Re: [Elecraft] AX1 works great

2024-09-30 Thread MIKE ZANE via Elecraft
I'm not saying anyone is right or wrong about "tuning" antennas. I prefer to the explanation by old Kurt N Sterba about antennas and tuners. Mike N6ZW > On 09/30/2024 1:23 PM PDT Al Lorona wrote: > > > I've never understood what "The antenna tuner doe

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Disappointing Performance

2024-09-26 Thread MIKE ZANE via Elecraft
QRP is a fun way to do ham radio. 1992 WPX contest from Aruba as P40Z was amazing, I couldn't work all those that called me as wife shut me down to go on some or another excursion. Mike n6zw > On 09/26/2024 2:10 PM PDT Bill Johnson wrote: > > > Dan, nice to know someone el

[Elecraft] E980232 Cable

2024-09-26 Thread Mike Murray
I have a new cable available if anyone needs one. $16 shipped Priority Mail. 73, Mike Murray W0AG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Disappointing Performance

2024-09-25 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
You have a small compromised sized antenna and QRP.  Maybe your expectations are a bit off.   Many people seem to do quite well with mobile setups using hustler/hamsticks.  If you are going camping how about a dipole or similar?  Toss a dipole in a tree for 20m is easy.  You are wasting your ti

Re: [Elecraft] Eu-byers: New ear cushions CM500

2024-09-22 Thread Mike Dodd
idea? I found suitable replacement pads on eBay. See this write-up write-up on my website: <http://n4cf.mdodd.com/cm500_pads.html> I don't know about shipping to DL, but I think it's worth searching eBay. 73, Mike N4CF ___

Re: [Elecraft] Question about 120 volts vs. 240 volts house supply to KPA 500

2024-09-19 Thread Mike Maloney
a 240 volt line.   My AC line voltage runs an average of 122V on my 24/7 monitor.   Mike  AC5P On Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 11:35:20 AM CDT, Bernie and Cheryl wrote: Dear Folks: I have operated my KPA 500 off of a normal wall out let (120 volts) for years now and have gotten

Re: [Elecraft] K3 goes deaf when set to 12W or more

2024-09-16 Thread Mike Dodd
repair and shipping both ways. I had a similar lightning issue with my K4 last year, and the insurance covered everything minus the $25 deductible. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

[Elecraft] LP-Pan Panadapter For Sale

2024-08-12 Thread Mike Cizek WØVTT
Greetings, LP-Pan panadapter set up for a K3 in excellent condition. Serial #0012. $100 shipped via USPS anywhere in the states. Overseas shipping available at buyer’s expense. Thank you. 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] Insurance

2024-07-21 Thread Mike Dodd
On 7/20/2024 11:36 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: last year a nearby lightning strike damaged the USB port on my K4. My insurance paid the $350 Elecraft repair cost and the ~$60 shipping both ways. There was a $50 deductible Two minor corrections: The Elecraft repair invoice was $450, not $350

Re: [Elecraft] Insurance

2024-07-20 Thread Mike Dodd
ctible, and the agent handling the claim was competent and pleasant. Absolutely ZERO hassle through the whole process. I can't recommend the ARRL insurance program highly enough! 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] K1

2024-06-30 Thread Mike Short
Thank you for the clarification. On Sun, Jun 30, 2024 at 19:37 W3FPR wrote: > Mike, > > It will not make any difference as long as all the band components > (crystal, capacitors, and toroids) are correct for each band. > While it is nice to have the lower band as B1 and the u

[Elecraft] K1

2024-06-30 Thread Mike Short
I have a partially assembled 20/40 kit I acquired. The directions say to have band 1 the lowest frequency but this one is reversed. 20 is band 1 and 40 is band 2. What may be the issues with leaving it like this? Mike AI4NS __ Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Lightning concerns: Was: K4 Remote: My QTH vs. a friend's, many miles to the north

2024-05-05 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
Lightning is like wildfires which burn some houses or land but not others.  There is no rhyme or reason why some devices are not damaged and other are.  I suspect that most items were damaged but not made inoperable. Couldn't the argument be made that the computer or USB hub should do more an

