[Elecraft] [OT] Strange signal on 17 meter CW
Hi, This afternoon, Saturday 9 March 2013 at about 5pm PST (approx 10 March 01:10Z UTC), I heard a strange USB signal in the CW portion of 17 meters. The frequency was 18.07415 MHz. A recorded female human voice was reciting a string of five-number codes -- in Spanish. Like 94514 65443 98713 ... . This went on for some minutes (I don't know how long it had been going when I first heard it). Then it stopped and was replaced by some sort of multi-tone signal. Then that stopped, and the transmission ended. Did anyone hear this? Is this something that is well known? I ask here since this list is full of attentive CW operators one of whom might have heard it. 73, Oliver W6ODJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
I use the P3 to find an open spot. My best use was during the NAQP RTTY contest when I discovered that a station from the my last-uncontacted state (N1NK) was always beating me to the top of the pileups. He Was tuning up, so I found a spot with the P3 just above where we were working and started calling CQ. He called me and I have LotW and a card confirmations. Thanks N1NK. I would like to hear what digital DXpedition operators think about how to work pileups and how to behave in pileups. Some CW operators have just said they use a wide bandwidth, and it seems from looking at my P3 that CW callers tend to spread out, so an operator can use the pitch of the CW to separate stations in his or her head. Frequently you can hear several SSB signals on top of each other, and hopefully tease out at least a part of a call sign and ask for it. With digital, if several stations are transmitting on top of each other nobody's transmissions will decode. Is there anything we as callers can do to raise the QSO rate of the DX, which is to everyone's advantage? TX5K's digital QSO numbers for are a lot lower than for CW and SSB, and I don't think it is only that they spent more hours on the air in CW and SSB than in digital. It seemed when I was monitoring them their QSO rate was lower in digital. Would PSK31 do better with it's narrower bandwidth than and more room to spread out than RTTY? There is no end to the questions. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 3/9/13 at 9:30 AM, mike.flow...@gmail.com (Mike Flowers) wrote: Yes, that was my experience on Conway Reef last year. I could only work a given RX frequency for a couple of Qs before having to hunt for a clearer call and start again. I began to notice that the weaker signals that I could copy tended to be on clearer frequencies, so they would be my guide to where to start again.It seemed to work pretty well as I did a fellow who said he was running 1W on 20M SSB. I think he was from the level of excitement in his voice. I've had really good luck working DX by calling at the upper edge of the pileup.As the DX op I would often just go 'up' to the upper edge to find a clear call, and I think a lot of other DX ops do the same when the pileups become a roaring wall of noise. --- Bill Frantz| Concurrency is hard. 12 out | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | 10 programmers get it wrong. | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com |- Jeff Frantz | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TX5K
I managed to work them on 10 meter CW @ 5 watts at a much faster rate (30 wpm) than my best rate (about 10 WPM) thanks to the CW decode and CW memories built into the K3. I entered my call and the exchange into the K3 at my sending rate and then turned the speed up to keep up with their QSO rate. Seeing my call come up on their very useful web site confirmed that it all worked. I did have to read their CW by ear because the decode was spotty and slower than their QSO rate. It helped, but using it still seems like cheating. I also worked them on SSB at 12 watts from California. Both QSOs were a blast. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 3/9/13 at 1:00 AM, w7...@cox.net (Dyarnes) wrote: ... The real kick in the pants is working them on RTTY without a computer! That feature in the K3 (and the KX3) is so cool! This time around I just loaded a couple of memories with the ID info and the report info. I've done it with direct paddle input in the past, but using the memories makes it a snap on DX stuff. ... The TX5K website is pretty slick! You can see confirmation of your QSO within just a minute or two. These DXpeditions get fancier all the time with this logging info. Anyway, I had fun. Hope a lot of other folks did too. Dave W7AQK --- Bill Frantz| Truth and love must prevail | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | over lies and hate. | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | - Vaclav Havel | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] ERR DSE while xmit CW from K3 through xv144 @15w
Howdy K3' people: Was just siting here calling CQ (CW) on 144 with the transverter.. All of a sudden I wasn't calling CQ and the screen said : E046068 ERR DSE or D5E, can't tell what the middle character is. I had to power-reset to get back to calling CQ. what's it mean? -- 73 KD7YZ Bob __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - K3/0 Installation
My experience is that the K3/0 makes the remote station completely transparent. It is just like being in front of the rig. I have the K3 plus a SoftRock/soundcard on the IF output using the SpectrumLab client server application to provide a realtime waterfall display. The complete system runs about 900 kbit per second the way I have it configured - the remote end of the link has a 1 Mbit capacity, the local end about 40 Mbit/sec. What you will notice are dropped and delayed packets on both the audio and data side of the radio. If the internet providers on either end of the link are having a bad day, you will notice it (for my carriers, it doesn't happen very often). Installation was easy - follow the instructions. It is best to set up the K3, K3/0, and the remoterigs in the same room the first time you do the configuration - builds your confidence that it is really working. I have had problems with older stock routers that have a limited number of port forwarding slots, I have had good success with the WRT-54 using DD-WRT. I have operated several VHF and 10 meter contests using the K3/0. At 25 wpm CW, it works fine, either running or S&P. I haven't tried it any faster. Typical tracert and pings on my system show 12 or 13 hops and times of16 to 23 milliseconds. If you had to use a satellite link with their much larger delays, your results could be significantly different. 73, Mike, W3IP --- On Sat, 3/9/13, Roger Huntley wrote: From: Roger Huntley Subject: [Elecraft] K3 - K3/0 Installation To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Saturday, March 9, 2013, 6:43 PM Due to local CC&R's I am thinking of doing a remote station installation and was wondering what the experience has been using the K3 and K3/0 in a remote station application? What was your opinion of the installation and was it suitable for contest operating? Would a normal DSL internet service be sufficient? Thanks, Roger, W7VV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Need Help with K3 FSK-D
Thanks to everybody who replied. This list is a great resource. It was indeed: 1) Speed set to 75bps instead of 45bps; 2) Mark-Space tones set wrong. I got it running, but not in time to catch TX5K on RTTY. I saved a CONFIG file and I am ready for the next dxpedition. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (3/10/13) at 1800Z on 14.303.5 MHz +/- QRM. Remember the time change. The net is one hour later local time. I will be the net control from western Oregon. See you there. 73, Phil, NS7P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Evening, The last few days have been quite nice. So nice I have had a hard time not staying outside all day. I keep looking at my shovel but I know it is far too early to start turning soil. Gardening will just have to wait for spring :) But with a temperature of 50 degrees and no clouds in the sky it won't be long. Propagation was rather good this week. Must be all the activity from that atoll west of Baja. The sun has some spots but it looks like we are going through another double peak maximum. As long as twenty is good I am happy though I have tried thirty and fifteen with good results. If the sun was not calling me outside I would try ten meters. However, sitting inside on a perfectly fine day is not my nature :) Note the times have changed to Daylight Saving Time. Local time stays the same while Zulu time changes. Please join us tomorrow afternoon and evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP help) Sunday 2200z (Sunday 3 PM PDT) 14050 kHz Monday 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT) 7045 kHz Stay warm, Kevin. KD5ONS - __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report for March 3rd & 4th, 2013
Good Evening, Last week's nets were OK with QSB and QRN from storms. I expect tomorrow's nets will be filled with lightning static from the storms in the Midwest. The same system which is sending all the moisture into that area is causing my sunny and dry weather. Never fear, tomorrow the rains return to Oregon for the rest of the week. I had trouble with a very weak station: V31FA. I just could not figure out the second character. I knew I was getting a 1 but I kept copying the 3 as a J. Luckily I was able to figure out the call from the ancillary information Alan gave me. Be_ize C_ty was a big clue :) On to the lists => On 14050 kHz at 2300z: NO8V - John - MI - K3 - 820 W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457 N0TA - John - CO - K3 - 994 K0DTJ - Brian - CA - K3 - 4113 W8OV - Dave - TX - K3 - 3139 W4JBB - Joel - AL - KX3 - 1479 On 7045 kHz at 0200z: W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457 AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398 K0DTJ - Brian - CA - K3 - 4113 W8OV - Dave - TX - K3 - 3139 NO8V - John - MI - K3 - 820 K6PJV - Dale - CA - K3 - 1183 V31FA - Alan - Belize K9ZTV - Kent - MO - K3/500 - 21 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - KXPD3 Socket, Plug, and Schematic Questions
It is for unspecified possible future use. 73, Lyle KK7P > ...Why is source 3V3D connected to Pin 3 of the KXPD3? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Zippy LiFePO4 Battery Leads vs. Anderson Power Poles
I tried on similar wire with 45A APPs with some success, about 50%. It is very difficult to get the pins snapped into the housing as the solder adds to the diameter, and the wire insulation gets in the way. I made adapters and stripped the wire down behind the APP housing, slid shrink tubing on the wire, put the pins in, pushed the shrink tubing up and inside the housing and shrunk it. I would agree it was not very deluxe. I would get similar wire and build an adapter first to get practice before you cut apart the battery. I did not cut apart the battery as I did not want to wreck it. I've been very happy with 4S LiFePO4 A123 packs. They run a long time, a couple of hours so far, with 20% SSB operation at 12W and the rest listening, with I and Q outputs running on the KX3. They still are about 12.9 V so the KX3 will still do 12W. I worked the Azores with 12W and a horizontal loop on 15. OK he had a massive antenna farm, but I still worked him!. With NIMH, it dropped down to 9V or so fast and the KX3 will only do 5W. Good Luck, I would not consider myself an expert, and take my advice with some skepticism, as I would not consider things fully successful. Throwing out half my work is not what I call great. 73 Mark On Sat, Mar 9, 2013 at 7:24 PM, Rick Tavan wrote: > Has anyone successfully replaced the power output connectors on a Zippy > LeFePO battery with APPs? I'd like to avoid adapters but the wire they use > appears to be stranded over a non-metallic core with total size of #10 and > difficult to work with. Soldering 45A APP pins isn't going to work. I have > a good, ratchet and die crimper at the other QTH which I'll try next but if > anyone has good advice, please speak up. > > Thanks, > > /Rick > > -- > > Rick Tavan N6XI > Truckee, CA > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Zippy LiFePO4 Battery Leads vs. Anderson Power Poles
