Re: [Elecraft] normal K3 voltage drop on TX

2015-08-23 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA
. One of these days I will update my current K3, but I supposed I better figure out how to turn it on, it's been over 12 months since I've used it. :D - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Innisfail, QLD, Australia. K3 #4767 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/normal-K3

Re: [Elecraft] P3 or Sub Rx

2015-08-23 Thread Jeff Cathrow
an essential operating aid when tuning them for resonance at the desired operating frequency. Thank you, Elecraft for making my radio life a little bit easier! 73, Jeff, NH7RO

Re: [Elecraft] QRP signals from Pathfinder probe (off topic)

2015-07-16 Thread Jeff Stai
I decided to spend a minute googling, here's a paper with a lot of cool tech details: http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/download?doi=10.1.1.466.3341rep=rep1type=pdf 73 jeff wk6i On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 11:31 AM, Jeff Stai wk6i.j...@gmail.com wrote: Well, at least they have big antennas

Re: [Elecraft] QRP signals from Pathfinder probe (off topic)

2015-07-16 Thread Jeff Stai
is probably good for a considerable error burst of several bits, that should at least give you a sense of what the loss might be! 73 jeff wk6i On Thu, Jul 16, 2015 at 11:10 AM, a...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Heard last night on Nova program that the transmitter on the Pathfinder Pluto probe was 10

Re: [Elecraft] Remote KAT500

2015-07-11 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA
-proof container). (And yes, I use a MFJ remote ATU for my portable Vertical.) Jeff C. VK4XA k6dgw wrote I'd like to hear from anyone who has remoted a KAT500 out to the base of a vertical. We're moving to an HOA community. The HOA appears to be quite benign and benevolent, I'm planning

Re: [Elecraft] SignalLink USB

2015-07-04 Thread Jeff Stai
good thing. Not the least of which is making full use of your KRX3 in RTTY contests and DX pileups... 73 jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai ~ wk6i.j...@gmail.com Twisted Oak Winery ~ http://www.twistedoak.com/ Facebook ~ http://www.facebook.com/twistedoak

[Elecraft] XG3 repeat command

2015-06-28 Thread Jeff Stai
Yosemite, USB cable, I downloaded the XG3 app today. What am I missing? 73 jeff wk6i ps: I'm using the Mac because my PC wouldn't recognize the USB (which I think is a problem with the PC, it's USB ports are not behaving in general.) So trying a PC right now is not an option. -- Jeff Stai

Re: [Elecraft] QRP RTTY

2015-06-22 Thread Jeff Stai
this year declared that they were QRP in the Soapbox. One made over 50,000 points! So it is certainly possible to have success at QRP, but you will more success if you turn up the power of course. 73 jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai ~ wk6i.j...@gmail.com Twisted Oak Winery ~ http://www.twistedoak.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 TX delay

2015-05-31 Thread Jeff Cathrow
to be a well-built unit. Once we finish moving here I'll get back to sorting it out. Good luck and I hope my suggestion helps. (SSB Electronic also makes fine sequencers but they are more pricy than DXE, IIRC). 73, Jeff, NH7RO

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

2015-04-01 Thread Jeff Kinzli
Seems to me that one viable possibility would be for Elecraft to build a new box - one that encapsulates the existing K3, but has a new front panel that's larger, with more knobs allowing each knob to have a singular function. For those that use the K3 as their main home radio - this would allow

Re: [Elecraft] Ping

2015-03-31 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA
Ingo Meyer, DK3RED-2 wrote Ping. Is anybody out there? -- 73/72 de Ingo, DK3RED - Don't forget: the fun is the power! www.qrp4fun.de - dk3red@ __ 10/4 Rubber Duck, I got my ears on! :D - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Innisfail

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone using a DXE NCC-1 with K3?

2015-03-27 Thread Jeff Cathrow
and hoping that I will be OK with what I have now so I can start enjoying this fine piece of gear right away. Thank you again, Bob for helping me out; it is very much appreciated. I can't wait to watch the noise diminish on my P3, too. Vy 73, Jeff, NH7RO K3 #5528 P3 #1397 KPA500 #0250

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone using a DXE NCC-1 with K3?

