Re: [Elecraft] Speakers - Optimal Frequency Range?
I have spent may years in “hi end” audio… some building some selling some just fooling around. Does wire matter? is there a difference between tubes and soild state? Can I hear 20K? does it matter if I can’t hear 20K? Why build a wide band amp if you can hear it? All these questions really don't matter one bit. The ONLY question the listener need ask… Do I LIKE how it sounds? That's it folks, no more no less. Simplistic… yep sure is. A few years back I was attending an audio show in Denver with a few “audio” friends. We would typically visit different rooms together and give a listen to the various systems in each room. To my surprise, we all had different ideas about what system sounded good. I like room 990 but Glen said it sucked. He liked the system in 512 but to me it nearly drove me to drinking. Chris loved 234 but the rest of us were sure he was ready for the funny farm. We all “hear” differently… I love how my K3 sounds with high end speakers left and right side... and a fine digital amp that drives the speakers. I eq the crap out of the K3 after 8K and set the tone of my CW note to 440… Near a natural “C”. to me that sounds easy and warm. But to my old ears the best tone in the world was and is a fine old Drake or a Collins pure analog signal run thru a nice 8" alnico speaker in an open baffle. That, to me, is simply the best. Phil K5SSR Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] I am confused… or maybe its just a brain fart...
My K3 SR # 4636 with MCU 4.60 FPF 1.15 DSP 2.80 I was on 20 meters CW and touched the NR button to engage the noise reduction but the display said N/A…. What? Is that right? It seems to me that it has always worked... OR am I just confused??? The NB works just fine BTW Phil K5SSR Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Speakers and other Bright Ideas… Maybe not so Bright...
Re Speakers and the KX3 and the KX1… Has anyone considered the speaks used in the iPad, iPhone, iPad Mini and the iTouch? The iPad speaker sounds darn good! I am about to pop the top on an older iTouch that has a built in speaker… Its sound is so so but maybe it would work for the KX1… Ideas…. Bueller ??? Anyone?? Phil Winter has arrived in Santa Fe… Snow and cold. K5SSR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Penlight Cells 9x
News from Corry at The Energizer Tech dept. He said it is VERY rare to find a discharged battery. He said he has heard of 2 since the were introduced. He also said that the average voltage should be around 1.6 volts no load. The voltage of 1.39 was very rare indeed. He further stated that all batteries are tested before that are packaged. He further asked me if I would ship him the bad cell… I will do. Seems like the non-rechargables are a lousy deal… 15 bucks or so for 8 cells. The best part about these cells is the very long storage and they will believer current at a very wide range of temps. If ...I buy them again I will certainly test each cell before installing them. Lesson learned. Phil Santa Fe K5SSR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Energizer ultra lithium AA penlight cells non rechargeable
I installed 8 new Lithiums in my KX3 just to try them out…. 15 bucks… Yep that first set worked just fine. I used them for a few weeks off and on listened to am short-wave made cw and ssb contacts more or less for a few weeks. FB the voltage hovered above 12 volts in the Rx mode… No problem. I am happy. Today they gave up the ghost. The KX3 huffed and puffed and shut down :) Time to swap out the old for the new. Cracked open a brand spanking new set (8 to a pack) and shoehorned them into my KX3 rig. ahhh fresh juice I thought to myself… Maybe I'll do a few QSO's on 21 since its been kinda good. Within 5 mins the voltage is at or below 12 volts… WTF! Is my radio messed up no… Pulled the battery and measure the voltage of each cell… 1.614 +/- on a lark I measure the Old ones… 1.591 +/-….hu but in the old 8 pack there was one battery that measured 1.214 +/- volts…. Hu Seems the new batteries are bogus… I will call the Energizer Hot line in the AM and see whats up. 800 383 7323 So beware of bogus Lithium batteries… checked Amazon battery reviews and saw some folks are having problems with crappy lithiums…. hu I smell a rat. Phil K5SSR If you don't know what it is... Don't poke it... Santa Fe K5SSR If you don't know what it is, don't poke it. On Nov 19, 2012, at 10:27 AM, wayne burdick wrote: > K3 beta-test firmware revision 4.60 (with DSP rev. 2.80) is now > available. See release notes below. > > Please send any questions to k3supp...@elecraft.com. For beta firmware > download instructions, see: > > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > * * * > > MCU 4.60 / DSP 2.80, 11-17-2012 > > * ESSB TRANSMIT CAN USE THE FM FILTER: The wide (FM) crystal filter > can now be assigned to ESSB transmit as well as FM and AM. This can > potentially free up a crystal filter slot for customers who were using > the 6-kHz filter only for AM or ESSB. NOTE: The 6-kHz filter is still > recommended for high-performance ESSB and AM receive, as it will > provide significantly better close-in dynamic range than the FM filter. > > * TRANSVERTER FREQUENCY ENTRY FIXED: The previous firmware release > did not handle direct frequency entry to transverter bands correctly > (e.g., 144 MHz came out as 180 MHz). This also affected memory recall > of transverter bands. > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA8 Battery 9x problems
I installed 8 new Lithiums in my KX3 just to try them out…. 15 bucks… Yep that first set worked just fine. I used them for a few weeks off and on listened to am short-wave made cw and ssb contacts more or less for a few weeks. FB the voltage hovered above 12 volts in the Rx mode… No problem. I am happy. Today they gave up the ghost. The KX3 huffed and puffed and shut down :) Time to swap out the old for the new. Cracked open a brand spanking new set (8 to a pack) and shoehorned them into my KX3 rig. ahhh fresh juice I thought to myself… Maybe I'll do a few QSO's on 21 since its been kinda good. Within 5 mins the voltage is at or below 12 volts… WTF! Is my radio messed up no… Pulled the battery and measure the voltage of each cell… 1.614 +/- on a lark I measure the Old ones… 1.591 +/-….hu but in the old 8 pack there was one battery that measured 1.214 +/- volts…. Hu Seems the new batteries are bogus… I will call the Energizer Hot line in the AM and see whats up. 800 383 7323 So beware of bogus Lithium batteries… checked Amazon battery reviews and saw some folks are having problems with crappy lithiums…. hu I smell a rat. Phil K5SSR If you don't know what it is... Don't poke it... Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] With all the problems...
Tom, that are thousands and thousands of units out in the field. Nothing is perfect but the Elecraft line is damn near. There will be units that go bad. Electronics is never 100%. Never has never will. The real question is If a unit does go bad what will happen? The guys and gals at Elecraft will get it running in short order. They will. And you will be happy! You can bank on it! Yes, I did drink the Elecraft koolaid aid years ago. Phil Santa Fe K5SSR If you don't know what it is, don't poke it. On Nov 14, 2012, at 6:08 PM, Thom Durfee wrote: > people on this list with their K3's... > > I am having apprehension about ordering one. > > Thom WI8W > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Microphone question...
Is it OK to run BOTH front and Rear Microphones. I want to have the MH2 mic on the front panel and my boom mike on the rear connection. The rear mic is Recording mic I rebuilt. I want to be able to run either one. Not at the same time…duhhh. Thanks for the help... Phil If you don't know what it is... Don't poke it... Santa Fe K5SSR K2 sold (sorry I sold it) K3 4636 KX1 2664 KX3 1695 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] USB cable
Bob did you install the driver for your USB cable that you are using? My Air works so well. Sent from my iPad On Oct 21, 2012, at 7:16 AM, Robert Hitchens wrote: > I just bought a MacBook Air and when I plug the usb cable in, the computer > does not recognize it. I have the utility program for OsX and the port > refresh doesn't help. I have a usb cable for my scanner and the computer > recognizes it when I plug it in. Am I missing something? The usb cable > works fine with my PC > > Thanks, > > Bob K8VQC > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] My one and only bitch about the KX3...
First let me say I love this radio… KX31695. It works os well. My second QSO was with the guys on Swain Island 5 watts SSB they gave me a 57… I was using Wayne's test antenna… Really I do love this radio BUT Those damn knurled nuts on the sides that support the little legs that fold out. I hate those things… They work, but one side goes the right way the other side is backwards… One gets loose as you push the legs back the other gets tighter… Yeah, I do have a disorder… they say its my Moms fault. K5SSR Phil If you don't know what it is... Don't poke it... Santa Fe K5SSR K2 sold (sorry I sold it) K3 4636 KX1 2664 KX3 1695 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 a teacher for the K3...
