Re: [Elecraft] Bewildering K3/KPA500 power cycling.

[Wes Stewart]

Yes, I'm using SVGA extension cables ($2.80 @Cable Wholesale) that are straight 
through. The male) ends have the the unneeded/unused pins broken out.  I had 
missed removing a pin 8.  It's gone now and all is well.


On 7/6/2016 7:24 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:

Did you check the VGA cable to make sure that all pins were straight-through 
and none connected together? Standard VGA cables break this rule and have 
several common pins. This, of course will wreak havoc with the AUX IO system 
since it requires all pins to be separate. It also means that some things will 
be connected improperly on the KPA500 (or the K3) which will give very 
unpleasant surprises.

- Jack, W6FB



On Jul 6, 2016, at 2:59 PM, Wes Stewart  wrote:

Thanks.  I use a VGA cable, modified by breaking off the unneeded pins. I 
missed one.

On 7/6/2016 1:28 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:

Nope. You need to check the aux io cable. I would bet the power-on pin is 
connected on both sides. It should not be. Fix that and the KPA should behave 
normally.

Jack, W6FB


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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM F-Keys

[Bill Conkling]

You can build a pair of simple transistor witches into a DE-9 shell and add 
cables for TX, RX, DTR, and RTS with the proper plugs and it will “look” like a 
K3 to your software.

…bill nr4c

> On Jul 6, 2016, at 11:01 PM, K5WA  wrote:
> 
> I forgot who I responded to about setting up a KX2 with N1MM and a single
> USB cable recently but I need to revise my answer.  The answer I gave
> assumed the DTR/RTS lines were assignable to CW or PTT like the K3 does
> however since the KX2 (like the KX3, I believe) doesn't have DTR/RTS lines
> assignable in the rig, you need to send ASCII streams to the KX2 in order to
> use F-keys within N1MM.  I just got my new KX2 today (love it!!) and started
> playing with it when I discovered there weren't any DTR/RTS signals to use.
> A way to send ASCII streams via F-keys with N1MM (and probably other contest
> software F keys) is to follow the examples below and write whatever messages
> you want once you've gotten the basic {CATA1ASC KY   ;} piece in place.
> These are a few messages I started playing with so you can see some
> possibilities but the permutations are endless to get exactly what you want.
> The only downside I found was that I can't use N1MM's "autosend" feature
> (which is meant to save you from having to hit the enter key every time).
> I like autosend set at 2 characters past the number but when I try to use
> it, the calls over 2 characters past the number get mangled when being sent.
> I'm guessing that the ASCII string is interrupted once the rig switches to
> transmit and therefore the call sending is mangled.  Maybe there is a
> workaround that I have not discovered yet but I doubt many folks are going
> to be doing lots of contesting with a KX2 anyway so it really isn't much of
> a downside.  I can imagine I'll be on a business trip or a vacation trip and
> want to toss out a few contacts to the serious contesters using my
> mini-notebook and KX2 so hitting enter won't be too big a hassle.  ;-)
> 
> Hope this helps someone but I have not extensively checked each one of the
> entries below so play with yours to get it right if I made a mistake.  Most
> should be right though as I played around in a simulated contest to get
> these working.
> 
> Bob K5WA
> 
> 
> F1 CQ,{CATA1ASC KY k5wa k5wa test;}
> F2 EXCH,{CATA1ASC KY ! {EXCH};}
> F3 TU,{CATA1ASC KY tu * test {CLEARRIT};}
> F4 His Call,{CATA1ASC KY!;}
> F5 K5WA,{CATA1ASC KY *;}
> F6 AGN,{CATA1ASC KY agn?;}
> F7 ?,{CATA1ASC KY ?;}
> F8 ?,{CATA1ASC KY ?;}
> F9 S&,{CATA1ASC KY{S};}
> F10 Call & Exc,{CATA1ASC KY{!} {EXCH};}
> F11 CQ (long),{CATA1ASC KY CQ CQ TEST K5WA K5WA;}
> F12 Wipe,{CATA1ASC KY{WIPE};}
> #
> ###
> #   S Messages 
> ###
> F1 Qrl?,{CATA1ASC KY QRL? K5WA;} 
> F2 Exch,{CATA1ASC KY 5nn {EXCH};}
> F3 Tu,{CATA1ASC KY{!} tu{LOG};}
> F4 His Call,{CATA1ASC KY{!};}
> F5 K5WA,{CATA1ASC KY K5WA;}
> F6 AGN,{CATA1ASC KY ?;}
> F7 ?,{CATA1ASC KY ?;}
> F8 ?,{CATA1ASC KY ?;}
> F9 RUN,{CATA1ASC KY {RUN};}
> F10 Call & Exc,{CATA1ASC KY{!} {EXCH};}
> F11 
> F12 Wipe,{CATA1ASC KY{WIPE};}
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[Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM F-Keys

[K5WA]

