Re: [Elecraft] Fredrick Cady SK

I'm so sorry to hear about this too. He was always pleasant to email with and I have two copies of his K3 book. I was hoping to get a copy of the KPA1500 book and one for the K4 too. On Fri, 17 May 2019, Vic DiCiccio wrote: I'm very sad to confirm Todd's post: Fredrick Cady, KE7X, emeritus

[Elecraft] [K1][K2] thoughts

Hi there! The K4 looks amazing! It will make a lot of people very happy, though I think Elecraft missed a trick not offering an optional 40lb lead base for it. When the K3s came out, I happily purchased a used K3/500 line and upgraded them. They are fantastic! I have used other peoples K3 setups

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

A big loss. Such a friendly, kind person. I had numerous conversations with him and he was always helpful. 73, Victor, 4X6GP Rehovot, Israel Formerly K2VCO CWops no. 5 http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ On 17 May 2019 23:31, Todd Gahagan wrote: I am very saddened to report the death of my long time

Re: [Elecraft] K4, Spouse, Retirement, Burning Fascination

Just walked into the radio room for a quick button inventory. Power, Band, ATU Tune, A/B, and Spot get used. The rest are just place holders    73,   Kevin.  KD5ONS - On 5/17/19 7:20 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: INT QKH:  "How many knobs does your radio have?" QKH12: "My radio has twelve

Re: [Elecraft] K4, Spouse, Retirement, Burning Fascination

INT QKH:  "How many knobs does your radio have?" QKH12: "My radio has twelve knobs" INT QKU: "How many of those do you know how to use?" QKU4: "I know how to use four of them" INT QKN: "How many do you need to operate?" QKN1: "I need the Big One to operate" 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV

Re: [Elecraft] K4, Spouse, Retirement, Burning Fascination

One of the first things I did was count the buttons. About equal to the K3, therefore I don't need one :-) 73, Dennis NJ6G On 5/17/2019 19:08, Leroy Buller wrote: I had to plant the seed of buying one with my Spouse and she wanted to see how it looked. I showed her the picture and said,

[Elecraft] K4, Spouse, Retirement, Burning Fascination

Ok, I told myself yesterday when the K4 leaked in a deluge of emails, that I was not going to get excited. After all, I am a K3 owner serial 443. This radio has been far beyond...great. i can crank out cw QSOs with the very basic K3. The Elecraft experience has been superb and superlative. I

Re: [Elecraft] Fredrick Cady SK

- Original Message - From: Vic DiCiccio v...@uwaterloo.ca To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, 17 May 2019 21:18:23 -0400 (EDT) Subject: [Elecraft] Fredrick Cady SK I'm very sad to confirm Todd's post: Fredrick Cady, KE7X, emeritus professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 Tone being received by nearby receivers

Also, you have to have TECH MD turned on to see this entry. Grant NQ5T K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > On May 17, 2019, at 9:37 PM, Grant Youngman wrote: > > look at the menu parameter “RX ISO” and set it to ON. > > Grant NQ5T > K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > >> On May 17, 2019, at 9:15 PM, vk6ea wrote: >> >>

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3 Tone being received by nearby receivers

look at the menu parameter “RX ISO” and set it to ON. Grant NQ5T K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > On May 17, 2019, at 9:15 PM, vk6ea wrote: > > Hi Folks > > While tuning the KX3 through frequencies that other receivers are tuned to > in the shack, a tone similar to the kx3 sidetone is being picked up by

Re: [Elecraft] Fredrick Cady SK

Very sad news On Friday, May 17, 2019, 9:19:14 PM EDT, Vic DiCiccio wrote: I'm very sad to confirm Todd's post: Fredrick Cady, KE7X, emeritus professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Montana State University, died this morning in Denver.  The cause was heart failure and

[Elecraft] Fredrick Cady SK

I'm very sad to confirm Todd's post: Fredrick Cady, KE7X, emeritus professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Montana State University, died this morning in Denver.  The cause was heart failure and related complications. He was born May 2, 1942.  I'm sure Todd or I will post a fuller

