[Elecraft] FW: MD's gotta go... :>)
From: car...@625lw.com To: car...@625lw.com Subject: FW: MD's gotta go... :>) Date: Sun, 13 Jan 2013 16:32:12 -0700 Subject: MD's gotta go... :>) Medical Doctors (A) The number of physicians in the U.S. is 700,000. (B) Accidental deaths caused by physicians per year are 120,000. (C) Accidental deaths per physician is 0.171 Statistics from U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services. >>> Now think about this... Guns (A) The number of gun owners in the U.S. is 80,000,000. (B) The number of accidental gun deaths per year, all age groups, is 1,500. (C) The number of accidental deaths per gun owner is .188 Statistics from FBI > So, statistically, MD's are over 9,000 times more dangerous than gun owners. Remember... 'Guns don't kill people, physicians do.' >> Fact: Not everyone has a gun, but almost everyone has at least one doctor. This means you are over 9,000 times more likely to be killed by a MD than by a gun owner! >> Please alert your friends to this alarming threat. We must ban MD's before this gets completely out of hand!!! >> Out of concern for the public at large, we withheld the statistics on lawyers for fear the shock would cause people to panic and seek medical attention! __ 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
[Elecraft] PS for KX3
Who was looking for a small PS for his KX3? Here is one from MPJ. 16 VDC at 3+ amps. You'll need a power cord and an adapter plug to fit the K's. Hard to beat the price. http://www.mpja.com/12-27-12.asp?r=358010&s=12 Later de Bill-w7kxb . . __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Wall wart for KX3
I got a PS for a Respirator from MPJ. A 12v 4.16 amp unit. Runs the K2. and KX3 It's quite, RF wise. Take a look at their web site and you will see 16 volt units available. http://www.mpja.com/Desktop-Power-Supplies/products/475/ Ciao de w7kxb-Bill . . > Date: Tue, 18 Dec 2012 20:17:55 -0600 > From: n...@comcast.net > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Wall wart for KX3 > > KX3 gurus: > > Has anyone found a wall wart they like for the KX3? __ 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
[Elecraft] FW: K3 Desk Top Stands
From: w7...@msn.com To: die...@comcast.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K3 Desk Top Stands Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 14:44:41 -0800 Dick: Your link did not work for me. But for those who may be having trouble, try this: http://www.costco.com/Seville-Classics%C2%AE-3-tier-Bamboo-Multi-Purpose-StorageShoe-Rack-2-pack-Includes-6-Shelves.product.11679096.html I know, it looks the same, but for some reason mine works. By the way; Price is $30.00 EACH. Thanks for the good idea. Ciao de Bill-w7kxb . . > From: die...@comcast.net > To: pastor...@verizon.net > Date: Sun, 18 Nov 2012 05:48:55 -0800 > CC: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Desk Top Stands > > I use bamboo shoe racks that I found at Costco to hold up my K-line station. > I have very limited desk space here. > > My three shelf rack holds a K3 (and room for another side by side) at about > 4", a P3, W2, and DVM on the 2nd shelf, and a KPA500/KAT500 & DL2K on a > third shelf. My paddle is underneath. > > The online store seems to sell a two-pack, individual shelves are available > at my local store for about $30. > > I have a number of these against one wall of my office that hold plastic > shoe boxes with projects and parts. > > http://www.costco.com/Seville-Classics%c2%ae-3-tier-Bamboo-Multi-Purpose-Sto > rageShoe-Rack-2-pack-Includes-6-Shelves.product.11679096.html > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 observations
w0eb/Jim: Do you think the KAT500 lends itself to remote operation, in a weatherproof housing, several hundred feet from the shack?That's what I'm looking to doCiao de Bill-w7kxb . . > From: w...@cox.net > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:23:02 -0500 > Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 observations > > Got the KAT500 this evening and it took about 15 minutes to get the book read > and the required cables connected. I did cheat a bit and had the short RF > cable made up to go between the KPA500 output and the tuner's input. I also > had the 15 pin aux cable made up to go from the KAT500 to the amp. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 Info?
