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

Hi Willis, Whitworth is not dead yet!!I believe it is still used on cameras for the tripod mount. Want a mess to play with... My 79 Triumph motorcycle used metric, our UNC/UNF threads and Whitworth on it. Need 3 tool boxes out.. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR

Re: [Elecraft] Unhook *ALL* connections before Lightning storm

. That is a personal decision. I've got 50 years of motorcycling and know others that would never get on one because they are so dangerous. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 7/15/2014 5:19 PM, Buck - k4ia via Elecraft wrote: I have had several instances of nearby impulse damage and surge voltage

Re: [Elecraft] Unhook *ALL* connections before Lightning storm

not seen these or other brands may look at them and think that they are not a bad idea. 73, Bob K2TK On 7/15/2014 8:54 PM, Bill Blomgren (kk4qdz) via Elecraft wrote: Those look exactly like what we had 3 of in the circuit breaker cabinet in the house and condo in St Pete. A really direct hit

Re: [Elecraft] OT GENERAC generators

intervals. Just another consideration if looking at generators especially smaller ones. Since purchase it has more testing than generating hours. I hope it stays that way. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR K2TKR On 7/27/2014 1:04 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: One side topic was “how long could power

Re: [Elecraft] Internal Impedance of Li-Ion Battery Packs

you need. I've run IOTA operations for a weekend (30 AH), and ran our GOTA station for Field Day off of LiFePO4 batteries (60 AH). Plus I've been using them and keeping track of there performance for almost 4 years now. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 2:01 AM, Jim Brown j

Re: [Elecraft] Internal Impedance of Li-Ion Battery Packs

By (will last 5 to 10 times longer, will weigh 1/5th as much). I mean a LiFePO4 will have a total cycle life that is 5 to 10 times longer. In round numbers 2000 charge/discharge cycles vs. 200. The total life cycle cost is lower too. 5x 40 AH SLA will set you back about $300. 73, Bob, WB4SON

Re: [Elecraft] Internal Impedance of Li-Ion Battery Packs

-series-lifepo4-batteries/products/12v-20ah-lifepo4-battery That 7 pound battery is $198 including the charger, and will outperform a 40 AH SLA battery (will last 5 to 10 times longer, will weigh 1/5th as much). 73, Bob, WB4SON On Mon, Aug 4, 2014 at 9:02 AM, Bob N3MNT b...@hogbytes.com wrote

Re: [Elecraft] Internal Impedance of Li-Ion Battery Packs

be easier to carry than a single 20 pounds. Also it gives you redundancy -- if you kill one battery you have one left. And the cost of replacing it is lower when you do. There is often a price premium for higher capacity cells anyway. 73, Bob, WB4SON

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 124, Issue 11

Well the best I could offer about this is a maybe. From a long time ago a phrase my mother often used is also applicable and I'd go with it: To many cooks spoil the soup 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR With enough eye balls looking at the code all bugs are shallow. I think Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 124, Issue 15 KX3 CW Drift

to do so. i would like to see it as a product. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 8/18/2014 6:02 PM, John Lawrence via Elecraft wrote: Focus Group Thoughts for Elecraft Re: KX3 and K3 drift on VHF Digital Applications What about adding an external phase lock option that would also allow

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Noise reduction question

You'll find it on page 25. Bob NW8L On Sun, 31 Aug 2014, Gene wrote: Date: Sun, 31 Aug 2014 16:57:11 -0400 From: Gene ea...@roadrunner.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Noise reduction question When holding in the NR button to adjust noise reduction, I get F1-1,2,3,4

Re: [Elecraft] [Bulk] Re: K2 Straight key auto detect

such a great feature went away on the K3. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 9/19/2014 9:43 AM, Peter Eijlander (PA0PJE) wrote: I did something similar. I soldered a two-Schottky-diodes-in-one-package-with-common-cathode device, salvaged from a switching PSU, on a 6.3 mm jack, glued

