Re: [Elecraft] The market for Full Kit Radios?

Not to rain on anyone’s parade, but I’d wager you would need at least several hundred, maybe thousands more serious buyers, for it to be financially viable for Elecraft (or a 3rd party) to make a panadapter for the K2. BTW, is it not the case that the K2 is a traditional superhet? That means

Re: [Elecraft] K3s - 80W on 160 - Resolved

I’ll agree with Don: If you are going to use Andersen Power Pole connectors, you have to commit to getting a proper (yes, a proper) crimper. Yeah, they are not cheap, but the savings of time and frustration in assembling the connectors is worth the price. And, like any good tool, it’ll have

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Fixing Slow Internet

Indeed… why not use wireless? Turns out, my wireless connection (compared to wired ethernet) is -faster-! And, when I’m at my 4-land QTH, my only internet service is via an Xfinity hot spot, which I can purchase by the hour, day, week, or month, as needed. The only aspect about that service

[Elecraft] Fwd: Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

It’s not particularly difficult to calibrate the filter. Since I built a kit KX3, I already had an anti-static mat, and also had an XG3 signal generator. You don’t need the signal generator, but it made things easy. The filter comes with an small wire loop and pigtail that permits you to

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

Also, IF you order the roofing filter for the KX3…. even with a kit purchase…. the factory will calibrate it for you, so all you need do is install the little board. They have a test jig, so that the filter will be tested with YOUR particular main board. Best of both worlds… save some money,

Re: [Elecraft] Updated overview of ARRL transceiver product reviews, now including the Elecraft K3S

That’s an interesting chart. And it appears that there is no particular correlation between performance and price. The most expensive rig performs worse than several others, and the least expensive is better than more costly rigs. 73 de Ray Very happy with his KX3 #211 > On Oct 5,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 PS

Hi Dick: That looks like a reasonable unit, but personally, I would rather have the Pro Audio Engineering PAE-KX33… which is a known “quiet” switching supply, with the proper power plug. Yes, it’s more expensive, but I’d just as soon spend that extra money, as opposed to trying to quiet down

Re: [Elecraft] [KX2][KX3][KXIQ2] Best Base Station: KX2 vs KX3

Hi Len: Perhaps this idea (I/Q output from the KX2) would be an area where someone would develop an after-market item that would permit tapping the I/Q data and porting it to the outside world. I’m sure that the Elecraft people must have considered the idea of such a port on the KX2, but made

Re: [Elecraft] KXBC3 clock drift

OTOH, many criticisms have resulted in improvements in the products. Wayne and Eric are quite capable of tolerating criticism, so owners are more than welcome to point out any deficiency or problem. That’s why people like Elecraft products: having the ear of the company. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3

Re: [Elecraft] [ KX2] KXBT2 Charger

Hi Bill: One slick trick I’ve done with chargers is to use one of those timer switches… the type often used to turn on and off interior lighting, to make it appear that someone is home, when they are not home. The model I have uses some plastic pins, color coded, to set the “on” time,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Portable Ant

The MFJ-18XX series is probably what that was. XX is replaced by your band of choice. The whips are base loaded, and only work on one band. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 > On Jul 11, 2016, at 3:14 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: > > For walking one of the MFJ whips seems a reasonable

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping of KX2's

Amen to that! I put my order in within hours of the “opening of the order window”.. in late December, and received mine at the end of May. That was a long, long wait. But worth it. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 > On Jun 7, 2016, at 9:35 PM, Nr4c wrote: > > Well you should

Re: [Elecraft] Field Day

Genasun makes 10 A (and higher current) controllers. They are also available for different battery chemistries… not just lead-acid. They ain’t cheap, but they have a very good warranty, and are RF quiet. If you were using the controller for continuous use, not just field day, the

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & Loop Antennas

Hi Tom: There is a menu setting for the ATU which lets you put it in BYPass. The AlexLoop is tuned manually. It’s pretty easy: with your KX3 set to the operating band of choice, simply tune the tuning knob on the antenna until you hear a peak in background noise. It’s very pronounced, so