2015-03-23 Thread Jeff Cathrow
are considering adding one of these to their ham shack. Thanks again for taking the time to explain your experience, Hank and if mine doesn't cut the mustard I can't say you didn't try to warn me, hi hi! 73 to you and the Elecraft forum for listening to my rambling, Jeff, NH7RO

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone using a DXE NCC-1 with K3?

2015-03-23 Thread Jeff Cathrow
; a bit of extra insurance for my precious K3. 73, Jeff, NH7RO From: pfizenma...@q.com To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com CC: cathrowinternatio...@hotmail.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Anyone using a DXE NCC-1 with K3? Date: Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:07:07 -0700 Jim - I am really

Re: [Elecraft] Anyone using a DXE NCC-1 with K3?

2015-03-22 Thread Jeff Cathrow
seen a few YouTube videos on the NCC-1 and it looks like it can be very effective on QRN coming from one particular source (like my ANC-4 but even noticeably better). It certainly will be fun to see the noise disappear or fall dramatically on my P3, too! 73, Jeff, NH7RO K3/P3/KPA500

Re: [Elecraft] sub rcvr problem

2015-03-15 Thread Jeff Cathrow
might benefit from knowing this in the meantime. 73, Jeff, NH7RO/AE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K3 sun rcvr problem

2015-03-15 Thread Jeff Cathrow
symptoms exactly). So get out your K3USB cable and try another TX gain calibration; it will probably cure what ails your K3's sub (fingers crossed). 73 and GL, Jeff, NH7RO/AE (just passed my Extra exam yesterday afternoon; yippee!) http://www.louisferreira.org/Jeff_Cathrow.html

Re: [Elecraft] K3 build/KPA3 update - can someone measure for me...?

2015-03-01 Thread Jeff Kinzli
Thanks, Dick, found the problem, mine is now settled around 4K. Much appreciated... Jeff On Sun, Mar 1, 2015 at 10:35 AM, Dick Dickinson softb...@windstream.net wrote: I get about 3.6K across the input Anderson Power Poles of my early, but up to date K3/100. 73, Dick - KA5KKT

[Elecraft] K3 build/KPA3 update - can someone measure for me...?

2015-03-01 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
not sure what to expect. Thanks much, Jeff N6GQ/YN2AA __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] Power Pole connectors

2015-02-20 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA
connect solidly but still allow disconnection when you want. - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Innisfail, QLD, Australia. K3 #4767 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Power-Pole-connectors-tp7598686p7599083.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com

Re: [Elecraft] Clock chip Hey Wayne!

2015-02-19 Thread Jeff Herr
is the RTC implemented in the PIC chip? i did not see a rtc chip in the printsmy eyesight these days. why dont we just try to understand how it works and then we can accept what we see. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf

Re: [Elecraft] My KAT500 seems very sensitive to common mode RFI

2015-02-14 Thread Jeff Hall
the frequency is just too low for them to be effective (or perhaps I'd need like 50 of the suckers!) -Jeff On Saturday, February 14, 2015 10:06 AM, Jim Brown j...@audiosystemsgroup.com wrote: On Sat,2/14/2015 9:48 AM, Jeff Hall, W6UX wrote: can anyone suggest some further experiments

[Elecraft] My KAT500 seems very sensitive to common mode RFI

2015-02-14 Thread Jeff Hall, W6UX
with LMR-400 and RG-213. So I don't know if the problem is specific to my vertical wire antenna and feedline or if I should suspect a defective KAT500. Before I take the KAT500 offline, can anyone suggest some further experiments to try? 73, Jeff W6UX

Re: [Elecraft] My KAT500 seems very sensitive to common mode RFI

2015-02-14 Thread Jeff Hall
Thanks everyone for their replies to my problem.  I read Jim Brown's paper this afternoon and have ordered some mix 31 Big Clamps.  I'll try putting one at each end of the 40m coax feedline (RG8X) with the prescribed number of turns. -Jeff On Saturday, February 14, 2015 4:22 PM, Michael

