[Elecraft] For Sale Items
National Radio NRM-2D Resonance Dip Meter, three coil set in Pelican Case, no manual. Virtually unused. $200 shipped CONUS. see http://www.nationalrf.com/national_rfdipmetter.htm K2 QRP CW rig. 160 through 10. Includes K160X, KNB2, KAF2, KIO2, KAT2 and KBT2 with a new battery. Plus spare parts. I built and used this radio. Asking $775 delivered CONUS. Thanks for looking. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-Items-tp7623425.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS: QRP K2 160-10M KAT, KBT, KIO, KAF, KNB
I have for sale one K2 QRP CW rig. 160 through 10. Includes K160X, KNB2, KAF2, KIO2, KAT2 and KBT2 with a new battery (about 2 months old). Plus more parts and stuff. I built and used this radio. Asking $795 shipped CONUS. Serial #4455 all mods done. Pictures available, well cared for, more radios than time. Thanks for looking. 72, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-QRP-K2-160-10M-KAT-KBT-KIO-KAF-KNB-tp7622152.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] FS: LP-Pan 2 kit, partially built
This has been sold thanks. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-LP-Pan-2-kit-partially-built-tp7621395p7621410.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS: LP-Pan 2 kit, partially built
For Sale one LP-Pan 2 kit, partially built by me (got to the first power-up test and stopped) SN 1727 for the K3. In original box. $125 shipped CONUS. Thanks, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-LP-Pan-2-kit-partially-built-tp7621395.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS: QRP K2 plus options
I have for sale one K2 QRP CW rig. 160 through 10. Includes K160X, KNB2, KAF2, KIO2, KAT2 and KBT2 with a new battery (about 2 months old). Plus more. I built and used this radio. Specifically it was for 160M CW and contesting, it excelled. Asking $795 shipped CONUS. Serial #4455 all mods done. Thanks for looking. 72, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-QRP-K2-plus-options-tp7621394.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: KRC2 & KFL3A-250
The filter is also SOLD. Thanks, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-KRC2-KFL3A-250-tp7609852p7609902.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] For Sale: KRC2 & KFL3A-250
The KRC2 is SOLD. Thanks, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-KRC2-KFL3A-250-tp7609852p7609860.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] For Sale: KRC2 & KFL3A-250
Excess items: KRC2 Band Decoder and Controller Kit. I built this and used it once. Excellent condition $125 shipped CONUS KFL3A-250 250 Hz, 8-pole cw/data filter $135 shipped CONUS Other ham stuff like variable caps, switches, parts, antenna related stuff, connectors, wire, ask... Thanks for looking! 72,Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #4461 - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/For-Sale-KRC2-KFL3A-250-tp7609852.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] ERR TXG in 5W calibration mode
Just now updating an older K3 with 5.14 using an old winXP machine. The 50W cal went as expected, the 5w cal gives me an error message: ERR TXG. starting on 160. During calibration it only reaches 3.3W at 1.1:1 SWR. I can go an adjust to 5w and it reads 1.0:1 when using a manual key. Tried the calibration again at this point and it made it through 160 and hung on 3.750 MHz, same readings and issue. I can set the rig and run CW fine @ 5w. calibration doesn't work. Haven't tried going back to the old firmware, but see not reason the new FW shouldn't work. Any suggestions? Thanks, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ERR-TXG-in-5W-calibration-mode-tp7603793.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] FS: new Elecraft KFL3A-200
Hi All, Excess to my needs: New in original package Elecraft KFL3A-200, 5 pole, 200 Hz IF filter for the K3. $75 shipped CONUS. 73, Julius Fazekas n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-new-Elecraft-KFL3A-200-tp7600844.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT OHR QRP Explorer II manual copy wanted
Hello Fellow Elecrafters, Would anyone have either the manual or parts list & schematic they could share for an OHR QRP Explorer 2? Wishing all my US Elecraft friends an early very happy Thanksgiving. Think I missed Canadian Thanksgiving... 73, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-OHR-QRP-Explorer-II-manual-copy-wanted-tp7565944.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 WTB 200Hz filter
Would anyone have a 200HZ filter for the K3 they are looking to part with? Please contact off list. Thanks and 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-WTB-200Hz-filter-tp7558660.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR TXF
Think mine fermented after sitting on the shelf for 40 years - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-ERR-TXF-tp7400316p7409660.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR TXF
I'd like to thank Dale, at Elecraft, for helping me work through this problem. Possibly the steps we went through may help someone who runs into a similar problem. Items in quotes are my thoughts/explanations. This is a first time issue for me, and I would consider it quite a rare occurrence based on my K3 experiences: (My problem started with a working, properly configured radio that suddenly started displaying "ERR TXF" when keyed in SSB. The radio worked correctly in CW. I suspect either or both of two things: fumble fingering the keys when trying to record new KDVR3 messages or a static spike. It is possible that these were strictly coincidental too.) The TXF error is a SOFTWARE issue, it has nothing to do with hardware. If you have confirmed that the 2.8 Khz filter is in the slot that it really is in (Slot #1 is the first slot on the right as you look down into the radio from front) and that in the CONFIG:FL 'n' BW the 'n' matches the slot number that the filter is in (if you have multiple filters then they must be arranged widest to narrowest in lowest slot number to highest slot number) along with CONFIG:FL TX SB being correct, then you may have a corrupt memory workspace. Do you know how to do a parameter initialization? That will correct the corruption. (This is EE INIT, follow instructions in the owner manual.) (My problem returned...) Are you reloading an older configuration after doing the EE INIT? If so, you need to manually reconfigure everything. The "glitch" can get saved in the configuration file. (By "manually reconfigure" he meant via the CONFIG Menu on the radio itself, NOT via the K3 Utility program.) (The sequence I followed was: 1) Hand copy all of my important parameters (assuming you're not using all the default values) 2) Perform "EE INIT". 3) Test to see if the problem was resolved. 4) Using the CONFIG Menu, re-enter all of my personal settings (filters, AGC and such). 5) Test again to see if the problem remained resolved. If it tests good 6) Erase all saved configurations for the radio in question in the K3 Utility Program. 7) Save to new working configuration. 8) Test again, heck if only for peace of mind. If good, pop open an 813 and do a little jig (wired jig preferred... hihi) ) 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-ERR-TXF-tp7400316p7409532.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR TXF
I've done that already Don. I've checked it via CONFIG and the Utility. The correct filter is selected, all the settings are correct. It was working fine, then this error popped up. Apparently the filter is fine, as it works on RX. 73, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-ERR-TXF-tp7400316p7400347.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 ERR TXF
Made a couple SSB QSOs prior to the start of WPX and one QSO in the contest itself, but now am getting ERR TXF anytime I try to key the rig. Also, not getting any power out to speak of. the pre contest QSOs were LP, the first contest QSO QRP. Checked all the settings, both directly and with the utility, everything is set correctly. Tried a reboot, power recycle and reloading the firmware. Nada. Any method of keying in either SSB mode triggers the error message (PTT, VOX, DVR). I do have the KDVR3 in this rig, if that makes a diff... Looks like it works fine on CW, power moves from QRP to LP. Any suggestions? Thanks, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-ERR-TXF-tp7400316p7400316.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Annoying contests
*chuckles* It's funny to see the complaints after a major contest. (as long as I've been a ham) But recently I have heard complaints about EME (!?!) really... seems that the newfangled digital version has raised the cackles of some of the "traditionalists". Go figure. I know when the moon is low on the horizon and all round and aglow, I do ponder trying 6M EME. I think it would be pretty cool. Worked a couple of K2s (that I know about) and plenty of K3s over the weekend. Found folks up to 150 on some bands, and much less on others, and this with less stellar SF numbers than during CQWWDX. 20 had activity around the clock. 'Twas fun... and the K3 did a fine job as usual! (plenty of calls from here heard too!) Cheers, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Annoying-Contests-tp7300230p7302504.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question
