Re: [Elecraft] OT: 3Y0Z Bouvet Island DXoedition

2018-01-23 Thread efortner
That is correct, I did not make it clear they were operating maritime mobile (call sign 3G9A/MM) on 40 and 20 CW and ft-8 on 20. De K4KAY 73 From: garyk9gs [mailto:garyk...@wi.rr.com] Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 5:31 PM To: efortner; 'ab2tc'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net S

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 3Y0Z Bouvet Island DXoedition

2018-01-23 Thread efortner
It is spotted right now on the cluster. They are working cw on 20 and 40 meters and ft-8 on 14.074. 73 de Earl, K4KAY -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ab2tc Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2018 4:07 PM To: elecraft@

Re: [Elecraft] A very desirable capability

2017-08-22 Thread efortner
I agree 100% Earl, K4KAY To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] A very desirable capability Reading Drew's (AF2Z's) comment, "The single most important feature that would get me to spring for a K4 would be advanced noise abatement controls. I have little idea how the NR & NB work, bu

Re: [Elecraft] Ground rod through concrete thread?

2017-04-20 Thread efortner
If you have to ask, you probably can't afford it. Earl, K4KAY -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Terry Schieler Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2017 3:14 PM To: 'brian'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ground rod through con

[Elecraft] FW: K3s Wattmeter

2017-03-25 Thread efortner
I have had a glitch in my software and trying to reconfiger my K3s. The tx filters got switched in the software some how. I now have the filters sorted out but doing the wattmeter calibration and cannot get Config WMTR LP to change to WMTR HP. The power control will not go past 12 watts. The auto

Re: [Elecraft] Last Call - Elecraft K3S Raffle

2017-03-20 Thread efortner
nothing, so assume my 5 tickets weren't good. 73 Bob W7AVK On 3/20/2017 4:52 PM, efortner wrote: > So who won the raffle? > K4KAY > > > As announced on ths reflector in January, the Midland (TX) Amateur > Radio Club is raffling an Elecraft K3S 100 watt transceiver with

Re: [Elecraft] Last Call - Elecraft K3S Raffle

2017-03-20 Thread efortner
So who won the raffle? K4KAY As announced on ths reflector in January, the Midland (TX) Amateur Radio Club is raffling an Elecraft K3S 100 watt transceiver with MH2 mic. The drawing will be held in less than a week on March 18 at the Midland St. Patrick's Day Hamfest. As of today 262 of a maximu

[Elecraft] test

2017-03-20 Thread efortner
Test no reply needed. K4KAY __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Follow-up on CW Resonant Speaker

2017-02-14 Thread efortner
Stan, I have built three of the resonant speakers per the QST article. I am using a K3s and have plenty of audio without an amplifier. The three speakers were all in the ballpark of 700 Hz. I took a 2 inch coupling and put on the street elbow and it resonates at about 500 hz. There might be sli

[Elecraft] K3s and KPA500 not transmitting

2016-11-02 Thread efortner
No power output on 17 meters. I was on 17 meters SSB and not getting response to calls. The red tx light was on but no power output from the KPA500. I could push the XMIT tune button and get power out but nothing using the hand microphone. I powered the Amp down and tried again and red TX li

[Elecraft] KPA500 down

2016-09-30 Thread efortner
KPA500 blew both FETS and PA module has been shipped for repairs. I am trying to use an Ameritron AL-80B amplifier until I get my KPA500 back. My paddle goes to an external keyer (Navigator) which is plugged into PTT on my K3s and the key out goes to the PTT input on the Ameritron amp. The paddle

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Build or Buy

2016-09-06 Thread efortner
Hi Bill, At the Shelby Hamfest, 2015 I ordered the entire K-Line, Amp, KAT500, K3s and Elecraft P3 along with the filters they suggested. I received the shipment in late September. Took inventory of all parts as they recommended. I started with the receiver and finished with KPA500 amplifier. I

Re: [Elecraft] k3s radio kit

2016-08-05 Thread efortner
A little deoxit on the TMP connectors makes them slide in much easier, but you must make sure they are lined up proper before applying force seat it fully. Earl, K4KAY -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Novas Sent: Friday, August 0

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 age

2016-07-06 Thread efortner
I purchased one in September of 2015 and SN is 1783. Earl, K4KAY -Original Message- From: Elecraft [On Behalf Of Phil Wheeler Sent: Tuesday, July 05, 2016 5:25 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 age My KPA500 S/N 19XX arrived in spring of 2014 so, a bit over t

Re: [Elecraft] IC-7300 video - things to come

2016-03-29 Thread efortner
Try using a touchscreen in a light aircraft on a bumpy air day and you will learn to hate a touch screen. Earl, K4KAY -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry N1EU Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2016 10:13 AM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject:

Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench

2016-01-24 Thread efortner
And don't forget those rubber shop mats on the floor. Earl, K4KAY -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Townsend Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:32 AM To: 'Elecraft Mailing List' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Anti Static Bench Richard I