[Elecraft] Kx3 Tone being received by nearby receivers

Hi Folks While tuning the KX3 through frequencies that other receivers are tuned to in the shack, a tone similar to the kx3 sidetone is being picked up by those receivers (ts480HX and an FT2000). Anyone have the same issue? haven't noticed this before at this end. 73 De Ian VK6EA -- Sent

Re: [Elecraft] [mldxcc] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

What a sad loss to the Elecraft and amateur radio community.  My condolences to his friends and family. Dennis NJ6G On 5/17/2019 14:07, Rick WA6NHC wrote: *From:* Todd Gahagan mailto:wa7...@gmail.com>> *Date:* May 17, 2019 at 1:31:33 PM PDT *To:* Elecraft Elecraft List

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

I never met the man, but have felt like I've known Fred for many years. May he rest in peace. Terry, W0FM -Original Message- From: hawley, charles j jr [mailto:c-haw...@illinois.edu] Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 4:20 PM To: Todd Gahagan; Elecraft Elecraft List Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] Wanted: KX1

Tony, There were no Factory built KX1s - they only came as a full solder kit. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/17/2019 7:31 PM, ab2cj wrote: All: Interested in a used KX1. Must be in good condition, preferably factory built with tuner. __

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

We all will miss Fred. My condolences to his family and friends. I had the pleasure of reviewing the draft of his first K3 manual. I never had the pleasure of meeting him face to face, but we had many email exchanges. I have a signed copy of his K3S and P3 manual that was a gift from Fred,

[Elecraft] Wanted: KX1

All: Interested in a used KX1. Must be in good condition, preferably factory built with tuner. Email: ab...@otponline.net Tony -K2MO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] (K4) Internal speaker

I've noticed on the various photos of the top cover, there are two grills. One is, I believe, is an air vent and the other is speaker opening. Is there an internal speaker? 73Jim HK7SSS __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 At Hamvention - YouTube

K4 in action at Hamvention. - Steve WB6RSE > https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=24=D7sSBJi2w0w > __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

I bought his K3 manual and found it to be a wonderful resource. 73, Fred, RIP Gary KA1J > I am very saddened to report the death of my long time friend > Frederick Cady, KE7X. Many of you know Fred from his series of > excellent manuals written for Elecraft products. Fred passed away >

[Elecraft] Fred Cady

It is difficult for me to put into words my sadness at reading Todd's Gahagan's report of Fred Cady's passing -- and that for many reasons, one of which I will always regret. Fred was in Denver at the end of April. I had lunch with him and with another ham friend on the 25th. Fred seemed a

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

This just makes Fred's books that much more valuable. Now they're something to remember him by, his legacy. As I usually do in such sad times, I will remember Fred fondly, and read for him the Heart Sutra's culmination... Gaté, gaté, paragaté, parasamgaté. Bodhi! Svaha! (which means...) Gone,

[Elecraft] K4 Remote Access and Control

I’m thrilled at the announcement of the K4 and like everyone else have tons of questions. One in particular stands out for me and that’s remote control and access. On the computer side will this be a client app? Will it work on both Windows and Mac OS? Or will it be a web based UI? On the

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

Very sorry to hear that. Fred would have loved the new upcoming K4 and writing about it. His books on the Elecraft rigs will surely be missed on future products. 73, phil, K7PEH > On May 17, 2019, at 1:31 PM, Todd Gahagan wrote: > > I am very saddened to report the death of my long time

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

I hate to hear this.  He was a great asset to the hobby, and a nice man.  I never met him in person, but when I was BRAND NEW to Elecrafting, Fred took the time to answer all my questions... good and bad and I'm sure frustrating.  He never missed a beat or showed any hesitancy to help.  He

[Elecraft] KE7X

Fred and I shared my station for some years, operating in a number of CW contests. The last I knew Elecraft has one or more photos of him on their website while operating from here. 73! Ken - K0PP __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

Sad to read this... R.I.P. Dave G. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net