Has anyone successfully replaced the power output connectors on a Zippy LeFePO battery with APPs? I'd like to avoid adapters but the wire they use appears to be stranded over a non-metallic core with total size of #10 and difficult to work with. Soldering 45A APP pins isn't going to work. I have a good, ratchet and die crimper at the other QTH which I'll try next but if anyone has good advice, please speak up. Thanks, /Rick -- Rick Tavan N6XI Truckee, CA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 - KXPD3 Socket, Plug, and Schematic Questions
Hello, Why is source 3V3D connected to Pin 3 of the KXPD3? I have made (but not yet used) an interface cable to connect external paddles to the KXPD3 jack. The KXPD3 Schematic shows Pin 3 of the plug grounded inside the KXPD3. However, Page 2 of 8 of the Control Panel schematics shows 3.3 Volts (3V3D) connected to pin 3 of the KX3 socket through R110. Testing by another ham found that connecting Pin 1 (grounded inside KX3) to his external key common and the Dit and Dah leads to pins 2 and 4 worked fb. The KXPD3 schematic shows Pin 1 not used. My KX3 socket pin measurements to chassis: Pin 1: Grounded, Pin 2: 11k, Pin 3: 2.1k, Pin 4: 11k Is Pin 1 or Pin 3 the common contact terminal inside the KXPD3? Is Pin 3 grounded inside the KXPD3? (I would ring it out, but I don't own one.) Do nDASHALT and nDOTALT go low (like the side key jack) or high to indicate contact closure? If the former, why is 3V3D connected to the KXPD3? Thanks for any assistance to help me understand. 73, Richard, AI4SH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Thanks Elecraft
Last week (Monday) I left a message for a replacement VFO B knob for my K3 @ 11:30 AM Eastern time. The reply from a technician about an hour later was that the order had been placed and the knob should be shipped that afternoon. I assume he called to confirm that was what I actually needed. I know the best work vendor I ever had (RCA in the tube equipment days) would not have managed that! So Rich - trust that Elecraft will give you more service that you can expect! 73 George AI4VZ -Original Message- From: Matt Zilmer Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 7:37 PM To: Richard Fjeld Cc: w0...@aol.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Thanks Elecraft Try supp...@elecraft.com. 73, matt W6NIA On Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:50:15 -0600, you wrote: >I just purchased and installed the SVGA board and now I have spikes on the >high side of where I am tuned to at times. I have noticed if I reach >around and wiggle the BNC connector, I can reduce them for awhile. I'd >like to get the replacement cable for a permanent fix. Who do I contact? > >Rich, n0ce > > - Original Message - > From: w0...@aol.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 5:31 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] Thanks Elecraft > > > Received today the replacement BNC/BNC cable for the P3 just four days > after my e-mail request. The phantom spike is gone. > > You gals and guys are the very best, thank you! > > 73 de Bill > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Thanks Elecraft
Try supp...@elecraft.com. 73, matt W6NIA On Sat, 09 Mar 2013 16:50:15 -0600, you wrote: >I just purchased and installed the SVGA board and now I have spikes on the >high side of where I am tuned to at times. I have noticed if I reach around >and wiggle the BNC connector, I can reduce them for awhile. I'd like to get >the replacement cable for a permanent fix. Who do I contact? > >Rich, n0ce > > - Original Message - > From: w0...@aol.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 5:31 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] Thanks Elecraft > > > Received today the replacement BNC/BNC cable for the P3 just four days > after my e-mail request. The phantom spike is gone. > > You gals and guys are the very best, thank you! > > 73 de Bill > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 need help with FSK-D
FSK D is the speed set ? should say 45 6P5 on the readout when you are setting FSK D Dear Gang: I am trying to chase down a last TX5K contact on RTTY and cannot get FSK-D mode to work on my K3. I followed the steps in the manual, and have been trying various THR levels in DECODE, but all I get are random letters even with what looks like a strong signal ( peaking 3 bars on each side). I must be missing something simple--any ideas? Thanks, Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Remote operation of the K3 questions
Hi Dick, Which address did you write to at support and when were the emails sent? We try to respond to --all- support emails. (Though it can take a day or more if we are receiving a lot of emails and calls.) Sometimes there is a typo in the support address used by the user which can also block it from getting to us. Other times we have seen our replies get caught in the customer's spam filter. Also, if anyone emails support and does not get a response, please email sa...@elecraft.com to let them know. You can also call us on the phone is all else fails. We're here to help. In any case, I'll talk to our support team about this Monday. Regards, Eric elecraft.com _..._ On Mar 9, 2013, at 8:54 AM, "Dick Diddams" wrote: > > Twice I've written to K3 Support with no response - hence my assumption, 'my > application can't be done'. Also, my questions are most likely "outside" > the charter of K3 Support and no response was provided. > > > > Reply directly to me, please doesn't clutter the Elecraft Digest with > needless chatter. (dickdiddams at earthlink.net) > > > > The questions asked K3 Support: > > "Please recommend articles (manufacturers of hardware performing this > application) connecting the K3, KPA500, P3 and KAT500 via cable over a > distance of 200- to 250-ft? My operation is 95% CW, 4% PSK and 1% SSB." > > > > > > "Recommend Application Note(s) available for operating a remote station > operation via cable" > > > > > > "Usage of a UHF (1296 MHz as example) link is acceptable - but request > direction where to locate articles." > > > > > > "Which is better hardware to use for this application, the K3/0, or a 2nd > regular K3 operating in 'terminal mode'?" > > > > > > The reason for operating remote, is because the antenna will be located > about 200-ft from the house. The remote station is in an insulated climate > controlled room (inside a barn). The remote operating location has 100-amp > 240-volt service. > > > > As a side note, (from your experience), is it simpler for one to use the > Internet for this application - - - concern when using the Internet is able > to have full CW break-in. My normal operating speed is about 30 WPM and up > to 40 WPM. Not sure if there is a limitation on CW speed when operating > remote. If there is a limitation, what is the maximum CW speed one can use > when operating remote? > > > > My preference is to run a cable (or an UHF link) and not use the Internet > for the remote operation. > > > > If the recommendation is a K3/0 as the preferred hardware to use for remote > operation, are there "used" Remote Internet System readily available and > what is a reasonable selling price? 70%, 60%, etc. of the original selling > price? > > > > When you reply directly to me, and if we haven't had previous > communications, your email will automatically be placed in a Junk Folder > until it is retrieved and your address has been added to my Address Book. > Approximately once each day, the "Junk Folder" will be viewed and your > address will be added to the Address Book. > > > > Regards, Dick - W7QHE > > dickdiddams at earthlink.net > > > > PS - Searching the Internet did not provide answers to my above questions - > possibly, the questions were not phrased properly! > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Thanks Elecraft
I just purchased and installed the SVGA board and now I have spikes on the high side of where I am tuned to at times. I have noticed if I reach around and wiggle the BNC connector, I can reduce them for awhile. I'd like to get the replacement cable for a permanent fix. Who do I contact? Rich, n0ce - Original Message - From: w0...@aol.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 5:31 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Thanks Elecraft Received today the replacement BNC/BNC cable for the P3 just four days after my e-mail request. The phantom spike is gone. You gals and guys are the very best, thank you! 73 de Bill __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TX5K
Milt, You’re right! I had forgotten what bands/modes they were on. I did work them on both 160 SSB and CW. I checked their website just now, which is still up and running with the QSO logs. I worked them on 20 band slots—missed a couple of the digi bands they ran with only a few contacts. That was a very well run DXpedition! One of the best in my memory. Dave W7AQK From: Milt -- N5IA Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 8:55 AM To: Dyarnes ; Fred Smith ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K -Original Message- From: Dyarnes Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 6:16 AM To: Fred Smith ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K ---SNIP--- I don't think VP6DX brought up anything on 160 SSB, ---SNIP--- I had tried it, mainly as a lark, on the VP6DX DXpedition. Surprise! Surprise! They heard me! ---SNIP--- Dave W7AQK Dave, 160 SSB was alive and well at VP6DX. Please see http://www.radio-sport.net/vp6dx-n5ia-leads-single-ops-in-cq-160-ssb-cn3a-top-multi-op/ I searched my log and you are not among the 1,163 contacts during the contest period. Sorry I missed you. It was a tremendous opportunity and at the end of both nights once the terminator had crossed all of the USA except the Pacific Time Zone, there was essentially no competition for the W6-W7 crowd. I worked folks who forced a Watt or two into a 40 Meter dipole at 25’ AGL. The JA’s have no 160 M SSB allocation and I had worked all the ZL, VK and other Pacific area stations. Consequently there was a fair amount of open air time for the last hour or so before Ducie sunrise. Again, too bad you didn’t get on. There were approximately 200 Qs made on 160 SSB a couple of nights before the contest. There were another 200 Qs made on 160 SSB during the 3 nights of operation after the contest. VP6DX made a total of 6,671 Qs on 160 Meters of which 1,574 were with the SSB mode. 73 de Milt, N5IA No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6156 - Release Date: 03/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 need help with FSK-D
