Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 243, Issue 3….KX3 info

2024-07-18 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
With regard to current info on the KX3, there is a very active and worldwide group on facebook. Always lots of feedback. Sent from my iPhone. > On Jul 18, 2024, at 7:12 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to >elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >

[Elecraft] ARRL system outage update

2024-06-04 Thread Alan Bloom
http://www.arrl.org/news/arrl-systems-service-disruption On or around May 12, 2024, ARRL was the victim of a sophisticated network attack by a malicious international cyber group. ARRL immediately involved the FBI and engaged with third party experts to investigate. This serious incident

[Elecraft] K3 Speaker for sale

2024-05-07 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
Elecraft SP3 Speaker for sale. Very clean. Shipping included. Pics available. $185 firm. Continental US only. Please contact Alan Geller … k6...@arrl.net. Sent from my iPhone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] ED VOL 237 Issue 7

2024-03-13 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
Sent from my iPhone This issue is a real salute to the Elecraft Net . Submissions from knowledgeable folks who wanted to help. Some mild disagreements to be worked out without any snarky comments and a lot of good information and help. Hooray for Elecraft products and customers.

Re: [Elecraft] IF OUT - Same as just sharing the antenna?

2024-03-09 Thread Alan Alan
The K3's IF OUT bandwidth is limited only by the front-end RF filters so it covers an entire amateur band, plus.  That is handy for a panadapter because it is always centered on the VFO A frequency.  The IF center frequency is 8.215 MHz. Alan N1AL On 3/9/2024 11:04 PM, Fred Jensen wrote

[Elecraft] FS: HP-3312A Function Gen + others

2024-02-18 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
os and info at https://wilcoxengineering.com/sales Any questions, feel free to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K3S-10457, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Commen

[Elecraft] K3(S)/P3 Excellent Example - SOLD

2024-02-04 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
My "K3(S)/P3 Excellent Example” just sold. Happy result for buyer and seller. My XYL just Gave the thumbs up to buy my K4D. As this stage in life, no room for duplicates in the house. Thanks for all queries; some folks looking only for K3 dual receiver example…..THATSA RADIO!! Alan/

[Elecraft] Elecraft K4 Raffle & St. Patrick's Day Hamfest

2024-02-03 Thread Alan Sewell N5NA
information please visit <https://hamfest.w5qgg.org/>. 73, Alan N5NA __ 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] K3(S)/P3 for sale - Exellent Example

2024-02-01 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
For Sale: K3(S)/P3. - K3 with nearly all (S) options in excellent condition. Very clean P3 K3 (S/N 4757) upgrades: a. KTCXO3-1 1ppm txco b. KSYN3AUPG Syn Board u/g c. KXV3B. I/O U/G d. KIO3BUPKT. I/O u/g e. K5PF3/K5LSA-6K Gen cov + AM

[Elecraft] Big Screen for K4

2024-01-30 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
Is speaking to me. So, I even think this is a dumb question, but if the std “video” port on the back panel of the K4 can Use a std cable to a TV set vs a “Monitor”, does the basic digital video mirror the front panel display? Thanks for any help. Alan/K6ADG

[Elecraft] FS: Restoration Parts, Breadboards, Flex-6400 SDR, LPA, KSYN3s

2024-01-26 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
questions, feel free to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K3S-10457, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox Wi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 UTILITY QUESTION

2024-01-11 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Greg, did you set CONFIG:RS232 to USB? Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K3S-10457, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox Williamsport, PA 17701 On 1/11/24

[Elecraft] FS: Flex-6400 SDR, iWatch, LPA, KSYN3s

2023-12-30 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
    "W3DVX Rescues Legacy Elecrafts" Hello, Selling a FLEX-6400 and an iWatch plus the LPA and two KSYN3 boards. See photos and info at https://wilcoxengineering.com/sales Any questions, feel free to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wil

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Wiring A Continent : The U.S. Transcontinental Telegraph Line

