Re: [Elecraft] K-line carrying cases

How about these cases: http://radiodustcovers.com/Elite.html ? Anyone ever used/seen these? Looks legit... __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On Aug 26, 2014, at 8:00 AM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote: > I called Rose about a month back. Was wondering the same thing. > She

Re: [Elecraft] K-line carrying cases

I called Rose about a month back. Was wondering the same thing. She was in the middle of treatment. She did tell me that she was about to send me pictures of my K-Line covers, for my approval. But i never got them. I'm guessing she's dealing with some serious health issues right now. G*d, i hope

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

Count me in! Ever since i got that REF board - i've been looking for that elusive Trimble unit. People had told me that eBay is full of them for like $70. Yeah, right! Maybe 10 years ago... Now, they're about $200-300 depending on power supply availability, and you can't even find them... So, yea

Re: [Elecraft] Rf sensor

Nice! I guess i did the right thing by keeping my W2 after all (was going to send it back or sell it). And i got 2 sensors with it! __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On Aug 16, 2014, at 10:25 PM, Alan wrote: > It uses the W2 wattmeter sensors. According to the Elecraft ord

Re: [Elecraft] CNC Knobs

Wow! Seriously? A glow-in-the-dark trim ring for $12? Awesome! So it will fit the K3 knob from 73cnc folks? __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On Aug 16, 2014, at 12:10 PM, Mike Greenway wrote: > I have the heavy weighted CNC knobs on both my K3’s but always missed having >

Re: [Elecraft] New Linux user - USB questions

Using Wine is not really Linux. Wine is the Windows emulator for Linux and like all emulators (mostly) it has issues with hardware. Because its an abstraction layer between the OS and the target device. Why don't you just use Linux natively? There are programs that run on Linux, although not as ma

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA

And that's why people came with Open Source concept. Historically, proprietary platforms have been eliminated or converted to either completely Open Source or partially, similar to what Apple did: the platform is semi-open in the sense that nothing goes to Production without their validation and

Re: [Elecraft] Another Elecraft Tale

Hi Eric! Wow, awesome! You got any pictures of the area? It must be breathtaking... __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On Aug 7, 2014, at 1:12 AM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: > A couple of weeks ago I went on a kayaking trip to the northeast corner of > Vancouver Island

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and hex-beam antenna

I also have the K4KIO HexBeam, mounted on the roof via a Glen Martin 4.5 foot roof tower and a 5 foot pipe. Using it as my primary antenna for my K-Line station. Love it. Haven't tried it as a receive antenna on the low bands though. Interesting idea. Will give it a shot soon. Support from Leo (K

Re: [Elecraft] Logging software advice

MacLoggerDX and MacLoggerDX HD (for the iPad) are the best loggers i've found for my Macs. Very visual and VERY easy to setup/use. They don't do rig control besides the normal QSYs when clicking on spots. But they do work with a bunch of rotators. And support from the developer is awesome. __

Re: [Elecraft] RF in the Trees

I wonder if anyone's ever used a kite in a field to keep a wire "up". I see kites a lot in the summer, along belt parkway here in Brooklyn and they seem to stay in one place for long periods of time. I'm sure one can use 12 or 14 AWG wire and let a kite carry it pretty high. Of course you need wi

Re: [Elecraft] Using a KAT-500 and THP HL-1.5KFX

Guys, all you have to do is get Fred Kady's book: http://www.elecraft.com/elecraft_prod_list.htm#kpa500 At the bottom of the KPA500 order page. You'll see it. It lists every possible scenario of connecting these items together. And a lot of other things you're gonna wanna know about integrating t

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0 mini observations

Now i ask you: where else would you get an even remotely similar level of service and commitment to customer? __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On Jun 16, 2014, at 10:27 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: > Hi Oliver, > >> The mini is used in tilted postion like the KX3. So I would

Re: [Elecraft] K3 with KPA500 and KAT500 setup (Training the KAT500)

that on SSB sometimes it starts tuning for no apparent reason. Thanks to all folks who responded! Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS On Jun 9, 2014, at 9:22 AM, "Cady, Fred" wrote: > Hi Sal, > Here is a method to train your KAT500: > > Here is a procedure to set

Re: [Elecraft] Good to see Elecraft at Sea-Pac

Hey guys! I don't know what you're talking about when you say them hats aren't free... I got a free one at Dayton a month ago. Then again, i did order the KAT/KPA500 and the W2 while there :-) __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On Jun 9, 2014, at 8:45 AM, Jim's Desktop wrote:

