[Elecraft] K9ZZU looking for K3 to be used for POTA activation. SSB and auto tuner key
Good day Elefans. Looking to purchase as affordable K3 100 watt unit with auto tuner, focus on SSB to use for Portable POTA use. Nothing fancy, love my shack K3 and if it ain’t broke…. QTH is Chicagoland. Can email direct to lenj...@gmail.com. Be kind! Thanks all Len. K9ZZU __ 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] Elecraft Service: we hear you
Rob, I feel your pain. I do EE work for a car manufacture. Aluminum and stainless steel are near impossible to get. Microcontrollers and other semis are not in stock and currently show 52 weeks lead time. When you can get metal and chips you pay a dear premium. It has been that way since nearly the beginning of the pandemic. Most people don't understand that we are experiencing a full out trade war. I have no idea when this all will end, but at this point it is a very bleak situation. I really hope Elecraft can survive the supply chain war. I am witnessing the same situation every day. 73 KA7FTP Len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Toast Sent: Friday, April 22, 2022 8:04 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service: we hear you OK, Steve When is the last time you tried to send in a unit for service. I am #5 and have been since January. Saying you support the K3 and actually doing it are two different things. Rob Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 22, 2022, at 9:43 PM, Steve Hall <99sun...@gmail.com> wrote: > > -the K2, still in production after 20 years > > - the KX3, still in production after 10 years > > - the K3 (going on 14 years; > > Wayne, > I think this service record is outstanding. I think it is unfair to ask > for more. These are unusual times and Elecraft is doing just fine. > CESSB is fantastic. What a boost. Keep it up. > Steve > WM6P > K4D #436 > __ > 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 > ma...@toast.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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] RPN Calc App For Android
In 1975 I bought a HP25 for around $125. Though it wasn't labeled 'C' it was a HP25C. After that I could never really use an algebraic calculator. A few years back I really wanted a new HP RPN calculator. I "built" a WP 34S. You take a HP-20b or HP-30b reflash the firmware and put an overlay on the keyboard. It's a fantastic solution for those wanting a really good HP calculator. They have also produced a very professional manual. Someday I may buy a swissmirco, but for now this is perfect. Len __ 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: Barbed-Wire Telephone
Probably better to use 50' of barbed wire and just under 100 miles of air. ;) >> I wonder what an Elecraft tuner could do with 100 miles of barbed wire? >> https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/atrocious-but-efficient-how-ranchers-used-barbed-wire-to-make-phone-calls/ >> 73, Eric WD6DBM __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] MH3 mic case
I'm not using glue that melts that plastic together. My strategy was rather to embed the post into a good amount of epoxy. There is really no force on the mounts other than the pull of the screws. I suspect that the plastic "studs" were a bit short and then pulling on them with the screws started a fracture. Once the stress of that is done they should not stress much once epoxied into place. Since there is no lateral force I doubt adding fiber is going to make much difference. len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Frantz Sent: Friday, September 03, 2021 11:21 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] MH3 mic case I like to mix in some short lengths of fiberglass with the epoxy. It provides the strength while the epoxy provides the "glue" holding everything together. An example is repairing the ashtray cover on my 1993 Mazda Miata (with 300,000+ miles). I repaired it at least two years ago, and it is still holding up. 73 Bill AE6JV On 9/3/21 at 8:55 AM, l...@ka7ftp.com wrote: >I put a dap of epoxy on the studs and the base. I put a little inside >the actual stud where it meets the base. Next I put the two shell >pieces together and held it in place with a rubber band. After 24 >hours I removed the screws and added more epoxy around the studs for >additional strength. I also epoxied in the broken cable retainer. >Just make sure you don't put epoxy where it might interfere with the >electrical parts of the cord. --- Bill Frantz| If the site is supported by | Periwinkle (408)348-7900 | ads, you are the product.| 150 Rivermead Road #235 www.pwpconsult.com | | Peterborough, NY 03458 __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] MH3 mic case
Tom, If you haven't mucked with the screws just try to epoxy it back like I did. That will make it much stronger than original. Len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tommy58 Sent: Friday, September 03, 2021 7:53 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] MH3 mic case My MH-3 case also recently fell apart and this happened when I finally took it out of the box to use it for the first time a few weeks ago. The posts that the screws go into were all busted off the front case. HORRIBLE design. I will not buy another at that price point. Anyone know of an after market replacement? I'm guessing Elecraft didn't make those mics. 73 de Tom - KB2SMS On 9/3/21 5:08 AM, Ian Liston-Smith wrote: > Does anyone know if Elecraft sell replacement cases for this expensive microphone? I've barely used mine (I'm a CW chap) and it's already fallen apart! The three plastic internal mounting pillars have snapped off. I guess it's been dropped, but only on to carpet and I'm minded to think a $70 mic should easily withstand that. > > Last month I emailed Elecraft via their online parts order form, but not had an acknowledgement. Maybe they're all on summer leave? > > Thanks and 73, > > Ian, G4JQT __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] MH3 mic case
Hi Ian, I have exactly the same issue. I too am a CW guy and my MH3 only hangs on a hook. The case "studs" appear to have cracked under the weight of the cord. I emailed Elecraft support and was told the Mic was no longer under warranty and I would need to buy a new mic. No one answered my follow up email asking if I could get a discount on a replacement mic. In any case I opted to just repair what I have. If you have not unscrewed the screws from the case and all three studs are broken, like mine was, the studs can easily be epoxied. I first removed ALL the working parts from the case. Keep an eye out for the button spring which is just a small flexible "rod". There was also a small piece of broken plastic which was used in the cable retainer. Once the case is emptied out the base where the studs broke can be accessed. I put a dap of epoxy on the studs and the base. I put a little inside the actual stud where it meets the base. Next I put the two shell pieces together and held it in place with a rubber band. After 24 hours I removed the screws and added more epoxy around the studs for additional strength. I also epoxied in the broken cable retainer. Just make sure you don't put epoxy where it might interfere with the electrical parts of the cord. After another 24 hours I reassembled the mic and everything functions as expected. It's a bummer that the plastic casting is inferior. But with the reinforcement it is now better than new. 73 Len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian Liston-Smith Sent: Friday, September 03, 2021 3:09 AM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] MH3 mic case Does anyone know if Elecraft sell replacement cases for this expensive microphone? I've barely used mine (I'm a CW chap) and it's already fallen apart! The three plastic internal mounting pillars have snapped off. I guess it's been dropped, but only on to carpet and I'm minded to think a $70 mic should easily withstand that. Last month I emailed Elecraft via their online parts order form, but not had an acknowledgement. Maybe they're all on summer leave? Thanks and 73, Ian, G4JQT __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition
Now you are just picking on the old banjo... -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n4kd Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2021 9:37 AM Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition Since you brought up chainsaws, I can compare it to my favorite instrument. What’s the difference between a banjo and a chainsaw? A chainsaw has a dynamic range! - 73, Dave N4KD > On Jul 25, 2021, at 09:54, Richard Lawn wrote: > > I think the answer to that joke is “vibrato” though I heard it as the > difference between the saxophone and a chain saw! Though I hate to > disrespect my own instrument (Sax not chain saw 😎) > > 73 > Rick, W2JAZ > -- > Sent from Gmail Mobile > __ > 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 > n...@bellsouth.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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition
“vibrato”, it does hide the lack of pitch... ;) Though it can be overdone, as in Opra. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard Lawn Sent: Sunday, July 25, 2021 8:52 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition I think the answer to that joke is “vibrato” though I heard it as the difference between the saxophone and a chain saw! Though I hate to disrespect my own instrument (Sax not chain saw 😎) 73 Rick, W2JAZ -- Sent from Gmail Mobile __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition
Wayne you kill me! I suppose my musical endeavors are proceeded with the same adjective as my radio activities, amateur. I took piano lessons when I was young. I mostly enjoyed the lessons because my piano teacher, who was a wonderful blind lady, was also extremely brilliant. We could talk for many hours about physics, science, religion, and many other topics. Unlike the music teachers I saw with my children Betty would have me create my own compositions. My piano skills are highly lacking but I do enjoy creating music. I've tinkered with a bunch of different interments and have never really mastered any of them. To me life is like a sampler that keeps me far too distracted to become good at anyone thing. In any case... To keep the posting short... I do "poorly" still compose. I have a small studio in my office which includes an Analog synth and other keyboards and equipment. Several years ago I discovered who my biological parents are. At the top of the soundcloud page I have the song I wrote for my biological mother, who I will probably never meet. (I did reach out and she rejected the contact...) I did the piano track and my Daughter hired a vocalist. The other compositions below are on the synths. https://soundcloud.com/knobhell http://knobhell.com/ 73 len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Saturday, July 24, 2021 11:54 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition When the latest Elecraft newsletter came out, a few people contacted me to ask if I'm a musician. (You'll have to read the newsletter to understand the question.) Short answer: Yes. If you'd like the long answer (and maybe a few sample compositions), feel free to contact me directly. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Broken MH3
Is this a common problem with the MH3? A while back I noticed that mine had also broken as well. The posts broke off the front shell. Are just the replacement shells available? len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Thompson via Elecraft Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2021 7:05 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Broken MH3 Morning all, So I retrieved the MH3 for my KX3 from the case and discovered the posts for the case screws are sheared. So I squeezed the shell together and attempted the contact again. But 35w phone was not getting it done. So I finished the event short a couple of stations. But I sure enjoyed working the 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] Old DOS computers
Oh, and if you are not yet tired of upgrading, this article is timely. https://hackaday.com/2021/06/29/the-great-windows-11-computer-extinction-experiment/ __ 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] Old DOS computers
I suppose you'll never understand... But for those of us who keep them I understand. Why throw away something that is still functional? One of my "many" hobbies includes vintage computers. Considering that I use my IBM 5150 to write 1702 EPROMS justifies not throwing the old machine away. I use another older DOS machine to build images for my PDP11 that uses a SCSI controller. New hardware can't do this. The newer machines don't support older style parallel and serial ports. The buss on the motherboards do not allow for ISA cards. Also many hardware devices expect a 4.77 Mhz clock. DOS box and other emulators don't interact well with real hardware. And last... I love the new mentality that anything more than a few years old should become eWaste. All this "obsolete" just is overwhelming our landfills. People toss out cell phones, computers, TV's way before their useful life is up. You do what you want, my parents taught me not to be wasteful. 73 Len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick Sent: Monday, June 28, 2021 7:09 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Old DOS computers I will never understand how those in the Amateur radio hobby can spend thousands of dollars on equipment, yet they keep old PC’s that are not very efficient at all, nor are they secure. It just defies logic ! Dick / W1REJ Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975
Morning Wayne, As a variation of a theme I understand exactly what you are saying about tools. At nearly the same time during the end of my my Junior days and High School I designed my first computer using the freshly minted Intel 8008. My only tools were an Eico 460, an Ohm meter, a LED, and my mind. Back in those days there were very few technical resources that a teenager had access to. Even the library at the University of Utah had really limited information.I grew up near there and spent many an hour walking the shelves browsing topics. Probably like many others on this list today, in addition to Ham Radio and many other hobbies, I still love tinkering with old computers and electronics. I type on a laptop that has more processing power, memory, and storage space than existed in the world when I first started tinkering. Ironically I just completed building a Mil Mod 8/80 replica. The PCB's were produced by another Ham in Canada, VA3NGC Charles Baetsen. Even though I have very powerful tools today, a multi trace scope, a sixteen channel logic analyzer, it was still a challenging task. To top off that project I designed and built a 16k/64k RAM/ROM card. The little system has both 8008 and 8080 plug cards and I want to run more extensive software than I could have otherwise done in 2k of RAM. I used KICAD for the PCB layout, a far cry from laying out a PCB with tape and Mylar like I did in the 70's. Even though the tools of today are light years ahead of what we had in our youth there is a single common denominator, the creativity of own minds. I don't believe we will EVER invent a more powerful tool than sits on our shoulders. Rare are those who have ever, and will ever, learn to master its capabilities. Thanks for the seed! 73 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Friday, April 23, 2021 11:09 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] OT: High school drafting class, ~1975 OK, I've really dated myself now. Anyone remember "drafting"? A favorite class in high school: blueprints, mechanical drawings, schematics, straight edges, hand lettering, projections and elevations. We invented things to draw that weren't real, but looked like they should be. Did all the math by hand -- on a slide rule, if necessary. Day-dreamed about what we might one day build. 45 years later, we're using tools we couldn't have imagined. Modeling circuits and objects with millions of parameters and vectors, realizing them in virtual space, manipulating them in real time. Testing finished products before they're even assembled. The transformation is mind boggling. Yet the best part now, as it was then, is the occasional burst of creative energy that propels an idea forward. The feeling of pieces falling into place. Or forcing them into place out of sheer necessity. Most of the time, we think of our new tools and techniques as advances in the state of the art. Things we can't live without. But those same defining moments happened just as often in simpler times. Case in point -- my first real project, a rendition of W7ZOI's Micro-mountaineer. Carefully documenting it took several sheets of 4-squares-per-inch grid paper, which may still be in my cellar, beneath a lifetime of such drawings. With the schematic, I took a lot of pride in making the circuits look well-organized, as if that would somehow improve my odds. On the PC board, I drew large traces and pads with the etch-resist pen, as if that would somehow appease the electrons. I etched the PCB, soldered two dozen parts, and connected a 12 V lantern battery. Thanks to my paranoia about what would happen if I did it wrong, I'd taken my time and done it right. I was rewarded with a hiss of band noise and a few CW signals on 40 meters. Here's to those moments, and to that timeless pursuit: turning abstractions into reality. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Interesting article...
