Re: [Elecraft] KX3 PX3 desktop stand

2020-08-10 Thread John Flynn
GiRls, You might also consider a power-splutter cable from ProAudio Engineering. 73, John K4ARQ On Sun, Aug 9, 2020, 16:19 Ron Bell via Elecraft wrote: > Any recommendation for a desktop stand for a KX3 and PX3 that would keep > both at proper angle and manage the wires? > > __

Re: [Elecraft] Single lever paddle for KX2/3?

2020-03-17 Thread John Flynn
With a cootie option, pse. John K4ARQ On Tue, Mar 17, 2020, 12:51 Eddy Avila wrote: > Does Elecraft plan on selling a single lever paddle or KX2/3? I have the > QRPguys single lever paddle and it's ok. > > tnx and 73 > > k6sdw > __ > E

Re: [Elecraft] Any KX2 Users....

2020-01-31 Thread John Flynn
Where will you be and when? Don't forget to spot yourself. I'll be chasing. GL es 72/44, John K4ARQ On Thu, Jan 30, 2020, 22:39 Charles G. Saunders wrote: > Well, I think my question has been answered and validated. By the Whiskers > of Gabby Hayes... All you old guys know who I am talking ab

Re: [Elecraft] wire for random wire antenna using kx3

2018-12-17 Thread John Flynn
Hi Rick, I don't think so. I use speaker wire with my EARCHI antenna--maybe 18-20 gauge-- 25' of coax, 9:1 un-un, and it works just fine. Also a KX3. 73, John K4ARQ On Mon, Dec 17, 2018, 08:12 Richard watson Good morning list, > I was wondering what folks thought about using speaker wire for a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 drifting downwards

2018-12-05 Thread John Flynn
Yep. That's what worked for me, thanks to an earlier poster. 73, John K4ARQ On Wed, Dec 5, 2018, 11:18 Mark Goldberg What is your menu setting for MIC BTN? If it is set to UP.DN and used with > a non Elecraft mic without up/down buttons, it may trigger the frequency > change. Try changing the s

Re: [Elecraft] CW with my K3s and KX3

2018-10-05 Thread John Flynn
Hi Mike, A couple of thoughts about activities that have kept me ditting and dawing. You might consider hanging out with the SKCC (Straight Key Century Club) ops. As the name suggests, straight key bug, or cootie key only. Lots of activities and awards to chase. Also the group has a very active r

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Responsiveness

2018-07-23 Thread John Flynn
Same with mine--about four years old. It is annoying, but I've adapted to the quirk and now think of the behavior as a "feature". 73, John K4ARQ On Mon, Jul 23, 2018, 11:10 Dale Boresz wrote: > Bert, > > I don't know that this is necessarily specific to 'older' KX3's. My KX3, > S/N: 6080 AF/RF

Re: [Elecraft] Wall Wart for KX3

2016-06-28 Thread John Flynn
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 and Field Day

2016-06-27 Thread John Flynn
Hi Joe. Antenna? Tnx es 73, John K4ARQ On Jun 27, 2016 11:03, "Joe W2KJ" wrote: > Howdy Gang: > > Was able to take my KX2 out for Field Day for a while on Sunday and made a > bunch of contacts. > > Operated all CW save for one SSB contact...just to try that mode out > (grin). > > I was pleasan

[Elecraft] KXPD1 as a sideswiper?

2016-05-09 Thread John Flynn
Good Day Everyone, Is it possible to re-jigger the KXPD1 as a sideswiper (not a straight key)? Tnx es 72/73, John K4ARQ -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

[Elecraft] Palm single paddle (cootie) and KX1

2015-11-24 Thread John Flynn
y KX3 as a cootie. Tnx es 72/73 John K4ARQ -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] Wow, Elecraft charges a lot for shipping!

2015-08-31 Thread John Flynn
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Re: [Elecraft] Multiband end-fed dipole with KX1

2014-02-22 Thread John Flynn
ecraft 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 help

[Elecraft] KX1 ant. and cntpse. ques.

