Re: [Elecraft] OT: Elecrafters in Europe: What is your A/C?

2017-09-11 Thread Martin Sole
I'm not in Europe but I think the type of air conditioners you are talking of are the split units that we use almost exclusively in Thailand. I don't think I've ever seen residential central A/C here. Common brands here are Mitsubishi, Daikin, Toshiba, and a bunch of others. Plenty of JA origin

Re: [Elecraft] K2 KSB2 low output

2017-09-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
Gernot, To check for filter attenuation, I suggest you do so in receive using an audio spectrum analyzer running on your computer to view the filter amplitude. Feed the K2 with a broadband signal generator although noise on a portion of a band with no signals will also work. Compare the amp

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Expert 1.3K-FA amplifier power

2017-09-11 Thread Igor Sokolov
I have the same setup here and drive the amp with 5-7 W from K3 to 1 Kw with MEDIUM setting of the amp. The amp shows input power very close to that set on K3. My amp is EU version and it would switch overdrive protection ON if input exceeds 20W. Check if TUNE POWER of your K3 set to NORMAL i

[Elecraft] K2 KSB2 low output

2017-09-11 Thread gt-i
Hello list, I recently tried to use my K2 on SSB. To my suprise, there was very little output. Even with full power it only showed the first bar. I did some SSB QSOs during the first years... Digging deeper, I found the DSB signal showed a Vpp of ~1V, but after the filter the SSB signal was onl

[Elecraft] OT: Elecrafters in Europe: What is your A/C?

2017-09-11 Thread Erik Basilier
Please reply off list only. For those who want to follow this discussion, just send me an email and I will be happy to include you on my own little list, that was established some time ago when I sought advice on replacing my central A/C system without generating RFI. After the previous discuss

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Only ANT1

2017-09-11 Thread MaverickNH
Yep - ANT1 was the only connection enabled in the Utility. It's a nice 2nd-hand unit and I didn't check that first! Thanks. Bret/N4SRN -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Only ANT1

2017-09-11 Thread Mark E. Musick
Bret, Have you tried switching antennas using the KAT500 utility? If that doesn't work, try setting the KAT500 to the factory defaults using the utility. My KAT500 has lost its marbles a couple of times and I find it easier to just set it back to the factory defaults and retune the memories for the

Re: [Elecraft] "HF Pack Lite": Remote control of KX2 via UP/DN buttons on the MH3 mic

2017-09-11 Thread Bill Johnson
Wayne, I like the idea very much. Antennas: I have the original multiband BNC antenna made in England, which is within the dimensions you mention. The Maldol AH-C14 is much lighter but the Watters-Stanton multi-band tapped coil could provide additional bands. My only concern would be strain

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Only ANT1

2017-09-11 Thread Dick Dievendorff
Could one or more of the ANT connectors be disabled? KAT500 Utility, Configuration, Edit Configuration, Antennas. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of MaverickNH Sent: Monday, September 11, 20

[Elecraft] [KAT500] Only ANT1

2017-09-11 Thread MaverickNH
I have a K3S/KPA500/KAT500 setup configured with AUX cables in the Enhanced configuration. Two antennas are connected to ANT1 and ANT2. The ANT LED is Green on 1 and when the ANT button is pressed will not select the antenna connected to ANT2. I can connect each antenna to ANT1 and each works but I

Re: [Elecraft] kxv3 output question

2017-09-11 Thread Jim Rhodes
Actually looking at a different brand of transferred for satellite and terrestrial work both. The transferred list says 28-32 for the XV432 was wondering if it would go any higher in freq. Jim Rhodes On Sep 11, 2017 2:20 PM, "Don Wilhelm" wrote: > Jim, > > The power level can be set up to 120mW

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] "HF Pack Lite": Remote control of KX2 via UP/DN buttons on the MH3 mic

2017-09-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
Gets me out of the house, that’s for sure. I’ll be happy to send you the new code. Wayne N6KR > On Sep 11, 2017, at 12:47 PM, Howard Hoyt hh...@mebtel.net [KX3] > wrote: > > > Wayne, > > That is just plain cool, kudos! > > Howie - WA4PSC > > > > On 9/11/2017 2:27 PM, Wayne Burdick n...

