[Elecraft] 4th of July

[f9oj.7]

Wishing a happy National Day to all the Elecrafters, and to the Staff !
Best 73 from
Jacques de F9OJ
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[Elecraft] K3 with SubRX and external Transverter

[Marco Eggert]

Guys,

I am currently using a K3 Ser#69xx with an external 2m transverter plugged in 
the XVERTER IN/OUT BNC Jacks in the KXV3A module with great success. What a 
combo, astonishing!

Now I want to add the optional second receiver. But I fear that I can not use 
it, when the transverter is connected to the Xverter Jacks. I already tried to 
use the second RX Jack, but it seems it is deactivated when using transverters. 
As soon as I changed the XV1 PWR Setting to High, it worked. But then of course 
I have to use ANT1. 

Any ideas of how to use SubRX with transverter jacks? 

Marco
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 case

[Bob K6UJ]

I found the 22-15405 on the MCM website it shows a sales price of $9.99 

Bob
K6UJ



On Jul 3, 2013, at 1:31 PM, WM3M wrote:

> FYI
> I have been looking for a small case for my KX3 for travel and camping.
> I bought one from MCM, it came today.
> Item 22-15405  Black Weatherproof Equipment Case - 10.6" (L) x 9.8" (W) x 
> 4.9" (H) .
> It is on sale for $7.99,  includes break apart foam.
> KX3 fits in it just fine with space for mic or other smalls items, completely 
> padded.
> MCM shipping is more than the case.
> The case is a China Pelican knock off but it should work fine for my use.
> Emory  WM3M
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-100 pop from TX to RX

[DaveVK]

Don,

I have fixed the mechanical buzz from the SSB tx on the KPA-100.  The fault
was mine.  Across the RF Aux input between the PCB and the heatsink there
seems to be a blue resistor with the colours Brn-Blk-Blk-Org-Brn with one
leg that was touching the heat sink.  The legs are long and so I just pushed
it away with a screwdriver.  I don't know what that part is doing there, or
why it is installed like a hack did the job but the memory of it is lost in
history.

I cannot find the part listed in the KPA instruction manual or any of the
upgrade kits. So maybe it doesn't belong there??!!  But anyway, that problem
is fixed and the next time I'm in a position to remove the heatsink I'll
install that part properly.

I seem to have the upgrade kit installed and the blue cores are in the
KPA-100.

Now the popping is unsolved.  It seems to be connected to the DSP.   The
popping is most prominent on bands below 20m.  When the DSP is bypassed the
popping disappears.  I am still hunting this one down.





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[Elecraft] K3 utility and F/W upgrade

[Richard Fjeld]

I just upgraded the utility and f/w for my K3.  It went so smoothly, I said to 
myself "I have got to complement the software people at Elecraft."  And I do 
complement them on a fine job.

Then, it hit me.  No matter what, the S-meter goes no lower than S-9.  It 
indicates above it on a strong signal, but no lower.  When I turn off the AGC, 
the volume goes way down. I checked the config menu and all's well.  

(The smart ones have already got it figured out.)  The last time I used the 
radio, I turned the RF gain to 12 o'clock.

Anyway, hat's off to those involved.

Dick, n0ce
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 270V Error

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Hi Brian:

 

Other things to check are the connections to the rectifiers. They are also
spade connectors, any one of which could cause an intermittent. And, of
course P6 connecting to the PA assembly. 

 

There are few things worse than an intermittent. 

 

73, Ron AC7AC

 

 

 

From: Brian F. Wruble [mailto:bwru...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 5:08 PM
To: Ron D'Eau Claire
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 270V Error

 

Thanks, Ron.

 

I disassembled the top and left side panels and reassembled.  I did the test
you suggested on the interlock, and the fault was still there.  However,
after I reassembled it, it worked for awhile, then gave the fault again.

 

I cleared the fault, and I now have it working at very low power into a
dummy load.  I will report any return of the problem, but I sense there is
still something intermittent going on. 

 

Standby ...

 

Now, it is good into the KAT500 and from there into an antenna, at full
power.

 

Weird, but I like having it back.

 

73,

 

Brian

 

 




 

 

*Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.

 

70 is the new 40.
*
Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077  
Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930  
eFax  305.768.0278  

 





 

On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 8:02 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire  wrote:

The other suggestion in the manual is to be sure the interlock switch is
being activated by the hardware attached to the top cover.

A simple way to do that is to *carefully* close the interlock switch
manually with the top cover off. I use a plastic rod for such things, but
the insulated handle of a small screwdriver works fb too.

Remember, you must cycle the rear panel power switch after getting that
error before trying again.

If that eliminates the error, disconnect power and check the interlock
switch and the hardware on the top cover to ensure it is secure. I recall
some time ago another fellow having trouble and traced it to loose hardware
holding the switch, so it could move and fail to actuate.

Next I'd be sure the transformer tap connector fits snugly on the terminal
and the unused taps are secured to the parking terminals as shown in the
manual.

Finally, suggest using a different transformer tap and checking your line
voltage level again to be sure it's not drooping at different times of the
day. Where I live homes are all electric, including electric heat. The 115V
mains can vary between 125V and 110V, depending upon the time of day.

And then, there's Elecraft Customer support - always an excellent resource!

73 Ron AC7AC


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian F. Wruble
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 4:21 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 270V Error

Hi Guys:

I completed and fired up my KPA500 yesterday.  it worked absolutely fine on
the 2 or 3 bands I tried.  Today, when I go frm STBY to OPER, I get the hard
"270V Error".  The interlock is ok, and that is the only thing the manual
suggests as a possible problem,.

I only found one example in the archives, and that led nowhere.  Can anyone
suggest what I should be looking for?

Tnx.

73 de Brian W3BW


*Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.

*70 is the new 40.*

*
Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077
Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930
eFax  305.768.0278

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: QRZ.com "locations" caution

[kevinr]

I truly believe there is a cartographic rule stating that any feature of 
interest must be placed on the corner of the map :)

   73,
Kevin.  KD5ONS


On 7/3/2013 5:53 PM, mcduf...@ag0n.net wrote:

How true, Ken.  I'll toss one out to you.  Last year, I started digging into 10
digit grid squares.  My shack is in a different square than my antenna, and
other antennas are in even different squares.  ;o)

Gary - DN81fv37ab
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: QRZ.com "locations" caution

[mcduffie]

How true, Ken.  I'll toss one out to you.  Last year, I started digging into 10
digit grid squares.  My shack is in a different square than my antenna, and
other antennas are in even different squares.  ;o)

Gary - DN81fv37ab
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: QRZ.com "locations" caution

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Butte, MT is split between two grid squares, and I have a friend
who's P. O. Box address ... and QRZ info ... is in a different grid
square from where he lives and operates.


Not only that - the centroid of a zip code can be in a completely
different grid than a large portion of the population.  You'll
get close with the zip code but it will not be 100% reliable.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 7/3/2013 8:12 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote:

Someone wrote; " It is very simple to check the callsign on qrz.com and see
the qth."

This simply isn't true  be careful!

Unless corrected by the licensee, the QRZ listing and everything about
it depends on the FCC-supplied data.  If the "address of record" is a
P. O. Box, the location will depend solely on that information.  This
includes the grid square, county and in some cases is many miles
the licensee's actual location.

Butte, MT is split between two grid squares, and I have a friend who's
P. O. Box address ... and QRZ info ... is in a different grid square from
where he lives and operates.

A case in point ... I'm the trustee of our club's call (W7VNE).  As far
as anyone can recall it's -never- been on the air from it's QRZ location
-or- even county!  Yet, it's been used in FD for over 40 years, but in a
different (and somewhat rare) county.

Things aren't always how they appear ...

73!

Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: QRZ.com "locations" caution

[Don Wilhelm]

What Ken says is true, I live on the outer perimeter of the Wake Forest, 
NC mailing area, and based on my mailing address, QRZ.com initially 
listed me in grid square FM05 when I am actually in FM06 (FM06rb to be 
more specific).
Yes, I changed it at QRZ,com, bot many others in a similar situation may 
not change theirs.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/3/2013 8:12 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote:

Someone wrote; " It is very simple to check the callsign on qrz.com and see
the qth."

This simply isn't true  be careful!

Unless corrected by the licensee, the QRZ listing and everything about
it depends on the FCC-supplied data.  If the "address of record" is a
P. O. Box, the location will depend solely on that information.  This
includes the grid square, county and in some cases is many miles
the licensee's actual location.

Butte, MT is split between two grid squares, and I have a friend who's
P. O. Box address ... and QRZ info ... is in a different grid square from
where he lives and operates.

A case in point ... I'm the trustee of our club's call (W7VNE).  As far
as anyone can recall it's -never- been on the air from it's QRZ location
-or- even county!  Yet, it's been used in FD for over 40 years, but in a
different (and somewhat rare) county.

Things aren't always how they appear ...



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[Elecraft] OT: QRZ.com "locations" caution

[Ken G Kopp]

Someone wrote; " It is very simple to check the callsign on qrz.com and see
the qth."

This simply isn't true  be careful!

Unless corrected by the licensee, the QRZ listing and everything about
it depends on the FCC-supplied data.  If the "address of record" is a
P. O. Box, the location will depend solely on that information.  This
includes the grid square, county and in some cases is many miles
the licensee's actual location.

Butte, MT is split between two grid squares, and I have a friend who's
P. O. Box address ... and QRZ info ... is in a different grid square from
where he lives and operates.

A case in point ... I'm the trustee of our club's call (W7VNE).  As far
as anyone can recall it's -never- been on the air from it's QRZ location
-or- even county!  Yet, it's been used in FD for over 40 years, but in a
different (and somewhat rare) county.

Things aren't always how they appear ...

73!

Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Setup For Contesting?

[Don Wilhelm]

Scotty (and all),

Field Day is different things to different people.  To some it is as it 
was originally intended - an exercise in setting up a station in a short 
time for simulated emergency conditions.  To others it is a time to go 
into the 'back country' and test out your latest homebrew transceiver 
and portable antenna and see if you can make some contacts under adverse 
conditions, and to others it is a time to get together with fellow club 
members and have some socialization while making some contacts under 
those simulated emergency conditions. For others it is a time just to 
see if you can set up a station in the field (independent of power 
mains) and make some contacts just to prove to yourself that you can do 
it.  Then there are the others who treat it as a contest - competitive 
groups trying to see if they can muster the best score.


Pick whichever group you associate with the most and 'go for it'. With 
folks of a like mind, Field Day can be a lot of fun as well as a test of 
your ability to set up a station in the field and make contacts.  There 
is room for everyone, just pick your group with care.  If you would 
rather go it alone, I suggest trying class 1B with a battery powered QRP 
station rather then trying to enter "contest' mode - just prove to 
yourself that you can set up a station and establish communications 
under simulated adverse conditions.  That practice might come in handy 
in a real emergency.


If you have a "Go Box" for emergency communications, try using just that 
for Field Day and you will see just how effective your "Go Box" is and 
make notes for what you need to add for the next time.  Think emergency 
preparedness and you will come back to the original intent of Field Day.


Yes, making contacts in crowded band conditions is an important part of 
the process.  While the "emergency" aspects in a real situation may not 
involve battling QRM, it certainly could be battling QRN and other 
distractions to communications. Confidence building in your capability 
to provide communications under emergency situations is the goal no 
matter how you wish to approach it.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 7/3/2013 7:24 PM, Scotty Long wrote:

I said that and got laughed at...I beg to differ as it was key board to key 
board CW full contest mode rude operators on 20m...30 to 40+++ wpm CW... No 
casual fun operators it was full blow contest mode with everyone stepping on 
each other... Just saying ... This is from a rookie ham licensed about four 
years; that operates 99.9% other than optimal or nice operating conditions CW 
all the time not just ARRL Field Day...You definitely need a contest grade set 
up to compete in this non contest unless you work search and pounce during the 
full ARRL Field Day contest. My Elmer's have told me this as well, kinda sad. 
Try paper logging with a straight key or paddle running 22 wpm.  Maybe the 
other bands in the novice portions of the bands were better??? Who passes 
messages on CW nets at 40+++wpm... If I ever run field day again and have to 
run keyboards I'll use PSK31 or just use the cell phone and call around...Not 
being negative just personal observations... please don't take it

 t

  hat way... has it been this way from the beginning... ARRL does call it a 
special contest in some of their advertisements...





