[Elecraft] Fwd: TS-990
And I can't even get my own callsign correct 73 again Barry Simpson VK2BJ -- Forwarded message -- From: Barry Simpson Date: 5 June 2013 06:57 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 To: Phil Hystad Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" I am not sure why happy K3 owners want to keep trying to ridicule the TS990. I am a happy K3 owner and have been for over four years. I am also a happy owner of a TS590, and TS2000. Now I am a happy owner of a TS990. Despite the critical comments regarding its size and the Rob Sherwood numbers, it is a magnificent piece of equipment with certainly more and/or more convenient facilities than the K3. In practice, there is no material difference between being able to receive signals on the TS990, TS590 and K3. I bought it because I like Kenwood as well as Elecraft and I have had great past experience with previous Kenwood rigs including the TS930. The visual appearance and ergonomics appealed to me as well as the functions and facilities and I have not been disappointed. So there you are guys - it's horses for courses. I have four rigs and will be keeping and using them all. So please give some thought before making critical and sarcastic comments about competitors' equipment that you have not used. I have not seen any similar type of comments on Kenwood reflectors regarding Elecraft equipment. I also have a KPA500 and KAT500 and previously built a K2. 73 Barry Simpson VK2BH On 4 June 2013 14:40, Phil Hystad wrote: > I saw a TS-990 at the SeaPac hamfest this last Saturday. It is an > absolutely huge beast of a radio. I think the largest modern rig I have > ever seen and maybe larger than any amateur transceiver ever built (maybe). > Looking at the better performing K3 in size and simplicity compared to the > beast TS-990, the K3 is truly an elegant radio. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > > On Jun 3, 2013, at 4:20 PM, Fred Smith wrote: > > > Interesting we now can see where all the money went..into the knobs > 8>). > > > > I bet some wish they would have waited, a fully loaded K3 is a lot less > > money and look at the performance. > > > > > > 73, > > Fred/N0AZZ > > K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 > > P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 > > > > > > > > -Original Message- > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Locher > > Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 1:54 PM > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: [Elecraft] TS-990 > > > > I see that the TS990 has been reviewed by Rob Sherwood at: > > > > http://www.sherweng.com/table.html > > > > Interesting reading! > > > > Cheers/73 > > > > Bob W9KNI > > > > __ > > 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: 3184/6379 - Release Date: 06/03/13 > > > > - > > No virus found in this message. > > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6379 - Release Date: 06/03/13 > > > > __ > > 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 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 Frequency Memory Editor
Hi, I have noted that when I use the above utility it does what I want apart from the 50MHz band. I set it to the required frequency and mode (50.250 and Data) yet when I upload that info to the K3 the mode becomes Data Rev. This does NOT happen on any other band (and I use the memories to get me to the PSK frequencies for all bands). On the other bands the frequency is correct and the mode is Data. I have tried changing the mode on the K3 to Data then reading that into the K3 Frequency Memory Editor and then re-exporting it back to the K3 - but the result is the same. I guess it must be obvious what I am doing wrong but it sure is puzzling me at the moment!! Andy G4HUE K3 s/n 6990 P3 s/n 2493 __ 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 using Pixel magnetic antenna
The hookup is simple you use the receive antenna input on the K3 all else is taken by the control unit itself works well and disables receiver during transmit. Everything is plug-n-play with the antenna. If you live in the country or a very low noise area you will see a small improvement. On the other hand if it's a high noise area like in a town or close to a city it makes a lot of difference. It will give you directional performance also and turns with a small TV rotor. I live in the country on a farm and have seen very little improvements over my other receive only antennas. My main reason for one was for 160m receive, it was no help over my other antennas. At this time have decided to sell the complete antenna in factory box. Just a few months old with everything I bought extra for it 300' of coax, wire, rotor cable, New RS TV rotor & control. This is also an excellent LOWFER antenna as well. Anyone interested contact me off board, -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jack Smith Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 8:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna Treat the Pixel as a second antenna. You will need the KXV3 for this. http://www.elecraft.com/K3/K3_Antenna_Routing.pdf should answer your questions. Use the automatic disable feature of the Pixel's DC power coupler. The power coupler manual provides a hook up diagram for that purpose. Jack K8ZOA On 6/4/2013 8:51 PM, w9hak wrote: > Has anyone used the Pixel magnetic antenna with their K3? I am > instrested in your results and how you attached the Pixel antenna to > your k3. > > Smith Bradford > W9HAK > > __ > 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: 3184/6382 - Release Date: 06/04/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6382 - Release Date: 06/04/13 __ 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] Fwd: TS-990
>>> And I can't even get my own callsign correct <<< And! You're going to expect us to believe anything that you've just said. < grin> 73 Milverton. > > From: Barry Simpson >To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" >Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:59 AM >Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: TS-990 > > >And I can't even get my own callsign correct > >73 again > >Barry Simpson VK2BJ > >-- Forwarded message -- >From: Barry Simpson >Date: 5 June 2013 06:57 >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 >To: Phil Hystad >Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > > >I am not sure why happy K3 owners want to keep trying to ridicule the TS990. > >I am a happy K3 owner and have been for over four years. I am also a happy >owner of a TS590, and TS2000. > >Now I am a happy owner of a TS990. > >Despite the critical comments regarding its size and the Rob Sherwood >numbers, it is a magnificent piece of equipment with certainly more and/or >more convenient facilities than the K3. > >In practice, there is no material difference between being able to receive >signals on the TS990, TS590 and K3. I bought it because I like Kenwood as >well as Elecraft and I have had great past experience with previous Kenwood >rigs including the TS930. > >The visual appearance and ergonomics appealed to me as well as the >functions and facilities and I have not been disappointed. > >So there you are guys - it's horses for courses. I have four rigs and will >be keeping and using them all. So please give some thought before making >critical and sarcastic comments about competitors' equipment that you have >not used. I have not seen any similar type of comments on Kenwood >reflectors regarding Elecraft equipment. > >I also have a KPA500 and KAT500 and previously built a K2. > >73 > >Barry Simpson VK2BH > > >On 4 June 2013 14:40, Phil Hystad wrote: > >> I saw a TS-990 at the SeaPac hamfest this last Saturday. It is an >> absolutely huge beast of a radio. I think the largest modern rig I have >> ever seen and maybe larger than any amateur transceiver ever built (maybe). >> Looking at the better performing K3 in size and simplicity compared to the >> beast TS-990, the K3 is truly an elegant radio. >> >> 73, phil, K7PEH >> >> >> On Jun 3, 2013, at 4:20 PM, Fred Smith wrote: >> >> > Interesting we now can see where all the money went..into the knobs >> 8>). >> > >> > I bet some wish they would have waited, a fully loaded K3 is a lot less >> > money and look at the performance. >> > >> > >> > 73, >> > Fred/N0AZZ >> > K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 >> > P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 >> > >> > >> > >> > -Original Message- >> > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Locher >> > Sent: Monday, June 03, 2013 1:54 PM >> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> > Subject: [Elecraft] TS-990 >> > >> > I see that the TS990 has been reviewed by Rob Sherwood at: >> > >> > http://www.sherweng.com/table.html >> > >> > Interesting reading! >> > >> > Cheers/73 >> > >> > Bob W9KNI >> > >> > __ >> > 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: 3184/6379 - Release Date: 06/03/13 >> > >> > - >> > No virus found in this message. >> > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> > Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6379 - Release Date: 06/03/13 >> > >> > __ >> > 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 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/mai
Re: [Elecraft] K3 using Pixel magnetic antenna
Hi Smith, You've probably read all of the eHam reviews so you have a basic understanding of the Pixel loop. As others have stated it hooks up easily to the K3 using the KXV3A board. The transmit protection feature provided by Pixel is very reliable and easy to implement. Compared to my vertical it is a vast improvement on 80 and 40 meters. On 30 meters sometimes it is better and sometimes not. I use a hex beam on 20 and above and the loop can't compete with a directional antenna. On 160 meters I have a pretty quiet dipole so generally the dipole and the loop are equals. When conditions exhibit in and out fading the loop is very effective with a sub receiver in diversity mode. Without in/out fading it's usually sufficient to just press the K3 RX ANT button to quickly decide whether the loop or your main antenna is better. If you have a sub receiver you can use a simple external splitter to send the loop signal to both the KXV3A input and the sub receiver aux input. I originally had the loop at about 8 feet high and it worked very well. I later raised it to about 22 feet and it works about the same. Try to keep it clear of your house as it will pick up electrical noise from the house when it is pointed in that direction. 73, Mike K2MK w9hak wrote > Has anyone used the Pixel magnetic antenna with > their K3? I am instrested in your results and how > you attached the Pixel antenna to your k3. > > Smith Bradford > W9HAK -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-using-Pixel-magnetic-antenna-tp7574734p7574744.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