Re: [Elecraft] (Elecraft) K2 Build #7552

these are almost throw away's. Surprisingly they are made in Italy not China. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 9/27/2014 8:47 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Kevin, You have a K2 with the new encoder board. If the leads on that encoder board and the area of the Control board directly behind

Re: [Elecraft] Need volunteers to try an even better version of KAT500 firmware (rev. 1.63) -- more accurate initial tunes

Hello, It's been a while since we've seen firmware updates for the K line -- is there any chance that the RIT bug described below will be fixed this year? Thanks, Bob NW8L On Thu, 27 Feb 2014, Bob wrote: Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2014 07:02:55 + (UTC) From: Bob n...@sdf.org To: Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] BNC connectors for RG-8X Coax

I have not bought that type connector but have bought others and their Bury-Flex coax from Davis RF. Here is their connector list: http://www.davisrf.com/rf-connectors.php They show both a crimp and a clamp type for BNC and RG8X. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 10/9/14, 12:18 AM

Re: [Elecraft] K3EXREF Query

? Might be another product to consider, an add on kit. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 10/15/2014 12:15 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft wrote: Typically (from my understanding) you leave the TCXO and GPSDO running all the timeI believe the the Rubidium standards have a lamp that wears out

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 24 HR stand-alone shack clocks

I built my own 24 hr dual zone station clock. It uses a WiFi link to keep synchronized time. Never have to set it and always accurate. Details: http://wb4son.com/wpblog/?page_id=716 73, Bib, WB4SON On Wednesday, November 26, 2014, Ken G Kopp kengk...@gmail.com wrote: I have a couple of

Re: [Elecraft] Getting Started With CW

on phone until I was blue in the face and never made a contact. 1st CQ on CW was replied to instantly by an SP station. That set the hook and I'd guess I'm 75% CW since. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR K2TKR __ Elecraft mailing list Home

Re: [Elecraft] P3 - unfinished product

to be in 1st shipment group when and if it does become a product. I can agree, it with the SVGA module is a fine product. as is. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 12/5/2014 10:47 AM, Phil Wheeler wrote: P3 is a fine product as it is -- hardly unfinished as you more than suggest. If you need

Re: [Elecraft] Scanning and channel hopping question...

is legendary. Hope that this company stays around forever so my grandson can have the chance to buy an Elecraft. Bob, NT6Y On Fri, Dec 5, 2014 at 4:50 PM, Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com wrote: Scanning while muted (normal scanning mode) allows the K3 to ignore stable carriers, unmuting only when

Re: [Elecraft] Bug mode on K3?

Here is another single lever paddle: http://www.americanmorse.com/bushwhacker.htm Pretty decent bang for the buck. 73, Bob K2TK On 12/9/2014 8:37 PM, Joe Subich, W4TV wrote: Single lever paddles appear to have gone the way, Vibroplex, Begali, Schurr (Scheurnemann) and others still offer

Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 AUTO vs MAN mode

a write up on it. If you do not have it I can send it to you as a PDF. Manual is where you should be and is stated as such. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 12/11/2014 9:45 AM, Chad WE9V wrote: On Thu, Dec 11, 2014 at 7:01 AM, Don Wilhelm w3...@embarqmail.com wrote: The firmware

Re: [Elecraft] kpa1500?

I have in the past suggested a 1500 watt amplifier constructed in 500 watt modules. On Fri, Dec 12, 2014 at 6:50 PM, Gary K9GS garyk...@wi.rr.com wrote: Count me in On 12/12/2014 6:58 PM, Richard Thorne wrote: I'd be a buyer. Rich - N5ZC On 12/12/2014 6:17 PM, CenturyLink Customer

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Skimmer

the K3 sub receiver and listening on the DX's frequency and hunting for his reply frequencies on the sub a crutch too? Sure is not the old timers way. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 2/7/2015 2:15 PM, GDR wrote: CW Skimmer is a form of crutch. Us old timers still do it the old way, tune