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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 270V Error

[Brian F. Wruble]

Thanks, Ron.

I disassembled the top and left side panels and reassembled.  I did the
test you suggested on the interlock, and the fault was still there.
 However, after I reassembled it, it worked for awhile, then gave the fault
again.

I cleared the fault, and I now have it working at very low power into a
dummy load.  I will report any return of the problem, but I sense there is
still something intermittent going on.

Standby ...

Now, it is good into the KAT500 and from there into an antenna, at full
power.

Weird, but I like having it back.

73,

Brian





*Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.

*70 is the new 40.*
*
Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077
Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930
eFax  305.768.0278







On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 8:02 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire  wrote:

> The other suggestion in the manual is to be sure the interlock switch is
> being activated by the hardware attached to the top cover.
>
> A simple way to do that is to *carefully* close the interlock switch
> manually with the top cover off. I use a plastic rod for such things, but
> the insulated handle of a small screwdriver works fb too.
>
> Remember, you must cycle the rear panel power switch after getting that
> error before trying again.
>
> If that eliminates the error, disconnect power and check the interlock
> switch and the hardware on the top cover to ensure it is secure. I recall
> some time ago another fellow having trouble and traced it to loose hardware
> holding the switch, so it could move and fail to actuate.
>
> Next I'd be sure the transformer tap connector fits snugly on the terminal
> and the unused taps are secured to the parking terminals as shown in the
> manual.
>
> Finally, suggest using a different transformer tap and checking your line
> voltage level again to be sure it's not drooping at different times of the
> day. Where I live homes are all electric, including electric heat. The 115V
> mains can vary between 125V and 110V, depending upon the time of day.
>
> And then, there's Elecraft Customer support - always an excellent resource!
>
> 73 Ron AC7AC
>
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian F. Wruble
> Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 4:21 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector
> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 270V Error
>
> Hi Guys:
>
> I completed and fired up my KPA500 yesterday.  it worked absolutely fine on
> the 2 or 3 bands I tried.  Today, when I go frm STBY to OPER, I get the
> hard
> "270V Error".  The interlock is ok, and that is the only thing the manual
> suggests as a possible problem,.
>
> I only found one example in the archives, and that led nowhere.  Can anyone
> suggest what I should be looking for?
>
> Tnx.
>
> 73 de Brian W3BW
>
>
> *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.
>
> *70 is the new 40.*
> *
> Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077
> Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930
> eFax  305.768.0278
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 270V Error

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

The other suggestion in the manual is to be sure the interlock switch is
being activated by the hardware attached to the top cover. 

A simple way to do that is to *carefully* close the interlock switch
manually with the top cover off. I use a plastic rod for such things, but
the insulated handle of a small screwdriver works fb too.

Remember, you must cycle the rear panel power switch after getting that
error before trying again.

If that eliminates the error, disconnect power and check the interlock
switch and the hardware on the top cover to ensure it is secure. I recall
some time ago another fellow having trouble and traced it to loose hardware
holding the switch, so it could move and fail to actuate. 

Next I'd be sure the transformer tap connector fits snugly on the terminal
and the unused taps are secured to the parking terminals as shown in the
manual.

Finally, suggest using a different transformer tap and checking your line
voltage level again to be sure it's not drooping at different times of the
day. Where I live homes are all electric, including electric heat. The 115V
mains can vary between 125V and 110V, depending upon the time of day. 

And then, there's Elecraft Customer support - always an excellent resource! 

73 Ron AC7AC

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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian F. Wruble
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 4:21 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 270V Error

Hi Guys:

I completed and fired up my KPA500 yesterday.  it worked absolutely fine on
the 2 or 3 bands I tried.  Today, when I go frm STBY to OPER, I get the hard
"270V Error".  The interlock is ok, and that is the only thing the manual
suggests as a possible problem,.

I only found one example in the archives, and that led nowhere.  Can anyone
suggest what I should be looking for?

Tnx.

73 de Brian W3BW


*Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A.

*70 is the new 40.*
*
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Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930
eFax  305.768.0278
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[Elecraft] Another happy camper; SN7568 K3 has arrived

[Rip R]

It would seem that this may be a good time to say thanks again to both the
local hams who have been telling me about the qualities of the K3 and those
on this list who sent me their opinions/recommendations recently
off-list. Serial number 7568 is now operational and sounding just great; I
have been having a blast
with this rig the past few hours! Of course, reading the instructions,
menus, and settings may keep
me up late for a night or two. hi hi To say that I am impressed with this
radio so far would be an
understatement. Thanks again guys and see you on the bands. 73s Roger
Rippy   W7RIP
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Setup For Contesting?

[Scotty Long]

I said that and got laughed at...I beg to differ as it was key board to key 
board CW full contest mode rude operators on 20m...30 to 40+++ wpm CW... No 
casual fun operators it was full blow contest mode with everyone stepping on 
each other... Just saying ... This is from a rookie ham licensed about four 
years; that operates 99.9% other than optimal or nice operating conditions CW 
all the time not just ARRL Field Day...You definitely need a contest grade set 
up to compete in this non contest unless you work search and pounce during the 
full ARRL Field Day contest. My Elmer's have told me this as well, kinda sad. 
Try paper logging with a straight key or paddle running 22 wpm.  Maybe the 
other bands in the novice portions of the bands were better??? Who passes 
messages on CW nets at 40+++wpm... If I ever run field day again and have to 
run keyboards I'll use PSK31 or just use the cell phone and call around...Not 
being negative just personal observations... please don't take it t
 hat way... has it been this way from the beginning... ARRL does call it a 
special contest in some of their advertisements...

72/73

Scotty/NU0S

K1-4, #3206

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[Elecraft] KPA500 270V Error

[Brian F. Wruble]

Hi Guys:

I completed and fired up my KPA500 yesterday.  it worked absolutely fine on
the 2 or 3 bands I tried.  Today, when I go frm STBY to OPER, I get the
hard "270V Error".  The interlock is ok, and that is the only thing the
manual suggests as a possible problem,.

I only found one example in the archives, and that led nowhere.  Can anyone
suggest what I should be looking for?

Tnx.

