Re: [Elecraft] Operating FT8 portable with KX3 - GPS time sync question

2017-10-28 Thread Barry N1EU
doors 0-30C, means it needs an external reference. The GPS receiver is a viable solution. 73, Barry N1EU On Sat, Oct 28, 2017 at 11:49 PM, Brian Hunt wrote: > Google NMEATime. Haven't tried it myself but one of the local hams is, > along with a USB GPS receiver. > &

[Elecraft] Operating FT8 portable with KX3 - GPS time sync question

2017-10-28 Thread Barry N1EU
e what software you're successfully running under Windows to link the GPS data with the system time? Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailma

Re: [Elecraft] FT8 output power KX2/KX3

2017-10-26 Thread Barry N1EU
Thanks Tom and Don for the responses. I'll try a few 15sec FT8 xmit cycles at 50% (7.5W) into a dummy load while monitoring PA temp. Any guidance on what the upper safe limit is for PA temp? Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU On Thu, Oct 26, 2017 at 8:34 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Barry, &g

[Elecraft] FT8 output power KX2/KX3

2017-10-26 Thread Barry N1EU
What is the recommended max power output setting for the KX2 and for the KX3 for normal FT8 use without after-market heatsink? Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] OK to place P3 directly on top of K3?

2017-10-03 Thread Barry
Looking at some shack redecorating and one possibility is placing the P3 directly on top of the K3/100. Is that OK? Barry W2UP -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-30 Thread Barry Baines
Jim: What size SVGA monitors do you use? I presume there is a tradeoff between real estate being used by the monitors versus preferred viewing size for seeing what the P3 can provide. Thanks, Barry Baines, WD4ASW > On Sep 30, 2017, at 11:44 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > > On 9/30/201

Re: [Elecraft] SDRPlay as panadapter

2017-09-26 Thread BARRY LAZAR
asis for flexibility. However, the maximum you can display, today, is around 190 kHz. And, you may not be able to see deeply into the noise. 73, Barry K3NDM Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App -Original Message- From: m.matthew.geo...@gmail.com To: rlind...@mit.edu Cc: Elecraft@mailma

Re: [Elecraft] Question for Wayne about your OCF Dipole

2017-09-18 Thread Barry
have used handles this without breaking a sweat. Happy DXing! 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Don Wilhelm" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 9/18/2017 10:20:22 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question for Wayne about your OCF Dipole Alan, The loss is determined by t

Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

2017-09-04 Thread Barry
I like to build up a functionality; it must be my engineering background. :-) 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 9/4/2017 8:55:02 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s Barry, You missed my poin

Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

2017-09-04 Thread Barry
aving said that, I am using a good professional level card for spectrum and CW Skimmer. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Don Wilhelm" To: "Barry" ; "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 9/4/2017 7:55:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

2017-09-04 Thread Barry
hether you are a KX3 or K3 user. I am being told the KX2 is also fine and my K3s works great. The one thing I have found here and 1 other station is having forgotten which ports I was using for what; I now have that written down and life is sweet. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- F

Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

2017-09-04 Thread Barry
onitor you received audio. Levels are set on the Signalink's front panel. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 9/4/2017 3:32:04 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s If I was on the WSJT devel

Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

2017-09-04 Thread Barry
o say that I had some intermittent problems with LP-Bridge; I haven't seen any problems with my present set up in over a few years. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Bob McGraw K4TAX" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 9/4/2017 2:45:26 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] Unsubscribing

2017-08-20 Thread Barry Baines
help to make it more appropriate to post on a list that is primarily focused on ‘Everything Elecraft.” FWIW, Barry Baines, WD4ASW (Currently in Boston, MA where the eclipse is expected to reach 65% of totality) > > > 73 from David GM4JJJ > >> On 20 Aug 2017, at 16:31, David

Re: [Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

2017-08-19 Thread Barry
wers-that-be. It surprises me that such a customer-friendly and state-of-the-art group hasn't already taken this step. Just food for thought... Barry W2UP Allan Zadiraka wrote > Since I own a number of Elecraft products, I am very happy with the > current > setup. Separate forums

[Elecraft] Make this email list more manageable - a forum instead?