Re: [Elecraft] My KAT500 seems very sensitive to common mode RFI

2015-02-14 Thread Jeff Hall
on the vertical, I'll try replacing the string of ferrite beads on my hex beam's coax with a Big Clamp choke at the KAT500. -Jeff W6UX On Saturday, February 14, 2015 6:25 PM, Harry Yingst hlyin...@yahoo.com wrote: Do you have chokes on the power, AUX, and Serial Cables to the KAT500

[Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3?

2015-02-09 Thread Jeff Cathrow
in addition to the ham bands? Still curious. 73, Jeff, NH7RO K-Line proud assembler/owner since 2011 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3?

2015-02-09 Thread Jeff Cathrow
, Jeff, NH7RO Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Advantage of KBPF3 in K3? From: n...@elecraft.com Date: Mon, 9 Feb 2015 14:23:10 -0800 CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net To: cathrowinternatio...@hotmail.com if one already has an AM filter in one of the K3's slots what does one need a KBPF3

[Elecraft] Question about KBPF3

2015-02-04 Thread Jeff Cathrow
? Are the various SWBC bands automatically included along with the ham bands? I've always been curious about this so if anyone could fill me in on whatever advantages there are to installing one that would be great. 73, Jeff, NH7RO

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Ed Muns - W0YK

2015-01-29 Thread Jeff Stai
K3 owner, RTTY master, and fellow winemaker. ;) You can read it here: http://www.mercurynews.com/los-gatos/ci_27414546/los-gatos-saratoga-muns-word-among-ham-radio 73 jeff wk6i On Thu, Jan 29, 2015 at 5:03 PM, Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com wrote: Well, sorta OT K3 owner and RTTY

[Elecraft] KPA500 powercycling at higher wattages into KPA500

2015-01-28 Thread Jeff Hall
? Thanks!Jeff, W6UX __ 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] Headphone Jack Problem with K1

2015-01-23 Thread Jeff Hall
I have noticed that my LINE IN jack sometimes loses the input signal and I have to apply a slight pressure to get it restored (gently push in on it). It's fine after that unless I move the K3. Does this jack suffer the same issues as the headphone jack too? Sent from my iPhone On Jan 23,

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/be-the-DX winter holiday?

2015-01-14 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA
a hassle, the people are (mostly) friendly and it's cheap! The US dollar is about $1.20 here and its getting better each day for you folk to come on down! We'd love to see ya! Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA innisfail, Far North QLD Australia (In case you didn't notice) :) - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA

[Elecraft] New KAT500/KPA500 owner needs help (K3/P3/KAT500/KPA500/Microkeyer II)

2015-01-08 Thread Jeff Hall
and or cabling. Thanks for any help you guys can provide!Jeff __ 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

[Elecraft] OT: Warm climate for a vacation/DX holiday

2015-01-04 Thread Jeff Cathrow
fun wherever you decide. 73, Jeff NH7RO http://turquoise-king.ebid.net http://www.louisferreira.org/Jeff_Cathrow.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

Re: [Elecraft] P3 bug

2014-12-29 Thread Jeff Stai
of them. Hope this helps - 73 - jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai ~ wk6i.j...@gmail.com Twisted Oak Winery ~ http://www.twistedoak.com/ Facebook ~ http://www.facebook.com/twistedoak __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] KPA500/KAT500/W2 order advice needed

2014-12-28 Thread Jeff Hall, W6UX
picked the 0.1-200W directional coupler as I wanted to put the W2 between the K3 and the KPA500. Is it worthwhile adding the second coupler for 1-2000w? I'm assuming you only use this if you want to place the W2 after the KAT500? Thank you all for any suggestions! Jeff Hall Not using encrypted e

