Re: [Elecraft] Loop Antenna's

I also wonder how this antenna compares to a K9AY. It looks like it might be a much more convenient alternative. Dick, F/WO1I At 03:57 PM 2/13/2011, Phil LaMarche wrote: Is anyone using a Pixel Technologies Loop antenna or the similar one from England? Interested primarily for 160 meters with

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 - just 500 watts?

I like to think of DXing as the ham counterpart of fishing, and QRP as the counterpart of fly fishing. Dick, WO1I K3 911 At 05:50 PM 1/25/2011, Julian, G4ILO wrote: It's a myth that QRP stations are always weak. Sometimes, of course, they are. But 5W is only two S-points less than the 100W

[Elecraft] K3 and CW Get

Does anyone have experience using CW Get with the K3 and the USB sound card in the Signalink USB? Help would be appreciated. When I select the Signalink as the sound card (USB Codec), I get the message Attempted to open with an unsupported wave-form-audio format. Also, when using this

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone in Boston area

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[Elecraft] Anyone in Boston area

Is there anyone in the Boston area using HRD and DM780 with Signalink and the K3? I'm having trouble setting this up, but I'm pretty sure that I'm doing something wrong. Dick, WO1I, K3 #911 __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] CNC Heavy K2/K3 knobs

$150 plus heavy enough to bend shafts. Wow. Dick, WO1I At 10:31 PM 9/10/2010, GEORGE CORTEZ wrote: Found these on the net and thought some of you may like this A bit on the pricey side http://www.73cnc.com/73cnc/elecraft.html George NE2I

Re: [Elecraft] Speaker connection

the 2 it had been set to. Like you, I checked all the connections first before I checked Config _hi! 73 John, W2GW - Original Message - From: Richard S. Lindzen rlind...@mit.edu To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, September 08, 2010 10:14 PM Subject

[Elecraft] Speaker connection

I have a pair of KLH speakers connected to the rear speaker jack on my K3 (#911). They were working fine, but I just noticed that the left speaker (connected to the middle section of the plug) ceased functioning. I tested the speakers and they are working, and I checked the connections to

Re: [Elecraft] Speaker connection

, 2010 at 2:14 AM, Richard S. Lindzen rlind...@mit.edu wrote: I have a pair of KLH speakers connected to the rear speaker jack on my K3 (#911). They were working fine, but I just noticed that the left speaker (connected to the middle section of the plug) ceased functioning. I tested

Re: [Elecraft] Give us a network interface

I have noticed that most motherboards still have a serial port if the user provides the jack. Dick WO1I #911 At 01:53 PM 8/31/2010, Guy Olinger K2AV wrote: There are PCI-X multiserial cards available that plug into the forward section of PCIx16 video slots. These are readily available and

Re: [Elecraft] D104 mic

Does anyone have experience with the amplified D104? Dick, KA1SA, #911 At 10:45 PM 7/11/2010, Paul Christensen wrote: The cartridge in mine went bad; too much West Texas heat I guess. But it still looks good :-) Mouser carries close replacements of the original Astatic crystal cartridge.

Re: [Elecraft] D104 mic

Thanks. This is what I was looking for. The D104 is a classy looking mic. Dick At 03:46 PM 7/12/2010, Mark - W5EZY wrote: Does anyone have experience with the amplified D104? Dick, KA1SA, #911 Dick, If you have a D104 with the original crystal element, you can build the below amplifier

Re: [Elecraft] P3

With all this talk of the P3, I am still unable to find this item listed on the Elecraft website. Where is it? Dick KA1SA (Ser# 911) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] P3

- Von: Richard S. Lindzen rlind...@mit.edu Gesendet: 17.04.2010 19:04:01 An: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Betreff: Re: [Elecraft] P3 With all this talk of the P3, I am still unable to find this item listed on the Elecraft website. Where is it? Dick KA1SA (Ser# 911

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DRAKE R4C Emulation

Dear Don, That's great. I really miss my old R4C. 73, Dick, KA1SA At 09:51 PM 1/26/2010, Don Rasmussen wrote: K3BSR v7.1 http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/index.php/K3_DRAKE_R4C_Emulation __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Grounding negative side of power supply?

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Re: [Elecraft] Request for new firmware changes.

How does TRX manager implement the bandscope? Dick, KA1SA At 08:25 PM 12/26/2009, van fair wrote: I have been reading all the things that owners want and many of them I already have by using TRX manager. I use LP Bridge with it but you can get the same results by using the same type of

Re: [Elecraft] kit building or buy ready for use

I don't know if my experience was unique, but I decided on the kit, and did, indeed, find that assembly went smoothly in the usually stated 10-12 hours. However, I was so struck by how precisely everything went together (almost like a puzzle), that I subsequently felt anxious about trying to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Monitor feedback

Maybe a list of popular macros and instructions on how to implement them would be helpful. Perhaps it could be posted on the Elecraft site. Dick, KA1SA At 08:57 AM 11/27/2009, Don Wilhelm wrote: Mike, Easier than trying to absorb the entire manual, I go to the menu pages and try to remember

Re: [Elecraft] OT: saving space

://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0296731 The keyboard is about 11 inches wide rather than the usual 20 inches; the keys are full-sized, the action is comfortable, and the price is $7.99. 73, Dick KA1SA __ == Richard S. Lindzen

[Elecraft] OT: saving space

I just found something at Microcenter that has saved a lot of space at my operating position: a mini keyboard that does not have a separate keypad. Here is the URL. http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0296731 The keyboard is about 11 inches wide rather than the

Re: [Elecraft] My mic!

