[Elecraft] FS: K3 + LP-Pan2 + Emu204

2013-04-28 Thread Tom
K3 GENERAL COVERAGE RX MODULE 159.95 K3 COST New $3939.65 + shipping LP-PAN2 250.00 EMU 204 SOUND CARD 120.00 TOTAL PACKAGE PRICE NEW $4309.65 + shipping Make a reasonable offer. Questions to nineback at gmail.com. Tom KQ5S

Re: [Elecraft] No mikegain

2013-04-27 Thread Tom H Childers
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.html 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime

[Elecraft] K2 Resistance Checks

2013-04-27 Thread Tom Field
I've reached the stage in K2 construction for the first resistance checks on the RF Board. Everything comes into spec except the 8b signal on U6 pin 8 measures 38.4 ohms to ground and the spec calls for 100 ohms. Any ideas where to look? Tom KI6NRD

Re: [Elecraft] K3 PA temp acting up

2013-04-27 Thread Tom H Childers
think having either situation could cause transmit unless the rig is in CW or data mode. Is the TX LED lit up? Good luck finding it... 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 27 Apr 2013 19:11:17 -0400, Buck k4ia k...@aol.com wrote: Left the receiver

[Elecraft] K3 - ERR BP1, XV3, AT3, IF1

2013-04-23 Thread Tom Boucher
the problem. 73 Tom G3OLB __ 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] External Speakers for K3

2013-04-22 Thread Tom H Childers
I use a pair of 4.25 square Realistic, AKA Radio Shack, Communication Speakers that are wired up to a stereo plug. Works great! I'd rather Elecraft spend their design and development time on something like point and click tuning for the SVGA adapter of the P3. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator

[Elecraft] FS: K3 + LP-Pan + Emu 204

2013-04-22 Thread Tom
. 73, Tom KQ5S __ 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] [OT] IDXC Visalia - N6BT Antennas

2013-04-21 Thread Tom H Childers
Come on, this thread was closed last week by the moderator. Please take it some where else. Maybe here? http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php?topic=79725.0 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 22 Apr 2013 06:25:17 +1000, Gary Gregory

Re: [Elecraft] Chinese Broadcast on 18 .180.mhz

2013-04-20 Thread Tom H Childers
How did you determine it is a Chinese station? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 20 Apr 2013 09:00:28 -0400, Bob-AC2FA ac...@yahoo.com wrote: Same here in WNY. 73, Bob - AC2FA ? Sent from my iPad (sig stolen from QO) On Apr 20, 2013, at 8

Re: [Elecraft] {K3{ Combined 6 and 10mtr preamp?

2013-04-17 Thread Tom H Childers
Acording to some speculation I've been reading, it's possible that Cycle 24 might have a double hump, so take your time and get it JUST right, like the PR6. Thanks for all that you do, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:16:08

Re: [Elecraft] P3 desires

2013-04-17 Thread Tom H Childers
. It would be nice to be able to see the shift with about a 50% transparent band showing the shift. Niether of the above being a crucial update for me. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Wed, 17 Apr 2013 09:44:26 -0700, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com

[Elecraft] K3 power supply recommendations

2013-04-16 Thread Tom Branton
Good morning everyone , I think I have found a very nicely maintained and equipped K3 to purchase. Any purchase recommendations as to a well constructed and trouble free power supply? Thanks Tom WD5DFE __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power supply recommendations

2013-04-16 Thread Tom Branton
The K3 in question is a K3/100. Thanks, Tom On Apr 16, 2013, at 6:26 AM, Tom Branton tbran...@alvincollege.edu wrote: Good morning everyone , I think I have found a very nicely maintained and equipped K3 to purchase. Any purchase recommendations as to a well constructed and trouble

Re: [Elecraft] K3 recomended setup

2013-04-16 Thread Tom H Childers
Gus, I think your list is a very good start. It's the way started with my first K3. After time I added more options when I could afford them. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 16 Apr 2013 22:42:02 -0300, Gustavo Villada vill...@gmail.com

[Elecraft] [KX3] Mobile Use Experiences

2013-04-14 Thread Tom H Childers
Hello all, I'm thinking about purchasing a KX3 for mobile use, and will eventually want to use it for MARS mobile use with the 100W amp from Elecraft. I'd like to see some comments from those who are using the KX3 as a mobile. Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member