I had RTTY on the brain Fred! I bought a used K3 a while back and he included your book with it. It helped with some settings I was struggling with, I had forgot I had it until your post. GL this weekend. I'll be on a bit, but not FT. Taking my wife out to a play Saturday night... Cheers, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://k4tcg.org/ http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 # From: "Cady, Fred [via Elecraft]" To: Julius Fazekas n2wn Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 7:38 PM Subject: Re: another contesting how-to question Actually, you don't need a keying interface. The K3 does it all. And I, too, have had no problem keying the K3 from N1MM without a Winkey. In the Config menu, go to PTT-KEY. Rotate VFO A to choose OFF-DTR. (You can also choose any combination of DTR and RTS from the serial port to control PTT and Keying. See Table 3-12 in the KE7X book, if you have it). OFF-DTR means that there is no PTT control and the K3 will expect a keying signal on the serial port DTR signal. In N1MM (I can't speak for other programs), go to the CONFIGURER->HARDWARE and click the CW/Other Details box for the serial port you connected to the K3. Click on SET and make DTR be CW. That's it. The serial port will be the radio control interface and also will key the radio when N1MM sends CW. No LPT or any other keying interface needed. I haven't done it (no SSB contesting experience) but I suspect that the PTT capability can be use to key the radio when N1MM is being a voice keyer. DX guys, see you this weekend :-) 73 Fred "The Elecraft K3: Design, Configuration, and Operation" www.ke7x.com -Original Message- From: [hidden email] [mailto:[hidden email]] On Behalf Of Julius Fazekas n2wn Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 1:15 PM To: [hidden email] Subject: Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question Tim, Winkeyer is a great piece of equipment and was needed for the K2 after some changes to N1MM years back, due to timing issues. For the K3, you do not "need" Winkeyer at all, and we're talking up to 40 WPM. You do need two ports. You can use the LPT port or USB to Serial adapter from your computer, or there are serial add-on cards to be had. N1MM generates CW. You will need to build/buy a very simple serial port keying interface to key the K3 from the program. It is in the N1MM start document, and I see there are a couple folks who have built little boards for CW/PTT/FSK for this purpose. Winkeyer may be a cost effective option, if you don't have a usable second port option. I traded my last built Winkeyer for an un-built kit and some aluminum tubing. The keyer is still unbuilt. The aluminum is in 40M vertical form ;o) Check the getting started with N1MM document, it explains a lot of this in easy to read details. One of the better start=up guides I've seen... GL in ARRL DX CW! 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question- tp7283861p7285354.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7286162.html To unsubscribe from another contesting how-to question, click here. NAML - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7286216.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Hel
Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question
Another good document, easy to follow, and worth having (unless you completely space and forget about it)! Thanks for putting it together Fred... and GL in ARRL DX! Maybe the prop gods will be kinder. Cheers, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7286207.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question
I stand corrected Mitch. You are right, it can be done straight through the Serial (or USB to Serial) port. For some reason or another I was thinking of FSK... No hiccups that I've noticed with three different computers older to newer, all win based... Thanks Mitch! 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7286203.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question
With N1MM?? or do you log another way? Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://k4tcg.org/ http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 # From: WD0ECO [via Elecraft] To: Julius Fazekas n2wn Sent: Tuesday, February 14, 2012 3:48 PM Subject: Re: another contesting how-to question I only use one port and the single interface (USB to Serial) from N1MM generates the CW and PTT. You do not need any kind of built or external keying interface to key the K3. It's very simple and straight-forward. 73, Mitch Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote >Tim, > >Winkeyer is a great piece of equipment and was needed for the K2 after some >changes to N1MM years back, due to timing issues. > >For the K3, you do not "need" Winkeyer at all, and we're talking up to 40 WPM. >You do need two ports. You can use the LPT port or USB to Serial adapter from >your computer, or there are serial add-on cards to be had. N1MM generates CW. > >You will need to build/buy a very simple serial port keying interface to key >the K3 from the program. It is in the N1MM start document, and I see there are >a couple folks who have built little boards for CW/PTT/FSK for this purpose. > >Winkeyer may be a cost effective option, if you don't have a usable second >port option. > >I traded my last built Winkeyer for an un-built kit and some aluminum tubing. >The keyer is still unbuilt. The aluminum is in 40M vertical form ;o) > >Check the getting started with N1MM document, it explains a lot of this in >easy to read details. One of the better start=up guides I've seen... > >GL in ARRL DX CW! > >73, >Julius >n2wn If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7285436.html To unsubscribe from another contesting how-to question, click here. NAML - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7286155.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] another contesting how-to question
Tim, Winkeyer is a great piece of equipment and was needed for the K2 after some changes to N1MM years back, due to timing issues. For the K3, you do not "need" Winkeyer at all, and we're talking up to 40 WPM. You do need two ports. You can use the LPT port or USB to Serial adapter from your computer, or there are serial add-on cards to be had. N1MM generates CW. You will need to build/buy a very simple serial port keying interface to key the K3 from the program. It is in the N1MM start document, and I see there are a couple folks who have built little boards for CW/PTT/FSK for this purpose. Winkeyer may be a cost effective option, if you don't have a usable second port option. I traded my last built Winkeyer for an un-built kit and some aluminum tubing. The keyer is still unbuilt. The aluminum is in 40M vertical form ;o) Check the getting started with N1MM document, it explains a lot of this in easy to read details. One of the better start=up guides I've seen... GL in ARRL DX CW! 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/another-contesting-how-to-question-tp7283861p7285354.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Just a head's up on hacked email address
It appears Willis 'Cookie' Cooke, K5EWJ email has been hacked. I just received the "I've been mugged in London" phishing email. Seen this one several times before... 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Just-a-head-s-up-on-hacked-email-address-tp7272980p7272980.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Silly question about DVK3
Hi Pat, Wound up using the same trick... Evidently N1MM use to be able to do it with the ESC key, but somewhere along the line the code was changed. I really need to get a new soundcard, so I can have "robo-voice" hihi Hope you're doing well up there in the North. Seems like a lot of snow around, and we've still got trees with green leaves! Go figure. GL in SSPhone, if you're playing and definitely in CQWW, which should be a real riot! 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://k4tcg.org/ http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 # --- On Mon, 11/7/11, Pat Cain, K0PC [via Elecraft] wrote: From: Pat Cain, K0PC [via Elecraft] Subject: Re: Silly question about DVK3 To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" Date: Monday, November 7, 2011, 10:20 PM Hi Julius, I just started using the DVR3 here but I found a way to stop the message. I use WriteLog and programmed one of the function keys to activate the K3's REC button. This is the same thing you would do if running the messages from the K3 front panel. It's not the ESC key I am accustomed to but it does the trick for a SSB contest. 73, Pat K0PC If you reply to this email, your message will be added to the discussion below: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Silly-question-about-DVK3-tp6948894p6973011.html To unsubscribe from Silly question about DVK3, click here. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Silly-question-about-DVK3-tp6948894p6974021.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Silly question about DVK3
Hi Olli, Both of your methods work, thanks... Still am unable to get the ESC key to stop a message, even after trying different settings, but placing a "-" on a function key seems to do the trick. 73, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Silly-question-about-DVK3-tp6948894p6956013.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Silly question about DVK3
Hi Olli,
What an opening eh?! It was so nice to work so many folks on the band, possibly
more than the last five added together hihi
Thanks for the suggestions, I don't do a lot of SSB, but figured there had to
be a way to make it "behave". I'll try all out and should be a little less
clumsy the next go 'round.
Thanks for the QSO and look forward to working you again soon. Hope to put in
more time in the CW contest.
Cheers,
Julius
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From: Oliver Dröse [via Elecraft]
Subject: Re: Silly question about DVK3
To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn"
Date: Monday, October 31, 2011, 1:19 PM
Hi Julius,
first thanks for calling me on 10 m on Saturday, our QSO and the points were
much appreciated. ;-))
Concerning your question: If you configure "Radio PTT via command" in the
COM port settings aborting with the ESC key should work.
Besides this you can stop the DVK output on the transceiver itself by either
pressing PTT (microphone or foot-switch) or by pressing the REC button (just
a tap).
Have fun! 73, Olli - DH8BQA
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> OK, used my DVK for the first time, pretty simple to record and use BUT, I
> couldn't figure out how to stop a message. This may not be possible.
>
> I use N1MM and ESC has been effective with recordings on the computer, but
> doesn't stop the DVK. I didn't notice anything in the instructions about a
> manual stop from one of the K3 buttons.
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> Can this be done, and if so, how?
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> Sounds great and GREAT to have 10m open!
