Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 down P3 adaptor up next!

2011-12-28 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Yup! 73, Eric www.elecraft.com On 12/28/2011 7:24 AM, k...@cox.net wrote: > Eric/Wayne, > > Now that the KX-3 has been released to the QRP/trail folks, is the P3 monitor > adaptor still on schedule for ordering sometime later this week or next? > > My credit card is making my wallet hot and it

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Order...

2011-12-28 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
It will be linked to and visible from the main Elecraft page later this morning. 73, Eric (Just waking up in CA..) _..._ On 12/28/2011 5:36 AM, Thomas Horsten wrote: > Not so sure how secret that order page is, I've ordered mine, I won't post > the link but anyone who's a bit resourceful can

Re: [Elecraft] KX-3 Order...

2011-12-28 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
The automatic reply is your official confirmation. If you receive it, we have the order. There are too many orders to manually confirm each one. 73, Eric _..._ On 12/28/2011 4:04 AM, Igor Sokolov wrote: > I have received the email notification and have ordered mine at once. So far > all I got

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 was working now it’s not

2011-12-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Check your PTT cable. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com On 12/27/2011 7:33 PM, vtnn...@comcast.net wrote: > > > Powered up my KPA500 today for the first time today and it was working ok > with my Flex-5000. Got 500 watts out on 40 to a dummy load and everything > seemed ok. Powered the rig and amp of

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and general coverage on receive

2011-12-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Its Standard. No option needed. 73, Eric (still at work - need to eat...) www.elecraft.com On 12/27/2011 8:01 PM, Rick Dettinger wrote: > I thought that I had seen that the KX3 would have an optional general > coverage filter board. This is not shown with the other options. Was > I wrong? Or

Re: [Elecraft] K3 + KPA500 + [future] KAT500 AND QSK

2011-12-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The KAT500 works fine with QSK. It will not cause any problems. 73, Eric WA6HHQ www.elecraft.com On 12/22/2011 9:33 AM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > It appears that the HF-Auto's method of interrupting amp keying > involves a separate relay, inside the ATU, that only activates when RF > is

Re: [Elecraft] P3 VGA output [monitor resolution thread closed]

2011-12-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Fortunately displaying the SVGA's output works well on non-native resolution monitors with the P3's data. The blurring at non-native resolutions usually is most apparent on small text and photos on PCs. In the case of the P3, our text is much larger than that and the spectral data looks great

[Elecraft] K1 for sale

2011-12-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Forwarded for John, who is having trouble posting. Please reply directly to him. --- Subject: K1 For Sale From: "John Dziedziejko" Date: 12/19/2011 10:53 AM To: I have K1 serial #1149 with the 4 band module covering 40, 30, 20 and 17 meters. Includes the noise blanker, backlight mod and tilt

Re: [Elecraft] P3 VGA output

2011-12-19 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I just posted to that page with some corrections and updates: 1. The CW, RTTY, and PSK31 text display window will appear on both the P3 internal screen and the external monitor, in addition to the spectral display information. we'll either have this up at release on the SVGA or with a follow up

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - Range of integration with P3 (initial version)?

2011-12-18 Thread Eric Swartz, WA6HHQ Elecraft
Not so. We also plan to offer a small IQ to P3 adapter for the KX3, which will give users full P3 operation with the KX3. Stay tuned! 73, Eric www.elecraft.com "Edward R. Cole" wrote: >Although the KX3 cannot be interfaced with the P3 (no IF to connect >with), it will have baseband to "any"

Re: [Elecraft] P3 VGA output

2011-12-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
It is being released to production right now. With lead times on parts etc, I expect it to be assembled and in-house around the end of January. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com On 12/17/2011 10:10 AM, Christopher Plummer wrote: > Is the P3 VGA output mod available yet for shipping? > > Chris G8APB >