[Elecraft] Mobile Experiences

2013-04-14 Thread Tom H Childers
Hello all, I'm thinking about purchasing a KX3 for mobile use, and will eventually want to use it for MARS mobile use with the 100W amp from Elecraft. I'd like to see some comments from those who are using the KX3 as a mobile. Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member

Re: [Elecraft] N6BT Antennas

2013-04-10 Thread Tom H Childers
Here is a good place to discuss antennae: anten...@mailman.qth.net Here is a good place to complain about trouble with ham radio vendors: http://www.eham.net/ehamforum/smf/index.php/board,37.0.html Enjoy, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member 73, Tom

[Elecraft] Cheap headphones

2013-04-09 Thread Tom Boucher
periods of contest operation and has an excellent quality electret mic. It's currently £20.98 free postage on Amazon. 73 Tom G3OLB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

2013-04-04 Thread Tom Branton
to my question. Thanks so much and 73's Tom P.S. I am returning to ham radio after a 25 year absence, (ex WD5DFE) thus the long lapse in my electronics knowledge. I used to be pretty good with tube technology! T

Re: [Elecraft] Thanks for your comments, Will a casual SSB operator enjoy the K3?

2013-04-04 Thread Tom Branton
I will find many sellers on this message board. Hope to join you soon. Kindest regards, Tom Branton Ex WD5DFE On 4/4/2013 8:54 AM, Tom Branton wrote: Good morning everyone, I am looking for my forever ham rig and have a concern. Most of the questions and issues discussed here involve

Re: [Elecraft] High Tech verses Classic

2013-03-31 Thread Tom H Childers
Below are a few of many reflectors dedicated to the discussion of classic radio gear listed on http://mailman.qth.net/. Enjoy boatanch...@mailman.qth.net coll...@mailman.qth.net dr...@mailman.qth.net 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 30 Mar

Re: [Elecraft] Don Wilhelm A Special Thank You!

2013-03-29 Thread Tom McCulloch
Everything that was said about Don and then some. Tom WB2QDG K2 #1103 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] P3SVGA advice please

2013-03-25 Thread Tom H Childers
I use an old 15 inch 1024 x 768 LCD about six inches further than an arms length from my eyes which does a great job. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:57:06 -0400, Harlan hsherr...@reagan.com wrote: Joe, I have a 20 inch

Re: [Elecraft] Programming REQ?

2013-03-24 Thread Tom H Childers
I thought that was what the SHIFT and LO - Cut - HI controls were for? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 24 Mar 2013 13:00:12 -0700 (PDT), ab2tc ab...@arrl.net wrote: Hi, Pleas from others and myself for an RE command have fallen on deaf

Re: [Elecraft] Filter help

2013-03-23 Thread Tom H Childers
SET button again and you will have the SUB RX Filter that you want. When working split with the K3, I usually set the SUB RX filter a little wider than the MAIN RX filter, so I can hear more band width in a pile up 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat

Re: [Elecraft] K3 feature request 'CW in SSB' change

2013-03-21 Thread Tom H Childers
I use CW when in SSB when on 6m a lot, but I jeep the paddles in a clear area where nothing can touch them except my thumb and forefinger. Even then I bump them anyway. Joe is right! We don't need changes to the K3 to protect us from making mistakes. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] Knob

2013-03-21 Thread Tom H Childers
Jean Louis, Yes, there have been some problems with the AF knobs have been known to crack and get loose. If you will send Elecraft support an email they will send you a replacement. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 21 Mar 2013 22:00:53 +0100

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

2013-03-18 Thread Tom H Childers
No, it is not. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 18 Mar 2013 22:47:19 -0400, Harlan hsherr...@reagan.com wrote: Don't know if this is appropriate... Best Buy in my area have limited numbers of ACER Aspire One netbooks: Win7 2 GB memory 320

Re: [Elecraft] computer - P3 - K3 communications blues

2013-03-15 Thread Tom H Childers
for more than one software application it will not use the P3 port. It will give you a port in use error message. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 15 Mar 2013 17:58:27 -0700, eric manning emann...@cs.uvic.ca wrote: I have a Windows XP box

Re: [Elecraft] What did I do wrong with my headphones??

