Re: [Elecraft] power line question [WOT]

2012-06-24 Thread N2BC
I guess I'm in a grumpy mood, but this tread needs a "WOT" header - WAY Off Topic. At least I can't see any Elecraft connection. Bye, Bill N2BC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred

Re: [Elecraft] K3 For Sale (SOLD)

2012-06-13 Thread N2BC
THX to all that replied, the K3 has been sold -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of N2BC Sent: Wednesday, June 13, 2012 8:43 AM To: 'Elecraft' Subject: [Elecraft] K3 For Sale K3/100: Base K3 inclu

[Elecraft] K3 For Sale

2012-06-13 Thread N2BC
: n...@stny.rr.com THX, Bill N2BC __ 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] K3_EZ software Question

2012-05-23 Thread N2BC
There are differences in the K3 and KX3 commands, especially in the menu access commands and the TAP/HOLD commands. K3_EZ uses these extensively. K3_EZ will likely not work on the KX3. I don't have one to try! Bill N2BC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] High sierra ads in qst

2012-05-09 Thread N2BC
How about a "High Sierra" reflector - not here. -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of amsct...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 3:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] High sierra ads i

Re: [Elecraft] Summary of comments on new K3 AGC

2012-05-06 Thread N2BC
Hi Wayne, I would like to try the new firmware! THX & 73, Bill N2BC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2012 11:06 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Cc: elec

Re: [Elecraft] New KAT500 pics from the Visalia DX convention

2012-04-24 Thread N2BC
I see a couple 15-pin HD connectors, "XCVR" and "AMP". I have a pretty well stuffed plug on the K3 ACC socket now (RTTY interface / KRC2 / PR6 / KPA500). Does the K3 to KPA500 cable simply go to the KAT500, then a jumper from the KAT to the KPA ?? T

[Elecraft] (K3) 12VDC Current Mod Kit

2012-04-22 Thread N2BC
desk & happened to see it fall on the floor. My granddaughter helped me find it. The other two parts were quite straightforward. Thanks Elecraft Team!! 73, Bill N2BC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] KAT500 - solder kit or assemble kit?

2012-03-29 Thread N2BC
My apologies if this has been asked/answered before. Will the KAT500 be a solder-and-wind-the-toroids kit or a bolt-it-together kit? 73, Bill N2BC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] P3 monitoring transmit?

2012-03-07 Thread N2BC
Something lurking in the future too... one of the empty cutouts on the back of the P3 is: "Sensor" 73 Bill N2BC (waiting for P3SVGA - then SENSOR) -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of nr4c Sent:

Re: [Elecraft] K3<-->KPA500 Request

2012-03-01 Thread N2BC
etting a new value. Not a perfect solution but it seems to be able to work in most situations. phil, K7PEH On Mar 1, 2012, at 6:41 AM, N2BC wrote: > The program is reading the power SETTING on the K3 - not the K3 output > power > - is available regardless of mode or if the K3 is tran

Re: [Elecraft] K3<-->KPA500 Request

2012-03-01 Thread N2BC
while in RX the result is zero... Bill N2BC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2012 9:21 AM To: Jack Brindle Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3<-->KPA500

[Elecraft] K3 Software

2009-01-10 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
up as long as Microsoft's .NET Framework 2.0 or later is installed on your PC. (See this http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/netframework/aa569263.aspx for the latest info on MS .NET Framework) You can download K3_EZ here: http://home.roadrunner.com/~n2bc/ follow the link for "K3 Softwa

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?

2008-12-26 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
ems that simply changing VOX gain did the trick. It's not 4/1/2009 already is it??? 73 allBill N2BC - Original Message - From: "Greg" To: "Bill Coleman N2BC" ; "K2MK" ; ; "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 12:50 PM Subj

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode?

2008-12-26 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
I have) & it happens there! 73, Bill N2BC - Original Message - From: "K2MK" To: ; "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Friday, December 26, 2008 8:25 AM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: Transmit when switching from DATA to AM mode? Hi Joe: Consider the possibility of it be

Re: [Elecraft] No On/Off for COMP & EQ?