2017-08-19 Thread Barry
ld be much easier to pick and choose topics of interest. Thoughts? Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Make-this-email-list-more-manageable-a-forum-instead-tp7633522.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabbl

[Elecraft] Help needed to control KPA500

2017-08-18 Thread Barry Simpson
t way to go about the problem and it would be appreciated if someone could put me on the right lines. Many thanks Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] Eclipse logistics and em-comm nets?

2017-08-18 Thread Barry
I'm planning to go very early Monday morning, north on I-25 into Wyoming. I'm hoping their predictions are as accurate as those were for Y2K end-of-civilization-as-we-know-it. Barry W2UP w0mu wrote > I-25 In Colorado is going to be a complete mess. They are expecting > over 5

Re: [Elecraft] B&W Folded Dipole over an Armory

2017-08-13 Thread Barry
augmented with a T2FD so that they could do work with their ALE radios. Harris Corp. does the same. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Dave Heil" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 8/13/2017 4:03:25 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] B&W Folded Dipole over an Armory

Re: [Elecraft] Is it my KX3/antenna or is it lousy band condx?

2017-08-13 Thread Barry
bably have Elecraft gear. That means you really need a truly awful mismatch for your tuner not to be able to deal with it. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Jim Brown" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 8/13/2017 1:10:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is it my KX3/antenna

Re: [Elecraft] "Contester's Spectral Display" feature of N1MM software will be supported soon

2017-08-13 Thread Barry
Clay, Sorry. You can't buy N1MM; they give it away. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Clay Autery" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 8/13/2017 12:55:57 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] "Contester's Spectral Display" feature of N1MM software

Re: [Elecraft] "Contester's Spectral Display" feature of N1MM software will be supported soon

2017-08-13 Thread Barry
ately anything that can work with a KX3,K3, K3s can be added to the mix. The downside to all of this is not have a large enough monitor or room for multiple large monitors. :-( 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Steve London" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 8/13/2

Re: [Elecraft] Is it my KX3/antenna or is it lousy band condx?

2017-08-13 Thread Barry
d it with the lowest loss line that makes sense for your situation. All the rest is seat in the chair time and listen or call CQ. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Fred Moore" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 8/13/2017 10:37:37 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is it my K

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Poor band conditions

2017-08-12 Thread Barry
In case you haven't noticed, the sun died. It's even going to go dark across the US in about 9 days :-) Seriously though, I use N0HR's Propfire Firefox add-on. On the bar at the bottom of the browser, I see current SFI, A and K at all times. Barry W2UP -- View this mes

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Poor band conditions

2017-08-11 Thread Barry
antenna that is ground independent, put up as high as you can, and if a little wire is good, more would be better. Shortened and loaded antennas work, but you do pay a penalty for their convenience. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Tony Estep" To: "Elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Poor band conditions

2017-08-11 Thread Barry
I suggest something like this: http://www.hamqsl.com/solar3.html. It tells you A and K values SFI and solar wind values. Additionally, there is a plug in for a number of browsers from N0HR that shows you SFI, A and K values in a corner of your browser. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original

Re: [Elecraft] MAC BOOK KX3 QUESTION

2017-07-31 Thread Barry Baines
. Hope this helps, Barry Baines, WD4ASW (Currently in N.Myrtle Beach, SC) > On Jul 31, 2017, at 4:10 PM, Gerry Miller wrote: > > HI GUYS, I AM USING A MAC BOOK PRO FROM 2010. I HAVE THE LATEST SOFTWARE AS > OF THIS DATE. THE QUESTION IS, DOES "BIG E" HAVE A CABLE

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Package Discounts

2017-07-29 Thread Barry Baines
radio marketplace and reflects well their focus on meeting the needs of the customer which in turn reinforces brand loyalty. We all appreciate the company that stands behind their product. FWIW, Barry Baines, WD4ASW (Currently in Columbia, SC) > On Jul 29, 2017, at 12:12 PM, Don Wilhelm wr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Upgrade Path to Satellite Work.

