On 1/16/2021 7:31 PM, Wes wrote:
Well, when you send your intellectual property and designs to China to
get your stuff build cheap you should expect that they will steal it and
undercut you. False economy.
Yes. I own a spectrum analyzer and scope from a company that I'm told
ripped off design
On the latest firmware, what is the function of this menu item?
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No one seams to have mentioned that there is a small difference in diameter
between a 3.5mm plug and a 1/8” plug (which is 3.175mm).
However, I believe the socket on the K3 is a 3.5mm one, so that should not have
caused this.
I’m sure someone like Don can confirm this.
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #17
Hi,Several years ago Elecraft explained the firmware numbers. Lets use 2.86.
The 2 is a major upgrade from 1. The point 86 is a minor or a bug fix. If the
point 86 jumps to point 89 it means multiple improvements/bug fixes. Reading
the latest fwnotes for an Elecraft product might explain the c
I used to be able to have VFO-B always read what was on VFO-A.
Now I can't. A fast press of Sub brings up SUB. A long press brings up
Diversity. There is noting in-between the tap and he hold.
Mind you, since I frequently use WSJT-x in split-mode, maybe I really
DON'T want the two Vfo's to track.
I have had my factory built k3s with the internal 2M xvtr for about 5
years. the output power is only 4W. This works OK to drive my external amp,
but I would really need about 8-10W for full drive. What do others
experience regarding output power with the internal xvtr?
Hi Jim,
There are no semantics in our firmware revisions. For example, 3.00 would just
be an incremental improvement over 2.99.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 17, 2021, at 10:41 AM, Jim H via Elecraft
> wrote:
>
> Hi,Several years ago Elecraft explained the firmware numbers. Lets use
> 2.86. Th
1/8” doesn’t exist. They’re all 3.5mm.
Biggest problem I’ve seen in cheap import connectors is poor quality plating.
Both material & surface finish.
73
Josh W6XU
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> On Jan 17, 2021, at 6:29 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF
> wrote:
>
> No one seams to have mentioned that there
If you break a plug tip off inside a connector on one of our radios, and can't
get it out, send it in and we'll replace the connector. No charge for anything
but shipping.
73,
Wayne
N6KR
> On Jan 17, 2021, at 11:51 AM, Josh Fiden wrote:
>
> 1/8” doesn’t exist. They’re all 3.5mm.
>
> Bigges
Is there anyway to set antenna selection to bypass when selected?
i have a dipole on ant one where I use the kat500
on ant two I have a random wire on outdoor tuner, I would like kat500 to always
bypass when ant two is selected.
tnx
Jack
W4GRJ
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The FCC just posted this:
https://www.fcc.gov/document/amateur-personal-radio-users-reminded-not-use-radios-crimes
I guess this isn't surprising, considering current events. But in case their
motivation wasn't clear, see this interpretation:
https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/17/tech/fcc-rad
In case I’m misinterpreted, here: I’m just the messenger. This is a highly
unusual FCC action that I figured would be of general interest.
Someone pointed out privately that it could be construed as political — that
was definitely not my intent. Misuse of the airwaves affects us all.
Apologie
If you are an ARRL member, you also received an emailed statement from them
today, reiterating their position on the appropriate uses of amateur radio.
It isn't surprising that those involved in the January 6 insurrection and
attempted coup used radio comms of SOME kind to organize and coordinate
Bob,
In the newer firmware, it's a menu setting. I don't remember what it is,
(Radio not accessible right now), but the firmware notes via the utility
should tell you.
On 1/17/2021 1:48 PM, Bob KD7YZ wrote:
I used to be able to have VFO-B always read what was on VFO-A.
Now I can't. A fast
Sure. Just select bypass for the antenna on the front panel. When you QSY to
that band, the setting will take affect and the ATU will be in bypass mode.
I do this with my tribander, which does not need the ATU, just the switch.
73!
Jack, W6FB
> On Jan 17, 2021, at 12:53 PM, Jack W4GRJ wrote:
>
First try today of my KX2 with the KXPA100 amplifier. Everything seemed to
work fine. One issue for today; the lights on the amp indicated a 1:1 SWR
while the Radio gave a reading of 19:1. My assumption is the KX2 does not
“read back” the SWR from the amp. Is this correct? Is the SWR on the
Well I'm glad that CNN cleared that up and I'm so relieved to know that Amazon,
Apple and Google are protecting me from unmoderated speech.
N7WS
On 1/17/2021 2:07 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:
The FCC just posted this:
https://www.fcc.gov/document/amateur-personal-radio-users-reminded-not-
I feel safer now!!
K4HYJ
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ...
warning issued by FCC today
Well I'm glad that C
Hi Barry,
I know that I am coming too late...:)
I found today this link for decoder:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/12-Band-BCD-Decoder-Yaesu-Elecraft-Apache-Labs/203217549978?hash=item2f50b5ba9a:g:nWoAAOSwl5hf1e1Z
I am not sure about the O2 but it should fit to KPA.