Re: [Elecraft] OT: CW Skimmer

Hi Fred, Was the 1st for me. Heath SB's were the poor mans Collins and Collins had a lot of innovations. 73, Bob K2TK On 2/7/2015 4:18 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: U ... I think Art Collins might have beat Heath to that with the KWM-2 and external VFO, sometime around 1959, followed

Re: [Elecraft] A way to show both SPLIT and NON-SPLIT warnings

Personally, I think anything that might even slightly improve the chance that an operator might detect the wrong mode is a good thing. From the original description, this sounds like a minor code change, so it isn't like it is taking a lot of firmware development time. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Wed

Re: [Elecraft] way OT Bad Assumptions

than the entire K-Line. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 2/17/2015 9:27 AM, Chris Hallinan wrote: On Tue, Feb 17, 2015 at 12:00 AM, Paul Gordon N6LL n...@pacbell.net wrote: I ran a ham radio booth at a high school robotics competition last weekend. A 28KSR would have gotten a lot more

Re: [Elecraft] Accessing KX3 buttons when using Side KX

the side plates and cover for the protection then go for it, access is not an issue. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 1/31/2015 10:43 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Phil, It all depends on how you depress the buttons - which fingers you use and what angle your fingers use to 'attack

Re: [Elecraft] K-3

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Re: [Elecraft] Lids running RTTY on the JT65 Frequency

meters then and avoid the mess on those days. And I generally have no issue decoding JT65 or JT9 even with several RTTY signals in and around the '76 frequencies. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Sat, Jan 3, 2015 at 8:39 PM, Harry Yingst via Elecraft elecraft@mailman.qth.net wrote: What up with all the Lids

Re: [Elecraft] list

is WILDLY popular and is a fantastic radio. So is the K3. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 5:07 PM, stan levandowski sjl...@optonline.net wrote: Those of us with KX3s are having so much fun operating that we don't have time for emails. 73, Stan WB2LQF On Sun, Mar 15, 2015 at 05:53 PM, bs

Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 80M Question

I have had 80-20 on my KX1 for several years of operating portable. These were in HI, ON, VE9 and SOTA using a long wire, counter poise and builtin tuner. A truly great rig, however I doubt I have made more than a half dozen Q's on 80. If I were to do it again I would not install 80. 72, Bob

[Elecraft] AF Knob lockout during keypad frequency entry (FW 5.14 and lower)

the AF control was re-enabled. Is there a reason why the AF control is locked out during keypad entry of a frequency? 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K-1 4-band Availability/Status?

GCL4 http://www.1sourcecomponents.com/availability/SPRAGUE--GCL4.htm311 SPRAGUE[image: Request For Quote] http://www.1sourcecomponents.com/search/results.htm?base=GCL4%0D%0AGo.x=22Go.y=13Go=Gosubmit=Start+Search#rfq_form_top 311 available at 1 source electronics. Of course that would

Re: [Elecraft] Will it work with all these connections?

from the K3. Only issue that I know of is that the external devices have to be powered first or the K3 can hang up when turned on. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 3/14/2015 1:53 PM, W0CP wrote: I have a KPA500, KAT500, K3, band decoder, and remote rig with aux ports all

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

Well here is hoping for the long awaited TX module for the P3. Hopefully it will appear on the WEB site for ordering at the same time. I really want to retire my old Heath SB610. It is my last in use hollow state device. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 3/30/2015 8:09 PM, Jim

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500: birdies on 6m from LCD backlight

. The coax that shipped with the unit (interconnection between the K3 and P3) was defective and was letting all sorts of signals into the P3. I replaced that with a high quality coax cable and the issue went away. Is it possible that might by the problem? 73, Bob, WB4SON

Re: [Elecraft] Synth card order status

Same why question applies to your Porsche? A Chevy will get you to the supermarket and back too. Bob K2TK On 2/25/2015 8:49 PM, George Fritkin via Elecraft wrote: My only question is why? My Porsche is more capable than my driving skills So is my are my K3s more capable than my ham skills