I forgot who I responded to about setting up a KX2 with N1MM and a single
USB cable recently but I need to revise my answer.  The answer I gave
assumed the DTR/RTS lines were assignable to CW or PTT like the K3 does
however since the KX2 (like the KX3, I believe) doesn't have DTR/RTS lines
assignable in the rig, you need to send ASCII streams to the KX2 in order to
use F-keys within N1MM.  I just got my new KX2 today (love it!!) and started
playing with it when I discovered there weren't any DTR/RTS signals to use.
A way to send ASCII streams via F-keys with N1MM (and probably other contest
software F keys) is to follow the examples below and write whatever messages
you want once you've gotten the basic {CATA1ASC KY   ;} piece in place.
These are a few messages I started playing with so you can see some
possibilities but the permutations are endless to get exactly what you want.
The only downside I found was that I can't use N1MM's "autosend" feature
(which is meant to save you from having to hit the enter key every time).
I like autosend set at 2 characters past the number but when I try to use
it, the calls over 2 characters past the number get mangled when being sent.
I'm guessing that the ASCII string is interrupted once the rig switches to
transmit and therefore the call sending is mangled.  Maybe there is a
workaround that I have not discovered yet but I doubt many folks are going
to be doing lots of contesting with a KX2 anyway so it really isn't much of
a downside.  I can imagine I'll be on a business trip or a vacation trip and
want to toss out a few contacts to the serious contesters using my
mini-notebook and KX2 so hitting enter won't be too big a hassle.  ;-)
 
Hope this helps someone but I have not extensively checked each one of the
entries below so play with yours to get it right if I made a mistake.  Most
should be right though as I played around in a simulated contest to get
these working.
 
Bob K5WA
 
 
F1 CQ,{CATA1ASC KY k5wa k5wa test;}
F2 EXCH,{CATA1ASC KY ! {EXCH};}
F3 TU,{CATA1ASC KY tu * test {CLEARRIT};}
F4 His Call,{CATA1ASC KY!;}
F5 K5WA,{CATA1ASC KY *;}
F6 AGN,{CATA1ASC KY agn?;}
F7 ?,{CATA1ASC KY ?;}
F8 ?,{CATA1ASC KY ?;}
F9 S&,{CATA1ASC KY{S};}
F10 Call & Exc,{CATA1ASC KY{!} {EXCH};}
F11 CQ (long),{CATA1ASC KY CQ CQ TEST K5WA K5WA;}
F12 Wipe,{CATA1ASC KY{WIPE};}
#
###
#   S Messages 
###
F1 Qrl?,{CATA1ASC KY QRL? K5WA;} 
F2 Exch,{CATA1ASC KY 5nn {EXCH};}
F3 Tu,{CATA1ASC KY{!} tu{LOG};}
F4 His Call,{CATA1ASC KY{!};}
F5 K5WA,{CATA1ASC KY K5WA;}
F6 AGN,{CATA1ASC KY ?;}
F7 ?,{CATA1ASC KY ?;}
F8 ?,{CATA1ASC KY ?;}
F9 RUN,{CATA1ASC KY {RUN};}
F10 Call & Exc,{CATA1ASC KY{!} {EXCH};}
F11 
F12 Wipe,{CATA1ASC KY{WIPE};}
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[Elecraft] Why buy a KX2/KX3 compared to a KX1/MTR3B in a QRP portable scenario?

[Mark Lunday]

I want to ask some questions to help me understand the thinking behind the
KX2 (and the KX3) because I am not fully understanding some things. I am a
current owner of an LNR MTR3B.  39 years in the hobby, but new to TRUE QRP.
Did I make a sub-optimal decision with the MTR3B?  (Yes, I WANT a KX2.  I
have drooled over the KX3 since it was first produced.  And I used a
friend's K2, so I am a fan, but did I make the BEST choice?)

I see three use cases for the small QRP rig in this category:
*   QRO home station, with an amplifier.  
*   QRP home station.  
*   QRP portable station (NOT FIELD DAY).  This is where I get confused.
Why would someone purchase all those features in KX2/KX3?

I have the following REQUIREMENTS:
*   Minimize the weight
*   Simplify the operation
*   Maximize the operating time
*   Use efficient and easy-to-install antennas
*   Maximize the possibility of a QSO, any QSO

I have the following OBJECTIVES:
*   Have fun
*   Improve my QRP skill
*   Learn about station optimization
*   See how far I can work
*   See if I can get a few DX and as many states as possible
*   Enrich my time outdoors by including my lifelong hobby of ham radio 

Again, why buy a KX2 or KX3?  Let's take PRICE out of the equation for this
thread.  That's not a good metric for me in this QRP portable use case
analysis, because my SELECTION of FEATURES that fulfill the requirements
will dictate what I need to pay in order to MEET those requirements.  (The
XYL sees it differently, but if the KX2 or KX3 meets the requirements best,
then that is what I want to purchase.)  And let us call the weight, size and
battery consumption as even factors, none wins over the other for this
argument.  So here goes the analysis:

*   Why do I need all those bands with the KX2/KX3?  I am not going to
erect an 80 meter end fed (too long) or a compromise 80 meter antenna for
QRP ops in the park, as that won't maximize my objectives.  40/30/20 should
do it.  Anything higher than 20 will, in the coming sunspot lull (already
here?) render QRP operations quite difficult (not impossible, but a huge
investment of time for little return).  Notwithstanding sporadic E, I don't
understand why those other bands would be of benefit now for QRP Portable
operation.

*   Why do I need all those filters and awesome DSP capabilities with
the KX2/KX3?  I plan to use CW only to maximize QSO possibility.and I am
going to only call the strongest stations that my rig will hear.  Why would
I need to filter so I can hear weak signals that I won't be calling anyway?
And I don't see the benefit of chasing DX in a pileup, using an offset, when
I am QRP on an end-fed wire on a picnic bench in a park. 

*   Why do I need SSB with the KX2/KX3?  See previous bullet item
regarding CW only.