2017-07-28 Thread Barry Baines
e launch complex at Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India in late 2017. > > Any kind soul, please help me out with an upgrade path of which kits I need > to get to do the full-duplex Satellite work that I used to enjoy. (I'm all > set on the antenna

Re: [Elecraft] Query, KPA500 Remote Opns

2017-07-28 Thread Barry Baines
Elecraft K3/KPA500/KAT500 using the K3/0-Mini, so I’ll be interested to see how well the Flex WAN capability functions when the ham shack has relatively slow internet (at best 1.2 Mbps upload, 20 Mbps download). Hope this helps, Barry, WD4ASW (Currently in Columbia, SC) > On Jul 28

Re: [Elecraft] Really OT: Inside-the-vehicle HF antennas (possible bonus points)

2017-07-16 Thread Barry Baines
d still work well. Food for thought, Barry Baines, WD4ASW (Currently in Boston, MA) > > Here are some ideas I’m considering: > > - mag loop in the rear window > - thin wire loop on a roof rack > - gamma match to the entire roof > - surface acoustic waves > - p

Re: [Elecraft] Really OT: Inside-the-vehicle HF antennas (possible bonus points)

2017-07-16 Thread Barry
Even if you can get something to radiate, there's always the issue of RFI to the car's electronics. Careful! Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Really-OT-Inside-the-vehicle-HF-antennas-possible-bonus-points-tp7632459p7632472.html Sen

Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite..you will want this one

2017-06-09 Thread Barry
Tom, Those are great improvements. I'll be updating this afternoon. Thanks. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Tom" To: "Elecraft" Sent: 6/9/2017 2:27:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite..you will want this one Hello,

Re: [Elecraft] Can KPA500 Operate Remotely?

2017-06-07 Thread Barry Baines
ces my ham site. FWIW, Barry Baines, WD4ASW (Currently in West Roxbury, MA) > On Jun 7, 2017, at 10:08 AM, k...@gmx.com wrote: > > Hi, Can a KPA500 be operated remotely, for example, in a different room from > the operator? > Specifically would such remote operations be p

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WPX CW contest going on right now, through tomorrow; lots of great DX!

2017-05-27 Thread Barry
I forgot. Just so everyone doesn't think I gone around the bend, I'm trying to finish up 5 band DXCC and only need to fill in on 80. I wanna do it with 100 Watts and wire antennas. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "BARRY LAZAR" To: n...@c

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WPX CW contest going on right now, through tomorrow; lots of great DX!

2017-05-27 Thread BARRY LAZAR
ns on, the score will not be great. I'm watching 80 now and will stay on until I fully run out of steam. 73, Barry K3NDM Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App -Original Message- From: n...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net,k3...@comcast.net Cc: Sent: 2017-05-27 2:08:57 PM Sub

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WPX CW contest going on right now, through tomorrow; lots of great DX!

2017-05-27 Thread Barry
80 seems to be open also. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Wayne Burdick" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Cc: "k...@yahoogroups.com" Sent: 5/27/2017 3:00:37 AM Subject: [Elecraft] CQ WPX CW contest going on right now, through tomorrow; lots of

Re: [Elecraft] REMOTE STATIONS - was Re: iphone remote control for the KPA500

2017-05-17 Thread Barry Baines
ombine ‘connectivity’ provided by the internet with amateur radio is a wonderful thing because it allows us to maintain relationships and create new ones no matter where we are…. FWIW, Barry, WD4ASW > > It’s only my opinion or other think the same? > > Ian IK4EWX > > &g

Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500

2017-05-17 Thread Barry Baines
time) and not both simultaneously. 73, Barry WD4ASW > If so for $300 it’s starting to look like a good way to go, as I can’t do any > control functions on my BigIR remotely, just control it’s frequency. I would > also like to have a way to retract the antenna fully…. > > 73 J

Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500

2017-05-16 Thread Barry Baines
MikeL > On May 16, 2017, at 11:58 PM, Michael Walker wrote: > > Hi Barry > > I have 2 RemoteRig pairs as I used to use them on my TS480's (I've been > running remote for about 11 years now). I am now running remote with the > Flex Maestro and the 6300 and

Re: [Elecraft] iphone remote control for the KPA500

2017-05-16 Thread Barry Baines
So again, it can all be done with an iPhone/iPad/MacBook or any web-capable device. To the extent that I can run a shack without running Windows and a PC, the happier I am. FWIW, Barry Baines, WD4ASW (Currently in Mercer, PA enroute to Hamvention…) > I move my KPA-500 with me when I

Re: [Elecraft] Dayton Dropoff

2017-05-15 Thread Barry Baines
Ed: > On May 15, 2017, at 9:26 PM, Ed Muns wrote: > > In the past UPS has a spot in the Hamvention exhibits for accepting shipments. The UPS Store is listed as being in Bulding 6 (6311-6312) at this year’s Hamvention. 73, Barry, WD4ASW (Departing Boston to drive to Xenia o

Re: [Elecraft] K2 For Club Radio?

