Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] PX3 Owner's Manual is now available

[Matt VK2RQ]

Very nice. Is there any plan to make the PX3 switch on and off automatically 
whenever the KX3 is switched on/off, like is done for the KXPA100?

73,
Matt VK2RQ

> On 27 Aug 2014, at 11:24 am, "Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3]" 
>  wrote:
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> Our PX3 web page now has a link to the owner's manual (.pdf) near the bottom 
> of the first page. See: 
> 
> http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/px3.htm
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> The owner's manual covers both operation and assembly.
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> 73,
> Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Owner's Manual is now available

[Phil Wheeler]

Oh, no: An errata already ;-)

Thanks, Wayne!

73, Phil W7OX

On 8/26/14, 6:24 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Our PX3 web page now has a link to the owner's manual (.pdf) near the bottom of 
the first page. See:

http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/px3.htm

The owner's manual covers both operation and assembly.

73,
Wayne
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[Elecraft] PX3 Owner's Manual is now available

[Wayne Burdick]

Our PX3 web page now has a link to the owner's manual (.pdf) near the bottom of 
the first page. See: 

   http://www.elecraft.com/PX3/px3.htm

The owner's manual covers both operation and assembly.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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Re: [Elecraft] Logging Software

[w7aqk]

Hi All,

I'm not suggesting that it is a "you ask for it, and you get it" process. 
Also, I think previously Scott was more restricted on how much time he could 
devote to revisions.  However, now that he is more or less doing this full 
time, I think he spends a lot more time evaluating suggestions when making 
changes.  After all, it is user feedback that reveals a lot of shortcomings 
not anticipated previously.  In any event, I have seen him reply positively 
to various queries about features, or the lack thereof.  I rather doubt that 
all the enhancements he has provided so far had their Genesis only from just 
Scott's own contemplation.


Also, this is not a "one size fits all" software.  I'm sure some folks will 
find it lacking in some way with respect to their hot buttons.  I, for one, 
have little comprehension of the complexities of making various changes. 
For all I know some requests may necessitate substantial revision, which may 
well not be practical.  You just have to see if it fits.  There are some 
very respectable brands of shoes that I just can't get to feel right on my 
feet!


Dave W7AQK

AB7E Wrote:
If that is true, that's a pretty significant about-face from N3FJP's
previous attitude.  I used AC Log for a few years myself and bought all
of the contest modules, but any time I suggested areas for improvement
(some of them pretty basic shortfalls) the response was always that he
didn't see the point.  Several other users complained about the same
thing, and hardly any serious contester has used his stuff for years. 


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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3 (Phonema)

[iain macdonnell - N6ML]

On Tue, Aug 26, 2014 at 5:26 PM, Ed G  wrote:
>
> I like the idea of a speaker that reasonably matches the K3.  This one looks
> nice; however, I'd like to see two speakers in one enclosure so I can use
> the sub-receiver without having to have two separate speaker units on the
> desktop.

You can do that with one speaker - just set CONFIG:SPKRS=1

73,

~iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3 (Phonema)

[Ed G]

I like the idea of a speaker that reasonably matches the K3.  This one looks
nice; however, I'd like to see two speakers in one enclosure so I can use
the sub-receiver without having to have two separate speaker units on the
desktop.
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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> What is the price in the USA?

See: http://www.phonemaspeakers.com/tienda.html

106 EUR is about $140 - plus shipping & insurance - at current
exchange rates.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 2014-08-26 8:04 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote:

Have they started shipping?
If so, has anyone tried it?
What is the price in the USA?
Wonder how it compares to my Kenwood SP-950 on my K3?

