Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 fault

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Steve,

When plugging in the large 50V power cables between the power supply and rf 
deck, make sure they are pushed in firmly with -two- distinct insertion clicks. 
After feeling the first click, push them in further for the second click.

We are finding some customers mistakenly think they are fully inserted after 
just the first click, which can lead to intermittent 50 V to the amp. 

If you still have problems after checking this, please contact 
supp...@elecraft.com so we can help you resolve it.

73,
Eric
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> On Jun 3, 2018, at 6:09 AM, Steve  wrote:
> 
> Turned on #121 tonight. Keyed K3 with 15 Watts. Amp immediately went into 
> hard fault mode showing ‘50 VOLTS: 4.5 volts’ recycled and relayed. Immediate 
> hard fault showing ‘50 VOLTS: 2.5 volts’. Next recycle fault shows ‘50 VOLTS: 
> 2.1 volts’
> 
> Sounds ominous. Anyone have any ideas?
> 
> 73
> Steve AA4V 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Fan Noise

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

One quick note:  We have shifted up the fan turn on temperatures by about 7 
degrees for Fan speed 2 and above in our next KPA1500 s/w release and on newly 
shipping amps.  The release should be available in the next week or two.

As noted by others,  setting the minimum RF deck fan speed to 1 (or 2 if 
desired) also further delays going to higher fan speeds in TX. 

Also, since the RF deck is instant on, its OK to turn it off from the front 
panel when you are mostly listening and tuning the band. (The amp can also be 
set to power up in operate mode in its menu..)  

There are no limitations to turning it on and off frequently. (Of course we 
recommend letting it cool first before turning it off temporarily when running 
higher duty TX cycles.) 

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Re: [Elecraft] More on KPA1500 lcd

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

The Mac/Linux versions of KPA1500 utility are being worked on right now. We 
hope to have them out soon.

73,

Eric
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> On May 31, 2018, at 8:22 PM, Carl Yaffey  wrote:
> 
> I have a Mac. So, no utility program :(
> 
> 
>> On May 31, 2018, at 12:00 PM, N2TK, Tony  wrote:
>> 
>> Do you also see the weird stuff on the KPA1500 Utility program on the 
>> "operate" tab?
>> N2TK, Tony
>> 
> 
> Carl Yaffey  K8NU
> Recording studio.
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 remote program

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Tony,

We are working on it now and should have a beta version for customer testing in 
the next couple of weeks.

73,

Eric
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> On May 29, 2018, at 2:21 PM, N2TK, Tony  wrote:
> 
> Any word on the Remote Program for the KPA1500? The KPA500 Remote Program
> works fine and allowed me to move the amp to the basement. I want to do
> likewise with the KPA1500.
> 
> 73,
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Too Much Power

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - Thread closed is the interest of avoiding email overload for other list 
readers.

Also, in the interest of keeping the list signal to noise level reasonable, 
please take personal operating arguments to other venues.

73,

Eric
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> On May 26, 2018, at 11:44 AM, Carl Yaffey  wrote:
> 
> Thank you!
> 
>> On May 26, 2018, at 2:42 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> *WHEN* will people get it through their heads that WEAK SIGNAL is
>> not the same as low power? 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] My weigh-in, K4

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi everyone,

We closed this thread yesterday.

73,

Eric
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> On May 20, 2018, at 9:42 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF  
> wrote:
> 
> I think it’s hard to beat my K3, let alone the K3S
> 
> 73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
> -- 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Delivery Time

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

KPA lead time for -new- orders was posted at 9 weeks on the shipping status 
page just last week, right before we left  for Dayton. (A drop of 2 weeks from 
our prior estimate.) 

We’re shipping at a good clip and have been driving it down steadily. We will 
update it late next week after we tally our new backlog total vs shipping rate. 

73, 
Eric
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> On May 18, 2018, at 9:59 PM, Dauer, Edward  wrote:
> 
> Reading the mail with envy about the arrivals.  With the advice and counsel 
> from a number of people on this reflector, Jim Brown K9YC notably among them 
> for the time he devoted to my follow-up questions, I have worked out how to 
> get the 240 VAC safely where I need it -- and so, last Monday, I put in my 
> order for the amp.  The website says delivery time is nine weeks, but I 
> suspect that's an old estimate.  Any bets on how long it'll take now that 
> shipments have started in earnest?  In time for the November SS?  In time to 
> operate Class D for Field Day would be REALLY nice, Wayne . . . 
> 
> Ted, KN1CBR
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Re: [Elecraft] K4?

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Folks, time to close this thread in the interest of limiting email overload for 
others.  

73,
Eric 
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(At Dayton recovering from another very busy day at the Elecraft booth :-)

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Re: [Elecraft] Packing Peanuts Are Of the Devil!

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks, this thread was forcefully closed last week. Please, no more peanuts :-)

73,
Eric
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> On Apr 22, 2018, at 11:49 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
>> On 4/19/2018 1:34 PM, Tim N9PUZ wrote:
>> If packing material you don't happen to like is the worst thing that
>> happened to you today then it was a pretty fine day overall.
> 
> Try chasing a big box full of packing peanuts that the wind has blown over 8 
> acres of mountainous ground and have the balls to repeat this comment.
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: shipper from H

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks, this thread is getting out of control under its multiple subject lines - 
way exceeding our OT posting number limit. Let's end all of the "shipper from 
H", UPS, USPS and "Shipping Peanuts" threads at this time.


73,
Eric
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Looking forward to seeing many of you at Visalia International DX convention 
this weekend!

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Seems odd that the computer auto correct should pick the name of a town to auto 
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Re: [Elecraft] Negative rail grounding

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Gentlemen, This thread and related threads is getting well past our max OT 
posting limit. Please take it off list for now and report back on your final 
conclusions if you come to agreement.

73,
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> On Apr 18, 2018, at 4:09 PM, Phil Kane  wrote:
> 
>> On 4/18/2018 11:28 AM, Jim Brown wrote:
>> 
>> NEC does not apply to low voltage DC systems.
> 
> Oh?  Check NEC Section 7 , specifically Article 720, which applies
> specifically to Low Voltage systems.  (We do a LOT of 48V distribution
> system designs.)
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] NG7M / 2 Videos on FSK RTTY timings generated with EXTFSK/64 on new and older PC's via USB FTDI Com Ports

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - let's end the thread now in the interest of reducing list email 
overload (and argument overload) for others. Please take the it off-list.  

73,

Eric
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> On Mar 25, 2018, at 3:35 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV  wrote:
> 
> 
>> On 3/25/2018 4:37 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote:
>> 
>> So I agree Joe, as often as you're spot on, that your data may be a
>> bit dated on this topic. I'm positive I'm not the only one using more
>> than a dual core CPU in the station as most of the software these
>> days (if not the OS) requires better performance. A dual core for ham
>> stations these days is self-flagellation.
> Rick, A dual core system for amateur use may be self-flagellation but I
> receive customer support e-mail on a regular basis from users with that
> level of system or even Celeron and Atom based systems.  The point is
> that those low end systems *are* in regular use and one can't make
> blanket statements that EXTFSK is no problem based on a few scope
> pictures made with a six core, 5 GHz clock CPU.
> 
>> Jitter is a documentable problem, it exists for a variety of reasons (not 
>> always the path used to transfer data), some of which are not resolvable 
>> unless taken to extreme measures. In severe cases, a move
>> to AFSK is an acceptable alternative and easily managed.
> 
> Yes, proper choice of environment (minimizing the number of processes)
> can make less capable CPUs usable.  However, that generally means using
> AFSK instead of EXTFSK as well as being judicious with other issues
> (like software panadapters and limiting spot rates).
> 
> 73,
> 
>   ... Joe, W4TV
> 
> 
>> On 3/25/2018 4:37 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote:
>>> On 3/25/2018 12:15 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote:
>>> 
>>> Even today the number/percentage of amateurs using liquid cooled, hex core 
>>> 3 GHz i7
>>> processors like you used for your first "demonstration" is exceedingly
>>> small.  As I have told you multiple times, based on my support work
>>> the average amateur system is something like an 2.4 GHz Core2Duo with
>>> 1 - 4 GB of RAM and typically a single USB Root Hub to serve CAT, CW,
>>> FSK, digital sound card, *and* software panadapter.
>>> 
>>> *NONE* of your demonstrations showed that level of system under *FULL*
>>> load.  Your first demonstration may have been running rig control and
>>> software panadapter but it wasn't processing a cluster feed at contest
>>> rates (your panadapter was clearly visible with only one or two signals
>>> on the band) and your CPU did not exceed roughly 40% utilization. Your
>>> second demonstration did not include rig control, panadapter or cluster
>>> yet by, your own measurements, had more than 10% *per bit* jitter which
>>> is enough according to Chen to reduce SNR by several dB.
>> Joe, I suspect you're selling the ham community short.  While 'thrifty' (ok, 
>> most hams are just plain cheap but it IS a hobby in a world of life issues) 
>> there is a LOT of computing power available in the used market. One can pick 
>> up an I-5/6/7 for a pittance and memory is dirt cheap.
>> I guess I'm on the bleeding edge for once.  A couple years ago I assembled a 
>> system specifically FOR the station; it's wasn't free but it also didn't 
>> break the bank.  It's a 4 GHz (slightly overclocked to 4.3 GHz and air 
>> cooled) I-7 with 32 GB of ram and the C: drive is a 520 GB SSD M3 chip 
>> mounted on the mboard (multiple data paths).
>> NOTHING slows it down (although Windows tries), as intended.  I've only 
>> found one ham program that actually causes load levels to rise but it's 
>> short duration and never maxed out.  It wasn't a repurposed system, it was 
>> created to last a long time.  Not even Photoshop causes a stutter (and that 
>> is a demanding suite of software).
>> It also captures weather data, produces a live wx web page, collects images 
>> from 4 critters cams and puts that on another live video web page, along 
>> with the usual mundane tasks like email and browsing. (What I DO need is 
>> fast Internet but I didn't move to North Idaho for the Internet ;-) )
>> I use 'real' serial ports, not USB for station control and FSK data. It's 
>> all in the details.  I've had poor performance from USB not from path 
>> overload but because it's sensitive to RFI at the worst moments; serial is 
>> more bullet proof.
>> So I agree Joe, as often as you're spot on, that your data may be a bit 
>> dated on this topic.  I'm positive I'm not the only one using more than a 
>> dual core CPU in the station as most of the software these days (if not the 
>> OS) requires better performance.  A dual core for ham stations these days is 
>> self-flagellation.  My only use for one is to play music into the home 
>> theater, Skype with the family gathered or stream web based video on the 
>> large flat screen.  Every tool has a use but the days of dual core for 
>> stations are long over.
>> Jitter is a documentable problem, it exists for a variety of reasons (not 

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 TX Sample

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

The P3 TX monitor and SWR/Wattmeter option also does a great job at this. :-)

73,
Eric
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On 3/23/2018 11:55 AM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote:

While all of the info is correct, I also like to mention that an inline station 
monitor is also a great device.  I use a old Kenwood SM-220 as a permenant part 
of the station.  That lets me see the RF amplitude and the linearity of the 
signal.  The trapozoid is used mostly to keep tabs on any hint of distortion.  
Lots of info on its use.
Mel, K6KBE

   


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Postal terminology

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - please read my earlier post.   -Do Not-  tell others that their topic is 
inappropriate or that it should be dropped from the Elecraft list. That is both 
rude and frequently incorrect.


