Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

2018-07-25 Thread Mike Flowers
I will try this in the K3 Utility to see if I can get it to work there. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: Tom > Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 10:47 AM > To: Mike Flowers ; 'W1IE' > > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

2018-07-25 Thread Mike Flowers
, just as a test. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of David Box > Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2018 10:38 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

2018-07-25 Thread Mike Flowers
Hi Jerry, Thanks. I checked and I did not have the latest K3 programming manual which contained the DE construct. However, still no joy in Muddville. Can not yet figure why the macro must be executed twice in order for the P3 commands to be effective. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past

Re: [Elecraft] Headset to mic adapter K3/K3s

2018-07-25 Thread Mike Furrey
Check INRAD on the Vibroplex web page. They have the adapter, very well assembled at a very reasonable price. 73, Mike WA5POK On Wednesday, July 25, 2018 9:26 AM, Gary Smith wrote: I have my father's Heil headsets and he had an Icom adapter for it. I'm only using Elecraft from now

Re: [Elecraft] K-3 goes into bypass

2018-07-24 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
What power supply are you using for the K3?  Have you checked it.  I was using a Powerwerx and the fan had pretty much stopped working and with FT8 it was getting quite hot after a while it would shut down the K3 and I saw some other odd things.  It took me a while to find the power supply

[Elecraft] Anyone near an FM station on ~97.1

2018-07-24 Thread Mike Wetzel
solutions? I did a check of just the K3 (a year or so ago) on battery power and no other connections and it was still present although much weaker. Thanks, Mike W9RE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] I need some help with this string of macro commands

2018-07-24 Thread Mike Flowers
or something going on but the command set for the P3 is limited. It's no burden to click the button twice, but I'd like to understand why all these commands cannot be executed with one execution of the macro string. Thank you for your help! - 73 and good DX de Mike, <http://www.qrz.

Re: [Elecraft] K3s USB sound card problem

2018-07-21 Thread Mike Dodd
as the output device, the tones are not sent to the K3s. I have done this repeatedly, with the same result -- no audio is reaching the USB sound card to key the K3's VOX or modulate the transmitter. --- Mike __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3s USB sound card problem

2018-07-21 Thread Mike Dodd
have any suggestions? Thank you. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K-Line: K3s / P3 / KPA500 / KAT500 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity Calls

2018-07-16 Thread Mike Flowers
Our less-than-formal ham club - The Lupton Downs Amateur Radio Club - was pleased to obtain our club callsign, W6NAG. Sounds pretty good on CW too. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jul 16, 2018, at 2:37 PM, EricJ wrote: > > A urologist in my tow

Re: [Elecraft] OT - The HeyPhone

2018-07-16 Thread Mike Furrey
-link.html ... and in Arizona http://ke7hr.com/caveradio/80meterhfunderground.pdf 73, Mike WA5POK On Friday, July 13, 2018 7:43 PM, kevinr wrote: Thanks Bill,     Most of my caving was done in the Black Hills.  Pringle Cave was great fun.  Twenty foot soda straws, boxwork, popcorn

[Elecraft] K3 Powers Off

2018-07-16 Thread Mike Furrey
dust and reseated boards. I checked the p/s and swapped p/s and no change. The problem is not band or antenna dependent. The radio is not even warm when this happens. Any ideas before IARU contest starts tomorrow? Thanks, Mike WA5POK

Re: [Elecraft] The KX1 Now and Forever. Look at the QCX.

2018-07-16 Thread Mike Morrow
ough room in my QRP world to appreciate the excellence of my three 20-year-old Small Wonders DSW mono-band units, my 18-year-old K1, my recent KX2, and my (I hope) soon-to-be completed QCX units. I love the technical innovation in every one of thes

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Call location

2018-07-14 Thread Mike Morrow
> WFAA and WBAP in Ft Worth share a common studio and transmitter > and split hours of call use. There's quite a treatise on the history of US broadcast station call sign assignments here: https://earlyradiohistory.us/kwtrivia.htm Mike / KK5F _

Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Replacement?

