Re: [Elecraft] Second Try--Re: K3: CM500 vs. SB40
Regarding hearing aids you may be interested in a product that can send LF from K3 directly to your hearing aids. The Danish company Phonak are selling a device under the name of TVLink which plugs into the line out, Scart, headphone or external speaker connector and from it's console sends in stereo to your hearing aids. I have been using this for about 6 years now and it is the best "headphones" I have ever had! The price is about 3000 Danish kroner which is something like 450 US $. Vy de OZ1CCM, Kjeld -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hank Garretson Sent: 21. marts 2018 17:55 To: Jim Brown Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Second Try--Re: K3: CM500 vs. SB40 On Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 9:31 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > Another hint for those with moderate hearing loss. Turn off your aids > and set RXEQ for maximum boost on the top bands, maximum cut on the > lower bands. Several years ago, I recommended this to a friend with a > lot of loss, and he uses it successfully to work CW. > Here is what I do with good success. For CW, I maximize RX EQ for my sidetone frequency. In my case, Sidetone is 800 Hz. RX EQ is 0 db for all bands except Band 5 (800 Hz) which I set at +16 dB. I just had my hearing aids adjusted. I asked for one program to bandpass at 800 Hz. Still evaluating if that is going to help. > On 3/21/2018 8:15 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > >> I have hearing aids, and find I cannot use the CM500 without removing >> the aids - they cause howls. >> My hearing aids are over the ear type as yours are. >> > I have no howl or feedback issues with over-the-ear hearing aids and cans. Different people have different results. 73, Hank, W6SX __ 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 k...@kh-translation.dk __ 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] KX3 + PX3 + KXPA100 audio leakage
I've started running this setup on FT8. For some reason, I can hear the grinding FT8 sound on TX. MON is set to 0, AF 54, MIC 60--these produce the right levels of Tx and Rx audio with the soundcard levels set mid-range. DATA mode. I think the sound is coming from the KX3. Any ideas how I can make it silent? Thanks and 73 Eric WD6DBM Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android __ 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] Summary of product review by PA0Q
I thought this summary might make an interesting read for some here http://www.remeeus.eu/hamradio/pa1hr/productreview.pdf 73, Yngvi TF3Y -- http://www.tf3y.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 ALC
You’re sure to get Dons response to this. But, it’s really the same as before. Using the USB cable for audio be sure to select USB AUDIO CODEC as sound device for both recording and playback. Now bring up the Windows mixer and set the level for playback (transmit) to about 30%. Now adjust the Line In (Mic Gain) to get 4 solid bars and fifth flickering. If the granularity is too coarse, set windows mixer level lower, maybe 20%. Try the radio again. I have set my Windows level quite low but get fine control with K3S Lime In Control. It is very stable and repeatable. As before, set Power with PWR knob on radio. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 21, 2018, at 11:40 PM, Ed Hoeck wrote: > > Can someone tell me if there is an instruction on how to set the ALC on a > K3 with the latest Elecraft sound card installed? The original manual was > written B4 the internal sound card was an option. I am operating FT8 mode > and it worked fine with my signal Link, but now I suspect that I am > splattering. I am using the K3 in the data mode running about 35 watts. > > Ed KN3E > __ > 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] Summary of product review by PA0Q
Thank you for that resource - very interesting. Bill W2BLC K-Line __ 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] KX3 Utility Segmentation Fault in Linux
This seems quite relevant. It literally has to do with getting Elecraft-provided and supported software to function on an Elecraft-supported computer operating system. Given the software-driven nature of the Elecraft product line, you can expect some discussion on software support issues on all of the various computer operating systems supported by Elecraft. --- Chuck Milam, N9KY n...@arrl.net On Wed, Mar 21, 2018 at 6:47 PM, ab2tc wrote: > Hi, > > Can you please move this conversation to a Linux guru forum? Ths Linux > gobbledygook has no place here, period. > > AB2TC - Knut > > > Just wanted to post a quick update. Since this problem started > happening on 1 Mar 2018, I searched the archives and found the previous > version of lib32-harfbuzz. After installing that version of the > package, now all the Elecraft linux utilities are working again on my > system. > > https://archive.archlinux.org/repos/2018/02/28/multilib/os/x86_64/lib32 > -harfbuzz-1.7.1-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.xz > > You can install this on Arch systems with the following command: > > pacman -U /path/to/lib32-harfbuzz-1.7.1-1-x86_64.pkg.tar.xz > > If you do install this package, be sure to blacklist it from being > upgraded by placing the following line /etc/pacman.conf: > > IgnorePkg = lib32-harfbuzz > > > > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 n...@arrl.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
[Elecraft] KAT500 Isolation
I decided to hook my dummy load to antenna two on the KAT500 with my main antenna being on antenna 1. When I get a strong signal on my main antenna and switch the KAT500 to port 2 (dummy load) the KAT500 I can still copy the signal on my K3S though the strength is down from S9+ to about S2. I can keep the KAT500 on antenna 2 (dummy load) and disconnect the dummy load from the back of the KAT500 and still hear the signal. I was using an Alpha Delta 4 port coax switch to switch between my main antenna and a dummy load. All was well. No signal being heard when I switched to the dummy load. In this configuration I had antenna 1 from the KAT500 going to the Alpha Delta switch and then out to my antenna. —— 73, Tom - KQ5S __ 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] Help needed - checking out a used K3
Maybe it’s the lousy propagation, but it seems to me that my new-to-me K3 isn’t performing quite up to snuff. I’d like to run a couple of tests to determine whether I need to send the rig to Elecraft. Other than running an A/B test with another radio, the only test gear I have is an Elecraft XG-3 RF Signal source. Are there test or a series of tests I can run? Thanks, & 73, Eric W3DQ __ 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] Order handling
