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 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 makes more sens

[Elecraft] Power Locked/Set

2018-02-21 Thread Mike Wetzel
m but I do need to change 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

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 >Sent: Feb 19, 2018 12:53 PM >To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: [Elecraft] Strange CW at each button push > >On my last two SOTA activations, my KX2 app

[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 tappi

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- > Fro

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:

[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

[Elecraft] Weak Signals on RX

2018-02-06 Thread Mike Furrey
pancakes were just fine. The moral of this is ... buy the mix. Seriously, check your knobs and buttons. 73, Mike WA5POK __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.

Re: [Elecraft] Selectivity

2018-02-06 Thread Mike K2MK
audio level drop. 73, Mike K2MK Roger D Johnson wrote > I noticed that during the contest, that if I selected 50 or 100 Hz > selectivity, > the audio would drop way down. It didn't used to be this way. I tried > reloading > an earlier version of the software but couldn&

Re: [Elecraft] Kpod data cable

2018-02-04 Thread Mike via Elecraft
Thanks guys, I should've RTFM better. Mike KD8RQE -Original Message- From: Dennis Moore To: kd8rqe Sent: Sun, Feb 4, 2018 9:50 am Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Kpod data cable Look on page 19 of the owner's manual. If you use just any standard cable you can watch your VFO

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Switches Number of Speakers

2018-01-30 Thread Mike Cox
#x27;m running LP Bridge and at least one logging program and a K-Pod but have no other macros that directly deal with the SPKRS parameters. My sub Rx card is an older version retrieved from my original K3. A cure or a work-around would be nice, Mike, AB9V On 1/30/2018 11:21 AM, Chester Lata

Re: [Elecraft] Photos of build

2018-01-28 Thread Mike Markowski
and it really takes a bit of a fine touch to continually tune with one hand while the op is transmitting. But it's all part of the fun! It puts out about 5 W to 6 W. And then Agent 99... :-D 73! Mike ab3ap On 01/28/2018 06:11 PM, Mark E. Musick wrote: Not a problem Mike. It is

Re: [Elecraft] Photos of build

2018-01-28 Thread Mike Markowski
Sorry! Soon as I hit 'send' I realized I sent to the wrong group. 73, Mike ab3ap (K1, K2, K3 op!) On 01/28/2018 05:46 PM, Mike Markowski wrote: Some photos of my effort!   http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/bayouJumper/ 73,

[Elecraft] Photos of build

2018-01-28 Thread Mike Markowski
Some photos of my effort! http://udel.edu/~mm/ham/bayouJumper/ 73, Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] Fw: KPA500 Power out query.

2018-01-28 Thread Mike Streeter via Elecraft
- Forwarded Message - From: Mike Streeter To: elecraft...@yahoogroups.com Sent: ‎Saturday‎, ‎January‎ ‎27‎, ‎2018‎ ‎12‎:‎04‎:‎40‎ ‎PM‎ ‎CSTSubject: KPA500 Power out query. I am driving my KPA500 with my K3 to a Mosley PRO 67. On every band except 20 meters 25 watts out from the

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 3Y0Z Bouvet Island DXpedition

2018-01-27 Thread Mike Flowers
Latest from Hal's GPS: Hal Turley Jan 27, 20183:58:30 PM Speed: 10.19 mph Course: E Elevation: -5.58 ft. Lat: -54.512111 Lon: -18.071243 - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > Fro

[Elecraft] KX3: SMA connector issue

2018-01-15 Thread Mike Parkes
adapter for another antenna on 2 meters, and no problems with the SMA adapter on the kx3. thanks if anyone has some thoughts on it. Mike AB7RU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] recommendations for CW paddles under $125

2018-01-13 Thread Mike Markowski
If you can stretch to $165, Kent Engineering paddles ( http://www.kent-engineers.com/ ) are very good. 73, Mike ab3ap Am 13.01.2018 3:56 nachm. schrieb "Niel Skousen" : so all the HexKey discussion has awakened an itch to ask What's the 'best' paddles u

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Hex Key worth?