Email the moderator and we will make that determination when needed.

List members attempting to moderate posts or criticizing the appropriateness of 
a posting or thread is prohibited by list guidelines in the interest of keeping 
conversation here polite and list 'noise' at a minimum.


In general we -do- allow limited OT posts if the number of posts on the OT topic 
are few.  Please self moderate after a few OT posts on any non Elecraft topic.


This postal service thread should likely be closed for this reason now, since it 
is now more than a few OT postings.


(note: The prior Linux Elecraft Utility postings were Elecraft related since 
they dealt with use of our utility s/w under Linux.)


73,
Eric  WA6HHQ
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On 3/23/2018 12:08 AM, Andy McMullin wrote:

Now unlike the use of Elecraft supplied software on Linux - the problems and 
reminiscences about the US postal service is a subject that should be dropped!



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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Segmentation Fault in Linux

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

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
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Elecraft..
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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
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Segmentation Fault in Linux

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

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.


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On 3/21/2018 4:47 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


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Aargh :-)   You are correct!  My typo..


Thanks for the correction.
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On 3/15/2018 12:52 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote:

Or http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm

73,

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Deliver Update

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We are working hard and have just updated the KPA1500 shipping status as of 
today 3/15.


see:  http://elecraft.com/shipping_status.htm

73,
Eric
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On 3/15/2018 11:06 AM, Rick WA6NHC wrote:
It appears that they are still working on the first day orders, which I'm sure 
that day alone was massive.  Mine was confirmed (paid) at 12:54 PM 24 Aug 17 
and I've had no notice yet.


Patience, is required.

Rick NHC


On 3/15/2018 10:52 AM, Paul Van Dyke wrote:

The KPA1500 will be on your door step as fast as they can ship them. IF I
remember, it was going to take a few weeks just to get thru the 1st days
orders.

Paul. KB9AVO
Waiting also .  But it will get to me .. Not worried



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[Elecraft] Please keep it cordial - No personal criticisms or attacks please

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Just a friendly reminder - making personal criticisms other's email postings to 
the list, or follow on snide comments by others, just generate unneeded noise on 
the list, are clearly outside of the list guidelines,  and are not acceptable.  
(The delete key is always available if you do not like a posting.)


Nobody outside of the official list moderator should be making any judgements 
here about the validity of a list posting.


Life is short - Let's keep it polite and cordial here as if we were talking face 
to face.


73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] [OT] The Ultimate List of Hobbies for Men

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We're over the OT limit for sure. :-)  Let's end the thread now in the interest 
of relieving others from emial inbox severe overload.


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Bill,

We ship the RF deck and Power Supply in two individual inner boxes that are 
then packed with special foam corner inserts into a larger outside shipping 
box. The foam inserts, air gap and the outer box provide the extra protection 
needed for shipping via UPS etc. We lose that protection if we ship it using 
just the two inner boxes on their own.

The easiest thing I would suggest is to simply open the top of the outer box 
upon receipt and then easily remove the lighter two inner boxes separately to 
move it. They lift out very easily.

Regards,

Eric
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> On Feb 24, 2018, at 1:45 PM, Bill Johnson  wrote:
> 
> Wayne, I noted the entire amp and supply came in one box.  For the sake of 
> lifting could the amp and supply be boxed separately?  I am very seriously 
> consider buying one.  I do have the KPA500 now and it is such a pleasure to 
> use.
> 
> 72 & 73,
> Bill
> K9YEQ, FT’er for K2, KX1, KX3, KXPA100,  KAT500, W2, etc. 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On 
> Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
> Sent: Saturday, February 24, 2018 2:58 PM
> To: Elecraft ; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500
> 
> If you’ve just received a KPA1500 and have a question outside Elecraft’s 
> normal business hours, please post the question here. Eric and I, as well as 
> rest of the engineering team, monitor the list regularly. 
> 
> Those considering a KPA1500 might want to check out some of the reviews 
> posted so far (including one from today):
> 
> https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13702
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
> http://www.elecraft.com
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Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - Let's end the thread in the interest of relieving email overload for our 
other readers. We're way past the OT posting limit.



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On 2/22/2018 11:55 AM, Dave Cole (NK7Z) wrote:

Did you pull the trigger on the insurance most of the UPS come with?

73s and thanks,
Dave
NK7Z
https://www.nk7z.net

On 02/22/2018 11:41 AM, Dave Sublette wrote:

I have just had a most unfortunate experience with a UPS and when Gary said
he had an old UPS he was considering, I shuddered.  As far as I know, older
UPS units overcharge the battery continuously.  The best "problem" this
seems to cause is having to replace batteries every three years or so.

In my case, the battery not only was overcharged, but the UPS died in such
a fashion that the 117 AC was interrupted several times and that killed my
computer, which it was supposed to protect.  I know the house current did
not flicker or drop during the time.  It was strictly the UPS.

I have replaced it with a modern unit that has a selectable "float voltage"
for several types of backup batteries.  In my case I selected a 100AH deep
cycle AGM construction unit.  If the house supply goes down, it switches to
a 60 Hz inverter (pure sine wave) in 10 ms. It has a monitor panel that
shows me the condition of the battery.

Nothing is fool proof. But I hope that this more modern design can help me
avoid this sort of catastrophe in the future.

Just my 2 cents' worth.

73,

Dave, K4TO

On Thu, Feb 22, 2018 at 12:32 PM, Jim Brown 
wrote:


Virtually all UPS units include MOVs, so have all of the destructive
possibilities of MOV power strips. If you're going to use a UPS (and I do),
it should be plugged into a shunt-mode surge protector (SurgeX, Zero Surge,
or Brick wall).

73, Jim K9YC

On 2/22/2018 9:10 AM, Gary Smith wrote:


I have an older Staco Energy UPS I've
never used, bought it at Dayton a couple
years back. Weighs a ton from the lead
acid batteries inside, need to put another
plug on it, it comes with a 30 amp 120V
plug and the house wiring doesn't support
that. I need to find an owners manual for
it as well, looks like there is a USB port
involved & it didn't come with a manual.
After getting the whole house protector I
should probably attach this to the stereo.




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Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Shipping Status

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Carl - I apologize for the confusion on this.  I'm not sure where you got the 
5-7 days estimate, which is incorrect. Its much longer than that due to our huge 
backlog of orders.


Our current status is on the shipping Status Page. See:
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm

73,
Eric
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On 2/20/2018 10:38 AM, Carl Yaffey wrote:

Well, On Feb 9, I was told it would ship in 5 - 7 days. Obviously that hasn’t 
happened.  :(



On Feb 20, 2018, at 1:32 PM, Richard Zalewski  wrote:

I think we all would like to know.  I ordered 8/30.


Carl Yaffey  K8NU
Recording studio.
cyaffeyno_s...@gmail.com
614 268 6353, Columbus OH
http://www.carl-yaffey.com
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http://www.bluesswing.com

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 duty cycle

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

The KPA1500 can handle 1500W RTTY contest operation with no problem. Same for 
CW.

(One of our Field Testers is W0YK. See his review on eHam.)

73,
Eric
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On 2/15/2018 6:48 AM, Nr4c wrote:

And you can affect duty cycle by adjusting the cw repetition rate. If it gets 
too hot increase the delay.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill



On Feb 15, 2018, at 7:39 AM, "j...@kk9a.com"  wrote:

RTTY contesting has a much higher duty cycle, especially when using a
single radio and no one is answering your CQs.

John KK9A


On Feb 15 03:51:39 G4DYA wrote:

The FT8 parameters were tweaked slightly during the beta phase prior to
the release of WSJT-X 1.8.0, and the TX time was reduced to 12.64 sec,
so the duty cycle is now about 42%.

73,
Richard G4DYA

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 duty cycle

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Easy to handle for the 1500 on any band. :-)

73,
Eric
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On 2/15/2018 12:51 AM, Richard Lamont wrote:

The FT8 parameters were tweaked slightly during the beta phase prior to
the release of WSJT-X 1.8.0, and the TX time was reduced to 12.64 sec,
so the duty cycle is now about 42%.

73,
Richard G4DYA

On 15/02/18 01:22, Dennis Moore wrote:

Specification is 13.48 sec TX, 16.52 sec RX, 45% Duty Cycle.

Source: http://qrznow.com/new-digital-mode-from-k1jt-ft8/

73, Dennis NJ6G


On 2/14/2018 17:07, Tom-KQ5S wrote:

I believe FT8 is 13 sec TX, 2 sec decode and then 15 sec RX for a
total of
17 sec non-TX so you have 13 sec TX and 17 sec RX.  Much less than 50%.

