Re: [Elecraft] Field Day and FT-8

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

“But the knob goes to 11!”

Logan KE7AZ 

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> On Jun 26, 2022, at 3:26 PM, Eric Fitzgerald  wrote:
> 
> I noticed things got a bit worse as Field Day 2022 wore on.  I wonder if, as 
> the batteries continued to discharge, the distortion products increased.
> 
> Eric KG6MZS
> 
>> On 6/26/22 3:16 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote:
>> They weren't only on digital modes like that. Plenty of "all knobs all the
>> way to the right" operators on phone too. Of course that is nothing new on
>> Field Day.
>> 
>> On Sun, Jun 26, 2022 at 3:08 PM Lance Collister, W7GJ 
>> wrote:
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] The Most Interesting Ham in the World [New KX2 Ad]

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When he calls CQ, the DX piles up on him. 

Logan KE7AZ 

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> On Jun 8, 2022, at 8:22 AM, jerry  wrote:
> 
> On 2022-06-07 18:45, Nate Bargmann wrote:
>> He builds his own radios with Direct Digital Synthesis out of discrete
>> components.
> 
> *** Components?  The Most Interesting Ham doesn't need no steenkin components.
> He goes to the beach to gather silicon.  He travels to the mysterious East to 
> mine
> his copper.
> 
>  - Jerry, KF6VB
> 
> 
>> His synthesizers have no detectable jitter or phase noise.
>> The NIST adjusts WWV to his transmissions.
>> He is...the most interesting ham in the world.
>> 73, Nate, N0NB
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Re: [Elecraft] Head Phones

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I wear a pair of the Sony 7506 headphones on a regular basis for several hours 
at a time. Very comfortable and sound good. 

Logan, KE7AZ 

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> On Jan 13, 2021, at 2:38 PM, Clark Macaulay  wrote:
> 
> Paul,
> 
> I've used Sony MDR-7506 and heartily recommend it. Like you, I don't need a
> mic, so these were a cut above the lower priced spread.
> 
> 
> Virus-free.
> www.avast.com
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> 
>> On Wed, Jan 13, 2021 at 4:19 PM Paul Ecker  wrote:
>> 
>> Know this is a well worn out subject. But looking for a reasonably priced,
>> but comfortable set of headphones. Just the headphones, don't need a mic. A
>> set that is lightweight enough to wear for a few hours but reasonable
>> performance. Any recommendations?
>> 
>> 73 Paul w2eck
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 vs. K4D Question

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

Given that the K4 can be upgraded to a K4D in the field, why don’t you start 
out with the K4, how it goes, and decide to upgrade later. 
Logan, KE7AZ 

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> On Oct 4, 2020, at 2:25 PM, n...@comcast.net wrote:
> 
> I am rather late in the first prepay group and requested a K4.  I was
> strongly considering upgrading to the K4D when I got the call that my rig
> was about ready to ship.  Now that the pricing is out, I see that it is a
> $900 difference.   That gives me a bit of pause, not because it isn't worth
> the price, but because I am not sure my style of operating would justify it.
> 
> 
> 
> I would appreciate it if some of you with more experience in such things
> might be able to give me some insights.  Here is my operating information:
> 
> 
> 
> 1.I am predominantly a CW operator
> 2.I do enjoy working DX contests, but as a hunt and pounce guy, just
> looking for countries I may have not worked before.  I am not a serious
> contester trying for points and awards.  
> 3.For non-dx contests, I operate at or near QRP levels to see how well
> I am getting out on my antennas.
> 4.I am predominantly a rag chewer on CW,  or casual operator for
> regular CW QSO's.
> 5.I have two antennas, one a Yagi for 20, 17, 15, 12, and 10 meters.
> The other is an EFHW  for 30 (with tuner) 40 and 80.
> 
> 
> 
> I am not sure diversity receive would be all that useful with such different
> antennas.  The yagi is useless as a receive antenna on 30, 40, and 80, and
> the EFHW can receive and transmit on the higher bands, but does not have
> directionality or gain, and the 40 and 80 meter bands are predominantly for
> local and US. operations.  
> 
> 
> 
> I think diversity receive might be useful with QSB conditions if I am
> operating on 20 meters and up and letting the EFHW try to help, but that one
> advantage would not be worth the difference in price for the K4D, especially
> with the band conditions we currently have.  
> 
> 
> 
> If I am going to check a different band, I usually just change bands and
> look at the panadapter to see how active the band is.  Not sure having VFO B
> connected to a different antenna, (like working 20 on the Yagi on A and
> possibly working 40 on the EFHW on B would gain me much.  I would most
> likely just use VFO A, and change bands.
> 
> 
> 
> I look forward to your thoughts and what opportunities I might be missing by
> not getting the K4D.  I would guess there are others in this group that
> would be interested in the responses as they make the same decision.
> 
> 
> 
> Thanks so much, and 73,
> 
> 
> 
> Terry, N7TB
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Re: [Elecraft] My prediction for Dayton 2021