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KX3 questions for Wayne

And following up with Jim’s posting about the KXPA100 specs: At the far end of a QSO, the difference between an 80 watt signal vs a 100 watt signal would be difficult to measure, let alone perceive by ear. In most cases, a 6 dB difference in level is clearly noticeable, and that would be 25

Re: [Elecraft] Travel Case for K3/s KX3

> On May 17, 2016, at 7:38 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: > > My KX3 travel case is a LowePro camera case I happened to have for a camera > system I sold, the Nova 170 AW. My current camera system fits in my second > Nova 170 AW :-) > Ditto here… I’m using the LowePro Edit 140

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

HI Gary: One aspect of the KX3 is that you can get a bare-bones version… at $900.. and you would have a very functional portable QRP rig. And, as finances permit, you can add the options. That way you don’t have to pony up the entire $3K at one time. And, even with the bare bones kit, you’d

Re: [Elecraft] abject buffoonery

Hi Brendon: Well, to quite Charles Dickens from “A Tale of two Cities”: " • It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft.com - NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID

That might account for things. The site is still unreachable here in EPA. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 > On Jan 1, 2016, at 7:02 PM, ab2tc wrote: > > Hi, > > Are you suggesting that this may be the reason why a number of us > (apparently all with Verizon FIOS) cannot reach the

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B Audio Spec

I’m not so sure about that. The various devices are only connected to one other object. Think of this picture: A is connect to B, and B is connected to C. So, you want to bond A to B.. and don’t care about the connection to C, since it needs only be connected to B and not C. And the same

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft web site

Hmmm…. The site is not responding here in EPA as well. FiOS service, using a Mac Book. There’s been a lot of wonky internet things of late. Maybe it’s overload due to the holiday break…. or the CME. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 > On Dec 31, 2015, at 1:09 PM, Bill OMara via Elecraft >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft web site

Hi George: Here, in EPA with a Verizon FiOS account, even the IP address is not working. I’m thinking that Verizon is trapping the domain name and the address. Annoying, for sure. Glad I don’t need to download any firmware tonight. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 > On Dec 31, 2015, at 2:42 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Lulu sale on KE7X books

And, make sure to use the code exactly as shown: upper case letters. Fred is a very good “explainer” and his books are worthwhile additions to the shack for any of the Elecraft gear. He deserves earning a few bucks from us all. Of course, it’s nice to get a discount. My order is in. :) 73

Re: [Elecraft] Cabela's Specials

A similar box is available on Amazon, for around $12, IIRC, and it’s a bright orange in color. The Harbor Freight version is Army green, and priced lower. And with the frequent 20% off coupon, you could save a bit more. Often, the box is described and an ammo box. But, certainly it could

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Build Progress: 1st power-on

And, it couldn’t hurt to use an anti-static mat. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 > On Sep 17, 2015, at 8:42 AM, Rick Robinson wrote: > > Also using a bath towel under your work helps grab those little parts that > amazingly grow legs and wander or jump off. >

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

I’d challenge anyone to make a perfect clone of the SP3 speaker, and do it for less. Sure, a offshore company might be able to make a close copy and sell for less, but that is likely due to the abysmal compensation paid to many workers there. If you were to build an SP3 yourself, it’s not

Re: [Elecraft] SideKar vs PX3

Hi Gang: I do not have a SideKar, but I do have a Ham Central Terminal, which has a lot of the same features as the SideKar. I also have a NUE-PSK modem. The big feature the HCT (and SideKar) bring to the plate is the logging capability, along with ADIF exporting. The connection to your rig

Re: [Elecraft] Wow, Elecraft charges a lot for shipping!

When I ordered my KX3 kit several years ago, I requested USPS Priority Mail. The cost was around $15 (less expensive than any other shipping method), and it arrived (west coast to east coast) in 3 days… maybe 2, I forget. But, it -was- quick. USPS Priority does a fine job. And, insurance is

Re: [Elecraft] Monitor switching between P3 SVGA output and second output from main computer

And... those switch boxes are often available at hamfests. Also, they make fine housings for various ham projects for those who like to homebrew. ;) 73 de Ray K2ULR On Jul 3, 2015, at 8:13 AM, Mike K2MK wrote: Hi Ray, It sounds like your primary monitor has dual inputs and your

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and KSYN3A in FD

My local club decided to call off their FD plans, due to the bad WX in our area. They were going to use a new site, which is located on elevated ground... normally a good thing. But the possibility of lightning was in the forecast, so perhaps discretion was the better call. So, I set

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 FD Operations?