-
73,
Tom - KQ5S

On Wed, Feb 14, 2018 at 6:51 PM, Jim Brown 
wrote:


And even this is conservative -- JT65 is 48 sec TX and 72 sec RX, so 40%
duty cycle. FT8 and MSK144 have equal TX and RX times, so 50% duty
cycle.
The TX period for MSK144 can be varied from 5-30 sec, but TX and RX
times
are always equal.

73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 on AM

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Agreed. AM with carrier set properly to 25% of peak power (1500 * 0.25 = 375 W 
max carrier ) is no strain for the 1500.  With the normal variations of the AM 
speech envelope between the 235 W carrier and the peaks at 1500W, the amp is 
loafing along at any key down time.  :-)


Eric
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On 2/15/2018 3:27 AM, Richard Lamont wrote:

On 15/02/18 11:12, Bill wrote:


How well will the KPA1500 do on AM during very long-winded QSOs? I
currently use my KPA500 on AM and it does fine - albeit a little noisy
in the fan department. For information only: The K3 garners excellent
audio reports on AM.

To prevent flat-topping at 100% mod, for AM the carrier power should be
no more than 25% of the peak envelope power. So I would imagine both
amplifiers would do AM without the slightest difficulty. (I don't work
AM myself so haven't tried it.)


73,
Richard G4DYA
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 duty cycle

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Erik,

Yes, the amp can run indefinitely on 50 Mhz with 50 sec key down TX at 
continuous 1500W carrier followed by 50 sec in RX. We specifically were looking 
at 100% carrier modes like JT65 etc. when we conservatively specified this.


73,
Eric
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On 2/14/2018 11:07 AM, Erik Basilier wrote:

A recent Elecraft newsletter stated that "the KPA1500 is a high duty cycle
amplifier compatible with most digital modes ranging from RTTY through JT65
etc.". The KPA1500 manual specifices  for 50 MHz "Maximum 50 sec key down /
50 sec standby (Rec. Min Fan Speed set = 2)".

My question: For the 50 MHz scenario of alternating 50 sec carrier and 50
sec standby, how much testing has been done? Has anyone run this way for
days on end?

73,
Erik K7TV


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Info Disappeared From Website

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Its fixed. :-)
Eric
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On 2/13/2018 10:33 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:

John and all,

That is a website "quirk" only and you can expect it to be fixed as soon as 
the webmaster can get to it.


The KPA500 has NOT been replaced by the KPA1500 - both are viable products.

Note that it is still on the Order page.  Also this month, the KAT500/KAT500 
Power Combo has a special (reduced) pricing.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/13/2018 9:44 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:

The photo also vanished from the products page
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_products_page.htm

I guess it was replaced by the KPA1500 :)


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Info Disappeared From Website

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

And it is now fixed. Sorry about that!   Thanks for the heads up everyone.

No change to KPA500 product status. Still for sale and selling well. :-)

73,
Eric
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On Feb 13, 2018, at 6:00 AM, Mark Goldberg  wrote:

The KPA500 links seem to have been broken on the Elecraft Website:

Not Found

The requested URL /KPA500/KPA500.htm was not found on this server.


73,


Mark

W7MLG



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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Nylon pull-loop for battery plug

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

These are our own design and are made custom for us fro use on the KX2.

73,
Eric
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On 2/9/2018 1:42 PM, Heinz Baertschi wrote:

Does anyone know a supplier for the nylon pull-loops on the battery plug - at
a reasonable (total) price?

Heinz HB9BCB




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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 ordered 8/24 [Elecraft Shipping Status Page Update]

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi David,

We've actually had a large amount of interest from Eu, especially from Germany 
and other countries.


73,
Eric
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On 2/8/2018 12:57 PM, David Pratt wrote:

I am not sure that many people would need one in Europe, Tony.  At
least, in the UK we are only licensed for 26dBW (400W) so the KPA500
would be more than adequate.

73 de David G4DMP

In a recent message, Tony G6GLP  writes

Its great to hear the major shipping has started of the KPA1500 and the
next question to ask is how long will it take to get over the initial
order inrush and then move on to offering World wide well at least
Europe?

73 de Tony G6GLp


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 ordered 8/24 [Elecraft Shipping Status Page Update]

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Last night we updated the shipping status page with KPA1500 shipping status.
http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm

We received a huge number of orders over the first couple of days (8/24 and 
8/25) and the order rate was strong for quite some time after that. (The number 
of orders in even the first 30 minutes was amazing..)


Here's a copy of what is currently posted on the shipping status page:

*(Feb 6, 2018)  KPA1500s are now Shipping!*

KPA1500s have now started shipping against our backlog (we started several days 
ago). Yay! :-) Its been a lot of hard work getting it released and rolling, but 
we are all excited to see KPA1500s burning in on the test racks and heading out 
the door!


The first several weeks of production will ramp ramp up slowly, with the 
production rate speeding up after that. Email and/or phone notifications will be 
sent each week to customers whose KPA1500 will be shipped within that week.


We are now beginning to ship orders from August 24th, the first day we began 
taking orders. Due to very large rush of orders we received that day, we expect 
to be shipping the Aug. 24 orders over the next 3-4 weeks.


Please note that KPA1500 orders were received by the website, emails, mail, 
trade shows and phone calls, so order numbers will not indicate exactly where 
you are in the delivery queue. We also received a very large number of KPA1500 
orders daily during the first several weeks, so orders with the same order date 
will ship spread over a large number of days.


You can also see eHam reviews of the KPA1500 at:

*http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/13702*


73,
Eric
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On 2/7/2018 7:01 PM, Jim Miller wrote:

Early notification received 9:14pm.

Confirmation of full paid order received 9:34pm.

No notice received yet.

Jim ab3cv
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Ed,

Yes, we've been shipping KPA1500s for several days.  (Yay! :-)  We will be 
updating the shipping status page with this info tonight/tomorrow. Its been a 
lot of hard work getting it released and rolling, but we are all excited to see 
KPA1500s burning in on the test racks and heading out the door!


For the next several weeks the initial shipping rate will be slow as we optimize 
our production and test flow, and then we will ramp up deliveries each week.   
We will be contacting customers by phone or email typically 2-7 business days 
prior to shipment to confirm their shipping info and get their CC for final 
charges etc.


Please be patient with us as we get this going. Until we get the production rate 
increased and stable it will be hard to give exact delivery estimates due to the 
large number of orders.


Please note that KPA1500 orders were received simultaneously via the website, 
emails, mail, trade shows and phone calls, so order numbers will not indicate 
exactly where you are in the delivery queue. We also received a very large 
number of KPA1500 orders each day during the first several weeks, so orders with 
the same order date will ship spread over a large number of days. (Especially 
the first week's orders.)


73,

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On 2/5/2018 6:33 PM, Ed Gilliland wrote:

Any news on KPA1500 shipments?

Ed

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Re: [Elecraft] Non-Elecraft transceivers and the KPA1500

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Wayne,  I am not sure what you mean by the following:

> We’ve also refined our remote-control firmware to ensure that it plays well 
> with all major brands.

You may want to give a more specific description.  Remote control f/w is 
usually not  specific to a brand of radio. Its just amp specific.

Eric
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> On Jan 25, 2018, at 11:13 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> I wanted to remind everyone that our new KPA1500 works great with rigs other 
> than the K3 and K3S. Throughout the owner’s manual, you’ll find details on 
> interfacing to Icom, Yaesu, and other brand transceivers. (One of our field 
> testers has a Flex 6500 in his collection, which also works perfectly with 
> the amp.) 
> 
> The KPA1500 has a rich set of I/O ports to adapt to any station 
> configuration. We’ve also refined our remote-control firmware to ensure that 
> it plays well with all major brands.
> 
> As much as we’d love to see a K-Line radio on everyone's desk, we’ll settle 
> for boosting everyone's signal :)
> 
> 73,
> 
> Wayne
> N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 and K2 RIP?

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

The K2 is absolutely still in production :-)  Reports of its death are not 
accurate.

73,

Eric
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On 1/23/2018 1:22 PM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote:

I just called Elecraft looking for some parts for my spare K1 and K2 and was 
told they are out of production.  They are still listed on the order page.
If true, I am very sorry to see them go.  Building my K2 was one of the best 
experiences of my life.  Thank you, Elecraft.
73. Eric WD6DBMOwner, The Last KX1

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Re: [Elecraft] Long wire antennas MORE

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

And it looks now like we are -way- past the OT posting limit.  :-) Let's wind 
down the 'Long Wire' thread now and give our other Elecraft list readers a rest 
from email overload.

Thread closed.

73,

Eric
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> On Jan 13, 2018, at 6:01 PM, Wes Stewart  wrote:
> 
> I thought to add my two cents then I figured I ain't gonna smack this tar 
> baby.;-)
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Remote operation

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

And the author / administrator for the free Remote hams software is Brandon, 
KG6YPI, who is part of the Elecraft engineering team.  :-)


I use this for my remote operation of my home station with a laptop PC as the 
host pc.


73,
Eric
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On 1/4/2018 9:11 AM, Gordon LaPoint wrote:

Tim,

 One of the all software ways to remote operate is: 
http://www.remotehams.com/


You set up the server software on a computer attached to the radio.   You can 
limit access to just who you want to operate your radio, or open it up to 
pre-approved hams.


    You install client software on the computer you want to operate from, its 
not all inclusive, but does work pretty good.


Gordon- N1MGO

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Re: [Elecraft] Bounced emails

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

This a normal message and is pretty typical when the Elecraft list server is 
getting too many emails bounced back to it by your ISP. 

73,
Eric
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> On Dec 23, 2017, at 4:58 AM, Roy Koeppe  wrote:
> 
> "received today a message, supposedly from the list mom, saying that I had 
> "too many bounced emails" and that my membership in the list was being 
> suspended."
> 
> Try plain text and make sure if your pc has more than one email address, that 
> it is set for the subscription address.
> 
> 73,   Roy K6XK 
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Black Friday Sale is on-line now!

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi John,

Yes, I believe so.   The factory inside sales team should correct that when 
they process the orders on Monday. (We're on vacation for the holiday today 
through the weekend.)

