[Elecraft] KX3 Reduced output power on 20M and above

2013-09-03 Thread dixonsfamily
I just tried to tune up my L4-B on 17M using the KX3 as the driver. I noticed the power output was less than the nominal 200 watts that I have been getting. I checked the output power of the KX3 and it too was down, about 7.5 watts. I checked to make sure it was matched with the ATU and that

[Elecraft] Scanning with the KX3

2013-08-30 Thread dixonsfamily
I think that a step is missing from the manual. To Scan one must first do what the manual describes. Once you have held the SCAN button the display shows your VFO A and VFO B settings, to start scanning you must hold the SCAN button once more. From this point, the manual picks up again with the

[Elecraft] Kool Aid 2M

2013-08-23 Thread dixonsfamily
I'm not sure but I think the reference is to Jonestown, Guyana. Jim Jones had blind followers in the end thy all drank KOOL AID. Hence it's derogatory connotation. Denis WA5TYJ __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] FS K2/100

2013-08-18 Thread dixonsfamily
Very nice – sn 2765.Includes SSB, 160M 2nd RX ANT, Audio Filter/Clock, Noise Blanker and RS32 Serial Interface and MH2 Heil Mic along w/ removable Sable Mahogany side panels. Picture on request. All Elecraft upgrades and mods except FWK2MCIO firmware and CW bandwidth mod. $950 shipped CONUS. USPS