Re: [Elecraft] K3 Error Codes

There is a table of error codes starting on page 68 of the latest K3 Owner's Manual, version D10. You can download a pdf of this manual at https://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/Manuals%20Downloads/E740107%20K3%20Owner's%20man%20D10.pdf 73 Gary, N7IR ___

Re: [Elecraft] FS: Elecraft Items

Clay, I received and replied to your response from your non-call-letter email address.  I sent you payment for the filter via PayPal this morning.  Hopefully you have received these communications. Unfortunately my email provider is overly zealous about blocking potential spam these days.  I h

Re: [Elecraft] Is KX3 going obsolete soon?

I have no idea where you got your information from but the KXUSB cable is still listed as for sale by Elecraft in three different places on their website. https://elecraft.com/pages/tuners-kat500-kxat-t1 under KAT500_Power Cords & Cables https://elecraft.com/pages/kx-line-transceivers-kx2-kx3

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Rotary encoder

N5NA has written an excellent account of replacing the small push-button encoders. https://www.n5na.net/s9y/index.php?/archives/26-Replacing-Elecraft-K3-Push-Button-Encoders.html I have replaced all of these encoders in several K3 radios over the past 5 years.  It is not a job for the faint-he

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K144XV/K3EXREF problem

Have you performed the modification to the KREF3 that increases its output level to compensate for the increased load of the K144RFLK board? Search on the Elecraft web site for: “Elecraft KREF3 Output Level Modification” (pdf) Order KREF3MDKT (51 Ohm SMD 0603 size and 75 ohm 1/4 watt leaded re

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV on digital modes - disappearing power

This problem has nothing to do with setting the proper ALC level. Both KB7Q and I have observed this behavior after carefully setting up our K3s for WSJT-X operation with the K144XV. KB7Q found if he ran JT65 in USB mode the power setting behavior of the K144XV was normal but if he ran in DATA

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with 2m tvtr - power control feature request

I have made the same observations with my K3/K144XV, vintage 2010: 8 Watts out at 0dBm in and 4 Watts out at –10dBm in, all power measurements done on calibrated Bird and Boonton meters. The transverter performs very well and gets clean signal reports, so it is not excessively non-linear. The

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Sound Board upgrade for K3

Try this: http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#kio3bupkt 73 Gary, N7IR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Isotropic Antenna - Isotron Antenna?

Just a wild guess but I think you meant an Isotron Antenna. You’re better off with an end fed wire and a tuner. It’ll work the same or better and be far cheaper. Mobile whip antennas are another less expensive solution for your location. 73 Gary, N7IR I live in a

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Shifted audio image (L-MIX-R)

Try turning the AFX off (tap AFX button). 73 Gary, N7IR __ 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 list hosted by: http

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Fan Replacement

Thanks to Harry and John for the excellent advice on the replacement fan. The UTEC fans that came with my most recent KPA3 (September 2013) were very annoying to me since I have a quiet radio room with no amplifier. The problem was not so much one of volume as sound quality. The fan noise was buz

[Elecraft] Tune button

Is it possible to have the tune button send cw did’s for tuning a Amp. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.ne

[Elecraft] K3 Upgrades

I look forward to the K3 upgrades. I would never have the money to buy a K4. This is what sold me on the K3 in the first place. Just my input. 73's Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

I am only a casual SSB operator, The K3 is a great radio for anyone. Tech support is the best. One of the great things about the K3, is that you don't need to worry about next week the K4 will be out and 6 months  the K5 and so on. They keep making the K3 best with updates for everyone. Chris W7

Re: [Elecraft] Footswitch

I use a foot switch from a electronic piano (Keyboard)  Works great! Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] PL-2303 USB-Serial Drivers

I would just like to share with everyone. When I did a upgrade to Mountain Lion, my PL-2303 driver did not work. The only drivers that I found that worked were from this web site. http://changux.co/osx-installer-to-pl2303-serial-usb-on-osx-lio Hope this helps anyone that may need this. Chris W

Re: [Elecraft] Hiss on K3 (Mike)

Mike, That was one thing I did not like on the K3. Other than setting up the EQ  to filter out the highs. The fix that I did was to use a bigger 10 in speaker with more bass. All the smaller speakers will pick up the hiss that will drive you nuts. With the bigger speaker it has a nice bass sound

[Elecraft] OT: Mac Vs Windows

I would just like to add one thing. I switched over to a Mac book pro intel duel core, 5 years ago. I just installed Mountain Lion about 2 weeks ago. ( only because I wanted  to.) I always skip a year on upgrades. So I went from Snow to Mountain Lion. Mountain Lion works great on my computer. I

