Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K60XV - No longer available?

2019-08-25 Thread Daniel Solano Gómez
On vie ago 23 22:17 2019, Dave Van Wallaghen wrote: > Don, > > I was just told they were discontinued a couple of weeks ago. Not > exactly sure why, but I assume one of the parts is no longer available. > It is no longer on the order page. That’s a real shame to hear. I’ve been pretty happy with

Re: [Elecraft] KX4 Features ??

2019-08-25 Thread Todd KH2TJ
There's this one here Carl: https://www.aerial-51.com/alt-512/ Built in sound card. 73, Todd KH2TJ I would like to see a built-in sound card for digital modes. As far as I know there is no small, portable rig that has this feature.

Re: [Elecraft] K60XV - No longer available?

2019-08-25 Thread Bill Coleman
If anyone has a K60XV they’d like to sell, I’d be interested as well. > On Aug 24, 2019, at 1:29 AM, Aaron wrote: > > I was looking to purchase the K60XV 60 Meter option for my K2 this past > week and was informed by Elecraft Customer Support that it had been > discontinued, and I should ask

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2019-08-25 Thread Jim Miller
I'm not aware of any Bluetooth implementation that has latency short enough for CW. I'd be happy to be wrong. Anyone? jim ab3cv On Sun, Aug 25, 2019 at 8:03 PM Tox wrote: > Actually, on the note of Bluetooth, and given the security issues announced > at Usenix Security conference in Santa

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2019-08-25 Thread Tox
Actually, on the note of Bluetooth, and given the security issues announced at Usenix Security conference in Santa Clara a week backif Bluetooth is supported, ensuring minimum entropy >1 byte would be a Good Thing. Scott AD6YT On Sun, Aug 25, 2019, 2:03 PM Gmail wrote: > Probably too late

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CMP n/a

2019-08-25 Thread k1oj
Bingo! I was wondering what the little + on the display was. Now I know. Thank you so much! OJ k1oj Dit dit Is it possible you have MENU:TX ESSB turned on? Compression is not allowed in ESSB mode. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com On Aug 25, 2019, at 1:56

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CMP n/a

2019-08-25 Thread Wayne Burdick
Is it possible you have MENU:TX ESSB turned on? Compression is not allowed in ESSB mode. Wayne N6KR elecraft.com > On Aug 25, 2019, at 1:56 PM, k1oj wrote: > > No, definitely just a tap... Thought maybe I had something set wrong in the > menus but cannot find anything... > OJ k1oj > >

[Elecraft] K4

2019-08-25 Thread Gmail
Probably too late however: 1. Built in Bluetooth capability to allow use of wireless headsets. 2. Ability to inhibit linear key during tune mode. Use with non Elecraft amps. Ray W8LYJ Sent from my iPad __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] USB vs RS232 for K3/P3

2019-08-25 Thread Don Wilhelm
Steve, The USB connection will allow you to eliminate your external soundcard and the cables to the LINE IN/OUT jacks. It will also eliminate any need for a USB to SERIAL adapter if you are currently using one. You will need to use the CBLP3Y cable between the K3 and P3 instead of the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CMP n/a

2019-08-25 Thread k1oj
No, definitely just a tap... Thought maybe I had something set wrong in the menus but cannot find anything... OJ k1oj >>>Good question. Could you be HOLDING the button instead of just tapping it? A HOLD (long press) on the button will take you to Pitch, which does return N/A. >>>Grant NQ5T

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 CMP n/a

2019-08-25 Thread Grant Youngman
Good question. Could you be HOLDING the button instead of just tapping it? A HOLD (long press) on the button will take you to Pitch, which does return N/A. Grant NQ5T KX3 (8342)/KXPA100 > On Aug 25, 2019, at 4:41 PM, k1oj wrote: > > k1oj

Re: [Elecraft] USB vs RS232 for K3/P3

2019-08-25 Thread Grant Youngman
Yes … Grant NQ5T KX3 (8342)/KXPA100 > > Would changing to USB eliminate any need for Line IN/OUT connections to solve > the digi problem? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] KX3 CMP n/a

2019-08-25 Thread k1oj
I'm not much of a phone op but my kx3 will not allow CMP setting in ssb mode. When I tap the CMP button it says n/a. What do I have set incorrectly? Thanks, OJ k1oj Houston, Tx __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] USB vs RS232 for K3/P3

