[Elecraft] K4 remote; how easy to set up?

[Macy monkeys]

I understand the K4 can be remotely controlled by another K4 via a direct 
ethernet connection. How easy is this accomplished with the K4? Is the 
operation on CW and SSB seamless provided a decent connection is available? 

I may wish to remote between two homes at some point and having the remote K4 
operate exactly like I was sitting in front of one at home is what I want. I 
accomplished this with the Remote Rig boxes and my TS-480SAT but that was long 
ago. 

I only need the K4 for operating CW and SSB ragchews. I need to be able to plug 
a mic, key, or bug into the remote K4. I need to spin the VFO and tune around. 
Just like I was sitting in front of the one at home connected to the antenna. I 
ragchew a bit, listen a lot, and that's it. 

I'm looking for SIMPLE. I needs it to be EASY to set up. I'm not into in-depth 
techno geek BS. I can configure the router if given exact instructions. My 
brain and vision are not what they used to be :)

John K7FD
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Re: [Elecraft] P3

[Macy monkeys]

And how about pigs and chickens? :) You gotta' love spell check...

John K7FD

> On May 22, 2021, at 9:51 AM, Andy Reistetter  wrote:
> 
> Can a P3 copy cow like the PX3?
> 
> Sent from my iPad
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Re: [Elecraft] Got Mojo?

[Macy monkeys]

Now that's putting your money where your mouth is! Great smile!

John K7FD

> On Apr 30, 2021, at 9:42 AM, Richard Isaacs  wrote:
> 
> Wanna see Mojo? Here’s how a friend of mine spent his Stimulus 
> Cheque.
> 
>> On Apr 30, 2021, at 12:18 PM, Macy monkeys  wrote:
>> 
>> I'm sitting here in a vintage Elecraft 'Got Mojo?' T-shirt. My XYL N7SG 
>> found it sitting in our bottom dresser drawer. Must be 20 years old. 
>> Amazingly, it still fits :)
>> 
>> John K7FD
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[Elecraft] Got Mojo?

[Macy monkeys]

I'm sitting here in a vintage Elecraft 'Got Mojo?' T-shirt. My XYL N7SG found 
it sitting in our bottom dresser drawer. Must be 20 years old. Amazingly, it 
still fits :)

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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Shipping update?

[Macy monkeys]

That don't cut it with me. Share the good news brothers and sisters. Let's hear 
from new K4 owners! 

John K7FD

> On Mar 1, 2021, at 7:47 PM, Bill Frantz  wrote:
> 
> I know one person who has a production K4. He doesn't want his name 
> publicized because he doesn't want to be flooded with questions. I suspect 
> most of the other lucky ones feel the same way.
> 
> 73 Bill AE6JV
> 
>> On 3/1/21 at 4:27 PM, w...@bellsouth.net (Joseph Trombino, Jr) wrote:
>> 
>> Have I missed any K4 shipping updates or have there just not been any lately?
> ---
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Re: [Elecraft] Signals wild...signals caged

[Macy monkeys]

While we are all narrowly focused on the K4 my guess is Wayne takes a somewhat 
broader view of the world. Indeed, a man of many talents.

John K7FD

> On Jan 28, 2021, at 10:43 AM,   
> wrote:
> 
> Wayne,
> 
> Me thinks you studied the liberal arts at one time before you took
> electronics engineering seriously. 
> 
> You have skillfully jumped, but tied together all your paragraphs in your
> little story . Well Done!
> 
> I ask now; Is there a great American Novelist inside you yearning to be set
> free, but hinder by the knowledge of the fact that there is a K4 project
> that must be finished?
> 
> With sincere best regards,
> 
> Jerry, W1IE
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  On
> Behalf Of Wayne Burdick
> Sent: Thursday, January 28, 2021 13:11 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector 
> Subject: [Elecraft] Signals wild...signals caged
> 
> My son is an avid birdwatcher. As his understudy, I've learned the names of
> the birds that hang out in our yard and gather at local wetlands.
> 
> On a recent walk we saw one of our favorites, an American kestrel, a small
> raptor that terrorizes lizards and mice in the foothills on both sides of
> the San Francisco Bay. The bird's coloration is a surprising mix of blue,
> brown, orange, yellow, and white, adorned with an array of black dots.
> 
> Finding a kestrel in the wild is like stumbling upon a rare gem, lying on
> the ground.
> 
> The bird reminded me that when I was a kid, I often hunted for gems of a
> different sort: DX. I was a novice, and in the early 1970s, novices were
> limited to working DX Of The First Kind. CW. 
> 
> Like brightly colored birds, each CW signal arriving from a distant land was
> unique. 
> 
> Several factors were involved. In those days most ops used bugs or straight
> keys, so each operator had an identifiable fist. Rigs were not as stable as
> they are now, yielding timbres with a motley mix of buzz, drift, and chirp.
> Add fading and noise to the mix, and you had no shortage of audible
> intrigue. 
> 
> In fact -- trust me on this one -- RST reports haven't always ended with a
> dependable "9." I once gave out an RST of 332. I'll never forget that poor
> soul's chaotic whoop, best described as a singular blend of yodel and kazoo.
> 
> Over time I became something of a CW pathologist, keenly aware of each
> station's affliction, including my own. These variations were useful. You
> could tell who you'd already worked. If you were a regular on the novice
> bands, you'd even get to know fellow travelers by their frequencies, since
> many, like me, were "rock-bound" -- slaves to a handful of crystals. VFOs
> were starting to make an appearance in novice gear...but see "chirp," above.
> 
> Now, in 2021, the chirp is gone. 
> 
> CW signals still have many distinguishing traits, though. These include
> speed, keying weight, the operator's affectations and favored prosigns, and
> direction-specific propagation anomalies. 
> 
> Here's where we stretch the central metaphor to just about max. 
> 
> If randomly occurring CW signals on our bands are creatures of the wild,
> then...are FT8 stations the occupants of an urban zoo? Don't get me wrong:
> It's a pleasant place, with free tram rides, open 24 hours a day. The
> diversity of species is unprecedented.
> 
> But imagine, on a given day, that you've sampled the zoo's exotic offerings,
> memorized the brochure, bought the t-shirt, and partaken of the sumptuous
> snack bar. What next?
> 
> Take a walk on the wild side. 
> 
> Yank the cord and jump off the tram at an unmarked stop. Hop the fence. Work
> your way down the unpaved trail from the upper mesa to the open savannah,
> then sit on the ten-foot wall and dangle your feet over the edge. 
> 
> Welcome to the ecosystem of beings who are free to roam. They may be
> camouflaged, blending into the background. And if you listen carefully,
> you'll hear a hundred variations on their timeless song...CQ.
> 
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Signals wild...signals caged

[Macy monkeys]

My favorite songbird is the double speed sideswiper, aka 'the cootie.' A rare 
breed with a distinctive voice. Once uncaged, mine usually lands on 40 or 80 
meters...

John K7FD

> On Jan 28, 2021, at 10:11 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> My son is an avid birdwatcher. As his understudy, I've learned the names of 
> the birds that hang out in our yard and gather at local wetlands.
> 
> On a recent walk we saw one of our favorites, an American kestrel, a small 
> raptor that terrorizes lizards and mice in the foothills on both sides of the 
> San Francisco Bay. The bird's coloration is a surprising mix of blue, brown, 
> orange, yellow, and white, adorned with an array of black dots.
> 
> Finding a kestrel in the wild is like stumbling upon a rare gem, lying on the 
> ground.
> 
> The bird reminded me that when I was a kid, I often hunted for gems of a 
> different sort: DX. I was a novice, and in the early 1970s, novices were 
> limited to working DX Of The First Kind. CW. 
> 
> Like brightly colored birds, each CW signal arriving from a distant land was 
> unique. 
> 
> Several factors were involved. In those days most ops used bugs or straight 
> keys, so each operator had an identifiable fist. Rigs were not as stable as 
> they are now, yielding timbres with a motley mix of buzz, drift, and chirp. 
> Add fading and noise to the mix, and you had no shortage of audible intrigue. 
> 
> In fact -- trust me on this one -- RST reports haven't always ended with a 
> dependable "9." I once gave out an RST of 332. I'll never forget that poor 
> soul's chaotic whoop, best described as a singular blend of yodel and kazoo.
> 
> Over time I became something of a CW pathologist, keenly aware of each 
> station's affliction, including my own. These variations were useful. You 
> could tell who you'd already worked. If you were a regular on the novice 
> bands, you'd even get to know fellow travelers by their frequencies, since 
> many, like me, were "rock-bound" -- slaves to a handful of crystals. VFOs 
> were starting to make an appearance in novice gear...but see "chirp," above.
> 
> Now, in 2021, the chirp is gone. 
> 
> CW signals still have many distinguishing traits, though. These include 
> speed, keying weight, the operator's affectations and favored prosigns, and 
> direction-specific propagation anomalies. 
> 
> Here's where we stretch the central metaphor to just about max. 
> 
> If randomly occurring CW signals on our bands are creatures of the wild, 
> then...are FT8 stations the occupants of an urban zoo? Don't get me wrong: 
> It's a pleasant place, with free tram rides, open 24 hours a day. The 
> diversity of species is unprecedented.
> 
> But imagine, on a given day, that you've sampled the zoo's exotic offerings, 
> memorized the brochure, bought the t-shirt, and partaken of the sumptuous 
> snack bar. What next?
> 
> Take a walk on the wild side. 
> 
> Yank the cord and jump off the tram at an unmarked stop. Hop the fence. Work 
> your way down the unpaved trail from the upper mesa to the open savannah, 
> then sit on the ten-foot wall and dangle your feet over the edge. 
> 
> Welcome to the ecosystem of beings who are free to roam. They may be 
> camouflaged, blending into the background. And if you listen carefully, 
> you'll hear a hundred variations on their timeless song...CQ.
> 
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Yaesu FT DX10

[Macy monkeys]

You forgot the biggest negative; it's a Yaesu :)

I own the FTdx101D and despite its Sherwood rating it's a pretty mediocre and 
uninspiring operating experience for me. YMMV.

John K7FD

> On Jan 5, 2021, at 8:34 AM, Morgan Bailey  wrote:
> 
> By now probably most everyone has read Rob Sherwood's review of the new kid
> on the block, the Yaesu FTDX10. It has pushed the IC7300 out the door for
> the best bang for the buck place. What I was most interested in was the
> phase noise of the radio. It is minimally down to at least -148db. That is
> where the 7300 falls flat on its face. Additionally, so does Yaesu 450D and
> 991A. Those 2 radios are one radio shack radios. I know this because I own
> both of them.
> 
> $1700, what a great price point to recommend a new ham that wants a contest
> grade radio that he can build upon. Seemingly, based on the Sherwood stats,
> the FTDX10 would work well in a 2 radio environment. That would beg the
> question, would they be ideal for an SO2R setup. $3400 for 2 radios and add
> a $100 to $300 dollar controller and you are GTG. WOW! Granted the radios
> do have many shortcomings  when it comes to a full contest grade radio but
> for the most part they, could be an excellent choice. The problem with
> field day is that tons of people have Ic7300s and they are a disaster at
> FD. The FTDX10 should solve all those problems being low on phase noise.
> Maybe our FD ops will be much easier and if the rigs were FTDX10s. We shall
> see.
> 
> Where the FTDX10 falls flat is in a few areas that can be worked around.
> The areas that they are deficient are, one antenna port, no rx antenna
> port, nonstandard plugs for ALC and PTT lines for an amp and other
> associated station accessories, such as amps, sequencers, etc, and
> ofcourse, no diversity receive capability. My all time hate is the RJ45
> connector for microphone input.  And, I don't believe it can do dual watch.
> It is either VFO A or B not both. This is what I can gather from the
> literature in the trade brochure.
> 
> All except, dual rx and diversity can be worked around. At this price point
> this is an excellent box. It is about the same size as a current K3S but a
> bit shorter in height. There is an optional CW filter/narrow banpass filter
> of 300 hz but I have no idea the steepness of the cut off for that filter.
> Plus there is an adjustable rise time feature that allows the user to
> produce an undesirable cw signal. This is one of the big negatives that
> Yaesu incorporates into their radios.
> 
> Same size as a K3S, built in Pan, Video out, 3 usb ports, SD card for DVR
> recording providing record on fly and 5 memory bands, 5 built in CW memory
> slots, optional outboard keypad to key DVR and CW memory banks, with all of
> these features, this now is the best bang for the buck and the rx surpasses
> the K3S spex plus the DNR and filtering is astounding in Yaesu radios. Heh,
> even the cheapest 450D DNR function can eliminate 40 meter alternator noise
> in my F150 when I run mobile. It is even better in this radio, most likely,
> because it is generations better and an SDR. It weighs 13 pounds, did I say
> DXpedition or travels well. That is yet to be seen. Some of the main
> mechanics of the main tuning and bezel knobs might cause some worry. Time
> will tell. The radio is made on a cast aluminum frame much the same as the
> 991A. My 991A has been abused, mobile, salt water ops, special events, FD,
> camping, portable from picnic table...still works great. I have used it on
> FT8 for days at a time running 80 watts. No problems. Now that I am retired
> and home, the 991A has been relegated to 2/440 operation only. I just might
> sell it and raise money for my new FD radio, the FTDX10.
> 
> The real issue with this radio is, the K3S used prices might just have
> dropped another $500. The K3S is nearing the EOL time and the replacement
> with better RX stats and a pan adaptor included with no extra cabling or
> boxes fitting into the same size as a K3/K3S for Less than 1/3 of for the
> most part what a a full K3S/P3 with video out would cost. Yes you would be
> missing a few features but for the most part, Yaesu has hit it out of the
> park with the FTDX10.
> 
> Have I turned the dial on one, put a set of cans on my head, operated CW on
> one, in a word No. I might end up driving to Ohio to take a listen to one
> at DXengineering, if they are open (post Covid 19) and see what all the
> hubbub is about. Dollars and cents wise, almost 3 FTDX10s can be had for
> the price of one K4 base model. As with all Yaesu and Icom products, the
> first offering is to recoup R&D, and what the market will bare. My guess is
> that it will stabilize just as the 991A did, which was initially MSRP
> $1999, I am thinking down to what it is now, $1199. So that would within a
> year, put this radio dropping to compete with the 7300 at about $1200 for
> the Yaesu. Even right now, I would choose the FTDX10 over the Yaesu, hands
> d

Re: [Elecraft] New Years Prediction

[Macy monkeys]

Always an optimist in the crowd :) But I hope you're right...