2018-07-13 Thread Mike Morrow
The traditional light "Elecraft" gray case color would have produced much less temperature rise in direct sunlight. White or light tan would be even better. Mike / KK5F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mail

Re: [Elecraft] OT OT OT OT Vanity call question OT OT OT OT

2018-07-13 Thread Mike Flowers
Here is a resource that I have found useful for researching callsign history: http://w0is.com/oldcallsigns/oldcalls.html There is a lot of useful information available if you are willing to dig for it in the various cited online resources. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President

Re: [Elecraft] OT OT OT OT Vanity call question OT OT OT OT

2018-07-13 Thread Mike Morrow
> I want to learn about vanity call signs, why would I want one? You have posted to the wrong list. This is the ***Elecraft*** list. Mike / KK5F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: h

Re: [Elecraft] Vanity call question

2018-07-13 Thread Mike Flowers
I chose my vanity callsign because the suffix is my initials. Others are a lot more creative: K9DOG - my personal favorite WO0KI - Wookie KZ0MBI - zombie < http://www.arrl.org/vanity-call-signs> - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Origina

Re: [Elecraft] OT - The HeyPhone

2018-07-13 Thread Mike Flowers
http://www.arrl.org/news/radio-technology-designed-by-radio-amateur-used-in- thailand-cave-rescue - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Michael Bower > Sent: Friday, July 13,

Re: [Elecraft] Leaving the Reflector

2018-07-07 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
The delete key is pretty easy to use.. There is way too much good info to leave! W0MU On 7/7/2018 8:32 PM, Carl Jón Denbow wrote: Or, just ignore the stuff they don’t like. Some OT stuff is kind of fun. If it starts to get annoying. Just delete the thread, or skip over it. Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] help wiring a mic?

2018-07-07 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
only made about 500 QSO QRP to a low wire and less entities than is possible over a major contest weekend. Now rather more tooled up! Regards, Mike VP8NO On 06/07/2018 20:48, n3...@coastside.net wrote: Kind of make you wonder. Just how many questions don’t get asked. I know I’ve been

[Elecraft] FS: XV-50 6 meter transverter

2018-07-06 Thread Mike Keller
Selling my XV-50 transverter that I used with my K2. Has been on the shelf since I added the K3S. (Keeping K2 of course!) I am the original owner and it is in Excellent condition $235 plus postage from MA or local delivery/pickup 73 Mike W1BNC Sent from Mail for Windows 10

Re: [Elecraft] FT8: "Magic radio"?

2018-07-03 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
That is FT8.  There is no involvement once the contact starts. That is the beauty of it.    The automation is no legal in the USA and many other places but I doubt it will be addressed much like excessive power.  It is never addressed.  Do it right.  Don't worry about others.  Have fun. The

Re: [Elecraft] Working KH1

2018-07-03 Thread Mike Flowers
Good job, Carl. They have great ops on the Baker Island team. Once they get a piece of your callsign, they’ll usually get you in the log. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jul 3, 2018, at 1:25 PM, Carl Yaffey wrote: > > I thought I’d never work B

Re: [Elecraft] FT8: "Magic radio"?

2018-07-03 Thread Mike Flowers
. The convergence of radio, computer and software technologies to create the digi-modes was probably inevitable. If FT8 helps interest more young people in Amateur Radio, I’m all for it. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Jul 3, 2018, at 1:24 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wr

Re: [Elecraft] FT8: "Magic radio"?

2018-07-03 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
How is it any different than the RTTY setups used for DXpeditions that would do essentially the same thing, listen over a wide range and stack the calls heard?  FT8 just allows them to complete 1 to 5 contacts at one time.  That to me is pretty amazing!    There is still plenty of skill in

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] FT8: "Magic radio"?

2018-07-03 Thread MIKE W1SRR
I had a QSO with a buddy of mine who was using his FT-817 on 5 watts. Where as I couldn't hear him on 40m SSB (phone), meanwhile I had him at -13 FT8. I'm 1,200 miles due south of him. I was -01 with 20w. While I don't think its magical I do think its a nice feature with poor conditions.. On

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Band Boards

2018-07-02 Thread Mike Morrow
se two links: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KFL1_4_man_rev_A.pdf http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KFL1-4%20Errata%20Rev%20A-4.pdf It seems to me it would be better to have all this info still available directly at the Manuals and Downloads page for

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Call area "gotchas"

2018-07-01 Thread Mike Flowers
Ken, May you rival Olivia de Havilland in longevity. She is 102 years old today. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > On Behalf Of Rose > Sent: Sunday, July 01, 2018 10:37 AM > To: Ele

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and WSJT-X Split operation.

