Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 failed!

2019-02-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Mike, Wow! I apologize for the problem. I believe we reviewed your config file and fault log on Friday and we are authorizing return of the RF deck at our cost and will send you prepaid UPS shipping label on Monday. I will stay on top of this to make sure it proceeds quickly. I will take

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 tuner question

2019-02-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We're looking at this right now. It must have crept in  with a recent release. I'll post here as soon as I have an update. Regards, Eric Eric /elecraft.com/ On 2/21/2019 9:33 AM, Peter Dougherty wrote: This is exactly what happened to me. Very annoying. My KPA is in the shop repairing the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Supply Issue

2019-02-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Looks like Don beat me to the punch. (I'm reading to slow today ;-) Thanks Don! 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Feb 17, 2019, at 4:19 PM, paule408--- via Elecraft > wrote: > > Don, thanks so much for your swift reply and great suggestion. > I re-seated the grey control cable and snugged

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Supply Issue

2019-02-17 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Hi Paul, If the green AC light is on and the PS 50V LED is not coming on when you try to power up the amp from the RF deck front panel it indicates that the two boxes are not talking. It sounds like the control cable between the amp and PS is not fully seated. Try unscrewing it on both ends

Re: [Elecraft] Removing/connecting PL-259s

2019-02-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, let's close the PL259 threads now in the interest of reducing list email overload for the rest of our readers. 73, Eric moderator, even on my days off.. elecraft.com _..._ > On Feb 17, 2019, at 8:58 AM, wrote: > > I had that happen once too many years ago with an Amphenol PL-259.

Re: [Elecraft] PL-259 threads closed.

2019-02-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, let's close the PL259 threads now in the interest of reducing list email overload for the rest of our readers. 73, Eric moderator, even on my days off.. elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 failed!

2019-02-16 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Peter, I'm sorry to hear about this failure and deeply apologize for the problem. I'll follow up with another email to you to diagnose what actually happened. In any case we'll deal with it quickly and get your amp repaired asap. Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Feb 16, 2019, at 6:28 AM,

[Elecraft] KPA1500 QST Review now on-line

2019-02-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The QST review of the KPA1500 is now on-line in pdf format. It can be viewed by ARRL members at the link below. http://www.arrl.org/files/file/protected/Group/Members/ProductReview/PROD_REV_0319.pdf Enjoy the read! 73, Eric /elecraft.com/

Re: [Elecraft] KAT 500 and open wire

2019-01-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys - we've long since passed he max posting limit for the list on a single topic. Let's wind this one down at this time. 73, Eric /Moderator (hopefully not for life!..)/ /elecraft.com/ On 1/7/2019 7:45 AM, Wes Stewart wrote: Then there must be less signal too:-) Wes  N7WS On 1/7/2019 6:48

Re: [Elecraft] Watsonville CA

2019-01-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
That's one exit north from our factory. No relationship, but I was aware of them while they were in business here. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Jan 1, 2019, at 9:17 AM, John Simmons wrote: > > While surfing the Internet looking at historical info on ham radio, Sideband > Engineers

Re: [Elecraft] How to unsubscribe from reflector?

2018-12-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Email me. Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Dec 30, 2018, at 1:56 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Did anybody explain how to unsubscribe a SK from the list? > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > >> On Dec 30, 2018, at 11:29 AM, Gwen Patton wrote: >> >> I use Password Safe by Bruce Schneier. It

Re: [Elecraft] How to unsubscribe from reflector?

2018-12-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, lets close this way OT password thread now in the interest of relieving email overload for others. 73, Eric Moderator elecraft.com _..._ > On Dec 30, 2018, at 8:29 AM, Gwen Patton wrote: > > I use Password Safe by Bruce Schneier. It secures your passwords in a LOCAL >

Re: [Elecraft] Restaurant Noise

2018-12-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's wind this OT thread down at this time in the interest of keeping list SNR high. 73, Eric Mosterator /elecraft.com/ - On 12/14/2018 11:51 AM, Bill Steffey wrote: i get the manager and show him an app with a meter showing how hi it is ... and suggest at some point " it could approach"

Re: [Elecraft] Less Than Perfect Antennas [was Flumoxed]

2018-12-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread closed so we don't thrash it any more.. 73, Eric Mooderator /elecraft.com/ On 12/10/2018 1:32 PM, Ron Genovesi wrote: Veered oh yes. Worse than that, it been literally beat to death! Many times over.and over and over Ron Genovesi N3ETA Sent from my iPhone On Dec

[Elecraft] Eric and Wayne on Ham Nation (twit.tv) this Wednesday night, 11/5

2018-12-04 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Bob Heil will be interviewing Wayne and myself celebrating Elecraft's 20th anniversary on Ham Nation tomorrow night (Wed.) Below is Bob's QRZ post with details" Eric and Wayne, founders of Elecraft will be in the Leo Laporte TWIT studio with Bob Heil celebrating their 20th Anniversary.