John K7FD

> On Dec 30, 2020, at 8:50 AM, Dave Cole  wrote:
> 
> My prediction is that the K4 will ship next year...  :)
> 
> 73, and thanks,
> Dave (NK7Z)
> https://www.nk7z.net
> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
> ARRL Technical Specialist, RFI
> ARRL Asst. Director, NW Division, Technical Resources
> 
>> On 12/30/20 8:46 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr wrote:
>> Howdy Gang.
>> As the old year draws to a close and the New Year is upon us, let me be the 
>> first to propagate the rumor that Elecraft will announce at the 2021 Xenia 
>> Hamfest the introduction of the KX4.
>> This highly portable SDR rig will have a 6 inch touch-screen/display, offer 
>> 160M-70cm range at 10W output, full QSK, internal tuner and battery.
>> Additionally, it will have WI-FI, Bluetooth and Ethernet capability.
>> Full duplex for Satellite ops, naturally, and all of the typical goodies you 
>> would expect in a portable Elecraft transceiver.
>> Believe the above is enough to start a lively discussion of what we would 
>> want to see in the new KX4 (grin).
>> I’m sure Wayne and Eric are already in the prototype stage of this new rig 
>> (grin) and it should become the rage of the Xenia Hamfest in 2021.
>> Wishing everyone a safe, healthy and prosperous New Year.
>>73, Joe W2KJ
>>I QRP, therefore I am
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchase considered

[Macy monkeys]

Me neither. #586.

John K7FD

> On Nov 20, 2020, at 10:13 PM, Vic Rosenthal  wrote:
> 
> Strange. I have K2 #725, which received various mods over the years, but I 
> never noticed anything like a loud pop, nor do I recall a mod for it.
> 
> Victor 4X6GP 
> 
>> On 21 Nov 2020, at 4:41, barry halterman  wrote:
>> 
>> I will throw my two cents in on this. Quite frankly, I do not see how a K2
>> got the reviews it did over the years. I put one together in July to do
>> something during lock down. After assembly, which was really a pleasure,
>> and in two or three weeks after, I noticed a disturbing pop when tuning
>> around strong cw stations. The s meter would jump to maximum signal
>> strength and my ears took a beating with the loud pop!
>> The rig went back to Elecraft for evaluation and I was told with this type
>> of PLL circuit design, this is the nature of the beast. Having known this
>> irritating pop is nature of the beast, I would have saved my money!!
>> I want to say that Elecraft made a modification to help with the strong
>> pops and I am very thankful for that and the the terrific service, but the
>> pops are a big annoyance to me even with the suppressor.
>> I still am evaluating if I want to keep this thing or put it up for sale.
>> K3bo
>> 
>>> On Fri, Nov 20, 2020, 9:11 PM Macy monkeys  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Agree. I have had a parade of 'better' rigs come and go through the
>>> shack...but my K2 built over 20 years ago is still here.
>>> 
>>> John K7FD
>>> 
>>>>> On Nov 20, 2020, at 5:41 PM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft <
>>>> elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> John...
>>>> 
>>>> Jim has the resume to back up his opinion(s) which I do not have. His
>>> view point always merits serious consideration. For myself, building the K2
>>> was/is one of the "peak experiences" I have enjoyed as an amateur radio
>>> operator. While I now use a K3s - and it is a "better" radio - I have
>>> continued to use the K2 regularly over the years. I never fail to smile
>>> when it powers up, and the two of us go on the radio journey of the moment.
>>> It is my go-to radio for field day. When I bought it there were no other
>>> options, while today, the KX2/3, K3/s, K4 are all excellent radios that
>>> should be considered; you can't go wrong with any of them. That said and
>>> speaking for myself, I would sell any of the "better" radios in my
>>> possession before parting with my K2. When you go on to better and better
>>> rigs, you'll never regret the time spent with the K2. This reads like a
>>> "testimonial," and I suppose that it is. No offense to anyone meant. Just
>>> one ham's opinion.
>>>> 
>>>> ...robert
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 11/20/2020 06:54 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>>>>> On 11/20/2020 10:07 AM, John Daws wrote:
>>>>>> Am really tempted to get a K2 to use alongside the above- I have an
>>>>>> experienced builder here in the UK.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Everything I have read about the K2 excites me!!
>>>>> 
>>>>> Most of the fun of the K2 is in the building. The newer rigs (K3, K3S,
>>>>> KX3, K4) are better radios.
>>>>> 
>>>>> 73, Jim K9YC
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchase considered

[Macy monkeys]

Agree. I have had a parade of 'better' rigs come and go through the shack...but 
my K2 built over 20 years ago is still here. 

John K7FD

> On Nov 20, 2020, at 5:41 PM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> John...
> 
> Jim has the resume to back up his opinion(s) which I do not have. His view 
> point always merits serious consideration. For myself, building the K2 was/is 
> one of the "peak experiences" I have enjoyed as an amateur radio operator. 
> While I now use a K3s - and it is a "better" radio - I have continued to use 
> the K2 regularly over the years. I never fail to smile when it powers up, and 
> the two of us go on the radio journey of the moment. It is my go-to radio for 
> field day. When I bought it there were no other options, while today, the 
> KX2/3, K3/s, K4 are all excellent radios that should be considered; you can't 
> go wrong with any of them. That said and speaking for myself, I would sell 
> any of the "better" radios in my possession before parting with my K2. When 
> you go on to better and better rigs, you'll never regret the time spent with 
> the K2. This reads like a "testimonial," and I suppose that it is. No offense 
> to anyone meant. Just one ham's opinion.
> 
> ...robert
> 
> 
> 11/20/2020 06:54 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>> On 11/20/2020 10:07 AM, John Daws wrote:
>>> Am really tempted to get a K2 to use alongside the above- I have an
>>> experienced builder here in the UK.
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Everything I have read about the K2 excites me!!
>> 
>> Most of the fun of the K2 is in the building. The newer rigs (K3, K3S,
>> KX3, K4) are better radios.
>> 
>> 73, Jim K9YC
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Main Power - ON 24/7/365?

[Macy monkeys]

What surge protector are you using? 

John K7FD

> On Oct 20, 2020, at 6:04 AM, KE8G  wrote:
> 
> Hi Jack,
> I've had both my KAT500 and KPA500 powered on 24/7 for the last several
> years, as I operate them remotely from my second home in Texas.  The
> KPA500's AC power is connected through a dedicated line, surge protector
> and battery backup.  The KAT500, which is DC powered, is connected to an
> Astron RS-35M, which is on a dedicated line, surge protector and battery
> backup.
> 
> As Tony, N2TK, stated, they need to be powered on if wanting to run
> remotely.
> 
> 73 de Jim - KE8G
> 
> On Tue, Oct 20, 2020 at 8:27 AM N2TK via Elecraft 
> wrote:
> 
>> Hi John,
>> Both my KPA500 and KPA1500 are on a shelf in the basement, literally right
>> under my feet. The last time I shut them off was when I went to KP2M last
>> February.
>> If the power switch isn't on I can't tun them on from Elecraft's remote
>> software.
>> N2TK, Tony
>> 
>> -Original Message-
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>> On Behalf Of Jack W9JH
>> Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2020 12:17 AM
>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>> Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Main Power - ON 24/7/365?
>> 
>> Is there any harm in leaving the KPA500 rear MAIN Power Switch ‘ON',
>> 24/7/365? (not the front panel power button).
>> 
>> I have done that with my KPA500 at the home station with no problem, but
>> wondered about doing it at the remote site? I can operate the front panel
>> “ON” button and “OPER/STBY” switch remotely so the amp is not running
>> full-time, just the internal power supply.
>> 
>> 73,
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Transformer

[Macy monkeys]

Even the 'normal' hum was too much my tastes. My KPA500 is now on the floor, 
under the desk with a remote digital readout on the desk. 

John K7FD

> On Oct 19, 2020, at 6:25 PM, Eric Norris  wrote:
> 
> When the KPA500 first came out, there were lots of complaints about hum.
> This made it difficult for Elecraft Support to differentiate between normal
> hum, which I can barely hear, to the obnoxiously loud hum of a misaligned
> transformer.  I finally called support so they could hear the hum of my
> KPA500, which was in the obnoxious category.
> 
> Take a breath, you can fix this.  Tweaking the bolt torque, and slightly
> moving the transformer, requires only removing the cover.  If you don't own
> and can't borrow a torque wrench, given your investment--buy one.  A small,
> inexpensive one will do the trick as the torque is quite low.
> 
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
> 
>> On Mon, Oct 19, 2020, 5:00 PM Jim Spikes N4KH  wrote:
>> 
>> Looking for details from anyone who resolved issues with excessive
>> transformer hum during transmit on a KPA-500.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I have a hum mitigation application note sent from Elecraft tech support.
>> But the procedure recommended is pretty involved - removing front/side
>> panels, un-plugging connections, removing the transformer, changing
>> positions of the rubber discs, and putting it back together. Possibly more
>> than once, depending on the results.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> There is a risk of breaking something, and I'm not sure its going to solve
>> the problem if I'm successful. This is a new out of the box KPA500 kit.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> If anybody has any lessons learned I would appreciate hearing them.
>> 
>> 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

[Macy monkeys]

Mine was made in Japan but I heard others are made in China. 

John K7FD

> On Oct 3, 2020, at 7:59 AM, Bill Steffey NY9H  wrote:
> 
> where did Yaesu make the new 101 
> 
>> On 10/3/2020 10:08 AM, Macy monkeys wrote:
>> I have the FTdx101D. It wasn't made by workers in America and I don't have a 
>> pipeline to the designers. Those two things alone might be considered worthy 
>> of the extra expense. But K4 performance will be proof of the pudding.
>> 
>> John K7FD
>> 
>>> On Oct 2, 2020, at 9:09 PM, Dave  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I was disappointed to see the pricing for the K4. I thought the base K4 
>>> would be in or around $3500 to $3700 and perhaps $500 or so to go to the 
>>> K4D. As it turns out, another $900 for the K4D. These prices do not include 
>>> the ATU ($400) or even a hand-held Mic. The total for the K4D that I was 
>>> thinking of purchasing would have been almost $5470. (+shipping ??) it’s 
>>> out of my price range. It will be interesting to see what the K4HD goes 
>>> for. I’m glad that I had my $1500 deposit refunded several months ago. I 
>>> have to wonder if one will really be able to tell the difference between 
>>> any K4 and the FTDX101D which can be purchased for under $3000 and includes 
>>> the ATU and a Mic
>>> 
>>> I hope you folks enjoy the K4 as I’m sure it will be a great radio. I will 
>>> continue to use my K3s as the price for that fine radio is dropping like 
>>> crazy and has allowed me to pick up a second one for a surprisingly low 
>>> price.
>>> 
>>> 73,
>>> Dave N8AG
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted

[Macy monkeys]

I have the FTdx101D. It wasn't made by workers in America and I don't have a 
pipeline to the designers. Those two things alone might be considered worthy of 
the extra expense. But K4 performance will be proof of the pudding.

John K7FD

> On Oct 2, 2020, at 9:09 PM, Dave  wrote:
> 
> I was disappointed to see the pricing for the K4. I thought the base K4 would 
> be in or around $3500 to $3700 and perhaps $500 or so to go to the K4D. As it 
> turns out, another $900 for the K4D. These prices do not include the ATU 
> ($400) or even a hand-held Mic. The total for the K4D that I was thinking of 
> purchasing would have been almost $5470. (+shipping ??) it’s out of my price 
> range. It will be interesting to see what the K4HD goes for. I’m glad that I 
> had my $1500 deposit refunded several months ago. I have to wonder if one 
> will really be able to tell the difference between any K4 and the FTDX101D 
> which can be purchased for under $3000 and includes the ATU and a Mic 
> 
> I hope you folks enjoy the K4 as I’m sure it will be a great radio. I will 
> continue to use my K3s as the price for that fine radio is dropping like 
> crazy and has allowed me to pick up a second one for a surprisingly low price.
> 
> 73,
> Dave N8AG
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] [K4] Shipping??

[Macy monkeys]

It's not midnight yet on the west coast :)

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> On Aug 31, 2020, at 9:44 PM, Nr4c  wrote:
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Re: [Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants

[Macy monkeys]

As far as my visit to the virtual hamfest, all I know is I miss the good old 
days already.

John K7FD

> On Aug 23, 2020, at 8:00 AM, Ian Kahn, NV4C  wrote:
> 
> While I enjoyed the Virtual Ham Expo, there were some aspects I thought could 
> be improved. I sent this feedback to Eric Guth via the feedback survey I 
> received not long after the Expo closed.
> 
> * Like everyone else who has responded so far, I enjoyed Eric's demo
>   of the K4. I am eagerly awaiting the availability of the K4 kits so
>   I can order and build mine. I'm even getting my work area prepared
>   already, for something I know is still probably 6-8 months out.
> * I really liked Wayne's presentation on the architecture of the KX3.
>   It was really neat to have the chief designer of the product show
>   us, component-by-component, how it was designed.
> * The gamification of the door prizes needs to go away. As has been
>   said here before, and I'm sure to Eric G., ad nauseum - it penalizes
>   those who actually want to enjoy the presentations and those who
>   can't spend all 48 hours of the Expo going to the vendors' booths
>   and the on-line lounge. And, it only encourages bad behavior, as the
>   Expo organizers quickly discovered.
> * Users should be able to enter the presentations a few minutes early.
>   By only allowing us to enter at the exact moment the forum started,
>   it was possible to miss part of the presentation due to latency or
>   other technical issues.
> * Since all the initial presentations were prerecorded, they should be
>   available for viewing any time after the initial presentation is
>   given. Nobody is good enough to be in multiple places at once, even
>   virtually. And, some very good presentations overlapped with each other.
> * Check the videos for quality well before the Expo begins. I attended
>   the Carole Perry Youth Forum, because two of the presenters belong
>   to my radio club. Carole's intro was well worth the time, but she
>   was so animated in her speaking style that her web cam kept trying
>   to refocus. I was getting motion sick from it.
> * The vendor area should be more than just links to the vendors' web
>   sites. If that's all you're giving me, aside from the chat, why
>   should I bother using the vendor area? I can just go to the web
>   sites myself.
> * The vendor area needs to be easier to navigate. The button to exit
>   each booth to the "hallway" outside the booth was not prominent
>   enough. I didn't even know it was there until the end of the day
>   Saturday. I kept ending up back at the "front door" to the vendor arena.
> 
> All this being said, I think it was a good first run for a new concept in 
> hamfests. The presentations I did attend were informative, even if some of 
> the videos weren't of the highest quality. This may be a good option to add 
> to traditional hamfests, when the pandemic clears and we can go back to doing 
> things in person. I don't see this as a replacement for traditional hamfests, 
> but it would be nice if I could see one or two forums from Dayton, say, even 
> if I don't have the money or time to go to Ohio for the fun and games myself.
> 
> 73 de,
> 
> Ian, NV4C
> 
> 
>> On 8/21/20 7:47 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I'd like to write up a summary of the recent [virtual] Ham Expo, especially 
>> for the benefit of those who weren't able to make it. Perhaps they'll get a 
>> chance later this year or next March -- both likely, as the Expo was quite a 
>> success overall.
>> 
>> It was, shall we say, unique...I'd love to hear about your experiences, 
>> good, bad, or in-between. Ideas for future expos are also welcome, whether 
>> Elecraft-specific or applicable to the event as a whole.
>> 
>> This feedback will also be invaluable for the team that put on the expo, 
>> including my good friend Eric Guth, 4Z1UG. (Don't let my acquaintance with 
>> Eric inhibit your free expression...he's pure teflon.)
>> 
>> Thanks again to all who dropped by our booth.
>> 
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>> 
>> 
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[Elecraft] Very pleased with KV5J Digital Display Unit for the Elecraft KPA500

[Macy monkeys]

I just finished hooking up the remote KV5J DDU for my KPA500. It arrived today 
via USPS extremely well packed. Hook up was a snap. The unit does exactly what 
Keith says it does. And it looks terrific! The display is not too bright, not 
too dim. Perfect! It is very professional looking in a stout metal housing. 
Keith was quick to answer my emails. 

Very pleased! I have no connection to Keith or his products other than being a 
satisfied customer.

John K7FD


> On Jul 13, 2020, at 3:04 PM, Macy monkeys  wrote:
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> I purchased it exactly for those reasons; my KPA500 is on a shelf under my 
> operating desk. The DDU will enable me to see what I can't easily see now. 
> Perfect solution.
> 
> And yes, my DDU arrived today and I will soon give it a shakedown cruise...
> 
> John K7FD
> 
>> On Jul 13, 2020, at 12:58 PM, Keith Ennis via Elecraft 
>>  wrote:
>> 
>> Andy,
>> 
>> It's design was not to replace the KPA500 utility if that is what you want
>> to use.  It was designed to show the 5 most often used readings from the
>> front panel that can only be seen one at a time.
>> 
>> Plus it does not use any PC resources.  Monitor space is limited to most
>> operators.  Same with com ports.
>> 
>> Place the KPA500 wherever you want and place the DDU next to your radio.
>> Saves on heat, noise and desktop space.
>> 
>> Thanks for your input.73
>> 
>> Keith,KV5J
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Re: [Elecraft] Digital Display Unit for the Elecraft KPA500

[Macy monkeys]

I purchased it exactly for those reasons; my KPA500 is on a shelf under my 
operating desk. The DDU will enable me to see what I can't easily see now. 
Perfect solution.

And yes, my DDU arrived today and I will soon give it a shakedown cruise...

John K7FD

> On Jul 13, 2020, at 12:58 PM, Keith Ennis via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
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> Andy,
> 
> It's design was not to replace the KPA500 utility if that is what you want
> to use.  It was designed to show the 5 most often used readings from the
> front panel that can only be seen one at a time.
> 
> Plus it does not use any PC resources.  Monitor space is limited to most
> operators.  Same with com ports.
> 
> Place the KPA500 wherever you want and place the DDU next to your radio.
> Saves on heat, noise and desktop space.
> 
> Thanks for your input.73
> 
> Keith,KV5J
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Re: [Elecraft] Digital Display Unit for the Elecraft KPA500

[Macy monkeys]

With any USPS luck I will be taking delivery of mine today unless delayed. Will 
report to the forum how I like it...

John K7FD

> On Jul 13, 2020, at 5:58 AM, Keith Ennis via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> I am not sure why my formatting got stripped out. I will try again. Keith 
> Ennis (KV5J) is proud to introduce the second in his line of Digital Display 
> Units.  The Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's KPA500. For the Elecraft 
> KPA500 I have designed a compact, easy to read Digital Display Unit (DDU). It 
> allows the monitoring of five crucial readings all at the same time. 1. Power 
> amplifier's heat sink temperature2. Power amplifier's high voltage supply 
> voltage3. Power amplifier's current4. Power amplifier's output power5. SWR 
> that the KPA500 sees at its output  The DDU measures only 4X4X2 with an easy 
> to read 2 line display that can be located at the operating position and the 
> KPA500 located up to 10 feet away. The DDU is designed with the following 
> features: Easy to read 2 line displayNo USB or serial cable to computerNo com 
> port in Windows to manageNo computer neededPlug and PlaySimply connect the 
> supplied DC power cable to power supply and PC data jumper cable to the KPA500
 Retains all functions of the KPA500 front panelAll displayed info obtained 
directly from the KPA500 The DDU will poll the KPA500 and display PA voltage 
and PA temperature during receive and transmit cycles. It will add watts, SWR 
and current during transmit. There is a built in hold time to keep the watts 
and SWR displayed for a short amount of time after unkeying the amp. For more 
information about the DDU visit:   WWW.KV5J.COM
> 
> 
> Keith,KV5J
> 
> 
> 
>On Monday, July 13, 2020, 07:11:19 AM CDT, Keith Ennis  
> wrote:  
> 
> Keith Ennis (KV5J) is proud to introduce the second in his line of Digital 
> Display Units.  The Digital Display Unit for Elecraft's KPA500. For the 
> Elecraft KPA500 I have designed a compact, easy to read Digital Display Unit 
> (DDU). It allows the monitoring of five crucial readings all at the same 
> time. 1. Power amplifier's heat sink temperature2. Power amplifier's high 
> voltage supply voltage3. Power amplifier's current4. Power amplifier's output 
> power5. SWR that the KPA500 sees at its output  The DDU measures only 4X4X2 
> with an easy to read 2 line display that can be located at the operating 
> position and the KPA500 located up to 10 feet away. The DDU is designed with 
> the following features: Easy to read 2 line displayNo USB or serial cable to 
> computerNo com port in Windows to manageNo computer neededPlug and PlaySimply 
> connect the supplied DC power cable to power supply and PC data jumper cable 
> to the KPA500Retains all functions of the KPA500 front panelAll displayed 
> info ob
 tained directly from the KPA500 The DDU will poll the KPA500 and display PA 
voltage and PA temperature during receive and transmit cycles. It will add 
watts, SWR and current during transmit. There is a built in hold time to keep 
the watts and SWR displayed for a short amount of time after unkeying the amp. 
For more information about the DDU visit:   WWW.KV5J.COM
> 
> 
> Keith,KV5J  
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Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

[Macy monkeys]

I'm all for learning CW but I hope those who graduate take it further than just 
the midweek CWT and weekend contests. I enjoy a good CW raghew and those are 
becoming mighty rare.

John K7FD

> On Jul 12, 2020, at 1:18 PM, "weave...@usermail.com"  
> wrote:
> 
> Hi Steve,
> Welcome to the ham community. If you are interested in CW operation I 
> encourage you to look at the CW Academy sponsored CWOps at CWops.org. There 
> is a program to carry you from beginner to 25 WPM with proper instruction 
> along the way. That KX3 is a great radio for CW or any other mode you wish to 
> pursue.
> 
> 73,
> Bill WE5P
> 
> Comfortably Numb
> 
>> On Jul 12, 2020, at 16:11, Steve Belunek  wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Wayne,
>> 
>> As a new ham, having just joined this list and excitedly awaiting my first 
>> HF rig (a KX3), I really appreciate this perspective. 
>> 
>> I had considered whether to pursue getting into HF and DX, and what radio in 
>> general could offer over more "instant-gratification" forms of communication 
>> like SMS. What I kept coming back to is the excitement of learning and 
>> figuring new things out, the challenge of making contact, and the human 
>> element.
>> 
>> I feel like quick and easy texting has made conversation disposable, I 
>> remember when email was a once-a-day transmission via modem… or you had to 
>> write an actual letter to reach someone… the content of the transmission was 
>> far more considered, precisely because it took time and effort… and I think 
>> that effort made the message even more appreciated by the recipient.
>> 
>> When I was younger, my physics teacher gave me a shortwave radio… I must 
>> have spent hours tuning that dial listening to voice transmissions and 
>> strange beeps and boops. Then I got busy with a career working in computers. 
>> I am definitely a tinkerer and gadget geek.
>> 
>> Fast forward to today, I’ve re-discovered radio, got my license and my 
>> VHF/UHF HT… and I’m still intrigued by those far away signals… who’s out 
>> there sending them, and where are they coming from? 
>> 
>> 73,
>> Steve 
>> KM6ZNZ
>> 
>> 
>>> On Jul 12, 2020, at 8:07 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I have a friend about my age who got into amateur radio only a few years 
>>> ago. Like many of us, he was enthusiastic about the technology. Intrigued 
>>> with DX. 
>>> 
>>> I showed him my station; we talked endlessly about gear. Later, I helped 
>>> him put up a simple wire antenna.
>>> 
>>> Then, when his license arrived, he dove straight into FT8 and didn't look 
>>> back. Within days, he'd worked all states, then DXCC. He'd bag a few rare 
>>> ones over a light lunch, then pat his laptop on the back and congratulate 
>>> his software app for its near-mythical ability to extract weak signals out 
>>> of noise. 
>>> 
>>> Within weeks, he'd mastered everything there was to know about this 
>>> glorious new hobby. 
>>> 
>>> Point. Click.
>>> 
>>> In this new world order, those of us who took the longer, slower path to 
>>> ionospheric enlightenment -- and who still occasionally enjoy making waves 
>>> by hand -- often fail to explain why. 
>>> 
>>> I had failed to explain it to my friend. Even as hints of his boredom crept 
>>> in, creating an opening, the best argument I'd made for trying CW was that 
>>> he could do it without a computer. Coming in a weak second was the notion 
>>> that CW was the original digital mode. For obvious reasons, I didn't bother 
>>> with the classic argument about CW's signal-to-noise advantage over SSB. 
>>> 
>>> I had all but given up. 
>>> 
>>> Then, in a moment of delayed clarity, I decided on a different approach. I 
>>> invited him to a weekday brunch. A bit of an escape. He willingly took the 
>>> bait.
>>> 
>>> On the appointed day, arriving at his workplace, I bypassed the lobby's 
>>> glistening elevators and climbed the four flights of stairs to his office. 
>>> I insisted we take the stairs down, too. 
>>> 
>>> "Why?" he asked. "And how'd you get up here so fast?" 
>>> 
>>> I pointed out that I always chose stairs, when possible. That's why I 
>>> wasn't out of breath. We hustled down, jockeying for position, and emerged 
>>> on the ground floor invigorated by the effort.
>>> 
>>> "So, where are we going?" he asked. We'd been to every overrated 
>>> twenty-dollar burger venue at least twice.
>>> 
>>> I replied that we'd be going someplace we'd never tried. My kitchen. 
>>> 
>>> When we arrived, I put him to work chopping onions and broccoli and 
>>> squeezing oranges while I whipped eggs into a froth and grated Swiss 
>>> cheese. We ate our omelettes outside, in full sun and a cool breeze. 
>>> 
>>> "What's for desert?" he asked. "Isn't there a frozen yogurt place a 
>>> two-minute drive from here?"
>>> 
>>> I had something else in mind. Back in the kitchen, I handed him a water 
>>> bottle, then strapped on a small pack I'd prepared earlier. 
>>> 
>>> We walked a mile or so through my neighborhood, admiring the houses' varied 
>>> 

Re: [Elecraft] "On second thought, I'll take the stairs."