2023-11-22 Thread Alan Bloom
And the line was completed while the Civil War was raging.  Amazing! Alan N1AL On 11/21/23 13:43, Wayne Burdick wrote: I highly recommend this fascinating first-person account. You might want to skim over the parts about political infighting to get to descriptions of the route, procurement

[Elecraft] FS: [K3] LPA and two KSYN3 boards

2023-10-13 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
    "W3DVX Rescues Legacy Elecrafts" Hello, Selling several extra K3 boards: the 10W Low-Power Amp (LPA) and two KSYN3 boards. See photos and info at https://wilcoxengineering.com/sales Any questions, feel free to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The day I found out I was going to be an engineer

2023-09-18 Thread Alan Bloom
king about their spark transmitters.  :-) Alan N1AL __ 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://w

[Elecraft] FS: Apple 27" iMac - great for digital

2023-09-02 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
.com/sales Any questions, feel free to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K3S-10457, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox William

Re: [Elecraft] CM-500 Question

2023-08-07 Thread Alan Bloom
Thanks Jim.  Unfortunately I'm several thousand miles away from home so I can't do that test right now.  I'm pretty sure it's an electret, but I'll check when I get home. Alan N1AL On 8/7/2023 11:00 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On 8/7/2023 12:44 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: I also use it for recording

Re: [Elecraft] CM-500 Question

2023-08-07 Thread Alan Bloom
doesn't have as good bass response as the mic I used to use. Alan N1AL On 8/7/2023 7:46 PM, Larry Martin wrote: I purchased a CM-500 over 10 years ago when I first got my K3. K3 is still going strong but the headset died a couple of years ago and has since been discarded. I've read several

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Yamaha CM-500 Mic?

2023-07-31 Thread Alan Bloom
laptop to record a radio show.  I had to turn up the gain close to max on the computer as well.  I think late-production CM-500s just tend to have low microphone sensitivity. Alan On 7/31/2023 1:40 AM, Oscar Staudt wrote: When I got my K4D a month ago, I unplugged my Yamaha CM-500 mic

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] A dumb question about lightning

2023-07-29 Thread Alan Bloom
omplicated, but it's what you have to do if you really want to protect your site.  Of special interest are Chapter 4 "External Grounding (Earthing)", Chapter 5 "Internal Grounding (Earthing)", and Chapter 7 "Surge Protective Devices". Alan N1AL On 7/28/2023 10:31 P

Re: [Elecraft] K2: Filter Aliginment software for Apple MACs.

2023-07-03 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
s all know! Thanks for writing. Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K3S-10457, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox Williamsport, PA 17701 On 7/2/23 13:53, Francis Cumming

[Elecraft] Friedrichshafen

2023-06-25 Thread Alan Bloom
attended.  I was surprised to see a fair amount of old Collins gear - e.g. a complete Collins S-line in very good condition for 1600 Euros.  I noticed a lot more microwave equipment and parts than is usual in the US.  I think that microwave operation is more common in EU. Alan N1AL

[Elecraft] FS: K2 for sale by W3DVX

2023-06-16 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
ee to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3S-10457, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox Williamsport

[Elecraft] CW Decode/Display system for your beloved K2

2023-06-01 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
ftware and manual on memory stick. $100 plus shipping No.1 usually needed to feed no.2 Pics available if needed Alan/K6ADG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.ht

[Elecraft] Microphone Setup Confusion

2023-05-16 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
which is also equivalent for the more common Term “48 volt ghost voltage” Thanks for any help Alan/K6ADG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] FS: P3 and filters for sale by W3DVX

2023-04-28 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
sales page. Scroll down a bit on the sales page for Nikon D5100 camera kit and also David Clark aviation headset.     See details and photos on my site at https://wilcoxengineering.com/sales Any questions, feel free to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373,