Interesting indeed. I love my Elecraft radios I hope they survive. Maybe it's time for an inflection point and relocate out of CA. Here in Utah except for masks and the customer density at restaurants I can't even tell there is a pandemic. It's nearly impossible to find a parking spot at the mall. We have the sixth lowest death rate, and the 4th highest infection rate per 1M in the nation. I'm guessing that we are getting close to herd immunity. There is more to life than beaches, sunshine, and mild weather. ;) 73 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Cole Sent: Wednesday, February 10, 2021 7:23 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Interesting article... https://www.amateurradio.com/what-has-happened-to-elecraft/ -- 73, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) https://www.nk7z.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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today
I too thought that this was a curious announcement, especially since it hit the mainstream media. It seems more like a "hey, check out this way to communicate." Those of us who are licensed already know this. The general public doesn't even know we exist. The few in between already do what they want. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Vic Rosenthal Sent: Monday, January 18, 2021 4:12 AM To: Mike Morrow Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today My initial thought about being told not use my radio to commit a crime was surprise that the FBI wasn’t also sending me an email telling me not to rob banks. I mean, isn’t it sort of obvious that crime is bad? Victor > On 18 Jan 2021, at 2:12, Mike Morrow wrote: > > So...the FCC *specifically* cites only amateur and personal radio services > as illegal for use in crime. > > I wonder how long the list is of radio services that ARE FCC APPROVED for use > in crime? > > Silly nonsense this all is. It does not bring credit to anyone calling > attention to this total non-problem. > > Mike / KK5F > > -Original Message- >> From: K4HYJ via Elecraft >> Sent: Jan 17, 2021 4:20 PM >> To: 'Wes' , elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... >> warning issued by FCC today >> >> I feel safer now!! >> >> K4HYJ >> >> -Original Message- >> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >> On Behalf Of Wes >> Sent: Sunday, January 17, 2021 5:13 PM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... >> warning issued by FCC today >> >> Well I'm glad that CNN cleared that up and I'm so relieved to know >> that Amazon, Apple and Google are protecting me from unmoderated speech. >> >> N7WS >> >>> On 1/17/2021 2:07 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: >>> The FCC just posted this: >>> >>> >>> https://www.fcc.gov/document/amateur-personal-radio-users-reminded-n >>> ot >>> -use-radios-crimes >>> >>> I guess this isn't surprising, considering current events. But in >>> case >> their motivation wasn't clear, see this interpretation: >>> >>> >>> https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/17/tech/fcc-radio-extremist-social-media >>> -a >>> ttack/index.html >>> >>> Chances are VHF+ bands are the more likely vehicle for this form of >> self-expression. It might get lost in the already "interesting" QRM >> on 75 meters. >>> >>> 73, >>> Wayne >>> N6KR >>> >> >> __ >> 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 >> h...@optilink.us >> >> __ > __ > 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 > k2vco@gmail.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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Long messages
Hi George, As many others suggest use your email program to filter messages into folders. I do that using Outlook, but I also do not read the list from the emails. I only use the messages from my email when I want to reply. I pull up the Web archive and read the list from there. It makes it faster, at least for me. I've never felt compelled to read messages with subject lines that are not of interest to me. Your brain is the best filter. YMMV Len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of giwag...@k5kg.com Sent: Sunday, January 03, 2021 9:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.QTH.net Subject: [Elecraft] Long messages Guys, really! Mile long messages on this reflector kill all the fun. Please manage your air time in respect of others. 73, George K5KG Sent from my iPhone __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide
This is funny: " I expect a fire war when I say this and that is, most extra class hams licensed with in the last 15 years are dumber than a bag of hammers when it comes to radio theory, operation, station building, safe practices or anything as simple as soldering or crimping on a PL259." I'm one of those Hams that is dumber than a hammer. I got my Novice license in 1974 and finally got around to upgrading to Extra in the last 15 year. Actually since CW is my favorite mode of operation I was ambivalent about upgrading. Only till I realized Extras don't need to memorize that band edges did I upgrade. No, I don't waste time on games. I spent the last forty years building a career. I ran an R&D team for 5, was CTO of multiple companies, I do both electronic and software engineering, oh did I mention I have 14 patents? I can solder the smallest surface mount devices by hand. I just finished building an observatory in my back yard. I built a 1965 replica Cobra, a GIANT analog synth, and I restore vintage computers. (Real ones 8008/8080 era...) No, please just send me the golden hammer, I admit, I'm the dumbest of all dummies and proud of it. 73 len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Morgan Bailey Sent: Saturday, January 02, 2021 1:32 PM To: Tom Azlin W7SUA ; Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide Chronological divide, Heh. I am 67 years old, for 7 years I played WoW, for 6 years I played Everquest and for 5 years I have played Guild Wars 2. I enjoyed each of these games. I moved on to the more progressive game but still enjoy playing them from time to time. I only play GW2 at this time. Making the games set up and work with all peripherals is no harder than setting up FT8. Setting up RTTY with 2 or 3 decoders and getting everything to work...much harder. I am finding that many people in their 40s and 50s are getting into Amateur Radio. Some want the challenge of making stuff work, some want the antenna building experience, some want kit building but most seem to be from a subset of the population that are what one might call internet geeks. These guys do great in the transition to ham radio. Many gamers spend upwards to 2k$ on a video card only for their game box. So, $$$ is generally not a limiting option for this group. When they get hooked, they are hooked hard. In NCJ a few years ago, there was an article about contesting and video games. The parallels between the 2 of being "in the zone" were made. The same psychological high is involved but actually, it is more involved and dynamic than an online game. Pile ups, gotta love them, any mode you can get them, cw or ssb will provide that psychological high that melts the time away and keeps you on your toes. One can get so involved that you have to force yourself to take a deep breath and relax the shoulders and refocus on your posture so you can continue to run. 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 hours later, you have to pee, get a drink, grab a snack and get at it again. It is addicting. I am glad that cw contests are not every weekend because my life would end. LOL. SERIOUS online gaming requires raiding to really advance in MMORPG games. Serious ranking for WRTC takes the same. It takes tech, engineering, $$$ and commitment to advance in the world of contesting. What reward? Well, if you like to compete then this is your mojo. If you like to collect wallpaper for working all places, counties, countries, etc it is there. If you want to be recognised in a magazine for contest performance that is here. In the ham radio world there are no cash prizes. Not so in the gaming world, there really are professional gamers. Heh for that matter, I used to farm gold in games and sell it for $$$. I did this while waiting to Raid. In games you have dps meters and one always tried to be on the top of the pile by being best in your class for whatever your function was. N1MM has a rate meter and mults window based on band population and feedback and spotting networks. How does one get these gamers to transition to Amateur Radio? Good question. When I state that my hobby is Ham Radio, I get, "I did not think people did that now. Or Really, what is that? Why would you do that?" the conclusion that I get from these comments is: there is not enough exposure of the population to Amateur Radio. Plain and simple people just don't hear about it or see it in action. There are no public special events. There are not enough elmers to encourage people. There are no longer any towers being put up because of HOA and zoning ordinance rules. Towers used to be focal points for people to talk about. Why does he have a tower? Once that question was asked then a tour of the shack generally was involved and maybe 1 in 10 or 20 became interested to progress into the hobby. Rarely do you see a tow
Re: [Elecraft] KX2 feedback CW
Look at page 50 in the manual. It is explained under SW TONE as to how to configure the audible feedback tones. 73 - Len, AD5YW __ 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] Firmware development
" OpenSSL pretty much runs the entire secure Internet. Linux, Python, etc. But those are exceptions." And an interesting statistic... "It's often said that more than half of new businesses fail during the first year. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), this isn't necessarily true. Data from the BLS shows that approximately 20% of new businesses fail during the first two years of being open, 45% during the first five years, and 65% during the first 10 years. Only 25% of new businesses make it to 15 years or more. These statistics haven't changed much over time, and have been fairly consistent since the 1990s.1 Though the odds are better than the commonly held belief, there are still many businesses that are closing down every year in the United States." It seems that this thread has become the whipping boy for open source. I would suggest that it is irrelevant whether something is open or closed source. Much of the "stuff" we buy today is created and sold in a one off runs from China. Once produced it is sold at Walmart and few people care how long it works, as long as it's cheap. For the few who care most stores will do a "no questions asked" refund. And then the consumer is off to buy another piece of junk. Open source projects are often created by a single individual , or a few people, who care about creating a "thing". There is often no thought about money, profit, or even maintaining the project. There are a few that gain traction and in some cases change the world. I'm sure it's more than the few projects that we have all listed in this thread that thrive. It's no different than the stats above on business. Unless you can create something that is useful and compel people to buy and use, the product will eventually cease to evolve and the company will probably die. Many open source projects reach maturity when the goals of the project are meet. Those project are often abandoned... Not really that different from a business that no longer innovates. This seems like a silly debate to continue demonizing one method or another. Both methods are valid and are based of different motivations. And in reality they are indifferent to our opinions... I think the question originally raised was as to the possibility of open sourcing the older Elecraft code. My guess is that may not happen for a lot of reasons.As long as Elecraft is doing well in business why would they freely part with their intellectual property, I wouldn't. len __ 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] Firmware development
"I can't think of one open source, community-based product that I'd want to hang my hat on, even if I do see some that I'd support. I just don't see the professional depth in the general community." Linux? Gcc? >From what I can tell Linux pretty much owns much of the market for servers and many consumer related markets. The server that carries this list is more than likely Linux based. Isn't the K4 linux based? Linux is open source last time I checked. I'm not seeing that closed source has a better track record, ie. Microsoft... How many commercial products are sold every year that become orphaned? Not being open source helped the consumer. 99% of consumers couldn't extend the life of a product five seconds either way. I too have run my own engineering business for decades, close to 30 years. During that time I've worked for both large and small companies doing R&D and production. If you are honest, open vs closed source has nothing to do with the quality of the product, either SW or HW. The quality is more of a commitment of the creators, experience helps build that, and commitment to good process. Elecraft didn't do this on their own, they depend on feedback from their users to keep a tight loop on quality. Sure, they could hire a massive Q&A team, but why when they have an experienced pool of users/testers who pay them to the QA. Wayne and Eric are clearly exceptional entrepreneurs who are in this for the long term. They care about their products and customers. Open vs closed is moot. It's simply a business call, and their call to make. My guess is that you may not even be aware of the open source influenced products you own. (Routers, tv's, etc..) That is a totally different argument whether Elecraft should open their source vs quality... I personally see quality and crap on both sides of the isle, and there is no monopoly involved... Len __ 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] K4 Delivery?
