[Elecraft] Issues with TS590SG and KPA500 - the outcome

2015-01-30 Thread Barry Simpson
the TS590S also does. Suffice to say that this solution works perfectly and silence now reigns again. Hopefully either Kenwood or Elecraft will devise a simple solution to the problem in due course. Just an update which others may find of some help. Barry Simpson VK2BJ

[Elecraft] KPA500 Issue

2015-01-30 Thread Barry Simpson
and the received signals return to normal. I seem to recall that someone else posted details of a similar such problem some time ago. Any suggestions would be helpful before I email the Elecraft hot line. Barry Simpson VK2BJ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Software for KX3

2015-01-28 Thread Barry LaZar
Alex, There is a way to do it, I don't; As I recall it was too much trouble. I use a WinKeyer USB with N1MM when I contest. I have zero problems this way. I know it's another piece of gear, but the ease is great and I can stop sending by just touching my key or add information. 73, Barry

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Rig RC-1216H use with KPA500

2015-01-27 Thread Barry Baines
platform (Windows, Mac OSX, Linux) they prefer. That said, there is the question of how to interface the rotor so that reporting of antenna position and commanding rotor positioning can be accomplished while running logging and other programs. Food for thought, Barry Baines, WD4ASW Westborough

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Rig RC-1216H use with KPA500

2015-01-27 Thread Barry Baines
platform (Windows, Mac OSX, Linux) they prefer. That said, there is the question of how to interface the rotor so that reporting of antenna position and commanding rotor positioning can be accomplished while running logging and other programs. Food for thought, Barry Baines, WD4ASW Westborough

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Good time to buy Begali products

2015-01-26 Thread Barry
Most Capital One credit cards do not charge a foreign transaction fee (most CCs 2-3%). If Begali accepts credit cards directly, you might want to look into one of those. Barry W2UP Tony Scandurra K4QE wrote That is incorrect. The purchase price is directly affected by the exchange rate

[Elecraft] Remote Rig RC-1216H use with KPA500

2015-01-26 Thread Barry Baines
might be to obtaining one in the US. Is there anyone in the US that carries it, or is my only option to order it directly from Sweden? Thanks, Barry Baines, WD4ASW Folkston, GA Westborough, MA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Good time to buy Begali products

2015-01-25 Thread Barry
Another endorsement for N3ZN paddles. I own a ZN9 and very pleased with it. I had a Begali Graciella, too, and sold it when I downsized by station about 6 years ago. kept the N3ZB paddle. Both are outstanding, but, IMO, the ZN is better bang for the buck (or Euro). Barry W2UP Ken G Kopp

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 all in one box?

2015-01-13 Thread Barry Baines
line. In the meantime, I'd be interested to learn how others are dealing with setup and storage/transportation of their portable station equipment. Since I usually drive between MA and GA, there isn't any problem with having room in the vehicle for my toys. FWIW, Barry Baines WD4ASW

Re: [Elecraft] Headset for hearing loss

2015-01-06 Thread Barry
recall it was a realtively simple project and you can individually boost various freq bands as needed. Barry W2UP (MD, but not an ear doc - this post is not medical advice) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Headset-for-hearing-loss-tp7596848p7596863.html Sent

Re: [Elecraft] K3/O-Mini + Remote Rig Configuration for Heil Headset

2014-12-24 Thread Barry Baines
Don: I just removed the mic cover from the Heil Proset and can confirm that the mic cartridge is labeled HC-4. Merry Christmas to All, Barry, WD4ASW On Dec 24, 2014, at 1:58 PM, Don Wilhelm d...@w3fpr.com wrote: Barry specifically said HC4/HC5 elements, and those are definitely dynamic

[Elecraft] K3/O-Mini + Remote Rig Configuration for Heil Headset

2014-12-23 Thread Barry Baines
issue, but at this point I have no real handle on the source of the problem. Thanks and Merry Christmas, Barry Baines, WD4ASW Westborough, MA (Control Site) Folkston, GA (Remote Site) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 IQ out and spectral display pograms