Eric, Make sure you are using 45 bps press and hold for 2 seconds the AFX(DATA MD) button and adjust VFO A knob. Mark Space is set to 2125 - 170 using SPOT Button held in for a few seconds. Threshold is not critical mine is set to 3 and ON by holding in the Text Decode button for a few seconds. Back off on the RF gain to get rid of the extraneous noise characters and fine tune at 1 Hz or 10 Hz maximum. You should see the signal start to decode. I very much like to use the Elecraft Utility Monitor with stored messages and a good big screen to display plenty of data. I just worked them on 14.089.92. Good luck. 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of eric norris Sent: 09 March 2013 20:34 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 need help with FSK-D Dear Gang: I am trying to chase down a last TX5K contact on RTTY and cannot get FSK-D mode to work on my K3. I followed the steps in the manual, and have been trying various THR levels in DECODE, but all I get are random letters even with what looks like a strong signal ( peaking 3 bars on each side). I must be missing something simple--any ideas? Thanks, Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Tech Writer Part-Time Position at Elecraft
Amen! Ron is and will continue to be the core of our writing team. But I do a lot, too, and I need to offload a serious chunk of it. Wayne N6KR On Mar 9, 2013, at 11:08 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: My mailbox filled up quickly with long-time Elecraft owners who know I write many of the Elecraft manuals, so forgive me a little bandwidth to clarify. I am not leaving the Elecraft team anytime soon (AFAIK ;-) but the writing workload has steadily grown so it's time to grow the team. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Elecraft Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 5:25 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Tech Writer Part-Time Position at Elecraft Elecraft is looking for a part time senior tech writer. We'd prefer someone who is already very familiar with our product line as well as RF concepts and amateur radio in general. The candidate must have a high level of expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel and be able to organize and distribute very large documents. Photography and illustration skills are also required in order to document assembly procedures. Projects will include updating and maintenance of existing documents, as well as creation of manuals for future products. In many cases the writer will be building and testing products as part of the documentation process, in conjunction with our engineering staff, so some tools and test gear will be required. This is a long-term part-time position with the potential to be full time in the future, with a flexible work schedule. The candidate need not relocate; many members of our engineering staff work from home. Please submit a resume and several writing samples to: tech...@elecraft.com 73, Eric and Wayne elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 need help with FSK-D
Dear Gang: I am trying to chase down a last TX5K contact on RTTY and cannot get FSK-D mode to work on my K3. I followed the steps in the manual, and have been trying various THR levels in DECODE, but all I get are random letters even with what looks like a strong signal ( peaking 3 bars on each side). I must be missing something simple--any ideas? Thanks, Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Fwd: The P3 Effect
Good story Bob. I'm always very interested to hear how the heroes at the sharp end of DXpeds handle the pileups, strategies etc. What does it take to get 'in the log' ? We have the best of equipment, and great software aids, and I've had reasonable success but there is always, always, something to learn. 50 years in Amateur radio this year and still magic ! Thanks to Elecraft for rekindling that magic spark... but T9 of course ! 73, Deni F5VJC On 9 March 2013 20:17, Robert Garceau wrote: > I agree with working the edge of the pileups. > I have been to St.Croix, not exactly a dxpedition, over a 4 year period. > I bring the K3 with me. > It still amazes me that I work 1,000 plus stations each year, get requests > for QSL's with GS's and a bunch through the bureau. > For some people, KP2 (Virgin Islands) must be a new one. > > I do work split most of the time, especially on CW and RTTY. > And if the pileup gets rough, I work the edges. > I'm not a big phone guy. On SSB, I operate simplex. > > Funny story: > In 2011, on my first day in St.Croix, I was working a pileup and getting > great reports from Europe and the U.S. > Later in the day, I found that I was only running 30 watts. Apparently the > K3 thought I was still hooked up to the KPA500. > I increased the power to 100 watts and the K3 shut down. I found out that I > had a bad power supply (PS was in rental shack) and could not exceed 30 > watts. > With 30 watts and an A3S, I still worked over 1,000 stations. Of course the > rental (NP2N) is high on a hill and clear signals to EU and US. > Yes, there's an amp in the shack, but decided not to power it. > > > Bob Garceau, W1EQ > DXCC Honor Roll > Triple Play Award #5 > DXCC Challenge 2149 band/countries > Ex. K1YRP, USA-CA All Counties #342 > > > > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Flowers > Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 12:30 PM > To: 'Jay'; a...@twcny.rr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 'eric norris' > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect > > Yes, that was my experience on Conway Reef last year. I could only work a > given RX frequency for a couple of Qs before having to hunt for a clearer > call and start again. I began to notice that the weaker signals that I > could copy tended to be on clearer frequencies, so they would be my guide > to > where to start again.It seemed to work pretty well as I did a fellow > who > said he was running 1W on 20M SSB. I think he was from the level of > excitement in his voice. > > I've had really good luck working DX by calling at the upper edge of the > pileup.As the DX op I would often just go 'up' to the upper edge to > find > a clear call, and I think a lot of other DX ops do the same when the > pileups > become a roaring wall of noise. > > - 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG, NCDXC, Conway Reef 2012, K3-P3 Addict, Maui > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jay > Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 8:57 AM > To: a...@twcny.rr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; eric norris > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect > > Having been " out there a few times" I know I spin the dial usually after > 1-2 Q's as dual receivers and other tools brings the pileups to who I just > worked . I will usually jump the edges, then jump the center and repeat > that > in odd combinations. Today one cannot listen for the gang on one frequency > very long...so it's always " keep moving" > > Jay > > Sent from my iPad= > - Original Message - > From: > To: ; "eric norris" > Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 4:52 AM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect > > > > Perhaps this is why DXpeditions seem to play "spin the dial" more; having > > many stations converge on the last rx frequency probably tends to slow > > their rate. I experienced this effect at PZ5RO. It would be interesting > > to get feedback from DXpedition ops. > > > > 73, Redd - AI2N > > > > eric norris wrote: > >> Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on > >> the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and > >> listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a > >> real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if > >> you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a > >> requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could > >> be wrong. > >> > >> 73 Eric WD6DBM > >> __ > >> Elecraft mailing list > >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> > >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > __
[Elecraft] FW: Remote operation of the K3 questions
At the K9ZC station, we have antennas and feed line that are more than 2,000 feet from the shack. I used surplus (new) 1 5/8" feed line for the RF and direct bury fiber optic cable with converters for the control signals. Works like a charm. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com <<<200 ft is not a long distance at HF. If you're already going to run a cable from the operating position to near the antenna anyway, why not just use a low loss feedline? LMR400 or equiv is only around -1.5dB at 10m. If that's unacceptable, you can find 1/2" hardline for much less than your proposed solutions.>>> __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Portable Antenna question
Hello Lynn! Welcome aboard! 73, Lyle PS: For those who don't know him, Lynn is another of the early packet radio pioneers that seem to be joining the Elecraft family, and whom I've known since 1982 or so. Terry WB4JFI is another. > My new KX3 is due to arrive on Monday -- with the KXAT3 tuner. > > > 73 -- Lynn, WB6UUT > > P.S. Hi Lyle __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
I agree with working the edge of the pileups. I have been to St.Croix, not exactly a dxpedition, over a 4 year period. I bring the K3 with me. It still amazes me that I work 1,000 plus stations each year, get requests for QSL's with GS's and a bunch through the bureau. For some people, KP2 (Virgin Islands) must be a new one. I do work split most of the time, especially on CW and RTTY. And if the pileup gets rough, I work the edges. I'm not a big phone guy. On SSB, I operate simplex. Funny story: In 2011, on my first day in St.Croix, I was working a pileup and getting great reports from Europe and the U.S. Later in the day, I found that I was only running 30 watts. Apparently the K3 thought I was still hooked up to the KPA500. I increased the power to 100 watts and the K3 shut down. I found out that I had a bad power supply (PS was in rental shack) and could not exceed 30 watts. With 30 watts and an A3S, I still worked over 1,000 stations. Of course the rental (NP2N) is high on a hill and clear signals to EU and US. Yes, there's an amp in the shack, but decided not to power it. Bob Garceau, W1EQ DXCC Honor Roll Triple Play Award #5 DXCC Challenge 2149 band/countries Ex. K1YRP, USA-CA All Counties #342 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Flowers Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 12:30 PM To: 'Jay'; a...@twcny.rr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; 'eric norris' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect Yes, that was my experience on Conway Reef last year. I could only work a given RX frequency for a couple of Qs before having to hunt for a clearer call and start again. I began to notice that the weaker signals that I could copy tended to be on clearer frequencies, so they would be my guide to where to start again.It seemed to work pretty well as I did a fellow who said he was running 1W on 20M SSB. I think he was from the level of excitement in his voice. I've had really good luck working DX by calling at the upper edge of the pileup.As the DX op I would often just go 'up' to the upper edge to find a clear call, and I think a lot of other DX ops do the same when the pileups become a roaring wall of noise. - 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG, NCDXC, Conway Reef 2012, K3-P3 Addict, Maui -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jay Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 8:57 AM To: a...@twcny.rr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; eric norris Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect Having been " out there a few times" I know I spin the dial usually after 1-2 Q's as dual receivers and other tools brings the pileups to who I just worked . I will usually jump the edges, then jump the center and repeat that in odd combinations. Today one cannot listen for the gang on one frequency very long...so it's always " keep moving" Jay Sent from my iPad= - Original Message - From: To: ; "eric norris" Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 4:52 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect > Perhaps this is why DXpeditions seem to play "spin the dial" more; having > many stations converge on the last rx frequency probably tends to slow > their rate. I experienced this effect at PZ5RO. It would be interesting > to get feedback from DXpedition ops. > > 73, Redd - AI2N > > eric norris wrote: >> Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on >> the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and >> listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a >> real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if >> you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a >> requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could >> be wrong. >> >> 73 Eric WD6DBM >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home:
Re: [Elecraft] Tech Writer Part-Time Position at Elecraft
My mailbox filled up quickly with long-time Elecraft owners who know I write many of the Elecraft manuals, so forgive me a little bandwidth to clarify. I am not leaving the Elecraft team anytime soon (AFAIK ;-) but the writing workload has steadily grown so it's time to grow the team. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Elecraft Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 5:25 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Tech Writer Part-Time Position at Elecraft Elecraft is looking for a part time senior tech writer. We'd prefer someone who is already very familiar with our product line as well as RF concepts and amateur radio in general. The candidate must have a high level of expertise with Microsoft Word and Excel and be able to organize and distribute very large documents. Photography and illustration skills are also required in order to document assembly procedures. Projects will include updating and maintenance of existing documents, as well as creation of manuals for future products. In many cases the writer will be building and testing products as part of the documentation process, in conjunction with our engineering staff, so some tools and test gear will be required. This is a long-term part-time position with the potential to be full time in the future, with a flexible work schedule. The candidate need not relocate; many members of our engineering staff work from home. Please submit a resume and several writing samples to: tech...@elecraft.com 73, Eric and Wayne elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 - K3/0 Installation
Due to local CC&R's I am thinking of doing a remote station installation and was wondering what the experience has been using the K3 and K3/0 in a remote station application? What was your opinion of the installation and was it suitable for contest operating? Would a normal DSL internet service be sufficient? Thanks, Roger, W7VV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500: Miracle on 160m
I also had similar results. After working TX5K on 80 M CW two days before, I thought I would see if I could hear them on 160 M CW. I had previously tuned my 80 M dipole (resonant at 3.505 MHz) with the newly purchased KAT500 to a low VSWR on the CW band of 160, so I thought it might work. Using the KPA500 at around 400 watts, I made contact with only 2 calls! Surprised the heck out of me! - Roger W5RDW -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT500-Miracle-on-160m-tp7570997p7571049.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Portable Antenna question
Thanks everyone! I was hoping for some good practical "getting started" experience, and you gave me some great suggestions. Several mentioned Wireman #534 -- a uniformed deliveryperson will bring 100' of that today. Sadly, my KX3 is sitting at UPS just a few miles away, safely locked up for the weekend. I found fiberglass windsock poles that look very encouraging. and I keep looking at the trees outside my apartment window. :-) 73 -- Lynn __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Remote operation of the K3 questions
That was my thought. Put the amplifier at the remote spot, run coax to it, and use an RS-232 extender for the control lines, if needed. wunder K6WRU On Mar 9, 2013, at 9:27 AM, Josh Fiden wrote: > Hi Dick, > > 200 ft is not a long distance at HF. If you're already going to run a cable > from the operating position to near the antenna anyway, why not just use a > low loss feedline? LMR400 or equiv is only around -1.5dB at 10m. If that's > unacceptable, you can find 1/2" hardline for much less than your proposed > solutions. > > 73, > Josh W6XU > > On 3/9/2013 8:54 AM, Dick Diddams wrote: >> >> Twice I've written to K3 Support with no response - hence my assumption, 'my >> application can't be done'. Also, my questions are most likely "outside" >> the charter of K3 Support and no response was provided. >> >> >> Reply directly to me, please doesn't clutter the Elecraft Digest with >> needless chatter. (dickdiddams at earthlink.net) >> >> >> The questions asked K3 Support: >> >> "Please recommend articles (manufacturers of hardware performing this >> application) connecting the K3, KPA500, P3 and KAT500 via cable over a >> distance of 200- to 250-ft? My operation is 95% CW, 4% PSK and 1% SSB." >> >> >> >> "Recommend Application Note(s) available for operating a remote station >> operation via cable" >> >> >> >> "Usage of a UHF (1296 MHz as example) link is acceptable - but request >> direction where to locate articles." >> >> >> >> "Which is better hardware to use for this application, the K3/0, or a 2nd >> regular K3 operating in 'terminal mode'?" >> >> >> >> The reason for operating remote, is because the antenna will be located >> about 200-ft from the house. The remote station is in an insulated climate >> controlled room (inside a barn). The remote operating location has 100-amp >> 240-volt service. >> >> >> As a side note, (from your experience), is it simpler for one to use the >> Internet for this application - - - concern when using the Internet is able >> to have full CW break-in. My normal operating speed is about 30 WPM and up >> to 40 WPM. Not sure if there is a limitation on CW speed when operating >> remote. If there is a limitation, what is the maximum CW speed one can use >> when operating remote? >> >> >> My preference is to run a cable (or an UHF link) and not use the Internet >> for the remote operation. >> >> >> If the recommendation is a K3/0 as the preferred hardware to use for remote >> operation, are there "used" Remote Internet System readily available and >> what is a reasonable selling price? 70%, 60%, etc. of the original selling >> price? >> >> >> When you reply directly to me, and if we haven't had previous >> communications, your email will automatically be placed in a Junk Folder >> until it is retrieved and your address has been added to my Address Book. >> Approximately once each day, the "Junk Folder" will be viewed and your >> address will be added to the Address Book. >> >> >> Regards, Dick - W7QHE >> >> dickdiddams at earthlink.net >> >> >> PS - Searching the Internet did not provide answers to my above questions - >> possibly, the questions were not phrased properly! >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Remote operation of the K3 questions
PS - Searching the Internet did not provide answers to my above > questions - possibly, the questions were not phrased properly! The internet did not provide any answers to the above questions because the configuration proposed is not feasible. The P3 requires access via RS-232 to the K3 CAT commands and access via the KXV3 or KXV3A to the receiver IF. This means the P3 must be collocated with the K3. However, the display (and controls) is not "remoteable" nor is there a "slave" P3/0 equivalent to a K3/0. There are, to the best of my knowledge, no off the shelf internet remote operating systems that support the P3. The standard solution for your needs - used my many many amateurs - is to locate the equipment at the control point and use a large diameter (7/8" or 1 5/8") hardline with a remote antenna switch (generally with N+1 control lines where N=number of antenna ports). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/9/2013 11:54 AM, Dick Diddams wrote: Twice I've written to K3 Support with no response - hence my assumption, 'my application can't be done'. Also, my questions are most likely "outside" the charter of K3 Support and no response was provided. Reply directly to me, please doesn't clutter the Elecraft Digest with needless chatter. (dickdiddams at earthlink.net) The questions asked K3 Support: "Please recommend articles (manufacturers of hardware performing this application) connecting the K3, KPA500, P3 and KAT500 via cable over a distance of 200- to 250-ft? My operation is 95% CW, 4% PSK and 1% SSB." "Recommend Application Note(s) available for operating a remote station operation via cable" "Usage of a UHF (1296 MHz as example) link is acceptable - but request direction where to locate articles." "Which is better hardware to use for this application, the K3/0, or a 2nd regular K3 operating in 'terminal mode'?" The reason for operating remote, is because the antenna will be located about 200-ft from the house. The remote station is in an insulated climate controlled room (inside a barn). The remote operating location has 100-amp 240-volt service. As a side note, (from your experience), is it simpler for one to use the Internet for this application - - - concern when using the Internet is able to have full CW break-in. My normal operating speed is about 30 WPM and up to 40 WPM. Not sure if there is a limitation on CW speed when operating remote. If there is a limitation, what is the maximum CW speed one can use when operating remote? My preference is to run a cable (or an UHF link) and not use the Internet for the remote operation. If the recommendation is a K3/0 as the preferred hardware to use for remote operation, are there "used" Remote Internet System readily available and what is a reasonable selling price? 70%, 60%, etc. of the original selling price? When you reply directly to me, and if we haven't had previous communications, your email will automatically be placed in a Junk Folder until it is retrieved and your address has been added to my Address Book. Approximately once each day, the "Junk Folder" will be viewed and your address will be added to the Address Book. Regards, Dick - W7QHE dickdiddams at earthlink.net PS - Searching the Internet did not provide answers to my above questions - possibly, the questions were not phrased properly! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