Re: [Elecraft] P3 error

2023-04-25 Thread Alan Bloom
It's the MENU:CenterEn function.  When OFF, the center key does not adjust the center frequency when in tracking mode. Alan N1AL On 4/25/23 08:06, ROBERT GARCEAU wrote: When i press the Center button on my P3, I get a "center key disabled" message. I have been trying to find t

Re: [Elecraft] Where to put the wattmeter

2023-04-19 Thread Alan Bloom
There's no reason the P3 can't display it if you have a way to generate the trapezoidal pattern from the transmitter.  I think feeding a triangle wave from a function generator into the mic input would do it. Alan N1AL On 4/19/23 16:38, Fred Jensen wrote: and I'd buy one if it would do

Re: [Elecraft] Where to put the wattmeter

2023-04-10 Thread Alan Bloom
, use the equation: P(ref) = P(fwd) * [(SWR-1)/(SWR+1)]^2 Since the K3 and K4 already have a built-in wattmeter located before the tuner, it makes sense to me to put the P3 sensor (or external wattmeter) after the tuner so you can see what is going on with the antenna. Alan N1AL On 4/10/23

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] P3 woes - repaired but now claims my K3s puts out 873W!

2023-04-07 Thread Alan Bloom
or design at one point but it was just a capacitor change to improve the detected bandwidth so the envelope would display correctly.  (The same sensors are used for the W2 wattmeter.) 73, Alan N1AL On 4/7/23 12:12, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: So, I was the guy that had a P3 display/boot pr

[Elecraft] FS: P3 and filters for sale by W3DVX

2023-03-31 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
sales page. Scroll down a bit on the sales page for Nikon D5100 camera kit and also David Clark aviation headset.     See details and photos on my site at https://wilcoxengineering.com/sales Any questions, feel free to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373,

[Elecraft] OT: Hiram Maxim in the news

2023-03-19 Thread Alan Bloom
Hiram Maxim, inventor of the Maxim machine gun, was the father of Hiram Percy Maxim, a founder of ARRL: https://news.yahoo.com/ukraines-troops-fight-off-massive-214437031.html Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] FS: P3 and filters for sale by W3DVX

2023-03-10 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
.com/sales Any questions, feel free to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3S-10457, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/a

[Elecraft] Vertical antennas Was: KX3 and KPA1500 compatibility

2023-03-06 Thread Alan Bloom
t location. The old joke that a vertical is an antenna that radiates equally poorly in all directions is only true if you have a poor radial system. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ele

[Elecraft] FS: K3 and P3 for sale by W3DVX

2023-03-05 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
ll or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-6755, K3S-10457, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox Williamsport

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] P3 woes - internal display inop

2023-02-26 Thread Alan Bloom
then moving the power-on jumper to "always on" should force the P3 to stay on. Alan N1AL On 2/26/23 12:22, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Alan, Before I got the chance to look into your idea of possibly bad display connection, I DID reload a saved configuration into the P3 using the P3 Uti

Re: [Elecraft] [P3] P3 woes - internal display inop

2023-02-24 Thread Alan Bloom
techs handle it. Alan N1AL On 2/24/23 10:51, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Mike, Thanks for the idea!  I hadn't considered that mitigation. Anyone else have ideas for a permanent corrective action? 73, -- Dave, N8SBE On 2023-02-24 09:13, Mike Flowers wrote: Hi Dave, If you have a way of sending

Re: [Elecraft] Checking out Elecraft on ChatGPT

2023-02-17 Thread Alan Bloom
On 2/17/23 14:14, kevin via Elecraft wrote: If you want to copy and paste from the web it helps to add another step to the process. Paste the selected text into a text processor such as WordPad on a Microsoft system or gedit on a Linux system.  Then copy the text again.  This will

Re: [Elecraft] Checking out Elecraft on ChatGPT

2023-02-17 Thread Alan Bloom
On 2/17/23 12:48, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Alan, For starters where are all the spaces? :-)  Makes it hard to read, that's for sure. That's weird.  The spaces were there in the sent message - they somehow disappeared in the reflected copy.;  Let's try again