*   Who do I need digital modes with the KX2/KX3?  (In fact, why does
Elecraft provide the two digital modes most susceptible to QSB, fading and
interference?  (How many RTTY QRP operators do I know?  None.  The
old-timers I work on HF are all running high power.  And many of the PSK QRP
guys have gone to JT65 or JT9.  I get why Elecraft did this, because PSK and
RTTY have been around a long time, but why not add in some additional
digital modes that would increase my QSO chances with portable QRP?)

*   Why do I need 10 watts with the KX2 or KX3, or SDR, or firmware
updates?  It's no longer QRP at 10 watts, and QRP is why I am out on the
picnic bench with the end-fed and the rig in the first place.  I won't have
a tablet with me.  The rig is the rig, it is simple and no need for updates.

Use case #3 (and ONLY use case #3), QRP portable, I don't see why the KX2 or
KX3 is a better fit than the KX1 (or my MTR3B).  Maybe KX2 or KX3 is better
BECAUSE IT COVERS more than one use case, but I already have a rig in my
shack with lots of nice features.

If we consider the Field Day use case, THAT is where the KX2 or KX3 is THE
RIG to have (filters, digital modes, antenna tuner).  But that's not part of
my use case #3, it is a special one-off scenario that has its own set of
requirements and objectives that are DIFFERENT than the ones I listed above.

Comments/critiques welcome.  Did I make a sub-optimal decision with my
MTR3B?  Maybe I should get rid of all my other gear so I can get a KX2 or
KX3 so I can do it all with one rig?

Mark Lunday, WD4ELG
Greensboro, NC  FM06be
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Re: [Elecraft] Bewildering K3/KPA500 power cycling.

[Jack Brindle]

Did you check the VGA cable to make sure that all pins were straight-through 
and none connected together? Standard VGA cables break this rule and have 
several common pins. This, of course will wreak havoc with the AUX IO system 
since it requires all pins to be separate. It also means that some things will 
be connected improperly on the KPA500 (or the K3) which will give very 
unpleasant surprises.

- Jack, W6FB


> On Jul 6, 2016, at 2:59 PM, Wes Stewart  wrote:
> 
> Thanks.  I use a VGA cable, modified by breaking off the unneeded pins. I 
> missed one.
> 
> On 7/6/2016 1:28 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:
>> Nope. You need to check the aux io cable. I would bet the power-on pin is 
>> connected on both sides. It should not be. Fix that and the KPA should 
>> behave normally.
>> 
>> Jack, W6FB
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - KX3

[Phil Wheeler]

I know what you mean, Bill. I become attached more 
to a rig I've built than the others. My up-to-date 
K2/100 is still in use in one of my two operating 
locations, along with the KX2. The KX3 and K3 are 
in the primary shack.


Like you I need to downsize my equipment inventory 
a bit, though the four above will stay because 
they are in use.


73, Phil W7OX

On 7/6/16 6:13 PM, Bill wrote:

Phil,

That's my issue.  I just want it.  The KX1 will have to go even though I am
sentimentally attached as a field tester.  I sold off the FT K2 #35, was
sorry about it, bought another and then finally gave in and sold it too.
The KX1 is super handy but I like using SSB and had a short but eventful use
of the Yaesu FT 817 with many mods, which was so limited in many aspects
except as pedestrian mobile which gave me great success on 17m.  The KX2
looks perfect for what I love to do on occasion without the hassle and short
battery life of the 817.  I have an HT for 2 and 440 which I rarely use.
The KX3 and K3 do the rest.  The IC7000, TS2000 and KAT500 are going on the
auction blocks to make way.  I rarely use these.

Bill
K9YEQ


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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - KX3

[Wayne Burdick]

Bill,

I think you'll really like the KX2 (I have one of the "other rigs," too, which 
I use for 2m/440). The KX2 has one-third the current drain, twice the power 
output, 5x larger display, IF DSP, ATU, DVR, built-in data modes, attached 
keyer paddle and a built-in mic. Oh, and it's half the size/weight.

Have fun!

73,
Wayne
N6KR



On Jul 6, 2016, at 6:13 PM, Bill  wrote:

> Phil,   
> 
> That's my issue.  I just want it.  The KX1 will have to go even though I am
> sentimentally attached as a field tester.  I sold off the FT K2 #35, was
> sorry about it, bought another and then finally gave in and sold it too.
> The KX1 is super handy but I like using SSB and had a short but eventful use
> of the Yaesu FT 817 with many mods, which was so limited in many aspects
> except as pedestrian mobile which gave me great success on 17m.  The KX2
> looks perfect for what I love to do on occasion without the hassle and short
> battery life of the 817.  I have an HT for 2 and 440 which I rarely use.
> The KX3 and K3 do the rest.  The IC7000, TS2000 and KAT500 are going on the
> auction blocks to make way.  I rarely use these.
> 
> Bill
> K9YEQ
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil
> Wheeler
> Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 5:06 PM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - KX3
> 
> Good discussion/comparison here
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-2.pdf
> 
> But I bought mine because I wanted one, Ruchan; best, small QRP rig ever,
> IMO.
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX
> 
> On 7/6/16 2:56 PM, Ruchan Ozatay wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3.
>> 
>> Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?
>> 
>> Any comment would be very much appreciated.
>> 
>> Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH
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Re: [Elecraft] {OT} Interesting Band Condx Website

[Robert G Strickland]

Interesting and probably useful
...robert

On 07/06/2016 17:35, stan levandowski wrote:

This website just came to my attention.  Perhaps it might be of interest
to others.

http://www.bandconditions.com/


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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - KX3

[Bill]

Phil,   

That's my issue.  I just want it.  The KX1 will have to go even though I am
sentimentally attached as a field tester.  I sold off the FT K2 #35, was
sorry about it, bought another and then finally gave in and sold it too.
The KX1 is super handy but I like using SSB and had a short but eventful use
of the Yaesu FT 817 with many mods, which was so limited in many aspects
except as pedestrian mobile which gave me great success on 17m.  The KX2
looks perfect for what I love to do on occasion without the hassle and short
battery life of the 817.  I have an HT for 2 and 440 which I rarely use.
The KX3 and K3 do the rest.  The IC7000, TS2000 and KAT500 are going on the
auction blocks to make way.  I rarely use these.