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Phantom Signals

2018-11-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Make sure your BNC cable between the K3's IF output and the P3 input  is securely plugged in. (I usually unplug and replug in the cable as part of this test.) If you have an alternate BNC cable, try it too as its always possible there is a poor connection between the cable shield and one of the

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2018-11-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Larry, Take a look at the control cable between the KPA1500 power supply and the RF deck. A loose cable could cause this issue. Make sure its plugged in firmly with the screws tightened on the connectors. If there is still a fault, please contact supp...@elecraft.com (if you haven't

Re: [Elecraft] Wish I had a KAT1500

2018-11-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - If the untuned SWR presented to the KAT500 is above 3:1 or so at a KW and above, it will automatically go into bypass to protect its components. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 11/27/2018 12:15 PM, Victor Rosenthal 4X6GP wrote: I would worry about exceeding voltage ratings on capacitors even if

Re: [Elecraft] Contributing (wasRe: FT8 Upgrade)

2018-11-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's end this thread now as its exceeding our OT posting limit. 73, Eric Moderator (from to time to time..) /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Elecraft looking to add to our tech support team

2018-11-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We have a new local Ham Radio Job opportunity at Elecraft HQ in Watsonville, CA!  (On the coast just west, over the mountains, from Silicon Valley). We have grown significantly since Wayne and I started Elecraft in my Aptos basement 20 years ago. Were now looking for a new person to join our

Re: [Elecraft] Possible K3s TX failure - distorted audio

2018-11-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The biggest repair queue delay we get this time of year is when we receive an unexpected block of lightning damaged radios.  That usually adds a couple of weeks to the repair queue.  (We can easily determine where the lightning activity is around the country from the return addresses..) Don't

Re: [Elecraft] Spam filtering

2018-11-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Rich, No problems. We are many hundreds of miles north and south of the fires here on the Monterey Bay. (About at the middle of the state on the coast.). But we are seeing some smoke getting blown down here in the last day or so. Thanks for the concern! Regards, Eric elecraft.com _..._

Re: [Elecraft] Spam filtering

2018-11-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread now closed (including related SPAM discussion threads. :-) 73, Eric Mooderator elecraft.com _..._ > On Nov 10, 2018, at 11:26 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > > Before the authorities close this useful but somewhat-OT thread, I would > share one ...

Re: [Elecraft] Say it ain’t so... KPA1500 died

2018-11-09 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Paul - we'll make sure to get this resolved for you quickly! 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 11/9/2018 3:51 PM, W1PEF wrote: Sorry to report but my 6 month old KPA1500 died (near death to be factual). My amp is #172 and has been in service since May 2018. It has been super and haven’t had any

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 fan on stby

2018-11-09 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The PS fans run at a constant slow speed to primarily cool the main 50V switching PS. Interestingly, even at idle, a switcher is a little less efficient than at full load, so it still needs some cooling air flow. We design all of our product cooling on a very conservative basis. There is a

[Elecraft] KPA1500 firmware version 01.87 and K3S/K3 MCU version 05.64 are now in production

2018-11-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We’ve just released KPA1500 firmware version 01.87 to production and is available for download.  We recommend everyone update to this version. Among other enhancements, it includes a new efficient fan temperature control algorithm that emphases more cooling at the lowest fan speeds.  It also

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: OT: TV RFI Question

2018-11-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And with that, let's end this OT thread at this time to improve list SNR for others. :-) 73, Eric Moderator etc. /elecraft.com/ On 11/7/2018 10:47 AM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: Thank you Gary, This tidbit is very helpful as I was about to head out and get one of the large LG OLED and noise was a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Order Status Page - AX1