73 de Brian W3BW


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-100 pop from TX to RX

[DaveVK]

Thanks Don,

I will check the parts mentioned.  I also have a feeling I may have some
common mode currents interfering a bit.  I've recently put up a sloper under
the hex beam.  I need to play with this.  The pop on switch to RX is more
prominent on the lower bands.  When I set the power to less than 10 watts
(KPA100 bypassed) the pop is not present.  Also... to confuse matters
more when I bypass the DSP and set the power above 10 watts the pop when
K2 switches back to RX disappears.

I've had this problem before and cannot remember how I cured it.  I think it
was by setting 8r to normal.

Many thanks... I'll keep this thread up to date with my progress.

Cheers,

Dave
VK2NA



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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Setup For Contesting?

[georgefritkin]

Let us be reminded that Field Day is not a contest!George, 
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: "/XX" observations

[tnnyswy]

>>>  I'd spend a lot of time explaining that WA is not a California county, but 
>>>a
state. <<< 


When did they send back all those Californian who had  moved into Washington 
(STATE) County???      :-D 
Miracles do happens!  ;-)



73 Milverton.



  



>
> From: Dick Dievendorff 
>To: 'Ken G Kopp'  
>Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
>Sent: Wednesday, July 3, 2013 12:00 PM
>Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: "/XX" observations
> 
>
>Ken, you do what I do:  Sign /7 when it's advantageous to do so.
>
>I'm a K6 living permanently (since 1997) in Washington State.  I'm not
>portable, I live here all the time.
>
>I rarely sign /7. To do so would take more time and is harder to get across
>in marginal conditions than my normal call. I would expect a higher error
>rate with a more involved call.
>
>I do use K6KR/7 in the California QSO party, because if I called CQ as K6KR,
>I'd spend a lot of time explaining that WA is not a California county, but a
>state.  
>
>Similarly I sign /7 in the 7QP and Salmon Run contests, where I'm in the
>target area. I'm not sure what I'm going to do in the IOTA contest, where I
>will operate from the Washington State North group.
>
>If I borrow a friend's station in California for a contest, I'm not going to
>use K6KR/6 or K6KR/7/6. I'll use K6KR (or a station or club call he
>prefers). Because the FCC rules permit me to do so and because it's the
>easiest and quickest for me and my colleagues in the contest.
>
>The FCC doesn't require that I sign /7, nor do most contest rules.  The FCC
>permits "self assigned designators" and no longer require "portable"
>designators.  If I visit Hawaii or Alaska, I'll be /KH6 or /KL7.
>
>I lived in England where my G3 prefix was based on chronology rather than
>geography, so I'm not that used to having a number imply geography.  It can
>sometimes help, but not always.
>
>73 de Dick, K6KR
>
>
>-Original Message-
>From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
>[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp
>Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 9:31 AM
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; k...@yahoogroups.com
>Subject: [Elecraft] OT: "/XX" observations
>
>My situation is perhaps a bit "unique".  As a contester I view calls in the
>7th call area as a bit more "in demand" than some others.  Being in Montana
>(MT) adds a bit more to the "scarce"
>mix.  The same seems to be true in DX'ing.
>
>Since I have a "zero" call. I always sign "/7" in contests, but never in
>day-to-day operation.  The thinking is probably "oh, there's a "zero" ...
>there are plenty of them and I'll get him later", but a "seven" is a "better
>get him now, while I can".
>
>Factor into this that in a CW contest one would never send "Montana" as a
>section identifier, but instead sends "_ _  __"
>(MT) which is often heard as "MO" (long dash as CW shorthand for "O"),
>placing me in an incorrect section (MO) in the other guy's log.
>
>But this can be an "advantage" when the DX is calling by call areas "de
>/7K0PP" or "de K0PP/7".  (:-))
>
>Yes, it's the price I pay for not having a "seven" call for the last 35
>years, BUT with my last name would -you- change my call? (:-)  BTW, there
>are 50+ "Kopp" hams out there.
>
>73!
>
>Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 display now blank? Help

[AG0N-3055]

On Wed, 3 Jul 2013 10:48:46 -0700 (PDT), Gene N4FZ wrote:

> wow it just now started
> displaying again. What could be causing this? 

What did the factory say?

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[Elecraft] KX3 case

[WM3M]

FYI
I have been looking for a small case for my KX3 for travel and camping.
I bought one from MCM, it came today.
Item 22-15405  Black Weatherproof Equipment Case - 10.6" (L) x 9.8" (W) x 4.9" 
(H) .
It is on sale for $7.99,  includes break apart foam.
KX3 fits in it just fine with space for mic or other smalls items, completely 
padded.
MCM shipping is more than the case.
The case is a China Pelican knock off but it should work fine for my use.
Emory  WM3M

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 display now blank? Help

[Geoffrey Downs]

Perhaps it could be temperature. About a year ago, whilst experimenting in 
connection with another problem, I found that if I cooled my KPA500 down to 
13C (about 55F) by leaving it overnight in an unheated part of the house and 
then re-installed it into the shack, at switch-on the display lit up blank, 
no relays clicked when a band button was pressed and there was no output but 
if I waited for 10 minutes or so until the amp temp rose to about 18C 
everything worked normally again. However, I never had a DISPLAY FAULT 
message.


73

Geoff
G3UCK

-Original Message- 
From: Gene N4FZ

Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 6:48 PM
The display just went blank, after a previous power on a few days ago, that
read DISPLAY FAULT or something close to that. It has been working fine
until now, what could be causing this? I have the AUXBUS connected to the
K3, and just re-downloaded the latest software for both the K3 and the
KPA500. Seems to be switching bands ok, but..wow it just now started
displaying again. What could be causing this?




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Re: [Elecraft] OT: "/XX" observations

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 7/3/2013 1:00 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
> The FCC doesn't require that I sign /7, nor do most contest rules.

Except the high and might Brits of BARTG  who think only they know
how US licensees should be permitted to operate and intend to prove
it at every opportunity.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV
   (who gave u a perfectly good W8 2x1 call when moving to Florida)


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: "/XX" observations

[m0afj]

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[Elecraft] OT: Ah, vanity (:-)

[Ken G Kopp]

I held W5TKI for many years ... then moved to Florida and dutifully
followed the rules at the time by notifying the FCC district office(s)
that I was operating "portable" away from my official FCC address.

When the time limit for doing so ran out ... two years? ... I received
a letter notifying me that I couldn't continue to operate as a portable
station and that an address change ... with new call ... was expected.