[Elecraft] K2 and KX1 for Sale
K2 SN4776, KSB2, K160RX, KAF2, KAT2, KDIMP,KBT2- $750 KX1 SN196, KXB30, KXAT1, KXPD1- $350 Original builder. My picnic table and backpack radios replaced by KX3. Pictures available. Reply off list. Pickup in Southern CA preferred. 73 Joe W6AYC jpur...@verizon.net __ 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] New K3 Book From Lulu
Does anyone know if the current discount code for the KX3 is good for the current K3 book? 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 __ 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 Frequency Memory Editor
Thanks its the 1.1.252.0 version and yes I am using it to program the K3. I found a later version (1.3.3.0) which I downloaded and tried and got the same results - I did note 3 "Writememory2state.Ontimerexpiry" messages. Hope this clarifies things. Andy From: Dick Dievendorff To: 'ANDY NEHAN' Sent: Wednesday, 5 June 2013, 14:13 Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Memory Editor What K3 Frequency Memory Editor version are you using? And you're using it with a K3, not a KX3, right? This is in the Help - About screen. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ANDY NEHAN Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 0:07 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Frequency Memory Editor Hi, I have noted that when I use the above utility it does what I want apart from the 50MHz band. I set it to the required frequency and mode (50.250 and Data) yet when I upload that info to the K3 the mode becomes Data Rev. This does NOT happen on any other band (and I use the memories to get me to the PSK frequencies for all bands). On the other bands the frequency is correct and the mode is Data. I have tried changing the mode on the K3 to Data then reading that into the K3 Frequency Memory Editor and then re-exporting it back to the K3 - but the result is the same. I guess it must be obvious what I am doing wrong but it sure is puzzling me at the moment!! Andy G4HUE K3 s/n 6990 P3 s/n 2493 __ 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] New K3 Book From Lulu
Hi Fred, The Lulu discount code is good for any purchase from lulu. The current one, GLOW, is good until midnight (EDT) June 7. (And good only for purchases from Lulu, sorry.) Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Fred Cady "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation Second Edition" "The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the Summit" fcady at ieee dot org > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Smith > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 7:08 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 Book From Lulu > > Does anyone know if the current discount code for the KX3 is good for > the > current K3 book? > > > > > > 73, > > Fred/N0AZZ > > K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 > > P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 > > > > > > > > > > __ > 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] New K3 Book From Lulu
I have bought the book again (second revision), you can't have too many of Fred's books 8>). Wish I had the gift he has, Fred will a discount apply later for the PDF version with a book purchase? If it does I will buy it also I do really like the PDF for the KX3 but have the book also. FYI for some on the reflector I did print a reduced size like his mini-manual with my printer of the PDF printed on both sides. You can make them any size you want I found out by accident on another document last week. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@ece.montana.edu] Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 10:29 AM To: 'Fred Smith'; 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New K3 Book From Lulu Hi Fred, The Lulu discount code is good for any purchase from lulu. The current one, GLOW, is good until midnight (EDT) June 7. (And good only for purchases from Lulu, sorry.) Cheers and 73, Fred KE7X Fred Cady "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation Second Edition" "The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the Summit" fcady at ieee dot org > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Smith > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 7:08 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 Book From Lulu > > Does anyone know if the current discount code for the KX3 is good for > the current K3 book? > > > > > > 73, > > Fred/N0AZZ > > K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 > > P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 > > > > > > > > > > __ > 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: 3184/6386 - Release Date: 06/05/13 __ 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] Building Mistake
Hi Stan, I try to spin the piece around and take a look from a different view and count the pins again. This especially easy when you are using a vise or holder of some sort. And also starting your count from a different point than where you started from may help. Don't Give up! Just take your time and Enjoy the process. You'll be done before you know it! 73, Kevin NZ1I K2 #7362 & alot of bells and whistles, errr options ;) __ 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] RES: TS-990
Back in the late 80's I ordered a TS-950 sight-unseen from a catalog. It was to replace my trusty TS-180SAT. When it arrived I thought they'd accidently sent me TWO 950's in the same box. I had not paid any attention to the size and weight specs of the rig when I ordered it. It was so huge, there was no room for anything on the front of the operating desk once the 950 was in place. I boxed it up and sent it back. I was stronger then but knew that I would (hopefully) be growing old and would need help moving that beast. I recently looked at the specs of the 990 and knew it would be a back-breaker too. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: tnny...@yahoo.com [mailto:tnny...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 2:09 PM To: WILLIS COOKE; Bill; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RES: TS-990 Anyone remembers the TS 950, then the 950 SD and finally, the TS 950 SDX? Could it be a repeat of the 950 series? Or, is it that the days of the Legendary Kenwood TX and RX audio is something of the past? Food for thought. 73 Milverton. __ 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] SideKX Panel and cover for KX3
This has to be one the very best accessories ever made for a radio. After seeing the KX3, I thought it could become the ONE radio Ecomm groups could standardize on if it were "hardened" in some way. Scott, AK6Q, did it. His website is www.gemsproducts.com In typical ham style, I didn't read the instructions. I simply loosened the four thumb turn screws, removed the 4 small Phillips screws, took the nut off the mic connector, and replaced the panels. It took just a few minutes. After reading the instructions, I see I did it all wrong, but still with a good result. I never opened the radio. 73, Dick, WN3R Sent from my iPad __ 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] SideKX Panel and cover for KX3
There were instructions? I thought that paper was to keep the side panels from scratching each other ;) It only took mere minutes to install the side plates. The cover keeps me from scratching the display or tweaking knobs when I put the radio in the backpack. The Lexan is a little thinner than I would have thoughtbut it is Lexan and I doubt I'll ever break it. Nice to see the plates were ground to metal at all the appropriate places instead of me having to do it myself. To be honest...I think Elecraft should buy Scott out and ship new KX3's from the factory this way. 73 Lee KK4JSJ On Wednesday 06/05/2013 at 12:55 pm, "Dick, WN3R" wrote: This has to be one the very best accessories ever made for a radio. After seeing the KX3, I thought it could become the ONE radio Ecomm groups could standardize on if it were "hardened" in some way. Scott, AK6Q, did it. His website is http://www.gemsproducts.com In typical ham style, I didn't read the instructions. I simply loosened the four thumb turn screws, removed the 4 small Phillips screws, took the nut off the mic connector, and replaced the panels. It took just a few minutes. After reading the instructions, I see I did it all wrong, but still with a good result. I never opened the radio. 73, Dick, WN3R Sent from my iPad __ 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] TS-990
The weight of rigs from Japan has more to do with the choice of steel for the chassis instead of aluminum, and certainly the size of the TS-990 is the right size for many people. But another observation is that when you look at the schematic diagrams of Japanese rigs they are unbelievably complicated. There are easily ten times as many paths, components, connectors, and devices as the typical American rig, making it extremely difficult to follow signal flow on these enormously dense circuits. When I first obtained an Elecraft K2, I couldn't believe how simple it was. The schematic looked pretty much like the occasional homebrew transceiver you see in QST, and yet the specs were every bit as good as Japanese rigs costing (and weighing) way more. I have always wondered whether Japanese transceivers are way over-engineered-- and thus more expensive, heavier, and larger-- than they have to be. Al W6LX __ 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 building mistake - my blindspot
