[Elecraft] FD & 6 meters

[Gary Smith]

I've never worked any 6M contacts until Field Day. Never had a 6M 
radio till my old K3 but with my 360' of RG-8 and no 6M antenna, it 
never happened. 

A friend recently gave me 360' of 7/8 50 ohm hardline and I found my 
160 sloper with my K3s could hear 6M signals and had a reasonably 
decent SWR. None of my other wire antennas could do either well at 
all.

I noticed a few things in this little foray, 6M from SE Connecticut 
was only open to the 4th call area. I did make one contact to Rhode 
Island, not far away. 

What I found difficult was the intelligibility of many of the 6M 
stations; many sounded almost like they were on LSB but they were on 
USB. There was little to understand and it seemed like their signal 
was maybe compressed. Others were clear as a bell but I only worked a 
few as my amp is 160-10. I'm guessing some of the radios must have 
had a problem, I thought it might be indicative of 6M contacts till I 
heard the clear stations. But well more than half were impossible to 
tune in easily.

Another thing I noticed was when I was using the second preamp in the 
K3s, I would hear a clicking in the audio as I tuned. It was like 
every increment from the VFO equalled one low volume click. When I 
stopped turning the VFO, the clicks stopped. Is this normal?

Now I have RI, FL, GA and SC on 6M! Nice to have some new challenges, 
seeing as ATNO in DXCC have become more rare.

73,

Gary
KA1J
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Re: [Elecraft] FW: FD Propagation

[Robert Wood]

Operated at a site that used 100% K3 HF rigs (K5FD)

FD Rules allow you to setup both Thursday and Friday night!!! 

No class A or B station may begin its set-up earlier than  UTC on the 
Friday (Thursday afternoon
or evening local time) preceding the Field Day period. Cumulative set-up time 
shall not exceed a total of 24 hours.

A good thing for OLD timers!!

73 Robert W5AJ

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Charlie 
T, K3ICH
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 9:35 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] FW: FD Propagation



I may be interpreting the rules incorrectly, but I think unless you started 
your total set-up at 1800, you could only operate 24 consecutive hours, so most 
everyone called it quits at 1800 on Sunday.

Propagation was still there but 95% of the stations timed out.

Only those stations that started their complete set-up, including stringing 
antennas etc. after 1800 could operate until 2100.

If you set-up Friday for example, then Field day was a 24 hour affair.  Of 
course, you COULD have started later for example, at 2100 on Saturday and quit 
24 hours later, but I don't think anyone did that.

73, Charlie k3ICH



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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer, 
Edward
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 8:05 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] FD Propagation

At about 1930 Z last Sunday, during the final hours of FD, it seemed that HF 
propagation completely collapsed where I was. Ten went away, not ever having 
been open much, then 15 went completely dead, 40 at about the same time except 
for some locals, 80 had been useless all afternoon, and finally by about 2000Z 
there were only eight or ten signals left on 20.  Finis, all done, as quickly 
as I’ve ever seen it.  I went CL with over an hour of contest left.

Was I alone in seeing that at my Colorado mountain QTH?   Maybe I was just too 
tired to listen any more?

(Not entirely OT – I was using a K3 at the time.)

Ted, KN1CBR

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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Answering the recent question, my first move was to refer to the Owner's
manual and I noticed it was not on the Web site. 

I brought it to the attention of the P.M. I suspect it'll appear very
shortly. 

73, Ron AC7AC

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Anyone seen an owner's manual for the K-Pod?
73, Ian N8IK
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[Elecraft] K3s/mini Lower AF volume than K3?

[mike]

I just acquired a K3s /mini to use with RHR. It works perfectly except I
believe the AF output is noticeably lower than that of my K3. Is this an
issue with the mini or am I missing something? 73  ..mike  AI6II



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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

[Bob]

How?

Are you a beta tester?

Sure wish it was available so the mod could be done for power via the 
interconnect cable.


Be plug and play ready then.

After all shipping starts tomorrow per Web shipping status. Anybody taking bets?

Bob
K2TK  ex KN2TKR (1956) and K2TKR

On 6/27/2016 10:03 PM, Ed Muns wrote:

Yes.

73,
Ed W0YK
On Jun 27, 2016 6:33 PM, Ian  wrote:

Anyone seen an owner's manual for the K-Pod?
73, Ian N8IK
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[Elecraft] FW: FD Propagation

[Charlie T, K3ICH]

I may be interpreting the rules incorrectly, but I think unless you started 
your total set-up at 1800, you could only operate 24 consecutive hours, so most 
everyone called it quits at 1800 on Sunday.

Propagation was still there but 95% of the stations timed out.

Only those stations that started their complete set-up, including stringing 
antennas etc. after 1800 could operate until 2100.

If you set-up Friday for example, then Field day was a 24 hour affair.  Of 
course, you COULD have started later for example, at 2100 on Saturday and quit 
24 hours later, but I don't think anyone did that.

73, Charlie k3ICH



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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dauer, 
Edward
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 8:05 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] FD Propagation

At about 1930 Z last Sunday, during the final hours of FD, it seemed that HF 
propagation completely collapsed where I was. Ten went away, not ever having 
been open much, then 15 went completely dead, 40 at about the same time except 
for some locals, 80 had been useless all afternoon, and finally by about 2000Z 
there were only eight or ten signals left on 20.  Finis, all done, as quickly 
as I’ve ever seen it.  I went CL with over an hour of contest left.

Was I alone in seeing that at my Colorado mountain QTH?   Maybe I was just too 
tired to listen any more?

(Not entirely OT – I was using a K3 at the time.)

Ted, KN1CBR

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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

[Ed Muns]

Yes.

73,
Ed W0YK
On Jun 27, 2016 6:33 PM, Ian  wrote:
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> Anyone seen an owner's manual for the K-Pod? 
> 73, Ian N8IK 
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Re: [Elecraft] FD Propagation

[Bill W4ZV]

Edward A. Dauer wrote
> At about 1930 Z last Sunday, during the final hours of FD, it seemed that
> HF propagation completely collapsed where I was. Ten went away, not ever
> having been open much, then 15 went completely dead, 40 at about the same
> time except for some locals, 80 had been useless all afternoon, and
> finally by about 2000Z there were only eight or ten signals left on 20. 
> Finis, all done, as quickly as I’ve ever seen it.  I went CL with over an
> hour of contest left.

The majority of clubs set up before FD begins at 1800 UTC Saturday so
activity falls off a cliff 24 hours later.

"3.2. Stations who begin setting up before 1800 UTC Saturday may work only
24 consecutive hours,
commencing when on-the-air operations begin."

73,  Bill  W4ZV




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[Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

[Ian]

Anyone seen an owner's manual for the K-Pod?
73, Ian N8IK
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Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Aux out?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Yes. Each output is a programmable open drain connection a ring contact that
can handle up to 50 Vdc at 100 mA.
73, Ron AC7AC

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Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 5:57 PM
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Subject: [Elecraft] K-Pod Aux out?

Since there are three outputs available I'm assuming the Aux out jack is a
TRRS?

Looks like there will be one of these in my future as I'm tired of
cluttering my desk with switch boxes.

This would collect them in a nice single box.

jim
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Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

[Joe Moffatt]

For everyone that complains about kids and their X Boxes, etc, I have a simple 
question for you.  Have you ever asked them to participate with you in an event 
like FD?

Guess what, some of the kids LOVE it.  They like to be included and wanted.
Not all kids are that way, but there are more than you think.  In fact, I have 
found some of the more gadgety kids take a real interest in CW.  They find 
using a key to spell their name very intriguing.

Next time you have an event, ask them to come eat some free food and tinker 
around with you.

joe



From: Elecraft [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Anthony 
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Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 6:37 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

I am happy to report that my 11 year old son, who plays on a PS4, a Xbox,
and his own computer, participated in FD at my local club's operation for
his first time.

He made 63 Qs with help from Dear Old Dad on the GOTA station. He is also
studying for his Technician class license.

He said over and over again, "Best weekend ever!" to both his mother and
me. He's already planning for next year.

BTW, we had two other youths at the site who have been hams for years now.
They both have very active lives outside of ham radio, but they still love
the hobby.

Don't give up on our youth! Ham radio still holds appeal!

73, Tony K4QE (licensed at age 14 over 37 years ago)


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[Elecraft] K-Pod Aux out?

[Jim Miller]

Since there are three outputs available I'm assuming the Aux out jack is a
TRRS?

Looks like there will be one of these in my future as I'm tired of
cluttering my desk with switch boxes.

This would collect them in a nice single box.

