Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 HUM

2011-08-04 Thread Ken Chandler
Hi Eric Thanks for the email. It's not a problem. really. In fact I'm now seriously thinking of buying a 2nd kpa500 amp for SO2R! Cheers Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 3 Aug 2011, at 16:55, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: When the back panel switch

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 HUM

2011-08-04 Thread David Pratt
In a recent message, Ken Chandler g0...@sky.com writes I'm now seriously thinking of buying a 2nd kpa500 amp for SO2R! Cheers Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone Alternatively, Ken, you could operate your second KPA500 in parallel to run the full 1kW ;-) 73 de David G4DMP Sent from my Netbook

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 HUM

2011-08-04 Thread Dave Sergeant
SO2R means single operator two receivers. Where does a second linear come into this? 73 Dave G3YMC On 4 Aug 2011 at 7:46, David Pratt wrote: I'm now seriously thinking of buying a 2nd kpa500 amp for SO2R! Cheers Ken..G0ORH Alternatively, Ken, you could operate your second KPA500 in

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 HUM

2011-08-04 Thread Gary Gregory
Dangme thunked it meant Single Operator Two Radios...my bad! :-) Gary On 4 August 2011 17:15, Dave Sergeant d...@davesergeant.com wrote: SO2R means single operator two receivers. Where does a second linear come into this? 73 Dave G3YMC On 4 Aug 2011 at 7:46, David Pratt wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 HUM

2011-08-04 Thread David Pratt
Correct - a 'Radio' is really a receiver. Perhaps he meant SO2T - 'Single Operator, Two Transceivers' The use of the word 'Radio' to mean 'Transceiver' migrated from the world of CB :-( In amateur radio we always used to refer to our equipment as a rig or a transceiver. But the CB world has

[Elecraft] Just joined this list - 5B4AZ

2011-08-04 Thread Neoklis Kyriazis
Hi I have just joint the elecraft mailing list as I am interested in the K3. However I am a Linux user, and as such always have problems with (not) available software from vendors of most equipment for Ham Radio, among other things. I have already sent a couple of emails to K3 support but so

Re: [Elecraft] Just joined this list - 5B4AZ

2011-08-04 Thread David Pratt
Hello Nick and welcome to the Elecraft list. Yes, the K3 utility is certainly available for Linux and you can get it at http://www.elecraft.com/K3/software/k3utility_1_4_1_8.tgz I cannot claim to be a user of Linux myself, but you might like to give the above program a go. 73 David G4DMP In

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 HUM

2011-08-04 Thread Ken Chandler
Excuse me.. Ken..G0ORH Sent from my iPhone On 4 Aug 2011, at 09:46, David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk wrote: Correct - a 'Radio' is really a receiver. Perhaps he meant SO2T - 'Single Operator, Two Transceivers' The use of the word 'Radio' to mean 'Transceiver'

Re: [Elecraft] K3 height with tilt stand.

2011-08-04 Thread VK3GDM
Thanks for all the responses! They were very helpful. I'm off to the drawing board. 73 David __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] XV-144 Receiver RF Amp Bias Adjustments

2011-08-04 Thread Colin VE3MSC
Don - do you mean diode across the K6 and K7 relay coil or do you mean connect at the NO contact of K5 ? From schematic in Rev E Owner Manual, it looks like K5 normally open contact provides 12T that connects to both K6 and K7 coils. The PN preamp + MAR3 are powered by same 12T, and I

Re: [Elecraft] Just joined this list - 5B4AZ

2011-08-04 Thread Neoklis Kyriazis
Thanks, David I have already tried it but it will not work on my box, as it is an old binary and will not run on a new Linux platform. Still, I was hoping for a reply from Elecraft, but perhaps they are on their vacation.   Regards Neoklis - Ham Radio Call 5B4AZ QTH Locator KM64KR Website:

Re: [Elecraft] XV-144 Receiver RF Amp Bias Adjustments

2011-08-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Colin, No, I mean that D15 would be better connected directly to the coil of K5. Right now, the cathode of D15 is connected to the cathode of D14. You can cut that short trace between the diode cathodes and solder a short jumper from the cathode of D15 to the K5 coil + side - it will be

Re: [Elecraft] Just joined this list - 5B4AZ

2011-08-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Neoklis, To obtain a reply direct from Elecraft, send email to supp...@elecraft.com. Some of the people at Elecraft (mostly Wayne Burdick and Eric Schwartz) do monitor the reflector on occasion, but there are no guarantees. We are a list of users who try to help each other. Yes Gary has been on

Re: [Elecraft] Just joined this list - 5B4AZ

2011-08-04 Thread Neoklis Kyriazis
Thanks David, I will wait for him to settle at work ;-)   Regards Neoklis - Ham Radio Call 5B4AZ QTH Locator KM64KR Website: http://www.qsl.net/5b4az/ - Original Message - From: David Pratt da...@g4dmp.fsnet.co.uk To: Neoklis Kyriazis n5b...@yahoo.com Cc: Sent: Thursday, August 4,

Re: [Elecraft] XV-144 Receiver RF Amp Bias Adjustments

2011-08-04 Thread Colin VE3MSC
Ok, I understand what you mean. I'll open up the XV and compare to the schematic, as it shows the D15 across the coil, cathode not to D14. But nothing across K7, K6 coils on schematic. I've had a problem with output spikes on switching sometimes - power meter will show 1 bar for a fraction of

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Utility on Linux

2011-08-04 Thread Neoklis Kyriazis
OK Charles, It doesn't work on Arch X86-64 because it has no 32 bit compatibility. If needed, I could add 32 bit compatibility via multilib.   Regards Neoklis - Ham Radio Call 5B4AZ QTH Locator KM64KR Website: http://www.qsl.net/5b4az/ - Original Message - From: Charles

Re: [Elecraft] Just joined this list - 5B4AZ

2011-08-04 Thread Neoklis Kyriazis
OK Don, I did write to support a couple of times over the last few days, but I did think they are very likely on vacation, so I thought I should try the list also. Everyone is very helpful. Thanks and 73 - nick 5B4AZ   Regards Neoklis - Ham Radio Call 5B4AZ QTH Locator KM64KR Website:

Re: [Elecraft] Just joined this list - 5B4AZ

2011-08-04 Thread Thomas Horsten
Hi Neoklis, The binary I downloaded from Elecraft works just fine on my Linux netbook, running Ubuntu 11.04, there wasn't any problems either before or after I upgraded from 10.10, so I don't know why it doesn't work for you. What output do you get - maybe there are some library packages you need

[Elecraft] WTB BL2

2011-08-04 Thread GeorgeP1111
I need a BL2 balun for my 44' Doublet project. If anyone has one they don't need/want, please contact me off list. pasek...@umn.edu tnx de George WD0AKZ -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/WTB-BL2-tp6652733p6652733.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 HUM from PA and not from Speaker !!!

2011-08-04 Thread ke9uw
The hum seems to be the 50 Hertz power supplies? -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA-500-HUM-from-PA-and-not-from-Speaker-tp6647675p6652787.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] Just joined this list - 5B4AZ

2011-08-04 Thread Neoklis Kyriazis
Hi Thomas The problem is that I have installed a 64-bit only Arch Linux X86-64 distro and the utility is 32-bit. If necessary I beleive I can install multilib, which could give me 32-bit compatibility so the utility can run. I will try later after I finish some upgrade work on some of my Ham

Re: [Elecraft] K3 height with tilt stand.

