Re: [Elecraft] K3 and what's next from Elecraft
In that case, I'd like to ad that I am sick and tired of having to GET UP from radioing with my K3 and WALK to the kitchen to fix coffee and those toasted cheese appetizers that you talked me out of. Why doesn't Elecraft ad a small coffee maker and toaster oven to the K3? Just an option, of course, but surely a badly needed one. And maybe better suspension parts, so it will corner like a Porsche 911. -W4SK __ 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] Good Battery for K3 Portable Ops
Strictly depends on the power level you intend to run. I ran my KX3 at 5w for all of Field Day, and for a two-day camping trip last weekend without charging in between. It's a K2 Energy lithium ion and weighs just a few ounces. Couldnt be happier with it. After 4 days of off-on operating, still produces 12.4 volts. YMMV. -73- de W4SK I would appreciate knowing the experiences of folks who have run their K3 on battery power for several (4-8?) hrs., with perhaps a 20% TX duty cycle. What types and sizes of batteries seem to be the best balance of staying power and portability? -Paul Grigorieff, N1HEL __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3211/6571 - Release Date: 08/12/13 __ 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] Good Battery for K3 Portable Ops
http://www.rakuten.com/prod/k2-energy-k2b12v10e-12v-10ah-lithium-iron-phosphate-battery/251299102.html?listingId=292990708 John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: Robert G Strickland rc...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 5:41 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Good Battery for K3 Portable Ops I'm curious what you mean by a K2 energy lithium ion [battery]. Please elaborate. ...robert On 8/12/2013 22:12, W4SK wrote: Strictly depends on the power level you intend to run. I ran my KX3 at 5w for all of Field Day, and for a two-day camping trip last weekend without charging in between. It's a K2 Energy lithium ion and weighs just a few ounces. Couldnt be happier with it. After 4 days of off-on operating, still produces 12.4 volts. YMMV. -73- de W4SK -- Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY rc...@verizon.net.usa Syracuse, New York, USA __ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3211/6571 - Release Date: 08/12/13 __ 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] Good Battery for K3 Portable Ops
http://www.amazon.com/Energy-K2B12V7EB-Lithium-Phosphate-Battery/dp/B0056BXE6A/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8qid=1376347621sr=8-2keywords=K2+Energy John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: Robert G Strickland rc...@verizon.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 12, 2013 5:41 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Good Battery for K3 Portable Ops I'm curious what you mean by a K2 energy lithium ion [battery]. Please elaborate. ...robert On 8/12/2013 22:12, W4SK wrote: Strictly depends on the power level you intend to run. I ran my KX3 at 5w for all of Field Day, and for a two-day camping trip last weekend without charging in between. It's a K2 Energy lithium ion and weighs just a few ounces. Couldnt be happier with it. After 4 days of off-on operating, still produces 12.4 volts. YMMV. -73- de W4SK -- Robert G Strickland, PhD ABPH - KE2WY rc...@verizon.net.usa Syracuse, New York, USA __ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3392 / Virus Database: 3211/6571 - Release Date: 08/12/13 __ 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 and Ten Tec
Anyone else noticed that TenTec has ceased advertising in QST? -W4SK -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Fjeld Sent: Monday, June 24, 2013 10:18 AM To: Rip R; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft and Ten Tec Roger, I went through the same decision process as you a few years ago. I had a Ten-Tec at the time. I bought my K3 kit sight unseen. As for the radio, I can't imagine anything better that my ears would notice. (I use a CM500 headset/boom mike.) I bought the 8-pole filters to give it the steepest skirts. I bought a few extras, but I did not stuff it full. I find the K3 QSK is excellent if you are wondering. Pretty much, everything about CW is user tailored. The CWT feature is great. I find operating conveniences are excellent. The chassis size has been fine for me. As for the menu question, it gives me no trouble, and using a menu is seldom needed. IMHO, the menu system is easy to use, and affords versatility to the radio. Your decision should include the future possibility of adding a P3 pan adapter. It adds flexibility and control to operating. Even if you only ragchew, it will show interference on the band and is a valuable aid for trouble shooting. All things are relative. I recommend you consider your vision if your plans are to build a kit. Dick, n0ce - Original Message - From: Rip R To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, June 22, 2013 6:30 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft and Ten Tec It is time for a new rig; actually my first new rig in many years since I typically buy a used rig from someone. I own both Elecraft and Ten Tec; K-1 and Omni 6 among others. The choice I am working on now is that of either the K-3 or the Eagle. The K-3 with one filter for CW will be more expensive than the Eagle with one filter (not by much) and of course the Eagle is not a kit. I operate mostly CW for rag chew, occasional contest, and DX. I do not think that I need all the options shown on the Elecraft website order form. I have never seen a K-3 up close, but I am concerned about the menu that some say takes a lot of getting used to. So several questions: is the menu concern not really an issue (?) or is it ; do I need anything else in the way of options (I have a good ATU) (?); and does the physical size of the control face pose a problem in your opinion. Please feel free to reply directly offline since I am sure the list has heard these questions many times. I would like to hear from you. 73s Roger W7RIP __ 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] My first Field Day...Wow... what a rush!