When will the KAT500 be shown on the "Products" page ?I see a lot of talk and I may want to purchase one but where is the data published?Ciaode Bill-w7kxb . . __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500
Any plans to come out with a remote AT?When will the KTA500 be on your "Products" page? 73 de Bill-w7kxb __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Keyer Pause
From: w7...@msn.com To: k...@comcast.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] [K3] Keyer Pause Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:59:17 -0700 Mike wrote:"If the problem was contact oxidation" Seem's like a little De-ox fluid might work. (?)Laterde Bill-w7kxb. . > Date: Tue, 4 Sep 2012 10:53:34 -0700 > From: k...@comcast.net > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Keyer Pause > > Hi Don, > > Just wanted to add to my previous post. The strip that Mr. Begali sent me is > about 4 inches long and feels like two fabric layers glued together. It is > rough to the touch but not what I would call abrasive. In the e-mail that he > sent me he advised me to "wet the strip with alcohol and pull it between the > contacts". I mentioned in my earlier post that the strip is thick and will > require you to open up the spacing in order to use it. > > My contacts are silver and have been fine ever since the cleaning a little > over 2 years ago. If the problem was contact oxidation then perhaps gold > would have been a better choice. If it is dust buildup then I think even > gold contacts would require cleaning. I do keep the supplied plastic cover > on the paddle at all times. > > 73, > Mike K2MK > > > __ 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
[Elecraft] Year of the K2
Anyone remember what year the K2 was introduced? I'm thinking somewhere around 2000. de Bill-w7kxb. . __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3/KPA500/KX3 630 meters
Ed: The close in coverage 630m offers, 24/7, is exactly why the interest among our local Emcomm folks. It will work out extremely well for those in Alaska. Someone is sure to ask; Will the KPA500 go down that low ? I imagine with a little tweaking, here and there, it can. de Bill-w7kxb . . > Date: Tue, 10 Jul 2012 00:13:28 -0800 > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > From: kl...@acsalaska.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 MF/LF Transverter > > Jim, > > Actually WRC-12 authorized ham radio use world-wide (with a few > countries excluding themselves) starting on 1Jan2013. True that the > FCC has not yet put into affect rules to allow it in the USA. I > think it will happen in 2013! > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3/KX3 MF/LF Transverter
Wayne: An Elecraft Transverter for below 510 kHz would be well received, world wide. I guess the number of participants would be rather low to start with but interest would increase with the availability of such an item. A poll of the amateur market would give a good indication of interest. If the numbers aren't there to warrant such venture, then maybe one of the small kit-providers might pick up the banner. Presently, I see two potential customers; KL7UW and myself. How's that for a start? ;) 73 de Bill-w7kxb . . > From: n...@elecraft.com > To: kl...@acsalaska.net > Date: Sun, 8 Jul 2012 08:49:25 -0700 > CC: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Receive Performance Below 1500 kHz > > Hi Ed, > > The KX3's spec also says, "Note: Sensitivity decreases gradually below > 1.5 MHz due to protective high-pass filtering" We did this to > ensure that the PIN diodes in the T/R switch are protected. A fairly > large amount of attenuation is required by the time you get down to > 500 kHz or lower. > > We did do some transmit tests in the 470 kHz range. We can easily get > +10 or possibly +20 dBm output at these frequencies, but you'd need an > external filter/amplifier to obtain useful transmit power output. > Given that, I would think that an external receiving converter that > shifted the 0-1 MHz range up to 7-8 MHz on the KX3 would also be a > good solution. The KX3 has transverter bands that can be set up for > this application, allowing the VFO to read correctly when on this > band. The ACC2 GPIO pin could be used to turn the external converter > on/off. > > The K3 has the same high-pass filtering in the main antenna path as > the KX3. But the K3 also provides a way to bypass the filter, by using > the KXV3's RX ANT input (or the XVTR input). > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] The Chinese KX3
Bill-w7kxb/7. . > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The Chinese KX3 > > > I haven't seen enough of the specs yet to be able to determine anything... > anyone can claim specs that do the whole world of attaining performance. > However,the proof is in the lab... on the bench... and in theoperators > brain. If a radio proves itself in those three arenas.. then .. and only > then, must ifpursue... and win... in the fourth and final arena... that of > your pocket book. So... show me the numbers... I've seen, and accomplished my > own tests on the KX1, K1, K2. They perform in the lab, on the bench, in the > shack. The rest is up to you. I prefer to support the US economy. > > --... ...-- > Dale - WC7S in Wy __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] kpa500 button color
The gray buttons are used in all the other Elecraft products except the K2. Maybe they had an over supply of black buttons when they first manufactured the KPA500?Anyway, to match the K3/P3, I prefer the gray. Carry-on Bill-w7kxb __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Tuning AL-811H
Ian: With the key connected to the paddle input, hold the key down on the dit side at 30-35 wpm. Then tune your PA. The needles won't be bouncing all around the scale.To get an exact readinghold the dah side down at slowest speed you have.Works fine, lasts a long time. Carry-on Bill-w7kxb __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] ladderline and balun question
Don:The gentlemen with the 1 wave loop on 160 could extend the 450 ohm feeder out where it presents a current loop That would place him at a current loop on 80, as well or, just continue with the 450 ohm line (a multiple of half waves) into the shack and couple up there.He could place the balun at at any current loop, or better yet, a link coupled balanced matching network in the shack.Bst RgdsBill-w7kxb > Date: Wed, 11 Jan 2012 17:02:51 -0500 > From: w3...@embarqmail.com > To: gold...