2018-06-29 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
proper rig control is to keep the audio tones above 1500 Hz so the harmonics and distortion are out of your transmit passband. -- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Rick WA6NHC Sent

Re: [Elecraft] Transverter calibration

2018-06-24 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
to be shot down. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 23/06/2018 19:41, W1GO (Joe) wrote: Alan, I have the same issue; mine is off about 50Hz. Not a huge deal but just enough to be annoying on VHF SSB and CW. I do have the REFLOCK, EXTREF (10MHz GPSDO) and KTCXO-1; nothing left to add. You are correct

Re: [Elecraft] Transverter calibration

2018-06-22 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 22/06/2018 15:46, Don Wilhelm wrote: Alan, I have not worked with the REFLOCK, but I believe the XV1 OFS parameter must still be set in the menu.  The REFLOCK cannot read the labels on the top of the K144XV. 73, Don W3FPR

[Elecraft] SWR on 10 M

2018-06-20 Thread Mike Wetzel
know how. Mike W9RE __ Elecraft 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] P3 has been sold

2018-06-18 Thread Mike Weir
The P3 has been sold. Mike VE3WDM Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft 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

[Elecraft] K3 station for sale

2018-06-18 Thread Mike Weir
NOTE right side of P3 has some scratches seems from handle of K3. PRICE ASKING 580.00 I am selling the station as I have purchased the SUNSDRpro 2 but am keeping my KX3 so part of the Elecraft family remains. Mike Weir VE3WDM [https://ipmcdn.avast.com/images/icons/icon-envelope-tick-round

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2018-06-16 Thread Mike Furrey
http://novel.gatecreeper.com Mike Furrey __ Elecraft 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

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Utility Linux version

2018-06-12 Thread Mike Markowski
off line. Almost! 73, Mike ab3ap On 06/12/2018 09:08 PM, rich hurd WC3T wrote: Brownie points if you know what SPOOL meant. Without resorting to Google-fu. I'm still a green-screen guy at heart. Give me a raised floor and a bunch of bus and tag pairs, and I'm in he

[Elecraft] [K3] Heil 600 ohm balanced mic (PR40) connecting to rear

2018-06-07 Thread mike
appreciated. 73 ..mike AI6II -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3S XREF GPSDO recommendation needed

2018-06-06 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
t 2 meters and possibly even on 6 meters. The mod is simple to apply. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 06/06/2018 16:17, Clay Autery wrote: Does anyone have any idea how often that "check and nudge" procedure is done or better the logic behind how it is determined when to make a c

Re: [Elecraft] K3S XREF GPSDO recommendation needed

2018-06-06 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
I don't think that is correct. Nothing touches the TCXO, the VCTRL pin is not used. The EXREF module just reads the actual ref frequency and that information is used to set up the synths. As the TCXO drifts the synths just use the new measured ref frequency. Regards, Mike VP8NO > BTW the

Re: [Elecraft] Is K1 re-alignment worthwhile?

2018-06-03 Thread Mike Morrow
back-fit and that permanently solved the problem. The L-tuned KFL1-2 two-band boards never had the problem, but the circuits of the KFL1-2 are not as sharp as those of the KFL1-4 either. Mike / KK5F __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.ne

Re: [Elecraft] Intermod filter for the KX3

2018-06-03 Thread Mike Parkes
from or what it is. 73's Mike AB7RU On Sun, Jun 3, 2018 at 11:13 AM, Nicklas Johnson wrote: > Second that. I have one external power supply from a well-known ham-gear > manufacturer of somewhat questionable repute which throws off S9 racket all > over everything, or did until I gave the ou

[Elecraft] Intermod filter for the KX3

2018-06-03 Thread Mike Parkes
on the roof and I wonder if some of the noise is coming from that establishment. Anyway... thanks for any ideas... head for a park, a mountain peak... I know... :) 73's Mike AB7RU DN17gp __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Boldly OT: 6 meter Sporadic-E season and the FT-8 microjuggernaut

2018-06-01 Thread Mike Parkes
I miss Amtor! Long live ARQ modes. Of course the bands were in better shape in those days. Mike AB7RU On Fri, Jun 1, 2018, 10:00 AM Al Lorona wrote: > I wrote an April Fool's article back in like 1999 (I might still be able > to find it on dejanews) describing a make-believe ARRL contest

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M module SMA connector loosening

2018-05-26 Thread Mike Parkes
+to+sma+female+cable On Sat, May 26, 2018 at 10:51 AM, Ryan Noguchi <ai...@yahoo.com> wrote: > Thanks for your email, Mike. > > I was thinking of trying to keep the Loctite on just one side of the > connector (leaving the other side with metal-to-metal contact) and possibly >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2M module SMA connector loosening

2018-05-26 Thread Mike Parkes
Ryan, I experienced the same issue on my kx3 also. I was able to tighten it down enough with a wrench to keep it snug so far, but still keep an eye on it. I also thought abt locktite but didn't like the idea of introducing non conductive material between the case and the jack. 73's Mike AB7RU

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 in International carry-on luggage?