This is not a complaint, so no flaming. Yes, I'm a bit impatient, but that's more "kid before Christmas" than annoyed custmoer. I ordered my first Elecraft last Thursday, the KX2 Shack in a box. The website states quite clearly orders will ship in 5-7 days (business days iirc), so I'm wondering, as I wait less than patiently, what happens during those 5-7 dyas? Are the radios built to order? Are they built but go through some testing process before shipping out? I'm figuring there must be something going on to cause the 5-7 day delay, just wondering what it is? -- W2KAP In any given circuit, the most expensive part will always sacrifice itself to protect the fuse. __ 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] Help needed - checking out a used K3
Eric, The most important parameters (IMHO) for receiver performance are the noise floor, MDS and dynamic range for adjacent signal rejection. You can use your XG3 (note, no hyphen) to get a very close approximation of the MDS - the information is in the XG3 manual. That measurement will give you some insight into the noise floor, because the two are related. As for adjacent signal rejection, look around any band and see if you can find 2 signals that are close to each other (do that with a wide filter). Then narrow the filtering to see if you can separate them sufficiently to copy each one - use CW for that test. Yes, band conditions have been quite "iffy" particularly on the higher frequency bands. You may find some activity on 20 meters and above during the day, but it fades off when the sun sets. 40 meters will be shorter distances during the daylight and will go out 'long' after sunset. 80 and 160 meters will be quite noisy during the day, but is good for local contacts - DX will come in after sunset. Pray for more sunspots. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/22/2018 10:26 AM, Eric Rosenberg wrote: Maybe it’s the lousy propagation, but it seems to me that my new-to-me K3 isn’t performing quite up to snuff. I’d like to run a couple of tests to determine whether I need to send the rig to Elecraft. Other than running an A/B test with another radio, the only test gear I have is an Elecraft XG-3 RF Signal source. Are there test or a series of tests I can run? Thanks, & 73, Eric W3DQ __ 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 donw...@embarqmail.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] K3 internal connectors
Can anyone tell me at what point (Date-S/No.) Elecraft started fitting gold flashed connector pins on the internal connectors? A member of our contest group is interested in buying a used K3 and I have advised him not to get an older one because of the connector reliability issues. Thanks, Tom G3OLB Sent from PITA Mail for Windows 10 __ 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] Order handling
Richard, That delay is stated to "cover all bases" to include weekends. There are several reasons. First, there is simply the time to assemble your order and ship it. Second is the time to process your order and get the paperwork from sales to shipping. Thirdly - yes, you order will be run through a final test before shipping. Other delays may be possible if some part of your order is not currently in stock, and in that event you will be notified and you will be asked whether to ship-now, or hold until everything is available. Shipping time is not included. Normal orders ship UPS Ground, and if you are not in-state for California, UPS can take another 5-7 days to arrive. If you are in a hurry, choose USPS Priority Mail and it will take 2 to 3 days. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/22/2018 10:26 AM, richard kappler wrote: This is not a complaint, so no flaming. Yes, I'm a bit impatient, but that's more "kid before Christmas" than annoyed custmoer. I ordered my first Elecraft last Thursday, the KX2 Shack in a box. The website states quite clearly orders will ship in 5-7 days (business days iirc), so I'm wondering, as I wait less than patiently, what happens during those 5-7 dyas? Are the radios built to order? Are they built but go through some testing process before shipping out? I'm figuring there must be something going on to cause the 5-7 day delay, just wondering what it is? __ 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] Order handling
They are built to order and must pass an intensive “burn in” process before they are shipped. Also note that Elecraft is a small company and they don’t have 100 robots building radios. More like a couple or three guys doing it by hand. Your radio will be assembled by careful loving hands, tested and carefully packaged and shipped to you so that you can enjoy using it for a very long time. I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 22, 2018, at 10:26 AM, richard kappler wrote: > > This is not a complaint, so no flaming. Yes, I'm a bit impatient, but > that's more "kid before Christmas" than annoyed custmoer. > > I ordered my first Elecraft last Thursday, the KX2 Shack in a box. The > website states quite clearly orders will ship in 5-7 days (business days > iirc), so I'm wondering, as I wait less than patiently, what happens during > those 5-7 dyas? Are the radios built to order? Are they built but go > through some testing process before shipping out? I'm figuring there must > be something going on to cause the 5-7 day delay, just wondering what it > is? > > -- > W2KAP > > In any given circuit, the most expensive part will always sacrifice itself > to protect the fuse. > __ > 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] k3util 32-bit problem on Ubuntu
This is similar to the KX3 seg fault thread that is ongoing. For the first time in a few months I tried to run k3util on a 64-bit Ubuntu 17.10 system and discovered that it no longer works. I assume some OS update removed the 32-bit files I used. I *think* I used to have ia32-libs installed for that. I could be wrong, though, since that seems long out of date. Has anyone using Ubuntu got k3util to work? Elecraft developers, any chance of a 64-bit version? (Does anyone use 32-bit anymore?) I'll tack on some possibly helpful info below. Thanks! 73, Mike ab3ap ab3ap$ k3util k3util: error while loading shared libraries: libstdc++.so.6: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory ab3ap$ ldd k3util linux-gate.so.1 => (0xf7f0f000) libdl.so.2 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libdl.so.2 (0xf7ece000) libpthread.so.0 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libpthread.so.0 (0xf7eaf000) libstdc++.so.6 => not found libm.so.6 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libm.so.6 (0xf7db) libgcc_s.so.1 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libgcc_s.so.1 (0xf7d93000) libc.so.6 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libc.so.6 (0xf7bbd000) /lib/ld-linux.so.2 (0xf7f11000) ab3ap$ find /lib -name '*libstdc++*' ab3ap$ find /lib32 -name '*libstdc++*' ab3ap$ find /usr/lib -name '*libstdc++*' /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/5/libstdc++.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/5/libstdc++fs.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/5/libstdc++.so /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/7/libstdc++.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/7/libstdc++fs.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/7/libstdc++.so /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/6/libstdc++.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/6/libstdc++fs.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/6/libstdc++.so /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libstdc++.so.6.0.24 /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libstdc++.so.6 __ 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] KX3 Utility Segmentation Fault in Linux