@charter.net > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ladderline and balun question > > Don, > > According to L B Cebik's modeling, a 2 wavelength horizontal loop will > have a feedpoint impedance of 180 - j125 ohms, and a 4 wavelength loop > (the same loop used on 80 meters will have a feedpoint impedance of 235 > - j135. > Both are good candidates for the use of a 4:1 balun - but that only > applies if you mount the balun right at the antenna feedpoint. The fact > that you have 60 feet of 450 ohm feedline changes the situation > drastically - that is about 1/8 wavelength on 160 and close to 1/4 > wavelength on 80 - so the feedoint impedance at the end of that 60 feet > of feedline is quite a bit lower - that is most likely why your 1:1 > balun worked so well. You can work with L B Cebik's antenna feedpoint > impedances and the TLW application available from the ARRL to find the > feedpoint impedance at the end of the 60 foot feedline, but I think you > will find it closer to 50 ohms than to 200 ohms. > > The other question is what type of balun is your 4:1 balun - if it is a > voltage type, it has no chance of stopping common mode current. > > My guess for why your current choke did not work is either that you did > not place it at the right point on the coax, or it was at a point where > the RF voltage was high, and in light of a high RF voltage (think > impedance equal to 2000 to 4000 ohms, a choke of 5000 ohms impedance > does not have much of a chance to stop any current. > > So bottom line - go back to what you had before, or put the 4:1 balun at > the antenna feedpoint where it should work if your antenna is anything > like L B Cebik's simulations. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Sideswiper mode for internal keyer (also K3)
Why mess around with the menu settings?...Just plug the manual key into the Key jack in back of the K3 and your set to go. Carry-on Bill-w7kxb . > Date: Tue, 10 Jan 2012 19:17:49 -0700 > From: xda...@cis-broadband.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Sideswiper mode for internal keyer (also K3) > > > Come again? How is it more difficult to use the menu to change the K3 > to hand key mode than it is to use the menu to change the K3 to > sideswiper mode?? I don't get it. > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 #6150
Great idea for upgrading the concentric knobs...But I think the OEM cost might be why Elecraft didn't use them.Component manufactures will have a minimum of three qualtity levels. Consumer; Industrial and Military.Not sure which catalog Elecraft does their shopping in but the original concentric knobs may have been from the consumer booklet. Maybe someone on list would put together a group/quantity purchase from one of the stocking Distributors for those wanting. Bill-w7kxb > Date: Mon, 9 Jan 2012 09:02:49 -0800 > From: w...@yahoo.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 #6150 > > --- > How about a Mouser part # for those knobs? > -- > > The Mouser Part # is 506-KN5700B1/4. They are also available > from Digikey and Newark. > ond set > Bob W6VY > > __ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Motorcycle Battery??
John/NO8V Mention "Motorcycle" and the price raises accordingly. However, the site below lists various non-motorcycle sealed batteries at (IMHO) a reasonable price.Don't know what A/h your looking for; those below are for 7 A/hr. 6v= http://www.atbatt.com/sealed-lead-acid-batteries/b/universal-power-group/m/d5734.asp 12v= http://www.atbatt.com/sealed-lead-acid-batteries/b/universal-power-group/m/45566.asp Good luck on your quest., Bill-w7kxb __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Amazing!
TomGo here: http://www.aa5tb.com/loop.html Carry on Bill-w7kxb > From: k...@kq8m.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 18:25:58 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Amazing! > > Can someone direct me to construction guides besides the Ant Handbook. That > thing drives me nuts. hi hi I would like to build one for 40/80 mtr > receiving. Possibly others for 30 on up. > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3: data modes - bizarre behavior
I think you nailed it Don! My list of Government frequencies showes both the dial frequency and the center, which is off set by 1500 Hz. Carry-on Bill-w7kxb > Date: Sun, 1 Jan 2012 14:48:58 -0500 > From: w3...@embarqmail.com > To: mzil...@verizon.net > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3: data modes - bizarre behavior > > Matt, > > It sounds like your software is trying to set the K3 to the channel > center frequency. Just as a guess, that might be SOP for government > gear, but not for most ham rigs which refer to the suppressed carrier > frequency.. > > 73, > Don W3FPR __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT
Beyond awesome? How about including 220 MHz. That would really be "Beyond".Carry-onBill-w7kxb > From: tho...@horsten.com > Date: Fri, 30 Dec 2011 20:09:35 + > To: n...@elecraft.com > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [FT817] Vs ELECRAFT > > On 30 December 2011 19:50, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Wow, that is excellent news, now if the transverter could do 70cm as well > it would be beyond awesome! __ 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
[Elecraft] My sick K2
Looking for someone, hopefully near Seattle, that could do a little troubleshooting and repair on my ole K2 (sn2888).From the indications; Low power output on all bands. <5 W; 9.9 swr into D.L; I suspect there is a problem in the Low Pass Filter Dept. My dexterity with the ole hands has diminished since my bout with Chemo and doing close work with small things is a real challenge. Pse reply off List. 3's BillHarris-w7kxb __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration
I like the "putting your hand on top" method. Cheap and not as messy.BillHarris-w7kxb > From: daleput...@hotmail.com > To: n...@carolina.rr.com; w...@comcast.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 13:05:56 -0600 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration > > > I've not repaired a high current xfrmr, like that one, but have the lower > current ones... > With hum that is physical, and a vibration, that maybe caused by the varnish > breaking its hold > and letting the individual windings rattle. > I may have just been lucky too... all I did was take the transformer shells > off, exposed windings are now very visible, although only the top winding... > and a cheap wager would be that it isn't the top one rattling... then very > slowly pour new vanish onto the windings. > Let it settle some, and add more.. yep,.. it is messy... very messy.. not > something you'd want to do on carpet... or cement... or in a sink... trust me > here... and that is another story.. really. > Let it settle in,.. add more.. when it seems to not want to do anywhere, > but on your shoes... maybe now would be a good time to stop. > Let in air dry... for a long...long ... long.. time. well... ok.. tomorrow > then. (24 hours it is always tomorrow somewhere) > Put it all together... and hum.. away... well.. hopefully at least, it is > away. > Have a great day, > > --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration
I agree...should work fine, last a long time.Bill w7kxb > From: j...@ae5x.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Tue, 17 May 2011 11:25:30 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Astron hum/vibration > > > It goes away if I press down on it. Any ideas how to get rid of the noise? > > Tnx, > > Barry W2UP > > > Press down on it. > > John AE5X > http://www.ae5x.com/blog > > __ __ 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
[Elecraft] Gregory
Suggest you don't open anything from Gregory. Carry-on BillHw7kxb __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 33V 1W for D19?