2018-11-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The link to the shipping status page is near the right side of the top header of most of our pages at elecraft.com 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 11/6/2018 11:00 AM, Byron Peebles wrote: Does anyone know where the Elecraft Order Status page went? There was a version dated September 5th that

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 not amplifying

2018-10-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Bob - Have you run the K3 TX gain calibration on each band into a dummy load (or very low SWR Ant.) ?   If that is out of cal, it could easily create symptoms like this. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 10/22/2018 2:02 PM, n7wy via Elecraft wrote: Turns out, it is not the KPA1500 not

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
external to check pass thru. > > Dave wo2x > > Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > >> On Oct 19, 2018, at 9:24 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft >> wrote: >> >> Tell the front desk I suggested you talk to Rene, our lead engi

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
> > Sent from my waxed string and tin cans. > >> On Oct 19, 2018, at 9:20 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft >> wrote: >> >> Hi Dave, >> >> When in standby mode the KPA1500 RF deck is bypassed by a relay and >> absolutely passes driver po

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 no RF passthrough without amp keying

2018-10-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Dave, When in standby mode the KPA1500 RF deck is bypassed by a relay and absolutely passes driver power from input to antenna without any amp keying required. If you think you are seeing something different, please contact supp...@elecraft.com and they will help you figure it out. 73,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Clicks & Pops

2018-10-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, this endless topic has been discussed before in depth on thenlist and is available in the archives. In the interest of keeping list volume and SNR reasonable, lets end this thread. In general, please take discussions and arguments about appropriate power levels for any mode off list for

Re: [Elecraft] NEW Elecraft Webpage now up

2018-10-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I apologize for the confusion on this. Yes, the new website requires registering again if you prefer it to save your info for subsequent order entry. Its a completely different secure payment processing system. Of course we still have all of your past order and shipping info in our in-house

[Elecraft] Elecraft Talk At Pacificon -- 9 AM Saturday: "Honey I Shrunk the Linear.."

2018-10-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I will also be giving a talk at Pacificon on this Saturday at 9 AM Titled: "Building a Modern Solid-State Amplifier   -or-   Honey, I shrunk the Linear!" I'll be covering our KPA1500 design goals and what it takes to manufacture and test a modern solid state

[Elecraft] NEW Elecraft Webpage now up

2018-10-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We've just turned on the new elecraft.com web page.   Please take a look and enjoy! If you have trouble accessing the site, your computer or external DNS server may still be waiting to update its local IP address cache. In general, everything should catch up over the next few hours. For

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 failure

2018-10-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Robert, Please contact supp...@elecraft.com immediately so we can help you. Using the KPA1500 utility to download and sending us your KPA1500 config file is always required in cases like this and it will also help us quickly diagnose what's up. (That file contains the full amp setup and

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 failure

2018-10-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Paul, Can you send me the contact info for your friend so we can help him?  (Or have him contact supp...@elecraft.com immediately.) Using the KPA1500 utility to download and sending us your KPA1500 config file is always required in cases like this and it will also help us quickly diagnose

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 not amplifying

2018-10-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Bob - I just saw your post below. Please contact supp...@elecraft.com immediately and we'll help you figure out what is happening. Using the KPA1500 utility to download and sending us your KPA1500 config file is always required in cases like this and it will also help us quickly diagnose

Re: [Elecraft] Re(3): dxlab

2018-10-16 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Do not click on the possibly dangerous link from this spam that was sent to the Elecraft list. Apparently the spam sender is spoofing KB3ILS's email address, or has hacked his email program. We have temporarily put the kb3...@comcast.net email address in list moderation mode to prevent

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding

2018-10-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - lets end the current spate of grounding threads. We are well past the list posting number limit by a wide margin. 73, Eric Moderator etc. /elecraft.com/ On 10/15/2018 8:34 AM, Rick Robinson wrote: I have used copper based Fel Pro anti seize to coat all my exposed ground system. ...

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: AX1 Order Page Up but Broken?

