Re: [Elecraft] help wiring a mic?

On 7/5/2018 3:27 PM, Schumacher, Paul wrote: I have a Neewer NW 800 mic that I want to use with a KX3. This mic is intended for studio and recording work. It is a very poor choice for ham radio. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing lis

Re: [Elecraft] Equipment Storage and operation

I'm gonna jump on this before Eric pulls the plug and takes US to the woodshed. I have had a rig(s) of some sort in my vehicles over the past 38 years driving, in the central Adirondack mts of NY. Today I used a laser thermometer it was 145 on my dash. I have a pic of my car thermometer last Febru

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, is the ATU activated when you key the mic?

Thank you Rich! So my understand that from this info I can say that no harm was done because in the scenario the swr was 9.3:1 Thanks! -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] Equipment Storage and operation

Just to expand on this and share my experiences. I have been running a remote station in Ontario for 15 years. The building is not heated or cooled at all. It has seen from 100F down to -20F without issue. The radios have been Kenwood TS480 to a Flex 6300 and during the time, the amps were eith

Re: [Elecraft] Adapter for use between iPhone headset and a KX2/KX3

VOX and ANTIVOX settings will vary with the level of wind noise, etc. You’ll need to experiment. Mic gain was around 25. 73, Wayne N6KR > On Jul 5, 2018, at 6:25 PM, Mark Ethridge wrote: > > Wayne, > What gain and vox settings are you using? > > On Tue, Jul 3, 2018 at 12:27 PM, Wayne Burdi

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Using FLDigi to send CW

Yes, but why bother with FLDidgi when it is not needed for CW, RITTY or PSK. Keep it simple. 73 and good DX KC4IM On Jul 5, 2018, at 9:27 PM, Neil Zampella mailto:ne...@techie.com>> wrote: Bill, true, but he was asking about FLDidgi to send CW ... Neil, KN3ILZ On 7/5/2018 9:25 PM, Bill Ro

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Using FLDigi to send CW

Bill, true, but he was asking about FLDidgi to send CW ... Neil, KN3ILZ On 7/5/2018 9:25 PM, Bill Rowlett wrote: With the Elecraft USB cable, your computer, you send CW from your keyboard. The beauty of the KX3. On Jul 5, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Neil Zampella wrote: Aaron, you really don't n

Re: [Elecraft] Adapter for use between iPhone headset and a KX2/KX3

Wayne, What gain and vox settings are you using? On Tue, Jul 3, 2018 at 12:27 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > The numeric value is a relative indication generated by the math we use in > our algorithm; it’s not actually an attempt to quantify compression in dB. > Multiple factors including power leve

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Using FLDigi to send CW

With the Elecraft USB cable, your computer, you send CW from your keyboard. The beauty of the KX3. > On Jul 5, 2018, at 7:11 PM, Neil Zampella wrote: > > Aaron, > > you really don't need the Signalink, just two stereo audio cables (I used the > ones in the KX3-PCKT cable set) a good soundcar

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

Folks, we've way exceeded the list posting limit over a short period. Let's end the thread at this time and take any further discussions off list. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 7/4/2018 7:03 PM, Phil Kane wrote: On 7/4/2018 3:52 PM, a45wg wrote: Are there off-the-shelf containers for such thing

Re: [Elecraft] help wiring a mic?

If it is a condenser mic, it's going to need a 48v power supply  They now make some nice little tiny ones... I LOVE my condenser mic... __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 05-Jul-18 17:44, Walter Underwood wrote: That mic appears to require 48 V phantom power (mic b

[Elecraft] KAT500 antenna selection

Confirmed as a firmware defect by Elecraft. I don't understand how this has gone unnoticed for so long. Doesn't anyone else use bypass mode? 73, Andy k3wyc From: ANDY DURBIN Sent: Tuesday, July 3, 2018 11:02 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: KAT500

Re: [Elecraft] Baker Island, the K3, and APF

Every time I use APF I am amazed... It takes a signal I can almost not hear, and makes it Q5. 73s and thanks, Dave NK7Z https://www.nk7z.net On 07/05/2018 04:39 PM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: I managed to get Baker Island in the log on 15-80 meters on FT8 (it took BOTH the KAT500 and KA

[Elecraft] Baker Island, the K3, and APF

I managed to get Baker Island in the log on 15-80 meters on FT8 (it took BOTH the KAT500 and KAT3 for 60m, but that's another story).  I had filled some other slots, too. What I really wanted was 40 CW, my favorite band from my Novice days in the the 70s.  I camped out on 7023 for hours, sometim

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, is the ATU activated when you key the mic?