[Macy monkeys]

Great way to start a discussion on an otherwise lackluster Sunday! I'm even 
more of an reactionary 😄 No personal computers attached to my rigs. And I've 
given up paddles and keyers for cooties. I'm hopelessly lost in the past!!

John K7FD

> On Jul 12, 2020, at 8:07 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> I have a friend about my age who got into amateur radio only a few years ago. 
> Like many of us, he was enthusiastic about the technology. Intrigued with DX. 
> 
> I showed him my station; we talked endlessly about gear. Later, I helped him 
> put up a simple wire antenna.
> 
> Then, when his license arrived, he dove straight into FT8 and didn't look 
> back. Within days, he'd worked all states, then DXCC. He'd bag a few rare 
> ones over a light lunch, then pat his laptop on the back and congratulate his 
> software app for its near-mythical ability to extract weak signals out of 
> noise. 
> 
> Within weeks, he'd mastered everything there was to know about this glorious 
> new hobby. 
> 
> Point. Click.
> 
> In this new world order, those of us who took the longer, slower path to 
> ionospheric enlightenment -- and who still occasionally enjoy making waves by 
> hand -- often fail to explain why. 
> 
> I had failed to explain it to my friend. Even as hints of his boredom crept 
> in, creating an opening, the best argument I'd made for trying CW was that he 
> could do it without a computer. Coming in a weak second was the notion that 
> CW was the original digital mode. For obvious reasons, I didn't bother with 
> the classic argument about CW's signal-to-noise advantage over SSB. 
> 
> I had all but given up. 
> 
> Then, in a moment of delayed clarity, I decided on a different approach. I 
> invited him to a weekday brunch. A bit of an escape. He willingly took the 
> bait.
> 
> On the appointed day, arriving at his workplace, I bypassed the lobby's 
> glistening elevators and climbed the four flights of stairs to his office. I 
> insisted we take the stairs down, too. 
> 
> "Why?" he asked. "And how'd you get up here so fast?" 
> 
> I pointed out that I always chose stairs, when possible. That's why I wasn't 
> out of breath. We hustled down, jockeying for position, and emerged on the 
> ground floor invigorated by the effort.
> 
> "So, where are we going?" he asked. We'd been to every overrated 
> twenty-dollar burger venue at least twice.
> 
> I replied that we'd be going someplace we'd never tried. My kitchen. 
> 
> When we arrived, I put him to work chopping onions and broccoli and squeezing 
> oranges while I whipped eggs into a froth and grated Swiss cheese. We ate our 
> omelettes outside, in full sun and a cool breeze. 
> 
> "What's for desert?" he asked. "Isn't there a frozen yogurt place a 
> two-minute drive from here?"
> 
> I had something else in mind. Back in the kitchen, I handed him a water 
> bottle, then strapped on a small pack I'd prepared earlier. 
> 
> We walked a mile or so through my neighborhood, admiring the houses' varied 
> architecture, ending up (as planned) at a local park festooned with 
> blackberry bushes. The most accessible branches had been picked clean, but 
> with teamwork and persistence we were able to gather several large handfuls 
> of fat, ripe berries, which we devoured on the spot. 
> 
> We'd been poked and scratched but didn't care. 
> 
> "Doesn't brunch usually end with champagne?" he wondered aloud, admiring his 
> wounds.
> 
> Not this time. I pulled out two bottles of craft beer that I'd obtained from 
> a neighbor in trade for repairing his ancient home stereo. Carlos had spent 
> years crafting an American pilsner to die for, sweating every detail, 
> including iconic, hand-painted labels. 
> 
> My friend accepted the bottle, then tried in vain to remove the cap. Not a 
> twist-off.
> 
> "Opener?" he said. 
> 
> I handed him a small pocket knife, an antique without specialty blades. He 
> soon discovered it could not be used to remove the cap directly. He looked at 
> me with a bemused expression, no doubt wondering what I had up my sleeve this 
> time. 
> 
> I pointed out that we were surrounded by white oaks, a species known for its 
> hard wood. He got the message, smiled, and began hunting. Within seconds he'd 
> collected a small fallen branch. I watched as he used the knife to fashion a 
> few inches of it into a passable bottle opener. We popped the caps, toasted 
> his new-found skill, and traded stories of our misspent youths.
> 
> "Oh, one more thing," I said.
> 
> I pulled a KX2 out of my pack, along with two lengths of wire. Of course he 
> knew everything there was to know about Elecraft, and me, so he wasn't 
> surprised when I also pulled out the rig's attachable keyer paddle. We threw 
> one wire in the closest tree and laid the other on the ground.
> 
> He didn't have to ask whether I'd brought a laptop.
> 
> We listened to CW signals up and down 20 meters, which was open to Europe at 
> the time. As he tuned in each station, I copied for

Re: [Elecraft] K4 info?

[Macy monkeys]

I just registered for my free ticket to the ham expo; just looking at the 
speaker list alone, this ought to be an awesome event!

John K7FD

On Jul 7, 2020, at 1:51 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:

>> Weren’t we supposed to get some videos on the rig along with other info?
> 
> 
> Eric and Margaret were planning to release some new K4 material but got 
> sidetracked because of the upcoming The Expo -- in effect, a virtual 
> replacement for Dayton (see www.qsotodayhamexpo.com). Elecraft is a gold 
> sponsor of this on-line event, which happens August 8-9. 
> 
> We're working on new product videos, etc., which I'm sure will be shared with 
> everyone at some point.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Early Production K1's

[Macy monkeys]

I have K1’s 78 and 52, built a long, long time ago. Still percolating 
perfectly. Never had any problems. Used no. 78 in Field Day without nary a 
hiccup.

John K7FD

> On Jul 1, 2020, at 9:50 PM, Tony  wrote:
> 
> All:
> 
> I may have found the K1 I've been looking for. It's serial number is in the 
> 550 range and I'd like to know if there's any issues with these early 
> production runs before I make a purchase.
> 
> I'm told the K1 is a solid design with quality components so I suspect 
> longevity isn't a problem. I understand parts are available so that doesn't 
> appear to be an issue either.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Tony
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[Elecraft] Having fun with K1 and FD...

[Macy monkeys]

...but not sure everyone is maintaining a social distance of 6 kHz ;)

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Re: [Elecraft] New CW audio recording: K3 vs. K4D

[Macy monkeys]

Thanks for doing these recordings, Bob. 

John K7FD

> On Jun 24, 2020, at 10:00 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV  wrote:
> 
> I probably should have backed off the RF gain on the K4 as I had done on
> the K3, instead of leaving it wide open on a noisy band like 40m.
> 
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
> 
>> On Wed, Jun 24, 2020, 8:48 PM Macy monkeys  wrote:
>> 
>> When I say smoother it's a very subjective observation. You mentioned AGC
>> differences and that may very well be what I'm hearing.
>> 
>> John K7FD
>> 
>> On Jun 24, 2020, at 8:42 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV  wrote:
>> 
>> On Wed, Jun 24, 2020 at 8:33 PM Macy monkeys 
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> Overall, the K3 sounded a little smoother to my ears. I do not own a K3
>>> nor have I ordered a K4. But I would be happy with either one!
>> 
>> Please define "smoother".
>> 
>> I prefer the K4 audio.  Note that the recording starts with K3 audio.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Bob, N6TV
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Re: [Elecraft] New CW audio recording: K3 vs. K4D

[Macy monkeys]

When I say smoother it's a very subjective observation. You mentioned AGC 
differences and that may very well be what I'm hearing. 

John K7FD

> On Jun 24, 2020, at 8:42 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV  wrote:
> 
>> On Wed, Jun 24, 2020 at 8:33 PM Macy monkeys  wrote:
> 
>> Overall, the K3 sounded a little smoother to my ears. I do not own a K3 nor 
>> have I ordered a K4. But I would be happy with either one!
> 
> Please define "smoother".
> 
> I prefer the K4 audio.  Note that the recording starts with K3 audio.
> 
> 73,
> Bob, N6TV
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Re: [Elecraft] New CW audio recording: K3 vs. K4D

[Macy monkeys]

Overall, the K3 sounded a little smoother to my ears. I do not own a K3 nor 
have I ordered a K4. But I would be happy with either one! 

John K7FD

> On Jun 24, 2020, at 7:24 PM, Bob Wilson, N6TV  wrote:
> 
> 73,

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Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

[Macy monkeys]

They should give extra credit for using pencil and paper...

John K7FD

> On May 24, 2020, at 2:31 PM, stephen shearer  wrote:
> 
> "To be listed as Class A, all contacts must be
> made with transmitter(s) and receiver(s) operating independent of commercial 
> power mains."
> 
> IN the past...  I DO remember that IF a computer was used for logging it 
> could be on "mains".  Time was ... computers didn't control the rig while 
> logging.  Also digital modes change things.
> 
> I looked at the rules and "I" could not find the "loggin with mains power" 
> anymore...  There was a time "alt power solar" had to be 5W, too...  I used 
> "find" in pdf .
> 
> 73, steve WB3LGC
> 
>> On 5/24/20 4:46 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
>>> On 5/24/2020 1:16 PM, Jack Brindle via Elecraft wrote:
>>> Two things - if the computer controls the radio (and it should for logging 
>>> and sending exchanges), then it must also be run on emergency power.
>> Are you sure about that, Jack? I've seen exactly the opposite statement (not 
>> directly from ARRL, but by someone quoting ARRL).
>>> Second, the addition of a wall charger for the batteries puts you firmly 
>>> into class D. You can charge the batteries off solar panels to remove this 
>>> restriction.
>> Right.
>> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] K4???

[Macy monkeys]

I'm letting my locks down for lock down. Grow, baby, grow. Never mind I have no 
hair on top. Neither did Ben Franklin. I'll cut my hair when the pandemic runs 
out of steam.

John K7FD

> On May 15, 2020, at 7:48 PM, Drew AF2Z  wrote:
> 
> I cut my own hair-- it is passable at "social distancing" distances. Whatever 
> it looks like it feels a lot better nice and short.
> 
> I suppose the K4 will be more of a finished product when it finally ships, 
> and fewer firmware updates will be necessary. I always enjoyed installing the 
> updates on the K3 so I hope there will still be some to do when I finally get 
> a K4 kit.
> 
> 73,
> Drew
> AF2Z
> 
> 
> 
>> On 05/15/20 20:02, Wes wrote:
>> I got a much needed haircut today. Usually I take the dog to grooming and I 
>> get a haircut on the same day.  He got groomed two weeks ago.
>> For the last couple of days I've been battling the annual infestation of 
>> killer bees in my fireplace. Two days ago I set a small newspaper fire to 
>> drive them out.  I was rewarded with a big chunk of honeycomb falling down 
>> the flue into the firebox.  It was full of angry bees, fortunately all 
>> behind glass doors. (Note I was stung a couple of years ago by one and had 
>> an acute reaction.  My hand swelled to about twice normal size and I had 
>> hives (not bee hives) under my arms and in my groin.  It took a steroid 
>> injection to give me relief.)  After dark when they settled down I gave them 
>> a good dusting with Sevin.
>> But they were still entrenched high up in the flue, so yesterday, I set a 
>> bigger fire.  It burned for an hour or so and died out.  I went outside and 
>> the chimney was smoking like crazy. It looked like I had a chimney fire so 
>> discretion being the better par of valor, I called the fire department.  
>> However, three deputy sheriff deputies showed up first.  None of them had on 
>> masks or gloves.  They left when the firemen arrived.  The 
>> firemen/paramedics weren't in masks or gloves either.  After a review of the 
>> situation they said let it burn, but given my sensitivity stay away from the 
>> bees and call a bee removal expert.  Then we stood around in my living room 
>> for a few minutes and we queried them about the virus.  They reported that 
>> in all the calls they've answered, they have yet to encounter a COVID 
>> victim. So we shook hands and they left. So much for social distancing.
>> Wes  N7WS
>> ps.  I'm one of those 78 year olds that might not live long enough to get a 
>> K4 but I'm ready for the country to get back to work.
>>> On 5/15/2020 3:54 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
>>> We here in North Carolina will be beginning to open after next Friday, but 
>>> very carefully.  We do not want to see a resurgence of this virus.
>>> I need a haircut, and an appointment with my chiropractor, but those will 
>>> have to wait because those are close physical contact situations.
>>> Since many of us are in the high risk category due to age, we must remain 
>>> careful and vigilant even as things reopen.  Facemasks and gloves are the 
>>> order of the day for all outings as well as handwashing when we return home 
>>> and hand sanitizer when not at home.
>>> 
>>> It would be nice if all of this just went away, but that is wishful 
>>> thinking during a major worldwide pandemic.
>>> 
>>> The K4 will be ready when Elecraft can get the parts and start shipping.  
>>> In the meantime, firmware updates and some Field Testing is all they can do.
>>> 
>>> 73 and stay safe,
>>> Don W3FPR
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 remote for FD

[Macy monkeys]

I thought FD was all about potlucks and greasy food :)

John K7FD

> On May 14, 2020, at 11:10 AM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
>> On 5/14/2020 7:56 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> However it has become a "contest" to see who and what organization can 
>> accumulate the most points.  A contact is a contact, a multiplier is a 
>> mathematical term.It has no place in Field Day operation.
> 
> My first FD was 1956. It has ALWAYS been a contest. It was my first, and it 
> made me a contester!
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
> Then W8FNI
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Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

[Macy monkeys]

If the manual says the headphone must accept any interference, I doubt Bose 
will do much.