Fred K6DGW wrote "You can check and re-check as much as you want. You're just going over the same steps you went over the first time when you installed the part[s]. You just did it [or think you did], it is basic human nature to look right past the problem, a lot like proofreading what you've just written. The key is to have some mechanism, separate from just looking at the construction steps, to yield a check." -- I've found separating a project into steps and checking/testing after a break (next day is best) helps to see things with a fresh perspective. It also helps to keep multiple mistakes from clouding the issue. One can often make a few ohmmeter tests to see if continuity exists (or doesn't). Measuring expected voltage levels or signals can reveal a missed step or error. The same approach works when writing up a technical piece. Professional tech writing never leaves proof reading to the original author. In my experience my work was reviewed by at minimum two other people. After each review the original author gets to see the results of proofing and make corrections. After a few review loops the product approaches nearly no errors either in composition or technical accuracy. When I did not have the benefit of a reviewer, I resorted to proofing after a sufficient time away from writing. Repetition of reviewing your work also helps. Spell checkers give one almost the same benefit of having a second pair of eyes read your draft. Of course when applying this to building your favorite project it is hard not to resist "just plugging it in...and hoping for no 'smoke' ". This, too often, results in letting out some smoke --- oops! One rule I always made in repair work was the final functional test after the item was fully reassembled and supposedly "repaired". Stuff can happen that will leave a contact or connector not fully made. The "Final" test is where you catch that. Nothing more embarrassing then to show a customer the "repaired" item and have it not work! 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com dubus...@gmail.com "Kits made by KL7UW" __ 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] RES: TS-990
My old TS-930S was 40 lbs and dominated the top of an executive desk. I recently weighed my K2/10 and K2/100, both heavily accessorized. Together, they are a few ounces short of 10 lbs. Never again. Eric KE6US On 6/5/2013 9:40 AM, Terry Schieler wrote: Back in the late 80's I ordered a TS-950 sight-unseen from a catalog. It was to replace my trusty TS-180SAT. When it arrived I thought they'd accidently sent me TWO 950's in the same box. I had not paid any attention to the size and weight specs of the rig when I ordered it. It was so huge, there was no room for anything on the front of the operating desk once the 950 was in place. I boxed it up and sent it back. I was stronger then but knew that I would (hopefully) be growing old and would need help moving that beast. I recently looked at the specs of the 990 and knew it would be a back-breaker too. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: tnny...@yahoo.com [mailto:tnny...@yahoo.com] Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 2:09 PM To: WILLIS COOKE; Bill; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RES: TS-990 Anyone remembers the TS 950, then the 950 SD and finally, the TS 950 SDX? Could it be a repeat of the 950 series? Or, is it that the days of the Legendary Kenwood TX and RX audio is something of the past? Food for thought. 73 Milverton. __ 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] TS-990
While this thread is getting a little long in the tooth, Al brings up some very interesting points. Yes, Kenwood, Icom, and Yaesu do make fine transceivers, but it does seem the Elecraft rigs perform as well and better in many cases with simpler schematics. Me, far from being an electronics guru, would like to have someone offer up an explanation as to if Elecraft rigs are indeed simpler generally and if so why they perform as well or better in many cases. Hurry though, I think this thread is due to be shut down soon! Rick K4LX K2 #2005 From: Al Lorona To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:16 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 The weight of rigs from Japan has more to do with the choice of steel for the chassis instead of aluminum, and certainly the size of the TS-990 is the right size for many people. But another observation is that when you look at the schematic diagrams of Japanese rigs they are unbelievably complicated. There are easily ten times as many paths, components, connectors, and devices as the typical American rig, making it extremely difficult to follow signal flow on these enormously dense circuits. When I first obtained an Elecraft K2, I couldn't believe how simple it was. The schematic looked pretty much like the occasional homebrew transceiver you see in QST, and yet the specs were every bit as good as Japanese rigs costing (and weighing) way more. I have always wondered whether Japanese transceivers are way over-engineered-- and thus more expensive, heavier, and larger-- than they have to be. Al W6LX __ 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] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
Im sure that all of us have been experimenting with trying to select a good external speaker for the KX3. I have tried the Iphone "bubble speakers" both in mono and stereo. The crackling and static sounds were hard on my ears. In searching my junk box i noticed a "Clear Speaker" from West Mountain. Yes it is a powered DSP speaker but the fidelity is superb, quiet, no more harsh static sounds. I run my KX3 with a small power supply so getting power to the speaker was a not a problem. I can tell the difference is remarkable. It is 1/2 the size of the radio but the sound is soothing to the HAM ears! I recommend highly. Jeff N4JDU Sent from my iPad __ 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 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
Although I'm not a real fan of Bose products I highly recommend the Bose Companion powered speakers. About $ 70 at Sam's Club as I recall. I found out about these from the Flex reflector. They sound very nice and are RF bulletproof. Have 2 inputs as well. Have my KX-2 on one and a TS-590S on the other. 2 thumbs up ! BTW-I bought a pair of the West Mountains for my next door neighbor who was hearing me on his computer. They worked but broke after a year. My Bose have been going strong for maybe 3 years now. Spend a couple more bucks and buy the Bose. Brian K3USC On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Jeff Drew wrote: > > Im sure that all of us have been experimenting with trying to select a good > external speaker for the KX3. > > I have tried the Iphone "bubble speakers" both in mono and stereo. The > crackling and static sounds were hard on my ears. In searching my junk box i > noticed a "Clear Speaker" from West Mountain. Yes it is a powered DSP speaker > but the fidelity is superb, quiet, no more harsh static sounds. I run my KX3 > with a small power supply so getting power to the speaker was a not a > problem. > I can tell the difference is remarkable. It is 1/2 the size of the radio but > the sound is soothing to the HAM ears! I recommend highly. > > Jeff > N4JDU > Sent from my iPad > __ > 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] SideKX Panel and cover for KX3
I think, there is no need to buy Scott out. Elecraft could just co-operate with Scott and offer his product through their site. Similar to the way they do it with Buddipole. That would be very convenient for all the parties including customers. I would also buy front cover for my K3 if Scott would ever design and make one. 73, Igor UA9CDC To be honest...I think Elecraft should buy Scott out and ship new KX3's from the factory this way. 73 Lee KK4JSJ __ 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] TS-990
Rick I agree with you on this thread being drawn out, and should go quietly to the curb. However, you have brought up a very valid question about Elecraft simple but effective products. I think you should start another thread with your question as the heading. It would be interesting to hear other views and opinions on why such a simple radio stands head and shoulders with the back breaking behemoths that end up on some desks. (((73))) Milverton. > > From: Rick Wheeler >To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" >Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:18 PM >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 > > >While this thread is getting a little long in the tooth, Al brings up some >very interesting points. Yes, Kenwood, Icom, and Yaesu do make fine >transceivers, but it does seem the Elecraft rigs perform as well and better in >many cases with simpler schematics. Me, far from being an electronics guru, >would like to have someone offer up an explanation as to if Elecraft rigs are >indeed simpler generally and if so why they perform as well or better in many >cases. Hurry though, I think this thread is due to be shut down soon! > >Rick >K4LX >K2 #2005 > > > > > > >From: Al Lorona >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Sent: Wednesday, June 5, 2013 1:16 PM >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] TS-990 > > >The weight of rigs from Japan has more to do with the choice of steel for the >chassis instead of aluminum, and certainly the size of the TS-990 is the right >size for many people. But another observation is that when you look at the >schematic diagrams of Japanese rigs they are unbelievably complicated. There >are easily ten times as many paths, components, connectors, and devices as the >typical American rig, making it extremely difficult to follow signal flow on >these enormously dense circuits. When I first obtained an Elecraft K2, I >couldn't believe how simple it was. The schematic looked pretty much like the >occasional homebrew transceiver you see in QST, and yet the specs were every >bit >as good as Japanese rigs costing (and weighing) way more. I have always >wondered >whether Japanese transceivers are way over-engineered-- and thus more >expensive, >heavier, and larger-- than they have to be. > >Al W6LX >__ >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] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