73,
N2TK, Tony

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of
Phonema
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 3:06 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

Dear Sirs,

I am pleased to inform you about the launch  of Phonema, a little company
created by radio amateurs to provide high-quality speakers. The Phonema
speakers are designed to harmonize aesthetically with modern transceivers
and to integrate SDR. They are the best complement for the most demanding
DXers.
Phonema wants to start its career with the KSP3 model, a speaker designed
specifically for Elecraft K3. Later on, we will have a module that will
adapt to KSP3 in order to add a high dynamic range amplifier and the ability
to switch different sound sources and connect headphones.
I encourage you to check all additional details inwww.phonemaspeakers.com

Best 73,

Amadeo di Giacomo - EA3OW
Phonema Speakers

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

[N2TK, Tony]

Have they started shipping?
If so, has anyone tried it?
What is the price in the USA?
Wonder how it compares to my Kenwood SP-950 on my K3?

73,
N2TK, Tony

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Phonema
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 3:06 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

Dear Sirs,

I am pleased to inform you about the launch  of Phonema, a little company
created by radio amateurs to provide high-quality speakers. The Phonema
speakers are designed to harmonize aesthetically with modern transceivers
and to integrate SDR. They are the best complement for the most demanding
DXers.
Phonema wants to start its career with the KSP3 model, a speaker designed
specifically for Elecraft K3. Later on, we will have a module that will
adapt to KSP3 in order to add a high dynamic range amplifier and the ability
to switch different sound sources and connect headphones.
I encourage you to check all additional details inwww.phonemaspeakers.com

Best 73,

Amadeo di Giacomo - EA3OW
Phonema Speakers

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Fan Replacement

[Harry Yingst via Elecraft]

Thank you, If I get ambitious I may redo the connectors some day.
My only complaint was the color of the fans, I would have like them in black.


My shack is very quiet and I even have very quiet fans in my PC.
(The loudest thing in the shack is the air vent from the Central air)


I'm glad others have found this to be a worthwhile mod.



 



 From: Gary Hembree 
To: Elecraft List Server  
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2014 6:58 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Fan Replacement
 

Thanks to Harry and John for the excellent advice on the replacement fan.
The UTEC fans that came with my most recent KPA3 (September 2013) were very
annoying to me since I have a quiet radio room with no amplifier.  The
problem was not so much one of volume as sound quality.  The fan noise was
buzzy, for lack of a better description, probably from a combination of
undamped mounting and poor bearing design.

For those who want to replace their fans with the Noctua NF-A6x25 I have a
method to make the installation neater.  Obtain two Molex two-terminal 0.1"
connectors (WMLX-101 from Fry's Electronics or equivalent) before your new
fans arrive.  Follow Harry's instructions to use the Noctua silicon rubber
anti-vibration mounts to attach the fans to the Elecraft fan panel and to
attach the Elecraft fan screens with the Noctua-supplied screws.  Some care
is required when pulling the mounts through the fan mounting holes so you
don't bend the aluminum fan panel at the thin points.

Measure the two different lead lengths on the old fans and cut the
respective new fan leads to the same lengths plus a little extra to crimp
the new Molex connectors on.  Cut the black sleeve back to expose enough
wire length to crimp on the Molex terminals and attach the housing.  Strip
the red and black wires on each lead and crimp and solder on the new
connector terminals.  Remember the red fan leads go to the left when viewed
from the rear of the K3.  Planning the orientation of the wires is important
for the neatest end result.  Fold the yellow wire back into the sleeve and
snap the terminals into the connector block in the correct orientation on
each lead (so that the red wire is on the left when installed).  Plug the
two connector blocks onto the KPA3 fan pins and attach the fan panel per the
original KPA3 instructions.

You will now have minimal interference from the fan leads in the space
between the panel and KPA3 heat sink.  Using this technique is most
important when you have coaxial cables from other accessories occupying the
same area, as I do.

Enjoy the quiet fans - I am!

73
Gary, N7IR

John Farmer  wrote:
> I'll do the same.  Trimming the contact plug down will be
> simpler than cutting it off and wiring on a 2 pin.