From Reflections III by W2DU: "Second, in the Navy Navigational Satellite (NAVSAT), which is used for precise position indi- cations for ships at sea, the antenna terminal impedance at 150 MHz is 10.5 – j48 ohms, for an SWR of 9.3, reflected power 65%. Also matched at the input to the feed line, t

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Using FLDigi to send CW

Aaron, you really don't need the Signalink, just two stereo audio cables (I used the ones in the KX3-PCKT cable set) a good soundcard in your PC or an external USB soundcard, and the KXUSB cable that comes with the KX3. This gives you the audio input/output you need, and the CAT control need

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, is the ATU activated when you key the mic?

Hey Don, thanks a lot buddy!!! So I ran it all yesterday and today without the radio being tuned to the Antenna! I only tried to make a few contacts but one I tried for a good 5 minutes. The Antenna measured by an antenna analyzer was around 4:1 you think I did any damage? Thanks again Don! --

Re: [Elecraft] Equipment Storage and operation

We engineered electronics packages for these types of environment, from desert to arctic. Keys for success: 1- Inside of housing must be designed to route any condensation away from the electronics. Design ENCOURAGES condensation on normally cooler enclosure surfaces, not the electronics. 2- A co

Re: [Elecraft] help wiring a mic?

That mic appears to require 48 V phantom power (mic bias), which is far more than the KX3 provides. One question on Amazon says it works with 5 V. Maybe, maybe not. The manual for the Elecraft MH3 mic shows the wiring needed to work with the KX3. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/MH3%20Rev%20A.pd

[Elecraft] help wiring a mic?

I have a Neewer NW 800 mic that I want to use with a KX3. Anyone know how to wire it up? thanks, Paul K0ZYV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] An OCD thought about the KAT500

While my obsession for everything matching perfectly may not be everyone’s cup of tea it speaks volumes about a company that will go out of the way to cater to such a whim. Not only were the feet complementary but they were quickly shipped and arrived in only four days on a holiday week. Outst

Re: [Elecraft] Original LP-Pan for K3 For Sale

TNX Sold! On 7/4/2018 10:17 PM, William Liporace wrote: I have an original LP-Pan for the K3 radio. I will even include a Creative Labs E-MU 0202 USB sound card. $200 shipped to you. Will WC2L -- William Liporace WC2L http://www.wc2l.com or http://dxc.wc2l.com AR-Cluster Node telnet dxc.w

Re: [Elecraft] Subreceiver Installation Suggestions

Lee, As was mentioned, think about the roofing filters in the main and sub receivers. If you wish to change the filters later, you must remove the subRX (which is not as difficult as some would make it). As far as the AUX antenna, I would recommend that you install the BNC jack the the AUX

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, is the ATU activated when you key the mic?

Bob, The KAT500 and the tuner in the KPA1500 will do that, but other ATUs will not. You have the use the ATU TUNE button for it to tune. AUTO means the ATU will automatically set the L/C combination that was remembered from the previous tuning parameters that had been remembered when you ch

[Elecraft] RFI Snapshots...

I have compiled a set of snapshots of various RFI sources from a number of folks that were kind enough to send them in to me. They are at: https://www.nk7z.net/rfi-snapshots/ There are close to 50 different images showing various sources there... I am always looking for a P3 image of RFI of a

[Elecraft] KX2, is the ATU activated when you key the mic?

Hey guys, Just got my KX2, I thought when you keyed the mic and the ATU was set to Auto it would Tune the Antenna? I was just operating it and the swr meter was off the chart on 10 meters. I had been operating the radio a few times before I noticed the swr meter was high. Hoping I didn’t mess an

[Elecraft] KX3 Using FLDigi to send CW

A year or so ago, someone told me how I can send CW with a KX3 using FLDigi and a SignaLink USB Sound Card. Does someone know how this is accomplished? I like CW and can decode it pretty decent, however I have a neurological issue that is keeping me from sending. Thank You Aaron K5ATG

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 with short whip antenna

Wayne, This is sounding like a compact, speedy solution. Any clues as to when it might ship? (Roughly) Thanks for the cool toys! Rod, VA3ON (Fresh from the “all KX2 field day” VE3HB, Oakville, Canada) > On Jul 5, 2018, at 13:38, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > John Gibson wrote: > > I enjoyed your

[Elecraft] K3s Station for Sale

Due to lack of use I am selling my Elecraft station. Is a great rig and worthy of consideration Lightly used in a non-smoking environment . K3S 160-6M 100 W Transceiver . KFL3A 400Hz High Perf. CW/Data Filter . Standard

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

On 7/5/2018 10:22 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: The K3S and K3 seem to survive operating in extreem climates. The Baker Island folk were reporting temperatures of over 100 F (c38 C) with high humidity. A few weeks in high humidity is very different from years in high humidity. As to other comments

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 with short whip antenna

> John Gibson wrote: > > I enjoyed your 2018 Field Day report, especially the part about your solo > trek with the KX2 and the prototype 2-band, 4’ antenna. > > For the KX2 with the short whip, please tell us what bands you operated on > and what you used for a counterpoise. Hi John, The pr

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Re: Baker Island - Tnx Elecraft!