2018-05-25 Thread Mike Markowski
. The cop looked at all the gear and just said to keep driving. :-) 73, Mike ab3ap On 05/25/2018 09:54 AM, Buck wrote: Take an an ad or manual with you so you can show them what it is.  I went through Reagan National, JFK and ElAl, the tightest security in the world, and no one said anything

Re: [Elecraft] OT: old ARRL RA Handbook info

2018-05-22 Thread Mike Flowers
The EICO 720, my first transmitter  -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On May 22, 2018, at 9:54 AM, Phil Hystad <phys...@mac.com> wrote: > > My very first ARRL Handbook was 1960. My last, until the modern era, was > 1966. Although I no longe

[Elecraft] OT: old ARRL RA Handbook info

2018-05-21 Thread Mike Maloney
Thanks to the many of you who replied.   Got wanted info pretty quickly.   Amazing how many are holding on to old RA handbooks.   73, Mike  AC5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] OT: old ARRL RA handbook

2018-05-21 Thread Mike Maloney
Would anyone reading per chance have a 1960 or '61, '62 Radio Amateurs Handbook handy?Reply direct off list.  Thanks Mike  AC5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K4

2018-05-18 Thread Mike Markowski
Some solder smoke, a Raspberry Pi, and modern 'retro' computing! http://udel.edu/~mm/pidp8i/ :-) 73, Mike ab3ap On 05/18/2018 05:13 PM, Michael Gillen via Elecraft wrote: I cut my programming teeth on a VAX-11/780 - sure brings back some great memories… thanks! Michael KK6RWK On May

Re: [Elecraft] KX2

2018-05-11 Thread Mike Morrow
Make sure you are running the KX2 Utility with the PC connected via the KXUSB cable to the turned-on KX2. All that must happen before trying to communicate between PC and KX2...you won't be able to select the COM port until then. Mike / KK5F -Original Message- >From: n4mjg

Re: [Elecraft] K3 eq software available

2018-05-09 Thread Mike Markowski
Well, you know, benefit of the doubt and all that. :-) The three EQs are: Rx, Tx SSB, Tx Wide (am, essb, fm) 73, Mike ab3ap On 05/09/2018 01:16 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: "polished, bullet-proof professional code." Oxymoron of the month!  What is the 3rd Equalizer in the K3? 73, F

[Elecraft] K3 eq software available

2018-05-09 Thread Mike Markowski
, Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft 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 support this email

Re: [Elecraft] K3 EQ settings?

2018-05-06 Thread Mike Markowski
Tnx es 73, Mike ab3ap On 05/06/2018 06:37 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: I got mine from Jim, K9YC, a retired audio professional designer and consultant in large venues.  They are: 1 -14 2 -10 3 -6 4 -2 5 0 6 +4 7 +6 8 +10 I don't frequent phone much but when I do [like in an NAQP SSB or SS], I usu

[Elecraft] K3 EQ settings?

2018-05-06 Thread Mike Markowski
to steal, er, learn from the learned! I'm restoring a Heathkit line of DX-60B xmtr, HR-10G vfo, and HR10 rcvr. The DX-60B is cw or am, so I've become interested in AM settings of late. :-) Tnx es 73! Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] KX - 2nd Look

2018-04-29 Thread Mike Herr
to the change in the display but there were a couple of "issues" that caused problems. Works nicely. Also added a 3d printed case. -- Mike Herr WA6ARA DM-15dp Home of The QRP Ranch No trees were killed in the sending of this message, however, a large number of electrons wer

[Elecraft] KPA1500 SWR meter

2018-04-29 Thread Mike Crownover
are acting independent of the meter on the KPA1500 screen. RF? I have not had any faults or shut downs as a result of the indicated high SWR. The amp operates wonderfully, but the indicator lights are a bit bothersome. Anyone have similar issues? 73, Mike AD5A

