[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Nets

[John W Webster]

You are invited to check-in to the weekly Elecraft User SSB Net at 18:00z (UTC) 
on 14.303.5 on Sundays.

Here are the lists of checkins for the last three weeks, sent by Eric WB9JNZ 
the regular net control station from IL

Look forward to having you check-in to the net,

73

John, N6JW

Elecraft SSB Net 11-27-16

W7QHD Kurt AZ KX3 8697

AE6JV Bill CA K3 6299

ZL1PWD Peter New Zealand K3 139

NS7P Phil OR K3 1826

WD5M David OK K3 6493

KG6KIC Russ TX K2 7181 1ST time check in

N4NRW Roger SC K3 1318

W5MLM Mark TX KX3 8673 QRP

K6SAB Steve CA K3 7497

KG6VDW John NV KX3 8046

K7BRR Bill AZ K3S 10939

W4RKS Jim TX K3 3618

KF7JZH Ron ID KX3 2262 QRP

KE7FSD Al AZ K3 8532 QRP

K6VWE Stan MI K3 650

W2RWA Dick NY K3 2603

W0CZ Ken ND K3S 10329

W7REK Glenn AZ K3 2843

W7QHD Kurt AZ KX3 8697

AD5XM Wallace LA K3 5956

K5S (KG5LBP) Tom TX KX2 1167

KC9USC Robert IL KX3 4460



Elecraft SSB Net 12-4-16

WB9JNZ Eric IL K3 4017 Net Control

N2LRB Jose NY Icom 7100

NS7P Phil OR K3 1826

ZL1PWD Peter New Zealand K3 139

W2RWA Dick NY K3 2603

K1NW Brian RI K3 4974

KB8HMR Laurel SD ICOM 7300 1ST time check in

KJ4ZSI Bud FL K3 4703 1ST time check in

NC0JW Jim CO KX3 1356

W7SVR Bob AZ K3 343

KI7SVG Robert MT IC 7600 1ST time check in

KS6F Guy CA K3S 10660 1ST time check in

AE6JV Bill CA K3 6299

W4RKS Jim TX K3 3618

W7REK Glenn AZ K3 2843

VA6PPY Mike WY ICOM 7100

W8OV Dave TX KX3 3139

KD8HAV Norm IN KENWOOD 130S

K6SBA David CA K3 565

K7JGG John WA KX3 3519

N4NRW Roger SC K3 1318

KJ6PTX Roland CA KX3 8590

KB2OEV Bob NY K2 3924 1ST time check in

K5VR Bill TX K3 4003 1ST time check in



Elecraft SSB Net 12-11-16

WB9JNZ Eric IL K3 6516 operating from W9GG’S QTH

N6JW John CA K3936

W5MLM Mark TX KX3 8673 QRP

KM4OSB Gerry VA ICOM RADIO

K2WNW David NY CLANSMAN BACKPACK RADIO 30watts

NC0JW Jim CO KX3 1356

K1NW Brian RI K3 4874

NS7P Phil OR K3 1826

N2TNQ Len NJ K3 5270

N6IE Ron CA K3/K0 (remote) 6727 1st time check in

NA5C Steve TX K3S 10121

W2LRB Jose NY FLEX 6300

K6SAB Steve CA K3 7497

AE6JV Bill CA K3 2299

KJ4ZSI Bud FL K3 4703

ZL1PWD Peter New Zealand K3 139

W4RKS Jim TX K3 3618

AC3SS Sergio MD KX3 KX3 5673

N4NRW Roger SC K3 1318

W1GO Joe NY K3S 10389

K8NU Carl OH K3S 10966

K0LJW Joe CO KX3 1092 QRP

W7JJL John WA KX3 993 QRP

W7QHD Kurt AZ KX3 8697

VE6HBS Brian Alberta K3S 10007

AD0HT Zach CO KX3 5843 QRP

N0NB Nate KS K3 4762

W7QHD Kurt AZ KX3 8697

 
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Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2

[Dave Fugleberg]

Ed, I would love to know more about how you mounted that plate to get the
coax feed throughs out of the cab of your Ford. I have a 2015 F-150 The
thing has so many electronic gadgets and power accessories that I'm leery
of drilling holes just anywhere.
I've been contemplating a similar mobile HF setup Have looked at
several possibilities, but the KX3 and KXPA-100 are pretty intriguing.
On Wed, Dec 14, 2016 at 6:58 PM Edward R Cole  wrote:

