Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Report

[Bill Frantz]

The West Valley Amateur Radio Association (using K6EI) had a 
"normal" field day. We operated 12A QRP battery. We had CW, 
Phone, digital stations on bands from 80M to 23cm. We had 4 
towers with Yagis and wire antennas for the lower frequency bands.


I don't have information about our CW, SSB, or GOTA contacts, 
but our HF digital numbers were down from last year while our 
VHF and above numbers were up.


We probably had 20-30 people operating. We do have an open door 
policy for operators since our goal is to have as much fun as 
possible rather than to get the highest score possible and the 
more the merrier.


73 Bill AE6JV

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

[Ed Muns]

Yes, a printed copy came with my Field Test unit.

Ron is pushing to get a PDF online.

Ed W0YK


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From: Bob [mailto:k...@ptd.net] 
Sent: 27 June, 2016 20:00
To: Ed Muns; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

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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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and Pomona min-banana plugs

[Wayne Burdick]

Mini-bananas will fit in a .104" inch hole, like the one on the KX2's left side 
panel. Regular banana plugs requires something like .175".

Wayne
N6KR


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> I have Pomona 2945-1 plug that fits great.
> de Ben W4SC
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Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Fun Killers

[kev...@coho.net]

In the Coast Range on Sunday it rose to a scorching 77 degrees!

FD in the PNW :)

 73,

 Kevin.  KD5ONS


On 6/28/2016 8:04 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:

Come to the Pacific Northwest coast. High temps this time of the year are
generally in the 60's, never above 70, and no bugs.

73, Ron AC7AC

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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of w7aqk
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 7:59 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Field Day Fun Killers

Hi All,

I have always considered Field Day to be the most enjoyable "event" of the
year.  Unfortunately, this year I was unable to participate "in the field"
as I am busy getting ready for a long trip.  Otherwise, I would have been
out there with the rest of you.

Long ago I determined that there were two things that could ruin Field Day
for me--excessive heat and bugs (no, not the Vibroplex kind!).  If I can't
avoid both, I usually don't go!  When I was living in "The South", both
could be a problem.  Here in the desert, it's the heat issue that I mainly
have to deal with.  Fortunately, there is a good choice of "high ground"
nearby, so that problem is solvable.  Since there typically isn't a lot of
water nearby, the bug problem is usually minimized as well.

My hat is most definitely off to those of you who can endure either or both
of my "Field Day Fun Killers".  Most of you who do that are probably east of
the Rockies.  I remember Field Days where the seemingly most important
pieces of equipment were fans!  The problem is that most of the time all
those did was blow hot air around!  High temperatures plus high humidity is
a tough combination to combat.  It doesn't take long before you wish you
could take a shower--but you probably can't!  It even makes grabbing a
little shut eye difficult.

Fighting the bug problem can be a bit easier, but takes some advance
planning.  My Field Day kit includes a large canopy of mosquito netting that
can be suspended from most anything overhead, like a tree branch.  A
tent-like canopy with netting works too, but isn't always as convenient to
locate.  Fully enclosed tents tend to trap heat, so those don't always work
well either.

Planning for Field Day can be a year long event, particularly for larger
groups.  However, even the smaller operations need to start making a list
early!  Your "fun killer" list may not be the same as mine, but whatever it
includes, you should consider early on how to deal with it.  Starting the
process now, while the problems are fresh in your mind, is probably one of
the best things you can do.

I've been reading a lot of complaints about high heat in the reports that
have been posted so far.  That's always a problem, but it just seems like it
was more so this year.  Even Wayne Burdick commented about some very high
temperatures in his area, and I think this may be a sign of the times.  I'm
getting too old to have that kind of dedication.  Here in my area it was
well into the 100's down low, but in the 70's higher up.  I will always opt
for "up", even if I have to drive a bit further.  Besides, there are trees
up there!

Again, I greatly admire the dedication that many (if not most) of you gave
to this year's effort.  However, I have to wonder if participating in those
5A/6A or higher groups, who's location choices are perhaps much more
limited, is really worth it. Have you considered a 1A, or 2A operation in a
much more hospitable location?  The food may not be quite as good, but the
experience can be well worth it!  I know, it's often a "club thing", and
that may well overrule all other concerns.  However, you still might want to
try it at least once--you might like it!  For many years now I've operated
strictly QRP CW in the field, and never had more fun!

73,

Dave W7AQK

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and Pomona min-banana plugs

[Bruce Nourish]

Huh... mine don't. Maybe they're bent wider from months of abuse in
backpacks?

On Tue, Jun 28, 2016, 19:19 w4sc  wrote:

> I have Pomona 2945-1 plug that fits great.
> de Ben W4SC
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Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Report

[a45wg]

Morgan,
Very interesting report regarding your FD activities.

I have - although I do not use any more a Moxton Rectangle called a 
“Cobweb” after Steve Cobb who designed and built it. 

My experiences over the past 10 years with it has been

Positive points

a) It Works
b) Tunes well
c) Simple - to Install and Repair 
d) Low Weight yielding great survivability
e) Relatively Omni directional

Give it a go - I am 100% sure it will work for you.

regards

Tim - A45WG

> On 28 Jun 2016, at 19:25, Morgan Bailey  wrote:
> 
> The Kaw Valley ARC in Topeka, Kansas has been doing field day for many
> years. It has run hot and cold. With the sun spot cycle heading in to the
> dumpster, 40 and 80 and possibly 160 will be the money bands for operation.
> This year my son, NS0R and I, NJ8M, worked, planned, built antennas and our
> club bought a set of band pass filters for 20 15 and 10. These were the new
> DX Engineering ones. They used a Triplexer and associated filters for the
> tribander. 2 dipoles one for 80 and one for 40 were set up for the club
> phone stations. They ran 2 stations there. Their radios are Icom 7000s.
> Most of our phone ops are not used to non arm chair copy and had GREAT
> difficulty listening through the QRM.
> 
> This year we had a goal of 3000 qso's. bummer that we did not quite make
> it, 2701. Well there is always next year.
> 
> The CW station that we operated was with one K3 and a K3S. Simple 6btv, 20
> meter half square and 3 element 40 meter vertical array. With those
> antennas we were able to work 1600 cw Qs and about 200 ssb Qs. The K3/S
> performed well. No hitch or glitch. We had fun, now back to the drawing
> board for next years antennas.  We are thinking about moxon for 20 meters
> and keeping the 40 meter array and then putting up a 53 ft vertical with a
> 9:1 unun to a remote latching relay tuner for 80 and etc instead of the
> 6btv.
> 
> We have not wanted to get into the tower stuff but the phone guys, AKA, the
> rest of the club, put up the tower for ssb and made less then 300 Qs on 20,
> it is just a waste.
> 
> We have found out that simpler antennas are best.
> 
> I Was wondering if any one has much experience with a moxon beam antenna?
> 
> Very 73,
> 
> Morgan Bailey NJ8M
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Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Fun Killers

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Come to the Pacific Northwest coast. High temps this time of the year are
generally in the 60's, never above 70, and no bugs. 

73, Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of w7aqk
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 7:59 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Field Day Fun Killers

Hi All,

I have always considered Field Day to be the most enjoyable "event" of the
year.  Unfortunately, this year I was unable to participate "in the field" 
as I am busy getting ready for a long trip.  Otherwise, I would have been
out there with the rest of you.