2017-05-12 Thread Barry
having a good receiver that would tolerate 4-6 stations being physically close. My K2 passed that test and I can't think of a better all analog radio. Oh yes, I sold my K2 only because I fell for a KX3. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Tom Hellem" To: elecraft@

Re: [Elecraft] kxusb question

2017-05-07 Thread barry whittemore
Don, and others, Thanks for the info, I suspected that might be the case. Thats why I asked. I appreciate the info, 73 Barry NF1O From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, May 7, 2017 8:19 AM To: barry whittemore; Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] kxusb question

[Elecraft] kxusb question

2017-05-07 Thread barry whittemore
Barry NF1O __ 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 Please help support this

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Enhancement

2017-04-28 Thread Barry Baines
rly monitor equipment status. FWIW, Barry Baines, WD4ASW > Regardless, keeping the amp physically small > and lightweight is a great selling point. External antenna switches are > readily available. For me, one input and one output is perfectly fine. > > John KK9A > >

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Leaky coax

2017-04-17 Thread Barry
Ken G Kopp wrote > Trivia: It's not unusual for a grain train to be much longer that the > tunnel through the Continental Divide. Reminiscing back to my third semester of Physics in college (Relativity), it depends on the speed of the train :-) Barry W2UP -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] ICOM Remote Antenna Tuner

2017-04-08 Thread Barry
Yes, that is correct. Just feed it some RF and if the SWR is above 1.5:1, if memory serves, it starts to find a solution that yields a low SWR. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Harry Yingst via Elecraft" To: "John Pierce" ; "elecraft@mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] K3S SSB TX monitor

2017-04-06 Thread Barry Simpson
that is the only way. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 7 April 2017 at 06:53, Richard Lamont wrote: > My previous post might not have made it clear what I'm trying to achieve > with the K3S. > > For RX audio, I usually listen on speakers. These mute when I plug the > headphones in.

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding question on remote tuner

2017-04-05 Thread Barry
which needs to see both the ground half of your antenna system and the antenna itself. The unum will attempt to isolate parts of the system that should not be isolated. However, you do need to keep RF off the transmission line going to the shack and an isolator will accomplish this. 73, Barry

Re: [Elecraft] K3 loss of rx signal

2017-04-04 Thread Barry
x27;t make that mistake again. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: donov...@starpower.net To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: 4/4/2017 5:19:47 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 loss of rx signal Hi Ron, If you've ever used BNC connectors in a lab environment -- espe

Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

2017-03-31 Thread Barry Baines
with full duplex would be an awesome product as the number of amateur satellites in orbit will continue to increase over the next couple of years… Barry WD4ASW > On Mar 30, 2017, at 7:55 AM, Paul Stoetzer wrote: > > A KX2 or KX3 sized full-duplex 2m/70cm radio would be amazing and fil

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Sound Card and Windows 10

2017-03-30 Thread Barry
, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Marvin Wheeler" To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 3/30/2017 1:13:41 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3S Sound Card and Windows 10 Has Anyone else had problems with Windows 10 recognizing the sound card in a K3S. All of the drivers are up to date.

Re: [Elecraft] K3S and Winlink

2017-03-28 Thread Barry
Tom, I'm not sure which Winlink software you are running, but it should work. Check to see that you have VOX on so that when you start to send tone the radio goes into transmit. If that is OK, you may need to tell your software to use software control for PTT. 73, K3NDM

Re: [Elecraft] Windows and KX3

2017-03-20 Thread BARRY LAZAR
Tom, It's probably nothing more than needing to re-install the driver for your sub to serial adapter. That is usually the problem when this happens. 73, Barry K3NDM Sent from XFINITY Connect Mobile App -Original Message- From: docw...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.n

Re: [Elecraft] Help setting up digital (2)

2017-03-19 Thread Barry
OOPs! Brain Cramp. The mode should be data a not digital a. Sorry for the confusion 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Don Pomplun" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 3/19/2017 2:40:27 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Help setting up digital I, too echo my sense of