> Bill,
>
> Good ideas for mobiling.  I am addressing some of that in this post:
>
> I like the KX3 because of the versatility of the radio and because
> with addition of the 2M module I have 160m-2m all mode operation.  I
> originally bought a K3/10 since I was mainly going to run VHF and up
> using transverters so high power on HF was a luxury to add later.  As
> it turned out the KXPA-100 serves both my K3 and KX3 equally well.
>
> In setting up my truck for extended travel, ham radio operation, I
> installed a new dual-band FM mobile radio which separates control
> panel from radio so it can be installed under the backseat (Ford
> conveniently provides as a lockable storage area).  I have the 50w FM
> mobile, a 160w 2m linear, and the KXPA-100 installed there (I can
> remove the KXPA-100 for use at home with my K3).
>
> The KX3 sits in a RAM bracket so it fairly easy to remove for use in
> our trailer in a campground in the evening.  After some thought, I
> added two extra coax lines coming out of the cab which can either
> connect to antenna or to coax extensions to the trailer so the amps
> and antennas in the truck can be used by the KX3 sitting on dining
> table in the trailer.  I installed a metal plate for five coax
> feedthru connectors for bringing out coax lines from a hole under the
> cab floor.  Three go to antennas on the cab roof and two are spare
> for running to trailer or whatever.  The HF antenna mounts in corner
> of the bed and has its own coax run.
>
> Trailers all come with 12v wiring and outlets these days which is
> sufficient for the KX3.  Only issue that remains is whether I want to
> add a separate battery for the radios as running down the truck
> battery at night is not cool.  Of course I could run the diesel
> engine but not very efficient way to keep charge on the
> battery.  Trailer will have a generator so maybe hooking up a battery
> charger is an option to separate battery?
>
> Headset with boom mic or just a boom mic for a ball cap as my hearing
> aids have bluetooth.  KX3 audio will go to sync.  Some stuff to
> figure out after using it a bit.  I figure I will mostly operate from
> right seat while my wife drives which should reduce some of the
> issues.  Driving with a 30-foot trailer is 100% job so distraction is
> to be avoided.
>
> We will run 144.39-APRS so you can track us on the web whenever we
> are in range of digipeaters and Igates.
>
> 73, Ed - KL7UW
>
> From: Bill Frantz 
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2
> Message-ID:
>
>   >
>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
>
> Wayne suggests the KX2 and KX3 as mobile rigs, and Jim pointed
> to a really nice installation for use by the passenger. They are
> both viable solutions. However, they do have some problems.
>
> I see mobile rigs being used in 3 ways: (1) Campground rigs for
> use when the vehicle is stopped. Here you can add radials to the
> antenns and a K3(s) would be wonderful. (2) Operated by a
> passenger in motion, and (3) Operated by the driver in motion.
> The driver distraction issues only apply to this last use case.
>
> By way of background, I have installed two mobil rigs. I have a
> Yaesu FTM-30 in my Miata. It was chosen because it could replace
> the stock AM/FM broadcast band radio, freeing up space to
> install it. (There's not much space in a Miata.) It transmits on
> 2M and 70cm, which covers local communications, but doesn't do
> HF or 6M. Its UI is a fine example of what NOT to do in a mobile UI.
>
> The other rig was an Icom 706 in a Toyota 4Runner, which has
> recently gone to the great crusher in the sky. We now have a
> brand new Subaru Forester which needs a radio, so I am in the market.
>
> The KX2 is missing 6M and 2M which means I will need a second
> radio for 2M (and 70cm). I could blow off operating on 6M, but I
> got a lot of use out of 6M in the last VHF contest as a rover.
> My KX3 has 6M and can be upgraded to have 2M, but it is a bit
> big for the available space in the console. (The remote head for
> the 706 fits reasonably well, but the receiver on the 706 isn't
> super good. In any case, our local ARES/RACES group uses 70cm --
> it's the way to hit the local repeater from the hospital EOC
> since 2M doesn't work -- so 70cm is almost a requirement.
>
> Good as these radios are, their UI is not ideal from a driver
> distraction point 

[Elecraft] WTB KAT2 Tuner

[Gary Watson]

Hello,

I am looking for a KAT2 internal tuner for my K2.  I would prefer an
unbuilt kit, but a completed one would be fine too.



Thanks very much

Gary
N7DXT
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Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[KK1W]

This may help:

http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/How-to-interface-SteppIR-controller-to-K3S-when-using-USB-for-PC-connection-td7605673.html

Is been working fine for over a year now. I don't have a P3 but it should
get you started down the right path. 