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

And for QRO, you can use a potato.
Logan KE7AZ 

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> On Feb 17, 2020, at 3:49 PM, eric norris via Elecraft 
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> With the KX1 commanding high prices, and the K1 gone as well, I predict an 
> ultra tiny KX1B--80-15m, cw only, powered by a galvanic cell and 
> sweat--placed under the arm.  
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Battery and charger recommendations for 50 watt solar panel

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

I think a West Mountain Epic Powergate will meet your needs. 

Logan, KE7AZ 
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> On Jan 4, 2020, at 3:25 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> I finally installed a single 50 W, 12 V solar panel on the roof for light 
> backup purposes -- phone/pad/laptop/flashlight charging, natural-power use of 
> the KX2/KX3, etc. Connecting the panel directly to automotive-style USB 
> chargers works great when the sun is shining. 
> 
> My 15 year old thinks it's cool. He wants me to turn the mains breaker off 
> for a whole day so we can get the full off-grid experience :)
> 
> To facilitate that more rigorous purpose, I'd like to add a modest battery 
> pack, say 10 to 20 AH, that is charged by the PV panel without intervention. 
> The charger has to be compatible with simultaneous charge/discharge, i.e. we 
> may need charge USB devices at the same time the PV panel is charging the 
> battery. The battery voltage should be 11 to 12 V minimum after any 
> controller drops so it'll work with the radios.
> 
> I could cobble something together from several different vendors, but I'd 
> prefer to purchase system components that are already proven, reliable, and 
> reasonable in cost. Any recommendations?
> 
> tnx
> 
> Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Question

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

If you add a dual transverter capability, could you make it full duplex for 
satellite use?  Even if it has to be a K4D, it would be worth it to me.
Logan, KE7AZ 

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> On Sep 19, 2019, at 12:17 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> Joel,
> 
> The K4 will receive on all LF and MF bands down to 100 kHz. In TX mode, it 
> can put out a few dBm at the XVTR OUT jack for use with external low-band 
> transverters.
> 
> Since the K4 also has provisions for an *internal* transverter, we could in 
> theory offer one in for these bands. Power output could be as much as 10 or 
> 15 W. This is all speculative, though, as the plan has been to cover one or 
> two VHF/UHF bands with the internal transverter module.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
>> On Sep 19, 2019, at 11:10 AM, Joel Hallas  wrote:
>> 
>> I have been very impressed with the architecture and features of the K4, as
>> announced. I was able to hear Eric describe the ideas behind it at the
>> Boxboro ARRL convention a few weeks back, and think it will be a fine
>> addition to the line.
>> 
>> The one feature I didn't hear about, and didn't think to ask at the time,
>> was what the plans are for coverage of our two new LF and MF bands. The K4
>> brochure indicates both that "Frequency Range: 100 kHz - 54 MHz..." likely
>> referring to the receive range, and that "Basic K4 XCVR provides 160-6 m all
>> mode coverage." 
>> 
>> I wonder if the basic K4 will transceive at all on the new bands. Perhaps I
>> missed that discussion?
>> 
>> Regards, Joel Hallas, W1ZR
>> Westport, CT
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Fw: K2 for sale

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

Get a loop antenna, stretch some strings across it, hang a feather in the 
middle and call it a Dreamcatcher.  Which it is!

73
Logan, KE7AZ 

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> On Aug 23, 2019, at 3:17 PM, Bob Gibson via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> WOW..You need to sell the wife and keep the radio!!! Put her on e-bay with no 
> returns
> 
>73s Bob W5RG
> 
> 
>   - Forwarded Message - From: Brian Estes To: 
> "Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Friday, August 23, 
> 2019, 3:42:54 PM CDTSubject: [Elecraft] K2 for sale
> I am selling my K2 ser #7875 which has the SSB and KAF2 filter installed.
> It has been fully tested by Elecraft and the test report will be included.
> Reason for selling is wife will not allow any antennas. Price is 750.00
> including shipping to any US address.
> Brian
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Use Case Question - Support for multiple instances of WSJT-X

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

First, I don't intend to transmit on both VFO's at the same time.  I only have 
one transmitter.  But I do like having the ability to do an instant QSY.  Here 
are a couple of examples of how I use this capability. 

“Multi-tasking”.  You are chasing a goal: states, grid squares, thirteen 
colonies, Rt 66, etc. There is lots of activity on FT4 and FT8 and you don’t 
want to miss that tough one to find just because it was on the mode you weren’t 
using. So you switch back and forth as needed. 

“Picture in Picture”. There’s a DXpedition using FT4 on a non-standard 
frequency but the band isn’t open yet. So, you want to continue working states 
while you watch for the DXpedition.   This works particularly well with the 
digital modes because the decoding not only gives you call sign and location, 
but you can see how others are doing.  One DXpedition that I watched was 
running Fox/Hound and I could see lots of stations calling but there were no 
exchanges. 

I'm sure there are examples that others can suggest.  

73
Logan, KE7AZ

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Use Case Question - Support for multiple instances 
of WSJT-X

I think you need a K4D with the second ADC.  You’d have VFO A in left ear, VFO 
C in right ear. Two instances (installed in two separate folders) WSJT, one 
listening to left channel, other listening to right channel. 

But you have to keep up with which is transmitting. Once you start a ASO on VFO 
A you don’t touch VFO C. 

What’s to gain in this scenario?  



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...nr4c. bill


> On Aug 20, 2019, at 6:34 AM, Dave  wrote:
> 
> Dave,
> 
> Will be interesting to hear official answer from Elecraft.
> 
> A competitor’s radio does exactly what Logan outlined. You would bring up two 
> instances of WSJT-X. Only one can transmit at a time.
> 
> Dave wo2x
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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>> On Aug 20, 2019, at 3:38 AM, David Gilbert  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination, but it doesn't sound to me 
>> like that would be effective with any single rig, K4 or otherwise.
>> 
>> First off, as best I can tell you need to assign different rigs to the 
>> multiple instances of WSJT-X if run on the same computer.  I don't believe 
>> you can assign the same rig to two different instances unless you use two 
>> separate computers, and then you have the nasty problem of feuding CAT 
>> signals.  Please correct me if you have found that statement to be erroneous.
>> 
>> Secondly, you can't simultaneously transmit on both frequencies (unless you 
>> use Fox/Hound mode, which is an entirely different matter) and you can't 
>> receive on one frequency while transmitting on the other so you end up 
>> staggering your QSOs with no gain in effectiveness ... other than maybe 
>> quicker band switching than doing it manually.
>> 
>> It seems to me that to gain any benefit without using Fox/Hound you need two 
>> separate transmitters, of course fed through a passive combiner if using the 
>> same antenna.
>> 
>> Or what am I misunderstanding?
>> 
>> 73,
>> Dave   AB7E
>> 
>> 
>>> On 8/19/2019 11:06 PM, Logan R Zintsmaster wrote:
>>> Here is a use case question..
>>> 
>>> The radio is connected to a single antenna.
>>> 
>>> VFO A is tuned to 14.074 MHz and VFO B is tuned to 14.080.
>>> 
>>> An audio data stream from the VFO A frequency is "connected" to an 
>>> instance of WSJT-X decoding FT8.
>>> 
>>> A second, independent audio stream from the VFO B frequency is 
>>> concurrently "connected" to a second instance of WSJT-X decoding FT4.
>>> 
>>> Both instances of WSJT-X decode their respective audio streams, 
>>> concurrently.
>>> 
>>> Starting a QSO in either instance of WSJT-X switches the transmitter 
>>> to the appropriate VFO for the duration of the QSO.
>>> 
>>> The audio stream for the instance of WSJT-X not in the QSO is 
>>> interrupted while the transmitter is operating.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Can a K4 support this use case or is a K4D required?
>> Dave,
> 
> Will be interesting to hear official answer from Elecraft.
> 
> A competitor’s radio does exactly what Logan outlined. You would bring up two 
> instances of WSJT-X. Only one can transmit at a time.
> 
> Dave wo2x
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Aug 20, 2019, at 3:38 AM, David Gilbert  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> I'm no expert by any stretch of the imagination, but it doesn'