[Elecraft] Checking out Elecraft on ChatGPT

2023-02-17 Thread Alan Bloom
e "sounds" very authoritative, but see if you can spot all the errors. :=) Alan N1AL CompareanElecraftK3withanElecraftK4. TheElecraftK3andElecraftK4arebothhigh-endAmateurRadiotransceiversdesignedforperformingradiooperationsinboththeHFandVHF/UHFbands.TheK3isthepredecessortotheK4,b

[Elecraft] FS: K3 for sale by W3DVX

2023-02-10 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
g it. Any questions, feel free to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, K4D-384, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/a

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] Peter Martinez And The CW-To-PSK31 Feature

2023-02-05 Thread alan
Some would argue there's no activity in ham radio, or perhaps life itself, more rewarding than making RTTY contest QSOs using a 1 pound radio with a whip and an attached keyer paddle You mean I no longer need my 75-pound Model 15 Teletype machine to send/receive RTTY? :=) Alan N1AL On 2

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] Peter Martinez And The CW-To-PSK31 Feature

2023-02-05 Thread Alan Bloom
Some would argue there's no activity in ham radio, or perhaps life itself, more rewarding than making RTTY contest QSOs using a 1 pound radio with a whip and an attached keyer paddle You mean I no longer need my 75-pound Model 15 Teletype machine to send/receive RTTY? :=) Alan N1AL On 2/5

[Elecraft] [K4][K3][K2] FS: HP Pavilion 15.6″ Laptop for hams

2023-01-02 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
eering.com/sales Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, K4D-384, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] [K4][K3][K2] FS: David Clark H10-20 Aviation Headset

2022-12-17 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
tmas sales at https://wilcoxengineering.com/2020/06/09/selling-extra-equipment/ Happy Holidays, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, K4D-384, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] [K3][K2] Legacy Update, Tuneup, Rescue, K3 Sales

2022-12-09 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
repair? Tuneup? Want to sell, but it needs some attention before offering it for sale? See what my clients have said about my construction and service work at http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, K4D-384, SKCC 22955) 570-916-959

[Elecraft] [K3][K2] Legacy Update, Tuneup, Rescue, K3 Sales

2022-11-25 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Tuneup? Want to sell, but it needs some attention before offering it for sale? See what my clients have said about my construction and service work at http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, K4D-384, SKCC 22955) 570-916-959

[Elecraft] QRP and contesting

2022-11-10 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
Yea Wayne, thats the terrific Elecraft attitude that keeps your customer base strong and loyal. Its called, “ lets all have fun and learn something” Hooray for the serious high speed ops, a Lot of ex Navy guys, but its pretty easy to spot the slow lane and ease back into the fast lane. Happy

[Elecraft] FS: K3 for sale by W3DVX ... SOLD!

2022-11-09 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
n. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, K4D-384, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox Williamsport

[Elecraft] FS: K3 for sale by W3DVX

2022-11-04 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
ent/ Any questions, feel free to call or text 1300-2000 Eastern. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, K4D-384, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox Wi

[Elecraft] [K3][K2][K1] Legacy Update, Tuneup, Rescue, Build Services

2022-10-06 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, K4D-384, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com Williamsport, PA 17701 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mai

Re: [Elecraft] HW-16

2022-07-03 Thread Alan Bloom
came standard with a 500 Hz crystal filter.  With the external HG-10 VFO you had separate stable transmit and receive VFOs so working split was not a problem. Alan N1AL On 7/3/22 14:54, Mike Morrow wrote: I don't know what an HW-16 is. The HW-16 is a vacuum tube, 90-watt (maximum) input

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: K4

2022-06-29 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Mission accomplished ... I just unpacked and installed my new K4D beside the K2 and K3. Many thanks to all for the help and encouragement. Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) On 6/20/22 16:36, Alan D. Wilcox wrote: Hello, Considering adding a K4

Re: [Elecraft] I/Q details for the KX3.