[Elecraft] XV144 transverter problem

2014-12-18 Thread Jeff Uchitjil
briefly flashes to full scale when this happens. I have it hooked up with the KX60XV and KIO. Any ideas on what to look for? Jeff KB9KLD __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Last post on time subject

2014-11-27 Thread Jeff Herr
Ken, Net time is managed via NTP, and not all carriers do a good job. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp Sent: Wednesday, November 26, 2014 16:08 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Last post on time

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power In Digital Modes

2014-11-10 Thread Jeff Stai
, but it continues to put out full power. This includes digital modes like FSK441 and JT65A on 6M, and lots of RTTY on the HF bands. Just to echo what Jim said, we used the KPA500 at W7RN on RTTY for W1AW/7 NV WARC bands at full output, ran as cool as a clam. 73 jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai ~ wk6i.j

Re: [Elecraft] very small 20A switching PS

2014-09-21 Thread Jeff Herr
this one is smaller. http://www.gammaresearch.net/hps-1a.html than this one... http://www.powerwerx.com/power-supplies/variable-digital-meters-30-amp-deskt op-power-supply.html but the power werx unit is electrically quiet, costs less, has accurate I E meters, and is variable.

[Elecraft] Freq Editor req for update - allow entry of WX freqs

2014-09-20 Thread Jeff Herr
Would it be possible to get the k3/kx3 freq memory editor ver 1.3.3.0 updated to allow entry of the NOAA weather channels? 162.400, .425, .450, .475, 162.500, .525, .550 currently i get a little red exclamation mark error. Jeff Herr, WW6L 4636 Kelton Way Sacramento, Ca 95838 916.925.6089

[Elecraft] OT looking for a part number for a....

2014-09-13 Thread Jeff Herr
50 ohm non reactive 1/4 watt axial lead resistor maybe 1% or better. I have a couple of old amphenol bnc 240 ohm terminators that I want to repurpose to 50 ohm. I am having trouble finding a non reactive part thats good up thru 500mhz. Jeff Herr, WW6L 4636 Kelton Way Sacramento, Ca 95838

[Elecraft] KXPA utility 1.14.3.4

2014-09-11 Thread Jeff Herr
I just updated to 1.32 firmware and the release notes displayed from the utilities help menu are not updated. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] A speaker for the K3

2014-08-27 Thread Jeff KB2M
And I think you would want to buy two of them? They sure don't look like a pair of 300 $ speakers.. 73 Jeff kb2m What is the price in the USA? See: http://www.phonemaspeakers.com/tienda.html 106 EUR is about $140 - plus shipping insurance - at current exchange rates. 73, ... Joe

[Elecraft] KX3 XG3

2014-08-24 Thread Jeff Herr
when I cable the xg3 to the kx3, and set the mode to cw,normalize the filters,and set the xg3 to -73 dbm I read a S-5 reading the S-meter. all per-band preamp settings are 20db - default (6m is 30db - default) I would expect a S9 reading.

Re: [Elecraft] Slow-scan TV (SSTV) display on the P3 and PX3?

2014-08-15 Thread Jeff Stai
history behind the text. I want it all. thanks and 73 jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai ~ wk6i.j...@gmail.com Twisted Oak Winery ~ http://www.twistedoak.com/ Facebook ~ http://www.facebook.com/twistedoak __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

[Elecraft] Eric really does do a good job - RE: OT KX3 - Yahoo Group

2014-08-01 Thread Jeff Herr
This makes me appreciate that effort all the more. -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Rhodes Sent: Wednesday, July 30, 2014 20:18 PM To: Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT KX3 - Yahoo Group

Re: [Elecraft] My KX3 Battery Approach

2014-07-11 Thread Jeff Herr
look at this, free shipping! http://www.amazon.com/SODIAL-TM-Cells-Battery-Holder/dp/B00DFQRTT6/ref=sr_1_ 5?s=electronicsie=UTF8qid=1405120731sr=1-5keywords=10+cell+battery+holde r it is a good idea -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Elecraft] Back On the Reflector