My 40-somethingth Field Day, but the first with my KX-3. Small lithium ion battery ran it all weekend, at the 5w level. Superior receiver, superior blocking, and superior fun. Did I mention superior? -W4SK John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: Philip Townsend Lontz phi...@mac.com To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2013 7:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] My first Field Day...Wow... what a rush! I got to be the gota op for the Chama, NM W5YA club. Oh My God! I had a really good time. Everyone had K3's running 5 watts... Phil K5SSR Non judgment day is coming. 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3345 / Virus Database: 3199/6433 - Release Date: 06/23/13 __ 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] Capital letters on reflector
Isn't it amazing that we, as a society, have come to such a cushy existence that we have time to worry about such things? I guess 'hunting and gathering' is no more. John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: Vincent Diak uncleb...@optonline.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 2:08 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Capital letters on reflector Sorry About the caps, seems like i'm always saying i'm sorry about the use of capital letters. I have a vision problem, so i'm going to increase the size; hope this will show up! i like the color blue, but don't know if this will go to the reflector the way i see it. Wish i cold see better, its just a habit for me. Thanks for letting me know it may bother some people, i don't really understand why it should, but may someone explain to me about the caps? thank you all, god bless you all and god bless ham radio. vincent wb2pdw 73 love the kx3 !! wha hoo! __ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3345 / Virus Database: 3199/6398 - Release Date: 06/10/13 __ 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_K3] Re: Elecraft Hats at Dayton?
I would have bought a hat, but could not decide if I wanted elevated radials on it. John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: Dyarnes w7...@cox.net To: elecraft yahoo groups elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 9:33 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Re: Elecraft Hats at Dayton? Hi All, I’ve never been particularly interested in paying for the “privilege” of advertising someone’s commercial product. It’s one thing to buy your shirt, hat, or whatever, with a club logo or name when it’s a non-commercial entity. However, there is something dissatisfying in functioning as a “billboard” and paying to do it. Yaesu, and some others, pass out stuff like this for free at Dayton. There’s a reason they do that. It gets their name out there—en masse—and they have obviously concluded that the expense is justified. Perhaps they view it more as “customer relations”, but I doubt it. There is “method to their madness”. Most of the time these items are purchased in bulk, and at very nominal cost. Sports figures wear logo apparel but they don’t pay to do it—they get paid! And a bunch of those folks are people you’ve never heard of, or may never hear about! Not that we deserve to get paid, but I don’t think we should have to “contribute” to their advertising budget either. There is great value (apparently) in just getting your name out there, and you might be surprised how much some companies will pay just to influence a single potential customer. What really gets me is when we are expected to pay “top dollar” for something with a company logo on it. Not only are they using us as a billboard, but they are also making a profit center for themselves out of the process. Crazy! Yeah, I know, it is gratifying to many to have somebody’s logo on their hat, shirt, or whatever. If that really appeals to you then I have no argument against it. Besides, maybe you just need a hat or shirt, and this is a convenient way to get one. It just doesn’t appeal to me. Actually, every so often (but not very often) I see something like that which really looks “cool” and seems particularly attractive. But it’s usually not the logo, it’s the style or unique nature of it that is attractive. I’m not much of a “fashion plate” when it comes to hats anyway. I usually wear a somewhat goofy looking terrycloth bucket hat, mainly because it is imminently more practical (I can wet it down if it’s hot—like on the golf course, and it shades my face better). I do have a rather cool looking baseball cap which has Begali’s logo on it. It’s good looking (I think), and unique. I greatly admire Begali products, so I’m happy to wear it and be a “billboard” for him. The clincher, though, is that Piero gave it to me, I didn’t have to buy it! I also greatly admire Elecraft products—I certainly have enough of them! However, I don’t feel inclined to pay to advertise