2018-10-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
As per list guidelines, no personal attacks please. Eric Moderator for way too long.. :-) elecraft.com _..._ > On Oct 10, 2018, at 3:51 PM, wrote: > > Nicely done. > Anybody suppose he'll find a more "reputable" mail list to troll on? > > R. Kevin StoverAC0H

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 power aupply fan

2018-10-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
--- > >Message: 13 >Date: Wed, 3 Oct 2018 14:43:58 -0700 > From: "Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft" >To: Rick Stealey ,"Elecraft@mailman.qth.net" > >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 power aupply fan >Message-ID: <7affdd

Re: [Elecraft] Worldwide Transceiver Survey

2018-10-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
This thread was closed some time ago. Please, no more zombie threads :-) Eric Mooderator elecraft.com _..._ > On Oct 3, 2018, at 7:22 AM, Bert Craig wrote: > > Why is Elecraft in 2nd place? I know we can do better than that! (Selective > exposure?) Here's the link. >

Re: [Elecraft] OT -- Sunspot Cycle 25

2018-10-09 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Lets close the thread. We're well past the single topic posting limit in one day. 73, Eric mod-erator /elecraft.com/ On 10/9/2018 3:10 PM, David Gilbert wrote: I have very little doubt that the next sunspot cycle will be pretty weak.  The long term trend has been pretty obvious in

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 power aupply fan

2018-10-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Rick and everyone - There should be NO fans running in the power supply after turning off the RF deck from its front panel. Are you sure the RF deck front panel is OFF? (No lights on the RF deck FP) The PS fan runs from the same supply that supplies the 50 V to the amp. That supply is

Re: [Elecraft] Worldwide Transceiver Survey

2018-10-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's end this topic for now. 73, Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 10/3/2018 1:58 PM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT wrote: If you ask 10,000 hams, at random, you get a statistically valid result. If the participants in the survey are self-selected, the results mean nothing -- and you get "Boaty

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 power aupply fan

2018-10-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The power supply fans always turn off within 10 seconds or so after turning of the main RF deck. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 10/1/2018 2:43 PM, Rick Stealey wrote: K2XT here. Greetings, We are installing K8DM's brand new KPA1500 here at my qth today replacing a KPA500. He runs the station

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping high value items by UPS

2018-09-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, this OT thread was closed yesterday. Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 9/26/2018 12:26 PM, Gwen Patton wrote: My KXPA100 order hit on a day when it was raining fairly heavily. The UPS driver clearly thought we wouldn't be home for some reason -- perhaps too cynical? I don't know -- so he

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Shipping

2018-09-25 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Lets also end -this- duplicate thread at this time in the interest of improving list SNR for our other readers. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 9/25/2018 1:35 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: I agree for small shipments. However USPS doesn't pack. The point being, if I use the Fed-X packing service and it

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping high value items by UPS

2018-09-25 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Lets end this thread at this time in the interest of improving list SNR for our other readers. 73, Eric Moderator, Mooderator etc. /elecraft.com/ On 9/25/2018 1:34 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Grant and all, I use both UPS and USPS for shipping.

Re: [Elecraft] loss of RX sensitivity

2018-09-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Lets close this thread - we are -way- past the max posting number limit for a single topic. Folks - I am not always able to watch the list in real time. Please self limit on OT discussions like this. Once you hit 5-10 emails (at most) please take it off list. You do not need to wait for me to

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL book on receiving antennas

2018-09-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, lets end this OT tread for now. It is well past our short term postings limit. Also, do not leave all of the prior thread emails in your reply. Delete most of the prior posts and only keep the absolute minimum needed in your reply to maintain context. That really helps reduce clutter

Re: [Elecraft] Why Black

2018-09-01 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Folks, this thread was closed over a day ago in the interest of limiting list reader email overload. Please refrain from further posts on this topic. 73, Eric Moderator, and chief bottle washer. elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 6S > On Aug 31, 2018, at 8:53 PM, Gwen Patton wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Why Black

2018-08-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Let's end the expanding 'why black' thread now in the interest of relieving email overload for others. 73, Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 8/31/2018 11:47 AM, Rick Robinson wrote: Remember when computers were mostly all a shade of beige ? VHT makes black krinkle paint available in auto parts

Re: [Elecraft] New KPA1500 Remote Program

2018-08-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Have no fear, it’s a “false positive”.  Two of the hits are defined as “FileRepMalware” which after some research basically means the KPA1500 Utility has not been seen widely by the virus detection engine., which is not unsurprising as 1.14 was brand new, and isn’t widely distributed. Its

Re: [Elecraft] WWV/WWVH Closure

2018-08-22 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
This thread has already been closed. Eric Moderator elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 6S > On Aug 22, 2018, at 4:38 PM, wrote: > > I assume the RPI is going to have some software that calculates and adjusts > automatically on the fly for network latency from said NTP server. Oh by the >

Re: [Elecraft] WWV/WWVH Closure

2018-08-22 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
This thread was closed several days ago. Please, -no- more posts on this. Eric Moderator elecraft.com --- Sent from my iPhone 6S > On Aug 22, 2018, at 4:30 PM, wrote: > > The GPS system is vulnerable. The systems at NIST aren't nearly as > vulnerable. > .