2014-12-20 Thread Barry LaZar
Bridge. From reading your post I suggest that you get a Radio Shack ground loop isolator. It seemed to fix a number of things in my set up and they are inexpensive. One my overcome some, if not all, your issues. 73, Barry K3NDM On 12/20/2014 2:13 PM, Chris Tate - N6WM wrote: Greetings

[Elecraft] KAT3 AutoTuner DVR Wanted

2014-12-13 Thread K6ST Barry Bettman
Looking for a KAT3 autotuner and also a DVR for my K3. 73, Barry K6ST k...@arrl.net http://www.linkedin.com/in/barrybettman __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Being cautious around Li-Ion Batteries

2014-12-11 Thread Barry
that killed a lot of cats and dogs? A Tesla Model S has 7000 Li ion batteries in it. They aren't blowing up (OK, there was one fire 2-3 years ago in a Tesla that ran over a metal spike which punctured the battery compartment.) Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer

2014-12-09 Thread Barry
Dauer, Edward wrote My vote would be for an on-board contest serial number capability. Ted, KN1CBR Does that mean you're paper logging your contests? Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Keyer-tp7595617p7595694.html Sent from the Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Ubdate

2014-12-07 Thread Barry
- 1 in 1000? 1 in 1? If that's your niche, continue to use your external keyer. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Ubdate-tp7595525p7595606.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - First 2 meter CW contact

2014-12-01 Thread Barry LaZar
stations. I could really hear through the QRM. What a demo! 73, Barry K3NDM On 12/1/2014 11:44 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Back from the holiday. I'll be looking at the compression issue again this week. 73, Wayne N6KR On Dec 1, 2014, at 12:23 AM, Oliver Dröse dro...@necg.de wrote: Congrats Jim

Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW

2014-11-30 Thread Barry LaZar
and ask to play with his key/paddle set and see what it feels like. And then ask him why he sets his paddles as he does. 73, Barry K3NDM On 12/1/2014 12:05 AM, Tom Blahovici wrote: I like the comment about going through an intermediate step... Maybe I'll look at a paddle instead. So what's

Re: [Elecraft] re K3 timekeeping

2014-11-28 Thread Barry
, as well. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/re-K3-timekeeping-tp7595103p7595169.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] re K3 timekeeping

2014-11-27 Thread Barry
Don Wilhelm-4 wrote The K3 RTC depends on the crystal and the associated capacitors. It is not a precision device, So how come a $10 watch keeps better time than a $3K xcvr (that has access to multiple time signals)? :-) Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft

[Elecraft] KPA500 is always warmed up

2014-11-03 Thread Barry Boothe via Elecraft
to 26C. Thanks, Barry, W9UCW __ 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

[Elecraft] K3 cw settings

2014-10-31 Thread K6ST Barry Bettman
sweepstakes. Are there specific settings that you might suggest for better clarity on the k3 either on the k3 itself or via the utility? Thanks, Barry k6st -- 73, Barry K6ST https://twitter.com/barrybettman http://www.linkedin.com/in/barrybettman

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB - Urgent

2014-10-25 Thread Barry Simpson
the details of this particular item) to Prolific where details of all the various Prolific chips are shown together with their compatability with the various versions of Windows. I am also forwarding this to the reflector in case any of my VK friends are having similar problems. 73 Barry VK2BJ

[Elecraft] KX3 2metre module installation

2014-10-22 Thread Barry Middleton
Barry k Middleton G4DBS __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Shutdown

2014-10-08 Thread Barry LaZar
, therefore, declare the problem solved. However, if anyone with more insight into this has any information, I'd sure like to know about it. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/7/2014 3:44 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: John, Thanks. I'll check that. I hope that is all it is as that is the same 35 Amp supply