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Display

2011-12-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
At 1920x1080 you can see 4.7x the span for the same Hz per dot frequency resolution as the smaller internal P3 display.A 200 kHz span at 1920 wide shows the same level of detail per dot as about a 43 kHz span would on the smaller P3 display. Also, with more vertical lines the waterfall cove

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA - Coming soon

2011-12-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We are currently supporting 1024x768, 1280x1024 for the square formats, and 1920x1080 wide screen. 1920x1080 is by far the dominant wide screen format on new screens. (We just did a recent survey of what was available at Best Buy, Staples etc.) I'm amazed how low the cost has gotten for the 192

[Elecraft] P3SVGA - Coming soon

2011-12-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We took a few lab pictures of our P3 SVGA display this week. See: http://www.elecraft.com/P3/p3.htm#p3svga The screen in the picture is at 1920 x 1080 resolution. We should have this up on the web order form in the next couple of weeks. (As soon as we have confirmation of the date for finished

Re: [Elecraft] can you use a standard VGA cable for the aux jack?

2011-12-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
That would be the KPAK3AUX cable on our order form. If you want, you can cut off one end to access the wires. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com On 12/14/2011 3:35 PM, Tim Tucker wrote: > Elecraft should sell a cable/connector pigtail made up already. That > would help people find the correct part ins

Re: [Elecraft] ahscutie09

2011-12-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Please ignore this posting, and do -not- click on the link as it appears to be a .php executable. It is spam from an infected computer or spoofed email address to get through the list membership anti-spam filter. No need to comment on the list. We will moderate this address if we see further p

Re: [Elecraft] 240-Volt Operation of KPA500

2011-12-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
horizontal pins) is a 15 amp Nema 6-15P > plug. It would be suitable to plug into a 15 amp Nema 6-15R receptacle or a > 20 amp Nema 6-20R receptacle. (The 6-20R can handle two different pin > orientations). > > 73, > Mike K2MK > > > > Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Balun at input or output of tuner

2011-12-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
I meant to say KAT500.. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com On 12/12/2011 2:05 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Also note that in the case of the KPA500, we will be matching SWRs of > 10:1 or less, which results in less loss for the short coax choke mentioned. > > 73, Eric > >

Re: [Elecraft] 240-Volt Operation of KPA500

2011-12-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We are also now offering the U.S 240V NEMA power cord (2 horiz. pins) as an option for the KPA500 on our order form. See: http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#kpa500 73, Eric WA6HHQ www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Balun at input or output of tuner

2011-12-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Also note that in the case of the KPA500, we will be matching SWRs of 10:1 or less, which results in less loss for the short coax choke mentioned. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com On 12/12/2011 2:00 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > I would avoid coaxial cable in any situation where there can be a large

Re: [Elecraft] Rusting screws

2011-12-09 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Mike, We're going to look seriously at the SS screws for all products. We've actually been using the current black oxide steel type of screw for the external screws since we started the company with the K2. These are the same type of screw used by Alpha amps and a number of other ham manufa

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 update

2011-12-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Ignacy, This is a common misconception. (One which I held until recently. :-) It turns out there is no advantage to placing the balun at the input of the L-Network tuner. Since one end of the balun is grounded by the input to the tuner, it is still presented with the same stresses under high

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Twin with Remoterig

2011-12-08 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We will also be putting up a K3 Remote page on the Elecraft page shortly with app notes, FAQ etc. Elecraft will also be offering the Remoterig boxes and matching K3 cables for sale on our web page shortly, along with a K3/0 control rig (no RF inside). Stay tuned! 73, Eric www.elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] Pileup "markers" [ was Re: Band edge markers]

2011-12-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And now its time to close this thread and move back to our regular mayhem.. 73, Eric List Moderator www.elecraft.com On 12/7/2011 1:42 PM, Gary VK4FD wrote: > Some of us Ol Dinosaurs even cracked a smile...:-) > Gary > > > VK4FD - Motorhome Mobile > Elecraft Equipment > K3 #679, KPA-500 #018 >