Long ago I determined that there were two things that could ruin Field Day
for me--excessive heat and bugs (no, not the Vibroplex kind!).  If I can't
avoid both, I usually don't go!  When I was living in "The South", both
could be a problem.  Here in the desert, it's the heat issue that I mainly
have to deal with.  Fortunately, there is a good choice of "high ground" 
nearby, so that problem is solvable.  Since there typically isn't a lot of
water nearby, the bug problem is usually minimized as well.

My hat is most definitely off to those of you who can endure either or both
of my "Field Day Fun Killers".  Most of you who do that are probably east of
the Rockies.  I remember Field Days where the seemingly most important
pieces of equipment were fans!  The problem is that most of the time all
those did was blow hot air around!  High temperatures plus high humidity is
a tough combination to combat.  It doesn't take long before you wish you
could take a shower--but you probably can't!  It even makes grabbing a
little shut eye difficult.

Fighting the bug problem can be a bit easier, but takes some advance
planning.  My Field Day kit includes a large canopy of mosquito netting that
can be suspended from most anything overhead, like a tree branch.  A
tent-like canopy with netting works too, but isn't always as convenient to
locate.  Fully enclosed tents tend to trap heat, so those don't always work
well either.

Planning for Field Day can be a year long event, particularly for larger
groups.  However, even the smaller operations need to start making a list
early!  Your "fun killer" list may not be the same as mine, but whatever it
includes, you should consider early on how to deal with it.  Starting the
process now, while the problems are fresh in your mind, is probably one of
the best things you can do.

I've been reading a lot of complaints about high heat in the reports that
have been posted so far.  That's always a problem, but it just seems like it
was more so this year.  Even Wayne Burdick commented about some very high
temperatures in his area, and I think this may be a sign of the times.  I'm
getting too old to have that kind of dedication.  Here in my area it was
well into the 100's down low, but in the 70's higher up.  I will always opt
for "up", even if I have to drive a bit further.  Besides, there are trees
up there!

Again, I greatly admire the dedication that many (if not most) of you gave
to this year's effort.  However, I have to wonder if participating in those
5A/6A or higher groups, who's location choices are perhaps much more
limited, is really worth it. Have you considered a 1A, or 2A operation in a
much more hospitable location?  The food may not be quite as good, but the
experience can be well worth it!  I know, it's often a "club thing", and
that may well overrule all other concerns.  However, you still might want to
try it at least once--you might like it!  For many years now I've operated
strictly QRP CW in the field, and never had more fun!

73,

Dave W7AQK 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S new synthesizer query

[Don Wilhelm]

Brian,

The main frequency determining element in the K3/K3S is the TCXO and not 
the SI-570.


Are you looking only at the native SI-570 thermal data, or are you 
finding from our measurements that the SI-570 in the new synth boards is 
not following the stability of the TCXO?  The SI-570 should slave off 
the frequency of the TCXO.


I do not know the rate of synchronization between the SI-570 and the 
TCXO, so I will have to leave that part of your question unanswered.  
Perhaps the engineer for the new synth boards will respond with 
definitive information.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 6/28/2016 10:09 PM, brian wrote:

Please correct me if I am wrong.

I believe the heart of the new synthesizer is a SI-570.

Great phase noise but the output frequency is quite sensitive to 
temperature changes.


It has been observed that the corrections to bring the synthesizer in 
step with the master oscillator happen over longer and longer periods 
as the K3 warms up.  It never seems to reach a point of stability even 
after 24 hours of warmup.




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[Elecraft] KX2 and Pomona min-banana plugs

[w4sc]

I have Pomona 2945-1 plug that fits great.
de Ben W4SC
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[Elecraft] K3S new synthesizer query

[brian]

Please correct me if I am wrong.

I believe the heart of the new synthesizer is a SI-570.

Great phase noise but the output frequency is quite sensitive to 
temperature changes.


It has been observed that the corrections to bring the synthesizer in 
step with the master oscillator happen over longer and longer periods as 
the K3 warms up.  It never seems to reach a point of stability even 
after 24 hours of warmup.


Is there some kind of thermal material that one can put around the 
SI-570 to lengthen these periods and/or reduce it's drift?


73 de Brian/K3KO

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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[geoff allsup]

:-)  discovered that back in the 70s - turn the paddle around backwards 
under your 'wrong hand' and just go!


geoff - W1OH

On 6/28/16 21:01, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:

Most people can send with either hand suing a keyer.
Just make sure your thumb is making the dots.
You may not THINK you can until you try it.

73, Charlie k3ICH



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From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill
Frantz
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 8:12 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

Nick, KZ2V is also right handed, but sends left handed, so he's another. (I
don't know if he can send right handed.)

73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/28/16 at 5:04 PM, n...@sonic.net (Alan Bloom) wrote:


Here's one.  In college I was rooming with a left-handed ham about the
time I was switching from a straight key.  So I learned on his
left-handed bug.  To this day I can send with either hand on a bug or
keyer.

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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[kev...@coho.net]

After ten years of using CW almost daily I tried a straight key for the 
first time.  I was amazed at how simple it was to form characters; the 
spacing was built in to me.  My K2's keyer with paddles made my ears 
(and muscles) sensitive to the variety of spaces we use.  I can't use a 
straight key for long because of wrist injuries but it is nice to know 
how easy it is to use if I have to.


   73,

Kevin.  KD5ONS


On 6/28/2016 6:01 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:

Most people can send with either hand suing a keyer.
Just make sure your thumb is making the dots.
You may not THINK you can until you try it.

73, Charlie k3ICH



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Frantz
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 8:12 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

Nick, KZ2V is also right handed, but sends left handed, so he's another. (I
don't know if he can send right handed.)

73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/28/16 at 5:04 PM, n...@sonic.net (Alan Bloom) wrote:


Here's one.  In college I was rooming with a left-handed ham about the
time I was switching from a straight key.  So I learned on his
left-handed bug.  To this day I can send with either hand on a bug or
keyer.

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Re: [Elecraft] MFJ-4416B Battery Booster RF sensing

[James Bennett]

Bill and Ken -

I too have the N8XJK boost regulator and mine made some trash on a few bands. 
This was very easily resolved with a 2.5 inch mix 31 ferrite core with several 
turns of the supply line wound through it. LOTS easier than messing with the RF 
sense stuff on the unit. I have zero garbage coming from the regulator with the 
ferrite on the line.

Jim / W6JHBH


> On   Tuesday, Jun 28, 2016, at  Tuesday, 3:40 PM, Bill Frantz 
>  wrote:
> 
> I have a N8XJK boost regulator which has RF switching like your booster. I 
> use a UHF "T" connector -- 2 female and 1 male. I connect the male plug 
> directly to the booster and then use coax jumpers to connect the radio and 
> the antenna. That way the stub is so short that it doesn't have a noticeable 
> effect on the antenna match.
> 
> 73 Bill AE6JV
> 
> On 6/26/16 at 7:51 PM, w...@i29.net (Kenneth Christiansen) wrote:
> 
>> I plan to go on vacation in about a week and bought a MFJ-4416B battery 
>> booster to use with my KX3 and KPA100 in my camper. I see a SO239 jack on 
>> the booster that needs some RF to turn the unit on during transmit and off 
>> during receive. I tried letting it run during receive but it makes a low 
>> level nasty interference on 20 CW. Does anyone have experience feeding RF to 
>> that jack? I feel it would be undesirable to have a branch off my feed line 
>> that would act as a tuned stub. I feel the RF switching would be desirable 
>> but need to know the best way to do it.
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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Charlie T, K3ICH]

Most people can send with either hand suing a keyer. 
Just make sure your thumb is making the dots.
You may not THINK you can until you try it.