2022-06-22 Thread Alan Bloom
hase.  In this P3 this is done in an ASIC (application-specific IC) and in the K4 it is done in an FPGA. Alan N1AL On 6/22/22 20:45, Julia Tuttle wrote: Mike, I think you're right that SDRs that digitize at a zero IF (like the KX3) need I and Q channels to distinguish the AF sidebands. That is, if t

Re: [Elecraft] WTB: K4

2022-06-20 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
racle" K4, Bill!  :) Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments On 6/20/22 17:54, Dr. William J. Schmidt wrote: With more K3 radios broken on the

[Elecraft] WTB: K4

2022-06-20 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Hello, Considering adding a K4 to my shack, but not keen on the Elecraft expected-delivery time. Write or text me if you have one for me. Thanks, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx Revisited

2022-06-14 Thread alan
On mine, the fan comes on briefly when the power supply is first turned on and then turns off.  It comes back on again if it starts to get hot.  I just confirmed that by transmitting 100W into a dummy load for 2 minutes. Alan N1AL On 6/13/22 23:31, Walter Underwood wrote: Are the fans

Re: [Elecraft] KX3/KPA100/Powerwerx Question

2022-06-10 Thread Alan Bloom
Dein Englisch ist viel besser als mein Deutsch! On 6/10/22 15:44, df...@darc.de wrote: Or this. While vacuuming it’s recommended to block the fan so it cannot rotate. In some cases, when the blades are driven bei the airflow too fast, the fan works as a generator and sends some voltage into

Re: [Elecraft] I need a Sherlock Holmes (weird spurs on 40m) [resolution]

2022-06-09 Thread Alan Bloom
e about S6 on the ground-mounted trap vertical at my house and they are almost buried in the noise when the band opens up at night.  So I'm not going to bug the neighbor about it.  But I bet they would have trouble trying to listen to AM radio at their house. Alan N1AL On 6/7/22 17:21, Alan Bloom wrot

Re: [Elecraft] I need a Sherlock Holmes (weird spurs on 40m)

2022-06-07 Thread Alan Bloom
KX2 pedestrian mobile and walk around the neighborhood to see if the signal level changes. Alan N1AL On 6/7/22 19:36, jerry wrote: On 40M I see noise every 15 kHz.  It's constant.  Sometimes stronger, sometimes weaker, but it's always there.  The pattern is obvious on the waterfall display

Re: [Elecraft] I need a Sherlock Holmes (weird spurs on 40m)

2022-06-07 Thread Alan Bloom
was turned off when I threw the main breaker to the house.  I assume it could be caused by Internet from some neighbor, but as I said, the nearest neighbor's house is about 150 feet away and all services are underground. It's a puzzlement... Alan N1AL On 6/7/22 19:23, John Oppenheimer wrote: Hi

Re: [Elecraft] I need a Sherlock Holmes (weird spurs on 40m)

2022-06-07 Thread Alan Bloom
, the spurs are still there.  There is no wired connection from the K4 or the desktop computer to the LAN (Wi-Fi only). Alan N1AL On 6/7/22 18:29, John Oppenheimer wrote: Hi Alan, What is your TV/Internet provider? John KN5L On 6/7/22 6:59 PM, Alan Bloom wrote: The weird thing about these spurs

Re: [Elecraft] I need a Sherlock Holmes (weird spurs on 40m)

2022-06-07 Thread Alan Bloom
The weird thing about these spurs is how clean and stable they are. Switching power supply noise is generally not frequency-stable and it is not a clean CW carrier.  This one is actually TWO clean carriers, separated by about 150 Hz. Alan N1AL On 6/7/22 17:43, Fred Jensen wrote: I did

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K4] I need a Sherlock Holmes (weird spurs on 40m)

