what you probably meant to say, but for what the words actually say. It tells the reader that high power TX in the CB band is always blocked, and doesn't say TX in the CB band is blocked. Your wording clearly indicates that it only blocks high power TX in the CB band. I'm guilty of taking your posting literally, and from reading the reply postings I'm not the only one who assumes the K3 will transmit on 27 mHz. After the fact, I -DID- check mine ... it doesn't. (:-)) 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP Hi Ken - My email said exactly the opposite :-) The K3 -always- blocks TX in the CB band (except out the 0 dBm transverter port.) 73, Eric WA6HHQ - Original Message - From: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft To: David Ferrington, M0XDF Cc: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Wednesday, 19 December, 2007 16:54 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] #174 band limits Please note that the K3 -always- blocks high power TX in the CB band, regardless of what is programmed in for band TX limits. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: German Tank Problem - remix
Oh boy...what a mess. So now we have tiny K3 serial numbers showing up as being just received (those are the K3s ordered assembled?). Additionally, these are still those that were placed with deposits. We also know that orders from May 2 (at least) that were placed w/o deposits are scheduled (at least some of them) for shipment in Jan 2008. Will kits in run #1 w/o a deposit go out before non-kits in run#1 also w/o a deposit or will they be mixed? Being on vacation, I now have all this opportunity to ponder such things. My apologies to those who are sick of delivery and run size speculation. I couldn't help myself. de Doug KR2Q ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: German Tank Problem - remix
DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: So now we have tiny K3 serial numbers showing up as being just received (those are the K3s ordered assembled?). Any chance we could give this subject a rest for awhile? My apologies to those who are sick of delivery and run size speculation. I couldn't help myself. Sorry, I just couldn't help myself. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2008 Cal QSO Party 4-5 Oct 08 - www.cqp.org ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
I'm not in favor of breaking the law, but I think the chances of running into the FCC today are slim to none. If you don't identify with your ham callsign while using a ham rig on FRS or CB frequencies, it's unlikely anyone, even the FCC will know a difference, or even care. The FCC can't even enforce Part 95 today, except for the occasional bust of Joe's Radio Shop selling souped up CBs and amps. And if you look at their recent creative interpretation of harmful interference in Part 15 in regards to BPL it would appear that the FCC is taking a more liberal approach to the rules. Today's FCC is more concerned with Janet Jackson and figuring out how to maintain telco monopolies, but I digress :-) I think the only time the FCC would ever know about an occurrence of a ham using a ham rig out of band during an emergency would be if another ham reported them to the FCC. One would have to ask what the true motives are of someone doing this. I do carry an FRS and CB radio in my communications go kit, but if either of them don't work for any reason during an event, I won't hesitate to use one of my ham rigs. If the FCC has lost its last vestige of common sense and wants to fine me, I'll turn in my license as it's no longer worth my time and effort to volunteer my services. I'm disappointed the K3 won't transmit on its entire receive range. We're amateur radio operators, not toddlers trying to get into the cabinet under the sink. Phil Kane wrote: On Wed, 19 Dec 2007 18:12:05 -0500, Goody K3NG wrote: Recently our county has been getting its act together in regards to Emcomm, so we've been doing drills and educational programs at meetings. As an amateur, you need to be prepared to communicate on non-ham frequencies, like FRS or CB. Sometimes in a disaster situation you may need to communicate with non-hams who are only equipped with FRS or CB. One prime example of this in a drill we did was a trucker coming in to deliver supplies to a shelter. We needed to talk in the driver to the shelter over CB. And what excuse are you going to rely on if the FCC declares that the out-of-band communication did not meet the very specific and narrow window permitting any frequency, any power? When I was on the FCC enforcement staff I served on severalv investigations of such situations, and although you may feel that given the same facts there was no other choice, none of the out-of-band situations was found to meet the requirements. The answer to the CB/FRS problem? Use the proper radios. All of our comm centers and EOCs have them - they are very cheap. Plan ahead. It's your license on the line, as well as seizure and forfeiture of your radio equipment. 'Nuff said. -- Blog: http://thek3ngreport.blogspot.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Is there a way to use keyer without transmitting?