2014-07-04 Thread Jeff Herr
I would suspect that was caused by some frustrated individual who could not figure out the concept of unsubscribing from the list and instead began marking list emails as spam in attempt to make them stop. __ Elecraft mailing list

Re: [Elecraft] K3 -- Noise reduction query

2014-07-04 Thread Jeff Cathrow
And one more thing; floundering= fishing for flounder foundering=adrift, as in the Great Sea of Elecraft Features My minor pet peeve set straight so I will go QRT without further ado... 73, Jeff, NH7RO Happy K-Line-r

Re: [Elecraft] K3 -- Noise reduction query

2014-07-04 Thread Jeff Cathrow
as it were... I suspect because the words are so often confused that their meanings have shifted together over the years an thank you for correcting me (and my apologies to the OP for my error/minor rant). QRT on the OT subject, too 73, Jeff, NH7RO cathrowinternatio...@hotmail.com

Re: [Elecraft] temperature sensors and convert -- now off topic

2014-06-22 Thread Jeff Stai
On Sun, Jun 22, 2014 at 11:06 AM, Charlie T, K3ICH pin...@erols.com wrote: What is the conversion factor from furlongs per fortnight to KPH? http://www.kylesconverter.com/speed-or-velocity/furlongs-per-fortnight-to-kilometres-per-hour 73 jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai ~ wk6i.j...@gmail.com Twisted

Re: [Elecraft] Temperature Sensors

2014-06-22 Thread Jeff Stai
in the search box. Done. 73 jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai ~ wk6i.j...@gmail.com Twisted Oak Winery ~ http://www.twistedoak.com/ Facebook ~ http://www.facebook.com/twistedoak __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] Temperature Sensors

2014-06-22 Thread Jeff Herr
the temp specs for the chips are all in centigrade. __ 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:

[Elecraft] KX3 gobox

2014-06-06 Thread Jeff Herr
Saw this on http://www.amateurradio.com/ http://www.oe2atn.at/tom/gobox/ __ 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] K3 Receiver Protection

2014-06-01 Thread Jeff Stai
of the other suggestions. (Obviously, avoid using direct frequency entry to change bands...) Also, highly recommend purchasing this book, for the next steps of keeping one radio from bothering the other: http://www.inrad.net/product.php?productid=248 Have fun! 73 jeff wk6i On Sun, Jun 1, 2014

[Elecraft] K3 Receiver Protection

2014-05-31 Thread Jeff via Elecraft
? Anyone have any experience with the Array Solutions AS-RXFEP front end protector? Thanks, Jeff Larimore K0RG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

[Elecraft] broken receiver, I suspect

2014-05-10 Thread Jeff Stai
I just sent the message below to support, but I suspect they are all partying in Dayton. If anyone has any other ideas I'd love to hear them - thanks! - jeff wk6i -- Forwarded message -- hi - I recently lent my K3 #00027 as part of the W1AW/7 multi-op from Nevada. The environment

Re: [Elecraft] broken receiver, I suspect

2014-05-10 Thread Jeff Stai
. Is Tx normal on 12 m or did it degrade as well? As far as I know TX is normal. I didn't get any reports of bad TX signal, just that many stations were calling and I wasn't hearing them. Thanks! - jeff wk6i ps: I should have said I hope they are all partying in Dayton... Lyle KK7P

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 LED alighnment

2014-05-09 Thread Jeff Cathrow
The uneven LEDs bothered me, too when I was building mine. I merely utilized a toothpick to adjust and line them up as even as possible before installing the front panel over them. My solution was an easy one and I suggest you give it a try. 73, Jeff, NH7RO cathrowinternatio

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - measure the kx3 pa temp while connected to the KXPA100 ? And another question..

2014-05-07 Thread Jeff Herr
I agree. A friend wanted to try out 6m FM simplex (a new ant) and when I did I ran into heat problems. After a bit of fumbling I realized it was the KX3, not the amp, and that's when it hit me - no temp display. Funny that at this same time all the heat sink chatter comes to a peak. Looks

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 question

2014-05-07 Thread Jeff Cathrow
was even easier than the K3 and every bit as much fun. I can recommend one wholeheartedly. As far as I know; the potential for a KPA-1500 is about the same as for a K4; practically nil! 73, Jeff, NH7RO EL18 Texas Gulf Coast cathrowinternatio...@hotmail.com

[Elecraft] KX3 - how can I measure the kx3 pa temp while connected to the KXPA100 ?

2014-05-05 Thread Jeff Herr
how can I measure the kx3 pa temp while connected to the KXPA100 ? Did I miss something in the programming ref? __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post:

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Kool Aid

2014-05-04 Thread Jeff Cathrow
Elecraft Kool Aid contains a high percentage of Elcohol; hence that fellow's misspelling/poor grammar ( Crag's List, have drank) that detracted from my otherwise humorous enjoyment of his post. Jeff, NH7RO (fellow Elcoholic since 2010

[Elecraft] KXPA100 - chart of drive versus power out - per band and pa.i temp

2014-05-03 Thread Jeff Herr
The manual states Maximum power output, as well as the drive power to reach a given power output, both vary per-band. Has anyone charted this? How can I see the KX3 PA temp while driving the KXPA100 ? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] OT: NVIS with KX3

2014-04-25 Thread Jeff Herr
I use nvis mode frequently. I too tried my buddipole but ended up using its mast and versatee to support wire cut for 7mhz. Works great and allows coverage for most of the west coast. i am in northern california. __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] PR6 power plug

2014-04-15 Thread Jeff Cathrow
to both P3 and PR6 simultaneously and it saved me from having to use another separate 12v source to run the PR6 in the process. 73, Jeff, NH7RO K3 5528 P3 1397 KPA500 0250Another Elecraft Happy Camper cathrowinternatio...@hotmail.com

[Elecraft] K3 commander issue

2014-04-07 Thread Jeff Griffin
with the command interval and scan dwell in the commander config to no avail. Does anyone running the same setup have/had this problem? Anyone have a clue? Need more info? 73 Jeff kb2m __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] PX3 case for P3?

2014-04-05 Thread Jeff Stai
Hi Bruce. I was looking at the PX3 case today. It's not very deep and the current P3 won't fit in there. And Eric did confirm that. Some people have cut the stock P3 sides, top and bottom shorter to achieve a similar profile. 73 jeff wk6i On Saturday, April 5, 2014, Bruce Beford bruce.bef

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft_K3] Re: New Elecraft Product: K3/0-Mini Remote Front Panel

2014-03-26 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA
whilst mobile. I know of a few others that would be very interested in this, Gary, VK1ZZ would be one of em. :) Many thanks Jeff Cochrane VK4XA - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Innisfail, QLD, Australia. No longer an Elecraft Owner :( (But I now have a campervan with an engine that runs

[Elecraft] KX3+K3 in SO2R

2014-03-25 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
Hello friends, I'm curious who has tried an SO2R setup of K3 as primary, and KX3 as secondary radios in a SO2R set up. If you did, did you find anything out of the ordinary with respect to the KX3 being the secondary radio? More prone to interference from the primary radio (or vise-versa)? My

Re: [Elecraft] K3 macro's to switch mic's

2014-03-19 Thread Jeff Griffin
Thanks Bill this is exactly what I was looking for, some place to start. I was wondering if anyone else has setup any macros for mic selection. Thanks 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: Bill Conkling [mailto:n...@widomaker.com] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2014 5:44 PM To: k

Re: [Elecraft] kat/kpa500 cable

2014-03-03 Thread Jeff Griffin
not so constructive :-) ) suggestions... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- Is there an off the shelf cable I can use besides the 850463 Optional KAT500 to KPA500 Cable ? Thanks for any alternatives... 73 Jeff kb2m __ Elecraft

[Elecraft] kat/kpa500 cable

2014-03-01 Thread Jeff Griffin
Is there an off the shelf cable I can use besides the 850463 Optional KAT500 to KPA500 Cable ? Thanks for any alternatives... 73 Jeff kb2m __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft compatible WX station

2014-03-01 Thread Jeff Stai
on amazon currently but it should be findable. Jeff wk6i On Saturday, March 1, 2014, Mike KS7D k...@verizon.net wrote: I would like to get a good wireless weather station that would be compatible with amateur radio use - no interference to Elecraft K2, K3 or KX3 radios. I would very much appreciate

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on 6 meters...