I will chime in on my support of the Bose companions as well, they work great, and have been using them with my K3 for years, and now my K3/0 & Remote rig . They do require power so may not be the best portable solution for the KX3, I have some little battery powered ones for field use but for the shack they are "da bomb". ~Chris N6WM From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Hemmis [bhem...@mac.com] Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 12:03 PM To: Jeff Drew Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered Although I'm not a real fan of Bose products I highly recommend the Bose Companion powered speakers. About $ 70 at Sam's Club as I recall. I found out about these from the Flex reflector. They sound very nice and are RF bulletproof. Have 2 inputs as well. Have my KX-2 on one and a TS-590S on the other. 2 thumbs up ! BTW-I bought a pair of the West Mountains for my next door neighbor who was hearing me on his computer. They worked but broke after a year. My Bose have been going strong for maybe 3 years now. Spend a couple more bucks and buy the Bose. Brian K3USC On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Jeff Drew wrote: > > Im sure that all of us have been experimenting with trying to select a good > external speaker for the KX3. > > I have tried the Iphone "bubble speakers" both in mono and stereo. The > crackling and static sounds were hard on my ears. In searching my junk box i > noticed a "Clear Speaker" from West Mountain. Yes it is a powered DSP speaker > but the fidelity is superb, quiet, no more harsh static sounds. I run my KX3 > with a small power supply so getting power to the speaker was a not a problem. > I can tell the difference is remarkable. It is 1/2 the size of the radio but > the sound is soothing to the HAM ears! I recommend highly. > > Jeff > N4JDU > Sent from my iPad > __ > 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] SideKX Panel and cover for KX3
I would like to move the entire K line as a complete already assembled package. (I can use another radio for my remote operations.) I'd like to see a GOTA/travel case for the entire K line that has the following features: It must be RUGGED! Nice appearance during use Allows protected safe movement of the ENTIRE station as a single unit Room for accessories (SLUSB for example) Extra space used for 'stuff' during shipping (change of clothes?) Has complete secure (lockable) covering during movement Allows for excellent cooling during operation (take the entire back off?) No set up once moved; simply connect power, laptop and antennas, it's done Basically a nice box (XYL approved), remove the front and rear covers for radio use and secure enough that you would be comfortable for the airline gorillas to toss underhand. Besides for flying to a new location, it would make my station much easier to move into the RV. It doesn't have to be a tower, a cube would be fine, as long as I don't have to (un)assemble the wires (too many, makes it a pain to move). Keeping the price under a few hundred $US would be a great bonus too. 73, Rick wa6nhc K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500 -Original Message- From: Igor Sokolov I think, there is no need to buy Scott out. Elecraft could just co-operate with Scott and offer his product through their site. Similar to the way they do it with Buddipole. That would be very convenient for all the parties including customers. I would also buy front cover for my K3 if Scott would ever design and make one. 73, Igor UA9CDC __ 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] KAT500 Utility
Group, How do you access the KAT500 Utility? I do not see a COM port that is connected to the KAT500. If I have the K3, the P3, the KPA500 and the KAT500 all connected together with the proper cabling and everything is working fine, where does the KAT500 Utility get its COM port? I have tried connecting the PC data cable up, but no COM shows that the Utility recognizes. What’s the secret here? I’m missing something and there are no directions in the manual that helps. Roger K8RS K3 S/N 280 __ 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] K-line travel case
This sound like the cases used to move AV equipment around for stage shows. I would search for "av travel case". There are a lot of options, B&H photo lists 367 rack cases: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/buy/Rack-Cases/ci/1781/N/4291079128 wunder K6WRU PS: I changed the subject because this is unrelated to the original question. On Jun 5, 2013, at 12:54 PM, Rick Bates wrote: > I would like to move the entire K line as a complete already assembled > package. (I can use another radio for my remote operations.) > > I'd like to see a GOTA/travel case for the entire K line that has the > following features: > > It must be RUGGED! > Nice appearance during use > Allows protected safe movement of the ENTIRE station as a single unit > Room for accessories (SLUSB for example) > Extra space used for 'stuff' during shipping (change of clothes?) > Has complete secure (lockable) covering during movement > Allows for excellent cooling during operation (take the entire back off?) > No set up once moved; simply connect power, laptop and antennas, it's done > > Basically a nice box (XYL approved), remove the front and rear covers for > radio use and secure enough that you would be comfortable for the airline > gorillas to toss underhand. Besides for flying to a new location, it would > make my station much easier to move into the RV. It doesn't have to be a > tower, a cube would be fine, as long as I don't have to (un)assemble the > wires (too many, makes it a pain to move). > > Keeping the price under a few hundred $US would be a great bonus too. > > 73, > Rick wa6nhc > K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500 > __ 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] TS-990
Rick Wheeler-2 wrote > Me, far from being an electronics guru, would like to have someone offer > up an explanation as to if Elecraft rigs are indeed simpler generally and > if so why they perform as well or better in many cases. In my opinion, it's because Elecraft is more tuned in to users. Elecraft's owners and many of their staff are active hams. They also directly monitor lists such as this one for user input (and respond accordingly). Elegant simplicity of design focused on real user needs is always a winning combination (e.g. Apple comes to mind). Kenwood came closest to this with the TS-930S but lost their way with succeeding models (although the TS-590S is a nice step in the right direction). 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/TS-990-tp7574707p7574766.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] KAT500 Utility
The KAT500 Utility is a Host PC program. The KAT500 has a serial (COMM) port connector on its back panel that uses a 3.5mm TRS connector, similar to the KX3, XG3, W1, and W2. Elecraft supplies a KXUSB USB to Serial Adapter that has a USB connector on the Host PC end and a 3.5 mm TRS plug on the KAT500 end. You may also use a KXSER cable, which has a 9-pin D-shell connector on one end and a 3.5mm TRS plug on the other. I use a four-port USB to Serial Adapter and a couple of KXSER cables. I connect these four ports to a K3/P3, a KPA500, a KAT500 (with a KXSER cable) and to a KX3 or XG3 (also with a KXSER cable). If you plug one end of the KXUSB into the back panel of the KAT500 (the "PC DATA" port) and the USB end into your PC, Windows should install a device driver for that USB cable and provide a COM port address for it. If you're not sure which COM port it is, see the KAT500 Utility Help text on "Troubleshooting - Finding the right serial port". The KXUSB uses an FTDI chip set, and its COM port should appear and disappear from the Device Manager list of COM ports as you insert and remove the USB connector from the PC. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K8RS Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 13:05 PM To: Elecraft Group Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Utility Group, How do you access the KAT500 Utility? I do not see a COM port that is connected to the KAT500. If I have the K3, the P3, the KPA500 and the KAT500 all connected together with the proper cabling and everything is working fine, where does the KAT500 Utility get its COM port? I have tried connecting the PC data cable up, but no COM shows that the Utility recognizes. What’s the secret here? I’m missing something and there are no directions in the manual that helps. Roger K8RS K3 S/N 280 __ 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] Pixel Pro-1B Receiving Loop
Thanks to all who inquired there were so many I haven't had time to reply that it has been SOLD. 73, 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] New K3 Book From Lulu
Thanks Fred. I'm sorry but there are just too many K3 books out there to retroactively (or in fairness, concurrently) a book/pdf package deal. It's best just to go to Lulu when there is a discount code. BTW, the code JUNEBOOKS13 seems to be active now for the month of June. (All caps, wait a while for it to be accepted by lulu, and I don't think it works outside the US.) Fred Cady fcady at ieee dot org > -Original Message- > From: Fred Smith [mailto:m...@totalhighspeed.com] > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 10:01 AM > To: Cady, Fred; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New K3 Book From Lulu > > I have bought the book again (second revision), you can't have too many > of > Fred's books 8>). Wish I had the gift he has, Fred will a discount > apply > later for the PDF version with a book purchase? If it does I will buy > it > also I do really like the PDF for the KX3 but have the book also. > > FYI for some on the reflector I did print a reduced size like his > mini-manual with my printer of the PDF printed on both sides. You can > make > them any size you want I found out by accident on another document last > week. > > > 73, > Fred/N0AZZ > K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 > P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 > > > > -Original Message- > From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@ece.montana.edu] > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 10:29 AM > To: 'Fred Smith'; 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] New K3 Book From Lulu > > Hi Fred, > The Lulu discount code is good for any purchase from lulu. The current > one, > GLOW, is good until midnight (EDT) June 7. (And good only for purchases > from > Lulu, sorry.) > > Cheers and 73, > Fred KE7X > > Fred Cady > "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation Second Edition" > "The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the Summit" > > fcady at ieee dot org > > > -Original Message- > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > > boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Smith > > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 7:08 AM > > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 Book From Lulu > > > > Does anyone know if the current discount code for the KX3 is good for > > the current K3 book? > > > > > > > > > > > > 73, > > > > Fred/N0AZZ > > > > K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 > > > > P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __ > > 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: 3184/6386 - Release Date: > 06/05/13 __ 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 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
