Re: [Elecraft] Reported RX Frequncies in WSJT-X?
I might take a measure of variability at different frequencies to see if the range size is correlated to frequency. Bret/N4SRN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Reported-RX-Frequncies-in-WSJT-X-tp7624182p7624211.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Setting K3 and WSJT-X levels?
On 11/24/2016 1:34 AM, Don Putnick wrote: What I've yet to find anywhere is a discussion on whether to favor the sound card output or the mic gain. In other words, is it better to have a lower sound card output and a higher mic gain, or vice versa, or does it matter? And why? In general, one would preset the sound card output to between 50 and 75% of maximum and leave it there while adjusting the modulation level with the LINE IN (mic gain in DATA modes). Most sound cards start to show some distortion above 75 - 80% of full output and have a fixed level of output noise that is more noticeable as the output level decreases. Adjusting to 50 - 75% of maximum output also generally puts the sound card level in the "sweet spot" (where rig's the mic/line gain is between 9:00 and 3:00 or 25-75%) for the K3 and many other rigs. Except for rigs like the K2, KX2, KX3 that fail to provide a "Line In" (Patch in), never connect a sound card output directly to the mic jack. Use the Line/Patch in and always disable the mic input when operating any audio based data mode. If you *must* use the mic jack, connect the sound card to the mic jack through a 20 dB attenuator (for example, 4.7K resistor from the sound card line out to the mic and 470 Ohm resistor from the transceiver mic input to mic return). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 11/24/2016 1:34 AM, Don Putnick wrote: I know about how to use the S-meter to set transmit audio level (4 bars). What I've yet to find anywhere is a discussion on whether to favor the sound card output or the mic gain. In other words, is it better to have a lower sound card output and a higher mic gain, or vice versa, or does it matter? And why? 73 and Happy Thanksgiving! Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Setting K3 and WSJT-X levels?
You don't want either control to be too close to either end of its range. If the sound card level is so high that the gain control in the rig has to be set to only 1 or 2, the granularity of the rig's control becomes a problem (e.g. set it to 1 and get zero or one bar, set it to 2 and get six bars, with no way to reach a setting in between). Also, some sound cards might become non-linear at or near the top of their control ranges, and too high an input level into the rig might also cause non-linearity introduced at the rig end of the link before the level control. If the sound card level is too low, the granularity issue might appear at the sound card end, and the signal to noise ratio at the input to the radio might become a problem. You want the audio signal at the input to the rig to be well above the level of any hum or noise picked up anywhere along the way, but not so high that it drives the audio circuits into non-linearity. Ideally, then, you want the rig's Line In level control to be in a comfortable range (say 6-10 or so) with the sound card's control somewhere in the middle of its range. 73, Rich VE3KI NA6Z wrote: I know about how to use the S-meter to set transmit audio level (4 bars). What I've yet to find anywhere is a discussion on whether to favor the sound card output or the mic gain. In other words, is it better to have a lower sound card output and a higher mic gain, or vice versa, or does it matter? And why? 73 and Happy Thanksgiving! Don NA6Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft KAT500 when powered up generates noise in RX
I searched online but couldn’t find an answer to this. Perhaps someone in the group has a suggestion. When powering up the KAT500 tuner (used with KPA500) the static level on my Icom 7300 raises to as much as 7 S units of a pulsing ignition-like sounding noise. At first I thought it was a noisy wall wart but tried several and no difference. Then wired it directly to my Astron supply with the same noisy results. The problem is worse on 6 meters but still apparent on the lower bands. Any thoughts on a fix for this ? 73, Brian K3USC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Multiple rig control and logging using a single Macbook Pro
