Re: [Elecraft] K3_EZ 2.0.0.8

2012-06-03 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I run version 2.0.0.0 on WIN 7 Pro 64 bit, with no issue. I seldomly use the program so have not gone to .8 version. The program disconnects from the radio and shuts down with no issue. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] MCU 4.51, any effect on APF ?

2012-05-28 Thread Bill K9YEQ
liking. Yes, subjective I know. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob K6UJ Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 10:32 PM To: Elecraft Mailing List Subject: [Elecraft] MCU 4.51, any affect on APF ? Can

Re: [Elecraft] SDRs and embedded processors

2012-05-22 Thread Bill K9YEQ
It is still for sale! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Alan Bloom wrote: Microchip has been very good about continuing to make and support their Not that I know of. I first used a PIC MCU around 1995, in a NorCal 40A add-on (KC1 keyer/ counter). It was a PIC16F84, which is still

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500

2012-05-20 Thread Bill K9YEQ
it. The 1/2 marathon was tough enough this year. I used to run them without thinking. Aging is always a wonderful challenge. As long as the mind doesn't go first? :-) Then I look at some of my messages and wonder if mine hasn't already gone. ;-# 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- In fact

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - RX audio degradation with ANF

2012-05-18 Thread Bill K9YEQ
. I think the Notch is working very well as currently designed. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tim Tucker Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 10:57 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3

Re: [Elecraft] For those at Dayton (KAT500) and about tuner cost

2012-05-18 Thread Bill K9YEQ
. I am not interested in any of their other amps as they are not nearly the same in design. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 3:28 PM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 HELP

2012-05-11 Thread Bill K9YEQ
See page 66 of the owner's manual. Hopefully you have saved your settings. The manual cautions against shutting off by removing power as you go through the process. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] FW: RE: Decisions, Decisions buy a K2 or wait for a KX3??

2012-04-29 Thread Bill K9YEQ
a solid state amp that takes care of all my needs. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary W. Hvizdak Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2012 1:38 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] FW: RE

Re: [Elecraft] solder iron correct temp in C for K3

2012-04-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
How simple. It goes into my desktop reference. Thanks, Don! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2012 10:59 PM To: k6...@foothill.net Cc: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] solder iron correct temp in C for K3

2012-04-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
:-) Funny! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Terry Schieler Sent: Friday, April 27, 2012 11:45 AM To: 'Monty Shultes' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] solder iron correct

Re: [Elecraft] A Success Story

2012-04-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
well. Their expansion of products, I am sure, has probably driven them a little hard. But, they actually play with their new inventions/toys. Eric is our high power man. He called me to give a heads up on an issue with my THP HL-2.5KFX. That to me was extraordinary. 73, Bill K9YEQ

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not loading MCU 4.48

2012-04-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
One more issue. Be sure to note where you are saving the download. The K3 Looks to a default. If you have changed this your desktop will not find the right version. If you continue to have an issue, let me know and I will help you navigate. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] New KAT500 pics from the Visalia DX convention BNC and Bad cables (Morphed)

2012-04-25 Thread Bill K9YEQ
running (not in the shack on my PC and HR). 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- ... I do keep a constant check on the BNC connectors - if the shield escapes the clamp, or the center conductor is pulled back, I discard the cable, or simply cut off the offending cable end so I know to repair

Re: [Elecraft] New KAT500 pics from the Visalia DX convention

2012-04-24 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Those are PL259 to BNC adapters from what I can see. The BNC's are faster to connect/disconnect. They are very efficient. I don't want to start another long thread, so please email me direct if you have some debate. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] SSB QRP

2012-04-18 Thread Bill K9YEQ
on using mine particularly as my qrp station, but I have also used the K3 for the same as well as 1.5 Kw driver. I am not trying to slight my KX1 or K2. :-). Got to enjoy those too. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] K3: noise using MFJ auto-tuner (K9HXO)

2012-04-09 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Bob, You might try using a different power supply than a the walwart that came with it. I have found a couple of pieces of equipment that generated noise, and no worse place than an antenna tuner or switch. Try hooking up a battery to it and run it to see if you have the same issue. 73, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Waterproof Case

2012-04-03 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I will ditto that. I got the clear case with the black lining. Works super. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Shel Radin KF0UR Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 10:23 PM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Problem reading posts

