Re: [Elecraft] OT Video: One World Trade Center TV Tower Lightning Strike

2016-03-19 Thread Gary Smith
Talk about QRN... Gary, KA1J > WABC sign off last evening. Live shot from Empire State looking at One World > Trade Center when this happens: > http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/new-york-station-catches-lightning-on-a-security-cam/166216 > > > David A., KK6DA > > > > > David Ahrendts

Re: [Elecraft] Is the [DEV] email list down?

2016-03-19 Thread Mike K2MK
Hi Norm, Still down here as well as of Thursday morning. 73, Mike K2MK tomb18 wrote > Hi, > Normally I see my posts but today it’s been several hours and it seems > perhaps the [DEV] mailing list is down? > Thanks -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] Ok......I've lost the 17 meter band on my KX3

2016-03-19 Thread James Rodenkirch
So, I must have pushed some button incorrectly but.no 17 meters as I go through the band changes.sheesh, how do I resurrect 17 meters? 72 de Jim Rodenkirch K9JWV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FS: K3/100 w/Options

2016-03-19 Thread Ken K3IU
I recently purchased a new K3s and no longer have use for my old K3 friend #202. Of course, it is not pristine having been opened up and put back together many times over the last 9 year, but it is in great shape and fully functional to original specs and has been well maintained over the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Jim Brown
On Sat,3/19/2016 3:42 PM, Phil Kane wrote: "Low voltage" meant that the insulators were less than a meter long.:) It has a very different meaning in the wiring of buildings. Low voltage is less than 25V RMS or less than 25VDC, and has less stringent requirements for protection by being

Re: [Elecraft] Portable 60-80m wire antennas

2016-03-19 Thread Bruce Nourish
Thanks, folks, this has been very helpful. In particular, Steve's "wire lengths to avoid" calculator will save me a bunch of time. I've purchased a kite and a bunch more wire, and we'll see how this goes. On Tue, Mar 15, 2016 at 2:54 PM Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > The antenna

Re: [Elecraft] K3S audio board for K3 upgrade?

2016-03-19 Thread GRANT YOUNGMAN
Good question. It’s the DSP board from the K3S (the performance difference being the audio). Maybe a supply issue, still (?). Grant NQ5T K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 > On Mar 19, 2016, at 7:23 PM, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: > > Haven't heard about this for a while. Supposed to be

[Elecraft] K3S audio board for K3 upgrade?

2016-03-19 Thread Guy Olinger K2AV
Haven't heard about this for a while. Supposed to be cleaner audio and higher power audio output. Any word? 73, Guy K2AV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] OT Video: One World Trade Center TV Tower Lightning Strike

2016-03-19 Thread David Ahrendts
WABC sign off last evening. Live shot from Empire State looking at One World Trade Center when this happens: http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/new-york-station-catches-lightning-on-a-security-cam/166216 David A., KK6DA David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.com

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Bill
When arcing, they are generally visible (at night) and the arc noise can be heard when standing near the line(s) in question. That gives you the ability to locate the fire hazard. Local fire departments have been known to take a very dim view of fire hazards - and they have amazing power to

Re: [Elecraft] OT Video: One World Trade Center TV Tower Lightning Strike

2016-03-19 Thread David Ahrendts
And I believe, the WABC OTA transmitter is now located on top of One World Trade. Not even a blink in the signal. Big ground rod, huh? :—) > On Mar 17, 2016, at 9:01 AM, Gary Smith wrote: > > Talk about QRN... > > Gary, KA1J > >> WABC sign off last evening. Live shot from

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Phil Kane
On 3/15/2016 2:05 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > Count the "fins" on the insulators to estimate the voltage. 69-70 KV > are often on large umbrella type or short hanging ones. The 112 KV were > hanging from ones with about 6 sections. 230 KV usually have 12-14 > sections. 500 KV [and DC interties]

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Phil Kane
On 3/15/2016 3:17 PM, Alan wrote: > I suspect that HT lines are probably less likely to have arcing than > lower-voltage lines, simply because it would be a much bigger problem > for the power company if they did. Arcing represents a loss of energy, which for most power utilities means loss of

[Elecraft] Win4K3Suite - In Depth Video

2016-03-19 Thread Doug Ellmore
If you don't use Win4K3Suite with your K3, KX3, or K3s, you might want to check out this new video on the features of the product: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htVlc9x0IoU=youtu.be Even if you have been using Win4K3Suite, you might discover some features you have not been utilizing that you