Harry Yingst [ ] wrote:
> I use the Hardware that came with the fans.
> I trimmed the 3 contact plug down to 2 and removed the 3rd (unneeded) wire
> I attached the grills with screws (supplied with the fan)

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Re: [Elecraft] KDSP2 option's DSP firmware is open source

[Alan Hawrylyshen]

Actually Wayne (and others); 

Like others - I discovered this a few years back and made a private fork on 
github in October 2011.
I took some time to really dig in an concluded that I didn’t have the right 
tools to do even basic experimentation.
I applaud that you’ve made it public and I’d encourage Elecraft to continue in 
this spirit where it isn’t commercially to your disadvantage. I would also 
encourage using something like github as a great way to share the code that 
permits maximum utility for people trying to work with the code. This form of 
version control is radically different (and in most ways superior) to 
everything that has come before it.

[ IF you aren’t using it in-house - it might be worth investigating if it is 
time to migrate from whatever you are using, to git.] I’ve helped a few major 
software development organisations move to git and the end results can be quite 
excellent. I certainly wouldn’t consider any other form of code control these 
days. ]

Wayne ; Best wishes and I’m always willing to chat about this technology and 
how to use it within organisations.

Cheers,
Alan
K2ACK
M0WTH

KX3/K3/XG3/P3/KXPA100. etc ...
k 2 a c k a t p o l y p h a s e d o t c a



On 21 Aug 2014, at 00:32, David Woolley  wrote:

> That was rather well hidden; it's the first I heard about it.
> 
> However I'm not surprised that there were no takers.  Assembly languages 
> coding for DSPs is well outside the main open source community (although 
> there probably is a sub-community for it).  Most people would be into C for 
> desktops or assembly for PICs.
> 
> The other problem, at least in the UK, is that sourcing DSP chips in small 
> quantities is likely to be difficult, and I suspect the programmers 
> (hardware) are expensive, especially compared with those for low volume 
> programming of the PIC.
> 
> In practice I've not found a strong enough need to justify adding audio 
> filtering, anyway.
> 
> -- 
> David Woolley
> Owner K2 06123
> 
> On 19/08/14 19:00, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Lyle (KK7P) reminded me that we did do one experiment in community-sourced 
>> firmware: the KDSP2 DSP option for the K2. See:
>> 
>> http://www.elecraft.com/KDSP2/kdsp2.htm
>> 
>> Quoting from the bottom of this page:
>> 
>> "The DSP code for the KDSP2 is open source, allowing advanced users to 
>> create their own DSP features for the K2. User supplied alternate DSP code 
>> will be posted in a special KDSP2 download page on the Elecraft web page."
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Re: [Elecraft] Logging Software

[David Gilbert]

"Also, they are very receptive to suggestions for enhancements."

If that is true, that's a pretty significant about-face from N3FJP's 
previous attitude.  I used AC Log for a few years myself and bought all 
of the contest modules, but any time I suggested areas for improvement 
(some of them pretty basic shortfalls) the response was always that he 
didn't see the point.  Several other users complained about the same 
thing, and hardly any serious contester has used his stuff for years.


There are still more powerful logging programs (for both DXing and 
contesting) out there that are free and well supported as well, but 
N3FJP's software always had a nice feel to it so hopefully things have 
indeed changed for those who may be looking for a middle ground.


73,
Dave  AB7E



On 8/26/2014 4:49 AM, w7...@cox.net wrote:

Good Morning All,

Every so often someone asks about good logging software.  I've used 
the Amateur Contest Log software, by N3FJP, for several years.  I 
can't honestly say it is "the best", but it certainly is very good 
software--and very well enhanced!  Since Scott, N3FJP, started 
devoting nearly full time to his software (it was something of a 
sideline previously, but still good stuff!), he has made numerous 
enhancements to both his logging software, and to his various contest 
logging programs as well.  It all just keeps getting better, and with 
lots of extra conveniences.  The software isn't free, but it certainly 
isn't very expensive either.  There is a relatively modest additional 
fee to get his entire package, which includes a plethora of contest 
specific logging programs, and it is all a lifetime deal.