Yours truly ran his KX3 at 5 watts (battery) feeding an AlexLoop for antenna. And, it did seem to me that band conditions were not that good, especially on 20 meters: skip was short and there seemed to be noise and QSB. I spent most of my time on 40, even though the antenna is -least-

Re: [Elecraft] QRP RTTY

Indeed, QRP RTTY is quite possible. I worked ER5LL (Moldova) back in October of 2012 via RTTY. And, it was on 40 meters, at night, using an indoor AlexLoop antenna, running 3 watts. True, it was during a contest, but nevertheless, a QSO is a QSO. Pretty cool! And, I was using -just-

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VOX delay with Noise Gate question

This is a case where close mic technique is useful. Headsets with boom mics or hand-held mics, like the MH3 allow you to use a minimum setting for mic gain (because one's mouth is close to the mic), and that permits you a wider adjustment range for TX GATE, since any offending noise will

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Errors and Strange behavior

In the meantime, don't forget that email can often work nicely for those to communicate across time zones. The same people at Elecraft who answer phone calls, also respond to email. Just make sure to check your SPAM folder, if you don't have that person at Elecraft in your contacts

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

I'd have to agree. The Tigertronics unit is a simple and easy way for older rigs to be able to operate in digital modes. But the Elecraft K3 and KX3 have a state-of-the-art DSP architecture, and all you need to do is connect the proper cables between the rig and your computer. Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

ARGH! I missed that, too. Certainly, a simple USB audio dongle can be found on the big retail site, or the big auction site. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Jun 9, 2015, at 11:47 AM, Walter Underwood wrote: Oops, I missed that this computer doesn’t have a mic input (original post was not

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

Well, there is the iMic for one. $30. A good semi-pro audio interface would be priced at at least $150. The Focusrite Scarlett 2i2, would be a good example. Then, if you want to go-pro... there are interfaces like the Universal Audio Apollo Twin DUO, for $900.. (which is cheap,

Re: [Elecraft] mobile mobile pse...

Hey Howie ... and everyone heading to Dayton: Drive safely we need you here on the list. Have fun! 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On May 13, 2015, at 7:14 PM, Howard Hoyt wrote: Elecraft already makes the very best mobile rig: the KX3!!! (when paired with our new Kx35 Mobile Mount...details

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: Fred Cadys book on the KX3

And... every so often Lulu has a holiday sale. I got my copy around July 4th one year. 20% off... or something like that. BTW... Who is W4MIL, and how come every time I send a post to the Elecraft list, his callsign pops into the address? No biggie.. just curious. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3

Re: [Elecraft] Latest MCU and DSP

Hi Chuck: You should download the latest version of the KX3 utility (for your computer's OS)... and then when you connect the rig's USB or RS-232 cable and launch the utility, you can then retrieve the latest production release of firmware for the KX3. However, if you have not yet done

Re: [Elecraft] Order status query goes unanswered

And, it is much more common that those automated replies -never- have anyone read a response, should the recipient of the auto-response happen to reply to it. The fact that someone from Elecraft -does- scan the account for possible replies is very unusual. So... bottom line: if you want a

Re: [Elecraft] Clock chip

Certainly, having an accurate clock inside the rig would be handy, especially for those who use manual logging. Even though wristwatches with WWVB receivers can be had fairly inexpensively, I'm sure it would be more costly for Elecraft to add it to their rigs. But, if it's available as

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A

13 ounces (the limit for First Class Postal service packages) is 0.8125 pounds, so it might be possible to -mail- the new board and not use UPS.The postal service would be cheaper, but you'd have to add insurance, so the price might be a toss-up vs. UPS. If the board would fit into a

Re: [Elecraft] OT Audio Mixer

I have to disagree with Bill. and agree with Jim, K9YC. In the audio world, Behringer has out and out stolen the designs and types of products made by Mackie. They sell them cheaper, and sometimes they work OK. But they are pale copies of the real thing. IMO, it's worth the modest