[Elecraft] K3 with KPA500 and KAT500 setup

Hello everyone! Today i've finished my K-Line! K3/100 with a P3/SVGA with a KAT500 with a KPA500 with a W2 (although W2 has not yet been put in line). I think i got everything to play together nicely (not that its difficult, the way Elecraft makes it...) I've put the KAT3 in "bypass" on all the b

Re: [Elecraft] KPA 500 failure

I also just finished my new KPA500 build. Not 15 minutes ago. I didn't realize that the Fuse block is empty. Good thing i decided to actually double-check it before applying mains power. I figured they'd put the fuses in based on the power cable i ordered (US version, 115 V). Also, that whole bus

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 assembly

f some sort) and hook all these things up to that? __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On Jun 6, 2014, at 7:29 AM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote: > Hi everyone! > Finally assembled the KAT500 last night. > I never thought i would have this much difficulty with the tuner as oppose

[Elecraft] KAT500 assembly

Hi everyone! Finally assembled the KAT500 last night. I never thought i would have this much difficulty with the tuner as opposed to K3/P3. Those SO-239 lugs are tricky! Especially the XMTR one. I actually ended up using a black screw instead of the zinc one 'cause it just wouldn't fit. Hoping th

Re: [Elecraft] Audio mute while sending from sound card

I just looked in my K3 and this is what i have: i'm using a Signalink USB box for DATA A mode and i set the MIC to be LineIn. The MIC+LIN option in that case displays Not Applicable. When i switch to USB - the Mic input is switched to whatever i had it set to (rP.L in my case). So it does remembe

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

I'm using a WESD51 station as well and like it. Turn the knob to change the temp is nice. Also huge number of tips available... __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On Jun 5, 2014, at 2:07 PM, John W. Tipka wrote: > Bill, > > Absolutely bulletproof... I have owned one for over

Re: [Elecraft] Audio mute while sending from sound card

Hi Joe! I was under the impression that you had to switch to LineIn mic input to be able to use the LineIn. Regardless of what is connected to it: actual mic audio or sound card. Am i wrong? That's how i've been using my Signalink anyway... __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net

Re: [Elecraft] k3, HRD, and signaLink USB problem

Interesting coincidence is that i just finished hooking up my K3 to the Signalink USB and HRD. Like 11 minutes ago. The cable i use has 3 plugs: line in, line out and PTT. I didn't connect the PTT at all because i'm using that jack on the K3 for my foot switch. So HRD keys the radio via CAT. Work

Re: [Elecraft] Learning Morse Code is Like Learning to Dance

hance you could do a Skype with me just so I can see/hear what you mean? Event for a couple of minutes. If a picture is worth 1000 words - then a video is worth a million. Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS On May 30, 2014, at 2:08 PM, "Dick, K2ZR" wrote: > -----Or

Re: [Elecraft] Learning Morse Code is Like Learning to Dance

g to learn to send. Perhaps I should incorporate a sending session in my daily CW routine? Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS On May 30, 2014, at 12:30 PM, "Dick, K2ZR" wrote: > Hi All, > > I've taught many hams CW over the years & my mantra is to first properly

Re: [Elecraft] How to Convert Individ. Email Status to Digest?

navigate to the Electaft label and read whatever new messages had arrived. I find this approach less distracting. Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS On May 30, 2014, at 10:55 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Paul, > > Using Digest will generate just as many messages, the only "

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft's linux utilities - somewhat OT, or maybe not

Why not just use that apple laptop? I can get a good 3-4 hours out of it if i kill everything i don't need, especially all radios. If i didn't run Windows in it (Parallels) for HRD - i'd probably get the advertised battery life. Is there no way to recharge it if need be? __ Slava

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

Hey, not all skydiving requires a manual pull! My rig always had an AAD (Automatic Activation Device) that'll deploy at around 1500 feet. Not that i'd ever let it... But i think i took the battery out of it and used it on a Field Day or something... __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@a

Re: [Elecraft] Problems with erratic USB/serial connection

Hi all! After seeing all the potential issues with various USB-to-SERIAL converters i decided to go a different route: picked up this Gearmo 4-port dongle on Amazon for $48. It uses an FTDI chipset and a single USB port gives me 4 DB9 RS232 ports. It also seems to keep the COM port numbering const

Re: [Elecraft] VE7FMN Heatsink Works!

very passionate about what he does. Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS On May 21, 2014, at 10:24 AM, Doug Ellmore wrote: > I received my PAE-Kx31 heatsink from Fred VE7FMN (fsme...@telus.net) > yesterday. This morning over morning coffee, I installed the heatsink. I > remove