2022-06-07 Thread Alan Bloom
Yes, the modem router and a second router in the granny unit both run on AC power, so they were off.  There is no wired LAN to either the computer or the K4 -- both connect to the Internet via Wi-Fi. Alan N1AL On 6/7/22 17:41, Ron wrote: Sounds like wired LAN noise. Did you shut down your

[Elecraft] I need a Sherlock Holmes (weird spurs on 40m)

2022-06-07 Thread Alan Bloom
the shack, located in a granny unit. I believe the exact fundamental frequency is 7007.03 kHz / 292 = 23.9967 kHz, in case that's a clue. Anyone have any ideas of what could be causing this? Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 15 meters last night

2022-05-26 Thread Alan Bloom
About 8 pm here in southern Utah I was listening to W1AW code practice on 10 meters.   Good strong signal - received on a ground-mounted trap vertical antenna.  And I could hear a bunch of 10 meter beacon stations. Alan N1AL On 5/26/22 17:46, Wayne Burdick wrote: Amazing is the only word

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Firmware Updating

2022-04-26 Thread Alan Bloom
Yes, a WiFi extender works for me as well.  The one I'm using is $39 on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0118SPFCK/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8=1 Alan N1AL On 4/26/22 07:01, Dave wrote: As someone who doesn’t have a wired Ethernet connection in the shack, I can

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Service

2022-04-21 Thread Alan Bloom
how to program it somehow. Modern amateur radio transceivers are marvels of technology that run rings around the radios of yore, but the price we pay is they are not as easy to repair. Alan N1AL On 4/21/22 14:40, K9ZTV wrote: No radio is ever "toss and replace" if i

[Elecraft] K2 Fixed Audio Mod

2022-04-16 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
I have a hamcrafters K42 CW Keyboard/reader that would go very well With my 23 year old K2. I remember a kit-up article for a fixed audio output Circuit for the K2. Can anyone point to that article? If you have a clean little implementation of this item on a mini board, I would be happy To trade

[Elecraft] [K3][K2][K1] Legacy Update, Tuneup, Rescue, Build Services

2022-03-08 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 Photos of the popular "Twins" -- the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at https://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ https://wilcoxengineering.com/k2-line-out/ describes an easy solution to constant-level AF for PSK31. Cheers, Alan Alan D.

[Elecraft] Seeking input on 3rd-party microphones used with our transceivers

2022-02-07 Thread Alan Geller via Elecraft
I have used the Heil Goldline with a GM-4 element for over 12 years and Always get good great audio reports on my K3. Alan…K6ADG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] FS: Lambda & HP linear power supplies

2022-01-20 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
box.com/sh/5sswg3ubgevjr61/AABHBrgyMur1N4jKd7PhLIHoa?dl=0 Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox Williamsport

[Elecraft] [K3][K2][K1] Legacy Update, Tuneup, Rescue, Build Services

2022-01-05 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 Photos of the popular "Twins" -- the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at https://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) http://amazon.com/author/alan

Re: [Elecraft] [POSSIBLE SPAM] Re: Cleaning solder flux

2022-01-02 Thread Alan Bloom
before applying full voltage.  Place the equipment in a safe spot (concrete floor) and make sure it is well-fused in case a short does occur. Alan N1AL On 1/2/2022 12:20 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: My S-Line acquired some tropical fungus that lived in the IF cans and would creep out onto

Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning solder flux

2022-01-02 Thread Alan Bloom
be left in place.  They only need to be removed for cosmetic purposes. In fact, attempting to remove the flux with alcohol or another solvent can actually cause problems if the removal process is not complete. Alan N1AL On 1/2/2022 11:16 AM, Ray wrote: I worked at a large Computer Company

Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning Solder Flux, Redux

2022-01-01 Thread Alan Bloom
e-question-that-frequently-comes-up-is-do-rosin-flux-residues-need-to-be-removed Again I recommend that you not attempt to remove the flux residue unless you have the technical means to ensure that all traces of it are completely removed. Alan N1AL On 1/1/2022 2:01 PM, Eric Garner wrote: >Th