John K7FD

> On May 9, 2020, at 1:32 PM, Mark Goldberg  wrote:
> 
> Have you contacted Bose? They are FCC part 15 and even say this in the user
> manual:
> 
> This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules and with Industry Canada
> license-exempt RSS standard(s).
> Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
> not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
> device must accept any interference received, including interference that
> may cause undesired operation.
> 
> I think it is incumbent upon them to make them work.
> 
> I know they have the capability. Their aircraft headsets have to operate in
> very similar conditions. Aircraft have HF radios.
> 
> I operate a station in our small RV with a KPA500 and a collection of other
> electronics and bluetooth devices, with good bonding and ferrites in
> hopefully the right places. Everything works with no issues.
> 
> 73,
> 
> Mark
> W7MLG
> 
>> On Sat, May 9, 2020 at 11:47 AM John Reilly  wrote:
>> 
>> FWIW, I bought a pair of the Bose 700 headphones, and I'm NOT happy.
>> They are very susceptible to RF, especially on 40 and 80m. They make
>> their system "bong" sound when I transmit. I have tried several toroid
>> chokes, even one close to the ear piece -- no help. On 40m, I have the
>> problem at power levels ranging from 5 to 1200 w. Too bad, they fit and
>> sound great.
>>   - John, N0TA
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Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

[Macy monkeys]

That's a bummer. The wired Bose QC25’s show no signs of RFI while running my 
KPA500. I even bought a spare pair of QC25’s when the price was right. I do go 
through a few batteries...maybe two a month. The noise cancelling sure wipes 
out all ambient room noise, amplifier fan noise, TV, and conversations from an 
adjoining room. Very happy...

John K7FD, locked down on the Oregon coast, wondering...waiting...

> On May 9, 2020, at 11:46 AM, John Reilly  wrote:
> 
> FWIW, I bought a pair of the Bose 700 headphones, and I'm NOT happy. They are 
> very susceptible to RF, especially on 40 and 80m. They make their system 
> "bong" sound when I transmit. I have tried several toroid chokes, even one 
> close to the ear piece -- no help. On 40m, I have the problem at power levels 
> ranging from 5 to 1200 w. Too bad, they fit and sound great.
>   - John, N0TA
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Re: [Elecraft] Headphones

[Macy monkeys]

100% Bose QC25 here. Lightweight. Over the ear. Stay cool. Noise cancelling. 
Love 'em!

John K7FD

> On May 7, 2020, at 10:38 AM, Ken Widelitz  wrote:
> 
> I recently received the Bose Quiet Comfort II headphones as a gift. I used
> them on my next flights to PEI for airplane noise reduction and it works
> well for that. They were so comfortable that I used them in the contest
> when I arrived in PEI. I now prefer the Bose headphones over earbuds which
> I have used for 30 years because I hated over the ear cans as they hurt my
> head and made my ears hot (and I tried a number of headphones.) I don't
> turn on the noise reduction in PEI, but I do at home as the shack is
> noisier at the home QTH. You can keep them plugged in to a USB port, so the
> batteries don't run out. I have always used a boom mic so the headphones
> are not an issue for SSB.
> 
> As long as I am touting products, I have the Heil PRAS in both my shacks. I
> built a breakout box so it only is used on my mostly deaf left ear. The
> PRAS works so well that I actually forget I have a hearing deficit while
> doing SO2R. I have a hearing aid for my left ear, but it doesn't improve
> intelligibility at all. The PARS unit improves intelligibility amazingly
> well.
> 
> 73, Ken, K6LA / VY2TT
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> On Thu, May 7, 2020 at 10:19 AM Clark Macaulay 
> wrote:
> 
>> Another vote for MDR-7506.  I'm a 99 44/100 CW ope and don't need the
>> microphone.  The Sony are light, cover my entire ear, and replacement OEM
>> pads relatively available.  Nice carrying case comes with it (for those
>> that travel).
>> 
>> Clark WU4B
>> 
>>> On Wed, May 6, 2020 at 10:26 PM  wrote:
>>> 
>>> If you do not need a microphone, the Sony MDR-7506 that K9YC has
>> mentioned
>>> numerous times on this list is just awesome. These are high quality
>>> headphones that sound great and are super comfortable. I use mine for all
>>> CW
>>> and RTTY contests plus occasionally for other things around the house.
>>> 
>>> John KK9A
>>> 
>>> Mike Streeter wm5dx wrote:
>>> 
>>> I bought the Yamaha phones a couple of years ago. They were fine for a
>>> while
>>> but the microphone was very loose and kept getting in the way and then
>> the
>>> foam earpiece covering all fell apart. So, when I thought about it, it
>>> occurred to me that the younger generation that does a lot of gaming for
>>> hours on end must need something that worked well and are comfortable for
>>> long periods. I did a little research and then bought a "Pro Gamer"
>> headset
>>> HyperX Cloud. Not as cheap as the Yamaha but not as pricey as Heil. (I've
>>> had Heil headsets over the years and never been really happy with them).
>>> The real clincher was that the HyperX has a detachable microphone so now
>> I
>>> have something to stir my tea with. (The only use I have for it).
>>> I am very pleased, they seem to perform well with the K3 and I find them
>>> durable and comfortable. But, as someone else said, every person is
>>> different.
>>> 73, Mike, WM5DX.
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>> --
>> 73,
>> 
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>> 
>> *"It is vain to do with more what can be done with less."*
>> *Attributed to *William of Occam (1288 AD - 1348 AD)
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Re: [Elecraft] Upper limits of KPA500?

[Macy monkeys]

I ragchew on CW and have my KPA500 fan set on level 2 as a default. I don't 
really keep an eye on the temp. When I hear fan level 3 kick in, that's my cue 
I've been too longed winded and time to turn it over :)

John K7FD


> On May 6, 2020, at 11:03 AM, Tom Azlin W7SUA  wrote:
> 
> Hi Dave,
> 
> I run around 100-150 watts out of my KPA500 using 5-7 watts from my K3 with 
> the KPA500 hitting 70C using Olivia during nets. I assume could go to 250 but 
> never needed that much power. Does not seem to be a problem with temps above 
> 70c. Also run up to 500w PEP using SSB when needed.
> 
> I did hear Wayne say run full power RTTY with no fear.
> 
> 73, tom w7sua
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>> On 5/3/2020 1:26 PM, Dave Cole wrote:
>> Hello,
>> I just got the new MMSSTV software, and will be running a bit of SSTV. SSTV 
>> is 100% duty cycle.
>> Initial testing here indicates no power level is safe...  At 150 watts the 
>> KPA500 reaches 70C pretty fast, in under two minutes, and 70C is my upper 
>> limit for testing...  At 500 watts it reaches 70C in about the same time...
>> Can I assume the amp is not the most efficient thing in the world at 200 
>> watts?
>> If the KPA500 can't deal with 100% duty cycle, for two minutes, how does the 
>> K3 deal with 100 watts for two minutes, at 100% duty cycle?
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Re: [Elecraft] Upper limits of KPA500?

[Macy monkeys]

I think reaching fan speed Level 5 requires clearance for take off :)

FWIW, Wayne answered my CQ on 40 CW today with his K4. Of course, it sounded 
terrific. I want one!! I wonder if I can convince the XYL to contribute her 
economic stimulus check to the cause? Hmmm...

John K7FD

> On May 3, 2020, at 7:42 PM, Andy Durbin  wrote:
> 
> "It is interesting to hear how others experience their KPA500s over various 
> conditions."
> 
> I have over a years's worth of KPA500 data recorded but it takes some effort 
> to run it through the Excel templates to make pretty plots.
> 
> My KPA500 temperatures are strongly influenced by ambient temperature.  Shack 
> temperature is often over 30 deg C in the summer months and it's not at all 
> unusual for my fan to run at level 3 in FT8 QSO.  I think I have only reached 
> fan speed 5 twice and that was while running temperature tests not while 
> operating.   I terminated those tests at fan speed 5 and didn't wish to push 
> it any higher.
> 
> So many people seem to think reducing the output power will keep the 
> temperature down.  It does not.   Half power is about the worst heat 
> dissipation condition for the KPA500.
> 
> 73,
> Andy, k3wyc
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Re: [Elecraft] New Mystery: Copying groups vs plain language text (Rather OT)

[Macy monkeys]

You win! Hard to top that :)

John K7FD

> On May 1, 2020, at 3:48 PM, donov...@starpower.net wrote:
> 
> When I was 16 years old I was offered an engineering job at our local 
> TV station -- the NBC outlet in Providence RI -- after I graduated from 
> high school. But they said I had to have a First Class Radiotelephone to 
> qualify for the job. 
> 
> 
> No worries I said and I went to work studying. But since I'd have to 
> make the long trip to Boston I decided to take all of these tests in one 
> sitting: 
> - third class radiotelephone 
> - second class radiotelephone 
> - first class radiotelephone 
> - third class radiotelegraph 
> - second class radiotelegraph 
> - radar endorsement 
> - Amateur Extra 
> 
> 
> Several months later I was ready and off I went to Boston. The FCC office 
> had a receptionist "gatekeeper" so I requested the seven license 
> examinations I wanted to take (there were no fees in those days). She 
> smiled at me like I was some smart alec kid trying to prank her. She 
> demanded that I be serious, so I repeated my list,.. She excused herself and 
> brought out the FCC Engineer-in-Charge to challenge me. I recited my 
> requests to him. He -- reluctantly -- agreed and he said "well lets start 
> with 
> the Amateur Extra code test." I smiled and off I went to be tested at 
> 20 WPM, with many of the Boston FCC office workers including the 
> receptionist and the Engineer-in-Charge watching over my shoulder. 
> 
> 
> To make a long story short, three hours later I left the office having 
> qualified 
> for all seven licenses. The FCC Engineer-in-Charge shook my hand as I left 
> with a big smile on his face. 
> 
> 
> I started at WJAR-TV immediately after high school graduation and worked 
> there full time during the summers and part time during the rest of the year 
> for nearly four years while studying for my EE at W1KMV (err... the 
> University of Rhode Island). 
> 
> 
> 73 
> Frank 
> W3LPL 
> 
> - Original Message -
> 
> From: "Phil Kane"  
> To: "Elecraft Reflector"  
> Sent: Friday, May 1, 2020 10:23:23 PM 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Mystery: Copying groups vs plain language text 
> (Rather OT) 
> 
>> On 5/1/2020 11:14 AM, Dave Sublette wrote: 
>> 
>> February 1, 1963 I sat for my Extra with the District Engineer himself 
>> in the Federal Building, downtown San Francisco. I never did know his 
>> name and I cannot read his signature on the certificate on the wall 
>> behind me.
> 
> That was Ney R. Landry, W6UDU, later K6RI. Ney was my first boss at the 
> agency, and was a real Louisiana Gentleman who went out of his way to 
> help people unless they tried to cross him. The one thing that he did 
> not tolerate was dishonesty. He started with the FCC after pre-WW-II 
> Navy service as a radioman. He served in the FCC's Radio Intelligence 
> Division in San Francisco during WW-II, and then was assigned as the 
> Resident Engineer in San Diego until 1956 when he was reassigned to San 
> Francisco as the Assistant Engineer in Charge. He became Engineer in 
> Charge in 1964 and was promoted as the first Regional Director in 1976. 
> He retired in 1980 after 40+ years with the FCC and passed away in 2012 
> at the age of 95, still living with Mary in that little cottage in San 
> Leandro. His outside passion was golf and he never missed a Saturday 
> except for the one when his son got married. He taught me an awful lot, 
> for which I will always be grateful. 
> 
> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane 
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Colpitts mystery

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I took my General at the FCC office downtown Portland in the late 60s. The 
examiner was a tough and gruff staffer named Francis McCann. IMHO, he was extra 
tough on 14 year olds, hi. You know my heart was racing when that series of V's 
came through those headphones! 

