[Elecraft] wire for random wire antenna using kx3

2018-12-17 Thread Richard watson
Good morning list, I was wondering what folks thought about using speaker wire for a quick indoor antenna for my kx3. I've got one of those nelson antennas 9:1 unun and the tuner in the kx3. Do I need heavier wire and would that make a difference? thanks and 73 - rick n3gms

[Elecraft] newbie kx3 question

2018-12-12 Thread Richard watson
Good morning listers, just got my kx3 yesterday and had a quick question, I had the internal tuner factory installed. Whenever I push the antenna tune button (connected to a random wire, the relays don't seem to engage. I am visually impaired and am still learning the hampod as well. Should I hear

Re: [Elecraft] pro audio engineering power supply for kx3 installing rf choke

2018-12-08 Thread Richard watson
Hi Mike, I'm not talking about opening the power supply just the mix 31 Snap-It core that was included to be installed on the dc cable. thanks and 73. On 12/8/18, Richard watson wrote: > On 12/8/18, Michael Rosenberg wrote: >> I wouldn't open it and risk causing

Re: [Elecraft] pro audio engineering power supply for kx3 installing rf choke

2018-12-08 Thread Richard watson
On 12/8/18, Michael Rosenberg wrote: > I wouldn't open it and risk causing an issue. They are fantastically > engineered devices and won't give you a bit of RF interference. > > > Mike > N9YB > >>Good morning listers, >>I am a new (back after 20 years) ham and just received my power supply >>from

[Elecraft] pro audio engineering power supply for kx3 installing rf choke

2018-12-08 Thread Richard watson
Good morning listers, I am a new (back after 20 years) ham and just received my power supply from pro audio. I am visually impaired and wanted to know the best way to open the rf choke that was included for the power supply cable. thanks for any advice. Looking forward for my kx3 arriving next week