73, Charlie k3ICH



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Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 8:12 PM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

Nick, KZ2V is also right handed, but sends left handed, so he's another. (I
don't know if he can send right handed.)

73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/28/16 at 5:04 PM, n...@sonic.net (Alan Bloom) wrote:

>Here's one.  In college I was rooming with a left-handed ham about the 
>time I was switching from a straight key.  So I learned on his 
>left-handed bug.  To this day I can send with either hand on a bug or 
>keyer.

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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Mel Farrer via Elecraft]

The trick is winning the battle with the fourth grade teacher WHO demanded 
everyone write  with their right hand.  To this day I can sign my name with 
either hand and send with either one, straight or bug, but I throw and shoot 
right handed.  We didn't have left handed rifles in my day..
Mel, K6KBE


  From: Bill Frantz 
 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net 
 Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 5:11 PM
 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup
   
Nick, KZ2V is also right handed, but sends left handed, so he's 
another. (I don't know if he can send right handed.)

73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/28/16 at 5:04 PM, n...@sonic.net (Alan Bloom) wrote:

>Here's one.  In college I was rooming with a left-handed ham 
>about the time I was switching from a straight key.  So I 
>learned on his left-handed bug.  To this day I can send with 
>either hand on a bug or keyer.

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Re: [Elecraft] Field Day Report

[Kevin - K4VD]

Nice! I really enjoy hearing about good results with a minimal setup. I was
real pleased with how well the KX3 setup up, ran and then packed away. I
didn't know what to expect but was kept quite busy. It is all about being
on the air. Hope you enjoy the KX2 and the K1 continues to get a workout.

Kev


On Tue, Jun 28, 2016 at 6:59 PM, Jim Guffey  wrote:

> I have been a Ham for 25 years but this is the first year I have seriously
> participated in field day. I had a blast! I had some family obligations so
> I was only on the air for 10 hours.
>
>
> My setup was very small. I just bought a K1 a few months ago and I was a
> little skeptical about how many contacts I would make with the bands being
> in bad shape and how crowed it was. But I tell you I had no trouble making
> contacts. If I could hear them I could work them. I made 110 contacts, 54
> sections, 37 states and the Bahamas.
>
>
> My set up was the Elecraft K1 with 20 and 40 meters, a LNR Precision
> EF-10/20/40 MKII EndFedz Antenna sloped with the high end at 22' and a 6ah
> battery.
>
>
> I have order a KX2 that should be here Friday but I am keeping the K1. CW
> is just too much fun.
>
>
> Next year I am going to set up in the woods somewhere and I want to double
> my number of contacts.
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[Elecraft] KD5C

[J David Overton]

Our club had a great Field Day with K3 radios. We had four of them running - 
two for CW, one for SSB Phone, and one for GOTA (operating as W5MAF).  We had a 
great time with the three KD5C stations making over 800 contacts each.  YeeHaw!

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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Bill Frantz]

Nick, KZ2V is also right handed, but sends left handed, so he's 
another. (I don't know if he can send right handed.)


73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/28/16 at 5:04 PM, n...@sonic.net (Alan Bloom) wrote:

Here's one.  In college I was rooming with a left-handed ham 
about the time I was switching from a straight key.  So I 
learned on his left-handed bug.  To this day I can send with 
either hand on a bug or keyer.


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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Alan Bloom]

> Zero right-handed responders paddled
> left for the same [or any] reasons.

Here's one.  In college I was rooming with a left-handed ham about the 
time I was switching from a straight key.  So I learned on his 
left-handed bug.  To this day I can send with either hand on a bug or keyer.


Alan N1AL


On 06/28/2016 04:52 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:

This seems to be very common among left-handed operators, I'm one, and
my left-handed Elmer explained I would learn to send right-handed so I
could write legibly in my log ... logs were a Big Deal in the earlier
50's when he was teaching me code in his dining room.  The importance of
logs has declined over the years, but the pattern seems to persist.

Some years back we conducted a survey of paddlers on this list.  The
survey sample was self-selected, woefully too small, and the statistical
validity of the results is approaching "none."  However, just about 50%
of the responding left-handers paddled right, for various reasons,
writing in the log was a big one.  Zero right-handed responders paddled
left for the same [or any] reasons.

One reason cited by southpaws for paddling north was that most of the
owners of stations where they guest op are northpaws.  Being able to
paddle right can be an advantage there.  It is for me at W7RN.  I've
paddled with either hand for years and have two paddles, and many others
do too.  Do what works for you, there is no "right" way to send Morse
code.  The goal is to enjoy doing it.

73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2016
- www.cqp.org

On 6/28/2016 3:40 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:

Nick, KZ2V, a super CW op, told me that he learned to operate paddles
left handed (he is right handed) so he could write with his right hand.
I watched him operate during Field Day, and he did indeed use the paddle
left handed when the N1MN macros weren't up to what he needed to send.


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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Fred Jensen]

This seems to be very common among left-handed operators, I'm one, and 
my left-handed Elmer explained I would learn to send right-handed so I 
could write legibly in my log ... logs were a Big Deal in the earlier 
50's when he was teaching me code in his dining room.  The importance of 
logs has declined over the years, but the pattern seems to persist.


Some years back we conducted a survey of paddlers on this list.  The 
survey sample was self-selected, woefully too small, and the statistical 
validity of the results is approaching "none."  However, just about 50% 
of the responding left-handers paddled right, for various reasons, 
writing in the log was a big one.  Zero right-handed responders paddled 
left for the same [or any] reasons.


One reason cited by southpaws for paddling north was that most of the 
owners of stations where they guest op are northpaws.  Being able to 
paddle right can be an advantage there.  It is for me at W7RN.  I've 
paddled with either hand for years and have two paddles, and many others 
do too.  Do what works for you, there is no "right" way to send Morse 
code.  The goal is to enjoy doing it.


73,

Fred K6DGW
- Northern California Contest Club
- CU in the Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2016
- www.cqp.org

On 6/28/2016 3:40 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:

Nick, KZ2V, a super CW op, told me that he learned to operate paddles
left handed (he is right handed) so he could write with his right hand.
I watched him operate during Field Day, and he did indeed use the paddle
left handed when the N1MN macros weren't up to what he needed to send.


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Re: [Elecraft] FD Propagation

[Kevin]

We did it every year.


On 6/27/2016 9:00 PM, Bill W4ZV wrote:

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] Moxon ant.s

[greenacres113]

If u like building ant.s I recommend a Moxon. Simple to build, less
footprint & they really work. Especially on HF. Some use them on 6m
too.

I have a homebrew 30m built on R L Cebiks design. Cobbled from an old
Mosley tribander & a CB Moonraker boom. Weighs less than 25 lbs. & is
at 47' up. I use the K line with the KPA set to 200w. Don't use the
amp often but nice to run 200w sometimes. I chase DX & ragchew on 30m.
I'm often asked what my ant. is because of the signal it puts out. I
believe it's showing two S units gain & the front to side is really
great. Direct 50 ohm feed so no tuner required. Currently I have 310
countries confirmed on one of our truly underused bands.

Some guys have converted 2 el 40m beams to Moxons & really think they
perform better. 

It's a seldom seen yagi in NA but a lot of EU DXers swear by them.

