Re: [Elecraft] QUICK QUESTION

2018-02-06 Thread Ross Primrose
I'd imagine you can't select the 2M band if the module isn't installed... 73, Ross N4RP On 02/06/2018 03:58 PM, Michael Goins wrote: Is their an easy way to tell if a KX3 has the 2 meter module in it without opening it u

Re: [Elecraft] PA Transistors Maintenance in K2

2017-10-28 Thread Ross Primrose
K2s are not factory assembled. 73, Ross N4RP On 10/28/2017 03:24 PM, Mel Farrer via Elecraft wrote: Ted,  If the people at Elecraft have done their job and mounted the transistor properly with the correct torque on the mounting hardware procedure, no additional maintainance is required. I

Re: [Elecraft] Dual Radios Single Logging

2017-10-04 Thread Ross Primrose
This doesn't give you real-time logging, but fldigi can export your QSO info as an ADIF file which you should be able to import into Logic 9.  Better than manual ;) 73, Ross N4RP On 10/4/2017 4:48 AM, G4pelRoss wrote: Hello Forum. I have two PC's "A" & "B"

Re: [Elecraft] Dusting off the old K3 & Considering a KAT3A

2017-08-30 Thread Ross Primrose
If the cable run(s) between the K3 & the antenna(s) is fairly short, it'd be a great choice.  If you've got long runs, being able to tune at the antenna might work better, but might also be harder to keep out of sight... 73, Ross N4RP On 8/30/2017 11:19 AM, Joseph M. Durnal wr

[Elecraft] unsubscribing

2017-08-19 Thread Ross
I have tried to unsubscribe, but it obviously did not happen. I have sold my K3 so I dont need all the emails. Best wishes to the group Ross ZL1WN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] line IN and OUT on new computer

2017-08-14 Thread Ross Primrose
I've had great luck with the iMic on windows 7 & 8.1, never tired 10. Also works great with every version of Linux I've tried. 73, Ross N4RP On 8/13/2017 1:12 AM, wb6r...@mac.com wrote: Griffin advertises PC compatibility but I've no experience with an iMic and a PC but

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

2017-04-20 Thread Ross Primrose
No, more like 1900... 73, Ross N4RP On 4/20/2017 1:42 PM, Rick WA6NHC wrote: It can't be... the curl on the second digit, right most number, implies 1500. On 4/20/2017 10:22 AM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Isn’t that second red LED from the left labeled “1700”? On Apr 20, 2017, at 10:

Re: [Elecraft] No output on K3

2017-01-14 Thread Ross Primrose
What mode do you have the K3 in when you're trying to do this? It needs to be in DATA-A mode. Good info on setup for digital modes here: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_operating_tips.htm#psk audio 73, Ross N4RP On 1/14/2017 9:00 AM, Bruce Miller wrote: I’ve been working in vain ove

Re: [Elecraft] logging/k3s control program

2016-06-04 Thread Ross Primrose
That's exactly the combination I recommend and use with my K3 (no S)... 73, Ross N4RP On 6/4/2016 4:00 PM, Cliff Frescura wrote: Hi Jerry, In regard to: "4) It should have support for contest operating." Most general purpose logging programs have some contesting capabili

[Elecraft] K3 and Microham Digikeyer 2 and N1MM

2016-05-31 Thread Ross
to each other. Or just the settings in N1MM that will allow it to talk to the K3. Thanks Ross ZL1WN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] K3 and Microham keyer II

2016-05-30 Thread Ross
only PTT1 LED comes on. Ideas please. Thanks Ross ps: at least the incoming audio is working ok -Original Message- From: Joe Subich, W4TV Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 12:19 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Microham keyer II Using Airlink Express (or any

[Elecraft] K3 and Microham keyer II

2016-05-30 Thread Ross
Advice please, I have the Microham working on receive, but I cannot get the transmission side going for digital modes. Using Airlink Express (or any other digital program) I can get the PTT LED on the Microham to come on but it doesnt bring the k3 into tx. I have plugged the microham into the AC

[Elecraft] K3 and Signallink next the Microham

2016-05-29 Thread Ross
Thanks for the comments. The Microham is the Keyer II. I have connected the line in,line out and the usb cable to the pc, are there any other connections I need to make?? Yes the multicore cable from the k3 is the one for the k3 it is marked k3. Thanks Ross -Original Message- From: Joe

[Elecraft] K3 and Signallink next the Microham

2016-05-29 Thread Ross
try and set up the microham for digital work. All advice very gratefully accepted. Thanks Ross ZL1WN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 and Signallink

2016-05-29 Thread Ross
, but no audio coming through.) Thanks Ross ZL1WN __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] OT Looking for PC advice.