Re: [Elecraft] e-mail spam increase

easier for the NSA. > > Mike va3mw > > > > On Wed, May 21, 2014 at 8:00 AM, Kevin Stover > wrote: > >> Nope, I get one "junk" mail a week. Maybe. >> >> >> On 5/21/2014 6:43 AM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote: >> >>> Hi ever

[Elecraft] e-mail spam increase

Hi everyone! I've been observing an interesting trend: whenever i post on here or reply - i get a very noticeable increase of the number of messages in my Junk folder. Normally its 2 or 3 a day, but after posting on an "e-mail list" (which is a g*d send for mail-scraping robots) - its 20 or 30 a

Re: [Elecraft] I got big heavy knobs...

Thats exactly how i did it. I'm actually using both felt washers on the VFO A and one on VFO B. I have the regular (all black) knob set from 73cnc.com (couldn't wait till Dayton to get the deluxe). But they are great. Did you know these guys picked up the K8RA's keys business? I just got my P4 ia

[Elecraft] I survived Dayton 2014!

Hi everyone! Got back from Dayton today. First time there. What an event! I just wanted to mention the following: no other HF radio-selling booth was as busy as the folks at Elecraft! Not by a long shot! Made me very proud to own one. I saw the jealous looks every time a K3/KX3 was mentioned duri

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - newest release of HRD

I've been using the 6.1.x for a few months now. Seems to play with the K3 just fine. Unlike you i mostly use it for logging/cluster/digital and not so much for rig control... I like the K3 knobs and my new 73cnc.com weighted VFOs. __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On May 13,

[Elecraft] SPE 1K-FA questions

Hi everyone! All this talk about SPE got me looking at those amps. How much are they? Can't seem to find any prices. That 1K-FA looks interesting. Does it play with the K3 as well as the KPA-500? I heard that KPA-500 has some functionality that can only be used with the K3. I'm assuming its the ba

Re: [Elecraft] Dayton hotels/motels

Ok. Found a room. 3 blocks from the Crowne Plaza Hotel, where I'll be attending the Contest University thing. Worked out ok. Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS On May 12, 2014, at 2:13 PM, "Charlie T, K3ICH" wrote: > Try any of the online hotel bookers, Expedia, Hot

[Elecraft] Dayton hotels/motels

as I'm totally unfamiliar with that area. Thanks! Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Ele

Re: [Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic

I just had a thought: what about the rear mic jack (the 3.5mm) and the line out? Can that be done? __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On May 10, 2014, at 1:29 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: > With all due respect, you already received the answer here. Yes, you can > connect the Sig

Re: [Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic connector

> On 5/9/2014 4:40 PM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote: >> By "my audio stuff" i mean a mic. >> I'm using a Shure SM58, into a mic preamp, into a >> gate/compressor/limiter/de-esser into an EQ into a mixer into the K3's >> line-in. > > Hi Slava, >

Re: [Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic connector

0404 USB that i can use. But signalink works just fine. No drivers to install. And it has just enough controls. I really don't see why i would need a studio quality sound card for PSK31. __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On May 9, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Jim Brown wrote: &

[Elecraft] Making a Signalink cable for the K3's 8-pin mic connector

Hi Don, list! I wanted to ask you if it would be possible to make a cable for the Signalink USB box to connect to the K3's 8-pin front side mic connector? I have the Signalink box that i'm using with my Yaesu 857D but i want to also try it with the K3. The K3's rear line-in is currently taken by

[Elecraft] P3/SVGA monitor resolution question

Hi everyone! I just got this new Dell LCD monitor specifically for the P3/SVGA. Its a 19.1 inch, 16:9 monitor. However, its maximum resolution seems to be 1366x768 at 60Hz. So the only res i can use on the P3 is 1280x1024. Any way to include the monitor's res in the SVGA firmware, so it can display

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question

Ok, fine. You guys convinced me. I'm getting KPA500/KAT500 over at Dayton next week. Elecraft guys: here i come! __ Slava (Sal) B, W2RMS w2...@arrl.net On May 7, 2014, at 10:14 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: > Same here re adding the KPA500/KAT500. I did have an Ameriton AL-811H, and >

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question

in the amp? And also, is KAT500 pretty much a must? Does anyone know if Elecraft actually has any plans to put out higher powered amp anytime soon? Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS On May 7, 2014, at 11:39 AM, "d...@lightstream.net" wrote: > Increasing power from: &