2018-01-08 Thread Mike Morrow
ble to arrange even trade for a new K3s/KPA1500/P3 combo! Good luck! Mike / KK5F EHKCA Member 13P-237784 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:E

[Elecraft] FW: Very off topic, but trying to get info...

2018-01-07 Thread Mike Flowers
- 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: Mike Flowers [mailto:mike.flow...@gmail.com] > Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2018 2:32 PM > To: 'tomb18' > Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Very off topic, but trying to get info... >

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - RCL REQ when trying to channel hop (scan)?

2018-01-04 Thread Mike Parkes
deal, was just curious why it was forcing s different channel selection before it begins channel hopping. Yes, the channels are all in adjacent men slots, 00-28 and all of these use * prefix. Are you saying I have to assign CH 00 (or 99?)without the * to get this to scan without giving the RCL REQ? Th

[Elecraft] KX3 - RCL REQ when trying to channel hop (scan)?

2018-01-04 Thread Mike Parkes
I have to find a different men channel besides the one that first shows up? What is "RCL REQ"? Thanks, Mike AB7RU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qt

[Elecraft] python k3 interface

2017-12-31 Thread Mike Markowski
.?) have made it a snap. 73 es HNY, Mike ab3ap ab3ap$ k3 k3$ a <-- Where is VFO A tuned? 7030.000 kHz k3$ a 7025 <-- Tune VFO A to 7025 kHz k3$ a <-- Verify 7025.000 kHz k3$ b <-- VFO B? 7045.000 kHz k3$ a 7025 1.3 <-- Set VFO A to SPLIT k3$ b 7026.300 kHz k3$ a 7025 0

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Scan Delay

2017-12-28 Thread Mike Parkes
scanning repeaters on 2 mtrs. Mike AB7RU On Dec 28, 2017 1:04 PM, "jollyto" wrote: > Hi Don: > > Thanks for the reply. I am aware of the scan speed. > It would be nice to configure the Scan 'Pause' delay. > > 73 de Jose > > > > > &

[Elecraft] KX3 tip to help remove AA batteries

2017-12-26 Thread Mike Parkes
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Re: [Elecraft] IC-7610 added to Sherwood's list

2017-12-24 Thread Mike VE3YF
Don: I wonder if this is a result of rushing the rig to market instead of getting things correct first. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Offset I.F.

2017-12-22 Thread Mike Zabel
This sounds like a fun area to study, Thanks for putting me on the path. I will look up KK7B's work. KV4TT - Mike On Fri, Dec 22, 2017 at 12:37 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Mike, > > Think of the 8kHz shift similar to a low frequency (8kHz) IF if your > thinking is along the li

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 164, Issue 13

2017-12-14 Thread Mike Lichtman via Elecraft
I just received mine. It was ordered nov 27th and arrived today in CA. I never received anything other than an email receipt too. With Xmas mailings going on give it 3 wks then contact them if needed. Mike KF6KXG Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 14, 2017, at 2:42 PM, elecraft-r

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2017-12-12 Thread Mike Flowers
The Elf on the Shelf ... where the KPA1500 should be ... ;>) - 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 Mike Markowski > Sent: Tuesday, De

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2017-12-12 Thread Mike Markowski
I recognize you. You're that mischief-making Christmas elf! :-D Vy 73, Mike ab3ap On 12/12/2017 06:11 PM, ROBERT MUELLER wrote: Why don't we tell Wayne it is time to stop tweaking and start telling us what their production schedule is and when they will start shipping. If they inte

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M SMA connector issue

2017-12-03 Thread Mike Parkes
son. I plan on Santa bringing me all kinds of ham test equipment. Signal Generator, Freq counters antennas analyzers you name it. Mike AB7RU On Mon, Nov 27, 2017 at 9:01 AM, James Austin wrote: > Hi Mike, > > Did you get any useful off list replies to this question? I've had the >