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> 73,
> Julius
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[Elecraft] Silly question about DVK3
OK, used my DVK for the first time, pretty simple to record and use BUT, I couldn't figure out how to stop a message. This may not be possible. I use N1MM and ESC has been effective with recordings on the computer, but doesn't stop the DVK. I didn't notice anything in the instructions about a manual stop from one of the K3 buttons. Can this be done, and if so, how? Sounds great and GREAT to have 10m open! 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Silly-question-about-DVK3-tp6948894p6948894.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Wanted & FS
Interested in a 200 and/or 250Hz filter for the K3... Looking for a box (aluminum, high impact plastic, stainless) or cover that can have a plate attached in the 11.5" by 7.5" range (slightly bigger OK) minimum 3" deep, weather proof or resistant for a project. Please advise shipped price for above items... Have a Moseley Classic 36 (no shipping, but may be able to meet within a reasonable distance) available, asking $450. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Wanted-FS-tp6936257p6936257.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] 2011 Tennessee QSO Party
The 2011 Tennessee QSO Party is this coming Sunday! 1800z Sunday, September 4 until 0300z Monday, September 5, 2011 Details can be found here: http://www.tnqp.org/ We'll have a bunch of mobiles to chase AND multipliers are by band, so look for activity on 10 and 15, maybe even 6... I'll be QRP mobile as N4Q (CLAI, UNIO, KNOX & GRAI) for the first couple hours and then op as N2WN from GRAI. CW, SSB and RTTY (ask me to switch modes if things are slow). I'll check 10 and 15 prior to the start of the contest. Nice handmade Tennessee shaped plaques and an Elecraft balun, along with certificates and lotsa fun! See y'all there! Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/2011-Tennessee-QSO-Party-tp6743587p6743587.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] WTB & FS/Trade
I'm sorry I missed yer post Gary... As it looks, more like a "secret weapon" for CQ WW! But, it is worth mentioning the 2011 Tennessee QSO Party, which is this coming Sunday! 1800z Sunday, September 4 until 0300z Monday, September 5, 2011 Details can be found here: http://www.tnqp.org/ We'll have a bunch of mobiles to chase AND multipliers are by band, so look for activity on 10 and 15, maybe even 6... I'll be QRP mobile as N4Q (CLAI, UNIO, KNOX & GRAI) for the first couple hours and then op as N2WN from GRAI. CW, SSB and RTTY (ask me to switch modes if things are slow). I'll check 10 and 15 prior to the start of the contest. Nice handmade Tennessee shaped plaques and an Elecraft balun, along with certificates and lotsa fun! See y'all there! 72, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-FS-Trade-tp6696249p6743581.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS: Machined Aluminum Knob for K2
Found this while organizing stuff, one of the first aftermarket black anodized weighted knobs made for the K3, very similar looking to the original know with the addition of finger dimple as part of the design. I can send pictures. Unused, don't recall who made 'em. Asking $60 delivered USA, $65 for the rest of the world. Would work a trade for 500Hz or 200Hz 5 pole K3 filter. 73, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-Machined-Aluminum-Knob-for-K2-tp6699031p6699031.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] WTB & FS/Trade
Whoops, forgot I need a couple 1N34a and twenty or so 1N914b diodes too... - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-FS-Trade-tp6696249p6696256.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] WTB & FS/Trade
I'm looking for a 500Hz 5 pole filter for my K3. Still have an AM filter. Also have a lot of new parts 1% and tophat 1/4w resistors, caps, ICs, various connectors and odds n ends for trade/sale. I'm looking for 10K 1/4w 5% resistors (need 20), 4N25 (2 needed), Andrew 7/8" Heliax connectors (need 4). Maybe we can help each other out... 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-FS-Trade-tp6696249p6696249.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Wanted
Interested in a 500Hz and 200Hz filter for the K3. Would consider 1KHz also. Have 6KHz AM 8 pole filter for sale or swap. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Wanted-tp6673457p6673457.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Tom Hammond, N0SS, silent key
Tom was one of the first folks I "met" on the Elecraft reflector and helped me a lot with my K2. We corresponded on and off through the years. We worked in contests and even met at a TenTec Hamfest way back when. He was always friendly and upbeat. I knew of his health issues, but I didn't realize he had taken a serious turn for the worse. I think Wayne's eulogy expresses how I will remember him. Hopefully we can all be more like him... 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/TOM-HAMMOND-N0SS-SILENT-KEY-tp6655191p6659442.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [SECC] Mosley TH-3jr Weirdness
Rich, Suggest you look into silicone hose repair tape for the coax connection. Electrical tape tends to unwrap and/or leave a messy residue. This stuff can be found in the garden hose section. It's a bit more expensive, but does a great job. I've wrapped my Steppir Boots with it, great UV protection. NeverSez (sic) or aluminum wiring protection goo found at an electrical supply house will work. There's copper based stuff that is marine grade and used on thing like propeller bolts that will work well too. Wear gloves or have rags around, it's messy and will stain. I wouldn't bother cleaning the whole element, unless you're going to paint them (or powder coat). They'll oxide again. From street level you'll never know either. Don't forget to protect the joints and hardware on your Glenn Martin as well. See ya on da air... 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Mosley-TH-3jr-Weirdness-tp6631788p6634459.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] WTB or trade
Looking for one or two 200 or 250 Hz filters for the K3 (matched on the five pole would be nice, but not super fussy)... I have a KBPF3 General Coverage RX Bandpass Module and KFL3A-6K (6 kHz AM / ESSB, 8-pole (req'd for AM) **) available for trade or sale. Maybe a KFL3B-FM (13 kHz FM (required for FM) **), still mentally debating this, as well. Let me know price shipped to 37709, off reflector. Thanks, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-or-trade-tp6606993p6606993.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Something *really* new at Dayton from Elecraft
Not enough power and way too many bucks. Too much power... only want a max of 150 watts out (considered LP in some contests);o) On another subject, why do you guys all buy QRP, limited function radios and then wish to add a 100 watt amp? Sometimes I run QRP, sometimes I run LP in contests... usually run LP when chasing new ones, but not always. And another subject, no one has commented on the thread that was going on about improving the DSP NR etc for the K3, and the fact that the KX3 will have a much improved DSP and newer better chip?? Leaves the K3 owners kinda out to dry dont it? Kinda the stuff that we always criticize YeaComWood for doing when a new model came out and the old one could not be updated? Or is a K4 around? I won't feel left out with my K3s, same as I didn't feel left out with my K2... The KX3 will have it's place. Until specifications are published and verified, everything else is pure speculation. Don't think one could place Elecraft in the same class as other manufacturers when it comes to upgrades, or service. Elecraft IMHO is miles above the rest. They have always come through for me quickly and without any fuss. If they had stock, I'd buy! Hope you're doing well Merv. 72/3, Julius Making a better tomorrow, tomorrow. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Something-really-new-at-Dayton-from-Elecraft-tp6380523p6386762.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Lightning near miss
Had a bunch of stuff zapped during the recent super cell event that wreaked so much havoc, including one of my K3s... First, hope anyone in the affected area is safe and sound. My K3 appears to be mostly OK, as far as I have been able to test it. The exception being the PA. I can get almost 20 Watts out max. The SWR/Power indication on the K3 does not appear to be functioning correctly. This leads me to think the issue is related to the diodes in that circuit. This happened several times with my K2s. Any thoughts? I happened to see the strike, as I was outside on the balcony observing the storm. It appears to have been a near miss, versus a hard core strike. My 160m Tee had the coffee can housing for the matching network blown apart and the coil and some wiring was melted/vaporized. The antenna, as some may recall, is within 25 feet of the operating position. Two blown breakers in the house, two UPSes tripped (one looks to be permanently dead), at least a blown video card on the shack computer and the K3 problem(s). The antennas were disconnected from the rig and grounded. Considering the other damage in the area, I feel I was pretty lucky overall. Thanks in advance, Julius -Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875-- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Lightning-near-miss-tp6321558p6321558.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 & S9 43' Vertical
Hi Tom, Check out Phil's, AD5X, site: http://www.ad5x.com/articles.htm He has written a number of articles related to your questions. Good information with plenty of "how to" ideas with locally found materials. Elecraft's Balun kit is also capable of 1:4 unun and will easily work with any 100 watt rig. QST has had several items related to the ubiquitous 43' verticals that are all the rage now. I see at least one person has mentioned radials, which are a must have to effectively use this antenna on 80-30. The K3's ATU is very effective, but keep in mind that you will be matching the feedline and antenna as a unit, versus matching just the antenna. The K3 will most likely find a match most of the time, but you still could be seriously mismatched at the antenna. It may work, it just won't work well. GL es 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-S9-43-Vertical-tp6193993p6197137.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Sub Rx listening option
Thanks all who responded... turning the phones around is an option, but not a very good one for the set in question. Looks like a swap over connector would be the best option in my case. This is more of a special case scenario, versus day to day or even contest work. Cheers, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Sub-Rx-listening-option-tp6004816p6005387.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Sub Rx listening option
Is there a way to swap which side the main rx and sub rx audio appears? My setup has the main rx on the left and the sub on the right. For whatever reason I find it easier to dig stuff out of the noise with my right ear. Noticed this while hunting VP8ORK. Just wondering... Cheers, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Sub-Rx-listening-option-tp6004816p6004816.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] k3 Utility 1.4.1.8 download problem
Hi Dick, Thanks for the link... I also couldn't find a zipped version of the latest firmware. It was nice to have this as my "shack" isn't web friendly. Cheers, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/k3-Utility-1-4-1-8-download-problem-tp5950870p5951308.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Reason to NOT buy a K3?