They gave me one of the new-at-the-time %*()*&%$# calls ... WA4HAA.
By that time I was the Frequency Coordinator for Florida and the Miami
repeater received WR4HAA.  Confusion reigned.

Then came a Navy MARS call of N0SJP. still in Florida BTW.

73!

Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Re: [Elecraft] 20 meter CW (Actually OT "/#" Use)

[EricJ]

I was a victim of the early regs as I moved a lot (K1DCK, WA6YCF, 
WB2PVW). My present call, KE6US, was a routine sequential assignment 
when I got the Advanced. I was thrilled with it, then a week later I got 
another call assignment by mistake, KE6VD. I was less than thrilled. I 
called the FCC district office, and they straightened it out, but I was 
afraid they would make me keep VD.


When I made Extra, I kept the "Advanced" call. I STILL can't get used to 
2x1 calls. I have finally gotten used to A calls and N calls.


Eric



On 7/3/2013 9:50 AM, Mike Morrow wrote:

Ron wrote:


73, Ron AC7AC (ex, W6QAS, ex AC6Y, both random call assignments by the FCC...

But...those were not *random* call assignments in any sense of the word.  They
were *systematic* sequential call assignments.  I think what you mean is that
those were not licensee-chosen "designer" vanity calls.


...I put my call where my mouth was when I moved to Oregon and let the FCC
computer assign me a random 7 area call and got AC7AC.  It's longer but it's
a neat call.)

I got my current call through the systematic sequential assignment process
33 years ago, after suffering 13 years with my original sequentially-assigned
call of WA5WGJ.  I do not propose to ever change my current call, regardless
of my permanent location.

However, I believe there remains a very valid and useful application of the
traditional "/#" for any operation that is away from one's licensed location.

73,
Mike / KK5F
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[Elecraft] KPA500 display now blank? Help

[Gene N4FZ]

The display just went blank, after a previous power on a few days ago, that
read DISPLAY FAULT or something close to that. It has been working fine
until now, what could be causing this? I have the AUXBUS connected to the
K3, and just re-downloaded the latest software for both the K3 and the
KPA500. Seems to be switching bands ok, but..wow it just now started
displaying again. What could be causing this? 



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Re: [Elecraft] 20 meter CW

[Edward R Cole]

OT but it is a shame that one cannot readily discern location from 
the callsign, anymore.


I kept my K8MWA the ten years I lived in CA, but upgraded when I 
passed the advanced exam in 1982 (at FCC in Anchorage). They assigned 
me AL7EB.  This had me confused all the time with KL7EB, a popular 
ham in Anchorage, but at least I was not confused with as a rare 
"K8  dx station" by Alaskans.  If I had only gotten EC (my initials) 
or ED my first name - oh well!


When I upgraded to extra I went for a vanity call and tried for KL7MW 
as close to my old original license call...but I was not quick enough 
and it was assigned to someone else.  So I went with KL7UW to reflect 
my interest in micro (u) wave (w).


To get a single suffix call I would have had to chose a weird call 
like KL8M.  There is already KL7M and KL6M in the area.  Alaska has 
run out of KL7, AL7, NL7, WL7, KL0, KL1, and KL2 calls and now 
issuing KL3 to new licensees.


Another reason to change my call was for CW:  . _... is terrible when 
working eme; the "e" is lost in noise easily.


73, Ed - KL7UW
http://www.kl7uw.com
dubus...@gmail.com
"Kits made by KL7UW" 


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Re: [Elecraft] 20 meter CW

[N3XX]

The comments in my previous post apparently did not come across well to 
some.


Please accept my apologies.  It was not my intention to offend anyone.

73,
Tim - N3XX

- Original Message - 
From: "KQ8M" 

To: 
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 12:15 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 20 meter CW



Wow isn't the word for it


73,
Tim Herrick, KQ8M
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Fjeld
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 10:32 AM
To: N3XX; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 20 meter CW

Wow.



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Re: [Elecraft] OT: "/XX" observations

[Dick Dievendorff]

Ken, you do what I do:  Sign /7 when it's advantageous to do so.

I'm a K6 living permanently (since 1997) in Washington State.  I'm not
portable, I live here all the time.

I rarely sign /7. To do so would take more time and is harder to get across
in marginal conditions than my normal call. I would expect a higher error
rate with a more involved call.

I do use K6KR/7 in the California QSO party, because if I called CQ as K6KR,
I'd spend a lot of time explaining that WA is not a California county, but a
state.  

Similarly I sign /7 in the 7QP and Salmon Run contests, where I'm in the
target area. I'm not sure what I'm going to do in the IOTA contest, where I
will operate from the Washington State North group.

If I borrow a friend's station in California for a contest, I'm not going to
use K6KR/6 or K6KR/7/6. I'll use K6KR (or a station or club call he
prefers). Because the FCC rules permit me to do so and because it's the
easiest and quickest for me and my colleagues in the contest.

The FCC doesn't require that I sign /7, nor do most contest rules.  The FCC
permits "self assigned designators" and no longer require "portable"
designators.  If I visit Hawaii or Alaska, I'll be /KH6 or /KL7.

I lived in England where my G3 prefix was based on chronology rather than
geography, so I'm not that used to having a number imply geography.  It can
sometimes help, but not always.

73 de Dick, K6KR


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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp
Sent: Wednesday, July 03, 2013 9:31 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; k...@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Elecraft] OT: "/XX" observations

My situation is perhaps a bit "unique".  As a contester I view calls in the
7th call area as a bit more "in demand" than some others.  Being in Montana
(MT) adds a bit more to the "scarce"
mix.  The same seems to be true in DX'ing.

Since I have a "zero" call. I always sign "/7" in contests, but never in
day-to-day operation.  The thinking is probably "oh, there's a "zero" ...
there are plenty of them and I'll get him later", but a "seven" is a "better
get him now, while I can".

Factor into this that in a CW contest one would never send "Montana" as a
section identifier, but instead sends "_ _  __"
(MT) which is often heard as "MO" (long dash as CW shorthand for "O"),
placing me in an incorrect section (MO) in the other guy's log.