[Elecraft] KPA500s in stock for immediate shipping

2011-12-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
KPA500 assembled and kit amplifiers are now in stock and ship within 1 day of order. We have been working extra hard to get ahead on these so that we can get them out for holiday orders. The quantity is limited, so order early (and often ;-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ -- www.elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] Band edge markers [END of Thread]

2011-12-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
This was a topic some time back on the list. Band edges vary enough on a regional/country and license class basis that its impractical for us to do it at this time. We're very busy on several other areas at the moment too :-) No need to argue pro-con on the list. Let's table the discussion and

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Erratic FP switches

2011-12-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
If it beeps, the switch is working. Something else is going on. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com On 12/6/2011 3:53 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > I'm noticing that many of my front panel switches are sometimes erratic. >A TAP of MODE UP/DWN will sound a beep but not change the mode. > Sometimes it seem

Re: [Elecraft] K3 hardware AGC experiment shows promise

2011-12-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
No. We don't have a large stock at the factory, as we keep them at our contract manufacturing site south of here. I'll post here when we get some in here. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com On 12/5/2011 11:50 AM, Cady, Fred wrote: > Should we call ordering to have a cap or two sent out? > > Fred Cady

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC Mush

2011-12-04 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
We actually have a 'pile-up' generator we designed that sends multiple cw signals. So far it has not reproduced the issue here. What is the signal spacing you are hearing this with? All -exactly- on the same freq? Or spread out? 73, Eric _..._ On 12/4/2011 12:20 PM, Jan Erik Holm wrote: > Th

Re: [Elecraft] Contests and the K3

2011-12-04 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Hi Ralph, Thank you for the info. The more data we get the better. By the way, we have a number of -very- active contesters directly involved with the company. Bob, K6XX, is one of our key engineering program managers -he has a large number of K3's at his mountain-top multi-multi station near

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC Mush

2011-12-04 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Hi David, We're keenly aware of this and have been trying to reproduce this here in the lab for a long time without success. This is an issue that has been reported for years on a wide range of radios from all of the manufacturers, with conflicting reports pro/con on each radio. Each person r

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware

2011-12-02 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Beta Releases of K3 firmware are released as .zip files and are not automatically recognized by K3Utility. We do this as an extra step to insure those loading the release understand this is beta test firmware for user testing, and it not a formal release of K3 firmware. It has already been test

[Elecraft] K3 MCU 4.47 / DSP 2.73 BETA RELEASE

2011-12-02 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
K3 MCU 4.47 / DSP 2.73 BETA RELEASE (Pre-release evaluation and test) New Features: MORE ROBUST "GT" CONTROL COMMAND (AGC): Some PC applications may accidentally turn AGC off, possibly due to a buffer overflow. The GT command format is now verified more rigorously, making this less likely. NOT

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Rear power switch thread [End of thread]

2011-12-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - We've beaten this to death at this point ;-) Let's table this thread for now. 73, Eric List Moderator www.elecraft.com On 12/1/2011 4:18 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Don, > > If we did decide to use battery-backed up RAM in a product, it would > be shadowed by an EEPROM, and both wou

Re: [Elecraft] Firmware Releases

2011-12-01 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Today - as soon as I get a moment to upload it :-) 73, Eric www.elecraft.com On 11/30/2011 7:26 PM, n2...@aol.com wrote: > I had a question about the old firmware and when a newer one would be > available and this is the response I received: > > "We plan to release another K3 f/w version anyti

[Elecraft] 2011 Year-End Holiday Ordering Dates

2011-11-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We're getting pretty darn busy here at Elecraft HQ. The holiday rush started before Thanksgiving and it is now accelerating. To have the best chance of receiving your package by December 23rd, please order by the following dates. In general, please order earlier if possible. Note: On the assem

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 for Christmas?