Hi Gary, You've already had a lot of great replies... Thought I'd throw my two cents worth in at this late date: The second RX is well worth having particularly for the low bands where you're more likely to be using a separate RX antenna. Too, if you're gonna be DX, it's VERY useful for listening to behavior on your TX frequency, as well as the pile up. Diversity RX is very useful at times, but if you don't have the antenna(s), it is kinda expensive to have just to say you have one... I'd probably second the 500hz and 200hz options, not a big cost savings, but it could be put towards the second receiver... One can argue the performance difference between 5 pole and 8 pole, I've not seen a meaningful difference in my contesting activities. For digital (RTTY), I'd suggest going with FSK and the aforementioned filters would be just fine. The K3 is as competitive as you are... I think it is very functional, provides easy and competitive performance at a good price AND has a tremendous team behind it. Firmware is always being improved or having features added, which is more than you can say for some other companies. IF, you ever need to work on/repair one, it is fairly easy to do and parts aren't unobtainium. One can argue about a radio's competitive advantage forever, there are so many things that go into "winning" beyond the radio. That being said, either the K3 or K2 are great contest radios IMHO. The K3 offers a lot of flexibility and growth options. Combined with KYBITC, decent antennas, decent QTH and decent propagation, you definitely will in great shape for the top 10 ;o) Cheers and see ya in the fray! 73 and Happy New Year to all, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2#4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Reason-to-NOT-buy-a-K3-tp5868025p5874614.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS Various items
I have two original unbuilt N0SS K6XX CW tuning kits for the K2: $17 each shipped USA Unbuilt Atlanticon 2006 AmQRP Signal Quality Monitor, board & LEDs, circuit diagram, as offered $10 shipped CONUS Unbuilt WA6OTP PTO/VFO kit: $22 shipped CONUS New K2KEYMDKT K2 Keying Bandwidth Mod Kit: $19 shipped USA Mixed group: E850058 3V lithium Battery; K1 MCU 106; FW KPA 1.06 (2); FW KDSP2 3.10; SM MAR6 (24) not sure how to price this, make offer please. RadCom August 2007 through December 2008, missing May & August 2008 (if I find them before shipping these, they will be included) $25 shipped CONUS (media rate) Pelican 1470 case (black), this is setup as a computer case with pockets and sholder strap, unused but a bit dusty from sitting around: $65 shipped CONUS E-MU 1212m PCI Digital Audio System (sound cards), new, $50 shipped CONUS Azden PCS-7500H 6m FM mobile rig, used, with mic and power cord (new) $135 shipped CONUS Tons of parts around, if you're looking for anything drop me a note. Please respond off reflector. Thnaks for the space and Happy Holidays to all! 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-Various-items-tp5834930p5834930.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver Antenna
Bill, Just an operating example, I have a short (well had) 330' beverage within 20 feet of my TX antenna for 160m. I have never had an issue with the relay tripping. I run LP or QRP, it may be an issue running HP, but I haven't heard any complaints from any of my friends on the Top Band. I don't use a relay like David does, but probably will in the future to detune my TX antenna. Not because of the second RX relay, but to minimize RX antenna pattern distortion. Probably the best thing is to use isolation transformers and current chokes, if in doubt or just to be safe. Those are relatively easy to implement. David's option is a bit more complex, but may be necessary in certain circumstances. The easiest thing to do is try it with your current setup, if it doesn't trip, then most likely you're well enough isolated for that particular issue. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Sub-Receiver-Antenna-tp5576061p5579047.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TenTec Hamfest
There were a few Elecraft folks in attendance, I'm sure I missed a few too. Did have a number of comments as to how brave I was wearing my K3 Tee Shirt in the flea market ;o) On noticed one K2 for sale... 72/3, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/TenTec-Hamfest-tp5568730p5574596.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3-EME
Hi Ken, Gene, KB7Q, has been using his K3 for 6M EME. Not sure if he has the 2M module yet. He modified and old Dentron amp (the MLA as I recall). Been pondering adding the 2M module to one of my K3s... 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-EME-tp5274516p5275256.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] FS MRF454 2SC1969 PA boards
All have been spoken for... thanks! - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-MRF454-2SC1969-PA-boards-tp5264877p5266082.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] FS MRF454 2SC1969 PA boards
one is sold... Thanks! - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-MRF454-2SC1969-PA-boards-tp5264877p5265332.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] FS MRF454 2SC1969 PA boards
I picked up a little group of PA boards which have two MRF454 transistors driven by a pair of 2SC1969 transistors. These were from unused medical devices. I do not have schematics for them, but they are similar to the Motorola AN-762 amp with an added driver stage (http://db0lj.prgm.org/boxfiles/technik/an762rev0.pdf). Probably can drive theses with a QRPp rig. Might be fun for someone to play with... I have four of them: Asking U$35 each delivered CONUS or $125 for all four. ... and my "old" K3 is on the way home from Elecraft repair... plus a couple more more mods I missed hihi 73, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/FS-MRF454-2SC1969-PA-boards-tp5264877p5264877.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Repair
Tough call Ed... I had two K2s, and still really like the rig. Think the K3 is a bit more flexible and added 6M... Understand about the funds Happy 4th o' July! Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 --- On Fri, 7/2/10, Ed Lambert-2 [via Elecraft] wrote: From: Ed Lambert-2 [via Elecraft] Subject: Re: K3 Repair To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" Date: Friday, July 2, 2010, 11:10 AM As a prospective K3 customer, I have been following this link with very great interest. I would be interested in knowing what percent of K3 deliveries require return to Elecraft for repair and of that cohort, what is the percentage of K3's that were fundamentally defective upon delivery as opposed to damaged by customer (mis)use. For me the weakness of the K3 is the (probably necessary) departure from the "kit model" of the rest of the Elecraft line where self repair is the order of the day. The repair of a K3, it seems to me, almost certainly requires a factory return, which, from this thread, is somewhat unappealing. I am interested further discussion on this thread in order to help me determine whether my very limited funds go toward a K3 purchase or the purchase of a second, but "fully tricked out", K2/100. Ed Lambert, KD3Y (K2 1999, KX1 1492) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html View message @ http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Repair-tp5243994p5248101.html To unsubscribe from Re: K3 Repair, click here. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Repair-tp5243994p5248264.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Repair
As it was explained to me, there are two different areas, Repairs and Modifications. I was told two to three weeks when I initially asked for an approximate time, but that was back towards the beginning of the year. There has been one new mod added since then. I'm guessing a lot of folks put off sending a rig back and Elecraft got hit all at once. I certainly would have liked a shorter turn around time, but do understand why it is taking so long. I would also think any warranty repair would have higher priority and would probably use repair/mod techs to build newly ordered rigs, at least some of the time (this is my opinion only) It's not been too horrible with a second K3 and K2 on hand, but sure do miss the second RX at times. hihi Too, now I have a good excuse to work on antennas and other station improvements. 73, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Repair-tp5243994p5244569.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500
Hi Mike, This looks like it went to me only, you may want to confirm it went to the reflector. Sounds like a couple good ideas! 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 --- On Thu, 6/17/10, Mike Harris [via Elecraft] wrote: From: Mike Harris [via Elecraft] Subject: KAT500 To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" Date: Thursday, June 17, 2010, 2:53 PM G'day, Remote version some thoughts: Power feed and signalling up the coax Integrated remote antenna switch Regards, Mike VP8NO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:[hidden email] This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html View message @ http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-KAT500-was-Auto-Tuner-tp5188575p5192286.html To unsubscribe from Re: Elecraft KAT500 (was "Auto Tuner"), click here. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-KAT500-was-Auto-Tuner-tp5188575p5192322.html Sent from the [QRO] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KAT500 (was "Auto Tuner")
Great news and I would second Don, WB5HAK, suggestion of an internal antenna switch for the K# without the tuner. Any guidance on price levels, particularly for the external tuner? Pre-order list? Cheers, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-KAT500-was-Auto-Tuner-tp5188575p5191863.html Sent from the [QRO] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] E-MU 1212M internal sound card
I have a brand new, never been opened, E-MU 1212M Internal Digital Audio System available. $100 delivered in the USA (will ship elsewhere, but will need to look into costs first). Check or MO prefered... Thanks, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/E-MU-1212M-internal-sound-card-tp5096541p5096541.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 possible option for the P3