2014-02-26 Thread Jeff Stai
50.099. This will get you started. If you end up wanting to step up, a 3 element is inexpensive. You can put it on a cheap 20 foot pole lashed to a fence post. You can work a lot with this simple setup. Have fun! Jeff wk6i On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, Phil Hystad phys...@mac.com wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Advice on 6 meters...

2014-02-26 Thread Jeff Stai
. But as someone else said YMMV ;) 73 jeff wk6i On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, Jeff Stai wk6i.j...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Phil, tune up your hex beam and start listening on 50.125. Also there are beacons between 50.060 and 50.080. Also watch for spots on your favorite cluster. But most importantly call CQ

Re: [Elecraft] 6m......just my thoughts

2014-02-26 Thread Jeff Stai
True, but when I lived in so cal I managed to work most of SA and the pacific rim as well as 48 states (missed AR and NJ) with that three element. Not that forlorn. 73 jeff wk6i On Wednesday, February 26, 2014, Keith Heimbold ag...@hotmail.com wrote: Not to rain on the folks in Europe

Re: [Elecraft] K3 FP getting warm.

2014-02-23 Thread Jeff Cochrane
, it then shut down due to the heat. (I live in Tropical North Queensland and my shack is a non A/C 20' container with a coupla windows cut into it.) -- Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA East Innisfail QLD, Australia I've seen it get as high as 40 C on a really hot day. This won't hurt anything. 73

Re: [Elecraft] My K3 is Sick!

2014-02-12 Thread Jeff Griffin
Will someone please pass me the coolade so I can comment :-) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Hunt Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 2:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft

[Elecraft] Is the Elecraft website down?

2014-02-01 Thread Jeff Kelly
Jeff K2SDR __ 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] Is the Elecraft website down?

2014-02-01 Thread Jeff Kelly
Working now. Jeff -Original Message- From: Jeff Kelly Sent: Saturday, February 01, 2014 9:19 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Is the Elecraft website down? Jeff K2SDR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 117, Issue 18

2014-01-15 Thread Jeff Drew
hit the sub button until you can un-link the two vfo's jeff N4JDU Sent from my iPad On Jan 14, 2014, at 6:20 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 117, Issue 18

2014-01-15 Thread Jeff Drew
to separate them for cw work.. jeff N4JDU Sent from my iPad On Jan 14, 2014, at 6:20 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to elecraft@mailman.qth.net To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] PR6 For Sale - US$150 including freight

2014-01-11 Thread Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA
for looking, Jeff Cochrane VK4XA - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Innisfail, QLD, Australia. No longer an Elecraft Owner :( (But I now have a campervan with an engine that runs!) :) -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/PR6-For-Sale-US-150-including-freight-tp7582773

Re: [Elecraft] CES2014 micro power supply

2014-01-10 Thread Jeff Griffin
sense. I have never heard the fan, it is quiet. I don't have it here right now(it is at my summer home) but I think there is a CE or UL sticker on it, or both. I have experienced NO problems. Depending on your operating habits YMMV... 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 IQ using NaP3

2013-12-25 Thread Jeff Herr
I use an i5 cpu under win8.1 and can run using either an external emu 204 (USB 2.0) or the internal realtek audio on my asus sabertooth motherboard. I no longer bother with the emu...the realtek hd is better. I can sample at 196k with cpu at 10% nevertheless, i too would like to hear details

Re: [Elecraft] Dear Santa...