>From what I can see the article just references its information directly from the ca.gov web site: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/CDPH-Guidance-for-t he-Prevention-of-COVID-19-Transmission-for-Gatherings-10-09.aspx So unless someone spoofed the ca.gov site it's not fake news. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Norris Sent: Wednesday, October 28, 2020 7:35 PM To: John Harper Cc: Elecraft list Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Delivery? KUSI is literally fake news--there is no such entity registered with the California Secretary of State's office, either as a corporate name, or other business entity--in case any of you took this seriously. 73 Eric WD6DBM On Wed, Oct 28, 2020, 2:15 PM John Harper wrote: > I think California's Health & Human Services Dept has banned bragging > about having received California products. If not, it will soon be > added to this > list: > > > https://www.kusi.com/california-releases-crazy-mandatory-guidance-for- > private-gatherings-this-holiday-season/ > > John AE5X > https://ae5x.blogspot.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 > norrislawfi...@gmail.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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted
Dave, I understand your disappointment, but in reality these little toys of ours cost money to design and produce. Just for fun I googled the K3 and that a posting from 2009 eluded that a loaded K3 in 2009 was $3700. In today's money that is 4,522.73. The 1000$ plus price of the K4 line doesn't appear to be unreasonable considering the effort that has gone into its design and new features. Unfortunately, in our world nothing of quality ever seems to be free. I'm mortified every time I go in and buy a new car. I don't buy cars often, but each time I do the prices have more than doubled. My first new car was 6,800$, then 15,000$, $30,000, and the last did not quite double rather 40,000$. (Our previous car was destroyed in a wreck and replaced sooner.) And worst yet not one of the cars had a resale close to what we paid for it. The bottom line here is that you have to pay to play. If you find something that works for you be happy with the experience. In my book anything that give you the experience is what's important. YMMV 73 Len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Friday, October 02, 2020 10:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Pricing Posted I was disappointed to see the pricing for the K4. I thought the base K4 would be in or around $3500 to $3700 and perhaps $500 or so to go to the K4D. As it turns out, another $900 for the K4D. These prices do not include the ATU ($400) or even a hand-held Mic. The total for the K4D that I was thinking of purchasing would have been almost $5470. (+shipping ??) it’s out of my price range. It will be interesting to see what the K4HD goes for. I’m glad that I had my $1500 deposit refunded several months ago. I have to wonder if one will really be able to tell the difference between any K4 and the FTDX101D which can be purchased for under $3000 and includes the ATU and a Mic I hope you folks enjoy the K4 as I’m sure it will be a great radio. I will continue to use my K3s as the price for that fine radio is dropping like crazy and has allowed me to pick up a second one for a surprisingly low price. 73, Dave N8AG Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net Sent: Thursday, October 1, 2020 7:20 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Elecraft Digest, Vol 198, Issue 1 S __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 microphone nut size
Actually... not so "stupid" if you are in the building trades. 12 has more factors than 10, which makes is a LOT more convenient when breaking it into divisible segments. Also... it keeps us safe from the Canadians invading. Everytime they've tried they fall short of their destination. ;) -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Friday, August 28, 2020 8:13 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 microphone nut size In my teens, there was metric, confined to meters [or metres] used by amateur radio operators, and all the rest: inches, feet, pounds, gallons, quarts, cups, teaspoons, tablespoons, and the other plethora of stupid measures I grew up with. We had 2x4's, which actually were not 2" x 4". We measured nails in pennies ... I'm sure there was a reason ... OK, not so sure, but that's how it was. Then, the US Military sent me to the other side of the planet, and over time I began to think metric. Meters, grams, kilograms, liters became normal. I came home ... they still are normal, I now have to convert metric to stupid. It would be great if we actually did join the rest of the world before the end of my lifetime. But, I'm not holding my breath. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 8/28/2020 6:14 PM, Rich NE1EE wrote: > Yes ;-) I started w metric in the 70s, because it made a lot of sense. When I > got my license in the 90s, I had to pick up a few Craftsman metric tape > measures on one of my trips to Canada...could not find one in the US at all. > > Worth noting that while you can often swap sockets and wrenches twixt US and > metric...there are many sizes that have close equivalents...the same does not > hold true at all for nuts and screws that I have found. Might be some that > are close, but I have not stumbled across them. > > On 2020-08-28 17:48:-0700, Phil Kane wrote: >> On 8/28/2020 1:49 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: >> >>> Metric 6 mm is close enough to thread on but wrong threads per inch? >> Remember that US electronics is slowly going Metric inch by inch >> :) >> >> 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane >> __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants
+1 on the light pollution. As to the Expo: I really enjoyed the presentations. Being virtual there was no reason to overlap them in the way they did. Don't try and emulate a real hamfest. I would have to cut one short to join another over lapping presentation. A few of the presenters needed to work out the technical details of using the SW. One presenter I watched assumed his slides were on the screen, they were not. He would refer to the slides, but his face was on the screen. The navigation was a bit screwy, mostly related to the presenter schedule. Having to pan the exhibit hall was tedious. Make it navigate more like a real website and not a video game. Loved the Elecraft presentations. Bothe the K4 and the KX2 walk though. Makes my mouth water for a K4. The method for giving away the prizes was totally stupid. Should have been a minimum amount of participation and then a random drawing. The point system encouraged bad behavior. i.e. If I was actually watching presentations there was no way I could ever get enough points to qualify. I would have enjoyed being in a drawing, but I spent my time watching presentations. Why make us choose? The people who game the system add ZERO value... len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of kt...@watershipfarm.com Sent: Saturday, August 22, 2020 7:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Seeking comments on Ham Expo from participants > Agreed. Much better than I expected. And I never considered > attending a hamfest, virtual or otherwise, to be a competitive sport. Virtual couldn't be competitive for those in my position, satellite internet. As it was I had to buy an extra few GBs just to watch what was interesting. If I even wanted to compete the cost would be $100.00 or more. The upside is noise isn't much of an issue. :-) My brother, KG5RZT, has an observatory where the roof opens and there are two large telescopes with massive cameras. Light pollution is slowly starting to spoil things a bit (mostly on the horizon) and I imagine the noise will eventually get here too. You city folks need to kill some of your lights and gizmos. ;-) -- 73, William KT5TE __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
+1 on this, though the process is "galling" Galling is one the most common problems when tightening fasteners. Also known as cold welding, galling results in damaged threads, broken fasteners, weakened joints and seized bolts. What causes galling? Essentially, galling is a form of severe adhesive wear. Galling happens during installation to fasteners made of alloys such as stainless steel, aluminum and titanium. While the fastener is being tightened, pressure builds between the thread surfaces and breaks down the protective oxide coatings. Without the oxide coating, the thread’s metal high points are exposed to each other. This, in turn, creates friction, which causes heat that seizes the metal. When galling happens If the galling is minor, slight damage may occur to the thread surface. In that case, the installer may be able to remove the fastener. On the other end, severe cases of galling can weld the nut and bolt together and there is no way to remove the fastener. If the fastener is tightened once galling begins, the fastener may even be twisted off or see its threads stripped. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Peterson Sent: Monday, June 22, 2020 5:57 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT Good Source for Stainless Fasteners and Stainless hardware is commonly used on FM broadcast antennas. Stainless is a bit on the gummy side. When tightened, the threads tend to distort and this can make future disassembly a challenge. Tower crews frequently end up twisting off nuts or bolt heads when replacing damaged elements. If you are going to use stainless hardware, I suggest applying anti-seize lubricant, available at auto supply stores, to reduce seizing and galling. I also suggest never reusing stainless hardware. Replace with new. Gary, K0CX “When using stainless hardware there is very little strength compared to a steel fastener. So the minimum strength needs to be confirmed. You don't want the bolts to shear and topple over. Please be careful to get the right grade bolts. You will not get what you need at a hardware store or a tractor supply. 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 Message delivered to l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Oppopsite Sideband Null question - Redux
By "up to date" I assume you mean firmware? -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mark Forsyth Sent: Friday, June 12, 2020 10:18 PM To: Grant Youngman Cc: Elecraft Refl Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Oppopsite Sideband Null question - Redux Hi, Elecraft have a handy little utility called RxSbNull.exe which does the whole process. All you need is an up to date KX3, an up to date XG3, a Windows computer and the utility. It works like a charm. Turn the radio volume down before you start it though otherwise it’ll annoy the hell out of you. Cheers Mark Forsyth http://jandmf.com VK3KW > On 12 Jun 2020, at 11:36 pm, Grant Youngman wrote: > > Elecraft Tech Support seems (understandably) a bit slow to respond at this > point. This is a repeat of a question I asked a few days ago. Maybe > someone else will see it and have some insight (?). > > I have redone the opposite sideband null procedure in my KX3 (#8342) with > KXFL3 filter board, using both the 2013 per-band null procedure, and the 2015 > KXFL3 installation/calibration instructions. The procedures are essentially > the same, with a minor difference in RIT setting, and the fact that the KXFL3 > installation manual calls this out only on 20M rather than on each band > individually. > > With my XG3 as a signal source, I get an excellent opposite sideband null > using either FL1 or FL2 bandwidth settings on all bands. With narrow > bandwidth and FL3 switched in, the null is very broad and shallow, and the > opposite sideband is reduced only on the order of 10dB (+/-) rather than the > very deep nulls (60+ dB) obtainable with FL1/FL2. As a result, the opposite > sideband remains clearly audible when tuning across a signal — say CW at 500 > Hz bandwidth, etc. > > If anyone else out there has done either of these procedures, did you get as > deep a null with FL3 as with FL1/FL2? I’m trying to determine if this is > normal, or if there's an issue in the radio, possibly with my KXFL3 board. > > Thanks … Grant NQ5T > __ > 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 > vk3...@outlook.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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide
Hi Nate, Nice to meet you, a very small world indeed. https://www.omaha.com/obits/michaelson-russell-russ-stevens/article_4b36033a -a07d-543f-a1ab-43687f27a0e6.html Yes, Russ had a great voice! When I first met him he was a dj on KNAK, I believe. When he was on the air I would call him up and "win" albums. I was in my 30's when he relocated to Omaha. I was really sad to see him go. He took his tower with him when we moved. Although I don't think he ever set up a station again. When I was 15, before getting my Novice license, I went with Russ to attend WIMU at Mac's Inn. Russ had copied all of the military code course to cassette tapes and gave me a copy. I listened and practiced for many hours. At WIMU Russ had me sit down for one of the code contests. Even though I joined part way through I ended up winning! That was pretty cool for a kid just learning code and ready to take the Novice exam.The speeds went up to 25 or 30 WPM! I still have voice mails on my phone left by Russ. I will regret the day that I may have to replace my phone and can no longer hear his voice. He had a huge effect on my life. 73 len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nate Bargmann Sent: Saturday, December 14, 2019 12:02 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide * On 2019 14 Dec 11:02 -0600, l...@ka7ftp.com wrote: > And last... The real thing that drew me to ham radio was > another ham, Russ Michaelson N7SM (SK 2019). Russ and I meet at > the University of Utah's surplus store. Even though we had a 12 > year age difference, Russ and I connected almost immediately and > became lifelong friends. I was in Junior high school and Russ > was beginning a family when we meet. From Russ I learned about > more about radio and electronics, and we had many adventures in > the process. I never remember Russ complaining about the > ionosphere. He built a magnificent basement "shack". When he > built his own 100 foot tower from scratch I climbed to the top > to help set up and adjust antennas. (By then I was in my 20's, > no child labor involved. :) If we expect this hobby to > continue into the future, we need to be the "Russ" in someone > else's life. We need to pass our love of radio to the next > generation. Just expecting someone to "be" interested and on > their way after the exam will never happen. Propagation will > always change, we need to be the constant. I went to work for Union Pacific Railroad in 1991 as a telecom tech and there was a very distinctive voice on many voice response systems on the UPRR telephone network. I learned that was "Russ" and later got to talk with him on the phone and then a few years later he came to Wichita, KS and did a presentation for several of us techs on something (I don't recall what, now!). It was quite nice meeting him in person. I did not know he had become SK earlier this year. Thanks for sharing your experiences with Russ, Len. Rest assured, Russ' voice was heard by likely all UPRR employees at some point through the '90s and early '00s as well as customers and others calling UPRR in Omaha. For those looking for more simple kits to introduce basic radio concepts to newcomers, various QRP groups offer such kits. I know the Four State QRP Group has done so in the past. One shorthand phrase I like to use is. "Radio for radio's sake." I translate it as no matter what end goal we're trying to achieve, we're using some part of the radio spectrum to accomplish the goal. 73, Nate, N0NB -- "The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true." Web: https://www.n0nb.us Projects: https://github.com/N0NB GPG fingerprint: 82D6 4F6B 0E67 CD41 F689 BBA6 FB2C 5130 D55A 8819 __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide
s. Many of these "hackers/makers" are people like us who love radio and technology. I suspect that these people are our future if we don't run them off. And last... The real thing that drew me to ham radio was another ham, Russ Michaelson N7SM (SK 2019). Russ and I meet at the University of Utah's surplus store. Even though we had a 12 year age difference, Russ and I connected almost immediately and became lifelong friends. I was in Junior high school and Russ was beginning a family when we meet. From Russ I learned about more about radio and electronics, and we had many adventures in the process. I never remember Russ complaining about the ionosphere. He built a magnificent basement "shack". When he built his own 100 foot tower from scratch I climbed to the top to help set up and adjust antennas. (By then I was in my 20's, no child labor involved. :) If we expect this hobby to continue into the future, we need to be the "Russ" in someone else's life. We need to pass our love of radio to the next generation. Just expecting someone to "be" interested and on their way after the exam will never happen. Propagation will always change, we need to be the constant. 73 KA7FTP Len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert Sent: Friday, December 13, 2019 9:37 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reaching across the chronological divide This of course is a discussion that isn't likely to die before we do, but I really don't think that any significant portion of today's youth will ever look at amateur radio like we do. I wish that weren't the case, but reality bites. 1. The major lure of amateur radio for most of us was the ability to freely talk to faraway places. Young people today can do that with FM quality and yet often they don't ... they text or chat via message groups and forums. 2. Communicating today is license free, and while even now with today's lesser requirements getting an amateur radio license is maybe not a roadblock it's a nuisance to have to study for something that you don't otherwise care about. 3. Effectively communicating today is far cheaper hardware-wise than for amateur radio, especially for long distances. 4. Communicating today is independent of time of day or position in the sunspot cycle. 5. A basic competency in amateur radio was once considered a stepping stone to a technical career. That is hardly the case today. In fact, I remember one manager of a test department in another company telling me he tried to avoid hiring hams because they talked about it too much on the job. One thing I do believe has carryover appeal is the spirit of competition. Humans in general always seem keen to compete at almost anything ... from eating hot dogs to running to vicariously watching football to quilting to barbeque. Young people today have video games that provide a FAR richer competitive environment than any ham radio contest (I do both, by the way), and I've always thought that one way to drum up interest in ham radio is to develop a contest format that has similar elements. Ham radio contests are essentially endurance events that involve independent action throughout the contest with the comparison occurring at the end, and often weeks or months later. Video games require different but otherwise comparable proficiency (both mental and physical) but involve real time counter moves to any opponent. The closest we hams come to offsetting somebody we view as competition is to steal their frequency or QRM them. I'm not at all suggesting that we do any suc h thing, but a contest where we could take some action that subtracted from somebody else's score is the kind of thing I'm talking about. And no, I don't know how to do that either, but it illustrates what I'm talking about. It's not any surprise to me that contesting is one of the few surviving ham radio activities with high participation. Even ragchewing has practically died out, and if anyone disputes that take a look at how much time you spend each week reading email reflectors versus being on the air (other than in a contest). I'm not really sure what Wayne was referring to here, and maybe he implied that same thing that I'm saying, but we aren't going to bring young folks into the hobby by trying to convince them that the same things that appealed to us 40 years ago are going to appeal to them. This isn't a communication or publicity problem. In spite of the comments from hams I've seen over the years, most young people pretty much know the general framework of ham radio and they've simply rejected it in favor of other things. There are always a few exceptions
[Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2
Hi Wayne, I for one am impressed and LOVE my KX2, and KX3. When I was a kid I would take my Globe Patrol on a few family road trips. The Globe Patrol was a regen receiver that I built from a kit. The functionality was not dense at all, and I had to take a few more accessories to use it. At that time I loved thrown up a wire and listening to SW radio stations. My KX2 fits in a little zippered case smaller than the Globe Patrol, and contains everything I need to both transmit and receive. The receiver quality is out of this world! Thanks for your genius, and all the others at Elecraft who made a little boys dream come true! 73 Len KA7FTP -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Friday, December 06, 2019 4:58 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Cc: k...@groups.io Subject: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2 A morning break in the rain today in the Bay Area allowed me to sneak out for some field operation with the KX2. While using every weapon in the KX2's arsenal, I thought about how to best convey just how feature-dense this radio is. To appreciate it, you really need to hold the rig in your hand and try it out. Since that's not always an option for a potential user, the next best thing might be to create an engineering metric. Granted, "features per cubic inch" (feature density) isn't exactly science, but it is useful for comparing portable transceivers, where both size and versatility really matter. Here's one possible formula: F_in = ( bands + modes + internal_options + other_significant_features ) / in^3 Fuzzy? Well...yeah. Nonetheless, here's what happens if we apply this to our legacy 4-band K1 transceiver and the KX2. * K1: bands: 4 (owner's choice of HF bands) modes: 1 (CW) options: 3 (battery, ATU, noise blanker) other: 3 (keyer, CW messages, variable-BW xtal filter) F = ( 4 + 1 + 3 + 3 ) / 64 in^3 = 0.17 features per cubic inch KX2: bands: 9 (80, 60, 40, 30, 20, 17, 15, 12, 10 m) modes: 5 (CW, SSB, AM, FM, DATA) options: 5 (mic, battery, ATU, paddle, real-time clock, 100 W amp) other: 35 (keyer, CW messages, int. mic, DVR, speech compression, VOX, IF DSP (SDR), switchable preamp, switchable attenuator, audio peaking filter (APF, for CW), RTTY decode/encode, PSK31 decode/encode, CW/data auto-tune, fully adjustable AGC slope/threshold/decay, RF gain & AF limiter, dual watch, variable-passband filters, passband shift, noise blanking, noise reduction, audio effects, RX/TX EQ, dual VFOs, split, wide-range RIT/XIT, cross-mode (SSB/CW), CW/data logging, 4 user-programmable functions, Amp-hour tracking, scanning, freq. memories, direct frequency entry, full remote control interface, freq. up/down buttons (on mic), measurement of PWR/SWR/ALC/CMP/supply voltage/supply current, adjustable carrier-operated relay) F = ( 9 + 5 + 5 + 36 ) / 26 = 2.1 features per cubic inch * By this metric, the KX2 packs about 12 times as much "punch" as a K1. (As a principal designer of both radios, I have to admit this is a bit alarming. In 2001 we felt the K1 was pretty much state of the art for small CW rigs.) Of course, holding the KX2 in your hand, then actually putting it on the air, provides a much more satisfying comparison. Calculation of feature density of the KX3 is left as an exercise for the reader :) 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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] Question for California Hams
Wondering if this is true: https://halturnerradioshow.com/index.php/en/news-page/news-nation/california-officials-declare-ham-radio-no-longer-a-benefit-demands-ham-radio-repeater-infrastructure-to-be-removed A friend sent me this. Len 73 KA7FTP __ 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] KX3 SWR issue
Curious if anyone on the reflector has experienced false SWR readings on their KX3? No antenna tuner is installed. Radio tested on a dependable dummy load and SWR/Power meter. On transmit at 5.8 W or less, the radio displays "full-scale" SWR reading (> 1.4-1) with power output consistent with radio power setting. At 6w and above, display jumps down to 0 SWR and 0 RF output even though the radio is still able to transmit. Receiver functions perfectly. I have initiated an EENT, and re-loded latest software from Elecraft site. I loaded the original factory configuration provided to me by Elecraft. If anyone has any further suggestions that I might consider before I send the unit back to Elecraft for evaluation, I would be very grateful. Tnx and 73 Len, K6LEN __ 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] Elec raft, will I ever own one ?
P.S. to the original poster... You might also consider a gofundme. It never hurts to ask. 73 Len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill W4ZV Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2018 5:10 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elec raft, will I ever own one ? OK1RP wrote: "try to look for used K3 with appropriate options matched for your needs" Dick I strongly endorse Petr's excellent advice. You can find some excellent choices on sites such as qth.com and eham.net. I've bought and resold 5 or 6 units since my very first SN #111 since I like to trade up to the latest production versions (now on #86XX). I're made enough on these units by stripping out options I don't need and reselling them separately for higher prices such that the total net cost of my current unit is probably zero or maybe even a net profit. Here are a couple of units on qth.com (click Search Ads at the top) that are worthy of consideration: Elecraft k3/100 100 watt transceiver; KAT3 Auto Antenna Tuner: KBPF3 General Coverage Receiver; KFL3A-28k 2.8khz 8 pole filter; K3FLA-400 400hz 8 pole filter; power cord; all manuals. SN23xx---no holes, blemishes, or dents. Never operated mobile or portable. Nicotine and pet free environment. $1450. Elecraft K3 / 100 Pristine condition- Radio has 2.7 filter ,KAT3A AT, KPA3A 100 watt amplifier Powerpole power cable, Manual, Latest firmware installed. $1450 plus shipping. $1450 is still a LOT of money for many of us, but a bargain compared to buying a brand new K3S, and you're getting about 95% of the performance. BTW I have no connection with either of the sellers above. 73 & GL, Bill W4ZV -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 Message delivered to l...@ka7ftp.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] KUSB cable required
Hello Elecrafter’s. Do any of you have a spare KUSB cable that they would like to sell me? I have gone through all my accessory drawers, behind my desk, and equipment boxes. I cannot program any of my K-line without it! Tnx and best 73. Len __ 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] "The Elecraft Story" - other tech books
I'd love to get copies of the Mark-8 Newsletters. If you ever decide to get rid of them, please let me know. Jon Titus is a personal friend of mine, I also have a working Mark 8. 73 len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of wb4...@knology.net Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 11:46 AM To: Cady, Fred ; Alan Geller via Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] "The Elecraft Story" - other tech books A good book about early microcomputing is "Fire In The Valley" by Paul Freiberger and Michael Swaine, originally published by Osborne/McGraw-Hill. Copyright 1984, It is pretty accurate up to that point. I think that I still have a few issues of "The People's Computer Company" and all of the "Mark-8 Newsletter" that I need to scan in someday. Along with a working IMSAI, and other old stuff. 73, Terry, N4TLF -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 1:02 PM To: Alan Geller via Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] "The Elecraft Story" - other tech books If you are into reading about technology, be sure to not miss "The Innovators" by Walter Isaacson and "Regional Advantage" by Annalee Saxenian (about why Silicon Valley took off and Route 50 in MA faded.) And although somewhat lightweight, all of Malcom Gladwell's books are fun reads. Cheer and 73, Fred PS: And don't forget the KE7X Elecraft books :-) From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Art Peters Sent: Friday, July 27, 2018 10:11 AM To: N4ZR; Alan Geller via Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] "The Elecraft Story" Pete, Careful, that is darn near an antique book, but I too still reference today, kidder did an excellent job of capturing the ethos of that team and effort. 73 es God Bless, Art / K0ACP On Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 11:23 AM, N4ZR wrote: > Thanks, Mike - I fell prey to the old fallacy - "if I haven't seen it, > it must not exist." That said, I'd love to see something more > up-to-date. It has always intrigued me that the KPA-1500 took so long > to actually enter the market, having seen a prototype at Dayton about 10 years (or so) ago. > And of course, we're all waiting for the K4. > > I still view Tracy Kidder's "The Soul of a New Machine" as the best > example ever of close-up technological narrative. > > 73, Pete N4ZR > Check out the Reverse Beacon Network > at <http://reversebeacon.net>, now > spotting RTTY activity worldwide. > For spots, please use your favorite > "retail" DX cluster. > > On 7/27/2018 11:02 AM, Mike Markowski wrote: > >> Pete, >> >> In 2011 Wayne wrote up a nice history. An Elecraft wikipedia page >> points to it, and I put it on a web page here: >> >> http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/elecraft/history/ >> <http://udel.edu/%7Emm/ham/ele craft/history/> >> >> Just ignore the graph up top. Out of date ponderings! >> >> Maybe Wayne & Eric can flesh it out, update where needed, and put it >> on elecraft.com <http://elecraft.com>. :-) >> >> 73, >> Mike ab3ap >> >> On Fri, Jul 27, 2018 at 10:52 AM, N4ZR > n...@comcast.net>> wrote: >> >> It strikes me that an article, or even a book about this would be >> welcome. Or has it already been done? If so, a reference would >> be appreciated. >> >> -- >> 73, Pete N4ZR >> Check out the Reverse Beacon Network >> at <http://reversebeacon.net>, now >> spotting RTTY activity worldwide. >> For spots, please use your favorite >> "retail" DX cluster. >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> <http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft> >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> <http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm> >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> <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 mike.ab...@gmail.com >> <mailto:mike.ab...@gmail.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 su
Re: [Elecraft] Vanity Calls Signs
I am new to this blog/ email list/ etc with the hope of learning about a recent k2 100 purchase. Gotta unsubscribe. Can’t take 20 emails a day about nothing. KC9ZZU Sent via iPhone > On Jul 18, 2018, at 7:18 PM, Dave wrote: > > Can this meaningless thread be killed, please? It has nothing to do with > Elecraft. C’mon guys, go get on the air or something……… > > Dave N8AG > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > __ > 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 lenj...@gmail.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] PX3 has been sold.
