Re: [Elecraft] After Rob Sherwood's Talk at Dayton
OMG FREE HAT!!! Welcome to a group of proud radio owners and great service for a great company. 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 Chris Pinholster Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 10:29 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] After Rob Sherwood's Talk at Dayton Hello to the fine folks on this reflector: I am a new Elecraft K3 owner, I received mine yesterday. I made my decision right after I heard Sherwood speak in the Drake forum at Dayton. He gave high praise to the K3, and I thought gave short thrift to the Orion 565, which I owned. After the forum was over, I approached Sherwood, asked him about his Orion remarks and the comparison to the K3. He answered me politely and directly. He was exactly right about the Orion. The encounter with Rob convinced me. I went directly to the Elecraft booth and ordered my K3 and P3 combo. I had been reading for some time about the great treatment owners receive from Elecraft. (I got the free hat) and I look forward to a long relationship with Elecraft. My Orion will be up for sale shortly, along with a few other radios to lessen the economic blow. Regards, Chris k4...@mac.com P.S. I'm keeping most of my Drake gear. (I like old toys too) 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3199/6394 - Release Date: 06/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] After Rob Sherwood's Talk at Dayton
Chris Pinholster wrote I am a new Elecraft K3 owner, I received mine yesterday. I made my decision right after I heard Sherwood speak in the Drake forum at Dayton. He gave high praise to the K3, and I thought gave short thrift to the Orion 565, which I owned. After the forum was over, I approached Sherwood, asked him about his Orion remarks and the comparison to the K3. He answered me politely and directly. He was exactly right about the Orion. The encounter with Rob convinced me. When Orion was first introduced in 2003 it was the best performing radio available. Unfortunately Ten-Tec management then went through a dry spell with uncharacteristically poor responsiveness and firmware support. Since John Henry took over engineering a few years ago, Ten-Tec has turned around and done several good things to refresh Orion including a really good Sub-RX instead of the poor one in the original unit. IMHO Orion remains one of the better rigs available today. There are still some things about it I miss (such as the flexible antenna selection matrix...not possible in the K3 due to limited front panel space). The moral to this story for any company is to always maintain responsiveness to customer input. So far that remains one of Elecraft's stellar strengths. 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/After-Rob-Sherwood-s-Talk-at-Dayton-tp7574928p7574931.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] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton
Bill K9YEQ wrote Glad I never discussed the same issue with the wife when I bought the K2. I now own the K3 and KX3. The K2 is my hearty backup in case of issues. The K2/10 remains a very capable rig for portable use and SOTA activating. While the KX3 has several advantages including weight and size, I've not yet been compelled to get one. If I really want light weight (3 ounces) and small size (Altoids tin), I take my ATS-3. Part of my love for the K2 is from building it myself in 2004...it might be for sale after I leave planet Earth. Here's a little story about SOTA activating using the K2 in the recent QRPTTF event: http://www.uwharrieqrp.com/2013/04/qrpttf-and-rocky-knob-w4cem-047.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-Rob-Sherwood-s-talk-in-Dayton-tp7574814p7574932.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] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton
I have all 3 radios a K2/K3/KX3 the K2 was pretty much set aside when the K3 came home to me. Everything the K2 did the K3 did much better from QRP up and all modes I loved the radio and for a while the K2 sat till I decided to use it again for QRP. It is a keeper because I built it and built and rebuilt it till it finally worked fine with some help from Don. That was the case till I decided to buy the KX3 with all options at 1/4 the size of the K2. It blew my K2 away with all it had packed into such a small package and the really great receiver. Again the K2 was not being used for months till I loaned to a new ham to use that I knew for a month or so (now a Elecraft K3 owner) as of last week. When I got it back I decided to make better use of the radios that I own and that the K2 would be devoted to digital modes only. JT65HF/JT-9/PSK/RTTY is where most all the traffic is at any more so why not take advantage of them with a dedicated radio/computer have 3 in the shack. It seems most all of my contacts in the last couple of months have been QRP my amps haven't even been turned on. 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 Bill W4ZV Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 5:22 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton Bill K9YEQ wrote Glad I never discussed the same issue with the wife when I bought the K2. I now own the K3 and KX3. The K2 is my hearty backup in case of issues. The K2/10 remains a very capable rig for portable use and SOTA activating. While the KX3 has several advantages including weight and size, I've not yet been compelled to get one. If I really want light weight (3 ounces) and small size (Altoids tin), I take my ATS-3. Part of my love for the K2 is from building it myself in 2004...it might be for sale after I leave planet Earth. Here's a little story about SOTA activating using the K2 in the recent QRPTTF event: http://www.uwharrieqrp.com/2013/04/qrpttf-and-rocky-knob-w4cem-047.html 73, Bill W4ZV -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/A-Rob-Sherwood-s-talk-in-Dayton-tp75748 14p7574932.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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3199/6394 - Release Date: 06/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] P3 Sensor port
Anything in development to fill the sensor port hole on the P3? 73 kc2vmp __ 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] fldigi, SignaLink - problems
Hi, Mr K3 has arrived!!! So far everything has gone well, except one thing. I am using a SignaLink USB, as I had one and used it on my formeer radio. I have the new cord and jumper wire card installed. It is connected to the wire in, wire out, and PTT on the radio and into the SL, thence into the computer. I have changed Hamlib to K3 in the configure box. I received just fine, but when I try to send it lights up the PTT light in the Sl and the TX light on the K3, but no signal. The K3 mode is set on USB, but the same result on Data I know that I am doing something wrong. Helpl! Dick, N5XRD __ 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] cases
Hi All, I stumbled across a company that sells the hardware to build your own custom hard cases. I thought maybe some of you would be interested. I have no financial interest in this company, etc. In fact I have not ordered anything from them, yet. http://www.reliablehardware.com/ Clint KI6SSN Watsonville, CA We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. ~ Native American Proverb __ 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] fldigi, SignaLink - problems
Try this. Go to Data A mode. Set main menu Mic Sel to Line In. Adjust the Mic control to set line in gain up. David W4DES K3 #7409 On Jun 9, 2013, at 11:46 AM, Richard W Hemingway rhemi...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Hi, Mr K3 has arrived!!! So far everything has gone well, except one thing. I am using a SignaLink USB, as I had one and used it on my formeer radio. I have the new cord and jumper wire card installed. It is connected to the wire in, wire out, and PTT on the radio and into the SL, thence into the computer. I have changed Hamlib to K3 in the configure box. I received just fine, but when I try to send it lights up the PTT light in the Sl and the TX light on the K3, but no signal. The K3 mode is set on USB, but the same result on Data I know that I am doing something wrong. Helpl! Dick, N5XRD __ 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 - Is KXUSB same as RT-Sys USB29A?