2011-11-23 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Closer to $899 for the kit. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 11/23/2011 1:19 PM, Dave KQ3T wrote: > This is what Wayne posted back in August, the estimate may have been > updated since then: > > > John Westmoreland wrote: > > >> What is the ballpark cost for the KX3? > Our

Re: [Elecraft] LSB on 75 Meters [END of thread.]

2011-11-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - End of Thread. Need I say more? :-) 73, Eric List modreator --- www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] US 60 Meter Band Changes Approved by FCC - CW Issues

2011-11-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - This thread was closed earlier today. Its well over the max posting limit, Please take further correspondence off list. 73, Eric WA6HHQ List moderator --- www.elecraft.com On 11/21/2011 11:27 AM, Phil Kane wrote: > On 11/20/2011 8:45 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > >> down by 1.4 kHz. NOW,

Re: [Elecraft] US 60 Meter Band Changes Approved by FCC - CW Issues [END of Thread]

2011-11-21 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - We are well past the posting limit for a single topic. Let's end the thread for now. 73, Eric Elecraft List Moderator --- www.elecraft.com On 11/21/2011 8:36 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > The stated objective for permission to use the 60-meter channels was not to > acquire more spectru

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 audio muffled?

2011-11-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Both of these Voltage changes between RX and TX under load are normal. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 11/15/2011 8:00 AM, ke9uw wrote: > Oh and my HV starts out at about 81 vdc and drops to about 63 vdc at 400 > watts out...that is about where I run it with vox ssb. > I did just change to 240

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 makes birdies on 6 meters

2011-11-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Ed, Dale from our customer support group will be contacting you today to see if he can help you determine what is going on. I believe Bob Wolbert, our KPA500 engineering product manager, has also emailed you for more info. We do not see this noise on any of our KPA500s tested in production.

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio problem at T2T

2011-11-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
bias... --- www.elecraft.com On 11/14/2011 1:07 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > If they are using a condenser mic, make sure the mic boas is turned on. > > 73, Eric > > --- > www.elecraft.com > >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 audio problem at T2T

2011-11-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
If they are using a condenser mic, make sure the mic boas is turned on. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 11/14/2011 1:02 PM, Greg wrote: > Garry, > > I am not at home right. Using another radio's config file will probably > not work as the calibrations would be different between the two rigs.

Re: [Elecraft] Audio buzz

2011-11-14 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Allen, Are you running a battery charger in parallel with the battery while operating? That can frequently cause buzz. You might try it with the charger off-line if so. While anything is possible, its pretty difficult for the radio itself to create the buzz you are hearing in RX and TX. If

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2011-11-12 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
This spamming address is now set to moderate mode and its postings will be reviewed before posting to the list. Eric List Moderator www.elecraft.com _..._ On Nov 12, 2011, at 4:12 AM, John Shea wrote: > http://vigrxoil.tv >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter question - SSB

2011-11-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - We are now hitting the single subject posting limit. Please wrap this thread up ASAP. 73, Eric list moderator --- www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mai

Re: [Elecraft] Invitation to connect on LinkedIn [END of related threads]

2011-11-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Please do -not- post complaints, questions comments or othe replies to unwanted postings like the Linkedin requests or other spam that occasionally hit the list. Your replies dwarf the number of actual spam emails, causing -way- more list noise than needed. Postings like this usually ge

Re: [Elecraft] CQ WW SSB

2011-10-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Works at Elecraft :-) 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 10/31/2011 1:22 PM, Mitch Wolfson DJØQN wrote: > Just not the stores I try to use, I guess. I remember last year I tried > to order a Pelican case for my K3 and was turned down by eight different > stores, just because I don't have a U.S. c

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW-in-SSB mode no power out

2011-10-31 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Make sure VOX is turned on for CW. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 10/30/2011 8:41 PM, Gary Hinson wrote: > What am I doing wrong? If I hit the paddle when in SSB mode to send some > CW, the rig keys and the sidetone sounds as normal, but there's no RF > output. I'm pretty sure it used to wo