[Elecraft] KX3 Shutdown

2014-10-07 Thread Barry LaZar
the Elecraft recommendation. When it shuts down, it takes a few seconds before I can bring it back up, and it shuts downs the amplifier also. Cutting back the power to 75 Watts from the amp does not appear to make any difference. I have the minimum battery voltage set in the menu to 9. volts. 73, Barry

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Shutdown

2014-10-07 Thread Barry LaZar
John, Thanks. I'll check that. I hope that is all it is as that is the same 35 Amp supply that I use. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/7/2014 3:25 PM, John Nogatch wrote: On Tue, Oct 7, 2014 at 6:40 PM, Barry LaZar k3...@comcast.net wrote: ... has begun to shut down unexpectedly while running CW

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Using NaP3 in AFSK A mode

2014-10-03 Thread Barry LaZar
: https://sdrzone.com/index.php?option=com_contentview=articleid=92:kx3-sdr-reviewcatid=20:mosaicsItemid=572 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/3/2014 8:49 AM, Pete Smith N4ZR wrote: I just confirmed that offsets in the latest NaP3 setup menu have no effect when in AFSK A. As someone reported, either here

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Using NaP3 in AFSK A mode

2014-10-03 Thread Barry LaZar
to play and see what I can discover, but I'll need to do a little station reconfiguration first. I would like to know more. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/3/2014 2:23 PM, Richard Ferch wrote: K3NDM wrote: I guess I don't understand. That's right, you don't. RTTY in AFSK A is a different animal from

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Using NaP3 in AFSK A mode

2014-10-03 Thread Barry LaZar
now of it it isn't broke, don't fix it. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/3/2014 3:26 PM, Richard Ferch wrote: K3NDM wrote: You're right. I didn't understand what you were trying to do. I would never have seen what you are referring to as I wouldn't operate as you describe; it never occurred to me

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Using NaP3 in AFSK A mode

2014-10-02 Thread Barry LaZar
and have integral logging. However, with NaP3 there is a way to calibrate your operation. Go into configuration/rig and play with the IF offsets by mode. You should be able to fix your problem, but I really recommend my original suggestion. Best of Luck. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/2/2014 2:58 PM

Re: [Elecraft] CW/DATA text decode/display now working on the PX3

2014-10-01 Thread Barry
Will this also be available on the P3 at some point, or was I asleep at the switch and it is already available? Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-DATA-text-decode-display-now-working-on-the-PX3-tp7593500p7593508.html Sent from the Elecraft

[Elecraft] KPA500 Problem

2014-09-25 Thread Barry Simpson
or burning smell and the PA voltage is still there. Before I delve into the manual, has anyone any ideas ? Thanks Barry VK2BJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Problem

2014-09-25 Thread Barry Simpson
Good suggestion Jim. However, I tried turning the mains power switch (on the back of the KPA500) off and on and that appears to have cured whatever the problem was. Now back at full power. Thanks for your input. 73 Barry VK2BJ On 26 September 2014 06:20, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 NAP3 Win4K Off Frequency

2014-09-24 Thread Barry LaZar
application to have. It works wonders while operating split with the one receiver I have with the KX3. However, I have heard nothing about someone wanting to replace the developer or even supporting its present state. 73, Barry K3NDM On 9/24/2014 1:14 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: However, on my

[Elecraft] OT: Audible hum from Astron linear power supply. Fixable?

2014-09-14 Thread Barry
, though when I press down on the top of the case, it goes away. Any thoughts on how to quiet it down? Tnx, Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-Audible-hum-from-Astron-linear-power-supply-Fixable-tp7593065.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Audible hum from Astron linear power supply. Fixable?