MH3 microphone and KXPD2 paddle still available. Tnx Len __ 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] PX3, MH3, KXPD2
Our club has decided to go a different direction. For sale is a one month old PX3F factory built panadaptor with very little use. Complete with original packaging, manual, and all cabling to operate with your KX3. Cost was $632 with tax and freight. Sell for $485. including shipping CONUS. PayPal plus 3%. Also selling a new KXPD2 paddle for KX3 or KX2, $85.00 including freight, and a new MH3 up/down mic for KX2 or KX3 in the box for $43.00 __ 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] KXPA100/AT has been sold
Thank you Len, K6LEN __ 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] KXPA100/AT for sale
I am selling my KXPA100 with built-in antenna tuner. S/N 1564 in 100% physical and operating condition as I have not been using it and need the funds to replace my antenna. Unit comes with power cord and manual. Asking $925 which includes shipping CONUS. Please contact me for questions or photos. Len, K6LEN, k6...@arrl.net <mailto:k6...@arrl.net>. Tnx and 73 __ 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] Display opinions
One interesting thing about the Elecraft displays, they can't be screwed up with clever programming. As they stand they are highly readable and predictable. When companies use fully bit addressable displays there is always the temptation to use every last pixel, just because they can. Even when things start out uncluttered each new release adds to the dysfunction. There is always too much temptation to screw up a good thing. Just like overloading switch functions I really appreciate the simplicity and clean obvious function of the K-line displays. I truly hate the trend to have to "web two-dot-O' everything. There is always a balance when it comes to the UI, Elecract nailed it the first time around! Thanks Wayne and team. 73 Len -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Berger Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2017 3:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Display opinions This is fundamentally a form over substance debate. There is nothing lacking in the current K3/K3S display other than it isn't fashionable. Fashion isn't why most of us bought these transceivers. don K1VSK __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: not bashing a product just a warning to future purchasers.
. This frustrates me to see Gerald's OT post on the Elecraft list. First: It is totally inappropriate material for the Elecraft support list. Shame on you Gerald. Second: Since the can of worms was open I feel it necessary to come to Hans defense. I have been both a fan and customer of Hans for many years. Hans is a first class engineer as well as an honest supplier of really neat and cool kits. He has not only shared his knowledge openly with the Ham Radio, computer, and other technical communities. But though his kits made access to his designs easily accessible to others. I have built his U2 and U3. The thought behind every aspect of the U3 is simply brilliant. If you have never seen a U3 look at the picture of mine: http://ka7ftp.com/ Every time I've bought kits from Hans I've almost felt guilty of theft since his prices are so low. Hans answers his email and is contactable in many ways. Thank you Hans, please keep it up. Big Big Fan and supporter! KA7FTP 73 Len Bayles -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hans Summers Sent: Saturday, May 06, 2017 2:38 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT: not bashing a product just a warning to future purchasers. Dear Gerald Well if that isn't product bashing, I don't know what is... you are entitled to your opinion, but in the rare event of a dissatisfied customer we prefer if you contact us directly with your problem, rather than post vague critiicism in a public and un-related forum. I feel the need to set the record straight on a few points, and apologise for the bandwidth here in the Elecraft forum where the original post should never have been posted; hence the "OT" prefix to the post. Firstly for background - QRP Labs was started properly, in April 2013. Since that time we have shipped out almost 40,000 kits across our range, in 9,500 orders, to thousands of customers globally. The products are very highly appreciated and have received good reviews in major amatuer radio publications around the world; the most recent US publications are QST November 2016, QST May May 2017, and TSM (The Spectrum Monitor) May 2017 http://www.thespectrummonitor.com/ We ship from Japan for, what were at the time, my personal reasons. But it makes no difference - they have to ship from somewhere, and they are intended for everyone, not exclusively for US kit builders! In fact we have shipped packages to 69 countries worldwide. That's 69 post office entities, not DXCC entities which would be a much higher count ;-) Every order confirmation sent out since April 2013 has requested feedback from the customer on when the package arrives. A proportion of people do provide this feedback and this has enabled us to openly publish statistics on shipping times, which you can see on the website at http://qrp-labs.com/shipping - and further information on shipping is available at http://qrp-labs.com/faq#shipping so there should not have needed to be any surprises. A pleasant side-effect is that shipping from Japan is very reliable and inexpensive, Japanese international airmail is cheaper for example, than sending something domestically within the UK and many other countries. You ordered two 50-ohm 20W Dummy Load kits http://qrp-labs.com/dummy at a price of $8.50 each which I believe is the least priced dummy load kit anywhere. This is also one of our simplest to assemble and use kits. I am at a loss to understand your comment about the part leads bending under the component's own weight! The resistors in the kit are 20pcs of 1K 1W resistor, there is no way those chunky resistor wires bend easily! In all the kits we use good quality components, all through-hole - usually 1/4-Watt resistors but in some kits 1/6-Watt where physical space constraints dictate, or the 1W resistors where higher power is needed. The capacitors are NP0 types with Class-I low loss RF dielectric. All the PCBs are professional quality two-layer with through-hole plating, soldermask and silkscreen. The dummy load design is just 20x 1K resistors in parallel to make 50-ohms, sandwiched between two PCBs... I don't think it gets much easier than this... and we also receive very good feedback on the assembly and operating instructions for all the kits, which are very comprehensive. Additionally for people than run into difficulties we have a QRP Labs email group at https://groups.io/g/QRPLabs , and direct email support from QRP Labs, as well as a free repair service as the last resort. You need only type "QRP Labs" into Google to get an idea of the great reputation the kits have earned. Blogs, web pages, videos, etc. Regardless of whether I can understand your reasons, QRP Labs wants customer satisfaction, and clearly you are not satisfied. Gerald. Therefore I have refunded in full, the $22 you spent ($8.50 x 2 for the kits, and $5 shipping). I trust that th
[Elecraft] KX3: Trouble downloading new firmware
I thought I might update the firmware in my KX3 this afternoon. I'm currently running 2.38 I have my KX3 connected to my computer and running the KX3 utility. The communication is working fine with the radio. When I click on the "Copy New Files from Elecraft" button I get this: Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com Opening connection to ftp.elecraft.com Connected to Elecraft server Please be patient, this takes a few seconds Connected to Elecraft server Please be patient, this takes a few seconds InternetFindNextFile completed with error 0x0006: The handle is invalid. I closed the KX3 Utility and retried, same result. I've updated the firmware several times before without issue. I can get to the web Elecraft site, as well as the ftp site, so it is not a connectivity issue. Suggestions? __ 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] Chinese ebay amps for KX3
Does it work well with all modes? CW/SSB/Digital? 73 Len -Original Message- Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Chinese ebay amps for KX3 Hello, I use this one: http://pa-11019.blogspot.de/2016/11/diy-kits-70w-ssb-linear-hf-power.html and it works without any problem. 73 de Hajo dl1sdz --- Cela est bien dit, mais il faut cultiver notre jardin. http://hajos-kontrapunkte.blogspot.de/ Am 20.02.2017 3:46 vorm. schrieb "Richard Lawn" : > Has anyone tried the little inexpensive 45 watt amplifiers out of > China being sold on ebay with their KX3. I built a BPF for an old > Palomar amp but it doesn't seem to work well at all for some reason. > 73 > Rick W2JAZ > __ > 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 > dl1...@gmail.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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] KX1/KX3 Accessory Cable Source (for external key)
Take a look at these MCM Electronics part numbers, this is what I buy. 24-13802 24-13803 73 Len Subject: [Elecraft] KX1/KX3 Accessory Cable Source (for external key) Who can point me to a source for a right-angle 3.5mm stereo plug to bare wire cable for the KX3? I wish to make up some cables for outboard straight keys and bugs. I would solder either a 3.5mm mono or 1/4" mono in-line jack to accommodate the external key. TNX fer any help es 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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] KX2 with KPA500 and KAT500
Happy new year to all! I am curious to know if anyone on the reflector has experienced this issue. I occasionally like to use my KX2 at QRO power. I have the ACC output of the KX2 interfaced to a KPA500 which is interconnected to a KAT500 antenna tuner. When the tuner is not powered, the KX2 and amplifier work perfectly with over 150W output. When I power up the KAT500 and switch the amp to “oper” mode, the receiver in the KX2 desenses rendering the combination inoperable. When switching back to “STBY”, the receiver is back to operating normally. Turning off the power to the tuner allows normal operation. Not sure what is happening. Any suggestions? Tnx. Len __ 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] Device data retention times
Hi All, I'm constantly doing projects with microcontrollers and programmable logic devices. I've been doing this long enough that I've got devices that have "lost their memory." Things that I designed and built decades ago no longer function. Over time flash will lose its mind, I guess just like we do. At some point in time that will happen to our lovely little radios. From an operator stand point we can re-flash the firmware as long as the boot code is functional. Does Elecraft have a provision in the radios that will allow an update of the bootloader to keep it fresh, so to speak? That is without sending it back to the factory? I know a lot of people don't keep stuff forever, but I pretty much do. In old radios we replace caps, and a few other parts that age. With programmable chips you need and ISP, unless there is another provision. 73 Len __ 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] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3
+1 to this: "Please reply to this thread if you're interested in having Elecraft expose RX I/Q on the KX2." I've owned a KX1, currently own a KX3/PX3 and a KX2. I don't have a lot of space for my radio gear and am a big fan of the small form factors. I've had more fun with my KX3 than any other radio I have used. I've become highly dependent on the PX3 and wish I had the same option to use one with my KX2. For me, having the I/Q on the KX2 would not eliminate need for my KX3. I still want the extra band coverage of 160 and 6 meters, I also use my KX3 on 2 meters. Having I/Q on my KX2 would greatly expand the flexibility, and let me operate in a similar manner to my KX3. 73 Len __ 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] KXV3A WANTED
I am in need of a KXV3A I.F. out board for K3. If you have one to sell, I am interested in purchasing from you. You can reach me at K6LEN@ARRLnet or 310-261-6696. Tnx __ 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] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
I tried to "tune" into the 20 meter net. Right now there is some broad band signal that is covering a 50 khz section of the band where the net is held. Does anyone else see the interfearence? Len -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of kev...@coho.net Sent: Sunday, August 14, 2016 11:12 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement Good Morning, Propagation is slightly better than last week. The SFU is above 90 with scattered sunspots. I was able to manage a few short 15-20 minute contacts this week. Just enough time to exchange weather reports and a few activities but not long enough for a real contact. The sun is moving rapidly southward hinting of fall. Three other signs are also showing the change of season. First the hummingbirds have departed for the coast. One week I was feeding them the next they left their feeder half full. Secondly the foxgloves have reached their last few blossoms of the year. This is my notice to start collecting wood in earnest. Thirdly the elk have started to scrape the trees to free their new antlers of velvet. I heard a bull the other day "whistling" for about ten minutes as he made his way through the new growth alder. Not yet a bugle but soon they'll be raising a racket. Please join us on: 14050 kHz at 2200z Sunday (3 PM PDT Sunday) 7045 kHz at 0100z Monday (6 PM PDT Sunday) 73, Kevin. KD5ONS __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft grey in a rattle can?
A few years ago I had Superior Paint Supply in SLC make me a rattle-can of paint that matched the front panel on a PDP11 that I was restoring. As I recall it wasn't more than 20 or 30$. I also bought two types primers, one etching and one non-etching. I was really happy with the result. The color match was perfect. YMMV Len Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft grey in a rattle can? Hey, while we are at it, would one of those hand-held electric sprayers work well enough to spray that Paint? Dick, n0ce __ 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] FW: Pyle PHA40 Headphone Amp
I bought a pyle PHA40 headphone amp. It appears to be close in size and specs to the Behringer HA400. It powers off the same type of cable used by the KX2/KX3, same voltage and polarity. I paid 16.60 for mine on Amazon. I connected it to my KX3 and the audio quality sounds good. I didn't detect any extra noise introduced by the amp. 73 Len __ 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] Love my KX2!