2013-03-12 Thread Tom H Childers
Just love those metric sizes ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:48:55 -0400, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: I had the same problem (and still have) with my old Heilsound headset: the 3.5 mm plug doesn't fit

Re: [Elecraft] 5mHz

2013-03-11 Thread Tom H Childers
Send Elecraft an email and they will tell what you need to do to get software that will open all the HF bands except CB and near the IF frequency. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 10 Mar 2013 16:01:09 -0700 (PDT), G4LNA g4...@yahoo.co.uk

Re: [Elecraft] K3 S-Meter

2013-03-05 Thread Tom H Childers
as measure of signal quality in most cases. The link below describes the RST system for signal quality reports. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RST_code The folks who defined the RST system probably didn't have S-Meters on their receivers. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA

Re: [Elecraft] LINK uses?

2013-03-05 Thread Tom H Childers
Brian, Can you explain what you mean by S+1 or S+5 split? Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:13:25 +, Brian Alsop als...@nc.rr.com wrote: [snip] Another use is when you want a permanent S+1 or S+5 split while tuning

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Assembly problems/Info 080 Message

2013-03-04 Thread Tom Fuller
(end near r2), 1M, 0.L r2 (end near r1), 1M, 0.L 73, KE4QCM Tom Fuller -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Assembly-problems-Info-080-Message-tp7570609p7570783.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Settings

2013-03-03 Thread Tom H Childers
No. The data is stored by K3 serial number. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 03 Mar 2013 13:33:11 -0800, Jay pc...@verizon.net wrote: If I have a K3 on a network with a back up file for Settings, can this file be used with the Utility

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Assembly problems/Info 080 Message

2013-03-03 Thread Tom Fuller
: u1 pins: 4,9,10,28, R1 and R2, (got readings from rest of rf board test points) thanks for your suggestions, anything else I should try at this time? thanks and 73, KE4QCM Tom Fuller -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Assembly-problems-Info-080-Message

[Elecraft] Test Disregard

2013-03-03 Thread Tom H Childers
73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Assembly problems/Info 080 Message

2013-03-03 Thread Tom Fuller
in this email list indicating he got it resolved either? see url: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Assembly-problem-td463441.html 73, KE4QCM Tom Fuller -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K2-Assembly-problems-Info-080-Message-tp7570609p7570697.html Sent from

Re: [Elecraft] 100 W into K3

2013-03-02 Thread Tom H Childers
I'm afraid that would be a question for Elecraft Support: k3supp...@elecraft.com 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 2 Mar 2013 15:45:04 +0100 (CET), fabio.gris...@libero.it fabio.gris...@libero.it wrote: Hello! Here at II9P my friend Carmelo

[Elecraft] K2 Assembly problem/Info 080 message

2013-03-01 Thread Tom Fuller
to touch. I have gone thru the troubleshooting steps but don't want to go past page 44 steps because I want to get the frequency display to work again and removed the info 080 message before I move on... does anyone have any additional troubleshooting steps? thanks and 73, KE4QCM Tom Fuller -- View

[Elecraft] K2 Assembly problems/Info 080 Message

2013-03-01 Thread Tom Fuller
to touch. I have gone thru the troubleshooting steps but don't want to go past page 44 steps because I want to get the frequency display to work again and removed the info 080 message before I move on... does anyone have any additional troubleshooting steps? thanks and 73, KE4QCM Tom Fuller -- View

[Elecraft] K3: SP 2 switches back to SP 1 during RX in Split

2013-02-24 Thread Tom Boucher
Yes Richard, this has happened to my K3 several times, always when the volume is too high and a loud burst of audio occurs. 73 Tom G3OLB My friend Simon, HB9ATG has a strange problem: While listening in split mode, suddenly a relay clicks and the K3 switches back to mono, i.e. CONFIG:SPEAKERS

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] 10m Spur

2013-02-22 Thread Tom H Childers
the signal rises to -112 dBm, also indicating the signal is from the K3. There is another weak birdie at 28.000388 that is -105 dBm. this one completely disappears when power is removed. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 21 Feb 2013 14:01:25 -0800

Re: [Elecraft] OT - Way off topic Acom2000a

2013-02-22 Thread Tom H Childers
Here is the email address of the company that distributes the amplifier. i...@arraysolutions.com and here is their web site URL http://www.arraysolutions.com/Products/acom.htm On the web site their LL ## is posted. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member

Re: [Elecraft] OT 8873

2013-02-22 Thread Tom H Childers
Try here... http://www.rfparts.com/ 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 22 Feb 2013 10:15:35 +0100, f9oj.7 f9o...@wanadoo.fr wrote: Has anyone any idea of where to find a 8873 amplifier tube ( for SB 230 ) , new or used ? Very thankful

Re: [Elecraft] HF Antenna: was G5RV

2013-02-16 Thread Tom H Childers
Edward, Here is a link to an antennae only web site. You might find that it fits your antennae discussion interests very well. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member Welcome to the anten...@mailman.qth.net mailing list! Antennas is a mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] Macros

2013-02-16 Thread Tom H Childers
Jim, Can you send us the macro's you are having trouble with? Maybe we can help you with them. Thanks, 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 13:41:00 -0500, Jim Leder \(Hotmail\) k8...@hotmail.com wrote: Had a situation this morning

Re: [Elecraft] Macros

2013-02-16 Thread Tom H Childers
to the menu, so you can remove MN255 from your MACRO's. The rest of the commands look OK, but I suggest you create your MACRO's using the K3 Utility. If you do that you can test MACRO's until they work as you want them to. Good luck. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA

Re: [Elecraft] Macros

2013-02-16 Thread Tom H Childers
Good catch Don. I missed that one! 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 17:37:55 -0500, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: Jim, Why are you re-doing the macro in a continuous loop? More specific, why do you have the SWH45

Re: [Elecraft] OT: G5RV's and variants

2013-02-15 Thread Tom H Childers
Thank you Eric. Here is an antenna reflector link anten...@mailman.qth.net. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 14 Feb 2013 14:40:51 -0800, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com wrote: Let's wrap up the G5RV OT discussion by the end

Re: [Elecraft] Norm1 and Norm2 how to switch between them???

2013-02-11 Thread Tom H Childers
To switch between NORM and NORM/II, tap Push the end of the button above their labels. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 08:35:14 -0800, Ron Midwin ronmidwin...@gmail.com wrote: [snip] so I read the instructions on how to save

Re: [Elecraft] Norm1 and Norm2 how to switch between them???

2013-02-11 Thread Tom H Childers
Correction! I should have said knob instead of button. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:51:45 -0600, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: To switch between NORM and NORM/II, tap Push the end of the button above their labels. 73

Re: [Elecraft] Norm1 and Norm2 how to switch between them???

2013-02-11 Thread Tom H Childers
I'm in a fog here this morning. I should have said: To switch between NORM and NORM/II, Push and HOLD the end of the KNOBS above their labels. On Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:51:45 -0600, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: To switch between NORM and NORM/II, tap Push the end of the button above

Re: [Elecraft] [K*] Hooks into the RTOS for an API

2013-02-08 Thread Tom H Childers
I learned to program with Pascal on an Apple III. It had two floppies, a printer card and RS232 card (state of the art). ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 8 Feb 2013 15:08:35 -0500, Bill Coleman aa...@arrl.net wrote: On Jan 10, 2012

Re: [Elecraft] Reducing K2 power below 1 watt (QRPp)

2013-02-07 Thread Tom McCulloch
I never tried to go that low, but I thought it went down to zero. Have you tried putting a watt meter on it? Tom, WB2QDG K2 #1103 On 2/7/2013 10:22 AM, andyatd wrote: I've been searching for the best methods to modify a K2 for QRPp levels but the pages recommended seem to have expired

[Elecraft] K2/100 - Info 080 message

2013-02-06 Thread Tom Warren
the problem ? All suggestions welcome ;0) 73 Tom W4TMW __ 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

[Elecraft] How to search the archives ?

2013-02-06 Thread Tom Warren
and emailed the support group without any resolution…..the support group seems to be digital only... no live response. I was hoping to find a place where I can insert a key word or two and search all of the archives….is there such a place? Thanks for any help. 73 Tom W4TMW

[Elecraft] XV432 - No intermediate pwr output

2013-02-04 Thread Tom Warren
in the right direction before really hitting the books and at my age gray matter is in short supply ;0). Thanks in advance for any help. 73 Tom W4TMW __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] I finished my K1... Now what?

2013-02-01 Thread Tom McCulloch
Paul, Ya gotta build a K2 next (if you haven't already). A lot of fun to build and a lot of add-ons after you're done. Have fun Tom WB2QDG K2 #1103 On 2/1/2013 9:20 AM, Stephen Roberts wrote: Crazy like the rest of us poor souls! On Feb 1, 2013, at 8:20 AM, Paul Roche wrote: I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Can't hear the side tone but it is working!

2013-01-31 Thread Tom McCulloch
Do you need to be in TEST mode to change the sidetone levels??? Did you change the pitch? If so try to calibrate the BFO...just a thought. Tom wb2qdg k2 1103 On 1/31/2013 9:56 PM, w0iit wrote: I have managed somehow to silence my side tone. I can't hear it but the interior keyer is working

Re: [Elecraft] K2 Can't hear the side tone but it is working!

2013-01-31 Thread Tom McCulloch
Good memory Andy -- I've done that and yep that's the solution, It looks like it's on ST L and Tone Source is selectable. The U8-4 is if you have the KI02 installed and the U6-25 if you don't (I think) Tom wb2qdg On 1/31/2013 10:20 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: There's a menu setting somewhere

Re: [Elecraft] Post to the group

2013-01-28 Thread Tom H Childers
) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 27 Jan 2013 21:13:14 -0800, Don Pomplun bluefl...@comcast.net wrote: Apparently this group is set up so that Replies go only to the individual, not the Group. That doesn't seem commensurate with expecting

Re: [Elecraft] Using KAT500 With Antenna Switch

2013-01-27 Thread Tom H Childers
. Couldn't ask for a better tuner. Thanks to Dick and the rest of the folks at Elecraft for another fine product. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 27 Jan 2013 06:57:19 -0800, Dick Dievendorff die...@comcast.net wrote: The KAT500 remembers tuner

Re: [Elecraft] [KAT500] Auto Tuning

2013-01-27 Thread Tom H Childers
tune power. 6. The KAT500 will start tuning. You don't have to push the TUNE button on the KAT500. 7. When the KAT500 finishes tuning Tap the XMIT button on the K3. 8. If you are using a KPA500, put it in operate mode. 9. Start having fun! 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver

2013-01-25 Thread Tom H Childers
You have to search for EE INIT with the space. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Fri, 25 Jan 2013 10:28:56 -0500, Edward Dickinson III softb...@windstream.net wrote: Searching my K3 Owner's Manual.pdf turns up nothing for EEINIT. Dick - KA5KKT

Re: [Elecraft] K3 or KX3 on my sailing yacht?

2013-01-21 Thread Tom H Childers
The K3 can be opened up, but I believe you must have a USA ham license before Elecraft will give you a way to do it. Contact Elecraft Support about it. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:26:43 +, Dave dave.g4...@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 or KX3 on my sailing yacht?

2013-01-21 Thread Tom H Childers
They will not unlock 27MHz. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member NAVMARCORMARS Member On Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:18:17 -0500, Michael Adams m...@n1en.org wrote: FWIW, the utility also does not unlock 27MHz, for hopefully obvious reasons, although I imagine

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-21 Thread Tom H Childers
of the tower. The ammo can and relays cost less than a store bought switch box. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:13:30 + (GMT), Peter Torry peter_to...@btopenworld.com wrote: Phil, I use a K3 with internal transverter for 2m

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Tom H Childers
by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] 2-meter solid-state linear amplifiers with K3 2-meter option

2013-01-20 Thread Tom H Childers
loops stacked between the 2m loops. I also use them for 2m repeaters up to 75 miles. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 20 Jan 2013 16:07:06 -0800, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote: One is a good high-gain 2-meter antenna which I am also

Re: [Elecraft] P3/SVGA Beta Firmware 1.24/1.14 Now Available

2013-01-18 Thread Tom H Childers
__ 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.html 73, Tom

Re: [Elecraft] P3

2013-01-17 Thread Tom H Childers
://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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member

Re: [Elecraft] K2/10 upgrade question

2013-01-16 Thread Tom McCulloch
) Thanks Tom wb2qdg k2 #1103 On 1/15/2013 10:34 PM, EdKo wrote: Hello Sidney, I've had my K2 in both configurations. I started out with the amp built into my K2 and after a few years separated them and placed the amp and the antenna tuner into it's own enclosure. With the units separated

Re: [Elecraft] OT-P3 capture of a 17M intruder

2013-01-15 Thread Tom H Childers
__ 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.html 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] OT-P3 capture of a 17M intruder

2013-01-14 Thread Tom H Childers
One of those rascals appeared on 15m yesterday too. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 14 Jan 2013 09:40:27 -0600, Bill Hammond wham...@aol.com wrote: Anyone have any ideas as to what this is? http://www.flickr.com/photos/ak5x/8380898512

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 problem

2013-01-13 Thread Tom H Childers
by referring to the manuals for each one and then read the tuning procedure for the KAT500 in the manual, following each step carefully. Good luck! 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:37:53 -0500, Hunsdon Cary III h3c...@gmail.com

[Elecraft] P3 Freeze.

2013-01-11 Thread Tom Fitzpatrick
    My P3 display periodically freezes.  I've run a couple of contests with it going and it seems fine, but every once in awhile, it will just lock up.  I turn it off and back on and it's ok.  Any ideas??   Tom, K4IE __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Freeze.

2013-01-11 Thread Tom H Childers
the VFO to make rapid changes on the SVGA screen. Tapping it again returns it to 1Hz resolution for fine tuning. On Fri, 11 Jan 2013 09:44:24 -0800 (PST), Tom Fitzpatrick k4ie_...@yahoo.com wrote:     My P3 display periodically freezes.  I've run a couple of contests with it going and it seems fine

[Elecraft] [k3] BAT LOW

2013-01-10 Thread Tom H Childers
My K3 has started displaying 10.9v on the LCD. I know what to do about that. But when the BAT LOW warning is displayed at the bottom of the display, does that tell me that the input voltage to the rig is low, or does it indicate that the internal battery is low? 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] BAT LOW

2013-01-10 Thread Tom H Childers
DISREGARD: THE POWER SUPPLY WAS DISCONNECTED AND THE RIG WAS RUNNING ON BACKUP BATTERIES. (DON'T YOU JUST LOVE THOSE POWER-POLE CONNECTORS?) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 10 Jan 2013 06:43:10 -0600, Tom H Childers n...@n5ge.com wrote: My

Re: [Elecraft] [k3] BAT LOW

2013-01-10 Thread Tom H Childers
Heh, Heh Niether have I ;o) 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:41:31 +, Rose elecraftcov...@gmail.com wrote: I have two 4008 RIGrunner distribution boxes and numerous PowerPole set-ups. Never had one disconnect on it's

Re: [Elecraft] Knob and Button Functions

2013-01-10 Thread Tom McCulloch
Maybe it's about the K2. There's a nice sheet out there explaining all of the knobs..there is also the Nifty Accessories booklet which is very handy -- and it's laminated for use during Field Day. Tom wb2qdg K2 1103 On 1/10/2013 8:21 PM, Chris Schrecengost wrote: Are you talking about

Re: [Elecraft] Broadcast band interference

2013-01-08 Thread Tom H Childers
/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 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member

[Elecraft] {K3} Amp Interface

2013-01-07 Thread Tom Boucher
Yes - have been using the K3/Titan III combination for several years with no problems. Not using any ALC connection of course. 73 Tom G3OLB Message: 23 Date: Sun, 6 Jan 2013 14:18:40 -0600 From: W4SK w...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Amp Interface Message-ID

[Elecraft] {K3} Amp Interface

2013-01-07 Thread Tom Boucher
Yes, K3 'Key Out' to Titan 'PTT/VOX' only. I don't use the 'Key In/Key Out' QSK feature on the Titan, but I have slowed the K3 Tx Delay to 12mS (CONFIG:TX DLY:12) although the Titan relays are probably fast enough for the K3 default setting of 8mS. 73 Tom G3OLB From: W4SK w...@comcast.net

Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw - suggestions needed

2012-12-27 Thread Tom H Childers
like a Phillips) is sharp on the tip and will not seat completely in a Phillips screw, thus slipping and destroying the socket. Beware when buying inexpensive screw drivers that are call Phillips screw drivers. Check the tip and make sure it's not sharp. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 a good tuner or great tuner

2012-12-24 Thread Tom H Childers
does not re-tune for that frequency unless something has changed at the antenna. I couldn't ask for more. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 24 Dec 2012 08:27:02 +1300, John Shaw zl1...@nzart.org.nz wrote: Having a KPA500 and been a potential

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 question

2012-12-24 Thread Tom H Childers
. However when the loop needs to be re-matched I just hit the straight key here and the KAT500 finds a match that works. However I seldom run less than 100 watts. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Mon, 24 Dec 2012 14:01:19 -0500, KD7YZ Bob kd

[Elecraft] Seeking K3 with tuner to purchase

2012-12-23 Thread Tom Branton
Good morning, I am looking for a K3 with tuner to purchase. Not the Aston Martin version, perhaps the Nissan 370Z version. Please contact me if you have one available. Would like to purchase before tax season (whatever that is this year) begins. Tom Branton tombranton

Re: [Elecraft] new KPA 500 question

2012-12-18 Thread Tom H Childers
I disconnected my Alpha 87A when I got the KPA500. Working DX doesn't seem any more difficult after learning to watch the pile-up with the P3, but I don't use SSB, where one might notice a difference. 73, Tom Amateur Radio Operator N5GE ARRL Lifetime Member QCWA Lifetime Member On Tue, 18 Dec

Re: [Elecraft] OT: IDIOM PRESS

2012-12-06 Thread Tom McCulloch
Before Eric tells us to stop this thread, am I to understand that this guy has everyone's money while they are awaiting delivery??? Tom wb2qdg k2 1103 On 12/5/2012 8:22 AM, Fred Smith wrote: Yes but he has products that no one else has at prices that can't be beat. I usually catch him on skype

[Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

2012-11-27 Thread Tom McCulloch
the same as a Kenwood. Could someone please verify this for me. Also, is there anything I should know about running psk31 with a barefoot K2? Thanks in advance. Tom, WB2QDG K2 #1103 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K2 - PSK31 question

2012-11-27 Thread Tom McCulloch
Thhanks Bruce -- I think I have an older K2 (s/n 1103) that doesn't have the jumpers - The jumpers are a good idea, it good to see they've incorporated them Tnx Tom wb2qdg k2 1103 On 11/27/2012 6:49 PM, Bruce Beford wrote: The K2 has internal jumpers for the mic jack configuration

[Elecraft] KX3 - Schematics Status?

2012-11-01 Thread Tom Rousseau
Does anyone know the status and availability plans for the KX3 schematics? Thanks! Tom K7PJT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 on the air

2012-10-22 Thread tom betka
David is THE MAN. He is incredible. Without his help I would have purchased way more stuff than my skill level will support. He told me exactly what I needed, and (more importantly) what I didn't. Really helped me a lot--and then he recommended I sign on the the Reflector and ask for

Re: [Elecraft] K2 #7375 Beginning construction!

2012-10-21 Thread Tom McCulloch
Hi Keith, Enjoy the build, it'll be a lot of fun. Keep us posted as to your progress and be sure to ask any questions you have along th eway...you have the expertise of 7,374 builds backing you up out here. Tom, WB2QDG K2 #1103 On 10/20/2012 3:42 PM, N8CEP wrote: Starting construction

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-20 Thread tom betka
Right...good points. I ordered the module needed to support either the P3 or the LP-PAN, but I didn't make the final decision just yet. But still, the LP-PAN wouldn't be a bad way to go for less money, and then just add the monitor to another video card. The monitor would be needed for the P3

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-20 Thread tom betka
, consider anything else. George, W6GF Love my 2 K3s and my KX3 S/N 0123 From: Gary K9GS garyk...@wi.rr.com To: Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2012 10:41 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 Hello Tom, I went back

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-19 Thread tom betka
Thanks to all who responded to my thread earlier this week. With your help (especially Dwight, NS9I whose incredible shack I visited the other day), and after a few conversations with David Shoaf at Elecraft, I have decided on a K3. I finalized and placed the order today for the K3/100 unit,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3

2012-10-17 Thread tom betka
] Elecraft newbie considering K3 vs KX3 From: vk2...@gmail.com To: tcbe...@hotmail.com CC: phys...@mac.com; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Hi Tom, What are this CW stuff you are talking about below? If it is narrow roofing filters for CW, then I think you can definitely leave these off until later, and just

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