Joe: Think of the good it does to keep you in shape. What's a 140 lbs to a fit Collins collector. Bill-w7kxb > Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 15:16:36 -0700 > From: astro_cr...@hotmail.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 33V 1W for D19? > > Looks about the same size Don, I'll keep my fingers crossed. > > First off -- I got a repair to finish that's at the other end of the ham > radio spectrum. I had a LV transformer go on my Collins 32V2. It's been > replaced, and now I need to get the bloody 100# radio back in the cabinet > and up on the desk! Another reason QRP is fun. > > Joe __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with K3 receive audio
Tom: My K3 (300 series) does the same. Shifting the Filter Band Pass to the low side does help my ears. I normally do not have a problem with high pitched audio as my hearing starts down hill above 1300 Hz, but not so with the K3 audio. I eventually learned to live with it. Carry-on Bill-w7kxb/7 > Date: Sat, 9 Apr 2011 10:57:38 -0600 > From: w...@w0mu.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with K3 receive audio > > The new DSP board addresses some of those concerns. Moving FC of the > SSB filters helps a bunch too. > > On 4/9/11 10:49 AM, Tom Stone wrote: > > I owned and assembled a K3/100 about two years ago and was impressed with > > the high quality of the radio, its design and support from other owners and > > Elecraft. > > > > Everything about it worked fine except that it seemed that I could never > > quite adjust the sound of a person on SSB to the point where it was a > > pleasant, (what I call) > > > > "mellow", armchair-type copy. It seemed too shrill, it had a "high edge" to > > it that couldn't be adjusted out. email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3: KPA500..Now?
Wasn't it Dayton? bill, W7KXB/7 > Date: Fri, 1 Apr 2011 22:02:12 -0700 > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > From: ve...@dccnet.com > Subject: [Elecraft] K3: KPA500..Now? > > >Okay it is now April. Is the announcement for the KPA500 anywhere in sight? > > Well, let's see now > Didn't they start taking orders for the K3 at Visalia? > Just guessing. > > 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Biathlon Wow, Wow, WOW!
Understand Hank. Higher elevation tends to do that. Carry-on BillHarris-w7kxb/7 > From: w...@arrl.net > Date: Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:01:09 -0700 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Biathlon Wow, Wow, WOW! > > My apologies to the whole list for earlier mis-post. Self-completing address > book got the better of me. Sorry. > > 73, > > Hank, W6SX > > Mammoth Lakes, California > > Elevation 8083 feet in John Muir's Range of Light > __ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Lightning season is on the way in New Mexico.
Tnx Just what we need, more traffic on downtown I-5 KXBill > From: phys...@mac.com > Date: Mon, 28 Mar 2011 19:53:15 -0700 > To: farrerfo...@yahoo.com > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning season is on the way in New Mexico. > > You guys should all move to the northwest, such as Seattle. Lightning is > more rare then a 100 degree summer day. It happens but definitely not often. > > Sent from my iPad > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Anderson Powerpoll connector
I guess my problem is: after reaching a certain age I have developed a bag full of skills, which have served me very well for over a half century. Installing small connectors is a piece of cake, that is until I came against the APP. Didn't think needed to read the instruction sheet. After all, I should be able to correctly install this with my bag of knowledge, right? Now that I have achieved a higher level of connector expertise, I still prefer the Molex, but that's me. Also, something about having to buy a $30 crimper to do the right job tends to rub me in the wrong direction as well. Thanks for the bandwidth. BillHarris-w7kxb/7 (long live the KISS principal) > From: k6...@me.com > Date: Thu, 24 Mar 2011 12:31:14 -0700 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Power Shut Down Resolved! > > When making up APP connectors, you have to be VERY sure that the little lip > on the connecting pin (the part that's soldered onto the wire) extends > completely into the plastic housing so that it locks itself over the metal > part inside the plastic housing. Viewed from the side it looks something > like this: > > =\ > - \ > > where the double line (string of = signs) represents the connector that's > soldered onto the wire, the diagonal slashes represent the lip at the end of > that connector, and the single line of dashes represents the metal part of > the plastic housing. If you can pull the wire out, it ain't locked in place. > > Once I realized this, I have never had a problem with APPs. > > > Lew K6LMP > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
MC-80 works, except for the U/D buttons KXBill > From: louk...@gmail.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Fri, 4 Mar 2011 17:31:47 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3 > > The MC60 does work on the K3 but, at least in my case, the up-down buttons > don't work. I have mine wired for the Kenwood pin-out. Lou WA3MIX __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3