[Elecraft] KX3 anomaly, birdie transmitted

2016-03-19 Thread John Kramer
I have a newish KX3 factory built. I just noticed something odd with my KX3. I usually use my KX3 for portable use so its not often in the shack, but yesterday I had my Flex radio’s connected to my SteppIR beam on 15, and I hooked up my KX3 to an EFHW wire which is about 100 ft away from my

[Elecraft] KTS1

2016-03-19 Thread Dauer, Edward
I just ordered a K1, to complete my Elecraft menagerie. Some pics of the K1 on the ŒNet show what was called the ³KTS1 Tilt Stand." It seems to be no longer sold by Elecraft, or at least it¹s not on the order page. There are a few Internet sites with ideas about a homebrew alternative; but I

Re: [Elecraft] FS: PX3 with Nifty Stand

2016-03-19 Thread Chad Wasinger
The PX3 has been sold pending funds. Thank you all for the replies and interest! > From: chadwasin...@outlook.com > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 18:25:18 -0500 > Subject: [Elecraft] FS: PX3 with Nifty Stand > > Hi Group, > > I have a PX3 up for grabs. It's in good

[Elecraft] KRX3

2016-03-19 Thread Donald Schliesser
Looking for a KRX3 2nd RX for my K3. Please reply off list. TU, Donald K6RV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Prolific driver windows 10

2016-03-19 Thread Ken Talbott
Never had a problem with Prolific parts - except for the end-of-life variants (HXA & XA) they removed from driver newer than v3.2. FTDI did the same thing for a pirated USB part. Here is the solution, without the actual v3.2 driver. Seems Prolific doesn't want that made available. Go figure.

Re: [Elecraft] Options for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread John K7JLT
I have all the options plus big heat sink and the side handles/cover (purchased after the front got scratched in my day pack. In order of usefulness: Antenna tuner (integrated very well with radio) works well with random length wires when portable. Filter (a must have for field day operation

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 and fldigi

2016-03-19 Thread Dave B via Elecraft
On 19/03/16 18:43, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 22:43:42 -0400 From: Stan To:"elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: [Elecraft] Kx3 and fldigi Message-ID:<2d86d49b-6649-4ea1-99b6-714eaa97c...@gmail.com>

Re: [Elecraft] Ok......I've lost the 17 meter band on my KX3

2016-03-19 Thread James Rodenkirch
OK.found BND MAP in the menu and set 18 to "in" Thank you, Tom and Sean... From: Sean Donovan Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 8:19 AM To: James Rodenkirch Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

[Elecraft] KAT2

2016-03-19 Thread Aaron K5ATG
I recently installed the KAT2 in my K2. Using a 20 meter inverted V dipole, it was working great with no problems. Then I tried it out on a end fed antenna and it also tuned it up. Then I switched back to my Inverted V and every time I try to tune it up I get LO P on the display. I looked it up

Re: [Elecraft] Mail list not working?

2016-03-19 Thread Brendon Whateley
Bill, I have extensive experience getting email delivered in a commercial setting for our product that sends 1000s of status and report emails per day. While it is wrong to blame the actual recipient, delivery problems are almost always related to the recipient's email service, often an ISP of

Re: [Elecraft] Options for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread GRANT YOUNGMAN
I’ve had a lot of fun on QRP SSB with nothing more than a Buddipole vertical or end-fed wire on 20 thru 10 when the bands are good. It’s more about “persistence” than “frustration” ;-) I do usually run a whole humongous 10-12 watts as long as the battery holds out, and that makes some

Re: [Elecraft] Ok......I've lost the 17 meter band on my KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Sean Donovan
http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740163%20KX3%20Owner's%20man%20Rev%20B4.pdf - Page 37, BND_MAP option Odds are you accidentally turned off 17M in the bandmap On Fri, Mar 18, 2016 at 10:03 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote: > So, I must have pushed some button incorrectly

Re: [Elecraft] Options for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Phil Wheeler
I agree on the Mic and ATU, Phil. Not using an outboard ATU is a good thing for portability, and the Mic is a very good one. The filter is also a good thing to have especially if you are near strong signals, so I'd get that, too. Internal batteries: Depends on if you plan to always carry

[Elecraft] FS: Buddipole Mini

2016-03-19 Thread Bruce Nourish
http://www.buddipole.com/minibuddipole.html Very good condition, chrome whips, no extra options. $200, USPS domestic priority shipping included. Bruce __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Options for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Phil Hystad
I agree with Jim’s comment. When I operate portable with my KX3, I use my iPhone headset for my ears. It has a mic of course built in but I never use it as I am CW only with the KX3 in portable ops QRP. I don’t always operate true QRP (5 watts) but prefer to operate what I would call KX3 QRP

[Elecraft] Last Call - K3S Raffle

2016-03-19 Thread Alan Sewell N5NA
The drawing for the K3S raffle I announced back in late January will be held this Saturday, March 19, at the Midland (TX) Amateur Radio Club 61st Annual St. Patrick's Day Hamfest. A maximum of 300 tickets are being sold at $20 each. As of this morning there are only about 30 tickets left.