for them. But, maybe they will come up with something that is so good looking I would be inclined to do so. That would be different! Obviously there are many out there who won’t agree with what I have said. There seems to be something of a “frenzy” going on about having an Elecraft hat. Nevertheless, several have expressed disappointment that they weren’t free. So, I guess I might have at least a few folks who sympathize with my view. Dave W7AQK From: Goldtr8 (KD8NNU) Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 5:36 AM To: elecraft yahoo groups Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft_K3] Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hats at Dayton? I did purchase a hat at Dayton yesterday. Maybe we can convince Elecraft to work with one of those suppliers who do hats and allow us order direct and then we could get our Call Sign added at the time of purchase. I know this can be done. Then Elecraft does not have to bother directly with the hat guys. If you take it to the full extreme we could maybe have hats and shirts and look cool at field days, club events and ham shows. Not sure about tattoos :-) Elecraft would have to do something to make this happen as they are the owners of the trademark. ~73 Don KD8NNU __ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6329 - Release Date: 05/16/13 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Elevated vs. Buried Radials
An oft overlooked advantage to elevated radials is that, properly terminated, they will keep your hat from blowing off. John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: Ralf Wilhelm r...@super-deutschland.net Cc: elecraft List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, May 19, 2013 3:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Elevated vs. Buried Radials My today's experience was that my nice KX3/ATU which happily tuned my random wire when running from a power supply two weeks ago refused to load the same wire at the same location on all bands below 10 megs when running from the internal battery. However, I could convince it to tune the antenna while I was touching the case of the transceiver (I have been doing some simulations In order to gain some understanding why the german Multiband-Fuchskreis sold by a german Elecraft reseller seems to work in some situations and doesn't work for others and just used what I learned from my simulations) Obviously the counterpoise was missing (or in my words the capacitance of the case to ground was not high enough). I could not test if plugging the headphones in and using them is sufficient to increase the capacitance sufficiently ;-) So, although not directly related to elevated radials, this former OT post has a relation to Elecraft equipment now ;-) BTW, is there any idea concerning the order of magnitude of the capacitance of a human body (6ft tall, normal weight) with respect to ground? Vy 73, Ralf, DL6OAP Am 19.05.2013 um 17:28 schrieb Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org: A vertical dipole can be balanced with the lower element shorter. It will have more capacitance to ground, which makes it electrically longer. This is like putting a capacitance hat on the end of an element. wunder K6WRU On May 18, 2013, at 11:36 PM, Oliver Johns wrote: ELEVATED RADIALS: I think Joe hits it on the head here. A vertical with elevated radials is essentially an OCF dipole. There is no particular reason for the radials to be a quarter wavelength. They should be whatever length lets you resonate the antenna with a feed impedance you can live with. IMPT POINT: If you want your antenna actually to have a vertical radiation pattern (low angle, omni-directional) then the elevated radials must be symmetric. If there are two, they must be of exactly equal length and point in exactly opposite directions. If there are four, they must be equal and point in directions 90 degrees from one another. This symmetry guarantees that the radials do not radiate. The do carry currents, they do help resonate the antenna, but if they are symmetric radiation from them cancels and they therefore do not radiate appreciably. 73, Oliver W6ODJ On 18 Jan. 2013, at 06:46 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: Personally, I do wonder about the new fangled no radials required antennas. But, I have an old R5 and it works well. The no radials antennas are basically a vertical OCF - the short decoupling radials are the short leg and the vertical is adjusted through the use of traps, stubs and/or loading to resonate on the desired band with the fixed length (typically 42) of the short radials. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/18/2013 9:25 AM, Bill wrote: The cleanest installation is to put the radials in the ground - but, not portable at all. The idea is a capacitance connection with the earth. I have used welded steel cattle fence in the past - I build a mat that is about 30 or 40 feet out from the base of the antenna. For raised radials - they must be resonate to function properly. Three or four per band or related band. They have to be high enough that they present no danger to anyone roaming around your antenna field. They can be drooping or horizontal - both work well. Personally, I do wonder about the new fangled no radials required antennas. But, I have an old R5 and it works well. Perhaps the way to go is a new antenna that just gets bolted to a post and a feedline attached. Sure makes life easier and from folks I talk to all the time - they do work. Forget that they are a little expensive. You buy an antenna to use for years. Read the eHam reviews and see what other users are saying before you buy anything. Ask on the air. The best I ever had was a Butternut of some kind over a bunch of buried fence. Might still be the way to go. But, if I was doing it now, I'd be looking at a no radials required antenna. My reasoning is somewhat age related. Be looking forward to the sage advice that will come from this post. It is summer - so it is antenna time. 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Elevated vs. Buried Radials
How can ya'll worry about this when the burning issues of free hats and discounts remain unsolved? -W4SK John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: Ron D'Eau Claire r...@cobi.biz To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 2:31 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Elevated vs. Buried Radials Joe, the article I referenced clearly said to use 1/4 wavelength radials when they are elevated. That's agrees with everything I've read and done over years as well. I'll stand behind that SteppIR article as showing how to put up a vertical that avoids the worst pitfalls. (And it's basically a repeat of what's in every Antenna Handbook I've read over the years.) Can one tweak it even further? Perhaps. The articles you reference study some ideal situations that most Hams cannot emulate that do so, especially in producing a perfectly omnidirectional pattern with a minimum of 4 radials. And they confirm the basic rules covered in the SteppIR article. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Saturday, May 18, 2013 11:53 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Elevated vs. Buried Radials The SteppIR information is overly simplified. For the best current analysis of elevated vs. on ground radials see the extensive data from N6LF - http://www.antennasbyn6lf.com In particular, read the comments on elevated radials: http://www.antennasbyn6lf.com/2011/02/comments-on-elevated-radials.html studies on ground systems: http://www.antennasbyn6lf.com/2009/12/series-of-qex-articles-on-ground-syst em-experiments.html and studies on elevated radial systems: http://www.antennasbyn6lf.com/2012/02/elevated-radial-ground-systems-some-c autions.html One of the major red flags with elevated radials - they must be a major fraction of a wavelength (1/8 wave is a good rule of thumb) before they really act independently of the dirt. Even then, nothing will reduce the losses in the 1 to 10 wavelength area responsible for forming the low take off angle lobe. 73, ... Joe, W4TV __ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6329 - Release Date: 05/16/13 __ 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] Pigknob
Mee, too. W4SK John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 4:12 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Pigknob If anyone has the Pigknob from Pignology, I'd like to talk about your experience with it. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3162/6329 - Release Date: 05/16/13 __ 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] Remote Knob
Does anyone have any experience with the new Pignology remote vfo knob for the K-3? -73- de W4SK John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.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] Best Antenna Portable/Tabletop Operation for KX3
Look at the PAR end fed wire. So convenient, well made, works like a CHAMP. Use it with my own KX3. http://www.lnrprecision.com/ Have fun! -73- W4SK __ 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] P3
But are they fun? -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 1:03 PM To: Scott Dunlavey Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 We have lots ready to ship at elecraft.com ;-) 73, Eric elecraft.com On 1/17/2013 9:01 AM, Scott Dunlavey wrote: Looking for a P3 for my K3... please contact me via my email w2...@arrl.net thanks for your time... and DON'T TELL MY WIFE scott w2ntv __ 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 ProSet Mic Adaptor