2016-05-23 Thread Eric Ross
I work at a large corporation that generally keeps the technology reasonably current and we are still standardized on Win 7 Enterprise. I have not run into any apps that are supported on Win 10 and not supported on Win 7. The drive to upgrade has significantly decreased. That is why the upgra

Re: [Elecraft] Unplugging the radio to protect it

2015-10-08 Thread Eric Ross
for backup power needs as well which will then narrow it down to the antenna as the primary energy source. Eric kb7td On Thu, Oct 8, 2015, at 12:34 PM, Eric Ross wrote: > On my computer equipment, including routers/switches, I have become a > very strong advocate of putting a full UPS betw

[Elecraft] REMOVE ME FROM YOUR EMAIL LIST!!!

2015-09-28 Thread Rick Ross
In Yahoo groups have set Mail Subscription to NO EMAILS and even UnSubscribed to KX3 Yahoo Group but continue to get EMails. Rick Ross __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] K3 and Microham keyer II

2015-07-23 Thread Ross Biggar
marked "inhibit" go to on the K3? Thanks Ross ZL1WN __ 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 hoste

[Elecraft] K 3 and Microham keyer II

2015-07-23 Thread Ross Biggar
Ross ZL1WN __ 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 help support this email

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KBPF3 mod for LF questions

2015-07-07 Thread Ross Primrose
Surely there must be someone in your local club who does SMD stuff 73, Ross N4RP On 7/7/2015 4:38 PM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks Jim for help. I tried the wax but my hands are not steady enough and eyes not good enough, could not get the small caps in. Anyone know if this is an all

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FD report in high RF (K3 vs Flex 6xxx)

2015-07-01 Thread Ross Primrose
even a word ;) ) 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KBPF3A and KBPF3B

2015-06-25 Thread Ross Primrose
647-RL81C221MDN1KX should be appropriate for use on the main RF board/sub RX. 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __

Re: [Elecraft] Need local help

2015-06-09 Thread Ross Primrose
Just make sure you get one that can handle line level inputs, or you'll have to build an attenuator 73, Ross N4RP On 6/9/2015 5:45 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: In addition to the sound cards recommended in the K9YC document, these have been reported to be solid performing cards:

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

2015-05-20 Thread Ross Primrose
The K3S FAQ indicates that the KXV3B, KAT3A & KBPF3A are available now. I can't confirm or deny the accuracy of that. But, I believe you'd need the new beta firmware for any of those. 73, Ross N4RP On 5/20/2015 2:00 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: That's my interpretation, Ross

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: WA6HHQ FDIM Talk Live Stream today 8:55 AM EDT

2015-05-14 Thread Ross Primrose
Live at: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%20A1.pdf & http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K3S-FAQ%20rev%20C5%20customer.pdf 73, Ross N4RP On 5/14/2015 9:16 AM, Fabio IZ4AFW / NZ1W wrote: Probably they're uploading PDFs just now :) Fabio IZ4AFW 2015-05-14 15:10

[Elecraft] powermeter

2015-05-12 Thread Ross Biggar
)? Thanks Ross ZL1WN __ 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 help support

Re: [Elecraft] Dramatic improvement in K3 RX sensitivity below 500 kHz -- looking for testers

2015-04-30 Thread Ross Primrose
So, after this testing is completed, will production KBPF3s be shipped with the modifications? 73, Ross N4RP On 4/29/2015 9:23 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Hi all, In honor of the FCC's proposed "2200 meter" allocation (137 kHz), we decided to see if we could improve t

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A Synthesizer problem?

2015-04-06 Thread Ross Primrose
It sounds like you've only put one new board in a 2RX K3. I don't believe that's a supported configuration... 73, Ross N4RP On 4/6/2015 7:01 PM, Roger D Johnson wrote: My new boards arrived today. I popped one into the K3 for some testing. I was especially interested in th

Re: [Elecraft] Question K3 ALC w/SPE Expert 1.3K-FA amp

2015-04-03 Thread Ross Primrose
On 4/3/2015 1:30 AM, Igor Sokolov wrote: Joe, As I was told, they ship it with the pad at the input to meet FCC requirement of max 15db gain. But the pad can be easily bypassed. Just wonder, what is the reason for such a requirement? 11m. 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: SDR Software Solution!