I have been reading the many comments and questions relating to the virtues and (in)capabilities of the various rigs now available. In my shack I have the complete K-line including the KAT500 tuner and SP3 speaker. All great equipment, but since receiving my KX2, it is my “go to” radio! It is the first rig I turn on, and the fun and exhilaration of making contacts with a radio having so much capability in such an astonishingly small package renews the excitement I had when I first started hamming 56 years ago. The receiver is very quiet and sensitive, and with the DSP filtering, I don’t think I am missing anything. I can unplug a few connections and put the entire package in the small case and take off. Not saying that I will be giving up my beautiful K-line anytime soon, but for me, this little gem is a winner! I am not an Elecraft employee, nor have I received any dispensation for this note, but thank you to Elecraft engineers for creating yet another element of versatility to a great hobby. Len/K6LEN __ 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] KX! and KX3 for sale
I am selling two of my Elecraft field radios, both in excellent operating and physical condition. 1. KX1, S/N 00427 with 40, 30, and 20 meters. Includes: KXAT1 antenna tuner and KXPD1 iambic paddle. Also includes original manual. This unit was checked out by Don W3FPR and is a great radio to take out to the field. $375 includes USPS priority shipping CONUS 2. KX3-F, S/N 2749 with KXFL3 internal dual passband roofing filter, and KXAT3 internal tuner. I am also including a ThinkTan padded/protective carry case which fits the rig perfectly. This radio is in 9.5/10 condition and rarely used. Recent firmware download. Includes original manual, programing and power cable and amp keying cable. $1175 includes USPS priority shipping CONUS I will accept PayPal +3% or USPS money order. Not interested in trades. Reason for selling is just purchased KX2 and it better serves my current operating requirements. Tnx for looking, and if interested, please E-mail at k6...@arrl.net or phone 310.261-6696. 72/73 __ 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] New products
As a developer of both hardware and software products that use touch screens I have mixed feelings. My number one gripe with soft environments is the tendency to continually modify the environment and jam more and more functionality into the same footprint. This either needs to be done with width or depth, take your pick. Both Apple and Windows are horrible abusers. Every new version of their software requires users to hunt down functions that have been moved or crammed down. Functions that were originally intuitive are now obfuscated in the name of progress. Lack of consistency is extremely frustrating for most users. Today because of the ease of soft environments it seems that companies feel compelled to continually bring a "new look" to each software revision of their website or product. How many of you think Yahoo scored a home run with NEO? In my opinion NEO is an absolute disaster. But corporate egos won't allow users out. How would you like someone mucking with your beloved radio in the name of pretty progress. I'll take consistency over pretty and modern every time. I'm buying a radio, I don't want an iPhone clone, or an Icom clone, I want my KX3 to look and exactly like the KX3 I bought. I trust the engineers at Elecraft to make acceptable and necessary upgrades for functionality. I also trust that they are not going to ruin a great radio in the name of glitter.. It has been pointed out previously in this thread that all of Elecraft's radios can be easily connected to a computer for computer control. Not everything in the world needs to be integrated, and often doing so creates compromises that are much more difficult to live with and limit the lifetime of a product. I'm tickled pink with my Elecraft products and don't feel the need for them to emulate anyone else to keep me as a customer! We shouldn't be compelled to buy a radio every two years like we do with cell phones. My expectation is to buy a product that will function for many years, and possibly a decade or more. I would rather have multiple Elecraft products rather than one that pretends to be all things to all people. 73 len __ 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] FS: KX1 with all of the options 80/40/30/20 - SOLD
KX1 has been sold. Hi All, After getting my KX3 I no longer use my KX1 and am selling it. I built my KX1 kit in 2011 and am a very experienced builder, the radio works perfectly. The KX1 has been always kept in my non-smoking home. Selling the KX1 with the KXAT1 internal antenna tuner. The KX1 has the KXB3080 option giving the radio coverage on 80,40,30, and 20 meters. It also comes with the KXPD1 plug in paddle. The radio is powered with 6 UltraFire Li-ion AA sized batteries giving it plenty of capacity. I will include two UltraFire rapid chargers with the KX1. Also include is the original documentation, a BNC to binding post adaptor, and a cigarette lighter plug adaptor. Im asking $500 for the complete KX1 radio and accessories. I will ship within the continental US and cover shipping and insurance. I can accept payment by PayPal or a US Postal Service money order. If you are interested please contact me directly at: len at ka7ftp dot com Pictures: http://ka7ftp.com/KX1/ 73 KA7FTP Len __ 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 l...@ka7ftp.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] FS: KX1 with all of the options 80/40/30/20
Hi All, After getting my KX3 I no longer use my KX1 and am selling it. I built my KX1 kit in 2011 and am a very experienced builder, the radio works perfectly. The KX1 has been always kept in my non-smoking home. Selling the KX1 with the KXAT1 internal antenna tuner. The KX1 has the KXB3080 option giving the radio coverage on 80,40,30, and 20 meters. It also comes with the KXPD1 plug in paddle. The radio is powered with 6 UltraFire Li-ion AA sized batteries giving it plenty of capacity. I will include two UltraFire rapid chargers with the KX1. Also include is the original documentation, a BNC to binding post adaptor, and a cigarette lighter plug adaptor. Im asking $500 for the complete KX1 radio and accessories. I will ship within the continental US and cover shipping and insurance. I can accept payment by PayPal or a US Postal Service money order. If you are interested please contact me directly at: len at ka7ftp dot com Pictures: http://ka7ftp.com/KX1/ 73 KA7FTP Len __ 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] Elecraft Digest, Vol 133, Issue 53
Hi Mork. Mom's on her way Sent from my iPhone > On May 28, 2015, at 1:45 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > 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] KX1 Receiver issue
I have had my KX1 for close to ten years now, and it has been a great traveling companion with lots of fun QSO’s. Two nights ago, I got the rig all hooked up and discovered that no audio was emanating from the headphones. The AF gain control, filter pot, and RF gain control made no difference. I hooked up the paddle and found that the TX is working fine, and I could hear the side tone through the headphones. To see if a loud signal had any effect on the KX1 receiver, I put a dummy load on my K3 and sent some test tones, none of which were being received at close proximity. This problem occurs across all 3 bands. The antenna tuner is working, and my SWR meter show a perfect match. Any suggestions as to where I should start troubleshooting? Tnx. Len, K6LEN __ 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] K2 with options for sale
I am selling my excellent condition K2/QRP, S/N 02526(B) with the following options: KSB2 SSB option K160RX 160m receive KNB2 Noise blanker KAF2 Audio Filter FDIMP finger dimple Keying jack on rear panel Original radio manual and documentation for all options This radio operates 100% and was recently calibrated by Don, N3FJP. Never around smoke, and looks 9.5/10. I recenly purchased a KX3 and need to replenish my radio fund. $650. and will include ground shipping to CONUS. You may contact me directly at k6...@arrl.net for any questions or photos. Tnx __ 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] Fwd:
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[Elecraft] K1-2 for sale
I am selling my K1-2 two-band (20 and 40) transceiver S/N 00813. Beautiful condition/no smoke with the following options: * KAT1 Antenna tuner * KBT1 Internal battery option * K1KBLTLIT Backlit disolay option * KTS1 Tilt stand * FDIMP Finger dimple for tuning knob * Manual and all documentation for options This radio was professionally built and operates perfectly. Only reason for selling is to fund a new KX3. $395.00 includes shipping and packaging to CONUS. Please contact me for questions or photos. Tnx! Len __ 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] Wanted: 4-band K1 module
I am hoping to find a four band module for my K1. If anyone has one, built or unbuilt, I would like to hear from you. Tnx. Len, K6LEN __ 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] Correction to my posting
I am NOT using a P2!! It is a P3. hi hi Tnx Len, K6LEN __ 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 front headphone jack problem
I have K3, S/N 1884 running latest FW vers 4.48. Also using P-2 and KPA500 in the chain. While plugging in headphones into the front phones jack, the speaker no longer mutes and I am only able to receive one channel through headphones. The phones jack was working perfectly in the past. I checked to see if the config parameter SKR+Ph was mistakenly modified, but the parameter was still set to "NO" I also attempted to load a previous FW version, but this did not alleviate the problem, so I switched back to the latest FW. I noticed on past reflectors that others have experienced this problem, but I did not see any definitive response. I am hoping that I don't have to run a complete re-set. Has anyone who has experienced this problem been able to figure out a solution? Tnx for your input. Len, K6LEN __ 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] Keying KPA500 with K2
I have a QRP K2 that I would like to keep at that power level. I also have a KPA500 that I use with my K3. I would, however, like to use the KPA500 with the K2 w.ithout having to upgrade the K2 to 100W. Is this something that anyone has experimented with? Tnx. Len __ 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] Modules wanted
If anyone has the following modules, I would be interested in purchasing: 4-band module for K1 KBPF3 Genral coverage RX band module for K3 Please let me know what you have. Tnx and best 73 Len, K6LEN, 310-261-6696 __ 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 OPER fault
I received Beta FW version 1.11 from another reflector user and I installed it in My KPA500. The Hi Pwr fault in OPER mode seems to have gone away! Hopefully this new FW will be openly available soon. Conact me if you have any questions. Tnx. Len __ 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] KPA Hi Pwr fault additional info
I am utilizing FW vers. 1.02 and connecting to the K3 via the aux bus cable. If I set the KPA500 "PWR ON" menu setting to OPER, the K3 will not show the "KPA500 OPER" on the display and apprently is not syncing. In that state, if I transmit, the amp will immediately go into a Hi Pwr fault. (no matter how long I wait for the aux bus cable to sync). If ,However, I set the PWR ON menu default to STBY and manually switch to OPER, the K3 will properly sync and will display "KPA500 OPER" and all is well. Could this be a firmware issue? Any suggestions? Tnx Len __ 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] KPA500 fault
I am enjoying my new KPA500 coupled with my K3, and I have set up the K3 to transmit at approximately 25 watts in the "operate" position on all bands except 30 meters. However, if the amplifier menu is set to default to "operate" mode upon KPA500 initialization, I experience an immediate overdrive fault on the amplifier which tells me that the amplifier is not immediately sensing the lower power output setting on the K3.I have temporarily remedied this situation by setting the KPA500 menu to default to "stby" mode upon turn on, and then when I manually switch to "oper" mode, I do not experience the overdrive fault . It would be more convenient to have the amplifier default to the operational state, as designed. I am curious if anyone else is experiencing this situation?? __ 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] Pre-set power levels
Thanks to all of you on the reflector who took the time to provide information relating to the pre-set power levels between my K3 and KPA500. Tnx to Guy, W2AV for pointing out that the aux cable may not be seated properly in the Aux port or a potential bent pin. He was right!! I inspected the connection at the K3 and found one of the pins on the connector bent and not making proper contact. I straightened the pin and carefully made the connection to the K3. Now the pre-set power levels are functioning perfectly (nice touch Elecraft), and I am able to make band changes from either the K3 and KPA in concert. I'm a happy camper! Best 73 Len, K6LEN __ 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] KPA500/K3 pre-set power levels
Hello, I have a new KPA500 now connected directly to my K3 via the optional KPAAux cable purchased through Elecraft. I am attempting to set up the per band power settings, and have the Config: power settings at "per band". I am running the latest FW releases on both the KPA and the K3. According to the FW release notes MCU 4.36 / DSP 2.73, 4-20-2011 * KPA500-TO-K3 BAND CHANGE, FAULT/STATUS, and POWER CONTROL: If the KPA500 is connected to the K3 via the ACC cable (including auxBus and band data lines), the following new features will be available: (1) the amp's band switches can change the K3's band Not functioning (2) amp faults and operate/standby changes will be reported on the K3 display Not functioning (3) if CONFIG:PWR SET = PER-BAND, the K3 will provide two separate sets of per-band power levels: one for use with the KPA500, one for barefoot use (amp in standby). If the amp power levels are in effect, an asterisk is added to the K3's power control display (e.g. "30 W*"). This should eliminate the need to adjust the K3's power control when changing bands or switching the amp between operate and standby. Not functioning This does not seem to be functioning on my K3. The "*" does not display on the power control, and when I attempt to set per band settings and utilize the standby and operate button on the KPA500, the power level functions at whatever power output is set on the K3. Also, the amps faults are not being reported on the K3, and the amps band switches do not change the K3's band! Are there any additional menu settings that I am missing? Can anyone assist in helping me get these valuable features operational? Tnx Len, K6LEN __ 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] Firmware 4.18 APF adjustment using shift control
Gentlemen, thanks for adding the APF to the K3 and the quick response to the bug that some operators were experiencing. The APF works great. I did find that while adjusting it when I got to APF 1.0 I heard a click in my headphones that I am using and as I tried rotating the shift control counter clockwise or clockwise that I could here the APF "stepping" but there was no visible indication on the display of it or any receiver audio heard. Just the clicks as I turned the shift control. Turning off the rig and turning it back on brought everything back to normal. 73, Len K3LJ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Firmware-4-18-APF-adjustment-using-shift-control-tp5711904p5711904.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
Re: [Elecraft] K1 Where to start.