2019-08-25 Thread Steve, K4FJ via Elecraft
I have K3 radios which have been updated with most K3S add-on's, including KIO3B, but I am not currently usingthe USB capability.  I use RS232 instead. What am I missing that is worth making the change to USB?  I have the cables to do it, but the current configuration surely works. I have a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KPA 1500 thoughts

2019-08-25 Thread N4ZR
TX Test mode?  On the K3 or the KPA-1500? 73, Pete N4ZR Check out the Reverse Beacon Network at , now spotting RTTY activity worldwide. For spots, please use your favorite "retail" DX cluster. On 8/25/2019 3:58 PM, Randy (Art) wrote: I recently got the KPA 1500 amp

[Elecraft] KX3 not working on receive

2019-08-25 Thread Reed Fite
Rick, have you tried to check the ribbon cable inside the rig? Wouldn't hurt to unplug & plug back in just in case it wasn't making a good connection.  Reed  W4JZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Elecraft KPA 1500 thoughts

2019-08-25 Thread Randy (Art)
I recently got the KPA 1500 amp and guess I have some observations an possible upgrades that maybe considered. 1. I use my K3 and amp on all bands 160 thru 6 and have the internal 2 meter xfter using with a HB PQL LDMOS amp I built. It uses RCA phone for its PTT and the KPA 1500 is using

[Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net 8-25-2019

2019-08-25 Thread Eric Lanzl
Hello to all, Here is the log for today's Elecraft net. Again propagation to the Midwest and other areas around the country was poor. Yet we had a good number of check ins to the net. The net meets on Sundays at 1800Z on a frequency of 14.303.5. All stations are welcome to check in. Thanks

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 not working on receive

2019-08-25 Thread Rick Dettinger
Thanks for the suggestions to help with my ailing KX3. I have tried them, and also a factory reset. No joy. Looks like the rig is not going into the receive mode. The fact that injecting an S9 signal at 7040 KHz does not indicate on the S Meter makes me think the KX3 is staying in the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Output Variation

2019-08-25 Thread N4ZR
Not necessary to guess - Page 17 of the KPA-1500 manual discusses ALC.  "ALC is a useful safety mechanism, but do not use ALC as the principle [sic] power control. ...Elecraft recommends using the K3 or K3s PWR-SET-PER-BAND function to set proper drive levels, not ALC. 73, Pete N4ZR Check out

Re: [Elecraft] K3LowRX WhenKPA500 is in OPER

2019-08-25 Thread Bart Campbell
I agree with Bob. This exact problem occurred with my KPA500 last year and it was the switching diodes. Support offered to send the parts for me to replace but I opted to send the amp in for repair. Support was a pleasure to deal with. 73, Bart, NS4X On Sunday, August 25, 2019, Mike Sanders

[Elecraft] K3/K144XV/K3EXREF problem

2019-08-25 Thread Rus Healy
Greetings, all. I have a K3 with the KSYN3A synthesizers, K3EXREF external reference option, and the K144XV internal 2-meter transverter. The K144XV also has the internal PLL lock option board installed. With this setup, I am trying to solve two problems: (1) knowing my 2-meter frequency

Re: [Elecraft] K3LowRX WhenKPA500 is in OPER

2019-08-25 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
As I've read earlier, likely an issue with the T/R switching diodes in the amp.   Contact Tech Support at Elecraft. 73 Bob, K4TAX On 8/25/2019 8:17 AM, Mike Sanders wrote: Probably a cable mess up on my part. Before I go through heroic efforts to move the operating desk can anyone offer

[Elecraft] KPA-1500 Power Output Variation

2019-08-25 Thread Bob McGraw K4TAX
Has anyone actually used, observed, and measured the effect of the ALC feature of the amp in combination with the K3/K3S with regard to output power variation. I do use the method and setup as suggested in the manual for both the KPA500 and K3S with no known ill effects.   The amp drives to

[Elecraft] K3LowRX WhenKPA500 is in OPER

2019-08-25 Thread Mike Sanders
Probably a cable mess up on my part. Before I go through heroic efforts to move the operating desk can anyone offer any help or advice. The receiver is fine when the KPA500 is turned on but in STBY. When it is switched to OPER the RX drops from say S9 to S3. Any ideas? Thanks, Mike K0AZ