[Elecraft] Retiring my MK-II

2018-10-28 Thread Peter Dougherty (W2IRT)
Hi all, Now that I have my K3s out of the desk for repairs, one of the things I'd planned to do is to retire my MicroHam Microkeyer-II. Since the K3s has its own built-in sound card it connects via USB I don't see the need for the MK-II any longer, and frankly I'd like to reduce the complexity

[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

2018-10-28 Thread kevinr
Good Evening,    The rain has slowed from the roaring noise I was hearing during the second net to a mild patter on the roof.  It got so loud I could barely hear my own sending.  I wear headphones.  It was loud.  But copy was good on many of you.  K4TO was about 50% copy on 20 meters but came

Re: [Elecraft] Possible K3s TX failure - distorted audio

2018-10-28 Thread Gary Smith
Peter, I had that issue with the K3s, same kind of issue. I'd sent it in maybe 3 months ago for some warranty work & work on the PA I believe it was, but hadn't used the SSB for the same reasons as you. I heard no issue in the headphones listening to Monitor but got many reports of a

[Elecraft] ..not just nice... Beautiful and Astounding!

2018-10-28 Thread Martin
Elecrafters, i asked the K3/CM500 users for their settings a few days ago. I configured the TXEQ per the suggestions. In the contest, on 40m, DM4M got a '..nice signal.. ' from a W2 and a 'What a beautiful signal, astounding!' from a K5. So i think your suggestions were on spot. Thanks! --

Re: [Elecraft] Possible K3s TX failure - distorted audio

2018-10-28 Thread Nr4c
Next step, Contact Elecraft Customer Service. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Oct 28, 2018, at 10:21 AM, Dave wrote: > > Bill, > > Do you know what was fixed? Symptoms appear to be a bad device in PA. > > Dave wo2x > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Oct 28, 2018, at 10:15 AM, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] Possible K3s TX failure - distorted audio

2018-10-28 Thread Dave
Bill, Do you know what was fixed? Symptoms appear to be a bad device in PA. Dave wo2x Sent from my iPad > On Oct 28, 2018, at 10:15 AM, Bill Johnson wrote: > > I did and sent in to factory to fix. > Bil > K9YEQ > > Bill > 920-421-1172 > > > From:

Re: [Elecraft] Possible K3s TX failure - distorted audio

2018-10-28 Thread Bill Johnson
I did and sent in to factory to fix. Bil K9YEQ Bill 920-421-1172 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Peter Dougherty (W2IRT) Sent: Saturday, October 27, 2018 11:36:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Possible K3s TX failure -

[Elecraft] Adding mini-banana jack counterpoise point to a KX3?

2018-10-28 Thread Dauer, Edward
The BNC-BP adapter is also available from Elecraft. It's under KX3 accessories on the order page at $9.95. Ted, KN1CBR -- Message: 23 Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2018 18:09:50 -0700 From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Software

2018-10-28 Thread Joe
Now I'm confused. The web site says that the W2 Current Production Firmware is V1.00, 4-12-2010. When I look at my remote station using the W2 Interface Ver 1.12.1.18 W4SMT software, the bottom of the screen says "Connected to W2 ver 1.07" Why the difference? K1ike, Joe