[Elecraft] RE: KRX3 Inventory Question: Foam Pads: THANKS!

2009-01-01 Thread Jeff Maass
filter! Email has been sent to Elecraft for an exchange ASAP. 73, Jeff K8ND -Original Message- From: Jeff Maass [mailto:jma...@k8nd.com] Sent: Thursday, January 01, 2009 3:54 PM To: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: KRX3 Inventory Question: Foam Pads I have just inventoried

Re: [Elecraft] Two K3s as Carry-on Luggage

2009-01-01 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
. I've taken my K3 as carry-on through numerous airports, without fail, it always gets looked at, swabbed, and then they let me go...I guess I have the thug look or something. Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

[Elecraft] Differenced Between Filter KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw and KFL3A-2.8K?

2009-01-01 Thread Jeff Maass
page that there is the note: Order KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw instead if replacing 2.7 kHz stock filter. Does anyone know what the different is between KFL3A-2.8K and KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw? Should I wait to get a KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw to swap out the old filter in the main receiver? 73, Jeff K8ND

[Elecraft] THANKS! RE: Differenced Between Filter KFL3A-2.8_2.7sw and KFL3A-2.8K?

2009-01-01 Thread Jeff Maass
-KHz filter for the K3 main receiver was received here a while ago as the backorder cleared, but has not yet been installed. I just wanted to make sure that I can still swap in that part while I'm also installing the KRX3. KRX3 installation tomorrow (Friday)! 73, Jeff K8ND -Original

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 3L rotating 160m yagi

2008-12-30 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
I think those guys probably are scrapping the bottom of the Ham Purity Test. We join our Elmer on question 168: 168: Have you climbed a tower? 169: For a 80m beam? 170: For a 160m beam? 171: Have you climbed on a boom? 172: Inside a boom? 173: for a purpose other than adjusting the

[Elecraft] Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50W, err txf

2008-12-27 Thread jeff kb2m
filter in # 2 slot selected, and I tried it with ATU in auto and bypass. I'm also getting a ERR TXF error. The dummy load I'm using I verified that it is close to 1 to 1 . Any suggestions? 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50W, err txf

2008-12-27 Thread jeff kb2m
I have TECH MD set to on , and I also tried a shorter piece of coax. 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

Re: [Elecraft] Automated Transmit Gain Calibration at 5 W, 50W, err txf

2008-12-27 Thread jeff kb2m
Problem found. I had the CW TX filter erroneously configured as filter 3 which is a 1.80 b/w filter, I set it to a 2.7 b/w filter for tx and once again all is wonderful in kb2m K3 land... 73 Jeff kb2m ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

RE: [Elecraft] Proper Heil Microphone Adapter?

2008-12-24 Thread Jeff Maass
Thanks to all who replied! Happy Holidays and 73, Jeff K8ND -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:w3...@embarqmail.com] Sent: Wednesday, December 24, 2008 6:40 AM To: jma...@k8nd.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Proper Heil Microphone Adapter

[Elecraft] Proper Heil Microphone Adapter?

2008-12-23 Thread Jeff Maass
I have three Heil headsets, each with the HC4 element. These are *not* the Icom iC versions. Which is the correct Heil adapter for the front panel connector? Kenwood? I've been sorting through the archives, and have not found a clear answer. 73, Jeff K8ND

[Elecraft] K3 CW decoder

2008-12-22 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
they are.. the K3 CW decoder so far has been pretty useful. I was wondering if there was a recpie for it decoding from a different rig? Thanks, Happy Festivus, for the rest of us. -jeff -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3 #2105 http://w7brs.com/k3 j...@w7brs.com

Re: [Elecraft] Any amplifier news?

2008-12-18 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
be really cool... Where do we queue up for this? -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3 #2105 http://w7brs.com/k3 k...@w7brs.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 2.73/1.98 Clicks on Power On

2008-12-12 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
that in the boot up initialization this was intentional. One thing that seems odd but acceptable is when I insert the headphone jack, the audio reroute from the speaker to the headphones is not instant. It doesn't need to be... it seems like a half a second or so delay. NBD. -jeff ps. OT: For a weak CW

[Elecraft] OT: 10m contest

2008-12-12 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
FYI, the 10m contest is about to begin. I got ol' bessie (SB-200) nice and warm. Go K3, let's see what we can shake up! http://www.arrl.org/contests/rules/2008/10-meters.html -jeff -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3 #2105 http://w7brs.com/k3 k...@w7brs.com

RE: [Elecraft] TRAVELING WITH THE K3

2008-12-12 Thread Jeff Maass
as a pair of underwear from checked luggage. I've purchased a Pelican 1550 case for the K3/100, which I'll lock with a TSA lock and put inside one of my large hard-sided checked bags. I like Rose Kopp's bags for less stringent travel requirements, including carry-on transport. 73, Jeff K8ND

[Elecraft] Transport Case for K3?

2008-12-11 Thread Jeff Maass
I'm looking for recommendations for a small padded case for a K3, which could in turn be placed into checked luggage. I'd like something not much larger than the radio itself, with space for the radio alone. What have others found that will protect a K3 during transportation? 73, Jeff Maass

K3 PA Temp Max (was Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noisy fans?)

2008-12-09 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS via K3List
/100 with the KAT3 -jeff -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3 #2105 http://w7brs.com/k3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc

[Elecraft] K3 Diversity Rx and antennas

2008-12-09 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS via K3List
? Or, does diversity work best if the polarization is opposite, -- among the variables involved with wire antennas, what variable to I look for to increase the benefit of having diversity Rx? Reply directly and I'll consolidate the responses here on the list. -jeff -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3 #2105

[Elecraft] K3 Unsettling Moment on 20m

2008-11-28 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
linear enough. I was driving 80W int the SB-200 with new valves with a 550W-600W output on the tuner. I've never head a comment like this before and was wondering if anyone had any ideas. Thanks, -jeff -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3 #2105 http://w7brs.com/k3 [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Unsettling Moment on 20m

2008-11-28 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
Ooops, not AC7DX, it was AC6DX.. Sorry about that. -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3 #2105 http://w7brs.com/k3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Fri, 28 Nov 2008, Jeff Wandling W7BRS wrote: But what sort of made me turn pale was when AC7DX politely and very respectfully came to my CQ and said

[Elecraft] K3 Workshop notes

2008-11-26 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
and corrections welcome. For those who attended: If you took photos and would provide them to me, I'll augment the summary of the workshop with your photos (or links to your photos, etc..) to make a more complete media presentation. It is: http://w7brs.com/k3/wkshop -jeff -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3

Re: [Elecraft] LP-PAN

2008-11-23 Thread jeff
or on the LP-Pan group 73 Jeff kb2m - Original Message - From: DAVID LEDUC To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Sunday, November 23, 2008 3:45 PM Subject: [Elecraft] LP-PAN I am thinking about getting a LP-PAN for my K3. I wonder what others think about it? I had a SDR

Re: [Elecraft] K3: Keying SB-200

2008-11-22 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
/sb200 Works fine on my K3. -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3 #2105 http://w7brs.com/k3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sat, 22 Nov 2008, GM4KGK wrote: Ralph Parker wrote: I'm just about to connect the KEY OUT to the SB-200 relay. I hope the little transistor in the K3 can take it! VE7XF I can

Re: [Elecraft] K3 NR (was making K3 RX audio like K2)

2008-11-20 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
-- before they even know what rig it is. Never heard a word like that on the FT-897. I never operated the big$ rigs like 7#00 or pro{123}, or ft/ts-2000 to compare. -jeff -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3 #2105 http://w7brs.com/k3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Thu, 20 Nov 2008, GW0ETF wrote: Vic

Re: [Elecraft] frozen K3

2008-11-15 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
computer works for you great, but try a desktop if that gives you the resynch errors. -jeff -- Jeff Wandling DE W7BRS K3 #2105 http://w7brs.com/k3 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Sat, 15 Nov 2008, Todd Ruby wrote: i am in trouble here. i tried to download the beta 263 version. and the utility kept trying

[Elecraft] K3 S-meters, db and noise

2008-11-14 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
I can't take it anymore, I'm putting a strip of electrical tape over the upper left patch of the LCD. I can no longer bear to look. Everyone gets S9! -jeff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] K3 Summary of brick issue

2008-11-11 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
in a downloadable form, unless you know the secret URL. All is well that ends well. -jeff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Summary of brick issue

2008-11-11 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
into it. -jeff ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 - MCU 2.57 ?

2008-11-10 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
scratch firmware off the list of possibilities. MCU 2.57 / DSP 1.94, Oct 24, 2008 Thanks, -jeff W7BRS K3 #2105 MCU 2.63 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr

[Elecraft] K3 brick

2008-11-10 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
What now? 03:41:56 K3 Utility Version 1.1.6.3 03:41:57 K3 is not responding 03:42:09 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 03:42:10 Sending firmware file hmcu0263.hex to MCU 03:42:14 Resynchronized at load address x000800, response N, sent 67b, 4 attempts 03:42:18

Re: [Elecraft] K3 brick

2008-11-10 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
port if you are able. Try it again. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff Wandling W7BRS wrote: What now? 03:41:56 K3 Utility Version 1.1.6.3 03:41:57 K3 is not responding 03:42:09 K3 boot loader is ready for MCU firmware load. RS232 38400 bps. 03:42:10 Sending firmware file hmcu0263.hex to MCU 03:42:14

[Elecraft] SignaLink USB and K2

2008-11-08 Thread Jeff Davis, KE9V
Am thinking of ordering a SignaLink USB interface for use with my K2 and wondering if anyone has tried this combo and are there any issues? Thanks in advance. 73, Jeff KE9V ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must

Re: [Elecraft] Q re Missing K3 Kit part

2008-11-08 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
answer... -jeff On Sat, 8 Nov 2008, Grant Youngman wrote: I'm missing one lousy part -- a 5/8 nylon standoff that gets mounted on the DSP board (assembly errata E-7, item 3) to provide some spacing from the front panel board. While I wait for Elecraft to see my email on Monday and send

[Elecraft] K3 Not a kit

2008-11-06 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
anxious to finish, and when the coffers refill, order more Elecraft goodies ;-) Kudos to the Elecraft team. I look forward to being ready to join the K3 nets. I am looking forward to working SSB/CW with the filter options too. Thanks, -jeff

[Elecraft] Please Post KRX3 Arrival Dates!

2008-11-03 Thread Jeff Maass
, but as best I can guess, I'm still a month or two away from having my KRX3. 73, Jeff K8ND ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http

[Elecraft] RE: Please Post KRX3 Arrival Dates!

2008-11-03 Thread Jeff Maass
Thanks, Howard! 73, Jeff Maass K8ND Station Manager PJ2T, Caribbean Contesting Consortium CCC Web Site: http://www.pj2t.org http://www.pj2t.org/ PJ2T Slide Show: http://www.k8nd.com/Radio/DELARA_PPT2.pdf Curacao Critters: http://www.CuracaoCritters.com http://www.curacaocritters.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3-Problem with DX spot point--click and ACLog

2008-10-30 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
by being able to sell the improved code base with the premium features obtained by paying the fee. He wouldn't lose a dime* I don't know why he doesn't GPL it. *The trial license featue is easily worked around by simply re-installing the software. -jeff On Thu, 30 Oct 2008, Greg - AB7R wrote

[Elecraft] K3 YAKY

2008-10-29 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
should, shouldn't I? Oh this is going to be fun. -jeff W7BRS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Advice

2008-10-28 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
Have you seen this: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/Roofing_Filters.htm -jeff W7BRS On Tue, 28 Oct 2008, Fred Wolf wrote: Anyone have a preference?  For Rtty, are the cw filters too narrow?  Any advise is welcomed. Fred Wolf [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [Elecraft] ATU vs. External Tuner

2008-10-27 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
I'm very interested in what happens when the K3's ATU is added to my station. My current station uses two tuners for one radio and one amplifier. Non K3 rig - 300W tuner - SB-200 - 1.5kW tuner - Antenna The rig get's as close to 50ohm as I can manage on the little tuner. The amp get's as

[Elecraft] K3 Filter question

2008-10-27 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
. I'm not a QST lab type station. -jeff W7BRS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

[Elecraft] K3 KatieGram

2008-10-21 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
of what it was like.. Anyway, the gory details for the gnuplotters: Reordered Aug 7, 2008 after my guilt subsided. Katie-Gram received Oct 20th, 2008. Now it's time to ebay a bunch of junk, I mean good stuff! -jeff W7BRS ___ Elecraft mailing list Post

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - KRX3

2008-10-21 Thread jeff stai
that are strictly necessary. A lot less trouble than I feared! By the time I was done I realized that, in a way, by doing all of the necessary disassembly and removal and re-installs, it was kind of like getting to build another radio. Which was a real and unexpected treat! Hope this helps! jeff

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 60M channel storage and recall

2008-10-03 Thread jeff
I picked up an LP-Pan adapter to use with my K3. The two work together extremely well. The 60m freqs are programmed in and are a mouse click away, as well as 3 band stacking registers per band. 73 Jeff kb2m - Original Message - From: Dave G4AON [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3: shipping status updated

2008-08-27 Thread Jeff Rosenberger
Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: No reason to be upset :-) The order rate is still -very- good. We're just doing even better in production. We've planned on ramping up production to this point from the start and to be honest, for ongoing business in this market long term, it is

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB

2008-08-17 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
Nick and others, thanks for the replies and information. Sounds like I have some options, and I should be able to get things working reasonably well. See you all in the pileups. Jeff N6GQ (op @ KH6LC) On Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 03:03, Nick Lekic [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Jeff There are many

[Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB

2008-08-15 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
success with any particular computer recording software, I'd love to hear about that, too. My plan is to just run the LINE-OUT from the K3 to my MIC-IN on my laptop, and adjust MIC levels until I have something that doesn't distort. Any words of wisdom or success stories are welcome... Thanks! Jeff

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and recording SSB

2008-08-15 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
to be controlled by the AF Gain, which isn't optimal. Jeff N6GQ On Fri, Aug 15, 2008 at 19:15, Don Wilhelm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeff, For recording software, I suggest Total Recorder (www.highcriteria.com) for recording ease. It is not free, but is budget priced and does the task well. If you

[Elecraft] K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only

2008-06-27 Thread Jeff Laughlin
be open... Thanks, Jeff -- 73 de n1ywb ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] More K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only

2008-06-27 Thread Jeff Laughlin
I noticed that in BAL mode the audio sounds fine. -- 73 de n1ywb ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.):

[Elecraft] And yet even More K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only

2008-06-27 Thread Jeff Laughlin
Ok I lied about the full power part. 12m doesn't make squat for power and 10m makes WAY more than it should. On 10m, with power set to 2 watts, as per the alignment procedure, I measure 7 watts out on my bird. With power set to 10 watts, I measure 18 watts out!! On 12m, with power set to 10

[Elecraft] And yet even More K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only

2008-06-27 Thread Jeff Laughlin
I lied about lying about the power, after realigning my filters my 12 and 10m power is normal. The signal is still horrible, however. -- 73 de n1ywb ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the

[Elecraft] K3 s/n 1152 Has Arrived!

2008-06-25 Thread Jeff Maass
K3/100 (Kit), s/n 1152 Ordered: 2/7/08 Katiegram: 6/19/08 Delivered: 6/25/08 (4 months 2 weeks) Backordered: KRX3 2nd RX (and three filters for that receiver) KFL3A-2.8K 8-pole filters (2) 73, Jeff K8ND Powell OH

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] AFX operation

2008-06-23 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
in terms of time before they notice the spatial separation? Jeff N6GQ On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 3:04 PM, John H Gibson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have recently begun experimenting with my K3's AFX feature. My understanding is that AFX is supposed to spread cw signals across a virtual listening space

Re: [Elecraft] Watsonville Fire

2008-06-21 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
I live nearby (in Santa Cruz), from what I have heard, the fire is fairly close to Elecraft HQ, but on the other side of the freeway (Elecraft is on the ocean side of the freeway)...but I haven't heard about people's homes, I hope and pray everyone is ok. Jeff N6GQ On Sat, Jun 21, 2008 at 9:35

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Dead RX after TX

2008-04-28 Thread Jeff Wandling W7BRS
who post to the email list here, please consider posting your debug characteristics of your platform (K3 SN, firmware version, and hardware version of peripherals) Thanks. -jeff W7BRS Order Jan-11-08 Magic 8-ball says I'll get it before Field Day...;) Many thanks in advance. 73 Stewart

Re: [Elecraft] kx1 on airlines

2008-04-22 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
it. :) -Jeff N6GQ On Tue, Apr 22, 2008 at 12:48 PM, Blachura [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello Folks, Going on a trip and was wondering what kind of hassle I would get if I packed my KX1 in my baggage. Would it look like a bomb? Was thinking of putting a copy of my amatuer ticket on the box

[Elecraft] 2008 Visalia Contest Dinner - DEADLINE IS TOMORROW!

2008-04-21 Thread jeff stai
.html I'll see all of you there! 73 - Jeff Stai, WK6I (MLDXCC and NCCC) ps: Please feel free to forward this email to your local contest club and friends. -- Jeff Stai ~ [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery ~ http://www.twistedoak.com/ Winery Blog ~ http://www.elbloggotorcido.com

[Elecraft] K3 - Using KRX3 split (question on VFOs)

2008-04-17 Thread Jeff Wandling NT7R
before I transmit. -jeff K3 and goodies ordered January. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Using KRX3 split (question on VFOs)

2008-04-17 Thread Jeff Wandling NT7R
Well, that answers that. Withdraw the question. Thanks. -jeff On Thu, 17 Apr 2008, Lyle Johnson wrote: Question for those users/designers of the K3 sub receiver and split capabilities... The sub receives on VFO B. 73, Lyle KK7P

[Elecraft] 2008 Visalia Contest Dinner - reminder

2008-04-06 Thread jeff stai
differently this year - you will need to sign up *and pay in advance*! (Via either PayPal or by check.) For all of the details and to sign up, please visit: http://mldxcc.com/contestdinner2008.html I'll see all of you there! 73 - Jeff Stai, WK6I (MLDXCC and NCCC) ps: Please feel free to forward

[Elecraft] ANNOUNCEMENT: QRP-ARCI SPRING QSO PARTY

2008-04-02 Thread Jeff Hetherington
Description along with score calculation to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Snail mail Submission: Submit Logs along with a summary stating your Callsign, Entry Categorym Actual Power and Station Description along with score calculation to: ARCI Spring QSO Party c/o Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF 139 Elizabeth St

[Elecraft] K3 - APP and the network effect

2008-04-01 Thread Jeff Wandling NT7R
as Miller don't try capping my beer bottles with a spin-off APP device, everything is going to be A-OK. -jeff DE NT7R My K3 number? It's currently gestating in the silicon bowels of the chip foundry half-way around the world. I'm weepy. ps. Are we off topic enough yet

Re: [Elecraft] OT: foot switch - why?

2008-03-21 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
this is the case regardless of VOX implementation, the K3 has nice VOX and all, but I still much prefer a foot switch for SSB contesting. For casual SSB ragchewing, VOX is just fine though. -Jeff N6GQ On Fri, Mar 21, 2008 at 4:52 PM, Jim Cox [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If the vox is set properly you dont

Re: [Elecraft] K3 power cable

2008-03-17 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
The assembled K3's come with an assembled power cable, you just need to finish the battery/power supply side. Jeff On Mon, Mar 17, 2008 at 12:55 PM, Darwin, Keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK, we've established that the kit rigs require you to assemble the APPs on the wire to make the power

[Elecraft] ANNOUNCEMENT: QRP-ARCI HF GRID SQUARE CONTEST

2008-03-11 Thread Jeff Hetherington
Hello Everybody! Last year this one was a huge success! Everybody liked the new exchange (Gridsquare instead of state) and it was a friendly get-together. I even considered getting out and activating a grid other than my home grid before this blizzard hit. Now I'll play from home ;) Please

[Elecraft] 2008 Visalia Contest Dinner

2008-03-11 Thread jeff stai
Ergonomics and the Elecraft K3. Please note that we will be handling payment differently this year - you will need to sign up *and pay in advance*! For all of the details and to sign up, please visit: http://mldxcc.com/contestdinner2008.html I'll see all of you there! 73 - Jeff Stai, WK6I (MLDXCC

Re: [Elecraft] RTTY 4 hour contest this weekend - K3 owners...let's have some fun!

2008-03-06 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
I might give it a whirl if I can figure out the settings on the K3 to make it work. I've never made an RTTY QSO but hey, it might be fun :) -Jeff N6GQ K3 #476 On Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 5:02 PM, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Please see for Ed's announcement: http

[Elecraft] K3 first impressions from ARRL DX SSB (long)

2008-03-03 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
stomps, and a big thanks go to Lloyd for allowing me the use of his killer station. I hope this is useful to some, I'd love to talk to others that have experienced the spatial characteristic of the AFX mode, or hear Elecraft's input on how that was done. 73, Jeff N6GQ, op @ KH6LC

Re: [Elecraft] K3 first impressions from ARRL DX SSB (long)

2008-03-03 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
location. 73, Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] FT1000-like VFO behavior on the K3

2008-02-22 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
with the K3? Thanks, Jeff N6GQ (taking delivery of my K3 this week, I hope!) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman

[Elecraft] K3 #476 on the air

2008-02-22 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
in the contest, Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] K3 SSB filters

2008-02-20 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
contesting? Suggestions? Thanks, -Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help

[Elecraft] ANNOUNCEMENT: QRP-ARCI FIRESIDE SSB SPRINT

2008-01-31 Thread Jeff Hetherington
and Station Description along with score calculation to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Snail mail Log Submission: Submit Logs along with a summary stating your Callsign, Entry Category, Actual Power and Station Description along with score calculation to: ARCI Fireside Sprint c/o Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF 139

Re: [Elecraft] OT: best source of latest propagation news?

2008-01-31 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
/ One of my favorites - but I also like VOAProp like everyone else as well. -Jeff N6GQ On Jan 30, 2008 5:42 PM, Converse, Robert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: To help decide where to direct signals from my shiny new K3, can anyone suggest a good web source for propagation news and forecasts? 73

[Elecraft] OT FS: OHR 100A 40 Meter, 5W Xcvr--$80 Shipped

2007-12-17 Thread Jeff T. Casey
be by U.S. Postal Service money order only. Please email me off-list if you're interested. Thanks very much and Happy Holidays, Jeff NE2J (formerly WB5GWB) LIQRP Club #1 http://www.qsl.net/liqrp ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You

[Elecraft] ANNOUNCEMENT: QRP-ARCI HOLIDAY SPIRITIS HOMEBREW SPRINT

2007-12-15 Thread Jeff Hetherington
Description along with score calculation to: ARCI Holiday Spirits c/o Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF 139 Elizabeth St. W. Welland, Ontario Canada L3C 4M3 Entries must be postmarked on or before 16 January 2008. RESULTS: Will be published in QRP Quarterly and shown on the QRP-ARCI website

[Elecraft] WTB: 2M transverter and/or KX-1

2007-12-07 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
off-reflector. Thanks! Jeff N6GQ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

[Elecraft] ANNOUNCEMENT: QRP-ARCI TOP BAND SPRINT

2007-11-27 Thread Jeff Hetherington
] on or before 1 January 2006. Snail mail Log Submission: Submit Logs along with a summary stating your Callsign, Entry Category, Actual Power and Station Description along with score calculation to: ARCI Top Band Sprint c/o Jeff Hetherington, VA3JFF 139 Elizabeth St. W. Welland, Ontario Canada L3C

Re: [Elecraft] k3 operators on SS

2007-11-19 Thread Jeff Stai
always sounds OK to my ear no matter what I do so I really have no idea what I sound like... Using a Heil Goldline with HC-4 element - jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com/ Winery Blog http://www.elbloggotorcido.com

Re: [Elecraft] Who will be running a K3 in SS today/tomorrow?

2007-11-17 Thread Jeff Stai
WK6I #27, all audio reports good and bad are welcome - I'll be trying different stuff - j -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com/ Winery Blog http://www.elbloggotorcido.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 selectivity display?

2007-11-14 Thread Jeff Stai
that enabled.) 73 - jeff wk6i Barry N1EU wrote: Is there any numeric indication of the K3 rx bandwidth on the display? I see the trapezoidal analog display of relative bandwidth, but if the dsp bandwidth is set to 300hz, does the K3 indicate such directly to the operator? -- Jeff Stai

Re: [Elecraft] K3 selectivity display?

2007-11-14 Thread Jeff Stai
or equal to 400, and the trapezoid gives relative BW size from there. Hope I am making sense, it would be much easier to just show you! - jeff wk6i Barry N1EU wrote: Thanks for all the clarification. It's good that bandwidth is displayed at adjustment time, but it would be great if there were

Re: [Elecraft] K3 selectivity display?

2007-11-14 Thread Jeff Stai
the display if not using the XFIL notation. hope this helps! - jeff wk6i Craig D. Smith wrote: Also, the XFIL display helps because you know what you have installed in each slot - for example if XFIL4 is 400Hz, I know when XFIL4 is lit that I am less than or equal to 400, I'm still a couple

Re: [Elecraft] K3: mine is NOT on the way

2007-11-10 Thread Jeff Stai
The online invoice numbers are assigned by the shopping cart provider that Elecraft uses. Elecraft has nothing to do with how those numbers get assigned. I know this because I used to use the same shopping cart provider! 73 - jeff wk6i David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: No, it's nothing like

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW set up

2007-11-06 Thread Jeff Stai
stations is imperative in RTTY, I'm looking forward to trying it out in the next RTTY contest. I've also ordered the 1.8KHz filter for phone contests - especially SS phone! I have the 1.8KHz roofer for the FT1000D, it'll be interesting to compare them. hope this helps - jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai

Re: [Elecraft] k3 observed in SS

2007-11-04 Thread Jeff Stai
went away*. And I worked the desired station like it was almost nothing. Damn. I have never operated a radio that was so easy to tune and isolate a signal. You just center it, and crank down the width, and there it is. Damn. - jeff wk6i *OK, there were some clicks - but they didn't matter

Re: [Elecraft] K3 STATUS -- a note from the lab

2007-11-02 Thread Jeff Stai
for an update after you get yours working. Fortunately this is very simple on an internet connected windows PC. 73! - jeff wk6i ps: I'll be operating K3 #27 in the SS this weekend from SJV section. That'll be my lousy CW that sounds so good...;) Thom LaCosta wrote: Interestingjust curious

Re: [Elecraft] Re: A Curious (and Serious) Question

2007-11-02 Thread Jeff Stai
Everything that needs to be ESD protected is in those very cool looking translucent black ESD bags. No danger from rogue peanuts with lightning bolts... 73! jeff wk6i [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/2/2007 9:24:39 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Al

Re: [Elecraft] K3 panadaptor

2007-11-01 Thread Jeff Stai
Right now I am imagining my SO2R RTTY contest station, with two K3s, and a computer with two monitors and four sound cards - two for RTTY and two for panadapters... yike! keff wk6i -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com/ Winery Blog

[Elecraft] K3 - very brief first impressions...

2007-10-30 Thread Jeff Stai
for tonight - any questions, fire away! 73 - jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com/ Winery Blog http://www.elbloggotorcido.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - very brief first impressions...

2007-10-30 Thread Jeff Stai
and helpful. That would be the least of my worries! :) hope this helps! - 73 - jeff wk6i David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Did you gt a mail from Lisa first, asking you to confirm your order before shipment? -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - very brief first impressions...

2007-10-30 Thread Jeff Stai
A silly bit of trivia: - I ordered the K3 on April 27. - I completed building it on October 27. - The serial number is 27. Like I said - silly! - jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com/ Winery Blog http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - very brief first impressions...

2007-10-30 Thread Jeff Stai
need bias and you can set that separately for front and back connector. See page 13 for the description, and see pg 49 for the menu setup. hope this helps! - jeff wk6i On 30/10/07 07:36, Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] sent: - All my stuff is set up for Yaesu but I had a spare cable

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - very brief first impressions...

2007-10-30 Thread Jeff Stai
with any time soon. I'm not sure what it will do to help with phone contests. If you want to shoot me some things to try, though, I'll do my best to describe what happens! 73 - jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com/ Winery Blog

[Elecraft] K3 Second run

2007-10-30 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
Is it too early to ask about the likelihood of the 2nd run of K3's shipping on the 19th? :) I'm eager because I'd like to take it to KH6 for CQWW CW which falls on the following weekend (of course, I could pick it up from Aptos, since I live in Santa Cruz) :) Jeff N6GQ

Re: [Elecraft] 5.6 Earthquake very close to San Jose

2007-10-30 Thread Jeff Kinzli N6GQ
Yes, it was felt here in Santa Cruz pretty good (which is about 5 miles from Elecraft HQ). No damage though, all is well AFAIK. Jeff N6GQ On 10/30/07, Kevin Rock [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 5.6 is a walk in the park for you folks in California but here in Oregon we notice these things :) Stay

[Elecraft] K3 #27

2007-10-27 Thread Jeff Stai
of their anti-static bags and just enjoy looking at them. Especially the front panel board! It may not be quite as much fun as winding your own toroids, but watching it take shape on your bench is a real treat. Hope to have it on the air sometime Saturday - 73! - jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai

[Elecraft] [K3] Missing from Wikipedia Entry

2007-10-18 Thread Jeff T. Casey
Hi gang, Someone who is registered with Wikipedia should add the Elecraft K3 to this list: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/K3 Thanks 73, Jeff NE2J (formerly WB5GWB) http://www.qsl.net/liqrp ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Wine Update Software

2007-10-16 Thread Jeff Stai
for all sorts of platforms. 73! - jeff wk6i -- Jeff Stai [EMAIL PROTECTED] Twisted Oak Winery http://www.twistedoak.com/ Winery Blog http://www.elbloggotorcido.com/ ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft

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