[Elecraft] Antenna Question

OK all. I'm installing a 6m rotating beam and feeding it with LMR400. Would you connect the LMR to the antenna and allow it to move with the rotation, or run a short length of something much more flexible between the antenna and LMR? I have my concerns that the solid heavy inner conductor of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - control from keypad

This sounds like a great project for an Arduino. The problem I see is an "easy" way for the end user to be able to let the Arduino know what command each pushbutton represented. Maybe a file on an SD card that held those variables? The op would only have to populate the file on the SD card

[Elecraft] K2 enclosure top

I have a K2 top panel with speaker and aux/IO board I no longer need. Someone willing to pay shipping,  it's yours. Contact me off list.   HsherriffATreaganDOTcom Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K2 enclosure top

Panel is gone.. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: hsherriff <hsherr...@reagan.com> Date: 01/28/2016 5:07 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft Email <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> Subject: [Elecraft] K2 enclosure top    

[Elecraft] P3 programmer's manual

Is there an effort to update the P3 programmer's manual to cover the xmtr monitor?  Harlan NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Bird Wattmeter "meter failures"

I'm the supervisor of a metrology lab and that is one of the first things I ensure a new technician understands. And many times it isn't the test equipment that is at fault, nor the unit under test, but the methodology of using that test equipment.  Not using the equipment "guard"

Re: [Elecraft] The Technical Side of Ham Radio

I have the same unit with the tracking gen. Great setup. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Alan Date: 10/30/2015 6:21 PM (GMT-05:00) To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] The Technical Side of Ham

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

I think it's a great idea. Harlan NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Phil Hystad Date: 09/21/2015 5:58 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3)

Re: [Elecraft] digital modes

Bruce,Check out K2 and PSK31 QA and PSK31 with the K2 here: www.elecraft.com/Apps/application_notes.htm#PSK31 Top left of page HTHHarlan NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Bruce Rattray ratt...@accesscomm.ca Date: 08/08/2015

[Elecraft] TXMonitor

Ok. Got mine in the mail and able to work with it today. Downloaded and installed P3 firmware... no problem. Connected HF sensor...FBConnected UHF/VHF sensor. Bad news. The P3 display looks like the rig transmit is cyclic at about 1 sec intervals.  Screen goes front normal receive to

[Elecraft] TXMonitor

Received mine yesterday. Was thinking of making a switching box to switch between sensors. Looking at the manual, looks like you need to tell the P3 the span of the current sensor. Could do this via a arduino but the programmer's manual hasn't been updated for the TXmonitor. Anyone know

[Elecraft] Xmtr monitor

Got a call. mine is on the way Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

[Elecraft] FS: SignalLink USB

I purchased this before I found out I didn't need it for the K3. Hooked it up but never used it. Comes with K3 cable  If interested, contact me off list at:hsherr...@reagan.com Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone __

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Mod Kit Shipping

Jimjust order one,twice.  Hi hi Harlan NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: James Wilson w4rk...@gmail.com Date: 07/02/2015 4:03 PM (GMT-05:00) To: Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Mod Kit Shipping

Re: [Elecraft] K3S config file

Brian,A configuration file can only be sent to the same radio. Part of the file is the radio serial number.  The only way I know to do what you want is to manually set it up, or possibly use a third party software program.  Win4K3 software may be your solution.  You should be able to save

[Elecraft] Dayton

Just a few more days and we'll get to see the new P3 power monitor. Hope they open up Internet Sales at the same time can't wait to add this to my K-line. HarlanNC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone __

[Elecraft] What's New

Ok those that are at the hamfest... what NEW thing has Elecraft shown at the fest? Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

[Elecraft] Reflector

I finally figured out why the reflector isn't working.  Something BIG is going to be announced this weekend and the reflector has been hijacked so if we aren't at the event we won't get to know about it. . Harlan  NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

Re: [Elecraft] April 1st belated

But at least Intergalactic Buisness Mail (IBM) delivers 24/7 and 365. Harlan NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Matt VK2RQ matt.vk...@gmail.com /divdivDate:04/04/2015 2:33 AM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Richard Jubinville

Re: [Elecraft] Is there a K4 on the horizon?

Wouldn't that be great. ... Harlan  NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com /divdivDate:03/31/2015 11:18 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: elecraft@mailman.qth.net /divdivCc: /divdivSubject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3: SDR Software Solution!

John Check out Win4K3 by Tom. Find it at va2fsg.com Harlan NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: John Reilly reill...@comcast.net /divdivDate:03/30/2015 6:19 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: elecraft@mailman.qth.net /divdivCc:

Re: [Elecraft] Looking for a KPA500 Schematic

There is a set of 17 pages pdf that can be downloaded from www.mods.dk No idea how old it is ...  Harlan  NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com /divdivDate:03/28/2015 10:06 PM (GMT-05:00)

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Watt meter suggestion

:-) Gary Vk1ZZ K3, KX3, KPA500-FT, KAT500-FT,P3. On 15/03/2015 8:26 AM, hsherriff hsherr...@reagan.com wrote: Gary They have been working on that for how many years now? Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message From: Gary Gregory vk1zzg

Re: [Elecraft] W2 Watt meter suggestion

Gary They have been working on that for how many years now? Harlan  NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com /divdivDate:03/14/2015 5:14 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Vic K2VCO k2vco@gmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] Subject: Computers In The Shack

Phil Don't forget the microwave oven Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com /divdivDate:03/11/2015 4:47 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com /divdivCc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Button Box

I would be interested as well  Harlan  NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Harry Yingst via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net /divdivDate:02/15/2015 4:23 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: brian als...@nc.rr.com,

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sub Receiver and protecting the Sub RX input

Yesplease Wayne. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Ken wa8...@gmail.com /divdivDate:01/27/2015 5:53 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com /divdivCc: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 129, Issue 33

Well... actually it depends on a couple of factors. Temperature, humidity, and medium it is traveling through.  343.2 m/sec in dry air at 20C. 1484 m/sec in water  5120 m/sec in iron Crap.that is more than I need to know  Harlan NC3C  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone

Re: [Elecraft] Schematics

Don't think you will find the KPA500 schematics there nor the KAT500 Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Nr4c n...@widomaker.com /divdivDate:12/30/2014 2:10 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1000

Maybe just some good scotch. ...why ruin it with eggnog Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Byron N6NUL by...@n6nul.org /divdivDate:12/24/2014 1:02 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Feature Request?

This sure would be a nice Christmas present I could get for myself. .if it were only available by then. Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com /divdivDate:12/09/2014

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Feature Request?

Alright. . Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft e...@elecraft.com /divdivDate:12/09/2014 3:14 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: d...@w3fpr.com,Harry Yingst hlyin...@yahoo.com,Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product

Well said Mel Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone null __ 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] P3 UPDATE

I second that emotion (sic). Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: zumbr...@comcast.net /divdivDate:12/04/2014 11:52 AM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net /divdivSubject: [Elecraft] P3 UPDATE

Re: [Elecraft] CW

There is an Android app that will read text files out in code...  Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Phil Wheeler w...@socal.rr.com /divdivDate:12/02/2014 6:06 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] USB-to-Serial cable

Jim You should be able to get the drivers from the download section of the Elecraft site Harlan  NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message /divdivFrom: Jim - KE8G k...@cox.net /divdivDate:11/18/2014 7:50 PM (GMT-05:00) /divdivTo: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA500 power on 24/7

Same here Harlan NC3C Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone Original message K3, KPA500, KAT500, and P3 are on 24/7 most of the time unless we're leaving for a day or two. Works for me. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 50th Running

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV

Thanks Harry.  I just thought it was strange that it changed right where the crystal boundaries are. Still not sure I don't have a bum 2m module.  I haven't looked at the actual signal to see how it looks.  Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE smartphone div Original message