[Elecraft] KAT500 Problem

2024-04-09 Thread Mike Murray
My KAT500 will no longer tune in AUTO mode on 20M and does not change to prior stored settings in MAN mode. All other bands work as expected in both modes. Any suggestions on where I should look first? Mike - W0AG __ Elecraft mailing

[Elecraft] FS P3 Panadaptor

2024-04-05 Thread Mike Fatchett W0MU
P3 plain.  No bells or whistles.  Works fine.  Some minor scratches on the case.  Display looks fine.  No cables Just the P3. $750.00 plus shipping Prefer Paypal but can discuss other options. SN 1169 Interested buyers please contact me directly w...@w0mu.com Mike W0MU

[Elecraft] KPA500 metering

2024-04-03 Thread Mike Murray
If a KPA500 is in standby, can it be used to determine power output from another amp by feeding the signal thru the KPA? I don't currently have an external power meter I can utilize to check output of an SB200, but I also don't want to risk damaging the KPA. 73, M

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 239, Issue 12

2024-03-30 Thread Mike Dodd
On 3/30/2024 9:16 PM, Bob McGraw wrote: Perhaps a transmit gain calibration is in order. Sadly, the TX gain calibration did not solve the overshoot problem. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 239, Issue 12

2024-03-30 Thread Mike Dodd
odd settings, so who knows what else might be hosed-up. :-) Thanks for the suggestion. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K2 VFO Friction

2024-03-26 Thread Mike Dodd
particularly well? Check at your local fabric store or Walmart and look for felt sheets. Then you can your own disk without worrying about what's in the felt. Here's a Walmart link: <https://www.walmart.com/search?q=felt%20sheets&typeahead=felt

Re: [Elecraft] K3S problem

2024-03-22 Thread Mike Dodd
;d like to schedule a call. 73, Mike N4CF m...@mdodd.com __ 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 hoste

Re: [Elecraft] K3S trouble

2024-03-21 Thread mike
ou must have VOX selected (VOX icon on) in order to use hit-the-key CW. (3) You may be in SPL IT mode, with VFO B set for a voice or data mode. Tap A/B or use BSE T to check VFO B’s mode." That's all I can think of. 73, Mike N4CF __

Re: [Elecraft] K3S help needed

2024-03-20 Thread Mike Dodd
help? Does the rig key and transmit CW if you plug a key into the rear-panel KEY jack? But not if you plug the WinKeyer output into the same jack? Is the K3 VOX turned on? 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http

Re: [Elecraft] CancelMe from list

2024-03-13 Thread Mike Dodd
KX3 groups: <https://groups.io/g/KX3> <https://elecraft-kx.groups.io/g/main> 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:E

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms

2024-03-12 Thread Mike / K5JR
Indeed, Andy is correct. The Elecraft serial is STEREO and the Icom is MONO. I reversed them in my mind and didn’t verify which was which before posting. The main point behind this was to highlight that the two were not interchangeable. tnx Mike / K5JR Alpharetta GA On Mar 12, 2024, at 12

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms

2024-03-11 Thread Mike Dodd
On 3/11/2024 10:40 PM, Mike / K5JR wrote: The KAT serial port is MONO, not STEREO, as I (not so quickly) discovered Good to know. I'll try that myself. in face, I have an RS232-logic-level adapter I made for an Icom 746. So I'll just plug in a USB-RS232 cable, and plug the D

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms

2024-03-11 Thread Mike / K5JR
*MONO* cable. The KAT serial port is MONO, not STEREO, as I (not so quickly) discovered, prompting the time distracting blown chip theory/investigation mentioned above. tnx Mike / K5JR Alpharetta GA On Mar 11, 2024, at 7:11 PM, Mike Dodd wrote: On 3/11/2024 12:58 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms

2024-03-11 Thread Mike Dodd
On 3/11/2024 8:36 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: It turned out that the FET in the input side of the PC DATA jack was blown, likely from static charge at the 'super station' Thanks, Dave. I'll look into that, and ask Elecraft about it.

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms

2024-03-11 Thread Mike Dodd
e been using since I bought the KAT500. The utility program does not connect to the KAT at any speed on COM3, which is what Windows assigns when I plug the KXUSB into the PC. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.

