[Elecraft] KSYN3A Question & NR audio canceling

Wayne, The new KSYN3A is supposed to have the new wonderful T/R speed making CW QSK sound like the old KSYN3 with the QRQ selected to on (for the most part). This leaves me with the question... Since the QRQ function is still available when you have the new KSYN3A boards installed, what does

[Elecraft] I just saw this in another group - Looks fun

CQ BR DE W6SFM This Saturday! Just a friendly reminder that the W6SFM Bug Roundup event will be held this Saturday the 15th at 1800 UTC through 0600 UTC ! It's time to Grab that bug, clean those contacts, and let’er fly! Let’s hear that “Banana Boat / Lake Erie Swing" or that commercial KPH/W

[Elecraft] W6SFM Bug Roundup Event starts tomorrow!

This is a general announcement to remind those interested that the W6SFM Samuel F Morse Amateur Radio Club will be holding its Semi Annual Bug Roundup event tomorrow, May 17th starting from 1700 UTC though Sunday 0500 UTC. This 12-hour event is not a contest; rather it is a time dedicated to c

[Elecraft] W6SFM 2014 Spring Bug Roundup event (An event for Bug Key users around the world!)

*W6SFM On-Air BUG ROUNDUP - Saturday May 17th 2014* *Objective: * This 12-hour event is not a contest; rather it is a time dedicated to celebrating our CW and Bug key heritage. Participants are encouraged to get on the air and simply make enjoyable, conversational CW QSOs using a Bug style key

[Elecraft] KPA500 presents high SWR to radio driving it

Randy, I'm not sure if it's normal or not, but I do find that if you use an analyzer on the input of the KPA500 and a 50ohm dummy load on the output, you will see a good 50 ohm 1.0:1 SWR on the analyzer in the Stand by mode. However, when you put the amp into the Operate mode you get somewher