Re: [Elecraft] new KX-2 question

Does that make me right too? On 5/23/2016 8:47 PM, Matt Maguire wrote: Hi Ron, Of course, you're right, you want the set screw against the flat part of the shaft, otherwise the knob could be pulled even more off-centre. Thanks for clarifying. 73, Matt VK2RQ

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

:) On May 23, 2016, at 9:23 PM, "kev...@coho.net" wrote: > It is a small rig > > Full of well thought out features > > Many bands and modes > > > Kevin. KD5ONS > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home:

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

In his book "The Joy of QRP," Ade Weiss famously said: If there is a place, and you can get to it, you must operate from there. This is the motivation behind the KX2. Thanks to its small size and high level of integration, it's the radio you'd wish you had while hanging precariously from a

[Elecraft] KX2 haiku (attempt 1)

It is a small rig Full of well thought out features Many bands and modes Kevin. KD5ONS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Wow, ten words or less is tough, like writing a haiku :-) "Smaller KX3 with fewer bands, no panadapter, no roofing filter". There, that's 10 words. Note that even without a roofing filter, the performance is still excellent, and its compact size makes it the perfect little "grab-n-go" radio. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 first impressions and comments

On May 23, 2016, at 8:35 PM, "w4sc" wrote: > Managed to snag a KX2 at Dayton and had it on the air late Sunday afternoon. > Worked a couple of stations on SSB, but mostly listening. > > KX2 will be great for back-packing / very portable ops. Don’t expect KX3 with >

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Eric and All, Boy, I don't know Eric!!! I see your point, but I don't agree at all that this is more a move from/towards the KX1/K1 than it is from the KX3. Even Elecraft seems to view this as a comparison between the KX2 and the KX3. Just look at the FAQ page:

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Hi Dave, > I think it is intriguing that Elecraft chose to make it's new rig a > "downsized" version of the KX3. I can certainly see how this has stimulated > a lot of interest. What I'm trying to figure out is whether or not it does > anything better than the KX3, or is it just a smaller,

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Is the Dick Tracy "wrist radio" next? How do the paddles connect to that one? 73, Don W3FPR On 5/23/2016 11:41 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: The KXAT2 can, over its target range of 80-10 m, match essentially the same load range as the KXAT3 on these bands. The KXAT3 has one more L and C,

Re: [Elecraft] new KX-2 question

Hi Ron, Of course, you're right, you want the set screw against the flat part of the shaft, otherwise the knob could be pulled even more off-centre. Thanks for clarifying. 73, Matt VK2RQ On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 8:00 PM -0700, "Ron D'Eau Claire" wrote: Matt: What I

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

The KXAT2 can, over its target range of 80-10 m, match essentially the same load range as the KXAT3 on these bands. The KXAT3 has one more L and C, improving matches on 160 m. In exactly 10 words, the KX2 is "the world's first all-HF-band, SSB/CW/data HT" :) 73, Wayne On May 23, 2016, at

[Elecraft] KX2 first impressions and comments

Managed to snag a KX2 at Dayton and had it on the air late Sunday afternoon. Worked a couple of stations on SSB, but mostly listening. KX2 will be great for back-packing / very portable ops. Don’t expect KX3 with ‘roofing filter’ RX performance. Controls of the KX2 are intuitive and well

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

We have a 1991 Miata and a 2013 Mazdaspeed 3, plus a KX3, so I don’t think this is a useful analogy. The Miata and the KX3 are both original, clean, minimal designs that perform way above their weight. The KX2 is very obviously a stripped-down, lightweight KX3. Yes, the lineage goes back

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

Yes, that was it. I just tested it and sure enough it's the power supply. I had the idea that it might be the supply only being noisy under load and that was it. Confirmed. The Pi makes the S meter move too, but not anywhere near what this thing is doing. Time to get a new supply I guess.