2012-04-02 Thread Bill K9YEQ
in your own settings. You might find a local tech to look at it for you. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Drobnes Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 8:55 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

Re: [Elecraft] FW: KAT500 vs KAT3 Matching Range

2012-03-29 Thread Bill K9YEQ
order one and put it out in the back in my remote cabinet. Just waiting for more. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt Murphy Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 4:31 PM To: Andy Wood Cc: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA

2012-03-29 Thread Bill K9YEQ
for one of the Elecraft portables, esp. my FT #12 KX3. Now to get the time to get out of here. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 4:22 PM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 SVGA

2012-03-29 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Rf noise is what I am referring to, Bill. I can always shut off audio noise in many ways. :-) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Frantz Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2012 5:40 PM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 95, Issue 50 - Electronic manuals

2012-03-28 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Ron, Yes and I can a manual faster than the electronic PDF. Where the PDF shines is in finding something, of course if you use the correct search language. As I age I sometimes find remembering the right term eludes me.:-) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500

2012-03-28 Thread Bill K9YEQ
One great thing about Elecraft, a product is not released until it is ready. Then the updates continue. You can count on the product to work from the get-go. I was not paid to say this either, just experience. I continue to wait for a potential remote tuner for my high power amp. 73, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] Unfair Comparison?

2012-03-26 Thread Bill K9YEQ
As you should be :-) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Saturday, March 24, 2012 7:48 PM To: Adrian Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re

Re: [Elecraft] DVI connectors with an P3SVGA

2012-03-23 Thread Bill K9YEQ
for Monitors/cards were included in earlier models. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matthew D. Fuller Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 9:52 AM To: Joe Ford Cc: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] DVI

Re: [Elecraft] DVI connectors with an P3SVGA

2012-03-23 Thread Bill K9YEQ
before spending $'s. 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ~BG~ Sent: Friday, March 23, 2012 4:09 PM To: Elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] DVI connectors with an P3SVGA

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 kit alignment just got easier

2012-03-17 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Thus one of the pleasures of FT. it will be well worth the wait... if you can, trust me :D; 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2012 9

Re: [Elecraft] Mac and Edgeport?

2012-03-12 Thread Bill K9YEQ
but the other half prohibits my profanity, at least when it is recordable :-)). 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 5:44 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Windows Utility Program 1.12.3.11

2012-03-12 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Be sure you have the right utility running and the radio/device that corresponds to it on. The latest firmware is 1.11. IF you are trying to load something else... it probably won't work. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] error on webpage

2012-03-11 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Eric, I love the crisp look of the new website. However, it is locked. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 12:58 PM To: Sam Morgan Cc

Re: [Elecraft] super flex multiband dipole in a 35 mm camera film can

2012-03-11 Thread Bill K9YEQ
K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 From: bbett...@gmail.com [mailto:bbett...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of K6ST Barry Bettman Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2012 3:32 PM To: Bill K9YEQ Subject: super flex multiband dipole in a 35 mm camera film can Hi Bill, Please tell me more about the super flex multiband

Re: [Elecraft] OCF antennas

2012-03-10 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Great humor, Hisashi Isn't it just so? So many years, so much experience, but the operations matter so much more. With my KX3 I am hauling out all my old self-made antennas, including a super flex multiband dipole in a 35 mm camera film can. Love to play. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original

Re: [Elecraft] OCF antennas

2012-03-10 Thread Bill K9YEQ
who do best at the theory and studies. Building stuff is my love, including PC's with the software. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 7:40 PM

Re: [Elecraft] high-power tuner

2012-03-10 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Fred, I would not apologize. I have enjoyed the thread which is about dead anyway. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2012 8:17 PM To: elecraft

[Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 update FT

2012-02-23 Thread Bill K9YEQ
to work! ☺ 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 From: k...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of TJ Campie Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 11:55 AM To: Greg Cc: k...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [KX3] Patience in not a virtue Oh duh, missread the original post. Thought

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 update FT

2012-02-23 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Igor, My hearing isn't perfect. Just ask my wife. I am using PC speakers, not headphones. My environment has fan noise... but to me they sound very similar, next to identical. I did not observe on a scope. YMMV. 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 -Original Message- From: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] KX3 update FT

2012-02-23 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Igor, No offense taken. The audio is very good as far as I am concerned. Then, I hope the KX3 doesn't exceed the K3performance as the cost difference and electronic construction are very different. J 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 From: k...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:k

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread Bill K9YEQ
and tolerates being in/out of circuit without dropping the output. This would be helpful if you only wanted to briefly view the P3VGA output while using the computer. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Don, I use this process regularly when repair or using PC's that have VGA inputs. My personal desktop uses DVI. I do this intentionally. I would also like to correct my previous email posting to mean monitor inputs. I used outputs which is totally wrong. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Use of Dedicated Monitor

2012-02-14 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I believe with PIP and HDMI you still can only do VGA or DVI, one at a time. Watching the tube as PIP is sweet, I must admit. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick Bates Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Elecraft] serial to USB

2012-02-11 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Bob, Thanks for the heads up. Must be one of the reasons for bunches of issues with the adapters. This is also the reason I don't mind spending more for a product that I know is genuine. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- what IS the difference between FTDI and Prolific. They are two

Re: [Elecraft] serial to USB

2012-02-11 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Don, Which brand are you using? I am looking for a four port. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 4:08 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

Re: [Elecraft] serial to USB

2012-02-11 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Don, Thanks! I found a digi on Amazon for $ 216. There was a reconditioned unit by Saitek, but I believe that is Chinese and I am no so certain it isn't a knock off. I will check out eBay. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:d...@w3fpr.com] Sent: Saturday

Re: [Elecraft] serial to USB

2012-02-11 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I refined the search and found the items you are referring to. Thanks a ton! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Ron W3ZV [mailto:w...@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2012 5:00 PM To: Bill K9YEQ Subject: Re: [Elecraft] serial to USB I paid $35 on eBay. 4 port. It worked

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Sub-receiver with one antenna jack

2012-02-06 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Ron, I know so many on 75 meters SSB think they need to run receivers of any brand with the Pre-amps on with no attenuation. Probably they want to say how strong everyone is? I run generally with Pre off and attenuator on 160-40 meters SSB. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] footswitch and amp

2012-02-05 Thread Bill K9YEQ
amp. The W2 sensor is after the amp and will shut down my amp if the SWR is too high. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jack Berry Sent: Sunday, February 05, 2012 3:55 PM To: k...@att.net

Re: [Elecraft] Good antennas to use while portable with a K1?

2012-02-01 Thread Bill K9YEQ
There is a very good hfPack group on Yahoo. I would suggest you log into it and check the archives. There's a ton of stuff. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of George Averill Sent: Wednesday

Re: [Elecraft] [W2] Waterproofing the sensor

2012-01-28 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Good to know. Thanks!! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Hi David. I haven't waterproofed the sensor head but I did experiment with a ~30m long Ethernet cable to see whether I could locate a second sensor at my remote antenna switch plus the one near the rig, to check the feeder

Re: [Elecraft] [W2] Waterproofing the sensor

2012-01-28 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I think I have at least a 50 footer I will try and report back soon, if I can find it. Perhaps Wayne can give us some feedback. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Very useful info Gary - so 'remote' is'nt quite so remote as I had in mind :-(. could anyone who has gone more

Re: [Elecraft] [W2] Waterproofing the sensor

2012-01-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I will watch for the response as well. I would rather have the unit near the base where I tune. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Reposting this since I haven't seen a reply, which is unusual for this list. I'd be interested to hear from anyone who has waterproofed a W2 sensor, I'm

Re: [Elecraft] [W2] Waterproofing the sensor

2012-01-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Understood, and same advice I would give so it seems the moving the device outdoors does involve separate container. 73, Bill K9YEQ Original Message- Keeping something outdoors dry isn't a big issue. An plastic food container will keep it dry. Just be sure to arrange the exit points

Re: [Elecraft] [W2] Waterproofing the sensor

2012-01-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I agree as long as the packets are dryer than what the lowest outdoor temp will be. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Ron, There are 2 philosophies on those containers - one

Re: [Elecraft] [W2] Waterproofing the sensor

2012-01-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I followed the link to confirm... note the heated Desiccant needs to go into a sealed container warm. Amazing to see this stuff sent with so much stuff that isn't sealed. What a waste and a hazard. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Yep. That's what we do on ships where an outside

Re: [Elecraft] [W2] Waterproofing the sensor

2012-01-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I use. In the shack I get a reading which is not the same on the tuner at the remote. I would like a remote before the tuner so I know what is coming back to the shack. The K3 can tell me the SWR going out but it does not consider the coax interaction. The THP HL-2.5Kfx is picky! :-) 73, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Auto Notch distortion

2012-01-26 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I loaded 4.47 and note no difference. I am not using any external software, just external stereo speakers. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- I can't seem to find this problem with 4.42. The Auto-notch seems to work well. Sometimes on 40M SSB I leave it on to get rid of the broadcast

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Cheat sheets (by VE3HLS) -- Update

2012-01-16 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Bruce, Could you shoot me a copy as well... I lost my original some years ago due to a dufus move of my own. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford Sent: Sunday, January 15, 2012 12

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

2012-01-16 Thread Bill K9YEQ
for other use is what I would prefer. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan Bloom Sent: Monday, January 16, 2012 3:57 PM To: Joe Subich, W4TV Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0

2012-01-16 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Mike, I am saddened to hear that. I was trained at Ft. Monmouth and have been to and operated at the station back in 1970. All Collins... swet! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Stuck in Transmit

2012-01-12 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Have you tried removing power from the K3 and then power it on? 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Guernsey Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2012 3:00 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject

Re: [Elecraft] OT - sound cards

2012-01-09 Thread Bill K9YEQ
ready for flaming, have my suit on. :-)) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- On 1/9/2012 2:00 PM, Mike wrote: How does one bond a flaptop? Most of the Win machines I've seen have a plastic case. My Macbook Pro has a metal case, but the screws that hold the bottom cover are tiny. It can

Re: [Elecraft] OT - sound cards

2012-01-09 Thread Bill K9YEQ
The ...simple access to RAM... etc. should read simple task for a tech. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Fred, When I have to work on one, I have to carefully lay out the screws during removal to help remember where to reinstall them. None are the same size! I replaced a G4

Re: [Elecraft] open wire feeders

2011-12-31 Thread Bill K9YEQ
impact it has on the coils if not of the same purity. I did locate some surplus Comet vacuum capacitors in the $800+ range??!!! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire I have often had

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 vs. FT817 (comparing apples+oranges)

2011-12-31 Thread Bill K9YEQ
porcupines, I don't like the look on my vehicle, my wife doesn't like what I already have which is very low profile and I cannot disagree to a point.) We'll see what Wayne and Eric come up with. Right now I will just sit and wait. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- I do agree with some

Re: [Elecraft] Packing for shipment/rough handling

2011-12-28 Thread Bill K9YEQ
This is also very common for computer monitors, laptops etc. The corner method would seem to be the best. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Back in the days I ran a custom woodworking shop, I used to pack fragile display exhibit assemblies into crates that would be handled by fork

Re: [Elecraft] Rose's KX3 dust covers

2011-12-28 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Me too. I am thinking Elegeek 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:01 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rose's KX3 dust

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Info on whip antenna shown in KX3 photo

2011-12-28 Thread Bill K9YEQ
it for a while. I also us a Maldol AH C14 for 20 and 17 meters. I have had my best success on SSB running 2w working FL to TX. 73, Bill K9YEQ From: k...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Wednesday, December 28, 2011 2:25 PM To: k...@yahoogroups.com

Re: [Elecraft] P3 VGA output

2011-12-19 Thread Bill K9YEQ
will take up more desk space. I can add the display via AB switch, but this would only be on a momentary basis, as I use my displays for business in my shack. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA - Coming soon

2011-12-17 Thread Bill K9YEQ
If one wants a small screen... that's a lot to pay!!! I will opt for something larger to take advantage of the output clarity available. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Here's one. I had one in the shack today. Take a co-signer. http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=10+inch+vga

Re: [Elecraft] K2 SSB wider filter mod

2011-12-12 Thread Bill K9YEQ
See below. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Has anyone done this ? [WRJ] YES!! If so - are you glad that you did or do you wish you had never tried ?[WRJ] I am glad!! 73, Vic GW4JUN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Rusting Screws

2011-12-09 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Michigan and just east of Green Bay. Normal humidity is 40-60%. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- On Fri, Dec 9, 2011 at 12:35 PM, K7WIA emoss98...@msn.com wrote: If I had a problem with the screws rusting, I would be replacing mine with this. http://www.fastener-express.com

Re: [Elecraft] Another P3 freezes

2011-12-06 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I have same versions... no issues. Perhaps resending the firmware to the P3 will fix the issue. Once in a while data transfers via rs232 can get corrupted for one of many reasons. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RX ANT OUT

2011-11-22 Thread Bill K9YEQ
, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Is there a diagram anywhere showing the internal connections to the RX ANT OUT jack? Page 38 (KXV3) and 39 (KXV3A) of the K3 schematics set on the Elecraft Web site. It also helps to look at the RF Board (pg 4). 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 11/22/2011 8

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity mode preamp

2011-11-21 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I use B SET to adjust preamp and other settings when using diversity. Double tapping to get the same settings is not the way to go for me. However to get both receivers to the same settings it is the best way to go. Perhaps I misunderstand your comment. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity mode preamp

2011-11-21 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I rarely do contests, so I am not able to understand the all too cumbersome comment. I find for my dx chasing, diversity, etc., the current set up is what I need. I don't disagree that some other menu settings might work better for what you want. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity mode preamp

2011-11-21 Thread Bill K9YEQ
. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Macros? Wayne N6KR On Nov 21, 2011, at 1:49 PM, Barry N1EU wrote: [WRJ] And using B SET is about the most cumbersome operation imaginable to simply check (or set) subrx preamp. Barry N1EU

Re: [Elecraft] OT - kits for young kids?

2011-11-21 Thread Bill K9YEQ
, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- I had one of those 200 in 1 type electronics kits that you could insert wires into spring coils (that are soldered to components underneath the board). You can probably search Amazon for Elenco Electronic Playground for them, there's a bunch from 50 in 1

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Delta-f Indicator not working

2011-11-15 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Be sure the vfo's are on two different freqs. If not the light doesn't go on when you press split. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- The delta F lamp is supposed to be lit. The manual makes no mention of this being controlled by an option. I'd get in touch with Elecraft tech

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Delta-f Indicator not working

2011-11-15 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Great. Nothing like a reboot. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- They were about 3 kHz apart. Also I tested XIT and RIT. As soon as those are enabled delta-f should lite up when the encoder is moved. It didnt. It seemed to be a software glitch which cleared with a power cycling

Re: [Elecraft] Overtightened Case Screw Removal?

2011-11-14 Thread Bill K9YEQ
I have ever tried! Got to love this thread if you never ran into a problem before. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, November 13, 2011 8:15 PM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] RE, XG3 and KX3 Development

2011-09-15 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Not to overdue the praises, but if I am not sure my equipment is received correctly, I just fire it up to test. What a sweet piece of equipment for the shack. I especially love testing my K3 6 meter with PR6 installed to make sure it isn't the equipment but the band. 73, Bill K9YEQ

Re: [Elecraft] having enough radios

2011-09-07 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Ron, Since I live near the island, I will need to go and visit George and find out what his K3 plans are. Might even take mine along. Er, maybe the K2 and KX1. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] - 144MHz Version?

2011-09-06 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Yes, I would. Wouldn't require all the space either and would have a little room to spare. Auto tuner for 2m? :-) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- I was recently studying the schematics of the KPA500 and looked at the specification of the VRF2933 devices which are used in the RF

Re: [Elecraft] K3: switching on click

2011-09-04 Thread Bill K9YEQ
output to amplified stereo speakers when plugged into the external speakers or the phones jack on the front panel, I don't get any POP. Therefore, to remove the pop with the internal speaker, plug into the external speaker jack or the front phone plug... I guess... ;-) 73, Bill K9YEQ

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Batttery life question...

2011-08-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
for the KX3 design when successfully implemented. Having 2 meter FM is not my requirement. I have a TH72d and TS2000 for playing around and the TH72d takes care of my VHF UHF needs as a portable station including APRS and Packet. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] K1 praise

2011-08-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
can say, none have disappointed me. It comes down to build, use, sell, build, use, sell. Etc. Now on to the KX3! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Eric, You're selling them because I am buying them. I have the K3, P3, KX1 and a few of the min-kit things. My next is the K1

Re: [Elecraft] K1 praise

2011-08-27 Thread Bill K9YEQ
All my equipment is supposed to go to the grave with me. I have suggested she sell it. No... she is even suggesting selling the wire for scrap! :-) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- My XYL has been instructed to place my K1 in the box with me. On Sat, Aug 27, 2011 at 5:01 PM, Rick

Re: [Elecraft] Tunable carrier (birdie) 20445khz

2011-08-20 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Not seen here. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gill W4RYW Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 4:10 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Tunable carrier (birdie) 20445khz

Re: [Elecraft] TOM HAMMOND, N0SS, SILENT KEY

2011-08-05 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Ditto. Tom and I were on the original K2 FT team as well and shared many a private email. He was very knowledgeable and helped me a great deal. I will miss him. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 Hum PC Speakers.

2011-08-01 Thread Bill K9YEQ
transmitting. I did add an isolator between the K3 and amplified PC Speakers.) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n...@n5ge.com Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 2:14 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Deposits etc. UpCharge?

2011-07-30 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Could we order more than one and sell for an upcharge? Like some car models in high demand. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kevin Rock Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 5:25 PM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Advantage to waiting on P3?

2011-07-21 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Add-ons I believe. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Markowski Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 10:26 AM To: Elecraft Group Subject: [Elecraft] Advantage to waiting on P3? I'd like to get

Re: [Elecraft] W2

2011-07-15 Thread Bill K9YEQ
the return RF. I do run 1.5KW so this is my issue. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- I'm using 2 W2 in my antenna system. They are side by side on the shelf and the Remote sensors are pretty much the length of the interconnecting cable away. I'm getting interaction between the meters. I getting

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 and KAT500 Ports

2011-07-13 Thread Bill K9YEQ
and TS2000 in this system as well with most of the switching to be automated.) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Wednesday, July 13, 2011 1:13 PM To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Right Side Panel Scratched

2011-07-11 Thread Bill K9YEQ
painting, there's a lot more that goes into the cost. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of radioshoppe Sent: Sunday, July 10, 2011 10:52 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Right

Re: [Elecraft] OT: morse keys , pricing

2011-07-08 Thread Bill K9YEQ
and is made of solid brass. I like switching back and forth between it and the Begali. I use both keys in parallel to the K3. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Johnny, this is a question that will bring a lot of varying opinions. The Schurr Profi is a truly great key. Mr Schurr no longer

Re: [Elecraft] K2/100/KAT100/Windows7-64/HRDv5/Computer challenged op/?

2011-07-08 Thread Bill K9YEQ
. Win7 drivers work well. I also use 64 bit and the Professional version vs Home. I only do PRO, NEVER Home versions. There are differences which you can determine through an on-line search. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Ok, Guys and Gals, I am wanting to explore some new adventures

Re: [Elecraft] MCU Load Failure w/FW 4.36 or 4.39

2011-07-07 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Dick, Was it an err key warning? IF so, I had the same thing. I looked it up in the Manual, of all places (go figure) and it was advising that the radio had a transmit function on when the rig turned on. Once I checked one of my three keys and turned the rig back on issue resolved. 73, Bill

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply?

2011-07-03 Thread Bill K9YEQ
for the PC's printers, routers and AP's. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- I have an RS-20 but use an RS-35M dedicated to my K3. I have it and my SteppIR controller plugged into an APC 700VA UPS (from http://www.refurbups.com/ ) to prevent loss of AC power from adversely affecting the radio

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply?

2011-07-03 Thread Bill K9YEQ
Mine is in place for around 3 years. I keep the supply set at 14.1 volts with the proper jumper on the PWRgate. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Yes, I've done exactly this, but with a different battery and PSU, for about 8 years. My battery is a PAIR of the biggest deep cycle units

Re: [Elecraft] K3 6M problem

2011-07-02 Thread Bill K9YEQ
and at times allows me to donate a little of my learning. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- I've been following this list for a decade now. One of the most popular uses of this list has been to bring general troubleshooting and repair questions here or just to explore why something happens

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