John K7FD

> On Apr 29, 2020, at 4:08 PM, John Simmons  wrote:
> 
> I took my Extra at the FCC in St Paul somewhere 1985-1987. It was about 6 
> months before the FCC testing ended. I wanted to get it out of the way before 
> the VE program started. Fear of the unknown, I guess. I worked as a VE early 
> on in the program. I've seen some abuses, but overall I think it is a great 
> change for us hams.
> 
> 73,
> -de John NI0K
> 
> Fred Jensen wrote on 4/29/2020 4:14 PM:
>> I'm pretty sure it was in the early 80's.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
>> Sparks NV DM09dn
>> Washoe County
>> 
>>> On 4/28/2020 9:27 PM, Jim Brown wrote:
 On 4/28/2020 4:16 PM, EricJ wrote:
 but some time in the mid-50s it was given over to volunteer hams.
>>> 
>>> My memory is that it was a LOT later than that. I'd guess late '70s to 
>>> early '80s.
>>> 
>>> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] QRO - KPA500 Failure

[Macy monkeys]

I run my KPA500 output just below the level I feel I can get away 
with...without lighting up the neighborhood. About 350 watts :)

John K7FD

> On Feb 6, 2020, at 2:06 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> I've never seen much if any advantage in running a linear below its rated 
> output.  I know the regulation state never run more power than needed for 
> adequate communications or terms like that.The difference between 500 
> watts and 100 watts is 6.9 dB or about 1 S unit.
> 
> In fact, most all of the time, running at less than rated output is less 
> efficient.   It saves nothing.   Same for tube amps where I hear hams say 
> they are running at reduced power to "save the tubes".   Nope, not the case.
> 
> (RF output / DC input) * 100 = % efficiency DC input watts  = DC 
> volts x DC amps
> 
> Do the math and you'll see what I mean.
> 
> A quick run of the numbers with my KPA500 into a dummy load. Output measured 
> with a Bird 43.  DC values taken from the KPA500 display
> 
> 450 W out, 819 W input, 64 volts @ 12.8 amps for 55% efficiency Drive pwr = 
> 16.5W  14.3 dB gain 819 - 450 = 369 watts = heating factor = 0.88
> 
> 210 W out, 576 W input, 67 volts @ 8.6 amps for 37% efficiency Drive pwr = 
> 7.0 W  14.7 dB gain 576 - 210 = 366 watts = heating factor = 1.74
> 
> 100 W out, 393 W input, 69 volts @ 5.7 amps for 25% efficiency Drive pwr 
> = 3.2 W  14.9 dB gain   393 - 100 = 293 watts = heating factor = 2.93
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
>> On 2/6/2020 3:07 PM, Rick Bates, NK7I wrote:
>> Running low output power from it, is far less efficient than pushing it hard 
>> (compare wattages consumed to RF watts output delivered at different output 
>> levels); which may have stressed the finals. Ideally you run the previous 
>> stages at low-moderate power for lower IMD, then punch it up with the amp. 
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Winter Field Day this weekend

[Macy monkeys]

...I even heard one '10-4.'

But I'll admit he was wall-to-wall and tree-top tall ;)

John K7FD



> On Jan 25, 2020, at 6:57 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> I worked several stations this afternoon during Winter Field Day.   I found 
> several precisely on 7.175 MHz on LSB.   In checking calls, I found several 
> with a General Class license and one with a Technician class license.   The 
> point being, the LSB modulation was out of the band for their license class.  
>   OOPS!
> 
> And of course I noted several others on the band that seemed to understand 
> and follow the technique of "all knobs fully to the right" for the event.   
> In one case, the station as displayed on my P3 had about as much modulation 
> on the USB as the LSB, complete with lip smacks, nasal noise, and breath 
> inhale sounds. Pitiful.
> 
> 73
> 
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[Elecraft] KPA500 on AM...

[Macy monkeys]

One more question then I'll go back into hibernation. What is considered a safe 
drive level for the KPA500 when operating AM? I haven't tried it yet but I 
imagine the cooling fan goes into jet takeoff mode. 

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Re: [Elecraft] Ameritron 240V inrush limiter: any benefit on a KPA500?

[Macy monkeys]

Thanks, Ron! I understand NO, hi!

John K7FD

> On Jan 18, 2020, at 10:06 AM, Ron Durie  wrote:
> 
> NO.  Solid state amps do not need inrush protection.  73's 
> 
> Ron WB4OOA
> Elecraft K-Line
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] Ameritron 240V inrush limiter: any benefit on a KPA500?

[Macy monkeys]

Does an inrush limiter like the Ameritron ICP-240 offer any benefit to the 
KPA500?

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Re: [Elecraft] Dug my K2 out today

[Macy monkeys]

Yep, I use the 6000 mAh battery on my K2 and the 3500 mAh on my K1 (s/n 52). 
Both batteries work great!

John K7FD

> On Jan 14, 2020, at 3:46 PM, Gwen Patton  wrote:
> 
> I'm looking over on a rack at our K2, serial #1641. My partner Maggie K3XS
> and I built it many many moons ago. It's still kickin' to this day, though
> the battery pack bit the big one a few years ago. But it works just fine
> from a Talentcell battery pack I got from Amazon, it just has to be kept
> outside the case, as it has a power switch and LEDs, and will drain if left
> on where it can't be reached. It's no big deal, the Talentcell pack weighs
> almost nothing. It was a fun build, though I dreamed about winding toroids
> for a week afterward, hi hi.
> 
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MF70BPU
> 
> 73,
> Gwen, NG3P
> 
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Jan 14, 2020 at 6:29 PM KD8ZYD - Fred  wrote:
>> 
>> I just got one from Santa...serial number 7923.  I'm loving building it.
>> It
>> will take sometime to build since I'm so busy during the week.  But once
>> its
>> built, I'm going to start getting all the add-ons, the 100 Watt
>> amp...antenna tuner...SSB...and the rest!  What a joy!  There is not
>> another
>> kit like this on the market that I'm aware of!!  Let me tell you the
>> support
>> I'm getting from Elecraft when questions pop up (Thanks Dave) and 2nd to
>> none!  What an amazing company!!
>> 
>> 
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[Elecraft] Dug my K2 out today

[Macy monkeys]

Hard to believe 20 years have gone by since I built my K2. Well, I think it's 
been close to 20 years. I have S/N 586. In any event, I put it on air today. 
Somehow it got buried behind a flurry of other late model rigs. What a pleasure 
to listen to the K2 receiver; signals come in like there's a connection direct 
from the antenna to my headphones. 

Looking back at over 50 years in the hobby I must say building the K2 was one 
of the highlights. Thanks Elecraft!

John K7FD
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Re: [Elecraft] CW

[Macy monkeys]

FWIW, I'd rather hear two signals willing to ragchew at 20 wpm than one 
contester at 40 wpm ;)

Happy New Year to all!

John K7FD

> On Dec 31, 2019, at 12:17 PM, Frederick Dwight  wrote:
> 
> N6IET has some good insights.  For sure some methods of learning code are 
> more efficient than others.
> For example, sending letters at a high speed, but leaving more space, or not 
> memorizing the letters 
> from a chart.  HOWEVER many of us did everything wrong and still progressed 
> to high speeds in spite
> of these transgressions.  For example, about 69 years ago a neighbor kid and 
> I strung wires between
> our houses.  We made up our own code, some common letters had many dots and 
> dashes and other
> seldom used letters had only a dot or two.  We also memorized the chart.  
> However we became
> moderately successful in this strange code.  Perhaps 5 years later we entered 
> the Boy Scouts and once
> again memorized the Morse code and passed the tests.  For a short time we 
> could converse in either
> code, but he never moved on to ham radio.  I was the school sponsor of a HS 
> radio club, and one field
> day we did not have enough operating positions, so no problem, some of us 
> just climbed up into a few
> nearby hills and had QSOs with each other and our hacked flashlights at 
> perhaps 12 WPM.  Most of
> the kids had no problem adapting to the light signals and most had zero 
> experience with light.  Several
> times in my 65 year ham career I started learning to read American Morse (the 
> landline code) on a
> sounder, which was easy, but never followed through with this, but even 
> without practice I can still read the sounder
> at least at 18 WPM with “our” Continental Morse code.  The brain is an 
> amazing organ and capable of much
> more than we often realize.  However there are no real shortcuts, so hundreds 
> of hours of operation
> is required for moderate speeds, and many hundreds or perhaps thousands of 
> hours are required
> to become proficient at “HIGH speeds”, which I will call over 45 WPM. Some 
> folks will not be successful
> at speeds more than about 35WPM, but these speeds were seldom required, even 
> when I operated 
> as a shipboard CW op, and also as a land based coastal CW op where most 
> traffic was at 20 WPM or
> less, and seldom over 25WPM.  Rick  KL7CW  
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide

[Macy monkeys]

We only have 12 years left; why worry? :)

John K7FD

> On Dec 14, 2019, at 6:46 PM, EricJ  wrote:
> 
> We're missing the point here somehow. Siri's answer should have been "The 
> best way to contact Helen is to pick up your phone and call her."
> 
> Anything else is pretty much a waste of time and resources just to talk to 
> Helen. Seriously, there's a sizable investment in specialized equipment to 
> make contact via AMSAT or whatever. The contact is set up for them. Then Jon 
> and Helen wait to be told when the link is ready. If that's worth doing and 
> will attract young people, then just shoot me. It sounds terminally boring.
> 
> Making that investment in specialized equipment can't be justified as 
> utilitarian communication because it's expensive and inefficient. If the 
> point is to contact your friends any time you want to, they are already doing 
> that with a half a dozen reliable instant technologies all accessible from 
> the same smartphone. I don't get where ham radio comes in to solve a problem 
> they have already solved. Certainly not with a system that requires waiting 
> 15 minutes for a satellite to get in position, and a Cupertino Robot to set 
> up the call.
> 
> I don't have the answer to attracting young people to a rapidly changing 
> hobby in an even more rapidly changing world. The aspects of the hobby that 
> attracted many of us was the sheer magic of radio itself. We weren't 
> attracted to it because it let us contact our friends. Even then we had the 
> telephone for that. We were attracted to the magic. Nine times out of ten, 
> the communication part was "599 OM PSE QSL".
> 
> I always heard how DX contacts would allow me to learn about other cultures. 
> Actually, it did. After exchanging signal reports, I'd look up their city 
> with an atlas or encyclopedia. But I learned zip on the air. A few California 
> Kilowatts could hog a DX station, and chit chat for a few minutes, and did 
> because they could. But the rest of us never got beyond the basic exchange 
> and fought like hell for that. But it was magic so it didn't matter that it 
> wasn't all that practical.
> 
> The magic that attracted us is gone. Maybe there's new magic to be found, but 
> it's different magic that most of us with 30-70 years in the hobby won't 
> understand...and probably won't like. We are the wrong people to even be 
> considering answers but anyone expecting to make a living from the hobby will 
> have to find that new magic. It ain't instant communication and it ain't the 
> ham radio equivalent of retro turntables.
> 
> Eric KE6US
> 
> ex-K1DCK, WA6YCF, WB2PVW
> 
> 
>> On 12/14/2019 5:35 PM, andy.moorw...@moorcom.com wrote:
>> Question: Can amateur radio reach across the digital divide ?
>> My answer: It could
>> Follow up Question: Do you think it will ?
>> My answer:  No, not with current products and modes of use
>> 
>> Why do I say this ?
>> My 20 year old wants a turntable for Christmas.  Why on earth does he want
>> one when he can download any song he wants from his apple music account ?
>> Answer: People of his generation are moving beyond mere utility (listening
>> to any song anywhere anytime), they now want a musical experience, playing a
>> vinyl record - could be one of mine - with all the "atmosphere" (hiss and
>> scratches) to experience the music as it was "made".
>> 
>> Could this experiential notion morph to a communications form?
>> Communications utility is being able to contact your friends at anytime from
>> anywhere, instantly,  AKA the ubiquitous smartphone.  A communications
>> experience could be one where the path / mode is dynamic and not guaranteed
>> to succeed (applies to VHF linked repeater systems and HF).
>> 
>> So why won't this happen ? We (amateur radio hobbyists and industry) don't
>> follow the usage paradigms they are used to and frankly expect, built around
>> their smartphones.
>> 
>> The turn tables I'm looking at have RCA jacks to connect to an amplifier but
>> they also have Bluetooth to connect to your phone and speakers, and of
>> course "there's an App for that" on the smartphone.
>> 
>> People of this generation are not going to configure virtual COM ports so
>> their apps can access a radio.  Neither will they work through windows
>> "wizard" configuration screens.  Apple and the other developers have made
>> set up effortlessly work  and offer digital assistants to help you on your
>> way.  For example, below is a conversation from a possible radio future.
>> 
>> Jon, Ham Radio Operator: "Hey Siri what repeaters are near me and can I link
>> to Helen in Scotland ?"
>> Siri: " Yes Jon there are several repeaters nearby but the best way to
>> contact Helen is via Amsat, one will be over horizon in 15 minutes, shall I
>> let Helen know you want to contact her ? conditions are favorable"
>> Jon: " Yes Siri, let her know, I'll get the antenna ready"
>> 
>> Sounds like science fiction ?- no this is technically feasible today -
>> ques

[Elecraft] KPA500...standby vs. operate

[Macy monkeys]

I am in and out of the shack all day with various nets and ragchews. Is there 
any advantage to putting the amp into standby between QSOs...or should I just 
leave it in operate? 

John K7FD
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Re: [Elecraft] K$ Delivery Euope

[Macy monkeys]

Am I the only one finding the K$ typo mildly amusing?   :)

John K7FD

> On Oct 10, 2019, at 2:15 PM, Ray Spreadbury via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi Udo
> 
> I spoke to Eric at the UK Hamfest a couple of weeks ago. He said that
> probably deliveries to Europe would be more like May/June/July with some
> early examples perhaps being available to European Retailers  for demos a
> bit earlier. 
> 
> I also Emailed Elecraft Sales last week to enquire if I could get one in
> Jan/Feb (the same as USA I think) by paying the deposit directly to
> Elecraft.
> 
> I received an answer from Madelyn Gomez a day later that before ANY
> deliveries are made to Europe, the K4 will have to achieve European CE
> Approval.
> 
> Not sure what happens if the UK leave the EU at end October with Brexit !!
> 
> 73 Ray G3XLG
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Re: [Elecraft] Fantastic Service

[Macy monkeys]

Better yet, interest her in becoming a ham! 