Re: [Elecraft] new KX-2 question

Matt: What I was referring to is that with a flat the KX2 shaft is no longer round, so the set screws can pull the knob off center unless they are carefully positioned so they pull the knob against the round segment of the shaft. The shaft of the KX2 encoder is slightly smaller than the KX3

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Some good observations, Dale. A comparison with the KX1 might also be pertinent, since that is the radio in the Elecraft line I see it replacing. One thing: You said "I can only guess at the decreased capability of the optional ATU. The one for the KX2 may still be sufficient for most

Re: [Elecraft] The KX2

Is a Miata a stripped down version of an F150 pickup? Is an F150 a Miata with room to carry drywall? It's pretty obvious from the announcement the KX2 serves a different purpose than the KX3. It's not a smaller anything. It's a different rig for a different purpose. Looks to me its lineage

[Elecraft] The KX2

Hi All, The ink is barely dry on the release announcement for the KX2, but it has created quite a stir. A lot of people are very curious about this rig, including me. As a KX3 owner already, I'm not chomping at the bit to get a KX2, but I am trying to discern just what the meaningful

Re: [Elecraft] FDIM presentation

http://ec.libsyn.com/p/f/3/f/f3f8a2dad62ece15/elecraftFDIM.mp3?d13a76d516d9dec20c3d276ce028ed5089ab1ce3dae902ea1d06ce8337d7c855fb37_id=11745554 On 5/23/2016 8:41 PM, Bruce Nourish wrote: Any chance Wayne's FDIM presentation was recorded, and if so, whether it will be posted online at some

Re: [Elecraft] Small QRP Xcvr Use Question

Par/LNR end fedz are a very popular choice. They work well and are easy to deploy. Several styles to suit your operating preferences. I also like the Par HF Omni angles. These are good for parks and locations where you can use a telescopic mast such as a flagpole. This is what I use . On Monday,

Re: [Elecraft] FDIM presentation

But that was Eric's presentation, not Wayne's. Wayne was on an airplane when Eric did the FDIM presentation. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/23/2016 8:48 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Even any charts he used might be interesting :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 5/23/16 5:41 PM, Bruce Nourish wrote: Any chance Wayne's

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

* On 2016 23 May 17:05 -0500, Bob Darlington wrote: > Hey, a little OT, but I discovered today that my raspberry pi took my noise > floor from S9 constant (with some peaks higher) down to an S4 with peaks > around S5 once I unplugged it. These things are BAD. I can't vouch for > the r-pi 2 or 3

[Elecraft] Small QRP Xcvr Use Question

I do not travel very much anymore so I admit I am behind times on this question but what are you guys with KX1, KX2 or KX3 using for an antenna in the field, at your hotel or while hiking/biking/etc. Putting a KX1 or KX2 in ones pocket is one thing; putting out a readable signal on 80 or 40

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

I'd bet that the location of the file, while running as admin, is not in the place when the program is run normally. Rick nhc On 5/23/2016 5:55 PM, Paul Christensen wrote: NR4C gets the gold star. Fldigi opens fine and syncs with the K3 when "Run as Administrator." The configuration file

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

NR4C gets the gold star. Fldigi opens fine and syncs with the K3 when "Run as Administrator." The configuration file was saved as Administrator. But the reason is? Paul, W9AC -Original Message- From: Nr4c [mailto:n...@widomaker.com] Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 6:44 PM To: Paul

Re: [Elecraft] FDIM presentation

Even any charts he used might be interesting :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 5/23/16 5:41 PM, Bruce Nourish wrote: Any chance Wayne's FDIM presentation was recorded, and if so, whether it will be posted online at some point? Bruce __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

Except after some date in the not too distant future, upgrade to Windows 10 will not be free but cost $100 or so. I've updated three PCs and two Macs (via BootCamp) from Win 7 to Win 10 and I'm very pleased with the new OS. No need for the Classic Shell approach I needed on my one Win 8.1

[Elecraft] FDIM presentation

Any chance Wayne's FDIM presentation was recorded, and if so, whether it will be posted online at some point? Bruce __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 encoder

István, The optical encoder used for VFO A on the KX3 was custom designed for Elecraft, and may not be generally available. Prior to this, there was no optical encoder available from any manufacturer that was this small, while still having excellent mechanical properties and long life. Even if

[Elecraft] Different KX2 VFO A knob?