For you contesters and DX hounds, Scott has incorporated a very 
"seamless" process for interfacing with LOTW--something that could 
drive you nuts otherwise!!!  Once you have linked the logging software 
to LOTW, which isn't all that difficult, all it takes is a couple of 
keystrokes to update and/or download LOTW stuff.  But this is just an 
example.


Here, for example, is what I just received as to info on the latest 
update:



Amateur Contact Log 4.8 includes the following enhancements:

- Ability to set DX spots filtering.
- Ability to display a DX spots band map (press Ctrl E from the main 
form to display).

- Printing of multiple QSL strips on one label.

Note that many of the other enhancements listed in the contesting 
software below were already added in AC Log 4.7 and Field Day Contest 
Log 4.3.


Amateur Contact log 4.8 has actually already been on the website a 
little over a week. This is the first opportunity I've had to send out 
the announcement because of other scheduling commitments.



Anyway, I'm not "hawking" this software so much as I am reporting that 
it works, and works well.  I do know a lot of folks who have gone to 
this software recently, and they all seem to be pleased with it.


The main thing, perhaps, is that the creator of the software is pretty 
much devoting full time to the software's development, and that should 
be a big plus.  Also, they are very receptive to suggestions for 
enhancements.  If you want to take a look, go to www.n3fjp.com.


Dave W7AQK




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Re: [Elecraft] Air flow. my reply a bit off topic?

[rckchp]

Hello Elecrafters, 

I was having problem with my laptop computer shutting down while playing video 
clips. First the LCD display would go black, then the audio would stop, then 
the puter would shut off. After waiting a bit, I could restart and would get a 
message saying this was happening due to "thermal overload". air vents on 
bottom of laptop being blocked when actually on my lap. Found this "lap chill 
mat" in local BJ's and it solved the problem. Check this link : 

http://targus.com/US/lap-chill-mat-awe55us 

It has two fans, plugs in to usb port, very quiet, can't hear them at 
all.haven't yet checked for RFI. 

I haven't been closely following the "air flow" issue, but I thought maybe this 
"lap chill mat" might work with radio gear as well as laptops. 

The link to the Targus web site shows the price as $39.99..but a google 
search finds them much cheaper at various vendors.$ 17.09 at Walmart. 

Hope this helps someone. 

Regards & 72, 

Rich K2CPE 
K2 #1102 

- Original Message -

From: "Mike Reublin"  
To: "Elecraft"  
Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2014 1:22:35 PM 
Subject: [Elecraft] Air flow 

In light of the discussion of fans, this product ad I got today for an air flow 
monitor might be of interest. 

http://www.alliedelec.com/lp/140826/orionfans/?utm_source=prod&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=140826_product
 

73, Mike NF4L 
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[Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

[Phonema]

Dear Sirs,

I am pleased to inform you about the launch  of Phonema, a little company 
created by radio amateurs to provide high-quality speakers. The Phonema 
speakers are designed to harmonize aesthetically with modern transceivers and 
to integrate SDR. They are the best complement for the most demanding DXers.
Phonema wants to start its career with the KSP3 model, a speaker designed 
specifically for Elecraft K3. Later on, we will have a module that will adapt 
to KSP3 in order to add a high dynamic range amplifier and the ability to 
switch different sound sources and connect headphones.
I encourage you to check all additional details inwww.phonemaspeakers.com

Best 73,

Amadeo di Giacomo - EA3OW
Phonema Speakers

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[Elecraft] K1 For Sale

[John Hendricks]

K1 For Sale Serial Number 206
Original Non-Smoking Owner
Equipped With-
- K1-4 4 Band Module with 15, 20,30 & 40 Meters (Trimmer Mod Installed)
- KAT1 Antenna Tuner
- KNB1 Noise Blanker
- Back Lighted LED Modification
- Homemade Tilt Stand
- Spare 2 Band Module with 40 & 20 Meter (80 meter parts change kit
included)
- External 8 cell battery holder
- Tuning Range & Linearzation Modification Completed
- Original Owners Manuals, Sales Documentation,Tools & Unused parts
Recently Tested and passed RX sensitivity/TX 5 watt power output on all
bands
Asking $425 which includes priority USPS shipping to US locations
Please respond directly