73,

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> On Nov 23, 2017, at 12:18 PM, John Harper  wrote:
> 
> A shipping fee shows as an included charge to my cart (to replace the KX2 I
> foolishly sold). Will this be deducted from the actual order?
> 
> Tnx,
> 
> John AE5X
> https://ae5x.blogspot.com
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Re: [Elecraft] The Gentlemen's Band

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - Thread closed. Both too many posts and the topic is outside of the list 
guidelines.

In general complaining about others and amateur radio policy discussions are 
inappropriate on the Elecraft list.  Also, they generate way too much volume 
for a single topic on the list and cause email overload for most of our 
readers. Please take these topics to other forums or to direct email.

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> On Oct 30, 2017, at 7:52 AM, W0MU Mike Fatchett  wrote:
> 
> Because the DX was not smart enough to move 2 kc away from 1840? Wow!
> 
> 
>> On 10/30/2017 6:37 AM, Wes Stewart wrote:
>> Unfortunately, they were using it over the weekend and covering up some good 
>> DX working the SSB contest. They definitely weren't the only users of the 
>> band.
>> 
>> Wes  N7WS
>> 
>> 
>>> On 10/29/2017 8:33 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:
>>>  It seems that FT8 users are about the only using the band.
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

This thread was closed to due to its excessive number of posts -yesterday-.

Let's give it a rest.  No more 'last remarks', please.

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On 9/6/2017 10:11 AM, Josh wrote:

AC must be terribly frustrating for the electron. Now I'm sad..


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Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - we closed this thread earlier today.
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On 9/5/2017 3:17 PM, Carl Jón Denbow wrote:

Maybe you want to contribute this experience to list?




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Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - Let's close the WSJT-X thread(s), which are well over the single topic 
posting limit.  WAY over..  :-)


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Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Let's close the thread at this time in the interest of relieving reader 
overload. It is well above our normal posting qty limit in a single day.


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On 9/5/2017 11:47 AM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote:

I built up this NEMA box and put the analog current and voltage meters in it.  
That gave me a good platform to build the peak sensing circuit and alarm.  
Since I also have solar bank on the ham equipment, I used the battery to sound 
the alarm when either the voltage goes high or low like in a brown out.  Of 
course that only does good when I am home.
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Re: [Elecraft] Thanks for all the portable operation photos so far

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Wayne,

These should be forwarded to Margaret and me for our promo use.

Eric
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> On Aug 29, 2017, at 2:50 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> I’ve received so many great photos already that I won’t be able to thank 
> everyone personally. But keep ‘em coming.
> 
> Clearly some folks had a lot more fun than I did this summer. 
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 29, 2017, at 9:22 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> We’re looking for photos of you, your Elecraft portable gear, and great 
>> outdoor locations to use in an upcoming newsletter article. We might also 
>> use them on our website or in promotional literature.
>> 
>> If you have photos you’d like to share, please send them to me directly. I 
>> can’t guarantee they’ll be used now; possibly later. 
>> 
>> Please include one sentence that could be used as a caption. Extra points 
>> for humor or lessons learned.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K1 Discontinued

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We still sell a number of K2s each month. Its the only full-solder SSB/CW 160-10 
kit available. And its still in the upper performance portion of the charts! :-)


Plus we also still sell the KPA100 100W top cover option kit for the K2.

We plan to keep the K2 rolling for as long as possible. (And it was our first 
design, so there is some emotional attachment here..)


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Eric
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On 8/30/2017 4:41 PM, Byron Servies wrote:

Hi all,

About a year after I was licensed in 2008 I was extremely unhappy with
how I was approaching the hobby. I sat there, looking at a pile of
expensive kit I had no understanding of and realized I was not
achieving my goals that pushed me to be licensed in the first place.
Those included building things, learning morse code, and developing a
better understanding.

So, I sold all the appliances and bought a K1 kit! It was a wonderful
build, and I really loved adjusting the VFO by adjusting wire spacing
on L1. So much fun! Of course, to use it I had to learn morse code, so
I did. I'm still not great, but that's just lack of practice.

I am disappointed that there have not been any new solder kits from
Elecraft and probably never will be again, though I understand the
economics, the problems with parts availability, and soldering surface
mount components.  Even so, it makes me sad.

Every time I use my K1 it makes me giddy with joy. Truly a wonderful
radio. Thank you so much for making it.

73, Byron N6NUL
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[Elecraft] Elecraft order page back up

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Our on-line shopping cart provider (Sparkpay by Capital One) was temporarily off 
line part of last night and this morning. We apologize for the problem!


As of about mid-day today we were back up and running.

Order away!

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 160, Issue 32

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Guys - Please do not copy the complete digest in your replies. That's way too 
much email overload for other readers.


And yes, please -do- change the subject line from Digest.. to match what you are 
replying to.


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Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Let's end this thread immediately, as it was already closed yesterday per my 
earlier list email below.


73,
Eric
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---

On 8/21/2017 4:28 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote:
I apologize for not replying to this topic earlier. I was off email for a 
large part of the weekend. :-)


While we appreciate the interest in switching the Elecraft List to a forum 
format, we can not watch all the topics in a multi topic forum. If there are 
web forum topics for every product we make, along with other topics, it will 
quickly be impossible for us to read and participate in all of them.  Also, 
we've observed that when lists like ours fragment into a multi-topic forum, 
they quickly lose the sense of community that we have here.  For those reasons 
we have always chosen to retain the list email format for the Elecraft list.


As noted before, for those that prefer a searchable web based display of this 
list threaded by topic or in calendar date order, the Nabble web based 
real-time archive of the Elecraft list does an excellent job of providing a 
web based searchable and organized copy of this list. This addresses the 
'forum' style need of most readers.


See:
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Many of our users use the Nabble web interface as their primary method of 
reading the Elecraft list.


Let's end this periodically recurring thread at this time.

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

I apologize for not replying to this topic earlier. I was off email for a large 
part of the weekend. :-)


While we appreciate the interest in switching the Elecraft List to a forum 
format, we can not watch all the topics in a multi topic forum. If there are web 
forum topics for every product we make, along with other topics, it will quickly 
be impossible for us to read and participate in all of them.  Also, we've 
observed that when lists like ours fragment into a multi-topic forum, they 
quickly lose the sense of community that we have here.  For those reasons we 
have always chosen to retain the list email format for the Elecraft list.


As noted before, for those that prefer a searchable web based display of this 
list threaded by topic or in calendar date order, the Nabble web based real-time 
archive of the Elecraft list does an excellent job of providing a web based 
searchable and organized copy of this list. This addresses the 'forum' style 
need of most readers.


See:
http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-f365791.topics.html

Many of our users use the Nabble web interface as their primary method of 
reading the Elecraft list.


Let's end this periodically recurring thread at this time.

73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Amateur Radio Parity Act

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Personal attacks and critiques of the type below are in violation of Elecraft 
list policy. Please cease posts of this type immediately.

Also note that this thread has been officially, and forcefully, closed.

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> On Aug 11, 2017, at 6:15 AM, Dave Belville  wrote:
> 
> Wow Andy, what a selfish response. 
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Re: [Elecraft] Amateur Radio Parity Act

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

'Gentlemen',

This thread was closed yesterday - in several posts by the moderator (me). 
Further posts on this topic will incur the wrath of the moderator.

Take it off list - now.

73,
Eric
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> On Aug 10, 2017, at 10:32 AM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
>> On 8/9/2017 11:12 PM, Erwin Haynes wrote:
>> Having said that -- is this a "all or none" game? Could this bill be a 
>> footstep into future legislation, e.g. with some/all of the the valid issues 
>> that K1VR brings up to be addressed?
> 
> Apparently you did not read K1VR's analysis. He offered several suggestions 
> for crafting a Bill without those issues, but noted that, due to how the 
> legislative process works, it is VERY unlikely that it could be improved, and 
> that IF the Senate were to pass a bill, it would be identical to the House 
> Bill, which has the serious flaws 
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Re: [Elecraft] Amateur radio parity act

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Thread Closed.
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Re: [Elecraft] Amateur radio parity act - Thread Closed

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Thread Closed
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Re: [Elecraft] Amateur radio parity act

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Agreed. Thread closed.

In the interest of keeping list volume reasonable, it is lit policy that 
general amateur radio policy and political discussions are not appropriate for 
the reflector. There are a multitude of more appropriate places where these can 
take place.

Please take this topic off list immediately.

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> On Aug 10, 2017, at 5:33 AM, Gmail  wrote:
> 
> I don't think a discussion of this bill is appropriate for this list.
> Ray
> W8LYJ
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: About Grid Squares

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We're slipping past the max OT posting limit on this one. Let's let the topic 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S: LCD backlight is on, but no segments are lit

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Great news! I'm glad Gary was able to nail it for you. 

I apologize for missing your note about already talking to Tech support.  
Sometimes email
overload takes its toll on this end too! I personally receive and respond to 
daily emails many times the volume seen on this list and as a result read too 
fast from time to time. 

I'm also learning that typing replies to list postings on my phone with my 
reading glasses off is a great way to create interesting typos..

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> On Aug 3, 2017, at 10:06 AM, Christopher Hoover  wrote:
> 
> Gary AB7MY from Elecraft suggested that it was likely a shorted C102.   
> Indeed it was.   Thanks, Gary!   73 de AI6KG
> 
> 
>> On Wed, Aug 2, 2017 at 10:22 PM, Christopher Hoover  
>> wrote:
>> Hi Eric,
>> 
>> Thanks for the response.
>> 
>> As I mentioned in my positing, I'm on "the line" with the support people and 
>> have an active thread.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S: LCD backlight is on, but no segments are lit

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Better yet, email supp...@elecraft.com

Our tech support team is here ti help!