Re: [Elecraft] Options for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Jim Brown
On Sat,3/19/2016 9:16 AM, Barry LaZar wrote: I would order the radio with mic and ATU. I would skip the mic. QRP SSB can exercise in frustration, even with very good antennas. If you must use a mic, I would go for a compact computer headset and a break-out cable to split the mic to the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] Heatsink for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Charlie T, K3ICH
I have an extra heat sink for the KX3 available if anyone needs it. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry LaZar Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2016 12:20 PM To: george allen ;

[Elecraft] Bodnar GPSDO

2016-03-19 Thread Chad Wasinger
Hi Group, I have a Leo Bodnar GPSDO for sale which includes a TomTom Active GPS Antenna with magnetic base and cable. This unit is only a week old and was purchased for a beacon project that didn't pan out. I do not have a need for a GPS-locked reference any longer. This unit is unique in the

Re: [Elecraft] Mail list not working?

2016-03-19 Thread GRANT YOUNGMAN
Must be on your side somewhere. Grant NQ5T K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 > On Mar 18, 2016, at 12:50 PM, Bill wrote: > > Is the mail list not working or is it on my side? Last post I see was on the > 15th. > > Bill W2BLC K-Line

Re: [Elecraft] Just Received my New KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
Chances are a new KX3 has the latest firmware. See page 25 of your KX3 Owner's manual for details of how to check it and, should an update be released, how to update it. Lynn's recommendation to back up your configuration is a very good one. That's explained in the Owner's manual too. It's not

Re: [Elecraft] Prolific driver windows 10

2016-03-19 Thread Rick Ruhl
Bad advice.. prolific devices are terrible when data overruns happen and not just for ham, but for gamers and labs too. This is another klugde to make these crappy drivers work under windows 10. Get an FTDI or SILabs chipset.. much more stable -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Heatsink for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Barry LaZar
George, If you are a long winded digital operator, I would recommend it; it doesn't hurt and gives some additional safety. Other than that, Elecraft covered the issue of heat dissipation in the original design. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "george allen"

Re: [Elecraft] Options for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Barry LaZar
Phil, I would order the radio with mic and ATU. There are only 2 more real options, an additional filter and realtime clock with battery charger. I have all of it in mine plus a few 3rd party supplied options, however, I don't use the internal batteries and clock nor the additional filter

[Elecraft] F/S 1000Hz filter

2016-03-19 Thread Jan Babinec
I have 1000Hz CW filter for sale. Barely used,shipping worldwide, money via PayPal.Please contact me off list. 73 Jan OM2XW __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Robert Nobis
I have a 300KV distribution line about 0.5 miles from my QTH, and have not had any significant issues. About every month or two I walk along two miles of the power line with my KX3 checking for increased noise on various bands that I normally use. Only once in eight years did I hear anything

Re: [Elecraft] Last Call - K3S Raffle

2016-03-19 Thread Grant Youngman
I got one. But I'm not holding my breath. In 50+ years of buying hamfest raffle tickets I have yet to win as little as a cheap ball point pen with somebody's logo on it :) Grant NQ5T Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 16, 2016, at 12:16 PM, Jerry Moore wrote: > > Ugh

Re: [Elecraft] Macro to adjust THR

2016-03-19 Thread Tom
Hi SWH40 will select text decode. Then 5 DN; commands to bring it to auto. Then 3 UP; commands to bring it to three. 73 Tom va2fsq.com -Original Message- From: KC6CNN Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 12:07 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Macro to adjust THR I

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Dave Cole
You should copy this to the RFI mail list, so the ARRL folks are made aware that has become policy for a power company... -- 73's, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) For software/hardware reviews see: http://www.nk7z.net For MixW support see: https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/mixw/info For SSTV help

Re: [Elecraft] OT Video: One World Trade Center TV Tower Lightning Strike

2016-03-19 Thread Ron D'Eau Claire
And then, you are on a ship in mid-ocean with the headphones on, it's sometime in the 1990's or before, and you are copying a message in CW on your mill (typewriter) when a lightning bolt blasts the mast next. There was a reason radio officers wore their headphones on their heads with the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Always be ready to play the "public utilities commission" card. On 3/16/2016 9:11 AM, Jim Brown wrote: Another local ham who is an attorney found that contacting the state agency regulating PGE got his problems fixed when PG had previously failed to do so.