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] "HF Pack Lite": Remote control of KX2 via UP/DN buttons on the MH3 mic

2017-09-11 Thread Howard Hoyt
Wayne, That is just plain cool, kudos! Howie - WA4PSC On 9/11/2017 2:27 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] wrote: Use of an HF radio while walking, or at least while standing (perhaps taking in a view of the great outdoors), is generally referred to as “pedestrian mobile.” Some oper

Re: [Elecraft] KXPD2 difficulties

2017-09-11 Thread Augie "Gus" Hansen
Be sure the plug is fully inserted into the jack. Sounds like you have only one of the two circuits connected. Unless you have set up for left handed operation the dots should be on the left. 73, Gus Hansen KB0YH On 9/11/2017 1:28 PM, Hayden wrote: Though I was a CW operator many years ago i

[Elecraft] KXPD2 difficulties

2017-09-11 Thread Hayden
Though I was a CW operator many years ago in the military, I am having to relearn an old skill. However, the relearning is coming along nicely. What I find that I have more difficulty with is the complexity of modern ham operations and equipment. Thinking that I would try to go beyond a stra

Re: [Elecraft] kxv3 output question

2017-09-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
Jim, The power level can be set up to 120mW. The frequency range is about 2MHz. I recall that initially the internal 2 meter transceiver design was to be for a 50MHz IF, but was later changed to a 28MHz IF which required switching between 2 crystals to cover the entire 2 meter band. That is

[Elecraft] kxv3 output question

2017-09-11 Thread Jim Rhodes
Can someone tell me the output range of freq for 10 meter if and power output level. Using the "a" version. Jim Rhodes __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

[Elecraft] "HF Pack Lite": Remote control of KX2 via UP/DN buttons on the MH3 mic

2017-09-11 Thread Wayne Burdick
Use of an HF radio while walking, or at least while standing (perhaps taking in a view of the great outdoors), is generally referred to as “pedestrian mobile.” Some operators even add /PM to identify as such. Two common forms of pedestrian mobile operation include: 1. HF Pack: This usually imp

[Elecraft] For Sale: KX3 - KXPA100 - PX3 station

2017-09-11 Thread Michael Therrien
I am selling my complete KX3 station. I had planned to use the station as a portable endeavor when I first started acquiring it in 2013. However, a fall off the roof of my house has left me with significant orthopedic sequelae and it is time to sell. The station has never been outside my radio roo

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 - Anybody tested in the field?

2017-09-11 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
If you intend to use the KPA1500 as an exciter..what do you plan to use for the PA? 73 Bob, K4TAX On 9/11/2017 8:19 AM, Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS wrote: Hi all, Is there some beta tester allowed to test the KPA1500 exciter in the field... any experiences? http://ok1rp.blogspot.ch/2017/09/l

Re: [Elecraft] [K2]: K2/100 Frequency Stability?

2017-09-11 Thread Don Wilhelm
Curt, A lot of information can be gleaned from reading the K2 specifications which say the VFO stability is less than 100 Hz drift typical from a cold start at 25 degC. That means yours is well within specification. That also means you should let it warm up for 15 minutes or so from a cold s

[Elecraft] KPA1500 - Anybody tested in the field?

2017-09-11 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Hi all, Is there some beta tester allowed to test the KPA1500 exciter in the field... any experiences? http://ok1rp.blogspot.ch/2017/09/looking-for-clean-ss-hf-pa-wqsk-part-5.html regards, 73 - Petr, OK1RP - http://ok1rp.blogspot.com -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/

[Elecraft] [K2]: K2/100 Frequency Stability?

2017-09-11 Thread Curt
I built K2 s/n 06424 some time ago, then added KSB2 and finally converted it to 100W a few years ago. Usually used it for CW only, but recently moved it to main operating position and started using it on 40M LSB mornings. To my chagrin, received comment few days ago that I was off frequency, an

[Elecraft] [K1] Looking for KAT1 built/unbuilt for my son

2017-09-11 Thread Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS
Hi all, as Xmas is coming I am looking for KAT1 built/unbuilt for my son's K1. He is proud owner of his basic K1 40/20m dualbander and he is using it for CW learning on the air. So I would like to motivate him and give him as Xmas gift an ATU module upgrade. Thanks for offers if some getting