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Re: [Elecraft] FD Propagation

[thelastdb]

Hi Ed 
I was up at a Red Feather Lakes, CO for FD and had strange propagation as well. 
Since I was the only op and there was a hot tub, I missed some prime operating 
hours...
Sunday morning produced an opening on 15 with skip so short I worked WY and SD. 
On 15m! Had to have been something other than f2.
88ft doublet up 40 feet/ends at 33-ish feet. KX3 at 15W with an AnyVolt3 set to 
14.4V. No noise from this little wonder.
Not a serious effort but had tons of fun.
Myron WVØHPrinted on Recycled Data  Original message From: 
"Dauer, Edward"  Date: 6/27/2016  6:05 PM  (GMT-07:00) To: 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] FD Propagation 
At about 1930 Z last Sunday, during the final hours of FD, it seemed that HF 
propagation completely collapsed where I was. Ten went away, not ever having 
been open much, then 15 went completely dead, 40 at about the same time except 
for some locals, 80 had been useless all afternoon, and finally by about 2000Z 
there were only eight or ten signals left on 20.  Finis, all done, as quickly 
as I’ve ever seen it.  I went CL with over an hour of contest left.

Was I alone in seeing that at my Colorado mountain QTH?   Maybe I was just too 
tired to listen any more?

(Not entirely OT – I was using a K3 at the time.)

Ted, KN1CBR

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Re: [Elecraft] Field Day report

[Michael Babineau]

VA3OVQ had an all-Elecraft 2A-Battery operation with a K2/10 and a couple of 
KX3s (on 20m and the free-be VHF station on 6m). 
We also had one of our members bring along his Winlink/Winmor Setup to send 
some emails (bonus points), which also used a KX3. 

What impressed me was how well the Elecraft Rigs handled the heat without any 
issues.  On Saturday 
it was in the high 90s F and on Sunday well over 100 degrees F. The K2 was 
literally hot to the touch in spite of 
being in the shade, but we had no problems.

Collectively we drank 24 litres (a bit over 6 US gallons) of water and made 
something in the order of 200 QSOs, so I figure that works out to about 
8 QSOs / litre ;-) 

Michael VE3WMB 
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Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

[Dale Putnam]

OR.. you could check into the cw practice net on 14.0625 at 2200z on Tues and 
Thurs followed immediately on 7.0625 about 2215 or so...

IF that is a bad time.. I'll meet you about any time.. to practice I can 
set up text tx.. or we can simply chat.. at

a speed just a tiny bit faster than you send.. so.. don't fudge.  See you then!


Have a great day,
--... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy




From: Barry LaZar 
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 3:02 PM
To: Dave Fugleberg; Dale Putnam; Bill; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re[2]: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

I spent a lot of time this weekend copying CW operators who were superb
and a lot who barely know how to send. I was in the latter category and
quite oftenand  I would receive a QLF??. I built an accukeyer featured
in QST a lot of years ago and in a number of the ARRL Handbooks.

I bought a FYO paddle set which is what the Bencher looks like. I never
did use iambic sending, nor do I today. However, the result was no more
QLF?, and my fatigue level is much lower after a long weekend.

My point is you need to really practice to get good with a key so you
can be read. An electronic keyer, like in the Elecraft radios or a
Winkeyer used with a dual or single paddle set will really clean up your
sending and lessen your fatigue, even if you never use the iambic
features available.

73,
Barry
K3NDM

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Sent: 6/27/2016 2:00:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

>One other thing to add for the original poster...
>Something that's really helped me is to use a program called Iambic
>Master
>to help me learn how to send well with paddles. It requires you to have
>a
>winkey-compatible keyer connected to a PC (I use a Microham unit).
>You plug your paddles into the keyer, and the program shows you an
>exchange, which you must 'send' properly before moving on. This showed
>me
>how truly awful my timing between words and letters was.
>On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 6:36 PM Dale Putnam 
>wrote:
>
>>  I have a J-38 from WWII.. original base, and very nice, with the
>>fabric
>>  covered cable, FS.
>>
>>  photos available too.
>>
>>  And I recommend it... SKCC #87  loves it.
>>
>>
>>  Have a great day,
>>  --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
>>
>>
>>
>>  
>>  From: Elecraft  on behalf of Bill <
>>  w2...@nycap.rr.com>
>>  Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 12:34 PM
>>  To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>>  Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation
>>
>>  Long arm keys, typically those found in maritime service, are the
>>most
>>  pleasant of the straight keys to  use. They are expensive.
>>
>>  An inexpensive alternative is the Czech key seen at:
>>  http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/ has a nice feel also. They can be
[http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/images/P1000781b_opt.jpg]

Czech Morse Keys - UV-3R
www.uv3r.com
Czech army, military morse code key importers and Baofeng UV-3R suppliers



>>  [http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/images/P1000781b_opt.jpg]<
>>  http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/>
>>
>>  Czech Morse Keys - UV-3R
>>  www.uv3r.com
>>  Czech army, military morse code key importers and Baofeng UV-3R
>>suppliers
>>
>>
>>
>>  found from $25 to $60 on the Internet. Their good action is due to
>>their
>>  folded long-arm design. I have one and it is my straight key of
>>preference.
>>
>>  If you go for a bug, nothing beats the VizBug at:
>>  http://vizkey.com/order.html#90degreevizbugIt is a small and very
>>  quiet bug (no thrashing machine noises).
>>
>>  I have a Vibroplex single lever paddle that I have been using since
>>the
>>  early 60s. Perfect for a normal keyer (don't care much for the one in
>>  the K3).
>>
>>  I have never used a two paddle anything - so no comments about them.
>>
>>  Want to learn more about keys and CW operation in general? Take a
>>look
>>  at: http://radiotelegraphy.net/
>>
>>  I have no business interests in any of the above and really don't
>>care
>>  if you choose an Amplidan or just tap two bare wires together - both
>>of
>>  which will get the same job done.
>>
>>  Bill W2BLC K-Line
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[Elecraft] FD Propagation

[Dauer, Edward]

At about 1930 Z last Sunday, during the final hours of FD, it seemed that HF 
propagation completely collapsed where I was. Ten went away, not ever having 
been open much, then 15 went completely dead, 40 at about the same time except 
for some locals, 80 had been useless all afternoon, and finally by about 2000Z 
there were only eight or ten signals left on 20.  Finis, all done, as quickly 
as I’ve ever seen it.  I went CL with over an hour of contest left.

Was I alone in seeing that at my Colorado mountain QTH?   Maybe I was just too 
tired to listen any more?

(Not entirely OT – I was using a K3 at the time.)

Ted, KN1CBR

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Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

[Walter Underwood]

Yeah? Check out this coverage on WGNO with a twelve year old General at Field 
Day (KG5HVO). The Jefferson Amateur Radio Club should get a thousand extra 
points for this coverage.

http://wgno.com/2016/06/26/arrl-field-day-2016/ 


And the club:

http://w5gad.org/2016/05/30/arrl-field-day-2016/ 


wunder
K6WRU
Walter Underwood
CM87wj
http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On Jun 27, 2016, at 4:25 PM, Bill  wrote:
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> "Bring on the youngsters?"  Sure - If you can tear them away from 
> their smart phones and XBoxes!
> 
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
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[Elecraft] QLF (was Re: CW Key Recommendation)

[Jessie Oberreuter]

 I've been sending right handed for decades, but the older I get, the 
more left-handed I seem to become, and I carry a lot less tension when I'm 
being a lefty, so a few weeks ago, I gave left handed paddle keying a try.
 At first, it was very strange.  The keying was fine, but I could 
practically feel my brain moving the internal furniture about as it worked 
out the routing.  At field day this year, I ended up with the KX3 on the 
left, and the laptop on the right.  I'd hoped to be computer keying this 
year, but I wasn't that organized, so I used the KX3 Palm micro-paddles 
left handed :).
 It was all working great!  I'd drop a dit now and again, but all was 
well until, at some point Saturday evening, I started getting fuzzy, and 
right in the middle of a QSO, wait, uh, what?  I can't seem to send 
anymore!  Yikes!  Fortunately, the op on the other end waited until I'd 
cranked the keyer speed down a bit and finally sent our club call and 
exchange correctly.  Thank you, who every you were!  I got up, took a 
walk, had a cuppa, and went back to work without a glitch.




On Mon, 27 Jun 2016, Barry LaZar wrote:

I spent a lot of time this weekend copying CW operators who were superb and a 
lot who barely know how to send. I was in the latter category and quite 
oftenand  I would receive a QLF??. I built an accukeyer featured in QST a lot 
of years ago and in a number of the ARRL Handbooks.


I bought a FYO paddle set which is what the Bencher looks like. I never did 
use iambic sending, nor do I today. However, the result was no more QLF?, and 
my fatigue level is much lower after a long weekend.