[Elecraft] KAT500 no PC comms

2024-03-10 Thread Mike Dodd
h he K3 doesn't have? What am I missing? 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 host

[Elecraft] Configure to send CW in SSB mode?

2024-03-08 Thread Mike Dodd
ENU item I need to set to enable this? The K3 Utility says this K3 is up-to-date on all firmware releases. Thanks for any/all pointers. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Fault 6 and loss of power control

2024-03-08 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
I can't be the only one. --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Pete Smith N4ZR Sent: Wednesday, 6 March, 2024 22:12 To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Fault 6 and loss of power control Today I started seeing this in

Re: [Elecraft] PCB Cleaning - followup

2024-03-05 Thread Mike Dodd
cribe from Elecraft, get a password reminder, or change your subscription options enter your subscription email address:" Enter your email address and click the "Unsubscribe or edit options" button. Please. --- Mike N4CF __

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 - No sound from internal speaker

2024-01-28 Thread Mike Dodd
sure the jack's contacts are making contact when the headset is unplugged. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@m

[Elecraft] Dust Covers

2024-01-26 Thread Mike Rees
Thanks for the feedback on dust covers. -- 73 Mike N6YSK And any man who may be asked in this century what he did to make his life worthwhile, I think can respond with a good deal of pride and satisfaction: "I served in the United States

[Elecraft] Dust Covers

2024-01-20 Thread Mike Rees
I purchased a used SP3. The seller included a denim dust cover. I have not been able to find a source for additional covers. I want covers for my K3s, P3, and 2nd SP3. I would appreciate a point of contact. -- 73 Mike N6YSK

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 + KPA-500 / SWR Thresholds

2024-01-01 Thread Mike Dodd
need to re-train my KAT500, I think I'll stick with my frequency-step spreadsheet and a couple of K-Pod macros. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailm

Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 + KPA-500 / SWR Thresholds

2024-01-01 Thread Mike Dodd
TUNE switch on the KAT500 and the TUNE switch on the K4. Do you have a K-Pod button programmed to do all this? 73, mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net

[Elecraft] For Sale PX3-K

2023-12-17 Thread Mike Maloney
I have complete PX3-K as packaged by Elecraft for sale.  Panadapter kit for the KX3.   Asking $560 ppd CONUS.    Contact off list. 73, Mike AC5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The 4-track mind

2023-12-10 Thread Mike Short
locked up a few times per year. Mike AI4NS On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 18:38 Wayne Burdick wrote: > Occasionally I stumble on something too incredible to not share, > immediately, with everyone. In this case I'm inclined to not even apologize > for using the bandwidth. At least not in advan

[Elecraft] K2 Sidetone help

2023-10-28 Thread Mike Furrey
s and procedures to enable the sidetone but I have yet to be successful. I am hoping for a few suggestions/hints before I go deep into it with the test equipment. Many Thanks, Mike WA5POK - owner of thee K3s and now this K2 __ Ele

Re: [Elecraft] K4 discussion on groups.io

2023-10-26 Thread Mike Dodd
On 10/26/2023 10:08 AM, Mike Dodd wrote: Next to each group name is a link to open a page where you can set your email preferences; see the attached screen shot. I guess this group doesn't allow attachments, so the screen shot didn't come through. Just go to your group list, an

Re: [Elecraft] K4 discussion on groups.io

2023-10-26 Thread Mike Dodd
creen shot. You can choose to receive individual emails, summaries, or no emails at all (you'd read messages online at groups.i0). 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The day I found out I was going to be an engineer

2023-09-16 Thread Mike Morrow
How long before you painted it flat black? :-) Mike / KK5F -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Sep 15, 2023 7:33 PM I was 8 years old. My dad had bought me a Radio Shack Science Fair 8-Note Electronic Organ kit for Christmas, along with a soldering iron. That night I built

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 thread

2023-09-06 Thread Mike Dodd
uot;Find or Create a Gdoup" then search for "KX" and the Elecraft KX User Group appears. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq

[Elecraft] KPA/K3 AUX Cable FS

2023-08-23 Thread Mike Maloney
Anyone have an interest for subject cable UNUSED in original packaging?    Contact OFF list. Mike AC5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] K4 and Yamaha CM-500 Mic?

2023-07-30 Thread Mike Dodd
meter with a normal voice -- no shouting or extra-loud is needed. Don't know what's different, but those are my settings and result. 73. Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ele

[Elecraft] KX3 2 meter error code

2023-07-15 Thread Mike Morgan
I started getting an error code; d=005, when switching to the 2 meter KX3 Xverter. I can clear the error and all seems to work OK on 2meters. But after cycling the on/off power, the error returns… Any thoughts on what this means? I could not find any info in the manual. Thanks, Mike, N0MPM

Re: [Elecraft] Manual For KX2 S/N 01888?

2023-07-05 Thread Mike Morrow
was incorporated into KX2 production before your KX2. Elecraft has not been energetic about adding instruction about certain things like decoding ATU.DATA, even though that would be a very simple addition to the manual. Mike / KK5F -Original Message- From: KJ Sent: Jul 5, 2023 6:56 AM

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Rx is awesome...

2023-06-28 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
N6KR wrote: Of course this is not the way to hold and run a frequency. ***No, you would have to run while doing that, and then your writing would not be legible. Maybe use the Voice Notes app on your cell phone? 🤪 --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT -Original Message- From

Re: [Elecraft] Attempted KX2 purchase!

2023-06-23 Thread Mike Dodd
hat's what I concluded as well. I suggest sending a letter via USPS to him or his wife, asking about the transaction. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailm

[Elecraft] KX2 Utility Version 1.23.5.22

2023-06-10 Thread Mike Morrow
I notice that on 7 June 2023 the corrected version 1.23.5.22 of the KX2 Utility has been released. It restores the ability to set time and edit message memory. I have missed all talk of this version on either KX2 list, if this has been mentioned earlier. Mike / KK5F

Re: [Elecraft] Power spike early K3

2023-05-22 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
x27;s a firmware problem (v 5.67, the most recent). I tried going back to an earlier FW version, but could not figure out how to load it. It doesn't look like there will be any new FW updates for the K3 series. --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailm

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Fan Question

2023-05-14 Thread Mike Maloney
Your resting temperature at 42C seems TOO warm to me?   My KPA resting temp runs about the same as ambient temperature of shack, 25-30C.   With 25-30W drive from TS-890,my KPA seldom reaches 3rd stage 60 degrees.   Have you checked SWR or cable between 890 and KPA?   73, Mike AC5P On

Re: [Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers

2023-05-08 Thread Mike Dodd
n the face and cup of the headphones, cushions with built in foam screens will not work. I don't remember which lists I've posted this to, so apologies if it's a dupe. This is what I did to replace the cushions on my CM500: <http://n4cf.mdodd.com/cm50

Re: [Elecraft] Using KIO3B for digital and AFSK RTTY

2023-05-03 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
USB port, but if you want to do both at the same time you need a port sharing program like LP Bridge. --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net On Behalf Of Pete Smith N4ZR Sent: Wednesday, 3 May, 2023 10:10 To: Elecraft List Subject: [Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] CM 500 Ear Covers

2023-05-02 Thread Mike Dodd
dodd.com/cm500_pads.html> -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K4D / KPA500 / KAT500 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf.mdodd.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/ele

[Elecraft] KX1 - SOLD

2023-04-25 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
The KX1 has been sold. Thanks to all who inquired. --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft

[Elecraft] KX1 For Sale

2023-04-25 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
buyer’s expense. Thank you. --- 73, Mike Cizek WØVTT __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 PC connection problem

2023-04-23 Thread Mike Murray
Bill, Looks like that may have been the problem! I deleted the Utility, unplugged the KUSB cable from the computer and power cycled. After the restart I reinstalled the utility and plugged the KUSB back in and all seems back to normal. Thanks for the suggestion! 73, Mike - W0AG On Sun, Apr

[Elecraft] KAT500 PC connection problem

2023-04-23 Thread Mike Murray
different connection speeds just in case. Nada in all attempts. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks in advance. Mike - W0AG -- Sent from Gmail Mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] On the threshold of a dream

2023-04-05 Thread Mike Morrow
Pray the case of the futuristic KX is NOT a BLACK solar radiation absorbing super-sponge like the KX2. Mike / KK5F -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Apr 1, 2023 10:17 AM To: Wow, Kevin. An instant classic in the emerging field of subliminal viral marketing. Dream it…own

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] On the threshold of a dream

2023-04-01 Thread MIKE ZANE
That is correct. Reality is todays cause of stress. Mike n6zw > On 04/01/2023 8:30 AM Jim Sheldon wrote: > > > Man I want one of those - LOL. Now, here's a very profound thought for > the day --- "We should just cancel April Fools this year. There are > absol

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hiram Maxim in the news

2023-03-19 Thread Mike Flowers
And there was another fellow very much in the mix back then - Bill Ball, SNC.More coming in QST later this year. - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Life Member > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net boun...@mailman.qth.net> On Behalf Of Fred Jens

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Hiram Maxim in the news

2023-03-19 Thread Mike Flowers
And Hiram Percy Maxim is interred in my hometown of Hagerstown, MD: https://www.rfcafe.com/references/electrical/hiram-percy-maxim-grave-site-ha gerstown-md.htm - 73 and good DX de Mike, K6MKF, NCDXC Life Member > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] K-1 trouble shooting

2023-03-06 Thread Mike Morrow
Have you verified K1 MENU item AGC is toggled to ON? AGC ON is required for the S-meter to function. See last page of K1 manual for quick reference. FWIW, almost NO Elecraft model designation uses hyphens or dashes. :-) Mike / KK5F -Original Message- From: w8kmx Sent: Mar 5, 2023

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500-KAT500 Combo For Sale.

2023-03-02 Thread Mike Dodd
On 3/2/2023 12:14 PM, Ramon Batista wrote: Prefer Local Pick-Up Or Meet Up To 100 Miles QTH? My QRZ Information Is Up To Date And your call sign is?? --- Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Looking for WSJT-X Rig Control advice

2023-02-24 Thread Mike Flowers
I have a second sound card in my desktop PC dedicated to the digital modes. I thought the risk of inadvertent audio driving my rig was too high to do otherwise. I’ve heard some weird things on the digital frequencies! -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!"

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 manual page 14 regardincg "TUNE".

2023-02-06 Thread Mike Dodd
x27;s not really an unmodulated "FM" signal; it's an unmodulated carrier. There's no reason to assign an arbitrary modulation designation -- why not say it's an unmodulated FSK or PSK signal? --- Mike N4CF _

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-KX] Peter Martinez And The CW-To-PSK31 Feature

2023-02-05 Thread MIKE ZANE
Yep, along with a really big CV-89 unit w/ scope. Mike n6zw > On 02/05/2023 11:17 AM jerry wrote: > > > On 2023-02-05 11:01, a...@elecraft.com wrote: > >> Some would argue there's no activity in ham radio, or perhaps life > >> itself, > >> more rew

Re: [Elecraft] semi qsk (vox) with the K4 need advice

2023-01-20 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
FWIW, my K3 driving an Acom 1000 is set to 12ms. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 20/01/2023 17:47, David Hachadorian wrote: My AL-1500 has pretty slow relays.  I would guess that the AL82 is similar.  In my K3, I have config/TX DLY set to 14 ms. Dave Hachadorian, K6LL Yuma, AZ On 1/20/2023 1:33 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Power to the Tuner

2023-01-08 Thread Mike Dodd
power supply. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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 hel

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft 80M SSB Net Announcement

2022-12-25 Thread Mike Dodd
On 12/25/2022 3:23 PM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Please join us on 3784 kHz (NOTE THE NEW FREQUENCY), 9PM ET Sunday (0200Z Monday). Was the net called? I was on-frequency between 8:55PM and 9:10PM, and heard nothing but S3 band noise. --- Mike N4CF

[Elecraft] KPA500 Low 40m Output

2022-12-02 Thread Mike Cizek W0VTT
ar is sufficient to check the components in circuit. Thank you. 73, Mike Cizek W0VTT __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Ele

[Elecraft] K-POD LED command not working

2022-11-27 Thread Mike Dodd
4 off." I assigned KPLED4ON; to a K-POD switch, but it does not turn on LED4. I later assigned KPLED4ON; to a K4 function, and it too does not turn on LED4. Does anyone know if KPLED4ON; is actually implemented in the K-POD? ---

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 transformer removal

2022-11-22 Thread Mike Maloney
Am guessing that toroid transformer is 70% or more of total KPA mass? Has anyone put it on a scale and remembed its weight?  Be sure to seat and torque bolt properly when putting it back in.   Mike AC5P On Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at 07:50:22 AM CST, Michael Walker wrote: Not really

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones

2022-11-21 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
That’s an American website. Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB From: Jorge Diez - CX6VM [mailto:cx6vm.jo...@gmail.com] Sent: November 21, 2022 9:17 PM To: Mike Smith VE9AA Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones hello Mike you have both,

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones

2022-11-21 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
buy that particular model. I was headed to the Caymans for a contest expedition and time was of the essence, so I erred on the side of safety as there would not be enough time to buy the proper one later, should I have rec’d the USB ones (that were no good to me) Mike VE9AA (ZF2AA in

Re: [Elecraft] K3, K3/0 Mini, P3, XV144, more for sale

2022-11-20 Thread Mike Lewis
The K3/0 Mini is sold. K3/100 sale pending. Still have the P3 and some other items left. Mike K7MDL CN88sf -Original Message- From: Mike Lewis Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2022 22:52 To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: K3, K3/0 Mini, P3, XV144, more for sale Continuing to clear

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones

2022-11-18 Thread Mike Dodd
On 11/18/2022 9:24 AM, Mike Smith VE9AA wrote: All I did was wear out the bonded pleather, but liked the phones so much I bought new velour earpads for them that cost nearly as much as the headphones originally cost, hi. This page <http://n4cf.mdodd.com/cm500_pads.html> shows how I re

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones

2022-11-18 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
ey look an awful lot like the Yamaha's..maybe made in the same factory - who knows. They are starting to get hard to find as well but I found mine on amazon.ca for around $60 CDN Good luck! Mike VE9AA Mike, Coreen & Corey

Re: [Elecraft] Yamaha Headphones

2022-11-17 Thread Mike Dodd
oll to the bottom of this page: <http://n4cf.mdodd.com/cm500_pads.html> to see how I dealt with loose adjustments. 73, Mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http:/

[Elecraft] K3, K3/0 Mini, P3, XV144, more for sale

2022-11-16 Thread Mike Lewis
buttons. $100 Mike K7MDL CN88sf __ 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] K3 doesn't receive at power up

2022-11-09 Thread Mike Flowers
And I did have this done as well, but for a different issue. -- 73 de Mike Flowers, K6MKF, NCDXC - "It's about DX!" > On Nov 9, 2022, at 4:01 PM, Keith Trinity WE6R wrote: > > It could be tin pin oxidation on the KREF3 and/or Front panel pins. > Loose and shov

Re: [Elecraft] QRP and Contesting

2022-11-09 Thread Mike Dodd
hich I belong has a mantra: "work all dupes!" There is no penalty, but there is the possibility that one op or both busted a QSO, so the second one is insurance. Just work 'em. you might take small time hit, but how much time would you spend sending B4 or DUPE, then explaining to the oth

Re: [Elecraft] Recommendation for Microphone for K3s?

2022-11-01 Thread Mike Dodd
adset with electret mic that is permanently plugged into the read phones and mic jacks for quick switchover for contests. It too works FB. -- 73, Mike N4CF Louisa County, VA USA Elecraft K4D / KPA500 / KAT500 Carolina Windom up 45' http://n4cf

Re: [Elecraft] K3/0-Mini, XV432, RemoteRig and more for Sale

2022-10-25 Thread Mike Lewis
smaller meter face). Maybe works with dummy load 60Mhz network analyzer, connects to PC Sola Basic RF wattmeter - White metal case, clone of a Bird 43, uses same slugs. Tektronix 1401 Spectrum analyzer Module. 12V operation, uses an oscope for display. Mike K7MDL CN88sf

[Elecraft] K3/0-Mini, XV432, RemoteRig and more for Sale

2022-10-25 Thread Mike Lewis
remote control head. $700. - Mike K7MDL Mike K7MDL EL87sm & CN88sf __ 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

Re: [Elecraft] k pod repair

2022-10-21 Thread Mike Dodd
so for a sticking relay in my KPA500. 73, Mike N4CF __ 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://ww

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / N1MM Keying and rig control

2022-10-14 Thread Mike Dodd
uter. N1MM is configured to recognize that USB port for WinKeyer, and everything works great. I leave everything always connected, and just need to set up N1MM for each contest (like this weekend for the Worked All Germany contest). 73,

[Elecraft] KXV3A For Sale

2022-10-10 Thread Mike Maloney
Unused KXV3, (K3 Xverter I/O, RX Ant I/O) accessory kit with install instructions FS for K3.   $100ppd CONUS. Contact direct off list. Mike AC5P __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)

2022-10-08 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
I'll be there John ! ! ! ;-) Mike VE9AA / ZF2AA --- Mike, I hope that you'll be able to operate CQWW Phone from ZF2 this month without a mic:) GL, John KK9A Mike, Coreen & Corey Keswick Ridge, NB From: Mike Smith VE

Re: [Elecraft] communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)

2022-10-08 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
of MH3 microphones, but you are on a list and will receive it when we get some" Mike VE9AA - As a side reference I waited for the KAT500, patiently, for months. I waited for the KPA500, patiently, for months. I waited for the KPA1500, patiently, over a

Re: [Elecraft] communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)

2022-10-08 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
hat this post is about. Regards, Mike VE9AA From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] Sent: October 8, 2022 12:23 PM To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: re: communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3) Dave/AB7E seems to understand the point 100% correctly and a lot of you

Re: [Elecraft] communications on KX2 Mic's (MH3)

2022-10-08 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
duct out the door to waiting customers or Even if they have record of the folks who have complete kits vs kits missing mics. or Something else. We just don't know. Communications have been non existent from the shipping dept (ever) and none since Jan 10th . 2021 (from Wayne himself,

Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Mic

2022-10-07 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
I guessed that but I hope the lack of the Elecraft MH3 isn't preventing them from using KX2. I know what I would do. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 07/10/2022 18:38, Wes wrote: I doubt that there is any special except for the fact that some of these guys bought and paid for the MH3. Wes  N7W

[Elecraft] KX2 Mic

2022-10-07 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
Is there anything so special about the MH3 that another hand mic with an adapter cable or re-plugged wouldn't do. There must be a few suitable units out in the wild. I use a Kenwood MC-43S with my K2/K3 and a Yamaha headset with the K3. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 07/10/2022 16:43, Richard

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

2022-10-07 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
especially being a ham I believe "communication is key" (in life, business, etc.) Happy Thanksgiving everyone ! (VE Thanksgiving this weekend) Mike VE9AA From: Carl Yaffey [mailto:cyaf...@gmail.com] Sent: October 7, 2022 3:20 PM To: Mike Smith VE9AA Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Amplifiers are now shipping from Stock

2022-10-07 Thread Mike Smith VE9AA
A1500's and not even a single update to my private email (or publicly) about my microphone it just is upsetting. Like myself and others got lost in the dust but 'Hey, spend your hard earned dollars on these big ticket items y'all" I hope that makes sense. Sometimes i

[Elecraft] K-POD LED 4 control

2022-10-03 Thread Mike Dodd
The P-POD Owner's Manual says on page 11, that LED 4 is always under user control, and KPLED4ON; turns LED 4 on. On my K4 I assigned KPLED4ON; to K-pod.7T but pressing F7 on the K-POD does not turn on LED 4. Am I missing something, or does this macro not work? --- Mike

[Elecraft] K-POD convenience tweaks

2022-10-02 Thread Mike Dodd
Trying again with no attachments. :-) I used my 3D printer to make a couple of tweaks to my new K-POD. This page <http://n4cf.mdodd.com/kpod.html> shows them. Comments welcome. 73, mike N4CF __ Elecraft mailing list Home

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