Hi to all: I posted the following on the MacloggerDX site and got a partial response, so thought I would try here also. I have been using a Macbook Pro running the El Captan operating system and the MacloggerDX program for rig control and logging of a K3 for several years now and all is working FB. I’m in the process of adding two new rigs to the shack, a Yaesu FTdx 3000 and a K3S. I intend to use MacloggerDX and a single Macbook Pro for rig control and logging on all three rigs. Adding the FTdx 3000 in preferences on MacloggerDX seems to be pretty straight forward and foresee no problems there; however, adding the K3S in preferences, which will use the same utility as the K3 could be problematic. I should also mention that both the K3 and K3S have attached, identical P3 pan-adaptors, which also have a separate utility., How do I distinguish between the K3/P3 and K3S/P3 utilities in MacloggerDX? Or, do I use the same utilities for the both the K3/P3 and K3S/P3? Has anyone in the group traveled this road before and if you have, how did you handle the rigs and software? Any thoughts, help and/or guidance would be appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving to all! Best 73, Tom/W1QU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft Black Friday & Weekend Sale
We'll, we have finally given in to the Black Friday Sale hysteria.. ;-) The Elecraft Black Friday Sale begins 11/24/16 (today) and ends at midnight (PST) on Monday night, 11/28/16. You can get the details at: http://www.elecraft.com/BlackFridaySale.htm Our order form also has the K3S Bundle special Discounts and Black Friday Specials Our Black Friday special includes free ground shipping in North America for our Black Friday specials and for our K3S Bundle specials. (We'll adjust the shipping after checkout and will email you the adjusted cost.) The Black Friday Banner also shows at the top of our main page at http://elecraft.com Our order form now has the K3S Bundle special Discounts and Black Friday Specials (You may need to refresh your browser page to see the new page versions.) Enjoy! 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Multiple rig control and logging using a single Macbook Pro
I'm running a mid-2015 MacBook Pro, but have just one K3 and one P3.However, I do have a powered USB hub to which I've attached an externalsound card (Asus Xonar U5) and three serial lines. The one cute thing aboutthose serial lines (which use the "real" FTDI FT232R devices) is that theyeach display a unique serial number, which can be viewed under the USBDevice Tree page under System Information which you dive into from the"About This Mac" GUI by going to "System Report". I've found that to bevery useful for troubleshooting, because I don't have to sort out device namesin "/dev", etc. (The 3 serial lines are for the K3, a Trimble ThunderboltGPSDO, and a Kantronics KPC3+, all of which run at different speeds). I typically run WSJT-X under MacOS (Sierra, 10.12.1) using the K3's serial lineand the Xonar, but I can also run RUMlog and Fldigi. But, occasionally, I'll bootWindows 10 (under Parallels 12.1.1) to run HRD, Lady Heather, Winlink, Outpostand/or EZNEC+. I usually maintain the K3/P3 firmware using the usual utilitiesunder MacOS, but I can also do them under Windows if need be. Note that theP3 and the K3 utilities *do* allow you to select (under "Port") which serial lineyou wish to use. I don't know anything about MacloggerDX. As I mentioned above, I am using an externally powered USB2 hub becauseI need to power the Xonar. I had a fair number of problems stabilizing thisconfiguration under Windows (7, then 10) because the GPSDO runs at 4800 baudand Windows insisted it was a USB mouse. I alleviated it by rebooting Windows,sometimes 2 or 3 times in a row. Although the MacBook Pro is USB3 and the USB3spec stipulates that a USB3 port must supply more than enough current to supportthe U3 (I forget the exact numbers off the top of my head), it still didn't solve theproblem of multiple serial lines, coupled with the fact that the backup drive isattached directly to the (only) other USB port. One trick is to mark the cables carefullyand keep them in the same physical USB hub slots. Another is to avoid hot plugging,which despite manufacturers' propaganda WILL blow hubs; I keep a spare handy. HTH, and 73 for a Happy Thanksgiving, Bayard R. "Brandy" Coolidge, N1HO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KAT500 and KPA500 utility program ptoblems