Thanks to all who pointed the way. This is a very helpful list! I'm glad I've joined. Happy Holidays to All Don Wilhelm wrote: Dick, That is one purpose of the TEST mode see the Owner's Manual page 25. 73, Don W3FPR Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: Hi List-- In anticipation of receiving my K3 sometime this spring (I only just ordered it a couple of weeks ago), I bought a Bencher paddle. I've never used an electronic keyer or bug, for that matter. I haven't been on HF for over thirty years! Is there a way to use the keyer in the radio to learn and practice proper paddle use? ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com -- 73, Dick ka1oz Middleborough, MA Calmly awaiting my K3 to bring me back on the air after 30 years. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
On Dec 19, 2007 1:52 PM, Ken Kopp [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Eric's reply (below) reads as if the K3 will TX in the 27 mHz CB band as built. Surely no self-respecting Elecraft owner I was wondering, my understanding is that this transmit limitation is a firmware based restriction, so _in theory_ the K3's RF components could transmit from 1.8 - 50 MHz (minus the IF frequency)? I am just wondering if there is any RF design considerations that would restrict or limit transmission within its operating frequencies extremes. -Michael, VE3TIX ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
Here on the Oregon coast where hurricane force winds are a regular event several times each winter, our community emergency team relies on Amateur radio, CB and Family Radio for communications. However, I'd not want to combine them into one rig. That would prevent simultaneous use by several people, some of whom may not be Ham licensees. The family radio units provide family-to-family communications throughout our community of between 50 and 100 homes. The range - a few houses in each direction in this heavily wooded area a few hundred feet from the Pacific Ocean - is perfect to avoid excessive QRM and confusion but enough to check on neighbors and relay a call for help if needed. Those same radios take to the streets in the hands of members of the community take to guide fire, ambulance or other emergency vehicles to their destination along our winding roads at any time, or if we're cut off to road access and have an emergency, to coordinate setting up the markers for Coast Guard helicopter landing area. CB units in vehicles back up the family radios if more range. My HF and VHF Ham rigs are an essential back up in case all phone service is lost. The Ham rigs focus on that need, leaving CB and family radio units for local chores. Serving alongside non-ham neighbors with their CBs and family radios gives me a chance to show off Ham radio to new recruits who are already interested in communications technology. Ron AC7AC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
In a recent message Goody K3NG [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes I'm not in favor of breaking the law, but I think the chances of running into the FCC today are slim to none. If you don't identify with your ham callsign while using a ham rig on FRS or CB frequencies, it's unlikely anyone, even the FCC will know a difference, or even care. It is the tendency these days for radio amateurs of all nations to self-regulate. So let us do just that and use equipment which is legal. A CB transceiver can be bought for just a few $, so let's act responsibly and keep the hobbies separate without complicating the issue any further. It is fortunate that the CB bands can be disabled in K3 firmware. 73 de David G4DMP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
I quite agree. even the vaunted yaesu ft817 with a few jumper modifications can be made for general coverage tx. shaun. On 20/12/2007 4:49 PM, the old scribe known as David Pratt was able to impart this pearl of wisdom: In a recent message Goody K3NG [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes I'm not in favor of breaking the law, but I think the chances of running into the FCC today are slim to none. If you don't identify with your ham callsign while using a ham rig on FRS or CB frequencies, it's unlikely anyone, even the FCC will know a difference, or even care. It is the tendency these days for radio amateurs of all nations to self-regulate. So let us do just that and use equipment which is legal. A CB transceiver can be bought for just a few $, so let's act responsibly and keep the hobbies separate without complicating the issue any further. It is fortunate that the CB bands can be disabled in K3 firmware. 73 de David G4DMP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com __ NOD32 2735 (20071220) Information __ This message was checked by NOD32 antivirus system. http://www.eset.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Getting the K3 type approved (like the K2) for Thailand
Hi Folks, There are others way up front in the queue: I planned to be the one to open the door for future K3 buyers, but some OM will be there first. The K2 is on the list of approved transceivers, So let's get the K3 on that list asap, too! By mistake, I deleted the list with the post from a HS0 op about this about 2 months ago. So let's hope we hear who is gonna be the first K3 user in Thailand! Hopefully, Rich Hs0zgz can speed up the import of his K3 by the time he wants to bring it over. ** to be honest, I hate the idea of handing the K3 over and have it tested for weeks. Nice job: playing with radios and getting paid for it; the K3 will mysteriously take a lot longer... :P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
On Wed, 19 Dec 2007, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: Or better yet a list of those that were fined or sanction for attempting to assist in an emergency. In my nearly 30 years as a ham I can't ever recall someone getting in trouble for trying to help. Based on my own experience with regulators and enforcers on federal, state and local levels, the phrase No good deed goes unpunished comes to mind. 73 k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!
Hi Michael, wondering if there is any RF design considerations that would restrict or limit transmission within its operating frequencies extremes. The bandpasses, I would assume. They appear to be fairly narrow. vy 73 de toby ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