John K7JLT
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[Elecraft] Air flow

[Mike Reublin]

In light of the discussion of fans, this product ad I got today for an air flow 
monitor might be of interest.

http://www.alliedelec.com/lp/140826/orionfans/?utm_source=prod&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=140826_product

73, Mike NF4L
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 no SSB

[Phil Wheeler]

You might want to better define "nothing" :-)

Phil W7OX

On 8/26/14, 5:32 AM, Roger D Johnson wrote:
I went to call VY2ZM on 75m SSB thia AM and 
nothing! I've gone thru all the checking 
proceedures
I can think of including reloading software. I'm 
stumped. Any suggestions?


73, Roger


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 no SSB

[Matt Zilmer]

Did you try TX with 2TONE turned on?  If the K3 TX audio is good with
2TONE but not with your mic, there is probably an issue with your mic
- cabling or something else.

Also, make sure TX TEST is turned off.

73,
matt W6NIA

On Tue, 26 Aug 2014 08:32:38 -0400, you wrote:

>I went to call VY2ZM on 75m SSB thia AM and nothing! I've gone thru all the 
>checking proceedures
>I can think of including reloading software. I'm stumped. Any suggestions?
>
>73, Roger
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[Elecraft] K3 no SSB

[Roger D Johnson]

I went to call VY2ZM on 75m SSB thia AM and nothing! I've gone thru all the 
checking proceedures

I can think of including reloading software. I'm stumped. Any suggestions?

73, Roger

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Re: [Elecraft] Between PX3 and KX3

[Matt Zilmer]

The PX3 cabling isn't that short.  There's plenty of room to maneuver
your mic, key, and headset plugs.

73,
matt W6NIA

On Tue, 26 Aug 2014 06:10:05 -0600, you wrote:

>Example pictures show the PX3 very close to the KX3 and the PX3 connecting 
>cables are necessarily short for best performance. 
>Will this require right angle adapters for Mics and Headphone cables to 
>“comfortably” be inserted and removed?
>
>Pete WK8S
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Re: [Elecraft] Logging Software

[David Cole]

Hi,
I did a review of both versions of ACLog 3.x, and 4.x here:
http://nk7z.net/review-of-n3fjps-ac-log-4/


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On Tue, 2014-08-26 at 04:49 -0700, w7...@cox.net wrote:
> Good Morning All,
> 
> Every so often someone asks about good logging software.  I've used the 
> Amateur Contest Log software, by N3FJP, for several years.  I can't honestly 
> say it is "the best", but it certainly is very good software--and very well 
> enhanced!  Since Scott, N3FJP, started devoting nearly full time to his 
> software (it was something of a sideline previously, but still good stuff!), 
> he has made numerous enhancements to both his logging software, and to his 
> various contest logging programs as well.  It all just keeps getting better, 
> and with lots of extra conveniences.  The software isn't free, but it 
> certainly isn't very expensive either.  There is a relatively modest 
> additional fee to get his entire package, which includes a plethora of 
> contest specific logging programs, and it is all a lifetime deal.
> 
> For you contesters and DX hounds, Scott has incorporated a very "seamless" 
> process for interfacing with LOTW--something that could drive you nuts 
> otherwise!!!  Once you have linked the logging software to LOTW, which isn't 
> all that difficult, all it takes is a couple of keystrokes to update and/or 
> download LOTW stuff.  But this is just an example.
> 
> Here, for example, is what I just received as to info on the latest update:
> 
> 
> Amateur Contact Log 4.8 includes the following enhancements:
> 
> - Ability to set DX spots filtering.
> - Ability to display a DX spots band map (press Ctrl E from the main form to 
> display).
> - Printing of multiple QSL strips on one label.
> 
> Note that many of the other enhancements listed in the contesting software 
> below were already added in AC Log 4.7 and Field Day Contest Log 4.3.
> 
> Amateur Contact log 4.8 has actually already been on the website a little 
> over a week. This is the first opportunity I've had to send out the 
> announcement because of other scheduling commitments.
> 
> 
> Anyway, I'm not "hawking" this software so much as I am reporting that it 
> works, and works well.  I do know a lot of folks who have gone to this 
> software recently, and they all seem to be pleased with it.
> 
> The main thing, perhaps, is that the creator of the software is pretty much 
> devoting full time to the software's development, and that should be a big 
> plus.  Also, they are very receptive to suggestions for enhancements.  If 
> you want to take a look, go to www.n3fjp.com.
> 
> Dave W7AQK
> 
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] Between PX3 and KX3

