Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

Compared to a 500 watt amplifier, 1500 watts represents almost 5 db. If you don't know what 5 db can do when trying to make weak signal contacts you haven't done much of it. I'm not saying that Elecraft should come out with a 1500 watt amp, but amps are NOT just about being loud and

Re: [Elecraft] Was there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our past?

On Sat,7/30/2016 6:12 PM, Jim Miller wrote: IMO the 1K5 amp market is a bit of a mess. I'm pretty happy with my three Ten Tec Titans, first built in the early 80s. Designed by K4XU. All bought used for a combined cost of less than $4,000. Two are in my SO2R setup, the third is a spare (T/R

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 cycling

When my KAT500 started acting strange I opened it up. There are two thick, green insulated wires that cross each other on the PCB, and the top one had sagged down and got close enough to the bottom one that it had arced through the insulation. I'm guessing I had a less than optimal match!

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

blockquote, div.yahoo_quoted { margin-left: 0 !important; border-left:1px #715FFA solid !important; padding-left:1ex !important; background-color:white !important; } Agreed, and I'd guess it was purely an economic decision. Bob AA6VB Sent from Yahoo Mail for iPhone On Saturday, July 30,

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

I'm not so sure. Just the rumor of a big Elecraft amp had some people (including me) quite interested. In fact, based on some of the pictures, Elecraft had some interest in the past. Amps are not evil and I also don't think they are incompatible - technically or philosophically - with Elecraft. I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux

same here regarding the Elecraft SW Tim A45wg > On Jul 31, 2016, at 5:47 AM, Mike Markowski wrote: > > Yes, it is just as easy. I have no trouble using it for firmware updates, > etc. > > 73, > Mike ab3ap > > On 07/30/2016 09:38 PM, Bill wrote: >> I am only interested

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux

Yes, it is just as easy. I have no trouble using it for firmware updates, etc. 73, Mike ab3ap On 07/30/2016 09:38 PM, Bill wrote: I am only interested in how well the Elecraft provided software under Linux works? I do not use any third party stuff at all. Is it as easy and straight forward

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux

I am only interested in how well the Elecraft provided software under Linux works? I do not use any third party stuff at all. Is it as easy and straight forward as their Windows software? K3 Utility, KPA Utility, etc. Bill W2BLC K-Line

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Using Linux

Yes! What exists works well. The selection is less than Windows, however. I use hamlib/xlog/xdx and am happy in my simple world. 73 and enjoy, Mike ab3ap, ubuntu distro (ex PDP11/70, VAX11/780, HP-UX, SGI, UNICOS, Solaris, BSD, gentoo, ???) On 07/30/2016 08:29 PM, Bill wrote: I am

[Elecraft] connector pin changes on final amp?

Around what serial number did the change from the nickel type pins to the gold plated one? I’ve heard there was a problem running RTTY on the earlier models with overheating causing trouble with the connectors. __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Was there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our past?

IMO the 1K5 amp market is a bit of a mess. I own a KPA500 and continue to consider purchasing a legal limit amp. I'm not impressed by the offerings. Most of amps that I've seen seem to be offered by unstable suppliers with unstable supply chains. I'm not eager to plop down serious cash for

Re: [Elecraft] Was there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our past?

Sanity prevailed?:-) Phil W7OX On 7/30/16 5:53 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: Go to Google Images, enter KPA1500, see numerous images of both. Nice looking equipment. I wonder what happened? Ted, KN1CBR -- Message: 30 Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 15:48:10 -0400 From:

[Elecraft] Was there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our past?

Go to Google Images, enter KPA1500, see numerous images of both. Nice looking equipment. I wonder what happened? Ted, KN1CBR -- Message: 30 Date: Sat, 30 Jul 2016 15:48:10 -0400 From: Scott Manthe To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

[Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

I was heartened to see Wayne’s response to this rumor. It seems inceivable that Elecraft would offer such a product, much less one designed by someone else. Big amps are about being loud, busting pileups, . When receivers were less sensitive and sophisticated, e.g. digital filters, digital

[Elecraft] K3: Using Linux

I am switching from Windows to Linux (Mint) and am wondering if the K3 and other support software works as well on Linux as it does on Windows? Advice/comments from Linux users will me most appreciated. Bill W2BLC K-Line __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 DSP vs bhi DSP

Bret, Actually you are comparing apples and oranges. Any "in-line" DSP is an audio DSP processor, and it can only do filtering and noise reduction functions at audio frequencies. The KX2, being an SDR radio, does everything with DSP - modulation, demodulation, all filtering as well as some

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / FLDIGI Problem

Great news. Think this is the first time I managed to contribute a solution to this reflector. I've learned so much from everyone on here, and can say it feels good to help someone out for a change. 73 Hope to work you on the air someday KK4YEL -Kevin No trees were killed in the sending of

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 147, Issue 54

Sent From Sid Frissell's iPad > On Jul 30, 2016, at 1:48 PM, 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

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / FLDIGI Problem

Are you using VOX to trigger transmit? If so you might try different VOX GAIN settings. 72, Brian, K0DTJ > On Jul 30, 2016, at 09:47, James Bennett wrote: > > I have a KX3 and am running FLDIGI 3.22.01 on my Raspberry Pi 3. Everything > works… except for one annoying thing

[Elecraft] KX2 DSP vs bhi DSP

For those who have been with a Elecraft KX2 longer than I (1st day), just wondering how you might compare the KX2 DSP to a bhi Compact-in-Line DSP. I have one for use with other rigs lacking DSP. I'll get to trying it with my KX2, but I'm on the early learning curve end still. The KX2 is mighty

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

Ancient history, complete with myths and hanging chads. Wayne On Jul 29, 2016, at 7:28 PM, a...@juno.com wrote: > Here are those pics: > http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html > > I'm thinking it's the next logical major item for Elecraft to offer. > > John AE5X > http://ae5x.blogspot.com/ >

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 cycling

Thought I would report the solution, tried a different power supply to the tuner.that was it. Jack W4GRJ From: Jack Satterfield [mailto:j...@satterfield.org] Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2016 7:15 AM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: KAT500 cycling I leave the KAT500 on 24/7,

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a 1500w amp from Elecraft in our future??

Yes, from 2006. Two versions of the amp were on display at Dayton, the KPA800 and KPA1500. Both were working prototypes and both were putting out power, the KPA1500 at 1800+ watts continuously into a dummy load, if I recall properly. Both were things of beauty and planted the Elecraft seed in

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / FLDIGI Problem

Kevin, Kevin, Jack, & Dirk - Thanks for all your helpful suggestions! And the winner is: Kevin Turned off the “PTT via Hamlib command” and that cured the problem. Very much appreciated. Now the rig and FLDIGI are MUCH easier to operate! 73, Jim / W6JHB > On Saturday, Jul 30, 2016, at

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / FLDIGI Problem

I bet if you go turn off "PPT via Hamlib command," you will be good. -Kevin (KK4YEL) No trees were killed in the sending of this message. However, a large number of electrons were terribly inconvenienced ! > On Jul 30, 2016, at 12:49, James Bennett wrote: > > I have a KX3 and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / FLDIGI Problem

​I'm only guessing here. fldigi has at least two methods of setting PTT on rigs. One uses RigCat (​CAT command for PTT) and the other uses Hardware PTT. I don't know much about Hamlib, flrig or the other tabs. Is it possible PTT is being set by more than one fldigi method and they are

[Elecraft] KXPD2

I just received my KXPD2 yesterday and spent a while adjusting it to my taste. I am very pleased with its feel and quality and have to admit it was worth the wait. 72 de Dave, W5SV __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Power has disappeared

3. I would set the temp calibration back to where it was before shipping it back to Elecraft. Especially since it appears that is the only change you made before the loss of power occurred. -- View this message in context:

[Elecraft] KX3 / FLDIGI Problem

I have a KX3 and am running FLDIGI 3.22.01 on my Raspberry Pi 3. Everything works… except for one annoying thing and I’m trying to find out if this is an FLDIGI issue or something I need to tweak on the KX3. When I fire off a macro such as a CQ message, the rig goes into transmit as it should,

[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite

Hello, There is a new release of Win4K3Suite. This release has improved SDRPlay performance and it fixes an issue with the Elecraft Frequency Memory Editor files. Win4K3Suite is a full featured control program for the Elecraft K3-S, KX3, and KX2. It can provide a software panadapter using

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM KX2 and KX3 Issues

No I have it set to SO1V. I would really like to know what’s going on with N1MM program with the KX2 and 3 with this program. Jim K9TF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

Good advice - I picked up a small LiPo Battery Bag from Amazon. -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX2-KXBT2-Charger-tp7617624p7620897.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com.

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

One of the main failure modes of Li-Ion batteries is trying to charge a defective battery ( puffed pack). When Li-Ion batteries begin to fail one or more cells develop a high internal resistance and heat up during charging. The 2hr warning is likely driven by the danger of trying to charge a bad

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

All, What specific chemistry are these batteries? Li-ion? LiPo? LiFePO4? The three different types of lithium-based battery all have different ways of 'looking after' them (I'm a heavy user of Lithium-based batteries, for airsoft, portable radio and r/c... I suspect the reason for the note

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

I put a battery in a steel pan out on the concrete patio and charged overnight - the LED went Red to Green overnight and the battery was still cool in the morning, so all went well. The timer sounds like a good solution for indoor safe charging, but I'll still do so in a pan on a patio block,

[Elecraft] Let me build your Elecraft kit

Let me build a K2, or other Elecraft kit for you. My prices are reasonable and you have a new radio with the options you want. 73 Alan W1HYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KAT500 cycling

I leave the KAT500 on 24/7, several years of perfect operation. Today I sent the usual 15 watts tune carrier on 75 meters the tuner started cycling all lights on and off. Turned the tune carrier off but the tuner continued to cycle. Tuner will only turn off by removing power. Plug power back in

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M External amp -- go linear!

Joel and all: The 80w amplifier I build is the Klitzing amp described, below. I purchase the unpopulated pc board from Jim and order all other components. I install them in Hammond enclosure with same heat sink Jim recommends, plus a 120mm square fan controlled by a thermistor-based ckt.