Re: [Elecraft] K4 capabilities

Most of the questions came last night, after Elecraft took the web page for the K4 down. I think it went back up this morning. I know people were a little impatient, but cut them some slack. On Fri, 17 May 2019, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I wonder just how many folks actually tried to research

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

RIP Fred. You’ll be missed, forever and a day. 73 Al W1NGA Monument, CO > On May 17, 2019, at 3:32 PM, Paul Chesloff wrote: > > Very sorry to hear! Years ago when I purchased my first Elecraft product, an > early KX3, Fred’s companion book totally demystified it for me and it > continues

[Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

Sorry to hear about Fred, a great guy helping us along with the Elecraft radios. de Frank KG9H __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

Very sorry to hear! Years ago when I purchased my first Elecraft product, an early KX3, Fred’s companion book totally demystified it for me and it continues to be a valuable resource to this day. Thank you Fred. Paul Chesloff W2PMC Sent from my iPad > On May 17, 2019, at 5:20 PM, hawley,

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

That is sad news. Fred did a wonderful job on the KX line books. I still refer to them regularly. RIP -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] Speaking of back up radios

I seem to have more amplifiers then radios at the moment. The KPA1500 is causing me to sell my Alphas 87a and 9500. Technology keeps rocking along. Prices of the old stuff keep dropping. Thank goodness this is a hobby and not a business. N2WL Any interest in my Alphas write me

Re: [Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

Very sorry to hear of Fred's passing. Chuck Hawley c-haw...@illinois.edu Amateur Radio, KE9UW aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Todd Gahagan Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 3:31 PM To: Elecraft Elecraft List Subject:

[Elecraft] K4

Will I be able to initially load my K3S saved configurations into a new K4? Will there be any disconnect there? Terry, WØFM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial on MacOS

OK thanks.   Didn't know that.   I do find that it works extremely well with any Windows based system I've use since XP 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/17/2019 3:35 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: An RT Systems cable did not work with my Mac. It only works with their software. I returned it and

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial on MacOS

An RT Systems cable did not work with my Mac. It only works with their software. I returned it and got a different FTDI cable. RT Systems seem to provide Mac drivers now, but I’d still stay away. RT Systems has programmed their FTDI chip to give a different ID, so other drivers won’t work with

Re: [Elecraft] Two Receivers

I probably shouldn't give away secrets but if you try this on some big DXpeditions, you will be sorely disappointed. For example when I was calling VP8STI on RTTY (my friend AA7A operating) I tried calling on his last listen frequency but he never seemed to call two stations who were on the

[Elecraft] KE7X, Fred Cady, silent key

I am very saddened to report the death of my long time friend Frederick Cady, KE7X. Many of you know Fred from his series of excellent manuals written for Elecraft products. Fred passed away yesterday evening from heart failure. He is survived by this wife Katie and daughter Elizabeth.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 capabilities

I wonder just how many folks actually tried to research and find the answer to their question?    I doubt very few.    With Google seems we've gotten into the habit of asking first and then research for ones self second, or maybe not at all.  Just let someone else do the work.  yea right My

Re: [Elecraft] K4 capabilities

Well put, Steve 73! K0PP On Fri, May 17, 2019 at 1:24 PM Steve Lawrence via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > A reduction of the seemingly endless speculative postings might be had if > the posters first just reviewed the tabs on the K4 pre-order page: > >

[Elecraft] K4 capabilities

A reduction of the seemingly endless speculative postings might be had if the posters first just reviewed the tabs on the K4 pre-order page: https://elecraft.com/pages/k4-pre-order Pre-Order - Intro - Overview - Models - Specs - FAQ They are very

Re: [Elecraft] Transverter XV144 way off frequency

Bob, I skipped Dayton this year. It is true that there is no stock means of syncing the XV144 to an external standard. A few owners have said they were successful with replacing the crystal with a circuit that is synced to an external standard, but I now nothing of that implementation.

