Re: [Elecraft] Problem Tuning K3-" Balun"

2021-11-02 Thread Joe Moffatt
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Re: [Elecraft] SOTA Acceptance

2017-10-16 Thread Joe Moffatt
Speaking of crappie poles what pole do you use? And I agree with everything you said. EVERYONE I run into is very curious. Joe AB5OR From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Gary Hawkins [g...@hawkins-zhu.com]

Re: [Elecraft] Mobile Radio Dreams & the KX2

2017-01-11 Thread Joe Moffatt
Are these the mobile mounts recommended in this thread? The Sidekick... or are there other KX2 specific mounts? I just bought a KX2/KXPA amp combo. Yes, it is more expensive than other mobile options, but the better mobile rigs out there have been discontinued, and for new gear, this really isn

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM F-Keys

2016-07-07 Thread Joe Moffatt
Nevermind, I withdraw that question… I see it was answered earlier. From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Moffatt Sent: Thursday, July 7, 2016 12:24 PM To: Ryan Noguchi Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM F-Keys Speaking of

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and N1MM F-Keys

2016-07-07 Thread Joe Moffatt
Speaking of this… Using N1MM… is it possible to hit the ESC key and stop sending whatever has been sent already? This is forcing me to use a Winkeyer and not the KY keys with my KX3…. There are times you need to stop a transmission. Joe From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] THE EFFORT OF FIELD DAY

2016-06-27 Thread Joe Moffatt
For everyone that complains about kids and their X Boxes, etc, I have a simple question for you. Have you ever asked them to participate with you in an event like FD? Guess what, some of the kids LOVE it. They like to be included and wanted. Not all kids are that way, but there are more th

Re: [Elecraft] New KX2

2016-05-18 Thread Joe Moffatt
I agree with you... I use my KX3 mobile, but it is a bit of a clumsy thing (though I use it with only 15 watts, it works wonders). I will add the 100 watt amp at some point. I don't need the 2 bands, so I would be VERY interested in this rig. joe From: Elecra

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Centric

2016-05-02 Thread Joe Moffatt
11:48 AM, Joe Moffatt wrote: > This is very true to me as well. One thing that I am seeing in several places > online right now is that the 7300 Icom is a big competitor to the KX3. A lot > of folks are saying that why spend the money for a KX3 when you can have a > panadapter, 10

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Centric

2016-05-02 Thread Joe Moffatt
This is very true to me as well. One thing that I am seeing in several places online right now is that the 7300 Icom is a big competitor to the KX3. A lot of folks are saying that why spend the money for a KX3 when you can have a panadapter, 100 watts, etc built in for much less money than the

[Elecraft] KX3 Solar backpacking power advice

2016-05-02 Thread Joe Moffatt
Hey guys... I tried to search through the list to find what I wanted, but I can't find exactly the info I think I need. Anyhow, I am trying to figure out what to use for portable solar rechargeable power while backpacking in the mountains. My typical trip will be 2-3 days, a few hours a day

[Elecraft] KX3 used market

2016-02-17 Thread Joe Moffatt
I have a question for a friend who is looking for a KX3 used. Are older serial numbers like the 2000s vs 7000s different hardware? In other words, what on the used market should he look for, or is there much difference. I know the K3 series are different, but I don't know about the KX3s. I

Re: [Elecraft] 160 meters RX antenna for K3 advice

2016-02-09 Thread Joe Moffatt
This is interesting and may be something to "get my feet wet" Joe From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS Sent: Tuesday, February 9, 2016 8:58 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 160 meters RX antenna for K3 advice Hi Joe, a

[Elecraft] 160 meters RX antenna for K3 advice

2016-02-08 Thread Joe Moffatt
I am needing advice from any with a K3 for 160 receive antennas. I just don't have room for Beverages, but I do have some backyard area. The average noise floor here is about S7 ok my Inverted L. Of course there are times it is much higher, but that is the norm. I am wondering if a small loop,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 RTTY NO DVR message on memory

2015-10-11 Thread Joe Moffatt
I'll answer this myself... I just found via google another had the same problem. In my case, the mode on that band was set for AFSK A , not FSK mode. The M keys only work on FSK as far as I can tell. Joe From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Moffatt

[Elecraft] K3 RTTY NO DVR message on memory

2015-10-11 Thread Joe Moffatt
When using RTTY, usually I can hit M1 to give my callsign like in CW mode But today that quit working, but it still works in CW mode Anyone have any idea what I did wrong? It displays NO DVR when I do that. Joe AB5OR __ Elecr

Re: [Elecraft] KX3. Finally bought one

2015-08-25 Thread Joe Moffatt
#x27;ll love it. Did you get any options to go with it? I ordered a PX3 at a hamfest a few days ago, looking forward to it arriving. Jim KA2RVO On Tue, Aug 25, 2015 at 9:27 AM, Joe Moffatt <mailto:j...@selectconnect.net%3e> wrote: > To add to my K3, and KX1, I finally added a KX3 yester

[Elecraft] KX3. Finally bought one

2015-08-25 Thread Joe Moffatt
To add to my K3, and KX1, I finally added a KX3 yesterday.Can't wait for it to arrive. Have no idea what all I'll do with it, but I am excited. 73, Joe AB5OR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/el