2015-03-30 Thread Ross Primrose
You'll have better luck at va2fsq.com 73, Ross N4RP On 3/30/2015 7:00 PM, hsherriff wrote: John Check out Win4K3 by Tom. Find it at va2fsg.com Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: John Reilly Date:03/30/2015 6:19 PM (G

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - MCU/FPF/DSP1 Firmware Update Failure

2015-03-29 Thread Ross Primrose
Check the owner's manual section on forcing a firmware download 73, Ross N4RP On 3/29/2015 9:22 AM, K M Dailey wrote: I just tried to update my K3/P3 with the latest firmware and the process has failed, leaving me with a pretty much dead K3 - MCU, FPF and DSP1 all showing as no

Re: [Elecraft] Don't have a 50W dummy load

2015-03-24 Thread Ross Primrose
Surely there's a local ham you can borrow one from 73, Ross N4RP On 3/24/2015 3:25 PM, Tony Estep wrote: Well, now I downloaded the new firmware, only to discover that I have to do the 50W calibration. I have a 5W dummy load, but no 50W. The 5W calibration went okay. So do I have to

Re: [Elecraft] mIC gAIN GOES TO ZERO

2015-03-20 Thread Ross Primrose
N1MM or N1MM+? I'm not seeing that with my K3 with N1MM+. 73, Ross N4RP On 3/20/2015 8:58 PM, Jerry wrote: Evening all, I was setting up N1MM with the K3 for the Virginia QSO party tomorrow when I noticed the following strange behavior. Whenever I press any of the FKeys on N1mm (wit

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 80M Question

2015-03-16 Thread Ross Primrose
eted WAS on 80m SSB with 5W, but that was with a combination of a 160m horizontal loop at 35' and a full-sized 80m wire vertical over 56 75' radials. YMMV ;) 73, Ross N4RP On 3/16/2015 1:03 PM, J wrote: I'm considering replacing the 30M module in my KX-1 with a 30/80M module, a

[Elecraft] WTB: KAF2

2015-03-16 Thread Ross Primrose
Built or un-built, doesn't matter. Hopefully, someone has one that's excess to their needs after installing a KDSP2. Contact me off-list. 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out t

Re: [Elecraft] 2nd RX Vs. P3

2015-03-16 Thread Ross Primrose
The decision was easy for me: My shack desk is too small to add a P3, and the K3RX takes no space 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications

Re: [Elecraft] P3 v SubRX

2015-03-09 Thread Eric Ross
3 #5495 > >> ' > >> __ > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mm

Re: [Elecraft] Contemplating Purchase of K3

2015-03-07 Thread Ross Primrose
Or, get the 500Hz 8-pole from Inrad... 73, Ross N4RP On 3/7/2015 12:29 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: If you operate any CW or RTTY you will want the 400 Hz filter. IMO, that's the best all around filter - particularly if you have any idea of adding the KRX3 in the future since you will not

Re: [Elecraft] K-1 4-band Availability/Status?

2015-03-06 Thread Ross Primrose
Looking at the parts list, I can't imagine which part is no longer available 73, Ross N4RP On 3/6/2015 4:37 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: Confirm. Something related to a vital part(s?) no longer being available. 73, Phil W7OX On 3/6/15 1:25 PM, J wrote: I was interested in building a

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - What settings to use for RX and TX Audio

2015-02-26 Thread Ross Primrose
TX audio you're pretty much going to have to figure out on-air with someone who's got great copy on you. What works for you is highly dependent on your voice, mic etc. and will be different than what works for me or anyone else.... 73, Ross N4RP On 2/26/2015 3:53 PM, Harry

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3A and below 490 KHz?

2015-02-18 Thread Ross Primrose
tired before the FCC grants US hams access to that band :( 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __ Elecraft ma

Re: [Elecraft] VFO problem

2015-02-14 Thread Ross Primrose
My grandfather (Ex K4GF, SK) was a TV repairman during the tube TV era. The most common fault requiring a house call was the housewife not plugging the TV back in after she unplugged it to vacuum 73, Ross N4RP On 2/14/2015 12:29 PM, David Christ wrote: This was a standard technique used

Re: [Elecraft] Little brown truck arrived w/ my K3!