Bob, I strongly recommended *not* putting any other VFO A knob on the KX2. The current VFO knob was designed specifically for the KX2, matching the exact amount of space available, and keeping it low-profile. If you add a knob that's even slightly larger in diameter, it may hit or overlay

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

I work at a large corporation that generally keeps the technology reasonably current and we are still standardized on Win 7 Enterprise. I have not run into any apps that are supported on Win 10 and not supported on Win 7. The drive to upgrade has significantly decreased. That is why the

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

I have a couple of home brew computers. One running Linux has 2-256 Gig SSD's, 32 Gig of Ram and a ridiculously fast video card. It's a host for Oracle Virtualbox Virtual Machines (Guest OS's, 3 versions of windows, a Slackware install and a month ago I installed MSDOS 6.22 for giggles and a

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 vs. KXPD3

Oops: I'll order the KXPD2, as much for its smaller size than anything: Seems more consistent with the philosophy and size of the KX2. Too many KX this and that :-) 73, Phil On 5/23/16 4:55 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Thanks, Don. Well, I wish I had a 'soft touch', but I'm more of a banger. May

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 vs. KXPD3

Thanks, Don. Well, I wish I had a 'soft touch', but I'm more of a banger. May have to put add weight to the KX2 (or figure out a weighted base for it) when using it with a paddle mounted to it. I'll order the KX2, as much for its smaller size than anything: Seems more consistent with the

Re: [Elecraft] new KX-2 question

Draw a circle on a piece of paper radius R, and mark it's centre. now draw a smaller circle inside radius r, which touches the bigger circle at one point, and mark it's centre. You'll see the distance between the centre points is (R - r). imagine the big circle is the hole in the VFO knob, and

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 vs. KXPD3

Phil, I would suggest the KXPD2 over the KXPD3. As Eric pointed out in his talk at FDIM, he has trouble with the KXPD3 moving even his KX3 around because the paddles are further away from the enclosure that with the KXPD2 design. Of course, if you have a 'soft touch' on the paddles it may

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

Where is fldigi software located on your computer? You must have Write privileges to save the CONFIG files. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 23, 2016, at 5:13 PM, Paul Christensen wrote: > > Dave, > > Correct. I must always initialize Fldigi with my K3. Once

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

On 5/23/2016 12:12 AM, F5vjc wrote: > Do you guys prefer Win 7 or 10 for Ham radio apps. I have a 6-year old Dell tower for my business and personal use and a 3-year old Dell laptop for my ham radio use. Both of them run Win 7 Pro 64 bit. I tried "upgrading" the laptop to Win 10. Too much

[Elecraft] [OT ?] Re: SEAPAC in June

When you are at SeaPac and have nothing else to do on Saturday at 4pm - catch my presentation on "FCC Rules and Legal Issues" in the Seaside A room. I do that one every year - and run it as an interactive session. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

Hey, a little OT, but I discovered today that my raspberry pi took my noise floor from S9 constant (with some peaks higher) down to an S4 with peaks around S5 once I unplugged it. These things are BAD. I can't vouch for the r-pi 2 or 3 but I can say that my APRS digipeater is now off the air

[Elecraft] KXPD2 vs. KXPD3

Likely a bit early, but can anyone compare these two? I want to order one for my KX2 but, aside from size, I don't know the difference. I use a Begali Adventure on my KX3 but will likely just leave it there so want a dedicated KX2 paddle. 73, Phil W7OX

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

I run on a raspberry pi under linux. Hardware Comm On May 23, 2016 5:17:53 PM EDT, Bob Darlington wrote: >Are you using virtual com port software that's not up and running >before >you start fldigi? Are you saying "yes" to the save settings popup when >closing after you

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 4:26 PM, VE3NFK wrote: > Hi Deni > > ...Win 10 c'est bonne avec Classic Shell... == et aussi avec Stardock 10, qui donne les fonctions d'ancien desktop familier, juste comme Classic Shell Tony KT0NY

Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

No, I always power OFF using the K3S Power Switch. Regards, Danny Higgins From: Nr4c Sent: 23 May 2016 18:58 To: danny.higgins Cc: Don Wilhelm; Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile? Are you using the Power switch on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

I can tell you from first hand testing of both a K3 and a K3S, in addition to supply voltage, frequency, drive level, load Z and the phase of the moon all effect TX IMD. DO NOT assume that just because you have the supply voltage at the high end you are done. DO NOT assume that good IMD on

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

Hi Deni Comme les autres Win 10 c'est bonne avec Classic Shell; tous mes programmes 'ham' marche bien. Mon favori TRX-Manager F6DEX c'est tout capable avec Win 10 73 John VE3NFK -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

>”Are you using virtual com port software that's not up and running before you >start fldigi? Are you saying "yes" to the save settings popup when closing >after you fix the problem? -Bob” Physical COM port connected to the K3. It’s an FTDI USB-toRS232 media converter that works fine

