Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Page Down?

Down in Connecticut, not using a Big Box ISP... Gary KA1J > http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com > > reports is down for everyone. > > > On Aug 20, 2016, at 9:30 AM, ab2tc wrote: > > > > Hi again, > > > > So it seems to be much more widespread this time th

[Elecraft] Beep Beep

I just got my K3s back from Elecraft and they have entered the current factory configuration, telling me not to reuse the one it had, and to reset the settings to my preference. That's fine with me, whatever they suggest is what I'll do, but I did get an unexpected feature I'd like to remove; H

[Elecraft] OT - 6 meter DX activity in sunspot low

I've made exactly five 6M contacts in the last 36 years, all of them a couple months ago during Field Day with my K3s. It piqued my interest as I have DXCC from 160 through 10 & this would offer a new challenge. I discovered DXEngineering has a 3 element, 6M add on that attaches to a tribande

Re: [Elecraft] OT - 6 meter DX activity in sunspot low

Hi folks, thanks for the replies, especially Jim with that very informative (as usual) answer. I guess the answer is I should put up an antenna for 160 as it does have unique characteristics as does 160, where it doesn't follow the usual HF predictions for low sunspot #'s. With that, I'll ord

[Elecraft] Mike Reublin NF4L(SK) K3 config program

I must have missed it but Mike Reublin is now a SK. RIP Mike. I was helping him Beta test a program he was calling K3 Configure, it analyses the configuration of your K3 and lists the config functions and your matching settings. You can save the text file so you can later review or print them o

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 Clock Drift

This may be a redux of what has already been stated but I am a nut for stability in my radio and my timekeeping. What I have done is purchased a BG7TBL from faymo-trading.service for $150 from Hong Kong (fast shipping and the newest version of this GPSDO). He still apparently is selling them:

Re: [Elecraft] P3 with KPod

I would much rather have the K-Pod control the P3 and use remaining buttons to handle specific functions on the K3s. That is how it would be most useful to me. If I had a PigKnob as well, I'd have the Begali, the mouse, the K-Pod and the pigknob all on the right side of my keyboard. How over

Re: [Elecraft] Mysterious intermittent failure possibly related to power supply?

Is it possible that you use the auto-tuner at home, some gremlin at FD pushed the ATU and put it into Bypass or adjusted it for that FD antenna and it no longer plays nice with your antenna at home, with the K3 folding back with things not copaesthetic as they were when you let your baby into t

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

Build, VS buy... If you have the temperment to build, it is a wonderful way to get to know how your radio is assembled and it will give you an idea how to work on it if in the future, the need should arise. I built my K3, I did buy the factory built K3s but only because I built the K3 earli

[Elecraft] K-Pod macros Around?

It's time to finally start using the K-Pod. I had hoped it might control the P3 as well as the K3s but apparently A P3 function not happening yet. I would though like to assign the functions of the K3s memories M1-M4 to the K-Pod and if someone knows of a page with macros for this & maybe ev

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod macros Around?

gt; so on. > > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > Gary Smith Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 3:43 PM To: > elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K-Pod macros Around? > >

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod macros Around?

ot;tap" M2 > > and so on. > > > > > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > > > -Original Message- > > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf > > Of Gary Smith Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2016 3:43 PM To: > > elecraft@

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod macros Around?

at you want.  11 is F3 (tap), and 12 is F4 > (tap). >   > 73, Jim N7US >   >   > -Original Message- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On > Behalf Of Gary Smith > Sent: September 28, 2016 22:41 >

Re: [Elecraft] Hallicrafters HA-1

Folks, I saw this topic now includes Idiom Press and am compelled to add to the discussion. I'll keep it short. Idiom Press was a set of words that made my blood boil. I had sent them money, a small amount of cash for a rotor LED illuminator. I had sent cash because I have only been burned

Re: [Elecraft] Frustration with Elecraft

Andy, Just to be another to chime in on the bandwagon, This is the kind of response that Elecraft has been doing since I first bought my K3 kit in 98 I think it was. I now have a fully loaded K3s, a backup K3, fully loaded P3 and a K-Pod. My amplifier is an Alpha 77SX but I am seriously con

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Noise reduction Test

I too would like the NR to use the A & B knobs and even greater options with the B knob. I think I would find it much easier to select the right settings on the fly. Maybe user selectable in the next or upcoming K3/K3s update? 73, Gary KA1J __

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Inverter type generators used for FD?