Jim/KK1W



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 utility on RPi

[Don Wilhelm]

James,

Having been a professional woodworker for 10 years I disagree.  The 
difference between a woodworker and a carpenter is 1/64 of an inch.  1/8 
of an inch is sloppy measurement and while that is sufficient for 
carpenters doing framing, it is not sufficient for finish carpenters and 
woodworkers who do precision work.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/13/2016 7:53 PM, James Bennett wrote:


“What’s the difference between a carpenter and a woodworker? About 1/8 inch!"

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Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2

[Edward R Cole]

Bill,

Good ideas for mobiling.  I am addressing some of that in this post:

I like the KX3 because of the versatility of the radio and because 
with addition of the 2M module I have 160m-2m all mode operation.  I 
originally bought a K3/10 since I was mainly going to run VHF and up 
using transverters so high power on HF was a luxury to add later.  As 
it turned out the KXPA-100 serves both my K3 and KX3 equally well.


In setting up my truck for extended travel, ham radio operation, I 
installed a new dual-band FM mobile radio which separates control 
panel from radio so it can be installed under the backseat (Ford 
conveniently provides as a lockable storage area).  I have the 50w FM 
mobile, a 160w 2m linear, and the KXPA-100 installed there (I can 
remove the KXPA-100 for use at home with my K3).


The KX3 sits in a RAM bracket so it fairly easy to remove for use in 
our trailer in a campground in the evening.  After some thought, I 
added two extra coax lines coming out of the cab which can either 
connect to antenna or to coax extensions to the trailer so the amps 
and antennas in the truck can be used by the KX3 sitting on dining 
table in the trailer.  I installed a metal plate for five coax 
feedthru connectors for bringing out coax lines from a hole under the 
cab floor.  Three go to antennas on the cab roof and two are spare 
for running to trailer or whatever.  The HF antenna mounts in corner 
of the bed and has its own coax run.


Trailers all come with 12v wiring and outlets these days which is 
sufficient for the KX3.  Only issue that remains is whether I want to 
add a separate battery for the radios as running down the truck 
battery at night is not cool.  Of course I could run the diesel 
engine but not very efficient way to keep charge on the 
battery.  Trailer will have a generator so maybe hooking up a battery 
charger is an option to separate battery?


Headset with boom mic or just a boom mic for a ball cap as my hearing 
aids have bluetooth.  KX3 audio will go to sync.  Some stuff to 
figure out after using it a bit.  I figure I will mostly operate from 
right seat while my wife drives which should reduce some of the 
issues.  Driving with a 30-foot trailer is 100% job so distraction is 
to be avoided.


We will run 144.39-APRS so you can track us on the web whenever we 
are in range of digipeaters and Igates.


73, Ed - KL7UW

From: Bill Frantz 
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2
Message-ID:



Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

Wayne suggests the KX2 and KX3 as mobile rigs, and Jim pointed
to a really nice installation for use by the passenger. They are
both viable solutions. However, they do have some problems.

I see mobile rigs being used in 3 ways: (1) Campground rigs for
use when the vehicle is stopped. Here you can add radials to the
antenns and a K3(s) would be wonderful. (2) Operated by a
passenger in motion, and (3) Operated by the driver in motion.
The driver distraction issues only apply to this last use case.

By way of background, I have installed two mobil rigs. I have a
Yaesu FTM-30 in my Miata. It was chosen because it could replace
the stock AM/FM broadcast band radio, freeing up space to
install it. (There's not much space in a Miata.) It transmits on
2M and 70cm, which covers local communications, but doesn't do
HF or 6M. Its UI is a fine example of what NOT to do in a mobile UI.

The other rig was an Icom 706 in a Toyota 4Runner, which has
recently gone to the great crusher in the sky. We now have a
brand new Subaru Forester which needs a radio, so I am in the market.

The KX2 is missing 6M and 2M which means I will need a second
radio for 2M (and 70cm). I could blow off operating on 6M, but I
got a lot of use out of 6M in the last VHF contest as a rover.
My KX3 has 6M and can be upgraded to have 2M, but it is a bit
big for the available space in the console. (The remote head for
the 706 fits reasonably well, but the receiver on the 706 isn't
super good. In any case, our local ARES/RACES group uses 70cm --
it's the way to hit the local repeater from the hospital EOC
since 2M doesn't work -- so 70cm is almost a requirement.

Good as these radios are, their UI is not ideal from a driver
distraction point of view. There are several button presses to
recall a frequency memory, and there is not an obvious "hands
free" solution for California drivers.

All in all, I could see myself ending up with a KX2 and a
VHF/UHF radio to be named later. But I dream of a more
integrated solution.