Re: [Elecraft] New KPA1500 Remote Program

2018-08-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We do not see any virus violations here when installing the latest version of KPA1500 Remote on our W10 or Windows 8 machines. I'm using it to control the KPA1500 amp at my home station from work. Of course it always asks you to confirm first before allowing installation. Eric /elecraft.com/

Re: [Elecraft] OT: WWV/WWVH Closure

2018-08-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
As noted in my prior email - This thread was closed yesterday. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 8/21/2018 10:57 AM, Lee Ormiston wrote: The cesium and iridium clocks at National Institute of Standards and Technology through WWV and WWVH broadcasts, provide the time signals to the Global Positioning

Re: [Elecraft] OT: WWV/WWVH Closure

2018-08-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - this thread was already closed. Please no more WWV posts. 73, Eric Moderator, COO, etc. /elecraft.com/ On 8/21/2018 9:05 AM, K2bew wrote: Sorry don't agree at all. Emergency communications when everything is down and people need help is not comparable to a transmitter that puts out the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: WWV/WWVH Closure

2018-08-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Please see my prior posts. The WWV thread has been closed. Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 8/20/2018 11:43 AM, Phil Kane wrote: On 8/20/2018 9:10 AM, John Harper wrote: The clock/watch argument in the age of GPS, network and cellular time sync is a valid argument only to geeks, of

Re: [Elecraft] OT: WWV/WWVH Closure

2018-08-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - please see my earlier post. The WWV thread has been closed. 73, Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 8/20/2018 11:41 AM, Mike Maloney wrote: Dual 35kW ERP synchronous transmitters and antennas for 70kW ERP at 60kHz.   Short (for 5km wavelength!) 4x400 ft quad towers that support top hat. 

Re: [Elecraft] WWV PETITION — send to ARRL

2018-08-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - WWV threads closed.   Both OT and way over our OT positing number limits between this one and the other WWV threads. While an important topic, this is an policy discussion that is outside of Elecraft list guidelines for permitted topics. Please take it off list for further discussion

Re: [Elecraft] WWV/WWVH Closure

2018-08-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Thread closed.  Both OT and way over postiing number limits. While an important topic, yhis is an policy discussion that is outside of Elecraft list guidelines for permitted topics. Please take it off list for further discussion in the interest of reducing list email overload for

Re: [Elecraft] MINIMUM POWER NECESSARY

2018-08-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And with that, let's close this thread now before it veers into a discussion pro and con on the legality of running different power levels. In general, in the interest of keeping list volume under control and discussions polite, we prefer FCC rule and policy discussions, along with other

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Efficiency As A Function of Input Power

2018-08-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Also on this related thread: We're way over the posting limit on this one. Let's close this thread for now. (And, in the future, please voluntarily close long threads well before I happen to stop by :-) 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 8/17/2018 5:13 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Yes. Electricity cost

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Efficiency As A Function of Input Power

2018-08-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We're way over the posting limit on this one. Let's close this thread for now. (And, in the future, please voluntarily close long threads well before I happen to stop by :-) 73 Eric /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-1500 Efficiency As A Function of Input Power

2018-08-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's keep it polite and non-personal. Eric Moderator /elecraft.com/ On 8/17/2018 10:27 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: What is the Oh Jeeze about? I found K5UA's efficiency data surprising that the amp dissipates nearly the same amount of heat regardless of power level. Your comment was "I

Re: [Elecraft] K3

2018-08-16 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread closed. Folks, please keep politics out of ALL discussions on this reflector. This is an area clearly outside the reflector topic guidelines. Also please keep postings respectful regarding other countries as this is a forum with wide international membership. Our customer base is

Re: [Elecraft] DX World Transceiver Survey

2018-08-16 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread closed. Folks, this is drifting way OT. Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Aug 15, 2018, at 4:24 PM, Dauer, Edward wrote: > > It may be proof that foreign agents can hack and manipulate any American > voting process. > > Should DOJ be brought in? > > Ted, KN1CBR > >