[Pete Meier]

Example pictures show the PX3 very close to the KX3 and the PX3 connecting 
cables are necessarily short for best performance. 
Will this require right angle adapters for Mics and Headphone cables to 
“comfortably” be inserted and removed?

Pete WK8S
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Re: [Elecraft] K-line carrying cases

[Slava Baytalskiy]

How about these cases: http://radiodustcovers.com/Elite.html ?
Anyone ever used/seen these? Looks legit...
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On Aug 26, 2014, at 8:00 AM, Slava Baytalskiy  wrote:

> I called Rose about a month back. Was wondering the same thing.
> She was in the middle of treatment. She did tell me that she was about to 
> send me pictures of my K-Line covers, for my approval.
> But i never got them. I'm guessing she's dealing with some serious health 
> issues right now.
> G*d, i hope she is ok and going to recover.
> Case can wait...
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> On Aug 25, 2014, at 10:18 AM, David Cole  wrote:
> 
>> Speaking of cases, has anyone heard from Rose?  I left a request for a
>> cover with her at Sea-Pac, and have called three times since, nothing at
>> all head back from her.  Is she OK?
>> -- 
>> Thanks and 73's,
>> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
>> www.nk7z.net
>> for MixW support see;
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
>> for Dopplergram information see:
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
>> for MM-SSTV see:
>> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
>> 
>> 
>> On Mon, 2014-08-25 at 09:52 -0400, George via Elecraft wrote:
>>> I am interested in purchasing a packing case for my K-Line, or at  least 
>>> the KPA500+KAT500 that can be checked in as airline baggage.  I  prefer a 
>>> Pelican or GemStar case.
>>> 
>>> If you have any suggestions, please let me know off net.
>>> 
>>> 73, George, K5KG
>>> 
>>> George  Wagner, K5KG
>>> Sarasota, FL 
>>> 941-400-1960  cell
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Re: [Elecraft] K-line carrying cases

[Slava Baytalskiy]

I called Rose about a month back. Was wondering the same thing.
She was in the middle of treatment. She did tell me that she was about to send 
me pictures of my K-Line covers, for my approval.
But i never got them. I'm guessing she's dealing with some serious health 
issues right now.
G*d, i hope she is ok and going to recover.
Case can wait...
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On Aug 25, 2014, at 10:18 AM, David Cole  wrote:

> Speaking of cases, has anyone heard from Rose?  I left a request for a
> cover with her at Sea-Pac, and have called three times since, nothing at
> all head back from her.  Is she OK?
> -- 
> Thanks and 73's,
> For equipment, and software setups and reviews see:
> www.nk7z.net
> for MixW support see;
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info
> for Dopplergram information see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info
> for MM-SSTV see:
> http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info
> 
> 
> On Mon, 2014-08-25 at 09:52 -0400, George via Elecraft wrote:
>> I am interested in purchasing a packing case for my K-Line, or at  least 
>> the KPA500+KAT500 that can be checked in as airline baggage.  I  prefer a 
>> Pelican or GemStar case.
>> 
>> If you have any suggestions, please let me know off net.
>> 
>> 73, George, K5KG
>> 
>> George  Wagner, K5KG
>> Sarasota, FL 
>> 941-400-1960  cell
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[Elecraft] Logging Software