Re: [Elecraft] 160 meter contest also going on -- LOTS of activity

2017-12-03 Thread Mike VE3YF
Wayne: Maybe just me, but I have yet to hear or see HI, again they elude me on 160CW -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

2017-12-01 Thread Mike Furrey
what what Elecraft could do in the analyzer department! 73, Mike WA5POK On Friday, December 1, 2017 12:35 PM, Michael Walker wrote: The RigExpert AA-1400 fits perfectly in a $40 Pelican 1200 case. I have mine, charger, batteries, etc in a nice Red 1200. I would post a pic, but you

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzers

2017-12-01 Thread Mike Lichtman via Elecraft
It would be nice if Elecraft had their own branded analyzer. It could be a semi kit like the graphing one being sold from Germany. 73 Mike KF6KXG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Analyzer

2017-12-01 Thread Mike Cox
These were very useful devices from "back in the day". I see a couple available on ebay by searching for "Palomar noise bridge" Mike, AB9V On 12/1/2017 7:49 AM, w5...@comcast.net wrote: just a quick question for the collective group here. I have built up my KX-2 travel

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

2017-11-29 Thread Mike Morrow
m rig makers seem universally to lack the intelligence to implement iambic mode A on any of their rigs. The unfortunate owner is forced to use the abominable mode B, or to not use iambic keying at all. Elecraft has always allowed selection of either mode.

[Elecraft] KX3-2M SMA connector issue

2017-11-19 Thread Mike Parkes
. Anyone else have issues with this and how did you resolve? I almost wonder if some locktite would help?* *Thanks! Mike AB7RU* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Adding Sub receiver in K3

2017-11-19 Thread Mike Weir
Good evening all I have a K3 and want to add the sub receiver I have the new KSYN3A in my K3 but is my DSP board comparable? My DSP board in the K3 is rev C Mike VE3WDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] KX3

2017-11-18 Thread Mike Harris
ave a copy of the manual, however, without being able to see or touch the thing life is difficult. Similarly getting some sense out of the other op. As far as I can tell the KX3 isn't in split, doesn't have any RIT/XIT. Any other reason why this 1kHz offset should be happening. Regar

Re: [Elecraft] kxpd3 question

2017-11-09 Thread Mike via Elecraft
lever with what ever spacing between the paddles you want. Hope this helps. 73 Mike KD8RQE In a message dated 11/9/2017 9:31:16 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, jso...@comcast.net writes: Hello, I'm a "no-code-ham" determined to become a "know-code-ham" and so hav

Re: [Elecraft] K2 keying mod

2017-11-06 Thread Mike Maiorana
Don, As always, thank you for that detailed information. I do have a set of 2.04r firmware to install as I go through my A-to-B mod list. Best regards, Mike M. KU4QO On Fri, Nov 3, 2017 at 9:39 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Mike, > > Order the SMT1B - PIN diode on carrier board p/n E12

[Elecraft] KPA100 Mosquito

2017-11-05 Thread Mike Harris
A has been set, duty cycle and ambient temp. If you don't like the mosquito then blow the KPA100 heat sink with a small 12V PC fan. This is what I did during weeks of overnight QRSS beaconing on 40M for the RSGB propagation committee grey line study. Make of it what you wish. R

Re: [Elecraft] K2 keying mod

2017-11-03 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
Hey Don, Is it true that you can draw the entire K2 schematic from memory? I learn something every time I read one of your posts. Thanks a zillion for all the help you give out on here. We all owe you a beer or three. -- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

[Elecraft] K2 keying mod

2017-11-03 Thread Mike Maiorana
cement, or maybe someone out there has the correct part that they could sell me? Thanks and regards, Mike M. KU4QO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

Re: [Elecraft] Best way to connect K3, P3, Steppir, Acom 600s and PC

2017-10-31 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
The N6TV Acc port devices work great.  Allow 4 attachements to the ACC 15 pin lines and much much more. On 10/31/2017 3:04 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Alan, Not having that amplifier, I cannot give you a positive answer, but I can tell you how to determine if the BAND DATA outputs of the ACC con

