[Elecraft] KXPA100 Timeline

Is there any word on the timeline for availability of the KXPA100? Tnx. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.

[Elecraft] How much is enough?

I like building QRP radios. What is the group's opinion on basic test/calibration equipment one should have in the shack? Thanks in advance! Frank KD8FIP Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/l

[Elecraft] Winkey Keyer

I am interested in getting into CW contesting and have seen reference to the Winkey Keyer by K1EL. My Rig is an Elecraft K3 and I use N1MM for logging. Is there utility in using a keyer in addition to that provided by Elecraft? Thanks in advance. -- Frank KD8FIP __

[Elecraft] K3 on AM

I have an Elecraft K3/10 getting great reception on AM using attic dipole on 7.290 mHz. Does this mode transmit well for QRP? (I use digital modes and do not own a mic.) Thanks in advance. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: h

[Elecraft] Amplifier Suggestions

I have a K3/10 and live in a CCR environment. Presently I have a homebrew dipole (66 feet of stranded copper) in the attic. It works quite well but I would like to have more reach with CW. I am also concerned about getting RFI into the neighbor's speakers. I would like to consider a smaller ampl

Re: [Elecraft] K2 purchasing help

I would recommend you call Elecraft sales. You cannot go wrong with Elecraft. A great product with incredible support! On Friday, March 25, 2011, Shane wrote: > I'm looking at ordering a K2/100 and hoping I'm not making a mistake > by trying to build something I have no experience in. I'm really

Re: [Elecraft] Don w3fpr

Don is the best. He really cares about helping others! On Sunday, March 20, 2011, K9OSC wrote: > I certainly second that.  Don has been more than just a resource for me, but > a huge problem solver.  Not only is he tolerant of new owner's questions, > but he resolves them in a most professional m

[Elecraft] K3/10 in Attic Looking for Six Meters

Maybe the cards are stacked against me, but I would like to go for the six meter band ssb. My problem is low power and attic location for antennas. Presently, I have a 66' piece of wire (center fed dipole) which works great (for PSK, CW and JT65-HF) using the ATU in the K3. I would like to get the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Utility Going Bonkers

t; >   ... Joe, W4TV > > > > On 2/21/2011 4:57 PM, Frank MacDonell wrote: > > Help! I have downloaded the most recent version of the K3 utility as well as > the most recent drivers for the KUSB Cable using the FTDI Chipset.(Computer > is Win7/64 and I have confirmed the dri

[Elecraft] K3 Utility Going Bonkers

Help! I have downloaded the most recent version of the K3 utility as well as the most recent drivers for the KUSB Cable using the FTDI Chipset.(Computer is Win7/64 and I have confirmed the drivers are correct for the computer and the cable). It works well most of the time. Every once in a while if

Re: [Elecraft] A vote of thanks to Don...

Don is an incredible contribution to the hobby. His knowledge base is bottomless and he truly likes helping others. What a great example for the rest of us. Thank you Don. On 1/23/11, zen...@netspace.net.au wrote: > > Hello Don, > > I will always be very grateful for the time and expertise you of

Re: [Elecraft] Problem Solved - K3 to USB/Serial On Macbook - Info Below

Bruce - I have been with this issue for close to a year. Parallel with your post I believe I have I finally have the solution. Hard to believe the Elecraft website does not reflect the fix. On Sunday, January 16, 2011, Bruce W1UJR wrote: > Within 10 minutes of my post Bill K1GQ nailed it, the dri

[Elecraft] 100 Watts or 500 Watts

I own a K3/10 with ATU and would like to upgrade power. The question is do I go with the 100w PA option or wait for the KPA500. Any and all comments are most welcome. Thanks in advance and Merry Christmas to all. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecr

[Elecraft] Setting Up Straight Key Cable

Hi All - Just bought a Begali straight key and need to set up a cable for use with K3. Do I use stereo or mono jack? Should I use two conductor cable or get a cable with ground? Tnx. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://

[Elecraft] K3/HRD/Windows 7

I am migrating to a new laptop with Win7. I have downloaded HRD (Version 4.1) and everything seems to work like it did on my old machine. I have also downloaded newest Prolific drivers. But the waterfall seems to show loose/scattered signal with minimal/partial de-code. I have tried to mess with se