After viewing the P3 at Dayton, and pondering adding one, one item came to mind which would make it more appealing to me. This would be a means to switch the P3 between two K3s from the P3 itself, and/or via computer. Yes, I know something could be jury rigged up to make that happen, but desktop real estate is at a premium... I envision something simple an elegant, maybe with a couple LEDs on either side of the display so that you would know which rig is on display. Just an idea... 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-possible-option-for-the-P3-tp5094755p5094755.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Contest Dinner
Thanks for the interest, the seat has been spoken for... Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 --- On Mon, 4/19/10, Julius Fazekas n2wn [via Elecraft] wrote: From: Julius Fazekas n2wn [via Elecraft] Subject: Re: Dayton Contest Dinner To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" Date: Monday, April 19, 2010, 12:26 PM The seat has been spoken for... Thanks!Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3 #1875 View message @ http://n2.nabble.com/Dayton-Contest-Dinner-tp4925097p4926324.html To unsubscribe from Dayton Contest Dinner, click here. ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Dayton-Contest-Dinner-tp4925097p4927290.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Contest Dinner
The seat has been spoken for... Thanks! - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Dayton-Contest-Dinner-tp4925097p4926324.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Dayton Contest Dinner
We have one seat left open at our table, so far we have: W5MX and wife, WB8JUI, AB4GG, W4KRY, WF7T, UA3AGW, NP3D and N2WN... This happens Saturday night. If anyone would like to join us, please contact me off list. Hope to see a bunch of fellow Elecrafter's there, and think we'll be adding one too! 73, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Dayton-Contest-Dinner-tp4925097p4925097.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] sound card recommendations
Rob, you might trying posting on CQ-Contest too for a contest related opinion. I've used the built in to the motherboard sound card on an old Win2K machine for SSB DVK with N1MM and it works well. So I would think that any decent middle of the road sound card should be fine for this app. It's a different story if you want to try a panadapter or SDR out. eMu makes good equipment, both internal and external. Haven't had any comments on the bluegears b-Enspirer card I asked about, which also is a 192 KHz. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/sound-card-recommendations-tp4854795p4860068.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT Sound Card and USB to Serial Port Hub
Thanks folks... Jim and Joe, I see Edgeport 4 boxes for sale on ebay, versus Edgeport/4, not sure what or if there is anything different between the versions. The Digi website didn't help. The StarTech has basically the exact same specs, but Joe you suggest that it won't work correctly for RTTY? For basic sound, the onboard sound card will work fine, but doubt it would be sufficient for SDR purposes. I'm not willing to spend the time or money to build a custom computer. Ham specs are bad enough, computer components specs are downright terrifying considering how many variations there are... I don't mind an outboard port box, much simpler solution... Cheers, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/OT-Sound-Card-and-USB-to-Serial-Port-Hub-tp4854472p4860038.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] OT Sound Card and USB to Serial Port Hub
Well have a new computer. Windows 7 seems to be pretty decent, unfortunately the number of available slots leaves something to be desired. I only have three slots, one which is occupied by a video card (soon to be replaced by on that will eat up TWO slots). I have EMU sound cards, but only have one slot left. I am considering a bluegears b-Enspirer 7.1 Channels 24-bit 192KHz PCI Interface Sound Card, with the intention of using it for SDR/Panadapter/etc. Anyone have any experience with this card? Second, this new machine has ZERO serial ports and I need at least four. Cards aren't an option. So looking for an external hub capable of providing four or six assignable serial ports for SO2R and some other equipment. I'm considering this: StarTech.com 4 Port USB to Serial Adapter Hub with COM Retention Serial adapter - USB - 4 ports. Any experience or suggestions? Primarily I'll be using this equipment with 2 K3s, not that this should matter... Cheers, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/OT-Sound-Card-and-USB-to-Serial-Port-Hub-tp4854472p4854472.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 accessories For Sale
Tentatively, both items are spoken for... Thanks, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-accessories-For-Sale-tp4833553p4843053.html Sent from the [K2] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Just installed KSUN3!
Me too! I particularly enjoy the ability to run six different bands simultaneously during a contest. It's provided me with a tremendous score boost in CQ WW Contests. Still has issues with ARRL DX, bust suspect it will be fixed in the next firmware package. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Just-installed-KSUN3-tp4835478p4837817.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Heil HC-4, HC-5
...and if you go through your computer sound card (using N1MM), you don't need the adapter either. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Heil-HC-4-HC-5-tp4834764p4837764.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] N1MM & K3
George, Works like a champ, the only gotcha is not having the radio configured the same as the logging program. I use mine with both Win2K and XP, getting ready to set up a Windows 7 computer with it, but don't anticipate any serious issues. Haven't tried the parallel port, but am planning on trying it for SO2R or RTTY control. Straight COM ports now, if you K3 utility program connects, you should be just fine. 73, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/N1MM-K3-tp4834203p4834657.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] software to control the K3
It works well Jorge. Makes playing with the settings go a lot quicker. Nice antenna SWR tracking function too. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/software-to-control-the-K3-tp4831183p4833567.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 accessories For Sale
I have for sale the following: KPA100 with cables and some spare parts $350 KAT100-1 with cable $210 Both items were built by me, are in good clean working order and the prices include shipping in the USA. Please contact me off list if interested. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-accessories-For-Sale-tp4833553p4833553.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 For Sale
I have for sale the following: KPA100 with cables and some spare parts $350 KAT100-1 with cable $210 Both items were built by me, are in good clean working order and the prices include shipping in the USA. Please contact me off list if interested. Thanks and Happy Holidays to all. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K2-For-Sale-tp4833549p4833549.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel mic (mono) jack! Okor not? PTT or VOX during SSB contest?
Thanks Jim1 I'll play with it tonight and see what happens... Had someone OTA help with levels using the sound card recordings, had REALLY backed off on the card gain. GL this weekend! 73, Julius Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html http://groups.google.com/group/tcg1?hl=en Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3/100 #1875 --- On Thu, 3/4/10, Jim Brown-10 [via Elecraft] wrote: > From: Jim Brown-10 [via Elecraft] > > Subject: Re: K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel mic (mono) jack! Okor not? > PTT or VOX during SSB contest? > To: "Julius Fazekas n2wn" > Date: Thursday, March 4, 2010, 7:14 PM > > > On Thu, 4 Mar 2010 11:14:39 -0800 (PST), Julius Fazekas > n2wn wrote: > > > >The sound card output was connected to the K3 MIC MONO > on the rear panel, > > > That's your problem -- you should be driving the LINE > IN of the K3, not the > > MIC IN. Then set the K3 to MIC + LIN to use both your > live mic and the > > computer playback. Follow the instructions in the K3 for > setting levels. As > > K6LL has suggested, you sorta need a way to mute the mic so > you can slurp. To > > do that, you need to feed the mic to the computer and let > N1MM turn it on and > > off. N1MM will also switch it between radios for SO2R. If > you're doing it > > that way, you set the K3 for LIN only. > > > 73, > > > Jim K9YC > > > > > > > __ > > Elecraft mailing list > > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:[hidden > email] > > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > View message @ > http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Stereo-mic-plug-into-rear-panel-mic-mono-jack-Ok-or-not-PTT-or-VOX-during-SSB-contest-tp4672243p4678242.html > > > To unsubscribe from Re: K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel > mic (mono) jack! Okor not? PTT or VOX during SSB contest?, > click > here. > > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Stereo-mic-plug-into-rear-panel-mic-mono-jack-Ok-or-not-PTT-or-VOX-during-SSB-contest-tp4672243p4682519.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel mic (mono) jack! Okor not? PTT or VOX during SSB contest?
HC-4 is plugged into the sound card MIC IN, straight connection, no adapter. It works fine, can record and audio is good. The sound card output was connected to the K3 MIC MONO on the rear panel, with rP.H selected in config. I did this based on N1MM setup information. I used a stock 1/8" stereo cable. I did not try LINE IN MONO on the rear of the K3. I did get it to work by going from sound card out to the K3 front panel mic connector using the Heil adapter. It was set at FP.H. It worked OK. If I understand correctly, I need to have an stereo to mono adapter and use the K3 LINE IN MONO. Is that correct? Thanks for your help Dave! Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Stereo-mic-plug-into-rear-panel-mic-mono-jack-Ok-or-not-PTT-or-VOX-during-SSB-contest-tp4672243p4676521.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Stereo mic plug into rear panel mic (mono) jack! Okor not? PTT or VOX during SSB contest?
