Re: [Elecraft] feature request PX3 keyboard VFO control

2015-11-11 Thread George via Elecraft
Hello all I thank you for all the help. I programmed it and it worked great. The only thing that didn’t seem to work is the band switching. maybe its my keyboard. I don’t know. The power button is most convenient. I love it! Any other goodies? George NE2I On Nov 10, 2015, at 7:57 PM, Paul

[Elecraft] feature request PX3 keyboard VFO control

2015-11-10 Thread George via Elecraft
Hello All Im playing around with the macros and trying to see if i could control the VFO with the keyboard (left right arrows maybe) Anyone successful with this using the PX3 Keyboard? George NE2I __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] Four Elecraft Digests in one day

2015-09-20 Thread George via Elecraft
Four Elecraft Digests in one day is more than I can swallow. As I attempt to wade through the messages, I find a lot of stuff that doesn't seem worthy of taking up everyone's time. Microphones, seriously? With this much message traffic, is there a better way? 73, George, K5KG George

[Elecraft] K3/0_Mini Operator Manual

2015-09-12 Thread George via Elecraft
I am setting up a K3/0-Mini for a friend who will use it to operate remote stations accessible via remotehams.com service. The operator of the K3/0-Mini, although licensed for many year and a very accomplished op, has never used a K3 and, therefore, is unfamiliar with the controls on the

[Elecraft] K3/0_Mini Firmware upgrades?

2015-09-11 Thread George via Elecraft
I am helping a friend set up a new K3/0-Mini. Does the K3/0-Mini require occasional firmware upgrades and, if so, will we use the K3 Utility to apply them? 73, George. George Wagner, K5KG Sarasota, FL 34242 941-400-1960 __

[Elecraft] K3/0-Mini

2015-09-05 Thread George via Elecraft
I am setting up a K3/0-Mini for a friend who will use it to operate remote stations accessible via remotehams.com service. The K3/0-Mini was delivered with an Owner's Manual. The manual is limited to describing how to set up the Mini to work with a PC, how to operate with the RemoteRig

Re: [Elecraft] SMT handling tip

2015-06-26 Thread George via Elecraft
Wow, are they available anywhere in the USA? 72 George/W2BPI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/SMT-handling-tip-tp7604326p7604343.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __

Re: [Elecraft] W6MMA SK

2015-06-04 Thread George via Elecraft
Wow! Met him at Dayton last time I was there. Nice Fellow. We talked quite a while about his stress and health issues. Purchased the 3 element portable beam he had for sale at that time right out of his hands. 73 OM… George NE2I On Jun 4, 2015, at 2:53 PM, dyarnes w7...@cox.net wrote: Hi

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3S Elecraft web page!

2015-05-14 Thread George via Elecraft
Check out the new Rig! George NE2I http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%20A1.pdf __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] KPA500 going into standby

2015-04-27 Thread George via Elecraft
In working the FQP this weekend, my KPA500 went into Standby on its own a few times when it was transmitting. I believe it only happened when I was on 10m. Here were the conditions: Transceiver: TS480 Power: appx 400 watts Temp: 54C Current: 10 amps during tx HV: 61 Volts VSWR: 1.4:1

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuner

2015-03-27 Thread George via Elecraft
No longer matches any antenna. I press ATU tune and hear relays working. While relays click I see 3 watts on led and swr stays at 25.4. Does not matter what antenna I use. If I bypass tuner and connect a dummy load it shows 25.4 to 1 swr also. Planning a trip soon so need it working.

[Elecraft] [KX3 + KXPA100Amp]

2015-02-20 Thread George via Elecraft
Upgraded firmware to 2.3. Now when I turn the PA to on it only stays on a few seconds and then turns to off by itself. What could cause this? Tnx 73 George/W2BPI __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K2 audio issue

2015-01-24 Thread George via Elecraft
My K2 started crackling and slowly lost its audio today. Sensitivity seems ok. Kinda sounds like one of my old tube rigs before I recap…. Thanks George NE2I __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] KX3] KXPA100 will not manual tune

2014-12-26 Thread George via Elecraft
Was working OK. Turned rig on today and when I hit tune on the kX3 it does not tune. Two dashes show up on upper right corner of display and shows 5watts. Led on the amp under 25 is blinking. Same with dummy load. It will auto tune OK. Strange to say the least. Any ideas? 73 George/W2BPI

[Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 Tune button quit working

2014-12-18 Thread George via Elecraft
Was working OK. Turned rig on today and when I hit tune on the kX3 it does not tune. Two dashes show up on upper right corner of display and shows 5 watts. Receiver is off and led on the amp under 25 is blinking. Strange to say the least. Any ideas? 73 George/W2BPI

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KXPA100 Tune button quit working

2014-12-18 Thread George via Elecraft
Both units on the same supply. Geo/W2BPI Is power supply on. It will do this if the power supply is off and you are running KX3 on internal battery. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] 3D Printed KX3 stand

2014-12-14 Thread George via Elecraft
I just made mine in the ole woodshop to carry the KX3 and PX3 together. Its about an inch and a half higher off the desk and fairly upright to make it feel like a single radio. Its oak so it pretty heavy and I put some grip pad on the bottom to keep it from moving around the desk with key

[Elecraft] KAT500 tuning

2014-12-05 Thread George via Elecraft
I run a full K-Line - K3, P3, KPA500 and KAT500, and I have a bit of an issue with the procedure for tuning the KAT500 with the KAT500 in Operate. Here is the situation: With the KPA500 in Standby, I tune the KAT500 by first pushing the Tune button on the K3 to apply 20w of drive, and

[Elecraft] KX3 2.25 Firmware

2014-11-14 Thread George via Elecraft
After installing this latest firmware I have a big increase in the volume in my headphones. I used to set it at 7 or 8. Now only need to set at 2. Just curious why this might be. Also in the past I have not used NR. Tried it today and the volume in the headphones goes way down. What

[Elecraft] FS K2 station for sale

2014-11-10 Thread George via Elecraft
K2 #4801 For sale with the following modules 160m SSB Audio Filter Noise blanker Battery bracket and charger No battery installed. QRP antenna tuner computer interface Also for sale in separate box KAT100 antenna tuner KPA100 100watt amplifier Both units are in good condition some minor

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 menu problem

2014-11-08 Thread George via Elecraft
://www.elecraft.com_ (http://www.elecraft.com/) On Nov 7, 2014, at 5:18 PM, George via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: I am using KX3 with the KXPA100 Amp. Lately when I turn the KX3 off and then back on the menu shows PA OFF and I have to reset it to on. Then I also must

[Elecraft] KX3 menu problem

2014-11-07 Thread George via Elecraft
I am using KX3 with the KXPA100 Amp. Lately when I turn the KX3 off and then back on the menu shows PA OFF and I have to reset it to on. Then I also must turn the power setting back up to 100 watts. Any one else seen this problem. I have the latest firmware installed. 73 George/W2BPI

[Elecraft] K-line carrying cases

2014-08-25 Thread George via Elecraft
I am interested in purchasing a packing case for my K-Line, or at least the KPA500+KAT500 that can be checked in as airline baggage. I prefer a Pelican or GemStar case. If you have any suggestions, please let me know off net. 73, George, K5KG George Wagner, K5KG Sarasota, FL

[Elecraft] Fwd: [CQ-Contest] **FLASH NEWS** NPR program on Contesting and Radiosport 6am Saturday

2014-08-09 Thread George via Elecraft
Begin forwarded message: From: George n...@yahoo.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [] CQ-Contest**FLASH NEWS** NPR program on Contesting and Radiosport 6am Saturday Date: August 9, 2014 at 7:01:09 AM CDT To: Ken Widelitz widel...@gte.net They put it online after the show