My current setup is K3S, P3, KPA500, KAT500 I recently replaced my K3 with the K3S. I was able to run all the utilities with no problem when I had the K3. Now, the K3S and P3 utilities are fine. But not so withe the KAT and KPA ones. Both take several minutes to come up and run. KAT500 utility: can’t connect (KAT500 not responding) KPA500 utility: connects at 38400 no problem but no info shows in the operate tab. firmware N/A. I try to load firmware and it fails. I tried to force a load (per the manual) with no luck. More info: The K3 is set to USB. The computer is an Apple mac mini with the latest OS. I’ve refreshed the ports before trying to connect. I’ve tried rebooting, unplugging and replugging the USB cables. I’ve checked all the cable connections. Note that all units are operating OK except: On 6 meters, the KPA faults when trying to run more than 200 watts. It used to work fine when I had a K3 driving it. Any suggestions? TNX and 73, Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.com http://www.bluesswing.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KXPA Firmware Download Problem
The latest production F/W revision for the KXPA is 1.35. The KXPA utility, however, which correctly notes that 1.35 is available, will not download it for me. I get the message “Your folder has the most recent . . .” But what I have is 1.32. Version 1.35 requires the latest KXPA utility, which I believe I also have – rev. 1.14.4.11 (for Mac OSX). In any case that’s the most recent version listed on the Elecraft site. Any ideas about what I might be doing wrong – or what I can do to download 1.35? Thanks in advance. Ted, KN1CBR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Narrow Gaming Keyboard and Giant Mouse Pads - K-Pod
I thought I would share the following. I have been using a narrow gaming keyboard for years now and really like it. It has cherry mechanical keys and nice options on the back lighting. The real reason for the post here is related to my K-Pod and the positioning of the K-Pod in relation to the keyboard in my paddle. Plus, I found these huge mouse pads online for a very reasonable price. They are 32" x 24". I hate table edges against my wrist when keying the paddle and using the mouse, not to mention using the K-Pod as near to the keyboard as possible. I'm pretty happy with the two big mouse pads which solve the movement of the paddle too etc... The big mouse pads were found on the shopping site that nobody can live without these days... search for 'Large gaming mouse pad'. I found some big ones on usual auction site too, but they were wider and not as deep. Anyway, here are the pictures if you want to take a look at the layout with the narrow keyboard and the K-Pod / Paddle etc... http://www.nc7j.com/downloads/NG7M/Elecraft/K-Pod/ Happy Thanksgiving! Max NG7M -- M. George __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPA Firmware Download Problem
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been downloaded. You just need to send it to the KXPA.
David, W4SMT
On Thursday, November 24, 2016, 1:49 PM, Dauer, Edward
wrote:
The latest production F/W revision for the KXPA is 1.35. The KXPA utility,
however, which correctly notes that 1.35 is available, will not download it for
me. I get the message “Your folder has the most recent . . .” But what I have
is 1.32.
Version 1.35 requires the latest KXPA utility, which I believe I also have –
rev. 1.14.4.11 (for Mac OSX). In any case that’s the most recent version
listed on the Elecraft site.
Any ideas about what I might be doing wrong – or what I can do to download 1.35?
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[Elecraft] Paddle Wiring
When I built my KX1, I discovered that the paddle (KXPD1) was wired so the default setting was that the paddle was pressed to the LEFT for dits, just the opposite of the way bugs have always been made, and the way most people wire their paddles, as far as I can tell. I'm left-handed, but I learned to sent with a bug (some 50 years ago), so I just re-wired the KXPD1 so I don't have to keep changing from the default setting. Now, rumor has it that both Eric and Wayne are lefties. Could this be the explanation for the KXPD1 wiring? 73, Scott K9MA -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Narrow Gaming Keyboard and Giant Mouse Pads - K-Pod
I enjoy shack shots and this batch was great Max. I particularly liked the 1899 photo. I don't have a K-pod but something similar for my Flex setup (FlexRemote). I keep it on the left side so I can keep my right hand on the key or mouse. Kev, K4VD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3} Setting K3 and WSJT-X levels?