I want to program my IC-2300H and wondered if the Elecraft KXUSB that came with the KX3 can be used instead of buying an rt-Systems USB29A. I would want it to work with the rt-Systems WCS-2300 software. .. mike AI6II -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Is-KXUSB-same-as-RT-Sys-USB29A-tp7574938.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] Alternative KX3 Headset
Has anyone tried using a Logitech H110 or H150 with their KX3? If so, with what results? Thanks Jay, N0MEU __ 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] fldigi, SignaLink - problems
Make sure you're connected properly with Line In and Out. Set the MIC SEL to the correct input (Line In) while in TX DATA mode. 73, matt W6NIA On Sun, 09 Jun 2013 08:46:09 -0700 (PDT), you wrote: Hi, Mr K3 has arrived!!! So far everything has gone well, except one thing. I am using a SignaLink USB, as I had one and used it on my formeer radio. I have the new cord and jumper wire card installed. It is connected to the wire in, wire out, and PTT on the radio and into the SL, thence into the computer. I have changed Hamlib to K3 in the configure box. I received just fine, but when I try to send it lights up the PTT light in the Sl and the TX light on the K3, but no signal. The K3 mode is set on USB, but the same result on Data I know that I am doing something wrong. Helpl! Dick, N5XRD __ 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 - Is KXUSB same as RT-Sys USB29A?
On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 8:56 AM, mike ai...@comcast.net wrote: I want to program my IC-2300H and wondered if the Elecraft KXUSB that came with the KX3 can be used instead of buying an rt-Systems USB29A. I would want it to work with the rt-Systems WCS-2300 software. Unfortunately (AFAIK) the Icom radios use a single wire TTL for the data communication, where the Elecraft radios use actual RS232 TX/RX. I don't believe that you could use the KXUSB directly - you'd need a converter like the OPC-478. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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] fldigi, SignaLink - problems
Dick, Did you connect the SignaLink to the microphone input or the Line Input of the K3? If you are using Line Input, you will have to reconfigure the SignaLink for Line level output - see the SignaLink instructions - as I recall it is a jumper inside that must be changed. Once you get the output of the SignaLink correct, use DATA A submode with the MIC SEL menu set to whichever input you are using. Then adjust the audio drive and the K3 Mic gain to produce 4 bars steady on the K3 ALC meter with the 5th bar blinking. Note that this is NO ALC for the K3 in data mode. You can do the setup in TX TEST so you do not bother your fellow hams with a signal on the air. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/9/2013 11:46 AM, Richard W Hemingway wrote: Hi, Mr K3 has arrived!!! So far everything has gone well, except one thing. I am using a SignaLink USB, as I had one and used it on my formeer radio. I have the new cord and jumper wire card installed. It is connected to the wire in, wire out, and PTT on the radio and into the SL, thence into the computer. I have changed Hamlib to K3 in the configure box. I received just fine, but when I try to send it lights up the PTT light in the Sl and the TX light on the K3, but no signal. The K3 mode is set on USB, but the same result on Data I know that I am doing something wrong. Helpl! Dick, N5XRD __ 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 - Is KXUSB same as RT-Sys USB29A?
Sounds like a simple problem to resolve with an Arduino, PIC or similar. It should be a simple project for somebody and they could distribute the results to others. - Brendon KK6AYI On Jun 9, 2013, at 9:11 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: On Sun, Jun 9, 2013 at 8:56 AM, mike ai...@comcast.net wrote: I want to program my IC-2300H and wondered if the Elecraft KXUSB that came with the KX3 can be used instead of buying an rt-Systems USB29A. I would want it to work with the rt-Systems WCS-2300 software. Unfortunately (AFAIK) the Icom radios use a single wire TTL for the data communication, where the Elecraft radios use actual RS232 TX/RX. I don't believe that you could use the KXUSB directly - you'd need a converter like the OPC-478. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
So, to be fair, I was one of those gear hungry hams. I had outfitted my shack with every toy and gadget I could fit into my refitted closet. Then over the years I noticed that I was losing interest...first code, then data...and to be frank there was just nothing new and the hobby started to lose my interest. I sold much of my gear but continued to read and keep up. Then came along the KX3. I read as much as I could find, dropped an order for every extra component on a Friday. The ups man was at my door on Tuesday with the little radio. I bought the pre-built model so literally I threw 26 feet of Wireman 534 and a counter poise on the BNC adaptor2 min later I had a contact in Wisconsin. So why do I think it will rescue Ham radio? It forces us (ok, gently) to go back to being experimenters, operate remote, makes using code cool and useful, and to be honest just great fun. Great job Elecraft. Proud to now be a part of your family. Dan N2DRM Sent from my iPhone __ 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
Sounds like it rescued -your- interest in the hobby, not the hobby itself. Amateur Radio has been alive and well right along, thank you. Have fun! Bruce N1RX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] the net
I have been listening and not hearing a thing. __ 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] cases
Ah. Reminds me of the 60's when my band could not afford the top of the line Anvil road cases and resorted to buying amp case parts from Fender and others to build our own racks. Bob Heil custom built our mixers, EQs and mains and monitors for us. Another local musician, Jay Barry, began making rack road cases for musical groups in the area and many ham clubs put them to good use outside the music business. Back to roll your own. Thanks Clint. 73, Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: Clint [mailto:clint.st...@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 10:51 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] cases Hi All, I stumbled across a company that sells the hardware to build your own custom hard cases. I thought maybe some of you would be interested. I have no financial interest in this company, etc. In fact I have not ordered anything from them, yet. http://www.reliablehardware.com/ Clint KI6SSN Watsonville, CA We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children. ~ Native American Proverb __ 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 - Is KXUSB same as RT-Sys USB29A?