Hi Knut, Because it relates to problems using our utility software his posting is certainly pertinent here. We have a lot of users who run our Utility s/w under Linux and the solution to his problem will help others. Just because you are not interested in a posting does not mean its inappropriate and does not interest others on the list. (The delete key is a wonderful tool to quickly eliminate those you do not wish to read..) Also, your posting below used the word 'period' at the end is what I referred to as rude and in essence orders them to take it elsewhere. "Ths Linux gobbledygook has no place here, period." It sounds like a parent disciplining a child. Neither a polite nor a respectful statement to another discussion list member. The last thing we want to do is to scare others away from asking questions or helping other on the list. If you have concerns about a posting please feel free to contact the list moderator and do -not- post them to the list. The moderator is the only list participant allowed to make any decisions about the appropriateness of a posting and to contact a poster or post on the list about them. Whew! - I guess people have been spending way too little time on the air and way too much time on the internet lately.. ;-) I'm out of time on this topic - so let's end the discussion for now. 73, Eric WA6HHQ List moderator - when I have time away from my daily responsibilities at Elecraft.. /elecraft.com/ On 3/21/2018 5:22 PM, ab2tc wrote: Hi, I've responded in a direct email to Eric, but maybe it it did not reach the group. so here it is: Hi Eric, With all respect, I was not by any means rude. How can it be rude to ask somebody to take take their problems elsewhere where they belong? I do not think that purely operating systems problems have any place on the reflector and that goes for Windows, too. Had it it been just one or two postings, I wouldn't have been annoyed, but this was just going on and on with Linux jargon forever understood by precious few. ab2tc - Knut Please do not criticize or be rude to other's for their postings here. That's outside of Elecraft list guidelines. In fact, since this is KX3 Utility related (for the Linux version) their postings were certainly OK. Eric moderator from time to time.. /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] RCForb remove audio issues (i.e.: Microphone remote)
I have a PC connected to a K3. I am running RCForb on this computer. Remotely I am running RCForb Client. I can control the K3 (and KAT500 and KPA500) via the RCForb Client. I also can hear the audio remotely just fine. My issue is when I plug a Pro 7 into the remote PC into the pink Microphone jack the Microphone audio from the Pro 7 isn't making back to the PC and remote K3. When I talk into the Microphone I see the level change under Recording Microphone on the "RCForb client". On the PC with the K3 the speaker level isn't moving with my voice. As a side note, on the remote PC (connected via TeamViewer 13)I can fire up all the digital modes and I can make QSO's just fine (i.e.: the audio works just fine in both directions). Any ideas? Cheers from Colombia, HK2LS __ 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] k3util 32-bit problem on Ubuntu
ia32-libs is no longer used in the newer versions of ubuntu (debian). Instead install: lib32z1 lib32ncurses5 lib32bz2-1.0 This should fix the problems Gordon - N1MGO On 03/22/2018 11:52 AM, Mike Markowski wrote: This is similar to the KX3 seg fault thread that is ongoing. For the first time in a few months I tried to run k3util on a 64-bit Ubuntu 17.10 system and discovered that it no longer works. I assume some OS update removed the 32-bit files I used. I *think* I used to have ia32-libs installed for that. I could be wrong, though, since that seems long out of date. Has anyone using Ubuntu got k3util to work? Elecraft developers, any chance of a 64-bit version? (Does anyone use 32-bit anymore?) I'll tack on some possibly helpful info below. Thanks! 73, Mike ab3ap ab3ap$ k3util k3util: error while loading shared libraries: libstdc++.so.6: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory ab3ap$ ldd k3util linux-gate.so.1 => (0xf7f0f000) libdl.so.2 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libdl.so.2 (0xf7ece000) libpthread.so.0 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libpthread.so.0 (0xf7eaf000) libstdc++.so.6 => not found libm.so.6 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libm.so.6 (0xf7db) libgcc_s.so.1 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libgcc_s.so.1 (0xf7d93000) libc.so.6 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libc.so.6 (0xf7bbd000) /lib/ld-linux.so.2 (0xf7f11000) ab3ap$ find /lib -name '*libstdc++*' ab3ap$ find /lib32 -name '*libstdc++*' ab3ap$ find /usr/lib -name '*libstdc++*' /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/5/libstdc++.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/5/libstdc++fs.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/5/libstdc++.so /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/7/libstdc++.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/7/libstdc++fs.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/7/libstdc++.so /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/6/libstdc++.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/6/libstdc++fs.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/6/libstdc++.so /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libstdc++.so.6.0.24 /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libstdc++.so.6 __ 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 gordon.lapo...@gmail.com -- Gordon - N1MGO __ 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] KPA500 Curiosity Question
