[Elecraft] Fw: Re: K4 pre order

[bhtoub]

Mine was ordered in February 11 and received it April 7.
Believe me the wait is well worth it.

73,
Brian K1DIH


had mine The wait time is down to 3-4 weeks, so not as big a deal as 2
years ago.
Ordered mine in Jan and had it within 4 weeks.

On Thu, Apr 13, 2023, 13:18 Dean L/ K2WW  wrote:

> Is it possible to " Buy" someone who is impatiently waiting and
pre-paid
> for their K4, and change the shipping info?
> Reminds me of the lunch line in High School, ahead back ahead
> If it is, I'm your Huckleberry
>
> 73
> Dean K2WW
> __
> 

__
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: Not remembering antenna configuration

[Bill Weaver]

Hi Hoop,

Was the ultimate solution to use the windows version of the utility (I assume 
so but thought I’d ask to be sure). I’m a new Mac user here and still need to 
configure the KPA1500 utility.

73,
Bill WE5P

Comfortably Numb

> On Apr 13, 2023, at 16:30, JK Hooper via Elecraft  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi all, 
> 
> Here is an update on my KAT500 Mac software utility problem, described below. 
> 
> I am able to configure my KAT500 just fine with the Windows version of the 
> KAT500 Utility using Windows 10 O/S, so, effectively, my “problem” of 
> configuring the KAT500 is solved.   
> 
> The Mac version of the KAT500 utility does not appear to be working correctly 
> with macOS Ventura 13.2.1, at least on my computer.  
> 
> I have let Elecraft support know.  
> 
> Special thanks to Andy K3WYC who emailed me quite a few times with 
> suggestions on troubleshooting and he pointed the way for me to track things 
> down.  
> 
> 73
> Hoop
> K9QJS 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Apr 12, 2023, at 2:47 PM, JK Hooper  wrote:
> 
> Any insights on troubleshooting approaches for my KAT500 S/N 015XX which is 
> not remembering the antenna configurations I enter.   K4D - KPA500 - KAT500.  
> KAT500 gets its power from the K4D auxiliary DC port.   
> 
> KAT500 is running latest firmware version 02.05.   Mac Utility is version 
> 1.21.10.9.   I have reinstalled firmware.  No change.   I have reset to 
> factory configuration, then reloaded configuration, no change.   
> 
> Some “for examples”: 
> 
> 1. Each time I open the KAT500 utility, the Maximum power (watts) on the Edit 
> Configuration tab reverts to “1” watt.   I previously selected “Optimize for 
> KAT500.” 
> 
> 2. I will assign 20 m to both ANT 2 and ANT 3, for example, but this 
> configuration reverts to no “Enabled” antennas and Preferred is “Ant 2.” 
> 
> On the other hand, the KAT500 appears to have correctly memorized the tuning 
> settings.   I operate with KAT500 in “MAN” and have previously gone through 
> the bands memorizing tuning settings. 
> 
> The specific problem I have is that, for 6 meters, I want to use ANT 2 but 
> the KAT500 is not letting me change from ANT 3.   
> 
> And while I am not using ANT 1, I’m not able to configure a band/antenna 
> combination such that I can only switch between ANT 2 and ANT 3. 
> 
> Thanks in advance,
> 
> 73
> Hoop
> K9QJS 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> __
> 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 weave...@usermail.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] K4 pre order

[Rich WC3T]

__
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] K4 pre order

[Eric Swartz]

Hi Rick,

It looks like your K4D shipped today. :-)

We're also working hard to ship a lot this week and next so we can catch up
with the rest of the backlog and have some K4Ds to sell from our booth at
the Visalia International DX convention (weekend after next).  See you all
there!