Re: [Elecraft] Cleaning Solder Flux, Redux

2022-01-01 Thread Alan Bloom
in production and service was that any flux remaining on the board due to re-work or repair was just left in place. Alan N1AL On 1/1/2022 3:25 AM, CUTTER DAVID via Elecraft wrote: Ted If the residue is clear, don't bother, you might create more damage than you realise (ESD). If the residue

Re: [Elecraft] “ELECRAFT NVIS field day”

2021-12-18 Thread Alan Bloom
.  It just has less loss. Alan N1AL On 12/18/2021 10:28 AM, John Harper wrote: You might want to consider doing this within the Winter Field Day event. That's a great suggestion. Those are correct who say that an antenna (dipole) doesn't have to be low to the ground to make use of NVIS - but having

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise Reduction

2021-12-15 Thread Alan Higbie
me to operate and to make a whole bunch of contest QSO’s in CQWW CW. It is possible - but still unpleasant. 73, Alan K0AV On Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 8:15 AM David Hachadorian wrote: > For 12 years I've tried to get any enhancement of s/n from the K3 IF/RF > NB and NR. I haven't seen on

[Elecraft] [K3][K2][K1] Legacy Update, Tuneup, Rescue, Build Services

2021-11-06 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 Photos of the popular "Twins" -- the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at https://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) http://amazon.com/author/alan

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

2021-10-21 Thread Alan Bloom
of course there was no QRM to/from the HF/2 meter ham gear. Alan N1AL __ 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] Parts availability

2021-10-18 Thread Alan Bloom
d of hurt these days.  Fortunately I don't think Elecraft ever went down that path. Alan N1AL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailt

[Elecraft] [K3][K2][K1] Legacy Update, Tuneup, Rescue, Build Services

2021-09-27 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 Photos of the popular "Twins" -- the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at https://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) http://amazon.com/author/alan

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

2021-08-21 Thread Alan Bloom
uot;Black text on white". However, although it looks correct on the screen, when I print it it still comes out with the black background. I'm just using the free version of Adobe Reader.  Perhaps someone with a paid-up version can get it to print correctly (print to a printer or print to ano

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Please evaluate LiFePo4 battery/charger choice

2021-08-07 Thread Alan Biocca
A few years ago I picked up a couple of the Hobbyking LiFePO4 packs, and a couple friends of mine did also. Every one puffed after some months despite being properly balance charged, not overdischarged, and not really used very hard. They continued to operate, but they were clearly outgassing.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 208, Issue 2

2021-08-05 Thread Alan Sewell N5NA
reference to E700035 in a manual.  It's a #4 x 3/8" nylon washer.  I couldn't find any reference to thickness of the washer. 73, Alan N5NA On 2021-08-05 3:25 PM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Message: 3 Date: Wed, 4 Aug 2021 11:59:03 -0500 From: Nick Kennedy To:elecraft@mailman.

Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition

2021-07-26 Thread Alan - G4GNX
to change a light bulb? NONE - It's a hardware problem. 73, Alan. G4GNX -- Original Message -- From: "John Payne" To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: 26/07/2021 14:18:13 Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Off topic - musical composition How many guitar players does it take to change a light

Re: [Elecraft] Off-topic: Musical composition

2021-07-25 Thread Alan - G4GNX
I build and refurbish Theatre Pipe Organs and produced sampled organs, mainly for home use. Wind pressures can be as high as 25" WG and some of my organs rise more than 6' above the floor. Any advance on 25" or 6'? ROTFL My favourite stop = Bourbon to Organist Coupler. :-D 73, A

Re: [Elecraft] Broke my K2 :(

2021-07-15 Thread Alan Bloom
and the cleaning process was thorough enough to completely remove all traces of flux.  That's basically not possible using alcohol and cotton swabs on rosin. Alan N1AL On 7/14/2021 5:20 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: When I have cleaned boards with IPA or other cleaners, I apply the IPA only in a small spot