2013-12-23 Thread Jeff Cochrane
On Tue, 24 Dec 2013 05:52:01 +1000, Gary Gregory vk1zzg...@gmail.com wrote: Whilst your there Gary, I'll have a PR6-10 Pre-Amp please. I'll leave the money on ya fridge. :) -- Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA East Innisfail QLD, Australia I will pick them up from Watsonville fellas. Shucks, you can

Re: [Elecraft] rtty via cw paddle

2013-12-19 Thread Jeff Stai
jeff wk6i On Thu, Dec 19, 2013 at 9:23 AM, todd ruby t...@ruby-wine.com wrote: I tried working ZS9MADIBA today and he kept coming back saying my settings must be wrong because I was not printing correctly. So indeed I changed the Mark to 2125 hz from 915 but that did not help either. He

[Elecraft] 80w 2m amp

2013-12-08 Thread Jeff Herr
I am waiting for the 2m option to be released from Elecraft for the KX3. This 80w amp ( http://www.w6pql.com/2_meter_80w_all_mode_amplifier.htm ) looks like a good fit. I need to choose appropriate input attenuation. What kind of output power can I expect? Jeff Herr, WW6L

[Elecraft] K3 Powerpole Replacement

2013-12-08 Thread Jeff Cochrane
in and it will stay there, sadly that has not been the case with either genuine Anderson powerpoles or all the different brands of knock-offs. Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA East Innisfail QLD, Australia __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 AGC values survey

2013-12-04 Thread Jeff Cochrane
On Thu, 05 Dec 2013 07:28:19 +1000, Cady, Fred fc...@ece.montana.edu wrote: Whatever the defaults are, that is what I am using. I have had no need nor want to change them. (And ditto for most other settings in my K3, I found that it works for me 'right out of the box') 73 de -- Jeff Cochrane

Re: [Elecraft] Batteries and solar power

2013-11-29 Thread Jeff Cochrane
(hurricanes) as we invariably lose power for a day or three after them. -- Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA East Innisfail QLD, Australia __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] Icom 7100 and KAT500/KPA500 PTT issues

2013-11-08 Thread Jeff Griffin
65 in a few days, please this is not going to get worse :-) 73 Jeff kb2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k...@comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, November 6, 2013 1:49 PM To: Walt W0CP Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] KAT500/KPA500 with Icom 7100

2013-11-06 Thread Jeff Griffin
problem 2 will also be ? All other AH-4 functions seem to be working ok. The cable powers the KAT500, and If I hit the tune button on the 7100 the KAT500 obeys. Coolaid drinkers, yes I know if I replace the 7100 with another K3 my troubles will be over :-) 73 Jeff kb2m

Re: [Elecraft] RIGblaster Advantage for Serious Digital Modes, with KX3?

2013-09-17 Thread Jeff Herr
you said The KX3 lacks dedicated a fixed level audio output (independent of the operator monitor [headphone] level and any receive equalization) ... what is the rx i/q output? __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] cloning

2013-09-10 Thread Jeff Herr
why cant you use the kx3 utility to back up one unit then restore those setting to a second unit? -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ray Sills Sent: Monday, September 9, 2013 6:30 AM To: vk3fmpw Cc: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] VFO B receive not heard in headphones with SUB on (SOLVED!)

2013-09-09 Thread Jeff Hall, W6UX
, Jeff Message: 25 Date: Mon, 9 Sep 2013 07:25:15 -0700 (PDT) From: Mike K2MK k...@comcast.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] VFO B receive not heard in headphones with SUB on Message-ID: 1378736715468-7578753.p...@n2.nabble.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us

[Elecraft] VFO B receive not heard in headphones with SUB on

2013-09-08 Thread Jeff Hall, W6UX
messed up, or maybe one of the internal coax cables maybe came loose? Or I guess I just forgot how to use the sub receiver! Can someone please provide me with the troubleshooting procedures? Thanks! Jeff, W6UX Sent from my iPad

[Elecraft] 2M module

2013-08-22 Thread Jeff Herr
this would be a good thread. with the amp almost here.. ..and all the thought toward the future.. ...what is the scoop with this accessory? WW6L __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help:

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