Is there a published circuit diagram of the KPA500, in particular the power supply? I was curious about the design of the power supply and had a few questions. Note: these are motivated merely by my curiosity and interest. I have no real need to know. For example, the KPA500 shows a block diagram of the amplifier & power supply and one of the voltage outputs is +270 and I was wondering what part of the amp circuit needs 270 volts, or 60 volts for that matter. In idle mode, the HV display on my KPA500 reads 71 volts. Thus, not 60 and not 270 volts. Another question -- the other voltages from the supply are +5, -12, and +12. I assume these are regulated voltages. But, is the +60 and +270 regulated? If these are regulated, what kind of voltage regulator is used. I am likely ignorant and even possibly naive in this area as I have only used low-voltage regulator chips and so do not even know if HV regulator chips even exist (would they be stacked devices?). End of questions for now. Yes, a circuit diagram would answer all my questions. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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] KPA500 Curiosity Question
Phil, I don't have a copy of the block diagram in front of me, but from what I witnessed the input ranges are up to the potential of 270 vac in. The output under load would be ~60vdc under load. What you are seeing in the block diagram appears to be misread, as the voltages are with the parameters of what I saw with my KPA500 when I owned one. Great amp hard to sell. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 11:22 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Curiosity Question Is there a published circuit diagram of the KPA500, in particular the power supply? I was curious about the design of the power supply and had a few questions. Note: these are motivated merely by my curiosity and interest. I have no real need to know. For example, the KPA500 shows a block diagram of the amplifier & power supply and one of the voltage outputs is +270 and I was wondering what part of the amp circuit needs 270 volts, or 60 volts for that matter. In idle mode, the HV display on my KPA500 reads 71 volts. Thus, not 60 and not 270 volts. Another question -- the other voltages from the supply are +5, -12, and +12. I assume these are regulated voltages. But, is the +60 and +270 regulated? If these are regulated, what kind of voltage regulator is used. I am likely ignorant and even possibly naive in this area as I have only used low-voltage regulator chips and so do not even know if HV regulator chips even exist (would they be stacked devices?). End of questions for now. Yes, a circuit diagram would answer all my questions. 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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...@live.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] KPA500 Curiosity Question
The 270 volts is bias for the pin diode switching. It’s generated with a voltage triplet off the 60 volt supply transformer. Chuck KE9UW c-haw...@illinois.edu Sent from my iPad > On Mar 22, 2018, at 11:24 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > > Is there a published circuit diagram of the KPA500, in particular the power > supply? I was curious about the design of the power supply and had a few > questions. Note: these are motivated merely by my curiosity and interest. > I have no real need to know. > > For example, the KPA500 shows a block diagram of the amplifier & power supply > and one of the voltage outputs is +270 and I was wondering what part of the > amp circuit needs 270 volts, or 60 volts for that matter. > > In idle mode, the HV display on my KPA500 reads 71 volts. Thus, not 60 and > not 270 volts. > > Another question -- the other voltages from the supply are +5, -12, and +12. > I assume these are regulated voltages. But, is the +60 and +270 regulated? > If these are regulated, what kind of voltage regulator is used. I am likely > ignorant and even possibly naive in this area as I have only used low-voltage > regulator chips and so do not even know if HV regulator chips even exist > (would they be stacked devices?). > > End of questions for now. Yes, a circuit diagram would answer all my > questions. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > __ > 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 c-haw...@illinois.edu __ 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] KPA500 Curiosity Question
Thanks to those who answered my questions. Quick response on ye olde electraft group. 73, phil > On Mar 22, 2018, at 9:22 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > > Is there a published circuit diagram of the KPA500, in particular the power > supply? I was curious about the design of the power supply and had a few > questions. Note: these are motivated merely by my curiosity and interest. > I have no real need to know. > > For example, the KPA500 shows a block diagram of the amplifier & power supply > and one of the voltage outputs is +270 and I was wondering what part of the > amp circuit needs 270 volts, or 60 volts for that matter. > > In idle mode, the HV display on my KPA500 reads 71 volts. Thus, not 60 and > not 270 volts. > > Another question -- the other voltages from the supply are +5, -12, and +12. > I assume these are regulated voltages. But, is the +60 and +270 regulated? > If these are regulated, what kind of voltage regulator is used. I am likely > ignorant and even possibly naive in this area as I have only used low-voltage > regulator chips and so do not even know if HV regulator chips even exist > (would they be stacked devices?). > > End of questions for now. Yes, a circuit diagram would answer all my > questions. > > 73, phil, K7PEH > > __ > 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 phys...@mac.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] KAT500 Isolation
ISTR that the isolation between antenna ports is around 30dB. Allowing for inaccuracies, your S9 down to S2 reading seems entirely reasonable. 73, Alan. G4GNX -Original Message- From: kq5s...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 1:58 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 Isolation I decided to hook my dummy load to antenna two on the KAT500 with my main antenna being on antenna 1. When I get a strong signal on my main antenna and switch the KAT500 to port 2 (dummy load) the KAT500 I can still copy the signal on my K3S though the strength is down from S9+ to about S2. I can keep the KAT500 on antenna 2 (dummy load) and disconnect the dummy load from the back of the KAT500 and still hear the signal. I was using an Alpha Delta 4 port coax switch to switch between my main antenna and a dummy load. All was well. No signal being heard when I switched to the dummy load. In this configuration I had antenna 1 from the KAT500 going to the Alpha Delta switch and then out to my antenna. —— 73, Tom - KQ5S __ 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] OT: Order handling