Bill
K9YEQ

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil
Wheeler
Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 5:06 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - KX3

Good discussion/comparison here
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-2.pdf

But I bought mine because I wanted one, Ruchan; best, small QRP rig ever,
IMO.

73, Phil W7OX

On 7/6/16 2:56 PM, Ruchan Ozatay wrote:
> Hi,
>
> Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3.
>
> Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?
>
> Any comment would be very much appreciated.
>
> Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH

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Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX2 - KX3

[Wayne Burdick]

Hi Ruchan,

I'm inherently biased, of course, but here's my personal reasoning:  I wanted 
an all-band/multi-mode radio the size of an HT that put out 10 watts from 
internal battery and could be taken virtually anywhere. The KX2 is that rig. I 
can pack my entire station--including the KX2, mini-mic, adapters, paddle, log 
sheet, a whip and two lengths of antenna wire--into our CS40 padded bag. 
Everything weighs just under 2 pounds.

I've been anxious to build something like this ever since my Elmer told me 
about working VK from CA using an 11-meter walkie-talkie during the 1957 
sunspot peak. This was in the 1970s when, as a teen, I first started building 
my own gear. But I couldn't even have imagined the construction techniques our 
engineering staff would employ to get the KX2 packed into half the space of the 
KX3. 

73,
Wayne
N6KR



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> 
> Hi,
> 
> Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3.
> 
> Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?
> 
> Any comment would be very much appreciated.
> 
> Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH


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Re: [Elecraft] OT - Neumann vs. Heil Michrophone

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

On 7/6/2016 7:40 PM, Brian Hemmis wrote:

Exactly Jim. The internal EQ of most of the current radios will make

> most mics sound pretty good

Or make them sound terrible for those lids who boost the lows all the
way down to 30 Hz and over drive the highs in an attempt to compensate
for the filtering built into the transceiver DSP or transmit IF.

In general any input below 200 Hz is a waste of transmit power and
contributes to distortion in the audio processing stages.  Excess
high frequency clipping also generates significant splatter when the
heavily processed modulation is passed through a PA stage which is
itself in compression (non-linear).

73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 7/6/2016 7:40 PM, Brian Hemmis wrote:

Exactly Jim. The internal EQ of most of the current radios will make most mics 
sound pretty good. No need for the stacks of outboard some guys use.

73, Brian K3USC



On Jul 6, 2016, at 5:34 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:

On Wed,7/6/2016 6:32 AM, Brian Hemmis wrote:

Or buy a 30 buck Audio Technica or Behringer mic and EQ it your radio.


K3, K3S, KX3, and KX2 all have a fine TX equalizer built-in. There is ZERO need 
for anything outboard.

73, Jim K9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] OT - Neumann vs. Heil Michrophone

[Brian Hemmis]

Exactly Jim. The internal EQ of most of the current radios will make most mics 
sound pretty good. No need for the stacks of outboard some guys use.

73, Brian K3USC


> On Jul 6, 2016, at 5:34 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
> On Wed,7/6/2016 6:32 AM, Brian Hemmis wrote:
>> Or buy a 30 buck Audio Technica or Behringer mic and EQ it your radio.
> 
> K3, K3S, KX3, and KX2 all have a fine TX equalizer built-in. There is ZERO 
> need for anything outboard.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Capture Image not working

[Cady, Fred]

Try turning off the KXPA100.  At one time there was a problem with the screen 
shot and having it on.  I don't know if that has been fixed or not.

73,

Fred KE7X


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From: Elecraft  on behalf of LA7NO 

Sent: Wednesday, July 6, 2016 4:22 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] PX3 Capture Image not working

Hello,

I have the KX3 + PX3 + KXPA100 connected as indicated on page 9 in the PX3
manual.
The PC is connected to KXPA100.
All units updated to last FW version.

The PX3 Utility (rev 1.15.8.1) connects as normal, and I can upload new FW
etc.
However, the Capture Image function does not work properly. It starts as
normal but the program displays an erroneous image and freezes after a short
while. Have to reset the PX3.
Connecting the PC directly to the PX3 works as normal.

Any idea?

Best 73 de Per-Tore / LA7NO




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Re: [Elecraft] PX3 Capture Image not working

[Per-Tore Aasestrand]

Thanks Fred, that fixed it.
Clearly a FW issue on the KXPA100.