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial on MacOS

The cables from R T Systems are certainly reliable and affordable as well.  Plus if you have a question, you can call them and they will talk you through the issue. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/17/2019 2:07 PM, Tox wrote: This. I have spent enough time fightingg "prolific" cables that proved to have

[Elecraft] FOR SALE: PR-6/KXV3A

I recently upgraded to the KXV3B so the above items are excess to my needs PR-6 6M receive preamp with power cable/accessory plug and BNC adapters —- $130 shipped KXV3A must be installed in the K3 to use the PR-6 —- $50 shipped Both $165 shipped Priority Mail. USPS money order or cleared

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial on MacOS

All of the Elecraft USB/serial adapters I have are also FTDI and work flawlessly on my MacBook Pro. Michael Blake K9JRI > On May 17, 2019, at 3:07 PM, Tox wrote: > > This. > > I have spent enough time fightingg "prolific" cables that proved to have > fake chips that it is far cheaper to

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial on MacOS

This. I have spent enough time fightingg "prolific" cables that proved to have fake chips that it is far cheaper to just buy the keyspan unit, install the ftdi driver, and have it Just Work (modulo variability in Port naming). Chuck the prolifics, get a genuine ftdi (the keyspan unit is a great

[Elecraft] Transverter XV144 way off frequency

My K3 has an external "Leo Bodnar" reference [REF * CAL] . Thus the K3 is accurate for my EME and MSK144/FT8 adventures on 2m. Except: I discovered that the XV144 is not synced with anything. The K3 Menu/Config DOES allow for "XV1 OFS", and knob turning, to set in a "Calibration" value. As I

[Elecraft] SSB Net for 5-12-2019 correction

I have mistakenly listed WM5F as being in Tennessee. He is in Idaho and not Tenn. Here is the correct entry  WM5F Dwight ID KX3 8045 Please join us on Sundays at 18Z for the Elecraft SSB net on 14.303.5 Eric WB9JNZ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K4 full duplex?

On 2019-05-17 11:43 AM, Edward R Cole wrote: > I suspect not because only one ANT connector is designated VHF/UHF. Look more carefully ... it appears that the XVTR IF IN jack is also marked "V/U ANT 2". Might be enough to allow duplex on 144/432. In addition, the rear panel marking does not

Re: [Elecraft] K4

I've been thinking about buying the K4 when it comes out, move the K3s to "backup", selling my "backup" K3 & also sell sell my old Corsair II & an Icom pro. I think now I'm going to buy the K4, sell the Corsair & Icom, move the K3 out to the Aliner Popup & have the K3s as backup. I think

[Elecraft] Two Receivers

First I want to applaud all those guys that are better operators than us using just one receiver. However when I started there were seperate TX and RX and then there was a Transceiver and I kept my Receiver. Interesting thing that 2nd RX. You put the DX on the RX and you find the guy talking to

Re: [Elecraft] K4

My father, W1BML (SK) worked for General Dynamics from 62 till retirement in the early 80's as principal engineer in electronics on submarines in Groton, CT. In WWII he worked in the Philadelphia Navy Yard designing submarine propulsion. He never once revealed any Navy/military secret, even

Re: [Elecraft] Photos of K4 prototypes

On 2019-05-17 11:42 a.m., Grant Youngman wrote: Yes, that’s what it would be. Just commenting that it may be an option and not part of the basic radio. On May 17, 2019, at 11:39 AM, Kevin Cozens wrote: On 2019-05-17 9:54 a.m., Grant Youngman wrote: I noticed the "REF IN" connection has a

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial on MacOS

I have been down this route on numerous Macs under many versions of OS X. The absolute "gold standard" is the Tripp-Lite Keyspan USA-19HS. They are expensive but they just work on OS X. I keep them in stock for projects. Available on Amazon. AL7CR On Fri, May 17, 2019, at 10:28 AM, Doug

[Elecraft] NFS: K3s and P3

Disregard my recent ad for my K3s and P3 I predict the market to take a down turn due to the K4 effect. (If I wasn’t so old, I might be on the pre-order list myself.) 73s Jim, W4ATK K-Line K2/10 Sent from Mail for Windows 10 __