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1000

Another consideration for a KPA1000, would be the almost certain need for 220V power. Fine and dandy if it's already in the shack, but certainly an extra cost. Sure, you can run a 1KW room heater from 110V... so what if the line voltage sags to 100V on that circuit.. the heater will just

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Re: KPA1000

On Dec 24, 2014, at 1:26 PM, Edward R Cole wrote: snip - Why is this a problem? Just run down to Home Depot or Lowe's and buy some No.8-3 cable and run your own 220v line. They have the needed twist-lock 25A or 30A receptacles, plugs, and utility boxes. I tied my 35-foot 240vac

Re: [Elecraft] Blown trap?

HI Jim: Sorry to hear about the QC issue. You'd think that HRO would have looked at them to make sure that there were OK. Well, maybe they were in a sealed package. As I see it, HRO should at least reimburse you for your return postage... and then bill MFJ for that cost. 73 de Ray

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KPA1500

All this discussion about a KPA1500 is interesting. If I had a permanent shack... and I had a K3, I think I'd be quite happy with a KPA500.. even with a noisy fan. Going that extra distance (expense) for a few more dB.. does not seem to be very cost effective. Of course, there are those

Re: [Elecraft] [TowerTalk] Elecraft package for sale

Hi Again, Lynn: OK.. now that you pointed out the phraseology of the message... it is rather stilted, compared to how most of us would express the same thing. In any event, I'm sure most of us would be careful. I'd ask things like, where did you buy the MFJ Antenna analyzer.. or some

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Keyer

Or, consider the compact outboard device, the Ham Central Terminal, which will do that.. (generate serial numbers) as well as log QSOs. It's a lot smaller (and uses less power) than the smallest portable computer (or netbook). I have one, and find it very handy as an accessory for the

Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?

While I think an Elecraft rig is not a bad choice for a committed ham, or even an unsure newbie (because they retain value in the second hand market), this is a situation where a local club might help. Sometimes, hams will leave their radio estate to the club, for the purpose of providing

Re: [Elecraft] Is the KX3 a good choice for a new General?

Well... there we have it. After Wayne and David's cogent arguments, I'll change my position, and say that the KX3 would be a good choice for a new General. Case closed. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW decoder and CQ CW contest

And, don't forget that CW is almost an international language. Even if you don't speak any of the many foreign languages, most DX operators understand the characters that we use for a QSO... QTH, name, WX, RST. And when it's a DX station running... well, all you get is your call and

Re: [Elecraft] Synchronized and stable GPS phase lock for KX3, K3 and XV transverters

Indeed so. Avoid that link at all costs. Ed's page has been hacked. Sorry, Ed. You need to get your ISP to purge your account. 73 de Ray K2ULR On Aug 27, 2014, at 10:23 AM, Matt Zilmer wrote: John, I take it all back. There's a script running on the KL7UW page that simulates some type

Re: [Elecraft] Synchronized and stable GPS phase lock for KX3, K3 and XV transverters

At least, by force quit I can exit, and relaunch Safari. Looks like my browser is operating OK. I have others to use anyway. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Aug 27, 2014, at 10:31 AM, Ray Sills wrote: Indeed so. Avoid that link at all costs. Ed's page has been hacked. Sorry, Ed. You need

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 oscillator temperature

And, that makes a lot of sense, because the synthesizer's oscillations create more peaks per unit time (a definition of frequency), and therefore consume (or require) more power to do so than when the synthesizer is running at a lower frequency. Think of a car's engine: it uses less fuel

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 124, Issue 10

HI Andrew: Well, we all can have our opinions about list priority... but in the end, it's up to Elecraft (Wayne and Eric), with feedback from customers and employees. With regard to Elecraft open-sourcing their firmware don't count on it. Especially if you like to have the current

Re: [Elecraft] No thanks to SSTV on P3, let's get back on track.

And it appears to be the case that new features have been added to the K3, P3, and KX3 (and likely PX3) =without= anyone having to sacrifice and existing feature... i.e. you can have voice messages, but not CW messages or ..., etc. It seems to me the Elecraft design team has been able to

Re: [Elecraft] K1-4 4 band version gone?