2011-08-04 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Mine is 6.25 (15.9 cm). Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Hi All, Can someone tell me the height of the K3 with the tilt stand extended? I guess about 6 inches.?? I don't have a K3 yet but need to allow for it in case I get one for Christmas. I'm constructing a new shelving system on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Ham Radio Deluxe

2011-08-04 Thread Jorge Diez - CX6VM
Hello, I want to remotly control my K3 with Ham Radio Deluxe and LogMeIn Hamachi If someone have this working will appreciate help in private since this is not 100% elecraft topic. I have my K3 connected to HRD working properly I have LogMeInHamachi in two notebooks and the are seeing each

[Elecraft] 6 meter RTTY

2011-08-04 Thread Jim Sheldon
Anyone operating RTTY regularly on 6? If so what frequency do you make most of your QSO's? Been trying to find an active 6 meter RTTY frequency with no luck. According to ARRL, 50.700 is the calling freq, but even during openings, never hear anyone on RTTY there. Jim - W0EB

[Elecraft] Elecraft price increases in September

2011-08-04 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Advance notice for list readers and our loyal Elecraft customers: We will be increasing prices slightly on the K3 and several other products during September. If you have been undecided on when to order, this is your chance. Orders received before the price increase will be honored at the

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meter RTTY Oink oink...

2011-08-04 Thread John Ragle
Hi, Jim... There was a recent call for input about usage on VHF/UHF, and your topic (or an extension of it) was one that I mentioned (fairly strongly). The general idea I wanted to convey is that there are many times when signals are marginal on 6 meters, and that a mentality that

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meter RTTY

2011-08-04 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
On 8/4/2011 3:48 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote: Anyone operating RTTY regularly on 6? If so what frequency do you make most of your QSO's? Been trying to find an active 6 meter RTTY frequency with no luck. According to ARRL, 50.700 is the calling freq, but even during openings, never hear anyone

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft price increases in September

2011-08-04 Thread Andrew Moore
Eric - Thanks as always for the advanced notice; I'm sure I'm not the only one who appreciates the alert. I hope we all will reciprocate by honoring your request to NOT ask for further details. --Andrew, NV1B On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 12:03 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com

[Elecraft] OT: Books FS: Antenna and SPICE Texts

2011-08-04 Thread Don Wines
I have the following books for sale: 1. Antenna Theory Analysis and Design - Hardcover Text Book by Constantine A. Balanis Second Edition - New condition, still has the program disk (3.5) sealed inside front cover. $65 shipped US only. 2. Semiconductor

[Elecraft] OT: Searching the archives

2011-08-04 Thread John Flynn
Good Day Everyone, Is there an *easy* (i.e., efficient) way to search the list archives other than month-by-month? Have I simply overlooked the obvious? Tnx es 73 John KK4BOB -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Searching the archives

2011-08-04 Thread Wayne Conrad
Hi John. I think there is more than one archive of this list. This one: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ has a search box in the upper-right corner. 73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA On 08/04/11 10:44, John Flynn wrote: Is there an *easy* (i.e., efficient) way to search the list archives

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Searching the archives

2011-08-04 Thread John Flynn
Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. 73 John KK4BOB On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 1:48 PM, Wayne Conrad wcon...@yagni.com wrote: Hi John. I think there is more than one archive of this list. This one: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ has a search box in the upper-right corner. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] 6 meter RTTY

2011-08-04 Thread Ken Roberson
Jim, Yes I have worked a few RTTY and mostly PSK 31 on 50.280 - 50.290. You could also run JT65a , That's a fun mode. Also Meteor scatter. 73 Ken K5DNL -- From: Jim Sheldon

Re: [Elecraft] 64-bit Linux

2011-08-04 Thread David Fleming
Hi Neoklis, Installing the 32-bit compatibility libraries (ia32-libs) should solve the problem with 64-bit Linux. I expect you will find many Linux apps will require the 32-bit libraries. David, W4SMT (Author of K3 Utility for Linux) From: Neoklis Kyriazis

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft price increases in September

2011-08-04 Thread Thomas Horsten
All I'll say, is shame we can't order the KX3 before the price increase :) 73, Thomas M0TRN On 4 August 2011 17:26, Andrew Moore andrew.n...@gmail.com wrote: Eric - Thanks as always for the advanced notice; I'm sure I'm not the only one who appreciates the alert. I hope we all will