[Elecraft] FS: KIO3A; KSYN3; K3STFNR; KFL3A-6K

2017-10-31 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
nse. TWO KSYN3 synthesizer boards, rev A. Removed in April 2015. TWO K3STFNR shield stiffener kits for the synthesizers; never installed. $150 for all four or offers. Paypal to mgcizek at gmail dot com or Postal money order. Thank you. -- 73, M

[Elecraft] 500 hz 8 pole filter

2017-10-30 Thread Mike Weir
Does anyone on the list have a spare 500 hz 8 pole filter they would like to part with? Mike VE3WDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] The Gentlemen's Band

2017-10-30 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
10/29/2017 8:33 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote:  It seems that FT8 users are about the only using the band. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] The Gentlemen's Band

2017-10-29 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Well said. Over 100 of my 700 and growing FT8 contacts have been on 160.    OH NO!  Ham radio is doomed.   It seems that FT8 users are about the only using the band.    I might have 3 DX contacts.  I am certain that 300 countries is going to be a long long adventure for FT8 on 160.  I dou

Re: [Elecraft] (KPA-500) running on 110v

2017-10-29 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Running on 120v for years no problems ever. W0MU On 10/29/2017 8:23 PM, Robert G Strickland wrote: What's the conventional wisdom on running the KPA500 on 110v? At my previous QTH I had 220v, so never had to face this issue. In my new QTH there's no 220v -yet. The operating environment is 100

[Elecraft] KPA3

2017-10-28 Thread Mike Weir
Does anyone want to sell their KPA3 if they have upgraded to newer KPA3A? Mike VE3WDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Failing K3 at 3C0L

2017-10-27 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Honestly they should make that a simple field replaceable part. On 10/27/2017 1:02 PM, Dave Hachadorian wrote: Diode D5 on the KXV3 is one weak link.  A more robust replacement is available from Digikey for $0.42 https://marc.info/?l=elecraft&m=145323127930319&w=2 Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma,

Re: [Elecraft] Failing K3 at 3C0L

2017-10-27 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
OMG a radio broke.No other Dxpeditions have ever had equipment failures? On 10/27/2017 12:33 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: I doubt if anyone expects the receiver to survive if you hook the output of even a 10 watt transmitter directly to the receiver antenna connector. If the layout of a mu

Re: [Elecraft] Using a quadcopter to hang an antenna

2017-10-27 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
I built my own and chose the spiderwire fishing line.  Works great.  The fishing line is hard as heck to see  but super strong.  Goes over 100ft trees with no effort. On 10/26/2017 10:55 PM, Benny Aumala wrote: GA, I have used CSV19 from: http://www.antennalaunchers.com/antlaunching.html B

Re: [Elecraft] Re using quad copter to hang antenna

2017-10-27 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
I don't think you are going to have much luck with a $49.00 drone. On 10/27/2017 6:35 AM, W4EDN wrote: I just ordered one from Amazon for 47.00 will post after I get and try it. Bill w4edn Sent from my iPod __ Elecraft mailing list H

[Elecraft] K3 station for sale

2017-10-25 Thread Mike Weir
manual SHIPPING COST TO DISCUSSED BEST OFFER Thanks Mike Weir VE3WDM __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] KLPA3A power transistor thermal stress concerns

2017-10-24 Thread Mike via Elecraft
The K3/100 switches to the KPA3A at 12 watts. So is there a 2w range (10-12w) where the KLPA3A is putting out unacceptable IMD? Is there a way to make the switch at 10w, or should we just avoid that 2w "danger zone"? 73 Mike KD8RQE In a message dated 10/24/2017 10:56:38 A.