Annette N7SG

> On Oct 3, 2019, at 5:50 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
>> On 10/3/2019 5:25 PM, Ken B via Elecraft wrote:
>> Now to somehow convince the CFO and chief cookie counter
> 
> Get her interested in sewing machines or looms. I NEVER have to ask my XYL 
> about buying ham gear!
> 
> 73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - Advantage of min fan speed?

[Macy monkeys]

During a CW ragchew with a 20 wpm 400 w transmission duration of approximately 
5 minutes I was being bothered by amp fan kicking into high gear towards the 
tailend. So I set the fan to level two; my amp is down under my desk so fan 
noise is minimal. Now I can enjoy a CW ragchew without the amp fan kicking into 
jet engine mode. 'Pre-cooling', as it were, works for me. 

John K7FD

> On Oct 3, 2019, at 10:27 AM, Andy Durbin  wrote:
> 
> Some experimental data documented here - https://tinyurl.com/y3ghrdpw
> 
> Based on this data set I conclude there is no advantage to running minimum 
> fan speed greater than zero.   That's going to surprise some people and 
> comments on test method and test data are welcome.
> 
> 73,
> Andy, k3wyc
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] How much power can a KPA500 handle in bypass?

[Macy monkeys]

I have my FTdx101D set to 50 watts max output. Been guilty of forgetting to 
turn it back to 20 watts a couple of times. So far been lucky. It seems to have 
survived 50 watts but it sure set the alarm off.

John K7FD

> On Aug 22, 2019, at 8:55 AM, Kevin, N4TT  wrote:
> 
> I believe accidentally hitting the KPA500 with 200 w while in operate
> stands a real chance of damaging the KPA500. I have a broken KPA500 in the
> shack that was damaged with a 100 watt rig (not sure if 100 watts was being
> sent). Paper troubleshooting here on the list seems to indicate one of the
> PIN switching diodes broke. History of the conversation should be in the
> list archives.
> 
> 73,
> Kev N4TT
> 
>> On Thu, Aug 22, 2019 at 7:29 AM Nr4c  wrote:
>> 
>> Yeah, the group. We could take a vote. Or just ask Elecraft directly. This
>> seems more of a tech support question to me.
>> 
>> Sent from my iPhone
>> ...nr4c. bill
>> 
>> 
>>> On Aug 21, 2019, at 11:49 PM, Jim Rhodes  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Well, if you overdrive it in operate mode it just drops out to standby.
>> So
>>> no problem there (I wouldn't make a habit of it though). As far as 200
>>> watts in standby I will have to defer to the group.
>>> 
 On Wed, Aug 21, 2019 at 10:16 PM Tom 
>> wrote:
 
 HI,
 I am setting up a multi-radio to  one antenna switch and to get the
>> maximum
 flexibility I would like to pass all of them through a KPA500 / KAT500
 combination. So several radios connected to a switch, the output of the
 switch to the input of the KPA500 and from there out to the KAT500.
 All of the radios are under 100W but one is 200W.  Will this be an issue
 with the KPA500 in bypass?
 A related question, what if I accidently put the 200W in in operate?
>> Just
 covering all my bases here.
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Re: [Elecraft] K3/P3 FS - Price Reduced!

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:)   

> On Jul 28, 2019, at 6:36 AM, Mike Murray  wrote:
> 
> *Original*
> $2,149.95  K3/100-F1 K3 100W Xcvr. (Factory assembled) Serial #3746
> 329.95  KAT3-F   1 K3 ATU
> 109.95  KXV3A1 K3 RX Ant, IF Out & Xvrtr Int
> 649.95  KRX3  1 K3 2nd RX
> 125.95 KFL3A-400   1 K3 400 Hz, 8 pole filter  (Main RX)
> 259.90 KFL3A-2.8K  2 K3 2.8 kHz, 8 pole filter (Main/Sub RX)
>749.95  P3-F K3 Panadapter (Factory assembled)
>   * 129.95*  "Y-Box" by N6TV  15 pin parallel DE15 splitter and
> breakout box
>$4,505.55
> 
> Complete price for all of the above is $2,2000.00 and I'll deliver within
> 150 miles of Crossville, TN.  I can also ship, postage and insurance extra.
> w0ag at arrl.net
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Re: [Elecraft] K4

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Will the K4 make a showing at Sea-Pac?

John K7FD

> On May 21, 2019, at 2:52 PM, Jim Ewing  wrote:
> 
> Also consider:  All day Friday and Saturday at Dayton, Eric and Wayne were
> standing there out in front of their booth, two guys engaging with a big
> and continual throng of hams and their hundreds of questions.  From all
> directions, all kinds of subjects.  They knew the answers and the
> subtleties, at whatever level of detail, just standing there, totally
> comfortable in this setting, obviously enjoying their time.  It's because
> from out of their minds came the design, performance, operation of the K4.
> Maybe some other QRO radio manufacturers could do this; I suppose Art
> Collins did it.  (I have seen Steve Weber, Hans Summers and Asher Farhan do
> it for their QRP radios.)  In my mind, it's obviously relevant to, among
> other issues, performance and design choices and rationale, the look, feel
> and soul of the radio, logical upgrade paths, logical troubleshooting which
> will inevitably be required in the future as it is with any electronic
> equipment.  The mental video loop of Eric and Wayne standing there with the
> crowd will stay in my memory, to be replayed pretty much every day when I
> run my Elecraft radios.
> 
> Jim Ewing N4TMM
> 
> Message: 18
> Date: Tue, 21 May 2019 14:17:04 -0400
> From: Hank 
> To: W2xj ,   Dick 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4
> Message-ID: 
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8
> 
> 
> We should all care. ?That should be an important consideration for anyone
> living in this country considering the amount of jobs that have been sent
> overseas.
> 
> I applaud a company that makes any part of their product in this country.
> ?It sounds trite, but the job you save may be your own.
> 
> ?
> - Original Message -
> From: W2xj (w...@w2xj.net)
> Date: 05/21/19 12:25
> To: Dick (silve...@charter.net)
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4
> 
> I really don?t care where it is made.
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On May 21, 2019, at 9:40 AM, Dick  wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> And after reading all the comments on ?why buy a K4, or even Elecraft
> when I have Icoms et al, etc.? . Well I haven?t heard anyone say ?MADE IN
> AMERICA?. ?And as previously stated so well, add boards anytime to ?update
> or add desired features without having to pay for another ?box? to house
> all the interiors. Of course this is in MHO.
>> 
>> 73, Dick, W1REJ
>> 
>> 
>> Sent from Mail for Windows 10
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Re: [Elecraft] Prospective K4

[Macy monkeys]

8" display with 3D spectrum scope. I'm enjoying it on the FTDX101D while I wait 
for the K4...

John K7FD

> On May 5, 2019, at 8:36 AM, Joseph Trombino, Jr  wrote:
> 
> Howdy Gang.
> 
> I’ve built and owned Elecraft gear since 1999.
> 
> Still have my KX3 and KX2.
> 
> I bought a Flex 6600M rig and it was the best radio I’ve owned in years.
> 
> But Flex messed with the firmware to where if you were in full QSK mode and 
> used the internal ATU a loud relay would start clicking when sending CW 
> characters,  messing with the normally quiet QSK changeover from RX to TX.
> 
> The reason given for this firmware change was that when the ATU was engaged 
> in full QSK mode the receive signals would be 10db down as opposed to zero db 
> loss without the tuner in line.
> 
> To be honest I never noticed this problem but Flex, in all of their wisdom, 
> made the disruptive change.
> 
> IMHO this firmware change completely ruined a very FB CW rig.
> 
> Perhaps the folks at Flex are not as CW-centric as the Elecraft folks.
> 
> In terms of a K4 I would certainly love to see a beautiful 8” or large front 
> panel display.
> 
> This is the direction all modern radios are going….just look at the 
> YaeCommWood offerings plus the Sun MB1 rig.
> 
> While the P3 and PX3 displays are OK, a full 8” or larger hi-res display is 
> breathtaking and extremely useful.
> 
> So, why not a K4 with a big hi-res screen?
> 
> I’m ready for it…make it happen!!
> 
>73, Joe W2KJ
>I QRP, therefore I aim
> 
> 
> 
>> On May 5, 2019, at 11:16 AM, Rose  wrote:
>> 
>> Bert,
>> 
>> Then why not just purchase the Flex?
>> 
>> 73 !
>> 
>> K0PP
>> 
>>> On Sun, May 5, 2019, 09:11 Bert Craig  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I'm in the comparison stage of planning my next, and likely final, HF rig
>>> purchase. While researching my options, I came across this comment on the
>>> Flex reflector. (See link below.) It occurs to me that the next logical
>>> progression from the K3S might likely be something along the lines of a
>>> FlexRadio 6600M, but optimized for the discerning CW enthusiast. I'd
>>> personally love to see a K4 along those lines. Any thoughts or opinions?
>>> 
>>> https://community.flexradio.com/flexradio/topics/flexradios-cw-failings
>>> 
>>> Vy 73 de Bert
>>> WA2SI
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: BIZARRE OFFERING FROM MFJ

[Macy monkeys]

Ouch.

John K7FD

> On Apr 7, 2019, at 9:35 AM, Ken G Kopp  wrote:
> 
> Perhaps the matter stems from the nationality of MFJ's owner and a
> different set of values.
> 
> K0PP
> 
>> On Sun, Apr 7, 2019, 10:28 Wayne Burdick  wrote:
>> 
>> I've used many MFJ products and in have had very little trouble with any
>> of them. For example, I make frequent use an MFJ-223 hand-held VNA -- it's
>> versatile and does the job. I've also used their manual tuners, antenna
>> switches, and portable/mobile whips. They have a very comprehensive product
>> line that's really unique in the industry.
>> 
>> That said, I do have some suggestions for MFJ's engineering team on how
>> they might improve their ATU.
>> 
>> Looking at the photo, I see that they used much smaller toroidal cores for
>> 5 of the 8 inductors in the L network. This could result in excessive
>> heating, especially on the higher bands, at full power into a worst-case
>> match. We specified T68 sized cores to remain conservative based on
>> extensive testing. Also, if you click on the photo to see the details,
>> you'll see what appears to be very inconsistent hand soldering of the SMD
>> components. While this doesn't necessarily worsen performance or
>> reliability, it should be done in a way that inspires confidence in the
>> buyer. (Easy for me to say, of course. We have the luxury of mass-producing
>> these assemblies using automated pick-and-place equipment at our fabricator
>> in Monterey.)
>> 
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On Apr 7, 2019, at 9:00 AM, Doug Person  wrote:
>>> 
>>> MFJ has been a leader in automatic tuner technology for years. It was
>> probably a very simple engineering process for them to use what they have
>> to create a K3 tuner. You may have a dislike of MFJ products. But, that
>> doesn't preclude the fact that their tuners work very well. They have been
>> selling the K3 tuner for years. It doesn't seem the least bit surprising
>> given the modular nature of the K3 and the long history MFJ has with
>> automatic tuner technology. Maybe it's actually a complement to Elecraft
>> that MFJ takes the K3 so seriously.
>>> 
>>> Doug --KJØF
>>> 
 On 4/7/2019 10:26 AM, KENT TRIMBLE wrote:
 Ozarkcon yesterday. Break-time.  Pile of MFJ catalogs on a table.  Took
>> one back to my seat to kill time.  Opened it up to the second page and in
>> the lower left corner is a box-ad with the following:
 
 
 "MFJ ATU PC Board for Elecraft K-3 Rig.  MFJ-950K3 is a super clone of
>> the KAT3 optional tuning board for the superb Elecraft K3 transceiver.
>> MFJ-950K3 is a direct plug-in PC board for the Elecraft K3 10 Watt or 100
>> Watt model. Covers 1.8 to 54 MHz.  This automatic antenna tuner PC board
>> features an L-Match design and can match SWR up to 10:1. It handles 100
>> Watts.  The ATU PC board has a second antenna port, and a sub-rx SMA port.
>> All antenna ports are protected with gas discharge tubes.  Super sensitive
>> relay allows excellent low current drain.  MFJ-950K3 is 4W x 3 1/2H x 1
>> 1/4D inches and easily slides right into the K3’s tuning board slot. Weighs
>> less than 1/2 pound.  Pick up this great accessory for your K3 today and
>> save $$$!"
 
 
 What in the world is that all about?  What possible market are they
>> shooting at?  Who would put anything "MFJ" in anything Elecraft?
 
 Someone enlighten me!  Did I sleep through April 1st?
 
 https://www.mfjenterprises.com/Product.php?productid=MFJ-950K3
 
 73,
 
 Kent  K9ZTV
>> 
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[Elecraft] KX-1 no output

[Macy monkeys]

Anyone run into all of a sudden zero output power? 