Logitech has a stereo speaker that works great. It is meant for the IPAD but it fits Rose's case perfect (does not take up much room) and works in stereo so you can hear the subreceiver when working split. Once charged - runs for a long time on internal battery. Charged via USB. A USB port on a DC distribution box will keep it running indefinitely. Ariel NY4G > From: ct...@ewnetinc.com > To: bhem...@mac.com; n4...@yahoo.com > Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:48:58 -0700 > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear > Speaker DSP powered > > I will chime in on my support of the Bose companions as well, they work > great, and have been using them with my K3 for years, and now my K3/0 & > Remote rig . They do require power so may not be the best portable solution > for the KX3, I have some little battery powered ones for field use but for > the shack they are "da bomb". > > ~Chris > N6WM > > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On > Behalf Of Brian Hemmis [bhem...@mac.com] > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 12:03 PM > To: Jeff Drew > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear > Speaker DSP powered > > Although I'm not a real fan of Bose products I highly recommend the Bose > Companion powered speakers. About $ 70 at Sam's Club as I recall. I found out > about these from the Flex reflector. They sound very nice and are RF > bulletproof. Have 2 inputs as well. Have my KX-2 on one and a TS-590S on the > other. 2 thumbs up ! > BTW-I bought a pair of the West Mountains for my next door neighbor who was > hearing me on his computer. They worked but broke after a year. My Bose have > been going strong for maybe 3 years now. Spend a couple more bucks and buy > the Bose. > > Brian K3USC > > On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Jeff Drew wrote: > > > > > Im sure that all of us have been experimenting with trying to select a good > > external speaker for the KX3. > > > > I have tried the Iphone "bubble speakers" both in mono and stereo. The > > crackling and static sounds were hard on my ears. In searching my junk box > > i noticed a "Clear Speaker" from West Mountain. Yes it is a powered DSP > > speaker but the fidelity is superb, quiet, no more harsh static sounds. I > > run my KX3 with a small power supply so getting power to the speaker was a > > not a problem. > > I can tell the difference is remarkable. It is 1/2 the size of the radio > > but the sound is soothing to the HAM ears! I recommend highly. > > > > Jeff > > N4JDU > > Sent from my iPad > > __ > > 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] New ham but seasoned CW r/o, between classic K2 and progressive KX3
KX3 #4458 arrived today. Still working on antenna(e), so cannot RX or TX yet, but the "package" is wonderful. Thank you all again for your advice. 73, Arno KG7BJM __ 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] OT: RE: SideKX Panel and cover for KX3
I built something similar to what Rick wanted below. I called it my "Shack in a Box" project. It is described in more detail with photos at the following link: http://ny4g.blogspot.com/2012/06/shack-in-box-project.html Features: The antennas connect to the box. - two HF antennasFront cover to keep kids and unauthorized persons outBack cover with holes for ventilationTwo large handles for transportCompartment for a 30 amp hour SLA - will run for days at QRP powerProvisions for two rigsDrawer for accessoriesLED to keep track of battery charge status - user settable (low range red, high range green and amber in between) The FT897 in the blog picture has since been replaced by a KX3 as shown by the pic in the following link http://ny4g.blogspot.com/2013/02/finally-got-qrp-dxcc.html The laptop now runs NaP3. I am thinking of building another "Shack-in-a-box Gen 2" tailor made to fit the KXPA100. It may fit in where the Hardrock50 is in now but not sure of the KXPA100 dimensions. Ariel NY4G > From: happymooseph...@gmail.com > To: ua9...@gmail.com; b2rie...@cincinnaticomm.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:54:26 -0700 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SideKX Panel and cover for KX3 > > I would like to move the entire K line as a complete already assembled > package. (I can use another radio for my remote operations.) > > I'd like to see a GOTA/travel case for the entire K line that has the > following features: > > It must be RUGGED! > Nice appearance during use > Allows protected safe movement of the ENTIRE station as a single unit > Room for accessories (SLUSB for example) > Extra space used for 'stuff' during shipping (change of clothes?) > Has complete secure (lockable) covering during movement > Allows for excellent cooling during operation (take the entire back off?) > No set up once moved; simply connect power, laptop and antennas, it's done > > Basically a nice box (XYL approved), remove the front and rear covers for > radio use and secure enough that you would be comfortable for the airline > gorillas to toss underhand. Besides for flying to a new location, it would > make my station much easier to move into the RV. It doesn't have to be a > tower, a cube would be fine, as long as I don't have to (un)assemble the > wires (too many, makes it a pain to move). > > Keeping the price under a few hundred $US would be a great bonus too. > > 73, > Rick wa6nhc > K3, P3, KPA500, KAT500 > > > -Original Message- > From: Igor Sokolov > > I think, there is no need to buy Scott out. Elecraft could just co-operate > with Scott and offer his product through their site. Similar to the way they > > do it with Buddipole. That would be very convenient for all the parties > including customers. > I would also buy front cover for my K3 if Scott would ever design and make > one. > > 73, Igor UA9CDC > > __ > 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] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
I use this same setup it works very well with my KX3 and my iPad. It takes up very little room in my KX3 case and will last a long time. It can be charged using a cigar/USB adapter in car if needed. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ariel Jacala Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 4:01 PM To: Chris Tate - N6WM; Brian Hemmis; Jeff Drew Cc: elecraft reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered Logitech has a stereo speaker that works great. It is meant for the IPAD but it fits Rose's case perfect (does not take up much room) and works in stereo so you can hear the subreceiver when working split. Once charged - runs for a long time on internal battery. Charged via USB. A USB port on a DC distribution box will keep it running indefinitely. Ariel NY4G > From: ct...@ewnetinc.com > To: bhem...@mac.com; n4...@yahoo.com > Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:48:58 -0700 > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain > Clear Speaker DSP powered > > I will chime in on my support of the Bose companions as well, they work great, and have been using them with my K3 for years, and now my K3/0 & Remote rig . They do require power so may not be the best portable solution for the KX3, I have some little battery powered ones for field use but for the shack they are "da bomb". > > ~Chris > N6WM > > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Hemmis > [bhem...@mac.com] > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 12:03 PM > To: Jeff Drew > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain > Clear Speaker DSP powered > > Although I'm not a real fan of Bose products I highly recommend the Bose Companion powered speakers. About $ 70 at Sam's Club as I recall. I found out about these from the Flex reflector. They sound very nice and are RF bulletproof. Have 2 inputs as well. Have my KX-2 on one and a TS-590S on the other. 2 thumbs up ! > BTW-I bought a pair of the West Mountains for my next door neighbor who was hearing me on his computer. They worked but broke after a year. My Bose have been going strong for maybe 3 years now. Spend a couple more bucks and buy the Bose. > > Brian K3USC > > On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Jeff Drew wrote: > > > > > Im sure that all of us have been experimenting with trying to select a good external speaker for the KX3. > > > > I have tried the Iphone "bubble speakers" both in mono and stereo. The crackling and static sounds were hard on my ears. In searching my junk box i noticed a "Clear Speaker" from West Mountain. Yes it is a powered DSP speaker but the fidelity is superb, quiet, no more harsh static sounds. I run my KX3 with a small power supply so getting power to the speaker was a not a problem. > > I can tell the difference is remarkable. It is 1/2 the size of the radio but the sound is soothing to the HAM ears! I recommend highly. > > > > Jeff > > N4JDU > > Sent from my iPad > > __ > > 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3184/5887 - Release Date: 06/05/13 __ 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: h
[Elecraft] Field Day and MAcloggerDx Software
Dear Guys, I'm looking some friends that will operate the ARRL Field Day with the MacloggerDX software. Best Regards -- Ricardo Rodrigues - PY2PT/3D2PT py2pt.bra...@gmail.com http://www.py2pt.com @ricrodrigues TO2FH (Mayotte Island - 2011) team member 8R1PY team member (2012) T30PY/T30SIX team member (2012) http://www.mdxc.org/t30py http://www.facebook.com/t30py @t30py __ 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] FS: BHI DSPKR
I have a BHI DSPEAKER noise cancellation speaker - that is now surplus to my needs. Will sell to CONUS for $150 shipped. Contact me off list if interested. Details on specifications at W4RT.com Features: 10 Watts RMS audio output power Fully Adaptive noise cancelling 9 - 24 dB Seven (7) user selectable noise cancelling levels Simple pushbutton control of DSP functions Audio level indicator to optimise filter function Filter level store function Sleep mode to conserve battery power Easy to install with adjustable mounting bracket 10 – 18Vdc operation Auxillary output socket for headphones or loudspeaker Up to 6 Watts input Ariel NY4G __ 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 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