Re: [Elecraft] Samuel Morse's birthday (Friday, April 27th); good excuse to break out your old hand keys

2018-04-27 Thread Mike Markowski
Wayne, you are! 73 es tnx qso, Mike ab3ap On 04/27/2018 08:45 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: QSL, Dave. I worked a bunch of stations in a row on 14.038. Thanks, guys, for making me feel like rare DX :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Apr 27, 2018, at 5:39 PM, David Bunte <dpbu...@gmail.com> wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Second speaker just turns off K3S

2018-04-27 Thread Mike Cox
I had this issue also but I've not seen it happen since loading beta firmware 5.64 (which has an adjustment to fix this). It's caused by an over-current condition sensed by the K3 when both audio channels are loud enough to cause brief over-current conditions. Good luck! Mike, AB9V On 4/27

Re: [Elecraft] CW AGC settings

2018-04-26 Thread Mike K8CN
better CW contesting experiences. Mike, K8CN -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500/K3 position

2018-04-24 Thread Mike Murray
Thanks to all who responded! Since I'm not really a heavy user, I'll try the tuner on top of the K3 and go from there. If any problems develop it won't be a major problem to move it underneath. Thanks again. 73, Mike W0AG On Tue, Apr 24, 2018 at 5:56 PM, Don Wilhelm <donw...@embarqmail.

[Elecraft] KAT500/K3 position

2018-04-24 Thread Mike Murray
I'm rearranging the station and considering putting the KAT500 on top of my K3. Will the clearance be adequate for proper cooling airflow thru the K3? 73, Mike - W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 630 Meters

2018-04-15 Thread Mike Parkes
Ken What an awesome photo of your station on your website... hope 630m is open for you! I dont have 630 capability yet. Maybe one day. 73's Mike AB7RU On Sun, Apr 15, 2018, 9:24 AM Ken Roberson via Elecraft < elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote: > Running the K3 into 100w 630M Amp.I will

Re: [Elecraft] Charging Lithium Ion batteries (KX2) from Car

2018-04-15 Thread Mike Furrey
or one the road. 73, Mike WA5POK On Sunday, April 15, 2018 10:06 AM, Yngvi (TF3Y) <t...@tf3y.net> wrote: Hi folks. Just wondering how you go about charging the Elecraft supplied Lithium Ion batteries for the KX2 from a car (13.8V) supply? Are there recommended ch

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Apparent PA failure ?

2018-04-09 Thread Mike Flowers
I tried that on my K3 and it will me dial it down to 00.1 - then it says 'nor'. At 00.1 mine shows 00.1 RF out in TUNE. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net>

Re: [Elecraft] Fred's HHG vs Elecraft manuals de KE7X

2018-04-08 Thread Mike Flowers
And don't forget your towel ... - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> > On Behalf Of kevinr > Sent: Sunday, April 08, 2018 10:30 AM > To: elecraft@mail

Re: [Elecraft] Art of Electronics

2018-04-08 Thread Mike Markowski
might have better recommendations for ham-specific books. But if you leaf through something like ARRL's "Introduction to Radio Frequency Design," you'll probably get more from it after a book like Art of Elec. 73, Mike ab3ap On 04/08/2018 11:28 AM, Robie Elms wrote: Which edition i

Re: [Elecraft] Art of Electronics

2018-04-08 Thread Mike Markowski
the other a little better. And so on. At long last, I'm ready to compete with those kids who skated through university effortlessly...as retirement is only a decade away! Better late than never. :-) 73, Mike ab3ap On 04/07/2018 07:17 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: That’s a great book

Re: [Elecraft] Fred's vs Elecraft manuals de KE7X

2018-04-07 Thread Mike Markowski
-miracle. Then I discovered the text 'The Art of Electronics' which approached it from a different angle and things clicked much more naturally for me. I like Skip K6DGW's description of the two approaches to Elecraft as orthogonal. So I think I get it. Thanks, all! 73, Mike ab3ap On 04/07/2018

Re: [Elecraft] Fred's vs Elecraft manuals

2018-04-07 Thread Mike Markowski
Fred and all, Can you describe in general how your books differ from Elecraft manuals? I haven't found Elecaft manuals to be lacking and very much like how direct and concise they are. Your books are popular, making me wonder what you've added? Tnx es 73! Mike ab3ap On 04/07/2018 11:39

Re: [Elecraft] Kpa1500 PSU orientation?

