[Elecraft] Tune button

2014-01-19 Thread Chris Hembree
Is it possible to have the tune button send cw did’s for tuning a Amp. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.ne

[Elecraft] K3 Upgrades

2013-06-07 Thread Chris Hembree
I look forward to the K3 upgrades. I would never have the money to buy a K4. This is what sold me on the K3 in the first place. Just my input. 73's Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

2013-04-05 Thread Chris Hembree
I am only a casual SSB operator, The K3 is a great radio for anyone. Tech support is the best. One of the great things about the K3, is that you don't need to worry about next week the K4 will be out and 6 months  the K5 and so on. They keep making the K3 best with updates for everyone. Chris W7

Re: [Elecraft] Footswitch

2013-03-20 Thread Chris Hembree
I use a foot switch from a electronic piano (Keyboard)  Works great! Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] PL-2303 USB-Serial Drivers

2012-12-26 Thread Chris Hembree
I would just like to share with everyone. When I did a upgrade to Mountain Lion, my PL-2303 driver did not work. The only drivers that I found that worked were from this web site. http://changux.co/osx-installer-to-pl2303-serial-usb-on-osx-lio Hope this helps anyone that may need this. Chris W

Re: [Elecraft] Hiss on K3 (Mike)

2012-11-24 Thread Chris Hembree
Mike, That was one thing I did not like on the K3. Other than setting up the EQ  to filter out the highs. The fix that I did was to use a bigger 10 in speaker with more bass. All the smaller speakers will pick up the hiss that will drive you nuts. With the bigger speaker it has a nice bass sound

[Elecraft] OT: Mac Vs Windows

2012-08-25 Thread Chris Hembree
I would just like to add one thing. I switched over to a Mac book pro intel duel core, 5 years ago. I just installed Mountain Lion about 2 weeks ago. ( only because I wanted  to.) I always skip a year on upgrades. So I went from Snow to Mountain Lion. Mountain Lion works great on my computer. I

[Elecraft] MCU 4.51 Beta

2012-05-28 Thread Chris Hembree
When will the 4.51 come out of the beta stage. Looks like everyone is happy with the new changes. I am looking forward to it. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman

[Elecraft] Firmware ver. for K3 only

2012-04-29 Thread Chris Hembree
What is the last firmware ver. that is just for the K3? I don't have a P3 or Amp. But I would like to keep the radio up to date. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] K3 with a Kenwood TL-922A

2011-09-02 Thread Chris Hembree
I am buying a Kenwood TL-922A Amp. Anything I need to know before I hook the K3 up to it. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mai

[Elecraft] K4

2011-07-26 Thread Chris Hembree
I think that if Elecaft made a K4 that will do what the Kenwood radios will do.(UHF,VHF,1.2,SAT and so on) This will take away from what the K3 is all about. Just my input.. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] factory built k3/100/F

2011-04-20 Thread Chris Hembree
It's funny what can happen just in shipping. I had a friend build me a repeater with a controller and shipped it to me. When I got it I had to reprogram the controller. I know not the same as a K3, But things happen. Best of luck and your love it when you get it back. Chris W7CTH P.S Elecraft th

[Elecraft] Carriers on 10 meter band

2011-03-06 Thread Chris Hembree
I found it ! It is my wireless network that is going it. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net T

[Elecraft] 10 meter carriers across the band (K3)

2011-03-06 Thread Chris Hembree
When I am on the 10 meter band I get carriers across the band about s3-5. 28.662 ,29.177 ,29,360 ,29.414, 29.485, 29.545, 29.600, 29.660, 29.785, 29.905 an so on. What would cause this? Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] (Very OT)Plasma TV noise

2011-01-22 Thread Chris Hembree
Thanks everyone for your help and the audio file. Chris W7CTH From: Monty Shultes To: Chris Hembree Cc: Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 4:33 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (Very OT)Plasma TV noise Chris, I have a plasma TV and experience its interference daily. It is not broadband, but at

[Elecraft] (Very OT)Plasma TV noise

2011-01-21 Thread Chris Hembree
I am helping a friend track down some RF noise that is riding on the Cable TV line. From CableONE TV and internet service. This noise is wiping out his 75/80 meter band. I am posting this because some of you have had Plasma TV noise, and I don't know what that sounds like. Can someone send be a s

[Elecraft] OT (Yamaha Cm 500)

2010-11-15 Thread Chris Hembree
Just got my CM 500 today. Would someone please tell me what the black box with 2AAA batteries is for. Plus how do you like the mic on the cm500? I can't see it being as good as the Heil GM-5. Comments please. Chris W7CTH __ El

[Elecraft] Re :Firmware 4.14

2010-11-06 Thread Chris Hembree
Thanks Guys, I am back to 4.14. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ 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 b

[Elecraft] firmware 4.14

2010-11-06 Thread Chris Hembree
How do you get back to 4.14. Can someone send me the link please. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.q

Re: [Elecraft] RF Noise in the Neighborhood

2010-10-18 Thread Chris Hembree
I Guys, I know how frustrating this can be. I had the same problem with a power line this last summer. You can have noise miles away off of a power line on the HF bands. Most utility company's have a department to track down RFI interference. They have equipment that will track it down to th

[Elecraft] Saving setting K3

2010-09-13 Thread Chris Hembree
When I switch to 3.805 or so. The Mode is set to USB. The mode will not show LSB. How do I save the LSB mode in this band? I have been using HRD to switch to the LSB mode. Thanks for a great radio! Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft maili

Re: [Elecraft] K3-psk31 hook ups?

2010-09-07 Thread Chris Hembree
Thanks ! I just did No Sound. I just use this computer just for Ham Radio. I don't even have speakers on it. Chris From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, September 7, 2010 5:16:09 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraf

[Elecraft] K3-psk31 hook ups?

2010-09-07 Thread Chris Hembree
I just starting to learn the digital side of ham radio. I have the line in and line out going from the K3 to line in and out to the soundcard of the windows XP computer. Using the VOX in the radio to PTT. Is there a interface that I should be using between the computer and K3 or is this the w

Re: [Elecraft] ERR DVR

2010-08-29 Thread Chris Hembree
Thanks Just learning my way around the radio. Chris W7CTH From: Brett Howard To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 9:15:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ERR DVR in the Config Menu KDVR set to Not Inst... ~Brett (N7MG) On

[Elecraft] ERR DVR

2010-08-29 Thread Chris Hembree
Anyway to tell the K3 that I don't have a DVR? Chris W7CTH __ 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 h

[Elecraft] S-Meter nd RF Gain Control.

2010-08-28 Thread Chris Hembree
I have my K3 completed for all but this part. I ran the K3 utility. At this point I don't have a signal generator to run this test. How important is this? Thanks Chris W7cth __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/

[Elecraft] USB - RS232

2010-08-23 Thread Chris Hembree
Were are you guys buying your USB - RS232 adapters. Thanks Chris __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display

2010-08-17 Thread Chris Hembree
That's Funny ! USA Radio with the Latin Alphabet. Had fun building this, should have it on the air soon. Thanks for the Link. Chris W7CTH From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:25:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display

2010-08-17 Thread Chris Hembree
Thanks Hi! Hi! Chris From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:19:31 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display It's as close as you can get to a 't' on a seven-segment display. Jus

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display

2010-08-17 Thread Chris Hembree
Looks like upside down F's not lower case t's Chris From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:13:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 2:31 AM, Chris Hemb

[Elecraft] K3 Display

2010-08-17 Thread Chris Hembree
I am building my K3. I am at the part were I am testing the fans. in CONFIG, PAIO ON, PAIO TST The (TST ) the T's look like upside down F's.The S looks okay. Anyone see this before? Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 inline fuse

2010-08-13 Thread Chris Hembree
From: David Cutter To: d...@w3fpr.com; Tom W8JI Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Chris Hembree Sent: Fri, August 13, 2010 12:33:33 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 inline fuse Good advice from you both on battery fusing, particularly in vehicles, but you've drifted off the subject a little.

[Elecraft] K3 inline fuse

2010-08-11 Thread Chris Hembree
Hi, I am ready to apply 12v for the first time to my new K3. Should I have a inline fuse on the DC to the K3? and if so what amp. Just don't look right not to have a fuse inline. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] Data Filter for K3

2010-07-18 Thread Chris Hembree
To start off with, what would be the filter to add for Data? Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.

[Elecraft] test

2010-07-18 Thread Chris Hembree
Just a test email. Chris __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on Order

2010-07-16 Thread Chris Hembree
Very good Point.. What switching supply's are you using? Thanks Chris From: Tom W8JI To: Chris Hembree ; Larry 'Rebar' Rebarchik - N6CCH ; n...@contesting.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, July 16, 2010 6:35:06 PM Subject: Re: [

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on Order

2010-07-16 Thread Chris Hembree
DM-340 MVT is a bit over kill. I am only looking for a PS that will power the radio only. Chris W7CTH From: Larry 'Rebar' Rebarchik - N6CCH To: n...@contesting.com Cc: Don Cunningham ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Chris Hembree Sent: Fri, July 16, 201

[Elecraft] K3 on Order

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Hembree
Well I took the BIG plunge today, K3/100, 2.8 up Grade filter, FM filter,6m preamp. Any recommendation on a power supply? Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://

[Elecraft] Elecraft price increase?

2010-07-14 Thread Chris Hembree
A friend told me about a price increase. Is this true? Chris W7CTH __ 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

[Elecraft] D104 mic

2010-07-09 Thread Chris Hembree
Anyone ever use a D-104 (non amp) on a K3. How does it sound? Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.ne

[Elecraft] SSB Net

2010-07-05 Thread Chris Hembree
By looking at the list of check ins. The time I get my K3 ser # will be in the 5000's Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailt

[Elecraft] Kenwood TS 830s

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Hembree
I am using a Kenwood TS 830s now and I love it. But I am looking forward to the K3 in Aug. Having a 830s is like going to a cool car show. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Repairs

2010-07-02 Thread Chris Hembree
If anyone is looking for a radio that will never have a problems. This will be a good time to get out of ham radio. Any Man made product at some time will have a problem. Computers, Cameras,TV's or whatever! How many times has you new car been to the shop? What makes elecraft stand out from t

[Elecraft] SWR

2010-06-10 Thread Chris Hembree
When do you know if you need an ATU (KAT3). I just installed my Big SteppIR Vert. On 6m my swr is 1.9, 17m,20m,80m a swr of 1.6. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] Heil GM-5

2010-06-05 Thread Chris Hembree
How well does a GM-5 work on a K3? This is the Mic that I have now and would like to use when I order my K3 in July. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailma

[Elecraft] internet remote to K3

2010-03-29 Thread Chris Hembree
Can you remote into the K3 from the internet and talk on your rig? Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding Mat Chatter

2010-03-28 Thread Chris Hembree
This would be like buying a new Apple computer every 2 years. Chris W7CTH From: Hisashi T Fujinaka To: Bob Naumann Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sun, March 28, 2010 10:11:36 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Grounding Mat Chatter Being in the semiconductor bus

[Elecraft] (OT) american made

2010-03-27 Thread Chris Hembree
Are the elecraft boards American made? I had a ham friend tell me they were not. But he does not know anything about elecraft. Plus he is telling me I would be better off to buy a $1400 kenwood that had everything. I think the quality and support of elecraft is far best of any radio out there.

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Grounding Mat

2010-03-24 Thread Chris Hembree
I am just going to keep it simple. I live in Idaho and the air is very dry. I get a spark just turning the light off. Thanks Chris From: Don Wilhelm To: Lew Phelps K6LMP Cc: Elecraft Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 8:47:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Groundin

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Grounding Mat

2010-03-24 Thread Chris Hembree
s the breaker box to actual "earth" ground. At a very minimum the mat should be connected either to a metal cold water pipe that is known to provide a good ground, or to the "green wire" on an electrical outlet, or to a station ground as I described. Lew K6LMP On Mar 24, 2010,

[Elecraft] (OT) Grounding Mat

2010-03-24 Thread Chris Hembree
Does your grounding mat need to be grounded along with your wrist strap? What type of grounding mat do you like best? Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http:

Re: [Elecraft] Adding options later for the K3

2010-03-23 Thread Chris Hembree
Welcome ! I have a Kenwood TS-830s that will be on the side lines after I order my K3 in July. Chris W7CTH From: Michael Germino To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, March 23, 2010 8:23:18 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Adding options later for the K3 I am looki

Re: [Elecraft] comment

2010-03-23 Thread Chris Hembree
I would like to ad. That I joined this group just to learn more about the K3. The Support of the group sold me on the radio more than the radio did itself. I am buying my K3 this June or July. Chris W7CTH   From: Fred Atchley To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] K3BSR

2010-03-21 Thread Chris Hembree
Way to Go! Looking better all the time. Chris W7CTH From: Don Rasmussen To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Sun, March 21, 2010 2:03:18 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3BSR Now with new S-Meter - click the meter to choose among three avaialable. http://www.zerobeat