Anyone else have to look up ATNO? LOL Even funnier, Google found it - the questions was asked on eHam 5 years ago. Came up near the top of the search 73 de K1AY Chris On Thu, Jul 5, 2018 at 1:00 PM ab2tc wrote: > Hi, > > I have a similar experience. Tried several times the first few days an

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Re: Baker Island - Tnx Elecraft!

Although there are several DXpedition cards on my wall, this was really my first somewhat serious attempt at working a DXpedition. The antenna; a 256 ft center fed wire as an inverted V at 50 ft, with a balanced feed line all the way from the feed point to the operating desk where it terminates

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

While we are on the topic of being nice to our electronics, a dimension that many folks don’t think about down here in the “south” (of the northern hemisphere, specially when it’s > 90F outside) is powering-on “cold soaked” electronics: if the physical hardware is cold enough (-20C / 0F) will o

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Re: Baker Island - Tnx Elecraft!

Not only that but if we could operate FT8 in fully automated mode we could let it slave away while we are called away to watch Downton Abbey with SWMBO or in case we need to hit the rack early on a work night. Would I do that? No, but I'll bet there will be loads of "operators" who will. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

The K3S and K3 seem to survive operating in extreem climates. The Baker Island folk were reporting temperatures of over 100 F (c38 C) with high humidity. I haven't heard of any problems with the radios, but I'll ask people who were there when they come back. When operating at field day this ye

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

I prefer a sawzall to rendering a window inoperable. I use a Peco TF115-001 (about $30) wired to a portable oil filled electric heater on low. Thermostat set to 55F is enough so gear isn't cold enough to form condensation as outside temps warm in the morning. I'm in coastal N California, so co

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Re: Baker Island - Tnx Elecraft!

On 7/5/2018 9:59 AM, ab2tc wrote: Just 100W and a G5RV here. I'll bet that if you had tried FT8 you would have worked them far more easily and on more bands. That mode has an advantage of about 16 dB (40x the power) over SSB, which is the most difficult way to work weak signals. CW is about

Re: [Elecraft] Subreceiver Installation Suggestions

Take a run at what u want in main and sub for filters as the sub will need to be removed for any changes afterwards. 73 Jim ab3cv On Jul 5, 2018, at 12:56 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: Unless you have a specific application, I’d just use the default antenna routing configuration. And be carefu

[Elecraft] OT: Re: Baker Island - Tnx Elecraft!

Hi, I have a similar experience. Tried several times the first few days and got frustrated. Then last night I figured I'd try one last time before they pack up. Lo and behold, shortly before midnight EDT they started coming out of the fog at 14210 with a fixed QSX of 14225. So I started calling an

Re: [Elecraft] Subreceiver Installation Suggestions

Unless you have a specific application, I’d just use the default antenna routing configuration. And be careful when you drop it in. I’ve had my sub-receiver box in and out quite a few times over the years for one reason or another. Not long ago I discovered it wasn’t working (?). Dead as a do

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

IDEALLY, if you use a window unit, it should NOT be put in a window, but a custom cut/constructed hole in the side wall with top quality sealing solution. __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 05-Jul-18 10:57, Walter Underwood wrote: Really? A google search for “sheds wit

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

The KEY to environmental control is ultimately to control humidity.  Water (liquid/vapor) kills electronics. Now, HOW you control water is the key to longevity.  Basically, you have three factors that impact how well you control the environment:  temperature, pressure, and humidity. If you hav

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

One doesn't need a window. Use a saws-all, cut the correct size based on the AC, frame it in on the outside and inside. Place and secure the AC in the finished hole. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 5, 2018, at 11:00 AM, Dale Chayes wrote: > > >> On Jul 5, 2018, at 11:49 , W2xj wr

[Elecraft] Subreceiver Installation Suggestions

I recently purchased the subreceiver for the K3S. Before I install it, it there anything I should know or think about? I think there is a choice of antennas. Is there anything else I should do now that would be harder to do after the installation? Lee, KV5M ___