2008-11-08 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
application and download it here: http://home.roadrunner.com/~n2bc/SW.htm I'm looking for ideas for impovement - some are proposed on the subsequent web page. I am in the process of improving the overall communications error handling, improving the documentation, and looking at other ways to st

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW Keying via Serial Port?

2008-10-12 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
t fine, always has. The setup via the K3 is easiest of all since it does not require any hand-made cable or level convertor/keying switch, just a quality standard serial cable. I'm not saying anything against the WinKeyer, never tried it, never needed it. 73, Bill N2BC - Original Mess

[Elecraft] K3 Equalizer utility

2008-10-06 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
me know the level of Windows and your K3 firmware level. I'd be happy to send a screen-grab of the main form and the "documentation" to anybody that's interested. THX & 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Pos

[Elecraft] K3 TX EQ for ESSB

2008-09-30 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
implemented, or did I just not find it?? Running FW 2.38 in K3/00929. THX & 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc

[Elecraft] K3 Programming - equalizer menu settings

2008-08-08 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
s well? Or... am I missing an incantation that allows this now??? THANKS!! 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): ht

[Elecraft] K3 Memories - Band changing etc.

2008-05-30 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
heat of battle. A menu approach would not take anything away from that use. Just my $0.02. By the way, I "grew up" on DX-35s, Apaches, Drake 2Bs, HQ-170s etc etc ,even with an occasional "AW s&^$" when I clobber a memory, band change is a whole lot quicker! 73 all

[Elecraft] Re: K3 ERR PL 1 storing empty memory to VFO UPDATE

2008-05-22 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
VFO B 50.000.000<--- last 6M freq / mode set on 6M no ERR PL 1 I realize trying to load the VFO from a null memory is 'wrong', but I would expect the K3 to just stay where it was. Thanks & 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3 ERR PL 1 storing empty memory to VFO

2008-05-21 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
ke the M>V routine should test for a valid frequency. Manual frequency entry or selecting a properly setup memory brings the K3 back all OK. I couldn't find reference to this - sorry if it's a dupe. Using the beta firmware 1.96 73, Bill N2BC K3/929 __

[Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction (NR)

2008-05-21 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
Is there a further explanation of the K3 NR anywhere? The manual doesn't say much. Looking for the meaning / purpose of F1 thru F4 and the 4 levels inside each. Thanks! Bill N2BC K3 #929, 2 days old and still teaching it's owner. __

[Elecraft] K3 Katie-gram arrived

2008-05-06 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
For those of you watching for these Katie-gram arrived this evening for my Dec 11 K3 order. Happy Camper, N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Perfect K3 Speaker

2008-05-04 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
p; powered speakers tolerate legal limit RF levels well. 73, Bill N2BC (checking every email now, waiting for my Katie-gram on a December K3 order!) - Original Message - From: "wayne burdick" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bruce Osterberg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]&g

Re: [Elecraft] Key Line - My Mistake

2008-03-30 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
KPA100 manual, Page 63 - K2/100 Specifications: +200V maximum @ 1 A - Original Message - From: "Phil Kane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft" Cc: "Jim Miller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:15 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Key Line - My Mistake On 3/29/2008 4:

Re: [Elecraft] April QST: review and The Secret is Out

2008-03-20 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
o all! 73, Bill N2BC K2/06254, K3/soon! - Original Message - From: "Lyle Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "T. David Yarnes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: Sent: Thursday, March 20, 2008 1:24 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] April QST: review and The Secret is Out

Re: [Elecraft] re UP & Down features on mic

2008-03-14 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
Looking at the K3 diagram & a couple of Kenwood mics... UP/DOWN go to ground. 73, Bill N2BC - Original Message - From: "Brett Howard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Fern Rivard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" Sent: Friday, March

Re: [Elecraft] K2 12M odd behavoir, "END" message

2008-03-05 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
ks Stephen! - Original Message - From: "Stephen Prior" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Bill Coleman N2BC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "elecraft" Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2008 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 12M odd behavoir, "END" message Bill, I have exa