2014-12-19 Thread Eric Ross
I also use and like the SignaLink. Here is a preview of your weekend. Have fun with the build. https://www.flickr.com/photos/125220397@N06/sets/72157644623374769/ Eric wb7sdeOn Dec 18, 2014 6:19 PM, Ken wrote: > > > > On Dec 18, 2014, at 8:56 PM, Chris Hallinan wrote: > > > > From some rea

Re: [Elecraft] HI Current

2014-12-15 Thread Eric Ross
I see the same thing, but only on 10m. I just assumed (possibly erroneously) the power indication was not accurate and used the indicated 100w. I don't have an external wattmeter to validate. My antenna is tuned for 20m so tuning it is not that hard on 10m. Eric wb7sde On December 14, 2014

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

2014-12-06 Thread Eric Ross
I think it's almost better to get a much cheaper older rig first. In my latest run as a ham I started with an old Kenwood TS140 for about $350. It worked fine for what it could do. It couldn't break apart pileups but it allowed me to make many QSOs. However, when I got my K3--wow! I don't

Re: [Elecraft] Android App for CW

2014-12-04 Thread Eric Ross
I generated some nice sounding cw mp3's for my ringtone using this site: http://www.morseresource.com/morse/makemorse.php Eric, WB7SDE On Thu, Dec 4, 2014, at 12:56 PM, Eric Ross wrote: > I generated some nice sounding cw mp3's for my ringtone using this site: > > http://ww

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Microphone Hum

2014-10-23 Thread Eric Ross
I also had a hum caused when my SIgnalink device was connected to the computer but NOT powered on. Eric - WB7SDE On Thu, Oct 23, 2014, at 11:01 AM, Bill Breeden wrote: > > I noticed an AC hum in the monitor audio in my headphones while calling > with one of the W1AW portables. While wondering

Re: [Elecraft] Verticals

2014-09-11 Thread Eric Ross
> 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 help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.ht

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - S/N 2917 - FW v2 .19 - DSP 1.3.

2014-09-09 Thread Eric Ross
Yes, I have found this to be the pattern for me as well. The only component on my K3 that intermittently fails is the one between my ears. I am looking for a warranty replacement, but supplies seem to be unavailable. Eric, WB7SDE On Mon, Sep 8, 2014, at 01:20 PM, Mark, KE6BB via Elecraft wrote

Re: [Elecraft] K3 receiver troubleshooting

2014-07-17 Thread Eric Ross
The answer was obvious and I was dense. Thank you, Eric, wb7sde On Thu, Jul 17, 2014, at 10:29 AM, Nr4c wrote: > How about the XG3? > > Sent from my iPhone > ...nr4c. bill > > > > On Jul 17, 2014, at 11:43 AM, Eric Ross wrote: > > > > Just curiou

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Audio: from OK to superior

2014-07-17 Thread Eric Ross
__ > 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 help support this email list: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 receiver troubleshooting

2014-07-17 Thread Eric Ross
; > can repeat the search to see every instance of the characters kxv3 > > (case insensitive) anywhere in the PDF. > > > > Huge help in chasing stuff in PDF schematics. > > > > 73, and glad you found the t

Re: [Elecraft] How reliable an internet connection is needed for a K3 remote to work well?

2014-07-16 Thread Eric Ross
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 help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to e...@evross.com -- Eric Ross

Re: [Elecraft] K3 P3 SVGA - ?future firmware updates for K3/P3/SVGA?

2014-07-10 Thread Eric Ross
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 help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donat

Re: [Elecraft] K3 speaker amp chip bites the dust again

2014-07-01 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
On 7/1/2014 4:10 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: more power, the 3.1W amplifier is going to die when asked to produce more than 150 W of peak power. In a properly engineered design, the amp may clip like crazy, but it should be able to survive such abuse indefinitely 73, Ross N4RP 73

Re: [Elecraft] Extra TMP cable

2014-06-16 Thread Eric Ross
raft 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 help support this email list: http://www.qs

Re: [Elecraft] PR6-10 Poser, Cont'd

2014-06-16 Thread Eric Ross
I just hooked mine up this weekend. I was using Ant2, but I don't see that being a significant difference. Initially, I was seeing the same symptom but it went away. I am thinking that a power cycle might have enabled something, but I am only guessing. I was doing some contesting on 6M(local) th

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] PX3

2014-06-10 Thread Eric Ross
man.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to e...@evross.com -- Eric Ross __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/

Re: [Elecraft] K3 assembly photo log.