Yes, that was my experience on Conway Reef last year. I could only work a given RX frequency for a couple of Qs before having to hunt for a clearer call and start again. I began to notice that the weaker signals that I could copy tended to be on clearer frequencies, so they would be my guide to where to start again.It seemed to work pretty well as I did a fellow who said he was running 1W on 20M SSB. I think he was from the level of excitement in his voice. I've had really good luck working DX by calling at the upper edge of the pileup.As the DX op I would often just go 'up' to the upper edge to find a clear call, and I think a lot of other DX ops do the same when the pileups become a roaring wall of noise. - 73 de Mike, K6MKF, W6NAG, NCDXC, Conway Reef 2012, K3-P3 Addict, Maui -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jay Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 8:57 AM To: a...@twcny.rr.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; eric norris Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect Having been " out there a few times" I know I spin the dial usually after 1-2 Q's as dual receivers and other tools brings the pileups to who I just worked . I will usually jump the edges, then jump the center and repeat that in odd combinations. Today one cannot listen for the gang on one frequency very long...so it's always " keep moving" Jay Sent from my iPad= - Original Message - From: To: ; "eric norris" Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 4:52 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect > Perhaps this is why DXpeditions seem to play "spin the dial" more; having > many stations converge on the last rx frequency probably tends to slow > their rate. I experienced this effect at PZ5RO. It would be interesting > to get feedback from DXpedition ops. > > 73, Redd - AI2N > > eric norris wrote: >> Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on >> the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and >> listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a >> real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if >> you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a >> requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could >> be wrong. >> >> 73 Eric WD6DBM >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Remote operation of the K3 questions
Hi Dick, 200 ft is not a long distance at HF. If you're already going to run a cable from the operating position to near the antenna anyway, why not just use a low loss feedline? LMR400 or equiv is only around -1.5dB at 10m. If that's unacceptable, you can find 1/2" hardline for much less than your proposed solutions. 73, Josh W6XU On 3/9/2013 8:54 AM, Dick Diddams wrote: Twice I've written to K3 Support with no response - hence my assumption, 'my application can't be done'. Also, my questions are most likely "outside" the charter of K3 Support and no response was provided. Reply directly to me, please doesn't clutter the Elecraft Digest with needless chatter. (dickdiddams at earthlink.net) The questions asked K3 Support: "Please recommend articles (manufacturers of hardware performing this application) connecting the K3, KPA500, P3 and KAT500 via cable over a distance of 200- to 250-ft? My operation is 95% CW, 4% PSK and 1% SSB." "Recommend Application Note(s) available for operating a remote station operation via cable" "Usage of a UHF (1296 MHz as example) link is acceptable - but request direction where to locate articles." "Which is better hardware to use for this application, the K3/0, or a 2nd regular K3 operating in 'terminal mode'?" The reason for operating remote, is because the antenna will be located about 200-ft from the house. The remote station is in an insulated climate controlled room (inside a barn). The remote operating location has 100-amp 240-volt service. As a side note, (from your experience), is it simpler for one to use the Internet for this application - - - concern when using the Internet is able to have full CW break-in. My normal operating speed is about 30 WPM and up to 40 WPM. Not sure if there is a limitation on CW speed when operating remote. If there is a limitation, what is the maximum CW speed one can use when operating remote? My preference is to run a cable (or an UHF link) and not use the Internet for the remote operation. If the recommendation is a K3/0 as the preferred hardware to use for remote operation, are there "used" Remote Internet System readily available and what is a reasonable selling price? 70%, 60%, etc. of the original selling price? When you reply directly to me, and if we haven't had previous communications, your email will automatically be placed in a Junk Folder until it is retrieved and your address has been added to my Address Book. Approximately once each day, the "Junk Folder" will be viewed and your address will be added to the Address Book. Regards, Dick - W7QHE dickdiddams at earthlink.net PS - Searching the Internet did not provide answers to my above questions - possibly, the questions were not phrased properly! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
I agree. Also, too many years of using VFO B and a wide filter to track the DX station's listening pattern. Barry W2UP Deni F5VJC wrote > I can not say I find the P3 is at all useful in chasing DX, NOT the fault > of the P3 of course, it's the abysmal operating procedures of those > continuously calling or replying to the DX when it's clear he is calling > or > working another station. All the P3 sees is a mass of simultaneously > calling stations and it's impossible to see and pick out (most times ) who > is actually working the DX. > The 2nd Rx is indispensible in my opinion and I'd rather have that than my > P3 any day. > Of course the P3 has other uses but for finding the Dx listening QRG? > > 73 F5VJC -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/The-P3-Effect-tp7571021p7571044.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
Having been " out there a few times" I know I spin the dial usually after 1-2 Q's as dual receivers and other tools brings the pileups to who I just worked . I will usually jump the edges, then jump the center and repeat that in odd combinations. Today one cannot listen for the gang on one frequency very long...so it's always " keep moving" Jay Sent from my iPad= - Original Message - From: To: ; "eric norris" Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 4:52 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect Perhaps this is why DXpeditions seem to play "spin the dial" more; having many stations converge on the last rx frequency probably tends to slow their rate. I experienced this effect at PZ5RO. It would be interesting to get feedback from DXpedition ops. 73, Redd - AI2N eric norris wrote: Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could be wrong. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Remote operation of the K3 questions
Twice I've written to K3 Support with no response - hence my assumption, 'my application can't be done'. Also, my questions are most likely "outside" the charter of K3 Support and no response was provided. Reply directly to me, please doesn't clutter the Elecraft Digest with needless chatter. (dickdiddams at earthlink.net) The questions asked K3 Support: "Please recommend articles (manufacturers of hardware performing this application) connecting the K3, KPA500, P3 and KAT500 via cable over a distance of 200- to 250-ft? My operation is 95% CW, 4% PSK and 1% SSB." "Recommend Application Note(s) available for operating a remote station operation via cable" "Usage of a UHF (1296 MHz as example) link is acceptable - but request direction where to locate articles." "Which is better hardware to use for this application, the K3/0, or a 2nd regular K3 operating in 'terminal mode'?" The reason for operating remote, is because the antenna will be located about 200-ft from the house. The remote station is in an insulated climate controlled room (inside a barn). The remote operating location has 100-amp 240-volt service. As a side note, (from your experience), is it simpler for one to use the Internet for this application - - - concern when using the Internet is able to have full CW break-in. My normal operating speed is about 30 WPM and up to 40 WPM. Not sure if there is a limitation on CW speed when operating remote. If there is a limitation, what is the maximum CW speed one can use when operating remote? My preference is to run a cable (or an UHF link) and not use the Internet for the remote operation. If the recommendation is a K3/0 as the preferred hardware to use for remote operation, are there "used" Remote Internet System readily available and what is a reasonable selling price? 70%, 60%, etc. of the original selling price? When you reply directly to me, and if we haven't had previous communications, your email will automatically be placed in a Junk Folder until it is retrieved and your address has been added to my Address Book. Approximately once each day, the "Junk Folder" will be viewed and your address will be added to the Address Book. Regards, Dick - W7QHE dickdiddams at earthlink.net PS - Searching the Internet did not provide answers to my above questions - possibly, the questions were not phrased properly! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
I prefer to operate CW with the receiver bandwidth very wide, AGC off and ride the RF gain manually. With the receiver set up like this I can hear many stations spread out and pick them off up and down the passband without having to do much tuning. On Swains Island this technique worked quite well at NH8S. 73 de na6m On Mar 9, 2013, at 6:52, wrote: > Perhaps this is why DXpeditions seem to play "spin the dial" more; having > many stations converge on the last rx frequency probably tends to slow their > rate. I experienced this effect at PZ5RO. It would be interesting to get > feedback from DXpedition ops. > > 73, Redd - AI2N > > eric norris wrote: >> Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the >> last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened for >> the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real advantage >> because you could instantly find the calling station (if you could hear >> him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to >> have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could be wrong. >> >> 73 Eric WD6DBM >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TX5K
-Original Message- From: Dyarnes Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 6:16 AM To: Fred Smith ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K ---SNIP--- I don't think VP6DX brought up anything on 160 SSB, ---SNIP--- I had tried it, mainly as a lark, on the VP6DX DXpedition. Surprise! Surprise! They heard me! ---SNIP--- Dave W7AQK Dave, 160 SSB was alive and well at VP6DX. Please see http://www.radio-sport.net/vp6dx-n5ia-leads-single-ops-in-cq-160-ssb-cn3a-top-multi-op/ I searched my log and you are not among the 1,163 contacts during the contest period. Sorry I missed you. It was a tremendous opportunity and at the end of both nights once the terminator had crossed all of the USA except the Pacific Time Zone, there was essentially no competition for the W6-W7 crowd. I worked folks who forced a Watt or two into a 40 Meter dipole at 25’ AGL. The JA’s have no 160 M SSB allocation and I had worked all the ZL, VK and other Pacific area stations. Consequently there was a fair amount of open air time for the last hour or so before Ducie sunrise. Again, too bad you didn’t get on. There were approximately 200 Qs made on 160 SSB a couple of nights before the contest. There were another 200 Qs made on 160 SSB during the 3 nights of operation after the contest. VP6DX made a total of 6,671 Qs on 160 Meters of which 1,574 were with the SSB mode. 73 de Milt, N5IA - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6156 - Release Date: 03/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