But this can be an "advantage" when the DX is calling by call areas "de
/7K0PP" or "de K0PP/7".  (:-))

Yes, it's the price I pay for not having a "seven" call for the last 35
years, BUT with my last name would -you- change my call? (:-)  BTW, there
are 50+ "Kopp" hams out there.

73!

Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Re: [Elecraft] 20 meter CW (Actually OT "/#" Use)

[Mike Morrow]

Ron wrote:

> 73, Ron AC7AC (ex, W6QAS, ex AC6Y, both random call assignments by the FCC...

But...those were not *random* call assignments in any sense of the word.  They
were *systematic* sequential call assignments.  I think what you mean is that
those were not licensee-chosen "designer" vanity calls.

> ...I put my call where my mouth was when I moved to Oregon and let the FCC
> computer assign me a random 7 area call and got AC7AC.  It's longer but it's
> a neat call.) 

I got my current call through the systematic sequential assignment process 
33 years ago, after suffering 13 years with my original sequentially-assigned
call of WA5WGJ.  I do not propose to ever change my current call, regardless
of my permanent location.

However, I believe there remains a very valid and useful application of the
traditional "/#" for any operation that is away from one's licensed location.

73,
Mike / KK5F
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[Elecraft] OT: "/XX" observations

[Ken G Kopp]

My situation is perhaps a bit "unique".  As a contester I view
calls in the 7th call area as a bit more "in demand" than some
others.  Being in Montana (MT) adds a bit more to the "scarce"
mix.  The same seems to be true in DX'ing.

Since I have a "zero" call. I always sign "/7" in contests, but
never in day-to-day operation.  The thinking is probably "oh,
there's a "zero" ... there are plenty of them and I'll get him
later", but a "seven" is a "better get him now, while I can".

Factor into this that in a CW contest one would never send
"Montana" as a section identifier, but instead sends "_ _  __"
(MT) which is often heard as "MO" (long dash as CW shorthand
for "O"), placing me in an incorrect section (MO) in the other
guy's log.

But this can be an "advantage" when the DX is calling by call
areas "de /7K0PP" or "de K0PP/7".  (:-))

Yes, it's the price I pay for not having a "seven" call for the
last 35 years, BUT with my last name would -you- change
my call? (:-)  BTW, there are 50+ "Kopp" hams out there.

73!

Ken Kopp - K0PP
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[Elecraft] KLH 970a SPEAKERS

[Jerry Pittenger]

When searching for a set of speakers for the shack to be used with a
switching system to several radios I decided on a set of KLH 970A 3-way
speakers.   Actually in a thread some time back Wayne recommended these
speakers and was using them with his K3.  They do sound great with the K3
but not so great with my FTdx5000MP.  The Yaesu needed an outboard stereo
amp to get enough drive audio for stereo operation since the stereo out the
back of the radio is low level audio.  I have since pulled the speakers.
They are like new. no scratches and in the original box.  $25 plus actual
shipping.   They aren't light but will fit in large fixed rate box which
costs about $15 to ship.de K8RA / Jerry

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Low output 160/80m

[bill conkling]

Start with K3_support at Elecraft.

...bill nr4c

Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID

Allan G Duncan  wrote:

>I recently acquired a used K3 from a silent key with a large number of
>options fitted. I already own another K3.
>
> 
>
>I have stripped it down to be a K3/10 to simplify fault finding. The only
>option fitted now is a KXV3 interface. I fitted the bypass link in place of
>the KPA3. All tests are done with a high quality 50 ohm load.
>
> 
>
>There is no RF output on 160m and only about 4-6W on 80m (It varies in
>level, presumably with ALC action). The other bands are all fine on both RX
>and TX. Receive on all bands (including 160/80) measures OK using my XG3 as
>a test signal. Using a 50MHz scope around the BPF area does not show and
>obvious fault with the K3 in TX mode with a cw carrier. The RF power output
>control works as expected on all bands except 160 and 80.
>
> 
>
>The TX Gain calibration routine in the K3 Utility fails immediately as the
>first band it tries is 160m.
>
> 
>
>I'd welcome any comments before I start swapping boards between my two K3's 
>
> 
>
>73
>
> 
>
>Allan
>
>GM4ZUK
>
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Re: [Elecraft] 20 meter CW

[Hank Garretson]

On Wed, Jul 3, 2013 at 7:21 AM, N3XX  wrote:

It is very simple to check the callsign on qrz.com and see the qth.
>

Not necessarily. Unless the guy has edited his QTH on QRZ.com, what you get
is the mailing address registered for the license. This may or may not be
the actual QTH.

73,

Hank, W6SX

Mammoth Lakes, California

Elevation 8083 feet in John Muir's Range of Light
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[Elecraft] OT: RARE GRID EL84!

[Lance Collister, W7GJ]

RARE GRID EL84!!!

I know many EU 6m operators are very serious about collecting grids, and some are 
even trying for the very difficult FFMA award (working all the continental US grids 
on 6m).  This grid will be in a spot where they will very likely have the opportunity 
or multihop Es to EU, and NA, EME on moonrise and moonset, and will be active 
throughout the period, due to the team of experienced operators. Please widely spread 
the word about this amazing VHF DXpedition to a VERY rare grid in the USA!


It is a group of very experienced grid activators and EME'ers going out at an
ideal time with top notch equipment. They are looking for your support, but more
importantly, they are looking for your contacts on both 6m and 2m.   Please mark your 
calendars and don't miss this rare opportunity!  GL to all  VY 73, Lance



 Original Message 
Subject: [FFMA] The K4N EL84 DXpedition--Update 2
Date: Tue, 02 Jul 2013 19:44:14 -0500
From: Marshall-K5QE 
Reply-To: f...@yahoogroups.com
To: FFMA , VHF Contesting 
,
Texas VHF , Pacific NW VHF Society 






Hello everyone interested in the super rare grid of EL84.  Here is our second update 
and current situation:


We will begin our drive down to Key West on Tuesday, July 9th and plan to arrive at 
the Yankee Capts berth at about 12 Noon on Thursday, July 11th.  We will load our 
gear on the boat as soon as the Captain is ready for us and believe that we will
depart Key West about 3-4PM local time.  Pete, George, and Dan(see below) will be 
flying into Key West.