My point is you need to really practice to get good with a key so you can be 
read. An electronic keyer, like in the Elecraft radios or a Winkeyer used 
with a dual or single paddle set will really clean up your sending and lessen 
your fatigue, even if you never use the iambic features available.


73,
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "Dave Fugleberg" 
To: "Dale Putnam" ; "Bill" ; 
"elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 

Sent: 6/27/2016 2:00:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation


One other thing to add for the original poster...
Something that's really helped me is to use a program called Iambic Master
to help me learn how to send well with paddles. It requires you to have a
winkey-compatible keyer connected to a PC (I use a Microham unit).
You plug your paddles into the keyer, and the program shows you an
exchange, which you must 'send' properly before moving on. This showed me
how truly awful my timing between words and letters was.
On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 6:36 PM Dale Putnam  wrote:


 I have a J-38 from WWII.. original base, and very nice, with the fabric
 covered cable, FS.

 photos available too.

 And I recommend it... SKCC #87  loves it.


 Have a great day,
 --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy



 
 From: Elecraft  on behalf of Bill <
 w2...@nycap.rr.com>
 Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 12:34 PM
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

 Long arm keys, typically those found in maritime service, are the most
 pleasant of the straight keys to  use. They are expensive.

 An inexpensive alternative is the Czech key seen at:
 http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/ has a nice feel also. They can be
 [http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/images/P1000781b_opt.jpg]<
 http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/>

 Czech Morse Keys - UV-3R
 www.uv3r.com
 Czech army, military morse code key importers and Baofeng UV-3R suppliers



 found from $25 to $60 on the Internet. Their good action is due to their
 folded long-arm design. I have one and it is my straight key of 
preference.


 If you go for a bug, nothing beats the VizBug at:
 http://vizkey.com/order.html#90degreevizbugIt is a small and very
 quiet bug (no thrashing machine noises).

 I have a Vibroplex single lever paddle that I have been using since the
 early 60s. Perfect for a normal keyer (don't care much for the one in
 the K3).

 I have never used a two paddle anything - so no comments about them.

 Want to learn more about keys and CW operation in general? Take a look
 at: http://radiotelegraphy.net/

 I have no business interests in any of the above and really don't care
 if you choose an Amplidan or just tap two bare wires together - both of
 which will get the same job done.

 Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Bill Ellis via Elecraft]

Thanks to all that assisted. I did get the paddle to operate correctly. 
Sometimes the answer is staring one in the face and you just don't see the 
solution.
Thanks/73's
Bill, WB9CACTempe, AZ

  From: Bill Ellis 
 To: Elecraft Reflector ; Elecraft Support 
 
 Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 6:00 PM
 Subject: CW Setup
   
Hi ll,
Trying to set up a single lever paddle for my K3. The more I read the more 
confused, for some reason, it gets. Can someone assist with this hook up, do  I 
use a stereo plug, and how do I set up the menu ?

Thanks/73's,
Bill, WB9CAC

  
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Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

[Anthony Scandurra]

I am happy to report that my 11 year old son, who plays on a PS4, a Xbox,
and his own computer, participated in FD at my local club's operation for
his first time.

He made 63 Qs with help from Dear Old Dad on the GOTA station.  He is also
studying for his Technician class license.

He said over and over again, "Best weekend ever!" to both his mother and
me.  He's already planning for next year.

BTW, we had two other youths at the site who have been hams for years now.
They both have very active lives outside of ham radio, but they still love
the hobby.

Don't give up on our youth!  Ham radio still holds appeal!

73, Tony K4QE (licensed at age 14 over 37 years ago)


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> "Bring on the youngsters?"  Sure - If you can tear them away from
> their smart phones and XBoxes!
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
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Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

[Scott Simpson]

as the young guy in my club (37) i feel like i put up more antennas and
carried more stuff than i should have in the south texas heat and humidity!

On Mon, Jun 27, 2016 at 6:26 PM Bill  wrote:

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> from their smart phones and XBoxes!
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Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

[Bill]

"Bring on the youngsters?"  Sure - If you can tear them away 
from their smart phones and XBoxes!


Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

[Kevin - K4VD]

Those that use QLF or worse, LID are rude. If it isn't a friend poking fun
then I ain't got time for that. Throw me your worse CW using a clothespin
and some thumb tacks. I'll copy what I can and hopefully encourage you to
improve. No paddles or keyer required.

That said, there's nothing sweeter than the classic rock sound of well sent
straight key or bug CW. Electronic keyers are top 40 bubble gum. :)

Kev / K4VD

On Mon, Jun 27, 2016 at 5:02 PM, Barry LaZar  wrote:

> I spent a lot of time this weekend copying CW operators who were superb
> and a lot who barely know how to send. I was in the latter category and
> quite oftenand  I would receive a QLF??. I built an accukeyer featured in
> QST a lot of years ago and in a number of the ARRL Handbooks.
>
> I bought a FYO paddle set which is what the Bencher looks like. I never
> did use iambic sending, nor do I today. However, the result was no more
> QLF?, and my fatigue level is much lower after a long weekend.
>
> My point is you need to really practice to get good with a key so you can
> be read. An electronic keyer, like in the Elecraft radios or a Winkeyer
> used with a dual or single paddle set will really clean up your sending and
> lessen your fatigue, even if you never use the iambic features available.
>
> 73,
> Barry
> K3NDM
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton Laboratories

[Bob K8IA via Elecraft]

Tnx for posting Ed. 
 
Jack K8ZOA and I were friends for a long time. Back to the days in the  
mid-late 1960's when we were in EE studies at Wayne State University the same  
time. We were lab partners in most every undergraduate EE course that had a 
lab.  That branched out to a personal friendship that lasted a long while.
 
Jack was a brilliant student and engineer. Anyone who had contact with him  
will say the exact same thing. He always had something going on technically 
 and he was fun to learn from.
 
After our BSEE days, Jack worked for the FCC (Detroit office) for a bit,  
then got his MSEE and eventually his LLD. We lost touch with eachother during 
 most of his lawyer years but reacquainted when he retired and began 
Clifton  Laboratories. I am happy that DX Engineering will continue to offer 
his 
fine  products
 
We even collaborated on a final project, about three years ago, when he  
asked me to help him gather old photos from our classmates, depicting the days 
 at WSU, and put an album together. Fun stuff.
 
RIP Jack!
 
73, Bob K8IA
 
---

Date: Sat, 25 Jun 2016 10:54:55 -0700
From: "Ed Muns"  
To: "'Elecraft Reflector'"  
Subject: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton  Laboratories

>From today's Daily DX:

On Wednesday K8ZOA, Jack  R. Smith, passed away from liver, kidney and 
respiratory  complications.  He was both a lawyer and engineer working 
for both the  FCC and private practice law firms.  Jack was an inventor 
and created  Clifton Laboratories.  Earlier this month DX Engineering 
purchased  Clifton Laboratories and plans to continue manufacturing 
those "products in  the exact same fashion and service Jack did", says 
K3LR, Tim Duffy, Chief  Operating Officer of DX Engineering.

Ed  W0YK
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and Field Day

[John Flynn]

Hi Joe.

Antenna?

Tnx es 73,

John K4ARQ
On Jun 27, 2016 11:03, "Joe W2KJ"  wrote:

> Howdy Gang:
>
> Was able to take my KX2 out for Field Day for a while on Sunday and made a
> bunch of contacts.
>
> Operated all CW save for one SSB contact...just to try that mode out
> (grin).
>
> I was pleasantly surprised at how well the KX2 handled all of the strong
> signals on the bands...no overload and selectivity was excellent.
>
> Even worked stations on 15 and 10M.bands I had presumed dead based on
> zero activity during the previous week.
>
> Purchased the rig with the accessory battery and charger and they play
> well together.
>
> Hardly put a dent in the battery after an hour or so of operating.
>
> Overall, a really fun experience for the first time out portable with the
> KX2and it performed extremely well.
>
> With its internal tuner and battery and very small size,  the KX2 is an
> excellent choice for portable ops.
>
> I thought the KX3 was the ultimate fun-portable rig..until now (grin).
>
> Elecraft has hit another one out of the park with this little rig.
>
>
> 73, Joe W2KJ
>
> I QRP, therefore I am
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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Barry LaZar]

Bill,
To make it simple, a single lever paddle works essentially like a 
dual paddle one, push to one side for dots and the other for dashes. For 
most operators, that is all that is needed. You will need to set the 
menu item for keyer to tip=dot, or reverse if you are left handed.


If you are asking this question, iambic operation should not be your 
worry at this point. Just make sure you have a cable that is 2 conductor 
with a shield. One wire should go to the dot connection on the paddle 
and the other to the dash side. Just make sure to note which color you 
used for which. connect the dot side to the connect tip, the dash side 
to the ring, and the ground to the ground on the connector. You'll be 
ready to go.


