[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, 2/6/2022 7.280, 1900Z

Thanks to all checking in and my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K4D 436 W3SA JOHN NC KX3 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D AC8UC RAY OH K4 #519 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S WY3T TIM FL K3S W9EJB ED IN K4D 498 NK9A STAN MI FT757 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 K1ND JAN MI K4 202 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D WB3LGC STEVE DE

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 wattmeter adjustment

% everywhere except at 5 watts CW at 50 MHz. http://www.telepostinc.com/Telepost.pdf http://www.telepostinc.com/LP-500_QST_review.pdf The W2 was reviewed in the July 2010 QST. The Array Solutions Powermaster (not the II) was reviewed in the January 2006 QST. 73, -Steve WX2S

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, 7.280 Sunday Jan 23, 1900Z

Hoping to see some of you on our 80 meter net. 3775 kHz, 9pm Sundays, (0200Z) Thanks to check-ins and relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K4 NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D AE6JV BILL NH K3 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S W9EJB ED IN K4 WB8HRO TIM MI FT450D NK9A STAN MI FT757 WY3T TIM FL K3S KB3FBR JOE PA K2 K1NW

[Elecraft] K3 Utility saving macros to PC

starting the utility, although they can be uploaded from the K3. But each time I run the utility I have to reupload them from the K3. Does the utility no longer save the macros to the PC disk, as described in the help? Is my utility working p

Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

. 73, -Steve WX2S Chuck GuentherSat, 15 Jan 2022 10:01:28 -0800In terms of modernizing the Elecraft W2, I'm surprised no one so far has mentioned the excellent digital display unit offered by KV5J. The combo works great.73, Chuck  NI0C

Re: [Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

Bob, I own a Bird 43 and a few slugs. Problems for station use: It's not autoranging, doesn't directly measure SWR, and it's a bit cumbersome to leave on a shelf top. I tried yesterday and I didn't have a good place for it where it wouldn't be in the way of something. 73, -Steve WX2S

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, Jan 9, 7.280

THANKS TO ALL CHECKING IN AND TO RELAY STATIONS. WM6P STEVE GA K4D #436 W3SA JOHN NC TS890 W9EJB ED IN K4D #498 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KO4FCO BOB TN FTDX10 NK9A STAN MI K5PD PETE TX K3 W4TMW TOM GA K4 K4FKB CYRUS AL FT450D KD9TII RON IN FT900 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D NC0JW JIM CO KX3 W4DML DOUG TN K3

[Elecraft] New wattmeter plans?

in the tooth. Any rumors, or more than rumors? 73, -Steve WX2S __ 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] KPA1500 reflected power faults

Problem found. It was an intermittent fault on a bidirectional coupler for a wattmeter. It finally failed hard. When I took the coupler out of circuit, the amp behaved itself. 73, -Steve WX2S On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, 11:33:44 AM EST, Steve Masticola wrote: Hi, all, My KPA1500

[Elecraft] RemoteRig - Control-RRC

Does anyone in the Los Angeles County/Ventura County area have a Control-RRC that I can borrow for a day? My Control-RRC appears to be malfunctioning. Tnx es 73, Steve __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] KPA1500 reflected power faults

know the usual culprits (poor ground, RF in the shack, surge suppressors), but I wonder if other owners are still having these problems, despite attempts to fix. 73, -Steve WX2S __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net Jan 2, 7.280 1900Z

Thanks to those checking in and my relay stations. Welcome Ed to K4 ownership. You will find it is a great transceiver. WM6P STEVE GA K4D #436 W3SA JOHN NC TX890 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S N2TNQ LEN NJ K3 W4TMW TOM GA K4 #361 W9EJB ED IN K4 #498

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, Dec 26 7.280

Thanks to my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K4D #436 NET CONTROL W3SA JOHN NC TS-890 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D W9EJB ED IN K4D #498 WY3T TIM FL K3S N4CY EVERETT AL K4D #265 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S AE6JV BILL NH K3 K4BLK BRADON GA IC705 QRP N2TNQ LEN NJ K3 W8PLT TOMMY WY FT991 NK9A STAN MI FT757DX WB8HRO TIM