Re: [Elecraft] New K3/K3S Beta Firmware, rev. 5.26: Support for K3S and upgraded modules

Hi Milverton, Well I'm old and my grandmother who was always good at repeating those witticisms used to say, making mountains out of mole hills. Her way of saying not important. 73, Bob K2TKex KN2TKR (1956 K2TKR On 5/20/2015 1:05 PM, Milverton M. Swire via Elecraft wrote: K3 beta

Re: [Elecraft] Low band modifications

and no update. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR On 6/9/2015 8:36 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Rich, You have not missed anything yet. Wayne promised 'soon'. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/9/2015 8:26 PM, Richard wrote: I just got the new sync board, I'm wondering when and what is coming to complete

Re: [Elecraft] K3/K3S DB9 Conn - If it plugs in, then it should work

Well, yes. But a major design consideration used to be, available at Radio Shack. 73, Bob K2TK On 8/23/2015 11:28 AM, ae...@carolinaheli.com wrote: SNIPPED: If you were homebrewing the radio how would you build it? I'm betting that most of us would use single connectors and bundle

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Fan noise cure

the replacement could also be a upgrade. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) K2TKR. On 8/10/2015 5:31 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Doug, It is not really a problem to remove the fan. Take the top cover off, remove the 4 screws holding the fan panel, unplug the fans (noting which connector goes where

Re: [Elecraft] saving 2 TX EQ settings

for that change should be stored so the change is seamless. Gain, bias, EQ, compression etc, Be pretty much set and forget. I'll confess to not knowing all involved in doing it but to the Elecraft staff that knows, this is a HINT that may possibly be added to the list. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956

Re: [Elecraft] KRC2 rs232 to cpu not working

Solution Six Pack..It has an added switch so can do fully automatic switching or manual override. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 10/22/2015 1:25 PM, Gordon LaPoint wrote: Byron, Thanks! I will check my serial cable pinout, I think I'm using a straight thru with all

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Internal soundcard

I doubt the KX3 would pass the required frequency stability requirements for MS-DMT M110A modem software, even with very careful temperature calibration. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Sat, Nov 14, 2015 at 2:37 PM, Bill Frantz <fra...@pwpconsult.com> wrote: > One of the items on my future proj

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 tuning noise on 12M

I am old enough to appreciate that and I think I still have a can of RS TV Tuner Spray if can figure out where to aim it. Thank you all for the good advice and next time I will also dig in the company archives. Bob > On Nov 7, 2015, at 12:28 PM, Marc Veeneman <mhv...@gmail.com&

[Elecraft] KX3 tuning noise on 12M

I did not find a thread on this. I note a low level rasping sound when moving the VFO on 12M only. Stops when you stop turning. 72, Bob KIØG __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http

Re: [Elecraft] K3 No Receive, No Transmit - SOLVED

The cost differential probably makes that impractical. However does anyone know if there is a tool for insertion and removal of those TMP connectors? I'd surely invest in one if I ever saw it. They definitely are a PITA. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR . On 10/20/2015 10:1

Re: [Elecraft] Wow, Elecraft charges a lot for shipping!

consistently beats UPS with 1st class or Priority mail. on a price and performance basis. YMMV. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 8/30/2015 10:29 PM, Barry wrote: I want to order 2 KSYN3AUPG synthesizer upgrade boards for my K3. I'm presented with a myriad of shipping choices, inclu

Re: [Elecraft] OT - High Power?

in the complete "K Line". However if a P5 operation becomes available the KPA500 may go on a temporary hiatus. I'd do a station reconfiguration until that is in the log. In that pileup the legal limit might be low power, Hi Hi... 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 9/3/2015 12:5