Your next problem will be to get the feel, setting sending speed, 
and adjusting the screws and adjustments on the paddle so it feels good 
to you. Start slowly and work up.


-- Original Message --
From: "Bill Ellis via Elecraft" 
To: "Elecraft Reflector" ; "Elecraft Support" 


Sent: 6/26/2016 9:00:48 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] CW Setup


Hi ll,
Trying to set up a single lever paddle for my K3. The more I read the 
more confused, for some reason, it gets. Can someone assist with this 
hook up, do  I use a stereo plug, and how do I set up the menu ?


Thanks/73's,
Bill, WB9CAC
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Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

[Barry LaZar]

I spent a lot of time this weekend copying CW operators who were superb 
and a lot who barely know how to send. I was in the latter category and 
quite oftenand  I would receive a QLF??. I built an accukeyer featured 
in QST a lot of years ago and in a number of the ARRL Handbooks.


I bought a FYO paddle set which is what the Bencher looks like. I never 
did use iambic sending, nor do I today. However, the result was no more 
QLF?, and my fatigue level is much lower after a long weekend.


My point is you need to really practice to get good with a key so you 
can be read. An electronic keyer, like in the Elecraft radios or a 
Winkeyer used with a dual or single paddle set will really clean up your 
sending and lessen your fatigue, even if you never use the iambic 
features available.


73,
Barry
K3NDM

-- Original Message --
From: "Dave Fugleberg" 
To: "Dale Putnam" ; "Bill" ; 
"elecraft@mailman.qth.net" 

Sent: 6/27/2016 2:00:53 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation


One other thing to add for the original poster...
Something that's really helped me is to use a program called Iambic 
Master
to help me learn how to send well with paddles. It requires you to have 
a

winkey-compatible keyer connected to a PC (I use a Microham unit).
You plug your paddles into the keyer, and the program shows you an
exchange, which you must 'send' properly before moving on. This showed 
me

how truly awful my timing between words and letters was.
On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 6:36 PM Dale Putnam  
wrote:


 I have a J-38 from WWII.. original base, and very nice, with the 
fabric

 covered cable, FS.

 photos available too.

 And I recommend it... SKCC #87  loves it.


 Have a great day,
 --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy



 
 From: Elecraft  on behalf of Bill <
 w2...@nycap.rr.com>
 Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 12:34 PM
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

 Long arm keys, typically those found in maritime service, are the 
most

 pleasant of the straight keys to  use. They are expensive.

 An inexpensive alternative is the Czech key seen at:
 http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/ has a nice feel also. They can be
 [http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/images/P1000781b_opt.jpg]<
 http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/>

 Czech Morse Keys - UV-3R
 www.uv3r.com
 Czech army, military morse code key importers and Baofeng UV-3R 
suppliers




 found from $25 to $60 on the Internet. Their good action is due to 
their
 folded long-arm design. I have one and it is my straight key of 
preference.


 If you go for a bug, nothing beats the VizBug at:
 http://vizkey.com/order.html#90degreevizbugIt is a small and very
 quiet bug (no thrashing machine noises).

 I have a Vibroplex single lever paddle that I have been using since 
the

 early 60s. Perfect for a normal keyer (don't care much for the one in
 the K3).

 I have never used a two paddle anything - so no comments about them.

 Want to learn more about keys and CW operation in general? Take a 
look

 at: http://radiotelegraphy.net/

 I have no business interests in any of the above and really don't 
care
 if you choose an Amplidan or just tap two bare wires together - both 
of

 which will get the same job done.

 Bill W2BLC K-Line

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Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

[Howard Hoyt]

Hi Kent,

Funny you should mention this idea of minimizing effort, our crew had 
discussed this exact issue this year...of course we blamed it on the 
90+° and humidity, but it is true, we should all be aware of our 
limitations as we agebring on the youngsters!


Cheers & 73,

Howie - WA4PSC


On 6/27/2016 4:20 PM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote:
I can only shake my head in awe of Howie's 8-transmitter FD, as well 
as other double-digit multi-transmitter operations .  My hat's off to 
that kind of effort, believe me.


We used to do that, too.

But several years ago the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club (NØSS) of 
Jefferson City, Missouri, decided on wire-only Field Days.  We did so 
for several reasons . . . (1) those doing the work are aging;  (2) 
those doing the work have no business being in the sun very long;  (3) 
those doing the work are usually those doing the operating;  (4) 
Missouri weather always throws 90-degrees and 100% humidity at us;  
and (5) none of us enjoy the labor of putting metal things together 
only to take them apart again.


Aside from Qs and scores, the goal for me (at 71)  is getting the darn 
things up as fast as possible on Friday evening, seeing them stay up 
for the duration, and getting the heck out of there when it's over.  
To that end, erection of three OCF dipoles on 30-foot masts aligned 
end-to-end with 50-feet of separation took 45 minutes.  Tear-down and 
site clean-up took exactly 33-minutes.


/THOSE/ are the reasons our 25-man crew happily stays at 2A!

Equipment-wise, we use nothing but K3s (one each for CW, SSB, GOTA, 
VHF).  The CW and SSB rigs were often on the same bands at the same 
time with no interference, no phase noise, and no activation of 
carrier-operated relays.  Both HF stations stayed busy all weekend.


Again, my salute to the big clubs, the big antenna farms, and the big 
scores.


But I suspect our level of fun was the same, with a whale of a lot 
/less/ effort.


73,

Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, Missouri









On 6/27/2016 1:35 PM, Howard Hoyt wrote:
This Field Day I operated once again with W4EZ the Orange County 
Radio Amateurs in Hillsborough, NC in an 8A effort.  It was a lot of 
work setting up 6 towers and many wire antennas in mid-90° heat and 
high humidity but the end result was a lot of fun and Qs.


Despite our best efforts at eliminating cross-interference between 
stations beforehand by antenna placement, we suffered quite a bit of 
in-band phase noise interference.  All three CW stations and one SSB 
station were using K3s, and no K3 station ever interfered with anyone 
else or with each other.  Much credit is due to Elecraft for the 
transmit purity and receive performance of this superb rig. However, 
we experienced some pretty severe in-band phase noise interference 
ranging from S3-4 on 40 and 20M from various YaeComWood rigs, to an 
ear-shattering received S8-9 from a TS-570 running SSB on 15M when 
the noise floor was S0.  Granted, with relatively close antenna 
spacing Field Day is a torture test for transmit purity, but 
sometimes it was difficult to tolerate...or operate.


Many of us now agree we would optimally be an all K3 Field Day next 
year but that is most likely out of the question.  I am a big fan of 
the KX3, although for Field Day purposes it would be great if its 
phase noise was 10-20 dB less; more in line with that of the K3. That 
being said, a KX3 running digi caused less interference than just 
about all the non-Elecraft rigs.


One problem solving this scenario is the political issue of trying to 
tell someone they cannot bring their rig to the party.   We did 
discuss holding a testing session next year to evaluate phase noise 
beforehand and accept or deny use of the rig based on performance, 
and maybe this will be viewed as being more impartial.  After 
witnessing the problem first-hand, at least one op said he was 
intending to get an Elecraft rig. Elecraft owners are in the minority 
overall, so instead of Field Day being an inclusive club event, 
telling people it will be K3 only would achieve the opposite.


Other than the phase noise issue, FD was once again a lot of fun and 
camaraderie!


Cheers & 73,
Howie - WA4PSC
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[Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

[KENT TRIMBLE]

I can only shake my head in awe of Howie's 8-transmitter FD, as well as 
other double-digit multi-transmitter operations .  My hat's off to that 
kind of effort, believe me.


We used to do that, too.

But several years ago the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club (NØSS) of Jefferson 
City, Missouri, decided on wire-only Field Days.  We did so for several 
reasons . . . (1) those doing the work are aging; (2) those doing the 
work have no business being in the sun very long;  (3) those doing the 
work are usually those doing the operating;  (4) Missouri weather always 
throws 90-degrees and 100% humidity at us;  and (5) none of us enjoy the 
labor of putting metal things together only to take them apart again.


Aside from Qs and scores, the goal for me (at 71)  is getting the darn 
things up as fast as possible on Friday evening, seeing them stay up for 
the duration, and getting the heck out of there when it's over.  To that 
end, erection of three OCF dipoles on 30-foot masts aligned end-to-end 
with 50-feet of separation took 45 minutes.  Tear-down and site clean-up 
took exactly 33-minutes.


/THOSE/ are the reasons our 25-man crew happily stays at 2A!