73,
Eric
*elecraft.com *


On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 12:39 PM NJ5W Rick  wrote:

> Ordered mine Mar 7th, still waiting. So not quite down to 4 weeks yet.
> Hopefully mine will arrive sometime this week.
>
>
> Rick NJ5W
>
>
> On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 1:36 PM Jim Rhodes  wrote:
>
> > The wait time is down to 3-4 weeks, so not as big a deal as 2 years ago.
> > Ordered mine in Jan and had it within 4 weeks.
> >
> > On Thu, Apr 13, 2023, 13:18 Dean L/ K2WW  wrote:
> >
> > > Is it possible to " Buy" someone who is impatiently waiting and
> pre-paid
> > > for their K4, and change the shipping info?
> > > Reminds me of the lunch line in High School, ahead back ahead
> > > If it is, I'm your Huckleberry
> > >
> > > 73
> > > Dean K2WW
> > > __
> > > 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 jimk...@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 rreynold...@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 eric.swa...@elecraft.com
__
Elecraft mailing list
Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft
Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm
Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net
Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com 

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500: Not remembering antenna configuration

[JK Hooper via Elecraft]

Hi all, 

Here is an update on my KAT500 Mac software utility problem, described below. 

I am able to configure my KAT500 just fine with the Windows version of the 
KAT500 Utility using Windows 10 O/S, so, effectively, my “problem” of 
configuring the KAT500 is solved.   

The Mac version of the KAT500 utility does not appear to be working correctly 
with macOS Ventura 13.2.1, at least on my computer.  

I have let Elecraft support know.  

Special thanks to Andy K3WYC who emailed me quite a few times with suggestions 
on troubleshooting and he pointed the way for me to track things down.  

73
Hoop
K9QJS 




On Apr 12, 2023, at 2:47 PM, JK Hooper  wrote:

Any insights on troubleshooting approaches for my KAT500 S/N 015XX which is not 
remembering the antenna configurations I enter.   K4D - KPA500 - KAT500.  
KAT500 gets its power from the K4D auxiliary DC port.   

KAT500 is running latest firmware version 02.05.   Mac Utility is version 
1.21.10.9.   I have reinstalled firmware.  No change.   I have reset to factory 
configuration, then reloaded configuration, no change.   

Some “for examples”: 

1. Each time I open the KAT500 utility, the Maximum power (watts) on the Edit 
Configuration tab reverts to “1” watt.   I previously selected “Optimize for 
KAT500.” 

2. I will assign 20 m to both ANT 2 and ANT 3, for example, but this 
configuration reverts to no “Enabled” antennas and Preferred is “Ant 2.” 

On the other hand, the KAT500 appears to have correctly memorized the tuning 
settings.   I operate with KAT500 in “MAN” and have previously gone through the 
bands memorizing tuning settings. 

The specific problem I have is that, for 6 meters, I want to use ANT 2 but the 
KAT500 is not letting me change from ANT 3.   

And while I am not using ANT 1, I’m not able to configure a band/antenna 
combination such that I can only switch between ANT 2 and ANT 3. 

Thanks in advance,

73
Hoop
K9QJS 







__
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] K4 pre order

[NJ5W Rick]

Ordered mine Mar 7th, still waiting. So not quite down to 4 weeks yet.
Hopefully mine will arrive sometime this week.


Rick NJ5W


On Thu, Apr 13, 2023 at 1:36 PM Jim Rhodes  wrote:

> The wait time is down to 3-4 weeks, so not as big a deal as 2 years ago.
> Ordered mine in Jan and had it within 4 weeks.
>
> On Thu, Apr 13, 2023, 13:18 Dean L/ K2WW  wrote:
>
> > Is it possible to " Buy" someone who is impatiently waiting and pre-paid
> > for their K4, and change the shipping info?
> > Reminds me of the lunch line in High School, ahead back ahead
> > If it is, I'm your Huckleberry
> >
> > 73
> > Dean K2WW
> > __
> > 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 jimk...@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 rreynold...@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] K4 pre order

[Jim Rhodes]

The wait time is down to 3-4 weeks, so not as big a deal as 2 years ago.
Ordered mine in Jan and had it within 4 weeks.