And, not all hams are able to have a workbench or shack to house the needed gear. Sometimes, things like that intervene. While it would be nice to be able to build, not everyone can, even if they have the desire and experience. Doesn't mean they aren't serious about ham radio. 73 de

Re: [Elecraft] Use a keyboard with KX3 to send PSK and CW?

And there is also the Ham Central Terminal. It communicates with the KX3 via the ACC1 (RS-232) port on the rig and mirrors the received data (CW, PSK31 or RTTY) that is decoded by the KX3. Internally, the HCT will save the most recent 80 characters decoded, and permit you to scroll

Re: [Elecraft] DESK MICROPHONES FOR K3

I have to agree with Phil on this. I am by no means a crackerjack CW operator. But, I find with my KX3, that most of the time I operate CW. It just gives me more bang for the buck when running 5 watts with my KX3. I have the MH3 mic, and have used it now and then. In the past (QRO days)

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software advice

HI Gang: I also use RUMLog, and it does an excellent job of logging. I'm not a constester, so I haven't tried RUMPed, but I'd wager it does the job as well. I also use CocoaModem. However, there's another option, which I used during Field Day, and that is the hardware device, Ham

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software advice

Hey, Nick: Darn, I forgot that HamLog is also a Mac app. I also use HamLog (usually on my iPhone) when operating. My level of activity is such that I don't need a super-duper logging app. HamLog does fine. I didn't realize that it also was a Mac app!!! 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On

Re: [Elecraft] Radials for vertical

HI Doug: I assume you are talking about a vertical mounted on the ground. If so, you might want to consider extending it a bit to 43 feet.. some feel that length works well on bands from 80 through 10 meters. I'f not ever done that, so I don't know. But I have used base loaded

[Elecraft] OT: Learning the code

OK.. maybe not too far off-topic... since Elecraft rigs are very much CW oriented. But to those who get concerned or intimidated about learning the code... it's just not that hard. Different, but it can be done at -any- age. Youth only has an advantage in the respect that -everything-

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] SOTA Spotting with KX3

Well... there's the answer!! 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On May 5, 2014, at 2:02 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: On 5/5/2014 10:46 AM, Gary Hawkins wrote: Is there anyway to use the KX3 running barefoot to SOTA spot? In a number of recent SOTA activations cellular spotting has proved impossible and

Re: [Elecraft] Could you make a Element/vibration hardend VX3?

Well, as Wayne, said... it could be done, but would hardly be worth doing so as a business venture. Maybe the Air Force will come along with a big contract for MIL-spec KX3s. Or not. And, as much as I love the KX3, it's not the tool for the job for group communication on a bike run.

Re: [Elecraft] Keyboards revisited

Hi John: You might want to take a look at he products from Genovation http://www.genovation.com/ They have a number of terminals in various sizes which can be had in USB and RS-232 formats, which might do the job. IIRC, they come with software which will permit you to create your own

[Elecraft] K2/10 upgrade

And don't forget that yet another option is to build the 100 watt K2 amp into a second K2-type case, making it possible to just take the 10W K2 out into the field, but have the amp on hand at home. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 __

Re: [Elecraft] trade 3 week old KX3 for Eagle

Hi Lane: You might try seeing if there is a group for the Ten Tec Eagle. I'd suspect that there is one. And, you could post there. I doubt you will find many Eagle owners on the Elecraft list! But, you might find an Eagle owner, who.. like you.. does not like some aspect of the rig

Re: [Elecraft] K3 M/M Contest stations

Hi Keith: I'd have to agree with Don.. and don't forget, some people just like to participate in a contest.. for the fun of it, and perhaps working a new one ... as opposed to trying to win the contest. Those people would probably do -just fine- with a stock K3 setup. I'm sure I would.

Re: [Elecraft] KX3-2M module?