Re: [Elecraft] Question about antenna matching

2021-07-14 Thread Alan Bloom
there were no absorbing objects (like human hands) in the near field of the inductor I was getting values in the 700-800 range on some bands as I recall.  (These were all air-wound solenoidal inductors.) Alan N1AL On 7/13/2021 10:32 AM, Al Lorona wrote: Thanks to Al N1AL, Jack W6FB, and Dave

Re: [Elecraft] Question about antenna matching

2021-07-11 Thread Alan Bloom
impedance but only barely meet spec into a low impedance.  I suspect the Elecraft tuners are similar. Alan N1AL On 7/11/2021 12:58 PM, Al Lorona wrote: This question is about how manufacturers spec the matching range of their antenna tuners. If an antenna system presents an impedance of 5

[Elecraft] [K3][K2][K1] Legacy Update, Tuneup, Rescue, Build Services

2021-07-09 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
quot;Twins" -- the KPA100 and KAT100 in EC2 enclosure -- are at https://wilcoxengineering.com/kpa100-in-ec2/ Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) http://amazon.com/author/alandwilcox Williamsport, PA 17701 _

Re: [Elecraft] Refurbished? What does that mean exactly?

2021-06-30 Thread Alan - G4GNX
Knowing Elecraft, I don't think you have anything to worry about. You will get a unit that will be like new. There may be slight cosmetic marks on the case, but that's doubtful too. 73, Alan. G4GNX -- Original Message -- From: "Bill Coleman" To: "Elecraft" Se

Re: [Elecraft] [K2] FS: K2 with new KAT2 and options - PS, also has IMA

2021-06-21 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
SOLD ... Many thanks to all who inquired and/or bid. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) On 6/18/21 13:50, Alan D. Wilcox wrote: PS ... The K2 also has the IMA, "K2 Internal Mic Adaptor" configured for Heil microphone at

[Elecraft] [K2] FS: K2 with new KAT2 and options - PS, also has IMA

2021-06-18 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
PS ... The K2 also has the IMA, "K2 Internal Mic Adaptor" configured for Heil microphone at the moment. Hello, See https://wilcoxengineering.com/2020/06/09/selling-extra-equipment for info and photos. If you're interested in buying, contact me off list. Cheers, Alan Alan D. Wil

[Elecraft] [K2] FS: K2 with new KAT2 and options

2021-06-17 Thread Alan D. Wilcox
Hello, See https://wilcoxengineering.com/2020/06/09/selling-extra-equipment for info and photos. Cheers, Alan -- Alan D. Wilcox, W3DVX (K2-5373, K3-40, SKCC 22955) 570-916-9590 (cell, text) https://WilcoxEngineering.com http://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/6768 ... Elecraft Client Comments

Re: [Elecraft] Gurus

2021-06-10 Thread Alan - G4GNX
I disagree. The first rules of using test equipment are to calibrate it and RTFM, then maybe you can trust it. 73, Alan. G4GNX -- Original Message -- From: "Dean L" To: "Wes Stewart" ; "Elecraft Mail List" Sent: 10/06/2021 20:36:41 Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] Unsubscribe.

2021-05-20 Thread Alan - G4GNX
Right above your unsubscribe message is an Unsubscribe link to click on. :-) Juste au-dessus de votre message de désabonnement se trouve un lien de désabonnement sur lequel cliquer. :-) 73, Alan. G4GNX -- Original Message -- From: "Jack F6AJW" To: Elecraft@mailman.qt

Re: [Elecraft] K4 postings: Main Elecraft reflector vs. Elecraft-K4 at groups.io

2021-05-17 Thread Alan - G4GNX
Thanks Wayne. I'm sure we all appreciate how busy you must be. It seems like a reasonable compromise and will help to keep K4 only subjects separated from other Elecraft product discussions. 73, Alan. G4GNX -- Original Message -- From: "Wayne Burdick" To: "Ele

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