The RT Systems software will only work with their proprietary cable, so if you're going to use the RT Systems software, you'll need to buy the cable. 73, Scott, N9AA On 6/9/13 11:56 AM, mike wrote: I want to program my IC-2300H and wondered if the Elecraft KXUSB that came with the KX3 can be used instead of buying an rt-Systems USB29A. I would want it to work with the rt-Systems WCS-2300 software. .. mike AI6II __ 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
I thought the same thing back when Wayne designed and offered for sale the Norcal 40A back in the pre-Elecraft epoch. That small blue box is still one of my all-time favorite rigs for all the reasons you like the KX3! John Harper http://www.ae5x.com/blog It forces us (ok, gently) to go back to being experimenters, operate remote, makes using code cool and useful __ 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 v. others
I will offer my 2 Cents on this matter. 53 years of Hamming helps my perspective.When they first came out I built a K2/100 and still run it. I bought an ORION I early on, then an ORION II early on. Then I had two K3's, and other Elecraft kits. The latest is a Ten Tec Eagle. Elecraft are awesome kits on the order of the old Heathkits, and super tech support. The radios are excellent and can really dig out the weak one's particularly if you are physically small and can get your fingers around one knob and not hit the next one to it. Ten Tec radios are more suited to me. I like a radio that the controls are separated enough so I don't get fumble fingers around the knobs, the controls are more intuitive to me. I don't need to have the operating manual right beside me all the time in order to get to all the ORION's features. My 400 Ft wire serves famously as the sub receiver antenna- I use it to separate out the QSB losses, I don't need a better O II receiver. I would like a larger K3. The Eagle is under stated and under rated- I suggest you try one. The receiver is as sensitive as .the others I have, it is simple to use, and very portable. It is getting the most operating time lately. With everything good about these two companies, and all the positive attributes of all the manufacturers a couple things hold a major place in my buying. Which companies are American made and what is the ONLY manufacturer that let's you try their radio for 30 days, and if you don't like it- you can return it. I am waiting for a larger K3. 73 de Dave, K1OPQ __ 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
By all accounts the KX3 is a terrific radio (I own only a K1 and a K3), but claiming that it will save ham radio is a pretty unwarranted stretch. Revitalizing your particular interest is not at all the same as capturing the interest of someone young enough to significantly outlive us. If I was 25 years old and trying to build a new business for the long term (20 years or so), it certainly would not be dependent on ham radio unless it had something to do with estate sales. 73, Dave AB7E On 6/9/2013 9:58 AM, Dan McCoy wrote: So, to be fair, I was one of those gear hungry hams. I had outfitted my shack with every toy and gadget I could fit into my refitted closet. Then over the years I noticed that I was losing interest...first code, then data...and to be frank there was just nothing new and the hobby started to lose my interest. I sold much of my gear but continued to read and keep up. Then came along the KX3. I read as much as I could find, dropped an order for every extra component on a Friday. The ups man was at my door on Tuesday with the little radio. I bought the pre-built model so literally I threw 26 feet of Wireman 534 and a counter poise on the BNC adaptor2 min later I had a contact in Wisconsin. So why do I think it will rescue Ham radio? It forces us (ok, gently) to go back to being experimenters, operate remote, makes using code cool and useful, and to be honest just great fun. Great job Elecraft. Proud to now be a part of your family. Dan N2DRM __ 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] Cost to bring K3 to current spec?