The KX3 has really helped me learn the ins and outs of the K3. The K3, I was able to run it and make contacts but it is such a large body of work it has taken me along time to "get it". The KX3 for some reason really helped to put the K3 into perspective. Really helped... s Would I buy a KX3 to learn the K3? Sure... But then I think the KX3 it so cool, It simply had to be designed and built in Calif. Santa Cruz no less... Phil If you don't know what it is... Don't poke it... Santa Fe K5SSR K2 sold (sorry I sold it) K3 4636 KX1 2664 KX3 1695 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Li ion Battery info
http://batteryuniversity.com/learn/article/charging_lithium_ion_batteries Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] kX3 and L ion battery
Charging Lion batteries to only about 90 percent of capacity will help to extend the life of same. Likewise do not totally discharge Lions. Unlike nicads. Nicads like to be stored in a discharged state. Lion like to be stored in a charged state. Phil Santa Fe k5SSR Sent from my iPad On Sep 17, 2012, at 7:44 AM, Ignacy wrote: > The regular Li-Ion charge to 4.2V per cell so it is 12.6V max for 3 and 16.8V > for 4. I use 12.6V but get full power only for the first 30% of charge. May > be a bit better if a series diode in KX3 is removed that adds about 0.6V > drop. One can charge the 4 cell Li-Ion battery to 15V only, for less charge. > There may still be weight gains compared to LiFePO3. > Ignacy > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/kX3-and-L-ion-battery-tp7562763p7562864.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Swains Island 5 watts
The GAP is ground mounted with the 3 ground wires that it comes with... Not the best... but it works...for now. Soon a new vert... The Stepper IR vert with 120 radials... That will make the ethers and the ions jump and shout! Phil K5SSR Santa Fe KX3 1695 K3 KX1 "If You Don't Know What It Is... Don't Poke It" On Sep 16, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Sam Morgan wrote: was it grd mounted? what were the radials, if any? GB & 73 K5OAI Sam Morgan On 9/16/2012 11:08 AM, Phil Townsend wrote: > I was using a Gap vertical mono bander on 20 meters... but the contact was on > 10 meters! The internal ATU works just fine! > > On Sep 16, 2012, at 7:05 AM, pkhjr wrote: > > What antennas were ya'll using? > > 73 Tex > ka5y __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Swains Island 5 watts
I was using a Gap vertical mono bander on 20 meters... but the contact was on 10 meters! The internal ATU works just fine! On Sep 16, 2012, at 7:05 AM, pkhjr wrote: What antennas were ya'll using? 73 Tex ka5y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Swains-Island-5-watts-tp7562789p7562818.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] kX3 and L ion battery
Ah Yes thats what I needed to know Thank You. On Sep 15, 2012, at 11:47 PM, "Hjalmar Duklæt" wrote: 15.0V is max. At 15.1V the KX3 goes dead due to protection. 73 de Hasl LA4XX On 12-09-15, Phil Townsend wrote: > If I install l ion batteries in the KX3 the total volts will be about 15.2 > plus or minus... So what is the absolute Vmax for the KX3? > > Phil > K5SSR > Santa Fe > > Sent from my iPad > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 Swains Island 5 watts
Wow my 3rd contact with the KX3 at 5 watts into Swains Island... Phil Santa Fe, NM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] kX3 and L ion battery
If I install l ion batteries in the KX3 the total volts will be about 15.2 plus or minus... So what is the absolute Vmax for the KX3? Phil K5SSR Santa Fe Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] The longest day...
The day that my KX3 arrives is here. Out for delivery means he will arrive sometime around 4pm. My wife says "it's just a radio dear" Eight hours to burn. Maybe I'll try to work those guys on that Island in the Pacific, that will kill some time. Maybe I'll try to get some exercise... No, not that. I could smoke a joint or two... Nah I quit that shit years ago. Drink beer all day... I would be to drunk to build. Annoy my fellow Elecraft fans via email. I forgot, today I have jury duty! Time to go and pass judgment on my fellow man. Gotta go, I'm almost late. Phil Santa Fe Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Antenna static charge precautions - any tips?
I was glad to see my K3 had the 560k resistors in place. I checked the KX1 and don't see any installed... Sooo... looks like its a good idea to place them somewhere in the feedline after the antenna switcher...or maybe within the the antenna switcher box. Really glad this subject came up cause New Mexico has fabulously low humidity! Anyway I have my PL 259 loaded with a nice Allen Brady 100k 2w resistor ready to play. Phil Santa Fe On Sep 9, 2012, at 2:42 PM, Don Wilhelm wrot Phil, That would be true only under certain conditions What conditions are you referring to? Your post was void of any conditions. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/9/2012 4:02 PM, Phil Townsend wrote: > So, the 22k - 100k carbon resistor is not needed and therefore would be > redundant? > > Phil > Santa Fe > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Antenna static charge precautions - any tips?
So, the 22k - 100k carbon resistor is not needed and therefore would be redundant? Phil Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Low Power Amp problems… Fixed by me and David!
I was trying to do a 5 watt cal but only got 3.5 watts and got an error code... It was working but now no go. I called Elecraft and talked to David. After some easy on phone tests... He said to re bias the the driver(Q2) for and the two output devises (Q4 and Q5). I did that with the help of a simple procedure Dave sent me... And what do you know... Q4 would not bias. The pot related to Q4 had zero effect. I called David and he said he suspected a bad output transistor. Today the 3 transistors in question arrived in the mail. So using my brand new Hako Solder sucker Model# 808, removed all of the solder around the pins of Q2, Q4 and Q5. With the solder removed the parts fell out onto the bench! No desolder ribbon, no prying, no pulling, no cutting...just heat the pin/pad, pull the trigger the pump sucks it dry! And I do mean DRY. I checked the 3 transistors with the handy dandy M3 transistor checker... Q4 was a dead short David of Elecraft... THANK YOU... P.S. UPS will be at my door with a Brand new KX3 on tuesday...To bad I have jury duty on tuesday. So, all is right with my world in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Phil KF5ROJ Elecraft... Elegant service! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX1 Speaker Mod
Well, there is no speaker in the KX1... I hate earbuds, headphones, earspeakers, earphones... All of them. I hate stuff in or on my ears and head. Yesterday I opened up my Apple itouch 3G. It has a speaker, a really tiny thing. Hummm... Measured eight ish ohms... Humm. It would easily fit into the chassis of the KX1! So the question is who makes those nano speakers? Anyone .anyone? I,don't think I want to steal the driver from the itouch. Or iPad for that matter. Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Windows vs Mac
I have used Macs since 1984... From the the earliest 128k machines to the newest 27" imac's. They all have served me well with out any virus contamination. Four or five years ago I started running windows software on some of my machines. In general that has been a success and I have been pretty happy with the results. Currently I use a program called Crossover to run windows apps. The point of Crossover is that you do not need any Microsoft software running in the background. I suspect that the Apple iPad will find it's way into the ham radio world more and more as time passes Wht? Because it simply works... Really well. Tight integration between the development software and the hardware. Love to write for the iPad and iPhone. Phil Santa Fe KF5ROJ Sent from my iPad On Aug 24, 2012, at 8:20 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: > Apple hardware has a very good reputation for reliability and > ability to work in harsh environments. There are several ways to > run at least two operating systems on one computer, so having > dual-boot, windows and OSx is a common way of using the hardware. > > Make sure the system you get has the I/O configuration you need. > My MacBook Pro has a single audio port, which can be configured > for either input or output. I havent' figured out how to use it > for computer digital modes (my favorite modes), so I use a > SignaLink USB as an interface. > > I use RUMlog for logging, and cocoaModem for digital modes under > OSx. I used RUMped for contest logging during field day and > liked it. I don't have any experience with any of the Windows > ham radio software, so don't ask for comparisons. :-) > > Cheers - Bill, AE6JV > > On 8/24/12 at 6:44, ph...@mi.rr.com (Paul and Sue Huff) wrote: > >> Any and all opinions would be appreciated. > - > Bill Frantz| The first thing you need when | Periwinkle > (408)356-8506 | using a perimeter defense is a | 16345 > Englewood Ave > www.pwpconsult.com | perimeter. | Los Gatos, > CA 95032 > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 CW decoder question
The CW decode displays it's output to the VFO B window. But most of the time that window is displaying the VFO 'B' frequency. Question is How do I remove the VFO 'B' frequency info and display ONLY the CW decoded info? Phil Santa Fe Thanks Listening for SOTA on 14.061 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and HDSDR
FYI All Mac laptops have stereo audio output jacks. Sent from my iPad On Aug 11, 2012, at 7:54 PM, Bill Conkling wrote: > Some have mono mic input, but stereo line in on same plug. My Dell Latitude > 620 is thus equipped. > > ...bill nr4c n > > Sent from my Verizon Wireless Droid > > -Original message- > From: Larry Phipps > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Sat, Aug 11, 2012 16:28:36 GMT+00:00 > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and HDSDR > > It is a rare built-in laptop sound card that has a stereo input. They > are almost always mono mic inputs (except for some Apple laptops). > > 73, > Larry N8LP > > > On 8/11/2012 12:00 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: >> Message: 8 >> Date: Sat, 11 Aug 2012 08:50:29 -0700 (PDT) >> From: Ignacy >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and HDSDR >> To:elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Message-ID:<1344700229292-7560862.p...@n2.nabble.com> >> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii >> >> What cables? >> >> I tried to adjust amplitude/phase on the laptop to eliminate the other >> sideband. No effect. Perhaps teh card does not work in stereo although > the >> card setup indicated that it is capable. Then moved to desktop. The >> adjustments worked. However, there is lots of noise +-5Khz from the > center. >> >> Is there a good reason to work many KHz from the center? >> Seems one needs a good write up on interfacing HDSDR with KX3. >> >> Ignacy > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX1 Displayed voltage question
I have applied 13.66 volts from my HP lab power supply... also I measured it with the Fluke 179 and a Fluke 2840. Both Flukes are more or less in agreement. The KX1 battery display says it is 13.3vdc when it is powered up. A... is there a way to adjust the display voltage on the KX1 so that it more closely matches the Flukes etc? OR B...is the .3 vdc difference about the correct voltage drop for the KX1 and then the KX1 is more or less correct and no adjustment not needed? Thank You Phil Santa Fe KF5ROJ (New ticket Today)( yeeeaah!!!) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Filter question… Again?