2018-04-04 Thread Mike Markowski
I'm headed with my son to a PSU Orientation (Penn State Univ) next week. Jim, you had me excited that PSU has a ham club with a kpa1500. I was ready to enroll... :-) 73, Mike ab3ap On Wed, Apr 4, 2018 at 1:53 PM, Jim Miller <jtmille...@gmail.com> wrote: > I keep the KPA1500 PSU on

Re: [Elecraft] Proper grounding for P3.

2018-03-29 Thread Mike Flowers
My PC is always on, so K3 next, then fire up HRD, N1MM+ or whatever next. Works every time ... - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> > On Behalf Of Bil

Re: [Elecraft] K2 key autodetect problems

2018-03-27 Thread Mike Harris
not being tight. I guess over the years the plastic insulating washers must have compressed allowing the pillars to imperceptibly move. Since tightening them, the only problem with the paddles is me. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 27/03/2018 15:36, Chip Stratton wrote: I have the external circuit using two

Re: [Elecraft] Pie rack K-Line

2018-03-27 Thread Mike Markowski
need a non-skid surface between the K3 and shelf. 73, Mike ab3ap On Mon, Mar 26, 2018 at 11:53 PM, Nr4c <n...@widomaker.com> wrote: > Looks nice but can you get to the controls? > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > > > On Mar 26, 2018, at 9:36 PM, Mike M

[Elecraft] Pie rack K-Line

2018-03-26 Thread Mike Markowski
/ham/elecraft/rack/ 73, Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft 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

Re: [Elecraft] k3util 32-bit problem on Ubuntu

2018-03-22 Thread Mike Markowski
news! Thanks for sharing that. I will stand in the shadows and wait patiently now. :-) 73! Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] k3util 32-bit problem on Ubuntu

2018-03-22 Thread Mike Markowski
relic if I don't. Not a good solution either way. Debating what to do... 73, Mike ab3ap On 03/22/2018 12:17 PM, Gordon LaPoint wrote: ia32-libs is no longer used in the newer versions of ubuntu (debian). Instead install: lib32z1 lib32ncurses5 lib32bz2-1.0 This should fix the problems Gord

[Elecraft] k3util 32-bit problem on Ubuntu

2018-03-22 Thread Mike Markowski
for that. I could be wrong, though, since that seems long out of date. Has anyone using Ubuntu got k3util to work? Elecraft developers, any chance of a 64-bit version? (Does anyone use 32-bit anymore?) I'll tack on some possibly helpful info below. Thanks! 73, Mike ab3ap ab3ap$ k3util k3util

Re: [Elecraft] K3 MMTTY on 30 meters HELP!

2018-03-14 Thread Mike Furrey
Mike, That was it! Fixed and working! Many thanks!  ... and did get that PJ5 for a new one on rtty with that paddle method. 73 and Thanks again! Mike WA5POK On Wednesday, March 14, 2018 7:29 PM, Mike Flowers <mike.flow...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Mike, If you’re using FSK-RTTY,

[Elecraft] K3 MMTTY on 30 meters HELP!

2018-03-14 Thread Mike Furrey
paddle, all is ok. But plug in the cables and using MMTTY ... NOPE! What am I missing? Thanks in advance. 73, Mike WA5POK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 DC current at 20 50 watts

2018-03-13 Thread Mike Maloney
Interesting readings.  Would have thought KXPA more efficient.   Is this into dummy load and what frequency was test? 73, Mike AC5P On Monday, March 12, 2018 7:57 AM, Jan <k...@comcast.net> wrote: Power readings here in Ypsilanti . . .Using the KX3/PX3/KXPA100 for several yea

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Paddle A/B switch

2018-03-12 Thread Mike K2MK
operation and with an RRC device for remote operation. I use one switch for my headphones and another for my microphone. I would have a third switch for my paddle, however, I had previously made a toggle switch box for that purpose. 73, Mike K2MK Doug Hensley wrote > I have two radios and

Re: [Elecraft] 3D-print case for KXPD2

2018-03-08 Thread Mike Markowski
Very nice, Johan! A 3d printer is tempting, though I have no real need... Kind of like this radio hobby we're all addicted to. :-) 73, Mike ab3ap On 03/07/2018 02:59 PM, Johan Ymerson wrote: Hi, I just received my KXPD2 and needed a case to protect it. Couldn't find one so I created one