Equipment-wise, we use nothing but K3s (one each for CW, SSB, GOTA, 
VHF).  The CW and SSB rigs were often on the same bands at the same time 
with no interference, no phase noise, and no activation of 
carrier-operated relays.  Both HF stations stayed busy all weekend.


Again, my salute to the big clubs, the big antenna farms, and the big 
scores.


But I suspect our level of fun was the same, with a whale of a lot 
/less/ effort.


73,

Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, Missouri









On 6/27/2016 1:35 PM, Howard Hoyt wrote:
This Field Day I operated once again with W4EZ the Orange County Radio 
Amateurs in Hillsborough, NC in an 8A effort. It was a lot of work 
setting up 6 towers and many wire antennas in mid-90° heat and high 
humidity but the end result was a lot of fun and Qs.


Despite our best efforts at eliminating cross-interference between 
stations beforehand by antenna placement, we suffered quite a bit of 
in-band phase noise interference.  All three CW stations and one SSB 
station were using K3s, and no K3 station ever interfered with anyone 
else or with each other.  Much credit is due to Elecraft for the 
transmit purity and receive performance of this superb rig. However, 
we experienced some pretty severe in-band phase noise interference 
ranging from S3-4 on 40 and 20M from various YaeComWood rigs, to an 
ear-shattering received S8-9 from a TS-570 running SSB on 15M when the 
noise floor was S0.  Granted, with relatively close antenna spacing 
Field Day is a torture test for transmit purity, but sometimes it was 
difficult to tolerate...or operate.


Many of us now agree we would optimally be an all K3 Field Day next 
year but that is most likely out of the question.  I am a big fan of 
the KX3, although for Field Day purposes it would be great if its 
phase noise was 10-20 dB less; more in line with that of the K3. That 
being said, a KX3 running digi caused less interference than just 
about all the non-Elecraft rigs.


One problem solving this scenario is the political issue of trying to 
tell someone they cannot bring their rig to the party.   We did 
discuss holding a testing session next year to evaluate phase noise 
beforehand and accept or deny use of the rig based on performance, and 
maybe this will be viewed as being more impartial.  After witnessing 
the problem first-hand, at least one op said he was intending to get 
an Elecraft rig.  Elecraft owners are in the minority overall, so 
instead of Field Day being an inclusive club event, telling people it 
will be K3 only would achieve the opposite.


Other than the phase noise issue, FD was once again a lot of fun and 
camaraderie!


Cheers & 73,
Howie - WA4PSC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 connect cable wspr 2

[James Bennett]

Bill - I just use the Elecraft supplied serial-USB cable. There is no 
difference between JT65/JT9 and WSPR-2 as far as making the rig transmit. Most 
of us use the VOX (preferred) method of having the K3, K3s, or KX3 go into 
transmit. When you put WSJT-X into WSPR-2 mode, you do have to manually click 
the Enable TX button. If your audio settings are sufficient to transmit JT65 
and or JT9, nothing special is needed for WSPR-2.

Jim / W6JHB


> On   Monday, Jun 27, 2016, at  Monday, 12:24 PM, Ai4PF 
>  wrote:
> 
> I regularly and successfully use all available digital modes. I recently
> downloaded the updated version 1.6 of jt65x that includes wspr2. The 
> instructions say an interface cable using a serial port port to key the PTT
> line is required in order to TX. I already have this connection going from
> the rs232 serial to the the rear of the P3 and then to the K3, but no matter
> what  I can't get the program to go into TX mode.
> 
> Does anyone have a similar working setup? Appreciate any suggestions.
> 
> Bill, Ai4pf 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton Laboratories

[Bill Steffey NY9H]

way back when the K2  was THE elecraft radio
I bought from Jack a Panadapter,  a kit, quite a kit.
It plugged into a Jack supplied jack on the back of the K2 for an IF tap.
While I enjoyed the scope, continuing my interest in such devices, I 
was blown away at the documentation for the unit. Fold out page by 
page of every circuit, with voltages ac & dc & pictorials of scope 
measurements of almost every junction. Never seen quite as fine a set 
of docs, far beyond the 100+ pages of service manuals from my ICOMS.


Sold the Z-90 panadapter ...but I have his preamp on my Pixel, now DX 
Engineering loop!!!


Someone mentioned he was an ex-tektronixs guy, which I would well believe.

Another great contributor lost to our Hobby-Service-Sport.

bill ny9h

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[Elecraft] K3 connect cable wspr 2

[Ai4PF]

I regularly and successfully use all available digital modes. I recently
downloaded the updated version 1.6 of jt65x that includes wspr2. The 
instructions say an interface cable using a serial port port to key the PTT
line is required in order to TX. I already have this connection going from
the rs232 serial to the the rear of the P3 and then to the K3, but no matter
what  I can't get the program to go into TX mode.

Does anyone have a similar working setup? Appreciate any suggestions.

Bill, Ai4pf 





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Re: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton Laboratories

[brian]

Jack was quite approachable.

I talked to him a number of times on the phone with rather elementary 
questions regarding his studies and kits.  He was always polite and sent 
me down the right path.


His well designed, affordable kits and detailed webpages were really 
appreciated.  Glad to see that DX Engineering is picking up the kits.


A true embodiment of Ham Radio at its best.

RIP Jack.

73 de Brian/K3KO



On 6/27/2016 18:31 PM, Craig Smith wrote:

Jack was indeed a fine gentleman and an excellent designer.   Never had the 
pleasure of a face-to-face meeting, but was the recipient of his expertise and 
kindness more than once.

I really appreciated his designs.  Excellent performance, of course, but also 
incredible attention to detail in terms of documentation and user support.   
When I was active in CW contesting he was kind enough to lend me some prototype 
equipment for evaluation.

The ham community is much the poorer for his loss.

73   Craig   AC0DS

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Field Day report

[Howard Hoyt]

This Field Day I operated once again with W4EZ the Orange County Radio 
Amateurs in Hillsborough, NC in an 8A effort.  It was a lot of work 
setting up 6 towers and many wire antennas in mid-90° heat and high 
humidity but the end result was a lot of fun and Qs.


Despite our best efforts at eliminating cross-interference between 
stations beforehand by antenna placement, we suffered quite a bit of 
in-band phase noise interference.  All three CW stations and one SSB 
station were using K3s, and no K3 station ever interfered with anyone 
else or with each other.  Much credit is due to Elecraft for the 
transmit purity and receive performance of this superb rig. However, we 
experienced some pretty severe in-band phase noise interference ranging 
from S3-4 on 40 and 20M from various YaeComWood rigs, to an 
ear-shattering received S8-9 from a TS-570 running SSB on 15M when the 
noise floor was S0.  Granted, with relatively close antenna spacing 
Field Day is a torture test for transmit purity, but sometimes it was 
difficult to tolerate...or operate.


Many of us now agree we would optimally be an all K3 Field Day next year 
but that is most likely out of the question.  I am a big fan of the KX3, 
although for Field Day purposes it would be great if its phase noise was 
10-20 dB less; more in line with that of the K3. That being said, a KX3 
running digi caused less interference than just about all the 
non-Elecraft rigs.


One problem solving this scenario is the political issue of trying to 
tell someone they cannot bring their rig to the party.   We did discuss 
holding a testing session next year to evaluate phase noise beforehand 
and accept or deny use of the rig based on performance, and maybe this 
will be viewed as being more impartial.  After witnessing the problem 
first-hand, at least one op said he was intending to get an Elecraft 
rig.  Elecraft owners are in the minority overall, so instead of Field 
Day being an inclusive club event, telling people it will be K3 only 
would achieve the opposite.


Other than the phase noise issue, FD was once again a lot of fun and 
camaraderie!


Cheers & 73,
Howie - WA4PSC
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Re: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton Laboratories

[Craig Smith]

Jack was indeed a fine gentleman and an excellent designer.   Never had the 
pleasure of a face-to-face meeting, but was the recipient of his expertise and 
kindness more than once.

I really appreciated his designs.  Excellent performance, of course, but also 
incredible attention to detail in terms of documentation and user support.   
When I was active in CW contesting he was kind enough to lend me some prototype 
equipment for evaluation.  

The ham community is much the poorer for his loss.

73   Craig   AC0DS

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[Elecraft] Mac/Linux version of KX2 Utility ready for test

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi all,

If you'd like to try the Mac/Linux KX2 Utility, please email me directly. I'll 
take the first 10 or so. With any luck we'll get it to you today or tomorrow, 
and go to beta shortly thereafter, meaning that the software will be available 
on our website.

73,
Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] K8ZOA SK and Clifton Laboratories

[Michael Walker]

Ed

Thanks for sharing.  Jack helped me debug a problem in my Pixel loop.  He
designed the pre-amp for it.

