It's fine just the way it is and has worked well for many years.
Let's not complicate things or make a round wheel into a square one.
My opinion only.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
On 2/8/2014 8:59 PM, bill conkling wrote:
I think there two levels of software we should consider.
1- FIELD TEST -
To validate Wayne's suggestion . . .
K3 serial numbers 008 and 021 both exhibited this problem within two
years of their 2007 manufacture, and both were cured with the gold-pin
replacement fix.
Neither have exhibited any further misbehavior in the intervening years.
73,
Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Additional Quadra information . . .
According to a phone conversation I had several years ago with Yaesu
Support, the Quadra's INPUT 2 was intended to accommodate a six-meter
exciter, not another HF rig. Because of internal changes made by Yaesu
during final design planning (literally at the
Another tweak would also be nice . . .
Either of two modifications would be nice when the main KX3 VFO knob has
been replaced with the 73CNC weighted tuning knob
(http://www.73cnc.com/product_p/kx3deluxe.htm). I am assuming both the
SideKX and the 73CNC people will look to the other to make
Au contraire, Ron . . .
Those of us who work the NTS nightly can identify stations by a single
dit. We doit all the time. To the trained ear, with enough repetition,
every CW transmitter has a distinct something that is a characteristic
component of its signal. You'll never see it on a
Roger . . .
K3 serial number 21 was received in kit-form on October 27, 2007, with
the power pole connector firmly attached to the RF Board (by the board
manufacturer) but with one of the wires going to one side of the power
pole just barely long enough to reach the connector. This meant that
Amateur Radio has a great way for young
people to prepare for a multitude of disciplines and vocations.
As for safety and distracted flying . . . I'd fly with that captain
anywhere anytime.
73,
Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, MO
On 3/27/2013 10:46 PM, someone wrote:
I do wonder what US
The KX2 is popular in my beginners CW class, too.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
On 2/28/2013 1:24 AM, Rick Dettinger wrote:
In related news, I worked a ham today on CW, and was told that he was using a
KX2. I asked for a repeat and he confirmed a KX2. I replied that I understood
he said a KX2, without
Boys and Girls . . .
Being the one who simply asked about the company's status which was
answered within minutesoff-reflector as I requested, I CLOSED the thread
yesterday.
No further comments or dissertations required. It had nothing to do
with Elecraft.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
Appreciate all the responses, but let's end the thread before we all get
in trouble.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
On 12/5/2012 12:22 PM, someone wrote:
He is not just slow. He is EXTREMELY slow.
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Placed an order with them in October and received an automated
confirmation back.
To date no shipment received. No response to numerous emails and phone
calls.
If someone knows the company's status, please email me directly.
Apologies for the non-Elecraft content.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
Bill . . .
Neither the K3 nor the KX3 need any external Noise Reduction hardwareat
all, especially when their other receiving tools are brought to bear
along with the NR circuit.
However, I do use the West Mountain ClearSpeech external audio filter
(not to be confused with an I.F. filter) in
(regardless of envelope
part number mislabeling).
As they say, timing is everything!
Thanks for looking into it. Hopefully others profited from the thread
as well.
73,
Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, MO
On 10/29/2012 11:27 AM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
Hi Kent:
Your getting a firm spring
Gents. . .
Reference Instruction Sheet supplied with KXPD3 upgrade kit, Revision
B1, September 24, 2012:
1) Firstparagraph, second to last sentence reads, The original spring
is the stiffest. It should read The original spring is the medium
strengthspring.
2) Bottom of page 1, the Parts
do not need the upgrade kit.
If you have an earlier KXPD3 and the upgrade kit, your key is now the same
as current production.
73, Ron AC7AC
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KENT TRIMBLE, K9ZTV
My profound input . . .
1) K3 and KPA500 can be turned on in any sequence, any order, without
any pause.
2) KPA500 can be set to power up in OPERATEmode with no adverse
consequences.
3) KPA500 _must _be allowed to complete its booting before being used
(mere seconds)
4) KPA500 _must
Don . . .
You are correct . . . just a plain sheet of clean paper is all you need.
Do NOT use a dollar bill as some will suggest because of the human and
leather-wallet oils with which they are contaminated.
Close the contacts on the paper until there is slight drag on the paper
as you pull
Or in plain English . . .
You charge as much as you can and still sell your product.
You charge as little as you can and still stay in business.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
On 8/16/2012 11:42 PM, someone wrote:
It is MBA 101. You price products to cost or to market. When you are an
Elecraft you keep
Bill . . .
You will also notice that if you have the VFO locked, the RIT is also
automatically locked which defeats the whole idea of RIT which is to
allow receiver excursions without changing the transmit frequency.
I pointed this out to Wayne last week who expressed surprise that it
hadn't
to the entire team on yet another excellent product.
73,
Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, MO
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David is absolutely right (frighteningly right) and unless people start
understanding the ramifications of what they are creating each time they
purchase something over the internet they will find themselves living in
communities as blighted as Detroit.
The
On 5/30/2012 6:32 AM, David Christ
David is absolutely right (frighteningly right) and unless people start
understanding the ramifications of what they are creating each time they
purchase something over the internet they will find themselves living in
communities as blighted as Detroit.
Internet sales are almost universally
And . . .
Anticipated shipping date for the KAT500 is August 15th.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
On 5/18/2012 3:08 PM, GREG WILSON wrote:
For all those wondering...$699 for the assembled unit $649 for the kit...
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Solution . . .
Have your optometrist darken only the top half of your lenses. That's
what you see through anyway. The bottom is used when you look down.
He can also remove tint from the bottom of already darkened sun glasses.
Cheaper and quicker than redesigning displays (which would
-conditioning.
73,
Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, MO
On 4/18/2012 1:43 PM, David Gilbert wrote:
I've done LOTS of Field Day using QRP over the years, and in my opinion
CW is the only way to go. The QRM on SSB is horrendous and the average
Field Day operator is not going to be very good at picking
gratification comes with a price, and I fear the next greatest
generation is growing up outside our borders.
My opinion only . . .
73,
Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, MO
On 4/17/2012 7:37 AM, someone wrote:
My KPA500 exhibits the same problem at times, don't know why. I turn off the
amp
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THOMAS SINCLAIR HAMMOND
Jefferson City, Missouri
April 23, 1944 - August 4, 2011
Thomas Sinclair Hammond, N0SS, 67, of Jefferson City, died Thursday,
August 4, 2011, at his residence surrounded by his family.
He was born on
the error
ever since.
73,
Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, Missouri
On 7/19/2011 11:47 AM, Larry A. Waler wrote:
Many older-model hams would say KN means over to you specifically, no
breakers please!
KW4A ex K0IET ex KN0IET
Larry
Licensed sinced 1956
that answers are desired only from
the place specified: CQ NYC CQ NYC CQ NYC DE WBSLX KN./
73,
Kent Trimble, K9ZTV
Jefferson City, MIssouri
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P.T. Barnum will live forever.
73,
Kent K9ZTV
On 6/13/2011 10:35 AM, John Ragle wrote:
Heisse Luft! Heisse Sch*! This was the ***APRIL*** edition.
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