Why an 8 pole filter OR Why a 5 pole filter? Yeah I know the 5 poles are cheaper... but other than that. Phil Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 on eBay
$1500 USD I guess if you want/need to jump to head of the line... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-(
Man that's way worse than getting socks for Xmas! On Jul 27, 2012, at 11:42 AM, Jack Berry wrote: UPS is very, very good at their business. Bet you have it tomorrow! Imagaine how surprised the other person is that they received a radio and not clothing! God Bless & Best 73! Jack - WE5ST From: Fred Smith To: 'Frode LA2RL' ; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( That my friend is very hard to understand I'm sure, hope you get it sorted out soon. 73, Fred/N0AZZ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Frode LA2RL Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 10:54 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] UPS has lost my KX3 :-( Hi, Since I received my UPS tracking code last week I have been following the parcel's track through the US, arriving in Germany and then going through Denmark and Sweden before arriving in Oslo, Norway yesterday. The expected delivery was next Monday before the end of the day. However, today the postman arrived with a big parcel from UPS with my name, address and the correct UPS tracking code for my KX3 shipment. I hurried inside to open the box and almost had a heart attack. The box is full with clothes. I have got the wrong box and somebody else has got my KX3, :-( UPS says there must have been a mix of two or more shipments along the way. They will send me a new address labels for the box I have received and I hope they manage to trace the person who has got mine. A long wait just became even longer. 73's from a sad ham, Frode, LA2RL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com/ Version: 2012.0.2196 / Virus Database: 2437/5158 - Release Date: 07/27/12 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net/ Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Link to Ham and Raspberry Pi
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[Elecraft] Raspberry Pi (a 35 dollar Computer) Linux and Elecraft K3, K2, KX3 etc
Has anyone on this site fooled with Raspberry Pi for use with the Elecraft line? Just wanna know. Phil Santa Fe xxxSSR (waiting for my new call) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Utilities for MAC compatibility with OSX Mountain Lion
Been running ML for a day... Elecraft and ML seem great! Phil nm5SSR On Jul 25, 2012, at 9:51 PM, Rachel Runyan wrote: Dose anyone one have any insight as to whether there is an issue with the Mountain Lion MAC OSX upgrade with any of the Elecraft utilities? Am asking before I do the upgrade on my iMAC, since there was an issue with Carbonite backups last time. I can live without Carbonite, but NOT Elecraft utilities. Tnx es 73 Rachel/AL7FI __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Just Placed my order for the KX3
Oh Boy... Oh Boy... Oh Boy... can't wait. They said 90 days or so... just in time for a trip to Turkey. Phil Santa Fe, NM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Rig Colors
I would pay extra for a choice of colors... RED On May 20, 2012, at 11:13 AM, Mike Markowski wrote: Around 1990 an audio company, Adcom, that at that time time was well regarded (no longer the case, I'm told by audio enthusiasts at work) had a line of audio gear that came out in both black and white. Apparently the white sold well in California but not the rest pf the US. Outside of CA you could get the white gear for about $100 less - and still didn't fly off the shelves. Maybe the ham companies are simply giving customers what they want? Yet it would be interesting to see a white K3! 73, Mike ab3ap On 05/20/2012 11:58 AM, Bill wrote: > For years many were light grey. Yaesu even had an elegant looking almost > white rig. TenTec was tan. Of coure Heath was green. My only thought > would be that the black rigs represent something heavier - military > tough - official looking. > > Black also shows dust more readily - FWTW. > > Bill W2BLC > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] The RUG...
This is a wonderful nick name for the KX3 The Rug... I love it. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Wonderful chat on 18.141.00 with two seven year olds first contact
The young op is asking what is your faviort color... Sweet... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Wonderful chat on 18.141.00 with two seven year olds first contact
On Jan 2, 2012, at 8:02 AM, Allan Glasdam wrote: Hi all and happy new year When I tune my K2/10 on 10 mc I get the message: 2.04r 1.09. Voltage is 13,6 0.35 Any ideas and solutions would be appriciated. Allan, OZ8A __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Looking for KX3 external speaker suggestions
I use this with my K3... It is the best portable solution out there... Plus you can use it with blue tooth from any blue tooth source. ipod ipad laptop etc etc... K3 with a blue tooth mod... no wires or you can wire it. Plus it has a mike built in. Lion battery 12 hours plus or minus. But the best part is that it sounds really really good. Goes loud if need be. Built in 2 channel amp. Built in Battery. Headphone jack and USB port. Not plastic... well built. Well thought out. Kinda heavy... surprising the first time you pick it up. Check this out... read the reviews... I bought mine at the Rocky Mountain Audio Fest this year. I use it almost every day... no problems... It was made for portable traveling audio nuts... But I think it belongs with the K2, K3 and our new baby... Try it guys... you will love it. http://soundmatters.com/ I build single ended triodes for high end audio systems... Big bucks, seriously good sound... I know great sound. Phil Townsend __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Way Way off Topic
I just wanted to say... Its been really fun... I have had a great time fooling with Hamstuff and all you guys So I have a ice cooler filled with beer. Got some pizza a nice chair Got Bach on the box And Fox TV Man I am so ready. Love Peace and all that stuff! Over and Out! Phil Santa Fe Rats... I really wanted a all new KX3 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 photos
Oh Boy!!! I want one! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 announcement
What time does the show open __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] The K3 and The T1
I know the T1 will "work"with the T1 But will it do the memory thing like it does with the FT-817?? Phil Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Very cool Earth Screw at Lee Valley Tools... Just a tad O/T
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[Elecraft] KX1 info...
Does anyone know what the output impedance of the KX1 is AND will it drive those very small speakers that are installed in the iTouch, iPhone or iPad. I have a stash of the iPads etc that are broken so the speakers are very usable. Also does anyone have a KX1 for sale used new built or unbuilt Phil Santa Fe, NM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Want to buy a KX1... used, built or unbuilt etc???
Looking for a KX1 anyone... anyone Phil Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Anyone have a KX1 for sale???
anyone? Phil Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] The K3 an intel Mac Mac Logger and a Stepper IR vertical antenna.
Has anyone got this combo of gear??? Will the Stepper work with the Mac and Mac Logger? Thanks __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Great audio Kit
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hi-Fi audio amplifier kit
Tripath based diy kit These sound VERY good and cheeep! http://diyparadise.com/charlize2.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hi-Fi audio amplifier kit
Great sounding stuff from a kit. http://www.bottlehead.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] For Mac users only
Please don't ban me from this list because I have another stupid ground question. I have a nice 27 inch iMac. It's very fast and runs widows and lynx as well. The USB port works very well will K3# 4636. The K3 is grounded to my buss under the table as are the other stuff BUT the iMac does not have a ground post or point. It does has a third wire into the AC outlet. The outer shell does not look like it's suitable to bond to... Does anyone have a rough idea how to go about applying a ground strap to a iMac. I WILL be safe this year! Phil Santa Fe, NM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: KPA500 vs XYL
My XYL is headed to istanbul for a month of touring around turkey. I am so home free. Sent from my iPad On Apr 9, 2011, at 12:40 AM, Gary Gregory wrote: > Daughter are a worry though...my daughter lives in Las Vegas, NV, and when I > told her there was a package arriving from Watsonville and to send it on to > me, she asked "what is it?", so I tolds her. > > The response was I was spending her inheritance..:-( > > Oh, and yep, she is licensed too > > I really can't win...love'em heaps, but I am outnumbered and outgunned...or > if you insist, a wimp...:-) > > Life is great though as I know my daughter will select a nice retirement > home for her Dad...minus the Elecraft K Line. > > Gotta run, the nice man in the white coat is calling me. > > Gary > > On 9 April 2011 16:31, Kevin Luxford wrote: > >> Hi Guys, >> >> None of those XYL blandishments would work with my beloved of over 48 >> years married life. At the time we got engaged, I gave her a string of >> pearls. She asked me, "How much did they cost?" I should have >> recognised the warning signs then. >> >> Several years ago, we were in Sorrento in Italy. I took her into a >> jeweller's store and told her that as I was getting on in years, she >> could have any ring in the store (within reason) that she fancied. She >> told me that she would rather have the money in the bank in case she had >> to put me onto a nursing home. >> >> Still, she cares for me, she really does. Always been at my bedside >> when coming out of an anaesthetic. As the Brits say, "Mustn't grumble!" >> >> Well, guys, enjoy your KPA500s. I will just have to build mine with an >> MOT power supply and 813s or a Russian GU74b. >> >> 73 >> Kevin >> VK3DAP / ZL2DAP >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > > > > -- > > *VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile > Elecraft Equipment > K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 > Living the dream!!!* > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Congratulations...