2014-09-14 Thread Barry
of the power supply? 73, Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/OT-Audible-hum-from-Astron-linear-power-supply-Fixable-tp7593065p7593084.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Verticals

2014-09-11 Thread Barry
to be poor performers. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Verticals-tp7592925p7592961.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] WRTC 2014 - Congratulations, Elecraft!...(and firmware update)

2014-07-25 Thread Barry
I agree completely. The rig and logging software have very to do with the outcome. The #1 team probably has a sore back and sore arms, from lugging 7800s there :-) Barry W2UP Don Wilhelm-4 wrote Yes, very interesting, and I think most of the credit goes to the operators, rather than

Re: [Elecraft] Headphones and extension cable - leave plugged in?

2014-07-20 Thread Barry
Thanks for the reply, guys. I know the cables are cheap - I just bought replacements on Ebay $2.39 for 2, including shipping! Just a pain, especially when it fails during a contest, like this one did during the IARU last week. Barry W2UP P.S. Sorry for forgetting to ID in my earlier post

Re: [Elecraft] How reliable an internet connection is needed for A K3 remote to work well?

2014-07-16 Thread Barry
reason - latency, jitter, etc. - is there any problem with the K30 control of the K3? For example, when turning the AF gain or tuning knob, will they follow well, or will there be dropouts of radio commands, hinder reliable operation? TU, Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http

[Elecraft] How reliable an internet connection is needed for A K3 remote to work well?

2014-07-13 Thread Barry
to use a K3 and K3/remote for the radio, would there be potential radio control issues due to the flaky internet connection, or is there redundancy and/or error correction built into the Elecraft remote protocol? Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Butane soldering irons

2014-07-11 Thread Barry
That has nothing to do with flame from the stove. Water boils at a lower temp at altitude, so you have to cook things longer in boiling water. At 7400 ft ASL, the boiling point of water is 198.5 F. Barry W2UP Re:  I couldn't ignite it. It would sputter and refuse to burn. We were at 7400

Re: [Elecraft] Heil ProSet IC for KX3?

2014-07-07 Thread Barry LaZar
Chris, You will need the IC version. It uses the same element type that the KX3 wants to see. I use the IC version here for contesting. I did do an adjustment to the equalizer and compressor settings and got very good audio reports for the efforts. 73, Barry K3NDM On 7/7/2014 4:34 AM

[Elecraft] FS loaded K3

2014-06-08 Thread Barry Garratt
-250 250Hz filter - 1 each in both main and sub receiver PR6 Six meter preamp Elecraft shipping box, manual and KE7X K3 reference manual included. Asking $3980 Please reply off list to bgarr...@earthlink.net Serious enquiries only please. Very 73, Barry KS7DX

Re: [Elecraft] Learning Morse Code [OT]

2014-05-28 Thread Barry
DJ1YFK's excellent site: http://lcwo.net/ Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Learning-Morse-Code-OT-tp7589564p7589610.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Learning Morse Code [OT]

2014-05-28 Thread barry whittemore
What a concept, actually putting the radio in CW mode, hooking up a key or paddles and transmitting/receiving. Brilliant! I like it. Barry NF1O Date: Wed, 28 May 2014 08:51:31 -0500 From: garyk...@wi.rr.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Learning Morse Code [OT

Re: [Elecraft] Activity in ancient 15-meter novice band (21.1 MHz)

2014-05-27 Thread Barry LaZar
of luck. 73, Barry K3NDM On 5/27/2014 8:25 AM, Joshua Gould wrote: I keep throwing around the idea of trying to learn code again. When I got licensed as a no code tech, I stayed there for the first ten years because every time that I would try to learn code to upgrade, my brain was having none

Re: [Elecraft] Apartment/condo antenna

2014-05-26 Thread Barry
neighbor's. It works reasonably well and has only fallen over twice in 5 years, due to heavy, wet snow clinging to the wires - and picking it back up took about 5 minutes. There's a pic on my qrz.com page. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Apartment-condo

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Activity in ancient 15-meter novice band (21.1 MHz)

2014-05-25 Thread Barry LaZar
Wayne, I remember that band. It was my favorite even though I wasn't a novice. I met some of the friendliest hams in the world there, to include some great DX. 73, Barry K3NDM On 5/25/2014 4:03 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com [KX3] wrote: Thanks to the PX3 panadapter and the CQ WW

[Elecraft] 4 metre module (70 Mhz) module possible for the KX3

2014-05-09 Thread Barry Middleton
it mounted in a seperate enclosure, so as to avoid opening up the KX3 to change bands. Just my thoughts and I realise it may not be possible for technical reasons. May I wish you and all at Elecraft a sucessful time at Dayton. 73, Barry G4DBS On 09/05/2014 02:17

Re: [Elecraft] QRQ CW

2014-04-30 Thread Barry
. What grates on my nerves is hearing the newer hams start every transmission on 2m FM with Copy that, the VHF version of please copy... :-) Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/QRQ-CW-tp7588139p7588178.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive

Re: [Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips

2014-04-15 Thread barry whittemore
so when i go somewhere i just disconnect my K3 and leave all cables etc. all are replicated in my travel box. It is a seamless (almost) operation. The Moxa works great for me. Barry NF1O Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 06:11:31 -0700 From: c-haw...@illinois.edu To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

Re: [Elecraft] Rising current on Tx (K3)

2014-04-15 Thread barry whittemore
I had a similar problem and it was found to be some RFI getting into the power cable. I wound several turns of the power cable around a 2.5 inch ferite toroid and problem solved. Barry NF1O Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 16:00:35 +0100 From: g4...@justfans.co.uk To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] k3, heil pr781 mic, behringer 1204usb mixer

2014-04-15 Thread barry whittemore
were not as good for my wife so it took some compromise. at least i have a wife that says things like why dont we get a K3? and when are we putting up a tower? Barry NF1O Date: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 09:04:06 -0500 From: buddy...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] k3

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 et Smarttuner SG230

2014-04-09 Thread Barry LaZar
it all the way if you don't start above minimum required power. The sensitivity is primarily at the lower frequencies. Otherwise, no problems. 73, Barry K3NDM On 4/9/2014 11:41 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Luc, We recently improved both the KX3 and KXPA100 in situations like this. Please load

Re: [Elecraft] LP Bridge 2 for KX-3

2014-04-07 Thread Barry LaZar
Use K3. It will work in any area that you need. However, I find that LP-Bridge works better on my system. I've had too many lost connections with LPB2. 73, Barry K3NDM On 4/7/2014 11:51 AM, George Rebong wrote: Can I use LP Bridge 2 for my KX-3? What RIG should I use to the RIG drop down

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: PX3

2014-04-05 Thread Barry LaZar
Good question. I have run at 192 KHz. with the sound card I have, a Steinberg UR22. The display I see using NaP3 shows a non-flat response. In fact, there are some words about this in the KX3 manual. 73, Barry K3NDM On 4/5/2014 1:07 PM, Uwe Hermanns wrote: Hi, is the frequency responce

Re: [Elecraft] PX3

2014-04-05 Thread Barry LaZar
. 73, Barry K3NDM On 4/5/2014 7:14 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: Yes. I posted the text from the manual two days ago in the KX3 list. The RX I/Q outputs from a receiver are not “flat” over an infinite frequency range; the signal-conversion process results in some slope (decrease in gain) as you

Re: [Elecraft] PX3

2014-04-05 Thread Barry LaZar
agree with you that would be the way to go. It's straight forward. 73, Barry K3NDM On 4/5/2014 7:35 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: I bet they digitize it as early as possible, then use an FIR filter to reshape it. Or scale the values after they FFT, since that is already in the frequency

Re: [Elecraft] Why is KX3 phase noise so much less than the K3 ?

2014-04-02 Thread Barry LaZar
a radio that yields higher signal to noise ratios, everything being equal, lower the phase noise. 73, Barry K3NDM On 4/2/2014 11:48 AM, Dave wrote: There was some discussion about the effects when on receive as well, I seem to think another manufacturer, not Electraft and not one of the 'big 3

Re: [Elecraft] K2 or K2/100 as a FD rig? I'm building my late model K2/10 as this years FD rig. Used a K1 last year and had a blast. What about the K2 limits LO performance.

2014-04-02 Thread Barry LaZar
no longer have my K2. I sold it to buy my KX3. I do miss my K2, though. 73, Barry K3NDM On 4/2/2014 11:49 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: The K2 is listed in the Sherwood Engineering table. Follow the link in the original post on LO noise. wunder -- Walter Underwood K6WRU CM87wj

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rtty decode vs: computer decode

2014-03-24 Thread Barry
Fred, If set correctly, there's no difference. However, FSK is foolproof. It can't be overdriven with excessive audio input resulting in excess bandwidth and spurs. Some of it is historical, as in some older radios, narrow filters cannot be used in AFSK mode. Barry w2UP -- View this message

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rtty decode vs: computer decode

2014-03-23 Thread Barry
boxes. I've used it for several QSOs for new band-countries. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-rtty-decode-vs-computer-decode-tp7585767p7585871.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rtty decode vs: computer decode

2014-03-23 Thread Barry
Wes, I'm not an AFSK fan, so it would be another COM port for FSK/PTT plus a box with a couple of 2N's for the FSK and PTT lines. I'm satisfied with my pre-programmed Mx buffers with callsign, 599, TU, etc. for the few RTTY QSOs I make these days. 73, Barry W2UP P.S. I don't use a straight

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 ordered!

2014-02-27 Thread Barry LaZar
Sean, Congratulation on your decision. You will like it. Plan on spending some time really learning how powerful a capability you have invested in, and then go out and work the world. Very best of luck. 73, Barry K3NDM On 2/27/2014 2:08 PM, Sean Wall wrote: Hi folks! The big moment

Re: [Elecraft] DX4WIN and K3 split

2014-02-27 Thread Barry
Dave, I just tested it and mine is working, too. Crazy! I wonder if there's some glitch in the code related to the date or time. Barry W2UP On 2/27/2014 12:22, Dave Perry wrote: Barry, I am happy to report that DX4WIN is back to normal today and posting split RTTY spots correctly. I have

Re: [Elecraft] New ham and the KX3

2014-02-26 Thread Barry LaZar
should be able to pick up a mixed mode DXCC if you put the time in. Have fun! 73, Barry K3NDM On 2/26/2014 9:18 AM, Sean Wall wrote: Hi folks, I want to thank everyone who offered advice, it's invaluable to a new ham like myself! I've settled on the KX3 -- I like the fact that it's

[Elecraft] DX4WIN and K3 split

2014-02-26 Thread Barry
sets the split correctly. Am I missing a setting somewhere? Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/DX4WIN-and-K3-split-tp7584762.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] DX4WIN and K3 split

2014-02-26 Thread Barry
Dave, I've made no config changes to DX4WIN nor downloaded/updated any of its files for several months. It baffles me how this changed on its own some time in the not too distant past. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/DX4WIN-and-K3-split

[Elecraft] 2.8KHz filter for sale (K3)

2014-02-18 Thread Barry N1EU
I have a KFL3A-2.8K 2.8 KHz 8-pole filter for the Elecraft K3. This is an upgrade over the stock 2.7KHz 5-pole filter. In as-new condition with original box. Price is $115 plus $5 priority mail shipping. Please email me directly. Thanks 73, Barry N1EU

Re: [Elecraft] 2.8KHz filter for sale (K3)

2014-02-18 Thread Barry N1EU
The filter has been sold. Thanks 73, Barry N1EU On Tue, Feb 18, 2014 at 10:16 AM, Barry N1EU barry.n...@gmail.com wrote: I have a KFL3A-2.8K 2.8 KHz 8-pole filter for the Elecraft K3. This is an upgrade over the stock 2.7KHz 5-pole filter. In as-new condition with original box. Price is $115

Re: [Elecraft] OT ... Coax DC isolator

2014-02-11 Thread Barry LaZar
, Barry K3NDM On 2/11/2014 1:34 PM, John Saxon wrote: Off topic here: I am experimenting with two different antennas and would like to switch between them with a relay. I am considering getting an isolator that permits placing the DC control voltage on the rf coax. Any thoughts on this? I

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna question

2014-02-11 Thread Barry LaZar
as to the maximum energy the receiver can tolerate. 73, Barry K3NDM On 2/11/2014 6:36 PM, George Thornton wrote: This might be a stupid question, but here goes. I have a small lot. I currently am using a 3 element Yagi that barely fits on the property. I was thinking about getting a vertical as a second

[Elecraft] K3 filters for sale

2014-02-09 Thread Barry N1EU
filter pairs or multiple filters. Thanks 73, Barry N1EU __ 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

[Elecraft] K3 LP-PAN for sale

2014-02-09 Thread Barry N1EU
Factory assembled LP-PAN for the Elecraft K3 for sale. $150 plus $10 priority mail shipping. Please email me directly Thanks 73, Barry N1EU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 shipping status page update

2014-01-31 Thread Barry LaZar
Eric, Great news, but I'm a little confused should I be expecting notification in 1-5 days or 3 weeks for order 2313-1104-2123. 73, Barry K3NDM On 1/30/2014 6:41 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: We've just updated the shipping status page at http://www.elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Problem with CM-500 plugged into frontpanel through AD1K

2014-01-22 Thread barry whittemore
to use a hand mike. so far other than when i tested it the connector has been vacant. GL Barry NF1O __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] OCFs

2014-01-11 Thread Barry LaZar
and just not work 80 effectively; I can actually get mine to tune on 80, but it isn't great. 73, Barry K3NDM On 1/11/2014 12:34 PM, Doug Ellmore Sr. wrote: I saw some discussions on OCFS. I thought I would share my setup. I worked 160+ countries with a Buckmaster 8 band OCF QRP. K3NDM

Re: [Elecraft] OCFs

2014-01-11 Thread Barry LaZar
, about 10 or so turns about 6 or so inches in diameter. Taking these steps should make a dramatic improvement to the conditions you reflect. 73, Barry K3NDM On 1/11/2014 3:02 PM, Ethan Miller K8GU wrote: All, I don't think anybody was questioning the fact that the OCF dipole works. If you

[Elecraft] K3 Programming question

2013-12-28 Thread Barry
How do I put the K3 in AI2 or AI3 mode? I only see NORM and 1 as choices in the config menu for AUTOINF. I am running the latest firmware (MCU 4.67), if that matters. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Programming-question-tp7582161.html Sent

[Elecraft] How to get a K3/100 to emulate a K3/0?

2013-12-24 Thread Barry
I recall reading that a K3/100 can remotely control another K3, but can't find the info now. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Tnx, Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/How-to-get-a-K3-100-to-emulate-a-K3-0-tp7581984.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] How to get a K3/100 to emulate a K3/0?

2013-12-24 Thread Barry
Thanks guys. Exactly what I was looking for. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/How-to-get-a-K3-100-to-emulate-a-K3-0-tp7581984p7581995.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] k3 macro command for Speaker or Phones?

2013-12-18 Thread McWilliams F. Barry
Try this MN097;UP;MN255; Barry, K8LEF __ 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

[Elecraft] Will the K3/0 work with Kenwood radios?

2013-12-12 Thread Barry
I'm posting this for a friend who is not a lilst subscriber. He believes that the Elecraft remote commands are the same as Kenwood's. Is this correct? If so, could the K3/0 be used to control a TS480 or 590? I'll fwd the responses. Tnx, Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Diversity antenna experiences?

