Re: [Elecraft] MacOS High Sierra FTDI driver issue

I don't have a Windows machine. MacOS is my main OS but I also have a Beaglebone Black Linux machine that hasn't been booted in the last six months. On the Mac, I run RUMlogNG for DX logging and most contesting. Skookumlogger is a good contest logger, and better than RUMlogNG for roving in a

Re: [Elecraft] MacOS High Sierra FTDI driver issue

cocoaModem doesn't use the RS-232 connection to the K3. I have the internal "sound card" board from the K3S in my K3 and cocoaModem seems able to use it under MacOS High Sierra. I haven't been able to fully check it out as I can't find anything but FT8 at this late hour after the usual family

Re: [Elecraft] New to QRP

Marv, Glad to see you found a solution to keeping ham radio after downsizing. I'm in similar situation when traveling by RV (no appreciable real estate for antennas). I am using a KX3 for my mobile/portable operation (HF probably more likely when parked at the end of the day's travel).

[Elecraft] New to QRP

QRP builds not only patience, but persistence, and prowess, too. Have a look at http://www.qrpdx.com You don't always get them, always have to "wait your turn," but it is astonishing what can be done. It's a lot like dating, a constant mix of hopes, dreams, perpetual striving, mistakes,

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for specifics on KX2 / 10 meter FM use

Hi Wayne, I plan to use a KX2 on 28-30MHz as an IF for microwaves (right now I use my KX3's on 2m). In the Bay Area on 10GHz we have a linear translator (always on) that uses a -600KHz split. Most of us use FM through the translator (easier to set up the shift on FM than on SSB or CW). As such,

Re: [Elecraft] New to QRP

Nicely said, Wayne. 73, Gary KA1J > marvwhee...@nwlink.com wrote: > > > Yes, high power will work but lacks the true joy found when you can > > log the contact using a tin cup and a wet string. > > > I couldn´t agree more, Marvin. QRP works on multiple levels > (challenging, amenable to

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for specifics on KX2 / 10 meter FM use

Hi Wayne: The only 10 meter Repeater I know of here in western Oregon is KR7IS on 29.6800 kHz in the Portland area. It uses a -0.1 MHz offset and 162.2 tone, so I can't help with your other two questions. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 in FT8 mode - heat?

I think the problem only shows up if you're consistently transmitting (i.e., 12 sec every 30 sec). My use case is doing a SOTA activation in FT8 mode and having several callers waiting to work me so I could make 5 - 10 qso's in a row without gaps. That's when the KX2 seems to really heat up. It

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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 in FT8 mode - heat?

 Barry,     I run 10w through my KX2 with the back leg down to allow for airflow and don't find heat to be an issue. I'm not TXing all that much, I'm a hunt & pounce type with occasional CQing. In the summer I ran a small fan over it to help a bit. No issues for me. I normally see it get to

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WW CW contest this weekend...pedestrian mobile

I was thinking of doing it running 5 watts to be in the QRP class, using my KX2 with the Elecraft version of the W6MMA screwdriver antenna (the Elecraft grey paint obviously contains some fine mojo).  I'm less mobile than I used to be but I can easily mount it to one of the handles of my

Re: [Elecraft] 10 meter FM on the KX2?

Gets my vote--we've got a 10 meter repeater here in Tucson! Dick W0PZD -- Original Message -- From: Wayne Burdick To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] 10 meter FM on the KX2? Date: Thu, 23 Nov 2017 10:03:12 -0800 I heard from

Re: [Elecraft] New to QRP

Thanks for sharing, Wayne. I vaguely recall a piece of a long poem published in QST many years ago that I read at my Elmer's house, noting everything he did, before going home to my trusty nth hand National NC-125 receiver and homebrew am/cw transmitter (how I envied his DX-100, the "Benton

[Elecraft] MacOS High Sierra FTDI driver issue

I upgraded my computer to MacOS High Sierra and found it could not contact the K3. The K3 utility failed, RUMlogNG failed, and wsjt-x failed. I found the following by robertklep on the web: What seems to have worked for me is actually removing the FTDI driver

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Black Friday Sale is on-line now!

Hi John, Yes, I believe so. The factory inside sales team should correct that when they process the orders on Monday. (We're on vacation for the holiday today through the weekend.) 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Nov 23, 2017, at 12:18 PM, John Harper wrote: > > A

[Elecraft] Elecraft Black Friday Sale is on-line now!

A shipping fee shows as an included charge to my cart (to replace the KX2 I foolishly sold). Will this be deducted from the actual order? Tnx, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX2 in FT8 mode - heat?

I'd appreciate hearing from others who are using their KX2 in FT8 mode in terms of your experience with power output and acceptable PA heat level. The reason I ask is that I'm running 5W on 40M with the rear foot down (rig tilted up) and I'm seeing the PA temp reach 60deg C in ordinary qso'ing

[Elecraft] Looking for specifics on KX2 / 10 meter FM use

I had a number of positive responses regarding putting the KX2 on 10 meter FM, so I have a couple of followup questions: - Is any TX offset other than -100 kHz used on 10 meter FM?? - Is a 1750 Hz PL tone ever used on this band, as it is in some countries for 2 meters, etc.? Bonus points if

Re: [Elecraft] New to QRP

Great poem, Wayne. But I have to say: life’s too short for QRP :) :) :). Can’t hardly wait for my KPA1500! 73, K8NU > On Nov 23, 2017, at 1:34 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > marvwhee...@nwlink.com wrote: > >> Yes, high power will work but lacks the true joy found when you

Re: [Elecraft] New to QRP

marvwhee...@nwlink.com wrote: > Yes, high power will work but lacks the true joy found when you can log the > contact using a tin cup and a wet string. I couldn’t agree more, Marvin. QRP works on multiple levels (challenging, amenable to home-brew, great for portable operation, etc.). My

[Elecraft] Elecraft Black Friday Sale is on-line now!

Here is an early heads up for our Black Friday through Cyber - Monday Sale. Lots of great deals! It just now became active on our web page and order page. For details see: http://www.elecraft.com/BlackFriday.htm Enjoy! 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._

[Elecraft] New to QRP

Since becoming licensed in 1967 I have always had better than average antennas with ample power. Since I have become older (now 80) my wife and I have downsized and I now longer have a location suitable for a large antenna system and have had to resort to a vertical. At first I thought that was a

[Elecraft] 10 meter FM on the KX2?

I heard from one of our UK customers that 10 meter FM would be very useful on the KX2, at least in his area. If there’s enough demand for this, we could add it. The KX2 puts out 10 watts and has a built-in mic. Combined with a 10-meter whip it would work well as an HT on this band. 73,

[Elecraft] CQ WW CW contest this weekend...pedestrian mobile

Hi all, Our local weather looks good for the weekend, so I’m going to ditch the home station for CQ WW CW this year and do it entirely on the hoof with the KX2 and a whip. (There probably isn’t a entry class for this. Oh well) I did this for a short time last year and made several EU

[Elecraft] KX3 clock will not set from KX3 utility

OK, folks, I’ll admit to this being a “dummy load” error. However, I have searched the archives and can’t find a satisfactory answer. I have a KX3, SN 70xx. I installed the internal battery option more than a year ago, however, I moved across country in July and haven’t connected the KX3 up to

Re: [Elecraft] New KPA1500 feature: ATU TUNE integration with K3 and K3S transceivers

Maybe this could be put on the list of enhancements for those of us using a 500 watt K-Line system? Maybe even similar to the KX3/KXPA, where the transceiver ATU TUNE button tunes the KAT500. One press of ATU TUNE on the K3/K3S or TUNE on the KAT500 would be very welcome for me! 73 - Happy