Yes, Good show boys and girls at Elecraft! It has been wonderful to watch you guys and girls grow a truly wonderful company from scratch. Wonderful products, first class service and lovely people... What more could anyone ask for? Thank You So Much. Phil Townsend Santa Fe, NM Don't follow My Tweets http://twitter.com/PhilTownsend On Apr 8, 2011, at 10:16 AM, Byron Servies wrote: > I would like to second this. Yesterday's discussions were fun, but > Dick KA5KKT is absolutely correct that the KPA500 is an awesome > product. > > My personal inclination is for the "Grey-Line" just now, but I can see > myself buying the K-Line in the future! > > Thanks for the great products! They are inspirational, > > On Thu, Apr 7, 2011 at 7:42 PM, Edward Dickinson III > wrote: >> Congratulations to Elecraft on the launch of what will no doubt be a >> successful new product! > > -- > 73, Byron N6NUL > > - Northern California Contest Club > - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 > - www.cqp.org > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] UFER Ground In House
Here it is Read this end of story http://www.esgroundingsolutions.com/about-electrical-grounding/what-are-some-different-types-of-grounding-electrodes.php Don't follow My Tweets http://twitter.com/PhilTownsend On Apr 8, 2011, at 9:13 AM, Byron Servies wrote: > Hi, > > I am currently installing a new ground system and when I had an > electrician out to talk about my plans, he thought it would be best to > connect a wire to one of the available ports in the service panel > ground bus rather than connected it to my UFER ground. On my panel, > this bus is covered by the metal of the panel itself, all of which > needed to be removed to inspect possible connection points. > > As mentioned in the 2010 ARRL Handbook, this connection should be done > by a licensed electrician, probably because everything needs to be > open and the utility company feed exposed when this work is done. > Still, it is advice I plan on following as I finish up in the next few > weeks. > > Also note that there should be an inspection port somewhere (for > new-ish construction. My place is in CA and built in 1992) where the > inspector can view the UFER connection; mine is very near the service > panel on the inside of the garage covered with a blank single gang > outlet panel. > > Odd note: my UFER ground must have been insufficient because there are > 2 lengths of rebar bent near each other and clamped together. My > electrician said he had never seen 2 used before. > > On Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 8:02 AM, wrote: >> l the talk about grounding had me looking at my house to figure out how >> I was going to tie my antenna grounding together with the house ground >> correctly. >> >> I was not able to find an external ground rod and was confused until >> someone mentioned the UFER Ground. >> >> So my question is can anyone point me in the proper direction on how to >> tie this all together. > > > -- > 73, Byron N6NUL > > - Northern California Contest Club > - CU in the 2011 Cal QSO Party 1-2 Oct 2011 > - www.cqp.org > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Elecraft Ale
> I need some. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 questions
Will it transmit on AM? Phil Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Grounds... I know, I know... its a Dead issue BUT... (no Pun)
I really hate to bring it up again... But hear me out: My A/C service entrance does not have a ground rod. My house was built about 25 years ago.' I pulled the service front panel and found the following: All the grounds and neutrals are bonded to the metal chassis as they are supposed to be. But there is no wire for a connection to a ground ROD! It looks like they used a solid metal pipe that houses the big A/C wire inside of this pipe. This pipe IS connected to the service entrance by some metal gland nuts. The 2 1/2" pipe goes outside of the house and is buried underground. It goes off to a transformer that is about 100 yards away. So my question: IS this pipe MY Ground rod? Don't follow My Tweets http://twitter.com/PhilTownsend __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Lightning in New Mexico
George said "disconnect everything and pray" So, George would you disconnect you antenna from it's ground On Mar 29, 2011, at 10:09 AM, george fritkin wrote: > Let's introduce some facts. Lightning strikes can carry from 10K to over 50K > amps. That will vaporize #12 wire instantly. Typical ham installations do > not have adequate protection and in fact it is not affordable for the average > ham. When you are in the mist of a storm disconnect everythingI mean > unplug and pray that nature spares your antenna. Storms that are in the > proximity may induce high voltage spikes on the power grid so it is hard to > evaluate potential damage. > As I said unplug. Switches, power strips, discharge tubes, are patch > solutions. For safety sake unplug!! > George, W6GF > > > > > --- On Tue, 3/29/11, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > From: Don Wilhelm > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Lightning in New Mexico > To: "Phil Townsend" > Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" > Date: Tuesday, March 29, 2011, 6:23 AM > > Phil, > > Despite disconnecting your antennas, you still have to consider that the > coax shields enter the house. > > Yes, ground rod #2 (and #3 and all others) are to be bonded to the AC > Electrical Entry ground rod. > > I am not sure why that is counterintuitive to you. Yes, there is a very > real possibility that a lightning surge will be induced in the house > wiring with or without the connection between the grounds. But if there > is a lightning surge on either the antennas or the house wiring, you > want to keep both at the same potential. > > Keeping everything at the same potential during a lightning surge event > is what the bonding is all about. > > A lightning surge traveling through the earth can create a very large > difference in potential between ground rods that are not connected > together, and that potential difference can cause fires and damage. The > soil has more resistance than a wire between the ground rods. > > Look at the 2010 (or 2011) ARRL Handbook chapter on Safety - the fact > that ALL ground rods should be connected together is clearly stated. > > One other point on disconnecting your antennas - consider what happens > when you re-connect them. The PL-259 center conductor is connected > first, and then the shell is attached. If there is a charge on the coax > center conductor, you can zap your equipment by the simple act of > re-connecting it. Short the center conductor to the grounded shell > before connecting it to your equipment. It is better to disconnect the > antennas with a switch in the coax line and provide a DC path to ground > across the common coax connector at that switch. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 3/29/2011 1:12 AM, Phil Townsend wrote: >> I have beat into the dirt another 8' foot ground rod(G.R. #2) next to the >> outside coax switch >> and have installed a Poly Phasor on the output coax that goes into the shack >> and poly phasors on each of the coax cables from the antennas. >> All the poly phasor's ground lugs are connected to ground rod #2. (Each Poly >> phasor has its own wire going to ground rod #2) >> >> This remote coax switch and ground rod #2 are about 12 feet from the AC >> mains. >> >> If I understand correctly, I should also bond this ground rod #2 to the the >> AC mains ground rod as well >> >> But if I do that then those antennas will be connected to the grounds in the >> house via the AC mains ground rod? >> This seems counterintuitive? I mean... now there will be the very real >> possibility of lightning in the house wiring??? >> > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Lightning in New Mexico
Physics is the lightning police! And I for one do not want them knocking at my door. Sent from my iPad On Mar 29, 2011, at 1:41 AM, Ian White GM3SEK wrote: > >> They are not "big government" to be scorned, they are based on God's >> Laws of Physics to be learned and respected. > > Amen! > > > -- > > 73 from Ian GM3SEK > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Lightning in New Mexico
The ground rod (#1) I placed just outside my shack/ house is about 16 or 17 feet from the meter/ ground rod that connects to the AC mains. So if I run a bunch of fat parallel wires that are bonded to BOTH ground rods that will be a good thing to do. (and required...by law)(knock on the the door ITS the ground police) As a matter of fact during the lightning season I disconnect the antennas from my gear when it looks like the Wx is gonna go south. (South,??? why not North???) Antennas consist of a 20 meter Gap vertical and nested marconi for 40m and 80m at 24 feet... Kinda like a dipole. These antennas run to an outside remote coax switch. I have beat into the dirt another 8' foot ground rod(G.R. #2) next to the outside coax switch and have installed a Poly Phasor on the output coax that goes into the shack and poly phasors on each of the coax cables from the antennas. All the poly phasor's ground lugs are connected to ground rod #2. (Each Poly phasor has its own wire going to ground rod #2) This remote coax switch and ground rod #2 are about 12 feet from the AC mains. If I understand correctly, I should also bond this ground rod #2 to the the AC mains ground rod as well But if I do that then those antennas will be connected to the grounds in the house via the AC mains ground rod? This seems counterintuitive? I mean... now there will be the very real possibility of lightning in the house wiring??? Again Thank you for your help!!! Phil Santa Fe P.S... We get lightning almost as bad as Florida. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Lightning season is on the way in New Mexico.
Lightning question: I have driven an 8 foot copper clad rod just out side my operating station. Its about 6 feet from the rod to my desk. I have attached a solid copper wire (1/4" thick) to the ground post (with a ground rod clamp) The wire goes thru the wall and is bonded to a copper pipe that is 1-1/8" wide that is just under the desk. So on to my question: What is the BEST way to connect my equipment (k3, SB-200 and a remote coax switch) to the copper pipe? Coax braid from RG8 or solid copper wire? and why Thank You guys... Phil Santa Fe soon to be a xx5SSR... __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Don w3fpr
Don is an Elecraft GOD!!! I am not worthy. Well, maybe a little. Phil Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500]And the question is ...
I'll do it! Just send me a KPA500 and I am good to go! Phil Santa Fe On Mar 15, 2011, at 3:16 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: > Mark wrote: > >> Who is going to calculated alternate replacement values of the resistors > in the two attenuators so that the KPA500 may be driven to a > > full 500 > watts by a K3 / 10? >> Mark, NØOKS > > You are, if you intend to try this on your new KPA-500. -Bruce, N1RX > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Nope My K3 is NOT for sale
Nope. Not. Never... well maybe if there is K4 Boy I wonder what that will be like K4... hell, it will do the dishes too!!! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Maxwell's Equations.
If the Higgs boson is discovered before the new product announcement, we'll throw in a spare 9-V battery. If that boson IS discovered... we won't need a 9V battery! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] What made you decide on purchasing an Elecraft transceiver?
1: Performance 2: Upgrade path 3: Affordable entry 4: Affordable add ons 5: Support by phone of email 6: Never goes "out of date" 7: Kit 8: Made in USA 9: and last but Not least...BIG FUN ! I list these in not in order but as I thought of them. I would like you guys to build a cool antenna analyzer kit. Maybe it could work with a laptop via wifi. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] For Sale... K2 with lots of options
$1100... plus you pay shipping... Here is what you get >> K2 #1264 >> KPA100 >> SSB Side Band >> KNB Noise Blank >> KAF2 Audio Filter >> KATU 20 Watt Tuner >> KIOS RS 232 i/o >> KBT Battery option with Battery All up graded to current versions. Paypal cool. This radio was just worked over by Don W... so it all up to snuff. email me philji at mac dot com Phil Santa Fe , NM I am the very happy owner of a brand new K3 and it needs options hence the sale of the K2. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 #1264 with a bunch of options for sale.
How much should I charge? it's got the... K2 #1264 KPA100 SSB Side Band KNB Noise Blank KAF2 Audio Filter KATU 20 Watt Tuner KIOS RS 232 i/o KBT Battery option with Battery Just Came back from Don W tweeked and aligned. Phil Santa Fe Happy owner of a spanking new K3... but it needs options hence the need for cash to fund those options. Let me know __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 # 1264 with lots of options...for sale
How much should I charge? it's got the... K2 #1264 KPA100 SSB Side Band KNB Noise Blank KAF2 Audio Filter KATU 20 Watt Tuner KIOS RS 232 i/o KBT Battery option with Battery Just Came back from Don W tweeked and aligned. Phil Santa Fe Happy owner of a spanking new K3... but it needs options hence the need for cash to fund those options. Let me know __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Reason to NOT buy a K3?
You will be like... Gadzookes sure am glad I didn't buy that kencomyeatek. Sent from my iPad On Dec 26, 2010, at 12:35 PM, Gary K9GS wrote: > Yep...kind of like selling myself a new car :)) > > Thanks Phil. > > On 12/26/2010 1:27 PM, Phil Townsend wrote: >> Gary... Seems to me your already own a K3!!! >> >> Phil >> Santa Fe >> >> >> Sent from my iPad >> >> On Dec 26, 2010, at 12:10 PM, Gary K9GS wrote: >> >>> Hello all and Happy Holidays! >>> >>> I've been reading the K3 reflector for the past couple of weeks. I'm in >>> the market for a new radio and have my choices narrowed down to a couple >>> models to replace my TS-850S which has served me very well. >>> >>> First my operating interests: >>> >>> I primarily spend my time contesting, DX contests in particular, and >>> most of my time on 80 and 40M. 99% of the time I operate CW. So, in >>> particular, low band CW performance is important to me. In between >>> contests I spend my time DXing, again primarily on the low bands. Some >>> occasional VHF operating on 6 and 2M. >>> >>> I'd also like to point out that I do interface my radios to a dedicated >>> computer using Win XP pro and use N1MM for contesting and Logger 32 for >>> general operating. Both of these applications are very well supported >>> and the K3 is well represented among users. >>> >>> I've narrowed my choices down to two radios, the FTDX5000 and the K3. >>> There are several things keeping me from falling in love with the FTDX5000: >>> >>> 1) The CW break-in performance is broken in the FTDX5K above ~30 wpm, >>> resulting in chopped characters, and from what I'm told, really bad >>> sounding on the air. >>> 2) The APF filter is also not working correctly. >>> 3) The contour control does not function on CW, I believe only on SSB. >>> >>> Of course, these limitations COULD be fixed by Yaesu in future revisions >>> but I'm apprehensive that Yaesu is going to fix anything. They >>> certainly don't participate in the FTDX5000 user forums although >>> supposedly they do read the posts. Sort of the "we know what we're >>> doing, there's no problem" attitude with JA radio manufacturers. After >>> all, how many FT-1000XX radios were built with the key click problem? I >>> don't think Yaesu ever admitted there was an issue and the fix was >>> relatively simple to implement in production. >>> >>> At $5K plus one would hope these problems are addressed but one never >>> knows. Certainly Elecraft is much more responsive and is actively >>> involved in post sale issues and solutions. >>> >>> I've never been a fan of ICOM HF radios although the IC-7800 gets good >>> reviews but at $10K per radio??? I've also used Ten-Tec before and >>> never been a big fan plus the Orion II suffers from a poor performing >>> 2nd receiver and I know of several locals that have had there Orions >>> back for service/updates several times. So what else is there and am I >>> missing anything else? >>> >>> Which brings me to the K3. This radio seems, to me, to be exactly what >>> I'm looking for. I really can't think of anything holding me back. >>> >>> I'm looking at the 100W model with the following accessories: >>> >>> a) KAT3 >>> b) KXV3A >>> c) 2.8K 8 pole SSB filter >>> d) 400 hz 8 pole filter >>> e) 250 hz 8 pole filter >>> >>> Future options would be the KRX sub receiver, K144XV-K 2M Module (I do >>> some VHF operating but presently have a rig for 2M SSB anyway), I'm >>> not currently using any receive antennas on 80/40M. I'd like an opinion >>> on this but I don't think I see the advantage to buying the sub receiver >>> UNTIL I have receive antennas available for diversity reception? What >>> am I missing here? >>> >>> I don't operate any of the digital modes but I would like to do so. Is >>> the 2.8K filter adequate for digital modes or do I want something different? >>> >>> I also like the portability of the K3 as I am planning on some future >>> DX-pedition use. I can't see lugging a 43 pound FTDX5000 through >>> airport security either. >>> >>> Sorry for the long post but I wanted to have a sanity check with som
Re: [Elecraft] Reason to NOT buy a K3?
Gary... Seems to me your already own a K3!!! Phil Santa Fe Sent from my iPad On Dec 26, 2010, at 12:10 PM, Gary K9GS wrote: > Hello all and Happy Holidays! > > I've been reading the K3 reflector for the past couple of weeks. I'm in > the market for a new radio and have my choices narrowed down to a couple > models to replace my TS-850S which has served me very well. > > First my operating interests: > > I primarily spend my time contesting, DX contests in particular, and > most of my time on 80 and 40M. 99% of the time I operate CW. So, in > particular, low band CW performance is important to me. In between > contests I spend my time DXing, again primarily on the low bands. Some > occasional VHF operating on 6 and 2M. > > I'd also like to point out that I do interface my radios to a dedicated > computer using Win XP pro and use N1MM for contesting and Logger 32 for > general operating. Both of these applications are very well supported > and the K3 is well represented among users. > > I've narrowed my choices down to two radios, the FTDX5000 and the K3. > There are several things keeping me from falling in love with the FTDX5000: > > 1) The CW break-in performance is broken in the FTDX5K above ~30 wpm, > resulting in chopped characters, and from what I'm told, really bad > sounding on the air. > 2) The APF filter is also not working correctly. > 3) The contour control does not function on CW, I believe only on SSB. > > Of course, these limitations COULD be fixed by Yaesu in future revisions > but I'm apprehensive that Yaesu is going to fix anything. They > certainly don't participate in the FTDX5000 user forums although > supposedly they do read the posts. Sort of the "we know what we're > doing, there's no problem" attitude with JA radio manufacturers. After > all, how many FT-1000XX radios were built with the key click problem? I > don't think Yaesu ever admitted there was an issue and the fix was > relatively simple to implement in production. > > At $5K plus one would hope these problems are addressed but one never > knows. Certainly Elecraft is much more responsive and is actively > involved in post sale issues and solutions. > > I've never been a fan of ICOM HF radios although the IC-7800 gets good > reviews but at $10K per radio??? I've also used Ten-Tec before and > never been a big fan plus the Orion II suffers from a poor performing > 2nd receiver and I know of several locals that have had there Orions > back for service/updates several times. So what else is there and am I > missing anything else? > > Which brings me to the K3. This radio seems, to me, to be exactly what > I'm looking for. I really can't think of anything holding me back. > > I'm looking at the 100W model with the following accessories: > > a) KAT3 > b) KXV3A > c) 2.8K 8 pole SSB filter > d) 400 hz 8 pole filter > e) 250 hz 8 pole filter > > Future options would be the KRX sub receiver, K144XV-K 2M Module (I do > some VHF operating but presently have a rig for 2M SSB anyway), I'm > not currently using any receive antennas on 80/40M. I'd like an opinion > on this but I don't think I see the advantage to buying the sub receiver > UNTIL I have receive antennas available for diversity reception? What > am I missing here? > > I don't operate any of the digital modes but I would like to do so. Is > the 2.8K filter adequate for digital modes or do I want something different? > > I also like the portability of the K3 as I am planning on some future > DX-pedition use. I can't see lugging a 43 pound FTDX5000 through > airport security either. > > Sorry for the long post but I wanted to have a sanity check with some > experienced K3 users that know the K3 and have similar interests and > requirements. I'm on vacation this week and one thing I do plan on > doing is dropping by a local in or DX club and using his K3 for a couple > of hours. > > Your thoughts and comments are appreciated. > > -- > > > 73, > > Gary K9GS > > Check out K9NS on the web: http://www.k9ns.com > Greater Milwaukee DX Association: http://www.gmdxa.org > Society of Midwest Contesters: http://www.w9smc.com > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Trans World Antenna
Yeah I really like that call AC7AC... And speaking of room temp super conductors... There some guys up at the lab (Los Alamos) that are getting there. My old, RIP Elmer W9JWI... Circa 1956 had set up in his shack a super cooled 2 meter antenna As the temp dropped he could shorten the elements and shill have the same swr's, watts out. Sorry for the typos...it a bear typing with an iPad. Sent from my iPad On Dec 25, 2010, at 8:31 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > Yeah, until we get room temperature superconductors. As you probably know, > the losses in small antennas are in the resistive losses in the conductors > (including loading coils) compounded by the very high circulating currents > that necessarily occur when they are made small in terms of wavelengths. > > Still, the convenience offered by some of these "portable" antennas in > setting them up and breaking them down quickly is worth a fair bit. And, as > many "buddipole" users have noted, it's hard to find a tree at the > seashore... > > When I moved from California to Oregon I asked the FCC for a new call sign > since I have always advocated for calls that represent the area in which we > live in the USA. In California back in the 1970's I traded in my call I had > had since 1952, W6QAS, for whatever came up in their assignments of 2X1 > calls. Their computer coughed up got AC6Y - the 76th FCC assigned call > assigned and perfect for CW - and I wondered if it really wanted to give it > up when moving to Oregon. But I did and the FCC assigned me a "7" call from > their computer database AC7AC. No "vanity" call, just what came up next. I > couldn't argue with that, Hi! > > Sometimes the FCC computer assigns something as good as you might be tempted > to pay for... > > Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > > Thank you all... > Well I guess the laws of physics are still in full force. > There certainly are times when I wish the rules could be bent...just a bit. > On the other hand... It's comforting to know that some things simply don't > change. > > So its the same old story... If yu want a big sig... Area, altitude and > horsepower. > > > Phil > Santa Fe, NM > > K2 & 3 > > Let my ticket expire early in the last cycle... I'll get a new one in the > spring. I'm looking for a Sugar Sugar Radio suffix ... > Indiana, Fla. Vermont, Ca. And KH land. > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Trans World Antenna
Thank you all... Well I guess the laws of physics are still in full force. There certainly are times when I wish the rules could be bent...just a bit. On the other hand... It's comforting to know that some things simply don't change. So its the same old story... If yu want a big sig... Area, altitude and horsepower. Phil Santa Fe, NM K2 & 3 Let my ticket expire early in the last cycle... I'll get a new one in the spring. I'm looking for a Sugar Sugar Radio suffix ... Indiana, Fla. Vermont, Ca. And KH land. Sent from my iPad On Dec 25, 2010, at 7:22 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > Phil, there is no "magic" or anything new in antenna design in nearly a > century. > > That's simply a short, loaded radiator, either a doublet (if fed near the > center) or a monopole. > > It will work nearly as well as the "Buddi Pole" that Elecraft (and others) > sell, which means it will make a lot of contacts under the right conditions. > > > Or you can create your own version by throwing up a low doublet and feeding > it through the KAT3 or KAT3 tuners. > > What you are paying for in these antennas is convenience, not performance. > > 73, > > Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message----- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Townsend > Sent: Saturday, December 25, 2010 4:50 PM > Cc: Elecraft Reflector > Subject: [Elecraft] Trans World Antenna > > How about the Trans World Traveler Antenna... > > Has anyone been Very happy with them? > > Has anyone been Very miserable with them? > > Are they better than a big KLM log at 200 feet... yeah...right > I can dream. > > Thanks > > > Phil > Santa Fe, NM > > K2 and 3 Oh Boy! > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Trans World Antenna
How about the Trans World Traveler Antenna... Has anyone been Very happy with them? Has anyone been Very miserable with them? Are they better than a big KLM log at 200 feet... yeah...right I can dream. Thanks Phil Santa Fe, NM K2 and 3 Oh Boy! __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] That Little battery in the K2 # 01264
I just got my K2 back from Don and Allen... Thank you...Both. But I might have a problem. When I hooked up the rig and listened to 40m and 20m both on SSB the sound coming from the speaker was raspy and distorted. Also it sounded very thin. So I plugged in my AKG 701 headphones...Yes, that was better. But I of course wanted to get to the bottom of the problem...so I unscrewed the left side next to the speaker. Aha! that little flat battery had slipped out of it's holder and was resting on the speaker magnet shield. (No doubt it popped loose in shipping) So my question...What does that battery do? Would it have anything to do with the raspy audio? Can I just put it back in and be good to go? Or am I simply screwed. K2# 01264 Now upgraded with 100 watt amp etc etc. Thank You all for help. Phil Santa Fe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] That little battery in the K2
I just got my K2 back from Don and Allen... Thank you...Both. But I might have a problem. When I hooked up the rig and listened to 40m and 20m both on SSB the sound coming from the speaker was raspy and distorted. Also it sounded very thin. So I plugged in my AKG 701 headphones...Yes, that was better. But I of course wanted to get to the bottom of the problem...so I unscrewed the left side next to the speaker. Aha! that little flat battery had slipped out of it's holder and was resting on the speaker magnet shield. (No doubt it popped loose in shipping) So my question...What does that battery do? Would it have anything to do with the raspy audio? Can I just put it back in and be good to go? Or am I simply screwed. K2# 01264 Now upgraded with 100 watt amp etc etc. Thank You all for help. Phil Santa Fe Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500
Me too. I got some cheap Yankee dollars that are getting nervous... And they are either gonna buy some more gold or a KPA 500. (I would vote for a KPA) Sent from my iPad On Dec 20, 2010, at 10:20 AM, "Robert M. Klein" wrote: > All of this talk about the KPA-500 has gotten me fired up about it again. > Well, we have waited patiently, but no news on when it will be available for > sale or when pre-orders will be accepted. > > An update, please? The natives are getting restless. > > Robert KY1RK > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Naked - Toxic Effects
I started slinging solder when I was about ten or so... Thats 66-10 Uh 56 years. Knight kits... ( were they mean to built at night? )(I built them at night) i really thought there were made to be built at night... knight Kits... Solder smells very different than it in the 50's it's more nasty now. The sweet smell of burning rosin never bothered me. I liked it! We all knew it had lead and it was a bad idea to eat it. No one said the fumes were bad for you. (although I am sure those nasty solder makers, those evil corporation chiefs...they knew! They have always known)(just like the tobacco boys.)( Nd of course the GMO gene guys) But like cigarettes, rosin is very addictive. One sniff and your done. Why else would you spend a lifetime breathing it in? Do they talk about it... No, that's how they "hook" us E.E,s It happened to me. Now we have safety features like exhaust fans, lead free solder...SMT and wave soldering. Kids today can't get hooked on rosin. But they sure have plenty of other mind bending Substances to fool with. So do a kid a favor... get him hooked. I am the pusher man. And yeah...lead is toxic... But what the hell most things are. Sent from my iPad...full of toxins and parts of Steven Jobs. Oh and btw I have all of those symptom listed below. plus a few others which I will not mention.p Thank God I'm rich enough to quit work. On Dec 19, 2010, at 9:09 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > The rules get tighter as the years wear on. Nowadays the fumes from > soldering are considered dangerous because there are lead oxide vapors in > them, and inhaling too much can lead to lead poisoning. > > Symptoms include loss of appetite, indigestion, nausea, vomiting, > constipation, headache, abdominal cramps, nervousness, and insomnia. Lead is > absorbed through the mucous membranes of the lung, stomach, or intestines > and then enters the bloodstream. > > Sheesh, and all these years I thought it was work causing those symptoms! > > Seriously, it is worth paying close attention to the toxins in our > environment. Every year there seem to be more and more of them and the > cumulative effect is not well understood. > > I don't use a ventilator hood for my route soldering, but I do position the > work so I'm alongside it, not above it, and the fumes rise up and away from > both the work and me. > > I readily handle wire solder but wash my hands as soon as I'm done. > > Ron AC7AC > P > -Original Message- > > It seems to me that some may remember that glasses were recommended to keep > the smokin rosin from coating our eyes too? > Or, that when looking close at a soldering connection, the smoke would burn > a bit? > Flyin' solder was the least of our worries, making a good solid physical > connection properly soldered, was of prime concideration, > and one would be proud, when the connection held up under stresseven if > the stress was the result of a pair of electrolitics wired .. in > reverse. But.. that is a story for another time. But.. the solder held. > > --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Naked
Toy yes! Stuffed... God I hope not! Sent from my iPad On Dec 17, 2010, at 5:54 PM, Barry wrote: > > A classic, Phil! > I've had solder drop on my leg while wearing shorts, but that was the worst > for me. > BTW, my wife came in to see what I was laughing about and I had her read > your post. She didn't get it - though Mr. Happy referred to a toy or > stuffed animal :.) > Barry W2UP > > > > Phil Townsend wrote: >> >> I was 12 years old... I think it was a Heathkit HW ??? >> I woke up early ready to sling solder. My bed was next to my >> "shack/workbench". >> The parents and sister were all sleeping... >> Then it happened... >> A large blob of solder slipped off the iron onto Mr Happy! (My new best >> friend) >> Shrieking and shouting... the blob "stuck". >> The noise from my room awakened Sister and her sleepover friend. (The one >> I had the sweets for.) >> They stormed into my room followed by Mom and Dad. >> Sisters friend was first into the room causing her to squeal as she tried >> to turn around and run out of the door she just came into. >> Thereby running into Sis and parents. >> The solder was still stuck and still hot. >> By parents wanted to call the Doctor...but I had enough humiliation for >> one day so my Mom gave me the ointment and that was that. >> Durring breakfast no one said anything about the early morning "event". >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-ESD-tp5844885p5847272.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Soldering Naked
I was 12 years old... I think it was a Heathkit HW ??? I woke up early ready to sling solder. My bed was next to my "shack/workbench". The parents and sister were all sleeping... Then it happened... A large blob of solder slipped off the iron onto Mr Happy! (My new best friend) Shrieking and shouting... the blob "stuck". The noise from my room awakened Sister and her sleepover friend. (The one I had the sweets for.) They stormed into my room followed by Mom and Dad. Sisters friend was first into the room causing her to squeal as she tried to turn around and run out of the door she just came into. Thereby running into Sis and parents. The solder was still stuck and still hot. By parents wanted to call the Doctor...but I had enough humiliation for one day so my Mom gave me the ointment and that was that. Durring breakfast no one said anything about the early morning "event". __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 ESD
All the info is good However... Never solder naked Sent from my iPad On Dec 17, 2010, at 9:22 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > As the KRX3 manual says (pg 5), avoid voltage differences between yourself > and the components. If you don't have an anti-static mat or wrist strap: > > DO NOT use carpet on your work bench (a common practice before solid state). > Wood, Formica, etc., is fine. Metal is also okay for this, but not a good > practice for any bench on which you'll power up a rig. > > DO NOT use Styrofoam or other plastics to hold parts other than the pink > bags some parts are shipped in. > > DO touch an unpainted metal ground often while working. (When without a pad > I touch a ground every time before picking up an electronic part or pcb - it > only takes a fraction of a second to do so.) > > DO touch an unpainted metal part of the K3 itself after picking up a part > and before touching the part to the K3. (That equalizes any possible voltage > difference between you - and the part you're holding - and the K3 so the > charge won't flow through the part.) If you ground the metal case of the K3, > you can touch it before picking up each part to accomplish both objectives > at the same time. > > The Mains supply safety ground is a perfectly good ground to use to > discharge yourself. > > There's more background on page 5 of the KRX3 manual, but the above steps > will keep you and the parts safe without a dedicated ESD workstation. > > Ron AC7AC > > > > -Original Message- > > Dear all, > > I am about to install my subreceiver and would like to finish before the > weekend but I have no ESD work place. How can I best protect the parts? Or > do I have to wait until I can get the needed ESD equipment? > > OZ1CCM, Kjeld > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 for AM broadcast?
I have a friend in Mali that wants to set up an AM radio some were out in the boonies. No Reliable AC power etc etc third world problems import duty tax endless very red tape. So the question is Can the K3 be made to transmit in the 1600 kc freq? 25 to 50 watts. Is this even a reasonable idea? Sent from my iPad On Dec 12, 2010, at 3:18 PM, ab2tc wrote: > > Hi again, > > A little while ago I wrote the message below. I am still searching for ways > to compensate for the tilt in my new 2.8kHz crystal filter. One way would be > to have a way to set the RX equalizer through a serial command / macro. Is > this going to happen soon? Another way would be to have the RX equalizer > settings stored by mode so they could be different for USB and LSB. Is this > going to happen soon? Am I really asking too much here? I spent money > getting the 8 pole 2.8kHz filter hoping it would solve the tonality > difference between USB and LSB, but achieved nothing. Recently there was > somebody on here wishing that Elecraft would sort these filters weeding out > the ones with a bad tilt. Should I order another one hoping to get one with > a flatter response? > > AB2TC - Knut > > Hello all, > > I recently replaced the 5-pole 2.7kHz roofing filter in my K3 with the > 8-pole 2.8kHz hoping to get rid of the difference in tonality between USB > and LSB. But the difference is still there. These two links show the noise > spectrum of the receiver in USB and LSB. > > http://ab2tc.getmyip.com:8000/pictures/usb.png > http://ab2tc.getmyip.com:8000/pictures/lsb.png > > In USB there is a definite upward tilt of the passband and the opposite for > LSB. This is quite audible. Is this normal and is there anything I can do > about it (other than asking Elecraft to add by mode equalizer)? > > AB2TC - Knut > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/2-8-kHz-filter-tilt-tp5829094p5829094.html > Sent from the [K3] mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Nearfield monitors
I wish I could get the old Uath Alnico drivers today! Sent from my iPad On Oct 28, 2010, at 1:19 PM, Bill NY9H wrote: > >> These are pretty cute: >> http://www.avantelectronics.com/AVANTONE_mixcubes.htm > > > i really like the description at the website: > as to why their speaker is better: > "We designed a proprietary 5.25" die cast aluminum frame driver/cone > assembly to exceed the performance of the originals. The mounting > bezel is then polished for an elegant appearance. The paper cone, > chosen for its musical character, is custom designed & crafted using > the finest New Zealand pulp with mica fibers added for lighter weight > & rigidity. The cloth surround is made in Japan to exacting uniform > thickness tolerances. The Top Plate and T-Yoke of driver are made of > Sumitomo 1008 low carbon steel enabling the highest modeled flux > density in the gap. The magnets are Y- 40 GRADE (MIL-SPEC) yielding a 43oz " > > EACH & Every sentence makes me snicker... > what ever happened to an old 5" utahradio speaker,.,,, > > we have come a long way :)in no particular direction. > > bill /3 > > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Use of external speakers/amp
Ah yes the endless quest for great "tone". Yesterday there was a YL in the Calif QSO party. She was W6RER In Butt county. Her voice was clean very clear but what got me was the quality and tone of her voice. It was very easy to listen to. Good tone. Warm sounding with out being mushy. But as I said, clear but not edgy at all. It seemed she had the perfect mike / eq / radio combo. Wonder what she was using? I have my K3 and K2 outputs driving a pair of Fostex alnico full range speakers. The cabs are of a modest size but built with 3/4" plywood. It is my belief that the alnico magnet is one of the reasons the "tone" in my system is as good as it is. Today it is fairly rare to find alnico in speakers. (expensive) it also helps to have speakers that are fairly efficient... Over 90db per watt. With 96 db or better being a good target. The more efficient the speaker the less work the amp has to do and therefore lower distortion. I use simple pencil tube stereo homebuilt amp to drive the Fostex speakers or headphones. Headphone are the AKG 701. Sometimes the ssb transmissions sound like good or even great AM broadcast. Good tone for me is what it's all about. Phil Santa Fe, NM Build your own gear... Grow your own food. Sent from my iPad On Oct 4, 2010, at 8:28 AM, John Ragle wrote: > This is a loaded question, like "when did you stop beating your wife?" > It implies that there is something wrong with the K3 audio. > > I have used both the K2 and K3 for some time, and as far as I can tell, > there is nothing wrong in this department. There is more than enough > gain to blast one out of the room or to fry one's ears using headphones, > and the range depends in the normal way on the bandpass used in the > receiver. > > Voice spectrum is scarce, and there is little excuse for using more of > this resource than is necessary for effective communication. I think > that almost all SSB operators realize the need and even the > effectiveness and utility of band-limiting their TX. A quick look on the > P3 or some other spectrum display will convince one of this. We should > be thankful that people don't insist on transmitting the full range of > audio frequencies that make up the human voice. > > Since what goes in dictates what comes out, it is unrealistic to hope > for broadcast quality reception. Perhaps more careful attention to > tuning SSB signals is needed...it does not take much offset to replace > the human with Donald Duck. > > John Ragle -- W1ZI > > = >> On 10/4/2010 13:16, Rick Stealey wrote: >> >>> In connection with the second topic, I wonder what other K3 owners >>> might have done. >>> Have you gained any improvement by using external speakers, PC-type >>> speakers with audio >>> amps built in, or even something like a stereo amp with hi fi speakers? > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] OT: fixing antennas
That scared the crap out of me... Thanks Ron I Love my GROUND mounted verticals. Sent from my iPad On Sep 16, 2010, at 9:05 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > That's it. > > Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > Possibly the same video as at: > > http://www.break.com/index/climbing-a-1786-tall-tower > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500