I find the following to work for me. Set computer output level to about 50%. Now check radio ALC with K3(s) in TEST mode. Observe adjustment of rig to 4bars solid and fifth flashing. If computer is too high, you wind up with 7 bars or none. If ALC setting is low like 2-5, you usually can't get it to be right. Lower computer output and check again. I keep setting computer lower until I can set the ALC easily. May be 20-30%. But this works for me on K3 and K3S, and KX3. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 24, 2016, at 1:34 AM, Don Putnick wrote: > > I know about how to use the S-meter to set transmit audio level (4 bars). > What I've yet to find anywhere is a discussion on whether to favor the > sound card output or the mic gain. In other words, is it better to have a > lower sound card output and a higher mic gain, or vice versa, or does it > matter? And why? > 73 and Happy Thanksgiving! > Don NA6Z > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Paddle Wiring
Naw... It's a simple menu choice totally unrelated to wiring or the owners' genetics. Page 65, menu item INP. Set it anyway you want. 73, Kent K9ZTV > On Nov 24, 2016, at 2:06 PM, K9MA wrote: > > When I built my KX1, I discovered that the paddle (KXPD1) was wired so the > default setting was that the paddle was pressed to the LEFT for dits, just > the opposite of the way bugs have always been made, and the way most people > wire their paddles, as far as I can tell. I'm left-handed, but I learned to > sent with a bug (some 50 years ago), so I just re-wired the KXPD1 so I don't > have to keep changing from the default setting. Now, rumor has it that both > Eric and Wayne are lefties. Could this be the explanation for the KXPD1 > wiring? > > 73, > > Scott K9MA > > -- > Scott K9MA > > k...@sdellington.us > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k9...@socket.net > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Paddle Wiring
Hello Scott: It depends upon which way you have the paddles "pointed", to the left or to the right. That reverses the dot and dash paddles. To get the dot and dash functions on the desired paddles once you have them positioned as you like, just enter the MENU and select INP, then choose between PDn or PDr (normal or reversed). No wiring changes needed. 73 Ron -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K9MA Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2016 12:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Paddle Wiring When I built my KX1, I discovered that the paddle (KXPD1) was wired so the default setting was that the paddle was pressed to the LEFT for dits, just the opposite of the way bugs have always been made, and the way most people wire their paddles, as far as I can tell. I'm left-handed, but I learned to sent with a bug (some 50 years ago), so I just re-wired the KXPD1 so I don't have to keep changing from the default setting. Now, rumor has it that both Eric and Wayne are lefties. Could this be the explanation for the KXPD1 wiring? 73, Scott K9MA -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to r...@elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FOR SALE: KX3 PX3 KXPA(AT)
Selling my KX3 line. All 3 pieces are factory assembled and in excellent condition. The KX3 (7xxx s/n) includes the dual passband roofing filter. Also included are the cable kits KPACCL and KX3-PCK. Comes with the XG50 freq standard and 2 Nifty stands for the KX3 and PX3. Non-smoking environment and never portable. I will not split the package. $2200 plus shipping. No trades. Mike K5UX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FOR-SALE-KX3-PX3-KXPA-AT-tp7624226.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Paddle Wiring
Duh, if I'd just thought about it for a second, I'd have realized that rotating the paddle swapped sides. And, of course, I never tried it in the right-handed position. I suppose some lefties send that way (dots with thumb), but I don't. I know about the menu item, of course, but I got tired of changing it every time I reset, or something. If I ever sell it, I'll gladly rewire the paddle back. 73, Scott K9MA On 11/24/2016 15:35, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Hello Scott: It depends upon which way you have the paddles "pointed", to the left or to the right. That reverses the dot and dash paddles. To get the dot and dash functions on the desired paddles once you have them positioned as you like, just enter the MENU and select INP, then choose between PDn or PDr (normal or reversed). No wiring changes needed. 73 Ron -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K9MA Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2016 12:06 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Paddle Wiring When I built my KX1, I discovered that the paddle (KXPD1) was wired so the default setting was that the paddle was pressed to the LEFT for dits, just the opposite of the way bugs have always been made, and the way most people wire their paddles, as far as I can tell. I'm left-handed, but I learned to sent with a bug (some 50 years ago), so I just re-wired the KXPD1 so I don't have to keep changing from the default setting. Now, rumor has it that both Eric and Wayne are lefties. Could this be the explanation for the KXPD1 wiring? 73, Scott K9MA -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to r...@elecraft.com -- Scott K9MA k...@sdellington.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Black Friday
I went online this evening to order some items for the Black Friday price. It says free shipping in North America but in the checkout I am being charged 46.00 for shipping? I'm in Canada and that's North America so how is the shipping free?? Mike VE3WDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Black Friday
I think that they will adjust your shipping charge when your order is processed. The following is shown on the Elecraft website under Black Friday Sale: "Free Ground Shipping on these items anwhere [sic] in North America. Shipping cost will be reduced at the factory after order is placed" John KK9A From: Mike Weir ve3wdm I went online this evening to order some items for the Black Friday price. It says free shipping in North America but in the checkout I am being charged 46.00 for shipping? I'm in Canada and that's North America so how is the shipping free?? Mike VE3WDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Black Friday
Read the whole email from Eric. Freight will be adjusted later but you won't be charged. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Nov 24, 2016, at 9:06 PM, wrote: > > I think that they will adjust your shipping charge when your order is > processed. The following is shown on the Elecraft website under Black Friday > Sale: "Free Ground Shipping on these items anwhere [sic] in North America. > Shipping cost will be reduced at the factory after order is placed" > > John KK9A > > From: Mike Weir ve3wdm > > I went online this evening to order some items for the Black Friday price. > It says free shipping in North America but in the checkout I am being > charged 46.00 for shipping? I'm in Canada and that's North America so how is > the shipping free?? > Mike > VE3WDM > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] One problem solved. A new one appears.