Re: [Elecraft] Windows XP [ Thread closed]

2011-10-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - We ended this topic last week due to the high number of postings on the topic. 73, Eric List moderator --- www.elecraft.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.q

Re: [Elecraft] K3: PSK "mixed mode" [END of Thread]

2011-10-21 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
This thread and related computer OS threads have been closed. 73, Eric List Moderator www.elecraft.com _..._ On Oct 21, 2011, at 12:13 PM, Bill Mader wrote: > > You can find suitable XP-Pro machinces for well under $100 at > PacificGeeks.com. I purchased a refurbished HP PC with one serica

Re: [Elecraft] Re" ham shack computers...[END of Thread]

2011-10-21 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Let's let this topic rest. We are over the posting limit for the list on a single topic in a short period. 73, Eric List Moderator www.elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft He

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions for using the KPA500 with two antennas?

2011-10-19 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
The KAT500 tuner has two antenna outputs that can be switched in this manner. We are in final test and development on this right now. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Oct 18, 2011, at 7:27 PM, tomb18 wrote: > Can anyone suggest a way to attach two antennas to the KPA500? I had two on >

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Heil HM-12 microphone

2011-10-18 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Typo in the manual. Tap '7' to toggle the very high mic gain mode. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 10/18/2011 10:28 AM, Dale Boresz wrote: > Hello, > > I'm trying to get a Heil HM-12 microphone to work from the front panel. > Even with the Mic gain set to 60, and MIC SEL set to FP.H, I have to

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Problems abound

2011-10-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The '- -' display usually happens when there is not enough power to tune and generate a proper SWR. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 10/17/2011 4:23 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Shane, > > I believe the "- -" display means that the KAT3 is not being properly > recognized as being installed. That

Re: [Elecraft] Toroid Balun Cores [End of thread]

2011-10-17 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's end this thread as it has more than passed our list posting number limit. In the future, please self moderate and resist the urge to continue threads that already have 5-10 postings. Also, please trim all copied text to a -very- short summary. Copying everyhting is unnecessary an

Re: [Elecraft] [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_the_w orks?

2011-10-16 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Its a -very- active current project. :-) We have finished SVGA hardware on completed pc boards. The firmware is being finished and tested in the lab as I type this. The SVGA adapter for the P3 plugs into the existing rear IO board inside the P3. It can be added to any existing P3 very easily.

[Elecraft] KRC2 V 1.6 firmware released

2011-10-13 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We have released new firmware for the KRC2 that can be downloaded from our web page at: http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#krc2 This version includes: - Added 6 meter selector in default band-map - Holding F4 on power up now replaces band-map with the default band-map. - Fixed

Re: [Elecraft] Length of KPA500 Aux cable not given

2011-10-08 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Its 3 ft long. You can also daisy chain two KPAK3AUX cables for 6 ft. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto

Re: [Elecraft] Hmmm...Antenna Book

2011-10-05 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We're updating the web site to the 22ed. They will be in next week and all orders will get the new version. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com > - Original Message - > From: "Edward Dickinson III" > To: "'Elecraft Reflector '" > Sent: Thursday, October 06, 2011 9:44 AM > Subject: [Elecraft] H

Re: [Elecraft] RemoteRig Elecraft K3 Twin

2011-10-04 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
In the simple case, the KPA500 is fully automatic and will follow the K3's frequency. Also, for those who want to control the KPA500 directly over the serial port with KPA Utility or other programs, the Remoterig boxes have additional serial ports that they provide for control of other devices

Re: [Elecraft] FW: FW: 4W6A Video, count the K3's !