2014-06-06 Thread Eric Ross
groups/mixw/info > for Dopplergram information see: > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/dopplergram/info > for MM-SSTV see: > http://groups.yahoo.com/neo/groups/MM-SSTV/info > > > On Thu, 2014-06-05 at 21:41 -0700, Eric Ross wrote: > > I did a photo log of my assembly of

[Elecraft] K3 assembly photo log.

2014-06-05 Thread Eric Ross
I did a photo log of my assembly of the K3 (S/N 8312) this last month. I sure enjoyed the build. https://www.flickr.com/photos/125220397@N06/sets/72157644623374769/ Eric wb7sde __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/ma

Re: [Elecraft] Weller WTCPT soldering sta....?

2014-06-05 Thread Eric Ross
In the WTCPT If you want to change the temperature you will have to change the tip. I have been using the WESD51 which has a knob adjustable temperature setting. During the build of my K3 being able to adjust the temp based on what I was soldering was very handy. I have never had a bad experienc

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Re: How Robust is the Build?

2014-05-28 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
On 5/28/2014 5:33 PM, Fred Townsend wrote: But rocket lunches are covered even if the boosters fail? I assume you mean launches... And yes, but only if you can return the complete KX3 with the serial number intact ;) 73, ROss N4RP -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Resistance Checks

2014-05-28 Thread Eric Ross
net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to e...@evross.com -- Eric Ross __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] Computers in the Stone Age

2014-05-28 Thread Eric Ross
I believe Fred Flintstone's computer also used quite a bit of silicon and other minerals. Eric On Wed, May 28, 2014, at 10:18 AM, Alan Bloom wrote: > "Computers in the Stone Age": I wonder what Fred Flintstone's computer > looked like? :=) > > > The IBM PC, which I bought in 1982 plus or min

Re: [Elecraft] N1MM and keying KX3. What happens to the slashes // Solved

2014-05-22 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
All it takes is a Y-adapter 73, Ross N4RP On 5/22/2014 4:29 PM, Jim Brown wrote: Yes, I've built several of them. The tricky part, though, is simultaneously interfacing a paddle to send fills. -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the mi

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Question

2014-05-19 Thread Eric Ross
fo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message deli

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Control Board Issue

2014-05-09 Thread Ross Primrose
Resistors almost never fail shorted, I've never seen it happen. Check for solder bridges, and look at the schematic and see what else could be causing a 0ohm reading. 73, Ross N4RP On 5/9/2014 1:14 PM, Glenn Haffly wrote: Doing something I should have not done , I managed to blow up

Re: [Elecraft] OT K3 part number for microphone jack plug.

2014-05-06 Thread Ross Primrose
Probably has a built-in "roger beep" ;) 73, Ross N4RP On 5/6/2014 2:57 PM, Fred Townsend wrote: Says it's for CB radio so it must be idiot proof. 73 Fred, AE6QL -Original Message----- From: Ross Primrose Sent: May 6, 2014 11:43 AM To: Jim Rogers , Frank Preci

Re: [Elecraft] K3 part number for microphone jack plug.

2014-05-06 Thread Ross Primrose
http://www.amazon.com/Pin-Radio-Microphone-Female-Plug/dp/B0043ZLA8O/ref=sr_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1399401476&sr=8-11&keywords=8+Pin+Mic+Connector $4.60, but free shipping.... 73, Ross N4RP On 5/6/2014 2:36 PM, Jim Rogers wrote: Universal Radio has the plug, the part number is 2112. (

Re: [Elecraft] (no subject)

2014-05-02 Thread Ross Primrose
ement that with two TS590s ;) 73, Ross N4RP George, W6GFOwing 2)K3s .1)KX3AND 1)TS590S On Thursday, May 1, 2014 11:55 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: The 590 has some short falls. No 2nd receiver, some issues on 10m. Only one roofing filter. I owned a couple of FT-2000'

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] K3 Shack Pictures and iMacs

2014-05-02 Thread Ross Primrose
Another option that may fit in the budget is to buy a monitor and use it instead of the iMac display, that'd give you a lot more flexibility in monitor location 73, Ross N4RP On 5/2/2014 7:49 AM, Joel Black wrote: Shack layout is very personal. I get that. Laying out my shack is a