2012-06-04 Thread John Flynn
changes bands? I've been using a one-size-fits-all counterpoise and was wondering if I've missed something basic and very useful. Thx es 73 John KK4BOB -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] Fuse req. for 12v 7ah battery?

2011-12-14 Thread John Flynn
;t want to rely on my increasingly faulty memory). Tnx es 73 John KK4BOB -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

[Elecraft] KX3 and Pelican case?

2011-11-28 Thread John Flynn
Good Day Everyone, Has anyone figured out which Pelican case will accommodate the KX3? Txn es 73 John KK4BOB -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Noise with KX1 and Powerwerx supply

2011-11-17 Thread John Flynn
lp: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __

[Elecraft] Noise with KX1 and Powerwerx PS

2011-11-15 Thread John Flynn
s the nature of this type of power supply? Tnx es 73 John KK4BOB -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm P

[Elecraft] KX1 power plug diameter?

2011-10-26 Thread John Flynn
Good Day All, Would one of you knowledgeable folks kindly tell me what size dc coaxial power plug I need for my KX1? I *think* it's 2.5 mm, but I'm not sure. Tnx es 73 John KK4BOB -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA _

[Elecraft] "Good QRP practice"?

2011-08-27 Thread John Flynn
f the time (good QRP practice)." I'm really new in amateur radio and even newer (if possible) in working QRP with my KX1 and working on my skill set. My question is why is a 9:1 listen to transmit ratio "good QRP practice"? Tnx es 73 John KK4BOB John

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Searching the archives

2011-08-04 Thread John Flynn
corner. > > 73, Wayne Conrad KF7QGA > > On 08/04/11 10:44, John Flynn wrote: > > Is there an *easy* (i.e., efficient) way to search the list archives > other > > than month-by-month? Have I simply overlooked the obvious? > > John KK4BOB > > _

[Elecraft] OT: Searching the archives

2011-08-04 Thread John Flynn
Good Day Everyone, Is there an *easy* (i.e., efficient) way to search the list archives other than month-by-month? Have I simply overlooked the obvious? Tnx es 73 John KK4BOB -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 and J-38 hookup?

2011-07-12 Thread John Flynn
OK, your comments helped me "figure" it out. What I have a is three-conductor cable. By swapping the various wires around, I found the two that worked. It ain't pretty, but :-) Now to get the two-conductor version. 73 ~John KK4BOB On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM, John Flynn

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 and J-38 hookup?

2011-07-12 Thread John Flynn
Thanks. Perhaps I misidentified the key. There's no shorting bar on this one--just the two terminal posts. ~John On Tue, Jul 12, 2011 at 1:25 PM, John Flynn wrote: > Good Day All, > > I'm attempting to connect my old J-38 to my newly-acquired KX-1 > without success. Other

[Elecraft] KX-1 and J-38 hookup?

2011-07-12 Thread John Flynn
e *without* actually keying the handkey. Tnx. ~John KK4BOB -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailt

Re: [Elecraft] AC/DC pwr. sup. for KX1?

2011-07-07 Thread John Flynn
Thanks so much for these replies and addressing my question in such a helpful way. Most things electric are still a deep mystery to me, so I'm moving slowly and cautiously. 73 ~John KK4BOB On Wed, Jul 6, 2011 at 5:15 PM, John Flynn wrote: > Good Day All, > > New to KX1. I'd

[Elecraft] AC/DC pwr. sup. for KX1?

2011-07-06 Thread John Flynn
Good Day All, New to KX1. I'd greatly appreciate any recommendations for a wall wart for this rig. Tnx. 73 ~John KK4BOB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.h

[Elecraft] Backpacking a K1?

2011-06-20 Thread John Flynn
Good Day All, Being new to the QRP universe, I was wondering how backpackable a K1 is and if anyone does it. Tnx. 73 ~John KK4BOB -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 reservation confirmation

2011-06-01 Thread John Flynn
sted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > -- John Flynn Tallahassee, Florida USA __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http