[Elecraft] MCU 4.51 Beta

When will the 4.51 come out of the beta stage. Looks like everyone is happy with the new changes. I am looking forward to it. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman

[Elecraft] Firmware ver. for K3 only

What is the last firmware ver. that is just for the K3? I don't have a P3 or Amp. But I would like to keep the radio up to date. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] K3 with a Kenwood TL-922A

I am buying a Kenwood TL-922A Amp. Anything I need to know before I hook the K3 up to it. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mai

[Elecraft] K4

I think that if Elecaft made a K4 that will do what the Kenwood radios will do.(UHF,VHF,1.2,SAT and so on) This will take away from what the K3 is all about. Just my input.. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] factory built k3/100/F

It's funny what can happen just in shipping. I had a friend build me a repeater with a controller and shipped it to me. When I got it I had to reprogram the controller. I know not the same as a K3, But things happen. Best of luck and your love it when you get it back. Chris W7CTH P.S Elecraft th

[Elecraft] Carriers on 10 meter band

I found it ! It is my wireless network that is going it. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net T

[Elecraft] 10 meter carriers across the band (K3)

When I am on the 10 meter band I get carriers across the band about s3-5. 28.662 ,29.177 ,29,360 ,29.414, 29.485, 29.545, 29.600, 29.660, 29.785, 29.905 an so on. What would cause this? Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] (Very OT)Plasma TV noise

Thanks everyone for your help and the audio file. Chris W7CTH From: Monty Shultes To: Chris Hembree Cc: Sent: Saturday, January 22, 2011 4:33 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (Very OT)Plasma TV noise Chris, I have a plasma TV and experience its interference daily. It is not broadband, but at

[Elecraft] (Very OT)Plasma TV noise

I am helping a friend track down some RF noise that is riding on the Cable TV line. From CableONE TV and internet service. This noise is wiping out his 75/80 meter band. I am posting this because some of you have had Plasma TV noise, and I don't know what that sounds like. Can someone send be a s

[Elecraft] OT (Yamaha Cm 500)

Just got my CM 500 today. Would someone please tell me what the black box with 2AAA batteries is for. Plus how do you like the mic on the cm500? I can't see it being as good as the Heil GM-5. Comments please. Chris W7CTH __ El

[Elecraft] Re :Firmware 4.14

Thanks Guys, I am back to 4.14. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ 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 list hosted b

[Elecraft] firmware 4.14

How do you get back to 4.14. Can someone send me the link please. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.q

Re: [Elecraft] RF Noise in the Neighborhood

I Guys, I know how frustrating this can be. I had the same problem with a power line this last summer. You can have noise miles away off of a power line on the HF bands. Most utility company's have a department to track down RFI interference. They have equipment that will track it down to th

[Elecraft] Saving setting K3

When I switch to 3.805 or so. The Mode is set to USB. The mode will not show LSB. How do I save the LSB mode in this band? I have been using HRD to switch to the LSB mode. Thanks for a great radio! Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft maili

Re: [Elecraft] K3-psk31 hook ups?

Thanks ! I just did No Sound. I just use this computer just for Ham Radio. I don't even have speakers on it. Chris From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, September 7, 2010 5:16:09 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraf

[Elecraft] K3-psk31 hook ups?

I just starting to learn the digital side of ham radio. I have the line in and line out going from the K3 to line in and out to the soundcard of the windows XP computer. Using the VOX in the radio to PTT. Is there a interface that I should be using between the computer and K3 or is this the w

Re: [Elecraft] ERR DVR

Thanks Just learning my way around the radio. Chris W7CTH From: Brett Howard To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sun, August 29, 2010 9:15:40 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ERR DVR in the Config Menu KDVR set to Not Inst... ~Brett (N7MG) On

[Elecraft] ERR DVR

Anyway to tell the K3 that I don't have a DVR? Chris W7CTH __ 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 list h

[Elecraft] S-Meter nd RF Gain Control.

I have my K3 completed for all but this part. I ran the K3 utility. At this point I don't have a signal generator to run this test. How important is this? Thanks Chris W7cth __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/

[Elecraft] USB - RS232

Were are you guys buying your USB - RS232 adapters. Thanks Chris __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display

That's Funny ! USA Radio with the Latin Alphabet. Had fun building this, should have it on the air soon. Thanks for the Link. Chris W7CTH From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:25:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display

Thanks Hi! Hi! Chris From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:19:31 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display It's as close as you can get to a 't' on a seven-segment display. Jus

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display

Looks like upside down F's not lower case t's Chris From: Iain MacDonnell - N6ML To: Chris Hembree Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, August 17, 2010 9:13:55 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Display On Wed, Aug 18, 2010 at 2:31 AM, Chris Hemb

[Elecraft] K3 Display

I am building my K3. I am at the part were I am testing the fans. in CONFIG, PAIO ON, PAIO TST The (TST ) the T's look like upside down F's.The S looks okay. Anyone see this before? Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 inline fuse

From: David Cutter To: d...@w3fpr.com; Tom W8JI Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Chris Hembree Sent: Fri, August 13, 2010 12:33:33 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 inline fuse Good advice from you both on battery fusing, particularly in vehicles, but you've drifted off the subject a little.