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> On Aug 2, 2017, at 7:06 PM, Wes Stewart  wrote:
> 
> You're an hour away from Elecraft. Your options:
> 
> 1) Drive it down and tell them you'll wait.
> 
> 2) Drive it down and ask for a loaner.
> 
> 3) Come by my house in Tucson and I'll loan you one.
> 
> Wes  N7WS
> 
> 8/2/2017 6:06 PM, Christopher Hoover wrote:
>> I went to bed last night leaving the radio on to decode 6m meteor scatter.
>> 
>> This morning I found the LCD blank.
>> 
>> The backlight is on, but there are no segments lit.
>> 
>> Power cycle does not change anything.
>> 
>> All the settings seem reasonable:
>> 
>> MN002;
>> MP;MP007;
>> MN003;
>> MP;MP005;
>> MN004;
>> MP;MP003;
>> 
>> Elecraft support says to send it in -- possibly a problem solder joint.
>> The current repair backlog is 2-3 weeks.
>> 
>> I am leaving for a trip on Monday and I was intended to take the radio with
>> me, so sending it in would be ... inconvenient.   I'd be frustrated about
>> losing the radio for 2-3 weeks even without the trip.
>> 
>> Has anyone seen this problem and fixed it themselves?
>> 
>> -ch
>> 73 de AI6KG
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Re: [Elecraft] OT A/C RFI

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Everyone,

In the interest of reducing email overload for our readers, it is time to close 
this thread as we are over the OT posting limit of 5 to10 at most.


Plesse self moderate in the future.

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Done! :-)

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> On Jun 27, 2017, at 10:09 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka  wrote:
> 
> Yes. Rental car in Mexico, bumpy roads, and no strap to hold the battery
> in place. Just heard it yesterday.
> 
>> On Tue, 27 Jun 2017, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote:
>> 
>> I have to ask, has ANYONE ever heard of a circumstance where the negative
>> return lead from the battery to the engine block has ever failed, short of a
>> battlefield situation?
>> Still, probably a good idea to fuse the negative to radio wire anyway.
>> 
>> Charlie k3ICH
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
>> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Vic Rosenthal
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 27, 2017 11:52 AM
>> To: Clay Autery 
>> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets
>> 
>> I don't think math or difficult physics is needed. Suppose you connect the
>> radio directly to battery, and then suppose the battery to ground cable
>> becomes partially or completely disconnected. Finally, suppose you then try
>> to start the engine. When the starter solenoid closes, some of the high
>> current from the battery negative terminal flows through the negative lead
>> to the radio, and then to ground through the radio's mounting bracket, the
>> coax to the antenna, etc. The no. 10 ground wire might have to carry several
>> hundred amps! Lots of things can be damaged.
>> This is why negative leads should be fused, at least.
>> 
>> Vic 4X6GP
>> 
>>> On 27 Jun 2017, at 18:21, Clay Autery  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Horse puckey!  I DEFY you to prove the physics OR math of that
>>> ridiculous statement.
>>> 
>>> __
>>> Clay Autery, KY5G
>>> 
 On 6/27/2017 9:55 AM, donov...@starpower.net wrote:
 WARNING!
 
 
 For extremely important safety and fire prevention reasons reasons,
 no accessory should ever be connected directly to the negative
 terminal of an automotive battery . Just like when charging an
 automotive battery, the negative lead of a cable running directly to
 the battery should always connect to the engine block and never
 directly to the battery.
 
 
 The positive lead must be fused where it connects to the battery.
 
 
 There's an excellent discussion here:
 
 https://www.w8ji.com/negative_lead_to_battery.htm
 
 
 73
 Frank
 W3LPL
 
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: 2017 Chevy Silverado 1500 power outlets

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Thread closed.

Guys, we are getting way out of hand on huge OT threads.  Please keep them to 5 
posts, AT MOST, or we will be forced to tighten down the list to Elecraft 
product related topics only. That would be a shame..

Also, delete all copied text including the list footers, except possibly 1-2 
sentences for context, from prior email in your replies.

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> On Jun 27, 2017, at 10:09 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka  wrote:
> 
> Yes. Rental car in Mexico, bumpy roads, and no strap to hold the battery
> in place. Just heard it yesterday.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3S Noise reduction Test

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - Let's rest this thread for now as its exceeding our posting limit.
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On 6/21/2017 10:03 AM, wa9fvp wrote:

nr4c. bill wrote,
But that knob varies a whole other range of NR. How hard is it to turn one knob 
32 clicks?

32 clicks but only 4 NR levels.  The other settings are delays and mixed 
signals.  There aren’t enough level settings.


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Re: [Elecraft] Wire size for the ground on the KX2

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Its a counterpoise, typically for pedestrian mobile.  (Mini-banana plug easily 
pulls out if someone steps on a trailing wire..)

Eric
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On 6/15/2017 9:06 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

On Thu,6/15/2017 1:27 PM, Mike Morrell wrote:
Given the small size of the mini banana plug for KX2 ground connection, what 
size wire are folks using ; assuming ease of transport , etc.


What is the purpose of this "ground connection?" The only reason for a 
connection to mother earth is for lightning protection. For that, you want big 
wire.


Or is this a counterpoise, to make the antenna work better? Such a wire should 
NOT be connected to mother earth, and a few feet above the earth is a good 
thing. And it can be small diameter -- #18-#22 are commonly used for backpacking.


73, Jim K9YC

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Re: [Elecraft] Remote Operating Time Sync

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Let's wind this down now and end the thread.

Lots of good info, but its way exceeding the OT posting limit of 5-10.   PLEASE 
self-moderate on threads as they get longer and take extended discussions 
off-list to direct email after 5-10 posts to relieve email overload for others.


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Re: [Elecraft] Why not fiber optic interconnects

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We are drifting a little too far afield in the OT realm. ;-)  Especially in the 
light of the huge number of -long- OT topics this week.
Lets close this OT thread before it gets out of control to give our readers a 
well needed rest.


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On 6/14/2017 3:53 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote:

Probably a good idea?  But those darn FO cables are REALLY hard to crimp or 
solder … ;-)



It seems that this RFI pickup proof type of interconnect would be of help.

Of course, making up the cables would be a task.

I'd personally like all cables except coax, power and ground to go this route 
in the future.



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Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Jim,

No need to apologize. All of the thread's posts are good info - We just try to 
keep the volume of responses to OT threads down to 5-10 to keep list email 
volume under control for our other readers.


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On 6/13/2017 9:34 AM, Jim Sr Sturges wrote:
My apologies for opening what became an overwhelmingly nice, polite, friendly, 
and educational thread for me and perhaps a few others. This is a place where 
exposing ignorance is rewarded with gold-plated knowledge and bonhomie. I'm 
not really sorry but good form dictates that response. My replies here are SK.


73
On Tue, Jun 13, 2017 at 12:28 PM Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft 
<e...@elecraft.com <mailto:e...@elecraft.com>> wrote:


In the interest of releiving email overload for our readers, lets close
this OT
thread at this time.   Its well past the single day posting limit.

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On 6/12/2017 9:14 PM, Doug Smith wrote:
> I was one of the last Radio Officers to sail an all CW ship.  It was the
SS Tampa Bay, call sign KNJA.  We worked our way up and down the South
American coasts from ports in the US gulf coast.
>
> I mainly worked WLO on 16 and 22 MHz. We typically hummed along around
30 WPM due to the requirement for perfect copy in both directions. I once
made a mistake -- spelled a guys name wrong by one letter (Johnson vs.
Johnsen or some such thing) and I really caught hell from The Old Man.
That didn't happen again!
>
> One day I was just doing a poor job of sending and had to keep
correcting myself. After all the traffic was sent I apologized to the
shore station op. He said, "Are you kidding? You have the best fist I've
copied all day." Nice guy, made me feel much better about my sloppy
sending. I have little doubt he was a Ham.
>
> You can see a pic of a typical shipboard radio room of that era at:
> http://www.w7kf.com/Articles/Rigs/ITTMackay3020A.html
>
> Fond memories...
>
> 73,
> Doug, W7KF
>
>
>> On Jun 12, 2017, at 5:33 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire <r...@cobi.biz
<mailto:r...@cobi.biz>> wrote:
>>
>> I've seen commercial ship/shore traffic running very slow due to a
shipboard
>> operator who was not proficient at CW. The shore station had to run 
equally
>> slow, no matter how painful.
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Re: [Elecraft] OT Learning Morse anew

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In the interest of releiving email overload for our readers, lets close this OT 
thread at this time.   Its well past the single day posting limit.


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On 6/12/2017 9:14 PM, Doug Smith wrote:

I was one of the last Radio Officers to sail an all CW ship.  It was the SS 
Tampa Bay, call sign KNJA.  We worked our way up and down the South American 
coasts from ports in the US gulf coast.

I mainly worked WLO on 16 and 22 MHz. We typically hummed along around 30 WPM 
due to the requirement for perfect copy in both directions. I once made a 
mistake -- spelled a guys name wrong by one letter (Johnson vs. Johnsen or some 
such thing) and I really caught hell from The Old Man. That didn't happen again!

One day I was just doing a poor job of sending and had to keep correcting myself. After 
all the traffic was sent I apologized to the shore station op. He said, "Are you 
kidding? You have the best fist I've copied all day." Nice guy, made me feel much 
better about my sloppy sending. I have little doubt he was a Ham.

You can see a pic of a typical shipboard radio room of that era at:
   http://www.w7kf.com/Articles/Rigs/ITTMackay3020A.html

Fond memories...

73,
Doug, W7KF



On Jun 12, 2017, at 5:33 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire  wrote:

I've seen commercial ship/shore traffic running very slow due to a shipboard
operator who was not proficient at CW. The shore station had to run equally
slow, no matter how painful.

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Re: [Elecraft] mic

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Folks, at 41 postings this thread is well past the normal list guidelines max  
of10-15 posts.


Let's end it for now before someone gets hurt hitting their delete key.. ;-)

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display is Dated...

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Lets close this thread now in the interest of relieving list reader overload. 