New 1700 volt sic jfet http://www.semisouth.com/news/press_releases/2010-04-30_New_1700V_and_1200V_SiC_JFETs.html Sent from my iPad On Sep 10, 2010, at 7:12 AM, Phil Townsend wrote: > A company called Semi South builds some very serious solid state devices that > can swing 30 amps @ 1200 volts! > They make them do electric car controls. Plus very very low distortion so low > almost unmeasurable. I tried them in an audio application and was blown away. > Can't remember the part number but their web site has details. > > Follow my tweets: > PhilTownsend > > Build your own gear > Grow your own food > > > > > On Sep 10, 2010, at 4:42 AM, István Szabó wrote: > >> On 9/10/2010 6:10 AM, Phil Townsend wrote: >>> So I got me a ten watt k3... I like it... It is very good. It works. And >>> I'm thinking of a KPA500. >>> But to run the KPA500 I gotta get the 100 watt add-on first. Hu Is >>> that a deal breaker? Might be. If I don't get the hundred water then I >>> can't get fully output.!.?&-¥xxx >>> So the true cost of the kPA500 is way more... For me with just ten watts. I >>> really only want ten watts. But when I feel the need, the need for speed >>> (yeah I had to say it) I would like to hit the big lever marked kill and >>> blast them out of their socks. >>> >>> "Can't hear me OM?? >>> He switches the amp to kill >>> How's ur copy now om? >>> >>> The screenplay is in my head... >>> Among other things. >>> >>> I would like to be able to upgrade with out the interim 100 watter. >>> Yeah, I know, i won't work but I can ask those guys who sweat solder and >>> cash flow and you never know they just might be able to do it. >>> To me the K2 was a total mind melt...and the K3 is beyond my wildest >>> dreams. Quite an upgrade from the old Heathkits I used to build... No >>> disrespect meant the hotwaters and Indians that may be still lurking. >>> >>> Phil >>> Santa Fe >>> >>> >>> Build your own gear >>> Grow your own food. >>> >>> >>> >>> Sent from my iPad >>> >>> On Sep 9, 2010, at 9:30 PM, Greg wrote: >>> >>>> Free market feedback...bring back the 1500 watt amp! 73 de Greg-N4CC >>>> >>>> -Original Message- >>>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >>>> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Person >>>> Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 8:58 PM >>>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 >>>> >>>> It's never as simple as that. I think announcing a product when its on >>>> its final approach is fine. I think getting tons of feedback on what >>>> you're >>>> about to invest heavily in is good business. Maybe the truth of the >>>> earlier >>>> amps was that there just wasn't enough positive response to them. Maybe >>>> this time they used all the input from the previous attempt to refine the >>>> price point and feature set. Maybe everytime someone here says the price >>>> is >>>> too high Eric makes another note. Or someone else says I'll order on the >>>> first day - is another note. This is free market research. Easy access to >>>> the most likely buyers. A big product mistake by a small company like >>>> Elecraft could sink them. I think they took a LOT of notes on the road to >>>> completing the K3. Nobody can argue with the results. And when the KPA-500 >>>> is released, it will be based on tons of feedback. >>>> >>>> Doug -- K0DXV >>>> >>>> __ >>>> Elecraft mailing list >>>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>>> >>>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qs
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500
So I got me a ten watt k3... I like it... It is very good. It works. And I'm thinking of a KPA500. But to run the KPA500 I gotta get the 100 watt add-on first. Hu Is that a deal breaker? Might be. If I don't get the hundred water then I can't get fully output.!.?&-¥xxx So the true cost of the kPA500 is way more... For me with just ten watts. I really only want ten watts. But when I feel the need, the need for speed (yeah I had to say it) I would like to hit the big lever marked kill and blast them out of their socks. "Can't hear me OM?? He switches the amp to kill How's ur copy now om? The screenplay is in my head... Among other things. I would like to be able to upgrade with out the interim 100 watter. Yeah, I know, i won't work but I can ask those guys who sweat solder and cash flow and you never know they just might be able to do it. To me the K2 was a total mind melt...and the K3 is beyond my wildest dreams. Quite an upgrade from the old Heathkits I used to build... No disrespect meant the hotwaters and Indians that may be still lurking. Phil Santa Fe Build your own gear Grow your own food. Sent from my iPad On Sep 9, 2010, at 9:30 PM, Greg wrote: > Free market feedback...bring back the 1500 watt amp! 73 de Greg-N4CC > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug Person > Sent: Thursday, September 09, 2010 8:58 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 > > It's never as simple as that. I think announcing a product when its on > its final approach is fine. I think getting tons of feedback on what you're > about to invest heavily in is good business. Maybe the truth of the earlier > amps was that there just wasn't enough positive response to them. Maybe > this time they used all the input from the previous attempt to refine the > price point and feature set. Maybe everytime someone here says the price is > too high Eric makes another note. Or someone else says I'll order on the > first day - is another note. This is free market research. Easy access to > the most likely buyers. A big product mistake by a small company like > Elecraft could sink them. I think they took a LOT of notes on the road to > completing the K3. Nobody can argue with the results. And when the KPA-500 > is released, it will be based on tons of feedback. > > Doug -- K0DXV > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 Features and Pricing
Ewww, Jack You are soo mean... "Stupid Yuppies"... Come on Jack, why so angry at a great USA company that ACTUALLY builds some great products? Phil Santa Fe > It looks like Elecraft may be abandoning their traditional "most bang > for the buck" market position in favor of selling over priced "matching > accessories" to stupid yuppies. > > Unlike the K3, a $2000 500W amp is not going to be in the "best value" > position in anyone's analysis, although I'm sure they will sell a few > to the "true believers". > > Currently, used prices for ALS-600's run $800 to $900 and ALS-1300's > are showing up for sale at $1800 to $2000. > > In my case, there is a finite amount of money available for radio > station enhancements. When I can buy a solid state MFJ for ~$1.50/watt > or an older no-tune ETO Alpha for ~$1.00/watt, a $4.00/watt Amp that's > principal virtue seems to be matching my K3, doesn't have a snow balls > chance in Hades of ever gracing my desk. > > But maybe the rumored ridiculous price point is just a smoke screen and > the real product will show up with a more palatible price. > > 73 Jack KZ5A > K3 #4165 > > > > > On 9/8/2010 2:12 PM, K4SC wrote: >> After 45 years on the air, I'm finally getting an itch to bump my power over >> 100 watts; 500 - 600 watts seems like a reasonable amount of 75 meter power >> for me. I'm seriously looking at amplifiers and tuners, but hesitant to >> make a purchase decision before getting at least some warm fuzzies about the >> KPA-500 pricing and availability. >> >> Been looking at a lot of new and used tube based amplifiers and 1KW tuners; >> getting the sense that I could spend upwards of $1500 for anything decent. >> If the KPA-500 is going to sell for close to that figure, or less of course, >> I can probably keep my money stashed and wait a few more months. It sure >> would look nice next to the K3& P3. >> >> If, however, the KPA-500 is going to cost much more than $1500, I will >> probably go the tube route. >> >> So, what I'm hoping to get from someone "in the know" is a ballpark figure >> on the KPA-500. I assume the antenna tuner is built in, and not an >> additional cost. If that isn't the case, then knowing the ATU cost would >> also be helpful. > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] How much power does it take to drive ...
The KPA 500? Will I need to upgrade to the 100 watt machine or will the ten watt k3 do the job. Phil Santa Fe, NM Sent from my iPad On Sep 8, 2010, at 6:58 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: > Yes, except the fan on the rear is a bit deeper than the twin fans on > the K3/100. > > 73, > > Lyle KK7P > > Is the form factor for the yet to be available KPA500 the same as my K3? > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and monitor RFI
My k3 sits next to an iPad, Macbook pro and a Mac mini on a work bench. Zero noise. iPad decodes RTTY and PSK... Works good too. Phil Santa Fe Build your own gear Grow your own food Sent from my iPad On Sep 4, 2010, at 4:21 PM, John Ragle wrote: > I have two flat screen monitors (a 24" and a 19") within about a foot > of my K3. There is no discernible interference from them. > > John Ragle -- W1ZI > > = > > On 9/4/2010 5:25 PM, Jim Brown wrote: >> On Sat, 4 Sep 2010 13:40:26 -0600, Fred Maas wrote: >> >>> My flat screen monitor sure is putting a lot of trash into my K3. Have >> others had this problem, and then cured it >> >> http://audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf >> >> 73, Jim K9YC >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] "Crossover" killer app for Intel Mac.
Crossover is a very cool program that allows you run any windows application WITHOUT having to actually run Windows... It works on any intel mac. I use it on Spice... Duncan amp power supply software. Small footprint and very fast. 30 bucks or so www.codeweavers.com Very Cool app. Phil Santa Fe, NM Build your own gear Grow your own food Follow My Tweets http://twitter.com/PhilTownsend __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Test test...really
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[Elecraft] Test...again
Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Run windows app on a Mac without running Windoz!
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[Elecraft] Run windoz apps on Macs without running Widows
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[Elecraft] test... really, just a test
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[Elecraft] Sunspots are back???
Is it true? Phil Santa Fe, NM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Colors
The joy of life She dresses in Black. Country Joe and the Fish circa 1966 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 in different colors?
My wife says I can have a K3 with all the bells and whistles if it is PINK! Phil Santa Fe ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
