[Elecraft] FS: K2/10

2013-01-20 Thread Sidney
FS: Elecraft K2/10, SN 4657, mint condiiton. Checked out by Elecraft recently exceeds specs. Output 17+ watts on low bands. Sale includes following un-built kits: K160RX 160 meter kit; KNB2 noise blanker; KAF2 audio filter/clock. Use the K2 right away build the kits at your leisure. Asking

Re: [Elecraft] Edgeport [was: COM port not working]

2013-01-20 Thread hb9brj
When having to deal with multiple USB-to-serial drivers required by different devices (K3, GPS tracker, RTL-SDR etc.) these 2 utilities by Uwe Sieber helped me a lot to manage COM ports and - even more important - to free no longer used COM ports if Windows still reports them as being in use:

[Elecraft] K3_EZ Download Availability?

2013-01-20 Thread David and Dianne on Comcast
Hi Elecrafters, Does anyone know if the K3_EZ firmware program is currently available for download from any alternate website since the author has discontinued supporting it? I have a friend who is a new K3 owner and I would like him to be able to try it, especially for its EQ management.

[Elecraft] Let me build your K2 or other Elecraft radio

2013-01-20 Thread Alan Price
I have built hundreds of K2's and other Elecraft kits. Let me build your radio. My prices are reasonable and you receive a finished new radio with the options you want. Please respond off of the reflector. 73AlanW1HYV

Re: [Elecraft] Edgeport [was: COM port not working]

2013-01-20 Thread hawley, charles j jr
I tried that first and the card from Tiger I bought didn't function right, so I returned it. Although it was just a fluke, in looking for another I found the Edgeport. I have used this on XP, Win 7 and now Win 8. It's a bit cleaner for me to plug all the serial lines into instead of at the

Re: [Elecraft] P3-K For Sale

2013-01-20 Thread John_N1JM
No longer available. John N1JM John_N1JM wrote New Nov 2011, no svga, $650 shipped. Off list please. John N1JM -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-K-For-Sale-tp7568950p7568965.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

[Elecraft] WTB used P3

2013-01-20 Thread Scott Dunlavey
still looking for a used Elecraft P3... please reply directly to w2...@arrl.net scott w2ntv __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] K3 630m-band

2013-01-20 Thread Edward R Cole
Hi Elecrafters, is it possible to extend the K3-RX down to 470 kHz by a software update to receive the new 630m-band here in Europe ? 73 de Hans, DF5SR - Hans, Elecraft has already stated the K3 cannot be extended to 470-KHz operation. I use mine on 495-510 KHz but

[Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Phil Hystad
Does anyone have the K3 2-meter option and use a solid-state linear amplifier? If so, which one. Also, maybe some information on the best to worst in available 2-meter amplifiers as I have never looked into these before. And, a friend suggested building my own 2-meter solid-state amplifier.

Re: [Elecraft] K3_EZ Download Availability?

2013-01-20 Thread David Windisch
I've several ZIPped versions; if someone has a site to host 'em, I'll send 'em. Pls don't ask for individual copies. The emsp bandwidth problem, you know, thanks. Brgds, Dave, N3HE -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (1/6/13)

2013-01-20 Thread Phillip Shepard
Sorry for the delay in getting reports out. Trying to catch up now. We had another big net on January 6 with 40 participants. Here is the list of participants: Station NameQTH Rig S/N KD8DZ MikeOH K3 5905 W2RWA DickNY

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Jim Brown
On 1/20/2013 9:53 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: Does anyone have the K3 2-meter option and use a solid-state linear amplifier? I've not done so with the Elecraft units, but I own several 2M power brick amps, and studied the field before buying them. My understanding is that of the moderate cost,

[Elecraft] P3 Firmware problem - Update

2013-01-20 Thread Paul M Dunphy
To all who offered suggestions: Thanks for the hints. The problem still exists (checksum error on the P3 screen after attempting to upgrade to firmware 1.24.) I believe I have established it is not a communications problem with the help of Alan, N1AL. The firmware is sent to the P3 in

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Sebastian, W4AS
Owning and having owned several VHF/UHF solid state brick amplifiers, I have the following to offer: I have four Mirage brick amps right now. Two for 2 meters; one is a brown 10 in 80 watt output, and the other is a black 50 in 300 watt output amp. I use those for EME and meteor scatter with

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Jim Brown
On 1/20/2013 11:35 AM, Sebastian, W4AS wrote: I would however, say to stay clear of the TE Systems amps. My word of mouth advice (dating from my time in Chicago) agrees with this. Rather unreliable, for the reasons noted. 73, Jim K9YC

[Elecraft] OT: MFJ equipment for sale

2013-01-20 Thread ab2tc
Hi Elecraft folks I have a bunch of MFJ equipment for sale at bargain prices. All equipment is in full working order, just no longer meeting my needs. As is common for MFJ equipment it is generally cosmetically in only fair condition. Please contact me off line to inquire about details. All

[Elecraft] KX3 Mode Status and N1MM

2013-01-20 Thread N4CW
While operating the NAQP SSB last night using my KX3 and properly configured for KX3 operation, I noticed an error message of sorts. It appeared at the bottom of the Entry Window and said, K3 Sub-Mode PSK-D not supported. This happened only on 20M and didn't affect logging nor operation!

[Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Deaf new kit built K3 .

2013-01-20 Thread Richard
Hi Richard, Are you sure the K3 is switched to the right antenna output (ANT1, ANT2)? 73 es gl Richard - HB9ANM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Deaf new kit built K3 .

2013-01-20 Thread Matt Zilmer
Also, make sure the filters are fitted into the correct slots and configured. matt W6NIA On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 21:25:12 +, you wrote: Hi Richard, Are you sure the K3 is switched to the right antenna output (ANT1, ANT2)? 73 es gl Richard - HB9ANM

[Elecraft] K3_EZ Download Availability

2013-01-20 Thread David and Dianne on Comcast
My sincere thanks to all who responded with the mirror site and copies of zipped K3 EZ for my to forward to my friend. Great appreciated! Thank you and 73 de N1LQ-Dave __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Edgeport [was: COM port not working]

2013-01-20 Thread Bill K9YEQ
There you Go! Four additional slots aren't enough for me... HI! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Christ Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 9:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

[Elecraft] [K3] Operating Temperature Range

2013-01-20 Thread Rick Miller - AI1V
What is the specified ambient operating temperature range of the K3? I cannot find anything in the specs other than TCXO stability from 0-50C. Does anyone have experience operating the K3 at low temperatures - like below 0C? Thanks - Rick,AI1V -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] COM port not working

2013-01-20 Thread Gary Smith
Thanks for the replies, some of them most detailed and helpful. For an unknown reason the K3 began communicating again with the computer and I had made no changes. Restarting the computer 4-5 times and re-trying to communicate did not work. Everything else seemed to work with the computer and

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Tom H Childers
If I were new to the use of solid state VHF/UHF amps I would make sure I bought amps with protection for SWR and overdrive mistakes. I use TE Systems amps with the K3 and XV432 in the shack, but as others have said, be careful with any amps that have no protection circuits. The cost of repair

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Phil Hystad
Tom, Right. I would never buy a solid-state amp without full high-SWR protection built in. I am not close to making any decisions though as I do not even own the 2-meter K3 option yet though it is on my to-buy list. A number of details need to be resolved. One is a good high-gain 2-meter

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Mel Farrer
As one that has designed and manufactured SS HF, VHF, and UHF amplifiers, the world in the last 15 years has evolved with many new devices that are really bullet proof.  However, I have not seen any on the market with the new Freescale devices.  I have designed and built several from 13 to 450

[Elecraft] W2

2013-01-20 Thread kissov
My little W2 has gone belly up. There is 13.8V at the back and I can hear the relay click inside when I press the on button. Any ideas out there? Thank you. K6CG __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (1/13/13)

2013-01-20 Thread Phillip Shepard
We had the biggest Elecraft net yet on January 13 (at least as far as I know). There were 58 participants! Here is the list of participants: Station NameQTH Rig S/N N6JWJohnCA K3 936 W0SZSteve CO K3 176 W2RWA

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Lance Collister, W7GJ
I also am anxious to get the internal 2m option for my K3. I have to wait until i return from Clipperton in March though, since my K3 has already been shipped. I also am hand carrying my KX3 down there with me, so I will have two rigs for 6m. I have a Mirage 2m brick that has taken a lot of

[Elecraft] W2 problem solved

2013-01-20 Thread kissov
Faulty power pole. K6GC __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Tom H Childers
I use an M2 18XXX 18 element. It's very long. I think it's 32 feet or more long. When using it, it's like aiming a rifle. I like it very much. For omni directional horizontal polarization I use a pair of M2 stacked loops on both 144 and 432 MHz. They are all on the same mast with the 70cm

[Elecraft] K3 or KX3 on my sailing yacht?

2013-01-20 Thread Dietmar Otterstaetter
Hy @ all, I would like to replace my old IC-706 with a K3 or KX3 (with 100 watts PA) but for that I need to know, if it is possible to send on the sailmail.com channels and on the ssb ship-ship frequencies at 4 6 8 12 and 16 mhz like my old IC706. I think, it´s not an issue like all modern