He was a pretty smart guy.

Mike va3mw


On Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 1:54 PM, Ed Muns  wrote:

> From today's Daily DX:
>
> On Wednesday K8ZOA, Jack R. Smith, passed away from liver, kidney and
> respiratory complications.  He was both a lawyer and engineer working
> for both the FCC and private practice law firms.  Jack was an inventor
> and created Clifton Laboratories.  Earlier this month DX Engineering
> purchased Clifton Laboratories and plans to continue manufacturing
> those "products in the exact same fashion and service Jack did", says
> K3LR, Tim Duffy, Chief Operating Officer of DX Engineering.
>
> Ed W0YK
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Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation

[Dave Fugleberg]

One other thing to add for the original poster...
Something that's really helped me is to use a program called Iambic Master
to help me learn how to send well with paddles. It requires you to have a
winkey-compatible keyer connected to a PC (I use a Microham unit).
You plug your paddles into the keyer, and the program shows you an
exchange, which you must 'send' properly before moving on. This showed me
how truly awful my timing between words and letters was.
On Fri, Jun 24, 2016 at 6:36 PM Dale Putnam  wrote:

> I have a J-38 from WWII.. original base, and very nice, with the fabric
> covered cable, FS.
>
> photos available too.
>
> And I recommend it... SKCC #87  loves it.
>
>
> Have a great day,
> --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy
>
>
>
> 
> From: Elecraft  on behalf of Bill <
> w2...@nycap.rr.com>
> Sent: Friday, June 24, 2016 12:34 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key Recommendation
>
> Long arm keys, typically those found in maritime service, are the most
> pleasant of the straight keys to  use. They are expensive.
>
> An inexpensive alternative is the Czech key seen at:
> http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/ has a nice feel also. They can be
> [http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/images/P1000781b_opt.jpg]<
> http://www.uv3r.com/CzechMorseKeys/>
>
> Czech Morse Keys - UV-3R
> www.uv3r.com
> Czech army, military morse code key importers and Baofeng UV-3R suppliers
>
>
>
> found from $25 to $60 on the Internet. Their good action is due to their
> folded long-arm design. I have one and it is my straight key of preference.
>
> If you go for a bug, nothing beats the VizBug at:
> http://vizkey.com/order.html#90degreevizbugIt is a small and very
> quiet bug (no thrashing machine noises).
>
> I have a Vibroplex single lever paddle that I have been using since the
> early 60s. Perfect for a normal keyer (don't care much for the one in
> the K3).
>
> I have never used a two paddle anything - so no comments about them.
>
> Want to learn more about keys and CW operation in general? Take a look
> at: http://radiotelegraphy.net/
>
> I have no business interests in any of the above and really don't care
> if you choose an Amplidan or just tap two bare wires together - both of
> which will get the same job done.
>
> Bill W2BLC K-Line
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

The issue could be due to 2 factors: AF distortion and AGC
properties. K2 has a very sweet AGC. K3 had a very high AF distortion
level that was mitigated by a series of upgrades ( at least choke and
DSP board). If you read old messages, there is a message by a Russian
who looked at initial IMD level (very high) and documented
improvements by adding large capacitors in several places.


If you bother to put most transceivers - particularly older rigs with
analog IF and product detector - on an audio spectrum analyzer and
feed them a source of broadband RF noise you will find the audio
response has a falling characteristic.  The response falls off between
3 and 6 dB per octave above 1 KHz.  One can accomplish that in the K3
by setting SSB RX EQ to 1600 = -3, 2400 = -5 and 3200 = -6 and by
setting CW RX EQ similarly.

I tend to set both 50 and 100 Hz bands to -16, 200 to -6, 400, 800 & 
1600 to 0, 2400 to -4 and 3200 to -6 as that significantly reduces

both low frequency "rumble" and high frequency "hiss".

The other thing to do to make the K3 less noisy (less hiss) is to
increase the AGC threshold and decrease the AGC Slope so the AGC
system does not "pump up" the background noise.  Careful adjustment
of AGC parameters and RX EQ will result in a very "comfortable"
sounding K3/K3S.

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV

On 6/27/2016 10:19 AM, Ignacy wrote:

I also feel that K2 is easier to listen to under average conditions than K3.
My K3 has the DSP board updated.

The issue could be due to 2 factors: AF distortion and AGC properties. K2
has a very sweet AGC. K3 had a very high AF distortion level that was
mitigated by a  series of upgrades ( at least choke and DSP board).  If you
read old messages, there is a message by a Russian who looked at initial IMD
level (very high) and documented improvements by adding large capacitors in
several places.

I listened to 10m CW at WPX contest with K3 and SDRPlay, both with good
speakers. The last one sounded slightly cleaner although SDRPlay would have
easily overloaded with strong signals. It would be interesting to see
whether K3S sounds better than K3, perhaps due to a number of small changes.

Ignacy, NO9E



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Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and KX3

[Jim Rodenkirch]

My query was answered, Doug...that's good 'cuz now we know the contesting s/w
limits.

I understand and appreciate your sideways focus on "short and sweet" for
most conteststhat doesn't work well, necessarily, during, for instance,
a stew perry 160 event where us qrp ops are coveted"more sending" is,
often, a requirement.

I see you're a "FD isn't a contest" devote.you've sipped the ARRL
'non-contest' kool-aidyeah, surethat's why the arrl scores entries,
'cuz it's not a contesthi hi

71.5 Jim R. K9JWV



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Re: [Elecraft] Field Day report

[Phil Wheeler]

Nice report, Wayne:-)

Re "I did discover a couple of minor firmware 
bugs, in keeping with long Field Day tradition.": 
I guess DDT won't get rid of those!


Phil W7OX

On 6/27/16 9:19 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

Hi all,

This year my son and I once again joined the K6SRA effort at Almaden 
Quicksilver park in San Jose. This is a well-organized, large 3A operation, 
with lots of radios, big batteries, solar panels, and no shortage of unhealthy 
snacks.

We had many drop-bys of hams and non-hams. Lots of excellent PR. At one point I had three 
9 or 10 year olds kicking the tires on my KX2, seeing their names in CW and arguing over 
who would get to log the next contact. Oh, and lots of questions, like "what is a 
radio signal?"

Did I mention it was hot? Must have been close to 100 F at midday.

After working towards the K6SRA total for awhile, I unplugged the KX2 from the 
group's Yagi, plugged in a 4'-long 20 meter whip, and headed out for some /PM 
(pedestrian mobile) operation. I had a gent with me who was very skeptical of 
what could be done with a hand-held radio, whip, and trailing counterpoise wire.

While standing under a tree, we switched to 20 meters and started tuning 
around. Using the radio like an HT, running 10 watts (internal battery), we 
worked several stations in SSB, RTTY, and CW modes. Best DX while handheld was 
Massachusetts and Hawaii. This all happened over the course of about 3 minutes.

I did discover a couple of minor firmware bugs, in keeping with long Field Day 
tradition.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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[Elecraft] Field Day report

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi all,

This year my son and I once again joined the K6SRA effort at Almaden 
Quicksilver park in San Jose. This is a well-organized, large 3A operation, 
with lots of radios, big batteries, solar panels, and no shortage of unhealthy 
snacks.

We had many drop-bys of hams and non-hams. Lots of excellent PR. At one point I 
had three 9 or 10 year olds kicking the tires on my KX2, seeing their names in 
CW and arguing over who would get to log the next contact. Oh, and lots of 
questions, like "what is a radio signal?" 

Did I mention it was hot? Must have been close to 100 F at midday.

After working towards the K6SRA total for awhile, I unplugged the KX2 from the 
group's Yagi, plugged in a 4'-long 20 meter whip, and headed out for some /PM 
(pedestrian mobile) operation. I had a gent with me who was very skeptical of 
what could be done with a hand-held radio, whip, and trailing counterpoise wire.

While standing under a tree, we switched to 20 meters and started tuning 
around. Using the radio like an HT, running 10 watts (internal battery), we 
worked several stations in SSB, RTTY, and CW modes. Best DX while handheld was 
Massachusetts and Hawaii. This all happened over the course of about 3 minutes. 

I did discover a couple of minor firmware bugs, in keeping with long Field Day 
tradition.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


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[Elecraft] KX3, K3, K3S CW / SSB and Audio EQ

[Doug Ellmore]

I tend to use 500 hz cw tone because it is easy to setup other apps with
that.

Also, one of the tricks I use for less noise is setting the RX EQ with
everything to lowest setting EXCEPT 400 hz.  I set 400hz +1.

Try it, you might like it.