I recently posted: > KAT500 utility: can’t connect (KAT500 not responding) > > KPA500 utility: connects at 38400 no problem but no info shows in the operate > tab. firmware N/A. I try to load firmware and it fails. I tried to force a > load (per the manual) with no luck. I solved this by plugging in the cables one at a time. All utilities working fine now. New problem: On 6 meters, with the input power to the KPA500 around 7 watts, I get 200 watts out. But as I increase the input power, the SWR increases and a “hi swr” fault occurs. This happens with 3 different antennas: a 3 el beam, an R8 vertical, and a dipole. All are tuned to low swr via my KAT500. I have tried connected the beam directly to the KPA with the same result. This only happens on 6 meters. It used to work fine when I had a K3. I now have a K3S. Is there some setting in either the K3S or the KPA that I should change? Carl Yaffey K8NU Recording studio. cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com 614 268 6353, Columbus OH http://www.carl-yaffey.com http://www.grassahol.com http://www.bluesswing.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] One problem solved. A new one appears.
I would guess that you have a piece of coax and/or connector going bad. Will be something common in the path from amp to antennas, including a remote coax switch. Something is arcing Cables and connectors are forever going bad. Especially the ones we've used forever and just keep reusing because they're a convenient length. Most likely something mechanical, too much bending for too many years, etc. 73, Guy K2AV On Thu, Nov 24, 2016 at 10:00 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote: > I recently posted: > > > KAT500 utility: can’t connect (KAT500 not responding) > > > > KPA500 utility: connects at 38400 no problem but no info shows in the > operate tab. firmware N/A. I try to load firmware and it fails. I tried to > force a load (per the manual) with no luck. > > I solved this by plugging in the cables one at a time. All utilities > working fine now. > > New problem: > > On 6 meters, with the input power to the KPA500 around 7 watts, I get 200 > watts out. But as I increase the input power, the SWR increases and a “hi > swr” fault occurs. This happens with 3 different antennas: a 3 el beam, an > R8 vertical, and a dipole. All are tuned to low swr via my KAT500. > I have tried connected the beam directly to the KPA with the same result. > This only happens on 6 meters. It used to work fine when I had a K3. I now > have a K3S. Is there some setting in either the K3S or the KPA that I > should change? > > > > Carl Yaffey K8NU > Recording studio. > cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com > 614 268 6353, Columbus OH > http://www.carl-yaffey.com > http://www.grassahol.com > http://www.bluesswing.com > > > > > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to k2av@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Black Friday
Wow, another email from Elecraft that never reaches me. I never get the firmware announcements either. On Thu, 24 Nov 2016, Nr4c wrote: Read the whole email from Eric. Freight will be adjusted later but you won't be charged. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill On Nov 24, 2016, at 9:06 PM, wrote: I think that they will adjust your shipping charge when your order is processed. The following is shown on the Elecraft website under Black Friday Sale: "Free Ground Shipping on these items anwhere [sic] in North America. Shipping cost will be reduced at the factory after order is placed" John KK9A From: Mike Weir ve3wdm I went online this evening to order some items for the Black Friday price. It says free shipping in North America but in the checkout I am being charged 46.00 for shipping? I'm in Canada and that's North America so how is the shipping free?? Mike VE3WDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to n...@widomaker.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to ht...@twofifty.com -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - ht...@twofifty.com BSEE + BSChem + BAEnglish + MSCS + $2.50 = coffee __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Black Friday