Thanks for the info guys. Any chance you could say which models from Bose or Logitech? For example, over here in the UK there are at least five different Bose "Companion" speakers. None as cheap as $70 - the cheapest being around $120. The most expensive over $400!! Thanks Sent from my iPhone Andy, G8TQH On 5 Jun 2013, at 22:30, "Fred Smith" wrote: > I use this same setup it works very well with my KX3 and my iPad. It takes > up very little room in my KX3 case and will last a long time. It can be > charged using a cigar/USB adapter in car if needed. > > 73, > Fred/N0AZZ > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ariel Jacala > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 4:01 PM > To: Chris Tate - N6WM; Brian Hemmis; Jeff Drew > Cc: elecraft reflector > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear > Speaker DSP powered > > Logitech has a stereo speaker that works great. It is meant for the IPAD > but it fits Rose's case perfect (does not take up much room) and works in > stereo so you can hear the subreceiver when working split. Once charged - > runs for a long time on internal battery. Charged via USB. A USB port on a > DC distribution box will keep it running indefinitely. > Ariel NY4G > >> From: ct...@ewnetinc.com >> To: bhem...@mac.com; n4...@yahoo.com >> Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:48:58 -0700 >> CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain >> Clear Speaker DSP powered >> >> I will chime in on my support of the Bose companions as well, they work > great, and have been using them with my K3 for years, and now my K3/0 & > Remote rig . They do require power so may not be the best portable solution > for the KX3, I have some little battery powered ones for field use but for > the shack they are "da bomb". >> >> ~Chris >> N6WM >> >> >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Hemmis >> [bhem...@mac.com] >> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 12:03 PM >> To: Jeff Drew >> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain >> Clear Speaker DSP powered >> >> Although I'm not a real fan of Bose products I highly recommend the Bose > Companion powered speakers. About $ 70 at Sam's Club as I recall. I found > out about these from the Flex reflector. They sound very nice and are RF > bulletproof. Have 2 inputs as well. Have my KX-2 on one and a TS-590S on the > other. 2 thumbs up ! >> BTW-I bought a pair of the West Mountains for my next door neighbor who > was hearing me on his computer. They worked but broke after a year. My Bose > have been going strong for maybe 3 years now. Spend a couple more bucks and > buy the Bose. >> >> Brian K3USC >> >> On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Jeff Drew wrote: >> >>> >>> Im sure that all of us have been experimenting with trying to select a > good external speaker for the KX3. >>> >>> I have tried the Iphone "bubble speakers" both in mono and stereo. The > crackling and static sounds were hard on my ears. In searching my junk box i > noticed a "Clear Speaker" from West Mountain. Yes it is a powered DSP > speaker but the fidelity is superb, quiet, no more harsh static sounds. I > run my KX3 with a small power supply so getting power to the speaker was a > not a problem. >>> I can tell the difference is remarkable. It is 1/2 the size of the > radio but the sound is soothing to the HAM ears! I recommend highly. >>> >>> Jeff >>> N4JDU >>> Sent from my iPad >>> __ >>> 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 >
Re: [Elecraft] Field Day and MAcloggerDx Software
Ricardo, I think a much better choice for Field Day or any contest is RUMped from RUMsoft (DL2RUM.de) A very complete contest program. There's even a built in template for Field Day. GL, Rick K6LE On 6/5/2013, at 2:34 , Ricardo - PY2PT wrote: > Dear Guys, > > I'm looking some friends that will operate the ARRL Field Day with the > MacloggerDX software. > > Best Regards > > -- > Ricardo Rodrigues - PY2PT/3D2PT > py2pt.bra...@gmail.com > http://www.py2pt.com > @ricrodrigues > TO2FH (Mayotte Island - 2011) team member > 8R1PY team member (2012) > T30PY/T30SIX team member (2012) > http://www.mdxc.org/t30py > http://www.facebook.com/t30py > @t30py __ 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] SideKX Panel and cover for KX3
Got my side panels and cover today. It took less time to put on the SideKX panels and cover then it is taking for this email. I too did not need to open the case. Nice simple process and VERY nice protection for the KX3. No interference with operation on the KX3. Joe KK5NA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick, WN3R Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 11:55 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] SideKX Panel and cover for KX3 This has to be one the very best accessories ever made for a radio. After seeing the KX3, I thought it could become the ONE radio Ecomm groups could standardize on if it were "hardened" in some way. Scott, AK6Q, did it. His website is www.gemsproducts.com In typical ham style, I didn't read the instructions. I simply loosened the four thumb turn screws, removed the 4 small Phillips screws, took the nut off the mic connector, and replaced the panels. It took just a few minutes. After reading the instructions, I see I did it all wrong, but still with a good result. I never opened the radio. 73, Dick, WN3R Sent from my iPad __ 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] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
Logitech 984 Tablet Speaker http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-984-000193-Tablet-Speaker-iPad/dp/B005EWB37S/ref=sr_1_22?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1370469060&sr=1-22&keywords=logitech+speaker > CC: n...@hotmail.com; ct...@ewnetinc.com; bhem...@mac.com; n4...@yahoo.com; > elecraft@mailman.qth.net > From: a...@rickham.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear > Speaker DSP powered > Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 22:48:16 +0100 > To: m...@totalhighspeed.com > > Thanks for the info guys. > > Any chance you could say which models from Bose or Logitech? > > For example, over here in the UK there are at least five different Bose > "Companion" speakers. None as cheap as $70 - the cheapest being around $120. > The most expensive over $400!! > > Thanks > > Sent from my iPhone > Andy, G8TQH > > > On 5 Jun 2013, at 22:30, "Fred Smith" wrote: > > > I use this same setup it works very well with my KX3 and my iPad. It takes > > up very little room in my KX3 case and will last a long time. It can be > > charged using a cigar/USB adapter in car if needed. > > > > 73, > > Fred/N0AZZ > > > > -Original Message- > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ariel Jacala > > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 4:01 PM > > To: Chris Tate - N6WM; Brian Hemmis; Jeff Drew > > Cc: elecraft reflector > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear > > Speaker DSP powered > > > > Logitech has a stereo speaker that works great. It is meant for the IPAD > > but it fits Rose's case perfect (does not take up much room) and works in > > stereo so you can hear the subreceiver when working split. Once charged - > > runs for a long time on internal battery. Charged via USB. A USB port on a > > DC distribution box will keep it running indefinitely. > > Ariel NY4G > > > >> From: ct...@ewnetinc.com > >> To: bhem...@mac.com; n4...@yahoo.com > >> Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:48:58 -0700 > >> CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain > >> Clear Speaker DSP powered > >> > >> I will chime in on my support of the Bose companions as well, they work > > great, and have been using them with my K3 for years, and now my K3/0 & > > Remote rig . They do require power so may not be the best portable solution > > for the KX3, I have some little battery powered ones for field use but for > > the shack they are "da bomb". > >> > >> ~Chris > >> N6WM > >> > >> > >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > >> [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Hemmis > >> [bhem...@mac.com] > >> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 12:03 PM > >> To: Jeff Drew > >> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain > >> Clear Speaker DSP powered > >> > >> Although I'm not a real fan of Bose products I highly recommend the Bose > > Companion powered speakers. About $ 70 at Sam's Club as I recall. I found > > out about these from the Flex reflector. They sound very nice and are RF > > bulletproof. Have 2 inputs as well. Have my KX-2 on one and a TS-590S on the > > other. 2 thumbs up ! > >> BTW-I bought a pair of the West Mountains for my next door neighbor who > > was hearing me on his computer. They worked but broke after a year. My Bose > > have been going strong for maybe 3 years now. Spend a couple more bucks and > > buy the Bose. > >> > >> Brian K3USC > >> > >> On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Jeff Drew wrote: > >> > >>> > >>> Im sure that all of us have been experimenting with trying to select a > > good external speaker for the KX3. > >>> > >>> I have tried the Iphone "bubble speakers" both in mono and stereo. The > > crackling and static sounds were hard on my ears. In searching my junk box i > > noticed a "Clear Speaker" from West Mountain. Yes it is a powered DSP > > speaker but the fidelity is superb, quiet, no more harsh static sounds. I > > run my KX3 with a small power supply so getting power to the speaker was a > > not a problem. > >>> I can tell the difference is remarkable. It is 1/2 the size of the > > radio but the sound is soothing to the HAM ears! I recommend highly. > >>> > >>> Jeff > >>> N4JDU > >>> Sent from my iPad > >>> __ > >>> 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
Wayne had a suggestion a while ago, but I can't find the reference, he might be watching the list and jump in. David G3UNA __ 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 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