[Elecraft] KX3 encoder

Could someone help me who is the manufacturer of the encoder? Elecraft shipping cost is extremely high, same value and size shipping cost is about 20 USD from CA, Elecraft ships it for about 60 USD. Really strange. 73, István ha4zd

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

Are you using virtual com port software that's not up and running before you start fldigi? Are you saying "yes" to the save settings popup when closing after you fix the problem? -Bob On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 3:13 PM, Paul Christensen wrote: > Dave, > > Correct. I must always

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

Dave, Correct. I must always initialize Fldigi with my K3. Once initialized, it's works fine. If I close it and re-open, initializing is needed again. Paul, W9AC On Mon, 2016-05-23 at 13:19 -0400, Paul Christensen wrote: > Jerry, > > Thanks for the tip. I'll use a macro in Fldigi if

Re: [Elecraft] new KX-2 question

Leave one screw loose, drive the other one into the flat. How could it not be centered? On 5/23/2016 12:31 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: It will fit, although the KX2 knob is a press-on type with a flat on the encoder shaft while the K3 VFO B knob uses two set-screws on a round shaft. Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] new KX-2 question

With a proper lengths set screws (one over, one under) and some patience, the flat should preclude a centered setup... as long as the shaft diameter is the same or pretty close to the VFO B encoder shaft diameter. __ Clay Autery, KY5G MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On

Re: [Elecraft] new KX-2 question

It will fit, although the KX2 knob is a press-on type with a flat on the encoder shaft while the K3 VFO B knob uses two set-screws on a round shaft. Thanks to the flat, the K3 VFO B knob doesn't center perfectly. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

On Mon, 2016-05-23 at 13:19 -0400, Paul Christensen wrote: > Jerry, > > Thanks for the tip.  I'll use a macro in Fldigi if there's no simple > solution available.   > > Paul, W9AC Paul, If I understand you correctly, you set things up in FLDigi, get them working, and then if you close the

Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

Hi Gary,   Firmware 5.33 was the improvement for this. See below in my message. (posted earlier this morning). If you have Unsafe mode toggled these settings will not default back to OFF-OFF.   Even in the Safe mode, I have noticed the rig needs to have been powered down for more than a few

[Elecraft] new KX-2 question

Does anyone know if the samller N8BX VFO knob “B” on the K3/K3S will fit the encoder shaft on the new KX-2? Is the VFO knob on the KX-2 weighted like the KX-3 and K3/K3S? Very interested in hearing user reviews on the KX-2 from QST or Sherwood Engineering. Contact Bob, K3SRO at

Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

I just checked on my K3s and after the multiple off/on cycles, the PTT-KEY was and still remains set to RTS-DTR and I'm using the latest firmware. Gary KA1J > It may be something unique to the K3S. My older K3 didn't do it, but > the new K3S (#10641) always reverts to PTT KEY OFF-OFF on a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

Mike, Within 2-3w based on RF ammeter reading of 1.40 amps that match I^2*R=100w. 50-MHz 50w and HF-100w Bird elements were within 1w agreement at 50w output on 6m. And long use of the meter on many bands with multiple rigs. Of course Bird rates +/- 5% of full reading which would be +/-

Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

Are you using the Power switch on the radio or by chance turning OFF the power-supply? Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On May 23, 2016, at 2:33 AM, danny.higgins wrote: > > WSJT not running – K3S not connected to PC. I still need to reset PTT-KEY > after a

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] To new KX2 owners

Shiny new KX2 arrived today‎!  Ordered from website Thursday, shipped Friday, arrived on Monday. Wasn't expecting it so fast.  Options ordered separately came installed. Now the fun begins... 73, Jim AB4AC  Jim Finan ‎ Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone.   Original Message   From: Wayne

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

Jerry, Thanks for the tip. I'll use a macro in Fldigi if there's no simple solution available. Paul, W9AC -Original Message- From: Jerry Moore [mailto:je...@carolinaheli.com] Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 12:13 PM To: 'Paul Christensen' ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Question to the group re Info Sources

Gene's note about the PTT/Key line question, and the current discussion of DC voltage vs amplifier output power, raise a question I have been mulling for a while. An enormous amount of information develops on this reflector over time - some of it due to F/W changes, as the PTT issue has, and

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

Personally, I'm sticking with Win 7 for as long as I can. I have a few computers: 1) Aged Toshiba laptop with Win XP that has a parallel port for running my N2PK network analyze. No wi-fi in this one anymore. 2) Lenovo T400 upgraded to SSD running Win 7 Home 32 bit that is the shack