The sale runs through Nov 28, so you still have time. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hisashi T Fujinaka Sent: Thursday, November 24, 2016 7:56 PM To: Nr4c Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Black Friday Wow, another email from Elecraft that never reaches me. I never get the firmware announcements either. On Thu, 24 Nov 2016, Nr4c wrote: > Read the whole email from Eric. Freight will be adjusted later but you won't be charged. > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Nov 24, 2016, at 9:06 PM, wrote: >> >> I think that they will adjust your shipping charge when your order is >> processed. The following is shown on the Elecraft website under Black >> Friday >> Sale: "Free Ground Shipping on these items anwhere [sic] in North America. >> Shipping cost will be reduced at the factory after order is placed" >> >> John KK9A >> >> From: Mike Weir ve3wdm >> >> I went online this evening to order some items for the Black Friday price. >> It says free shipping in North America but in the checkout I am being >> charged 46.00 for shipping? I'm in Canada and that's North America so >> how is the shipping free?? >> Mike >> VE3WDM >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> n...@widomaker.com > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to > ht...@twofifty.com > -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - ht...@twofifty.com BSEE + BSChem + BAEnglish + MSCS + $2.50 = coffee __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to r...@elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Black Friday
Hi Mike, We noted with the Black Friday and K3S Bundle specials on the order form that those items would get free ground shipping to North America and that we would adjust out the shipping for those items when the order came in. (We do not charge the credit cards until we double check the orders.) We will email you the final total next week after we return from the holiday. (The factory is closed Thursday and Friday and we will be back in action on Monday.) Yup, Canada is still in North America. ;-) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Nov 24, 2016, at 4:59 PM, Mike Weir wrote: > > I went online this evening to order some items for the Black Friday price. It > says free shipping in North America but in the checkout I am being charged > 46.00 for shipping? I'm in Canada and that's North America so how is the > shipping free?? > Mike > VE3WDM > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to eric.swa...@elecraft.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KXPA Firmware Download Problem
Dick and David -- Thanks for your good counsel; I do appreciate your taking the time to help. I’ve solved the problem but in a way that defies explanation. On a hunch I decided to reload the F/W in the KX3. I know that was up to date, but because I use the KXPA PC connection to connect the KXUSB to the computer for both the KXPA and the KX3, I thought . . . well, it can’t hurt. But momentarily it did hurt. Trying to reload the KX3 F/W with the KX3 Utility resulted in a hang up. Unable to shut down without removing a battery, and then experiencing a continuing hangup even after the manual’s suggested restart. Multiple times - the Utility reported no communication between the computer and the KX3. So, on another hunch (or out of desperation) I unplugged and reseated everything and then I reloaded the KX3 utility – even though the one I had on board is the latest. Did that; tried the F/W reload on the KX3; and that worked. Then back to the KXPA Utility, tried to download the new F/W rev for the amp – and that worked! And people say the business I’m in is mysterious and arcane . . . . Many thanks. Hope you had a great holiday. See you in the CQWW CW. I’ll be on with an updated KX3 and KXPA. Ted, KN1CBR Edward A. Dauer, LL.B. M.P.H. Dean Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Law University of Denver __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Black Friday
John, Nice catch. Typo fixed! (anwhere --> anywhere) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Nov 24, 2016, at 6:06 PM, wrote: > > I think that they will adjust your shipping charge when your order is > processed. The following is shown on the Elecraft website under Black Friday > Sale: "Free Ground Shipping on these items anwhere [sic] in North America. > Shipping cost will be reduced at the factory after order is placed" > > John KK9A > > From: Mike Weir ve3wdm > > I went online this evening to order some items for the Black Friday price. > It says free shipping in North America but in the checkout I am being > charged 46.00 for shipping? I'm in Canada and that's North America so how is > the shipping free?? > Mike > VE3WDM > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to eric.swa...@elecraft.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