[w7aqk]

Good Morning All,

Every so often someone asks about good logging software.  I've used the 
Amateur Contest Log software, by N3FJP, for several years.  I can't honestly 
say it is "the best", but it certainly is very good software--and very well 
enhanced!  Since Scott, N3FJP, started devoting nearly full time to his 
software (it was something of a sideline previously, but still good stuff!), 
he has made numerous enhancements to both his logging software, and to his 
various contest logging programs as well.  It all just keeps getting better, 
and with lots of extra conveniences.  The software isn't free, but it 
certainly isn't very expensive either.  There is a relatively modest 
additional fee to get his entire package, which includes a plethora of 
contest specific logging programs, and it is all a lifetime deal.


For you contesters and DX hounds, Scott has incorporated a very "seamless" 
process for interfacing with LOTW--something that could drive you nuts 
otherwise!!!  Once you have linked the logging software to LOTW, which isn't 
all that difficult, all it takes is a couple of keystrokes to update and/or 
download LOTW stuff.  But this is just an example.


Here, for example, is what I just received as to info on the latest update:


Amateur Contact Log 4.8 includes the following enhancements:

- Ability to set DX spots filtering.
- Ability to display a DX spots band map (press Ctrl E from the main form to 
display).

- Printing of multiple QSL strips on one label.

Note that many of the other enhancements listed in the contesting software 
below were already added in AC Log 4.7 and Field Day Contest Log 4.3.


Amateur Contact log 4.8 has actually already been on the website a little 
over a week. This is the first opportunity I've had to send out the 
announcement because of other scheduling commitments.



Anyway, I'm not "hawking" this software so much as I am reporting that it 
works, and works well.  I do know a lot of folks who have gone to this 
software recently, and they all seem to be pleased with it.


The main thing, perhaps, is that the creator of the software is pretty much 
devoting full time to the software's development, and that should be a big 
plus.  Also, they are very receptive to suggestions for enhancements.  If 
you want to take a look, go to www.n3fjp.com.


Dave W7AQK




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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Fan Replacement

[Dr John H Farmer]

Hi Gary,

I had thought about re-wiring the fans with 2 pin Molex connectors ( I have a 
packet of them here) but took Harry's lead and trimmed down the 3 pin instead. 
It was easy and the result very neat - the plastic is soft and easily cut with 
a hobby knife. I cable tied the excess lead lengths and tucked them out of the 
way behind the fans. I was worried about whether the excess would get in the 
way of other things inside the cabinet, but so far so good. I do think your way 
is tidier though. May re wire my fans soon... 

Back to my whisper quiet K3! :)
73,
John
VK7JB



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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Anyone?

[Guy Olinger K2AV]

"The last bug" concept is countermanded by the superior law: "Nature abhors
a vacuum".  This of course means that when the "last bug" is fixed that
firmware will self-morph under cover of darkness to produce another bug to
fill the vacated space.  If you have been keeping careful records on these
issues you will recognize the pattern.

For some the trick is to ship when the new bug has some semblance of a
feature, a process mastered by Microsoft in the 20th century. This led to
the interesting procedure of using "maintenance" (a snooty word for
"fixit") software to introduce new features, still widely practiced in the
industry to this day.

Firmware self-morph can sometimes be defeated by running high wattage grow
lights 24/7 in program development areas. The usual resulting increase in
developer insomnia is handled by company-issued sunglasses not to be taken
out of the development area.

73, Guy


On Mon, Aug 25, 2014 at 9:09 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:

> Hi John,
>
> We're just now cleaning up "the last bug," which was a bit challenging.
> Trust me, we're just as anxious to ship as everyone else is to receive.
>
> The manual was blessed today and should be posted soon.
>
> Wayne
>
> On Aug 25, 2014, at 6:05 PM, John_N1JM  wrote:
>
> > Anyone received notice of shipment outside of Field Testers?
> >
> > John N1JM
>
>
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