I've use an Audio Technica ATH Com2. Good value at $25. Works fine. 73.000 BillHarris-w7kxb/7 > From: louk...@gmail.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 19:55:24 -0500 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3 > > Great info. Thanks, all! Lou WA3MIX > - Original Message - > From: "Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604" > To: > Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 7:45 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3 > > > > NCS has one- http://www.ncsradio.com/accessories.html > > And Heil has a dual-switch unit that has an RCA plug- > > http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/footswitch/index.htm > > > > 73, doug > > > > > > On 03-Mar-11 15:15, Lou Kolb wrote: > >> Speaking of Ptt and other keying methods, Is there a foot switch sold > >> with > >> an RCA plug on it such as is required by the K3? I'll modify if > >> necessary > >> but would like to find one ready to go. Thanks. Lou WA3MIX > >> - Original Message - > >> From: "Jim Brown" > >> To: > >> Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:29 PM > >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Preferred or Popular Mic For the K3 > >> > >> > >>> On 3/3/2011 7:35 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > I am thinking of buying a new mic for my K3. Is there a good quality > mic > that is recommended or preferred by K3 owners? > >>> > >>> One great thing about the K3 is that almost any good dynamic mic, and > >>> any unbalanced electret mic, will work VERY WELL with the K3. All it > >>> takes is wiring the right pin from the mic to the right pin at the K3 > >>> input, turning on bias if the mic needs it, choosing the right setting > >>> for gain (Hi or Lo in the setup menu), and tweaking TXEQ for the mic and > >>> your voice. > >>> > >>> For a desk mic, I would strongly recommend any of the EV RE-series mics, > >>> including the RE10, RE11, RE15, RE16, RE18, RE20, and RE27. The lower > >>> numbered mic types are less expensive, but for our purposes, all are > >>> equivalent. These are dynamic pro mics. They don't need bias. These mics > >>> do NOT have a PTT switch, nor do they come with a stand. You'll need to > >>> buy a stand from an audio supply house like Sweetwater or Full Compass, > >>> and you'll need to use VOX or a foot switch. See the Ham Interfacing pdf > >>> on my website for wiring instructions (simple). > >>> http://audiosystemsgroup.com/publish.htm > >>> > >>> The Shure communications-style desk mics are also excellent, and they > >>> cost a lot less than Heils. They have an integrated desktop stand with a > >>> PTT switch. > >>> > >>> If you want a headset mic, the Yamaha CM500 is the clear winner. > >>> > >>> 73, Jim Brown 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 > >> > >> __ > >> 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 > >> > > __ > > 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 > > __ > 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Mic
I've had good reports with the Audio Technica ATH-Com2 on the K3. The price was in the $20-30 range, with S+H Later BillHarris-w7kxb/7 > Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2011 08:05:13 -0800 > From: farrerfo...@yahoo.com > To: geitaem...@gmail.com; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net; plama...@verizon.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mic > > I prefer the Audio Technica MB-3k myself. I use it on SSB and AM with good > reports. I use a foot switch to keep my hands free to type or write notes. > > Mel, K6KBE > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Blue Tooth
Ditto 73 Bill/W7KXB > Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2011 12:46:52 +1300 > From: maxkemp...@clear.net.nz > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Blue Tooth > > After many decades of Ham Radio (licenced 1953) my ears are showing lack of > sensitivity and signal to noise! My friend showed me her new hearing aid > and it is Blue Tooth capable, her cell phone connects directly to her > hearing aids. It would be absolutely marvellous if the K3 could do the > same. I could sit at my desk copying CW without headphones or loudspeaker. > What about it Eric and Wayne? > > > > Vy 73 > > Max/ZL4VV/G3JJT > > __ > 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Noise Reduction
I have been using the SGC ADSP2 Speaker with my home and portable operation. I find the NR action (13 or 26 db) more pleasing to my ear over what my K2/K3 offers. That's my take on the subject. YMMV 3's BillHarris/w7kxb > Date: Wed, 1 Dec 2010 21:58:19 -0500 > From: gold...@charter.net > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Noise Reduction > > I use BHI products in my mobile installation and would not be with out > it. I do wish the receive audio was better on the K3 and maybe I need > to use a BHI product in my new shack. > > __ 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
[Elecraft] Sorry
I must apologize to the group for mistakenly addressing an improper post. Seems I accidently clicked one line too low in my address book and failed to catch it by not proof reading the recipient line before hitting the send key.. Regards to all Bill Harris/w7kxb __ 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
[Elecraft] Powerful, she tells it like it is
> > This is good. > > Subject: "WE NOTICED" > > > > This was written by Sherry Hackett, Buddy Hackett's > > widow > > > > President Obama: > > > > Today I read of your administrations' plan to re-define > > September 11 > > as a National Service Day. Sir, it's time we had a > > talk. > > > > During your campaign, Americans watched as you made mockery > > of our > > tradition of standing and crossing your heart when the > > Pledge of > > Allegiance was spoken. You, out of four people on the > > stage, were the > > only one not honoring our tradition. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > During one of your many speeches, Americans heard you say > > that you > > intended to visit all 57 states. We all know that Islam, > > not America, has > > 57 states. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > When President Bush leaned over at Ground Zero and gently > > placed a > > flower on the memorial, while you nonchalantly tossed your > > flower onto > > the pile without leaning over. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > Every time you apologized to other countries for America > > 's position on > > an issue we have wondered why you don't share our pride > > in this great > > country. When you have heard foreign leaders berate our > > country and > > our beliefs, you have not defended us. In fact, you > > insulted the > > British Crown beyond belief. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > When your pastor of 20 years, "God-damned America > > " and said that > > 9/11 was America's chickens coming home to roost" > > and you denied > > having heard recriminations of that nature, we wondered how > > that could > > be. You later disassociated yourself from that church and > > Pastor > > Wright because it was politically expedient to do so. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > When you announced that you would transform America , we > > wondered why. > > With all her faults, America is the greatest country on > > earth. Sir, > > KEEP THIS IN MIND, "if not for America and the people > > who built her, > > you wouldn't be sitting in the White House now." > > Prior to your > > election to the highest office in this country, you were a > > senator from > > Illinois and from what we can glean from the records > > available, not a very > > remarkable one. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > All through your campaign and even now, you have surrounded > > yourself > > with individuals who are basically unqualified for the > > positions for > > which you appointed them. Worse than that, the majority of > > them are > > people who, like you, bear no special allegiance, respect, > > or affection > > for this country and her traditions. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > You are 9 months into your term and every morning millions > > of Americans > > wake up to a new horror heaped on us by you. You seek to > > saddle > > working Americans with a health care/insurance reform > > package that, > > along with cap and trade, will bankrupt this nation. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > We seek, by protesting, to let our representatives know > > that we are not > > in favor of these crippling expenditures and we are > > labeled > > "un-American","racist". We wonder how > > we are supposed to let you know > > how frustrated we are. You have attempted to make our > > protests seem > > isolated and insignificant. Until your appointment, > > Americans had the > > right to speak out. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > On September 11, 2001, there were no Republicans or > > Democrats, only > > Americans. And we all grieved together and helped each > > other in > > whatever way we could. The attack on 9/11 was carried out > > because we > > are Americans. > > > > And YES, "We noticed." > > > > There were many of us who prayed that as a black president > > you could > > help unite this nation. In six months you have done more to > > destroy > > this nation than the attack on 9/11. You have failed us. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > September 11 is a day of remembrance for all Americans. You > > propose > > to make 9/11 a "National Service Day". While we > > know that you don't > > share our reverence for 9/11, we pray that history will > > report your > > proposal as what it is...a disgrace. > > > > YES, "We noticed." > > > > You have made a mockery of our Constitution and the office > > that you > > hold. You have embarrassed and slighted us in foreign > > visits and > > policy. > > > > YES, "We noticed.." > > > > We have noticed all these things. We will deal with you. > > When > > Americans come together again, it will be to remove you > > from office. > > > > Take notice. > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] WTB pre-owned K3
Thanks Dale. Great to know I'm over the DZ. Hope there's no flack. Later BH P.S. Will consider a PJ K3 .-.-. From: daleput...@hotmail.com To: w7...@msn.com Subject: RE: [Elecraft] WTB pre-owned K3 Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2009 09:31:35 -0600 You're on target. Here's the place... Good Luck! --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy > From: w7...@msn.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Sat, 4 Apr 2009 08:29:07 -0700 > Subject: [Elecraft] WTB pre-owned K3 > > > Hello all > > Was advised this would be a good place to start looking for a K3/100. I'm > thinking I need (?) a second one. > > TFYT > > BillHarris > > w7kxb/7 AZ > __ > 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 Rediscover Hotmail®: Now available on your iPhone or BlackBerry Check it out. __ 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
[Elecraft] WTB pre-owned K3
Hello all Was advised this would be a good place to start looking for a K3/100. I'm thinking I need (?) a second one. TFYT BillHarris w7kxb/7 AZ __ 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
[Elecraft] Room for ragchewing
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Contest Transceiver [OT] > Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:50:03 -0400 > > > > I think someone mentioned it earlier, and I don't want it to be taken in the > wrong context, but if the bands are jam packed on 40m, 30 meters is a great > band. I find plenty of room above Contest Alley for ragchewing on 40 meters. Look between the phone stations above 7.1 mHz Other than that, 30m is a great band. Bill w7kxb I think it's better to go to 30m for cw qso's then it is to get your > blood pressure up because 40 meters is jam packed with signals. Also maybe > the contest managers can try to keep major cw and rtty contests on different > dates, although I'm sure this is getting harder and harder > > 73, Mike K9MI > > ___ >___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K2 Phone Jack
Is there an upgradeable fix for this problem? I'm on my 2nd jack and it's going south. BillH w7kxb > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 09:41:57 -0700 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K2 Phone Jack > > > My K2's phone jack has failed for the third time. I've ordered two new > jacks, but I am thinking about wiring the internal speaker always on and > muting it at the external speaker jack. I'm a little concerned about just > opening the internal speaker line without a load for the audio amp. I could > just insert a 15 ohm 2 watt resister as the load. Any observations on that > approach. Thanks. > > Jim, K4ZMV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Wish List for K3