2011-10-04 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
End of the 599 versus real signal reports thread. In general please -always- take operating policy discussions of this type off list immediately to prevent unnecessary noise overload for others. 73, Eric List moderator --- www.elecraft.com On 10/4/2011 12:55 PM, David Gilbert wrote: > I suspe

[Elecraft] KPA500 and XG3 Mac and Unix Utilities now available

2011-09-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
The KPA Utility for Mac OSX and Unix can now be found at: http://www.elecraft.com/KPA500/kpa500_software.htm#k3util The XG3 Utility for Mac OSX and Unix can now be found at: http://www.elecraft.com/XG3/xg3.htm#xg3util 73, Eric WA6HHQ -- --- www.elecraft.com ___

Re: [Elecraft] Cross Band Repeat

2011-09-30 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
No. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- www.elecraft.com On 9/29/2011 7:10 PM, wa9fvp wrote: > With the 2 meter option installed and 70cm transverter connected, Is it > possible to configure the K3 for cross band repeat? > > - > Jack WA9FVP > Willco Electronics > -- > View this message in context: > htt

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL Handbook special - Limited quantities [END of Thread]

2011-09-27 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's take the Handbook discussion off list in the interest of keeping list volume under control. 73, Eric List Moderator --- www.elecraft.com On 9/27/2011 10:23 AM, Sandy wrote: > The reasons why I don't get a "Handbook" every year are simple. > > _

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL Handbook special - Limited quantities

2011-09-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We are now sold out of the ARRL Handbook. Thanks for all the orders! 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 9/26/2011 10:09 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > We have a limited number of new -Hardback- ARRL 2011 Handbooks for > $28.00 (regular ARRL price of $59.00). > > We w

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Hum

2011-09-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Mike, This doesn't sound unusual. There is also a normal amount of 'resting' idle low level transformer hum, which varies with line voltage and frequency. Also, when the rear switch is on, the transformer primary is active even when the front switch is off ( but the output windings are dis

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL Handbook special - Limited quantities

2011-09-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
s right? > > HBARRLARRL 2010 Hbk, Soft Cover $28.00 > > 73, > Jorge > CX6VM > > -Mensaje original- > De: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] En nombre de Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, > Elecraft > Enviad

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL Handbook special - Limited quantities

2011-09-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
--Mensaje original- > De: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] En nombre de Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, > Elecraft > Enviado el: Lunes, 26 de Septiembre de 2011 02:09 p.m. > Para: Elecraft Reflector > Asunto: [Elecraft] ARRL Handbook special

[Elecraft] ARRL Handbook special - Limited quantities

2011-09-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We have a limited number of new -Hardback- ARRL 2011 Handbooks for $28.00 (regular ARRL price of $59.00). We will run this price until our current stock is sold out. See: http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_books.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ -- --- www.elecraft.com _

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2011-09-26 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
rh...@bellsouth.net has been placed in moderate mode. 73, Eric List Moderator --- www.elecraft.com On 9/26/2011 7:28 AM, NORMAN HEGYI wrote: > Follow this link and you won’t be disappointed!... http://.. __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Remoterig

2011-09-20 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Jorge, Yes - The K3/Remoterig combination is being tested both here and at Remoterig right now. They should be announcing official K3 support very soon. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 9/20/2011 1:24 PM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: > Hi, > > anyone using K3 and remoterig? http://www.radio

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - transformer low level hum

2011-09-16 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
This is normal at this power level. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 9/16/2011 7:11 AM, Johnny Siu wrote: > Hello Group, > > When the KPA500 is operating, I notice that the transformer is vibrating and > gives a low level hum. Is that normal? Can the hum be reduced? > > Any ideas? > > TN

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Leftover parts?

2011-09-15 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We are now shipping with the new manual and will make sure it gets on the website ASAP. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 9/14/2011 10:27 PM, PTA_ABD wrote: > Same deal here a few weeks ago. K6RB is exactly correct. The purpose of the > washers and nut is to provide extra support so that the b

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 on display?