Re: [Elecraft] Limit topics in email

; sent to you. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 5/7/2014 7:45 AM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote: >> There are times (just about all the time, really) when i wish that this list >> would join the 21 century (just like their radios) and get converted to a >> FORUM (BB, p

[Elecraft] KPA500 question

Hello everyone! I'm a proud owner of a new K3/P3. Almost there... Can someone please explain to me the rationale behind the KPA500? Why 500W? Is there a tremendous difference between legal limit and about half of it (which is what i hear KPA500 can do)? I understand the ease of use, how the amp fo

Re: [Elecraft] Limit topics in email

There are times (just about all the time, really) when i wish that this list would join the 21 century (just like their radios) and get converted to a FORUM (BB, phpnuke, etc..). This is so very archaic... No offense to anyone, the content on here is priceless, goes without saying. But a mailing

[Elecraft] Calibrating KTCXO3 with the XG3

Hello again, everyone! I just installed the K3EXREF board in my K3 and i also have the KTCXO3 unit in there from before. The idea was to use the XG3 as the external 10 MHz reference for calibration. I wasn't thrilled with the accuracy of the zero-beat method that i was using (or rather i wasn't t

[Elecraft] Signal analysis with the P3

Hello everybody! Ever since i got my new P3 - i've been looking at people's signals (naturally). And i've noticed the following: When using USB on 10 meters, talking locally, there are a couple of folks that use ICOM radios and i can see these spikes on the left of the carrier. Normally, in USB, a

[Elecraft] K3 -- Spot band switching in HRD

Hello everyone! I have a K3/HRD question: When using the DX cluster and the BandMap (the one with the vertical band display and all the call signs on the right of it) i'm able to switch bands by double-clicking on the spot in the cluster window. No matter what band the K3 is presently on. But if

[Elecraft] P3 SVGA monitor choices

Hi all! What do you guys use for an external monitor when using P3/SVGA? I saw a video on YouTube of a guy using a small touch screen with the Lp-Pan/NaP3, but that can't be done with a P3, right? Can't really use a touch screen because there's no such functionality in the P3. So in that case that

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] P3 beta software with noise blanker

Hi everyone! Is there a reason why you can't save the P3 settings using the P3 Utility, like we do in the K3 Utility? Also, not sure if anyone saw this but would it be possible to keep the last used label highlighted on the screen? When you press any of the FN* buttons - to keep the label lit up

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft UPS deliveries

I never expected such a turnout. And just to be clear: it wasn't a complaint! I love Elecraft! Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS On Apr 24, 2014, at 9:51 AM, Bill Turner wrote: > ORIGINAL MESSAGE: (may be snipped) > > On 4/23/2014 7:47 PM, Fred Jensen wrote:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft UPS deliveries

I guess i'm just spoiled by Amazon Prime and their 2-day no matter what delivery. Sometimes, a lot of times, i actually get it in one day, depending on where the item is geographically. Oh well... This just means i'll have one less distraction when putting up my new Hex Beam this weekend. Slava

[Elecraft] Has anyone ever ordered from Idiom Press?

Here's another one: has anyone here ever ordered anything from Idiom Press? I'm really at a loss here... I ordered this RotorEZ board to give me a serial port on an older CDE HAM-IV rotor/control box. This was around March 31st time frame. Their website does say that sometimes order could take up

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft UPS deliveries

OR! > > Did you choose the "Cheapest" option that was available? > > 73 Milverton. > > On Wednesday, April 23, 2014 6:41 AM, Slava Baytalskiy > wrote: > Hi everyone! > Sorry if i'm venting, but how come even the tiniest packages fr

Re: [Elecraft] W2RMS

Yeah? Ok, i'll keep that in mind. Thanks! Very useful remark... On Apr 23, 2014, at 7:42 AM, Brian North wrote: > If you have nothing good to say, say NOTHING!! > > 2E0BWQ > > Sent from my iPad > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: htt

[Elecraft] Elecraft UPS deliveries

Hi everyone! Sorry if i'm venting, but how come even the tiniest packages from Elecraft take full 7 days to arrive via UPS Ground? 1 pound package via UPS Ground, for almost $17 shouldn't take this long, should it? I understand this isn't Amazon Prime, but come on, 7 days? Slava B W2RMS ___

[Elecraft] P3 screen refresh rate in SCAN

Hi everyone! Just built a new P3 couple of days ago. Been playing with it (naturally). Have a question about screen refresh rate in SCAN: when i set the span to something wide, like 150 or 200 and put the K3 into scan - after one or two full screens it gets kind of choppy. Starts to freeze up and

