[Elecraft] I Keep Getting Kicked Out
Hi, I keep getting kicked off the reflector for the stated reason of too many bounces. How come no other list seems to have this problem? I'd love to stay subscribed to the list but re-applying is becoming too onerous. Is there anything we can do to remedy this problem? Sincerely, Eric Fitzgerald, KG6MZS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Foot Switch Doesn't Work - Now Working
Hello Reflector, For absolutely no reason I can discern the footswitch is working this morning. While I am happy about that, I know that it just didn't start working because it "felt like it" like some woo woo types might suggest. I sure would like to know what the ghost in the machine really was. I guess we don't get to know everything. Thanks to all who took time to help me. I really appreciate it! 73 Eric KG6MZS On 7/29/20 5:54 AM, Andrew Hebden wrote: Hi, I went through something similar but it turned out to be the centre contact on the PTT IN phono socket in the K3S. I tested the voltage on the socket and everything seemed fine, also checked the cabling and microswitch on the foot switch. Upon further inspection it looked like the inner connection on the socket appeared to be splayed out slightly and just didn't make contact. In fairness I did get the odd occasion that it worked but was certainly not reliable. I had tried other phono plugs but to no avail. Rather than open up the box I slightly squeezed the phono plug on the footswitch to an oval shape. Not had a problem since. Must remember to fix the socket at some point. Andrew G8BYB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Foot Switch Doesn't Work
4.98v and 000 mA On 7/28/20 3:50 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: When I check my PTT in port it shows about 4.75 V and 0.1 mA at the other end of an RCA cable. What does yours read? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Foot Switch Doesn't Work
Yes, when connected to the front panel jack, the PTT in the Kenwood MC-60 works just fine. Eric KG6MZS On 7/28/20 2:28 PM, donov...@erols.com wrote: Does the PTT in the microphone connector work? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Foot Switch Doesn't Work
Hi Mike, Thanks for the reply. K6MKF also suggested that. The shorted RCA jumper placed in the PTT IN jack also does not key the K3, so it is looking like it is something under the hood of the K3. Thanks again, Eric KG6MZS On 7/28/20 10:40 AM, Mike Harris via Elecraft wrote: I use a donated Heil FS-3 foot switch plugged into PTT IN and it works perfectly. Try plugging a short circuit RCA plug into the K3 and checking if it keys or not. The only other RCA socket in that line is KEY OUT to the linear! Regards, Mike VP8NO On 28/07/2020 13:11, kg6mzs wrote: Hello All, I've connected a Heil foot switch to to rear panel PTT In RCA jack and it doesn't key my K3. I searched the archives here and found that Don W3FPR had suggested testing the foot switch of another unfortunate, Dick K9OM, who suffered the same problem. This thread went unresolved, AFAICT. I've tested the Heil and it checks out. Any ideas as to why my foot switch will not key the K3? TIA, Eric KG6MZS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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 cont...@kg6mzs.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Foot Switch Doesn't Work
Hello All, I've connected a Heil foot switch to to rear panel PTT In RCA jack and it doesn't key my K3. I searched the archives here and found that Don W3FPR had suggested testing the foot switch of another unfortunate, Dick K9OM, who suffered the same problem. This thread went unresolved, AFAICT. I've tested the Heil and it checks out. Any ideas as to why my foot switch will not key the K3? TIA, Eric KG6MZS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT Fasteners & Connectors - Conclusion
Thank you everybody for taking the time to respond. I’m trying two sources gleaned from the thread: www.albanycountyfasteners.com <http://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/> https://www.mcmaster.com/ <https://www.mcmaster.com/> I’m going to try both and see if I can’t get a little more longevity out of my hardware than I was getting with garden-variety hardware from the usual suspects. In addition to these sources, I’ve learned a lot about the care and feeding of fasteners and connectors. Thanks again everybody. 73 Eric Fitzgerald KG6MZS > On Jun 21, 2020, at 12:28 PM, Charlie T <mailto:pin...@erols.com>> wrote: > > Also, it's a good idea to smear some "never-seize" compound on threaded > surfaces, especially on the larger antenna mounting hardware. > SS hardware has a tendency to "gall" ( I think that's the correct term) > which results from the heat generated by excess friction between the mating > surfaces. > The tighter you try to make a connection, the more likely this phenomenon is > to occur. > Once this happens, you may as well wring off the afflicted bolt and throw it > away, cause you'll never get it off with regular tools. > The bad news is that generally, you won't notice it until you try to remove > the hardware. Your socket wrench will be extremely hard to turn, and when it > does, it doesn't actually "come-loose" since the threads are effectively > stripped. > > Here's a link for more info on the subject: > https://www.essentracomponents.com/en-gb/news/product-resources/how-to-prevent-galling-on-stainless-steel-bolts > > <https://www.essentracomponents.com/en-gb/news/product-resources/how-to-prevent-galling-on-stainless-steel-bolts> > > > 73, Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] OT Good Source for Stainless Fasteners and Connectors?
Thanks for the suggestion Fred. I had seen this site when I Googled fasteners but that doesn’t really tell me if they are any good. It’s good to hear from a satisfied ham customer 73 Eric KG6MZS > On Jun 22, 2020, at 5:01 AM, Fred Soop wrote: > > Albany County Fasteners. They used to sell from eBay but now have their own > web site. > > www.albanycountyfasteners.com <http://www.albanycountyfasteners.com/> > > 73 > Fred AC9RQ > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto: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 k...@hollywoodtitle.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] OT Good Source for Stainless Fasteners and Connectors?
Hello All, I’ve had two antenna connectors fail in the last year because the cheap hardware store screws and connectors get rusty. What is a good source for high quality stainless steel hardware like bolts, screws, washers, ring connectors and the like? TIA, 73 de Eric, KG6MZS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?
Thanks Wes. Yes, my older iMac has an audio input and a surprisingly good soundcard. The reason I need the interface now is that my newer MacBook Pro doesn’t have a mic jack, so an external USB device is the only practical option. Ideally the USB interface would be USB-C, but I don’t think much will be lost in the conversion to USB A. Thanks again to everybody who responded, Eric, KG6MZS > On Jun 16, 2020, at 5:17 AM, Wes wrote: > > I should have stated for KG6MZS that my computers do have audio inputs to the > internal cards. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?
Interesting. So what level do you recommend? It looks like I am able to pick up a used ASUS Xonar U5. Thanks for the replies everybody, Eric KG6MZS > On Jun 15, 2020, at 8:51 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > > One thing I differ with in the WSJT-X instructions is to set band noise to 30 > dB on the green voltmeter bar. That's fine for modes like MSK144 and ISCAT B, > but gives up FAR too much dynamic range for modes like FT8, FT4, JT65, and > JT9. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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] Best Audio Interfaces 2020?
Hello All, I just scanned the archives for recommendations on a good external USB audio interface for sound card digital. In 2017 Jim (K9YC) recommended two (ASUS and Newmark) that are no longer available. What are the current favs that are out there now? TIA, Eric KG6MZS > > Buy the ASUS or the Numark here. > > > https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=asus%20u5&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search= > > <https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=asus%20u5&N=0&InitialSearch=yes&sts=ma&Top+Nav-Search=> > > https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/639303-REG/Numark_STEREO%7CIO_Stereo_iO_USB.html > > <https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/639303-REG/Numark_STEREO%7CIO_Stereo_iO_USB.html> > > 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Recommended Power for K3/100 for 100% Data Modes
Hello All, I’ve searched the reflector's archives and haven’t found anything on this, so here goes. I have an aging K3/1000 (sn 3045) and I wish to preserve its operating life. Up until now I’ve mostly operated in SSB and BPSK. Recently I’ve been exploring some 100% duty cycle modes and I am wondering what would be a prudent power level for these modes. Or perhaps there is a temperature limit that should be observed on the KPA3’s heat sink? Suggestions? TIA, Eric Fitzgerald KG6MZS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 digital ops, MacOS
I’m not a fan of FLdigi and I much prefer Digital Master 780 for longer QSOs on PSK and the like, so my solution is to run Windows native via a bootable partition on the Mac. This works flawlessly. It is done through Boot Camp — a utility that comes with the Mac OS. Another county heard from, 73 de Eric, KG6MZS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] USB C to The K3's RS232?
I’m embarrassed to say that I don’t honestly remember. I thought I bought it when I started doing PSK in 2007 or so, and I thought I bought it from Elecraft, but I’m not sure. There are no marking on it. I could eMail you a photo, but that probably wouldn’t do any good. It’s worked fine out of a 2009 computer with USB 2.0 ports for years. Thanks again for taking time to help 73 de Eric, KG6MZS > On May 2, 2020, at 8:24 AM, Jack Brindle wrote: > > Actually, I have both a K3 and a K3S. My setup works with all of the Elecraft > devices quite well, including the K3, KPA500 and KAT500. > Again, I use only FTDI devices I bought from Mouser. > > What USB-Serial adapter are you using? > > 73! > Jack, W6FB > Elecraft Engineering __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: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