I use a foot switch, but mostly so I can mutter between QSOs ;o) I have a problem with the soundcard to K3 connection. When I use the rear mic jack, I get a low level squeal/tone . I do not have this when I use the front mic jack. Both are set High... I'm using a stereo cable, which works fine. The mic is an HC-4 connected via the sound card. I am definitely a SSB neophyte, but did manage to get N1MM to send a few messages for me and CQ. Definitely room for improvement. Thanks, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Stereo-mic-plug-into-rear-panel-mic-mono-jack-Ok-or-not-PTT-or-VOX-during-SSB-contest-tp4672243p4675935.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes
:clap: ROTFLMAO Well put Matthew! (Matthew 7:12 I suspect?) I should have qualified my statement with "for me". Wording is an important part of communicating an idea. I did not mean to pontificate. Cheers, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/For-you-Anti-Scopes-tp4583569p4588139.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes
It was pointed out to me that, as a tool, a P3/Panadapter/Softrock does provide a quick way of assessing activity on a given band quickly versus twirling the knob. I can see where this would be useful, particularly if you were looking for openings on 10 and 15, in the past few years. Too, you could assess how solid the opening might be. H, $700... Will have to check it out further in Dayton. Thanks Gary for the "unsolicited advice"=) 73, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/For-you-Anti-Scopes-tp4583569p4587460.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT- For you Anti-Scopes
and Henry Morgan... Excellent slice of history on celluloid... The courthouse in Dayton Tn still stands. - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/For-you-Anti-Scopes-tp4583569p4587370.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] For you Anti-Scopes
I'd be more impressed if it made a hole on 20M on Saturday during CQWWDX Steve :jumping: Scopes are nice tools, but "must have" is open to debate. Part of the fun of radio is tuning across the band and finding something on your own, before it's spotted... A better question, from my perspective, is how many "new" blips can it pick out when the band is packed from 14000 to 14130 with layers of CW signals, like during CQWWDX. 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/For-you-Anti-Scopes-tp4583569p4586233.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] FDIM 2010 - QRP Hotel reservations are open
Have fun in the ARRL DX 'test Hank! We'll probably have a couple seats at our table open for the Contest Banquet on Saturday night. If any one is interested, they can contact me off list. 72/3, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/FDIM-2010-QRP-Hotel-reservations-are-open-tp4578342p4581904.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Question about vertical and radial placement
Buy, beg, borrow or ste ummm locate a copy of Les Moxon's, G6XN (SK), book "HF Antennas for All Locations". He provides some options that are worth considering. The book covers a lot of possibilities for "small gardens", typical in the UK and US. Don't buy into the 43' vertical hype. It's a good compromise antenna with limitations, particularly on 160/80/75 where top loading would be a much better option. For the money, a Hustler 5 BTV Antenna, 80-75/40/20/15/10M, HUS-5BTV, also available from DXE is a good buy. If you find out you don't like the way the vertical works, you haven't just dumped $800. The other nice thing about the Hustler, is it makes a good platform to "build your own" on, down the road. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Question-about-vertical-and-radial-placement-tp4572326p4575391.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] TX3A DXpedition
Oliver, If you come out for Dayton, you might wish to consider this dinner: Top Band enthusiasts are cordially invited to the 21st annual Top Band Gathering on Friday evening of the 2010 Dayton Hamvention weekend. This annual event brings together 160 meter operators from around the world for food, drink and camaraderie. We will be gathering at The Barnsider Restaurant, our 5th year at this location. Here are the particulars: Date: Friday, May 14, 2010 Time: Social Hour 6:15 PM (Cash Bar), Dinner 7:30 QTH: The Barnsider Restaurant 5202 N. Main St (Hwy 48, north of Needmore) Dayton, OH (937) 277-1332 Fare: Salad, rolls & butter, dinner entree, dessert and dinner beverage. You may choose from 4 entrees: Grilled Chicken, Salmon, Pork Chop or Sirloin Beef Tips. (Select from your server at table) Program:George, AA7JV will describe his extremely successful DXpedition to Chesterfield Is (TX3A). And Carlos, N4IS will present info on his unique receiving antenna installation. Cost: Again just US $29, in advance. Includes dinner, taxes and gratuities. Reserve: Via email to W8UVZ, w8...@voyager.net or w8...@arrl.net. For postal service, QRZ.com Payment:Due on or before April 17, 2010 to W8UVZ. Checks payable to George Taft. Sorry, no payments at the door. Overseas visitors can pay with US funds check or cash. We can also accept payment of 20 Euros cash. Restaurant is space limited so please make your reservations ASAP to W8UVZ. We will confirm reservations and payments by email. Reservations by postal methods should include a contact email address. There are no printed tickets for this event. Your email payment confirmation is your dinner reservation. We're looking forward to seeing many new faces and old timers at this 160 meter Gathering. 73, the Georges, K8GG & W8UVZ - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/TX3A-DXpedition-tp4508940p4521352.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC and Apparent Noise and Signal Distortion
Bill, I would respectfully, and wholeheartedly, disagree with the "most competitive" categories remark... 73, Julius ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-AGC-and-Apparent-Noise-and-Signal-Distortion-tp4504951p4514472.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC and Apparent Noise and Signal Distortion
There were at least a few of us running LP and QRP who did OK with our K3's : K1HTV, OH1VR/VP9, OK1FKD... and, at least, one future convert that I know about. Many of us "little guns" don't have the antenna advantages of the "big boys", both the K2 and K3 have been great equalizers in the rough and tumble 160M contesting arena. 73, Julius n2wn - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-AGC-and-Apparent-Noise-and-Signal-Distortion-tp4504951p4514276.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)
What comes around goes around? ;o) - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/no-subject-tp4507072p4507602.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
Kewl! Thanks for the info and effort Barry, K3CT and W4TV (who's dat?)! Still have ZERO complaints about N1MM, one heck of a FREE logging program! 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4502501.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
I agree Bill, but it would depend on what you have available for Rx antennas. I use my Tx vertical and a short beverage, more to focus (as much as that is possible with the given antennas) on EU. Where the vertical is pretty much omni, didn't need to worry about two directions. Wish I had room for some variety in top band antennas, but the "good" directions have roads or cows to contend with hihi - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4502476.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
Thanks Rich, I'll look into that when I get back out to the shack. I still use the knobs to tune, even RIT/XIT, but it's worth checking it out. I was too focused most of the time on making contacts, so missed any "clues". Thanks for the QSOs in both contests, more so in this one, those 5 pointers really matter! Cheers, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4497355.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
Interesting Jim, and that indeed may be the mechanism. I should have noted exactly where and when it happened. Something is not quite kosher with the antenna on the lower 15 KHz of the band and I've not done anything to improve it (or as I fear ruin an excellent antenna) yet. My TX antenna is as close as yours to the shack. fortunately, didn't really "need" diversity this weekend. QSB wasn't a real issue... QRN and QRM on the other hand *sigh* Think there must have been a LOT of K3s out and about the way folks were packed in the tin ;o) Think Grant may have been heading in the same direction with his post... It wouldn't be the first Top Band RFI issue in this shack, but it's easier to combat and this antenna needs maintenance this Spring anyway. Cheers, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4496860.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
Hi Grant, I guess you would call it a peripheral, it was connected to the logging computer... - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4496806.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Popping out of diversity mode
During the contest this past weekend, my K3 would pop out of diversity mode on it's own, from time to time. This occurred when running or during S&P. I don't think I was doing anything to cause it, but it's not out of the question. Has anyone else experienced this? thanks for all the K3 and K2 QSOs :o) 73, Julius n2wn ----- Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Popping-out-of-diversity-mode-tp4496550p4496550.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] cqww 160m contest
And EU can be strong even after your SR in the US. Best of luck to all in the contest. Hope we don't lose power due to the ice/snow storm moving into the area. 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/cqww-160m-contest-tp4479939p4482171.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Foam Protectors
Hi Ed, Are you hauling yours to Dayton? I'd like to eyeball it then. 73, Julius - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-Foam-Protectors-tp4432365p4434092.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [OT] High SWR on 20 and 40
Dave, Have you tried putting a dummy load in line and seeing if the tuner will tune 1:1 with it? This might tell you if the problem is in the tuner. You could also place the load further along the coax and see if the problem disappears. My KAT2 can tune almost anything it seems, but it is possible that your bridge diodes got zapped and that would cause problems. 73, Julius n2wn djmd wrote: > > Hello, > > I have been trying to troubleshoot my antenna system, and have been trying > to avoid the dreaded "high swr" post, but I've run out of ideas, so I'm > turning here. > > First let me explain my system. 67' dipole fed by 16' of window line. > That's connected to an Elecraft balun. From the balun, there's a short > piece of coax going to a barrel and into the basement (through a piece of > cement backerboard. From inside the basement, there is another piece of > coax, about 12', connected to the barrel, and going up into the bedroom > directly to a K2 with an autotuner. > > Before the K2, I was using a Yaesu FT840 with an MFJ tuner. After tweaking > the window line length and the actual length of the dipole, I never really > had a problem with SWR (well, according to what the MFJ was saying, which > may or may not be totally accurate.) Usually 1.5:1 or under on all bands. > > With the K2/KAT2 in place, the SWR reported by the tuner is all over the > place. The only one that gets less than 1.5:1 is 30m. Most bands are > pretty random, anywhere from 3:1 to 7:1. However, on 20 and 40, it > generally does not get below 9.9:1. > > I've tried 4 different lengths of coax between the barrel (inside) and the > rig... 3', 6', 12' 20'. I've tried a couple different lengths between the > balun and the barrel on the outside. > > When I attach the balun directly to the K2 I get <1.3:1 on all bands (most > are 1:1.) With a short piece of coax between the rig and the balun, I get > the same results. I've also attached my dummy load to the barrel on the > outside of the house, and tested it from the shack, and I saw 1:1 no > problem. > > I totally understand the concept that if "A" works and "B" works, "A+B" > doesn't necessarily work. I understand it's a whole system. But I've tried > so many different combinations of coax on each side, and don't understand > why my SWR is basically infinity:1 on 20 and 40, when they seemed to match > reasonably with the old system. I have not tried different lengths of > window line between the dipole due to the fact that I had it perfectly > trimmed for my old system. But I have plenty of it and would be open to > trying anything. > > Just trying to get the most I can out of my modest 10W. :) Any suggestions > would be appreciated! > > 73, > > Dave > K8DJW > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/High-SWR-on-20-and-40-tp4401077p4404398.html Sent from the [OT] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] K3 how often do you use it?