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

Thanks for everyone's input on their P3 usage patterns! Very helpful. Just read the manual cover to cover (again) and set my new P3 up to what seems to be good for now. You know what would be a good addition to the firmware? I think it would be nice if the last used FN button would be highlighted

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

I see. Well, that's what i pretty much figured: it must be the flux capacitor that is flashing, right? Does it need a firmware update? Slava B W2RMS On Apr 18, 2014, at 8:46 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: > > "What are these red LEDs that are flashing inside my new P3?" > > > > It's been prov

Re: [Elecraft] Just built my new P3

ing ones toward the front panel. Thanks in advance! Slava B W2RMS On Apr 18, 2014, at 12:29 AM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote: > Well, i guess i'm one step closer to completing my K-Line... > Just built my new P3 that i received today (SN 3157). > Very nice! > Its no LP-Pan/NaP3, i tell

[Elecraft] Just built my new P3

Well, i guess i'm one step closer to completing my K-Line... Just built my new P3 that i received today (SN 3157). Very nice! Its no LP-Pan/NaP3, i tell you that, but it doesn't require a computer, so that's the major advantage. I've gotten pretty used to using the NaP3 on my Mac, click/drag and s

Re: [Elecraft] K3 First Impressions

Hi David! Congrats on the K3! I'm no expert, having just built mine few weeks ago, but where did you connect your Sub RX antenna input to? IS it connected to the RX ANT bnc or to the KAT3? If BNC - then yes, you would need to connect the actual receive only antenna. I connected mine to the KAT3, s

Re: [Elecraft] 756ProIII vs K3

You know, the interesting thing about Elecraft and the K3 in particular is that one can form an opinion of it's superiority ONLY after using it it for a little while. I don't think it can be done by just looking at it. In fact, by just looking at it for a few minutes one forms the exact opposite

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net results for 4/6/2014

K2UT? Is this the same K2UT who's telnet DX cluster node i've been using? Wow! > K2UT Bob NJ K3 8017 > QRP __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] W1AW/5 MS With K3, P3, and KPA500.

I tried to bust through the pileup to you on 20m last night. No such luck. Not with my SPT-500 "Penetrator" antenna for 10m. Some pileup you created... Slava B W2RMS On Apr 16, 2014, at 7:59 PM, Bill Breeden wrote: > > I operated as W1AW/5 from here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast last night on

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net

the people loggin in. Obviously > you didn't hear the net control or the primary relay. I am surprised you > didn't hear anyone logging in. My guess is that if you try again next > week you'll have better luck, assuming band conditions are better. > > John > AC

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net

How does this net work? I tried to get on today, at 2 PM EST (1800Z). I heard almost nothing. Some random people calling CQ and what not. No net control. Is there a particular protocol that this net follows? Was it even on today? Just curious... Slava B W2RMS On Apr 13, 2014, at 1:31 AM, Phil She

[Elecraft] Using the K3 ACC socket

Hi everyone! I have a question about the ACC socket on the K3. I saw on HamNation that Icom IC-7000 gives you this ACC pigtail cable with all the leads marked, so that you could plug it in and easily pick out the pins you need to use for whatever it is you're doing. Does Elecraft have something l

Re: [Elecraft] Strange RFI question

mal hum or buzz. Thanks in advance! Slava, W2RMS On Apr 8, 2014, at 9:34 PM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote: > Hello everyone! > I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for this sort of a question but i > figured i'd give it a shot. > I've been going out of my mind with this str

[Elecraft] Strange RFI question

Hello everyone! I'm not sure if this is the correct forum for this sort of a question but i figured i'd give it a shot. I've been going out of my mind with this strange signal pattern i've been seeing on my new panadapter connected to my new K3. I first saw it on 20 meters. It seems to be the sam

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA Option - Split Screen?

You know what I would buy in an instant? The P3-SVGA card but without the P3 chassis. If that was available as an add-on to the K3. Bring-your-own-display sort of an option. Have a VGA or dvi or maybe even HDMI (much smaller) in the back of a K3. Is that possible? Slava Baytalskiy sla

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net announcement

Did i miss it again? Is it already over? On Apr 6, 2014, at 12:29 AM, Phil Shepard wrote: > The weekly Elecraft SSB net meets tomorrow (Sunday, 4/6/14) at 1800z on > 14.3035 MHz. I will be NCS from western Oregon. See you there. > > > 73, > Phil, NS7P > > __

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Kits & ESD protection

These are the ESD-related items that i used few weeks ago while building my new K3: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004N96WQ0/ref=oh_details_o04_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009ENYYGU/ref=oh_details_o04_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AMCG21C/

Re: [Elecraft] Considering a K3

Hi Dave! A few months before i bought my K3 i bought the K3 book by KE7X. That is probably the main reason that i subsequently bought the rig. Slava, W2RMS On Apr 5, 2014, at 11:58 AM, David Cole wrote: > Hi, > > Can anyone point me at some resources to better understand why I want a > K3, as

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S-meter question

Yeah, this is normal behavior. Same thing happens on my 857D and all other's radios (i hear). You didn't do anything wrong. Slava, W2RMS On Apr 5, 2014, at 8:22 AM, drewko wrote: > This is typical of HF receivers from years past-- meter indicates > increasing AGC as you reduce the RF gain; only

Re: [Elecraft] New KX3 Accessory

Does the PX3 attach to the KX3 in some sort of a rigid configuration? So it becomes sort of one unit? I imagine folks using this combo in the filed would like something like that. Perhaps similar to this PAE-Kx31 heat sink with side handles, only extending sideways to include the PX3? Otherwise it

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/K3 and KPA500

Sound like all you need is the W2IHY iPlus box. It will switch between 3 radios with one mic, PTT and an amp... I have and use it all the time. http://www.w2ihy.com/audio-switches.html On Apr 4, 2014, at 1:52 PM, Phil Hystad wrote: > I am thinking of setting up a configuration to easily switch m

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Ergonomics

I'm a new ham and an even newer K3 owner. For anyone who is function over form any day, like me - Elecraft's "learning curve" is the whole point! If i had a radio for which i didn't even need to open the manual - i'd be bored with it in two days and probably wouldn't use it or care for it as much

Re: [Elecraft] About Rose of Elecraft Cases and Covers

What cases and covers? There’s a K3 cover i can get? Where? I need that! I have 6 cats and even though they are not allowed to come into the “radio room” - i still get a bit of hair here and there. Can you guys and gals please point me in the direction of where i can order me a case for ny shiny

Re: [Elecraft] KRX3 K3 Subreceiver Install

I just did this last weekend. Put the whole K3 together, including the KRX3. Just don’t forget to remove the chassis stiffener and all will be well. Oh, and those little coax interconnects that are on the back side of the front panel need to be nice and neat and out of the way. KRX3 went in very n

Re: [Elecraft] K3 interface to Signalink USB question

And one more question: what's this rj-45 type plug on the bottom of the front panel for? Anyone using it at all? Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ele

Re: [Elecraft] K3 interface to Signalink USB question

Thanks everyone! Don, will this setup liven up the mic? Or is there a way to just switch to front panel mic input only when using SL USB? I mean I know I can set the menu option to fp mic. But if I didn't and SL USB keyed up the rig - my actual mic would be live, right? Slava Baytalski

[Elecraft] K3 interface to Signalink USB question

er if that can somehow be used for the Signalink. I also have an iPlus box (FYI). Thanks in advance for your suggestions and ideas! Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailma

Re: [Elecraft] K3, KPA500 KAT500 Firmware Upgrades

What exactly is the function of this device? Does it give you 8 separate serial ports? Or is it just a hub? Is it somehow different from plugging 8 USB-to-serial cables into a computer? Thanks! Slava Baytalskiy sla...@nullserv.com W2RMS On Mar 25, 2014, at 11:28 AM, Doug Person wrote

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft owner.

That’s it! Done! Wow, what a job this was… Got the K3 all built and configured. Well, the necessary post-build configuration, that is. What is this weird descending tone when i was configuring the 100w amp unit? Is that normal? Seems to be gone now… The 5w and 50w TX Gain calibration went through

Re: [Elecraft] New Elecraft owner.

it off and install the rest: KRX3 and KPA3. Man, this is one sexy radio… Slava (Sal), W2RMS On Mar 21, 2014, at 11:38 PM, Slava Baytalskiy wrote: > Hello fellow Elecraft-ers! > Just received the shipment of my new K3/100 kit (SN8086). > Name is Slava (Sal) W2RMS. > Will be

[Elecraft] New Elecraft owner.

Hello fellow Elecraft-ers! Just received the shipment of my new K3/100 kit (SN8086). Name is Slava (Sal) W2RMS. Will be starting the assembly over the weekend. Can’t wait to join the community. Been reading this list (and everything else i could find on the subject of Elecraft) for a few weeks now