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> On Jun 4, 2017, at 4:35 AM, Drew AF2Z  wrote:
> 
> Not at all. Slightly large than a K3 perhaps. And requiring several separated 
> LCD panels instead of the "one big display" design.
> 
> 73,
> Drew
> AF2Z
> 
> 
> 
>> On 06/01/17 10:39, Nr4c wrote:
>> And the front panel would be the size of a 40 inch TV.
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> ...nr4c. bill
>>> On May 31, 2017, at 10:13 PM, Drew AF2Z  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I would like to have a front panel that is designed according to these two 
>>> rules:
>>> 
>>> 1. Use physical controls only: buttons, knobs, switches. (Not a "smudge 
>>> screen".)
>>> 
>>> 2. The state of every control should be obvious by its position, rotation, 
>>> dial, or adjacent LEDs; or, the control should be located directly adjacent 
>>> to a screen area where its state is displayed.
>>> 
>>> IOW, it is annoying to operate a control on one side of the panel and 
>>> having to look half way across the panel to the other side to see what the 
>>> state of that control is.
>>> 
>>> I think if those two rules were followed you'd have a really satisfying rig 
>>> to operate.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Drew
>>> AF2Z
>>> 
>>> 
 On 05/30/17 17:36, ke9uw wrote:
 I was wondering if the K3 display could be replaced by an updated display,
 one that looks like the ones on the newest rigs from Japan. Could it be
 displayed on the monitor connected to the svga on P3? Just wondering :)
 -
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Re: [Elecraft] Choking KPA500 and testing a box of unknown chokes

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - we are now at 10 posts in a storp period on this OT thread.

Let's close the thread now in the interest of lowering email overload for our 
other readers. Please take it to direct email as needed.


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Re: [Elecraft] Hallicrafters HA-1

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

And with the last good posting, let's close the thread. (I would have closed it 
earlier, except we were working 18hr days at Dayton.)

Also, for everyone else, complaining about other vendors is a huge violation of 
Elecraft list policy. Please make those complaints elsewhere. Its too afar from 
our core list topics and also too easy to harm good vendors with inaccurate and 
outdated information and hearsay.

Of course It is still OK to post complaints about Elecraft (hopefully few! ;-) 
as we want to hear those so we can remedy the problems quickly. 

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Re: [Elecraft] REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Guts, this portion of the thread was closed earlier today. Please, no more 
pro/con arguments on remote operation.

Eric
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> On May 17, 2017, at 2:25 PM, Jim Rhodes  wrote:
> 
> If you don't like them, don't work them. If you can't tell the difference,
> then what is the difference?
> 
> On Wed, May 17, 2017 at 7:32 AM, Gian Luca Cazzola 
> wrote:
> 
>> Are we sure that this, remote radio,  is really again ham radio and a
>> radio shack?
>> 
>> I don’t want be offensive to anybody, but I think that our community,
>> including our associations and the contest committees, should ask ourself
>> this question and take decisions consequently.
>> 
>> This kind of operating, as using 5 -10 - 20kw amplifier or ultra automated
>> stations in contests, for contests or dx-ing is like drugs doping … I think.
>> 
>> It’s only my opinion or other think the same?
>> 
>> Ian IK4EWX
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> Il giorno 17 mag 2017, alle ore 14:12, Jeff  ha
>> scritto:
>>> 
>>> I’m not awake yet. After a cup of coffee I read through the Remote Rig
>> RC-1216H  doc’s and now see that you DO get  some KPA500 monitoring
>> information with this setup. Can the KPA500 and my SteppIR be monitored
>> with one 1216H ? If so for $300 it’s starting to look like a good way to
>> go, as I can’t do any control functions on my BigIR remotely, just control
>> it’s frequency. I would also like to have a way to retract the antenna
>> fully
>>> 
>>> 73 Jeff kb2m
>>> 
>>> From: Barry Baines
>>> Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:43 PM
>>> To: Jeff
>>> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500
>>> 
>>> Jeff:
>>> 
>>> On May 16, 2017, at 8:03 PM, Jeff  wrote:
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Is anyone working on an iPhone remote control APP for the KPA500?
>>> 
>>> Not a problem today if you use the Remote Rig RC-1216H to control the
>> KPA500 (available through HRO).  It uses a web interface which looks just
>> like the KPA500 front panel; the amplifier interface utilizes the RS232
>> serial connection, so I control my KPA500 with my iPad or MacBook running
>> Safari or Chrome.  Likewise, I use a second Remote Rig 1216H to control my
>> Green Heron Rotor Controller (RT-21), so I can manage my antenna pointing
>> with the iPAD/iPhone/MacBook with ease.
>>> 
>>> See:  http://www.remoterig.com/wp/?page_id=1010#tabs-3
>>> 
>>> Note that the RC-1216H can manage various amplifiers and antenna
>> rotators.  Unfortunately, the firmware does not support the KAT500 or the
>> Alpha 9500.
>>> 
>>> The RC-1216H is an excellent device for managing compatible devices when
>> operating remotely;  e.g. my shack is in SE Georgia and I’m in New England,
>> Texas, etc.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> At this point the only devices that I must use a Windows OS is with the
>> KAT500 and the Antenna Genius 8x2 antenna switch.  The antenna switch
>> allows me to select which transceiver (K3 or Flex) is  active on a given
>> port.  The Antenna Genius has a LAN connection, so I can access it
>> relatively easily remotely and run the windows software from wherever I am.
>>> 
>>> I use a serial-to-ethernet converter to interface with the KAT500 so
>> that the computer at my location can control the KAT500 at the shack
>> without a PC in the shack.
>>> 
>>> Lastly, I use the West Mountain Radio 5-port R4005i to turn on/off
>> devices using a web interface that it has.  The allows me to remotely
>> activate the Flex6700, control preamps and other accessories, etc.So
>> again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable
>> device.
>>> 
>>> To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC,
>> the happier I am.
>>> 
>>> FWIW,
>>> 
>>> Barry Baines, WD4ASW
>>> (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…)
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> I move my KPA-500 with me when I travel from my winter home to my
>> summer home. When down south for the winter I use the KPA500 with my FLEX
>> 6500 that has a wonderful iPhone remote control APP.  It would be nice to
>> be able to control the KPA500 via iPhone also...
>>> 
>>> 73 Jeff kb2m
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Re: [Elecraft] REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Let's end remote operating pro/con comments from this thread to keep things 
under control and not overload our other readers. 
73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Heatsink

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - I've just corresponded with Howard Hoyt, W4SPC, of Pro-Audio Systems. It 
appears you may be mistaken about the assertion Howard was the moderator banning 
people from the independent Yahoo KX3 list. Howard took over the Yahoo KX3/KX2 
list a while back from its original owner, who apparently -was- banning a large 
number of members for a wide range of reasons. Howard's goal was to clean up the 
problems.


In fact Howard has been adding back a large number of members who were 
previously banned when informed about it.


This is -exactly- the reason why we prohibit complaints about other vendors or 
hams on this list. And even when well intentioned, an erroneous complaint about 
a vendor or person can seriously harm their reputation and business.


I'll invite Howard top post here so he can set the story straight. (But lets 
keep that thread as short as possible. :-)


73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Dropoff

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi Alan,

I apologize, but we are unable to receive products for service at the show. In 
addition to the chance for loss or damage to your radio there in the commotion 
of the show, we're maxed out just keeping up with the regular show sales and 
demos. We are also limited in what we can hand carry back with us on the plane 
to CA.


Also, anyone planning a service return needs to first contact our sales or 
support group and have them issue you a 'return service authorization' (RSA) 
form and number along with shipping info to the factory etc. That's the only way 
we can guarantee that we will be able receive it properly to track it, handle it 
properly, get it completed quickly and back to you. (I apologize if you have 
already done that step :-)


If you are hand carrying it with you from the U.K., one solution might be to 
post it via UPS to us from a local UPS store' in Dayton. There are a number of 
these there and also in some of the local office supply stores.  Of course, make 
sure to contact us first to get the RSA form and number.


73,
Eric
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On 5/15/2017 10:18 AM, G4GNX wrote:

Almost certainly not.

I wanted them to carry some parts to Dayton for collection, but they can't do 
that. I can't see them doing it in 'reverse' either.


I'm having parts shipped to a friend who will then deliver to another friend 
at Dayton, who will carry them back to the UK.


73,

Alan. G4GNX

-Original Message- From: Scott Manthe
Sent: Monday, May 15, 2017 6:12 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Dayton Dropoff

Hello to the list,
I'm getting ready to send my K3 off to Elecraft for some updates. Does
anyone know if it would be possible for me to drop the radio off to them
at Dayton, saving $50 shipping? The better question might be has anyone
actually done this?

73,
Scott N9AA

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Heatsink

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks, Lets close the 'list banning' portion of this thread.

Regardless of your motivation, it is a violation of the Elecraft list guidelines 
to criticize other people or vendors in this manner. eHam and other forums have 
review sections where info like this can be passed on.


That said, I'll also talk with the KX3/KX2 Yahoo moderator about the claims of 
banning members for mentions of other competitors etc., which is a concern for 
us as it also reflects on our reputation since that independent group is 
Elecraft KX3/KX2 oriented.


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's source code

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Let's close the source code thread now in the interest of reducing list overload 
for our other readers.


This is a repeat of several prior threads that are easily read via the Nabble 
list archive, which can be reached via:


http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: not bashing a product just a warning to future purchase rs.

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Thread closed.

While several noted that the original post was outside of list guidelines, it 
is -never- appropriate to personally criticize another list member for their 
posting. That is specifically prohibited on our Elecraft email list guidelines.

1. It is a violation of list guidelines to complain about a non-elecraft 
vendor, even if your post is well intentioned. 

2. While it is ok to politely disagree with a list post,  never personally 
criticize a list member ( on-list or via direct email) for a posting they made 
here. Complain to the moderator and I will act as needed. We try to maintain a 
cordial and non-confrontational environment here. Berating and personally 
criticizing a poster is a severe violation of our list guidelines. 

3. When reading list emails, resist the urge to immediately reply and 
personally criticize, defend our honor etc. (Sometimes just imagining if you 
would want your spouse, employer, kids, friends, customers etc seeing your 
reply will aid you in using the delete key before sending.. ;-)

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 transistor complement

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

LDMOS.