Are you sure he's not trying to keep you out of the "winner's circle"? ;o) Seems like there are more K3s noted in 3830 postings every contest, not to mention the still venerable K2s. Many well known calls, not just lil' pistols. The 200W comment is not valid for most LP contests. There are a few that allow 150W, but most consider LP to be 100W. Most, if not all, serious contesters change bands via the logging program. The only controls I touch during a contest are AF, RF and maybe filter width. (Yes, I sometimes play with RIT/XIT) If you need to dink around with controls a lot, you're not making enough contacts. For the big multi-multi stations, it may be more of a function of cost, initially. They generally try to standardize as much as possible. Too, with monster antenna arrays, some of the issues they face are not the same as folks with a single tribander and dipole... It probably comes down to operator preference in the end... For various, non-technical reasons more than anything else. 73, Julius K8RDD wrote: > > Sorry for the misspelling in the original message. It should have > started "A fellow". He told me that a "Big Gun" would never buy a K3. > #1 due to not having 200w, #2 due to ergonomics. He basically said > that people that buy a K3 don't use it enough to not see the inherent > flaws in the layout, size etc. of the K3. He felt the 1000d was much > better. I don't own my 1000d or MkII anymore. I did buy the K3's with > some reservation as far as it being more like my 751a as far as > bandswitching etc. But after using the K3 for over a year I have found > very few things to complain about. My Ft-2000 sure was prettier > though. Anyway I thought after being on this reflector for a long time > now that most people here were obviously pretty sharp, and use there > rigs quite a bit. I am not a contestor but I would guess those that > are have the basic requirements of a station with the antenna being > the number one concern, if not determination.. > I've always found that the antenna was the most critical part of my > station. Then the transceiver as far dynamic range etc. Then power > output, in that order. What does everyone else think? I know looks to > a lot of people are #1, but I'm sure that the station I am trying to > contact really doesn't care. > Randy > K8RDD > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-how-often-do-you-use-it-tp4280002p4285578.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] Contesting with logging software on a PC (not MAC)
With 1TB drives in the sub $100 range it's possible to store a tremendous amount of contest info. Think this is excellent advice. I run N1MM on Win2K and XP machines. The Win2K machine is probably 6 years old. I've never had a HD fail, but have had a PS go out just as a contest started and really should have implemented this advice already. I've had too many problems with Vista to trust it, FWTW. Don't forget eQSL along with LoTW. LoTW does not officially provide backup logs. You can download sync information for various general logging software, but believe this only has LoTW confirmed QSO information, some details may or may not match what you have logged. Will have to look into dropbox as a repository option too. Helpful info all around... Lee J. Imber (WW2DX) wrote: > > > On Jan 6, 2010, at 10:08 PM, Gary Hinson wrote: > >>> One >>> thing I would recommend is to run your log/db on a USB flash >>> based device, this way if your PC decides to act up or even >>> worse the drive dies then your log will be safe. >> >> Errr, not if the flash drive dies, unless you meant to use the flash as a >> backup. With no moving >> parts, flash drives are probably more reliable than conventional hard >> drives but they are not >> immortal and are only rated for so many read/write operations. Also >> *all* your local drives of >> whatever type may go up in flames if the PC or shack catches fire, or >> someone may steal the lot > Hi Gary, > > No actually I meant use the flash for the actual live log. Flash based > drives are far more reliable then traditional platters. > Flash has a life expectancy for ~10K read/writes far less then what would > be used in a 24hr contest :) > I have had many platter drives fail in my career and as of to date never > had a flash device fail (knocking on wood). > >> >> >>> There are also a few other technologies other then the flash >>> drive approach, you can get a free 2GB account from >>> http://www.dropbox.com and point your log to your dropbox >>> folder and it will backup into the ether in real-time and you >>> can even have the same dropbox folder on a backup PC ready to >>> go. >> >> That's the better option - an offsite backup - if used as a backup, in >> other words again not the >> only copy. The online file systems are fine if you have a sufficiently >> fast and reliable Internet >> connection, but again I would advise sending backups off-site and >> retaining one or more local copies >> of your log as well, just in case the organization running the offsite >> system has a technical fault, >> or deletes the files, or whatever (trust me: it happens). > > I am also a huge believer in off-site backups as well, we are seeing newer > technologies like dropbox where it acts more like a local drive then a > backup device. I use that service to create corporate wide shared folders > across large geographical locations and its been very reliable. > >> >> You can also take occasional offline log backups onto CD-ROM, or yet >> another flash drive, that you >> physically remove from the machine and place elsewhere in safe storage, >> far enough away from the >> shack not to be caught in the same fire/burglary/whatever. >> >> If that's all too much effort, at least consider uploading your log >> regularly to Logbook of the >> World. LoTW is a 'last resort' backup since it only stores the minimal >> amount of info on each QSO, >> but at least it is possible to retrieve the basic QSO data if you have no >> other choice. This has a >> useful side effect of increasing usage of LoTW! > > I don't want to wander off topic here, but John was specific about > contesting scenarios and I think we have him covered :) > > Also, does LOTW allow for "restoring" your log? I thought they once > frowned upon that at one time. > > 73 > > Lee > WW2DX > >> >> 73 >> Gary ZL2iFB >> >> PS This applies equally to Macs and PCs. And PDAs. Even paper logbooks >> are both valuable and >> flammable! >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ >
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Smart Charger
Cookie, Is this a switcher or serious iron type PS? Looks like all the Jetstreams may be switchers, but could be wrong. I like my PS heavy, not me radio ;o) 73, Julius WILLIS COOKE-2 wrote: > > You might take a look at the Jetstream JTPS35BCMA. It includes volt and > ammeters, connections for the rig plus low amp connections for accessories > and a connection point for the battery. The switch to battery is > automatic when AC power is lost. The artifacts are reasonable and > liveable. On the down side, the fan comes on with a 1 amp load and is > noiser that I would like, but liveable. > Willis 'Cookie' Cooke > K5EWJ > > > > > > From: Wes Stewart > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Julius Fazekas n2wn > Sent: Tue, January 5, 2010 1:22:47 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Smart Charger > > Julius, et. al, > > My charger is actually a marriage of some commercial gear with a few > tweaks. The motivation for this was the absolutely horrible RFI from the > switch-mode charger in my 5th wheel trailer. It was so bad that when I > had the trailer stored here at home the RFI would actually interfere with > OTA TV, so you can imagine what it did to the ham bands. > > Rather than reinventing the wheel, I used an Astron RS-35M for its case, > metering, raw DC, heat sink and pass transistors. Rather than building > my own board, I married this to an A&A Engineering smart charger board, > (http://www.a-aengineering.com/150PCAAppNotes.pdf) doing a little trickery > to allow the use of a fixed current sense resistor while still having some > adjustment of the max charge current. > > The heart of this circuit is the UC3906 integrated circuit that is > designed for just this purpose. > (http://focus.ti.com/docs/prod/folders/print/uc3906.html) > > I shopped the idea of an article about this to ARRL but they weren't > interested, so I never completed any further documentation. > > Wes N7WS > > > > --- On Tue, 1/5/10, Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote: > > From: Julius Fazekas n2wn > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New K3 User and New Ham > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Tuesday, January 5, 2010, 10:17 AM > > > Wes, > > Do share your 30A "smart charger". It's easy enough to find information > for > lower current chargers, but less so for something in this range. > > cheers, > Julius > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-User-and-New-Ham-tp4253024p4261489.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KAT3 L10 burned