Re: [Elecraft] Rights

2018-08-16 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread closed. Folks, this is clearly OT and outside of the area of permitted posting topics for the elecraft list. Please keep posts ham radio and elecraft related. Eric elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] DX World Transceiver survey

2018-08-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Lets end this thread now as its a bit OT and is way past the OT posting number limit. 73, Eric Modulator /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] OT-Junk Mail & Spam Robo Calls

2018-08-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We're drifting a little too OT. Let's close this thread in the interest of reducing email overload for our readers. 73, Eric Moderator etc. /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Client/Server Software

2018-08-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The KPA1500 Remote s/w, which should be on our website later this week, supports both a local operation via direct connection via USB or ethernet to the amp. This s/w also supports client/server operation when there is a computer running the K3Remote s/w at each end. (with the same user

Re: [Elecraft] Which interface will the KPA1500 remote app use?

2018-08-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Either :-) 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 7/23/2018 9:48 PM, Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote: I'm wondering if it's USB or Ethernet, since I may need to buy some more cables at the store tomorrow depending on which it is. Thanks! __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Remote Software Update

2018-08-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
It will be up on the website a little later this week. We're finishing up testing and should have it up shortly. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 8/1/2018 6:04 AM, Paul Christensen wrote: "The link will be back soon. We found a few bugs in the remote sw and temporarily pulled it from the ftp site.

Re: [Elecraft] "The Elecraft Story" - other tech books

2018-07-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Bruce and I -do- have the same hairline.. ;-) Eric /elecraft.com/ On 7/29/2018 8:36 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Barry wrote: I'm waiting for the movie. Jason Alexander as Eric and Jeremy Piven as Wayne HBO already bought the rights. And just so you know, it’s Bruce Willis and Kevin

Re: [Elecraft] SVGA for P3 - only looking for ten (10) replies (is that possible?)

2018-07-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And with that let's rest this thread for now (since we are past the original poster's request of 7 or less replies.. :-) 73, Eric Mooderator /elecraft.com/ On 7/23/2018 1:35 PM, Jim Shepherd wrote: This weekend I had my large monitor hooked to my SVGA output on the P3 for the Special Event

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 thermal clicks

2018-07-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - please see my post just prior to this noting this is normal on the amps. And in the interest of relieving email overload for others, let's close this thread at this time. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 7/18/2018 9:11 PM, ANDY DURBIN wrote: "I doubt that a phone recording has the proper

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity Calls Signs

2018-07-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, this thread was hard closed yesterday by the moderator (me). Please, no ,more posts on this topic. 73, Eric Moderator etc. /elecraft.com/ On 7/18/2018 6:31 PM, ANDY DURBIN wrote: "Gotta unsubscribe. Can’t take 20 emails a day about nothing." You could, perhaps, try a different way of

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 clicks

2018-07-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
This is normal on the KA500 (and also on the KPA1500) and is due to slightly different rates of thermal expansion and contraction of the heatrsink and sheet metal connected to it. In general it occurs mostly when the amp is used in higher duty cycle operation and will vary slightly from unit to

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 latest firmware

2018-07-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The link will be back soon. We found a few bugs inthe remote sw and temporarily pulled it from the ftp site. Stay tuned! We'll announce here when it is back up next week. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 7/17/2018 10:00 PM, Paul Baldock wrote: Listed under new features for 01.64 7-12-2018  is

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Call letter license plate trivia

2018-07-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
This similar OT thread is also now closed. 73 Eric Moderator, /elecraft.com/ On 7/18/2018 7:02 AM, Jim via Elecraft wrote: In Florida one gets a lot of false positives of call letter plates, especially for French calls. Florida issues vanity plates for colleges with certain letters: F #

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity Calls

2018-07-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread closed. Folks, way OT topics like this should be self limited to a typical 2-5 posts at most. This is well outside of our normal Elecraft related topics. 73, Eric /Moderator, really! elecraft.com/ On 7/18/2018 12:37 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Indeed, went through exactly the same process

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Call letter license plate trivia

2018-07-16 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And with that, let's end this OT thread in the interest of relieving others from email overload. 73, Eric Moderator+ /elecraft.com/ On 7/16/2018 3:36 PM, Carl J. Denbow wrote: A Roman Catholic priest in my hometown years ago, when John Kennedy was running for president, had license plates

Re: [Elecraft] Breakers for KPA1500? [Thread closed]

2018-07-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks -lets end the breakers for KPA1500thread to relieve list overload for our other readers. Thread closed. 73, Eric Moderator from time to time.. elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Re: Baker Island - Tnx Elecraft!