Andy I just happened to wander through bestbuy and for 100 bucks the companion 2 model are the closest to the ones I have been using. From: Andy McMullin [a...@rickham.net] Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 2:48 PM To: Fred Smith Cc: Ariel Jacala; Chris Tate - N6WM; Brian Hemmis; Jeff Drew; elecraft reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered Thanks for the info guys. Any chance you could say which models from Bose or Logitech? For example, over here in the UK there are at least five different Bose "Companion" speakers. None as cheap as $70 - the cheapest being around $120. The most expensive over $400!! Thanks Sent from my iPhone Andy, G8TQH On 5 Jun 2013, at 22:30, "Fred Smith" wrote: > I use this same setup it works very well with my KX3 and my iPad. It takes > up very little room in my KX3 case and will last a long time. It can be > charged using a cigar/USB adapter in car if needed. > > 73, > Fred/N0AZZ > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ariel Jacala > Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 4:01 PM > To: Chris Tate - N6WM; Brian Hemmis; Jeff Drew > Cc: elecraft reflector > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear > Speaker DSP powered > > Logitech has a stereo speaker that works great. It is meant for the IPAD > but it fits Rose's case perfect (does not take up much room) and works in > stereo so you can hear the subreceiver when working split. Once charged - > runs for a long time on internal battery. Charged via USB. A USB port on a > DC distribution box will keep it running indefinitely. > Ariel NY4G > >> From: ct...@ewnetinc.com >> To: bhem...@mac.com; n4...@yahoo.com >> Date: Wed, 5 Jun 2013 12:48:58 -0700 >> CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain >> Clear Speaker DSP powered >> >> I will chime in on my support of the Bose companions as well, they work > great, and have been using them with my K3 for years, and now my K3/0 & > Remote rig . They do require power so may not be the best portable solution > for the KX3, I have some little battery powered ones for field use but for > the shack they are "da bomb". >> >> ~Chris >> N6WM >> >> >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian Hemmis >> [bhem...@mac.com] >> Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 12:03 PM >> To: Jeff Drew >> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain >> Clear Speaker DSP powered >> >> Although I'm not a real fan of Bose products I highly recommend the Bose > Companion powered speakers. About $ 70 at Sam's Club as I recall. I found > out about these from the Flex reflector. They sound very nice and are RF > bulletproof. Have 2 inputs as well. Have my KX-2 on one and a TS-590S on the > other. 2 thumbs up ! >> BTW-I bought a pair of the West Mountains for my next door neighbor who > was hearing me on his computer. They worked but broke after a year. My Bose > have been going strong for maybe 3 years now. Spend a couple more bucks and > buy the Bose. >> >> Brian K3USC >> >> On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:26 PM, Jeff Drew wrote: >> >>> >>> Im sure that all of us have been experimenting with trying to select a > good external speaker for the KX3. >>> >>> I have tried the Iphone "bubble speakers" both in mono and stereo. The > crackling and static sounds were hard on my ears. In searching my junk box i > noticed a "Clear Speaker" from West Mountain. Yes it is a powered DSP > speaker but the fidelity is superb, quiet, no more harsh static sounds. I > run my KX3 with a small power supply so getting power to the speaker was a > not a problem. >>> I can tell the difference is remarkable. It is 1/2 the size of the > radio but the sound is soothing to the HAM ears! I recommend highly. >>> >>> Jeff >>> N4JDU >>> Sent from my iPad >>> __ >>> 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/mm
Re: [Elecraft] Field Day and MAcloggerDx Software
Ricardo, I agree with Rick, RUMped is the better choice for contest logging. I also think RUMLog is the better choice for general purpose logging software, too. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/5/13 5:50 PM, Rick Prather wrote: Ricardo, I think a much better choice for Field Day or any contest is RUMped from RUMsoft (DL2RUM.de) A very complete contest program. There's even a built in template for Field Day. GL, Rick K6LE On 6/5/2013, at 2:34 , Ricardo - PY2PT wrote: Dear Guys, I'm looking some friends that will operate the ARRL Field Day with the MacloggerDX software. Best Regards -- Ricardo Rodrigues - PY2PT/3D2PT py2pt.bra...@gmail.com http://www.py2pt.com @ricrodrigues TO2FH (Mayotte Island - 2011) team member 8R1PY team member (2012) T30PY/T30SIX team member (2012) http://www.mdxc.org/t30py http://www.facebook.com/t30py @t30py __ 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] Field Day and MAcloggerDx Software
I'll submit this as an option too across Mac, PC and linux platforms, all at the same time. FDLog http://www.fdlog.info/ requires the installation of Python 2.7x (NOT 3) which is painless (if Vista/Win7/Win8 install off the ROOT directory). It's what we use at our FD site (the author attends) but we also take the time to build up a local WiFi network for the computers which enables us to see who is active on what band, making each node up to date on the entire log (so if one node crumps, nothing is lost), time keeping and other nerdy features. As with any software, get used to it BEFORE you need it. ;o) 73, Rick wa6nhc -Original Message- From: Scott Manthe Ricardo, I agree with Rick, RUMped is the better choice for contest logging. I also think RUMLog is the better choice for general purpose logging software, too. 73, Scott, N9AA __ 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 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
Wayne's suggestion was one of the Chill Pill Speaker sets. Compact, and not too expensive. Amazon has them. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Jun 5, 2013, at 6:04 PM, David Cutter wrote: Wayne had a suggestion a while ago, but I can't find the reference, he might be watching the list and jump in. David G3UNA __ 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] KX3 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
I have that exact model... and it works nicely with my KX3... and my iPad, too. Connection is via a 3.5mm TRS plug. Works with virtually all MP3 players, or items with a stereo earphone port... like KX3. :) 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Jun 5, 2013, at 5:53 PM, Ariel Jacala wrote: Logitech 984 Tablet Speaker http://www.amazon.com/Logitech-984-000193-Tablet-Speaker-iPad/dp/B005EWB37S/ref=sr_1_22?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1370469060&sr=1-22&keywords=logitech+speaker __ 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 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
Gotta second Wayne & Ray's suggestion. Bought a set of the Chill Pill speakers and haven't looked back. Packed up they are light and compact and set up they give plenty of audio. You can set them far enough apart that you can use Dual Watch with VFO A on the left and VFO B on the right just like the K3 and bust pileups to your heart's content. Jim - W0EB > Wayne's suggestion was one of the Chill Pill Speaker sets. > Compact, and not too expensive. Amazon has them. > > 73 de Ray > K2ULR > KX3 #211 > > > On Jun 5, 2013, at 6:04 PM, David Cutter wrote: > >> Wayne had a suggestion a while ago, but I can't find the >> reference, he might be watching the list and jump in. >> >> David >> G3UNA >> __ >> 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] TS-990
I was very surprised at the fact that the TS-990 didn't place higher in the Sherwood ratings. I would have thought that it would have been on par with the FTDX-5000. However, for those who abhor menus, the 990 may be the answer to your prayers. With that many front-panel controls, I'd be surprised if there are any menus involved. Although the service centers for Yaesu and Kenwood are convenient to my location, as is Elecraft, I think I'll stay with Elecraft because of their excellent product support. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 6/5/2013 2:18 PM, Rick Wheeler wrote: While this thread is getting a little long in the tooth, Al brings up some very interesting points. Yes, Kenwood, Icom, and Yaesu do make fine transceivers, but it does seem the Elecraft rigs perform as well and better in many cases with simpler schematics. Me, far from being an electronics guru, would like to have someone offer up an explanation as to if Elecraft rigs are indeed simpler generally and if so why they perform as well or better in many cases. Hurry though, I think this thread is due to be shut down soon! Rick K4LX K2 #2005 __ 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 external speaker suggestion> West Mountain Clear Speaker DSP powered
It may have been the "Chill Pill" speakers. They are designed for the iPod, but work well with the KX3 or K3. 73 de Jim - AD6CW On 6/5/2013 6:04 PM, David Cutter wrote: Wayne had a suggestion a while ago, but I can't find the reference, he might be watching the list and jump in. David G3UNA __ 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] RES: TS-990
Eric, If one has the money, why not own them all? Then we can get user feedback. No lab stats. I own other equipment besides Elecraft as does Wayne and perhaps Eric, too. YaeComWood gave us the need for other manufactures. They have missed the mark for user needs. They fail miserably in the US for usability and testing. This is one of the major reasons Elecraft is so successful, not to mention the super team of designers, real users themselves. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of EricJ Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 12:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RES: TS-990 My old TS-930S was 40 lbs and dominated the top of an executive desk. I recently weighed my K2/10 and K2/100, both heavily accessorized. Together, they are a few ounces short of 10 lbs. Never again. Eric KE6US On 6/5/2013 9:40 AM, Terry Schieler wrote: > Back in the late 80's I ordered a TS-950 sight-unseen from a catalog. It was to replace my trusty TS-180SAT. When it arrived I thought they'd accidently sent me TWO 950's in the same box. I had not paid any attention to the size and weight specs of the rig when I ordered it. It was so huge, there was no room for anything on the front of the operating desk once the 950 was in place. I boxed it up and sent it back. I was stronger then but knew that I would (hopefully) be growing old and would need help moving that beast. > > I recently looked at the specs of the 990 and knew it would be a back-breaker too. > > Terry, W0FM > > > > -Original Message- > From: tnny...@yahoo.com [mailto:tnny...@yahoo.com] > Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 2:09 PM > To: WILLIS COOKE; Bill; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RES: TS-990 > > Anyone remembers the TS 950, then the 950 SD and finally, the TS 950 SDX? > > Could it be a repeat of the 950 series? Or, is it that the days of the Legendary Kenwood TX and RX audio is something of the past? > Food for thought. > > 73 Milverton. > > > > > > > __ > 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] RES: TS-990
Let's let the TS-990 topic rest for now. End of thread. 73, Eric List Moderator from time to time.. 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
Re: [Elecraft] Field Day and MAcloggerDx Software
On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Rick Prather wrote: > There's even a built in template for Field Day. Ummm, MacLogger supports ARRL Field Day and 16 other ARRL contests with templates. Plus dozens and dozens of other contests. RumLog is an excellent program, but I prefer MLDX overall, and use it as my primary logging program. It supports import/export of ADIF files, both XML and otherwise, Cabrillo, as well as v4 log.dat files and Google KML. it supports eQSL and LoTW, QRZ and other online call sign databases, ClubLog, and has a contest helper with by-band dupe checking, plus much more. When's the last time you looked at MLDX on your screen? It has evolved and expanded its feature set greatly in the last few years. 73, Lew Lew Phelps N6LEW Pasadena, CA DM04wd Elecraft K3-10 Yaesu FT-7800 l...@n6lew.us www.ntlew.us __ 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] Field Day and MAcloggerDx Software
Lew, When was the last time? Probably about two weeks ago. I have run both MLDX and RUMlog / RUMped together for over 5 years. When you spend as much as I have for MLDX you keep giving it a try. I find that for my operating, DX'ing and casual contesting the DL2RUM software can't be beat, especially for a K3 owner. The K3 control screen with direct access to macros, etc. and the direct access to FSK-D and PSK-D are my main methods for those modes. At any rate, this is not the place for a long discussion about Mac logging programs but I would be glad to carry on an exchange via email. BTW, the ESM mode in RUMped is a total joy to use. Two Enter keys and move on. Love it! 73 and GL, Rick K6LE On 6/5/2013, at 4:58 , Lewis Phelps wrote: > On Jun 5, 2013, at 2:50 PM, Rick Prather wrote: > >> There's even a built in template for Field Day. > > > Ummm, MacLogger supports ARRL Field Day and 16 other ARRL contests with > templates. Plus dozens and dozens of other contests. > > RumLog is an excellent program, but I prefer MLDX overall, and use it as my > primary logging program. It supports import/export of ADIF files, both XML > and otherwise, Cabrillo, as well as v4 log.dat files and Google KML. it > supports eQSL and LoTW, QRZ and other online call sign databases, ClubLog, > and has a contest helper with by-band dupe checking, plus much more. > > When's the last time you looked at MLDX on your screen? It has evolved and > expanded its feature set greatly in the last few years. > > 73, > > Lew > > > > Lew Phelps N6LEW > Pasadena, CA DM04wd > Elecraft K3-10 > Yaesu FT-7800 > l...@n6lew.us > www.ntlew.us > __ 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] KAT500 Utility Problem Solved
Group, Solved the problem accessing the KAT500 Utility. A little thought and I tried my last remaining USB-to-Serial Port adapter. Plugged it into the PC Data cable and configured it for COM 5. And away we went. Roger K8RS __ 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] KAT500 utility software request
Dear Elecraft, I would like to request a simple software enchancement to the KAT500 utility software. Is it possible to allow in the future releases the ability to to size the window by dragging the window to a larger or smaller footprint on the screen. I like to use the utility for changing antennas but it wants to cover the programs I am using. If I could shrink it more it would be more screen friendly. Thank you for considering my request. Cheers Don ~73 Don KD8NNU FH#4107 -.- -.. ---.. –. –. ..- __ 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] SideKX Panel and cover for KX3
I don't own a KX3 but I'm almost tempted to buy one just so I could install these pieces. Well done, Scott! Wes, N7WS On Jun 5, 2013, at 9:55 AM, "Dick, WN3R" wrote: > This has to be one the very best accessories ever made for a radio. After > seeing the KX3, I thought it could become the ONE radio Ecomm groups could > standardize on if it were "hardened" in some way. > > Scott, AK6Q, did it. His website is www.gemsproducts.com > > In typical ham style, I didn't read the instructions. I simply loosened the > four thumb turn screws, removed the 4 small Phillips screws, took the nut off > the mic connector, and replaced the panels. It took just a few minutes. After > reading the instructions, I see I did it all wrong, but still with a good > result. I never opened the radio. > > 73, Dick, WN3R > Sent from my iPad > __ > 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] KAT500 utility software request
I'll do what I can to make the pages resizable. The minimum size is constrained by the operate pages controls, so smaller than the current minimum may not be feasible. It also has to be reasonable at several settings of display expansion preferences. Dick, K6KR On Jun 5, 2013, at 6:07 PM, gold...@charter.net wrote: > > Dear Elecraft, > > I would like to request a simple software enchancement to the KAT500 utility > software. > > Is it possible to allow in the future releases the ability to to size the > window by dragging the window to a larger or smaller footprint on the screen. > > I like to use the utility for changing antennas but it wants to cover the > programs I am using. If I could shrink it more it would be more screen > friendly. > > Thank you for considering my request. > > Cheers > Don > > ~73 > Don > KD8NNU > FH#4107 > -.- -.. ---.. –. –. ..- > __ > 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] KAT500 utility software request
Hi, Not sure what your problem is. The utility behaves just like any other Windows program. It can be moved around and resized as you wish. There is a minimum size for its window but unless your screen is really tiny that should not be a problem. I don't think there is anything the program developer can do to help you. AB2TC - Knut KD8NNU wrote > Dear Elecraft, > > I would like to request a simple software enchancement to the KAT500 > utility software. > > Is it possible to allow in the future releases the ability to to size > the window by dragging the window to a larger or smaller footprint on > the screen. > > I like to use the utility for changing antennas but it wants to cover > the programs I am using. If I could shrink it more it would be more > screen friendly. > > Thank you for considering my request. > > Cheers > Don > -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KAT500-utility-software-request-tp7574794p7574797.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] KAT500 utility software request
Dick Make the controls resize with the changing page size ??? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Dick Dievendorff wrote: >I'll do what I can to make the pages resizable. The minimum size is >constrained by the operate pages controls, so smaller than the current minimum >may not be feasible. It also has to be reasonable at several settings of >display expansion preferences. > >Dick, K6KR > > >On Jun 5, 2013, at 6:07 PM, gold...@charter.net wrote: > >> >> Dear Elecraft, >> >> I would like to request a simple software enchancement to the KAT500 utility >> software. >> >> Is it possible to allow in the future releases the ability to to size the >> window by dragging the window to a larger or smaller footprint on the screen. >> >> I like to use the utility for changing antennas but it wants to cover the >> programs I am using. If I could shrink it more it would be more screen >> friendly. >> >> Thank you for considering my request. >> >> Cheers >> Don >> >> ~73 >> Don >> KD8NNU >> FH#4107 >> -.- -.. ---.. –. –. ..- >> __ >> 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] Pig Knob
OK, I promised I would post my results so here they are. It works, out of the box. I'm still on the default button settings although I did change the fast settings for the knob and it is great. Big problem for me is what to program into the buttons. The programming is easy, the *what,* not so much. For the record, I'm a K3, no second receiver. Having a knob on the desk is really nice. My operating position is a bit cramped. I have a small shelf, KPA500, paddle, and bug on the desk, K3 and P3 above, maybe 2" [6cm] above it, and KAT500 and FT-847 on top. This results in my right hand elevated to operate the K3 Big Knob, which in contests leads to shoulder fatigue [shoulder got pretty seriously fatigued 40+ years ago, not fun now]. And, unfortunately, while I'm left-handed, this is some built-in furniture and sort of right-ish. While, like most lefties, I've adapted to the Tyranny of the Majority, :-) I think I may be able to reposition some of the gear a little and get the PK over to the left of the laptop, which would be sooo cool! Control my radio from left or right! So far, I've had no problem with the PK moving around on the desk. I tend to grip it when punching the buttons, although at this point I don't have any of them programmed for what I want so I don't do that much. The knob has two dimples, not sure why, I might be missing something here, but it is exactly at the right height for my hand. I got what I was looking for with the Pig Knob, I may have gotten much more after I integrate it into my operating regime. Had the same integration issues when I got the P3. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.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] SideKX Panel and cover for KX3
I just installed the SideKX yesterday and agree they are very useful and a great addition to the KX3 - what a nice design! Only minor nit is that the silk screened letters on the left panel are not of the same quality that the original Elecraft panel. Nothing awful, but something that Scott might take a look at. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/SideKX-Panel-and-cover-for-KX3-tp7574752p7574800.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