K9IL
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[Elecraft] Field Day Report

[Jim Guffey]

I have been a Ham for 25 years but this is the first year I have seriously
participated in field day. I had a blast! I had some family obligations so
I was only on the air for 10 hours.


My setup was very small. I just bought a K1 a few months ago and I was a
little skeptical about how many contacts I would make with the bands being
in bad shape and how crowed it was. But I tell you I had no trouble making
contacts. If I could hear them I could work them. I made 110 contacts, 54
sections, 37 states and the Bahamas.


My set up was the Elecraft K1 with 20 and 40 meters, a LNR Precision
EF-10/20/40 MKII EndFedz Antenna sloped with the high end at 22' and a 6ah
battery.


I have order a KX2 that should be here Friday but I am keeping the K1. CW
is just too much fun.


Next year I am going to set up in the woods somewhere and I want to double
my number of contacts.
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Re: [Elecraft] K-pod - is it shipping?

[Roger Marrotte]

Good to hear Eric.  How about the KXPD2.  It's listed as also shipping
starting today?

Roger, W1EM
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K-pod - is it shipping?

We should start shipping our backlog later this week. We are building them
in production and are just waiting release of the K-Pod utility for f/w
updates.

It will take several weeks to ship everything on the backlog.

73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] MFJ-4416B Battery Booster RF sensing

[Bill Frantz]

I have a N8XJK boost regulator which has RF switching like your 
booster. I use a UHF "T" connector -- 2 female and 1 male. I 
connect the male plug directly to the booster and then use coax 
jumpers to connect the radio and the antenna. That way the stub 
is so short that it doesn't have a noticeable effect on the 
antenna match.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/26/16 at 7:51 PM, w...@i29.net (Kenneth Christiansen) wrote:

I plan to go on vacation in about a week and bought a MFJ-4416B 
battery booster to use with my KX3 and KPA100 in my camper. I 
see a SO239 jack on the booster that needs some RF to turn the 
unit on during transmit and off during receive. I tried letting 
it run during receive but it makes a low level nasty 
interference on 20 CW. Does anyone have experience feeding RF 
to that jack? I feel it would be undesirable to have a branch 
off my feed line that would act as a tuned stub. I feel the RF 
switching would be desirable but need to know the best way to 
do it.


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Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and KX3

[Bill Frantz]

For me, Field Day is how I cut my eye teeth on contesting, so I 
consider it a contest. But it is also so much more: Public 
outreach, Party, Camping trip, Emergency preparedness drill, 
etc. etc. etc.


On the other hand, I generally don't enter contests to try to 
have a big score. I enter them to have fun. (But big scores are 
fun too.) For example, to test my digital station for Field Day, 
I entered the Ukrainian RTTY contest. Working in that contest 
got all the bugs worked out of my setup, and reminded me how to 
get around the bugs in the computer software I used. The big 
bonus was two ATNOs.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/27/16 at 10:28 AM, rodenkirch_...@msn.com (Jim Rodenkirch) wrote:


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


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Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

[Bill Frantz]

Nick, KZ2V, a super CW op, told me that he learned to operate 
paddles left handed (he is right handed) so he could write with 
his right hand. I watched him operate during Field Day, and he 
did indeed use the paddle left handed when the N1MN macros 
weren't up to what he needed to send.


BTW, while I was listening in to the CW operations, we had an 
about 9 year old girl come into the tent. She plugged her 
headphones in next to mine and listened to CW operations for 
quite a long time. We also had a lot of kids in the the GOTA 
tent, and some 20 something operators ran our digital station 
throughout the night letting this 72 year old man get some badly 
needed sleep. (Thanks guys!)


73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/27/16 at 2:22 PM, k3...@comcast.net (Barry LaZar) wrote:

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.

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[Elecraft] OT: RMRc net

[Dale Putnam]

Mother Nature wins this one..

Had AA7CU check in on 20.. but heard no one else.. went to QSY and was

reminded to look outside, checked the lightning map, 
https://www.lightningmaps.org/?lang=en#m=sat;r=0;t=2;s=0;o=0;b=;n=0;y=41.1444;x=-104.6104;z=10;d=2;dl=2;dc=0;

and decided discretion is the better part of valor.. so.. cancelled the RMRC 
net on 40.

This is a long term, slow moving, charged storm..

See you Thurs.




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

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Re: [Elecraft] FSQCALL (K3)

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 6/28/2016 5:20 PM, paul ecker via Elecraft wrote:

Joe- replies embedded at dashes in italics


This list is *text only.*  HTML formatting is stripped by the
mailing list software.  Please properly quote and embed your
replies (as below) so those trying to answer/help you can not
only find your replies but understand to what you are replying.


Is"Sound card PTT" checked in microHAM Router


-- on PTT tab, Sound card PTT is checked


*UNCHECK* "Sound card PTT"


does your software open the sound card for transmit as soon as it
starts?--

>

yes when FSQCALl opens, the icon for it opens in Windows Volume
Mixer


That's gutter (lazy) programming.  The sound card output endpoint
should be opened when the program switches to transmit and closed
when the program returns to receive.

"Sound card PTT" relies on the internal flag (which is bought out
to a status pin on the CODEC chip) that indicates whether the end-
point is open or closed in order to generate PTT.  *DISABLE* Sound
card PTT by unchecking the box in microHAM Router (PTT Tab).

Please refer to the Users Manual for your microHAM interface.

73,

  ... Joe, W4TV


On 6/28/2016 5:20 PM, paul ecker via Elecraft wrote:

Joe- replies embedded at dashes in italics

What softwareare you using for FSQCALL?  I see atleast three
programs

that supportFSQ mode.

-- usingFSQCALL v0.36 by ZL2APF What are thePTT settings in your
software? - settings inPTT/Cat settings  are com14
--00,kenwood(oldermodels) -- Use PTTIs your software trying to do
hand shake on the CAT Port and asserting RTS on the CAT Port as
soonas the software starts?--- Not sure how to check that? What
PTToptions are enabled in microHAM Router?

-- com11 forRTS (same port as for CAT) Is"Sound card PTT" checked in
microHAM Router -- on PTT tab, Sound card PTT is checked and does
your software open thesound card for transmit as soon as it starts?--
yes when FSQCALl opens, the icon for it opens in Windows Volume Mixer
Do you have"Use Q-CW" or "Use P-FSK" checked in microHAM Router

-- No

and does yoursoftware generate audio on the *right* channel of the
sound

card?

-- when Iopen the program and it puts K3 in tx, there is no audio
showing in rightchannel 73Paulkc2nyu
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Re: [Elecraft] K-pod - is it shipping?

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We should start shipping our backlog later this week. We are building them in 
production and are just waiting release of the K-Pod utility for f/w updates.


It will take several weeks to ship everything on the backlog.

73,
Eric
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On 6/28/2016 11:13 AM, Bill wrote:
The site info indicates the K-pod will start shipping on the 28th (today). 
Anyone get a notice from Elecraft indicating their's is on the way?


Bill W2BLC K-Line


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[Elecraft] FSQCALL (K3)

[paul ecker via Elecraft]

Joe- replies embedded at dashes in italics

What softwareare you using for FSQCALL?  I see atleast three programs

that supportFSQ mode.

-- usingFSQCALL v0.36 by ZL2APF What are thePTT settings in your software? - 
settings inPTT/Cat settings  are com14 --00,kenwood(oldermodels) -- Use PTTIs 
your software trying to do hand shake on the CAT Port and asserting RTS on the 
CAT Port as soonas the software starts?--- Not sure how to check that? What 
PTToptions are enabled in microHAM Router?

-- com11 forRTS (same port as for CAT) Is"Sound card PTT" checked in microHAM 
Router -- on PTT tab, Sound card PTT is checked
and does your software open thesound card for transmit as soon as it starts?-- 
yes when FSQCALl opens, the icon for it opens in Windows Volume Mixer Do you 
have"Use Q-CW" or "Use P-FSK" checked in microHAM Router

-- No

and does yoursoftware generate audio on the *right* channel of the sound

card?

-- when Iopen the program and it puts K3 in tx, there is no audio showing in 
rightchannel
73Paulkc2nyu 
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Re: [Elecraft] K-pod - is it shipping?

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - abusive mail, snide remarks etc sent to list members is in direct 
violation of list policy.


If anyone receives a negative posting, please send it to me and I will discuss 
it strongly with the sender.


73,
Eric
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On 6/28/2016 1:26 PM, Bill wrote:
I have received email replies regarding my question that varied from "stop 
telling jokes" to "stop causing trouble" to "must be too lazy to reach across 
your desk!"


Be warned, further hate mail will get posted for all to see!

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Re: [Elecraft] FSQCALL PTT Issue (K3)

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

What software are you using for FSQCALL?  I see at least three programs
that support FSQ mode.

What are the PTT settings in your software?  Is your software trying to
do handhsake on the CAT Port and asserting RTS on the CAT Port as soon
as the software starts?

What PTT options are enabled in microHAM Router?

Is "Sound card PTT" checked in microHAM Router and does your software
open the sound card for transmit as soon as it starts?

Do you have "Use Q-CW" or "Use P-FSK" checked in microHAM Router and
does your software generate audio on the *right* channel of the sound
card?

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 6/28/2016 4:44 PM, paul ecker via Elecraft wrote:

Wondering if anyone is group is having success running FSQCALL with

their K3. When I open the program, the K3 red Tx light immediately comes
on and thus no audio is received. It seems like there is an issue in the
PTT/CAT settings,(where I have selected the comport, radio type-00,older
kenwood and --Use PTT.) My PC is Win 7 and interface is microHam DK II.
I am using virtual comports created using the microHam usb device router
software. I am able to operate other digital programs, such as wsjt-x
and fldigi using the same setup. Have K3 in data a mode and microHam dk
II input and outputs selected in the audio setup. I have posted the
problem 2x in the FSQCALL Reflector and no one has been able to assist.
Be great to hook up with someone who is using FSQCALL to compare setups.

73Paulkc2nyu
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[Elecraft] FSQCALL PTT Issue (K3)

[paul ecker via Elecraft]

Wondering if anyone is group is having success running FSQCALL with their K3. 
When I open the program, the K3 red Tx light immediately comes on and thus no 
audio is received. It seems like there is an issue in the PTT/CAT 
settings,(where I have selected the comport, radio type-00,older kenwood and 
--Use PTT.)  My PC is Win 7 and interface is microHam DK II. I am using virtual 
comports created using the microHam usb device router software. I am able to 
operate other digital programs, such as wsjt-x and fldigi using the same setup. 
Have K3 in data a mode and microHam dk II input and outputs selected in the 
audio setup. I have posted the problem 2x in the FSQCALL Reflector and no one 
has been able to assist. Be great to hook up with someone who is using FSQCALL 
to compare setups.
73Paulkc2nyu
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[Elecraft] KX3 - Win4K3

[Michael Blake]

I just spent a few hours configuring and then using Tom's Win4K3 software with 
my KX3.  It is a wonderful tool if you use your KX3 as a home station rig as I 
do.





Thanks Tom for such a quality piece of software for the K3/KX3.





Very 73 - Mike - K9JRI





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Re: [Elecraft] K-pod - is it shipping?

[Bill]

I have received email replies regarding my question that varied from 
"stop telling jokes" to "stop causing trouble" to "must be too lazy to 
reach across your desk!"


Be warned, further hate mail will get posted for all to see!

Bill W2BLC
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[Elecraft] KX2 and Pomona min-banana plugs

[Bruce Nourish]

Hi folks,

Had lots of fun with my Elecraft gear this weekend. Only one thing caught
me by surprise, that I figured was worth telling others about: The mini
banana jack ground on the KX2 doesn't seem to be compatible with the
mini-banana jacks and plugs sold by Pomona (e.g. #3296, #2945); the Pomona
diameter is larger.

This surprised me, because the KX1 documentation refers to the Pomona jacks
and plugs as "mini-banana", so I assumed I would just be able to plug my
wire antennas, which run to Pomona mini-banana jacks, into the ground port,
but that didn't work. As far as I know, only the KX2GNDPLUG sold by
Elecraft will fit that jack.

Not a big deal, just thought this might be useful to people ordering a KX2.

Bruce
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Re: [Elecraft] Blinking ON LED on KXPA100

[Gary Hawkins]

Thanks David that's exactly what is happening.

73's Gary K6YOA

On 6/28/2016 11:18 AM, David Davis wrote:

Gary

I had the same question but someone else answered it before I got to ask.

If the RF output from the KX3 to the KXPA100 is below 10 watts the power led 
will blink to indicate the KXPA100 is in bypass mode.

You are all good to go. If you increase the drive power from the KX3 you will 
see the light stop blinking and the amp will be activated.

Enjoy
David
KG6MTI

Sent from my iPhone


On Jun 28, 2016, at 12:07, Gary Hawkins  wrote:

I've just come back from Field Day operations and decided as I setup my 
KX3/KXPA100 station for JT-65/JT9 operation I would update the KX3 and KXPA100 
firmware to the latest versions.  The upgrades seemed to go OK on both units 
and I'm now running the latest versions of everything (KX3 MCU 2.38, DSP 1.37 
and KXPA100 1.35).

However, one thing that I don't remember seeing before is the KXPA100 ON light 
now blinks slowly when both units are powered up (KXPA100 switches on 
automatically when KX3 powered up as KX3 PA MODE = ON).  Is this how the 
KXPA1000 should be operating and what does it mean?  I can't seem to find any 
reference to this in the KXPA100 manual.

All help greatly appreciated.

73's Gary K6YOA

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Re: [Elecraft] Encoder Noise

[w7aqk]

That worked for me!  Thanks!

Dave W7AQK


-Original Message- 
From: Jessie Oberreuter

Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 10:57 AM
To: w7aqk
Cc: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Encoder Noise


On Tue, 28 Jun 2016, w7aqk wrote:

On my KX3, I seem to be getting a very loud noise anytime I move the 
encoder on 6 meters.  I don't notice that at all on any other bands.


http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3%20Tuning%20Noise%20Mod%20rev%20B3.pdf
(Linked from: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/kx3_app_notes.htm)

 I have an earlier set of boards.  Even with the mods, I still had a
little noise in places.  Not all of the upper bands, but some of them.
Setting RX SHIFT=8.0 on the 1-2 bands still affected cleared it up.
There's rarely a need for the hardware filters up there, and it's easy
enough to flip 'em back on when needed.

Wayne,

 Any chance of disabling the lock protocol when RX SHIFT is assigned
to a programmable function key?  There are times when I'd really like to
be able to toggle it on and off with the push of a button.

-kb7psg

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[Elecraft] [K3] Feature Request: memory write-locks

[Jessie Oberreuter]

 I use 0 through 9 on the K2 and K3 as permanent "jump to band; 
configure appropriately" memories. This normally works great, but I have a 
frustrating habit of accidentally pressing STORE or V->M when I mean to 
press RCL or M->V, and there go my settings.  I'm not expecting a K2 
update :), but perhaps there might be a bit lying about in each K3 memory 
for a toggleable write-lock?

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Re: [Elecraft] Blinking ON LED on KXPA100

[David Davis]

Gary

I had the same question but someone else answered it before I got to ask. 

If the RF output from the KX3 to the KXPA100 is below 10 watts the power led 
will blink to indicate the KXPA100 is in bypass mode. 

You are all good to go. If you increase the drive power from the KX3 you will 
see the light stop blinking and the amp will be activated. 

Enjoy
David
KG6MTI

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jun 28, 2016, at 12:07, Gary Hawkins  wrote:
> 
> I've just come back from Field Day operations and decided as I setup my 
> KX3/KXPA100 station for JT-65/JT9 operation I would update the KX3 and 
> KXPA100 firmware to the latest versions.  The upgrades seemed to go OK on 
> both units and I'm now running the latest versions of everything (KX3 MCU 
> 2.38, DSP 1.37 and KXPA100 1.35).
> 
> However, one thing that I don't remember seeing before is the KXPA100 ON 
> light now blinks slowly when both units are powered up (KXPA100 switches on 
> automatically when KX3 powered up as KX3 PA MODE = ON).  Is this how the 
> KXPA1000 should be operating and what does it mean?  I can't seem to find any 
> reference to this in the KXPA100 manual.
> 
> All help greatly appreciated.
> 
> 73's Gary K6YOA
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[Elecraft] K-pod - is it shipping?

[Bill]

The site info indicates the K-pod will start shipping on the 28th 
(today). Anyone get a notice from Elecraft indicating their's is on the way?


Bill W2BLC K-Line

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[Elecraft] Blinking ON LED on KXPA100

[Gary Hawkins]

I've just come back from Field Day operations and decided as I setup my 
KX3/KXPA100 station for JT-65/JT9 operation I would update the KX3 and 
KXPA100 firmware to the latest versions.  The upgrades seemed to go OK 
on both units and I'm now running the latest versions of everything (KX3 
MCU 2.38, DSP 1.37 and KXPA100 1.35).


However, one thing that I don't remember seeing before is the KXPA100 ON 
light now blinks slowly when both units are powered up (KXPA100 switches 
on automatically when KX3 powered up as KX3 PA MODE = ON).  Is this how 
the KXPA1000 should be operating and what does it mean?  I can't seem to 
find any reference to this in the KXPA100 manual.


All help greatly appreciated.

73's Gary K6YOA

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Re: [Elecraft] Encoder Noise

[Jessie Oberreuter]

On Tue, 28 Jun 2016, w7aqk wrote:

On my KX3, I seem to be getting a very loud noise anytime I move the encoder 
on 6 meters.  I don't notice that at all on any other bands.


http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX3%20Tuning%20Noise%20Mod%20rev%20B3.pdf
(Linked from: http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/kx3_app_notes.htm)

 I have an earlier set of boards.  Even with the mods, I still had a 
little noise in places.  Not all of the upper bands, but some of them. 
Setting RX SHIFT=8.0 on the 1-2 bands still affected cleared it up. 
There's rarely a need for the hardware filters up there, and it's easy 
enough to flip 'em back on when needed.


Wayne,

 Any chance of disabling the lock protocol when RX SHIFT is assigned 
to a programmable function key?  There are times when I'd really like to 
be able to toggle it on and off with the push of a button.


-kb7psg


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[Elecraft] Encoder Noise

[w7aqk]

Hi All,

On my KX3, I seem to be getting a very loud noise anytime I move the encoder 
on 6 meters.  I don't notice that at all on any other bands.


Any thoughts?

Dave W7AQK


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Re: [Elecraft] FD & 6 meters

[Jim Brown]

On Tue,6/28/2016 6:10 AM, David Olean wrote:
FB on the six meter QSOs.  You really need a dedicated antenna for six 
to really enjoy the band.  long wires work, but you need something 
better if you start to get serious.


Yes, BUT -- before I had a 6M antenna at my new QTH in W6, I had a pair 
of 80/40 fan dipoles up about 120 ft, fed with RG11. When 6M opened, I 
used them, switching between them on RX to see which heard the DX better 
and called on that antenna. With 100W, I made at least a dozen 
double-hop CW QSOs split between KH6 and W1/2/3/4, as well as a lot of 
single-hop Qs.


My 3-3el SteppIR with the added fixed element works better. :)

73, Jim K9YC

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[Elecraft] Field Day Report

[Morgan Bailey]

The Kaw Valley ARC in Topeka, Kansas has been doing field day for many
years. It has run hot and cold. With the sun spot cycle heading in to the
dumpster, 40 and 80 and possibly 160 will be the money bands for operation.
This year my son, NS0R and I, NJ8M, worked, planned, built antennas and our
club bought a set of band pass filters for 20 15 and 10. These were the new
DX Engineering ones. They used a Triplexer and associated filters for the
tribander. 2 dipoles one for 80 and one for 40 were set up for the club
phone stations. They ran 2 stations there. Their radios are Icom 7000s.
Most of our phone ops are not used to non arm chair copy and had GREAT
difficulty listening through the QRM.

This year we had a goal of 3000 qso's. bummer that we did not quite make
it, 2701. Well there is always next year.

The CW station that we operated was with one K3 and a K3S. Simple 6btv, 20
meter half square and 3 element 40 meter vertical array. With those
antennas we were able to work 1600 cw Qs and about 200 ssb Qs. The K3/S
performed well. No hitch or glitch. We had fun, now back to the drawing
board for next years antennas.  We are thinking about moxon for 20 meters
and keeping the 40 meter array and then putting up a 53 ft vertical with a
9:1 unun to a remote latching relay tuner for 80 and etc instead of the
6btv.

We have not wanted to get into the tower stuff but the phone guys, AKA, the
rest of the club, put up the tower for ssb and made less then 300 Qs on 20,
it is just a waste.

We have found out that simpler antennas are best.

I Was wondering if any one has much experience with a moxon beam antenna?

Very 73,

Morgan Bailey NJ8M
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Re: [Elecraft] Wall Wart for KX3

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

The KX33 is 4 amps, and low RFI.  $59 is a reasonable price.  Mine works 
great.


The one from Digikey is 2.66 amps, and doesn't claim to be RF-quiet. It 
is less expensive and a little smaller.


I don't think I'd want to operate at full power with the Triad supply.

73 -- Lynn


On 6/28/2016 5:35 AM, John Flynn wrote:

Maybe this one?

http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=237-1445-nd

73,

John K4ARQ

On Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 11:22 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT 
> wrote:


I've got one.  Works well.


On 6/25/2016 7:57 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:

This one
https://proaudioeng.com/products/pae-kx33-low-rfi-ac-power-supply/

73, Phil W7OX

On 6/25/16 6:59 PM, johnpierce wrote:

A person recently provided a link to a clean Wall Wart
power supply he
bought for his KX3.  I have searched for it and cannot
find it. Could
someone please repost the link?


John Pierce


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[Elecraft] Field Day Fun Killers

[w7aqk]

Hi All,

I have always considered Field Day to be the most enjoyable "event" of the 
year.  Unfortunately, this year I was unable to participate "in the field" 
as I am busy getting ready for a long trip.  Otherwise, I would have been 
out there with the rest of you.


Long ago I determined that there were two things that could ruin Field Day 
for me--excessive heat and bugs (no, not the Vibroplex kind!).  If I can't 
avoid both, I usually don't go!  When I was living in "The South", both 
could be a problem.  Here in the desert, it's the heat issue that I mainly 
have to deal with.  Fortunately, there is a good choice of "high ground" 
nearby, so that problem is solvable.  Since there typically isn't a lot of 
water nearby, the bug problem is usually minimized as well.


My hat is most definitely off to those of you who can endure either or both 
of my "Field Day Fun Killers".  Most of you who do that are probably east of 
the Rockies.  I remember Field Days where the seemingly most important 
pieces of equipment were fans!  The problem is that most of the time all 
those did was blow hot air around!  High temperatures plus high humidity is 
a tough combination to combat.  It doesn't take long before you wish you 
could take a shower--but you probably can't!  It even makes grabbing a 
little shut eye difficult.


Fighting the bug problem can be a bit easier, but takes some advance 
planning.  My Field Day kit includes a large canopy of mosquito netting that 
can be suspended from most anything overhead, like a tree branch.  A 
tent-like canopy with netting works too, but isn't always as convenient to 
locate.  Fully enclosed tents tend to trap heat, so those don't always work 
well either.


Planning for Field Day can be a year long event, particularly for larger 
groups.  However, even the smaller operations need to start making a list 
early!  Your "fun killer" list may not be the same as mine, but whatever it 
includes, you should consider early on how to deal with it.  Starting the 
process now, while the problems are fresh in your mind, is probably one of 
the best things you can do.


I've been reading a lot of complaints about high heat in the reports that 
have been posted so far.  That's always a problem, but it just seems like it 
was more so this year.  Even Wayne Burdick commented about some very high 
temperatures in his area, and I think this may be a sign of the times.  I'm 
getting too old to have that kind of dedication.  Here in my area it was 
well into the 100's down low, but in the 70's higher up.  I will always opt 
for "up", even if I have to drive a bit further.  Besides, there are trees 
up there!


Again, I greatly admire the dedication that many (if not most) of you gave 
to this year's effort.  However, I have to wonder if participating in those 
5A/6A or higher groups, who's location choices are perhaps much more 
limited, is really worth it. Have you considered a 1A, or 2A operation in a 
much more hospitable location?  The food may not be quite as good, but the 
experience can be well worth it!  I know, it's often a "club thing", and 
that may well overrule all other concerns.  However, you still might want to 
try it at least once--you might like it!  For many years now I've operated 
strictly QRP CW in the field, and never had more fun!


73,

Dave W7AQK 


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[Elecraft] FD & 6 Meters

[grif80128]

Message: 22 
Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2016 00:56:16 -0400 
From: "Gary Smith" < g...@ka1j.com > 
Message-ID: < 57720370.25109.21c1...@gary.ka1j.com > 

" Extracts: I've never worked any 6M contacts until Field Day...my 
160 sloper with my K3s ... 6M from SE Connecticut 
was only open to the 4th call area. ...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." -Gary KA1J 
  
Gary, I ran our 6 Meter station for the W0NT 7E effort using my K3S, the first 
time, and the 
club's 5 element yagi. Propagation is always a crap shoot on 6M. This year was 
characterized 
at our site by popcorn openings-an opening that seemed to explode open with a 
station's call and then 
disappear as quickly. The openings were sporatic. Heard IL, WI and actually 
worked a few TN stations.. 
Some audio signals were garbled, like aurora, EME, or long path and were very 
hard to copy. I had no 
large openings that would have allowed me to test the filtering capabilities of 
the K3S! Darn Roughly 
25 contacts for 24 hrs...not up to expectations! No Es into California, which 
was running the past few 
days before FD. Perhaps the yagi was too much antenna. A simple 6M dipole might 
have been a 
better choice. Thought about constructing one during the exercise but didn't 
want to miss any time 
away from the radio. Plenty of time to hone the antennas and technique between 
now and next FD. 
  
Jim 
KC0TRK 
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[Elecraft] K3s' KBPF3A and KTCX03

[James Rodenkirch]

1) Do I have this "right"??? The KBPF3A module adds general coverage down to 
100 khz AND provides a .5 milliwatt output for/on the 630 meter band??

2) Is anyone operating JT9/65 and/or WSPR successfully without the KTCX03  
(those are two of the modes I'll employ on 630 meters) 

72 de Jim R.  K9JWV 
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Re: [Elecraft] FD & 6 meters

[David Olean]

Hi Gary

FB on the six meter QSOs.  You really need a dedicated antenna for 
six to really enjoy the band.  long wires work, but you need something 
better if you start to get serious.  I was operating with a loosely  
knit group in Kennebunk, Maine, using the call K1N.   We set up at a 
school and had my K3 on 80 thru 15 meters with two wire antennas strung 
from trees. One was a 3 element 20 meter array with a set of reflectors. 
The reflector was not set correctly due to a lack of suitable trees. It 
still seemed to work OK. The second wire antenna was a simple doublet. 
Both were fed with open wire line. We ran 5 watts on solar power. I had 
a second K3 on six meters and dragged a 7 element 31 ft boom yagi along 
with 30 ft of Rohn 25. We used 1/2" hardline for the feedline.  With the 
yagi, we heard a lot more than we could work, hearing other Field Day 
stations near New York City in NLI, NNJ,and ENY, but could not attract 
their attention with our puny 5 watts QRP signal. The band did open on 
Sunday morning and we worked a fair amount of Es stations in a few 
Florida sections, GA, AL, SC, and NC. The beam helped out a bunch and we 
were almost competitive with the local 100 watt FD stations. Locally, we 
worked ME, NH, VT, EMA, WMA, ENY, and heard RI, CT, NLI, EPA, and NNJ,  
Our QRP status and poor VHF location gave me the idea to bring a good 
beam antenna to help us out. I am glad I brought it.


Yes I heard some raunchy sounding signals too. 100 watt bricks running 
on low batteries with mic gain fully clockwise can take your breath 
away!   That ticking sound you heard is an artifact of the K3 
synthesizer on a few bands including six meters. There is a mod to help 
cure it.  You can hear it on a quiet band or with no antenna attached to 
the antenna jack.



Dave K1WHS

ps. A few guys thanked us for giving them Navassa this past winter.  
(tongue in cheek!)



On 6/28/2016 4:56 AM, Gary Smith wrote:

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] Wall Wart for KX3

[John Flynn]

Maybe this one?

http://www.digikey.com/product-search/en?keywords=237-1445-nd

73,

John K4ARQ

On Sat, Jun 25, 2016 at 11:22 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT <
k...@coldrockshotbrooms.com> wrote:

> I've got one.  Works well.
>
>
> On 6/25/2016 7:57 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
>
>> This one
>> https://proaudioeng.com/products/pae-kx33-low-rfi-ac-power-supply/
>>
>> 73, Phil W7OX
>>
>> On 6/25/16 6:59 PM, johnpierce wrote:
>>
>>> A person recently provided a link to a clean Wall Wart power supply he
>>> bought for his KX3.  I have searched for it and cannot find it. Could
>>> someone please repost the link?
>>>
>>>
>>> John Pierce
>>>
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[Elecraft] W4UA Field Day - Mostly Elecraft

[aj4tf]

All, 
Field Day for W4UA was a success.  We were 3A (three transmitters)..  K2
#7006 (veteran of at least 4 other Field Days) stayed on 40m the whole time.  
The latest addition, K3S #10669, was on 15m, 20m, and 80m at various times
of the day.  Both got good audio reports.  I am still learning all the
features of the K3S but it was an awesome Field Day rig.   The third station
(on 10m, 15m, and 20m at various times) was some other brand name starting
with a K.  :-) we also had a GOTA station that didn't get used a lot, using
some other radio starting with a Y.