2018-07-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Dave, Their good ears were due to good ops, using K3S with its clean TX noise and excellent RX, and of course our amps helped them on TX. :-) Congrats on the Q's! 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 7/6/2018 5:34 PM, David Olean wrote: I would echo the comments about the Baker/ Howland Island

Re: [Elecraft] Leaving the Reflector

2018-07-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Thread closed. I'm also sad to see anyone leave here because they feel postings aer out of control. While its impossible to totally lock down a list and keep it inviting, the opposite can also have the same effect. We do our best to keep it interesting here by moderating only when absolutely

Re: [Elecraft] K-Line Climate Control

2018-07-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, we've way exceeded the list posting limit over a short period. Let's end the thread at this time and take any further discussions off list. 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 7/4/2018 7:03 PM, Phil Kane wrote: On 7/4/2018 3:52 PM, a45wg wrote: Are there off-the-shelf containers for such

Re: [Elecraft] Working KH1

2018-07-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Good rigs and amps too! ;-) Eric /elecraft.com/ On 7/3/2018 1:44 PM, Mike Flowers wrote: Good job, Carl. They have great ops on the Baker Island team. Once they get a piece of your callsign, they’ll usually get you in the log. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" On Jul 3,

Re: [Elecraft] FT8: "Magic radio"?

2018-07-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's end this OT thread at this time in the interest of relieving other readers from email overload. 73, Eric Mooderator.. /elecraft.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] OT (sort of, but they use all Elecraft gear): Baker Island

2018-06-29 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Jim, The link you posted goes to another of the official baker sites, but it is not posting up to the minute status there. I just checked it, and the link to http://kh7z.net/ is working here and has the latest info. Updated this morning from that page: --- June 29 1100z Update June 29,

Re: [Elecraft] OT (sort of, but they use all Elecraft gear): Baker Island

2018-06-28 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Also look at: http://kh7z.net/ This appears to have the most real time official info. They are running all K3S transceivers and KPA500's on all HF bands except 160, where they are running a KPA1500. From kh7z.net : A Rough Night -> Standby for Uploads – Weather: 1, Operation: 0 June 28, 2018

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] factory upgrade to K3(s)

2018-06-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And with that, let's go ahead and close the thread.  :-) 73, Eric /elecraft.com/ On 6/27/2018 5:31 PM, jeff griffin wrote: Or how about K3Pro with benefits :-) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Client/Server Software

2018-06-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We are already in test with both client server sw (Similar to KPA500 and KAT500 remote) and also client direct to the amp via local ethernet or usb. Stay tuned! We will announce here when it is ready. 73, Eric elecraft.com _..._ > On Jun 27, 2018, at 4:53 AM, Paul Christensen wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] AC Power for the Station [THREAD CLOSED]

2018-06-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, this thread was closed -yesterday-.  Way OT and well above a reasonable posting number limit. Eric /elecraft.com/ On 6/15/2018 9:01 AM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: Codes are a only sets of standards that must be adopted (at the county level usually) to have the force of law.  The codes are

Re: [Elecraft] AC Power for the Station

2018-06-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
With that, lets end the thread. 73 Eric /Moderator etc. elecraft.com/ On 6/14/2018 11:30 AM, Rose wrote: Well said, Rick! 73! Ken - K0PP On Thu, Jun 14, 2018, 12:09 Rick WA6NHC wrote: As a retired career firefighter (line Captain), I say: A POX on the push in connections.

[Elecraft] KPA1500 Latest Shipping Status

2018-06-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We've just updated the Elecraft Shipping Status page for the KPA1500: We have been ramping up production and are now preparing to ship orders received through Feb 27th. New Orders should ship 6.5 weeks after day of order, based on our current backlog. Also, check the Elecraft shipping status

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 6M proceedure

2018-06-03 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks, we're drifting afar OT. Let's rest this thread in the interest of relieving email overload for our other list members. (Its amazing how quickly these threads grow. Especially when I am out of town at the Ham Radio Friedrichshafen show in Germany!) 73, Eric Moderator etc. elecraft.com

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