FWIW, I have the Honda EU2000i and have used it in many situations where hash/rfi would be unacceptable. I never heard any hash with the K3 and when I used the 2000i to power a McIntosh C2600 tube preamp and MC275 amp, I never heard any artefacts with the volume full with no signal, dead qui

[Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

I'm sure this has been asked before but I am not finding the solution, the story of my life... I just loaded WSJT-X into the Windows 10 computer & I have a K3s. I have been following the user's guide found here: https://www.physics.princeton.edu/pulsar/K 1JT/wsjtx-doc/wsjtx-main-1.7.0.html I

Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

Phone > ...nr4c. bill > > > > On Sep 3, 2017, at 5:47 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > > > > I'm sure this has been asked before but I > > am not finding the solution, the story of > > my life... > > > > I just loaded WSJT-X into the W

Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

3S.   If you need screen shots, I'll be glad to make available. > > 73 > > Bob, K4TAX > > > On 9/3/2017 4:47 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > > I'm sure this has been asked before but I > > am not finding the solution, the story of > > my life... > > >

Re: [Elecraft] OT - WSJT-X & K3s

The topic has recently drifted a bit from my original question but the information given has been interesting. As I'm using a K3s and its internal sound card, I put away my Creative USB 0404 card, though it was a fine card to use with the K3. I have gotten WSJT running though I haven't yet s

Re: [Elecraft] OT - SFI going crazy - 127 - 10 should be open

I worked VK4CC on 10M with FT8 mode at 00:04 from Connecticut, earlier this evening. Definitely open. 73, Gary KA1J > 10M was open to VK-ZL-SoPac about 0240Z and shut down an hour later. > > -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > > > On Sep 7, 2017, at 8:48 PM, Jim Miller > > w

[Elecraft] SWR instead of VFO A Frequency

I just changed the configuration to power per band and now when I transmit it shows the numerical value of the SWR instead of the VFO A frequency. I must have accidentally engaged a command while bumping something, looking for PWR SET. Say the frequency showing on VFO-A is 10.11 If I use

Re: [Elecraft] SWR instead of VFO A Frequency

Bob & Don, Thanks for the clarification. Apparently I've always looked at the LP-100A when tuning as I didn't recall that behavior and it struck me. I'll have to re-read the manual, I didn't find SWR mentioned on page 6 but I've missed things before. Thank you for the help! 73, Gary KA1J >

[Elecraft] K3s & remote coax switching

Question: Is there a remote coax switch that handles at least 5, preferably up to eight antennas and does not need a control line to the remote switch. My station: At the moment I have an Ameritron RCS-8V remote coax switch. I also have a remote ICE Model 516 antenna switch. I use the ICE

Re: [Elecraft] K3s & remote coax switching

> > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Smith > Sent: Tuesday, 12 September, 2017 19:29 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] K3s & remote coax switching > > Questi

[Elecraft] OT? K3s - WSJTX - MMTTY conundrum

Hard to enter a short subject that is complete... Have a K3s using USB to the computer & the internal card for digital modes. I wanted to work a few Q's in the RTTY contest and have been using WSJT-X for FT8 contacts. In the K3s WSJTX requires Data A for FT8 and in MMTTY it requires AFSK A

Re: [Elecraft] OT? K3s - WSJTX - MMTTY conundrum

Don & Wes, I'm stymied by what caused the problem. Sometimes using N1MM with MMTTY there is a bit of software change and PTT-KEY change but never just running MMTTY alone with the K3s. When I went to N1MM it was with AFSK A and it was already in the data mode as my last 20M Q was with WSJTX.

Re: [Elecraft] OT? K3s - WSJTX - MMTTY conundrum

ic I was seeing > (some of the weak ones or the 45 stations - not so much). The source > of most of the RTTY I was seeing at the time was the BARTG Sprint 75 > contest. > > Maybe you ran into the same issue. > > 73. > Joe, KO8V > > > On Sep 17, 2017, at 2:37 PM, Gar

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile from 117 VAC

"This mechanism is a likely cause (or contributing cause) to my 20M RF locking up the computer in my Toyota." I'm sort of amazed, I remember when the Camry came out in the 80's there was a lot said about how 20W from a 2M radio would kill the computer and Toyota wouldn't warranty that. It was

Re: [Elecraft] OT: LED Light Bulbs

Something to consider is what noise is coming in on the cable after you pull the breaker on the house. I did that and found the AM portable went nuts next to the breaker box. Found the noise is coming in off of the cable lines. Zero luck with the cable company... Just sayin' 73, Gary KA1J

[Elecraft] In praise of the sub Rx & Diversity

When I bought the k3 in 09 I went all out and bought most of the accessories to go with it. One of these was the sub Rx and a full matching set of crystals for it. As upgrades happened I did them all and wasn't using the Sub Rx in diversity so much but, the advantage of the Sub Rx was always

Re: [Elecraft] In praise of the sub Rx & Diversity

, even with all the stand-alone stats of a K3s. Diversity still makes the K3s an even better, more capable radio. If you want the best of the best, Diversity gives you that option. 73, Gary KA1J > Thanks :) > > Wayne > N6KR > > > > On Oct 24, 2017, at 8:37 PM, Gary

[Elecraft] In praise of the sub Rx & Diversity - Addendum

Folks, I thought I should also share these additional thoughts about diversity & Elecraft, the company as well, with the group: It is such an oasis to find a company that not only makes top quality equipment but has a fantastic after sale support of these products. I Loved my K3, wanted a

[Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

Some months back I thought I saw some words on the SVGA output from the K3. So here I hear A73A calling in the contest and obscuring his signal was some bad QRM. I can't tell exactly where it is coming from but it seems like towards EU was strongest. It did not display on the P3 but the SVG

Re: [Elecraft] Babies at play as seen on the P3

I had only once before maybe a year ago seen what I thought were words on the SVGA and I thought someone went to long lengths to write software to QRM. If you look at the frequency on the monitor from the P3, this interference was 7.065 or so and it was constantly being resent every minute

Re: [Elecraft] On CW

Wayne, Add me to the chorus of CW and my thanks to the efforts of you, Eric & Elecraft for making such an excellent series of transceivers and mating components. I bought my Elecraft rig solely for the CW aspect, I wanted to hear the faintest signals I could possibly contact. Additionally,

Re: [Elecraft] On CW

I agree with the below completely. Another excellent source is to tune into the ARRL's Code Transmissions on the air. They start at a fast speed and when finished, move to the next lower speed and so on. The advantage is you are trying to copy perfect CW sent faster than you can actually cop

[Elecraft] Have AF control both the Main & SUB volume

I'm trying to set up the K3s to have both the sub and main controlled by the AF knob and not finding what I had done before. Looking at the manual under CONFIG:SQ MAIN it says: SUB RF gain normally sets the sub receiver´s RF GAIN level. If this knob is assigned to main/sub squelch (CONFIG:SQ

Re: [Elecraft] Have AF control both the Main & SUB volume

= BALANCE > > 73, > Victor, 4X6GP > Rehovot, Israel > Formerly K2VCO > http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ > On 1 Nov 2017 04:17, Gary Smith wrote: > > I'm trying to set up the K3s to have both > > the sub and main controlled by the AF knob > > and not finding what I

Re: [Elecraft] Took Some Lightning Damage Last Night

Bummer. I have been disconnecting and unplugging for years. Thought I had it covered when I saw storms coming in on the radar. The next day the radio and the P3 was dead when I plugged the power strip in although the PS was working and everything else fired up. Couldn't get TV and I couldn'

Re: [Elecraft] kxpd3 question

Jerry, I learned on a Navy key and when I got my license, Iambic was a new thing but those who used it, swore by it. There were a few interfaces that used what I think was a Curtis 8044 IC and it was a fantastic chip to learn Iambic with. I had a "Ham Keyer" which used it and later made my o

[Elecraft] OT - Excess NCC-2 for sale?

I'm looking for an excess DXE NCC-2. If you have one available, please contact me off reflector. Thanks & 73, Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.

[Elecraft] WSJT-X K3/K3s hanging as Tx

For those using WSJT-X, sometimes I find the K3s is locked as transmit but there is no RF being sent and no Rx from the K3. Looking at the P3 I see a jitter on the upper half of the screen as if there was a tiny output but no Rf is seen on any of the three SWR meters in line (K3s, AP3 & LP-

Re: [Elecraft] WSJT-X K3/K3s hanging as Tx

Folks, I seem to have ignited a fire-storm that was not at all what I was trying to accomplish, I was just stating an issue and asking if others had experienced this and it seems like the topic has taken on legs. I am a novice at WSJT-X but I can't help but feel that it is a program that is

Re: [Elecraft] WSJT-X K3/K3s hanging as Tx

Hi Joe, > > > On 11/13/2017 9:01 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > > > > The only way I can reproduce the problem > > every time ( And FWIW, PTT-Key is set to > > off-off) is to go into the WSJT-X > > settings, select Radio, click on test PTT > > and it

[Elecraft] K3/K3s with SubRx with DXE NCC-2 hookup

I couldn't take the Line noise & neighbor's RFI any more so I bought one of the new & very pricey NCC-2 phase units from DXE. I have the TX antenna & a HI-Z 8 element Rx ant & a 3 element Rx. I can use a coax switch to choose between the two Rx antennas but with the K3Ss/K3 with subRx I hav

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] DUAL PB and Diversity

Al, Nice read. I agree wholeheartedly with you. I had never used the APF/DUAL PB until Wayne, I believe it was, mentioned it some time back. I'd tried it in the beginning but wasn't skilled using the radio then and it was left by the wayside. I had used Diversity often and with great succe