I've got a K3, serial 30XX, and was wondering if anyone has any idea how much Elecraft would charge to do the updates? I know the KXV3 to 3A upgrade is $69, but I was wondering what the other stuff would run. I have a friend who might buy a K3 (serial24XX) and he was also wondering about this. Any guidance would be appreciated! 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
Based on the number if times I appears in the text of the OP's post I believe it saved ham radio for him. That's a good thing - I'm happy for him. 73, Bob AC2FA Sent from my iPhone On Jun 9, 2013, at 14:28, David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com wrote: By all accounts the KX3 is a terrific radio (I own only a K1 and a K3), but claiming that it will save ham radio is a pretty unwarranted stretch. Revitalizing your particular interest is not at all the same as capturing the interest of someone young enough to significantly outlive us. If I was 25 years old and trying to build a new business for the long term (20 years or so), it certainly would not be dependent on ham radio unless it had something to do with estate sales. 73, Dave AB7E On 6/9/2013 9:58 AM, Dan McCoy wrote: So, to be fair, I was one of those gear hungry hams. I had outfitted my shack with every toy and gadget I could fit into my refitted closet. Then over the years I noticed that I was losing interest...first code, then data...and to be frank there was just nothing new and the hobby started to lose my interest. I sold much of my gear but continued to read and keep up. Then came along the KX3. I read as much as I could find, dropped an order for every extra component on a Friday. The ups man was at my door on Tuesday with the little radio. I bought the pre-built model so literally I threw 26 feet of Wireman 534 and a counter poise on the BNC adaptor2 min later I had a contact in Wisconsin. So why do I think it will rescue Ham radio? It forces us (ok, gently) to go back to being experimenters, operate remote, makes using code cool and useful, and to be honest just great fun. Great job Elecraft. Proud to now be a part of your family. Dan N2DRM __ 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] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton
Is a KX3 REALLY 1/4 the size of a K2? On 6/9/2013 3:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: That was the case till I decided to buy the KX3 with all options at 1/4 the size of the K2. It blew my K2 away with all it had packed into such a small package and the really great receiver. Again the K2 was not being used for months till I loaned to a new ham to use that I knew for a month or so (now a Elecraft K3 owner) as of last week. __ 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] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton
Actually it is a bit less than 1/4 the volume of the K2. The Front Panel is about 1/2 inch less in length and about 3/16 inch greater in height (width for the KX3). The K2 is 8.5 inches deep, and the KX3 is a bit less than 1.75 inches deep. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/9/2013 3:18 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Is a KX3 REALLY 1/4 the size of a K2? On 6/9/2013 3:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: That was the case till I decided to buy the KX3 with all options at 1/4 the size of the K2. It blew my K2 away with all it had packed into such a small package and the really great receiver. Again the K2 was not being used for months till I loaned to a new ham to use that I knew for a month or so (now a Elecraft K3 owner) as of last week. __ 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
I keep seeing this doom and gloom outlook from current hams. It is unfortunate, because it gives a negative energy to those contemplating Ham radio as a hobby. The truth is that we have more licensed hams than at any other time. We even have a good number of young hams -- including my 12 year old daughter. Since she got her license (the same day I got mine -- due to her interest) we have met a fair number of young hams, some who have been licensed since they were 9 years old. Ham radio has a lot to offer young people, but to help encourage them to participate… we need to stop acting like we are all old and boring! - Brendon KK6AYI On Jun 9, 2013, at 11:28 AM, David Gilbert wrote: By all accounts the KX3 is a terrific radio (I own only a K1 and a K3), but claiming that it will save ham radio is a pretty unwarranted stretch. Revitalizing your particular interest is not at all the same as capturing the interest of someone young enough to significantly outlive us. If I was 25 years old and trying to build a new business for the long term (20 years or so), it certainly would not be dependent on ham radio unless it had something to do with estate sales. 73, Dave AB7E On 6/9/2013 9:58 AM, Dan McCoy wrote: So, to be fair, I was one of those gear hungry hams. I had outfitted my shack with every toy and gadget I could fit into my refitted closet. Then over the years I noticed that I was losing interest...first code, then data...and to be frank there was just nothing new and the hobby started to lose my interest. I sold much of my gear but continued to read and keep up. Then came along the KX3. I read as much as I could find, dropped an order for every extra component on a Friday. The ups man was at my door on Tuesday with the little radio. I bought the pre-built model so literally I threw 26 feet of Wireman 534 and a counter poise on the BNC adaptor2 min later I had a contact in Wisconsin. So why do I think it will rescue Ham radio? It forces us (ok, gently) to go back to being experimenters, operate remote, makes using code cool and useful, and to be honest just great fun. Great job Elecraft. Proud to now be a part of your family. Dan N2DRM __ 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] SignLink problem
Thanks to everyone for their help. Now to see h ow it al works. I really appreciate your help. Have a great day Dick, N5XRD __ 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
You got that right Brendon!! said by a ham just short of licensed for 50 Have a great day, --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: bren...@whateley.com Date: Sun, 9 Jun 2013 12:55:23 -0700 To: xda...@cis-broadband.com CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio? I keep seeing this doom and gloom outlook from current hams. It is unfortunate, because it gives a negative energy to those contemplating Ham radio as a hobby. The truth is that we have more licensed hams than at any other time. We even have a good number of young hams -- including my 12 year old daughter. Since she got her license (the same day I got mine -- due to her interest) we have met a fair number of young hams, some who have been licensed since they were 9 years old. Ham radio has a lot to offer young people, but to help encourage them to participate… we need to stop acting like we are all old and boring! - Brendon KK6AYI On Jun 9, 2013, at 11:28 AM, David Gilbert wrote: By all accounts the KX3 is a terrific radio (I own only a K1 and a K3), but claiming that it will save ham radio is a pretty unwarranted stretch. Revitalizing your particular interest is not at all the same as capturing the interest of someone young enough to significantly outlive us. If I was 25 years old and trying to build a new business for the long term (20 years or so), it certainly would not be dependent on ham radio unless it had something to do with estate sales. 73, Dave AB7E On 6/9/2013 9:58 AM, Dan McCoy wrote: So, to be fair, I was one of those gear hungry hams. I had outfitted my shack with every toy and gadget I could fit into my refitted closet. Then over the years I noticed that I was losing interest...first code, then data...and to be frank there was just nothing new and the hobby started to lose my interest. I sold much of my gear but continued to read and keep up. Then came along the KX3. I read as much as I could find, dropped an order for every extra component on a Friday. The ups man was at my door on Tuesday with the little radio. I bought the pre-built model so literally I threw 26 feet of Wireman 534 and a counter poise on the BNC adaptor2 min later I had a contact in Wisconsin. So why do I think it will rescue Ham radio? It forces us (ok, gently) to go back to being experimenters, operate remote, makes using code cool and useful, and to be honest just great fun. Great job Elecraft. Proud to now be a part of your family. Dan N2DRM __ 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
The Raleigh area has quite assortment of both older and *very* young hams.. Some 8 year olds have been heard on 2 meters. They may not own a radio yet, but their parents have a 2meter rig in the car, and they speak up while riding to school or whatever with their own call signs... Outreach helps significantly. I spoke to a coworker who is not really interested in Ham Radio, but he *is* highly into electronics... having started down that path with Heathkits back in the 70's. Now he is the alpha geek at a large storage company (he is the go-to guy for all hardware issues, firmware and the like.) He almost got into Ham Radio back in the 70's..but the Heathkit robotics kit caught him... - Original Message - From: Brendon Whateley bren...@whateley.com To: David Gilbert xda...@cis-broadband.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio? I keep seeing this doom and gloom outlook from current hams. It is unfortunate, because it gives a negative energy to those contemplating Ham radio as a hobby. The truth is that we have more licensed hams than at any other time. We even have a good number of young hams -- including my 12 year old daughter. Since she got her license (the same day I got mine -- due to her interest) we have met a fair number of young hams, some who have been licensed since they were 9 years old. Ham radio has a lot to offer young people, but to help encourage them to participate… we need to stop acting like we are all old and boring! - Brendon KK6AYI __ 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 - Is KXUSB same as RT-Sys USB29A?
NO 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of mike Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 10:57 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 - Is KXUSB same as RT-Sys USB29A? I want to program my IC-2300H and wondered if the Elecraft KXUSB that came with the KX3 can be used instead of buying an rt-Systems USB29A. I would want it to work with the rt-Systems WCS-2300 software. .. mike AI6II -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Is-KXUSB-same-as-RT-Sys-USB29A-tp75 74938.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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3199/5894 - Release Date: 06/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Is KXUSB same as RT-Sys USB29A?
Yep. Got it. Not the same. Thanks es 73 ..mike AI6II -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Is-KXUSB-same-as-RT-Sys-USB29A-tp7574938p7574961.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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
My experience has been similar to yours, Dan. Off the air since 1967, I became licensed again April 1, 2013, bought a KX3 with all the trimmin's, and am now proud to be a part of the Elecraft community. Ham radio didn't die between 1967 and 2013. If anything, it has expanded. More bands, more modes, more everything except new young amateurs. The amateur radio community is all about having fun and communicating with each other via radio. The younger generation is all about having fun and communcating with each other too, except their medium of choice is the Internet and cell phones. We can introduce them to HTs and repeaters, but how do you compete with Facebook and Youtube? Maybe we can't. So instead of competing we offer alternative ways to have fun and communcate and use Facebook and Youtube to promote the alternatives. Ham radio doesn't need to be resecued. It just needs more participation from a younger group of people to really thrive and grow against the competition for more bandwidth. Use it or lose it, as they say. Coordinated efforts from all involved are necessary: ARRL, clubs, and local publicity in schools and colleges can all be helpful. Kit building seems to be driving a resurgance of interest in electronics and computers, and that can lead to an interest in amateur radio. Mentoring youngters who might want to become Hams works too. QRP CW is yet another avenue to attract new Hams with low-cost rigs and simple antennas. There are endless possibilites for recruitment to rescue amateur radio, much more than when I got my Novice ticket forty-seven years ago. But it will take more than just on-the-air ragchewing and posting to the choir in Ham radio forums such as this one. It will take a concerted effort. Join a club. Join the ARRL. Participate in high-profile community services that involve amateur radio. Become involved. Thank you for your revival in interest and your post. Hop - AC8NS - Original Message - From: Dan McCoy docd...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 12:58 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio? SNIP I read as much as I could find, dropped an order for every extra component on a Friday. The ups man was at my door on Tuesday with the little radio. I bought the pre-built model so literally I threw 26 feet of Wireman 534 and a counter poise on the BNC adaptor2 min later I had a contact in Wisconsin. So why do I think it will rescue Ham radio? It forces us (ok, gently) to go back to being experimenters, operate remote, makes using code cool and useful, and to be honest just great fun. Great job Elecraft. Proud to now be a part of your family. Dan N2DRM Sent from my iPhone __ 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 v. others
Dave Isn't the Eagle made in China then imported for Ten Tec that was my understanding? 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Perrin Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 1:18 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 v. others I will offer my 2 Cents on this matter. 53 years of Hamming helps my perspective.When they first came out I built a K2/100 and still run it. I bought an ORION I early on, then an ORION II early on. Then I had two K3's, and other Elecraft kits. The latest is a Ten Tec Eagle. Elecraft are awesome kits on the order of the old Heathkits, and super tech support. The radios are excellent and can really dig out the weak one's particularly if you are physically small and can get your fingers around one knob and not hit the next one to it. Ten Tec radios are more suited to me. I like a radio that the controls are separated enough so I don't get fumble fingers around the knobs, the controls are more intuitive to me. I don't need to have the operating manual right beside me all the time in order to get to all the ORION's features. My 400 Ft wire serves famously as the sub receiver antenna- I use it to separate out the QSB losses, I don't need a better O II receiver. I would like a larger K3. The Eagle is under stated and under rated- I suggest you try one. The receiver is as sensitive as .the others I have, it is simple to use, and very portable. It is getting the most operating time lately. With everything good about these two companies, and all the positive attributes of all the manufacturers a couple things hold a major place in my buying. Which companies are American made and what is the ONLY manufacturer that let's you try their radio for 30 days, and if you don't like it- you can return it. I am waiting for a larger K3. 73 de Dave, K1OPQ __ 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: 3199/5894 - Release Date: 06/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton
Yes very close. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 2:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton Is a KX3 REALLY 1/4 the size of a K2? On 6/9/2013 3:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: That was the case till I decided to buy the KX3 with all options at 1/4 the size of the K2. It blew my K2 away with all it had packed into such a small package and the really great receiver. Again the K2 was not being used for months till I loaned to a new ham to use that I knew for a month or so (now a Elecraft K3 owner) as of last week. __ 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: 3199/5894 - Release Date: 06/08/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 v. others