On Thu, Apr 13, 2023, 13:18 Dean L/ K2WW  wrote:

> Is it possible to " Buy" someone who is impatiently waiting and pre-paid
> for their K4, and change the shipping info?
> Reminds me of the lunch line in High School, ahead back ahead
> If it is, I'm your Huckleberry
>
> 73
> Dean K2WW
> __
> 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 jimk...@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] K4 pre order

[Dean L/ K2WW]

Is it possible to " Buy" someone who is impatiently waiting and pre-paid
for their K4, and change the shipping info?
Reminds me of the lunch line in High School, ahead back ahead
If it is, I'm your Huckleberry

73
Dean K2WW
__
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] Where to put the wattmeter

[Bob McGraw]

While I totally agree with Alan, N1AL, I fear that one who is reading an 
external power meter located in the feedline after the tuner will be 
mislead by the power indications.  At the same time, SWR indications are 
typically valid.


Case and point.   On one of my antennas, on a frequency where the SWR is 
high, the FWD power indicated on the external meter is 200 watts.  No 
way the radio is producing 200 watts.  At the antenna matched frequency 
the external meter indicates 100 watts.


The original post indicated with the OPs K3S the P3 Sensor located after 
the KAT500 antenna tuner was showing a power value of some 300 watts or 
so.  Even more non believable values with his KPA500.  Thus my reason 
for questioning the position of the measuring sensor in the feed line.   
Most power measurement devices are calibrated for a known impedance, 
normally 50 ohms. Therefore placing them in the feedline where an 
unknown impedance exist, one will also have a false power indication.


Exceptions are a calculating power meter that measures both voltage and 
current to determine power.  Most power meters I find in ham usage are 
only voltage sensing devices.


That's all.

73

Bob, K4TAX



Date: Mon, 10 Apr 2023 10:03:10 -0600
From: Alan Bloom
To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Where to put the wattmeter
Message-ID:
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed

I changed the Subject line since this is a new topic.

If the wattmeter (in this case the P3 sensor) is placed after the tuner
then it will read the SWR of the antenna.? To determine the net forward
power, just subtract the reflected power from the forward power.

To calculate reflected power, use the equation:

P(ref) = P(fwd) * [(SWR-1)/(SWR+1)]^2

Since the K3 and K4 already have a built-in wattmeter located before the
tuner, it makes sense to me to put the P3 sensor (or external wattmeter)
after the tuner so you can see what is going on with the antenna.

Alan N1AL

__
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] K4D order/delivery/price

[Pete Smith N4ZR]

I got an acknowledgement of my cancellation from Elecraft.  I'd suggest 
that anyone in Ralph's situation who decided not to pursue a K4 order 
should let them know so that people further down the waiting list can 
move up.


73, Pete N4ZR

On 4/13/2023 12:07 AM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote:
I have a K3 and a TS890s too. The TS890s is great in many respects, 
but the K3 still has much better NB/NR and APF features.


73,
Victor, 4X6GP
Rehovot, Israel
formerly K2VCO
CWops no. 5
http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/

On 13/04/2023 0:55, Wes wrote:
I own a K3 and K3S (Both fine radios but now surplus if anyone is 
interested) and I ordered a K4.  When I got tired of waiting I bought 
a TS-890 and couldn't be happier. Always liking a spare on hand I 
picked up a TS-590SG for a song.


Wes  N7WS

On 4/11/2023 6:41 PM, Ralph Parker wrote:
>About 3 weeks ago, I ordered a K4D, and was surprised not to be 
asked for any money up front...


Two years ago next week, I ordered two KXV3B modules. I paid in full 
up front.
I have heard nothing directly since, only a few general 
head-pattings sent to this reflector.

I understand that I only have a few weeks to wait.
Frustrating.

Ralph, VE7XF

__
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 wes_n...@triconet.org 


__
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 k2vco@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 pete.n...@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