I've not seen such an issue with two different KAT3s and significantly worse mismatches. What is the cause of the problem? 73, Julius "This is not an uncommon failure." - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/KAT3-L10-burned-tp4260310p4260644.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New K3 User and New Ham
Welcome Steve! I think you'll find if you can build a K3, a simple antenna will be a piece of cake to construct, not to mention a lot less expensive. The biggest problem you will have is making a choice. A dipole is a good place to start, vertical or the traditional horizontal configuration. There are plenty of places online to find dimensions, or calculate them. Verticals are popular to, but require decent radials to work well. A half Square is another option. It would be easier if you provide a bit more detail about the tree(s) and what your intended area of interest might be (DXing, Ragchewing, contesting, etc.) Here is one place to start: http://www.dxzone.com On batteries, this paper is worth reading to learn more about specific batteries and their properties: http://www.norcalqrp.org/files/Batteries_and_Charging_Systems_KK6MC_whitepaper.pdf An option is to look for a place that supplies batteries for UPS systems to the telecommunication industry. We have one that sells to the public and often you can buy batteries that are perfectly acceptable for ham radio, that are no longer usable for cell systems. Some are used, or exceed the industry's shelf life requirements. I recently purchased "new" 150AH deep cycle batteries for under $100. They work fine. Yellow Tops are another car/boat variety that are popular in some ham circles, they're pricey new. You'll most likely want to consider buying or building a current balun for you feed line. What type will be dictated by the antenna. Make sure you ground your station correctly and don't leave the rig connected to your antenna when not in use. Trust me, it will save you a lot of headaches ;o) You can do an awful lot with QRP too. It will be a lot easier on you battery... Cheers, Julius KC2VNI wrote: > > Folks: I am a new ham. I just purchased a K3 100W radio with an > auto-tuner. Several basic questions: > > 1) Wire antennas- Do you guys have suggestions for a multi-band wire > antenna pre-made by someone like MFJ or similar that I could hang in a > tree? > > 2) Battery based power: From speaking with the fellow from customer > support from elecraft, a 100 Amp-Hr battery is what is required to operate > at 100W. What type of battery do I use? Is sealed-lead acid acceptable? > What size fuses do I want on the line running from the radio to the > battery? > > I recognize that this radio has orders of magnitude of capability that I > don't understand yet. I also recognize that reading the manual will be of > a help here. If you have further resources and/or suggestions, please > advise. > > 73, > > KC2VNI. > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-User-and-New-Ham-tp4253024p4256357.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New K3 User and New Ham
Wes, Do share your 30A "smart charger". It's easy enough to find information for lower current chargers, but less so for something in this range. cheers, Julius Wes Stewart wrote: > > Steve, > > Congratulations and welcome. > > I can't recommend a manufactured antenna since I make all of my own, which > I encourage you to do eventually. I do understand your desire to get on > quickly, though and I suspect you will get a lot of recommendations, some > better than others. > > As to the battery, I use a Absorbed Glass Mat (AGM) 92 AH battery made by > East Penn Manufacturing and sold under their "Deka" brand. > (http://www.eastpenn-deka.com/assets/base/0139.pdf) I have it on > continuous charge via a home-built 30A "smart charger." > > The charger to battery circuit (both wires) is fused at 30A and the radio > circuit is fused at 25A. In addition I use a "battery boost" regulator > made by TGE (http://stores.tgelectronics.org/Detail.bok?no=11) to provide > a constant 14.1V at the radio regardless of battery state, and the > inevitable voltage drop in the wiring. > > I can tell you that at the 100W level, without the charger running and the > booster off, it doesn't take long before the K3 is beeping and warning > about low battery voltage. > > This system was put together for RV/Field Day use, but I also use it in > the fixed location when the RV is in storage, even though I have an Astron > RM-35 sitting right next to the charger. > > Wes N7WS > > --- On Mon, 1/4/10, KC2VNI wrote: > > From: KC2VNI > Subject: [Elecraft] New K3 User and New Ham > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Monday, January 4, 2010, 6:19 PM > > > Folks: I am a new ham. I just purchased a K3 100W radio with an > auto-tuner. > Several basic questions: > > 1) Wire antennas- Do you guys have suggestions for a multi-band wire > antenna > pre-made by someone like MFJ or similar that I could hang in a tree? > > 2) Battery based power: From speaking with the fellow from customer > support > from elecraft, a 100 Amp-Hr battery is what is required to operate at > 100W. > What type of battery do I use? Is sealed-lead acid acceptable? What size > fuses do I want on the line running from the radio to the battery? > > I recognize that this radio has orders of magnitude of capability that I > don't understand yet. I also recognize that reading the manual will be of > a > help here. If you have further resources and/or suggestions, please > advise. > > 73, > > KC2VNI. > > > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/New-K3-User-and-New-Ham-tp4253024p4256252.html Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] Hi Q versus Vertical
Have to say I like what you did Dunc! Elegant and sounds like it's effective to boot! 73, Julius Dunc Carter - W5DC wrote: > > See: > > http://vibrotek.com/w5dc/w5dcant.html > > It's not exactly what you asked for but it might give you some useful > ideas. The WARC bands and 80 meters are not shown in these early > pictures. The upper half of 80 meters is a wire that's parallel to the > wire until it reaches the pole where it then goes up and over the > townhouse to a short fiberglass pole mounted in a vent pipe and then > down toward an enclosed patio. The wire is bare, stranded, #26 copper > clad steel and seems to survive well ( winds to 80 mph so fan plus > several snow storms up to 2 feet) as long as you don't kink the wire > during assembly. The lower half of the 80 meter wire is parallel to the > 40 wire and includes a coil under the deck at it's midpoint. It's been > good for 112 dxcc entities since summer; best/longest distance on 80 so > far is DS1REE. > > Dunc, W5DC > > Frank MacDonell wrote: >> I am looking for an antenna to work 6 thru 80 meters in a condo >> development. I presently own a k3/10. >> >> Stealth is a very strong consideration. It seems that a SteppIR >> Vertical or Hi Q antenna would make sense. Does anyone have experience >> with these two antennas for this type of application? Thanks you for >> your time and expertise. >> >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Hi-Q-versus-Vertical-tp4246657p4250576.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] Hi Q versus Vertical
Hi Frank, As mentioned elsewhere, radials are key to good performance. Verticals will work, and sometimes not badly either, with less than optimum radials. The key is high density under the feed point. Flashing may be a good option, a metal roof would be great. That being said, I know a lot of folks who love the SteppIr vertical. It probably is a good antenna for 40-6. Any base fed vertical will be less efficient than one with a top hat or inductor, at least half way up (preferably higher). Probably the best question is what do you expect the antenna to do? Be competitive in pileups? Work tons of DX? Local ragchewing? Just CW or SSB or both? The answers will help you focus on a specific antenna better. For the money a Hustler 6 BTV Antenna is a good place to start. It's a bit narrow on 80/75, but you can find out how well a vertical will work for you, then consider something like a SteppIr. That's assuming you don't want to build your own, which can be virtually free if you're a decent scrounger. 73, Julius Frank MacDonell wrote: > > I am looking for an antenna to work 6 thru 80 meters in a condo > development. I presently own a k3/10. > > Stealth is a very strong consideration. It seems that a SteppIR > Vertical or Hi Q antenna would make sense. Does anyone have experience > with these two antennas for this type of application? Thanks you for > your time and expertise. > > -- > Frank KD8FIP > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > - Julius Fazekas N2WN Tennessee Contest Group http://www.k4ro.net/tcg/index.html Tennessee QSO Party http://www.tnqp.org/ Elecraft K2/100 #4455 Elecraft K3/100 #366 Elecraft K3#1875 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Hi-Q-versus-Vertical-tp4246657p4250557.html Sent from the [HAM] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