For SSB the RX EQ  audio is flat.  I then set TX EQ audio with everything
below 400 hz at -3, 400 hz flat, then everything above 400 hz +8 or
greater.  Your audio will punch through pileups.  Mic gain using Heil or
Elecraft mics are set to high bias with mic gain at 27 +/-3 and compression
26+/-3 watching the ALC to 4-5 bars.

For AM and FM audio is set flat.  I play with AM some depending on Heil
mics used.

I get great audio reports all over the world.

73

Doug NA1DX
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Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and KX3

[Doug Ellmore]

Jim,

I know this may be sideways to your technical issue, but for those who do
S in a contest or FD (which is an operating event), waiting for long CQs
can be frustrating.  Keeping it short can increase your QSO rate and the
QSO rate of those doing S

Here are the scenarios:

CONTESTING

   Calling station: CQ Test  k [pause 3-5 sec before sending CQ
again]

   S station:  

   Calling station  

   S station:  

   Calling station TU QRZ  k


DXING

   For DXing I use the following:

   Calling station:

   Calling station: CQ DX  k [pause 3-5 sec before sending CQ
again]
 or
CQ DX  UP [pause 3-5 sec before
sending CQ again]

   S station: 

   Calling station:  

   S station: TU  

   Calling station: TU QRZ 
  or
   TU QRZ  UP



Both scenario allow as many operators to work each other in the least
amount of time.

Also, for the faster interface with less lag, I use a WinKeyer or Winkeyer
Lite.  There is essentially no delay so you can have instant function key
or typing from N1MM+.

The Win4K3 suite software also support the WinKeyer, too.  So you can
program function keys and buttons in the terminal window just like N1MM+.

73

Doug
NA1DX



K9JWV wrote:

Here is my F1 macro for CW contests:

F1 CQ, {CATA1ASCKY cq TEST * * test;}

If I enter two "cqs"   {CATA1ASCKY cq cq TEST * * test;} the message is not
sent...is that indicative of a limit on characters transferred 'tween N1MM
and the KX3?

-- 
Doug Ellmore
d...@ellmore.net

Computer Scientists do precision guess work based on unreliable data
provided by those of questionable knowledge.
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[Elecraft] KX2 and Field Day

[Joe W2KJ]

Howdy Gang:

Was able to take my KX2 out for Field Day for a while on Sunday and made a 
bunch of contacts.

Operated all CW save for one SSB contact...just to try that mode out (grin).

I was pleasantly surprised at how well the KX2 handled all of the strong 
signals on the bands...no overload and selectivity was excellent.

Even worked stations on 15 and 10M.bands I had presumed dead based on zero 
activity during the previous week.

Purchased the rig with the accessory battery and charger and they play well 
together.

Hardly put a dent in the battery after an hour or so of operating.

Overall, a really fun experience for the first time out portable with the 
KX2and it performed extremely well.

With its internal tuner and battery and very small size,  the KX2 is an 
excellent choice for portable ops.

I thought the KX3 was the ultimate fun-portable rig..until now (grin).

Elecraft has hit another one out of the park with this little rig.


73, Joe W2KJ

I QRP, therefore I am

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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away

[Sanger, Joseph]

Quick ... go buy a lottery ticket!

-Original Message-
From: David Anderson [mailto:gm4...@yahoo.co.uk] 
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 10:57 AM
To: Sanger, Joseph
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away

Wow that was a lucky guess! I only remembered about it when playing with the 
PX3 NB level myself yesterday. 

David Anderson GM4JJJ


> On 27 Jun 2016, at 15:43, Sanger, Joseph  wrote:
> 
> Excellent observation, David.  That was my problem ... I didn't even remember 
> I had the NB function on the P3 and it was set way high 
> Many Thanks!
> 
> -- Joe
> -- WB2SSB
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: David Anderson [mailto:gm4...@yahoo.co.uk] 
> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 5:09 AM
> To: Sanger, Joseph
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away
> 
> Check the PX3 NB setting, if the NB level is too high then the spike 
> increases as you describe.
> 
> 73 from David GM4JJJ
> 
>> On 23 Jun 2016, at 15:58, Sanger, Joseph  wrote:
>> 
>> I have developed a new problem with my PX3, which has been quietly sitting 
>> in a case for the past 6 months.
>> 
>> Whenever I tune across the display, there is a slowly rising spike at the 
>> base frequency (for instance, in USB mode this spike adheres to the left 
>> hand edge of the bandpass indicator on PX3 screeen), takes about 2-3 seconds 
>> or so to increase in intensity, and then dwarfs any of the signals on the 
>> band.  This spike tracks across as I tune; it is there whether or not the 
>> antenna is connected.  I can tune to stations and hear them fine, but the 
>> display is barely usable because of this very tall spike that won't go away. 
>>  I reseated my cables connecting the PX3 to KX3, with no change in behavior. 
>>  I have no other cables here to swap them out, and am kind of stuck
>> 
>> I have updated b both KX3 and PX3 to latest firmware, with no change in 
>> behavior.
>> 
>> Any thoughts would be GREATLY appreciated.
>> 
>> --Joe
>> --WB2SSB
>> 
>> Joseph J. Sanger, M.D.
>> Associate Professor of Radiology
>> Director, Radiology Informatics
>> 
>> 462 1st Ave.- OBH C 1st fl. Rm 7
>> New York, NY. 10016
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>> Phone: (212) 263-3434
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away

[David Anderson via Elecraft]

Wow that was a lucky guess! I only remembered about it when playing with the 
PX3 NB level myself yesterday. 

David Anderson GM4JJJ


> On 27 Jun 2016, at 15:43, Sanger, Joseph  wrote:
> 
> Excellent observation, David.  That was my problem ... I didn't even remember 
> I had the NB function on the P3 and it was set way high 
> Many Thanks!
> 
> -- Joe
> -- WB2SSB
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: David Anderson [mailto:gm4...@yahoo.co.uk] 
> Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 5:09 AM
> To: Sanger, Joseph
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away
> 
> Check the PX3 NB setting, if the NB level is too high then the spike 
> increases as you describe.
> 
> 73 from David GM4JJJ
> 
>> On 23 Jun 2016, at 15:58, Sanger, Joseph  wrote:
>> 
>> I have developed a new problem with my PX3, which has been quietly sitting 
>> in a case for the past 6 months.
>> 
>> Whenever I tune across the display, there is a slowly rising spike at the 
>> base frequency (for instance, in USB mode this spike adheres to the left 
>> hand edge of the bandpass indicator on PX3 screeen), takes about 2-3 seconds 
>> or so to increase in intensity, and then dwarfs any of the signals on the 
>> band.  This spike tracks across as I tune; it is there whether or not the 
>> antenna is connected.  I can tune to stations and hear them fine, but the 
>> display is barely usable because of this very tall spike that won't go away. 
>>  I reseated my cables connecting the PX3 to KX3, with no change in behavior. 
>>  I have no other cables here to swap them out, and am kind of stuck
>> 
>> I have updated b both KX3 and PX3 to latest firmware, with no change in 
>> behavior.
>> 
>> Any thoughts would be GREATLY appreciated.
>> 
>> --Joe
>> --WB2SSB
>> 
>> Joseph J. Sanger, M.D.
>> Associate Professor of Radiology
>> Director, Radiology Informatics
>> 
>> 462 1st Ave.- OBH C 1st fl. Rm 7
>> New York, NY. 10016
>> 
>> Phone: (212) 263-3434
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

[Don Wilhelm]

Those changes (or an alternate) were included with the updated K3 DSP board.
They are present in all K3s sine the release of the DSP board update.

73,
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On 6/27/2016 10:19 AM, Ignacy wrote:

   If you
read old messages, there is a message by a Russian who looked at initial IMD
level (very high) and documented improvements by adding large capacitors in
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away

[Sanger, Joseph]

Excellent observation, David.  That was my problem ... I didn't even remember I 
had the NB function on the P3 and it was set way high 
Many Thanks!

-- Joe
-- WB2SSB

-Original Message-
From: David Anderson [mailto:gm4...@yahoo.co.uk] 
Sent: Monday, June 27, 2016 5:09 AM
To: Sanger, Joseph
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away

Check the PX3 NB setting, if the NB level is too high then the spike increases 
as you describe.