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Use Case Question - Support for multiple instances of WSJT-X

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

Thanks for the explanation. The band pass filters add an interesting 
consideration to multi-band use. 

Sent from my iPhone

> On Aug 20, 2019, at 8:27 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> This will work with either a K4 or a K4D. The VFOs can be on the same or 
> different bands. 
> 
> If the two receivers were on different bands, and you only had one antenna, 
> you'd want to make VFO A the higher-frequency band. This is because with a 
> single antenna, both receivers would be sharing the transmit signal path, 
> which includes low-pass filters.
> 
> Suppose VFO A is on 20 meters and VFO B is on 40 meters. Both are subject to 
> the 20 meter low-pass filter, so both will have full sensitivity. Now you 
> want to work a station heard on 40 meters (VFO B/sub). Since you need the 40 
> meter low-pass filter for transmit, you'd the controlling computer would need 
> to swap VFOs (or you could do this manually by tapping A/B). 
> 
> * * *
> 
> Notes:
> 
> - If you had a separate receiving antenna usable on multiple bands, then the 
> low-pass filter constraint goes away; either VFO could be on any band. You'd 
> still need to swap VFOs to transmit on the VFO B band, then swap back.
> 
> - If you had a K4D, then each receiver would have its own set of bandpass 
> filters, which may be helpful in high-signal conditions. They could also use 
> different antennas. 
> 
> - It may even be possible to run WSJT on the K4 itself, though I can't put a 
> date on this. Some porting required :)
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
>> On Aug 19, 2019, at 11:06 PM, Logan R Zintsmaster  wrote:
>> 
>> Here is a use case question.. 
>> 
>> The radio is connected to a single antenna.
>> 
>> VFO A is tuned to 14.074 MHz and VFO B is tuned to 14.080.  
>> 
>> An audio data stream from the VFO A frequency is "connected" to an instance
>> of WSJT-X decoding FT8. 
>> 
>> A second, independent audio stream from the VFO B frequency is concurrently
>> "connected" to a second instance of WSJT-X decoding FT4.  
>> 
>> Both instances of WSJT-X decode their respective audio streams,
>> concurrently.
>> 
>> Starting a QSO in either instance of WSJT-X switches the transmitter to the
>> appropriate VFO for the duration of the QSO.
>> 
>> The audio stream for the instance of WSJT-X not in the QSO is interrupted
>> while the transmitter is operating.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Can a K4 support this use case or is a K4D required?
>> 
>> Can this use case be supported if each instance of WSJT-X is in a different
>> band?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Logan, KE7AZ
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
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[Elecraft] K4 Use Case Question - Support for multiple instances of WSJT-X

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

Here is a use case question.. 

The radio is connected to a single antenna.

VFO A is tuned to 14.074 MHz and VFO B is tuned to 14.080.  

An audio data stream from the VFO A frequency is "connected" to an instance
of WSJT-X decoding FT8. 

A second, independent audio stream from the VFO B frequency is concurrently
"connected" to a second instance of WSJT-X decoding FT4.  

Both instances of WSJT-X decode their respective audio streams,
concurrently.

Starting a QSO in either instance of WSJT-X switches the transmitter to the
appropriate VFO for the duration of the QSO.

The audio stream for the instance of WSJT-X not in the QSO is interrupted
while the transmitter is operating.

 

Can a K4 support this use case or is a K4D required?

Can this use case be supported if each instance of WSJT-X is in a different
band?

 

73

Logan, KE7AZ

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] All knobs at max ...

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

Amateur astronomers refer to Advanced Time as Darkness Wasting Time. 

Logan, KE7AZ 

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> On Jun 27, 2019, at 11:12 AM, Phil Kane  wrote:
> 
>> On 6/26/2019 7:58 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft wrote:
>> 
>> As was explained very carefully to us last fall before the election
>> with that proposal, it would take a change in an international
>> agreement for CA to go on full-time DST, so don’t hold your breath.
> 
> Although the time zone geographic definitions are set by international
> treaty, a shift to year-round "Advanced Time" without altering the
> boundaries of the Time Zone only takes a resolution of Congress to
> permit the deviation from the Uniform Time Act of 1946.  Had the states
> decided to forego the time shift and remain on "Non-Advanced Time"
> year-round - such as Arizona and Hawaii do - it does not require
> anything more than a state ordinance.
> 
> "My time is your time."
> (Leroy Anderson's "Syncopated Clock" playing in the background...)
> 
> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane
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> 
> From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest
> Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon
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Re: [Elecraft] PS Comparison: Powerwerz SS-30DV vs. MFJ-4230MVP

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

I have both. Internally, the main circuit card is the same in both supplies.  
Hence, the similar packaging and form factor.  There are places on the main 
board for different options, like the metering, voltage adjustment, etc. and 
that’s how they get the different models and brands.  I’ve had no noise 
problems with either one.  I have replaced a couple of fans on my Powerwerx 
supplies. 

Logan, KZ6O 

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> On Mar 14, 2019, at 9:07 AM, EricJ  wrote:
> 
> I've had the SPS-30DM for 7 or 8 years. I use it to power a K2/10 and K2/100 
> plus all the external accessories. Quiet, absolutely solid as a brick. It 
> replaced an old Astron RM-20A which would make a nice foot warmer and 
> massager. Very happy the the SPS and Powerwerx in general. I buy nearly all 
> my 12v power connectors from them.
> 
> Eric KE6US
> 
>> On 3/13/2019 8:38 PM, Pete Spotts wrote:
>> Hi Bob,
>> 
>> I have a Powerwerx supply, but my model is the SPS-30DM. Variable voltage, 
>> useful digital meter displaying voltage and current, and I've had no noise 
>> problems with it. It's another $50 above the SS-30DV's price, but I have no 
>> doubt noise will not be an issue with the model you listed.
>> 
>> With best regards,
>> 
>> Pete
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>> 
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>> AMSAT #40612 | CalQRP #67 | G-QRP #13202 | NAQCC #2446 | NEQRP #714
>> Polar Bear #348 | QCWA #34679 | QRP-ARCI #4174 | SKCC #4853S
>> 
>>> On 3/13/19 11:08 AM, krug261--- via Elecraft wrote:
>>> Greetings all,
>>> I am in the market for a compact power supply. The fact that Elecraft 
>>> suggests/sells a third-party unit (SS-30DV) provides an automatic sense of 
>>> comfort. However, always trying to complicate life I was also looking at 
>>> the MFJ-4230MVP. Same dimensions, weight, power connections. I do like the 
>>> variable voltage control on the MFJ. Not sure why I would need it, but 
>>> seems useful.
>>> I doubt if anyone has BOTH units, but even your impressions of either of 
>>> them would be very helpful.
>>> Thanks and 73, Bob KA2TQVKX3 #9842
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Faulting on high SWR on power rise

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

I’d guess that something is going on in the tuner. Maybe a leaky gasket and 
some corrosion. 

Logan
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> On Feb 23, 2018, at 10:00 PM, GaryK9GS  wrote:
> 
> Hi Chris,
> Unless there is something arcing, I would guess RF getting into something.  
> Maybe the control cable to the auto tuner?  
> 
> 
> 73,
> Gary K9GS
>  Original message From: Chris Hallinan  
> Date: 2/23/18  11:42 PM  (GMT-06:00) To: "" 
>  Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Faulting on high SWR on 
> power rise 
> Greetings from southwest Florida.
> 
> My KPA500 is kicking out with REFL HI warning (high SWR).  But here is the
> strangeness. My setup is K3->KPA500->40' coax->MFJ 600W remote tuner -> 4:1
> balun -> open wire feedline to 80-meter doublet.  In words, I have a remote
> autotuner feeding an 80-meter doublet fed with 600-ohm open wire line.  A
> Balun Designs 4:1 balun provides the interface from the open wire line to
> the tuner.
> 
> With the autotuner tuned at low power, the SWR shows 1.5:1 on my KPA500 and
> external SWR meter.  As I run the power up to 300, 400, 500 watts,
> somewhere in there all of a sudden the SWR instantly jumps off the scale,
> into the red LEDs on KPA500, and it faults.  It's as if the SWR were
> dependent on power.
> 
> Even stranger, when I back the power off to say 250 Watts, holding key down
> the SWR is stable in the green (<1.5:1), but when I key it at CW rates, the
> SWR bounces into the red on every dit and eventually faults, when at steady
> state key down it never leaves the green zone!
> 
> I fear it is the tuner falling over, but it should be able to handle the
> power.  I see this on all bands from 80-20.
> 
> Operating into my 20-meter resonant vertical, with no tuner, everything
> works fine.
> 
> Any ideas or hints on how to correct this?
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Chris
> 73 de K1AY
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Info Disappeared From Website

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

Entropy always wins.  
Logan, KZ6O 

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> On Feb 13, 2018, at 7:52 AM, rich hurd WC3T  wrote:
> 
> Confucius say, he who play with root, eventually kill tree.   :)
> 
> 
> On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 10:36 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX 
> wrote:
> 
>> Ya know...when one tinkers with something that works, often they end
>> up with something that doesn't work.Just sayin'
>> 
>> 73
>> 
>> Bob, K4TAX
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 2/13/2018 9:26 AM, rich hurd WC3T wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hmm.   I'd say that was sort of indicative of the entire Elecraft.com
>>> domain...  nothing seems to be online.
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Feb 13, 2018 at 9:44 AM, j...@kk9a.com  wrote:
>>> 
>>> The photo also vanished from the products page
 http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_products_page.htm
 
 I guess it was replaced by the KPA1500 :)
 
 John KK9A
 
 
 From: Mark W7MLG
 Date: Tue Feb 13 09:00:53 EST
 
 The KPA500 links seem to have been broken on the Elecraft Website:
 
 Not Found
 
 The requested URL /KPA500/KPA500.htm was not found on this server.
 
 
 73,
 
 
 Mark
 
 W7MLG
 
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Re: [Elecraft] Bouvet Expedition help

[Logan R Zintsmaster]

Or go to their store and buy something. You get a nice souvenir and they get 
some money. 

Logan, KZ6O 

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> On Feb 4, 2018, at 2:31 PM, Ralph Parker  wrote:
> 
> >the Bouvet Island DXpedition is now officially aborted...
> 
> Well, they sure gave it the old college try! I'm glad that I wasn't on that 
> boat!
> Without the OQRS money from the QSL cards, they'll be in debt.
> Let's all got to their website (www.bouvetdx.org)  and send them some money.
> If we all do, they'll be out of debt by the time the boat gets back to Punta 
> Arenas.
> What a nice surprise! They'll be depressed enough already.
> 
> Give till it hurts. Pass it on...
> 
> VE7XF
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