73,
Eric
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On 5/5/2017 9:06 AM, wa4fom via Elecraft wrote:

Any word on the transistors used in the KPA1500?  LDMOS?
10,000 PNAs?

Thanks in advance.

Bob  WA4FOM



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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Back Panel Pic

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

That cable under the amp in the pic is not a normal part of amp. It was 
temporarily present to power up the RF deck front panel for the photo shoot 
studio. (It should have been photo-shopped out :-)


Eric
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On 5/5/2017 8:41 AM, Dan Atchison via Elecraft wrote:
Can anyone venture a guess as to what the "cable" is underneath the amplifier 
in the back panel photo?  Also, what type of connection is used for grounding?


Dan -- N3ND
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Note - this thread was closed yesterday.

The list is mirrored in web format,  both in date and threaded formats, on 
several platforms (Nabble, Mail-archive etc..) We list several on our web page at:

http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html

73,

Eric
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On 5/3/2017 10:39 AM, Brian ve3bwp Pietrzyk wrote:

Mike you know I’d follow you anywhere/anytime but in this case I would rather 
not have to join yet another group. It would just add to the problem I’m 
already having with HAM group email overload. This group is actively moderated 
so I’m fine with filtering the daily digests.

If anything I wish this group were mirrored on facebook as it would be even 
easier to follow the threads and use the thread filter options there. In the 
digests there is no convenient way to unsubscribe from a thread where as this 
is a basic Facebook feature.

Brian ve3bwp




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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - we ended this thread yesterday.

73,
Eric
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On 5/3/2017 10:52 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote:

I’m afraid I wont be joining that - I think the one group from Elecraft 
Reflector is sufficient.

73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)


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[Elecraft] Elecraft email List Official Guidelines 2017

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Eric
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Elecraft eMail LIST GUIDELINES 2017

For those of you who are new to the list, (and for those of us who have rapidly 
failing memories) here is a quick list of things to remember when posting to 
this list. Please save this for future reference.


The most important thing to remember is that this is a hobby - Let's have fun!

The PRIMARY purposes of this list are to provide a -polite- and enjoyable forum 
for discussing Elecraft products, share mods, new ideas, feedback to Elecraft, 
share experiences using our products, troubleshooting ideas etc.


The Elecraft email list server (reflector) is provided primarily to further the 
discussion of Elecraft products and related items. It serves as a forum for the 
discussion of both technical and operating topics including product features, 
construction and debug problems, sharing your enthusiasm and impressions from 
using our products and on a limited basis, more general ham radio related topics 
of interest to our customers.


(Please -strongly- resist the urge to reply to an OT topic once it has gone to 5 
posts. Once it hits ten posts do not reply at all (go off list if you feel the 
urge to continue.) Also, please do not try to always get the 'last word'..



1. YOU MUST BE SUBSCRIBED to the [Elecraft] list TO POST to it. (This is done to 
stop advertising spammers from hitting the list.) Any postings sent to 
elecraft@mailman.qth.net by addresses different from the exact ones it shows as 
subscribers will be rejected.


This includes alias (forwarded) addresses like w1...@arrl.net. If you use an 
alias to subscribe you must have it as your from: and return address too. 
Subscribing with w...@arrl.net from your physical address of j...@aol.com will 
allow you to receive postings, but your postings to
the list will be rejected if their from: and reply to: address does not match 
your subscribe address..


Go to http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft to subscribe and to 
change your list preferences. To unsubscribe or to change your list preferences 
(digest, no mail on/off etc.), scroll to the bottom of the page and log in with 
your subscribed email address and the password that was sent to you by email 
when you subscribed (and sent to you each month).



2. If you want to provide an attachment, .JPG picture or other large file for 
use on the list, first post it to your personal web page and then post a link to 
its address in an email to the list. The list strips all attachments to prevent 
viruses from propagating and to keep the archives at a reasonable size.



3. Top posting is the official standard for this list, and its especially
important for those of us who also read our email on smartphones, iPads etc. 
Scrolling though a long thread before getting to the reply text is difficult on 
these devices and costs everyone a lot of time.


Reading the response first, at the top, is a huge time saver, especially when 
you have to read hundreds of emails daily as we do here. We really appreciate 
your adherence to this.


Please also delete -all- footers and as much of the prior email text as possible 
when replying to cut down on overall email size. Please keep the amount of 
copied text from previous posts to an -ABSOLUTE MINIMUM- in your replies.



4. EMAIL OVERLOAD:
If you are overloaded by the volume of individual messages on the list, You can 
view the daily Elecraft list messages for each month in web format at: 
http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html . These archives are updated hourly and list 
postings by subject. (the Nabble archive looks very useful.) Just click on the 
ones you are interested in to read.


You can also set your Elecraft list email preferences to 'no mail' delivery, 
which still allows you to post to the list when reading via the digest.


You can also change your subscription to the DIGEST version, which sends you a 
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To change your email list options or to subscribe / unsubscribe, go to:
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4a. Please make an effort to keep list volume under control by resisting the 
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thousands of list subscribers volume can quickly get out of control if everyone 
feels the need to comment. While we do not overly restrict the subject matter on 
this list, please remember that its primary focus is on Elecraft products, and 
their use. Many people rely on it for pointers on building, using and 
troubleshooting their rigs. Other ham Radio topics are OK, but please keep the 
posts on non-Elecraft topics under control.


4b. *** When emailing about a specific rig or option, please add the rig/option 
name(s) to the first part of your email subject line. (K1, K2, K3, KX1 etc.) 
This will be a huge help for those experiencing email overload and will 

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Equipment chat group

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

I'd like to close this thread at this time to reduce email overload for our 
other readers.


As the central Elecraft community discussion forum, we rely on this list both to 
post official Elecraft updates and to get motivational feedback, marketing and 
technical info from all of you. Its a huge resource for us, and of course, for 
all of you.


Regarding other discussion forums: There already are at least three unofficial 
Elecraft related Yahoo discussion Groups in existence.   One, just called 
'Elecraft' is a very low volume general discussion area for anything Elecraft 
related. It receives just a few posts each week. (I actually manage that one 
since it was released by its creator many years ago. I am not able to regularly 
read or post to it though.) There also is an Elecraft K3 Yahoo list that gets a 
few more posts, and a reasonably active Elecraft KX3 yahoo group. We try to 
watch those, but we are not able to do so nearly as often as we watch and 
participate here.


Note also that there is an official Elecraft Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/Elecraft.Inc

In general, we prefer that this list remain as the central daily Elecraft 
discussion forum. We certainly acknowledge that there will be other new Elecraft 
lists popping up from time to time, but we can not guarantee that we will always 
be able to read and respond on those lists regularly.


Also, please limit OT non-Elecraft product related postings here as much as 
possible, and to voluntarily stop replying to, and kill, those OT threads after 
less than 10 on-list replies (preferably less then 5.. :-)


I'll post the formal list user guidelines in a moment.

73,
Eric
Moderator
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On 5/1/2017 9:12 AM, David Gilbert wrote:


Not at all interested.  It takes me maybe 15 seconds to scan through the 
Subject headers to delete the ones I'm not interested in, or have become bored 
with, and I get just as many messages as you do.


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 and KAT500

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Looks like we've beaten this OT thread to death. Let's let it rest for now. 
Thread closed.


73,
Eric
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On 4/27/2017 4:02 PM, Walter Underwood wrote:

Yes, anyone is allowed to use any mode or frequency in an emergency, by FCC 
rules.

But…



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[Elecraft] KPA1500 Info updates and order start date notification form now active

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We've finally recovered from the KPA1500 introduction last weekend at the 
Visalia International DX convention. Thanks to everyone there and here for the 
great response!


If you’re patiently anticipating the next KPA1500 update, and more importantly, 
direct notification when we will start taking orders, you can sign up for our 
KPA1500 email notification list to receive the latest news.


The direct link to the form is:
https://goo.gl/forms/ZFPUdJiaEQndeXLZ2

And we've also added a link to the signup form on the lower right portion of the 
KPA1500 page at elecraft.com


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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 questions

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

I'm was up too early and typing too fast again! 

Yes, the KX2 or KX3, when transmitting through the KXPA100 amp,  can drive the 
KPA1500 to full output. :-)

73,

Eric
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On Apr 24, 2017, at 8:11 AM, rich hurd WC3T <r...@wc3t.us> wrote:

>> 3)  Can a KXPA100 be used to drive it thereby (gulp) giving us a 1500W
> KX2 or KX3 (or K2 with key line mod)?
>Yes
> 
> Oh, sure.  Go ahead and remove all the barriers to my buying a KPA1500.
> Except for the XYL, of course.  Hi hi
> 
> On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <
> e...@elecraft.com> wrote:
> 
>> Answers below.
>> 
>> See also the KPA500 FAQ at:
>> http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500.htm
>> 
>> 73,
>> Eric
>> elecraft.com
>> _..._
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Apr 22, 2017, at 5:19 PM, gliderboy1955 via Elecraft <
>> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 1)  Can the KPA1500 be placed on top of the power supply for those of us
>> without floor space?
>>Yes
>> 
>>> 2) What is the drive power required for full output?
>>40-60 W
>> 
>>> 3)  Can a KXPA100 be used to drive it thereby (gulp) giving us a 1500W
>> KX2 or KX3 (or K2 with key line mod)?
>>Yes
>> 
>>> 4)  Will it cope with digital modes at full power for sustained
>> operation (like the KPA500)?
>>Absolutely!
>> 
>>> My apologies if these questions have been answered, I have carefully
>> gone over the available information.
>>> 73 and Holy Moly
>>> Eric WD6DBM
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 questions

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Oops - Typing too fast!

The KPA1500 can be keyed and driven by the KX2 and KX3, but not to full power, 
as per current FCC rules.