2011-09-07 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Not this time. We have assembled KAT500 boards in the lab, but nothing packaged in a box to show yet. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 9/7/2011 9:53 AM, Fred Atchley wrote: > Eric, will you be bringing a demo KAT500 to the ARRL SW HAMCON convention > this weekend? > > It's a 2 hour+ trip for m

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 [END of Thread]

2011-09-06 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Folks - Let's end this mutated to OT thread. It should have ended on its opwn many posts ago. Please self moderate and resist posting on high volume OT threads like this one. 73, Eric Elecraft List Modulator --- www.elecraft.com On 9/6/2011 4:08 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > On 9/6/2011 3:00 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Serial Number 5785 on air!

2011-09-04 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
report of the standoff shortage came in to our support group. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Sep 4, 2011, at 7:45 AM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: > I've alerted out manufactuung staff and they will be chackng all of the kits > here. > > I apologize for the miss

Re: [Elecraft] Memory Keyer - Dumb Question

2011-09-04 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
The KDVR3 option is not required for CW memories. They come standard with the basic K3. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Sep 4, 2011, at 6:48 AM, Nick-WA5BDU wrote: > Tap the REC button, then tap a message button M1 through M4. Send your > message with the paddle. Tap the message numbe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Serial Number 5785 on air!

2011-09-04 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
I've alerted out manufactuung staff and they will be chackng all of the kits here. I apologize for the missing standoffs. We strive to get everytning perfect and to react as quickly as possible to correct issues like this when they do happen. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Sep 4, 2011,

Re: [Elecraft] Price Increase

2011-09-01 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
We are targeting to have everything figured out by approximately 9/15. 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Sep 1, 2011, at 4:27 PM, Richard Thorne wrote: > When was the price increase going into affect? I need to order an amp soon. > > Rich - N5ZC ___

[Elecraft] New KPA500 1.11 f/w Released

2011-09-01 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
We have just posted new V1.11 firmware for the KPA500 to the web. See: http://www.elecraft.com/KPA500/kpa500_software.htm 73, Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft H

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2011-08-30 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
I have placed this email address in moderate mode to catch any further spam emails. This is a valid ham address. It appears the spammers are spoofing it, or that his computer is infected. I have also copied jwkimb...@aol.com 73, Eric Elecraft List Moderator www.elecraft.com _..._ On Aug 30,

Re: [Elecraft] K1 praise

2011-08-27 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
The K1 (and KX1) definietely have not taken a back seat to our other radios. :-) Even the K2 is still selling well after the introduction of the K3. We are still selling a good number of these each month. These are unique and timeless designs that have a lot of appeal. 73, Eric WA6HHQ www.ele

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Delivery

2011-08-25 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We aim to please. :-) As per our status page, we're caught up in both KPA500 kits and factory assembled units. http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_shipping_status.htm 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- www.elecraft.com On 8/25/2011 1:08 PM, Robert Dorchuck wrote: > I guess they have really caught up - ordere

Re: [Elecraft] I just *know* there's an explanation for this K3 behavior

2011-08-24 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi Dave, This is normal relay switching of capacitors in the K3 Synthesizer PLL VCO as you tune through different frequency ranges. This is done to keep the kHz per volt tuning range of the VCO limited, which in turn minimizes TX and RX phase noise. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- www.elecraft.com On

Re: [Elecraft] A modest proposal...

2011-08-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hmmm - Typing too fast. I meant 'List' Moderator. Don't tell Lisa! 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 8/22/2011 4:14 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Guys - We ended this thread yesterday. Several times. Please no more > posts on this topic. Its been covere

Re: [Elecraft] A modest proposal...