P-T


On 7 July 2016 at 00:54, Cady, Fred  wrote:

> Try turning off the KXPA100.  At one time there was a problem with the
> screen shot and having it on.  I don't know if that has been fixed or not.
>
> 73,
>
> Fred KE7X
>
>
> For all KE7X Elecraft books, see www.ke7x.com
>
>
>
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> p...@ieee.org>
> *Sent:* Wednesday, July 6, 2016 4:22 PM
> *To:* elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> *Subject:* [Elecraft] PX3 Capture Image not working
>
> Hello,
>
> I have the KX3 + PX3 + KXPA100 connected as indicated on page 9 in the PX3
> manual.
> The PC is connected to KXPA100.
> All units updated to last FW version.
>
> The PX3 Utility (rev 1.15.8.1) connects as normal, and I can upload new FW
> etc.
> However, the Capture Image function does not work properly. It starts as
> normal but the program displays an erroneous image and freezes after a
> short
> while. Have to reset the PX3.
> Connecting the PC directly to the PX3 works as normal.
>
> Any idea?
>
> Best 73 de Per-Tore / LA7NO
>
>
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - KX3

[Mark , ars : KE6BB via Elecraft]

Re:  Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?
I am considering buying a KX2, and using my KX3 as my dedicated home station. 
That would eliminate the need to constantly pug and unplug cables when I go 
into the field.  I have been operating my KX3 in the field with the IF shift 
engaged (which also bypasses the roofing filters) to simulate the KX2 receiver 
(I think), and it works great.
Now, to find the money ;-) 
Mark,
ars:  KE6BB
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - KX3

[Edward Kacura via Elecraft]

Same reason here Phil !!
It's the ultimate KX1, which I still have and won't part with !
My KX3 is my base station now, along with my amp and PX3.
You don't have to buy one Ruchan, but it is a great portable radio.
If it's Elecraft, it has to be good !!!

73 Ed
N7EDK

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> On Jul 6, 2016, at 18:05, Phil Wheeler  wrote:
> 
> Good discussion/comparison here 
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-2.pdf
> 
> But I bought mine because I wanted one, Ruchan; best, small QRP rig ever, IMO.
> 
> 73, Phil W7OX
> 
>> On 7/6/16 2:56 PM, Ruchan Ozatay wrote:
>> Hi,
>> 
>> Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3.
>> 
>> Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?
>> 
>> Any comment would be very much appreciated.
>> 
>> Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH
> 
> 

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[Elecraft] PX3 Capture Image not working

[LA7NO]

Hello,

I have the KX3 + PX3 + KXPA100 connected as indicated on page 9 in the PX3
manual.
The PC is connected to KXPA100.
All units updated to last FW version.

The PX3 Utility (rev 1.15.8.1) connects as normal, and I can upload new FW
etc.
However, the Capture Image function does not work properly. It starts as
normal but the program displays an erroneous image and freezes after a short
while. Have to reset the PX3.
Connecting the PC directly to the PX3 works as normal.

Any idea?

Best 73 de Per-Tore / LA7NO
 



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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 - KX3

[Phil Wheeler]

Good discussion/comparison here 
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KX2%20FAQ%20v-1-2.pdf


But I bought mine because I wanted one, Ruchan; 
best, small QRP rig ever, IMO.


73, Phil W7OX

On 7/6/16 2:56 PM, Ruchan Ozatay wrote:

Hi,

Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3.

Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?

Any comment would be very much appreciated.

Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH


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Re: [Elecraft] Bewildering K3/KPA500 power cycling.

[Wes Stewart]

Thanks.  I use a VGA cable, modified by breaking off the unneeded pins. I missed 
one.


On 7/6/2016 1:28 PM, Jack Brindle wrote:

Nope. You need to check the aux io cable. I would bet the power-on pin is 
connected on both sides. It should not be. Fix that and the KPA should behave 
normally.

Jack, W6FB



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[Elecraft] KX2 - KX3

[Ruchan Ozatay]

Hi,

Since I have fully loaded KX3, KXPA100 and PX3. 

Can anybody tell me why I should buy also a KX2?

Any comment would be very much appreciated.

Ruchan Ozatay, TA2AH

 

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Re: [Elecraft] R: OT - Neumann vs. Heil Michrophone

[Jim Brown]

On Wed,7/6/2016 6:32 AM, Brian Hemmis wrote:

Or buy a 30 buck Audio Technica or Behringer mic and EQ it your radio.


K3, K3S, KX3, and KX2 all have a fine TX equalizer built-in. There is 
ZERO need for anything outboard.


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] funcube on K3 IF output

[Alan Bloom]

On 07/06/2016 11:22 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:



Is there anyway to prevent the frequency changing when tuning on the
K3 VFO? I noted this is possible when using a P3, does this use
software built into the P3 or does it send commands back to the K3?


It uses capabilities built into the P3.  Specifically, in "fix tune"
mode, the P3 changes its center frequency to compensate for changes
in the K3 VFO frequency.

With the SDR software that implemented a fix tune mode, the FCD+ could
do the same thing.  *However* the SDR software would need to know the
the K3's VFO A frequency, mode and IF Offset (IF; and IS; commands),
calculate the IF frequency that corresponded to the desired "fixed
frequency" *and* compensate every time the K3 VFO, mode and/or filter
shift/width changed.


*and* compensate in real time for the latency of the communications 
between the P3 and K3.  It was a major development effort to get it to 
work smoothly.


Alan N1AL




73,

   ... Joe, W4TV


On 7/6/2016 11:36 AM, graham.wo...@mypostoffice.co.uk wrote:

Hi All

I have been trying the Funcube PRO + dongle connected to the IF
output on the K3. It works fine, displaying sigs in a 180khz passband
centered on 8215  EG setting the FCD to 8215 khz & tuning the K3 to
10100 (A RTTY WX stn) this stn is still visible on the FCD display
with the K3 is tuned to 10180 khz. Is there anyway to prevent the
frequency changing when tuning on the K3 VFO? I noted this is
possible when using a P3, does this use software built into the P3 or
does it send commands back to the K3?