[Elecraft] K2 12M odd behavoir, "END" message

2008-03-04 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
a unique gremlin? The only reference to the "END" msg I can find in the book is CAL PLL. It's working 100% otherwise. Would appreciate it if somebody else would give this a try! THX & 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K3: Hardware changes

2008-02-27 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
, or the K3 Mark 7G3. "Secret' is what YaeCOMWood does! Now, lets all get back to discussing important things, like the K3 color. Sorry for the rant, back to my K2 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] K2: Low power out on 12M & 10M

2008-02-21 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
I have not compared voltages band-to-band at the bandpass output yet, will drag out the scope tomorrow. Then I'll look at the 12/10 LP filter area. Any other quick-hitters I should look at before I pull the bottom rear cover? Thanks!

Re: [Elecraft] electronic product standards

2008-02-13 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
we need a standard, I propose that it be based on a 14-pin JONES plug, that would look pretty nifty on the front of the future K4. OK, /sarcasm off & I'll go shovel the driveway. 73 Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mail

Re: [Elecraft] OT: new concept/tool for cw DXing and contesting.

2008-02-04 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
There may have been another article... but the one Jim describes is indeed QST May 1953 page 58. Logging on an "IBM punch-card machine":-) 73, Bill N2BC - Original Message - From: "Stephen Brandt" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Sunday, February 03

Re: [Elecraft] K3: KRC2 interface

2008-01-30 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
PTT is dropped & the KRC2 follows. Anywho, it looks like the K2 is smart enough to not change bands while in TX & the KRC2 will follow the AUXBUS as/when ordered. I'm sure the K3 is at least that smart [ ;-) ] So I amend my KRC2 "needs" list to simply AUXBUS and

[Elecraft] K3: KRC2 interface

2008-01-30 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
Just doing some planning for the eventual arrival of my K3. The KRC2 needs AUXBUS 8R and ground. Where / what on the K3 AUX I/O connecter is 8R or it's equivalent? Thanks! 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Ele

[Elecraft] K3 MIC BIAS

2008-01-22 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
What are the I and E ratings of the K3's pin 6 "BIAS" ? THX! 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, uns

Appropriate subject lines, was: Re: [Elecraft] k3-broadcast band reception

2008-01-03 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
It would be quite helpful if the subject line matched the subject. Even more helpful if this discussion were taken somewhere more appropriate. Feeling grumpy this morning. HNY Bill N2BC - Original Message - From: "G4ILO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Thursday,

Re: [Elecraft] Re: Err TXF on 7.077 - resolved

2007-12-28 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
TXF is missing - see page 58 in the Owners Manual for others. - Original Message - From: "Dave Martin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "David Ferrington, M0XDF" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "elecraft" Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 6:35 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: Err TXF on 7.077 - resolved

Re: [Elecraft] KUSB vs K2

2007-12-14 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
tuff (ICOM CI-V, rotor, SWR bridge, ancient TNC, my buddy's Orion, etc. etc). 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, su

[Elecraft] K3/10 Power levels

2007-12-13 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
e the 30dB attenuator with a 20dB or 15dB and run the K3/10 at 'full' power. But with separate RX and TX on the K3 and reliable 100mW output control, I can eliminate the second transfer relay and the attenuator. Thoughts? THX all Bill N2B

Re: [Elecraft] K3: supplied power cable specs?

2007-10-24 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
So now we know, there are two solder connections on the K3 kit! (Four if you count the PL-259) 73, BillN2BC - Original Message - From: "Tom Hammond" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Darwin, Keith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; Sent: Wednesday, October 24, 2007 8:3

[Elecraft] Customer responsiveness

2007-09-24 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
sed to an Orion owner, my memory may not be 100% (rarely is). Doug, you are 100% right. That attitude cost TT at least one Orion - the one I had ordered and paid for. Wayne, Eric & the whole Elecraft team: BRAVO !! 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft m

[Elecraft] K3 and QSK

2007-09-21 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
y ICOM rig - been doing this ever since my DX-35 & way to old to change now. PLEASE make PTT active on CW in the K3! PLEASE.... 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the li

[Elecraft] K2 8T line resistance check

2007-09-17 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
ne / solder joints, etc. Q23, U10, & Q20 (none of the PA circuits are installed yet). Normal? or trouble? It's not worth much, but the K2 is functioning perfectly on 40M RX. THANKS! 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecra

[Elecraft] Resistance checks - check your meter too!

2007-09-11 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
resting that the lead polarity makes no difference in the resistance measurement at all. Now I'll carefully read the K3 assembly manual, then start the K2 front panel. Hmmm... I wonder. Nah, I'll still end up with a K2. 73 all, Bill N2BC _

[Elecraft] KRC2 software tool

2007-07-20 Thread Bill N2BC
The manual for the KRC2 mentions "a Web-based software tool" for changing the internal KRC2 tables. I found the firmware loader but not this other tool... My apologies if this is old news, I could not get the searchable archive to load. THX & 73, Bill N2BC [E

[Elecraft] K2 #5290 For Sale

2006-04-05 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
Complete K2 for sale. Serial number 5290. Includes the K2, KPA100, KSB2, K160RX, KIO2 mounted in original K2 top cover, FDIMP, KAT100-1 $1200, shipping included to US. Reply off list to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] K2/100 #5290 For Sale

2006-03-29 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
Complete K2 for sale. Serial number 5290. Includes the K2, KPA100, KSB2, K160RX, KIO2 mounted in original K2 top cover, FDIMP, KAT100-1 $1200 firm, shipping included to US. Reply off list to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Its a K2 Birthday!

2006-03-01 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
Super! Happy Birthday! Want to trade? Oh, I'm keeping K2 #5290. 73, Bill N2BC Spence Wilhelm wrote: All, My wife just gave me an awesome present for my birthday! K2 #5400! Can't wait to get started. 73, Spence W7CSW __

[Elecraft] Re: KPA100 (or K2) Power control

2006-02-06 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
days. Sorry for the noise... 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ele

[Elecraft] KPA100 (or K2) Power control

2006-02-06 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
within a few tenths or so. I figure the K2 needs to be fixed before I fiddle more with the KPA100 - yes? Now the hard questions... what, where, why is the sky blue? (wanted to have one easy question!). Thanks all 73, Bill N2BC K2 #5290 _

Re: [Elecraft] can rf interference get into a k2?

2006-02-02 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
grounding problems. Good luck! 73, Bill N2BC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm having problems with rf interference when attempting to transmit. I have a list of possibilities which don't need exposure here, but I do want to know if the K2 with the rear cover it comes with with all of t

[Elecraft] Sidetone source

2006-01-23 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
should I worry as the recommended U5-26 setting works fine? Why selectable sidetone sources? 72, Bill N2BC K2 #5290 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Ad

[Elecraft] [Fwd: K2 VCO, wrong frequency] **FIXED**

2006-01-11 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
it through the rest of Part 2 alignment. 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinf

[Elecraft] K2 VCO, wrong frequency

2006-01-10 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
0, T5, D23-D26 I suspect I'm barking up the wrong tree with the SDO and SCK lines... Where next? Thanks! 73, Bill N2BC PS: My first big kit was an SB-100 in 1965 I think. It's first power on was much more dramatic than the K2. Smoke curling up from the chassis. A hunk of minia

[Elecraft] Minor kit building tip

2006-01-05 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
es a lot of time flipping pages - and is undoubtedly more thorough than scanning with tired eyes. It works on the schematic pages too! Having fun! 73, Bill N2BC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subsc

[Elecraft] K2 #5290 Underway

2006-01-04 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
o all 73, Bill N2BC K2 #5290 as soon as I stir all these parts together! ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/m

[Elecraft] K2 minimum power our

2005-12-24 Thread Bill Coleman N2BC
I'm considering a K2. The power out spec says <.5W... how much less? I'm not much of a QRP op, my amplifier only needs 100 to 150mW. If the K2 will reliably go to 100mW or less I can skip inserting an attenuator and simplify T/R switching. Happy holidays to all