Re: [Elecraft] USB to Serial on MacOS

Doug,I don't have a Mac but I have had problems with Prolific adapters on PCs.  I switched to FTDI and never have a problem.  Ken WA2LBI LG G6 -- Original message--From: Doug PersonDate: Fri, May 17, 2019 13:28To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net;Cc: Subject:[Elecraft] USB to Serial on MacOSI

Re: [Elecraft] K4

Yeah, I keep my rigs "3 Deep". A backup and then a backup for the backup. _ 73, Jim - N4ST -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Alan Sent: Friday, May 17, 2019 01:41 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Yes, but on the

[Elecraft] USB to Serial on MacOS

I know there are a lot of guys that are very good at macs here. I'm stuck. I'm trying to get a USB to SERIAL adapter to work on a mac. I've tried 4. None work. I look at System Information but I honestly can't tell if there's a serial port adapter there or not or if it even works. I did

Re: [Elecraft] Quandary - Anyone Seriously Considering the Alternative to the K4?

I think it’s too early to tell. The really interesting radio in the K4 series is the K4HD .. so the question for me becomes the HD performance versus the basic K4/K4D SDR, and of course, compared to the rest of the field. (Although if I decide to purchase yet another in my series of “last

Re: [Elecraft] Quandary - Anyone Seriously Considering the Alternative to the K4?

I’m with you Kev. I bought into the Flex system but after their latest update and how they seem to be catering to the contest crowd and not general users, I’m looking elsewhere. Especially the K4 now! Wow it looks nice and has what is needed. I am interested in knowing more about it’s remote

[Elecraft] Software for K4-PC operation

The FAQ mentions that the K4 will be able to be controlled by a PC via an ethernet connection. What software will be running on the PC to accomplish this? Tnx/73, John AE5X https://ae5x.blogspot.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Quandary - Anyone Seriously Considering the Alternative to the K4?

Hi: I plan to drop my use of Flex radios this year. Until yesterday, I had the new FTdx-101 and a K3S in mind but I'm not in a big rush and was hoping the rumors of a K4 would turn out to be true. Have to admit, I'm surprised by how fast it was announced. So I'm wondering what other people might

Re: [Elecraft] K4 full duplex?

I suspect not because only one ANT connector is designated VHF/UHF. The dual-conversion K3/K3s has only one DSP so could not do duplex. K4 is direct-conversion so guess its "maybe". One of the three HF/6m ANT would need to be co-opted for Tx. Duplex would really compete with the new

Re: [Elecraft] Photos of K4 prototypes

Yes, that’s what it would be. Just commenting that it may be an option and not part of the basic radio. Grant NQ5T K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > On May 17, 2019, at 11:39 AM, Kevin Cozens wrote: > > On 2019-05-17 9:54 a.m., Grant Youngman wrote: >> I noticed the "REF IN" connection has a hole plug in

Re: [Elecraft] K4 full duplex?

On 2019-05-17 7:34 a.m., kb2mj...@att.net wrote: when will the 2m 70cm module be available, and also is it going to be fullduplex ? I saw some connections on the back for transverters. I would expect it would be compatible with existing K-line ones. I don't know what other support is

Re: [Elecraft] Photos of K4 prototypes

On 2019-05-17 9:54 a.m., Grant Youngman wrote: I noticed the "REF IN" connection has a hole plug in it. I wonder if this means it’s an add-on option? Hm... Possibly a future input for a 10 Mhz external frequency standard signal? -- Cheers! Kevin. http://www.ve3syb.ca/ |

Re: [Elecraft] Photos of K4 prototypes

I also noticed this and I agree with you. Is strange that the vfo b knob is so high and on the side. You can't turn the vfo b knob leaving the arm on the desk and using just the wrist, as you do with the k3/k3s and in many other radio, but you need to raise the arm and reach the knob with

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Kit

That’s a great idea. And the parts left over after I put it back together again I can keep as spares at no extra cost. Neat! Ted, KN1CBR From: "Kevin, N4TT" Date: Friday, May 17, 2019 at 9:32 AM To: "Dauer, Edward" Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K4 Kit You could

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Kit

You could buy the factory unit, take it apart and put it back together. You get it faster, you can confirm it works before you take it apart so you eliminate some of the anxiety when you rebuild it as a kit knowing it worked before you tore it to pieces. Or maybe not. 73, Kev N4TT On Fri, May