Re: [Elecraft] New to QRP

Nicely said, Wayne. 73, Gary KA1J > marvwhee...@nwlink.com wrote: > > > Yes, high power will work but lacks the true joy found when you can > > log the contact using a tin cup and a wet string. > > > I couldn´t agree more, Marvin. QRP works on multiple levels > (challenging, amenable to home-

[Elecraft] DXE NCC-2 & K3/K3s

Does anyone have the DXE NCC-2 connected to their K3/K3s? I have a question as to how you have it set up. Thanks & 73, Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

For me... I can copy just fine (can always be better...) but it's getting it to the keyboard that is the problem. Have to hear it, then copy that to the keyboard and that takes the most time... 73, Gary KA1J AKA Fumblefingers > Kevin et al; > > I agree, in fact I'd suppose as the CW speed

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

Another thing about hearing and knowing the code is the errors you get if you use the calls posted to log. I usually don't go "assisted" but did this contest because I wasn't in it to compete but to give Q's to those in competition and I was on a time constraint. One call, I don't remember w

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna 2

I think he was asking what Don answered to. Gary KA1J > > That doesn't explain how he expects the rig to short out the port for > Ant 2 . .. WHEN IT HAS BEEN SELECTED ... just because there is no > actual antenna connected to it.  I don't get the reasoning behind the > original query. > > Dave

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

Yes. I built my K3 kit in 09 and sold it to a friend who wanted another K3 to match his other two K3's. I wanted a K3s so applied that sale to buying the K3s, moved over that which was worth doing (upgraded Sub RX/filters and a few other things and upgraded the rest so it's now a current K3s

[Elecraft] N1MM+ & K3/K3s & Diversity

I worked the ARRL 160 this last weekend, ran QRP. I had a couple technical problems that came up, one relates to the K3s. I'm asking here first if someone has experienced this. I prefer running the K3s in Diversity in the contests. I find it is more helpful to take the -3 dB loss (or whatev

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM+ & K3/K3s & Diversity

Al, Dan & Rich, Thanks guys, that indeed is the cause of the problem. I have an old hand injury that makes using the little finger on the left hand a challenge in the typing position. I started N1MM+, put the K3s in diversity and tapped the key and that dis-engaged it. Problem found so thank

Re: [Elecraft] P3 drift

Hi Vic, I do have the .5 TXCO but also have the ref board attached and a GPSDO which updates constantly and the software I use, NMEATime 2 updates the computer time every minute to 6 digits out. That said, the K3 is always dead on but as to the P3, I never have noticed the P3 doing anything

[Elecraft] Christmas Wish

Something I find myself doing frequently is use the P3 with a SVGA monitor above the K3s, especially during a contest. In the heat of the game I find myself all too often twisting the OFS knob for the RIT/XIT control. As I rarely use the RIT and XIT functions, I would like to replace the OFS

Re: [Elecraft] Christmas Wish

should support a USB mouse for click to tune and fine > tune with scroll wheel, something that has been requested many times, > but always ingored. 73, Bob, N6TV > > On Sun, Dec 10, 2017 at 6:02 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > Something I find myself doing frequently > is use the P3 wi

[Elecraft] If you celebrate it

Merry Christmas! And if you do not, I hope you had a truly wonderful day. Cheers to all, 73, Gary KA1J __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailt

Re: [Elecraft] Who would spend 30 hours+ building an Elecraft K2? (plus: special pricing)

So... if Wayne is pushing a design concept, would that make him a Uber driver? :D 73, Gary KA1J > I have always thought that real hams build their own equipment > and uber hams design and build their own equipment. I guess that makes > Wayne a uber ham. > > 73 Bill AE6JV > > --

[Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

Between my radio equipment and even more spent on high end stereo equipment, I'd like to pick up the best power strips to mitigate electrical damage. To wit, something fried both my Klipsch Chorus tweeters but left the mids & whoofers OK. This likely spike could have taken out the preamp or

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

Folks, Thank you very much for your helpful replies. I will have a whole house protector installed. I need to review all the links and companies you kindly provided me with and make the purchase. I have an older Staco Energy UPS I've never used, bought it at Dayton a couple years back. Weig

Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

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Re: [Elecraft] OT Power Strip suggestion.

Unfortunate that happened. This is the UPS I bought at Dayton, it is the USC-30001 3KVA version. Not exactly ancient but they do mention Windows XP in the documentation... After sitting two years the batteries still are at 12.3V so they seem good. https://www.alliedelec.com/m/d/7d69ba74f4b 9

Re: [Elecraft] W4OWL is Famous! Kinda.

Really nice artwork! Have to laugh at the Flying Spaghetti Monster, I referenced that on Facebook not 5 minutes before checking out the link. Been many months since the last time I even thought of it. Amazing. 73, Gary KA1J > Here's the story. It's an odd one. Hope you don't mind a little >

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