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 7.280, Dec 19, 1900Z

Thanks for checking in and thanks to my relay stations. Please forgive any errors. Band was favoring short skip but we did well. WM6P STEVE GA K4 K1ND JAN MI K4 K6VWE STAN MI K4 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 W4TMQ TOM GA K4 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S W3SA JOHN NC TS890 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D AE6JV BILL NH K3 K1NW

[Elecraft] 40 meter net, 12-12, 7.280, 1900Z

Thanks to my relay stations and those checking in. WM6P STEVE GA K4D NETCONTROL W9EJB ED IN K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 W3SA JOHN NC TS890 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D N8SBE DAVE MI K3S AE6JV BILL NH K3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL TS990 AB0R DAVE MN K3 N4CY EVERETT AL K4D NC0JW JIM CO KX3 KB3FBR JOE PA K2 N0MPM MIKE IA K3S

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, 7.280 1900Z

Thanks to my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D N4CY EVERETT AL K4 265 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S AE6JV BILL NH K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 W4DML DOUG TN K3 N8GIJ DON OH IC707 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FT990 AC4LA PETE AL IC7300 NK9A STAN MI FT757 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FT990 WA2LLN

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net, 11-14-21 7.280

Thanks to all checking in and especially to my relay stations that make this net a success. WM6P STEVE GA NETCONTROL K3S AE6JV BILL NH K3 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D KE8QNF WALTER OH TS530S WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D NC0JW JIM CO KX3 W4DML DOUG TN K3 N4CY EVERET AL K4/1500 KX9RT SCOTT WI K3S AC8UC RAY OH

[Elecraft] Sunday 1900Z, 40 meter SSB net, 7.280

MANY THANKS TO MY RELAY STATIONS WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D AE6JV BILL NH K3S W9EJB ED IN K3 NC0JW JIM CO K3S N8SBE DAVE MI K3S K5PD PETE TX K3 KB3FBR JOE PA K2 KG4WXU JERRY TN K3 W4DML DOUG TN K3 K2TNQ LEN NJ K3 K8DSS ED MI IC7300

[Elecraft] Subject: KX3 in multi radio environment

The KX3 receiver is quite capable in crowded environments. A KX3 with its 15 Watts output will drive a KPA1500 to over 900 Watts. WM6P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net and time change

stations and check-ins. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NS4V DAVID NC K3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D N2TNQ LEN NJ K3 WN3T RICK VA IC7610 W3SA JOHN NC TS890 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 KI5BOM CRAIG MS TS830 K4JPM JIM AL FLEX6600M N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KC0EMO KEVIN OH K3 WA2BCP PAUL NJ K3 KO4FH DAN TN

Re: [Elecraft] feeding a half-wave dipole with ladder line

Yes the antenna will be very high impedance. As suggested, connect an additional pair of wires for 40 meters to the same feed point of the dipole, if possible put them at right angles to the existing dipole. __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] 10-24 40 meter SSB net 7.280

Thanks to all checking in and to relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K3S K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D WY3T TIM FL K3S W3UP DICK PA FLEX6600 AE6JV BILL NH K3 KM4LOZ WILLIAM KY FTDX3000 KI44FGK BILLY GA TENTEC SCOUT KB2FSB LLOYD NY IC7200 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101D W3SA JOHN NC TS890 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 NC0JW JIM CO

[Elecraft] Suggestion re dealing with Xfinity and similar

Certainly not someone who blames "an antenna" for second rate gear in a poorly designed system. Hope that you are able to get a good response and get your 'net back. 73, Steve KL7JT/1 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mai

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 10-17, 7.280

Elecraft SSB nets each Sunday: 1800Z 14.303.5 1900Z 7.280 0100Z 3.775 (Monday GMT) THANKS TO MY RELAY STATIONS WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 W3SA JOHN NC TS890 K1NW BRIAN RI AE6JV BILL NH K3 NK9A STAN MI FT757 W4KBX RICHARD FL K3S K5PD PETE TX K3 WB4GMN DON NC TS440 WB9EWM

Re: [Elecraft] HELP! XFINITY SHUT OFF INTERNET DUE TO HAM ANTENNAS

is to find another provider. 73, Steve AA4AK On 10/20/2021 2:21 PM, eric norris via Elecraft wrote: Dear Gang: Xfinity, our internet provider, showed up at 7:30am this morning, to explain to the XYL that we were being cut off for good because my amateur radio activities had caused wide area

Re: [Elecraft] sticky thermal pads for K3 LPA Mosfets

It may not be what E uses.  3M makes "sticky" pads.  I use them for my Raspberry Pi computer. See: https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b5005065038/ and https://www.3m.com/3M/en_US/p/d/b00051394/ 73, steve WB3LGC On 10/8/21 5:35 PM, Ron Gorski wrote: I need a description of the stic

Re: [Elecraft] Wire antenna ends and spools?

one... I had "free" access to wire at one time. 73, steve WB3LGC On 10/6/21 5:00 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: For years I've carried and used a 50 ft spool of #22 insulated stranded hookup wire.  I un-spool the length I guess-ta-mate to be the required amount, put a 1/2 hitch at the

Re: [Elecraft] Wire antenna ends and spools?

http://seller.sug.my/product/plastic-fishing-line-spool-hp/ ??? On 10/6/21 12:46 AM, Eric Norris wrote: he called "offshore fishing line spools." __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

Re: [Elecraft] Wire antenna ends and spools?

end of the reel.  I have used them for many years. 73, steve WB3LGC On 10/5/21 6:33 PM, Julia Tuttle wrote: Hi folks, I'm putting together the Elecraft Standard Wire Antenna(tm), two 25-foot pieces of 26-gauge wire with relatively slippery insulation. I've got banana plugs on the near (radio

Re: [Elecraft] Wire antenna ends and spools?

I went with two non-resonant lengths (1). Depending on the band I'm working, one acts as the radiator, and the other as the counterpoise. I chose 23' and 39'. I installed banana plugs on the radio end, and tied a bowline hitch (2) on the far ends. I also carry additional 1.5mm nylon braided

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 10-3

Thanks to all participating and those acting as relay stations. It has been reported that K4 serial number 317 has been received. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL KV8Z CHRIS OH FT991A WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101 NS4V DAVID NC K3 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 NX8B JOHN IN FTDX3000 WY3T TIM FL K3S KC4BLL TONY FL

[Elecraft] Elecraft Nets

Gordon, Thanks for the interest in the Elecraft nets. Every Sunday 1800Z 14.303.5 1900Z 7.180 0100Z 3.775 (Sunday night US, Monday GMT) Steve WM6P 40 meter net control __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] SSB list lacking

There is no excuse for not being included in the forum email list as you noticed. If I were you, I would not waste my time checking into this net in the future. -- Message: 2 Date: Thu, 23 Sep 2021 19:19:58 -0400 From: Hunsdon Cary III To: ela...@sbcglobal.net Cc:

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 7.280, 9-19-2021, 1900Z

Thanks to stations assisting with relays. Generally weak signals today. WM6P STEVE GA K3S net control AE6JV BILL RI K3 KB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 KC4CJ JAMES FL IC7300 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 W4DML DOUG TN K3 KE8CJM DAN OH IC7300 WY3T TIM FL K3S KB3FBR JOE PA K2 WB0SOX WES MO IC746 W3SA

[Elecraft] Subject: KPA1500 Power Level

I looked at the link given in part of this discussion regarding efficiency and dissipated power data at various output levels. Very revealing. During a recent virtual hamfest I spoke to the Elecraft designer of the KPA1500 and he confirmed that the heat dissipated remains nearly unchanged whether

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 9-12

THANKS TO ALL RELAY STATIONS. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL W3SA JOHN NC TS890 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 KO4LLC GEORGE VA FT891 K5PD PETE TX K3 KD9HYM BILL IL IC7300 KB9AVO PAUL IL K4 (WELCOME BACK) W4FO PAT FL FLEX6600M WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101 ABOR DAVE MN K3 W6SFG BRUCE VA FLEX6400 W4NDK DAVE NC FT891

Re: [Elecraft] Does the KX3 Have the Same CW/RTTY Decoder as the KX2?

Yes, CW, RTTY, PSK31 + PSK62 ?   IF, you add PX3, you can use a USB keyboard for text and function key text macros and commands + better display. 73 steve WB3LGC On 9/12/21 8:22 PM, Michael Crestohl wrote: I understand the decoder algorithm for the CW and RTTY decoder is very good in the KX2

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 9-5-21

1900Z Sundays 7.280 Limited propagation today. An increasing number of KPA1500s are in use during our nets. KPA500 have long been the most popular amplifier for Elecraft nets. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 AE6JV BILL NH K3 W3SA JOHN NC TS890 KB3FBR JOE PA K2 WN3T RICK VA

[Elecraft] 40 METER NET / 80 METER NET 8-22-21

Thanks to all that assisted with relays. 40 METERS 7.280 1900Z WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL W9EJB ED IN K3 K9NU CARL OH FTDX101D K5PD PETER TX K3 W3SA JOHN NC TS890 WY3T TIM FL K3S W8UAN TIM MI TS-890 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 WN3T RICK VA IC7610 K8IGU BRIAN OHIO TS2000 KD9QDP RICK IL TS450 N3RFO LES MD

Re: [Elecraft] K4 operating manual now available as both .pdf and .html

In your print dialog box look for "print background" and make it unchecked. You could then print a white background as well as "print as a pdf." At least that's how it works on a Mac OS. GL - Steve WB6RSE > On Aug 21, 2021, at 7:29 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: > >>

[Elecraft] K4 HDMI audio

, it looks like there are audio "injectors", too.  I think this will work? https://www.amazon.com/Monoprice-BlackbirdTM-HDMI-Audio-Inserter/dp/B01B5FR7PY/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1=hdmi+audio+injector=1629415879=8-2 73, steve WB3LGC ___

[Elecraft] 40 and 80 meter nets, 8-8-21

40 meter net 1900z Sunday WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL W3SA JOHN NC TS890 N0MPM MIKE IA K3S NC0JW JIM CO KX3 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D N3UEC/AG STEVE PA IC7300 N8SBE DAVE MI IC7000 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FTDX101 W9EJB ED IN K3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 WN3T RICH VA IC7610 WD4NHH TJ FL ALINCO DX SR8 K1NW BRIAN RI K3

[Elecraft] Regarding 40 meter SSB net.

Dave, Thanks for checking into the 40 meter SSB net. Hope to hear you regularly on the net. Eric, WB9JNZ relayed you in, as the conditions were very difficult and I could not hear you directly. Steve, WM6P __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 7-18

Very poor propagation. 20% of the users using a K4! WM6P STEVE GA K3S NET CONTROL WY3T TIM FL K3S KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 76 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 W9EJB ED IN K3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FT990 N8VZ CARL OH K4 138 AB0R DAVE MN K3 __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] denatured alcohol vs. Everclear

John NI0K, Keep in mind that denatured alcohol and Everclear are absolutely two different products. Denatured or wood alcohol is most poisonous. Whereas Everclear is grain alcohol and can be consumed, (in moderation.) Steve WM6P

Re: [Elecraft] Broke my K2 :(

99% Isopropyl is available from Uline. Aerospace industry standard is Miller-Stephenson Contact Re-Nu MS-530. Evaporates quickly and leaves no residue. Great stuff but pricey and you'll have to work to find it. GL - Steve WB6RSE > > Yup, it's the 90% stuff. It was impossible to get

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 7.280

Thanks to my relay stations. Low noise and low signal levels. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL W9EJB ED IN K3 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 KO4QEB TIM FL IC718 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 NG5Q DALE AR FTDX1200 WB9JNZ ERIC IL FT990 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 N6JW JOHN CA KX3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 NF7P PHIL OR K3

Re: [Elecraft] Chasing paddles around desk top

Or Museum Wax which holds indefinitely, is easy to move/remove and leaves no marks. Steve WB6RSE > On Jul 8, 2021, at 12:38 PM, Frank Krozel wrote: > > And there goes my secret > > -73- FrankKG9H > kg9hfr...@gmail.com > > > > >> On Jul 8, 20

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Experience

's with 12 turns RG-8x. 73, steve WB3LGC On 7/6/21 12:33 AM, Robert G Strickland via Elecraft wrote: Does the choke cause a significant sag in the antenna? For 40m maybe not; my 80m dipole with a choke looks like a V antenna, and I'm reluctant to increase the tension in the support ropes to

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 7-4-21 7.280

Low band noise for a change. A little relief from the summer thunderstorms today. WM6P STEVE GA K3S WY3T TIM FL K3S W3SA JOHN NC TS890 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 W9EJB ED IN K3 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 KK9USC BOB IL KX3 K5PD PETE TX K3 KJ4ZMV TERRANCE IN FTDX101 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 W0EG BOB FL FT101D WB9JNZ

[Elecraft] PEP vs CW Power rating.

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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 & AX1 in 2021 Field Day

I was interested in your comment regarding using your KX3 as a driver for your amp. I too had tried my KPA500 with my KX3 as a backup for my K3s should it ever go down for repairs. It worked just fine and put out about 230 Watts. When I upgraded to a KPA1500, again I wanted to have back up

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 6-27-21

Light attendance on the net this week. I guess many had had enough hamming working Field Day. Thanks to my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 W3SA JOHN NC TS-890 NCOJW JIM CO KX3 KB9JNZ ERIC IL FT-990 WB8JIM JIM OH IC-956

[Elecraft] Subject: 40 meter net 6-20-21 1900Z 7.280

THANKS TO MY RELAY STATIONS. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 K8NU CARL IN FTDX101 W4DML DOUG TN KB9AVO PAUL IN K3S WY3T TIM FL K3S NC0JW JIM CO KX3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 AA4WO BILL KY JUPITER W3SA JOHN NC TS890 K5DUT DON TX TS590 W4DNQ RON FL FTDX101 W9EJB ED IN K3/KPA500 KN4PIB DAVE FL

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 6-13

Thanks to my relay stations. The band was in poor shape. Generally weak signals. WM6P STEVE GA K3S Net Control WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 WY3T TIM FL K3S N8SBS DAVE MI IC7000 K2VJK VERN NY K3S W4DML DOUG TN K3 W9EJB ED IN K3 W3SA JOHN NC TS890 N9AT AL IL IC7851 NC0JW JIM CO KX3

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K4] Warning: Windows 10 Update resets FTDI options back to defaults, keys radio

Bob,  Thank you for the link to your Serial Interface Doc !!  I have not had "real" problems with COM ports, BUT it is nice to have a current reference in one package.  Thank you for doing the work.  73, steve WB3LGC On 6/9/21 3:56 AM, Bob Wilson, N6TV wrote: I just installed a

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 6-6-21

1900Z 7.280 kHz\ Thanks to my relay stations for assisting. The signals during the net were very weak and led to receiving only partial information. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NET CONTROL WY3T TIM FL K3S KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 W9EJB ED IN K3 KC9NRO/8 KX9U KEN IN KX3 W4DML DOUG TN K3 K5PD

[Elecraft] KX3 receive dead

in the receive path. Does anyone have a PCB layout for the KX3 RF board? Steve N9SZ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 5-30-21

The band was very weak today. Few stations seen on the band. Thanks to my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 WY3T TIM FL (REMOTE IN TN) K3S K5PD PETE TX K3 K2VJK VERN NY K3 KB9AVO PAUL IN K3S KB3FBR JOE PA K2 N0MPM MIKE IA K3S

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 5-23 7.280

Thanks to my relay stations for your assistance. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 WY3T TIM FL K3S AC8UC RAY OH IC7410 W9EJB ED IN K3 K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 K0JFJ NICK MN K3S K1NW BRIAN RI K3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 KD9QAK VINCE IL IC7300 KG8D LYNN OH TS590 KC9BHE LOU IL

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 5-16-21

Band was not in good shape. My apologies to the net for the late start. Thanks to those acting as relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NET CONTROL KB3FBR JOE PA K2 AE6JV BILL NH K3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 NS7P PHIL OR K3 WB8CTC JOE WV IC718 W4DML DOUG TN K3 WY3T TIM FL K3S KD4PBJ CHRIS TN

[Elecraft] New KPA500 problem.

, perhaps sending no info at all. Any thoughts? I’m assuming I have overlooked a simple setting on the K3 and/or the KPA. Tnx and 73 Steve KA4FOX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

Re: [Elecraft] Share a port for KPA500

with a single receiver for decades, so no big deal, or I can just go with the RF sensing on the amp. Tnx again, Steve KW3A On 5/10/2021 1:43 PM, Steve Forst wrote: I have a TS-890S that has a KPA500 connected to the  radio's serial port.   The amp follows the radio, no problem.  Very slick. I also

[Elecraft] Share a port for KPA500

with a null modem cable and set to a 115,200 baud rate. Is there a simple way to get the band data to the amp while the 2 radios are connected to each other as described above? I guess I can use the amp's RF sensing, but have always loved having the amp follow the radio. 73, Steve KW3A

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 5-9-21

Sunday 1900Z 7.280 MHz Band was in poor shape. Thanks to my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NET CONTROL K8NU CARL IN FTDX101D WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 NS7P PHIL OR K3 KX9U KEN IN KX3 W5SV DAVE TX K3 KC0EMO KEVIN IA KX2 KF0AWM DAN NE IC-7300 WN8A JIM MI K3 KG5RFN

[Elecraft] 40 meter net

7.280 1900Z every Sunday Thanks to my relay stations for your assistance. Pretty good range on the band from Florida to NH to Colorado! The 80 meter Elecraft net later in the evening proved to be pretty difficult with signals just below and above us. WM6P STEVE GA K3S, net control WB9JNZ ERIC

[Elecraft] Re Drafting

I had drafting in junior high. It, Like calculus, was a skill which I very much admired but failed to master. Steve KA4FOX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Speaker upgrade

Hi Anyone care to recommend an internal speaker replacement? Steve KA4FOX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 4-11

Thanks to all my relay stations. Very few signals on 40 meters. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 WY3T TIM FL K3S K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 K2VJK VERN NY K3 N2AQR JOHN NY K2 AE6JV BILL NH K3 KO4DXQ BOB TN IC7300 K5PD PETE TX K3 K4HYJ HANK GA KX3

[Elecraft] WTB: K3EXREF

I'm in the process of buying a second K3 (sans external reference) and I saw the boards were still available on the Elecraft site. Well, order cancelled, out of stock. If anyone has one available, I'm interested. Please contact off list, thanks! -- -Steve N1JFU

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 4-4-21

Happy Easter to all. Many thanks to my relay stations. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 W9EJB ED IN K3 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 W5SV DAVE TX K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 K2VJK VERN NY K3 KG5EFR JOE FL FT891 KN4QPA JOE VA FT818 5 Watts AB7CE ROY MT K2 NS7P PHIL OR K3 AE6JV BILL NH K3

[Elecraft] MC-60A

Do I need to make any modifications to use an MC-60A microphone with a K3? Thanks Steve KA4FOX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Where are the K4 reviews?

In my day job, working for a supplier of technology to a wide swath of consumer electronics manufacturers, I've observed over the past year major shifts in demand and the kinds of products people are buying. There have been surges in demand for some categories of products, and collapses in

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net

Many thanks to my relay stations. Low band noise and good signals. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 WY3T TIM FL K3S K8NU CARL OH FTDX101 KD3FBR JOE PA K2 N8SBE DAVE MI K3S KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 K2VJK VERN NY K3 K8DSS ED FL IC7300 AE6JV BILL NH K3 W8LMG MAC WV FLEX6300

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Power Supply noise

Regarding placement of the KPA1500 power supply. After repairing and maintaining residential home computers professionally for several years, be advised that floor placement will allow 5X the dust to be sucked into the unit. Units with air flow in and out are like vacuum cleaners. I recommend

Re: [Elecraft] WSJTX settings

Problem solved. As always with Windows, a driver issue. Making FT8 QSOs on 40 @ 10 watts. Steve > On Mar 22, 2021, at 11:20 AM, Steve Fox wrote: > > Greetings! > > First post from a new K3 owner. > > Trying to get the CAT portion of WSJT working. I’ll worry wi

[Elecraft] WSJTX settings

somewhere on the K3 that I need to check and alter? Mode is set to DATA. Thank you, Steve KA4FOX PS: WSJTX on this computer is working fine with my IC7100. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net

3-14-21 WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL K8NU CARL IN FTDX101D W9EJB ED IN K3 K2VJK VERN NY K3 WY3T TIM FL K3S W8LMG MAC WV FLEX6300 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 AE6JV BILL NH K3 NS7P PHIL OR K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 WN8A JIM NY K3 KC0EM KEVIN IA K3 W4DML DOUG TN FLEX1500

[Elecraft] 40 meter Sunday SSB net

WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL K8NU CARL OH FTDX101D NC0JW JIM CO KX3 WB7T/4 BOB AL K3 K2VJK VERN NY K3 NK9A STAN MI FT757 K6VWE STAN MI K3 WY3T TIM FL K3S AB7HA FRANK GA KX3S W5GGO SID TX IC746PRO WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 N4NRW ROGER SC K3 VE3MKX MIKE ON K3 KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 W4NDK/M NATE NC FT891 WW4JF

[Elecraft] KXPA100 and ATU. FOUND one

Found one. Thank you Get Outlook for iOS __ 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

[Elecraft] WTB: KXPA100 with ATU

Hi all, Looking for a KXPA100 with ATU in good, working condition. If you have one that’s excess to your needs, please let me know. Thanks Steve Kb2tvi Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef> __ Elecraft mailing list Home

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 2-28-2021 1900Z

Thanks to all the help received from my relay stations. Interest in the 40 meter net continues to grow. WM6P STEVE GA net control WY3T TIM FL WB9JNZ ERIC IL K8NU CARL OH KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 W5SV DAVE TX AE6JV BILL NH NC0JW JIM CO W7SNR BOB AZ KX9U KEN IN W8LMG MAC WV NK9A STAN MI KB3FBR JOE PA

[Elecraft] 40 meter Sunday SSB net 1900Z

Record breaking number of check ins. 42 in total. What a busy hour. WM6P STEVE GA K3S NETCONTROL WY3T TIM FL K3S K8NU CARL OH K3S K2VJK VERN NY K3 WB4YBY NORM MS K3S N0MPM MIKE IA K3S KB9AVO PAUL IN K4 W5SV DAVE TX K3 W9EJB ED IN K3 WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 AE6JV BILL NH K3S WB9JYZ RON IL IC7300 NC0JW

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 2-14-21

Thanks to all checking in and those assisting with relays. Great turn out. Band noise low. Minimal QRM. WM6P STEVE GA NET CONTROL K8NU CARL OH AC8UC RAY OH KX1A DAVID NH K1NW RYAN RI WB9JNZ ERIC IL K2VJK VERN NY W9MNC MIKE FL KX9U KEN IN KB9AVO PAUL IN RADIO *K4* NZ8P JOE OH W9EJB ED IN AE6JV

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 2-7-21 addition

A special thanks to AE6JV, Bill in New Hampshire for his regular check-ins. Steve WM6P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 2-7-21

7.280 at 1900Z Thanks to my relay stations and all those checking in. See you all next Sunday. WM6PSTEVE GA net control K8NU BILL NH WB4YBYNORM MS N0MPM MIKE IA KB9AVO PAUL IN K1NWBRIANRI NC0JW JIM

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 1-31-2021

WM6PSTEVEGA NETCONTROL KB8TPT MARTIN OH WY3T BILLFL K8NU CARL OH KB3FBR JOEPA KB0OTY ANDY MO W9EJB ED IN NZ8P JOE OH WD8DUF BILL FL AC8UCRAY OH N8SBEDAVEMI K1NW BRIAN RI KX9U KEN IN WB9JNZ

[Elecraft] Internal battery options for K1 & K2

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[Elecraft] Preventing Condensation

5F degrees electrically, consumes over 2kW. 73, Steve KL7JT __ 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] 40 meter SSB net 1-24-2021

1900Z every Sunday 7280 MHz Record number of check-ins. Band was in good shape. Thanks to all assisting with relays. WM6P STEVE GA NET CONTROL KE8LFC JIM OH K2VJK VERN NY AC8UCRAY OH WW4JF JOHN IN N0MPM MIKEIA K8NU CARL OH

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 1-17-21

*7.280 MHz 1900Z SUNDAY* WM6PSTEVEGA K3S NET CONTROL AC8UC RAY OHIC-7410 WY4T TIM FL K3S K8NU CARL OH K3S WB9JNZ ERIC IL K3 W9MNZ MIKE FL K3S AE6JVBILLNH K3 NC0JW JIM CO KX3 AB7CE ROY

[Elecraft] Subject: Waaay OT: A new kind of QRM to be aware of ... warning issued by FCC today

During my hamming of over 50 years, the FCC has never felt it necessary to threaten hams not to break the law, that is not until we have this new administration coming into control. My concern is what they will define in the future as criminal acts. 73, Steve WM6P

[Elecraft] 40 meter net

*"On 1/12/21 at 10:15 AM, k2...@k2vjk.com (K2VJK) wrote: >Is the 80 meter net CW or Voice? 73 Vern "The 80M net is SSB (voice) at 0100z Monday in the UK, Sunday night in USA. There are also SSB nets on 14.3035 (1800z) and 2.280 (1900z) on Sunday. He will change the time and frequency to try to

[Elecraft] Sunday 40 meter net

*7.280 MHz* Record number of check-ins at 28. Thanks for all checking in and those helping with relays. WM6P STEVEGANET CONTROL W5DAM DONALD TX K8NU CARL OH N0MPM MIKEIA WY3T TIM FL AC8UCRAY OH N9UO ALNE NK9A

[Elecraft] 40 meter net 1-1-21

*EACH SUNDAY 1900Z 7.280 MHZ* WM6PSTEVE GA K3S NET CONTROL WY3T TIM FL K3S N0MPM MIKEIAK3S KB3FBR JOE PA K2 WB9JNZ ERICIL K3 K1NW BRIAN RI K3 K8NU CARL OH K3S K2BJKVERN NYK3S NC0JW JIM CO KX3 W4DML DOUG TN K3 AE6JV

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 12-27-20

Record number of 23 check-ins. Still waiting for our first Elecraft K4 check-in. The band was in great shape. Low noise and strong signals. WM6P STEVE GANETCONTROL K8NU CARLOH N4NRW ROGERSC AE6JV BILL NH WB9JNZ ERICIL W4DML

[Elecraft] KX3 sideband cancellation calibration

left calibration mode, I could still hear the opposite sideband from the XG1. I did restart the KX3 to save these settings and confirmed that the phase and amplitude settings were saved per filter. Any suggestions? Steve N9SZ __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Year vs serial number

Very interesting... My serial number is 11,712 and I purchased my K3s September 4th, 2018 - factory assembled... Steve ARS: W4SB // On Mon, Dec 21, 2020 at 7:54 AM kc8wh.mh wrote: > TomMy K3s is serial number 11029. Factory built. I bought it in November > of 2016.Hope that helps.

[Elecraft] 40 meter SSB net 12-1-20

Thanks to all checking-in and helping with relays. Signals were strong and band noise low. K1NW BRIAN RIK3 K8NU CARL OH K3S NC0JW JIM CO KX3 NS7P PHIL OR K3 W9MNC MIKEFL K3S WB9JNZ ERICILK3 AE6JV

[Elecraft] WTB K3S

CWWant to buy factory built K3s (not K3 upgrade). Prefer 2nd receiver and usual accessories 8 pole filters, DVR, internal tuner, etc.).73 Steve AA4V 843-834-1616 via PayPal. Steve AA4V __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

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