It's still a major point of contention with some. Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Scott Dunlavey Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 7:23 AM To: turnb...@net1.ie Cc: elecraft; gliderboy1...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect that is how I have been using the P3 as well... with great success I must say... I wonder if they had the same conversation when the DX Cluster was first introduced... just wondering Scott w2ntv On Sat, Mar 9, 2013 at 8:02 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: > Eric, > This seldom works for me as so many are constantly calling a DX > station > that determining who is supposed to be there is difficult. I have to > tune > and listen with the K3 and sometimes this is not so easy when so many > stations call continuously. I tend to use the P3 to find a relatively > free > frequency to make my call from. Maybe this is a problem in Europe > only but > I doubt it. > > The P3 remains a powerful tool which I would not like to be > without! > > 73 Doug EI2CN > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of eric norris > Sent: 09 March 2013 10:39 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect > > Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on > the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and > listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a > real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station > (if you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to > almost be a requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of > course, I could be wrong. > > 73 Eric WD6DBM > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6157 - Release Date: 03/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TX5K
Dave You did really well with a 100w my hats off to you and on the low bands also. I was sick that morning that they were on 160m SSB it was fluke as they were only to be on CW there. Oh well you can't have them all I was not using my second K3/100 very few options that night in my SO2R it is all Elecraft radio/amp/tuner for 80m. I was using my main K3/100 a fully loaded one using a Palstar HF-Auto tuner and a Alpha 87A amp with a Alpha DAS. For that contact I was using a Hy Gain AV-18HT with 24 1/4 wave length radials for 80m. It works OK for the high bands 10-20m but is really an excellent low band antenna 30-160m (have the top mounted 160m kit) must use tuner for 30/60m. Yes and makes me almost ashamed to admit that I used legal limit for my first contact but hey I wanted in early. I use external tuners for about all HF gear except for my KX3 and the tuner in it is amazing to say the least. One of these days I hope to receive a new tuner I ordered last July a pre-order as such to get on a waiting list for the Alpha 4040 auto tuner. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: Dyarnes [mailto:w7...@cox.net] Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 7:16 AM To: Fred Smith; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TX5K Yep, I worked them on 160 SSB on the 8th, which was apparently about the last day for that band. I worked them on 160 CW a few days earlier. Not sure why the antenna for 160 and 80 came down so early--maybe it blew down??? It seems like after they crossed the 100K QSO mark, their activity started to fall off. Perhaps that was their goal, and after that they wanted to enjoy a little R & R? Or, maybe the sand crabs got to them! Hi. Like you, I wasn't sure 160 SSB was on their agenda. I don't think VP6DX brought up anything on 160 SSB, so maybe that's not considered to be a particularly productive band/mode combination. In any event, the TX5K website had a neat feature that showed, at any point in time, just what bands and modes were active. At this moment they are still only operating on 40 SSB. It's odd to only see one position light on. Usually there were at least 4 or 5, and as many as 7 or 8. As I mentioned previously, my working them on 80 and 160 is still sort of amazing--to me anyway. I say that because I've tried various "goofy" antennas on 160 before with almost no luck whatsoever. An R8 vertical isn't supposed to work on 80, let alone 160. I had tried it, mainly as a lark, on the VP6DX DXpedition. Surprise! Surprise! They heard me! You know my ERP had to be just one step up from a dummy load. It's proof positive that just about anything will radiate something, and further provided whoever is at the other end has a decent antenna to hear you with! The R8 actually shows a half-way decent SWR even without the tuner. 160 is more problematic, but the KAT500 (or just the K3 internal ATU when running barefoot) will bring it down to close to 1:1 on both bands. That certainly substantiates some of the performance claims by Elecraft. If you just don't get greedy, and run very much power, everything behaves nicely. By the way, it was interesting to see them often on the same band with more than one mode. Not all DXpeditions do that--at least not as much. I think at least part of the credit for being able to do that is the Elecraft equipment. Dave, AA7EE posted a link to a very interesting historical summary of Clipperton Island on the QRP-L reflector. I've added the link below for those who may be interested. I found it fascinating! The other historical thing I am reminded of is that, back around the time I first got my license, there was a DXpedition to Clipperton Island by the YASME group--mainly Lloyd Colvin (W6KG?). It was all over the cover of CQ Magazine. Maybe that was the first DXpedition to Clipperton??? Do I also remember that later there was some sort of "flap" about YASME? Here's the link on Clipperton's history. http://www.damninteresting.com/the-tyrant-clipperton-island/ Dave W7AQK -Original Message- From: Fred Smith Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 3:13 AM To: 'Dyarnes' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] TX5K Did you work them on 160m phone (they weren't going to work 160 phone according to them) I missed them on that and 12m SSB. Most all the early info shows them shutting down today, haven't looked at their web site. Good job to you! I hope we can work them as well on their next big DXpedition (deep breath) I think a lot of people need it. These guys did a great job and I liked the log as well as any I have ever seen. BTW I tried for 20 mins the other morning after I had worked them QRO on 80m SSB (1st call lucky) with my KX3 I was never heard. The noise floor was rather high but I thought with their superior equipment 8>) that they might hear me but no joy it was a poor band/mode choice, but I tried you never know. Fred/N0AZZ - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version:
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
I use both the P3 and the KRX3. P3 gives me a look at where the alligators are so I can quickly disregard them and the few remaining pips I can quickly check for real QSO activity. Sight and sound. Alligators are very annoying, they also seem to be largely those with huge signals (either they're all my neighbors or they have full gallons) and huge skirts/clicks. Seems to be a pattern there... jim ab3cv __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
I can not say I find the P3 is at all useful in chasing DX, NOT the fault of the P3 of course, it's the abysmal operating procedures of those continuously calling or replying to the DX when it's clear he is calling or working another station. All the P3 sees is a mass of simultaneously calling stations and it's impossible to see and pick out (most times ) who is actually working the DX. The 2nd Rx is indispensible in my opinion and I'd rather have that than my P3 any day. Of course the P3 has other uses but for finding the Dx listening QRG? 73 F5VJC On 9 March 2013 11:38, eric norris wrote: > Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the > last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened > for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real > advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if you > could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a > requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could be > wrong. > > 73 Eric WD6DBM > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. I think the concentration of the pile-up on the last worked station is due as much to CW Skimmer which highlights "5NN" as it is to the P3 and other panadapters. Given the skimmer behavior, the panadapter seems to be an even greater advantage as it allows one to identify a "hole" near the last worked station ... I certainly feel "blind" when using a rig on the workbench without the P3! 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 3/9/2013 5:38 AM, eric norris wrote: Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could be wrong. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Power supply for KAT100-1
One safety thing I should point out is that a power supply will typically fold back if the current is greater than the current rating of the supply, but all power cables that are of a smaller gauge than the current handling capability of the supply should be fused at the power supply end with a fuse. The fuse current rating should be matched to the wire gauge. If you do not know the current handling of a particular wire gauge, consult a copper wire table. Be safe. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/9/2013 8:41 AM, K1FFX wrote: Mike and Don - Thanks for your replies. I use either an Astron 20 or the MFJ-4125 (about 22 amp switching supply) with the K2/100, usually running at the 100 watt output level. Sure would be great if one or both supplies would be adequate for running both the rig and the KAT100. Your thoughts? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Power supply for KAT100-1
Bruce, The KAT100 draws very little current after it has tuned, so it will not add much of a load for normal operation. The KPA100 sets the tuning power at 20 watts, so there is plenty of current left over for the KAT100 tune cycle. The nominal draw of the KPA100 is about 17 Amps at 100 watts, so your 20 amp supply should be sufficient for both. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/9/2013 8:41 AM, K1FFX wrote: Mike and Don - Thanks for your replies. I use either an Astron 20 or the MFJ-4125 (about 22 amp switching supply) with the K2/100, usually running at the 100 watt output level. Sure would be great if one or both supplies would be adequate for running both the rig and the KAT100. Your thoughts? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] Power supply for KAT100-1
Mike and Don - Thanks for your replies. I use either an Astron 20 or the MFJ-4125 (about 22 amp switching supply) with the K2/100, usually running at the 100 watt output level. Sure would be great if one or both supplies would be adequate for running both the rig and the KAT100. Your thoughts? Thanks again! Bruce K1FFX - Bruce Rosen K1FFX K2/100 6982 KSB2 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Power-supply-for-KAT100-1-tp7571004p7571032.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
Doug Turnbull wrote > [... as so many are constantly calling a DX station that determining who > is supposed to be there is difficult. [...] I tend to use the P3 to find > a relatively free frequency to make my call from. [...] The P3 > remains a powerful tool which I would not like to be without! This has also been my experience. In a pileup where the DX is listening up, I can see on the P3 that many strong stations just keep on sending while the DX is making an exchange. What is with these operators? Is it because they do not have QSK amps and cannot hear the DX while they keep sending? 73 ES GOD BLESS U ES URS DE KEN N4OI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/The-P3-Effect-tp7571021p7571031.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TX5K