[Elecraft] Asking input for a fair price

2017-10-21 Thread Mike Weir
VFO A and B 73CNC deluxe knobs K-Pod excellent shape P3 excellent shape P3SVGA Thanks very much for your input. Mike VE3WDM __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] K3 PA supply Gold Pins

2017-10-17 Thread Mike Harris
ost annoying thing about the whole job were the TMP coax connectors. Regards, Mike VP8NO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.q

Re: [Elecraft] K2 PLL range test fails

2017-10-17 Thread Mike Maiorana
would cause the CPU to constantly update the PLL reference oscillator DAC. CAL PLL worked great, the BFO adjustments are done and the radio is working great now. Thanks for your help Don! Mike M. KU4QO On Mon, Oct 16, 2017 at 8:11 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Mike, > > Record your current f

[Elecraft] K2 PLL range test fails

2017-10-15 Thread Mike Maiorana
r? It sure feels like I'm doing something wrong, but I can't figure it out. I did a factory reset (hold 4,5,6 and power on), but I'm still seeing the same issue with the PLL. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and 73 Mike M. KU4QO

Re: [Elecraft] K2 BFO test failed

2017-10-15 Thread Mike Maiorana
ed regular mail on a Sunday. Just more of that Elecraft Mojo. And, of course, my tiny little order was treated with the same urgency and respect as when I bought the radio new. What a great company. Now, off to finish the alignment! Thanks again and 73 Mike M. KU4QO On Sat, Sep 30, 2017 at

Re: [Elecraft] Suggestions for Introducing a 10-year-old to Amateur Radio and Electronics

2017-10-15 Thread Mike Markowski
of course, an Altoids tin. Maybe a mini project along these lines would work, tailored to suit his interests and age. Good luck! Mike ab3ap On 10/15/2017 11:46 AM, Dauer, Edward wrote: Looking for suggestion about books or kits or whatever else that might interest a ten year old to electron

Re: [Elecraft] Screen Magnifier for P3...user with poor eyesight

2017-10-13 Thread Mike Pilgrim
let me ask anyone with a P3SVGA or if you know someone with one for sale, please let me know. Thanks, Mike, K5MP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

Re: [Elecraft] California Fires

2017-10-11 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Sad news.  Glad to hear all the NCCC members are safe. I fought wildfires but nothing like those.  We had one in Montana in 2006 but I became a FF after that fire.   The 2006 fire burned over 100k acres and took about 30 homes and buildings.  Montana does not have the housing density that CA d

[Elecraft] OT: Remotehams.com

2017-10-04 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Seems to be offline does anyone know the admins? __ 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://ww

[Elecraft] FT8 problems on 17 & 30 M

2017-10-02 Thread Mike Baird
performs normally on CW and SSB on these bands. I use the same TX Data mode on all bands. Thought maybe there might be a hidden menu item that I might have screwed up. Anyway thanks for any help. Mike, W0RSR __ Elecraft mailing list H

Re: [Elecraft] K2 BFO test failed

2017-09-30 Thread Mike Maiorana
ke an order for a pair of BFO crystals should get me back in business, or at least let me continue the alignment. Hopefully this was the only problem. Thanks again Don for your expert advice. I'll follow up when I get the replacement parts. Best regards and 73 Mike M. KU4QO On Sat, Sep 30, 20

Re: [Elecraft] K2 BFO test failed

2017-09-30 Thread Mike Maiorana
e two crystals was bad (or not soldered properly) would you also see a reduction in BFO range? What about if one of the varactors had failed? Any further advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks and 73 Mike M. KU4QO On Sat, Sep 30, 2017 at 9:57 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Mike, > > The

[Elecraft] K2 BFO test failed

2017-09-30 Thread Mike Maiorana
checked the VBFO control voltage and had 7.81 V at the high BFO frequency down to 0.00 V at the low BFO frequency. Any advice on how to move forward? Thanks and 73, Mike M. KU4QO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/lis

[Elecraft] KX3: Roofing filter behavior

2017-09-27 Thread Mike via Elecraft
ilter). (If no KXFL1 is installed, FL1 is always used.)" Indeed, when I set it to 2.9kHz the FL2 switches exactly at that point. But when I set it to 2.4kHz, the FL2 switches at 1.7kHz. I made a video clip showing that: https://youtu.be/bh3xZxrxhko. Is there any explanation? Thanks,

[Elecraft] FS: KXV-3 Module

2017-09-26 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
aypal to mgcizek at gmail dot com or USPS money order. Thank you. N.B. - this is NOT the new KXV-3B with the second preamp. -- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] FT8 powerpoint presentation

2017-09-22 Thread W0MU Mike Fatchett
Does anyone know of a good powerpoint presentation on FT8? Any help is appreciated. W0MU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailm

[Elecraft] Arrl Boxboro Mass. show

2017-09-12 Thread Mike Keller
been involved with the deployment of numerous solid state high power transmitters and have toured several manufacturers development labs but never have I been able to put one together and I REALLY want that opportunity, even if it's solder free and doesn't save a lot of money. Tnx,

[Elecraft] Question for SP3 owners

2017-09-09 Thread Mike Markowski
ought SP3s and have opinions to share? Room size, previous non-SP3 speaker quality, hearing, and so on make comparing advice difficult, but I can't resist asking. Tnx es 73, Mike ab3ap __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://

Re: [Elecraft] Adjusting Audio Level for Digital Modes

2017-09-09 Thread Mike Harris
How about using the mouse scroll wheel, it adjusts the power in 0.1dB steps. At least it does on my Win7 box. The waterfall sliders also respond to the scroll wheel. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 08/09/2017 21:52, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: As an operational note for WSJT-X.  Version 1.8.0 -rc2 To

[Elecraft] KAT500 and a FTdx1200

2017-09-08 Thread Mike Flowers
for your assistance! - 73 and good DX de Mike, <http://www.qrz.com/db/k6mkf/> K6MKF, Past President - <http://ncdxc.org/index.html> NCDXC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecra

Re: [Elecraft] OT - SFI going crazy - 127 - 10 should be open

2017-09-07 Thread Mike Flowers
10M was open to VK-ZL-SoPac about 0240Z and shut down an hour later. -- Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Sep 7, 2017, at 8:48 PM, Jim Miller wrote: > > Take a look at the SFI at 127. It has been going up a bit and bounced to > 103 a couple of da

Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

2017-09-05 Thread Mike Rhodes
"a pack of Lucky's" huh? You must be from my generation or maybe even a little before. ;-() Haven't heard that name in a LONG time Thanks for the info. 73 de Mike / W8DN On 9/5/2017 2:31 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: I've bought some little Chicom plug-in Line

Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

2017-09-05 Thread Mike Rhodes
So what are people using to monitor their 120/240 mains? Just curious but wondering if this is something I should be doing. Mike / W8DN On 9/4/2017 1:32 PM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote: Funny you posted this. I monitor BOTH sides of the 110/220 VAC service and have alarms set to trigger

Re: [Elecraft] Items you think you can depend on

2017-09-04 Thread Mike Maloney
fail.   For those on a very rural line it could be an overheadline regulator gone to max steps boost (HV) or buck for low voltage.  Usually these are single phase large auto-transformers with a plus or minus 10% in 16 steps each side of neutral position.  73 Mike AC5P On Monday, Septem

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 FS SN 5374

2017-09-02 Thread Mike Kasrich
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[Elecraft] KX3 FS SN 5374

2017-09-02 Thread Mike Kasrich
Offered here is KX3 SN 5374, factory built with options as follows: KXFL3 filter, KXAT3 tuner, KXBC3 battery charger clock, MH3 hand mic,KXUSB, ACC 2 cable pack, DC power cords, BNC right angle adapter, Begali Adventure mono with mag base and KX3 bracket, Pro Eng DC PS and Think Tank strobe cas

Re: [Elecraft] Bluetooth audio adapter for K3

2017-09-01 Thread Mike Flowers
It's probably this: https://www.amazon.com/Baile-Transmitter-Multi-Point-H-366T-Simultaneously/d p/B00X7L7HYG - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, Past President - NCDXC > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft- > boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, spy radio