Tom and Lee: FYIW; whats wrong with the steady VOX icon for VOX and, if it's not on, your in PTT Bill W7KXB > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Wish List for K3 > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2008 03:34:37 +0100 > > Why not program the VOX icon to flash on and off when you are in vox? > If it ain't flashing you are in PTT. > PUT THAT ON THE WISHLIST. > > Or you can simply make the lcd backlight go from amber to red when vox is > activ.OH no. forget it. > Wan't be any good with those pink k3 covers some topics back from here. :-) > > Tom LA1PHA > > - Original Message - > From: "Lee Buller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Elecraft Reflector" > Sent: Monday, March 10, 2008 11:01 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Wish List for K3 > > > > RATS! Oh well, now I have to get into my noggin' than when the VOX is not > > showing I am in PTT mode. H. I thought the LCD was > > programmable...like you could put anything on it anywhere. Hm. How > > does that work? Or, maybe...why does it work that way? Or is this not an > > LCD exactly like the way I think and LCD should work? > > > > Lee - K0WA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] NB Verses DSP? Do I Need the Noise Blanker?
FunnyI have the same noise signature at this location.. Meanwhile, I second your request. Carry-on Bill Harris > Date: Mon, 10 Mar 2008 15:21:54 -0700 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] NB Verses DSP? Do I Need the Noise Blanker? > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Now, if Elecraft could just offer a noise blanker that > blanks the noise that the XYL makes when she wants you > to take her shopping, you to mow the lawn, you to > paint the house, etc. > > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 - New Radio Excitement
Elecraft could post (.pdf) just the pages that have changes. Sure would beat printing out the whole manual again. Just MTCW. Later Bill Harris > Date: Sun, 9 Mar 2008 15:34:37 -0400 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - New Radio Excitement > > > > > Jerry Keller (K3BZ) wrote: > >Downloadable manuals are fine... a good way to stay up to > >date. However, it shouldn't be necessary to download the entire > >manual every time a change is made. Any change should be in the > >form of a series of either "added pages" or "changed > >pages"...with each page dated and numbered, perhaps with an > >alpha-numeric system. A page numbering system should be used that > >allows added or changed pages to be printed and inserted in the > >user's manual to keep it up-to-date. Changed pages should indicate > >the page number and date that is being replaced. This may seem > >cumbersome, but if well executed will result in the user being able > >to maintain an accurate, constantly updated paper manual. > > > >There's no reason why this same system cannot be used to maintain an > >on-line, downloadable manual so a user can choose which system > >to use. This also enables a paper-manual user to enter the system > >and download a full-up-to-the-minute manual at any time. Some of us > >are very uncomfortable without a paper manual and are willing to do > >the work necessary to keep one updated. Others can happily live > >with an on-line manual. Both deserve to be served, and can be. > >if Elecraft uses a well-designed page numbering system. > > > >73, Jerry K3BZ > > I prefer Elecraft simply updating the same manual, over and over, > then converting it to a PDF then posting it on the web page each time. > > Then just send an email to the mailing list stating that the manual > has been updated. > > I don't particularly care for errata or addendum sheets unless > they're in addition to the manual update, dated and added at the end > of the updated manual. > > Paul N4LCD > > > > > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 voltage drop
I am experiencing the same problem with my K3. Using the factory supplied power lead. I measure a 1 volt drop between the power supply terminals and the K3 voltage reading at 100watts input (15.68 amps). I suspect most of the drop is from the power lead and if so, seems a little excessive. I'll measure directly across the PL to confirm this. Later Bill Harris w7kxb > Date: Wed, 5 Mar 2008 13:05:00 -0500 > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] voltage > CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Marshall, > > There is no adjustment - The voltage measuring circuits are usually > quite accurate (fixed with 1% resistors). > > 1 volt is a lot of difference. Normally there will be a 0.3 volt > difference between the actual power supply voltage and the voltage > internal to the K2 because of the voltage drop across the reverse > polarity protection diode D10 and there may be a bit of voltage drop > across F1 (the resettable fuse). > If you really have a 1 volt drop, you should look for a bad solder > connection in the DC supply line. > > Also, where are you measuring the voltage? If you are measuring it > directly at the power supply, examine the connecting cable carefully and > be certain its connection to the power supply is tight - loose > connections will cause a significant voltage drop which varies with the > current drawn. > > 73, > Don W3FPR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Voltage/Current display
Tnx dave... Will do that...however, my CONFIG menu, starting on p50, includes tech mode entries and voltage and current are not listed. FP & HS temps (Utility Displays) are listed under CONFIG. One would think (here's where I get into trouble) that the other items listed as Utility Displays would also be under CONFIG. unless otherwise stated. TFYT BillHarris w7kxb > Date: Tue, 4 Mar 2008 21:07:18 + > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Voltage/Current display > > Turn on the "Tech mode" in the menu, then the other items will be displayed. > > 73 Dave, G4AON > K3/100 #80 > === ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Voltage/Current display
Under "User Interface" p7 of the OP manual, item 5 states that the Utility displays voltage; Current; FP temp and HS temp; along with other data. In the Config. menu I found the FP and HS temps but this menu does not display a voltage and current entry, not to mention "Other Data". I suspect I'm looking in the wrong place, but after 90 minutes of perusing the manual I am declaring "No Joy". So my question for today is: How/Where in h...does one go about locating the Utility display for voltage and current? Sorry to bother you with this as the answer is no doubt staring me in the face. I just don't see it. TFYT BillHarris K3/322 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Control...