73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 23 Jun 2016, at 15:58, Sanger, Joseph  wrote:
> 
> I have developed a new problem with my PX3, which has been quietly sitting in 
> a case for the past 6 months.
> 
> Whenever I tune across the display, there is a slowly rising spike at the 
> base frequency (for instance, in USB mode this spike adheres to the left hand 
> edge of the bandpass indicator on PX3 screeen), takes about 2-3 seconds or so 
> to increase in intensity, and then dwarfs any of the signals on the band.  
> This spike tracks across as I tune; it is there whether or not the antenna is 
> connected.  I can tune to stations and hear them fine, but the display is 
> barely usable because of this very tall spike that won't go away.  I reseated 
> my cables connecting the PX3 to KX3, with no change in behavior.  I have no 
> other cables here to swap them out, and am kind of stuck
> 
> I have updated b both KX3 and PX3 to latest firmware, with no change in 
> behavior.
> 
> Any thoughts would be GREATLY appreciated.
> 
> --Joe
> --WB2SSB
> 
> Joseph J. Sanger, M.D.
> Associate Professor of Radiology
> Director, Radiology Informatics
> 
> 462 1st Ave.- OBH C 1st fl. Rm 7
> New York, NY. 10016
> 
> Phone: (212) 263-3434
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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Nr4c]

Which single lever paddle. If it's similar to a Vibroflex VIBROKEYER, simple. 
It works just liable ant other paddle, one side is Dits and the other is Dahs. 
The common wire goes to the shield of the plug. One of the other two wires go 
to Tip and  the other to Ring of the plug. 
On the menu just identify which does what. 

Oh yeah, it plugs into the Paddles jack. 

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...nr4c. bill


> On Jun 26, 2016, at 9:00 PM, Bill Ellis via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi ll,
> Trying to set up a single lever paddle for my K3. The more I read the more 
> confused, for some reason, it gets. Can someone assist with this hook up, do  
> I use a stereo plug, and how do I set up the menu ?
> 
> Thanks/73's,
> Bill, WB9CAC
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 / K3 audio - and the K2 fan

[Ignacy]

I also feel that K2 is easier to listen to under average conditions than K3.
My K3 has the DSP board updated.

The issue could be due to 2 factors: AF distortion and AGC properties. K2
has a very sweet AGC. K3 had a very high AF distortion level that was
mitigated by a  series of upgrades ( at least choke and DSP board).  If you
read old messages, there is a message by a Russian who looked at initial IMD
level (very high) and documented improvements by adding large capacitors in
several places.

I listened to 10m CW at WPX contest with K3 and SDRPlay, both with good
speakers. The last one sounded slightly cleaner although SDRPlay would have
easily overloaded with strong signals. It would be interesting to see
whether K3S sounds better than K3, perhaps due to a number of small changes.

Ignacy, NO9E



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Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and KX3

[James Rodenkirch]

Why didn't you just purchase the USB interconnect cable, Bill? Add two 
interconnect audio cables for mic and headphone and you're wired for 
quadrasonic multiplexwell as far as utilizing your computer for contest 
logging and operating CW as well as JT9/65, PSK-31, etc. 


What am I missing??

71.5 de Jim R. K9JWV  

From: Nr4c 
Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 5:59 PM
To: Jim Rodenkirch
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and KX3

When I got my KX3, I built a pair of transistor switches that fit in a DE-9 
shell. Added cables for RX/TX, PTT and CW KEYING and now it works just like a 
K3 with CAT, PTT and CW using DTR, and RTS from n1mm all from a standard KUSB 
that works with the K3.

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...nr4c. bill


> On Jun 26, 2016, at 3:34 PM, Jim Rodenkirch  wrote:
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> Here is my F1 macro for CW contests:
>
> F1 CQ, {CATA1ASCKY cq TEST * * test;}
>
> If I enter two "cqs"   {CATA1ASCKY cq cq TEST * * test;} the message is not
> sent...is that indicative of a limit on characters transferred 'tween N1MM
> and the KX3?
>
> Just tryin' to unnerstandtnx, in advance, for your reply -- Jim
> R K9JWV
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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Don Wilhelm]

John,

If you are plugging it into the K3 KEY jack, no harm at all.
If you are plugging into a K2, KX2 or KX3, then you must use a stereo 
plug to keep the transceiver from going into transmit when you plug in 
the cable.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/27/2016 6:41 AM, John Stengrevics wrote:

Begali sent a defective cable when they delivered my straight key.  So, I went out 
an bought a two-wire (not stereo) cable & plug from Radio Shack.  Seems to work 
fine.  Am I doing any damage?




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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Don Wilhelm]

Bill,

Single lever paddle connects the same as a dual lever paddle - left 
contact to the tip and right contact to the ring.  The common connects 
to the sleeve.  This is "standard" wiring.


Set the K3 CONFIG menu CW PADL to tip=dot for right handed operation or 
tip=dah for left handed operation.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/26/2016 9:00 PM, Bill Ellis via Elecraft wrote:

Hi ll,
Trying to set up a single lever paddle for my K3. The more I read the more 
confused, for some reason, it gets. Can someone assist with this hook up, do  I 
use a stereo plug, and how do I set up the menu ?




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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[John Stengrevics]

Begali sent a defective cable when they delivered my straight key.  So, I went 
out an bought a two-wire (not stereo) cable & plug from Radio Shack.  Seems to 
work fine.  Am I doing any damage?

John
WA1EAZ


> On Jun 26, 2016, at 10:38 PM, EricJ  wrote:
> 
> K6DGW's post answers most of your questions, but I'll add a couple more 
> points. You have to use a stereo plug for any key plugged into an Elecraft 
> rig. Even straight keys and bugs with only two wires.
> 
> Also, as Fred points out, you can pretty much do whatever you want and left 
> handers often just stick with setting up paddles as righthanders to. I think 
> it's a mistake because of the symmetry in the brain. Right hand bugs are set 
> up with dits on the thumb and dahs on the forefinger. Righthanders do the 
> same with paddles for electronic keyers. Sticking to this convention makes it 
> easier to use someone elses rig or demos at ham conventions with ease as they 
> are usually set up for righthanders.
> 
> Lefthanders can do what they want, of course, and we often do because it's 
> our nature. But lefties should also follow the convention that the thumb is 
> for dits and the forefinger for dahs. Remarkably, a lefthander who does this 
> can sit down with a righthanded bug or paddle/keyer and send with very little 
> practice. That isn't just because lefthanders are more skilled. It's that the 
> brain easily makes the adjustment--even a righthanders brain can handle that.
> 
> Until recently, I've always used a bug or paddle righthanded and a straight 
> key lefthanded because a straight key demands fine motor skills the others 
> don't. As I get older, I've noticed my fine motor skills slightly degrading. 
> So I built a lefthanded bug to see if that would help. It did. My left hand 
> is more precise than my right, always has been. So after 40 years of using 
> righthanded bugs and keyers, I switched to my lefthand. With an evening of 
> practice, my speed and ability was as good as my right hand. I think my LH 
> fist is even a little better than my RH fist ever was, but memory is the 
> second thing to go.
> 
> Eric KE6US
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On 6/26/2016 6:00 PM, Bill Ellis via Elecraft wrote:
>> Hi ll,
>> Trying to set up a single lever paddle for my K3. The more I read the more 
>> confused, for some reason, it gets. Can someone assist with this hook up, do 
>>  I use a stereo plug, and how do I set up the menu ?
>> 
>> Thanks/73's,
>> Bill, WB9CAC
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Spike won't go away

[David Anderson via Elecraft]

Check the PX3 NB setting, if the NB level is too high then the spike increases 
as you describe.

73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 23 Jun 2016, at 15:58, Sanger, Joseph  wrote:
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> I have developed a new problem with my PX3, which has been quietly sitting in 
> a case for the past 6 months.
> 
> Whenever I tune across the display, there is a slowly rising spike at the 
> base frequency (for instance, in USB mode this spike adheres to the left hand 
> edge of the bandpass indicator on PX3 screeen), takes about 2-3 seconds or so 
> to increase in intensity, and then dwarfs any of the signals on the band.  
> This spike tracks across as I tune; it is there whether or not the antenna is 
> connected.  I can tune to stations and hear them fine, but the display is 
> barely usable because of this very tall spike that won't go away.  I reseated 
> my cables connecting the PX3 to KX3, with no change in behavior.  I have no 
> other cables here to swap them out, and am kind of stuck
> 
> I have updated b both KX3 and PX3 to latest firmware, with no change in 
> behavior.
> 
> Any thoughts would be GREATLY appreciated.
> 
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[Elecraft] K3 for sale, anoher price drop

[Glen Torr]

Hi All,

For sale, K SN 2680.
Includes:-
General Coverge RX
700, 2.8K, 6.0 and 15K 8 pole filters.
100 Watt
ATU
Upgraded DSP Board
SS screws
K144XV internal 2 meter module.
HM2
Original owner, non smoker, little operating time. Built by professional
electronics technical officer.

AUD $2,500 negotiable.

At this price demo and shipping are purchasers responsibility

prefer VK 1,2 or 3 but not a show stopper elsewhere.

KX3 and KXPA 1000 are now favourites.

Cheers

Glen Torr, VK1FB
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