Gray G3VIP

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Re: [Elecraft] Bewildering K3/KPA500 power cycling.

[Jack Brindle]

Nope. You need to check the aux io cable. I would bet the power-on pin is 
connected on both sides. It should not be. Fix that and the KPA should behave 
normally.

Jack, W6FB

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> On Jul 6, 2016, at 12:02 PM, Wes Stewart  wrote:
> 
> This has bothered me since I got my KPA500 but it hasn't been a show stopper 
> so I haven't brought it up before.
> 
> It's actually somewhat difficult to describe since it makes no real sense, 
> but I will try.
> 
> If both the K3 and the KPA are off (KPA rear breaker is on) and I power up 
> the K3, the KPA powers up.  If I power off the K3, the KPA stays powered.  If 
> I power on the K3 the KPA then powers off and the front panel button is 
> inactive.  If I want the KPA power on, I have to cycle the rear panel breaker 
> or power cycle the K3. This is nuts, but my question is, is it "normal"?
> 
> Wes  N7WS.
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Re: [Elecraft] SDR Processing from IF Output

[Wes Stewart]

I'm not doing any particular analysis, or using it as a second RX, but I have a 
couple of SDR-IQs, (one on each K3) that I use as panadapters.


I just picked up a 10" Motion tablet computer at a thrift store and I'm playing 
with one of the SDR-IQs (as a standalone so far) and tuning it via SpectraVue 
and the touch screen.  I haven't quite mastered it yet but it holds promise for 
tuning the K3 via touch.  (Maybe I won't need a second rotator cuff surgery 
after all)


Wes  N7WS


On 6/24/2016 11:06 AM, a45wg wrote:

Fellow Elecrafters,
I have been experimenting with using the IF out from my K3-S to 
feed an SDR Radio which will in turn allow me to perform some real time signals 
analysis (including but not only cw-skimmer). I have got the setup working 
using some cheap RTL-SDR’s which are not designed for HF bands (but with 
slightly different firmware can be make to sort of work - down to 20 Mhz they 
are bearable).

Is anyone else doing this - I would appreciate some feedback 
(preferably positive) regarding more suitable SDR receivers  ??

Please feel free to PM me - I shall post back the boiled down wisdom….

73s and thanks

Tim - A45WG


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Re: [Elecraft] K3Utility Data

[Dick Dievendorff]

In EEPROM of the K3

Dick

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> On Jul 6, 2016, at 11:48, Roger D Johnson  wrote:
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> Where does the K3 utility store it's data? RF gain cal, AGC cal, etc
> 
> 73, Roger
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Re: [Elecraft] K3Utility Data

[Don Wilhelm]

Roger,

When you do the Calibrate functions of K3 Utility, it stores the results 
back into the K3 - if you watch the scrolling text, it will say 
something like "waiting on the K3" or

"writing data to the K3".  The crystal configuration data is similar.

When you do a Save Configuration, it writes that data into a folder on 
your computer.

Watch the messages and it will tell you which folder it is using.

73,
Don W3FPR

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Where does the K3 utility store it's data? RF gain cal, AGC cal, etc



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Re: [Elecraft] K3Utility Data

[Clay Autery]

DEFAULT is here:

TX Gain:  C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Elecraft\K3 Tx Gain

Configuration:  C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Elecraft\K3
Configuration

Basically...  all the defaults are here in sub directories:

C:\Users\\AppData\Roaming\Elecraft\

You can MAKE it be whatever you want it...

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> Where does the K3 utility store it's data? RF gain cal, AGC cal, etc
>
> 73, Roger
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[Elecraft] Bewildering K3/KPA500 power cycling.

[Wes Stewart]

This has bothered me since I got my KPA500 but it hasn't been a show stopper so 
I haven't brought it up before.


It's actually somewhat difficult to describe since it makes no real sense, but I 
will try.


If both the K3 and the KPA are off (KPA rear breaker is on) and I power up the 
K3, the KPA powers up.  If I power off the K3, the KPA stays powered.  If I 
power on the K3 the KPA then powers off and the front panel button is inactive.  
If I want the KPA power on, I have to cycle the rear panel breaker or power 
cycle the K3. This is nuts, but my question is, is it "normal"?


Wes  N7WS.

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Re: [Elecraft] R: OT - Neumann vs. Heil Michrophone

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

I have such a RS electret element in a hand-held mic. Works great. 

Whatever the mic, remember that any modern rig sets the bandwidth transmitted 
and most have equalizers for those wanting to tweak the response within the 
typical 300 Hz to 2.7 or 3 kHz range the transmitter will let through. 

Even the old AM rigs were normally designed to "roll off" the audio above about 
3 kHz, although not anywhere near as sharply as a crystal filter. 

73, Ron AC7AC



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> On Jul 6, 2016, at 9:09 AM, Bill Steffey NY9H  wrote:
> 
> from a guy who worked for :
> 
> in alpha order
> 
> AKG
> Shure Bros
> Sennheiser
> 
> 
> SPEND THE BUCKS ON THE ANTENNA.
> 
> get an electret element from RatSchak, put it on the end of a gooseneck lamp
> ( do take out the bulb)    stuff on an old mic windscreen to make you 
> feel good
> 
> and tada .   a great sounding 25$ mic system
>   2$ for the mic23 for the chrome gooseneck lamp


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Re: [Elecraft] K3Utility Data

[Walter Underwood]

My KX3 configs are in files like this:

~/Library/Application Support/Elecraft/KX3 
Configuration/SN02985.20160324T090003.KX3Config

On the Mac, of course.

wunder
K6WRU
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> On Jul 6, 2016, at 11:48 AM, Roger D Johnson  wrote:
> 
> Where does the K3 utility store it's data? RF gain cal, AGC cal, etc
> 
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[Elecraft] K3Utility Data

[Roger D Johnson]

Where does the K3 utility store it's data? RF gain cal, AGC cal, etc

73, Roger

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] funcube on K3 IF output

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

Is there anyway to prevent the frequency changing when tuning on the
K3 VFO? I noted this is possible when using a P3, does this use
software built into the P3 or does it send commands back to the K3?