As a shipper of hundreds (thousands?) of Elecraft carrying cases and dust covers, I'll offer the following: Priority Mail via the USPS is the only way to go. I've never had a package ... either padded envelope or box ... take more than three days to reach -anywhere- in the US. Plus, for the shipping cost I get a delivery date and tracking number that I provide to the customer so he/she can track the package. I once had a package go from my MT P.O. to delivery in Turkey in five days! All my vendors are told of they use FedEx it will be the last order they receive from me. I once had a packet of legal papers thrown into a driveway puddle and left by a FedEx delivery person. Plus, their closest office is 50+ miles away. FWIW ... 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@gmail.com 1-406-560-3738 --- On Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 8:57 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Richard, > > That delay is stated to "cover all bases" to include weekends. > > There are several reasons. > First, there is simply the time to assemble your order and ship it. > Second is the time to process your order and get the paperwork from sales > to shipping. > Thirdly - yes, you order will be run through a final test before shipping. > > Other delays may be possible if some part of your order is not currently > in stock, and in that event you will be notified and you will be asked > whether to ship-now, or hold until everything is available. > > Shipping time is not included. Normal orders ship UPS Ground, and if you > are not in-state for California, UPS can take another 5-7 days to arrive. > If you are in a hurry, choose USPS Priority Mail and it will take 2 to 3 > days. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 3/22/2018 10:26 AM, richard kappler wrote: > >> This is not a complaint, so no flaming. Yes, I'm a bit impatient, but >> that's more "kid before Christmas" than annoyed custmoer. >> >> I ordered my first Elecraft last Thursday, the KX2 Shack in a box. The >> website states quite clearly orders will ship in 5-7 days (business days >> iirc), so I'm wondering, as I wait less than patiently, what happens >> during >> those 5-7 dyas? Are the radios built to order? Are they built but go >> through some testing process before shipping out? I'm figuring there must >> be something going on to cause the 5-7 day delay, just wondering what it >> is? >> >> __ 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] Second Try--Re: K3: CM500 vs. SB40
Kjeld, I briefly mentioned that I have a "blue-tooth appliance" (without explanation what it does). My hearing aids support blue-tooth connection which requires a separate remote (cost $450) that enables connecting to blue-tooth accessories: my i-phone5, for example. The remote provides mic for that connection. With the remote came the "appliance" which has a 3.5mm phone plug and works with any audio source (like a stereo or a ham radio). Just plug the appliance into the headphone jack and you hear the audio via blue-tooth. Hearing aid batteries last about two hours in use with blue-tooth vs lasting six days normal use. To use the Phonak system would require buying new hearing aids (current pair cost me $5200 two years ago), so that is not going to happen. To the rest of the reflector, my apology for the OT subject. 73, Ed - KL7UW From: "Kjeld Holm" To: "'Hank Garretson'" , "'Jim Brown'" Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Second Try--Re: K3: CM500 vs. SB40 Regarding hearing aids you may be interested in a product that can send LF from K3 directly to your hearing aids. The Danish company Phonak are selling a device under the name of TVLink which plugs into the line out, Scart, headphone or external speaker connector and from it's console sends in stereo to your hearing aids. I have been using this for about 6 years now and it is the best "headphones" I have ever had! The price is about 3000 Danish kroner which is something like 450 US $. Vy de OZ1CCM, Kjeld 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com Dubus-NA Business mail: dubus...@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] K3 internal connectors
Hi Tom, When I had K3 serial No. 3505 in for upgrades they upgraded it to the gold pins. I asked the same question and was told it was somewhere between 4000 and 4100. They can't give an exact number due to some orders being kits versus the factory assembled units. Mark, WB9CIF -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Tom Boucher Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 2:57 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 internal connectors Can anyone tell me at what point (Date-S/No.) Elecraft started fitting gold flashed connector pins on the internal connectors? A member of our contest group is interested in buying a used K3 and I have advised him not to get an older one because of the connector reliability issues. Thanks, Tom G3OLB Sent from PITA Mail for Windows 10 __ 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 markmus...@sbcglobal.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] OT: Order handling
And your package will less likely be tossed around or thrown down! 73! Tom - KB2SMS On 03/22/2018 01:22 PM, Rose wrote: As a shipper of hundreds (thousands?) of Elecraft carrying cases and dust covers, I'll offer the following: Priority Mail via the USPS is the only way to go. I've never had a package ... either padded envelope or box ... take more than three days to reach -anywhere- in the US. Plus, for the shipping cost I get a delivery date and tracking number that I provide to the customer so he/she can track the package. I once had a package go from my MT P.O. to delivery in Turkey in five days! All my vendors are told of they use FedEx it will be the last order they receive from me. I once had a packet of legal papers thrown into a driveway puddle and left by a FedEx delivery person. Plus, their closest office is 50+ miles away. FWIW ... 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@gmail.com 1-406-560-3738 __ 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 internal connectors
The connectors are not difficult to replace. I know that some folks have had issues. My own K3 is a 2000-range serial number and I’ve not yet had any kind of problem. I did replace the pins on the 100W amp module as a preventative, but have not done so on the FP board, although I have the pins. But that can likely also be fixed by unplugging, putting on a bit of DeOxit, and plugging back in. The wiping action alone of plugging and unplugging a couple of times will likely take care of it on its own — although I’m sure someone has a different opinion, because that’s the way it is :-) Grant NQ5T K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 > On Mar 22, 2018, at 2:14 PM, Mark E. Musick wrote: > > Hi Tom, > When I had K3 serial No. 3505 in for upgrades they upgraded it to the gold > pins. I asked the same question and was told it was somewhere between 4000 > and 4100. They can't give an exact number due to some orders being kits > versus the factory assembled units. > > Mark, WB9CIF > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On > Behalf Of Tom Boucher > Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 2:57 PM > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 internal connectors > > Can anyone tell me at what point (Date-S/No.) Elecraft started fitting gold > flashed connector pins on the internal connectors? A member of our contest > group is interested in buying a used K3 and I have advised him not to get an > older one because of the connector reliability issues. > __ 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] Second Try--Re: K3: CM500 vs. SB40