Stay safe!
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73 - Petr, O
Well, I’ve still got some, go back quite a few years, but they are in my junk
box!
73 de David, M0XDF (K3 #174, P3 #108)
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Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in the
same place. If you want to get somewhere else, you must run at least twice
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Hi
I recently acquired a new shack laptop, Win 10 Home,
connected elecraft USB-RS232 cable to update firmware with the latest
utility.
But unsuccessful, got the message -
So I ended up doing it no problems with an older Win 7 laptop.
Does anyone have any experience with this or a solution?
thank
You cable likely has a fake Prolific USB to RS232 chip. The latest
drivers will refuse to use it. Where did the cable come from? I don't
think Elecraft used fake chips.
You probably need a new cable to work with the latest drivers.
73,
Mark
W7MLG
On Sun, Jan 17, 2021 at 4:26 PM Chris Meagher w
This is probably a message from a Windows USB driver install. I don’t recall
adding that text to the K3 Utility.
Early KUSB cables used a chipset from a company named Prolofic. Their brand
fell on hard times, there were reportedly some counterfeits. Device driver
support comes from the OS and
There is this:
https://www.connectix.nl/pl2303hxa-phased-out-since-2012-please-contact-your-supplier-solved/
On Sunday, January 17, 2021, 4:46:04 PM MST, Dick Dievendorff
wrote:
This is probably a message from a Windows USB driver install. I don’t recall
adding that text to the K3
Thanks Dick and Mark for your replies.
My cable was purchased from elecraft,
I will get an FDTI adaptor and see how that goes.
Chris
VK2ACD
On Mon, Jan 18, 2021 at 10:42 AM Dick Dievendorff wrote:
> This is probably a message from a Windows USB driver install. I don’t
> recall adding that text
So...the FCC *specifically* cites only amateur and personal radio services as
illegal for use in crime.
I wonder how long the list is of radio services that ARE FCC APPROVED for use
in crime?
Silly nonsense this all is. It does not bring credit to anyone calling
attention to this total non-pr
There was an article on the front page of today's Washington Post that
described people going to DC being assisted with their communications by "Ham
Radio Operators". There was also much footage of the incident at the Capitol of
people with HTs hangin off of their belts..
Been a lot of Baofengs
Yeah. It's out there in the public eye already, whether legit or not. To
many people, any civilian with a HT is a ham. They don't necessarily make
distinctions between Amateur Radio, CB, GMRS, FRS etc.
Best to cite and enforce existing laws than to create more laws and
restrictions that will
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On 1/17/2021 12:53 PM, Jack W4GRJ wrote:
Is there anyway to set antenna selection to bypass when selected?
i have a dipole on ant one where I use the kat500
on ant two I have a random wire on outdoor tuner, I would like kat500 to always
bypass when ant two is selected.
Yes. It's easy from the
When is Elecraft going to publish some preliminary specs like sensitivity,
and noise floor?? I really want a new radio (K4D) but I will not lay my
cash out blindly. I love my fully loaded with every option, K3s and I love
my back-up K3 and my P3/VGA and my KPA500 & KAT500 and my KPA1500. But I
ne
Hi Bruce,
The latest edition of the "Introduction to the Elecraft K4" manual includes
preliminary specifications. Unfortunately the version that's at the manual link
right now is an older one. That will be corrected by tomorrow, and you can
download it.
I could send you the document directly,
I've been thinking about some kind of automatic lightning
protection for radios, specifically ones like the K3 and K4. The
idea is that when you turn the radio off, all the things that
are subject to damage are protected by disconnecting them from
the external world and shorting their inputs to
Also be advised that the ARRL Volunteer Program has been asked by the
FCC to monitor ham frequencies and report "interesting" conversations.
73
Bob, K4TAX
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Date: Sun, 17 Jan 2021 13:07:41 -0800
From: Wayne Burdick
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] Waaay OT: A new kind of QR
Good Evening,
Both bands were better than I had anticipated. Low noise with mild
QSB helped me copy better. Rick commented after the first net that
propagation was good for him to all of us. The time change for the
second net helped. Signals got stronger for the first portion then
bega
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Hi Bill,
Just a general remark:
I think we need to divide protection into different topologies/ barriers/
zones. This is according to threat phenomena ( e.g. xxx kilo Amps to milli
Amps and smaller ).
Threat levels need to be reduced step by step and systematically.
Surge Limiters / Filtering
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This is VERY good advice. The most important thing we can do to minimize
lightning damage is to seriously implement proper grounding and bonding
in our stations and throughout our homes. N0AX's ARRL Book on the topic
is a great reference; I collaborated with him on it. Also study the
slides for
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