Hi Dave: It was nice to view that photo, but it appears to be almost a year old, which suggests to me that it is one of the prototype units, which has been superseded by a board revision, following the original field testing. Nevertheless, I'm sure that the current version in testing is

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft product to be shown and announced this Friday

Link to Data Sheet: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/PX3%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%20B1a.pdf $499 kit $569 wired Orders are being taken now via web and phone No date for delivery available yet. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Apr 4, 2014, at 4:40 PM, Tighe Kuykendall wrote: A friend just posted a

[Elecraft] Firmware updates

I've seen the occasional mention by someone who, when trying to update firmware, comes up with an error.. e.g. there recent I've bricked my K3 posting. And part of the advice to remedy that is to make sure that you have the latest version of the Utility. Well, just for fun, I downloaded

Re: [Elecraft] K3 rtty decode vs: computer decode

I have to agree with Barry. For a modest amount of code space (Flash RAM), they added a very useful capability for the casual or field operator. I once worked a DX RTTY station via FSK-D mode with paddle keyboard. I could not have done that QSO any other way at that time. The QSO was

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 firmware issue

And, make sure you have the latest version of the Utility for your platform.. the Utility itself is updated/modified from time to time. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 P.S. It's not a bad idea to store a copy of your config file for the KX3 on a thumb drive... so you can import it to whatever

Re: [Elecraft] Lost Radio

HI Dick: Ouch! I hope you are able to recover your rig. Certainly, it's disappearance should be reported to local police. Now someone can correct me if I'm wrong, but each rig has it's serial number as a menu item... and I'm assuming that there is no way for that to be changed...

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP bypass

That's one of those items where if you have to ask the price,. you can't afford it. 73 de Ray K2ULR On Mar 3, 2014, at 9:28 PM, tnny...@yahoo.com wrote: Here is the latest 100% Analog Radio on the market today. http://www.hilberling-usa.com/ Even Rob Sherwood raves about it! BTW,

Re: [Elecraft] Noise, RFI ?

I'm beginning to like that arc welder theory. 73 de Ray K2ULR On Feb 19, 2014, at 5:48 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: All of our electricity comes out of the ground. Everything is underground here except for a few poles a number of blocks away. I have heard that kind of noise before from

Re: [Elecraft] Noise, RFI ?

Maybe he took it back to the store where he purchased it and got a refund. That would be the best outcome. 73 de Ray K2ULR On Feb 19, 2014, at 7:22 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: So how did he eliminate the noise from the PTV? Phil w7ox

Re: [Elecraft] Vedr: I/Q display on Iphone/Ipad

Hi Martin: Nice joke! :) But I believe the app is iSDR. I have it on my iPhone, and it comes with a recorded file of received signals, which you can use to try the app lets you tune around the band. Pretty slick. 73 de Ray K2ULR On Feb 18, 2014, at 11:53 AM, Martin Storli -

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] PayPal fees

Hi Bill: Yes, not heavily advertised but it is there. Also works from a funded account (where you have a balance in PayPal). There is a similar service called Dwolla, which lets you make payments to others. Payments under $10 are free, and payments over that cost 25¢... cheaper than a

Re: [Elecraft] Vedr: [KX2]

Well, as much as some would like Elecraft to make a KX2 it looks like it's not going to happen. Wayne has said as much. Even if as many as 100 people wanted such a rig, it's likely that it would not be fiscally feasible for Elecraft to market one. But, if some adventurous person

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

No individual product is going to appear to everyone, so there will be those who -are- interested in a compact, presumably very portable VHF/ UHF transceiver, and there will be those who could care less. I, for one, have no interest in a KPA500. I'm a QRP guy. But I can sure appreciate

Re: [Elecraft] Sale, Elecraft KX3 W/Accessories (S/N 2693)

HI Ken: Sorry to hear your friend is in circumstances which require him to sell what is one of the world's best transceivers. I hate to hear stories like that, but things like that do happen. Before you complete any deals, why not try contacting Elecraft. Since the rig is essentially

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Speakers audio is gone

Hi Gary: On the Radio Shack website, it's now priced at 97 cents and that means that it's being closed out. So, if someone needs that item, now is the time to try to get it. 73 de Ray K2ULR On Dec 23, 2013, at 10:46 PM, Gary NL7Y wrote: Enough drama already. For $1.99 I bought the