[Elecraft] OT- Buyer Bware

Folks, A few days ago, I put out a solicitation on this reflector and the QRZ.com “for sale” forums for a PX3. I have read several stories of odd dealings with *some* sellers on QRZ.com about items not delivered or folks, otherwise, being scammed. I think I was almost a victim. I have been a

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] To new KX2 owners

On May 21, 2016, at 9:51 PM, Charley wrote: > Hi Wayne-- just bought the kx2 from Ron. What is max voltage the kx2 will > shut down at ? My kx3 will shut down at 16 volts. Tnx Charly W6CUP Should be approximately the same. 73, Wayne N6KR > > Sent from my iPad It's Me

[Elecraft] Regarding field antennas

Whip antennas like the MFJ1820T are great for quick deployment, and you *can* make QSOs on them, especially when a band is open and on the higher bands. However, you'll find that a long (25'+) wire, supported by a tree or pole, will nearly always work better. In either case you also must have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

On Mon,5/23/2016 6:36 AM, brian wrote: 1 dB is generally agreed upon to be the minimum detectible difference in audio that people can detect. Of course, these measurements don't include QRM, QSB or AGC action. Exactly right on both counts. That "generally agreed" is actually the result of

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 at SEAPAC in June ?

Great, Hope to see you there and say “Hi”. 73, phil, K7PEH > On May 23, 2016, at 8:20 AM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft > wrote: > > Absolutely! > > I'll personally be there too. > > 73, > > Eric ( in the air coming back from Dayton) > elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

I create a macro in FLDigi and just click that to setup the rig/program -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul Christensen Sent: Monday, May 23, 2016 11:34 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3 I have

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

How accurate do you believe the Bird to be? 73, Mike NF4L > On May 23, 2016, at 9:35 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: > > I am getting 100w on all HF bands with about 4w drive. Supply voltage is > 13.71v in Rx and runs 13.12v with 100w output and 13.07v with 110w output > with

[Elecraft] OT: Windows 10, HRD

Works fine here. Now, if HRD had the ability to track US Counties (:-( 73 K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] FLDIGI and K3

I have Fldigi configured with a K3 using a .XTML file. No matter how I try and save the configuration in Fldigi, each PSK session requires re-initializing under Fldigi's CONFIGURATION> RIG CONTROL setting. I've already tried checking/unchecking several menu "ticks" including unchecking "reset

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Powerpole stuck

Yes this was a new lead, just made up. I have now managed to get the black connector out. and the red cable came out with the blade attached so the red housing is stuck. I looked at the pics in the XV manual and I cant see how the two parts could lock. 73 Bob G3PJT On 23/05/2016 16:14, Don

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

Deni, I use Win 10 and prefer it. Win 10 is more stable and uses less memory then Win 7. You can install the FREE Classic Shell (see: http://www.classicshell.net/ ) to have the same program start menu setup as Win 7 on the Win 10 system. I don't use or like the Metro interface. Gordon

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 at SEAPAC in June ?

Absolutely! I'll personally be there too. 73, Eric ( in the air coming back from Dayton) elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 6S > On May 23, 2016, at 10:06 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: > > Eric or Wayne: > > I assume that there will be a KX2 or two to see, hold, handle, touch,

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

There may be DC chargers that are compatible with the KX2's battery pack. We're looking at a few. Until then I highly recommend using our inexpensive fast charger, which is designed specifically for this application, with all required monitoring and control circuitry to ensure safe operation.

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Powerpole stuck

Bob, I suspect that one of the APP connectors either was not assembled correctly or the contact blade is bent - I refuse to speculate on how that might have happened without looking at it, but in any case, I suspect the contact blades of the two connectors are interlocked in a manner they

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 package for sale

While I have enjoyed my KX3, I have sprung for the smaller KX2. I know I'm giving up some features, but for me, the small size is more important. The package includes the KX3 with internal KX3T tuner and a set of "Eneloops" which have been recharged at most 12 times. Also included are the

[Elecraft] KX2 at SEAPAC in June ?

