Re: [Elecraft] Announcing W8FGU Servicing Elecraft's Classic Line of Products

2019-02-19 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
Dave is where I got both of my Hex Key paddle covers. I looked forward to his KX3 acrylic box carrier but he never made more than a couple of prototypes. I’ve only ever seen him at Hamvention. — Marc > On Feb 19, 2019, at 5:28 PM, Dave Van Wallaghen wrote: > > Announcing W8FGU Services, LLC

Re: [Elecraft] P3_SVGA Wireless KB Support?

2018-06-25 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
To conserve desk space, I’ve purchased “compact thin” wireless keyboards for the P3SVGA and for the PX3. They all seem to work well. And don’t forget the P3/PX3 ability to trigger macros from the function keys on these keyboards. Very handy and I’m pleased Elecraft saw fit to include that. —

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3s Power Supply SS30DV

2018-01-02 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
The strongest hash moves up and down 8the 80 meter band.. But my main objection is that it shuts down the KX3 at turn-on. I use it with the PowerWerx PG40S and a 12 volt battery. Whenever I forget to turn on the SS30 first, I have to repower the KX3 and then use the menu to switch the power a

Re: [Elecraft] Mouse-n-Click QSY (was P3 product suggestion)

2017-02-16 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D32PbJY60Uk > > http://www.wickedstone.com/KF5WBO/Mouse-n-ClickQSY.pdf > > > Any of this of interest? How would you use a mouse (other than to QSY the > rig's VFO frequency)? > > Joe > KF5WBO > > It'd be useful to change KX3 keyer speed as well, si

Re: [Elecraft] Battery Leakage

2017-01-16 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
Threw away a stored RCR123 last week due to leakage. The light brown oily fluid could be washed off the container but the positive pole of the cell was partially gone. The other 3 cells were still charged and now in use. That's the first rechargeable lithium I've seen with leakage. -- Marc W8

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Set-up for WSJT-X

2017-01-06 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
Don, on a Mac, the port indicator is provided by the FTDI adapter. It's not a simple 1,2, or 3. It's a complex set of characters sent by the adapter. This is not a Microsoft system, it's a Unix derivative which gives the user a more direct view of what's happening. Apple's support response wa

Re: [Elecraft] Dimmable LED desk lamp for operating position recommendation needed

2017-01-06 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
\ > On Jan 6, 2017, at 2:00 AM, Peter D. Vouvounas wrote: > > I presume some of you have been through a selection process to find a usable > dimmable LED desk lamp with articulating arm that does not create RFI back > into your Flex on HF. > > I mounted (dual side adhesive tape) an LED strip

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KX2 voltage display

2017-01-02 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
> On Jan 2, 2017, at 2:04 PM, E T wrote: > > I just switched over to a different one (Black & Decker) that keeps the SLA > closer to 13.8. Of course when I use my PowerWerx supply I can set that to > anything… :-) But do not turn on the PowerWerx while the KX3 is running or you'll receive a

Re: [Elecraft] Help with macro for spot funtion.

2016-12-29 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
Sorry, K3, not K2. > On Dec 29, 2016, at 2:36 PM, Marc Veeneman wrote: > > It refers to the dot on the K2 SPOT key. The other parenthesized characters > refer to numerals on the same “keypad” on the front of the K3. The . is left > of the CWT/0 key. > — > Marc W8SDG > >> On Dec 29, 2016,

Re: [Elecraft] Help with macro for spot funtion.

2016-12-29 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
It refers to the dot on the K2 SPOT key. The other parenthesized characters refer to numerals on the same “keypad” on the front of the K3. The . is left of the CWT/0 key. — Marc W8SDG > On Dec 29, 2016, at 11:12 AM, Ken Arck wrote: > > Single quote is to the left of the 1 key ` > > Ken >

Re: [Elecraft] ATTN: K6CTW

2016-08-08 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
But greylist is more effective and less like a slap in the face to your friends. He, and others making the same blunder, should seek alternatives. -- Marc W8SDG > On Aug 8, 2016, at 1:14 PM, Clay Autery wrote: > > Not my preference either, but sometimes, if your email provider makes a > mist

Re: [Elecraft] KX Paddles

2016-08-04 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
> On Aug 4, 2016, at 3:37 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi Tom, > > Your KXPD2 should not have any issue with contact screws loosening over time. > Please return them for rework. Sorry about that. Mine arrived yesterday and I had to have Chris at Elecraft explain to me that, "Yes, it will fi

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Adafruit P/N 1737 Wireless Keyboard

2016-07-21 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
These all look suspiciously alike, and have no branding on the keyboard itself. I have this one, but sold under a different name. It works great. I also have one that looks identical except for the ON-OFF switch. There isn't one. It also works great. One is on the P3/SVGA, the other is on

Re: [Elecraft] Another KX3 vs K3S Query...

2016-07-14 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
> On Jul 14, 2016, at 7:17 AM, MaverickNH wrote: > > The used K3/P3 option is attractive, but I miss out on the "Next Generation" > hardware and add some risk for used equipment. Past the 1 year warranty, I'm > only trusting the owner that "as is" is fully functional. > No Elecraft warranty o

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Bioenno's July Promotion

2016-07-11 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
Actually you can charge and operate at the same time. Basic charge voltage is 13.2 and finishing voltage is 14.6 volts. I've never had a problem with any Elecraft (or other) ham gear at either voltage. Float charge would work just fine but I wouldn't make a habit of it. The control modules

Re: [Elecraft] RFI on K3s

2016-06-20 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
My PowerWerx supply DOES generate those drifting noise spikes, ruining CW on 80 meters for me. I have yet to find a 13.8 volt switching supply that can provide 25 quiet amps. I've gone entirely to batteries rather than use quiet but inefficient linear supplies. Now I only have SMPS noise wh

Re: [Elecraft] [PX3] Keyboard, Mouse, Thumb Drive and Knob Support

2016-06-04 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
Joe, I sure hope Wayne and Paul are listening to you. They have a long list of things to do with the PX3/KX3 but your ideas should rise to the top of the list because they'll result in more sales for Elecraft. This is the kind of low cost innovation and improvement they need while they figu

Re: [Elecraft] Pros / Cons of Selling K3/P3 and Just Using a KX3

2016-05-14 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
My vote is for the KX3. I have both the K3/P3/SVGA and the KX3/PX3/KXPA100. They are side by side in identical wood cases made to hold either set along with a straight key, dual lever paddle, and single lever paddle, wireless keyboard, and a 40 Ah battery with charger. I operate 99% CW/data a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 clock problem

2016-04-16 Thread Marc Veeneman via Elecraft
No battery charger installed. > On Apr 16, 2016, at 4:27 PM, Joe W2KJ wrote: > > Howdy Fellow Elecrafters" > > Just received a previously owned KX3 s/n 6027 and am unable to set the > realtime clock. > > The clock display is stuck on "45.85.85" and I can't reset the digits. > > I have anot