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

> On Jul 5, 2018, at 11:49 , W2xj wrote: > > But sheds and pre-fab shelters don’t have windows. Seems like we might be getting toward OT here? A “sawzall”, a trivial bit of framing, and a pre-hung window can fix that very quickly. If you are just installing a “window mount” AC unit, you ca

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

Really? A google search for “sheds with windows” brings back a lot of them. And my dad’s blacksmithing shed had a window. Of course, an air conditioner doesn’t need a full-featured window. It just needs a hole in the wall that will support the weight and can be weather-sealed. wunder K6WRU Wa

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

But sheds and pre-fab shelters don’t have windows. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 5, 2018, at 10:18 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: > > A good window air conditioner is $200. See the reviews here: > > https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-conditioner/ > > wunder > K6WRU > Walter Underwood > CM8

Re: [Elecraft] FT8: "Magic radio"?

I've been using FT8 extensively, if not exclusively at times, on 6M. I've operated 6M since the mid-80's from the Midwest (Missouri). Propagation on 6M here is often a black hole for RF. Using FT8, there have been frequent EU, SA and JA openings, whereas in prior years they have been few and far

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

A good window air conditioner is $200. See the reviews here: https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-air-conditioner/ wunder K6WRU Walter Underwood CM87wj http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog) > On Jul 4, 2018, at 7:06 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > The Bard cooling units on these things alo

[Elecraft] sub receiver not receiving

Make sure that the SUB ANT is switched to your active antenna. John KK9A Madison Jones w5mikejuliet at gmail.com [This happened once before and I forgot what the easy fix is.] K3 Sub receiver doesn't receive. What have I forgotten to check? Madison W5MJ ___

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] FT8 Here's My Comparison of FT8 and Regular Modes

Yes, but does it converge? If so, what is the asymtote? :-) And, BTW, I don't see either Fun or Thrill factored in, and I consider them significant factors. 73, Brandy, N1HO On Wednesday, July 4, 2018, 2:41:02 PM EDT, eru...@att.net wrote: A Taylor series is quite appropriate since F

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 controlling K3s over Remote....

Figured this out myself -- If anyone is interested, you switch both the RemoteRig boxes to Mode 4: Elecraft, Yaesu, Icom. You cannot use the rig to turn on the K3, but the connect button on the control-side RRC web page does. 73, Gerry W1VE On Mon, Jul 2, 2018 at 2:33 PM Gerry Hull wrote: >

[Elecraft] Equipment Storage and operation

I should start with an apology to the group. Although I stand by what I said in a previous post, I feel that the way I expressed myself was in violation of decorum standards for this group. I am sorry for that. After letting my BP come down and thinking about it a bit, I realized that I have us

[Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

I stored three Yaesu FT1000MP Mark-V's along with other electronics plus computers inside my Aruba home and the A/C was not on. There were no heat or humidity related failures. I see no reason that Elecraft radios and amps would not work after being stored this way. The proposed shed may be even ho

[Elecraft] K3S VS: IC-7300

I am not very active with this mail reflector but want to make a small comment here. I had both radios (but not any more) and currently own K1, K2 and KX3. K3 is a great radio and K3S must be even better, but 7300 isn’t too bad even compared to K3S. When I consider the cost difference, 7300 is an

[Elecraft] KX2 with short whip antenna

Hi Wayne, I enjoyed your 2018 Field Day report, especially the part about your solo trek with the KX2 and the prototype 2-band, 4’ antenna. For the KX2 with the short whip, please tell us what bands you operated on and what you used for a counterpoise. 73. John Gibson, no8v __

Re: [Elecraft] Expert 1.3 to KX3

Many thanks Rocco. That will be fine for me to test it out and I have the cable set somewhere I am sure. cheers Trevor Trevor Clapp M6LDZ 2E0LDZ l...@chopcat.co.uk RADIO BLOG 07900 49 77 11 On 5 Jul 2018, at 10:58,

Re: [Elecraft] Expert 1.3 to KX3

Hello, you just need the (E980232) ACC2 IO Cable Module and a RCA-RCA (Male-Male) cable to send the PTT to the Expert. The (E980232) ACC2 IO Cable Module is part of the Cable kit pack for the KX3 that i always suggest to buy. ALC is useless, the maximum power out of the KX3 is not a problem f

[Elecraft] Expert 1.3 to KX3

Has anyone made up a cable to link the KX3 to the Expert 1.3. I am about to get Dan to make up one for me and was interested of anyone's experience of running the expert with the KX3. Also to see how the cable works from which pins to which? MØTDZ Trevor Clapp M6LDZ 2E0LDZ l...@chopcat.co.uk