Re: [Elecraft] QRQ CW

2014-04-30 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
On 4/30/2014 5:30 PM, Vic Rosenthal K2VCO wrote: I think we should all keep this in mind in case we encounter giant ants while operating. Possibly on Field Day? You guys use a helicopter for field day? Cool! ;) 73, Ross N4RP On 4/30/2014 2:27 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: The phrase "Over an

Re: [Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips

2014-04-14 Thread Ross Primrose
Last I checked, there were a few, very expensive, Windows laptops that were available with real serial ports. Other than that, you're stuck with a desktop or a USB adapter. 73, Ross N4RP On 4/14/2014 3:40 PM, WILLIS COOKE wrote: The only way I know to use a genuine RS-232 port is to

Re: [Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips

2014-04-14 Thread Ross Primrose
s mounted. As far as Win 95/98/200/XP and OS9, you've got to be kidding... 73, Ross N4RP On 4/14/2014 3:00 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Then _Elecraft_ would need to worry about continuously updated and *signed* drivers for Windows (including Windows 95, 98, 2000 and XP compatible drivers

Re: [Elecraft] Fake FTDI chips

2014-04-14 Thread Ross Primrose
But, if Elecraft had a USB port on the back of the K3, then _Elecraft_ would be the only one that had to worry about fake chips. The end user would only have to supply a USB cable 73, Ross N4RP On 4/14/2014 2:19 PM, Ingo Meyer, DK3RED wrote: Hello Don, With the serial cable, I can use

Re: [Elecraft] OT: application of directional Quad in UHF

2014-04-04 Thread Ross Primrose
Check out the Quagi: http://n6nb.com/quagi.htm 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 horizontal 40 meter antenna loop feed connection - HOW?

2014-04-01 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
Ladder line doesn't like to be near "stuff"... Feed it with coax, even with a high SWR on the coax your losses will be negligible over that length. A 1:1 or 4:1 current balun at the feedpoint would probably be a good idea, but isn't a deal breaker... 73, Ross N4RP, who n

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Audio Power

2014-03-27 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
Just use a pair of small amplified computer speakers... 73, Ross N4RP On 3/27/2014 8:46 PM, Doug Person wrote: Now that the KX3 can function as a full QRO transceiver with the new amplifier, I find myself a bit disappointed with audio output power. Even with the most efficient speaker I can

Re: [Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing?

2014-03-21 Thread Ross Primrose
Many of the Olivia variants are much slower than typing speeds as well. I've had Olivia QSOs that lasted more than 1hr I've also made Olivia QSOs when there was nothing audible & nothing visible on the waterfall. 73, Ross N4RP On 3/21/2014 1:39 PM, Mark Petiford wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Digimodes what am I missing?

2014-03-21 Thread Ross Primrose
ince the early '30s. 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth

Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return

2014-03-19 Thread Ross Primrose
round long enough, and had this problem since day one, that it's pretty obvious Elecraft isn't interested in fixing it... 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the de

[Elecraft] Fraud

2014-02-06 Thread Bill Ross
This should be the last post on this thread but just wanted to say thanks to all who responded to my plea for info on how to reach AOL. Also would like to explain my reasoning in wanting to reach AOL about this matter. I am not a lawyer but I was worried that if someone sent money to this phon

[Elecraft] Fraud

2014-02-06 Thread Bill Ross
would appreciate it if anyone on the list knows how to contact AOL without having an account there. Tnx & 73 Bill, k6mgo Message: 26 Date: Wed, 5 Feb 2014 18:13:31 -0800 From: "Bill Ross" To: Subject: [Elecraft] Fraud Message-ID: <0CB07BA4C7B249F7820081CBD65D11A2@rossHP> Content-

[Elecraft] Fraud

2014-02-05 Thread Bill Ross
Just a heads up to all on the list, someone is posing as me, William H. Ross at k6mg...@aol.com and listing a K3/P3 station with all equipment for $2950. I don’t have a P3, but do have a K3 which is not for sale now, around Christmas time, I did post an ad on QRZ listing my K3 for sale, and per

[Elecraft] (no subject)

2014-01-03 Thread Ross Johnson
Hi everyone I am thinking of buying a KPA500 and maybe a tuner.Main reason is that it covers 50 MHz. As it is not cheap to import ( dollar exchange rate, freight, sales tax here etc) I am interested in what others have found with the amps performance on 50 Mhz. 73 Ross ZL3ADT