Re: [Elecraft] Heatsink for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
George, Your understanding is correct. Elecraft recently improved the heatsink with additional area. The new heatsink is an "L" shaped metal that wraps around the bottom on the KX3 as well as covering the rear area. The stock heatsink is quite adequate for CW and SSB modes, and you should

Re: [Elecraft] For Sale

2016-03-19 Thread kk5na
The E-MU 0202 is sold. 73, Joe KK5NA On 3/16/2016 7:26 AM, kk5na wrote: I have two Items for sale: Creative Labs E-MU 0202 USB 2.0 Audio Interface $58 (plus shipping) Tigertronics Signalink USB with K3 and KX3 Cables $80 (plus shipping)

[Elecraft] Update on Elecraft equipment for sale

2016-03-19 Thread Bryce Anderson
All of the Elecraft equipment including the PR6 has been sold. Thank you. K7UA Sent from my iPad > On Mar 17, 2016, at 8:46 AM, k...@comcast.net wrote: > > Update on my equipment for sale. > The only item remaining is the PR6 6 meter preamp for K3. $80 free shipping > in USA. > It is in

Re: [Elecraft] Is the [DEV] email list down?

2016-03-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
[Dev] is an internal private Elecraft list for developers. It does not accept posts from addresses not subscribed to the list. Make sure you are posting from the same exact email address you are receiving the dev list emails, and not an alias. Please email me directly, instead of the elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Just Received my New KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Gmail - George
AMEN Lynn! Download the Elecraft Utility for the KX3, KXP3 and KXPA100 if you haven't yet. They are located at http://www.elecraft.com/software/elecraft_software_page.htm The back-up configuration is in the Utility for each. When you have time roam about in the Elecraft web site. You will need

[Elecraft] Heatsink for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread george allen
It is my understanding that an additional heatsink for the KX3 is not required. Is this correct? I searched the list atchives and coulld not find clear info on this. I am sure that this has been covered before, please forgive me.I just didnt find my answer. George K2CM Sent from my iPad

[Elecraft] Sunday night is the March RFTB

2016-03-19 Thread Larry W2LJ
Sunday night is the March 2016 edition of the Run For The Bacon. Happy Easter! A friendly QRP Sprint that is held on the 3rd Sunday evening of every month, and is sponsored by the Flying Pigs Amateur Radio Club, International. The sprint is the same time, ragardless of time change: East Coast

Re: [Elecraft] Mail list not working?

2016-03-19 Thread Joe Subich, W4TV
On 3/19/2016 8:37 AM, Bill wrote: Makes me think that mail-archive.com has a propagation problem. This is not an issue that will ever be solved by the user. Maybe you should be receiving the list *directly from Mailman* and not using an intermediary server/service like mail-archive.com. I do

[Elecraft] Options for KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Phillip Zminda
I am considering selling off my FLEX-1500 and Ten-Tec Argonaut VI to buy a KX3. It will mostly be used for vacations, Field Day or park and backyard portable. I will mostly use resonant antennas and do have an LDG Z-11Pro tuner (has internal batteries) which could be used, so not sure about the

Re: [Elecraft] Mail list not working?

2016-03-19 Thread Bill
I always chuckle how it is always the user's fault When the ISP chokes on an email - the message you get is to "resend the proper password" - or some such indicator that it is the user's fault. That appears to be the attitude with this list. The problem is with the user. At least, that is how

[Elecraft] Mail list not working?

2016-03-19 Thread Bill
Is the mail list not working or is it on my side? Last post I see was on the 15th. Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/PX3 Keyboard CW.

2016-03-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Make sure VOX is enabled while in CW mode on the KX3. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Mar 16, 2016, at 11:17 AM, James Griffith wrote: > > I have a Logitech K400 keyboard wireless adapter plugged into my PX3. The > keyboard transmits to the PX3 screen. Tapping Control T

Re: [Elecraft] Is the [DEV] email list down?