2011-08-22 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Guys - We ended this thread yesterday. Several times. Please no more posts on this topic. Its been covered in exquisite detail :-) 73, Eric WA6HHQ Elecraft Lisa Moderator - Really! --- www.elecraft.com On 8/21/2011 3:56 AM, John Ragle wrote: > An excellent suggestion! Many manufacturers alrea

Re: [Elecraft] A modest proposal...[END of Thread]

2011-08-21 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
This thread and its variants have been ended. Folks, This thread has way exceeded the posting volume limit. Please self limit and do not reply to high volume threads like this in the future. It is not necessary to argue out every deatil on OT threads. 73, Eric WA6HHQ List Moderator www.elecra

Re: [Elecraft] Old drives, old formats. Re: Pretty-printed manuals...[Thread Ended]

2011-08-21 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Let's end this thread and its variants. 73, Eric WA6HHQ List Moderator www.elecraft.com _..._ On Aug 21, 2011, at 4:40 PM, "Kevin Rock" wrote: > I have boxes of those 5 1/4 diskettes plus a few 8 inchers. Everything I > wrote in the '70s and most of what I wrote in the '80s is now unavai

Re: [Elecraft] Pretty-printed manuals...[End of Thread]

2011-08-21 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Time to end this thread. 73, Eric List Moderator Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Aug 21, 2011, at 4:19 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > Kind of mean-spirited, no? I have a number of files and documents > stored on 5 1/4" 360 KB floppies [remember those], including my master's > thesis. They were

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Front panel shut down question. [End of Thread soon]

2011-08-18 Thread Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft
Folks, let's wind down this thread, as it is hitting the max daily posting limit for topics. 73, Eric WA6HHQ List Moderator www.elecraft.com _..._ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Huntsville / KPA500s

2011-08-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We ship these from the Factory, and will be taking orders at Huntsville. They just are too heavy for us to ship out en masse to the show. Note that we have now caught up with our backlog and are shipping KPA500s 1-5 days after order. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- www.elecraft.com On 8/12/2011 4:18 PM

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Some Questions

2011-08-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Or before, as I see David posted. :-) 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 8/12/2011 9:32 AM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > We will be working on the Mac version of the K3 memory editor after we > complete the Mac versions of KPA500 Utility and XG3 U

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Some Questions

2011-08-12 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
We will be working on the Mac version of the K3 memory editor after we complete the Mac versions of KPA500 Utility and XG3 Utility. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 8/11/2011 7:25 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Bruce, > >> Modes >> As I used my K3 on LSB, AM and CW only, wonder if there is a me

Re: [Elecraft] VGA Cables

2011-08-10 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
And that's why we offer the KPAK3AUX cable set, which includes: 1. The AUX cable between the K3 and KPA500 with several pins removed (see cable description in the KPA500 manual). 2. A Y cable to allow more than one device to use the K3s AUX connector when th eKPAK#AUX cable is in use. 3. A M-F 1

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Audio cutting out??

2011-08-09 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
, it isn't doing it anymore! Strange... I wonder > if lightning in the distance was causing the overload circuitry to > kick in. Is it possible? > > 73 de James K2QI > > On Tue, Aug 9, 2011 at 9:12 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft > wrote: >> Hi James, >>

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 cables needed

2011-08-09 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Also make sure the 897 keyout line is a relay or open collector connection to ground during keying. Not something that provides a voltage. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- www.elecraft.com On 8/9/2011 6:10 PM, iain macdonnell - N6ML wrote: > On Wed, Aug 10, 2011 at 12:57 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> Randy,

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Audio cutting out??

2011-08-09 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
Hi James, Could you have the squelch turned up? 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- www.elecraft.com On 8/9/2011 5:56 PM, James Sarte (K2QI) wrote: > Not quite sure what's going on here; have had the K3 in storage for > about 4 months. Finally unpacked it after our move to PA and set it > up, and now audio i

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KPA500

2011-08-09 Thread Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft
More. Stay tuned. 73, Eric --- www.elecraft.com On 8/9/2011 4:37 PM, Greg wrote: > Wayne -- will the KAT500 be rated at 500 watts or will it handle more? 73 > de Greg-N4CC > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailma

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