Re: [Elecraft] Palm Radio Going out of Business

I've got one of these paddles and really like it for mobile and portable operation. However, I would like to make up another cable or two to go from the paddle to the keyer. Does anybody have the part number or description of that 3 pin plug on the paddle end? I assume such would be available

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

Would you quit contesting if you walked into the 20 meter RTTY tent at Field Day and saw the same thing? And BTW, 140/hr on Field Day CW ain’t going to happen even running a great pileup. FD ops just aren’t as fast as European QRQ ops in CQWW or the like, and tuning around (however it is done)

Re: [Elecraft] CW Contest and Elecraft K3s decoder

A good CW contest op will adjust speed to the conditions. It’s a bit like tennis, with the point being to keep a rally going, not to demolish the other guy. The other guy hits me a hard one, it’s a lot more satisfying to hit a hard one back. A less skilled player hits me a soft one, I’m not

[Elecraft] K3 - low power on SSB after antenna tuning

I’ve noticed an occasional situation where after tuning with the internal tuner, I have low power (about 20 watts on the K3 power display). I notice this in SSB only. A couple of dots on CW (I have CW in SSB enabled) clears the condition and returns things to normal power. (100 watts). A power

Re: [Elecraft] Thanks for all the portable operation photos so far

For a couple of photos of the joys of playing with Elecraft radios, check out my operation in the 2017 ARRL DX CW contest. The photos don't include my K3, and would not likely be considered suitable for publication, but anyway: http://floridacontestgroup.org/contest-gazette/ And check out

Re: [Elecraft] Keying CW in SSB Mode

It is very common on VHF to switch to CW to call a guy who is transmitting on SSB, most often after calling him on SSB doesn't get through. CW in SSB makes it unnecessary to switch modes to do so. 73 - Jim K8MR -Original Message- From: Dauer, Edward To:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 mobile?

OTOH, this can be a feature of tunnels, not a bug. Several years ago I was riding on the “BikePike”, an abandoned section of the PA Turnpike east of Breezewood that has become a bicycle route featuring two old tunnels. Although closed off to motor vehicle traffic, we noticed a pickup parked

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Stops Transmitting

I had a similar event last October in the New York QSO Party with my K3, s/n67xx. After the first QSO (from a beautiful overlook in Fort Tryon Park in Manhattan) it simply stopped putting out RF. It went into transmit, just no RF. I tried power cycling, jiggling external connectors, etc. After

Re: [Elecraft] OT: be careful what you open

FWIW I have had about a sudden 10dB increase in spam, beginning around Friday morning. Lots of crap about Qantas flights and “Coles” gift certificates, as well as others I don’t remember after quickly deleting therm. 73 - Jim K8MR > On Feb 12, 2017, at 7:23 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Customer Service

The more significant question where can one find a lovely wife nice enough to order a K-Pod for Christmas? :-) Merry Christmas, Jim K8MR > On Dec 25, 2016, at 10:41 AM, Bill Mader wrote: > > Merry Christmas to All! > > I just opened a Christmas gift from my

[Elecraft] FS: Elecraft KXPA100/KXAT100

I'm selling my KXPA100, SN# 0919, with KXAT100 tuner, KXPACBL cable set, KXUSB USB Cable, and manuals. All is fine, but having acquired a K3 since I got the KX3/KXPA100, I no longer need this amp for my full power operating. $900 including shipping in USA. I can also deliver at Orlando, and

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] CW +SSB with external transverter problem

You need to set the VOX Delay while in the CW mode, to a long enough time to keep the transverter from dropping out. You'll likely want to reset that if you go back to CW operation without the transverter. Also, it was a relatively recent firmware version that fixed the problem. Be sure you

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 vs KX3-KPA100

Ed, One can have a heck of a lot of fun with just a KX3 in a warm DX location. Check out (if you have access) my article on the topic in the Sept/Oct 2014 National Contest Journal. This is not readily available online, but I could send you a scanned PDF. I was able to fit my full station

Re: [Elecraft] Blown trap?

A real world data point: I recently ordered two MFJ 17 ft telescoping masts, which arrived today. Not exactly high tech. One of them was defective - a section that was jammed and would not come apart, along with an adjacent joint that felt way too loose. HRO had me ship it back to them, and

Re: [Elecraft] Being cautious around Li-Ion Batteries

I too am very glad you escaped, as close as things were. This helps explain why lithium batteries are not allowed in checked luggage on airplanes. If anybody is traveling with such batteries, be sure they are in your carry on luggage. I suspect luggage screeners are on the lookout for them.

Re: [Elecraft] Bug mode on K3?

At the same time, I'd like to have a selection of nothing on at least the ring input of the key jack. (Actually my request is for the KX3, but I assume they work the same way.) With Nothing selected on the ring and KEY selected on the tip, the key input would be compatible with mono 1/8

[Elecraft] KXPA100 Intermittent VSWR Issues

I've run into several occasions where in mid-CW transmission my KXPA100 (with internal tuner) SWR takes a momentary jump from matched to maybe 3:1. I see the SWR jump on both the KXPA front panel LEDs and on the KX3 VSWR display. It lasts for maybe half a second, I hear several clicks of

[Elecraft] KX3 - Key Clicks with CW in SSB

With V2.19, it's good to finally get the CW delay issue when using CW in SSB resolved. However, I have noticeable key clicks when using CW in SSB with an external keyer. I hear them both in the KX3 monitor, and listening on a separate receiver. No problem when using the internal keyer,

Re: [Elecraft] United Microsystems BCD-14

I bought two of these at Dayton to interface a K3 to a six position coax relay/switch. Works fine. Two notes: 1. I've heard that chopping off an end of a VGA cable to go to the K3 may not work, as some VGA cables are missing certain wires that are needed for the K3 interface. I was able

Re: [Elecraft] Dayton hotels/motels

Not necessarily. Several weeks ago a friend found a $100/night room at the Crowne Plaza via one of these online sites. Until he tried to book it, and it was not available. Good luck, Jim K8MR In a message dated 5/12/2014 2:28:35 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, pin...@erols.com

[Elecraft] KX3 and Re: K2 Keying on SSB

May I again make my plea to upgrade the KX3 firmware to provide the normal CW vox delay when using CW in SSB? Still not there in Ver 1.87. This delay is very necessary when using external transverters for VHF/UHF, where the ACC2 control sends the T/R closure to the transverter. I