2016-03-19 Thread Tom
Yes, The DEV reflector is definitely not working correctly. My ISP strongly denys that they are filtering traffic from there. I have only received ONE email from the list since yesterday. 73 Tom -Original Message- From: Mike K2MK Sent: Thursday, March 17, 2016 5:32 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 anomaly, birdie transmitted

2016-03-19 Thread John Kramer
Thanks - yes, when I disconnected the EFHW wire antenna going to the KX3, then the birdie that I could hear on my Flex radio disappeared. So it’s getting out through the antenna that the KX3 is using 73 John On 17 Mar 2016, at 4:45 AM, thelastdb wrote: Yes, that's the

[Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Ken G Kopp
Well said, Dave. Unlike another poster, you appear to have an excellent, first-hand knowledge of the problem. My 18 years as the line noise tech with the Montana Power Company validates your observations. 73 K0PP On Mar 16, 2016 11:09 AM, "Dave Olean" wrote: > I murdered

[Elecraft] New Command in P3, Offset...

2016-03-19 Thread Dave Cole
For those interested, I have a spread sheet of about 30 macros, a few of which use the new command. The spread sheet is under the section titled, "A few tips".  Lines 59 and 60 of the spread sheet contain a macro which will split the K-3, plus 5, set the span to 6 KHz., and then shift the DX

Re: [Elecraft] Ok......I've lost the 17 meter band on my KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, Do a Direct Frequency Entry for 18100 kHz and it should come back. 73, Don W3FPR On 3/18/2016 10:03 AM, James Rodenkirch wrote: So, I must have pushed some button incorrectly but.no 17 meters as I go through the band changes.sheesh, how do I resurrect 17 meters? 72 de Jim

Re: [Elecraft] Last Call - K3S Raffle

2016-03-19 Thread Dave Cole
I once won a raffle at a ham fair, I won a book on how to get my commercial 1st class phone license, the day after I got my 1st class phone ticket...  Only thing I have ever won at a ham raffle, save a UV- 5R. -- 73's, and thanks, Dave (NK7Z) For software/hardware reviews see:

[Elecraft] For Sale K3/100 Mint with options

2016-03-19 Thread Ron Durie
Elecraft K3/100; Late #7504, which includes all factory upgrades. This is an excellent useable K3, out of the box. K3SYN3AUPG newest Synthesizer option installed. This significantly improves receiver performance. KXV3A Receive ANT IF out and XVRTR Interface board. KIO3 I/O board option.

Re: [Elecraft] Is the [DEV] email list down?

2016-03-19 Thread Clay Autery
I am my own ISP shoot me a link to the reflector and I can confirm that no ISP filtering is happening... :) __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 3/17/2016 7:23 AM, Tom wrote: > Yes, The DEV reflector is definitely not working correctly. My ISP >

[Elecraft] Sub-RX AF control

2016-03-19 Thread Jens DK2AB
Dear all, I've started to play around with my KX3 in a SO2V configuration under DXLOG. Is there a way to control the Sub-RX AF independent of the Main-RX AF? Until now I haven't found the corresponding front panal control. 73s de Jens, M0INN / DK2AB -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] Mail list not working?

2016-03-19 Thread j...@kk9a.com
You can always read the posts in the archives: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2016-March/date.html John KK9A Bill w2blc at nycap.rr.com Fri Mar 18 14:27:29 EDT 2016 [Elecraft] Mail list not working? Interesting - not working on Win 7 machines or the Win 10 machines. Maybe Time Warner

Re: [Elecraft] Last Call - K3S Raffle

2016-03-19 Thread Clay Autery
I bought one right after the post... Hope mine goes through. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 3/16/2016 12:16 PM, Jerry Moore wrote: > Ugh missed it.. all tickets are sold.. > __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 anomaly, birdie transmitted

2016-03-19 Thread David Anderson
Hi John, That is normal, as the KX3 is a direct conversion receiver and the LO can radiate through the antenna, however to reduce this Elecraft have put in an isolation preamp which you can enable and should reduce the level of this. Try changing RX ISO to ON in the KX3 menu. 73 from David

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Josh Fiden
Actually, there have been some problems from those high voltage lines. I believe these are on the order of 300kV. Official word from PG is that they will not make any repairs solely for RFI because it's too expensive to do it. 73, Josh W6XU On 3/15/2016 3:17 PM, Alan wrote: The 6 meter

Re: [Elecraft] K3s VFO A and VFO B Retain Power Levels

2016-03-19 Thread Nr4c
It's only a "press 'n hold". Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Mar 18, 2016, at 9:06 PM, Jim - N4ST wrote: > > Ron, > > I use macros to change mode (USB, CW, PSK, RTTY, etc) and set bandwidths > and power levels. > Wish I could also turn VOX on and off, but