I was a little bummed to not have a chance to work them on 160/80 this week as I was out on business travel until Thursday night and I didn't see them on the cluster in those bands friday or yesterday morning pacific time. I did get to work them on five bands in about 35 minutes over two days. The K3 did a nice job of picking them up on my inverted V on 40m and lower than optimal height mounted three element SteppIR on a couple higher bands. Keith AK6ZZ Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos On Mar 9, 2013, at 5:16 AM, "Dyarnes" wrote: > Yep, I worked them on 160 SSB on the 8th, which was apparently about the last > day for that band. I worked them on 160 CW a few days earlier. Not sure why > the antenna for 160 and 80 came down so early--maybe it blew down??? It > seems like after they crossed the 100K QSO mark, their activity started to > fall off. Perhaps that was their goal, and after that they wanted to enjoy a > little R & R? Or, maybe the sand crabs got to them! Hi. > > Like you, I wasn't sure 160 SSB was on their agenda. I don't think VP6DX > brought up anything on 160 SSB, so maybe that's not considered to be a > particularly productive band/mode combination. In any event, the TX5K > website had a neat feature that showed, at any point in time, just what bands > and modes were active. At this moment they are still only operating on 40 > SSB. It's odd to only see one position light on. Usually there were at > least 4 or 5, and as many as 7 or 8. > > As I mentioned previously, my working them on 80 and 160 is still sort of > amazing--to me anyway. I say that because I've tried various "goofy" > antennas on 160 before with almost no luck whatsoever. An R8 vertical isn't > supposed to work on 80, let alone 160. I had tried it, mainly as a lark, on > the VP6DX DXpedition. Surprise! Surprise! They heard me! You know my ERP > had to be just one step up from a dummy load. It's proof positive that just > about anything will radiate something, and further provided whoever is at the > other end has a decent antenna to hear you with! The R8 actually shows a > half-way decent SWR even without the tuner. 160 is more problematic, but the > KAT500 (or just the K3 internal ATU when running barefoot) will bring it down > to close to 1:1 on both bands. That certainly substantiates some of the > performance claims by Elecraft. If you just don't get greedy, and run very > much power, everything behaves nicely. > > By the way, it was interesting to see them often on the same band with more > than one mode. Not all DXpeditions do that--at least not as much. I think > at least part of the credit for being able to do that is the Elecraft > equipment. > > Dave, AA7EE posted a link to a very interesting historical summary of > Clipperton Island on the QRP-L reflector. I've added the link below for > those who may be interested. I found it fascinating! > > The other historical thing I am reminded of is that, back around the time I > first got my license, there was a DXpedition to Clipperton Island by the > YASME group--mainly Lloyd Colvin (W6KG?). It was all over the cover of CQ > Magazine. Maybe that was the first DXpedition to Clipperton??? Do I also > remember that later there was some sort of "flap" about YASME? > > Here's the link on Clipperton's history. > > http://www.damninteresting.com/the-tyrant-clipperton-island/ > > Dave W7AQK > > -Original Message- From: Fred Smith > Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 3:13 AM > To: 'Dyarnes' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] TX5K > > Did you work them on 160m phone (they weren't going to work 160 phone > according to them) I missed them on that and 12m SSB. Most all the early > info shows them shutting down today, haven't looked at their web site. > > Good job to you! I hope we can work them as well on their next big > DXpedition (deep breath) I think a lot of people need it. These guys did a > great job and I liked the log as well as any I have ever seen. > > BTW I tried for 20 mins the other morning after I had worked them QRO on 80m > SSB (1st call lucky) with my KX3 I was never heard. The noise floor was > rather high but I thought with their superior equipment 8>) that they might > hear me but no joy it was a poor band/mode choice, but I tried you never > know. > > Fred/N0AZZ > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Portable Antenna question
Lynn : If you are looking for an end-fed wire length that is easy to match from 80m through 10m I would suggest you try something in the 84 to 86 ft range. This can be small gauge wire (i.e. 22 to 26 AWG) and plastic camping clothesline reels work well to store this length. The Wire Man sells something called "Invisible Toughcoat Slinky" ( #534) that is perfect for this type of antenna. http://thewireman.com/antennap.html You can work this against a few ground radials (I suggest 4+, about 1/8 wavelength long at your lowest operating frequency). Another option is to use an elevated 16 ft wire for the other half of the antenna (Google W3EDP). This 84 to 86 ft length is one of the "magical lengths" that is not close to a half wave multiple on any of the amateur bands (with perhaps the exception of 10m) so it presents a reasonable impedance to your tuner across the HF spectrum. If you don't care about 80 and want to go with something shorter try a 28 ft wire. It should easily match on 40m through 20m without any issues. Best of luck Michael VE3WMB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
that is how I have been using the P3 as well... with great success I must say... I wonder if they had the same conversation when the DX Cluster was first introduced... just wondering Scott w2ntv On Sat, Mar 9, 2013 at 8:02 AM, Doug Turnbull wrote: Eric, This seldom works for me as so many are constantly calling a DX station that determining who is supposed to be there is difficult. I have to tune and listen with the K3 and sometimes this is not so easy when so many stations call continuously. I tend to use the P3 to find a relatively free frequency to make my call from. Maybe this is a problem in Europe only but I doubt it. The P3 remains a powerful tool which I would not like to be without! 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of eric norris Sent: 09 March 2013 10:39 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could be wrong. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TX5K
Yep, I worked them on 160 SSB on the 8th, which was apparently about the last day for that band. I worked them on 160 CW a few days earlier. Not sure why the antenna for 160 and 80 came down so early--maybe it blew down??? It seems like after they crossed the 100K QSO mark, their activity started to fall off. Perhaps that was their goal, and after that they wanted to enjoy a little R & R? Or, maybe the sand crabs got to them! Hi. Like you, I wasn't sure 160 SSB was on their agenda. I don't think VP6DX brought up anything on 160 SSB, so maybe that's not considered to be a particularly productive band/mode combination. In any event, the TX5K website had a neat feature that showed, at any point in time, just what bands and modes were active. At this moment they are still only operating on 40 SSB. It's odd to only see one position light on. Usually there were at least 4 or 5, and as many as 7 or 8. As I mentioned previously, my working them on 80 and 160 is still sort of amazing--to me anyway. I say that because I've tried various "goofy" antennas on 160 before with almost no luck whatsoever. An R8 vertical isn't supposed to work on 80, let alone 160. I had tried it, mainly as a lark, on the VP6DX DXpedition. Surprise! Surprise! They heard me! You know my ERP had to be just one step up from a dummy load. It's proof positive that just about anything will radiate something, and further provided whoever is at the other end has a decent antenna to hear you with! The R8 actually shows a half-way decent SWR even without the tuner. 160 is more problematic, but the KAT500 (or just the K3 internal ATU when running barefoot) will bring it down to close to 1:1 on both bands. That certainly substantiates some of the performance claims by Elecraft. If you just don't get greedy, and run very much power, everything behaves nicely. By the way, it was interesting to see them often on the same band with more than one mode. Not all DXpeditions do that--at least not as much. I think at least part of the credit for being able to do that is the Elecraft equipment. Dave, AA7EE posted a link to a very interesting historical summary of Clipperton Island on the QRP-L reflector. I've added the link below for those who may be interested. I found it fascinating! The other historical thing I am reminded of is that, back around the time I first got my license, there was a DXpedition to Clipperton Island by the YASME group--mainly Lloyd Colvin (W6KG?). It was all over the cover of CQ Magazine. Maybe that was the first DXpedition to Clipperton??? Do I also remember that later there was some sort of "flap" about YASME? Here's the link on Clipperton's history. http://www.damninteresting.com/the-tyrant-clipperton-island/ Dave W7AQK -Original Message- From: Fred Smith Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 3:13 AM To: 'Dyarnes' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] TX5K Did you work them on 160m phone (they weren't going to work 160 phone according to them) I missed them on that and 12m SSB. Most all the early info shows them shutting down today, haven't looked at their web site. Good job to you! I hope we can work them as well on their next big DXpedition (deep breath) I think a lot of people need it. These guys did a great job and I liked the log as well as any I have ever seen. BTW I tried for 20 mins the other morning after I had worked them QRO on 80m SSB (1st call lucky) with my KX3 I was never heard. The noise floor was rather high but I thought with their superior equipment 8>) that they might hear me but no joy it was a poor band/mode choice, but I tried you never know. Fred/N0AZZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
It's called "progress". It doesn't have to be a P3. Look at the ire the use of SKIMMER has generated. Now guys have to figure out how to intelligently use the new gadgetry. Working DX will still be an developing skill. Those without the technology will moan and complain about it being unfair of course. Which brings up another technology. Remote operating. The advantage there could be huge. But in the future, many will have no choice. So how do we judge remotes? 73 de Brian/K3KO On 3/9/2013 12:52, a...@twcny.rr.com wrote: Perhaps this is why DXpeditions seem to play "spin the dial" more; having many stations converge on the last rx frequency probably tends to slow their rate. I experienced this effect at PZ5RO. It would be interesting to get feedback from DXpedition ops. 73, Redd - AI2N eric norris wrote: Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could be wrong. 73 Eric WD6DBM - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2240 / Virus Database: 2641/5659 - Release Date: 03/09/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] WTB: K3 400Hz CW Filter
Want to Buy : K3 400Hz CW Filter I'm looking for a K3 KFL3A-400, 8 pole CW Filter. Let me know what you have, condition and price shipped to VA. 73 Bill W4RM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