[Elecraft] K3 inline fuse

Hi, I am ready to apply 12v for the first time to my new K3. Should I have a inline fuse on the DC to the K3? and if so what amp. Just don't look right not to have a fuse inline. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] Data Filter for K3

To start off with, what would be the filter to add for Data? Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.

[Elecraft] test

Just a test email. Chris __ 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 list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on Order

Very good Point.. What switching supply's are you using? Thanks Chris From: Tom W8JI To: Chris Hembree ; Larry 'Rebar' Rebarchik - N6CCH ; n...@contesting.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Fri, July 16, 2010 6:35:06 PM Subject: Re: [

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on Order

DM-340 MVT is a bit over kill. I am only looking for a PS that will power the radio only. Chris W7CTH From: Larry 'Rebar' Rebarchik - N6CCH To: n...@contesting.com Cc: Don Cunningham ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net; Chris Hembree Sent: Fri, July 16, 201

[Elecraft] K3 on Order

Well I took the BIG plunge today, K3/100, 2.8 up Grade filter, FM filter,6m preamp. Any recommendation on a power supply? Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://

[Elecraft] Elecraft price increase?

A friend told me about a price increase. Is this true? Chris W7CTH __ 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] D104 mic

Anyone ever use a D-104 (non amp) on a K3. How does it sound? Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.ne

[Elecraft] SSB Net

By looking at the list of check ins. The time I get my K3 ser # will be in the 5000's Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailt

[Elecraft] Kenwood TS 830s

I am using a Kenwood TS 830s now and I love it. But I am looking forward to the K3 in Aug. Having a 830s is like going to a cool car show. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Repairs

If anyone is looking for a radio that will never have a problems. This will be a good time to get out of ham radio. Any Man made product at some time will have a problem. Computers, Cameras,TV's or whatever! How many times has you new car been to the shop? What makes elecraft stand out from t

[Elecraft] SWR

When do you know if you need an ATU (KAT3). I just installed my Big SteppIR Vert. On 6m my swr is 1.9, 17m,20m,80m a swr of 1.6. Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] Heil GM-5

How well does a GM-5 work on a K3? This is the Mic that I have now and would like to use when I order my K3 in July. Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailma

[Elecraft] internet remote to K3

Can you remote into the K3 from the internet and talk on your rig? Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding Mat Chatter

This would be like buying a new Apple computer every 2 years. Chris W7CTH From: Hisashi T Fujinaka To: Bob Naumann Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sun, March 28, 2010 10:11:36 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Grounding Mat Chatter Being in the semiconductor bus

[Elecraft] (OT) american made

Are the elecraft boards American made? I had a ham friend tell me they were not. But he does not know anything about elecraft. Plus he is telling me I would be better off to buy a $1400 kenwood that had everything. I think the quality and support of elecraft is far best of any radio out there.

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Grounding Mat

I am just going to keep it simple. I live in Idaho and the air is very dry. I get a spark just turning the light off. Thanks Chris From: Don Wilhelm To: Lew Phelps K6LMP Cc: Elecraft Sent: Wed, March 24, 2010 8:47:59 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Groundin

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Grounding Mat

s the breaker box to actual "earth" ground. At a very minimum the mat should be connected either to a metal cold water pipe that is known to provide a good ground, or to the "green wire" on an electrical outlet, or to a station ground as I described. Lew K6LMP On Mar 24, 2010,

[Elecraft] (OT) Grounding Mat

Does your grounding mat need to be grounded along with your wrist strap? What type of grounding mat do you like best? Thanks Chris W7CTH __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http:

Re: [Elecraft] Adding options later for the K3

Welcome ! I have a Kenwood TS-830s that will be on the side lines after I order my K3 in July. Chris W7CTH From: Michael Germino To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, March 23, 2010 8:23:18 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Adding options later for the K3 I am looki

Re: [Elecraft] comment

I would like to ad. That I joined this group just to learn more about the K3. The Support of the group sold me on the radio more than the radio did itself. I am buying my K3 this June or July. Chris W7CTH   From: Fred Atchley To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] K3BSR

Way to Go! Looking better all the time. Chris W7CTH From: Don Rasmussen To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Sun, March 21, 2010 2:03:18 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3BSR Now with new S-Meter - click the meter to choose among three avaialable. http://www.zerobeat