Eric
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On Apr 24, 2017, at 8:11 AM, rich hurd WC3T <r...@wc3t.us> wrote:

>> 3)  Can a KXPA100 be used to drive it thereby (gulp) giving us a 1500W
> KX2 or KX3 (or K2 with key line mod)?
>Yes
> 
> Oh, sure.  Go ahead and remove all the barriers to my buying a KPA1500.
> Except for the XYL, of course.  Hi hi
> 
> On Mon, Apr 24, 2017 at 10:07 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft <
> e...@elecraft.com> wrote:
> 
>> Answers below.
>> 
>> See also the KPA500 FAQ at:
>> http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500.htm
>> 
>> 73,
>> Eric
>> elecraft.com
>> _..._
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Apr 22, 2017, at 5:19 PM, gliderboy1955 via Elecraft <
>> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>> 
>>> 1)  Can the KPA1500 be placed on top of the power supply for those of us
>> without floor space?
>>Yes
>> 
>>> 2) What is the drive power required for full output?
>>40-60 W
>> 
>>> 3)  Can a KXPA100 be used to drive it thereby (gulp) giving us a 1500W
>> KX2 or KX3 (or K2 with key line mod)?
>>Yes
>> 
>>> 4)  Will it cope with digital modes at full power for sustained
>> operation (like the KPA500)?
>>Absolutely!
>> 
>>> My apologies if these questions have been answered, I have carefully
>> gone over the available information.
>>> 73 and Holy Moly
>>> Eric WD6DBM
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 questions

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Answers below. 

See also the KPA500 FAQ at:
http://www.elecraft.com/KPA1500/KPA1500.htm

73,
Eric
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> On Apr 22, 2017, at 5:19 PM, gliderboy1955 via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> 1)  Can the KPA1500 be placed on top of the power supply for those of us 
> without floor space?
Yes

> 2) What is the drive power required for full output?
40-60 W

> 3)  Can a KXPA100 be used to drive it thereby (gulp) giving us a 1500W KX2 or 
> KX3 (or K2 with key line mod)?
Yes

> 4)  Will it cope with digital modes at full power for sustained operation 
> (like the KPA500)?
Absolutely!

> My apologies if these questions have been answered, I have carefully gone 
> over the available information.
> 73 and Holy Moly
> Eric WD6DBM 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Ground rod through concrete thread?

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Folks - Let's officially close this thread. We have overloaded the list on this 
topic and need to give everyone a reprieve :-)


73m
Eric
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On 4/20/2017 9:24 PM, Richard Fjeld wrote:

I have always thought the best way to avoid a lightning strike is to bleed off 
any build up of energy that may be on the antenna.

Many have seen this video of the two guys climbing a 1768 foot TV antenna 
tower.  It clearly shows devices to dissipate energy.
There is one right at the very top when they get there, but not fully shown as 
the others are.

There is a short animation in the beginning.  This is not for weak hearts.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7k4Xk1mEwmI
As you watch this, think about climbing back down.

Dick, n0ce


On 4/20/2017 2:13 PM, Terry Schieler wrote:

POOF!  Hey what happened to the ground rod through concrete thread?  ;o)

Terry, W0FM




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Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

The posting below is a little inaccurate.

If we are going to announce something like everyone is talking about, we are not 
yet taking orders.


That said, we can put people on a notification list for when we will have 
additional info and for when we will be taking orders for whatever we are 
talking about.


73,

Eric
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On 4/20/2017 2:54 PM, KV5J via Elecraft wrote:

I just called and pre-ordered one.  I'm 3rd. on the list! Better hurry.



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Re: [Elecraft] Ground rod through concrete thread?

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We've found a new way to kill overdone threads /Visa//lia!/

Eric
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On 4/20/2017 1:14 PM, Nr4c wrote:

Maybe it "shorted" out!


On Apr 20, 2017, at 3:13 PM, Terry Schieler  wrote:

POOF!  Hey what happened to the ground rod through concrete thread?  ;o)

Terry, W0FM



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Re: [Elecraft] Linear thoughts

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Interesting discussion.

Folks, if we did introduce a 1500 W solid state amp similar to our KPA500 in 
operation, what features etc would be important?


73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Amateur Station Operations - rag chews and macro clicks

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Thread closed.

While we encourage a wide range of primarily Elecraft related and some other OT 
amateur radio topics on this list,  in the interest of keeping list volume 
reasonable and intercourse polite, discussions and arguments regarding amateur 
radio policy etc should be moved to other forums for discussion.


73,
Eric
List moderator, really!
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On 3/16/2017 3:45 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote:
This list needs a "Don't read this thread" option. Pedantically quoting the 
Radio Regs and FCC regs seems a bit OT in an Elecraft list. It certainly has 
become tiresome! Perhaps the Moderator will agree.


Phil W7OX

On 3/16/17 3:01 PM, Colin wrote:

Going back to basics the Radio Regulations (2016) state -

1.56 amateur service: A radiocommunication service for the purpose of 
self-training,
intercommunication and technical investigations carried out by amateurs, that 
is, by duly authorized
persons interested in radio technique solely with a personal aim and without 
pecuniary interest.


1.57 amateur-satellite service: A radiocommunication service using space 
stations on

earth satellites for the same purposes as those of the amateur service.

and more specifically -

*ARTICLE 25*


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Support email

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

supp...@elecraft.com was down for 5-10 minutes mid-day today for maintenance.

If you got a bounce message, or we have nor replied within 24 hours, please 
resend your message. (Or also, feel free to call us at 831-763-4211.)


73,
Eric
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On 3/8/2017 2:37 PM, Doug Person wrote:

My emails to supp...@elecraft.com are bouncing.

"The response from the remote server was:

The partner did not specify the domain to relay the email"


Doug -- K0DXV

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Re: [Elecraft] account suspension

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Gentlemen,  it is very unlikely the qth list server was hacked. What we almost 
always see is that one or more indivudual list subscribers are hacked and their 
computers in turn send out these phishing emails to the list addresses in their 
email address books. I see these across the board on a regular basis from a wide 
range of lists and individual sources.


The elecraft list does require the sender address to actually be subscribed with 
that address to post to the list. We see a wide range of spam, phishing etc. 
from non-list senders in our list spam folder each day.  Note that is is quite 
easy for anyone to use any email address as their 'sender' address in an email, 
I can do it here in less than 60 seconds, so its not surprising some of these 
slip through from time to time.


In general, do not ever click on links in an email. If you think an email 
requesting info is legitimate, independently go to the web site for the business 
in question (not the one the email points to..) and then log in normally and 
check out if there is are any notices etc.


Let's close this thread now before it takes up more room than the initial spam 
that made it through. :-)


73,
Eric
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On 3/7/2017 10:52 AM, Mike Rhodes wrote:



RUN, don't walk the other way. Look at the address - pretty wonky and
then it says something about CHASE Bank. Looks like someone hacked ALL
the mailman.qth.net mailing lists.

Mike / W8DN


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Re: [Elecraft] RX Mush, why the fuss?

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

This has been an interesting discussion. We've certainly passed the posting 
overload limit on it though, so lets wind it down in the next hour to let others 
recuperate from email overload ;-)


73,
Eric
List mooderator..
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On 3/3/2017 10:59 AM, David Gilbert wrote:


I agree with your comments.  Thanks for the clarifications!

And I did indeed forget to mention the attack/decay speed influences.  I even 
posted comments here about that myself back shortly after I bought my K3 ... 
that the time rate of change in gain is itself a non-linearity.  I think my 
settings are similar to yours (too lazy to check right now).


73,
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Re: [Elecraft] 80 Meter Verticals

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

We're exceeding the OT limit on this topic. While very interesting, lets wrap it 
up by end of day today.


73,
Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Product Idea - 25 Watt PA for the K3

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

That is correct. While typically in the 25-35 W range, It can require up to the 
low 40 W range in some cases.


Eric
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On 2/23/2017 6:59 AM, Jim Miller wrote:

And 25w isn't sufficient to drive the KPA to full power on all bands.

jim ab3cv

On Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 9:53 AM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:


John,

Historically, Elecraft has always offered options - on the premise that
"if you don't need/want it, you don't have to buy it".
As a result, the KPA3, KAT3, Bandpass filters for general coverage, 2nd
receiver, DVR, extra roofing filters are optional.

For instance, those who want a transceiver only to drive VHF/UHF
transceivers do not want to buy the 100 watt PA, nor the KAT3.  Those who
operate only QRP levels can pay for a K3S without the KPA3.

Certainly, it makes customizing your order a bit more involved, but you
end up with a transceiver that is tailored to your needs and operating
preferences.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 2/23/2017 9:32 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote:


I am a little late to the Elecraft party, why does this transceiver use a
separate 100 watt module instead of just having a 100 to 200 watt
transmitter like other manufactures?


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Re: [Elecraft] Quick Way To Accurately Measure K3s CW Filter Offset?

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Also make sure your sidetone pitch setting is where you like it.
Eric
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On 2/18/2017 9:00 AM, Nr4c wrote:

The 409 is zero.

Are the passband centered on display?

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill



On Feb 18, 2017, at 3:30 AM, Dave AD6A  wrote:

Hi Folks,



I'm having a go at my first CW contest for many years (and boy, am I
rusty!!).

I've worked several new countries already, BUT, I noticed my K3s main and
sub receivers' 400Hz and 200Hz CW filter offsets are all quite a bit off
(even though I put the offsets in that were written on the filters), causing
me to tune the stations in at a lower than optimal tone (in order to hear
them properly) and trying to put in an XIT offset so they can hear me in
their tight RX passband. So far, it's not working that well. At a rough
guess, I'd say they were about 200 to 300Hz low of where I need them to be
(600Hz tone is my chosen optimal listening frequency).



So, my question is, is there a simple way to accurately determine what the
frequency offset of each filter is without having to open the rig up and
dive in with test equipment?



I'm guessing it could be something like:

a.Tune in a strong-ish CW station or carrier to exactly 600Hz audio
(use the tone mon to compare with the 600Hz reference audibly)
b.Note the VFO frequency (on FINE)
c.Use the RIT function to tune the station/carrier in to the peak of
the crystal filter
d.Note the offset
e.Apply the offset to the crystal filter bank



What do you think of this procedure?

Got a better/quicker one?

Any/all input most gratefully accepted.



Cheers es 73,

Dave AD6A



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