Fred, Boy, were you mislead! Someone confused the Eagle with the little QRP radios Ten Tec sells. A quick check of the website will show the Eagle is made in the USA. Rick K6LE On 6/9/2013, at 1:55 , Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com wrote: Dave Isn't the Eagle made in China then imported for Ten Tec that was my understanding? 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] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton
Hey, Don. I like the sound of my old 1950's metal National Speaker. True is has a bit more bass than needed but the K3 sounds much mellower than the internal speaker. For really tough to hear signals I use headphones, anyway. I eventually will replace the cheap HK computer speakers used with my KX3 with probably the West Mountain comm speaker (immune to RFI). 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
Ham radio, like everything in life, is changing. For some, that may feel like the Ham radio they knew is dying. I hope they realize that is an illusion. Aside from spark-gap transmitters, everything that every was in Ham radio is still in Ham radio. After 61 years on the air, the only difference that I find is that Ham radio has developed a much broader horizon of technologies and activities that fill our spectrum. 73, Ron AC7AC __ 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] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton
However, this needs expansion. The QRP K2 and the QRO K2 are the same size. The QRP KX3 is small as described but to make it QRO by adding the 100W amp it will probably be a close comparison. Comments on the list indicate that the amp is not tiny. With respect to features, that's altogether another story. Regards, Mike VP8NO K2 #1400 K3 #345 On 09/06/2013 17:59, Fred Smith wrote: Yes very close. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 2:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton Is a KX3 REALLY 1/4 the size of a K2? On 6/9/2013 3:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: That was the case till I decided to buy the KX3 with all options at 1/4 the size of the K2. It blew my K2 away with all it had packed into such a small package and the really great receiver. Again the K2 was not being used for months till I loaned to a new ham to use that I knew for a month or so (now a Elecraft K3 owner) as of last week. __ 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] P3 failure?
I was operating today, and noticed my P3 display showing no spikes or noise level, and the waterfall portion of the display is pink. When I try to adjust the REF LVL, I get an indication of nan instead of some negative dBm level. I've cycled the power on/off on both the K3 and P3, and even re-booted the computer, with no improvement. TNX for any help on this, 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C __ 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
Re Dan's comment: So, to be fair, I was one of those gear hungry hams. I was the opposite type of ham. I couldn't see spending a lot of money on a hobby when I was starting a career with a house in Southern California, cars to pay for and maintain, three college educations to save for, savings and investing for future retirement, and three beautiful daughters ready to help keep my wallet trimmed down (I love them dearly, though). I sacrificed big expensive radios willingly so that my family could enjoy their interests. I maintained my modest station (TT540, a vhf HT, Model 19 TTY, 3 el. CL-33 on 30ft. tower, etc.), but eventually became more interested in microprocessors (I do not mean building PC's from pre-manufactured boards), and eventually drifted away from ham radio. About 10 or so years ago, I was introduced to QRP, and I found I could have a lot of fun with simple, inexpensive QRP rigs, built from kits or from scratch, paired with simple wire antennas. When I saw the first KX3, I knew it was the radio for me. I retired recently, and it became a retirement gift to myself, sparking a new interest in portable operation and being involved with ham radio in more general way. I still don't have a big station with all the latest big radios (I call them boat sinkers...as opposed to boat anchors), but I don't really want one. My KX3 looks very nice sitting on the coffee table (I have a wonderful wife!) and performs quite well for what I need. Occasionally I even hook it up to my laptop to run digital modes...great fun! As we strengthen individuals' interests in Ham Radio, we make the entire hobby stronger. Good to see you are enjoying the radio, Dan. Mark KE6BB From: Dan McCoy docd...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2013 9:58 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio? So, to be fair, I was one of those gear hungry hams. I had outfitted my shack with every toy and gadget I could fit into my refitted closet. Then over the years I noticed that I was losing interest...first code, then data...and to be frank there was just nothing new and the hobby started to lose my interest. I sold much of my gear but continued to read and keep up. Then came along the KX3. I read as much as I could find, dropped an order for every extra component on a Friday. The ups man was at my door on Tuesday with the little radio. I bought the pre-built model so literally I threw 26 feet of Wireman 534 and a counter poise on the BNC adaptor2 min later I had a contact in Wisconsin. So why do I think it will rescue Ham radio? It forces us (ok, gently) to go back to being experimenters, operate remote, makes using code cool and useful, and to be honest just great fun. Great job Elecraft. Proud to now be a part of your family. Dan N2DRM Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 v. others
Rick I figured once they started outsourcing to China with their cheaper QRP radios that Eagle followed with the low price point. Usually once outsourcing starts there is no turning back only an increase to further cut production costs. Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick Prather Sent: Sunday, June 09, 2013 4:04 PM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 v. others Fred, Boy, were you mislead! Someone confused the Eagle with the little QRP radios Ten Tec sells. A quick check of the website will show the Eagle is made in the USA. Rick K6LE On 6/9/2013, at 1:55 , Fred Smith m...@totalhighspeed.com wrote: Dave Isn't the Eagle made in China then imported for Ten Tec that was my understanding? 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2242 / Virus Database: 3199/5896 - Release Date: 06/09/13 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] OT: Introduction to Ham Radio Talks at SF Bay Area Libraries
I will be presenting The Wide, Wide World of Amateur Radio at the Santa Clara, CA, Library on June 11th, and at the Sunnyvale, CA library on June 19th. 7pm both nights. I will have some ham radio equipment there for show and tell, grossly over-represented, of course, by Elecraft. If you have friends or family that are curious about amateur radio, please pass an invitation along. This talk is aimed at people who know nothing whatsoever about amateur radio. I will be following these talks up with a public demonstration behind the Santa Clara Library during Field Day, 11am to 2 or 3pm, on June 22nd, with a solar-powered station featuring my K2 or KX3 and magnetic loop antennas. Thanks for the bandwidth. This is my way of paying back those guys who set up tents across the street from my moms house in June, 1967, and explaining to 12-year-old me how ham radio worked. 73 Eric WD6DBM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 v. others
I don't believe Ten Tec has outsourced anything to China. They made an agreement with YouKits to offer their products in this county under the Ten Tec name. They did not design them nor request YouKits design them for Ten Tec. They were available for quite a while before Ten Tec picked up the agreement to market them in this country. In fact, they refused to market the 3 band version of the HB1A, due to concerns about it being able to reliably meet FCC TX purity specs. That is why they sell it as a 2 band version. I actually built a 3 band YouKits HB1A from a bag o' parts offered as a limited run kit back a few years. Mine worked fine, and was a good value for what it offered (and it met FCC specs with margin to spare)... Bruce N1RX I figured once they started outsourcing to China with their cheaper QRP radios that Eagle followed with the low price point. Usually once outsourcing starts there is no turning back only an increase to further cut production costs. 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] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton
...and I love the sound of the speaker for my old 1947 RME 45 receiver, but its steel cabinet is over 60 times the size (volume) of my KX3, and weighs at least 10 times more, so I just can't see using it with the KX3. ;-) Mark KE6BB From: Edward R Cole kl...@acsalaska.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, June 9, 2013 2:25 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton Hey, Don. I like the sound of my old 1950's metal National Speaker. True is has a bit more bass than needed but the K3 sounds much mellower than the internal speaker. For really tough to hear signals I use headphones, anyway. I eventually will replace the cheap HK computer speakers used with my KX3 with probably the West Mountain comm speaker (immune to RFI). 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 __ 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] OT: Introduction to Ham Radio Talks at SF Bay Area Libraries
Would it be possible for someone to videotape the program then put it on YouTube ? 73, Brian K3USC On Jun 9, 2013, at 5:59 PM, eric norris gliderboy1...@yahoo.com wrote: I will be presenting The Wide, Wide World of Amateur Radio at the Santa Clara, CA, Library on June 11th, and at the Sunnyvale, CA library on June 19th. 7pm both nights. I will have some ham radio equipment there for show and tell, grossly over-represented, of course, by Elecraft. If you have friends or family that are curious about amateur radio, please pass an invitation along. This talk is aimed at people who know nothing whatsoever about amateur radio. I will be following these talks up with a public demonstration behind the Santa Clara Library during Field Day, 11am to 2 or 3pm, on June 22nd, with a solar-powered station featuring my K2 or KX3 and magnetic loop antennas. Thanks for the bandwidth. This is my way of paying back those guys who set up tents across the street from my moms house in June, 1967, and explaining to 12-year-old me how ham radio worked. 73 Eric WD6DBM __._,_.___ Reply via web post Reply to sender Reply to group Start a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 34 New Photos 11 New Files 1 Visit Your Group Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ __ 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] OT: Introduction to Ham Radio Talks at SF Bay Area Libraries
I also would be interested in a video. John Hendricks K7JLT K1, KX1, K3, KX3 selling off everything else when I get the new 100 watt amp. On Jun 9, 2013, at 15:10, Brian Hemmis bhem...@mac.com wrote: Would it be possible for someone to videotape the program then put it on YouTube ? 73, Brian K3USC On Jun 9, 2013, at 5:59 PM, eric norris gliderboy1...@yahoo.com wrote: I will be presenting The Wide, Wide World of Amateur Radio at the Santa Clara, CA, Library on June 11th, and at the Sunnyvale, CA library on June 19th. 7pm both nights. I will have some ham radio equipment there for show and tell, grossly over-represented, of course, by Elecraft. If you have friends or family that are curious about amateur radio, please pass an invitation along. This talk is aimed at people who know nothing whatsoever about amateur radio. I will be following these talks up with a public demonstration behind the Santa Clara Library during Field Day, 11am to 2 or 3pm, on June 22nd, with a solar-powered station featuring my K2 or KX3 and magnetic loop antennas. Thanks for the bandwidth. This is my way of paying back those guys who set up tents across the street from my moms house in June, 1967, and explaining to 12-year-old me how ham radio worked. 73 Eric WD6DBM __._,_.___ Reply via web postReply to sender Reply to groupStart a New Topic Messages in this topic (1) RECENT ACTIVITY: New Members 34 New Photos 11 New Files 1 Visit Your Group Switch to: Text-Only, Daily Digest • Unsubscribe • Terms of Use • Send us Feedback . __,_._,___ __ 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 HI RFI warning
One of my K3s is displaying a Hi RFI warning. This occurs immediately upon power up. There are no other transmitters on the air at the time. Any ideas? All feedback is greatly appreciated. 73 Gregg W6IZT __ 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] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton
On 6/9/2013 3:06 PM, Mark Petiford wrote: ...and I love the sound of the speaker for my old 1947 RME 45 receiver, but its steel cabinet is over 60 times the size (volume) of my KX3, and weighs at least 10 times more, so I just can't see using it with the KX3. ;-) Prior to getting the SX-28 at 15, I had an RME45. Both were very good protection against gravity outages. Although I've solved the problem now, for quite awhile I had a real problem with my K3 and P3 being too light ... tapping and holding pushed them rather than the buttons around. How time changes things! 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