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power question

Wes I'm assuming you are referring to connecting the KAT power supply up to the K3 12v auxiliary output.  You are correct,  the KAT should not be connected to that. The KAT draws up to 1.5A but the K3 12v aux is only good for 1A. ..if it has the mod.  I really don't see this as being a

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power question

to me is that there is a timing issue, which if the case, is poor integration. IMHO, of course. Wes N7WS On 10/4/2014 2:36 PM, hsherriff wrote: Wes I'm assuming you are referring to connecting the KAT power supply up to the K3 12v auxiliary output. You are correct, the KAT should

[Elecraft] K144XV

Finally got around to installing this in my K3. There seems to be a large difference in output power vs input power when transitioning across the 146.000 threshold.   Below 146, 0.5mW drive gives 6 out. Above 146 it only gives 2 out. And swr does not change. Ideas? Harlan NC3C Sent from my

Re: [Elecraft] Rf sensor

Just hope the sensor will work with the KPA500 and not just the K3 -Original Message- From: Alan n...@sonic.net Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2014 9:08pm To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Rf sensor Right, the sensor is an optional module that plugs into the rear-panel

[Elecraft] AT1 question

I received an off list responce that said my thinking was ok OK. Then why am I getting 0.2 volts out? And with 1dB selected, I should be getting 0.8928.but I get 0.9936 with either 1dB switch selected. YET, all of the resistors are installed correctly and the suggested

[Elecraft] K2

Well Love my K2 (5XXX) but since I have my K3 and want to go mobile HF, have been looking for a TS480HX. Willing to trade K2-100, SSB from a non-smoking home. Contact me off list if interested. Harlan NC3C __ Elecraft mailing list

[Elecraft] OT: K3 clone app. Need help with vb.net and xml files

working on an app to clone K3. Almost finished. Need help with the xmlwriter and xmlreader functions. Please contact me off line. hsherriff at reagan (dot) com Thanks Harlan NC3C __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] OT: great deal on netbook

I can't find it on the Best Buy website, but here is a description at the acer website. http://us.acer.com/ac/en/US/content/model/NU.SGYAA.003 -Original Message- From: Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com Sent: Tuesday, March 19, 2013 10:02am To: Harlan hsherr...@reagan.com Cc:

[Elecraft] OT: Antenna Question

I'm sure there is a wealth of info here on the reflector. I am planning on putting up a loop antenna around the eves of my house. I am running the K2 without external amplifier. Two questions: 1. Do I need to run the antenna wire using insulators, or can I just use insulated staples and staple

[Elecraft] One of my stupid mistakes

Ok, I had just graduated electronics trade school. You know, 20 months of intense training in everything from component identification to superhet receiver theory, to radar fundamentals. It was in 1970 just before I entered the military. I was visiting my parents home in Florida on a humid

[Elecraft] re:K2 MDS measurement values with XG1

Dick, Not an expert here, but I believe your audio is not working as it should. I was able to get the following S+N and N readings with my K2 (5115) using the XG2 at 1uV out. 1.45 Vrms and 34mVrms which is MDS of -139. I think your MDS is within reason, but you should be getting a much

[Elecraft] K2 VCO trouble and fix

OK, here were my symtoms: Just completed Assembly Part II. Performing the VCO alignment... all is well (all voltages well in range)until I get to the 10m band. The Low freq. reading is 3.046... ok so far. But as I tune towards 28,800 I lose lock at about 28,400 or so voltage ramps up to

[Elecraft] Source Code

In the K102 Programmer's Reference manual, it states that for those who want to try their hand at programming the K2, to look on the site for source code examples. Well, I've searched all over the site and can't find any I will be using VB6 and sure would like a couple of examples for

[Elecraft] New owner

Well, today I took the plunge. I'm a fairly new No-Code Tech (Dec last year). I am working on my code, slowly but surely. Had wanted to get my ticket since my cousin (K8CCJ) showed me his shack MANY years ago and finely did... Have been working 2m since getting my ticket, but wanted to go