John K7FD
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Re: [Elecraft] The case against touch screens

[Macy monkeys]

So much for tongue in cheek humor... ;)

John K7FD

> On Mar 24, 2019, at 6:52 PM, W2xj  wrote:
> 
> Old news. They have existed for a while. 
> 
> Sent from my iPad
> 
>> On Mar 24, 2019, at 9:43 PM, Dave Cole (NK7Z)  wrote:
>> 
>> I suspect touch screens are just a fad for rigs...  Imagine one in your 
>> moving car...
>> 
>> 73s and thanks,
>> Dave (NK7Z)
>> https://www.nk7z.net
>> ARRL Technical Specialist
>> ARRL Volunteer Examiner
>> ARRL OOC for Oregon
>> 
>>> On 3/24/19 5:35 PM, Al Lorona wrote:
>>> Thaddeus sits down at the rig. Today is the day Bouvet is supposed to come 
>>> on the air, and thousands of hams around the world must be tuning around at 
>>> this moment trying to be the first to work the DXpedition.
>>> He gets a feeling and tunes low in the band, turning the knob as if he were 
>>> breaking into a safe. His intuition pays off: he hears a weak signal tuning 
>>> up, and then... a callsign. It's Bouvet! Instant rush. Instant clammy 
>>> hands. He reaches to tap the Split button on his fancy new rig's touch 
>>> screen. He taps again. The screen does nothing. Oh no, not now, touch 
>>> screen. Please recognize my finger... please! Bouvet turns it over, but 
>>> nobody has heard them yet, so Bouvet calls again, and while Thaddeus is 
>>> tapping frantically, time slows down, four seconds feel like four hours, 
>>> and still the dim-witted screen does nothing as Thaddeus begins all the 
>>> usual finger gymnastics that people do when they're trying to make their 
>>> device understand that they in fact want it to do something. The radio sits 
>>> there stupidly, the DX stops calling, and then the pileup mayhem begins. 
>>> Thaddeus sits there, stupefied, wondering why those &#^+! engineers at 
>>> Elecraft decided to put a $@_% touch scre
 e
> n on an otherwise perfectly good radio.
>>> For this reason, I will never buy a radio with a touch screen. Ain't gonna 
>>> do it. So Elecraft, you've been put on notice.
>>> Thank you,
>>> Al  W6LX
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Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

[Macy monkeys]

Do you think the 'K4' will have a touch display? Seems to be all the rage 
nowadays. Yaesu's 3D display looks intriguing. Whatever the K4 turns out to be, 
if it's over 25 lbs I'm not interested. Was never so happy as the day I sold 
that 57 lb TS-990S.

John K7FD

> On Mar 24, 2019, at 12:16 PM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP  
> wrote:
> 
> Of course they can't say, since it would shut off sales for the K3S. I added 
> new synthesizers to my K3, but didn't feel that the other stuff justified 
> buying a new rig. But that is for everyone to decide for themselves.
> 
> 73,
> Victor, 4X6GP
> Rehovot, Israel
> Formerly K2VCO
> CWops no. 5
> http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/
> 
> 
>> On 24/03/2019 19:16, w5...@comcast.net wrote:
>> Before I spend money on a K3S, I’m just curious.. is a K4 in the
>> planning stages? I bought my K3 and unpackaged it and just days later
>> the K3S was announced. I was livid.. LOL
>> so.. what say Elecraft?
>> Ronnie W5SUM
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Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

[Macy monkeys]

But then again, do you want to be on the bleeding edge...or settle for the 
comfort of a known quantity? Personally, I love being first on the block...but 
my bookkeeper doesn't always agree.

John K7FD

> On Mar 24, 2019, at 10:31 AM, Dick Dickinson  wrote:
> 
> If you want to be on the safe side, but don’t want to wait forever, you
> might consider that Elecraft sometimes makes major announcements here →
> 70th International DX Convention * April 12-14, 2019 * Visalia, California
> 
> 
> Dick - KA5KKT
> 
> --
> 
> Before I spend money on a K3S, I’m just curious.. is a K4 in the planning
> stages? I bought my K3 and unpackaged it and just days later the K3S was
> announced. I was livid.. LOL
> 
> so.. what say Elecraft?
> 
> Ronnie W5SUM
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Will there be a K4

[Macy monkeys]

It will be announced just after you unpack your new K3S  :)

John K7FD

> On Mar 24, 2019, at 10:16 AM,   wrote:
> 
> Before I spend money on a K3S, I’m just curious.. is a K4 in the planning 
> stages? I bought my K3 and unpackaged it and just days later the K3S was 
> announced. I was livid.. LOL
> 
> so.. what say Elecraft?
> 
> Ronnie W5SUM
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 external mains switch

[Macy monkeys]

Yes, lightning was a concern. Regarding an external mains switch, I read in the 
manual that circuitry remains ON for remote operation when the amp is off. I 
don't need the circuitry to be on. However...

...it sounds like I need not worry about either!

Thanks!

John K7FD

> On Jan 18, 2019, at 8:58 AM, Michael Walker  wrote:
> 
> I John
> 
> I run a remote and have for over 15 years, a lot of that with Amps like the
> KPA500.  I really don't see a need for a surge protector when you have a
> real 'torroid' transformer.
> 
> As for 220VAC switch, I use a 12v relay connected to my RemoteQTH server
> run by a RPI to turn off the 220AC if I need to.  I do do this during the
> summer in thunderstorm season, but all winter, I never touch it at all.
> The Amps stays powered by 220VAC.
> 
> Is there a reason you think you might need one?
> 
> If you are worried about lightning, it won't help.
> 
> Mike va3mw
> 
> 
>> On Fri, Jan 18, 2019 at 11:53 AM j...@kk9a.com  wrote:
>> 
>> You did not specify why you want an external mains switch. I have a 240v
>> surge protector in my electrical panel, it covers the whole house.
>> 
>> John KK9A
>> 
>> 
>> K7FD wrote:
>> 
>> Is anyone in the US using a separate 220v external mains switch on their
>> KPA500? I'm wondering where these are available. Or is anyone using a 220
>> v surge protector? Are these available for the NEMA 6-15 plug?
>> 
>> John K7FD
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[Elecraft] KPA500 external mains switch

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Is anyone in the US using a separate 220v external mains switch on their 
KPA500? I'm wondering where these are available. Or is anyone using a 220 v 
surge protector? Are these available for the NEMA 6-15 plug? 

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Re: [Elecraft] FW: New customer message on December 14, 2018 at 02:22 AM

[Macy monkeys]

When you listen to the K2's receiver it's like there's nothing between the 
antenna and your headphones but signal. 

John K7FD

> On Jan 4, 2019, at 8:29 PM, Eric Norris  wrote:
> 
> If I could throw in a few thoughts:
> 
> Building my K2 was by far the most fun building experience in my 45 years
> of hamming, including many Heathkits.
> 
> The KAF2 filter is superb imho.  My K2 has a KDSP2 instead, but I use an
> external KAF2 on my old Heathkits, and it turns their wide receivers from
> useless to really good on CW.
> 
> There are several ways to get an amp keying signal out of a K2, the 160m
> board requires one wire to a connector, period.  If the other methods are
> as easy, perhaps Don W3FPR can mention them, but it is something to
> consider for future growth, like a KXPA100.
> 
> On the noise blanker--my K2 NB was useless.  I even sent it back to Don for
> testing, where it passed with no problems.  I found a mod on the web, and
> PRESTO, it works great on my local noise.  Other friend's stock KNB2 work
> fine for them.  It just depends, but there are multiple easy mods out there
> to help make it work for you.  I built multiple versions.
> 
> The KIO2 gives you a lot of flexibility as others have mentioned.
> 
> The KX3 does everything better, except at being a K2.  I can't put my
> finger on it.  For a CW guy they are just special.  They sound great and
> you can listen to them ad infinitum.  I'm looking at my K2 sitting on top
> of my covered K3S right now.  I can't stop looking.  The K2 is the Sophia
> Loren of radios.
> 
> Before the KX3 and KX2, I would haul my K2 to parks while the XYL painted.
> Having the KAT2 gives you great flexibility for a wire in a tree, or the
> new Elecraft ultra-portable QRP vertical.
> 
> Have fun!
> 
> 73 Eric WD6DBM
> 
>> On Fri, Jan 4, 2019, 4:57 AM John Daws > 
>> Just to copy you in to an enquiry sent to Waters and Stanton in the UK
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I intend to buy the K2/100 kit but need to be sure about precisely what I
>> need for CW only use
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Any advice welcome
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Need Recommendations for Powered Speaker for KX3 (WU6R)

[Macy monkeys]

I drive the aux port of my Sangean WR-11 wood cabinet tabletop radio. Sounds 
fantastic. Best speaker I've found yet; tons of audio, no distortion, no RFI.

John K7FD

> On Dec 22, 2018, at 3:03 PM, Jim Brown  wrote:
> 
>> On 12/22/2018 2:08 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>> Sounds like RF getting into the audio amps of the speakers.  May require 
>> ferrite beads with a couple of turns thorough the beads on the audio and 
>> power cables.
> 
> Powered speakers are historically very RFI susceptible, even high priced ones 
> made for pro use and for the high futility world. I would also be quite 
> concerned about RF noise produced by their power supplies, which are almost 
> all switchers.
> 
> 73, Jim
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 AC power

[Macy monkeys]

There you have it; DX is obviously better on 120V!  :)  

Good luck on those last two, Wes!

John K7FD

> On Dec 12, 2018, at 6:17 PM, Wes Stewart  wrote:
> 
> I run my complete station on a 120V 20A circuit.
> 
> Wes  N7WS
> 
> 9-band DXCC, need two for top of the Honor Roll.
> 
> 
> 
>> On 12/12/2018 5:13 PM, Tom Berry wrote:
>> Is there any advantage to use 220 V over 110 V on the KPA500?
>> 
>> Is it worth having an electrician come to the house and install a 220 V 
>> outlet for it?
>> 
>> 
>> Thanks
>> 
>> Tom AA4VV
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[Elecraft] TX Delay

[Macy monkeys]

As a new KPA500 owner, any suggestions for the proper TX delay setting on my 
IC-7610?

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Re: [Elecraft] Just a thought...

[Macy monkeys]

052 and 078 are also regularly on the air!

John K7FD
Annette N7SG

> On Nov 13, 2018, at 7:20 PM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> Hi Norm,
> 
> I power up all my E-gear periodically, including the K1, to remind myself of 
> how much fun it was to design (and to build S/N 001, which always 
> qualifies as a home-brew project).
> 
> Hope you’re enjoying yours.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
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>> On Nov 13, 2018, at 7:14 PM, Norm Lee  wrote:
>> 
>> Reading through all the posts on this list, it just occurred to me - am I 
>> the last person on earth to be running a K1?
>> Norm vk5gi
>> McLaren Vale
>> South Australia 
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 hum; horrendous

[Macy monkeys]

I suspect that may be the case, Bob. I will wait until I hear from tech support 
before I pop  open then amplifier for a look-see. It is factory built.

Regarding power output, I was incorrect. On 80 and 40 meters I am seeing 
similar outputs as you. I am on a 240 source, HV is 74 volts. 

John K7FD

> On Nov 7, 2018, at 5:19 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX  wrote:
> 
> Zero hum from mine.  From other comments, be sure the power transformer is 
> correctly installed and secured.  It may have moved during transportation if 
> you purchased a factory built unit.
> 
> As to 20 watts drive and 350 watts out, what bands?With 20 watts drive 
> from my K3S I see 450 to 550 watts out on all bands as seen on the amp LED 
> indication and on an external {Bird 43} meter.The HV is 62 volts and the 
> current is 11.5 amps into a dummy load.  Amp is operated from a 240 source.
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
>> On 11/6/2018 10:47 PM, Macy monkeys wrote:
>> I'm certainly having my troubles with this new KPA500. The level of hum is 
>> unacceptable.
>> 
>> The manual says it is normal to hear hum. With 20 w drive I'm getting 350 
>> watts out but the hum is horrendous when I send CW. SSB not so bad. Is this 
>> level of hum normal during keydown? It's room filling!
>> 
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[Elecraft] KPA500 hum; horrendous

[Macy monkeys]

I'm certainly having my troubles with this new KPA500. The level of hum is 
unacceptable.

The manual says it is normal to hear hum. With 20 w drive I'm getting 350 watts 
out but the hum is horrendous when I send CW. SSB not so bad. Is this level of 
hum normal during keydown? It's room filling!

John K7FD
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Fuse holder frustration!

[Macy monkeys]

Yep, I got 'er done. Thanks.

John K7FD

> On Nov 6, 2018, at 7:29 PM, Michael Walker  wrote:
> 
> I just changed mine from 120v to 220v today and yes, they tilt up a bit, but 
> I had no issue closing the door.
> 
> I see you figured it out.
> 
> Mike va3mw
> 
> 
>> On Tue, Nov 6, 2018 at 10:27 PM Macy monkeys  wrote:
>> I got past the problem. I started the top and bottom door sides over the end 
>> of the fuses BEFORE pushing the fuseholder into place. To do this, the fuse 
>> holder had to be sticking out about 3/32"...
>> 
>> John K7FD
>> 
>> > On Nov 6, 2018, at 7:05 PM, Macy monkeys  wrote:
>> > 
>> > The end of 6 amp fuses are bucking upward towards the back panel keeping 
>> > me from closing door. What is the secret? I'd love to play with this new 
>> > amp but I'm stymied...
>> > 
>> > John K7FD
>> > 
>> > 
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Fuse holder frustration!

[Macy monkeys]

I got past the problem. I started the top and bottom door sides over the end of 
the fuses BEFORE pushing the fuseholder into place. To do this, the fuse holder 
had to be sticking out about 3/32"...

John K7FD

> On Nov 6, 2018, at 7:05 PM, Macy monkeys  wrote:
> 
> The end of 6 amp fuses are bucking upward towards the back panel keeping me 
> from closing door. What is the secret? I'd love to play with this new amp but 
> I'm stymied...
> 
> John K7FD
> 
> 
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[Elecraft] KPA500 Fuse holder frustration!

[Macy monkeys]

The end of 6 amp fuses are bucking upward towards the back panel keeping me 
from closing door. What is the secret? I'd love to play with this new amp but 
I'm stymied...

John K7FD



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