Re: [Elecraft] K3 so2r advice please

2015-07-04 Thread Joe Moffatt
nder and a triplexer. You need two amplifiers. That's all I have. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ -Original Message- From: Joe Moffatt Sent: Friday, July 3, 2015 9:19 PM To: elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K3 so2r advice please Strongly thinking of getting into so2r primarily for cw. Wi

[Elecraft] K3 so2r advice please

2015-07-03 Thread Joe Moffatt
Strongly thinking of getting into so2r primarily for cw. With 2 K3's, what external hardware do I need? I realize this info is out there, but I really want some practical real world advice. Thanks, Joe AB5OR __ Elecraft mailing lis

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FD report in high RF (K3 vs Flex 6xxx)

2015-07-01 Thread Joe Moffatt
I will do that soon. Original message From: N1EU Date: 2015/07/01 10:54 AM (GMT-06:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 FD report in high RF (K3 vs Flex 6xxx) joemoffatt wrote > Kinda what I thought. We are going to set up again like this to see what > h

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FD report in high RF (K3 vs Flex 6xxx)

2015-07-01 Thread Joe Moffatt
Kinda what I thought. We are going to set up again like this to see what happens. I've said it before, I am not a Flex basher.I have owned 2 of them and regularly operate 2 more. I like their company. I do prefer my setup more, but I admire what they bring to the table. Joe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KSYN3A in FD

2015-06-29 Thread Joe Moffatt
I had almost the exact same experience. A lot of times I have to remind myself that the K3 is so good, I need to give more room in the normal passband because I can't hear strong guys right next to me. I have an Afedri SDR on my IF for my PAN, and I see that a lot. Joe AB5OR From: Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 FD report in high RF (K3 vs Flex 6xxx)

2015-06-29 Thread Joe Moffatt
Guys, I just had the very fortunate (for me) experience of operating my K3 in a 4F category with some good operators. My CW station was My K3, and the other was an Orion 1. The 2 SSB stations were a Flex 6500 and a 6300. Due to space limitations, this is a very high RF environment. We used

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Enhancement

2015-04-03 Thread Joe Moffatt
I am.doing that exactly with a $250 afrdri SDR and an audio mixer panel. I don't miss my flex at all! And let me just tell you, you will not get K3 performance unless you buy a 6700 flex at almost double the cost of a k3 with sub Rx. I have been an avid flex user for 3 years but the K3 is far s

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY K3 Help

2015-03-30 Thread Joe Moffatt
orks normally for PSK31, you should be able to use the same configuration *except* you select AFSK A for RTTY in the K3. That should work with MMTTY or the MMTTY interface built into the Digital Interface of N1MM Logger. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 2015-03-30 2:56 PM, Joe Moffatt wrote: > I

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY K3 Help

2015-03-30 Thread Joe Moffatt
...@gmail.com] Sent: Monday, March 30, 2015 1:51 PM To: Joe Moffatt; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RTTY K3 Help On 03/30/2015 02:42 PM, Joe Moffatt wrote: > Apparently I haven't fooled with RTTY of any seriousness in years, but I am > starting to get interested in DX ch

[Elecraft] RTTY K3 Help

2015-03-30 Thread Joe Moffatt
Apparently I haven't fooled with RTTY of any seriousness in years, but I am starting to get interested in DX chasing with it. So, how do you guys recommend setting up the K3. I see FSK is much preferred by most to AFSK using say FLDIGI and audio input now days. I know VERY little about this.

[Elecraft] K3 APF

2015-03-23 Thread Joe Moffatt
I can't find the CONFIG: DUAL PB setting to enable APF in my K3. Am I missing something? This is an up to date new K3. Thanks, 73 Joe AB5OR From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of jim Sent: Monday, March 23, 2015 5:41 PM To: 'Grant Youngman' Cc: 'Elecraft Refle

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Sherwood Receiver Test Data question

2015-03-08 Thread Joe Moffatt
I can't compare against a K3, but I can against a Flex5000a and a Flex 6300, and this Rx is quieter and smoother at weak signals.I am a computer junkie by trade and I really can't stand the SmartSDR interface for the 6000 series Flex's. I have had a Flex for 2.5 years and I decided it was t

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Sherwood Receiver Test Data question

2015-03-05 Thread Joe Moffatt
I can't speak to what the old was like. I just got my K3 built a few days ago and it is brand new with the new board. I had a Flex-5000a and a 6300 I have access too. I am an avid DXer with very marginal antennas. Last night in the CWT, I hit my highest rate ever and I am blown away with

[Elecraft] Headphone output gone K3

2015-03-02 Thread Joe Moffatt
Very much a newbie here. Brand new build.My headphone output is suddenly gone. Front or back. Speakers plus phone enabled in config.It was working but no longer. Any ideas? Joe __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.q

[Elecraft] FIXED IT! RE: New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity.

2015-03-01 Thread Joe Moffatt
to do this depending on your options. Mike W0MU On 3/1/2015 3:45 PM, Joe Moffatt wrote: > Ok, checked the RX ANT switch. It was not on. I did connect an antenna to the > RX ANT jack and switched to it, but no difference. > > Not sure what is wrong where. In any case, there is

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity.

2015-03-01 Thread Joe Moffatt
h the best I can... seems everything was done correctly. Very careful about ESD. Joe From: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Sent: Sunday, March 1, 2015 12:38 PM To: Joe Moffatt Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3 build, LOW LOW sensitivity. Joe, Do you have a