Re: [Elecraft] Help setting up digital

2017-03-19 Thread Barry
t and output to the USB codec. You will then set the radio to mode: DIGITAL A. The rest is setting the levels according to the radio manual. This is so much simpler than using external, or internal, sound cards and needing additional cables for ins and outs. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Me

Re: [Elecraft] Fldigi and K3S

2017-03-19 Thread Barry
same thing and it worked with VOX natively. Until I fixed it, I had no problem with using MMTTY as my RTTY interface. Now, I can go back to FLDIGI. There's a bug in there, but I'm not sure whether it's FLDIGI or N1MM+ 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From

Re: [Elecraft] International Crystal is closing

2017-03-10 Thread Barry
And, a very early rig of mine, the STP-50, a low power 6 meter transmitter that was fun to use. With two tubes, an oscillator/multiplier and a PA. You were to supply 250-300 volts. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "WP4CW via Elecraft" To: "Wayne Burdick&

Re: [Elecraft] K3S's built-in RTTY

2017-03-08 Thread Barry
continue to use my SignaLink USB. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Don Pomplun" To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 3/8/2017 6:18:26 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3S's built-in RTTY TNX for all the helpful replies. A few referred to the K3S's "built-in so

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 155, Issue 8

2017-03-08 Thread Barry
any problems of running the caravan battery down even after two weeks with no 230volt supply to charge the battery. There are some very wise heads on this reflector who will add further comments to help you make a decision. 73 de Barry G4DBS On 07/03/2017 21:13, elecraft-

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 155, Issue 3

2017-03-04 Thread Barry
Hello Ed, I don't know if you can get this speaker in the states but I use a Jabra powered speaker. I has an internal battery charged via a USB lead, it also has Blue Tooth. The volume is good for the purpose you want it for, it must work, no evil here Hi. 73 de Barry G4DBS

[Elecraft] K3/100 gets hotter running remote (terminal mode) vs. 100W out

2017-02-20 Thread Barry
e fan and suck some air through. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-100-gets-hotter-running-remote-terminal-mode-vs-100W-out-tp7627175.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabbl

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Handling Copperweld wire

2017-02-03 Thread Barry
rweld. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-Handling-Copperweld-wire-tp7626383p7626423.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] The "Kinda Random Antenna"

2017-01-31 Thread Barry
t has its losses at a minimum. Do not worry about resonance. Most of us use antennas that if they were resonant wouldn't reflect 50 Ohms anyway. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 1/31/2017 11:53:

Re: [Elecraft] The "Kinda Random Antenna"

2017-01-30 Thread Barry
Ron, Mea culpa. You are right. I misused definitions. I use doublets. :-) 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" To: "'Emory Schley'" Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 1/30/2017 9:54:51 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The &

Re: [Elecraft] The "Kinda Random Antenna"

2017-01-30 Thread Barry
I suspect that basically the about 60 feet of open wire helped. I would guess that the antenna reflected a very low impedance with a large reactive component, and the line length helped in translating the antenna impedance to something better handled by the tuner. Therefore, my losses are containe

Re: [Elecraft] The "Kinda Random Antenna"

2017-01-30 Thread Barry
l of the math I ever had in college more than 50 years ago; I get a headache when I think of ever having to do math again. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Emory Schley" To: Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 1/30/2017 8:38:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The &

Re: [Elecraft] The "Kinda Random Antenna"

2017-01-29 Thread Barry
ennas. My attitude has always been what's a db or two among friends, and quite often that is the number we are sweating. But, if you can't make it exactly like Kraus writes, get as close as you can and let your antenna tuner worry about the match and don't think about that extra d

Re: [Elecraft] The "Kinda Random Antenna" (was: Random wire lengths for antennas)

2017-01-29 Thread Barry
r 200'. I would have done better, but my local power company added another handicap, line noise. Bottom line: Throw some wire up and see if it can be loaded. If yes, go for it. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Wayne Burdick" To: "Tom McCulloch"

Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the SDRPlay RSP2

2017-01-20 Thread Barry
Tom, On page 32 of the K3s manual is a small note on this: "K3S returns to receive mode after a time delay you set using DELAY." This applies in semi QSK only. And, make sure you do not see the QSK icon. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Tom"

Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the SDRPlay RSP2

2017-01-20 Thread Barry
e going to put in many, many hours. I will never get to your level; I just don't have the low loss pipe between my ears and fingers. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Chester Alderman" To: "'Barry'" ; "'Tom'" ; "

Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite supporting the SDRPlay RSP2

2017-01-20 Thread Barry
;s another useful tool in the bag along with the spectrum display that can quickly show where there is activity, but most importantly, I can see where the DX station is working that other guy in a split operation; this works better than having a second receiver. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Origin

Re: [Elecraft] K3: past chirp report

2017-01-20 Thread Barry
Does the radio automatically go into chirp mode if it detects operation from Cuba? Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-past-chirp-report-tp7625892p7625920.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A Mode not working

2017-01-09 Thread Barry
. :-) 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Bill Wiehe via Elecraft" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: 1/9/2017 9:21:02 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A Mode not working I recently downloaded a JT65 program and after several days of flawless operation, my K3 stopped tr

Re: [Elecraft] Dimmable LED desk lamp for operating position recommendation needed

2017-01-06 Thread Barry
I've used this one for over a year, and pleased with it. My wire antennas are only about 25 ft away and no noise issues: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KSQ8ZNA/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.n

Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question

2017-01-01 Thread Barry
Year, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Don Wilhelm" To: "Terry Brown" ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 1/1/2017 9:44:06 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Need help from an EZNec user on a horizontal loop question Terry, Have you considered an 80 meter inverted L?

Re: [Elecraft] I'm looking for terminal program for the K3

2016-12-26 Thread Barry
e played with a few other things, but I found Win4K3 about the best overall solution. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Harry Yingst via Elecraft" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 12/25/2016 11:36:02 PM Subject: [Elecraft] I'm looking for terminal program

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility with Windows 10

2016-12-18 Thread Barry
f it. Use that com port in the utility to connect to the K3, and make sure you have the data rate and data bits spec'd correctly. Once the utility gets correct information, it should work perfectly. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Rick Braun" To: "Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI

2016-12-02 Thread Barry
tion integration. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Kevin - K4VD" To: Cc: "Elecraft Reflector Reflector" Sent: 12/2/2016 4:30:28 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and FLDIGI ​OK - I got the answer concerning I/Q audio to fldigi. No advantage as fldigi does not pr

Re: [Elecraft] Digital on the K3S

2016-11-29 Thread Barry
well. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Bill DeVore" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 11/29/2016 10:25:48 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Digital on the K3S I'm new to Elecraft and was wondering how most of you handle digital communications. Use the K3 Util

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KFL3C-200 filter

2016-11-29 Thread Barry Simpson
generally operate split in such situations and transmit on VFO B and receive on VFO A so that I can tune around the transmit frequency and pick out stations with the very narrow filter. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 29 November 2016 at 10:39, N2TK, Tony wrote: > Tnx Ian, > On 80 and 160M this past w

[Elecraft] KPA500 software controlled bandswitching

2016-11-27 Thread Barry N1EU
Other than DDUtil and TRX-Manager, are there any other software logging programs out there that directly support the KPA500 so the amp automatically tracks the frequency of whatever rig is interfaced to the software? Thanks & 73, Barry

Re: [Elecraft] k3 remote

2016-11-17 Thread Barry Baines
ve access to the P3 screen and buttons from the K3/O-Mini operating position in the other room. This means of course that there isn’t much point having the P3 on anyway if using the K3/0-Mini in the other room. Hope this helps, Barry Baines, WD4ASW Westborough, MA

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuner loss?

2016-11-03 Thread Barry N1EU
It ends up that John KN5L gave a thorough treatment to the topic in this thread (might need to be a member of the KX3 Yahoo Group to read): https://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/KX3/conversations/topics/5869 73, Barry N1EU On Thu, Nov 3, 2016 at 4:08 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > Y

[Elecraft] KX3 tuner loss?