Re: [Elecraft] Diversity Reception on K3

Yes, 200Hz, 500Hz and 2.7kHz filters in both receivers; I deal with extreme noise in my suburban location and find using the 200Hz filters helps enormously. Nothing special for receive antennas: a K9AY loop array and the N6RK remote tuned coaxial loop (www.n6rk.com ). I

[Elecraft] K3 - KRX3 received

For those who are waiting for their KRX3, I received mine today. Ordered 10/31/07. To be installed in K3 SN 729 73 Gary, N7IR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: [Elecraft] SV: Getting Ready For The 2nd RX

On Wed, May 28, 2008 at 11:49 AM, Bill Tippett wrote: Elecraft will eventually publish some instructions regarding 5-pole filters for diversity, but my understanding is that the peak variation between 500 Hz filters is a maximum of 50 Hz. My guess is that they'll simply tell us to split the diff

Re: [Elecraft] K3 on 6

Ron et al, Compared to my XV50/K2 station my K3 is much more practical on 6 meters in a suburban, high noise, high EMI environment (metro Phoenix). The attenuator had to be always on in my K2 to keep it from being overloaded by the XV50 RX output. In addition I turned the K2 RF gain down to br

Re:[Elecraft] Heil K2 Proset with K3

Fred, The front panel ground patch has fixed all of the problems associated with using biased element microphones that I am aware of. The original three K3s affected were SN 690, 728 and 729. Since then several others have complained about the same problems, although I haven't heard if the pat

Re:[Elecraft] K3: R-MH2 mic problems

This is a known problem with the Rev B front panel artwork. I had the exact same problem with a MH2 mike when I first used my K3/100 SN 729 a week ago on 6 meters to contact a local friend who is a well-known VHF and HF DXer and contester. Unfortunately it did not make a good impression! Ther

[Elecraft] K3 delivered

My K3/100 kit S/N 729 was: - Ordered on October 31, 2007 - Invoiced on April 10, 2008 - Shipped via USPS on April 14 - Delivered in Chandler, AZ on April 16 Have started inventory; assembly to follow soon. 73 Gary, N7IR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to:

[Elecraft] K3 email

Email just arrived from Katie that said my K3/100 kit ordered on October 31 would ship in two to three weeks. Happy Halloween! 73 Gary, N7IR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscr

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft in ARRL 160

5th place QRP with K2 #2154. Shunt-fed 22 meter tower and K9AY loop array for antennas. #2 QRP multiplier total, way behind VY2ZM. Gathering mults is the only way I can compete from Arizona, where it's a long way to the 160 meter population center. See you in the next contest. 73 Gary, N7IR

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 and serial keying - correction

I wrote previously: "I've done what you're talking about with CT but not N1MM." I haven't used CT with serial port keying for 6 years so the memory is a little hazy. Turns out you can't have the rig control and keying on the same serial port with CT. You can run them on separate serial ports,

Re: [Elecraft] KIO2 and serial keying

Fred - kt5x wrote: "The KIO2 uses pin 2 and pin 3 for RXD and TXD communication with the radio, and pin 5 for the ground connection. 1) Can I use pin 7, on the KIO2 labeled RF but appears that nothing is connected to it, to drive transistor keying of the radio instead of the parallel port? 2

RE: [Elecraft] K2: AF and RF volume controls

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote at Mon, 8 Jan 2007 14:33:23 -0800 "Another, probably less messy, approach is a few drops of DeOxit into the pot either along the shaft (that's the usual ingress) or, if there's any gaps around the electrical contacts or case in back, in there. DeOxit comes in a small squeeze

Re: [Elecraft] Making a K2/100 Cleaner

Jim, Read the following document, which might help. There is a spur generated on 80 meters in some KPA100's caused by a resonance in the TR switch components. Easily fixed with a 1K resistor soldered across one of the inductors. Won't help 40 meters though. http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E7400

RE: [Elecraft] SO2R setup

Thanks Ed for pointing out the ambiguity: I meant the K2 mic connectors. The TTDXD interface connectors also carry headphone audio and keying signals to the tranceivers. 73 Gary, N7IR At 04:26 PM 2/2/05 -0500, you wrote: > > >gary: >Unplug which mike connectors - in K2 or ten ten dx doubler >Ed,

RE: [Elecraft] SO2R setup

My solution for the K2 PTT problem in CW with CT and the Top Ten DX Doubler: unplug the mic connectors! It's worked fine for 4 years so far. On the other hand I have only operated SO2R in CW contests at QRP and 100 watt levels so far (no external amps). IARU and other mixed-mode contests would re