Greg, Follow the manual step-by-step. I built my K1 #2112 about 2 years ago, my K2 #848 4-5 years ago, and my Sierra in 1998 ... and believe me don't take shortcuts. It doesn't work! 72, Len, K4IWL --- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:21:28 -0400 From: ki4...@cox.net Subject: [Elecraft] K1-where to start To: Elecraft Reflector Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed; delsp=yes Hi all, If I can't start on the filter board first, which board can I start assembling? Does it really matter? Can I just go right to the meat of the rf board? Thanks Greg Doughty Ki4bbl __ 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 Digest, Vol 72, Issue 18
Greg, Follow the manual step-by-step. I built my K1 #2112 about 2 years ago, my K2 #848 4-5 years ago, and my Sierra in 1998 ... and believe me don't take shortcuts. It doesn't work! 72, Len, K4IWL --- Date: Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:21:28 -0400 From: ki4...@cox.net Subject: [Elecraft] K1-where to start To: Elecraft Reflector Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed; delsp=yes Hi all, If I can't start on the filter board first, which board can I start assembling? Does it really matter? Can I just go right to the meat of the rf board? Thanks Greg Doughty Ki4bbl __ 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 SPE Expert AMP
Richard, If you go to Yahoo groups, there a group for the Elecraft K3 and one for the Expert Amp. I believe in both of them in the files section there is a drawing for configuring the cabling for the K3 the Expert Amp and your computer. From what I see in the K3's manual and the Expert Amp manual it looks pretty good. I am in the process of obtaining the parts to build one now. Hope this helps. 73, Len K3LJ Richard Thorpe wrote: > > Is anyone using the K3 with the SPE Expert amplifier? if so how do > they integrate the two with computer control? > > R Thorpe AC9D > __ > 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://n2.nabble.com/K3-and-SPE-Expert-AMP-tp4281796p4283184.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] Yamaha CM500 headset and other microphones
Hello all, I have a new K3 : ), and am new to the reflector. I was reading the digest this morning and found your entry relating to the yamaha CM500 headset interesting I have not tried SSB yet, and I have a number of microphones here including a Heil Proset plus (which looks like it would plug directly into the stereo mic jack , a Ten-Tec 709, and a Kenwood MC43S hand-mic. (a lot of mics for a mostly CW op)!!! Can you tell me what your EQ settings are optimally set for on your K3 with that headset? I have the stock 2.7 filter installed. Has anyone tried the mics that I currently have available, and if so, what response have you received? Tnx for all the great information here on the reflector, and happy holidays. Len, K6LEC __ 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] Utility Version 1.2.9.30
Geoff, I believe I read in one of the posts somewhere recently that a 1.2.10.30 version is coming out soon. My version that is the .9 version tells me the same thing. 73, Len K3LJ Geoffrey Downs-2 wrote: > > Having installed the above latest Utility version, when I start it and > click > on the Firmware tab a message at the bottom of the window says "A newer K3 > Utility version is avaiable". Is it? > > 73 to all > > Geoff > G3UCK > > __ > 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://n2.nabble.com/Utility-Version-1-2-9-30-tp3790771p3794153.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
Re: [Elecraft] "Spasmodic" CW with 3.41
Dick, I tried it with my K3 #892 with no problems during TX Test. I am running the latest Beta version of HRD. I have no problems using HRD to do CW or using the built in keyer in the K3. The mistakes that I make using the keyer are mine but nothing out of the ordinary other than that. Len, K3LJ Dick Roth KA1OZ wrote: > > Greetings-- > > I discovered tonight, having downloaded and installed 3.41 a few nights > ago, that when connected to HRD, my K3, #859, has problems with the > keying circuit, regardless if I'm using my paddle or my straight key. > > While in TX Test mode, when connected to HRD, dits and dahs become > "spasmodic" with dahs occasionally elongated or cut off short. The dits > will occasionally "miss"...not be there when expected. > > When disconnected from HRD, normal operation resumes. Now, I only tried > this on TX Test and not into the air or dummy load. > > When I reverted back to 3.30, the problem vanished...ceased to exist, > connected to HRD or not. > > Has anyone else discovered this? > > > -- > 73, > Dick ka1oz > Middleborough, MA > > Radio: Elecraft K3/100(Kit) SN 859 > Antenna: Titan-DX > __ > 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://n2.nabble.com/Spasmodic-CW-with-3-41-tp3791782p3791888.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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is beta 3.30 audio-blast free??
This evening I was working 40 meter CW using a 500 KHz filter and had pushed the NR button to help out hearing a station, after about 10 seconds I heard the dreadful screech. The NR was set for F2--4. This is the only time that I after heard it. I was using ear phones but luckily I only wear them half on most of the time. I hope the new firmware version coming out will cure this problem. Thanks to the people at Elecraft for the work that you do. Len K3LJ Joe Planisky wrote: > > Hi Allan, > > Back on Sept 6 & 7, there were a couple of reports of it still > happening on 3.30. Personally, I haven't heard it, but that doesn't > mean anything. I've been avoiding headphone use for the time being. > > A while back (FW 2.67), they added the CONFIG:AF LIM setting intended > for use when AGC was turned off. I wonder if turning this on would > help limit the blast if/when it occurs? > > 73 > -- > Joe KB8AP > > On Sep 10, 2009, at 7:14 AM, Allan Taylor wrote: > >> The question is: is the beta 3.30 firmware free of the rare but >> potentially damaging earphone audio blast >> problem?? Inquiring minds want to know (before I destroy my hearing)! >> >> -- >> 73 AllanK7GT >> __ >> 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Is-beta-3-30-audio-blast-free-tp3620252p3766280.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] KX1 INRUSH??
Newly returned to the reflector and couldn't formulate a good search parameter in the archives so my apologies if discussed before. Broke out the KX1 to play with FD and noticed that, after switching from TX to RX, audio/sensitivity intermittently rises from very quite to normal levels. This "recovery" takes about 2-3 seconds. I've tried to replicate the cause and it seems to defy me. Anyone run into this and found the cause? I'd forgotten how much fun this thing is. Len Revelle N9IJ n...@comcast.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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft OT - Lightning Protection
Bill, Thanks you for your reply to my question. I agree with you the the disconnection outside the shack is a good idea. There have been a wide variety of answers to this question and after researching this question myself I was curious as to which most hams were doing. I have received many replies to this question and I would like to thank everyone who responded. I asked that the replies be to my email address only because of some of the sharp criticizism that some of the off topic subjects drew. Also as I don't repond to many topics I failed to remember being able to reply by email button. I'm bad. Thanks to everyone again who responded. Have a good weekend. Best 73, Len K3LJ -Original Message- From: "Bill W4ZV (via Nabble)" Sent: May 29, 2009 6:58 AM To: "Len, K3LJ" Subject: Re: Elecraft OT - Lightning Protection The most economical and most effective lightning protection is to simply disconnect *ALL* cables (preferably outside the shack) and disconnect *ALL* equipment power cords from the wall when lightning is in the vicinity. I also have a whole house surge suppressor on my power service and use quick disconnect trailer hitch connectors for my control cables. I have a 180' tower that is the highest structure for miles around and have never had any internal damage from lightning in 14 years at this QTH. I've also learned to become my own lightning forecaster using websites like the following: http://www.uspln.com/index2.html (my favorite...touch the bottom of the map) http://thunderstorm.vaisala.com/explorer.html http://www.weather.com/maps/activity/golf/uslightningstrikes_large.html 73, Bill This email is a reply to your post @ http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-OT---Lightning-Protection-tp2991231p2993247.html You can reply by email or by visting the link above. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-OT---Lightning-Protection-tp2991231p2996204.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
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Elecraft OT - Lightning Protection
-Original Message- From: "Bill W4ZV (via Nabble)" Sent: May 29, 2009 6:58 AM To: "Len, K3LJ" Subject: Re: Elecraft OT - Lightning Protection The most economical and most effective lightning protection is to simply disconnect *ALL* cables (preferably outside the shack) and disconnect *ALL* equipment power cords from the wall when lightning is in the vicinity. I also have a whole house surge suppressor on my power service and use quick disconnect trailer hitch connectors for my control cables. I have a 180' tower that is the highest structure for miles around and have never had any internal damage from lightning in 14 years at this QTH. I've also learned to become my own lightning forecaster using websites like the following: http://www.uspln.com/index2.html (my favorite...touch the bottom of the map) http://thunderstorm.vaisala.com/explorer.html http://www.weather.com/maps/activity/golf/uslightningstrikes_large.html 73, Bill This email is a reply to your post @ http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-OT---Lightning-Protection-tp2991231p2993247.html You can reply by email or by visting the link above. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-OT---Lightning-Protection-tp2991231p2996158.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] [K3] Elecraft OT - Lightning Protection
I know this is an off topic subject and would like information on what people are using for lightning protection on their feed lines and rotor cables. I would like you to reply off line to my email address - k...@arrl.net. Thanks in advance to those who reply. 73, Len K3LJ -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Elecraft-OT---Lightning-Protection-tp2991231p2991231.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
Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - What?
Eric, All of the people at Elecraft are doing a fine job. The several times that I have called have always been a good experience, even the times that I called with something that I overlooked and should have been able to solve myself. Thanks to everyone out there for a quality product and fine service. We all are eagerly waiting for the next piece of equipment to be developed and manufactured because we know it will complement what we have in quality as well as reliability. Thanks again, Len K3LJ Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > > Guys - please, no more criticisms of other's postings. We appreciate the > enthusiasm and support, but its not necessary or proper to jump on > someone for criticizing something. Its OK to disagree, but keep it civil. > > Regarding what comes out when - we're running as fast as we can and do > not have infinite resources. (And we're still working hard on numerous > K3 enhancements.) I'd love to have another 10-20 engineers on staff, but > I think we'll have to sell mucho more K3s for that to happen. So tell > your friends about the K3 ;-) > > Some products take longer to develop than others. None of this is easy. > Believe me, we'd love to have everything people want right now. > Different engineers, with different expertises, are available for > different products. That's what frequently determines what we can get > out first. We were able to get the W2 and K144XV products out for Dayton > without delaying our K3 enhancements and other projects. We have a lot > going on on the background, so stay tuned.. > > As we get closer to other new products, well post here, but we do not > want to over commit and will not give dates on anything new until it is > close. > > It always amazes me how speculation on the internet gets perceived as > fact once several people repeat it. The rumor mill rarely is accurate > ;-) What 200W option? Wow, that one is news to me. :-) > > I've been having a great time with my office K3 and K144XV on the local > 2M FM repeaters. Surprised a few locals when I told them I was on a K3.. > Its going to be a super option. > > 73, Eric WA6HHQ (Just getting to sleep at Dayton after traveling 18 > hrs.) > > -- > > _..._ > > __ > 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://n2.nabble.com/Sneak-Preview%3A-New-Elecraft-products---What--tp2888086p2894731.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] Ordered the K2 160M Kit.
With all the guys here in Southwest Florida having fun on 160, I decided to join the fun and ordered the 160M kit for my K2. I am designing a wire antenna for 160 for my 100' yard space. Is there any QRP activities scheduled or unscheduled for the Orlando Florida HamCation on February 13-15? Is Eric planning to be there? 72, N. T. "LEN" Carlson, K4IWL Sarasota, Florida, USA [GS: EL87RH] www.qrz.com/k4iwl <http://www.qrz.com/k4iwl> www.w5fc.org/files/QRP%20Expressions.pdf <http://www.w5fc.org/files/QRP%20Expressions.pdf> 100% QRP and loving it: K2 #848 [CW only], K1 #2112, Wilderness Radio SIERRA, Every conceivable RockMite, 15M HiMite, & the new PFR3 Xceiver [ www.qrpkits.com <http://www.qrpkits.com/> ] 'It is vain to do with more what can be done with less' ~~ William of Occam, English Philosopher and Franciscan Monk, Circa 1285-1349 ~~ __ 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 IC- 2KL; negative voltage modification
I would be interested also in seeing how you did the interface. Thanks George, Len K3LJ gdaught6 wrote: > > Roland wrote... > >> I would be also very interested in the interface you will use for band >> switching of the 2KL. >> I use an AT500 tuner and I'd like to do the bandswitching from the K3, >> but i >> couldn't find any >> decoders in the web. > > I built one to switch my 2KL/AT500 from a Yaesu FT1000MP MkV Field. All I > had > to do to make it work with my K3 was to change the plug on the radio end, > and steal > some 12VDC power from the jack on the back of the K3 [The Yaesu had power > available on the accessory jack.] I can come up with a schematic and > parts list if > anyone is interested. > > vy 73, > > George T Daughters, K6GT > CU in the California QSO Party (CQP) > October 3-4, 2009 > > > ___ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3-and-IC--2KL--negative-voltage-modification-tp1617415p1660501.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 2.73/1.98 Clicks on Power On
Thanks for your email Don. I hope I wasn't repceived that I was complaining as mine was an observation. Like you said it's booting up just as our computers do and my Orion does exactly the same thing when it is booting up as well. Best 73 and have a Merry Christmas and a great New Year, Len K3LJ -Original Message- From: "Don Wilhelm-4 (via Nabble)" Sent: Dec 12, 2008 8:47 AM To: "Len, K3LJ" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 2.73/1.98 Clicks on Power On Len, My K3 clicks a bit when it is powered on (and off too). It has been there since the beginning - and has not been dependent on any firmware level. This is just a case of hearing the electronics become active. Unlike my stereo equipment which mutes the output until all that switching on startup/shutdown is finished. I actually like to hear those sounds - it tells me that something really is happening. I sit and wonder whether anything is happening with my stereo equipment when I first power it on, and I don't know if the power-on really worked OK until the 10 second timeout. 73, Don W3FPR Len, K3LJ wrote: > I have just tried this several times since installing MCU 2.73 and have > noticed some minor clicks in the outboard speaker but none when using > headphones. I really had not noticed this until it was mentioned here. My > Orion does the same thing though. > > 73 > > Len K3LJ > > > > Stewart Baker wrote: > >> Hi, >> Since installing MCU 2.73. I have noticed that power on is >> accompanied by a number of loud, rather unpleasant clicks/clunks >> from the speaker. >> >> 73 >> Stewart G3RXQ >> ___ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Post to: elecr...@... >> 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 >> >> >> > > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.176 / Virus Database: 270.9.17/1845 - Release Date: 12/12/2008 9:02 AM > > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: elecr...@... 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 This email is a reply to your post @ http://n2.nabble.com/K3---2.73-1.98--Clicks-on-Power-On-tp1647266p1647810.html You can reply by email or by visting the link above. -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---2.73-1.98--Clicks-on-Power-On-tp1647266p1648475.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 2.73/1.98 Clicks on Power On
I have just tried this several times since installing MCU 2.73 and have noticed some minor clicks in the outboard speaker but none when using headphones. I really had not noticed this until it was mentioned here. My Orion does the same thing though. 73 Len K3LJ Stewart Baker wrote: > > Hi, > Since installing MCU 2.73. I have noticed that power on is > accompanied by a number of loud, rather unpleasant clicks/clunks > from the speaker. > > 73 > Stewart G3RXQ > ___ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---2.73-1.98--Clicks-on-Power-On-tp1647266p1647731.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - CQWWSSB Contest
Don, If it is possible, could you share what settings that were changed from what to what that you liked better? Thanks, Len K3LJ Don Rasmussen wrote: > > 20 meters is wall to wall with strong SSB signals this weekend. Take the > opportunity to connect an A/B switch to your best older transceiver vs. K3 > and you may find in some instances that the K3 is not optimally > configured. My settings were changed for SLOPE, THR, and SLOW. Also > changed I/II saved settings for SSB. > > I have yet to find another transceiver that can beat K3, but I have found > some instances where the K3 wasn't the best before optimizing the settings > with a critical ear and a standard (another radio I know and like). > > di dit... > ___ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---CQWWSSB-Contest-tp1377420p1380637.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 & HRD which version
Larry, Iam using the latest beta version which I believe is 1988 and the latest DM780 with no problems. Len, K3LJ Halethorpe, MD. Larry Putman wrote: > > What version of Ham Radio Deluxe works with the K3 now? > > Thanks es 73 > > Larry Putman WB3ANQ > Pasadena, Maryland FM19rc > www.wb3anq.com > > K3/10 661 > TenTec Rx340 > > > > > ___ > 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 > > -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---HRD-which-version-tp1379076p1380623.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.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
[Elecraft] Need some help on a K1 problem.
I'm hoping that there are still some K1 aficionados out there. I ordered my K1 with the 4-band-filter board. I was not able to get the 4-band-filter to work so I ordered the 2-band-filter (since it's a simpler board) so I could determine if it's a problem with the K1 main board or the filter board. To make a long story short, the K1 with the 2-band-filter works perfectly (40/20M) and the relay switching works. I then finished the KAT and it works with the 2BFB just fine. But here's the problem, I am still debugging the 4-band-filter inbetween using the K1 with the 2BFB. When I plug in the 4BFB there is no relay activity at all when I switch bands. The relays stay in the reset position. I have run out of ideas. Here is what I've done: Replaced the 4MHz resonator. Replaced the IOC with a spare that I have. So far nothing works. I have visually inspected every solder joint. I have reflowed the solder on all the IOC and resonator pads. I have checked continuity between the IOC pins and the relays and they are all solid. I have checked the common connection to all the relays for shorts and opens. I have checked continuity through RFC1. There are no shorts that I have detected or seen on the board (solder splashes, globs, etc.) although I'm not ruling that out yet. Nothing I've done fixes it. Any new ideas out there? Anybody else have this same or similar problem? The relay switching has nothing to do with the RF paths, these appear OK when I manually apply 1.5V to selected relays for the band configuration. RF is getting through as it should on each of the 4 bands. Oh .. yeh ... I am not getting any error codes on the display either. And when I switch the bands with the front panel switch, the display changes but no relays activate. 72, LEN, K4IWL www.qrz.com/k4iwl K2 #848, K1 #1221, Wilderness Radio Sierra (another Wayne rig), Every RockMite imaginable, and a 15M HiMite. ___ 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] K1 PROBLEM SOLVED!!!
After following up on a hunch, I came to the conclusion that the only thing it could be was R30 (3.3 ohm from Q6 emitter to ground). This would prevent Q6 from conducting. I went to the QRP parts box and found some 2.2 Ohm resistors that I keep to bias the output transistor on my RockMites. Close enough for government work! I pulled R30 and tested it with 2 ohmmeters and it showed an open on both of them. I tack soldered the 2.2 in its place, went into the K1 menu, set the output to 3.0W, and put it in tune mode. VOILA! 3.0W showed on the LCD. IT'S FIXED! I kept looking at Q6 and all the components over the past few weeks but kept ignoring R30 because when has a resistor ever been open in a QRP rig? The only thing I can tell is that it was open when it came out of the box. Sorry to get eveybody all set to tell me all the things I need to check. It works! Now I can install the KAT1, KNB, KBT1, and align the 4-band filter board. Unless somebody says something different ... I will keep the 2.2 ohm in place instead of running out to the local electronics store and getting a 3.3 ohm. 73 to all, N.T. "Len" Carlson, K4IWL Plano, TX www.qrz.com/k4iwl ___ 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] I NEED HELP WITH MY K1
I have a K1 problem. maybe there's someone out there that can point me in the right direction. First some background: I am an experienced developer and troubleshooter and have designed and built many rigs as well as many kits including the K2 #848, the Sierra, and dozens of RockMites and more. But this K1 has me stumped. Here are the symptoms: No RF output. RF present on base of Q6 but No RF on the collector of Q6. The receive side appears to be working OK. I have traced the RF from the VFO through the filter and all the way down to the the driver. By the way, I have replaced Q6 [2SC2166] just in case. I originally ordered the K1 with the 4-band filter last year but due to other priorities didn't start building everything until around April of this year and have been working on it when I have had the time. But now I am devoting full time to it. My intitial testing was blocked because of problems with the 4-band filter relay switching so decided to order the 2-band filter (since it is a much simpler device) to help me debug the K1 problem. This has worked so far and the 2-band filter is working normal. Once I get the K1 problem fixed, I will work on the 4-band filter. The test equipment I am using is a Tektronix dual-trace scope, digital voltmeter, two RF probes, XTAL generator (adjustable output). My current testing is using 7030 KHz input and output. STARTING ON PAGE 5, APPENDIX E, K1 MANUAL, REV F. Here are my results from the signal traces. Although the receive side seems to be working OK, I am also including the signal trace. Receiver and VFO (using RF probe and DMM on 3VDC scale): VFO: U7, pin 1: EXPECTED: .02-.04, ACTUAL: .021 Premix: U7, PIN 7: EXPECTED: .04-.25, ACTUAL: .286 U7, PIN 4/5: EXPECTED: .04-.25, ACTUAL: PIN 4=.027, PIN 5=0 BAND-PASS FILTER: FIL-P1, PIN 6. EXPECTED: .04-.15, ACTUAL: .010 BFO: U2, PIN 7: EXPECTED: .015-1.00. ACTUAL: .010 (PROBABLY LOW DUE TO DETUNING) RF INPUT FROM XTAL GENERATOR SET TO 0.140VDC As per instructions. LOW-PASS FILTER: FIL-P3, PIN 1: EXPECTED: .12-.16, ACTUAL: .161 T-R SWITCH: FIL-P2, PIN 8. EXPECTED: .07-.12, ACTUAL: 0.111 RF BAND-PASS FILTER: FIL-P2, PIN 1. EXPECTED: .06-.13, ACTUAL: .058 ATTENUATOR AND T1: U1, PIN 1. EXPECTED: .40-.70, ACTUAL: .046 RECEIVE MIXER: U1, PIN 4. EXPECTED: .50-.80, ACTUAL: .476 POST-MIXER AMP: R14 RIGHT END. EXPECTED: .5-.80, ACTUAL: .526 CRYSTAL FILTER: U2, PIN 1. EXPECTED: .30-.50, ACTUAL: .329 (PEAKED) THE PRODUCT DETECTOR AND PRE-AMPS CHECK OUT OK. HERE'S WHERE I'M HAVING PROBLEMS: TRANSMITTER SIGNAL TRACING @ 7.030 KHz PRE (premix): EXPECTED: .04-.09, ACTUAL: .038 ATTN: EXPECTED: .02-.05, ACTUAL: .016 OSC: EXPECTED: .01-.04, ACTUAL: .010 MIX: EXPECTED: .1-.2, ACTUAL: .114 BUF: EXPECTED: 1.5-2.0, ACTUAL: 1.783 TR1: EXPECTED: 0.5-1.0, ACTUAL: .773 BPF: EXPECTED 0.5-1.0, ACTUAL: .539 TR2: EXPECTED: 0.5-1.0, ACTUAL: .519 TR3 = 0.0 *SHOULD BE OK* DRV: EXPECTED: 0.9-1.6, ACTUAL: .003 ***NOT GOOD*** PA, ANT, RFD ALL = 0.0 ***NOT GOOD*** ONE FINAL COMMENT: I have spent many hours visually inspecting the involved components for bad solder joints, wrong values, and missing components. Also all toroids have been checked for correct windings, continuity, and good solder connections. (By the way, I design a lot of circuits using toroids and have wound several hundred in the past 2-3 years so I doubt that could be where the problem is although no one is perfect. :-) I am finally stumped! Any and all suggestions will be appreciated including test procedures and/or evaluation of my actual test results for weak areas. I do not have mice in my shack and there are no traces of mouse feces on the boards. Hi Hi 73 to all, N.T. "Len" Carlson, K4IWL Plano, TX www.qrz.com/k4iwl ___ 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] KX-1 #1715 QRU!!!
Happiness is taking a brand spankin' new KX-1 from the assembly bench to ARRL DX and crankin' a quick ten DX QSO's. -- Len Revelle N9IJ "My career goal is to retire" ___ 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] K2/100 unwanted carriers on 17
Hello all. I am new to the reflector and have a new K2/100, S/N 5553 that I am really enjoying. I am noticing a couple of strong spurious signals on 17m..18.088.4 (S5), and 18.104 (S4). I am running the RS232 output to my laptop, and when I unplug the serial cable on the laptop, the signals disappear...EVEN WHEN THE COMPUTER IS TURNED OFF!! I really enjoy using my logging program, but also enjoy 17m, and these strong spurs/birdies/unwanted carriers are right in the operating bands. Any suggestions??? Tnx. Len, K6LEC ___ 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] Simultaneous audio out & digital out for K2 -- safe?
Hi Cathy, I take the audio from the K2 headphone jack and feed it directly to the line-in jack on my sound card. By un-checking the Mute box on the soundcard control for line-in, I can hear the K2 on the computer speakers. Adjust the volume with the line-in slider and/or the volume control on the speakers. Not as cool as a constant-output port on the K2, but it works! 73, Len, KDØRC K2 - 2239 ___ 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] K2/100 for Emcomm Use?
Hi John, I have a QRP K2, and just for the fun of it, I took it along on a SET for Boulder County, CO. I was testing HF PACTOR in the mountains west of town where there is no VHF repeater coverage. I had a 100 W mobile rig and a screwdriver antenna on 80 meters chirping away less than 50 ft from a very low doublet in the trees. I had the K2 on 75 meter phone connected to the doublet. Using 5 W, the K2 was getting into the Red Cross and other HF stations around the state with absolutely no hint of interference from the big rig down the band (3928 vs 3615 kHz). While I was moving traffic on Pactor, the other guys were using the K2 to relay traffic between stations that could not hear each other very well. (Ironic that the QRP rig was the only one that could hear everyone and be heard by everyone!) With this and a lot of other backwoods experience with the K2 under my belt, I would heartily endorse the K2/100 as a very competent emergency rig. It performs well in extremes of hot and cold, it is easy to operate, has good audio (xmit and receive), and the receiver is easy on the batteries. 73, Len, KDØRC - I would like to hear comments from anyone out there using a K2/100 as part of an emcomm "go kit" or for portable or fixed emergency communications. ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE:[Elecraft] K2 cw recording/playback problem
Hi Gerhard, I record my messages at the slowest possible speed, and send like I am running the letters together a little bit. I then give an extended wait between words. The result is a perfectly timed message in the memory. 73, Len, KDØRC >When playing back on VOX TEST I often hear a very short break between some dits >and dahs (only between dits and dahs!) in between letters which definately have >not been given. ___ 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/elecraftHelp: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