Re: [Elecraft] Last Call - K3S Raffle

2016-03-19 Thread Jerry Moore
Ugh missed it.. all tickets are sold.. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan Sewell N5NA Sent: Wednesday, March 16, 2016 10:41 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Last Call - K3S Raffle The drawing for the K3S

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Jim Brown
On Wed,3/16/2016 6:27 AM, Dave Olean wrote: If the RF interference is caused by power line arcing, it’s going to get detected and fixed pretty quickly by the utility. If it’s there all the time, it very likely isn’t the power company at fault. Here in Northern California where PG is our power

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Jim Brown
On Wed,3/16/2016 9:08 AM, Scott Ellington wrote: The arcing that causes RFI is usually not from the power lines themselves, but various pieces of poorly bonded hardware NEAR the power lines. Right. But most engineers would view the lines and that hardware as a "power distribution system,"

Re: [Elecraft] Mail list not working?

2016-03-19 Thread Jerry Moore
Working on my windows 10 desktop, my windows 7 laptop, my Apple IPADMini, and my Galaxy S6 Android phone. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Friday, March 18, 2016 2:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] Ok......I've lost the 17 meter band on my KX3

2016-03-19 Thread lstavenhagen
If it's like my K3 and K3s, you might just be tuned outside of the band somewhere in the 17m "memory". Try going to 15 meters and just tuning down manually to 18mhz. Then see if it appears when you toggle through the band changes... Just a thought, 73, LS W5QD -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 and High Tension Wires

2016-03-19 Thread Fred Jensen
Yes, and buried in there is the reason why it is so hard to get the power company's attention for distribution line noise [12-14 KV] ... the loss to them is minuscule compared to other costs. With no disparagement of power linemen intended, distribution is almost universally on wood poles if

[Elecraft] K3s BG7TBL 10 MHz reference with K3EXREF

2016-03-19 Thread Gary Smith
Today was a pleasant surprise, the BG7TBL GPS Disciplined Oscillator, external reference arrived and much faster than I expected China Post to provide. There is no software or tech manual that comes with it so I didn't know what to expect. There are 3 LEDs an ALM, GPS Lock & Run. No idea what

[Elecraft] KX3/PX3 Keyboard CW.

2016-03-19 Thread James Griffith
I have a Logitech K400 keyboard wireless adapter plugged into my PX3. The keyboard transmits to the PX3 screen. Tapping Control T and the CW message transmits, you can hear it on the KX3 CW monitor. The power is set to 5 watts so the rig is not in practice mode. The problem is the KX3's red

Re: [Elecraft] Mail list not working?

2016-03-19 Thread Rose
Working OK in Montana ... 73 K0PP __ 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

[Elecraft] Macro to adjust THR

2016-03-19 Thread KC6CNN
I usually set the THR on CW decode to about 3 for reliable copy. I would like to create macros to change it to 3 and 4 and also auto. Can some one help me figure these out? Oh and by the way the new P3 beta is awesome. Thanks I use the decode as a backup to myself I guess I have not learned

Re: [Elecraft] K3s BG7TBL 10 MHz reference with K3EXREF

2016-03-19 Thread Jarmo Blomster
Hi Gary, In my unit the ALM led is off, GPS LOCK lit continuosly and RUN led on/off frequency is 1s. Can you monitor the nmea messages from the serial port, is it tracking the satellites? 73 de Jarmo, OH8KVA 2016-03-18 21:46 GMT+02:00 Gary Smith : > Today was a pleasant

Re: [Elecraft] Just Received my New KX3

2016-03-19 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
Before you do anything, back up the configuration, and save it in case you need it in the future. 73 -- Lynn On 3/18/2016 8:23 PM, TFJM via Elecraft wrote: My KX3 arrived today. My first new radio in over 35 years. What do I do now besides stare at this technological little wonder. Just

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 and fldigi

2016-03-19 Thread W Paul Mills
Have you loaded KX3.xml needed for RigCat? Get it at . Also read the notes at the top of the KX3.xml file.(Can be opened with a text editor.) You may also want to try to control via flrig. You will need to read the

[Elecraft] K3/0 Mini Transmit Audio noise

2016-03-19 Thread Ron Castro
I just received a new K3/0 Mini and RemoteRig system and connected it via LAN to a K3 that will soon be running remote. Everything seems to work except that the transmit audio is plagued by loud digital hash about 10 dB below the mic level that does not occur when the mic is plugged directly into