On 3/22/2018 11:05 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: I briefly mentioned that I have a "blue-tooth appliance" (without explanation what it does). For aids that include a telecoil (magnetic transducer), there are much less expensive neck loops that plug into a headphone jack. For RF-based hearing impaired systems that I designed and specified for public spaces, I specified the Comtek NTC-102 neck loop. I see it listed at $95 from internet vendors. It has the obvious advantage of zero latency. This is a relatively rugged professional product from a company based in Salt Lake City. It's something that could easily be built -- the only unknown is whether the loop is a single turn or multiple turns, and this could easily be learned by winding one and trying it. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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 internal connectors
Tom, I don't know the date, but what I can tell you is that the replacement pins are supplied by Elecraft at no cost. They are not difficult to change, it just takes some time. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/22/2018 10:56 AM, Tom Boucher wrote: Can anyone tell me at what point (Date-S/No.) Elecraft started fitting gold flashed connector pins on the internal connectors? A member of our contest group is interested in buying a used K3 and I have advised him not to get an older one because of the connector reliability issues. Thanks, Tom G3OLB __ 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] k3util 32-bit problem on Ubuntu
Mike, Yes, this is probably along the lines of the thread I started. However, despite the internet running on Linux and it being open source, it seems to infuriate people to see posts about it. To answer your question, yes, there is an effort to make a 64 bit version. I helped Dave Fleming who maintains the software for Elecraft test a 64 bit version of the kx3util binary. It worked perfectly with an up to date Linux install. Not sure what the timeline is for release but contact me if you end up being stuck. I would try installing the packages suggested by Gordon first. Rob On Mar 22, 2018 11:54 AM, "Mike Markowski" wrote: This is similar to the KX3 seg fault thread that is ongoing. For the first time in a few months I tried to run k3util on a 64-bit Ubuntu 17.10 system and discovered that it no longer works. I assume some OS update removed the 32-bit files I used. I *think* I used to have ia32-libs installed for that. I could be wrong, though, since that seems long out of date. Has anyone using Ubuntu got k3util to work? Elecraft developers, any chance of a 64-bit version? (Does anyone use 32-bit anymore?) I'll tack on some possibly helpful info below. Thanks! 73, Mike ab3ap ab3ap$ k3util k3util: error while loading shared libraries: libstdc++.so.6: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory ab3ap$ ldd k3util linux-gate.so.1 => (0xf7f0f000) libdl.so.2 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libdl.so.2 (0xf7ece000) libpthread.so.0 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libpthread.so.0 (0xf7eaf000) libstdc++.so.6 => not found libm.so.6 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libm.so.6 (0xf7db) libgcc_s.so.1 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libgcc_s.so.1 (0xf7d93000) libc.so.6 => /lib/i386-linux-gnu/libc.so.6 (0xf7bbd000) /lib/ld-linux.so.2 (0xf7f11000) ab3ap$ find /lib -name '*libstdc++*' ab3ap$ find /lib32 -name '*libstdc++*' ab3ap$ find /usr/lib -name '*libstdc++*' /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/5/libstdc++.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/5/libstdc++fs.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/5/libstdc++.so /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/7/libstdc++.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/7/libstdc++fs.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/7/libstdc++.so /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/6/libstdc++.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/6/libstdc++fs.a /usr/lib/gcc/x86_64-linux-gnu/6/libstdc++.so /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libstdc++.so.6.0.24 /usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libstdc++.so.6 __ 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 kc2...@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] K3 internal connectors
The best and easiest way to remove the front panel pins is to cut the plastic strip on the pins into small enough pieces so you can pull the strip off the pins - then remove the pins one at a time. Clean up with solder wick, and if solder remains in the holes, heat the solder pad and push it out with a wooden toothpick or a stainless steel needle. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/22/2018 2:36 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: The connectors are not difficult to replace. I know that some folks have had issues. __ 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] OT: Order handling
As of late, all my Priority packages have been taking 4 -5 days down here in NC - I asked the P.O. today about that and, they said you must use Priority Express. 73 Dwight NS9I On 3/22/2018 1:22 PM, Rose wrote: As a shipper of hundreds (thousands?) of Elecraft carrying cases and dust covers, I'll offer the following: Priority Mail via the USPS is the only way to go. I've never had a package ... either padded envelope or box ... take more than three days to reach -anywhere- in the US. Plus, for the shipping cost I get a delivery date and tracking number that I provide to the customer so he/she can track the package. I once had a package go from my MT P.O. to delivery in Turkey in five days! All my vendors are told of they use FedEx it will be the last order they receive from me. I once had a packet of legal papers thrown into a driveway puddle and left by a FedEx delivery person. Plus, their closest office is 50+ miles away. FWIW ... 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@gmail.com 1-406-560-3738 --- On Thu, Mar 22, 2018 at 8:57 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Richard, That delay is stated to "cover all bases" to include weekends. There are several reasons. First, there is simply the time to assemble your order and ship it. Second is the time to process your order and get the paperwork from sales to shipping. Thirdly - yes, you order will be run through a final test before shipping. Other delays may be possible if some part of your order is not currently in stock, and in that event you will be notified and you will be asked whether to ship-now, or hold until everything is available. Shipping time is not included. Normal orders ship UPS Ground, and if you are not in-state for California, UPS can take another 5-7 days to arrive. If you are in a hurry, choose USPS Priority Mail and it will take 2 to 3 days. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/22/2018 10:26 AM, richard kappler wrote: This is not a complaint, so no flaming. Yes, I'm a bit impatient, but that's more "kid before Christmas" than annoyed custmoer. I ordered my first Elecraft last Thursday, the KX2 Shack in a box. The website states quite clearly orders will ship in 5-7 days (business days iirc), so I'm wondering, as I wait less than patiently, what happens during those 5-7 dyas? Are the radios built to order? Are they built but go through some testing process before shipping out? I'm figuring there must be something going on to cause the 5-7 day delay, just wondering what it is? __ 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...@bayland.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] OT: Order handling
Do your packages come through Jacksonville, or somewhere else … Charleston, maybe?. Down here in the radio equipment and parts wasteland of Savannah, everything comes through Jacksonville. I actually think if I mail my Savannah water bill from my PO (in the same county as Savannah), it goes to Jacksonville and then comes back. In any case, virtually everything I purchase these days is shipped Priority Mail (not “Express” Priority). I almost always get Priority packages (from anywhere) in 2 days (not counting the day it was accepted at the local PO). Once in a great while it takes 3 days. > On Mar 22, 2018, at 4:13 PM, dgb wrote: > > As of late, all my Priority packages have been taking 4 -5 days down here in > NC - I asked the P.O. today about that and, they said you must use Priority > Express. > > 73 Dwight NS9I > > > Grant NQ5T K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 __ 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] OT: Order handling
Ummm ... sounds like a bureaucratic answer. The only Priority mail packages we have sent over the last 10 years or so that have taken more than 2 days are those to APO/FPO addresses. Those generally take between 7-10 days depending on where our troop is actually located. I just mailed a Priority envelope last Mon and our PO says 2-3 days. It got there in 2. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 3/22/2018 1:13 PM, dgb wrote: As of late, all my Priority packages have been taking 4 -5 days down here in NC - I asked the P.O. today about that and, they said you must use Priority Express. 73 Dwight NS9I __ 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] OT: Order handling
Tucson, with about a million people using that as as their city address, has no post office anymore. If I mailed a letter to my neighbor it would go to Phoenix and come back. Wes N7WS On 3/22/2018 1:41 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: I actually think if I mail my Savannah water bill from my PO (in the same county as Savannah), it goes to Jacksonville and then comes back. __ 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] OT: Order handling
Dwight, Not here in the Raleigh area of NC. If you are in a remote area, then I guess it might be possible that it would take 4 - 5 days, it depends on your local post office. That really should not be true, unless there was an intervening Sunday involved which would delay it a day when it is shipped on a Saturday. The day it is dropped off at the Post Office is not counted. If it can get to the sorting facility before Sunday, it will be send on its way with no delay. I got two USPS deliveries today - both had Click-n-Ship labels, so I don't know when they were actually dropped off. One label was marked 3/19/18 and the other 3/20/18 - so that complies with the 2 to 3 days in both cases. I regularly get packages of parts from Elecraft via either 1st class mail or Priority Mail from Watsonville, CA and they arrive in 2 to 3 days. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/22/2018 4:13 PM, dgb wrote: As of late, all my Priority packages have been taking 4 -5 days down here in NC - I asked the P.O. today about that and, they said you must use Priority Express. 73 Dwight NS9I __ 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] OT: Postal terminology
Like an earlier poster said ... it sounds like you got a "bureaucratic" reply from the postal employee ... or one who simply doesn't know the difference(s). USPS Priority Express is a service that uses a limited range of box sizes that you buy from a P.O.. These boxes -must- be used for Priority Express. Priority Mail is a completely different critter. I buy specifically-sized boxes and padded envelopes from U-line that are almost exact fits for my cases and covers. Have a look at this site: http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 . I think the photos there will illustrate my point. Hint: Google is your friend for additional information. A letter posted to a local in town address goes Billings and back ... about 700 miles ... and always bears a Billings postmark. Go figure! (:-) FWIW ... 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@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
[Elecraft] OT: Rocket causes temporary hole in ionosphere, affects GPS
https://arstechnica.com/science/2018/03/spacex-launch-last-year-punched-huge -temporary-hole-in-the-ionosphere/ 73, Erik K7TV __ 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] k3util 32-bit problem on Ubuntu
Thanks, Gordon. lib32bz2-1.0 is not known by Ubuntu, but after some experimenting and googling based on your help I discovered: apt-get install lib32stdc++6 Progress, but now: ab3ap$ ./k3util Failed to find/load Framework library /home/mm/ham/elecraft/k3/k3util_1_15_6_27/./RBGUIFramework.so: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory Quick hack, I copied k3util into the "k3util Libs" directory [Unix name with space (?) :-( ] But no joy: ab3ap$ ./k3util Failed to find/load Framework library libgtk-x11-2.0.so.0: cannot open shared object file: No such file or directory Easy, right? Install the aging gtk2: ab3ap# apt-get install libgtk2.0-0 Reading package lists... Done Building dependency tree Reading state information... Done libgtk2.0-0 is already the newest version (2.24.31-2ubuntu1). 0 upgraded, 0 newly installed, 0 to remove and 0 not upgraded. I forgot. It's of course 64-bit, as one would expect, so: apt-get install libgtk2.0-0:i386 however this wants to install very many old 32-bit libraries. Ugh. I'm reluctant to turn my machine into a relic for this old software, though my K3 will become a (firmware) relic if I don't. Not a good solution either way. Debating what to do... 73, Mike ab3ap On 03/22/2018 12:17 PM, Gordon LaPoint wrote: ia32-libs is no longer used in the newer versions of ubuntu (debian). Instead install: lib32z1 lib32ncurses5 lib32bz2-1.0 This should fix the problems Gordon - N1MGO __ 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] k3util 32-bit problem on Ubuntu