Re: [Elecraft] XV-144 Receiver RF Amp Bias Adjustments

2011-08-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Colin, The XV blinking all the powerbar lights is quite a different problem which really has a simple solution (in all cases I have seen it). In some setups, it seems that noise is coupling onto the signal line to the firmware IC which triggers that situation (pin 26). A .001 to .01 uF

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft price increases in September

2011-08-04 Thread george fritkin
I don't get it.  What is a price increase on a product we don't the price in the first place?   Love my two K3s   George, W6GF     --- On Thu, 8/4/11, Thomas Horsten tho...@horsten.com wrote: From: Thomas Horsten tho...@horsten.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft price increases in September

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft price increases in September

2011-08-04 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I believe he was engaging in subtle humor.. :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- www.elecraft.com On 8/4/2011 4:42 PM, george fritkin wrote: I don't get it. What is a price increase on a product we don't the price in the first place? Love my two K3s George, W6GF --- On Thu,

[Elecraft] Test Post - Plain Text Format

2011-08-04 Thread Richard Griest
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[Elecraft] TOM HAMMOND, N0SS, SILENT KEY

2011-08-04 Thread K9ZTV
It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of Tom Hammond, N0SS, at 0125 UTC Friday, August 5th. Tom died peacefully with his family around him at his residence in Jefferson City, Missouri, following many battles with cancer over the last 15 years. No one I have ever known handled

[Elecraft] TOM HAMMOND, N0SS, SILENT KEY

2011-08-04 Thread Johnny Siu
It is really a piece of sad news and I will miss Tom. 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ K9ZTV k9...@socket.net 收件人︰ Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2011年08月5日 (週五) 12:04 PM 主題︰ [Elecraft] TOM HAMMOND, N0SS, SILENT KEY It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of Tom Hammond, N0SS, at 0125

Re: [Elecraft] TOM HAMMOND, N0SS, SILENT KEY

2011-08-04 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF
RIP Tom, Thanks for all your work on the K3 (and other projects). Jeff Cochrane - VK4BOF Elecraft K3 #4257 + PR6 + K144XV + KPA500 #166 - Original Message - From: K9ZTV k9...@socket.net To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, August 05, 2011 2:04 PM Subject: [Elecraft] TOM

[Elecraft] NorCal QRP club/HF pack meeting

2011-08-04 Thread Paul Maciel
Hello Everyone, If you missed it here is Song's posting on the QRP and HF pack group meeting this week-end. If you're in the Bay Area please stop by and say hello. 73, ---Paul AK1P Original Message Subject:[QRP-L] NorCal QRP club/HF pack meeting Date: Wed, 3 Aug

Re: [Elecraft] 64-bit Linux

2011-08-04 Thread Neoklis Kyriazis
Thanks, David I also feel this is the problem, as you say some apps also need 32 bit support, notably Skype. But it would be nice to recompile the utility on an X86_64 platform, as this is now becoming the common platform. 73's de 5B4AZ   Regards Neoklis - Ham Radio Call 5B4AZ QTH Locator

Re: [Elecraft] TOM HAMMOND, N0SS, SILENT KEY

2011-08-04 Thread Don Wilhelm
Kent, Thanks for the news, but yes, it leaves me with a very heavy heart. Tom was a great friend, and Tom's courage was contagious. His experiences helped me deal sensibly with my own battle with cancer and chemo treatments. He will be sorely missed. Yes, I am one of those cancer survivors

Re: [Elecraft] TOM HAMMOND, N0SS, SILENT KEY

2011-08-04 Thread Rick Tavan N6XI
Oh, my. Terribly sorry to hear that. Tom was a good guy, good op, good friend, just a wonderful human being with so much optimism, determination and courage. We'll all miss him a lot. /Rick N6XI On Thu, Aug 4, 2011 at 9:04 PM, K9ZTV k9...@socket.net wrote: It is with a heavy heart that I