The Audio Technica ATR-30 at about $30 works well for me. Apparently does so for others as well. See the review on eham.net. Dick KA1SA At 05:02 PM 11/5/2009, Keith wrote: I was fortunate to be able to afford an Elecraft MD-2 desk mic a few years ago for my K2. It really works nicely with the

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Jurassic Radio vs K3

I've yet to encounter anyone who started with the equipment I had. The transmitter was a Sonar SRT120P built from a kit (its final was an AX9903). The VFO was just an LC setup connected to the crystal socket. It drifted and chirped beyond belief and was replaced by Knight VFO. The receiver

Re: [Elecraft] RF gain calibration (K3 Utility for Mac)

Dear Lyle, I've connected the XG-2 to Ant 1, and gone through the calibration routine. I've turned off the preamp (and the attenuator), and used the utility to calibrate. The s-meter still reads S7 for the XG-2, though it rises to s8+ when I turn on the preamp. This also puzzles me. When

Re: [Elecraft] RF gain calibration (K3 Utility for Mac)

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Re: [Elecraft] Headphone discussion

I've been really happy with Sennheiser HD202's, and they are available for less than $25. Another gem IMHO is the Audio-Technical ATR30 microphone for under $30. Dick, KA1SA At 05:52 PM 10/11/2009, Jim Wiley wrote: Radio Shack has a number of decent looking and well-reviewed over the ear

Re: [Elecraft] CM-500 headphones

What is the preferred push to talk switch to go with such an arrangement? Are there any recommended footswitches? Dick, KA1SA At 01:04 PM 9/15/2009, Wes Stewart wrote: They are stereo and the cords are actually too long. I've got them wadded up behind the K3. --- On Tue, 9/15/09, Iain

Re: [Elecraft] Musings on Noise Reduction

It might also be interesting to see whether NR can be made to be useful for SSB. Dick, KA1SA At 09:05 PM 12/7/2008, Bill W5WVO wrote: It might be instructive to compare what AGC settings in the configuration menu Roger and Lee are using. Might this be involved in the drastically different

[Elecraft] RF feedback

I'm running the K3 with an Ameritron AL800 and a Steppir 3 element with 40m dipole add-on. I have a severe though intermittent feedback problem on 40m that I did not have with an Icom 751a. The feedback only occurs when I'm using the amp (even with very low drive). I've common core choked

Re: [Elecraft] RF feedback

- From: Vic K2VCO [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Richard S. Lindzen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, December 05, 2008 6:10 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RF feedback There is a so-called pin 1 problem in the K3's mic input circuitry. The fix is to jumper L4 on the front panel

Re: [Elecraft] Stiffening VFO B knob

the two set screws and position the knob a little closer to the front panel. 73 -- Joe KB8AP On Nov 25, 2008, at 10:18 PM, Richard S. Lindzen wrote: I'm personally okay with the front panel design, but I wish the VFO B knob had a bit more friction. Is there any recommended way of adding

[Elecraft] Stiffening VFO B knob

I'm personally okay with the front panel design, but I wish the VFO B knob had a bit more friction. Is there any recommended way of adding this? Should I just try to cut a felt pad and place it between the knob and the panel? Dick Lindzen, KA1SA 301 Lake Avenue Newton, MA 02461 USA

[Elecraft] Synchronous detection

Incidentally, is synchronous detection for AM still on the todo list? Dick Lindzen, KA1SA 301 Lake Avenue Newton, MA 02461 USA 1-617-332-4342 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list.

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Hakko soldering station recommendion

The Hakko with what size iron? Dick KA1SA At 08:28 AM 10/10/2008, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm sure I'll get a number of different recommendations, but which Hakko soldering station do you like? 936 works great and is relatively inexpensive. ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 noise reduction vs. Clear Speech speaker

When I got my K3 in May, I loved the NR. Even if it didn't help with weak signals on SSB, it certainly made listening more pleasant. With recent firmware, however, I have to agree that NR is a bummer. It always makes signals less pleasant to listen to on SSB regardless of setting. Any way

Re: [Elecraft] re: K3 beta firmware revision 1.99

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 SN#000995 delivered today

I had never thought about the quality of a serial number, but I suppose having serial number 911 should give me pause. Dick, KA1SA At 05:07 PM 6/3/2008, Bob W9RFS wrote: I ordered my K3/100 kit on Dec. 24TH, 2007. I received the FM, AM and 2.8 filters. Backordered items: DVR, 2ND RX, 400Hz 8

Re: [Elecraft] Built in sound card

Where does one get sr5.exe? Tnx, Dick, KA1SA At 01:55 PM 5/24/2008, you wrote: Hi, If you have the latest firmware version, there is a new option in CONFIG:LIN OUT. Normally this is set to nor for normal. Press the 1 (A/B) button and it will change to Phones. The line out will now contain

[Elecraft] #911 built

The K3/100 kit I ordered last December arrived. It went together fairly smoothly (in about ten hours), and there were no error messages when I powered up. I also ordered Rose Kopp's cloth case which is attractive, well made, and perfect for packing the K3 in my roller board when I go to