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Buying CM500 in NYC

According to the website, 1PM is the time of closure on Fridays. They have to get people out of the store, before they can secure for the day, which takes time. 73 de Ray K2ULR On Dec 12, 2013, at 11:27 AM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: On 12/12/2013 11:06 AM, George Cortez wrote: Yes they

Re: [Elecraft] ... and solar power

For QRP operation and portable operation, there's a lot to be said for solar power. For QRO, gasoline is probably more practical. But, in the long run, humans will run out of gasoline way before they run out of sunlight. Of course, that assumes that there still will be humans. For the

Re: [Elecraft] Important Document

NO WAY!! A document with no description, from someone (Stan) with no callsign. VERY suspicious. Worthy of immediate deletion. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Nov 25, 2013, at 7:52 AM, R Stanley Sutton wrote: Hello , I am sending you this document through Google Share Application .

Re: [Elecraft] Kx3

Hi Mark: I agree completely. However, just a point of clarification: when I bought my cells, they were called 1500 cells meaning, the number of expected recharges. It has a capacity of about 2000 mAh, however. In any event, they are great cells, and the low self- discharge feature

Re: [Elecraft] Wider bandwidth while listening to AM SW on the KX3?

Hi Guys: Well, it is quite true that EU AM broadcast stations are spaced 9 KHz apart, and US stations are 10KHz apart, it's not true that the audio bandpass for those stations is about 5 KHz. AM stations may very well modulate their transmitters so that audio frequencies up to 10 KHz (or

Re: [Elecraft] rcv ON xmit

And, in addition to muting computer sound effects, etc... turn off your Skype connection, and any other VoIP app that is running. Just run your digital mode app and that's all. :) 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] cloning

Hi David: Well... by cloning, I assume you mean frequency memories, message memories and macros. That's an interesting question, since while you can save and preserve all the settings of a particular KX3 via the Utility, I think there are some rig-specific settings which are extremely

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Stealth High-End Radio

IIRC, an early scene in the movie Contact pretty much got the ham experience close to reality. Not perfect, but close. BTW for a true stealth ham rig, you'd think a KX1, KX3.. or ATS-3 or 4.. or a true spy set would be what a real spy might use. But maybe Ford was not playing a spy, so

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and whats next from Elecraft

HI Steve: Perhaps. I have a feeling, however, that an HT would not be something that Elecraft would offer. There simply are too many competitor products out there that do the job. For example... the $32 Baofeng UV-5R, not to mention all the HTs made by Yaesu, Icom, Kenwood, and

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Setup For Contesting?

On Jul 2, 2013, at 2:23 PM, Barry LaZar wrote: Well, yes sort of. We operated 2A with KX3s and a K3 for 6 meters. We worked everything we could hear; there were a few that just weren't listening. The issue is radiating what you have to the max. We ran beams and a pair of unterminated half

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Amp

That's what I'd do as well. Some personal locators will send an I'm OK message, too to designated recipients. And, if you don't want to buy a personal locator... you can rent them, which might be less expensive, if it's a one-time trip. 73 de Ray K2ULR KX3 #211 On Jun 30, 2013, at 7:43

Re: [Elecraft] QRP

Hi Rick: That looks to me to be a warmed-over CB amp. And, I have no idea how well RM Italy supports their products. They may be as good as Elecraft... or they may not. But, I =know= how Elecraft supports their products and their customers... and how quickly they do it. 73 de Ray

[Elecraft] Dirty signals was: K3 and Mutek Transverter combo?

This past weekend during the VHF contest, I heard several signals from CW operators that were -far- from T9 in quality. I suspect that they were using computer generated CW.. i.e. keyed tones generated by software, and using a digital interface to send them. Problem was, to my ear,

Re: [Elecraft] Dirty signals was: K3 and Mutek Transverter combo?

HI Jim: Hmmm... I had not considered aurora, a real possibility. When I heard the rough CW signals, it was late in the contest, around 7PM or so EDST. 73 de Ray K2ULR On Jun 11, 2013, at 11:37 AM, Jim Sheldon wrote: Gentlemen, Those rough CW signals were caused by Aurora propagation.

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