Rob and all, On 03/22/2018 03:11 PM, Robert Felmey wrote: Yes, this is probably along the lines of the thread I started. However, despite the internet running on Linux and it being open source, it seems to infuriate people to see posts about it. :-) I started a note and stopped several times over the past weeks for that very reason. To answer your question, yes, there is an effort to make a 64 bit version. I helped Dave Fleming who maintains the software for Elecraft test a 64 bit version of the kx3util binary. It worked perfectly with an up to date Linux install. Excellent news! Thanks for sharing that. I will stand in the shadows and wait patiently now. :-) 73! Mike ab3ap __ 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] OT: Postal terminology
I was the "earlier poster." While I was still employed, my employer occasionally did contract work for the USPS. It was enlightening. It would seem that mail would be collected from local boxes [including pieces mailed at a local PO], sorted into "here" and "everywhere else", and the "here" mail routed to the appropriate mail carrier. Alas, even then, most of the sorting was much more cheaply done using automation, and in many cases, the pickup from mail boxes was contracted out. While it sounds counter intuitive, having regional sorting and distribution centers that can make use of and leverage major automation is the best way to move the mail. FedX originally sent everything to Memphis in the evening, processed it, and then sent it back out early in the AM ... even a package heading for the same town as it was "mailed" in. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 3/22/2018 2:03 PM, Rose wrote: Like an earlier poster said ... it sounds like you got a "bureaucratic" reply from the postal employee ... or one who simply doesn't know the difference(s). USPS Priority Express is a service that uses a limited range of box sizes that you buy from a P.O.. These boxes -must- be used for Priority Express. Priority Mail is a completely different critter. I buy specifically-sized boxes and padded envelopes from U-line that are almost exact fits for my cases and covers. Have a look at this site: http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 . I think the photos there will illustrate my point. Hint: Google is your friend for additional information. A letter posted to a local in town address goes Billings and back ... about 700 miles ... and always bears a Billings postmark. Go figure! (:-) FWIW ... 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@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] OT: Postal terminology
I mailed a St. Patrick’s Day card to the girlfriend on Wednesday of that week. It showed up the Monday after. We’re talking about a driving distance of 15-20 minutes, from this facility to her home. And there’s a major postal distribution center here in Redlands. 73 de Jim-AD6CW > On Mar 22, 2018, at 2:03 PM, Rose wrote: > > I buy specifically-sized boxes and padded envelopes from U-line that > are almost exact fits for my cases and covers. Have a look at this > site: http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 . I think the photos there will illustrate > my point. > > Hint: Google is your friend for additional information. > > A letter posted to a local in town address goes Billings and back ... > about 700 miles ... and always bears a Billings postmark. Go figure! (:-) > > FWIW ... > > 73! > > __ 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] OT: Postal terminology
This is what we used to send my stepson and nephew care packages when they were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan. 5 deployments between them. Mom/Aunt, God rest her soul, was in charge of filling the boxes and I got the PO duty, filling out paperwork and getting more boxes. Two and a half years. I loved watching her do it. It brought a smile to my face. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Rose Sent: Thursday, March 22, 2018 4:03 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Postal terminology Like an earlier poster said ... it sounds like you got a "bureaucratic" reply from the postal employee ... or one who simply doesn't know the difference(s). USPS Priority Express is a service that uses a limited range of box sizes that you buy from a P.O.. These boxes -must- be used for Priority Express. Priority Mail is a completely different critter. I buy specifically-sized boxes and padded envelopes from U-line that are almost exact fits for my cases and covers. Have a look at this site: http://tinyurl.com/7lm3m5 . I think the photos there will illustrate my point. Hint: Google is your friend for additional information. A letter posted to a local in town address goes Billings and back ... about 700 miles ... and always bears a Billings postmark. Go figure! (:-) FWIW ... 73! Rose - N7HKW elecraftcov...@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 ksto...@ac0h.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 ALC
Yes, I will provide a response. Bill is entirely correct. Select the proper soundcard in your application - in the case of the internal soundcard in the K3S (or upgraded K3) it is "USB AUDIO CODEC". Then set the audio levels in the various controls as Bill indicated - midrange or a bit below to produce 4 bars on the ALC meter with the 5th bar flashing. Adjust the power with the K3S power knob. You may have up to 3 gain controls to contend with and juggle. 1) the software application may have a slider (some are marked "POWER"), 2) the OS soundcard audio output (speaker or line out) level, and 3) the K3/K3S line in level. Set them all at midrange or a bit below so nothing is overloaded until you can achieve the 4 bars solid with the 5th bar flashing. You can do that adjustment in TX TEST mode, so you do not bother folks on the band with your testing. For more information on the "why" of all this, go to my website www.w3fpr.com and in the left column, scroll down to the last entry. Click on that link to take you to the article. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/22/2018 8:57 AM, Nr4c wrote: You’re sure to get Dons response to this. But, it’s really the same as before. Using the USB cable for audio be sure to select USB AUDIO CODEC as sound device for both recording and playback. Now bring up the Windows mixer and set the level for playback (transmit) to about 30%. Now adjust the Line In (Mic Gain) to get 4 solid bars and fifth flickering. If the granularity is too coarse, set windows mixer level lower, maybe 20%. Try the radio again. I have set my Windows level quite low but get fine control with K3S Lime In Control. It is very stable and repeatable. As before, set Power with PWR knob on radio. __ 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