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 finals blown

2016-01-21 Thread efortner
I would like to know what the continous keydown power output rating is. The manual talks about ICAS. I know when I get on RTTY I does not take long for The fans to come up to full speed running 300 watts. Earl, K4Kay -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.n

[Elecraft] MMTTY not keying transmitter

2015-12-10 Thread efortner
I am trying to run RTTY FSK with my elecraft K3s SN 10326 K4KAY Earl. I am using MMTTY software and Timewave Navagator. It receives well and appears to be working properly. Every thing looks right on the MMTTY screen and the PTT, CAT, FSK leds light on the Navigator. The Tx led below the power but

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] increasing CW copy speed: practice slow -v- practice fast

2015-12-05 Thread efortner
There is a program called Ruftz (google it) and I think it is free that sends call signs. You choose the speed you want to start at and start the process. It sends a call sign and you type it In the box. If you get it right it will increase the speed until you miss a character or number at which po

Re: [Elecraft] RF/SQL dual control

2015-11-30 Thread efortner
every day. Thanks for the reply. 73, Earl K4KAY -Original Message- From: Cady, Fred [mailto:fc...@montana.edu] Sent: Monday, November 30, 2015 5:47 PM To: efortner; 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RF/SQL dual control Hi Earl, Check your Config menu SQ MAIN and SQ SU

[Elecraft] RF/SQL dual control

2015-11-30 Thread efortner
I don't know what changed but the dual RF/SQL control for main and sub receiver cuts out at approximately 1 o-clock position just like a wiper not making contact on a carbon pot for about 1/8 inch movement of either the large or small knob. The radio is only several months old and I don't think th

[Elecraft] ETT TXF

2015-10-29 Thread efortner
I have just installed fldigi on the computer, configured it but do not have the CAT control working yet. Will work on that later. In the mean time when I go back to SSB on 20 meters and key the microphone I get a red TX light and ERR TXF on vfo B. TX arrow points to VFO A It transmits fine

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Voltage on TX

2015-10-26 Thread efortner
I am using the same SamLex supply with the K3s Elecraft power cord that came with the kit. At 100 Watts key down I can just see the voltmeter move maybe the width of the needle. The readout on the radio does not dim. Earl, K4KAY -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@ma

[Elecraft] P3 not communication through RS232 cable

2015-10-23 Thread efortner
My Pc has the svga installed when I put the kit together but I do not have a monitor installed for svga yet. I originally was able to download the firmware using the usb a/b cable and my computer. The usb a/b cable is now connected to the K3s usb port and using the lp-bridge for rig control/ lo

Re: [Elecraft] K3s on rtty

2015-10-21 Thread efortner
Rich, Thanks for the explanation. I sure thought I could get FSK keying with the LP-Bridge but I understand what you are saying. I was using USB SignaLink with a modification to a FSKit circuit published in QST a few years back for FSK keying of my Icom Pro III and it worked well. I have used AFSK

[Elecraft] K3s on rtty

2015-10-21 Thread efortner
>From Earl, K4KAY. I now have lp-bridge running and cat control is working fine. I have to give credit to my friend Richard, K4KRW for his help. I am now trying to get MMTTY going and reading other posts about using transistor to invert the signal etc, to do FSK. I have done this with Other ri

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 troubles

2015-10-19 Thread efortner
Test it one more time with a 50 ohm dummy load on the output to make sure you don't have a problem between your antenna and KPA 500 SO239 output connector. 73, Earl K4KAY -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W4GRJ Sent: Monday, October 1

Re: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

2015-10-16 Thread efortner
Elecraft. Earl, K4KAY -Original Message- From: Jerry Moore [mailto:je...@carolinaheli.com] On Behalf Of ae...@carolinaheli.com Sent: Friday, October 16, 2015 1:35 PM To: 'efortner'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: RE: [Elecraft] new to list with new K3s If I understand what you

[Elecraft] new to list with new K3s

2015-10-16 Thread efortner
Hi, I have now finished the kits and have the K3s, KPA 500, P3 and KAT 500 antenna tuner. Have all up and running and working fine. After getting all this hooked up I find myself without a port for computer control of the K3s with my logging and cluster control. I don't use HRD. What is the si

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - Method to print K3/K3S configuration files from K3 Utility

2015-10-13 Thread efortner
I have also struggled trying to print the config files and it does not work on print screen with my computer either. I would also like to be able to print all the settings for my new radio. Earl, K4KAY -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Elecraft] Frequency Not Synced for Diversity Receive

2015-10-11 Thread efortner
Hi Lee, I finished putting my k3s together last week and with help from Howard at the Elecraft discovered most of my problems were coming from a bad tcxo. I also have the sub receiver and want to do diversity receive with A separate antenna. My sub receiver is working but I cannot receive any sig