[Elecraft] KX3
I'VE HAD MY KX3 FOR AWHILE NOW, AND ITS SO COOL! YOU CAN TAKE IT ANYWHERE AND HAVE FUN. THE BEACH IS GREAT, BACK YARD, A WALK ANYWHERE AND SET UP IN MINUTES. I KEEP MY MINI DIPOLE ANTENNA IN MY SHORT SLEEVE SHIRT POCKET IN AN ENVELOPE, JUST STRING IT UP ANYWHERE, CONNECT IT TO KX3 AND YOUR OFF, AND I DO MEAN ANYWHERE! LIGHTHOUSE, FERRY BOAT, OUT TO DINNER, IN A PARK, BIKE RIDE, HIKE, ITS SO COOL YOU CAN SET UP ANYWHERE AND BE ON THE AIR IN MINUTES! KX3 HAS CERTAINLY DONE SOMETHING FOR HAM RADIO THAT NO OTHER COMPANY IN THE WORLD HAS DONE, ITS JUST FUN!! WB2PDW 73 SEE YOU OUT THERE! HAM SINCE 1964 AND ITS GIVING ME NEW HOPE!! GOD BLESS ELECRAFT !U.S.A. ALL THE WAY! __ 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: Library Talks on Ham Radio
Sorry, guys, for a variety of reasons there won't be a video available. 73 Eric WD6DBM Sent from Yahoo! Mail on Android __ 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
On Sun, 2013-06-09 at 19:40 -0400, Vincent Diak wrote: OUT TO DINNER Out to dinner??? You might want to reevaluate your priorities, LOL! But hey, I own one, I understand ;-) Gil. __ 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
Each fish requires it's own bait/lure so it depends on what you're 'fishing' for here ... ;o) Rick wa6nhc -Original Message- From: Gil G. On Sun, 2013-06-09 at 19:40 -0400, Vincent Diak wrote: OUT TO DINNER Out to dinner??? You might want to reevaluate your priorities, LOL! But hey, I own one, I understand ;-) Gil. __ 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] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Interesting, After 35 years as a ham I made my first ever 6M qsos last night with my K3. The ARRL VHF Contest was on and I have no 6M antenna but long ago I found my 160M antenna works nicely as far as a match goes for 6M (for 10M. 12M and 15M as well) but I never heard anyone on 6M ever. Perhaps the almost 400' run of coax to the has something major to do with that, line losses all and frankly, a 160M inv-L on a salt marsh is not the right antenna for 6M much less contesting but... I managed to work 12 stations and 5 states on 6M barefoot with this minus gain antenna. So 6M was definitely intact yesterday. 73, Gary KA1J I monitored 6 meters this week but to no avail. All I ever found were a few birdies. Twenty meters was up and down when I checked it but my normal skeds were not possible. I worked the RMR Net on Thursday, that was not easy either. The sun does not look dappled enough for the QSB we're experiencing. There was an M-class flare yesterday but it was not pointed at Earth. What else could be the cause of our propagation conditions? __ 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] Has the KX3 rescued Ham radio?
Really good points, Ron. Most ham gear from WWII and much from before could be put on the air tonight and fit right in, particularly on CW. I could get on the air with my 1957 Novice rig (S-85 and DX-35) and nobody would know what I was running unless I said so. I still have my Drake 2B receiver from the early 60's. It's not as quiet as my K2, but it's still a very hot receiver and hears the same signals. In fact, for sentimental reasons, if I had to sell, the K2 would go first. hi. Not only are there lots of new technologies, virtually all of the old technologies are still used and even more convenient. RTTY used to take some serious money, serious time and serious devotion just to keep things running. Now I can fire up the K2 and a computer and I'm running RTTY without the smell of burning oil and a puddle on the floor. OK, sorry, I miss that, but others in my house don't. As much as I loved the old days of ham radio, the best years are right here and now. New digital modes are starting to crowd out my CW op time. Eric KE6US On 6/9/2013 2:29 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Ham radio, like everything in life, is changing. For some, that may feel like the Ham radio they knew is dying. I hope they realize that is an illusion. Aside from spark-gap transmitters, everything that every was in Ham radio is still in Ham radio. After 61 years on the air, the only difference that I find is that Ham radio has developed a much broader horizon of technologies and activities that fill our spectrum. 73, Ron AC7AC __ 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] P3 settings issue
You can do a Parameter Initialization as described in the Troubleshooting section of the manual. Basically, you hold the LABELS key while turning on the P3 with the POWER switch. Wait until the CONFIGURATION RESET message appears on the screen and release then release the LABELS key. If you have the power-on jumper in the P3 configured to always-on, then just hold LABELS and tap POWER. Alan N1AL On 6/8/2013 8:07 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Things have been going well until 'Fat Fingers' decided to press buttons. Is there an easy way to set the P3 to default settings other than sing the utility? Busy in a contest and would like to not have to disconnect the logging from the K3 to fire up the utility. 73 Gary __ 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] P3 failure?
It sounds like a configuration parameter got corrupted somehow in non-volatile memory. Try doing a Parameter Initialization as described in the Troubleshooting section of the manual. That is, write down your FN key assignments and MENU parameters, then hold the LABELS key while turning on the P3 with the POWER switch. Wait until the CONFIGURATION RESET message appears on the screen and release then release the LABELS key. (If you have the power-on jumper in the P3 configured to always-on, then just hold LABELS and tap POWER.) Then re-enter the FN key assignments and MENU parameters. Alan N1AL On 6/9/2013 2:36 PM, Chuck Guenther wrote: I was operating today, and noticed my P3 display showing no spikes or noise level, and the waterfall portion of the display is pink. When I try to adjust the REF LVL, I get an indication of nan instead of some negative dBm level. I've cycled the power on/off on both the K3 and P3, and even re-booted the computer, with no improvement. TNX for any help on this, 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C __ 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