Re: [Elecraft] HF Voyager

2018-03-06 Thread Mike Flowers
Thanks, Jim - that was pretty cool! - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net <elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net> > On Behalf Of Jim Brown > Sent: Tuesday, March 06, 2018 11:26 AM > T

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 and FT8

2018-03-05 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
They recommend turning agc off and manually adjusting RF gain. There is more to the mode than pushing a button and waiting for your honor roll DXCC to come in. W0MU On 3/4/2018 2:15 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 3/4/2018 11:58 AM, Erik Basilier wrote: The reason seems to be that they have been

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

2018-03-03 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
If you like it use it!  If  not move on.  Like packet it is out of the bag.  It is not going back in. FT8 has allowed many people with less than ideal situations to work dx they never had a chance to work before.  This is a good thing no?  People should want to operate and make contacts. I

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 and FT8

2018-03-03 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Weak Signal work on 160m is very different than a band that is wide open.  The key here is clean signals not being over driven. The amount of power being used is not the issue it is how poorly a transmitted signal is. The vast majority do not understand this concept and think FT8 is a QRP

Re: [Elecraft] FT 8

2018-03-03 Thread Mike Flowers
The Old Signalman, seeing the new-fangled telegraph poles and wires stretching off to the horizon, threw down his semaphore flags in disgust. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Mar 3, 2018, at 3:57 PM, William Levy <wgl...@gmail.com> wrote: > >

Re: [Elecraft] Feature suggestion: Power setting in dBm

2018-03-01 Thread Mike Markowski
thon...) 73, Mike ab3ap On Thu, Mar 1, 2018 at 3:07 PM, Steve Sergeant <steve...@effable.com> wrote: > Here's a suggestion across the line, from the KX2 to the K3S: > > I'd like to have the option to display and set transmit power in dBm > rather than linear watts. Conceptually, it

[Elecraft] Power Locked/Set

2018-02-21 Thread Mike Wetzel
the pwr and of course when changing pwr I end up changing the cmp. Mike W9RE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 for sale - SOLD

2018-02-20 Thread mike
SOLD -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/ __ Elecraft 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:

Re: [Elecraft] Strange CW at each button push

2018-02-19 Thread Mike Morrow
You may want to upgrade the firmware to version 2.89. Mike / KK5F -Original Message- >From: Richard Day <richardn...@gmail.com> >Sent: Feb 19, 2018 12:53 PM >To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: [Elecraft] Strange CW at each button push > >On my last two

[Elecraft] PX3 for sale

2018-02-17 Thread mike
Like new condition with the latest firmware installed. Perfect. Includes original cables for connection to KX3 transceiver. Also includes Side KX end panels and cover as shown. (I will also send along the original end panels.) $485 ai6ii (at) arrl.net Thanks 73 ..mike AI6II -- Sent from: http

Re: [Elecraft] OT: USB and LSB - How we got there

2018-02-15 Thread Mike Harris
Members only. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 15/02/2018 14:37, donov...@starpower.net wrote: The 5.2 MHz SSB exciter construction article that Ian referred to in January 1949 QST is here: http://p1k.arrl.org/pubs_archive/29327 73 Frank W3LPL

[Elecraft] KX2 firmware suggestion

2018-02-10 Thread Mike Penzo
While in CW mode, I typically listen with the filter wide open (2.8khz). Once I find a signal, I narrow the filter down (400hz) by tapping the AF knob after tapping the FIL button. Opening up the filter (back to search mode) requires lots of cranking on the AF knob (back to 2.8khz) after

Re: [Elecraft] Firing up K3 attached to PC via USB

2018-02-08 Thread Mike Flowers
Yes, it's normal. There is a config parameter you can set to eliminate this behavior. I can't think of it at the moment, but someone on this list will surely remember what it is. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraf

Re: [Elecraft] Old Posts

2018-02-07 Thread Mike Flowers
Everything old is new again ... - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Gilbert > Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2018 3:31 PM &g

[Elecraft] Old Posts

2018-02-07 Thread Mike Harris
G'day, Am I the only one being bombarded by old posts? 50+ turned up this morning, some going back to 29th January. Regards, Mike VP8NO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] Kpod data cable

2018-02-06 Thread Mike via Elecraft
I seem to have misplaced the data cable that connects the Kpod to my K3. Is this any kind of standard cable or do I need to get a new one from Elecraft? Thanks. Mike KD8RQE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

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