Re: [Elecraft] K4

My TS450 had one receiver. My TS850 also had one receiver. On both radios, when I sold them, the TF-SET button didn't say TF-SET anymore... It was blank. I wore the label right off of them pressing that button rapidly over and over and over in split pileups. My K3 has two receivers. I have

Re: [Elecraft] k3 current

Issac, That current draw seems about normal to me. To reduce the current draw, increase the power source voltage - 14.5 volts or so will reduce the current. The K3 power control circuit is designed to maintain the requested power output - so more voltage equals less current for the same

Re: [Elecraft] Photos of K4 prototypes

Looks as though all three knobs can be easily manipulated with the right hand and not have to move the thumb and fore finger off of the big knob.   I do that with VFO A and VFO B on my K3S at present. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 5/17/2019 9:07 AM, W0FK wrote: Interesting placement of the VFO tuning

Re: [Elecraft] K4

Wes and all, No, a 2nd RX is certainly not mandatory. If you have one it is still no guarantee that you will do great things (I haven't--not like Wes has!!). Nonetheless, it is a tool, and a very good one if used properly. Some may question the cost benefit, and that is a very valid point.

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Kit

Ted, The kit assembly manual information will be gleaned from the experience gained from the build of the first production models. That was true for the K3 and KX3 - yes it is unlike the experience with the K2, K1 and KX1 which were not available as factory asssembled (kit only), but they

Re: [Elecraft] Photos of K4 prototypes

Interesting placement of the VFO tuning knob toward the top right of the radio instead of where I’d expect it to be on the lower portion adjacent to the main tuning knob. Instead, the RIT/XIT knob is there. I’m not the designer but if I were I’d flip those two around. Not a reason to decline

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Kit

Edward A. Dauer wrote > Here’s the vexing problem. The web site says there will be a kit version, > but the availability date hasn’t been set yet. The deposit options are > therefore apparently for the factory-built versions. What’s the solution > for the tension between “I want one now” and “I

Re: [Elecraft] Photos of K4 prototypes

I noticed the "REF IN" connection has a hole plug in it. I wonder if this means it’s an add-on option? I guess all will be known in good time. :-) Grant NQ5T K3 #2091 KX3 #8342 > On May 17, 2019, at 9:50 AM, T Witherspoon wrote: > > Hi, Group, > > Elecraft kindly allowed me to take some

Re: [Elecraft] K4 full duplex?

I have the same question and begged Elecraft to produce a satellite compatible rig. The answer I am thinking is, no. It seems only one antenna port is dedicated to VHF/UHF. I hope I am wrong, would love to hear from Eric or Wayne on this. 72 Howard Kraus, K2UD "kb2mj...@att.net"

[Elecraft] Photos of K4 prototypes

Hi, Group, Elecraft kindly allowed me to take some photos of the K4 prior to the open of Hamvention today. I’ve posted a number (likely too many!) photos on the SWLing Post. Enjoy: https://swling.com/blog/2019/05/first-look-elecraft-k4-photos-and-preliminary-information/ Cheers & 73, Thomas

[Elecraft] K4 Kit

Here’s the vexing problem. The web site says there will be a kit version, but the availability date hasn’t been set yet. The deposit options are therefore apparently for the factory-built versions. What’s the solution for the tension between “I want one now” and “I want to build the kit”?

[Elecraft] Auto turner

Auto turner is an extra $450.00? Or did I miss something? At the asking price you would thing it would already be in the box. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K4

There are good reasons to have ten 200' towers and stacked Yagis too, but I don't.  Not knocking those who do, but I have self-imposed limits which I express in my QRZ bio (https://www.qrz.com/db/N7WS).  For two receivers, you need two antennas.  I don't have then either :-) Wes  N7WS On

[Elecraft] F/S K3S, 100W, ATU, P3, 2meter module

Consists of the following components: K3S/10-K$2099.951 K3S 10W Xcvr. (Modular Kit) KAT3A-K $319.95 1 K3S ATU (Modular Kit) KFL3A-400 $169.95 1 400 Hz 8 pole filter KFL3A-6K$139.95 1 6 kHz, 8 pole filter KFL3B-FM$139.95 1 FM b/w filter

Re: [Elecraft] SP3 vs SP4 speakers

And Collins S Line power supplies had folks mounting speakers in them. Seems like a market exists in that regard... Chuck Jack KE9UW Sent from my iPhone, cjack > On May 16, 2019, at 9:57 PM, kc8wh.mh wrote: > > WayneThat's a good idea.The AC 4 power supplies for the Drake 4 line series >

[Elecraft] K3 accessories (looking for)

Looking for the following for my K3 KBPF3 KFL3B KFLA-1.0K de KG9H __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list

[Elecraft] K4 full duplex?

The question of the day on the AMSAT group is. when will the 2m 70cm module be available, and also is it going to be fullduplex ? 73 Jeff kb2m __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] K4 Critical Aspects

Hi Wayne & Eric, A very happy K3S owner here. I am mostly interested in 6 meter DX operation. So the critical aspects for me revolve around the following: 1. Is the noise floor of the K4 lower than the K3S (is it more sensitive)? 2. Is the noise blanking capability improved over the K3S?

Re: [Elecraft] K-line Remote Ops

OOPS . . . left off the request for help in the earlier post, pls. - Brgds, Dave, N3HE Cincinnati OH -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] k3 current

Hi all I am trying to understand power consumption of a 100W K3 (new synth., tuner off, no 2nd receiver) at various output-power levels. 1. Voltage read by the rig is 13.6-13.8 V at all times (power dependent). This is OK. 2. Current as indicated by the rig at 4 power levels

Re: [Elecraft] K4

LMAO  I know, right?!?! __ Clay Autery, KY5G On 17-May-19 05:01, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: I told the XYL tonight I was not going to be seduced by the SDR and the glass cockpit of the K4.  Nope. Not gonna do it. Immune. Happy with my K3-K2-K1-KX3-KX2-KX1. Then it

[Elecraft] K-line Remote Ops

K-line Remote Ops Hi, all concerned: Remote operation (RO) of an ELECRAFT-line station has become my means of escaping the challenge of omnipresent HF noise at my urban home location. However, RO has presented its own peculiar set of adversities. In my case, the control location (CL) is at my

Re: [Elecraft] K4

MAESTRI ! Maestri is the plural for MAESTRO (singular). I agree with you. They do it again (to those japanese) !!! :-) Ciao, Graziano IW2NOY Il 17/05/2019 12:01 eric norris via Elecraft ha scritto: I told the XYL tonight I was not going to be seduced by the SDR and the glass cockpit of the

[Elecraft] K4

I told the XYL tonight I was not going to be seduced by the SDR and the glass cockpit of the K4.  Nope.   Not gonna do it.   Immune.   Happy with my K3-K2-K1-KX3-KX2-KX1. Then it went up on the Elecraft website this morning, and I can see it has THE SAME PAW-SHAPED FEET and CROUCHING PANTHER

Re: [Elecraft] K4

Whether you can do something with less capable equipment that someone else uses more sophisticated gear to do isn't the point. The point is that two receivers are better than one. Personally, I could deal with split pileups with a single receiver (as I did for many years) but I could not have

Re: [Elecraft] K4

On 5/16/2019 11:02 PM, Wes wrote: My K3S has only one receiver. You are smart enough to know that there are good reasons for having two synchronized receivers. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K4

On 5/16/2019 9:43 PM, Alan wrote: I'm always amazed at what a great job Elecraft does keeping major new products secret throughout a long, multi-year development cycle. There were engineers and others throughout the country (and the world) who knew about it but never let it slip. Some are

Re: [Elecraft] K4

My K3S has only one receiver. The K3 before that had only one receiver.  The TS-870 before that had only one receiver.  The Drake TR-7 before that had only one receiver.  The Henry Tempo-One before that had only one receiver. The Collins KWM-1 before that had only one receiver and everything