It uses capabilities built into the P3.  Specifically, in "fix tune"
mode, the P3 changes its center frequency to compensate for changes
in the K3 VFO frequency.

With the SDR software that implemented a fix tune mode, the FCD+ could
do the same thing.  *However* the SDR software would need to know the
the K3's VFO A frequency, mode and IF Offset (IF; and IS; commands),
calculate the IF frequency that corresponded to the desired "fixed
frequency" *and* compensate every time the K3 VFO, mode and/or filter
shift/width changed.

73,

  ... Joe, W4TV


On 7/6/2016 11:36 AM, graham.wo...@mypostoffice.co.uk wrote:

Hi All

I have been trying the Funcube PRO + dongle connected to the IF
output on the K3. It works fine, displaying sigs in a 180khz passband
centered on 8215  EG setting the FCD to 8215 khz & tuning the K3 to
10100 (A RTTY WX stn) this stn is still visible on the FCD display
with the K3 is tuned to 10180 khz. Is there anyway to prevent the
frequency changing when tuning on the K3 VFO? I noted this is
possible when using a P3, does this use software built into the P3 or
does it send commands back to the K3?

Gray G3VIP

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[Elecraft] {OT} Interesting Band Condx Website

[stan levandowski]

This website just came to my attention.  Perhaps it might be of interest 
to others.  


http://www.bandconditions.com/


Stan WB2LQF
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Re: [Elecraft] R: OT - Neumann vs. Heil Michrophone

[Jim Miller]

Telephone mic elements work quite well also.  They have been in continuous 
development since their first use on March 10, 1876.  73, Jim KG0KP

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brian 
Hemmis
Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 8:32 AM
To: Bill Steffey NY9H
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] R: OT - Neumann vs. Heil Michrophone

Or buy a 30 buck Audio Technica or Behringer mic and EQ it your radio. I have 
both and just sold my EV RE-20 & Marshall V-77. The Heils are long gone…

73, Brian K3USC (since 1962)



> On Jul 6, 2016, at 9:09 AM, Bill Steffey NY9H  wrote:
> 
> from a guy who worked for :
> 
> in alpha order
> 
> AKG
> Shure Bros
> Sennheiser
> 
> 
> SPEND THE BUCKS ON THE ANTENNA.
> 
> get an electret element from RatSchak, put it on the end of a gooseneck lamp
> ( do take out the bulb)    stuff on an old mic windscreen to make you 
> feel good
> 
> and tada .   a great sounding 25$ mic system
>   2$ for the mic23 for the chrome gooseneck lamp
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 age

[j...@kk9a.com]

Thanks to all that responded to my question regarding the age of a KPA500
that I purchased last week. I received a lot of useful clues to the age of
this amp, amazingly one guy in Sweden had a KPA500 with a serial number
only 20 units higher. As I suspected, this amp was no where near one year
old as advertised and the seller has been unresponsive since 2 July when I
questioned him on the age. He was either mistaken or attempted fraud. If
mistaken and responsive we probably could have worked something out. To
those that stated there is nothing that ages in the amp and that there
have been few updates, I could not care less. I do not do business this
way, the amp has been shipped back and I have demanded a refund.

73,
John


On Tue, July 5, 2016 3:11 pm, j...@kk9a.com wrote:
I hate to bother Elecraft with this question, I am hoping someone here can
give me an age estimate of a KPA500 with a serial number in the low 1300s.
The seller claims that it is a year old and I suspect that it is much
older.

John KK9A



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[Elecraft] [K3] funcube on K3 IF output

[graham . wood1]

Hi All

I have been trying the Funcube PRO + dongle connected to the IF output on the 
K3. It works fine, displaying sigs in a 180khz passband centered on 8215  EG 
setting the FCD to 8215 khz & tuning the K3 to 10100 (A RTTY WX stn) this stn 
is still visible on the FCD display with the K3 is tuned to 10180 khz. Is there 
anyway to prevent the frequency changing when tuning on the K3 VFO? I noted 
this is possible when using a P3, does this use software built into the P3 or 
does it send commands back to the K3?