When I recently changed to a new K3, I retained my old Heil ProSet. I notice on the Elecraft order page that a new ProSet and adaptor is available, but no where (including on the Heil page) do I find just the adaptor. Hints? -73- John T. Gwin w...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K3 Amp Interface
Say - while I'm asking stoopid questions. has anyone successfully interfaced a K3 with a Ten-Tec Titan III? John T. Gwin w...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.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] New User
Brand new K-3 this week, and new to this reflector. Is there anyone willing to swap e- mails with me off the board, for my newbie questions? Thanks! John T. Gwin w...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - inexpensive - 14 volt @ 4 amp P/S
And they're sold out. John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: Matt Zilmer mzil...@verizon.net To: Jim Sheldon w...@cox.net Cc: Elecraft Mailing List elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 2:05 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - inexpensive - 14 volt @ 4 amp P/S Most in this class of PSU use PTCs, not fuses. 73, matt W6NIA On Sat, 22 Dec 2012 13:08:27 -0600, you wrote: Hi all you KX3 guys, After Chuck, KE9UW posted the link to this little 14 volt supply on eBay, I ordered one and said I'd report back after it came in. Got it this morning and measured the output voltage. Mine sits right at 13.8 volts, so I immediately hooked it up to the KX3. Full load with the KX3 key down putting out 12 watts, the thing sits pretty much rock solid at 13.6 and key up it goes back to 13.8 and stays there so it's got good regulation and will handle the rig nicely. The power cord is ferrite choked right where it comes out of the supply and the plug, even though it isn't a right angle one, fits the KX3's power jack perfectly. Next, I started looking for birdies using the KX3 with a 4 pickup loop I made with a BNC to double binding post adapter. The P/S box has an LED indicator on it and with the loop laid on the case near the LED, I got some pretty loud broadband noise that covered everything from 160-6 meters, but fell off and was undetectable with the loop 4 inches from the box. I ran through each band individually and could find no birdies attributable to this power supply in any ham band 160-6 meters. This was confirmed by shutting the supply down whenever I found noise or carrier type birdies and they stayed where they were. For less than 9 bucks this supply appears to be really pretty decent to carry along. It has at least a 3 foot AC cord that plugs into the box and the output cord is very close to 5 feet long so you have a lot of leeway in P/S placement. According to the specs shown on eBay, it has both over current and over voltage protection. I didn't short out the plug to find out if it shut down would blow an internal fuse as the supply is sealed and I didn't want to chance ruining it before getting a chance to take it on a trip. I've been using it this morning to power the KX3 on the bench and hanging out around 14.060 looking for QRP contacts. The KX3's voltage monitor is indicating right at 13.8 volts and .250 milliamps of current. Backlight is on, audio set to 20 with VFO noise reduction on, RX isolation on and the 20db preamp is on so 250 milliamps is just about right for current draw at 13.8V. Pretty decent lilttle supply for the money and RF wise, it's extremely quiet compared to some I've seen. Jim - W0EB I use this one...14 volts, 4 amps. The plug on it fits the KX3 and the open ckt voltage is 14 vdc exactly. http://www.ebay.com/itm/KSAS065-65W-Adapter-power-supply-Output- 14Vdc-4A-2-1mm-plug-NEW-FREE-SHIP- /261135859531?pt=US_Monitor_Power_Supplieshash=item3ccce8ff4b Chuck, KE9UW Lionel Trains, TCA, LCCA, LRRC aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224 __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2637/5478 - Release Date: 12/22/12 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Just plain WOW!
Ordered my K-3 on Sunday, shipped on Wednesday. Paid for 3-day UPS, so they flew it from Cal to South Carolina (note: I am in Nashville), where it has sat in the UPS facility for the last day and a half. In South Carolina. Go figure. John T. Gwin jtg...@comcast.net judgejohng...@wilsoncountytn.com - Original Message - From: dan patton...@att.net To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, December 14, 2012 9:36 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Just plain WOW! Just gotta say thanks to Wayne, Eric and the whole crew. I ordered my KX3 on the 7th, it came on the 13th ( from Cal to Louisiana. Not a short trip! ) and its on the air from my work QTH. Gotta love it! Thanks again and Merry Christmas to all Dan AD5NW KX3 3039 Houma La __ 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 - www.avg.com Version: 2012.0.2221 / Virus Database: 2634/5459 - Release Date: 12/14/12 __ 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