2016-11-03 Thread Barry N1EU
I'd appreciate knowledgeable estimates of the loss in dB through the KX3 ATU when working into a 44ft (NorCal) doublet fed with twinlead, with or without a BL2 balun inline, on 20/17/15M. Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU __ Elecraft mai

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mini Error question

2016-10-29 Thread Barry Baines
check your cables for proper connection and that you indeed have internet between the K3-Mini site and the K3/K3S. Hope this helps, Barry Baines, WD4ASW Westborough, MA (residence) Folkston, GA (ham station) > On Oct 29, 2016, at 5:26 PM, Jim Cary wrote: > > I just packed up both m

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & RMS Express - T R latency

2016-10-29 Thread Barry
Dave, Interesting problem. I used used RMS Express, but I used a SignaLink USB for interface and T/R. I had no problems this way. Everything seemed to work as I would have expected. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Dave" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] DSP/Audio upgrade for K3

2016-09-20 Thread Barry Simpson
Hi Grant It is the K3DSPUPGD board. It is buried away but only on the Spare Parts and Mod Kits page on the Elecraft website. I got one a few months ago when I upgraded my K3 with all the other new boards as well. 73 Barry Simpson VK2BJ On 20 September 2016 at 10:19, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote

Re: [Elecraft] erratic vfo

2016-09-19 Thread Barry Simpson
Hi Chris How old is your K3 ? I built mine in 2008 (s/n 1397). It has all the "works" and I have recently upgraded it with all the new boards available. I have never experienced what you are suffering and I am running all of the latest firmware and a KPod. Barry VK2BJ On 19 Sept

Re: [Elecraft] Remote AC power switch?

2016-09-13 Thread Barry Baines
as reconfigure the 4005i as necessary. Hope this helps, Barry, WD4ASW Westborough, MA > On Sep 13, 2016, at 11:04 AM, Jim Miller wrote: > > For those of you implementing remote operation: what are you using for an > IP accessed power switch? I need one port to control station A

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

2016-09-12 Thread Barry
SignaLink USB, it's pretty easy. You will need a cable for the radio and reset the jumpers, or get the prewired header plug. The SignaLink USB does control the radio, no problem. I would say go for it. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Brian ve3bwp Pietrzyk"

Re: [Elecraft] Recommended filters for Diversity Receive?

2016-09-01 Thread Barry LaZar
At one time there was a paper on the web page written by either Wayne or Eric ( I can't remember which) that had recommendations on filter selection. You might try and find it or get the author to republish. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Jim Brown"

Re: [Elecraft] KPod stopped working

2016-08-30 Thread Barry Simpson
or later ? Otherwise it will not work. Likewise you need to upgrade K3 Utility to 1.16.3.11 or later so you can program the K3 with macros. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 30 August 2016 at 05:03, Randy Lake wrote: > I just hooked up the Kpod and and get no response to any functions. I read > th

Re: [Elecraft] RM-11708: CW and RTTY users please read

2016-08-21 Thread Barry LaZar
ARRL should be notified of your concern via mail or email, and before 1 October. The sooner the better. I have already done this. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Richard Thorne" To: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: 8/21/2016 2:14:57 PM Subject: [Elecraft] R

[Elecraft] FS: K3s and P3

2016-08-12 Thread Barry N1EU
I've got a like new K3s that I'm offering with or without a P3: http://swap.qth.com/search-results.php?keywords=Like+new+Elecraft+K3s+and+P3&fieldtosearch=titleordesc Please respond off-list. Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU _

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators

2016-08-10 Thread Barry LaZar
Jim, Thanks for the pointer to the briefing. That's good input. We used the Honda 1000. We didn't seem to see anything on site from that particular generator. However, we could have. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Jim Brown" To: elecraft@

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators

2016-08-10 Thread Barry LaZar
concerned, just run the K3 off a 12 volt battery. 73, Barry K3NDM -- Original Message -- From: "Ramon Tristani" To: "Elecraft Mailing List" Sent: 8/10/2016 10:46:55 AM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and inverter generators I want to take my K3 out for portable use and also tra

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Heathkit clocks are back!

2016-08-08 Thread Barry Baines
‘clock’ maybe high, the “intrinsic value” (nostalgia and fun of building) probably makes it worthwhile to me. Thanks for the heads up. 73, Barry Baines, WD4ASW Westborough, MA > On Aug 8, 2016, at 12:03 PM, Ken G Kopp wrote: > > Likely of interest to many of us. > > w

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Band Tracking

2016-08-08 Thread Barry Simpson
u will get some strange effects. I also had a problem when the K3 to KPA500 suffered a broken conductor. So it could be either. The new leads from Elecraft are much better and more flexible than the ones originally available when the KPA500 first came out. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 8 August 2016 at 10:21

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