Eric or Wayne: I assume that there will be a KX2 or two to see, hold, handle, touch, spindle, and fold at the SEAPAC ham-fest on Saturday, June 4th. PEH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

Yes, running in UNSAFE mode remembers the PTT-KEY setting. Danny, G3XVR From: Gene Gabry Sent: 23 May 2016 13:30 To: 'danny.higgins'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile? Check the updates to latest firmware version. There is a safe mode and Unsafe

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

If you built your own desktop under Win 7, it should migrate right along with the rest of your files. I have had resolution issues with Win 10 and it was a bear to fix. As a result, I run Win 7. The problem was an aberration that came with one of the forced updates. I do all backups by use

[Elecraft] K2 Powerpole stuck

Hi Just plugged the power lead powerpole into the back of my K2/100 and now I cant get it out! It feels like a very solid lock in. Any ideas or is this a write off - I could crunch the connectors but that seems like a last but hopefully not the only resort. And more importantly why has this

Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

Yes, I reported that one just after I got S/N 10105. It worked at home using the USB interface, but when I went to IOTA last year it powered up in TX mode when the USB lead was not connected. It took a few phone calls to sort it out, but once we knew what the problem was it was easy to get

[Elecraft] New KX2

Howdy Gang: Interested in hearing from those new KX2 users on their experiences with the little rig to date. Especially interested in KX2 owners who also own a KX3 who can provide comments on the similarities/differences in performance between the two rigs. 73, Joe

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

I'd go with Windows 10 but load the freeware classicshell.net Windows 7 option. No silly Tiles, Charms, etc. and you get the traditional W7 interface with the added benefits of W10 (better security, automatic updates, automatic maintenance, etc.) I had 2 older Vista laptops that were converted

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

Deni, I upgraded all supported computers (I have one Dell laptop which is not supported for Windows 10) in my home to Windows 10 months ago, and that includes my shack computer. As an IT consultant, I have to stay on top of changes Microsoft makes. I have had no issues with any of the ham radio

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

Ray, 1 dB is generally agreed upon to be the minimum detectible difference in audio that people can detect. Of course, these measurements don't include QRM, QSB or AGC action. Big gun stations will kill to pick up 1 or 2 dB extra gain somewhere. 73 de Brian/K3KO On 5/23/2016 12:46 PM, Ray

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

I am getting 100w on all HF bands with about 4w drive. Supply voltage is 13.71v in Rx and runs 13.12v with 100w output and 13.07v with 110w output with 5.2w drive (tests on 14-MHz into a Bird Power meter (100H) and Bird Load). I compared the reading of the 100H element at 50w on 6m with a 50A

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

And following up with Jim’s posting about the KXPA100 specs: At the far end of a QSO, the difference between an 80 watt signal vs a 100 watt signal would be difficult to measure, let alone perceive by ear. In most cases, a 6 dB difference in level is clearly noticeable, and that would be 25

Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

It may be something unique to the K3S. My older K3 didn't do it, but the new K3S (#10641) always reverts to PTT KEY OFF-OFF on a power cycle. must be a glitch in the FW. It IS completely repeatable as the OP stated. Definitely call Elecraft Support on it. Jim - W0EB -- Original

Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

Check the updates to latest firmware version. There is a safe mode and Unsafe mode for the PTT-Key line. In Unsafe mode PTT-Key line should not turn off. * PTT/KEY USE WITH THE USB PORT IMPROVED: PC applications can activate PTT and KEY at the K3S via the USB port's RTS/DTR signals. However,

Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

Same thing happens here with K3S SN 10057. I have no digital SW running or rig control at the time of power down. If I set PTT to DTR and power down for some period of time, PTT defaults back to OFF when power up. Always done that since day one. I thought there was some update done in latest

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 145, Issue 27

> On May 22, 2016, at 17:46, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to > elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > or, via email, send a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

An addition to Jim's comments below. All 100W rigs, regardless of manufacturer, whether the amp is part of the radio or a separate unit, develop significant distortion as the voltage drops. We noticed the effect at CQP last year. We were operating on batteries as our hosts have a no

[Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

Hi, I have an Elecraft K line station and up to now have been running all my software on an aging Win 7 32 bit machine. No real problems but I'm in the process of building an updated PC and have a dilemma. Do I go with Win 7 Pro 64 Bit or Win 10 for the OS? I know some of you will have taken

Re: [Elecraft] PTT KEY CONFIG setting volatile?

WSJT not running – K3S not connected to PC. I still need to reset PTT-KEY after a power cycle – it always goes back to OFF-OFF. The same thing happens in USB or DATA modes. Danny, G3XVR From: Don Wilhelm Sent: 23 May 2016 06:26 To: danny.higgins; Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO;