[Elecraft] K3 and NUE-PSK

Hello All, My NUE-PSK Digital Modem arrived today and I'm getting ready to wire it to the K3. I searched the archives but didn't see any posts on anyone successfully wiring it up and what choices they made. If someone has, I'd like to hear your thoughts and experiences. Lacking any other data

Re: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

Can´t you move this XP crap to some other list, after all this list is called Elecraft. Tnx! /SM2EKM -- Darwin, Keith wrote: I too heard XP is going to end soon. I got to use a Windows Vista machine here at work the last few days. ___

[Elecraft] K3 Table at Visalia

Hi Rick: Well I’ve got SN #054 so I guess I qualify. Already got a ticket for the Contest Banquet and I like pinot noir especially Willamette Valley vintners. Ciao and 73 Hank / KR7X No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.516 / Virus Database: 269.2

[Elecraft] K3 Table at Visalia

Several K3 field testers are putting together a table at the Contest Banquet at the Visalia DX and Contest Convention on April 25. So far, we include K6KR (author of K3 Utility), AE6Y, N6RA, N6XI and maybe N6TR. The banquet is $35 per person, not including wine. If you would like to join us, please

RE: [Elecraft] Shipping update?

There is supposed to be a weekly update on shipping which would mean this Friday the 11th. 72, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Fern Rivard Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 8

Re: [Elecraft] Windows XP

On Wednesday 09 April 2008 05:14:23 pm Don Wilhelm wrote: > Just walk through the authorization steps - if you don't have an > internet connection, use the phone. XP is the first Micro$oft that requires a dynamic "authorization". Whe M$ no longer supports reinstallation of XP, the legal statu

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping update?

Hi Garry: When I wanted to know when my K3 was to be shipped, I simply phone them and got an answer. Mind you, I was subscribe to this reflector back then. I just don't see the point of this constant complaining on this reflector about a delivery date! Hang in there as it's worth the wait.

[Elecraft] My Katiegram

Hi Lots of 'Katie's" today - add mine to the list - ordered Oct 26, kit, 100W, General, 6khz, 400hz and transverter (waiting for 2nd receiver) - told that shipping notice will be in 2-3 weeks 73 John VE3NFK -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/My-Katiegram-tp16599707p1659970

[Elecraft] Shipping update?

What say Elecraft? Can we get a shipping update? There are a few of us still in the queue and wanting to hear about the latest shipping status. Last update ended April 4. As of 2 minutes prior to this post there is still no change on the web page re-shipping status. TIA Garry/Ve7ajj _

RE: [Elecraft] OT - Jawbone, Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth & Ham Radio

Hello Phil - you might want to take a look at: http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=6ypVUoRVv3U It's a pretty nice explanation of one possibility. 73 -- Don N4HH -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Phil Kane Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 6:36 PM T

[Elecraft] KatieGram Received Today

Loaded manufactured rig ordered on Oct 21st. Yahooo! Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq "They that can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety." --Benjamin Franklin 1775 Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like.

[Elecraft] Another Katiegram

Wonderful news - my order of Oct 23 will ship in 2-3 weeks. I was actually expecting a late May delivery after lurking about this list for the last several months. Gill W4RYW -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Another-Katiegram-tp16599289p16599289.html Sent from the Elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] Windows XP

On 4/9/2008 2:14 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: While Ubuntu is a viable alternative, there are several applications that I like (Ham Radio Deluxe for instance) that will not work on Ubuntu, so I stick with Windows 2K and XP. I'm even more retro on that - my main Ham packet/Pactor program is PK Gold

Re: [Elecraft] Alternatives to PowerPoles?

On 4/7/2008 6:51 AM, Charles Harpole wrote: The major 13vdc ham radio equipment input power connector is the 4 pin Molex. This connector has proven in thousands of uses to be adequate to the voltage, the current, and the physical demands of this utilization. It is the de facto standard on K, I

Re: [Elecraft] Katiegram arrived

Todd Gahagan wrote: > > I guess I had better go with the flow and announce this. > > I received my "Katiegram" today 04-09-08. Order placed 10-22-2007. > > One of the nicest email I have ever received!! > ___ > > > Send it back You are way

RE: [Elecraft] Katiegram arrived

Great! Three months or less to go before I get mine! 72, Bill K9YEQ K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc. -Original Message- I guess I had better go with the flow and announce this. I received my "Katiegram" today 04-09-08. Order placed 10-22-2007. _

[Elecraft] Katiegram arrived

I guess I had better go with the flow and announce this. I received my "Katiegram" today 04-09-08. Order placed 10-22-2007. One of the nicest email I have ever received!! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscri

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Jawbone, Noise Cancellation, Bluetooth & Ham Radio

On 4/6/2008 10:25 AM, Dick Dievendorff wrote: I'd look for a device that communicates with Bluetooth devices and has cables to connect to a PC's sound card. Maybe it's just a little bit of work to create a cable that connects to the radio's microphone / headset I'm looking for a device that

Re: [Elecraft] HD15 Y-cable

Thanks, David. I did the same thing, but all the ones with photos of the male plug show pin 9 missing, rendering them useless. 73, John N3AM Date: Wed, 09 Apr 2008 15:01:50 -0400 From: David Wilburn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] HD15 Y-cable To: John Silva N3AM <[EMAIL PROTECTED

[Elecraft] K3 Oh Boy Oh Boy Oh Boy!!!

The Elecraft box arrived. I think someone is keeping track of this stuff on the reflector but don't know who: K3/100 S/N 00642 KAT3 KFL3A-500 KUSB Proset-K2-R Ordered 21 Sep 2007 Invoice # 50702 Arrived 9 April 2008 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2008 Cal QSO P

[Elecraft] KAT2 1.07 firmware update?

Hi all, I'm on an update/upgrade kick for my K2. My KAT2 has firmware version 1.06, and I see that version 1.07 is current. I've looked on the web site for a description of the differences between 1.06 and 1.07, but couldn't find any mention of it. Anyone know what's new with 1.07? --

Re: [Elecraft] Windows XP

DW, Just walk through the authorization steps - if you don't have an internet connection, use the phone. I have done it many times. The only thing they want to know is how many machines your copy is running on - if the answer is 1, they will authorize it. It sometimes takes a bit of effort,

[Elecraft] Windows XP

Hello, Thank you for all of the great responses I have received. The copy is not an OEM specifically for one machine. I'm not trying to use it on two machines at the same time, my old one broke. It gives me a message that I have 30 days to register it before it stops functioning. I have spent

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band Decoder

The poor man's solution is a CD4514 IC, some diodes and resistors. It will decode all 11 bands and run off the K3 +12v jack. Diodes allow for handling multiband antennas. Personally, I prefer a cheap PIC but you have to have the programmer. 73 de Brian/K3KO Ron Chambers wrote: > > Buy a Phi

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Band Decoder

Also consider the Unified Microsystems BCD-10 at $18.95. You'll probably need to add 4 pullup resistors. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Chambers Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 12:30 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; [EMAI

[Elecraft] K3 Band Decoder

Buy a Phidget 16/16 board ($100), write a little Visual Basic 6 code, input the K3's band data to the Phidget Board, and "bingo", out comes whatever switching logic you need on any or all of the 16 outputs!(slightly oversimplified of course...) Ron N5QQ Message: 39 Date: Tue, 8 Apr 2008 16:04:

RE: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

I too heard XP is going to end soon. I got to use a Windows Vista machine here at work the last few days. Vista is terrible. I hate the UI. It is slow to start, very slow to shut down. Every piece of the OS I bumbled into was worse than the corresponding piece in XP. Well, the Task Manager wa

Re: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

Depending on what the other machine is getting used for, it might be a good time to check out Ubuntu. Dave Wilburn K4DGW K2/100 - S/N 5982 Nelson Moyer wrote: I had the same experience following a mother board failure, so Microsoft isn't all evil. Nelson, KU0A -Original Message-

RE: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

I had the same experience following a mother board failure, so Microsoft isn't all evil. Nelson, KU0A -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ron Foster Sent: Wednesday, April 09, 2008 12:22 PM To: DW Holtman; Ron D'Eau Claire; elecraft@mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

Unless the policy has changed, and I seriously doubt it, Microsoft allows you to install XP on three different CPUs. When and if you try to load it on a forth, the activation process will fail and tell you to call customer service. I had a motherboard fail and was already on #3. I called custo

Re: [Elecraft] Alternatives to PowerPoles?

"While demonstrating two early K3s at the Lebanon Hamfest last October, TWICE I tripped on the power cords behind the table. TWICE, I said "oh s_ _ _t!" TWICE I said, "I'll never do that again." TWICE, I thanked God for telling Elecraft to use APPs. TWICE, I was damn glad they weren't locked to

[Elecraft] K3 2nd RX shield

I wonder if the shield for the 2nd RX is made out of aluminum? If it is not, than it will be heavy considering the size of it. Mark __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

[Elecraft] K3 - Import duties on replacement modules

I see there has been a lot of discussion over vat, duty, shipping charges, etc. on various items. Just to put the minds of those at rest who worry about K3 and similar modules that may need returning for repair, and how to deal with the paperwork of customs, etc. I recently received a replacem

Re: [Bulk] Re: [Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items

I can't address this for the EU, but when importing into Canada, the Government only charges taxes on the value of the goods, not the shipping and handling. If the invoice does not clearly show the breakdown of the price then the government will charge on the total value. That is why it is impo

RE: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

Hello Jack, Well, that figures... That's what I get for paying attention to this report: Which... may, or may not be, true! And, you are right. I do not expect to see XP disappear into the abyss for the foreseeable future!

[Elecraft] XP available until 6/30/2010

Gentlemen, FYI... http://weblog.infoworld.com/techwatch/archives/016650.html Can we now close this thread?? -- Dave G. KK7SS '65 MK III Sprite in Richland, WA "Two things are infinite, the universe and human stupidity. But I'm not so sure about the universe." ... Albert Einstein. __

Re: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

Hello, I have another off topic question about Windows XP. I have a legal copy on a generic computer that I bought sometime ago. It came with the CD and the sticker on the outside with the serial number. Can I load this copy on another computer and get it registered with Microsoft? I have hear

Re: [Elecraft] K3 QSK artefact

David Cutter wrote: This is a re-post to see if it attracts comment. This concerns an audible artefact using QSK cw mode. When either rf gain or af gain are at maximum, there is an additional noise which accompanies the Morse characters. I've noticed the phenomenon that you describe, but it

Re: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

Direct from Microsoft (do a search there on Windows XP EOL). The EOL date for OEM's (those shipping XP on computers) is January 31, 2009. It will probably be extended beyond that. XP will be around and supported for quite some time to come. On Apr 9, 2008, at 7:26 AM, Joe Stofko wrote: W

RE: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of David Ferrington, M0XDF I work in a VERY big bank - we have over 80,000 desktops and we use XP - at some point we will have to move on to Vista but it will be some years I recon -- --

Re: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

Hang in there -- if you have to do MS stuff don't drop XP until we see what Windows 7 looks like. Mark ___ 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

Re: [Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

I work in a VERY big bank - we have over 80,000 desktops and we use XP - at some point we will have to move on to Vista but it will be some years I recon -- It came to me that reform should begin at home, and since that day I have not had time to remake the world. -Will Durant, historian (1

[Elecraft] OT - End of the line for XP

Well, we all knew it would happen sooner, or later. Latest word is that Microsoft will stop shipping XP as of June 30. Personally, I do not like Vista.. The eye candy is nice, but there's not much else about it that is tugging at me to switch... I work in IT (K-12 Education). We have close to 2,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 subreceiver update, including photos

Wayne, am I right in thinking the stiffener bar has been removed for these shots, but is reinstalled once the KRX3 is in place? Yes, and yes. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - FSK hookup to ACC connector

Pin #4(PTT IN) doesn't state it also has a 5V pull-up resistor. Does it so I can use the same NPN type setup? PTT has a pull up. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

[Elecraft] HD15 Y-cable

Does anyone know where an HD-15 Y-cable can be obtained? All the VGA cables and Y-cables I've found are missing pin 9, which is needed for the BAND2 data on the K3 ACC jack. Radio Shack has the connectors and shells that can be used to fabricate the cable, but I prefer a manufactured one, if

[Elecraft] K3: Lisagramm

hello, for the record: my K3 ordered 22/09/2007 is on its way. I don't know yet the serial number. 73! de Werner OE9FWV -- TV -- You can feel it suck out your brain PGP-Key: Fone +43 5522 75013 Fax +43 820 555 85 2621 Mobile +43 664 6340014

[Elecraft] K3 - FSK hookup to ACC connector

Just want to make sure before I plug it in. For FSK, the manual states that pin #1 (FSK IN) in ACC jack has a pull-up resistor to 5V. So I assume the standard NPN interface from a COM port will work fine for that. Pin #4(PTT IN) doesn't state it also has a 5V pull-up resistor. Does it so I can u

Re: [Elecraft] K3 subreceiver update, including photos

Wayne, am I right in thinking the stiffener bar has been removed for these shots, but is reinstalled once the KRX3 is in place? -- All the world's a stage and most of us are desperately unrehearsed. -Sean O'Casey, playwright (1880-1964) On 9 Apr 2008, at 00:58, wayne burdick wrote: Hi all, We

[Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items

No duties or Tax in VK for anything under Aud $1000 (about US $850) Above $ Aud 1000 you pay 10%. That is all ! :-) So you could ask for your K* to be shipped in 2 batches, but than you pay twice the shipping. So your better off to just pay the tax. Ron VK4KDD __

[Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items

Hi Ken, You're right, there is no custom duty in the EU for Amateur radio parts. But. there is a Value Added Tax (VAT) applicable to any domestic sale or import from abroad. This VAT replaces your Sales Tax (around 6 %, but depending on the State ?) The rate of this VAT varies from country to

Re: [Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items

Ian White GM3SEK wrote: Most are free from import duty, or else it's only a few percent. The And it is waived if the total duty is less than GBP 7, even if the shipment value exceeds the allowance. killer is the Value Added Tax, which is 17.5% in the UK and even higher in some other EU cou

Re: [Elecraft] Import duties on amateur radio items

Sweden has the same system as Iceland however we have 25 percent TAX instead. Iceland is not on top of the list!!! Jim SM2EKM TF3KX wrote: The "import duty" is not the problem, but the VAT (somewhat similar to the US sales tax), which is exceedingly high in many European cou