[Elecraft] Wndows 7 Home Premium Blue Screen Crash with DM780

I posted some time ago and wanted to check if anyone has heard of a solution or update to HRD to resolve the problem. Software boots up fine. Then after 15 minutes, screen freezes and/or goes blue and crashes. This occurs using Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit with HRD v5.0. The HRD Forums speak to t

[Elecraft] CW Mentor

Does anyone know of a CW Mentor that's out there? Thanks. -- Frank KD8FIP __ 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] Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit versus DM780

Does anyone know of a fix to prevent DM780 from crashing? Install went beautifully and then 2 crashes in the middle of 2 PSK31 QSO's. Tnx! -- Sent from my mobile device Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/

[Elecraft] DM780 Crash with Windows Vista Home Premium

Hi All. Once again its OS versus Software. Has anyone heard of a fix for DM780 crashing? Was in the middle of a PSK-31 QSO last night and software went down. Thanks very much. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman

[Elecraft] Windows 7 Home Premium 64 Bit

I have loaded HRD on a new laptop and now getting crashes. The software worked fine on Windows 2000. Has anyone heard of any similar problem and potential fixes? Thanks. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.n

[Elecraft] Com 3 Access Denied

I am setting up a new laptop with Windows Vista Home Premium along with HRD (latest version) and system works fine.at first. However if I close the top and come back later to re-access I get an error message that COM3 access is denied. But...If I shut down and my computer and start

[Elecraft] K3/10 CW on USB

Thank you all for your responses regarding my post for calling CQ on PSK31. I have another question. My K3/10 will not transmit CW using the paddle on USB. However..it will transmit using FL-Digi and the keyboardIs this by design or am I missing a setting. Tnx. --

[Elecraft] Calling CQ on PSK-31

I have a K3/10 with a 66' dipole in the attic and I am running 5 watts with incredible reach. From Detroit, I am reaching FL, WA and Ottawa. But my contacts have been when I answer a CQ. When I call CQ, I do not seem to get a call back. Any ideas? Thanks in advance. The Reflector is an incredible r

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] New K3 User and New Ham

Steve - I am new to this hobby as well. The reflector is fantastic and you will end up getting a lot of information and still looking for direction at the end of the day. My advice would be start with a dipole or end fed wire as high up as you can get it. Preferably half wave. So if you working 40

[Elecraft] Hi Q versus Vertical

I am looking for an antenna to work 6 thru 80 meters in a condo development. I presently own a k3/10. Stealth is a very strong consideration. It seems that a SteppIR Vertical or Hi Q antenna would make sense. Does anyone have experience with these two antennas for this type of application? Thanks

[Elecraft] Weather

A little off topic, but can anyone recommend a good wireless weather station? Thanks! -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Ele

[Elecraft] Paddling Up River?

Looking for some advice. I am a new ham running a K3/10 with 66 feet of stranded copper in the attic using RG213 as a feedline. Using Fldigi, I hear and de-code CW, PSK, Olivia and Hell very well and from all over the world. When I call CQ I see it on the waterfall, hear sidetone and see 4 ALC bars

[Elecraft] Fldigi Software and Hardware Settings for K3

Can anyone advise me of the proper settings in the software to get Fldigi up and running? Also, should I be in FSK D Data Mode? Thank you for your time. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listin

[Elecraft] K3 TX Light

I just loaded up the latest version of the K3 Utility (3.44). Using a K3 with HRD the monitor (within HRD) shows a CW signal being transmitted but the red light does not come on during TX. Is something wrong or is this normal protocol? Thank you in advance. -- Frank KD8FIP ___

[Elecraft] HRD and K3 TX Light

I just loaded up the 3.44 K3 utility which I am using with the latest version of HRD and my K3. Using HRD to key the radio, I noticed the red transmit light does not illuminate during CW. Does this sound correct? Thanks in advance. -- Sent from my mobile device Frank KD8FIP _

[Elecraft] Shorthand

Can anyone refer me to a list of commonly used shorthand for CW? Thanks in advance! -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecr

[Elecraft] Portable Straight Key

Thanks to all in advance. This reflector is fabulous. Can someone recommend a portable straight key for use in the field. Thanks. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Antennas for K1 Field Use

Seems like there are two ways to go. Buddistick vs. PAC12or random wire with Elecraft T1. Thanks for all your help in advance. This reflector is a fantastic resource. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://

[Elecraft] Dipoles and Heat

I am using a center fed dipole in the attic for a K3. Does the antenna generate any measurable amount of heat during TX? Thanks. -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http:/

[Elecraft] Power Required for PSK 31 and Olivia

My K3 works well for CW at 5 watts but it seems I cannot get through to stations using PSK 31. Is there a minimum power level suggested for PSK31? Can you run QRP for Olivia? Thanks everybody! -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Ho

Re: [Elecraft] NorCal Doublet

gt; and if tangled is easy to untangle because of the 'slippery' nature of > teflon.  The antenna is the same as the NorCal doublet, but the wire is > different. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > Frank MacDonell wrote: >> >> Does anyone know where one

[Elecraft] NorCal Doublet

Does anyone know where one can purchase the wire for the NorCal Doublet Antenna (4 strand computer ribbon wire)? Thanks -- Frank KD8FIP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.

[Elecraft] AGC Setting for PSK-31

I have a K3/10 (with a 66' dipole in the attic) and get great reception on PSK-31. I have two questions. Should AGC be "on" or "off"? Aside from having a dedicated sound card...is there a Rx or Tx advantage to using an interface like Rigblaster. Thanks again for all the help you have provided!

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - PSK program?

Julian - today I downloaded fldigi and now I have no problems with rig control. Is this a new version with enhanced rig.xml or hamlib? Thanks for all the assistance. On 1/5/09, Julian, G4ILO wrote: > > > > Leigh L. Klotz Jr WA5ZNU wrote: >> >> In addition to the recommendation to use Simon's DM78

Re: [Elecraft] Digital mode Identification

udio samples of most of the common > digital modes (listed at the left of the page). The comparison comments at > the bottom left link are interesting as well.. > > 73, > Dave AB7E > > > > > Original Message > Subject: [Elecraft] Digital mode Identificati

[Elecraft] Digital mode Identification

How can a newbie to digital modes identify signal types on the waterfall? Tnx. -- Sent from my mobile device Frank KD8FIP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. C

[Elecraft] No Audio for Paddle on K3/10

Looking for help. Not sure what I did...but I have no audio for the paddle and the paddle is working as a straight key but.I can see letters on the display. Any ideas? Thanks for your help. -- Frank KD8FIP ___ Elecraf

[Elecraft] Vista Driver for Prolific USB to Serial

Long afternoon. Computer just died. Does anyone have ideas for installing a Vista compatible driver for the K3 USB to Serial Cable. Thanks! FJM -- Frank KD8FIP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post

[Elecraft] Fldigi 3.03 Rig Control for K3

I have a k3/10 that works great with HRD via the serial cable on on COM4. But I cannot establish rig control with fldigi. I have read the instructions and exhausted alternatives. Hoping someone can help. Thanks. This is such a great resource. -- Frank KD8FIP __

[Elecraft] Video Instruction

Is anyone aware of video instruction for operating the K3 and HRD? Thanks for your comments. -- Frank KD8FIP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, un

[Elecraft] Video Instruction

Has anyone heard of video instructions for the K3 or HRD? Thanks. -- Frank KD8FIP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.

[Elecraft] ATU vs. External Tuner

I have a k3 with internal antenna tuner connected to a 40 meter dipole in the attic. Will the internal ATU work for me visiting other bands or would I be better off installing a tuner between the rig and the antenna? Is an auto tuner more preferred than automatic? Thanks to all for your time. --

[Elecraft] CW Mistakes

Before I get on the air. What are some of the most common errors for beginning CW Operators. Thanks -- Frank KD8FIP ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change,

[Elecraft] CW Decode

Can anyone recommend software for CW decode. I'm just learning CW and I am concerned about my ability to copy. Any suggestions? Thanks. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber In