Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Disappointing Performance

2024-09-25 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
You have a small compromised sized antenna and QRP.  Maybe your expectations are a bit off.   Many people seem to do quite well with mobile setups using hustler/hamsticks.  If you are going camping how about a dipole or similar?  Toss a dipole in a tree for 20m is easy.  You are wasting your ti

Re: [Elecraft] Lightning concerns: Was: K4 Remote: My QTH vs. a friend's, many miles to the north

2024-05-05 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Lightning is like wildfires which burn some houses or land but not others.  There is no rhyme or reason why some devices are not damaged and other are.  I suspect that most items were damaged but not made inoperable. Couldn't the argument be made that the computer or USB hub should do more an

[Elecraft] FS P3 Panadaptor

2024-04-05 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
P3 plain.  No bells or whistles.  Works fine.  Some minor scratches on the case.  Display looks fine.  No cables Just the P3. $750.00 plus shipping Prefer Paypal but can discuss other options. SN 1169 Interested buyers please contact me directly w...@w0mu.com Mike W0MU ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No RCV No Xmit

2022-08-18 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Thanks for the info Keith!  I suspect a pins issue as well since it worked when put back together. How do I go about replacing the pins?  I assume Elecraft sells them? On 8/15/2022 10:23 AM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote: Mike, records show you got the gold front panel pins in 2015 service. I recom

[Elecraft] K3 No RCV No Xmit

2022-08-15 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I was activating a park this weekend and the radio stopped receiving signals.  I had to turn the volume up all the way to hear "static"  but no signals.  When keying the radio there was zero output. I was able to fix the issue by removing the receiver module and reseating all the TMP cables. 

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - High SWR on 6 Meters

2022-06-13 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
What is the 6m antenna, how far away is it from the xmitter? Sounds like an issue with a balun or matching overheating with the stress of FT8? I would hook the K3 up directly to the 6m antenna or the dummy load.  Something is certainly acting odd. W0MU On 6/13/2022 2:07 PM, N4ST wrote: So,

Re: [Elecraft] I need a Sherlock Holmes (weird spurs on 40m)

2022-06-09 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Check out the RFI reflector r...@contesting.com W0MU On 6/7/2022 7:36 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: Hi John, In this case the Internet is not via DSL, it's via cable.  The coax comes out of the ground and then to the modem/router and from there via a 150-foot Ethernet LAN cable to the granny unit, w

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 reduces power as it gets warmer?

2022-06-06 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
The engineer that created the amp recently said that you should let the amp handle the fans.  It should be in the archives here on this list. W0MU On 6/6/2022 9:52 AM, Andy Durbin wrote: "You should be running fans full-speed under those conditions if you want it to live long!" Please share

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR XV3

2022-05-12 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Thanks Keith.   One of my K3's has the upgrade the other was not as lucky HI! W0MU On 5/12/2022 9:10 AM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote: If you get no ERR with no B, and ERR with B, then you do not have the newer B version with Pre2. Pre2 can be turned on on the upper 5 bands. When you tap and get P

Re: [Elecraft] K3 ERR XV3

2022-05-08 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I have not checked but it appears that I only uprgraded one of my K3's with the version B board.  It is working fine and I see the 1 and 2 that I was expecting. Thanks for the help! W0MU On 5/8/2022 1:07 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: After setting the KXV3 board to B I get the ER

[Elecraft] K3 ERR XV3

2022-05-08 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
t the preamp 2 to on with the B showing.  I am not sure it is doing anything.  I guess I will have to take off the covers. W0MU On 5/8/2022 12:09 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: That was it!  Thanks! On 5/7/2022 4:40 PM, Robie Elms wrote: Mike, The K3 2nd preamp is on the KXV3B transc

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Preamp

2022-05-08 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
That was it!  Thanks! On 5/7/2022 4:40 PM, Robie Elms wrote: Mike, The K3 2nd preamp is on the KXV3B transceiver interface. It can be activated for 12, 10 & 6 m. Robie AJ4F On Sat, May 7, 2022 at 4:40 PM Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: I thought there were two settings for the pr

[Elecraft] K3 Preamp

2022-05-07 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I thought there were two settings for the preamp  Like a 1 and 2? I have the new synth boards. W0MU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:El

[Elecraft] Replacement cost K3 fully loaded

2022-05-01 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Looking for guestimates for insurance purposes.  K3 dual receivers full of filters etc. W0MU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@m

Re: [Elecraft] Boom & Mike for K3

2012-01-24 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
The Yamaha CM500's work great with the K3. They require a bit of equalization but that is simple to do. Heil headsets lately have been cheap Chinese imports that break. I like their elements or their elements like my voice but not at what he charges. Costco was selling some nice noise cancel

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 - High power problem

2011-12-10 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I think he means the KPA100. On 12/10/11 9:06 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > This is a bit more invasive, but a few earlier KPA100 modules had a problem > with the interface connector to the main RF board that carriers the +13V to > the KPA500 itself. The pin corroded and heated and, in a few cases

Re: [Elecraft] [HAM] DXCC Rule 9

2011-12-08 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Yes that is what it means. On 12/8/11 10:42 AM, K1FFX wrote: > "All stations must be contacted from the same DXCC entity." > > So, does this really mean that a DX contact I make from anywhere in > the lower 48 will count towards the same DXCC award? > > The wording is pretty obvious, but I guess I

Re: [Elecraft] Pileup "markers" [ was Re: Band edge markers]

2011-12-07 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Interesting idea but lots of stations actually operate outside their splits or just say up. On 12/7/11 9:26 AM, Dale Putnam wrote: > Wonder if it could be a scan without turning the knob, within that "corral" > too? > > --... ...-- > Dale - WC7S in Wy > >> From: drew...@verizon.net >> To: Elec

Re: [Elecraft] K3 hardware AGC experiment shows promise (& KE7X config)

2011-12-05 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Just for comparison and I don't have the K3 that we used unpacked yet so I don't know the agc settings. I use AFX all the time. ATT was almost never engaged. I never use RX equalization. RF gain was used mostly on the low bands. When I had Bose headphones I noticed that they were quite prone

Re: [Elecraft] K3 hardware AGC experiment shows promise

2011-12-04 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
This is why I bought an Elecraft. Good luck getting this type of support with IKY. I would try the mod but since I haven't noticed the issue, I don't think it makes sense for me to try. We were not digging signals out of the mud in J6 except for 160 but nobody mentioned any issues. On 12/4/1

Re: [Elecraft] LP-Pan for K3 For sale. Never used factory assembled

2011-12-04 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Sold pending payment. On 12/4/11 1:27 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: > Does not have the preamp. > > $175.00 and I will ship via Priority Mail. > > W0MU > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/m

[Elecraft] LP-Pan for K3 For sale. Never used factory assembled

2011-12-04 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Does not have the preamp. $175.00 and I will ship via Priority Mail. W0MU __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: CQ WW DX Contest CW 2011 - Unofficial claimed scores

2011-12-04 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
5khz listening split is very small for an SSB pileup as most signals occupy 3kz so a 5khz split allows for little separation. The European and Asian pileups at J6 on 12 and 10m were monstrous yet we worked many stations. If you have 200 people calling in a 5khz range do you really expect to g

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: CQ WW DX Contest CW 2011 - Unofficial claimed scores

2011-12-04 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
. I would love to hear what you are hearing. On 12/4/11 11:08 AM, David Gilbert wrote: > > Condescending remarks are not helpful. > > Dave AB7E > > > On 12/4/2011 9:00 AM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: >> Did you try the DSP upgrade? Have you pulled the front panel off and &

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: CQ WW DX Contest CW 2011 - Unofficial claimed scores

2011-12-04 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Did you try the DSP upgrade? Have you pulled the front panel off and cleaned the contacts with Deoxit? Does age start to factor in to this observation? I know everything in the past is always better.Ie we tend to forget how things really were. At 47 I have some loss of hearing at certai

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: CQ WW DX Contest CW 2011 - Unofficial claimed scores

2011-12-04 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
We never saw this at J6 and the pileups were huge. Are you certain that the radio is not broken in some way? G0DVJ said the K3 was very impressive in its ability to handle the huge pileups and crowded conditions. He is probably going to be purchasing one. Are you using the noise blanker by ch

[Elecraft] J6/W0MU J6/N1NK and J6/G0DVJ

2011-09-29 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
We will be Multi 2 in the CQ WW DX CW contest. We will be using two K3's and two KPA500's. Thanks in advance for all the contacts! We will be on all bands prior to and after the contest as well if you are looking for band fills and I hope to spend a good amount of time on RTTY. -- Mike W0MU

Re: [Elecraft] the hummers

2011-09-27 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
While many of these issues seem to annoy other people, I believe that it is excellent feedback for Elecraft. If a bunch of people started to have a humming issue then they would know that something might be wrong. When something runs quiet for 3 months and then starts making noise I think it

Re: [Elecraft] DeoxIT & Gold

2011-09-27 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Do the big box stores carry these products? I see they have a number of different way to apply the product. Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 9/27/2011 10:22 AM, Paul W. Van Dyke wrote: > DeoxITR D-Series

Re: [Elecraft] DSP Board Upgrade

2011-09-26 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
The upgrade is pretty simple. The hardest part is mating the front panel back up with all the pins. Apparently I managed to bend a pin under a connector which was causing my odd headphone jack readings and other noisy issues with the radio. Take your time and go slow. Mike W0MU J6/W0MU Nove

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Hum

2011-09-26 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Ok. I just never heard it before. I did recall others mentioning this. It is not loud. The amp works great. J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 9/26/2011 1:07 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Hi Mike, > > This doesn't sound unusual. > >

[Elecraft] KPA500 Hum

2011-09-26 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
My KPA500 now seems to have the hummms. It comes and goes whether the unit is on or off. It does go away when you turn off the rear switch. I noticed someone changed the tap and that appeared to fix the hum. I am running the amp on 110V. My actual wall voltage is 119V. I did not notice this

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 General Questions

2011-09-26 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 9/26/2011 9:10 AM, Joe Word wrote: > I am considering a KPA500 and have some questions for those that own one: > > 1. What Input SWR are you seeing? Does it vary by band? 1:1 and I don't notice any changes > > 2. Is

[Elecraft] KPA1500 in the works?

2011-09-25 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Inquiring minds want to know..How about an eta on the KAT500? -- J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Remoterig

2011-09-20 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
ABOUT TIME :) The cat is out of the bag! Whoot! On 9/20/2011 3:11 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Hi Jorge, > > Yes - The K3/Remoterig combination is being tested both here and at > Remoterig right now. They should be announcing official K3 support very > soon. > > 73, Eric > > ---

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Internal Tuner and 43' Vertical

2011-09-18 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I hope you have a 4:1 Unun at the antenna. I am going to play with one of these antennas at 31ft and 43ft for an antenna down at J6 as they are light and easy to take and seem to work on all bands. It would make an ok backup/secondary antenna. On 9/18/2011 10:49 AM, Phil & Debbie Salas wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 watt meter vs. Palstar

2011-09-18 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Sounds like RF. Are all the pl259's and other cabling tight etc? We were having some strange problems with our Fire radio at the station and somehow the connector on the back was nearly off. Screwing it back on solved a bunch of strange oddities that were happening in the comm room. On 9/18/2

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S meter oddities

2011-09-15 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I have also noticed that if you lower the rf gain that that meter does not deflect all to S9 like my other K3 that does not exhibit this issue. On 8/11/2011 5:44 PM, Phillip Shepard wrote: > It actually does it with a blank phone plug inserted. As soon as the plug > goes in, the S meter jumps up

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 fuse block door

2011-09-15 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
You should have received a fuse package for both 220 and 110v fuses. The door should close. On 9/15/2011 8:39 PM, k2z...@aol.com wrote: > Hi, > > > I just received my factory built KPA-500 amplifier. The fuses were not > included with the amp so I went to Radio Shack and picked up two 3 AG 6 am

Re: [Elecraft] [KPA500] Leftover parts?

2011-09-14 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Sounds like the washer and bolt for the big torroid. On 9/14/2011 12:16 PM, Randy Moore wrote: > I've been meaning to ask about this since I finished KPA500 #370 a couple of > weeks ago. In one of the kit's plastic bags there were 2 large washers, about > 1.5" in diameter with about a 7/16" hole

Re: [Elecraft] PowerWerx P/S Noise Problem Clarification

2011-09-13 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
We ordered a Dell computer for the Fire Department and the guy that it was for was having all sorts of trouble. I checked it out, reseated the memory, connectors etcand then looked at the power supply and it was set to 220V! I can't believe it worked at all. Check the voltage setting on

Re: [Elecraft] SEC 1235M operating in 230 VAC

2011-09-09 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Post the solution so it will be in the archives.. On 9/9/2011 10:47 AM, Jorge Diez - CX6VM wrote: > thanks all. > > Samlex answered me with the solution. > > 73, > Jorge > CX6VM > > -Mensaje original- > De: Ken Wagner K3IU [mailto:kenk...@cox.net] > Enviado el: Viernes, 09 de Septi

Re: [Elecraft] KRC2 with K3, KPA500 and MH MKII keyer

2011-09-01 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
firmware (V1.6) released next week. I am way too busy > these days... > > Jack Brindle, W6FB > Elecraft Engineering > > On Aug 31, 2011, at 7:28 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: > >> KRC2 built. >> >> It appears there are a couple of ways to wire the KRC2 with the K3

[Elecraft] KRC2 with K3, KPA500 and MH MKII keyer

2011-08-31 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
KRC2 built. It appears there are a couple of ways to wire the KRC2 with the K3. I have the KPA500 and am using the Aux bus so I think I should use the aux bus. The KRC2 will be used to drive an ICE 419 Bandpass filter unit. I would appear that all I need to do is connect pin 6 on the KRC2 to

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - to be or not to be - that is the question

2011-08-26 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
The holes are for future expansion and not much has been said about those. I love the P3. It is great for finding holes in DX Pileups, knowing if a band is open etc. I think you can update the K3 with the P3 connected. On 8/26/2011 10:56 AM, Lee Buller wrote: > Shakespeare...go figure. > > W

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Switch Off

2011-08-21 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Good idea! On 8/21/2011 2:42 PM, Geoffrey Downs wrote: > If firmware could give an option for the the KPA500 to switch off > automatically when the K3 is switched off (using AUX cable), would people > find it convenient? I certainly would. > > 73 to all > > Geoff > G3UCK > __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S meter oddities

2011-08-11 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
esolution to it. I'm all ears on this. > > 73, > > Phil, NS7P > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU > Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2011 8:45 AM > To: elecraf

[Elecraft] K3 S meter oddities

2011-08-11 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
When I plug my headphones into the K3 the S Meter jumps up about 5 s units. This unit is running 4.31 FW. I obviously have not tried new 4.39. Just curious if anyone else has seen this. Mike W0MU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KPA500

2011-08-09 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
We would expect nothing less than doing it right from the Elecraft team! On 8/9/2011 5:16 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > This will be our first high-power tuner, so we're taking the time to > do it right. We have to ensure that it's safe and reliable as well as > fast and accurate. Our KAT500 design e

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 and KPA500

2011-08-09 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Because the KAT500 is/was still in Engineering. They actually have a KX3. On 8/9/2011 2:59 PM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: > As soon as the KAT500 is available I'll order it together with the KPA500. > I wonder why the KX3 is on the Elecraft site as a 'coming soon' and > there's no mentioning of t

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - 500W out on 120VAC?

2011-08-09 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Yes easily. I have seen around 700w on 120v. I don't run it that hard but if the power level is up a bit high it will do it. On 8/9/2011 11:24 AM, vtnn...@comcast.net wrote: > > Will the KPA500 put out the full 500 watts on 120VAC wihtout any issues ? > Thinking about ordering one real soon bu

[Elecraft] K3 RTTY with a paddle

2011-08-08 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I managed to work ST0R with my K3 using FSK and my paddle. The qso was a bit disjointed but I did get the TU so I am happy! Maybe I would be better off programing the memories with my call a couple of times and then IM to immediately unkey and then one with a signal report. What a great featu

Re: [Elecraft] K3-KPA500 Pelican Case

2011-08-07 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
The K3 just barely fits in the 1510. If you take the carrying handle off you would get a bit more room. I was planning on putting my KPA500 in a separate case that the XYL will unhappily drag with her on the plane! I see now that United is charging for overhead baggage space with a get on the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sub receiver - kit vs assembled

2011-08-06 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
If you were having Elecraft build your K3 or if you are sending your K3 back then the assembly price needs to be included. If you already have your K3 then order it without assembly. The receiver is fully assembled. You just need to install it. It is no different than any other K3 module. O

Re: [Elecraft] TOM HAMMOND, N0SS, SILENT KEY

2011-08-05 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
RIP Tom. You are already missed. On 8/4/2011 10:04 PM, K9ZTV wrote: > It is with a heavy heart that I report the passing of Tom Hammond, N0SS, > at 0125 UTC Friday, August 5th. > > Tom died peacefully with his family around him at his residence in > Jefferson City, Missouri, following many battle

[Elecraft] KRC2 and ICE 419

2011-07-29 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Anyone using this combination? __ 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 hel

Re: [Elecraft] K3/ steppIR

2011-07-24 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Does SteppIR now support the K3 or does it work ok using the Kenwood protocols? On 7/24/2011 2:39 PM, Mike wrote: > You need a Y cable. SteppIR sells them, or you can build one. The schematic > is on the > SteppIR site. > 73, Mike NF4L > > On 7/24/2011 3:09 PM, Martin Staffa wrote: >> I am sure

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 SN 101 On the Air

2011-06-27 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
ious anyway, Hi! > > 73, > > Ron AC7AC > > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU > Sent: Monday, June 27, 2011 3:02 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [

[Elecraft] KPA-500 SN 101 On the Air

2011-06-27 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
The kit went together in about 5 hours. The only sticking point I had with the build was with the Z panel. The holes were not very close when attaching the back panel. Everything else in the build was pretty straight forward. The IO board had the jack screws that had to be removed before the

[Elecraft] KPA-500-K

2011-06-25 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Arrived yesterday. Very well packed. I just started opening boxes. SN 101 as written on my invoice but I have yet to locate the sn tag in the parts. W0MU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500 vs others

2011-06-22 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
The 10 watt guy might work him well before the 1500w guys. Propagation might be favoring the 10 watt guy, he might have better antennas, he know where in a pileup to call or when to call in a simplex pileup etc. I worked the VU4 and S21 dxpeditions with an Acom 1000 running about 600 watts in

[Elecraft] KPA500 Kit Shipping Today!

2011-06-21 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Priority Mail. I should have it on Thursday! W0MU __ 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://w

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kit

2011-06-16 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I was gone yesterday but also got a confirmation email that the kit was going to ship soon. Mike W0MU On 6/15/2011 4:51 PM, Rob May wrote: > Got an email from Vicki at Elecraft saying my KPA500 kit will be shipping in > the next 5-7 days. Let the fun begin! > > 73, > Rob > NV5E > >

[Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-15 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I hate to be a bother but is there any status updates on when the kits will start shipping to those not field testing? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-07 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
You must have been number one in line! Grats! On 6/7/2011 9:37 AM, Jerry T. Dowell wrote: > I received shipping confirmation for my kit yesterday. Have patience! > > Jerry AI6L > > -Original Message- > From: Jim Brown [mailto:j...@audiosystemsgroup.com] > Sent: Monday, June 06, 2011 10:4

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I was sent an email after my last inquiry that kits would be shipping last week. They didn't say they were just going out to field testers though. I also don't mind waiting for them to make sure everything is right. A bit more communication in the way of shipping updates would be helpful. On

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Kits

2011-06-06 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Has anyone received a kit or shipping confirmation on kits? The website says they would be shipping last week. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] KPA500 Kits shipping?

2011-05-30 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Has anyone received a shipping confirmation yet? Maybe tomorrow is our lucky day? __ 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] KX3 Web Page and Data Sheet now up

2011-05-27 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Thanks! Any thoughts on having a 200w amp available. I would be looking to use the KX3 mobile and an extra 100 watts helps. On 5/26/2011 1:12 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > See: > http://www.elecraft.com/KX3/kx3.htm > > 73, Eric WA6HHQ > ___

Re: [Elecraft] KPA-500

2011-05-24 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I believe that Elecraft said that the assy manual would be posted prior to shipping. I don't see that manual available on the Webpage yet. On 5/24/2011 9:23 AM, William Hammond wrote: > Dale, > I ordered one two hours after they were announced (kit). I have not heard a > word on shipping. The

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Assy Manual

2011-05-14 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Are the KPA500 kits going to be delayed or are you still hoping to ship kits on the 15th? On 5/13/2011 4:15 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Not yet - its still in the review/changes cycle. > > 73, Eric > > > On 5/13/2011 1:47 PM, n...@n5ge.com wrote: >> Thought I'd ask if there is an

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supply For K3?

2011-05-12 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Power Werks SS-30 DV. Runs cool, quiet, small and light. I have not found any noise on the K3. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@

Re: [Elecraft] Heil IC mic

2011-04-30 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I think the Icom elements require the bias. On 4/30/2011 12:35 PM, don Swetzig wrote: > I just hooked a hand held Heil with the IC element I just purchased. I > got this one as I liked the performance of the Heil headseat with this > element that I purchased with the rig from Elecraft. > > Now a

Re: [Elecraft] UK SSB Elecraft Net [END of Thread - Royals Disc.]

2011-04-30 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Eric just stepped on my hat.. On 4/30/2011 12:11 PM, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: > I just did ;-) > > Let's end the royal wedding discussion. A little too far afield. > > 73, > Eric > List Modulator > www.elecraft.com > _..._ > > > On Apr 30, 2011, at 7:14 AM, "Dave Sergea

Re: [Elecraft] P3 on DXpeditions (was P3 and SSTV)

2011-04-28 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
While that is another option, I have used LP PAN in the past. For me the P3 is much more flexible. My computer screens are already clogged up with logging programs etc. It is nice to look over at the P3 and do what I need to do on the P3 without losing window focus on other apps etc. The P3-

Re: [Elecraft] Terrible news

2011-04-28 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Mike, Sorry for your loss as well. My condolences to your family. W0MU On 4/28/2011 7:24 AM, Mike Short wrote: > My brother in law was also one of those killed. > > Mike > AI4NS > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] P3 on DXpeditions (was P3 and SSTV)/DXpedition version of P3

2011-04-26 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I would prefer the room for other things in the travel bag instead of the P3. All of the things you would like to do can be done with the radio alone. In split mode you can monitor your own transmit frequency. There is not much you can do about what goes on there and the UP UP UP ers will pr

Re: [Elecraft] QRO = KPA500 and the KPAK3AUX

2011-04-24 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
There was a bit of talk on this and hopefully not having to use two y cables etc. I think Elecraft said that this issue would be addressed with the new cable. I hope so. On 4/24/2011 2:09 PM, AB3EN wrote: > Will the KPAK3AUX have a provision to tap the CTRL line?? I have the PR6 > Low-Noise 6-

Re: [Elecraft] factory built k3/100/F

2011-04-20 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
What they need to do is put in ip networking and the techs could then "dial" into the radio and see exactly what was going on. On 4/20/2011 7:48 PM, Mike WA8BXN wrote: > I wonder if it would be practical to set up a database of volunteers willing > to help new owners get past elusive (to the

Re: [Elecraft] factory built k3/100/F

2011-04-20 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
In this case, I believe that Eric or Wayne mentioned the bias setting. I am not sure how that could be missed on the phone unless the end user didn't understand what was being asked of him. In the end the radio is fine and everyone is a happy camper. On 4/20/2011 7:48 PM, Mike WA8BXN wrote: >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 First run sold out?

2011-04-19 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I would contact Elecraft directly via the telephone or email. On 4/19/2011 3:23 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: > The order form for the KPA500 indicates that after the first run sells out, > the next batch will begin shipping in July. Has there been an announcement > that we are at that point yet? Curiou

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Shipping

2011-04-19 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
and this all assumes that everything went great with the assembling process. Murphy loves to mess up the best made plans. I would rather them get it right than rush stuff out the door like other companies. W0MU On 4/19/2011 10:45 AM, Ken Wagner K3IU wrote: > Jack: > They started taking orders

Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 power supply

2011-04-15 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I have been running my K3's on a Samlex SEC 1223's for quite some time . I have never had any issues with fan noise or switching noise. I just purchased a Powerwerx SS-30DV. While someone said that Powerwerx has said that you could turn up the voltage, I submitted a ticket asking for the inf

Re: [Elecraft] K3 SSB Dead

2011-04-13 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Try a different mic. I had an element or wire break in my Heil headset the other day. On 4/13/2011 9:50 AM, Roger Huntley wrote: > My K3 does not work on SSB. All other modes work just fine. I downloaded > latest firmware thinking it might help but with the mic connected to front > jack and/or

Re: [Elecraft] K3 in Nepal

2011-03-31 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I have them on 20 cw and ssb. On 3/31/2011 5:03 AM, Brian Alsop wrote: > http://www.160m.de/9N7AN/ > > Until April 8 > > So far they has 4000+ QSO's including me! (Apparently good ears.) > > 73 de Brian/K3KO > > > - > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10

Re: [Elecraft] K3: NB and changing bands

2011-03-30 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I should have looked there! FB! On 3/30/2011 6:29 PM, Paul Kirley wrote: > See CONFIG: NB SAVE > > 73, Paul W8TM > > W0MU asked: >> Why does the radio shut off the nb when changing bands? Is there a way > to tell the radio not to do this? > > > > _

[Elecraft] K3: NB and changing bands

2011-03-30 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Why does the radio shut off the nb when changing bands? Is there a way to tell the radio not to do this? W0MU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] P3 for dummies?

2011-03-30 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Has anyone written or thought about writing such a guide? The P3 can do lots of things. The manual is pretty brief and doesn't really discuss why you would want to use this feature or that feature etc. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: htt

[Elecraft] K3: P3 SN 1196 on the air!

2011-03-29 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Simple build. Very happy with the product. It looks much better in person than on the web! I forgot how much I used my LP-Pan. This was a tune up for the KPA 500! HI! W0MU __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailma

Re: [Elecraft] OT Using Heil Proset with Kenwood TM-G707

2011-03-27 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Call HRO they will have the Kenwood adapter you need. On 3/27/2011 9:27 PM, Ron Smith wrote: > I would like to use the Heil Proset that I currently use with the K-3 on my > Kenwood VHF/UHF TM-G707. Plugging the stereo audio plug from the Proset into > a stereo/mono adaptor, and then into the ex

Re: [Elecraft] Forums?

2011-03-26 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
The archives contain it all. http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/ There are also other ways to browse through older posts. This list works pretty good for most. Welcome to the list. You will love your K3 Robert! Nice to see some new younger faces in the crowd! Mike W0MU On 3/26/201

Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?

2011-03-23 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Fatchett W0MU > Sent: Wednesday, March 23, 2011 3:56 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3? > > http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fg

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500

2011-03-23 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I heard that units should start shipping in May. On 3/23/2011 4:00 PM, r miles wrote: > I'd like to know the latest on when it will be available. Hope it's > shipping before the May/June 6m DX season. If we have openings like last > summer maybe my last 29 are possible. > > K9IL > __

Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?

2011-03-23 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
http://w8fgu.home.comcast.net/~w8fgu/k3pelican.html The case shown is a bigger Pelican case but I think you can get a better picture from this site. On 3/23/2011 1:54 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: > The foam is cut into small squares that you remove so the radio would > fit in the middle

Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?

2011-03-23 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
wrote: > On Tue, Mar 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: >> I found the Pelican at Amazon.com for $134.22 and the lid organizer for >> $19.99. >> > How does the K3 actually fit in this? I mean do you use the foam > dividers or do you box it up first? >

Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?

2011-03-22 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I found the Pelican at Amazon.com for $134.22 and the lid organizer for $19.99. On 3/22/2011 5:14 PM, Shel Radin KF0UR wrote: > I agree. While the website says it meets carry on regulations, it clearly > doesn't. So, if flying with this as carry-on luggage is planned, the > Pelican 1510 is a sa

[Elecraft] K3 DSP Upgrade

2011-03-22 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Is it worth it? I have seen some people say yes and others that say no. What is involved with the swap out. (read too lazy to read manual) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mail

Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?

2011-03-22 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
That case looks almost identical to the pelican. 1510. The dimensions for the Pelican are 22.00" x 13.81" x 9.00". The Seahorse is 23.96" x 16" x 10.01" which is a few inches bigger. You might want to check with your airlines to see if the Seahorse can be carried on. With everyone dragging

Re: [Elecraft] Carrying case for a K3?

2011-03-21 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I just bought the Pelican 1510, hard case with foam and the lid organizer. The foam uses small blocks that you can pop out to fit most applications. I have not tried to put the k3 and accessories in the case yet. It has rollers and a handle and is supposed to be carry on size. W0MU On 3/21/

Re: [Elecraft] K3 not recieving

2011-03-10 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
I'm unclear what this has to do with Elecraft anymore. On 3/10/2011 2:40 PM, Samuel Strongin wrote: > Thank you for trying to educate hams who stick to old wives tales > Sam kf4yox > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 10, 2011, at 3:59 PM, Tony Estep wrote: > >> On Thu, Mar 10, 2011 at 2:03 PM, Ama

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