K4N will be operational from July 11th(late afternoon or early evening local time) to 
10AM local time on July 15th.  I cannot give an exact starting time because we don't 
know how long it will take us to set up the stations and the antennas after we arrive 
in EL84 and Captain anchors the boat.  10AM local time on July 15th is 1400Z on July 
15th, so there is no ambiguity there.  After 10AM EDST on July 15th, we will tear 
down, pack up, have the Captain bring the boat back to Key West, and begin our 
journeys home.


K5YG-Bill(a.k.a. Bill2) has joined up with the group, so we now stand at 7 
(brave?)
souls.  The current group of "Un-indicted Co-conspiritors" are K5YG-Bill2,
N5YA-Bill1, N5NU-Jason, NR5M-George, K9PW-Pete, N5TM-Dan, and K5QE-Marshall.  This 
will constitute "The Magnificent Seven", the "Seven Samurai", the "Lucky Seven", or 
some other hopelessly bad movie reference, for this trip.  It seems to me that seven 
were aboard the S.S. Minnow.


Bill1 and I have spent a couple of weeks rounding up all the bits of flotsam and
jetsam that will be needed for this DXpedition to come off well. Most all of it 
is
stacked in a pile in Bill1's shack.  We are trying to round it all up into a 
small
pile so we won't miss anything.  I am in receipt of Mel's "Emergency Repair 
Kit" in
case I find my self with a PL259 cable in one hand and a Type N cable in the 
other
hand that have to go together.

We will be operating 6M with two stations.  Station1 will be a 756Pro2 with an 
M2
6M1K2 amp and a 6M5XHP with a rotator.  We plan to have this station on the air
almost continuously.on Es whenever possible and on MS when no E-clouds are 
in
evidence.  Station1 will operate on 50.165MHz for Es and on 50.265MHz for FSK441 
meteor scatter.  K4N will operate MS on First Sequence at all times.


Station2 will be a 756Pro2 with a Lunar-Link LA-62 and a DEMI preamp.  The antenna 
will be a 6M7JHV with Armstrong rotation. That means that a whole lot of antenna 
swinging is not going to happen.  My concept is to leave the 6M7JHV pointed at 
WA(except when doing EME), which will cover almost all the country towards the west.


IF some big Es opening happens out to the west, we can always rotate the 6M5XHP on 
Station1 out that way.  Station2 will operate 6M EME when the moon is setting and is 
below 20° of elevation. Station2 will operate EME on 50.195MHz First Sequence. During 
EME operations, Station1 will either be silent OR they might try JT65a operations 
over tropo paths.  This would allow Station1 to take First Sequence and thus not 
interfere with Station2 for the approximately 1 hour of EME operations.


Station2 will be operating on FSK441 on 50.270MHz First Sequence in the late evening 
or early morning hours whenever Station1 is also running MS.  My idea here is to have 
both stations running FSK441 MS at night.  Station1 will be covering everything from 
the Dakotas eastward(more or less), while Station2 will cover the western US.


Bill2 is bringing along a 2M station this time.  He will have an ICOM 7000 with 
a
2M12 antenna and about 350W of power.  He will run Es(if we get so lucky), any tropo 
he can find, and FSK441 meteor scatter on 144.145MHz.  He probably will try some EME 
on 2M on our moonsets and maybe on the moonrises as well.  That is his call


We plan to have Internet via a cell phone lash-up.  Hopefully, this will allow 
us to
"chat"

[Elecraft] KE7X book, lulu discount 25%

[Cady, Fred]

I just got an email from www.Lulu.com stating until 11:59 pm (EDT?) a 25% 
discount applies (code FIREWORKS). The "normal" 20% discount for July is 
JULYBOOKS13. These don't seem to apply for orders outside the US unless you 
change to a US store by clicking on the flag at the top of the screen.
Have a happy and safe 4th every(US)body.

73,
Fred KE7X

Fred Cady
"The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration and Operation 2nd Ed"
"The Elecraft KX3 - Going for the Summit"
www.ke7x.com
www.lulu.com

fcady at ieee dot org

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Setup For Contesting?

[georgefritkin]

I have a KX3.  It is still 5/12 watts.  Great TX audio, but most new radios 
have great TX audio. 5 watts in great conditions, you work the world.  But if a 
1500 watter lands on you, guess who the other end will 
hearW6GFSent from Yahoo! Mail for iPad
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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 Setup For Contesting?

[Jeff Kinzli N6GQ]

Being an avid contester, and having used the KX3 in numerous contests
already (both stateside and as a DX station), I think it makes a great
contest radio.

One of the first things I'd suggest is considering trying it on CW rather
than SSB. If you don't know CW, this is a great time to learn, and I think
you'll find its a LOT easier to make QSOs on CW as opposed to SSB when
conditions are not excellent. On CW, with very modest antennas, I can work
stuff in the noise with my KX3 and 10w, but on SSB, they have to be strong
in most cases before I can make a QSO.

I'd also strongly recommend ditching the /QRP piece. When I'm running a
pileup, the last thing I want to hear is /QRP or /MOBILE - those are
irrelevant to the contest, and actually, IMHO, hamper your ability to make
the QSO. As previously stated, the idea is to make lots of QSOs fast, and
so to be efficient, you want to send what's relevant and necessary, not
extraneous stuff, like /QRP, /MOBILE, "please copy...", "thanks for the new
one", or any of that. For any DX station, the band is only open for a
finite amount of time, and if there's a pileup, ever extra word you or
someone else throws in is taking time away from other QSOs. That said, I'm
not trying to suggest that this is always the case, clearly there's times
when DX stations are calling CQ with no takers, and in those times clearly
the demand is much lower...

For antennas, as others have said, try to make them as efficient as
possible. This means full-size, resonant, and usually as high as possible.
Try to avoid shortened, compromise antennas, and try to avoid using the
antenna tuner if you can. If you can get some directionality that will help
too. Of course, if you are limited in $ or other factors, its hard to beat
a dipole 1/2 wavelength high or higher for bang for the buck.

The KX3 is a pretty easy radio to operate - not a lot of tweaking is needed
to make it functional - mic gain settings, compression settings, and
equalizer settings will help, and in those cases the archives are full of
suggestions, but try to minimize the lower bass frequencies with the
equalizer, as those are essentially wasting the small amount of power you
have.

Have fun though and put your time in, and you'll find your way!

73 de N6GQ, aka YN2AA, 9H3ZZ, SV5/N6GQ, etc., etc.

On Tue, Jul 2, 2013 at 4:42 AM, Aaron Melton  wrote:

> **
>
>
> [Cross-posting between KX3 Yahoo Group & Elecraft mailing list.]
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm sure at least a few of you read this email to see if this was a
> joke... :D
>
> I originally purchased a KX3 for portable ops, SOTA, etc. and it's been an
> awesome rig in that regard. However, I'd like to participate in a few DX
> contests from time to time and this is currently my only HF rig. I know
> that operating QRP means I'm getting clobbered more often than not by
> higher power stations, but is like to know if anyone else has any tricks
> they'd like to share?
>
> If you operate QRP (5 watts) during normal contests, what/how do you do?
>
> I have experimented with the mic gain and its currently set to 30 (which
> seems to provide the most power before detrimentally distorting my voice).
> I haven't touched this dial since week one.
>
> I've alternated adjusting the voice compression at times, but haven't had
> much opportunity to get feedback from another station on how well (or not)
> it might improve cutting through the noise.
>
> I've been told that taking some of the lows out of my voice (EQ?) might
> help as well?
>
> Finally, I've started appending "stroke QRP" to the end of my call when
> contacting other stations. It doesn't make it more likely that I'll be
> heard, but if heard I find I usually receive preferential treatment.
>
> Have you any radio settings or techniques that would help a new(er) KX3
> owner and wannabe contester?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Aaron
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Re: [Elecraft] 20 meter CW

[Richard Fjeld]

I wish others who have moved out of their call sign area would sign witn a 
slash/area.  

Many times I have spun the beam a 180 around to answer a call sign from that 
area only to find out he was in the area I was first aiming to.  It takes a 
long time.  Now, if I had a SteppIr

Dick, n0ce

  - Original Message - 
  From: Ron D'Eau Claire 
  To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
  Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 6:35 PM
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 20 meter CW


  Rather superfluous now that the call sign no longer identifies the FCC
  engineering district of the home station. 

  That was one of the all-time bad moves by the FCC, IMHO, but it was popular
  among Hams who moved out of the district but couldn't bear to give up their
  call sign. 

  73, Ron AC7AC (ex, W6QAS, ex AC6Y, both random call assignments by the FCC.
  I put my call where my mouth was when I moved to Oregon and let the FCC
  computer assign me a random 7 area call and got AC7AC.  It's longer but it's
  a neat call.)  

  -Original Message-
  From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
  [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Frantz
  Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2013 3:56 PM
  To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 20 meter CW

  When I am in New Hampshire I sign AE6JV/1 on PSK although it isn't required.

  Cheers - Bill, AE6JV/1

  On 7/2/13 at 3:09 PM, ke6...@gmail.com (Stephen Selberg) wrote:

  > Christian. The weird suffix is because I'm at the in-laws house in Nevada.
  > My home QTH is in california. I was off the air until for some years 
  > up until April 2012. Are people still using /call area when out of 
  > their home call area?

  ---
  Bill Frantz| QRP: So you can talk about   | Periwinkle
  (408)356-8506  | the ones that got away.  | 16345 Englewood Ave
  www.pwpconsult.com |  | Los Gatos, CA 95032

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-100 pop from TX to RX

[Don Wilhelm]

Dave,

What is the T-R delay set to?  If it is set to zero you may hear a 'pop' 
when going to receive.  Why it is not heard if 8R is set to normal is a 
mystery to me.
If you have the KDSP2 installed and your KPA100 is not up to date (blue 
toroid cores at RFC1 and L16) that pop would appear on *some* K2s.  The 
cure for that is to update with the KPA100UPKT.  If your shield is not 
up to date add the KPA100SHLDKT.  The new shield has clips to contact 
the sides of the K2, a narrow notch at the SO-239 jack, solder lugs to 
connect the outside of the shield to the SO-239 and a speaker shield.


I have no answer for the buzzing.  Is it in sync with the speech 
patterns?  If so, then your assumption about something loose is probably 
correct, but I would expect something other than a toroid - perhaps the 
KPA100 shield.


73,
W3FPR

On 7/3/2013 7:06 AM, DaveVK wrote:

Hello everyone,

I have just reconnected my KPA100 and I have a pop from the speaker when the
transmit switches to receive.  I  checked most settings including that my 8r
hold is set as per the manual.  I do notice that when I set 8r normal the
pop disappears.  What's the go here?

The other issue I've noticed (not happened before) is I detects a mechanical
buzzing sound coming from the kpa100 when in SSB mode.  I think this may be
just a torroid rattling but if anyone has some suggestions I'm open to
hearing them.

Regards,

Dave
K2 - SN3222



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[Elecraft] KPA-100 pop from TX to RX

[DaveVK]

Hello everyone,

I have just reconnected my KPA100 and I have a pop from the speaker when the
transmit switches to receive.  I  checked most settings including that my 8r
hold is set as per the manual.  I do notice that when I set 8r normal the
pop disappears.  What's the go here?

The other issue I've noticed (not happened before) is I detects a mechanical
buzzing sound coming from the kpa100 when in SSB mode.  I think this may be
just a torroid rattling but if anyone has some suggestions I'm open to
hearing them.

Regards,

Dave 
K2 - SN3222



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[Elecraft] [K3] Low output 160/80m

[Allan G Duncan]

I recently acquired a used K3 from a silent key with a large number of
options fitted. I already own another K3.

 

I have stripped it down to be a K3/10 to simplify fault finding. The only
option fitted now is a KXV3 interface. I fitted the bypass link in place of
the KPA3. All tests are done with a high quality 50 ohm load.

 

There is no RF output on 160m and only about 4-6W on 80m (It varies in
level, presumably with ALC action). The other bands are all fine on both RX
and TX. Receive on all bands (including 160/80) measures OK using my XG3 as
a test signal. Using a 50MHz scope around the BPF area does not show and
obvious fault with the K3 in TX mode with a cw carrier. The RF power output
control works as expected on all bands except 160 and 80.

 

The TX Gain calibration routine in the K3 Utility fails immediately as the
first band it tries is 160m.

 

I'd welcome any comments before I start swapping boards between my two K3's 

 

73

 

Allan

GM4ZUK

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