I am thinking about getting a KX3 and am wondering how good the CW decode is
considered to be? Currently I use an SDR rig with CW Skimmer and it works very
well but I would like to have a portable rig for car camping and it would be
also be handy to have one just in case of a zombie apocalypse
Is it possible to use a keyboard in a standalone configuration to send PSK and
CW with a KX3? I am considering getting a KX3 and would really like to use it
portable without bringing a PC or needing any other external devices. In
looking at the manual (page 28) it seems as if you can only use
The amp was working OK earlier today but just now I was checking it in my dummy
load and am getting no power out of the KPA500 on 160, 30 &17 meters. Got 500
out on 17 earlier today for a QSO. No matter what the drive is the power out on
160, 30 &17 meters displayed on my LP-100 is whatever th
It was the TX1 setting. I know that I have never touched that since day one.
But it is working now. Thanks to all who replied.
Zack
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Subject: re: Has my KPA500 failed?
I shorted the line to the amp and sure enough the * shows up. Hooked the line
backup to the Flex and still no *. So something has gone wonky in the Flex.
Thanks for the help!
Zack
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Have been using my KPA500 almost daily for two months with my Flex-5000. The
last time I used it was last night (2/5) and it shut down like normal.
Powered up the rig and the amp as I heard 9Y4LS on 18 and could use him on SSB.
Hit OPER and then Tune on my rig. Hmm, 25 watts in and 25 watts o
Sorry if this has been asked before. Any guesses as to the projected price of
the KAT500?
Zack
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Thanks to all who replied. It was the PTT cable that had somehow come loose.
Still can't figure out how though.
This is a very nice accessory for my Flex-5000!
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Powered up my KPA500 today for the first time today and it was working ok with
my Flex-5000. Got 500 watts out on 40 to a dummy load and everything seemed ok.
Powered the rig and amp off then on and all of a sudden get only 35 watts out
for 35 in. Does not matter what band I Put my rig on as
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Just finished my KPA500 and was wondering if I need to use a low-pass filter on
the out put? In the manual for the am p I noted there is a LP filter for each
frequency band.
I have a Bencher YA-1 LP filter , a nd yes I know that it cuts off at 29.7MHz.
BTW the amp is going to be used with a
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The KPA500 will be reviewed in the February 2012 QST.
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Thanks to all who replied on my question about using a KPA500 on 120. The input
is appreciated.
Zack
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Will the KPA500 put out the full 500 watts on 120VAC wihtout any issues ?
Thinking about ordering one real soon but there is no easy way for me to get it
on 220.
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Thanks to all who replied to my post. There was a lot of good info in the
replies and they are appreciated.
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I am considering getting the Elecraft KPA500 amp for use with my Flex-5000a but
need some suggestions on how to wire it to my antennas.
The KPA500 will work from 160 – 6M and I would like to use it with two
dedicated outputs on my 5000. One is for 6 M and the other is to a SteppIR
vertical o
What is the predicted price for the KAT500? I am considering getting a KPA500
in the near future to use with my Flex-5000 and it would be nice to have a
tuner to go along with it.
Zack
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Does the KPA500 put out 500 watts in ALL modes? In looking at the spec sheet it
really does not say.
Thanks
Zack
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Sorry, it has been sold.
73
Zack
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I have an unbuilt Elecraft W1 for sale for $75.00 which includes shipping. I am
going to get an AL811 and need a meter that will read higher power.
This offer is only for addresses in the USA. Paypal only.
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Can anyone tell me what the W1 software will display other than SWR? Will it
show peak power or anything else? I downloaded the software a few weeks ago and
the and I could only see the SWR function.
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I was wondering if the W1 displays peak power hold via the software? Also, what
other info does the software display?
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The AOR TDF-370 is now out of production but had a binaural filter. The review
in the September 2001 QST said that the CW Stereo function made a huge
difference.
Take a look at
usascan.com/files/tdf370.html
"Stereo" CW Reception: The built-in band pass filter has independent outputs
for the l
I am considering replacing my TS-850Sat with a K2/100 in the near future. There
is nothing wrong with my 850, in fact I am very happy with it in general and
really love the receiver performance. The area that I live in has a number of,
AM, FM and TV stations within 3-10 miles and the rig exhibit
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