Re: [Elecraft] Major Sheldon's Last Watt

2018-02-08 Thread sancho
Nice! Good short one. KD4IZ Jack Sent from my iPad > On Feb 8, 2018, at 12:22, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Hi all, > > This short story about a hunting trip gone awry is definitely on-topic: > > http://www.elecraft.com/fiction/Maj%20Sheldon's%20Last%20Watt.pdf > > We’re posting it with permiss

Re: [Elecraft] Can Anyone recommended a great QRP Antenna and Antenna Pole for KX3

2017-04-02 Thread sancho
Mike, All, I am with Fred on this call - particularly from a hi-rise hotel balcony at a resort. My best results have been with an Alex Walkham Magloop (has a nice small carry on bag that also fits in my suitcase) closely followed by the Superantenna MP-1 which fits in an old Targus laptop bag.

[Elecraft] Fwd: Future KX3/KX2 accessories?

2017-03-30 Thread sancho
Sometimes I don't read the fine print... Sorry Bill, was to go to the list. Jack KD4IZ Sent from my iPad Begin forwarded message: > From: sancho > Date: March 30, 2017 at 14:12:26 EDT > To: Bill Frantz > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future KX3/KX2 accessories? > > Wayne, &g

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) MAG LOOP ANTENNAS

2017-01-21 Thread sancho
yes, see: http://www.aa5tb.com/loop.html Lots of good resources and vendors on line. Jack KD4IZ Sent from my iPad > On Jan 21, 2017, at 22:19, Robert 'RC' Conley wrote: > > are they directional? > > -- > May You Live Long and Prosper > what's life without a few dragons > ___

Re: [Elecraft] kx3 receiver verses k3s receiver

2017-01-07 Thread sancho
Vincent, help us here. Listening through what, built-in speaker, external speakers, headset? Jack KD4IZ Sent from my iPad > On Jan 7, 2017, at 15:04, Vincent Diak wrote: > > QST- Hello, > Can Anyone tell me if they have compared the KX3 Receiver to the K3s > receiver? Not with equipment test,

Re: [Elecraft] FYI: 20 and 17 m wide open from US to EU this morning

2016-11-11 Thread sancho
We should get some openings on 10 m in a bit also... Activity on PropNET and WSPRnet already showing US transcon links. Might listen down into CW segment in a few... Jack - KD4IZ Sent from my iPad > On Nov 11, 2016, at 11:26, Wayne Burdick wrote: > > Working all kinds of DX on both bands. >

Re: [Elecraft] New Super Antenna? OT ish

2016-09-15 Thread sancho
Have the kit with the mini tripod and used it for quite a while. It has worked reasonably well with the KX3 and FT-817 in its best locations (put the tripod on top of the car or clamped to a metal railing). The radial system is meh but works well enough. I get better "milage" with a home made po

Re: [Elecraft] Dead PX3?

2016-02-29 Thread sancho
I have experienced similar issues only after a complete power down (KX3, PX3, KXPA100, computer, AND power supply). Both the PX3 and the KXPA100 act like they have a mind of their own. The system slowly rights itself... first KXPA100 comes on and cycles with the KX3, then the PX3 just starts wor

Re: [Elecraft] Remote Tuning for the Alexloop

2015-07-25 Thread sancho
Hi Ted, I remember that he experimented with a remote that was basically a stepper motor that had a reduction gearing and range control switching to prevent running past the stops. IIRC don't think he was entirely happy with the results but it worked. He doesn't mention it as a product. Write

Re: [Elecraft] Portable antenna for KX3

2015-03-09 Thread sancho
Gotta agree with Frank on the AlexLoop... When it is adjusted and you stay put on a frequency for a while. I disable the internal tuner when I use the loop. I find that the tuner is useful with my other portable field antennas, the SuperAntennas MP-1 and a random hank of wire. I find the MP-1 t

Re: [Elecraft] getting started with QRP

2015-01-04 Thread sancho
Hi Mark, I am a casual QRP-er (and casual HAM in general) so maybe my opinionated answers will with help the coming wash of advice. You want to start here - so read in between and below: Jack - KD4IZ Sent from my iPad > On Jan 4, 2015, at 13:34, Mark Tellez wrote: > > Hello all and happy 201

Re: [Elecraft] OT: K3 timekeeping

2014-11-27 Thread sancho
But.. It is not WWV that the "atomic" clocks and watches sync to, it is WWVB: http://www.nist.gov/pml/div688/grp40/wwvb.cfm Somewhat different specs and certainly different than the voice and tone WWVB broadcasts. Jack Sent from my iPad > On Nov 27, 2014, at 17:04, Mike Harris wrote: > > Ext