[Elecraft] Mag Loop Reflector

2013-12-10 Thread Bill Ross
OK Ron, Here it is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MagLoop/ 73, Bill, k6mgo Date: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 16:08:36 -0700 From: Ron Schwartz To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Loop Antennas Message-ID: Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Would you mind posting the link to the

[Elecraft] Loop Antennas

2013-12-09 Thread Bill Ross
Hi Bob, I live in a restricted community, and so have to use indoor antennas and recently I bought a MFJ 935B Loop Tuner. I made the suggested 3 different size loops and have been working out very well from 40m to 10m with them. I used to use a indoor doublet, 50’ long strung from a bedroom to

[Elecraft] O.T Question for the group

2013-10-24 Thread Bill Ross
Was wondering if anyone can tell me if the iPads will run any ham software such as the Elecraft Utilities and Echolink, Fldigi or digipan? I wouldn’t want to get one and find out I can’t run those programs, so any advice? tnx and 73 Bill, k6mgo __

[Elecraft] Loop antenna's

2013-08-12 Thread Bill Ross
I read the two posts about the MFJ loop antenna and thought I would add my own personal comments on my experience’s with loops. Years ago, I bought a MFJ 36” loop with the remote tuner and while it worked from indoors from 30m to 10m, it wasn’t earth shaking. I was always the weakest signal i

[Elecraft] K3 5143 ERR TXG on 10m & 6m?

2013-07-07 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
I've suddenly started getting a ERR TXG on 10m & 6m on my 10w K3 (SN 5143). Trying to perform the 5W TX calibration fails when if gets to 10m. Ideas? Thanks, and 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary

Re: [Elecraft] Power Supplies for K3

2013-06-13 Thread Ross Primrose
And, the Feb. 2012 QST reviews: Jetstream JTPS30M Powerwerx SS-30DV QJE DX PS30SWII Ten-Tec 941 73, Ross N4RP On 6/13/2013 2:16 PM, Reinaldo Leandro, YV5AM wrote: The July 2006 issue of QST carries an updated article reviewing power supplies: Switching Power Supplies: • DAIWA SS-330W

[Elecraft] K3 stuck in transmit?

2013-04-19 Thread Ross Primrose
to the serial port (when it's hooked up, of course) either. Ideas? 73, Ross N4RP -- FCC Section 97.313(a) “At all times, an amateur station must use the minimum transmitter power necessary to carry out the desired communications.” ___

[Elecraft] K3 and transverter output

2013-03-05 Thread Ross Biggar
digital) Help please. Regards Ross ZL1WN __ 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

[Elecraft] Installing Beta firmware

2012-11-18 Thread Bill Ross
Thanks for those who helped me ID the 4.58 Beta Firmware. Now, I can’t get it installed. The Instructions say, “Do not check K3 Utility Box “ Copy New Files from Elecraft Server”...I didn’t They say, “Check Versions Now”... I did. I have the old files in a folder on desktop (Windows 7) call

[Elecraft] Beta Firmware upgrade

2012-11-18 Thread Bill Ross
I went to the Elecraft Web Site and to the Firmware Upgrade download. Then followed the links to the Beta Upgrade, and it says to download “K3fwXrYz zip”” if you don’t see it, refresh your browser”, What I see is “K3fw4r58.zip” dated 11/13/2012, and refreshing the browser doesn’t change it. W

[Elecraft] BL-2 Balun

2012-10-27 Thread Bill Ross
Question: Is the BL-2 Balun a current or voltage Balun? Bill, k6mgo __ 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 ho

[Elecraft] P3 query

2012-10-13 Thread Ross Biggar
I use my P3 for weak signal work. Is it possible to expand the scale, so say 150 to 120db is what I want to see, rather than 150 to 90? Thanks Ross ZL1WN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 101, Issue 26

2012-09-14 Thread Bill Ross
I had #24 and just got #26 this morning, but no #25. -Original Message- From: elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, September 14, 2012 9:00 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Elecraft Digest, Vol 101, Issue 26 Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman

Re: [Elecraft] K3 psk D splater

2012-05-30 Thread Ross Primrose N4RP
Maybe you ought to read Jim's post again. Sure looks like he's talking about the sound card out going into the radio 73, Ross N4RP On 5/30/2012 1:52 PM, Rick Bates wrote: > And you missed that Jim was talking about the RECEIVE station overdriving > the sound card for decodin

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