73 Bill AE6JV


73, Ed - KL7UW
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Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[Joe DeVincentis]

I have a KX3 hooked to a SteppIR controller.  All I had to do was create a Y 
cable to go from radio to the computer and the SteppIR controller. I hooked up 
to the SteppIRs Data In port (IIRC).   The computer connection was for control 
of the KX3 (not the SteppIR).  The KX3 was programmed to send out its 
frequency, the SteppIR setup to receive the Kenwood protocol and set for 
AutoTrack.  When frequency changes, the SteppIR adjusts the antenna.

I could even run the this setup with the computer turned off and the SteppIR 
would change frequency right along with the rig.

So no computer, no other controller, to have the KX3 control the SteppIR.

Joe
KO8V

> On Dec 14, 2016, at 3:02 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett  wrote:
> 
> Even with a Y cable from SteppIR the controller only listens to the signals.  
> It does not ask for anything.  So you have to have something that is sending 
> out polling data regularly, which is why you need the computer.
> 
> Alternatively if you us a Microham controller there is a good chance you can 
> buy their Ilink  cable and hook it into the SteppIR and you are set.  The 
> Microham will also defeat you Xmitting while the antenna is moving.
> 
> W0MU
> 
> 
> On 12/14/2016 1:28 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
>> I googled "stepper y cable" and found these.  Maybe the other "hits" will be 
>> of use as well.
>> 
>> http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Y-Cable.pdf
>> 
>> http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Transceiver-Interface-Operation-5-28-09.pdf
>> 
>> Have fun!
>> 
>> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
>> Jean-François Ménard
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:57
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3
>> 
>> Hi everyone!
>> 
>> I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is 
>> working quite well.
>> 
>> Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the 
>> K3S. I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna 
>> controller.
>> 
>> Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the 
>> SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?
>> 
>> My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind 
>> the P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???
>> 
>> 73 de Jeff | VA2SS
>> 
>> __
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>> Jean-François Ménard
>> 
>> jean-francois.men...@va2ss.com 
>> www.VA2SS.com 
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Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[Dick Dievendorff]

You can configure the K3 to provide frequency information on its serial port as 
you QSY.   It's a configuration menu setting  "auto info".

73 de Dick, K6KR


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike 
Fatchett
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 13:03
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

Even with a Y cable from SteppIR the controller only listens to the signals.  
It does not ask for anything.  So you have to have something that is sending 
out polling data regularly, which is why you need the computer.

Alternatively if you us a Microham controller there is a good chance you can 
buy their Ilink  cable and hook it into the SteppIR and you are set.  The 
Microham will also defeat you Xmitting while the antenna is moving.

W0MU


On 12/14/2016 1:28 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:
> I googled "stepper y cable" and found these.  Maybe the other "hits" will be 
> of use as well.
>
> http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Y-Cable.pdf
>
> http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Transceiver-Interfac
> e-Operation-5-28-09.pdf
>
> Have fun!
>
> 73 de Dick, K6KR
>
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
> Jean-François Ménard
> Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:57
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3
>
> Hi everyone!
>
> I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is working 
> quite well.
>
> Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the 
> K3S. I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna 
> controller.
>
> Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the 
> SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?
>
> My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind the 
> P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???
>
> 73 de Jeff | VA2SS
>
> __
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> Jean-François Ménard
>
> jean-francois.men...@va2ss.com 
> www.VA2SS.com 
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Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[W0MU Mike Fatchett]

Even with a Y cable from SteppIR the controller only listens to the 
signals.  It does not ask for anything.  So you have to have something 
that is sending out polling data regularly, which is why you need the 
computer.


Alternatively if you us a Microham controller there is a good chance you 
can buy their Ilink  cable and hook it into the SteppIR and you are 
set.  The Microham will also defeat you Xmitting while the antenna is 
moving.


W0MU


On 12/14/2016 1:28 PM, Dick Dievendorff wrote:

I googled "stepper y cable" and found these.  Maybe the other "hits" will be of 
use as well.

http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Y-Cable.pdf

http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Transceiver-Interface-Operation-5-28-09.pdf

Have fun!

73 de Dick, K6KR




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Jean-François Ménard
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:57
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

Hi everyone!

I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is working 
quite well.

Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the K3S. 
I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna 
controller.

Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the 
SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?

My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind the 
P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???

73 de Jeff | VA2SS

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Re: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[Dick Dievendorff]

I googled "stepper y cable" and found these.  Maybe the other "hits" will be of 
use as well.

http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Y-Cable.pdf

http://www.steppir.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/Transceiver-Interface-Operation-5-28-09.pdf

Have fun!

73 de Dick, K6KR




-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of 
Jean-François Ménard
Sent: Wednesday, December 14, 2016 11:57
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

Hi everyone!

I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is working 
quite well.

Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the K3S. 
I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna 
controller.

Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the 
SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?

My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind the 
P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???

73 de Jeff | VA2SS 

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Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2

[Bill Frantz]

Wayne suggests the KX2 and KX3 as mobile rigs, and Jim pointed 
to a really nice installation for use by the passenger. They are 
both viable solutions. However, they do have some problems.


I see mobile rigs being used in 3 ways: (1) Campground rigs for 
use when the vehicle is stopped. Here you can add radials to the 
antenns and a K3(s) would be wonderful. (2) Operated by a 
passenger in motion, and (3) Operated by the driver in motion. 
The driver distraction issues only apply to this last use case.


By way of background, I have installed two mobil rigs. I have a 
Yaesu FTM-30 in my Miata. It was chosen because it could replace 
the stock AM/FM broadcast band radio, freeing up space to 
install it. (There's not much space in a Miata.) It transmits on 
2M and 70cm, which covers local communications, but doesn't do 
HF or 6M. Its UI is a fine example of what NOT to do in a mobile UI.


The other rig was an Icom 706 in a Toyota 4Runner, which has 
recently gone to the great crusher in the sky. We now have a 
brand new Subaru Forester which needs a radio, so I am in the market.


The KX2 is missing 6M and 2M which means I will need a second 
radio for 2M (and 70cm). I could blow off operating on 6M, but I 
got a lot of use out of 6M in the last VHF contest as a rover. 
My KX3 has 6M and can be upgraded to have 2M, but it is a bit 
big for the available space in the console. (The remote head for 
the 706 fits reasonably well, but the receiver on the 706 isn't 
super good. In any case, our local ARES/RACES group uses 70cm -- 
it's the way to hit the local repeater from the hospital EOC 
since 2M doesn't work -- so 70cm is almost a requirement.


Good as these radios are, their UI is not ideal from a driver 
distraction point of view. There are several button presses to 
recall a frequency memory, and there is not an obvious "hands 
free" solution for California drivers.


All in all, I could see myself ending up with a KX2 and a 
VHF/UHF radio to be named later. But I dream of a more 
integrated solution.


73 Bill AE6JV

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[Elecraft] FS KPA500 & KAT500

['DGB']

Elecraft KPA500 - Bought new as a kit 8/01/2012 s/n 0971 - assembled by 
myself. Includes KPAK3AUX KPA to K3 Aux Cable and PWR-US240 US 240V 
Power Cord. Latest firmware installed, cosmetically good, operates full 
output. No issues, also includes manuals and spare fuses.


Elecraft KAT500 - Bought new 11/20/2012 s/n 0439. Includes KXUSB USB 
Interface Cable, E850463 KAT500 to KPA500 cable, and 12v power cable 
with powerpoles. No issues, also includes manual.


At this time prefer to sell both together for $2300 and prefer local 
pick-up in NE Wisconsin near Green Bay or willing to meet somewhere 
within 1-2 hour drive. Pictures available.


I will accept cash, Paypal, USPS Money Order or a Bank's Cashier Check. 
Contact me at ns9i2...@bayland.net or my cell-phone at 92o-246-o46o


Note: Please do not reply to this on the list.

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[Elecraft] SteppIR controller with K3S+P3

[Jean-François Ménard]

Hi everyone!

I am a happy new owner of a brand new K3S and a P3, and everything is working 
quite well.

Now, I would like to connect my SteppIR SDA-100 antenna controller to the K3S. 
I would like to be able to not use the computer to control the antenna 
controller.

Any suggestion from a few hams with similar setup as mine on how to use the 
SDA-100 without the needs of a computer?

My guess is I should do a Y cable between the connector labeled PC behind the 
P3 by using only the PIN 2 and 5 then thru the SDA-100 ???

73 de Jeff | VA2SS 

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Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams

[Gmail - George]

Bill,
I use a KX3 with the KXPA mounted on the lid of the cargo box in the pick-up 
bed. Antenna is mounted on the other side of the lid.
The "separation" cable works perfectly.
My KX3 is mounded to a pole from the passenger seat bolt just above the 
center consol. I find this location ok, but do not tune while driving.
I agree that a P3 would force my curiosity away from the road!

My system seems to work well, although I do need the noise blanker & noise 
reduction on a 10 mile stretch of road going to town - I assume it is a 
power line issue.

Maybe the KX2 would be a better choice; but it wasn't out when I bought my 
KX3.
73
George
AI4VZ


-Original Message- 
From: Bill Frantz

A few weeks ago I passed a car with the license WA6HHQ and it
got me to thinking: What if Elecraft made a radio specifically
designed as a mobile radio? Here are some of my ideas:

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