2017-08-31 Thread Mike Morrow
SSB over its radio circuits before World War I.  SSB first entered commercial service on January 7, 1927 on the longwave transatlantic public radiotelephone circuit between New York and London." Mike / KK5F __ Elecraft mailing li

Re: [Elecraft] KX2, spy radio

2017-08-31 Thread Mike Morrow
Technically speaking, only its suitability for use in unfavorable environmental conditions gives it any advantage over a KX3. Mike / KK5F -Original Message- >From: Stephen Peterson >Sent: Aug 31, 2017 8:33 PM > >Imagine what the WWII resistance/spies would have given for a

Re: [Elecraft] Is it my KX3/antenna or is it lousy band condx?

2017-08-31 Thread Mike Parkes
thoughts there, I am still trying to figure out what I really hope to get out of ham radio. So far it is QSOs on this Elecraft mailing list :) which is a great group here... This band is always open as long as the internet works. :) 73s, mike. On Aug 13, 2017 7:18 PM, "Bob McGraw K4TAX"

Re: [Elecraft] K1 Discontinued

2017-08-30 Thread Mike Morrow
many rigs (except the K2) have had a production and sales run of 17 years. It will be missed, but I don't know how it was kept in production that long. I suspect it had a unit cost to Elecraft not significantly less than the KX2. Mike / KK5F K1 serial 175 -Original Message- >Fro

Re: [Elecraft] Wattage Draw - K3S/100 vs KPA500/KAT500 - for UPS

2017-08-30 Thread Mike Maloney
10.3.   Awesome! 73,Mike  AC5P On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 7:28 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Tom, That 3000 watts I mentioned is for everything in the station. The KPA500 alone needs 120 volts at about 13 amps, maybe peaking to something greater. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/30/2017 8:16 AM, KQ5S

Re: [Elecraft] Dusting off the old K3 & Considering a KAT3A

2017-08-30 Thread Mike Furrey
. Go for it. 73, Mike WA5POK On Wednesday, August 30, 2017 10:21 AM, Joseph M. Durnal wrote: Elecraft Operators, I have been off the HF airwaves for several years.  Those darned antenna restrictions really take the fun out of it.  But after helping staff the K2BSA operation at the Boy

[Elecraft] KX3 roofing flters vs IC-7300

2017-08-28 Thread Mike via Elecraft
Hi guys, I have a KX3 with roofing filters installed. I also have an IC-7300. Will KX3 have an advantage on receive in noisy environment and what is the best way to use them (SSB and CW)? Thanks!MikeAB3VN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: h

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 & P3 Strange Occurrence

2017-08-26 Thread Mike VE3YF
ed. I must have read this solution somewhere before as this is the first time I had the problem. Oh well live and learn Tnx to everyone who offered input as to a possible solution. *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3y

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 & P3 Strange Occurrence

2017-08-26 Thread Mike VE3YF
Boy oh boy, another goof by me, this whole occurrence happens on receive. Tnx for all the support. *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft K3 & P3 Strange Occurrence

2017-08-26 Thread Mike VE3YF
I should have mentioned that I already have even swapped out the RS-232 straight cable and Y-Cable, ACC Y-Cable from my other K3 Station and no change in the results. *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] Elecraft K3 & P3 Strange Occurrence

2017-08-26 Thread Mike VE3YF
latest firmware. Both cables have been in place for over a couple years, and all of a sudden this strange occurrence has shown up. Any one have any idea's. Tnx. -- *73 De Mike* *VE3YF _/http://www.ve3yf.com/_* __ Elecraft ma

Re: [Elecraft] A very desirable capability

2017-08-26 Thread Mike Markowski
Bob K4TAX, Why 10 to 15 dB above - is your idea to have some margin for band noise floor changes? It seems you'd maximize dynamic range by making the two equal. Tnx es 73, Mike ab3ap On 08/26/2017 03:36 PM, Al Lorona wrote: Once again, a beautiful post by Bob. [...] R, Al

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