2013-12-11 Thread Barry N1EU
do a pretty good job of this using band noise alone. Generally speaking, you should expect signals in the Beverage direction to be as strong or stronger in the Beverage vs inv L and vice versa in other directions. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2

[Elecraft] [P3] Errant spike moving the wrong way

2013-12-08 Thread Barry
Running in FixTrack mode, while tuning, I noticed a spike moving in the opposite direction and about twice as fast as the rest of the crowd. I didn't hear anything when I tuned to its frequency. What is it? Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3

[Elecraft] Re: KX3 Accuracy of clock

2013-12-04 Thread Barry Middleton
I have had my KX3 since the beginning of the year and I have not reset the clock since, and it is now 4 minutes ahead of the actual time. I'll leave it until next year and see how it goes. May I wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. Barry G4DBS On 03/12/2013

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 question

2013-11-27 Thread Barry LaZar
with the simplest first as a trial. You might just want to stay with that configuration. Right now, there are at least 5 of us using the easy way and all seem happy. 73, Barry K3NDM On 11/27/2013 9:06 AM, Stephen Prior wrote: Graham, Elecraft did write, in an email a year or so back, that they might

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] 440 Hz CW Pitch - Wow!

2013-11-01 Thread Barry Pfeil
Yep, I saw that same post and tried lower tones the other day. For now I settled at 500 Hz, like the improvement (over my old 650) and may go lower. 73, Barry K6RM Sent from my iPad On Oct 31, 2013, at 6:43 AM, Joel Black w4...@charter.net wrote: I had been meaning to change the CW pitch

[Elecraft] [K3] Second chance for VM M1-M4 memory saves?

2013-10-29 Thread Barry
prompt when overwriting a freq/mode with VM? Tnx, Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Second-chance-for-V-M-M1-M4-memory-saves-tp7580288.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] CW Pitch Resolution

2013-10-20 Thread Barry
was a kid, I used to listen to 750 Hz or so. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/CW-Pitch-Resolution-tp7579837p7580030.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] SDR software for KX3?

2013-10-14 Thread Barry LaZar
go with. I went the '0202 because it was cheaper than some of the others at the time and yet had good specs. But, I suspect that opening this discussion up to sound card choices would be like a discussion on what is the best antenna.:-) 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/14/2013 5:39 PM, WB4JFI wrote

Re: [Elecraft] SDR software for KX3?

2013-10-12 Thread Barry LaZar
Guys, The one that really works well is NaP3. It was originally set up for the K3, but the latest iteration does a great job on the KX3. I've been running with the software for about a year or so, and I now don't know how function without it. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/12/2013 5:04 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Random wires

2013-10-02 Thread Barry LaZar
Everybody, I see a real problem here. Please someone open up the authority, Krause, and see what he says. His work is the basis of a whole lot of what we have today. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/1/2013 10:55 PM, Bob Cunnings wrote: Here's a link to the W8JI radiation resistance topic: http

Re: [Elecraft] Random wires

2013-10-02 Thread Barry LaZar
No. I expected someone who is an engineer and commands the language better than I to explain that they are not the same and how they fit together thereby adding a little enlightenment to this thread. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/2/2013 1:07 PM, David Gilbert wrote: What do you expect Krause

Re: [Elecraft] Random wires

2013-10-01 Thread Barry LaZar
in the rankings when the ARRL publishes the FD results. 73, Barry K3NDM On 10/1/2013 2:35 PM, bill.va...@gmail.com wrote: My antennas for the past few years have been Alpha Delta Dipoles (an 80/40 and a 40-10) plus an 88 foot CFZ. When I began looking for a 160 meter antenna I came across the Balun Design

[Elecraft] {Elecraft] KX3 Firmware upgrade

2013-09-16 Thread barry middleton
up their time to help others with their problems. Thank you all Barry G4DBS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX3 Firmware upgrade

2013-09-16 Thread barry middleton
May I thank all who replied to my post, I have successfully down loaded the latest version of the firmware and installed it without any problems, I'll now know what to do the next time. 73 de Barry G4DBS __ Elecraft mailing

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