[Elecraft] P3 screen fading

2023-10-02 Thread ROBERT GARCEAU
My P3 screen has lost it's brightness.  Any suggestions? Bob, W1EQ __ 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 host

Re: [Elecraft] Starting to Ship K3 & K3S Option Last Time Buy Orders (3/1/23)

2023-05-02 Thread ROBERT GARCEAU
Same here. Ordered 3 years ago June and received three weeks ago. Paid when it was ordered.  Bob, W1EQ On Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at 05:04:06 PM EDT, Ian Kahn wrote: My KIO3B and KSYN3A came three weeks ago. I installed them over this past weekend. I was an early order after the "last ch

[Elecraft] P3 question

2023-05-02 Thread ROBERT GARCEAU
I must have something set incorrectly.When I turn the VFO A knob MRK B moves as I turn the main knob. Bob, W1EQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: m

Re: [Elecraft] Serial port woes with KIO3B

2023-05-02 Thread ROBERT GARCEAU
Are you using com port 10 on all applications? Bob, W1EQ Get Outlook for iOS From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net on behalf of Pete Smith N4ZR Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2023 2:50:20 PM To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] Serial port woes

[Elecraft] P3 error

2023-04-25 Thread ROBERT GARCEAU
When i press the Center button on my P3, I get a "center key disabled" message. I have been trying to find the problem. No success.  Bob, W1EQ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mai

[Elecraft] test

2023-04-25 Thread ROBERT GARCEAU
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[Elecraft] KAT 500

2014-03-19 Thread Robert Garceau
Just decided to hook up my KAT500. I'm having problems downloading the firmware updates. I hooked up the cable from the KAT500 to one of my USB ports on my computer. I can't get the KAT500 to talk to the computer. Could use some assistance here. Thanks, bob Bob Garceau, W1EQ D

Re: [Elecraft] Help - Elecraft Shutting Down

2014-03-03 Thread Robert Garceau
I had that problem in St.Croix a few years ago. Turned out to be a bad power supply. I could get no higher than 30 watts and then shut down.. Bob Garceau, W1EQ DXCC Honor Roll Triple Play Award #5 DXCC Challenge 2149 band/countries Ex. K1YRP, USA-CA All Counties #342 -Original Message

Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from Elecraft?

2014-01-31 Thread Robert Garceau
No -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of KE8G Sent: Friday, January 31, 2014 12:20 PM To: n...@n5ge.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Would anyone like to see an all-mode VHF/UHF offering from

Re: [Elecraft] The P3 Effect

2013-03-09 Thread Robert Garceau
I agree with working the edge of the pileups. I have been to St.Croix, not exactly a dxpedition, over a 4 year period. I bring the K3 with me. It still amazes me that I work 1,000 plus stations each year, get requests for QSL's with GS's and a bunch through the bureau. For some people, KP2 (Virgin

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Cases

2012-10-16 Thread Robert Garceau
I have to agree with John. I have one of Rose's cases that I use for my K3. I will be going to St. Croix Nov. 1 for the 3rd time with my K3 and Rose's carrying case. W1EQ, Bob -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Elecraft] P3 question

2011-12-04 Thread Robert Garceau
Thanks to everyone who answered my request. I'm in the fixed tune mode display W1EQ -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@ece.montana.edu] Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 10:10 AM To: Robert Garceau; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] P3 question H

Re: [Elecraft] P3 question

2011-12-02 Thread Robert Garceau
Got it. Thanks to all. Bob W1EQ -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@ece.montana.edu] Sent: Friday, December 02, 2011 10:10 AM To: Robert Garceau; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] P3 question Hi Bob, To get that display, you need to be in Fixed-Tune display

[Elecraft] P3 question

2011-12-02 Thread Robert Garceau
The screen on my P3 has a center freq. of for example 28.050 and range readings in the left corner is -50. and right corner is +50. How do I get the minus and plus readings to read actual frequencies? Like 28.000 and 28.100? Bob, W1EQ

[Elecraft] For info Purposes

2011-11-23 Thread Robert Garceau
I just returned from my 2nd trip to St.Croix, Virgin Islands. I brought my K3 along as a guest. The K3 was with me on the plane and stored under the seat in front of me in a nice bag purchased from Rose Kopp (N7HKW). I brought the radio with me last year and Murphy paid a visit. The tower at

[Elecraft] P3

2011-10-21 Thread Robert Garceau
I saw a P3 in action today. I think I got to have one. I have the KPA500 and K3. The RS232 on the K3 is hooked up to the Microham KII. I assume I need to get a Y cable to get the P3 and MKII into the RS232 at the K3? I must say I was impressed with how that little box works. 73 __

[Elecraft] KPA500 on RTTY

2011-09-11 Thread Robert Garceau
Has anybody pushed the 500 limit on RTTY with the KPA500? Especially in a contest. I noticed that the fan does accelerate when using HP on RTTY. Just wondering how the amp would hold up under 400-500 watts running on RTTY. Bob, W1EQ __

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 10 meter behavior

2011-08-08 Thread Robert Garceau
No problem on 10 meters on my #165 KPA500 W1EQ, Bob -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Klaus Koppendorfer Sent: Monday, August 08, 2011 2:38 PM To: Robert Redmon; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] Pileups and the KPA500

2011-07-29 Thread ROBERT GARCEAU
I worked them on cw, 17 meters, using a 3 el steppir at 36 feet. I have the sub recvr, so I was able to track his method of operations and had no problem working him. However, on RTTY, that's been another story. Actually, have no way (or haven't figured out a way) to copy RTTY on the sub. Actua

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Missing Screws

2011-07-24 Thread Robert Garceau
I got lucky. I was missing a few screws. Um. That doesn't good. Ed, K1ZE gave me a bag of leftovers from his K3 assembly and I had some screws left over from assembling the sub etc., I guess I was lucky Bob, W1EQ KPA500 #165 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500K Delivery

2011-07-22 Thread Robert Garceau
Wow, their cranking them out. I received #165 on July 13rd. Bob, W1EQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W6NEK Sent: Friday, July 22, 2011 11:13 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500K Deli

[Elecraft] low power on 6 meters

2011-07-17 Thread Robert Garceau
I have seen this issue posted before, but no answers that I can see. I have a K3 and the output is no more than 52 watts with an swr of 1.23..sometime get it up to 62. Now I have the KPA500 and using 40 watts to exite the amp, I get just a tad over 425 watts. Don't think I want to push

[Elecraft] KPA500 #165

2011-07-16 Thread Robert Garceau
My KPA500 S/N 165 kit, received July 13th was finally finished today at 2:45 p.m. . Jumped right into the CWT ops contest at 3:00 p.m. and ran the amp full power for an hour. Worked just fine. Ran 482 watts on 20 meters using a 3 el stepper. Stayed pretty steady at 482.. Tracking with my K3 wo

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 AUX Cable Keying

2011-06-29 Thread Robert Garceau
I assume that I will be able to use the Y cable with my MicroHam K2? Bob, W1EQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of n...@n5ge.com Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 12:46 AM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 A

Re: [Elecraft] A Comment on my 500 Watt Comment

2011-01-25 Thread ROBERT GARCEAU
I may have missed this at some points, but what is the expected price for the KPA 500? Bob, W1EQ From: Lee Buller To: Elecraft Reflector Sent: Tue, January 25, 2011 2:06:23 PM Subject: [Elecraft] A Comment on my 500 Watt Comment When I post my question abo

Re: [Elecraft] Rose's Cases

2010-10-19 Thread ROBERT GARCEAU
Yes, I purchased one of  Rose's cases. I plan to use it on a trip St. Croix next month. Nicely made. My wife is into sewing and praised the workmanship. Pardon the pun. Bob, W1EQ   From: Jim Brown To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tue, October 19, 2010 1