Eric, This seldom works for me as so many are constantly calling a DX station that determining who is supposed to be there is difficult. I have to tune and listen with the K3 and sometimes this is not so easy when so many stations call continuously. I tend to use the P3 to find a relatively free frequency to make my call from. Maybe this is a problem in Europe only but I doubt it. The P3 remains a powerful tool which I would not like to be without! 73 Doug EI2CN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of eric norris Sent: 09 March 2013 10:39 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could be wrong. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect
Perhaps this is why DXpeditions seem to play "spin the dial" more; having many stations converge on the last rx frequency probably tends to slow their rate. I experienced this effect at PZ5RO. It would be interesting to get feedback from DXpedition ops. 73, Redd - AI2N eric norris wrote: > Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the > last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened for > the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real advantage > because you could instantly find the calling station (if you could hear him). > Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to have a P3 > or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could be wrong. > > 73 Eric WD6DBM > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 Build Unboxing Page 4
In the continuing saga of the Elecraft K3 Build the package arrived last night but due to some other factors in the house I waited until first thing in the morning. One of the factors was I wanted to get my cameras out and setup for the unpacking of the radio. As many of you my wife and daughters find it a little strange at times that I¹m doing video production in the breakfast nook but we are short on space and I love to write my blog so I normally do these things in the morning when I¹m up before the rosters. http://nicktoday.com/elecraft-k3-build-unboxing-page-4/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] The P3 Effect
Has anyone else noticed just how many people are now able to pounce on the last frequency TX5K used? Back in the day you swapped VFOs and listened for the calling station. After I got my P3 it seemed to be a real advantage because you could instantly find the calling station (if you could hear him). Now so many people do this it seems to almost be a requirement to have a P3 or panadapter of some sort. Of course, I could be wrong. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TX5K
Did you work them on 160m phone (they weren't going to work 160 phone according to them) I missed them on that and 12m SSB. Most all the early info shows them shutting down today, haven't looked at their web site. Good job to you! I hope we can work them as well on their next big DXpedition (deep breath) I think a lot of people need it. These guys did a great job and I liked the log as well as any I have ever seen. BTW I tried for 20 mins the other morning after I had worked them QRO on 80m SSB (1st call lucky) with my KX3 I was never heard. The noise floor was rather high but I thought with their superior equipment 8>) that they might hear me but no joy it was a poor band/mode choice, but I tried you never know. Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dyarnes Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013 3:01 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] TX5K Hi All, Apparently they are starting to shut things down--a bit early it seems! My DX cluster had a note that the 160/80 antennas are down now! Nothing on their blog about that. Supposedly they still have almost 2 days to go. At this moment they only have 40 SSB up and running! I guess I've worked them everywhere I can. I have them on all CW bands (except 6 meters, of course), and all SSB bands except 80 meters (and 6 meters). Also on 3 digi bands--30, 20, and 17. 19 band slots in all. It has been fun snagging them, and the Elecraft stuff here all performed just great! I'm particularly please with how much easier things are now that I have the KAT500. With my antenna situation here it really makes a big difference. Clipperton isn't so far away that it is a big deal to work them, except the competition is ferocious. The folks who worked them running QRP have much bigger bragging rights. Well done! The real kick in the pants is working them on RTTY without a computer! That feature in the K3 (and the KX3) is so cool! This time around I just loaded a couple of memories with the ID info and the report info. I've done it with direct paddle input in the past, but using the memories makes it a snap on DX stuff. I wanted to try it with the KX3, but the competition was so heavy, and my antenna so inadequate, I had to go to the K3 with a bit more power. Working them on 160 SSB, but not 80 SSB was something of a surprise. I bet I'm in just the wrong spot propagation wise for 80 meters. I could even hear some of the Europeans working them. Guess I should have started trying a lot earlier! The TX5K website is pretty slick! You can see confirmation of your QSO within just a minute or two. These DXpeditions get fancier all the time with this logging info. Anyway, I had fun. Hope a lot of other folks did too. Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6157 - Release Date: 03/08/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6157 - Release Date: 03/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Portable Antenna question
Lynn I posted this same question here and to a QRP Club I belong to sometime back and received well over a 100 emails both on and off both reflectors. Many ideas and some of my own derived from other designs that I adapted I will give you 3 offhand in just a moment. You spoke of a possible install in your car, if I might tell you what a friend in CA. found after 3 mo of trying to get his KX3 and a 300w mobile amp of some kind he had at the same time to go with it. He bought a mobile mount ran all the wiring installed a Screwdriver antenna. After all that work was and numerous calls to Elecraft and the radio sent for a mod of some kind then a month of trying to get it to work still no joy. He sent it back to Elecraft to have the mod removed and a new LCD display cover installed because the other was scratched during all the in and outs. When returned he sold it as he's not a QRP op that's a shame. Antennas the one piece of equipment that I use for about everything as I'm not a hiker and have limited mobility I drive to where I operate. But that piece of gear is light weight it's a 31' fiberglass telescoping windsock pole that has an eyelet on the top about 3 1/2" in dia. by 4' when collapsed and weighs about 6#?? I have several other items that I use with this 2 5 gal plastic buckets like oil comes in to support the pole one can be filled with rocks etc for weight the other is filled with concrete with a 4" ID pipe in the center of it both will need a couple of guys on windy days. The other is a steel plate that I can pull one tire on with a 4" ID pipe 30" tall that hold the pole and lets the SUV serve as somewhat of a ground plane. I use a Par end fed 10/20/40 for one of them my second is a 31' vertical with several counterpoise's that I have on rolls 6 of them 33' each. The last one (s) are simple but the most effective single band made from 300ohm twin lead I have 5 of them cut and rolled 10/15/17/20/40m. These can be setup as an Inverted V or a flattop dipole if you have other supports I have a few small insulators and Dacron rope for guying and the supports. These are the most effective with my KX3 because they allow all the power of the radio to the antenna using the duel binding post BNC adapter. They don't take up much room and are in the bottom of my Pelican case with all I carry. it is a med size one for the KX3 plus I have a 250' roll of 18ga wire that I take along just in case I need some. I have not used all of these away from the house but have used them in the back yard and they work well and all tune easily with the KX3's tuner. I had always thought that my Icom 703+ had a good internal in it till Elecraft came along, as with other things. Get ready to have a lot of fun with your KX3 BTW I am now using mine for SWL a lot of the time where I was using my K3 before. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT Sent: Friday, March 08, 2013 10:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Portable Antenna question Of course -- and experimenting is half the fun. I expect to go through a lot of wire playing. I'm pretty good with the theory -- and as everyone has said, it makes sense to avoid feeding the end of a half-wave wire. I haven't yet found the impedance range for the tuner in the manuals. I'm still reading. I also moved not too long ago, and a lot of things (like my antenna book) are in a box somewhere. I'm still searching. I think my Par EF-20 is in one of those boxes, as is a nice chunk of coax with a BNC on one end, and a PL-259 on the other. I did find my straight key, but I haven't been on CW this millenium. ... and I've got 100' of Wireman #534 due to arrive tomorrow. I can always buy more. -- Lynn On 3/8/2013 8:29 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > The message here is the the KX3 is a radio, and the antennas that work > well with it are the same that work with any radio. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6157 - Release Date: 03/08/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 2641/6157 - Release Date: 03/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] TX5K
Hi All, Apparently they are starting to shut things down--a bit early it seems! My DX cluster had a note that the 160/80 antennas are down now! Nothing on their blog about that. Supposedly they still have almost 2 days to go. At this moment they only have 40 SSB up and running! I guess I've worked them everywhere I can. I have them on all CW bands (except 6 meters, of course), and all SSB bands except 80 meters (and 6 meters). Also on 3 digi bands--30, 20, and 17. 19 band slots in all. It has been fun snagging them, and the Elecraft stuff here all performed just great! I'm particularly please with how much easier things are now that I have the KAT500. With my antenna situation here it really makes a big difference. Clipperton isn't so far away that it is a big deal to work them, except the competition is ferocious. The folks who worked them running QRP have much bigger bragging rights. Well done! The real kick in the pants is working them on RTTY without a computer! That feature in the K3 (and the KX3) is so cool! This time around I just loaded a couple of memories with the ID info and the report info. I've done it with direct paddle input in the past, but using the memories makes it a snap on DX stuff. I wanted to try it with the KX3, but the competition was so heavy, and my antenna so inadequate, I had to go to the K3 with a bit more power. Working them on 160 SSB, but not 80 SSB was something of a surprise. I bet I'm in just the wrong spot propagation wise for 80 meters. I could even hear some of the Europeans working them. Guess I should have started trying a lot earlier! The TX5K website is pretty slick! You can see confirmation of your QSO within just a minute or two. These DXpeditions get fancier all the time with this logging info. Anyway, I had fun. Hope a lot of other folks did too. Dave W7AQK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