Gray G3VIP
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Re: [Elecraft] R: OT - Neumann vs. Heil Michrophone

[Brian Hemmis]

Or buy a 30 buck Audio Technica or Behringer mic and EQ it your radio. I have 
both and just sold my EV RE-20 & Marshall V-77. The Heils are long gone…

73, Brian K3USC (since 1962)



> On Jul 6, 2016, at 9:09 AM, Bill Steffey NY9H  wrote:
> 
> from a guy who worked for :
> 
> in alpha order
> 
> AKG
> Shure Bros
> Sennheiser
> 
> 
> SPEND THE BUCKS ON THE ANTENNA.
> 
> get an electret element from RatSchak, put it on the end of a gooseneck lamp
> ( do take out the bulb)    stuff on an old mic windscreen to make you 
> feel good
> 
> and tada .   a great sounding 25$ mic system
>   2$ for the mic23 for the chrome gooseneck lamp
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] R: OT - Neumann vs. Heil Michrophone

[Bill Steffey NY9H]

from a guy who worked for :

 in alpha order

AKG
Shure Bros
Sennheiser


SPEND THE BUCKS ON THE ANTENNA.

get an electret element from RatSchak, put it on the end of a gooseneck lamp
( do take out the bulb)    stuff on an old mic windscreen to make 
you feel good


and tada .   a great sounding 25$ mic system
   2$ for the mic23 for the chrome gooseneck lamp

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 age

[efortner]

I purchased one in September of 2015  and SN is 1783.
Earl, K4KAY

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [On Behalf Of Phil Wheeler
Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2016 5:25 PM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 age

My KPA500 S/N 19XX arrived in spring of 2014 so, a bit over two years ago.

But I doubt any unit as recent as 1300 will have any age-related design
deficiencies vs. a new KPA500.

Phil W7OX

On 7/5/16 1:58 PM, Nr4c wrote:
> And that indicates what exactly?  Each item in the K-LINE has its own
serial number series starting with "0001", except the K3S which started at
"10001". There might be some zeros out there but I think these were not
actually sold to customers.
>
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
>
>
>> On Jul 5, 2016, at 4:26 PM, Harlan Sherriff  wrote:
>>
>> John,
>> All I can say is my P3 is sn 2397 and the invoice shows a date of
11/21/2012.
>>
>> Harlan
>> K4HES
>>
>> Sent from my iPhone
>>
>>> On Jul 5, 2016, at 3:11 PM, "j...@kk9a.com"  wrote:
>>>
>>> I hate to bother Elecraft with this question, I am hoping someone 
>>> here can give me an age estimate of a KPA500 with a serial number in the
low 1300s.
>>> The seller claims that it is a year old and I suspect that it is 
>>> much older.
>>>
>>> John KK9A

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[Elecraft] Fwd: Battery Mod for K2 battery pack (was : Battery Pack Mod for the KX3)

[Chip Stratton]

I used a 4S1P 2200 mAh LiFePO4 pack inside my K2 for a long time, and
charged it with the original BT2 charging circuit. The BT2 charged the pack
slowly enough that it never got warm, even if charging was continued well
past full charge for each of the LiFePO4 cells. Normally I just let it run
over night and that was enough. Although this is not the ideal way to
charge this chemistry, I found it worked well. After several
charge/discharge cycles using the BT2 circuit to charge, I would remove the
pack and do a proper balance charge with a charger intended for LiFePO4
cells, and found that all of the cells were still in good balance. I also
did not find any significant drop in pack capacity over the 5 years and
perhaps 30 charge cycles I used this method. I think it worked well because
the charge and discharge rates in K2 service were gentle and not a stress
on the cells.

Would it have been ideal to use a balance charger every time to charge the
pack? Of course. Doing it the way I did, maybe I lowered ultimate useful
life of the pack from 500 to 200 cycles (just a WAG), but even if I had
come close to 200 cycles before I replaced the pack, I would have
considered doing it this way a big success.

YMMV, but this worked well for me. Now that I have a KX3, I don't take the
K2 portable anymore, but it is still my favored base station.

Chip
AE5KA
SOTA W5 Association Manager

On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 9:31 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> Johnny,
>
> While this is a good suggestion, given the age of the K2 and the lack of
> engineering time for the Elecraft designers, I don't think it will be a
> change coming from Elecraft.
>
> It is however a good suggestion to reduce the weight and operating time
> for a portable K2/10.  I think it would be a good mod for some enterprising
> ham.  I don't think an internal charging circuit board would be necessary.
> Check out the direct battery connection on my website www.w3fpr.com -
> Smartcharger for the K2.  With a battery replacement, the Smartcharger part
> is not relevant, but the direct connection to the battery is relevant.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 7/5/2016 9:11 PM, Johnny Siu via Elecraft wrote:
>
>> Similarly, with the advance in battery technology, the lead acid battery
>> in K2 should be now advanced to a LiFePo pack as well.  There are ample
>> space inside the K2 for installing a new charging circuit board.  This will
>> greatly reduce the weight of a battery powered K2 and give much longer
>> operating period.
>>
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Suppporting Products

[Doug Turnbull]

Dear YLs and OMs,

 I was looking in the wrong place.   The site is quite extensive these
days.   Everything is there.   These resources are appreciated and having
links from Elecraft is helpful - this should not surprise me as it fits the
ethos of Elecraft.

 

   73 Doug EI2CN

 

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From: Rose [mailto:elecraftcov...@gmail.com] 
Sent: 05 July 2016 22:13
To: Doug Turnbull; Elecraft Reflector
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Suppporting Products

 

Hi Doug!

 

I don't see anything missing or changed. Be sure you go to the -bottom-

of the website's front page.

 

73!

 

Rose - N7HKW

elecraftcov...@gmail.com


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On Tue, Jul 5, 2016 at 3:18 PM, Doug Turnbull  wrote:

Dear OMs and YLs,
 I looked today for links to supporting products such as Fred Cady's
books, Nifty Guides, KX3 stands, add on heat sinks and such but am unable to
find this material.   It is too bad if Elecraft has found it necessary to
delete these links though I am sure such would have been done for sound
reasons.   If this section of the Elecraft site is still with us can someone
tell me how to access it?

   73 Doug EI2CN

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