I hope everyone had a great and safe Field Day

73,  de AJ4TF



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

[Bill W4ZV]

Bob-2 wrote
> How?
> 
> Are you a beta tester?

Yes.  Short summary - the mod is simple IF you have the right parts.  Solder
a 6.8 ohm resistor across R82 (i.e. in parallel) on the Front Panel Board. 
No need to remove any panels but unscrew the 3 top and 2 bottom screws
holding the FPB to the chassis and then use a flat head screw driver in the
2 bottom slots to pry FPB apart from chassis.

Elecraft provides both 1/10 W SMD (0603 size) and leaded 1/8 W resistors in
the kit.  0603 SMD is a bit of a challenge but makes a very neat
installation if you're experienced with soldering SMD, or Elecraft will
install the mod for you if you email k3support at elecraft.com or call
831-763-4211.

73,  Bill  W4ZV




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[Elecraft] Field Day report

[Ken Talbott]

Field Day was the perfect opportunity to really exercise my KX2.  Saturday I
set up several hundred yards from the house with the KX2, KXUSB interface
cable, LNR MTR antenna (shorting plug for 40m, 20m installed and 25ft of
RG-58 BNC terminated coax), internal 2200 mAh Li-ion battery (3S 11.1V
nominal, 12.6V full charge) from Elecraft, matching 2200 mAh Li-ion
purchased directly from Tenergy, Bioenno BLF-1206T 12V 6Ah LiFePO4 battery,
SkyRC B6 iMax LiPro Charger, Noco-X-Grid XGS9 solar panels, KXPD3 paddle
(with shortened screw), MH3 microphone, QRPworks Ham Central Terminal (early
version upgraded to v2.3 firmware and PS2 keyboard), MFJ-822 watt meter,
appropriate DC cables (APP and/or 5.5 X 2.1 coax terminations), RG-174 BNC
terminated jumper cables, and Lenovo Win10 laptop (with Targus PA350
DC-to-DC PSU) running N1MM+ logger. Fortunately I also carried a Bencher
paddle.  This list is what I actually USED and does not include all the
excess material that I dragged to the forest.

Family obligations prevented me from operating until 2100 UTC Saturday. I
secured operation at 1600 UTC Sunday, sleeping for approximately 4 hours. I
started with all three batteries fully charged and the KXPD3 attached to the
KX2.

I connected the MH3 (for the first time!) and attempted to keep a schedule
for a 20m SSB Field Day exchange with a friend in Colorado.  My 5-watt
signal wasn't able to punch through the wall of noise!  My cockpit time with
the MH3 is now 20 minutes. I am certain there is much about SSB operation
with the KX2 that I do not know.  The MH3 went back into the bag until Field
Day 2017 and I switched to CW.

The first failure was the KXPD3. I had experienced problems with it in the
past on the KX3, but on Saturday it refused to operate reliably.  Visual
inspection suggests that the paddle has the Elecraft updates. The first day
of Field Day is not the time to troubleshoot, so I switched to the Bencher.
Thank you Elecraft for the second paddle port! Problem solved.

The performance of the batteries, the DC-to-DC charger, and the
photovoltaics exceeded all expectations.  According to the KX2's AMP HRS
display, each of the 2200 mAh batteries provided just over 2.1Ah of service
with the low battery warning set at 9.7 VDC (approximately 7 hours of
operation with preamp and backlight both ON). There was an anomaly when the
alert was triggered.  I immediately changed batteries. The hour was after
midnight so I wasn't as attentive as I probably should have been. I don't
know how many contacts I failed to make before I noticed that the KX2 wasn't
producing any output!  Somehow during the low battery alert and changing the
battery the output power had been reduced to zero!  BTW, I used the
programmable function key (PFn) to toggle VOX MD (QSK) on and off.  I
probably should have used a stereo headset in which case PFn might be of
more use toggling Dual Watch during the contest.

My only interface to N1MM+ was via the USB serial connection. I did not have
the function keys/macros programmed so I was forced to use the
two-button-depression of KX2 to send recorded text, a real PITA.  N1MM+
performed flawlessly.

After midnight I switched to the Ham Central Terminal (HCT) simply to
evaluate the usage mode.  This produced a second log file, but with ADI
export for LOTW this was not inconvenient.  The HCT was easier to use since
it allowed single-key-depression transmission of recorded messages. This
will probably NOT be the case with a proper interface between the KX2 and
N1MM+. It took a few minutes to familiarize myself with the PS2 keyboard/HCT
user interface, then all went very well.  I understand that the current HCT
model supports a USB keyboard. Although the HCT worked well with the KX2,
some of the commands provided unexpected results.  For example, depressing
ALT-S for Rig Status caused the KX2 to change mode and did NOT display
accurate status information.  Perhaps we will get an update?

Lessons learned:
- Perform a shakedown setup AND operate BEFORE leaving for the field.  I
took twice as much gear as necessary!
- Use a DC-to-DC power supply for your logging device to avoid any
dependence on mains power.
- Solar panels are great, but make sure you have enough ampacity to last
till sunrise.
- For FD or any time you know that a battery swap will be necessary, just
use the external connector (thanks Elecraft for using the same connector!)
- Be wary of the KXPD3. I anxiously await the KXPD2 and expect it to perform
better.
- Use logging software or HCT that supports duplication checking and
single-key saved message transmission.  Fatigue is reduced and logging more
accurate.
- If operating alone, don't plan on cooking.  I ate raw vegetables and cold
cuts to avoid taking time off for food preparation.
- For FD a simple wire antenna was more than adequate. Don't expect any rare
Dx but there were plenty of stations to work.

Finally, if CW QRP is your mode of choice by all means use an Elecraft KX2.
It excelled in 

Re: [Elecraft] FD & 6 meters

[Wes Stewart]

Although licensed since 1958 I had never worked six meters either until the 2009 
FD. (I skipped 6, went to 2M where I pioneered SSB on the band and worked Tropo, 
MS and EME)


On that FD, I was casually doing some tune and pounce from home when I decided 
to listen to 6 with my fairly new K3 and my 80M inverted-vee fed with 200' of 
RG8. One of the local clubs was cluttering up 50.125 from 9000' up a nearby 
mountain. Es was going wild so I joined in with the barefoot K3100 (no tuner and 
a HB preamp) that maybe put out 10W.  I worked a few stations on SSB but the 
locals were making it difficult so I switched to CW and started tuning down from 
.125. At 50.123 I heard a CQ. It was weak and took some serious listening to 
pull out the call.  I answered him and he came right back with a report.


It was JL8GFB!  One hour and eight minutes later I worked JA7WSZ on 50.096.  So 
the band was open for over and hour between AZ and JA and apparently no one knew 
it but me.  (I seldom use spots today and didn't use them at all back then)


Wes  N7WS

On 6/27/2016 9:56 PM, Gary Smith wrote:

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.



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