I vote YES for an Ethernet connector Carry-on Bill Harris w7kxb > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Remote Control... > Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 19:14:20 +0100 > CC: > > At the moment remote control is via the RS232 (COM port) connector, you will > eventually be able to control all aspects of the radio. For audio there are > various solutions available already. > An Ethernet connector / solution has not been suggested so far. > > Simon Brown, HB9DRV > > -- > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Re: Portable Antennae
Sandy & Chris If you happen to have another 33 ft. mast; a real performer is a pair of 1/2 wave verticals,(20 thru 10m) spaced anywhere between 1/4 to 5/8ths WL, end fed in phase, or not. Can fire broadside or off the ends. Use four of these in a box pattern you can have a unidirectional beam. Center feeding would enable you to tune 17-15-12 & 10m, where, on 10, you would have colinear verticals Simple to hook up. No radials. More gain than a Bobtail and a lower T/O angle. Great DX antenna. IT SURE WORKS! Carry-on BillHarris w7kxb PS..I haven't tried the center fed arrangement, as yet, but it sure looks good on paper. PPS...Maybe someone should establish an Elecraft Field Operation Reflector (YahooGroups?) and lighten the load on this reflector. > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Portable Antennae > Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2008 13:14:38 -0600 > CC: > > This is the thing I use the most. I use the MFJ 33' Fiberglass mast. Small > hookup wire for antenna elements. 33' vertical and at least 2, preferably 4 > radials laid on ground 90 degrees apart. White insulated "mil-spec" type > wire used (24-26 guage) with tracer stripes. White wire wasy to see and > helps prevent people tripping over the strands. > The vertical is very quick to setup and takedown. Doesn't require and > weights or slinghots to get the far end supported over a tree limb. > > 73, > > Sandy W5TVW > - Original Message - > From: "Chris" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: > Sent: Monday, March 03, 2008 1:00 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Portable Antennae > > > hi over the years ive done a good bit of portable work. and the best > antennae i have used is a vertical . i use a dk9sq 33ft mast with 33ft copper > wire taped to the mast ( 1/4 wave on 40m) an atu and ground wires or on a > nice day the wire conected to my k2. useing the atu in the k2 to work other > bands ive worked all over the world so me im happy with vertical ants dont > take much room and quick to put up wish you goodluck with what you use and > most of all > good fun > chris g0wfh > ___ > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Balanced AT
Roelof Bakker, pa0rdt , wrote: Though this works for me at the moment, it should be nice if someone (Elecraft?) could come up with a stand alone truely balanced automatic antenna tuner. Good Idea...I Think there is a good, but limited, market for such a tuner. Later KXBill ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
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Re: [Elecraft] KSM 5/8/9 in Seattle
5/8/9 up near Seattle, on 6 mhz. Later KXBill ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: Fwd: [Elecraft] Question about Buddipole vertical
Jean: I agree with your assessment on the Buddipole. Only gripe I have is with the "coil contacts". Easy to loose and at $4.+ each to replace, has caused me to focus on "behaviour modification". I should be working on that anyway. Carry on KXBill ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K2 Twins software?Linux?
Is there any logging and or control software out there for Linux OS? Later KXBill ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KX1 on NiMH or LiPo
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Re: [Elecraft] antenna analyzers
Steve, are you an AA junkie? Hi..I'm Bill and I'm a Elecraftholic. I think there would be a good demand for an Elecraft antenna analyzer kit, an AA-1. There are a lot of AA's out there, but I bet Elecraft could cut one heck of a notch for themselves in the that market. Could be the building block for a Network Analyzer kit. That would really get my juices flowing. Later BillH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Counterpoises for KAT100
On 11-02-05; Ron, AC7AC wrote: "For a matching network, a simple tapped coil and series variable will work. Some companies make these circuits all built up and ready to hook up, complete with a wiggly-meter RF current indicator. MFJ's "Artificial Ground" is one." *FYIIf you enjoy melting solder, take a look at the Ten-Tec RF Counterpoise, **model 1251.** It's a kit and if you enjoy melting solder you may find the construction superior to "brand x". Of course, your mileage may vary. Carry_on KXBill * ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