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SP3 External Speaker details

as in my opinion the K3 should deliver the desired response and the SP3's job is to just make a faithful reproduction of it More technical "details" are needed 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 9/15/2015 11:06 PM, Alan wrote: On 09/15/2015 07:17 PM, Fred Jensen wr

Re: [Elecraft] Ham Shack Arrangements - just a little OT

long. Besides we all have to plan for when the K4 comes out with the large built in display and is 2 inches higher. No pictures online but if anyone has interest I'll send JPEG's on request. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 9/17/2015 10:15 AM, Chuck Milam, N9KY wrote: I've re

Re: [Elecraft] Equipment placement

. . 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 9/17/2015 2:32 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: The manual I have in my computer (from March 2014) says on Page 10: 0. Positioning the Amplifier Provide at least 2 inches (5 cm) clearance behind the fan and 1 inch (2.5 cm) above the amplif

Re: [Elecraft] K144XV Frequency Error

Hi Bill, Under main menu look for XV OFS. Believe has a +/- 10kc shift range which will move you on frequency. If you had it right before it may have got shifted or even turned off accidentally. 73, Bob K2TK On 9/18/2015 6:51 PM, Bill Schwantes wrote: Hi Folks, I need help

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: [OT] increasing CW copy speed: practice slow -v- practice fast

oven's 5th symphony. No proof but that was a theory. And I do not claim credit for that either, may have been told to me back them. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 12/8/2015 12:11 AM, Robert Harmon wrote: I noticed that musically inclined folks seem to learn morse quicker

Re: [Elecraft] KIOB

ests. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 12/16/2015 7:49 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: Hmmm ... a big problem for me is that cables seem to come in lengths that are almost universally too long. I have a Wi-Fi dongle on top of the RemoteRig box with a 6 ft [1.83 m] Cat5 cable connecting it

Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Internal Noise Bursts every 12 seconds or so

t and move forward to complete the TX section. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Mon, Dec 28, 2015 at 11:46 PM, Mike Morrow <k...@earthlink.net> wrote: > Bob wrote: > > > Even though the second CPU on the filter board is mostly inactive, no > > telling what internal loops are going

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft.com - NET::ERR_CERT_COMMON_NAME_INVALID

someone points out it has expired. 73, Bob, WB4SON PS: I had lost connectivity to elecraft.com on BOTH AT and FIOS, but it did come back late this afternoon. On Fri, Jan 1, 2016 at 7:10 PM, Ray Sills <raysil...@verizon.net> wrote: > That might account for things. The site

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website now accessable through FIOS in NY

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Re: [Elecraft] Whole house surge protector at the main breaker?

rigs in the gulf and they get hit all the time. Pick one and "feel" protected. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 1/6/2016 5:12 PM, kg9hfr...@gmail.com wrote: OK, I am curious, what are you guys using for the whole house surge protector at the main break

Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Internal Noise Bursts every 12 seconds or so

on the case cause it. It simply repeats at its own pattern rate: 1/2 sec burst, 1/2 sec pause, 3 sec burst, 8 sec pause, endlessly repeating. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Tuesday, December 29, 2015, Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> wrote: > Bob, > > Can you describe "noise

Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Internal Noise Bursts every 12 seconds or so

, I'm very happy. The RX performance is quite good, and even the audio derived AGC is doing an acceptable job. It was fun to put together. Thanks for a great kit, Elecraft. 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.n

Re: [Elecraft] Fios and Elecraft Website Access

with Verizon, but it sure isn't getting resolved. GL 73, Bob, WB4SON On Mon, Jan 4, 2016 at 7:01 PM, Lewis Phelps <l...@n6lew.us> wrote: > For anyone with a Mac who needs to flush their Domain Name Server cache, > here are the instructions for OS X 10.10.4 or newer: > > 1.

Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Fw: It's almost Christmas. Have you gotten your 15% off yet!

in full run mode will consume about 8 Amps an hour (8AH). A search and pounce station will consume about 2 Amps per hour, and casual operation will consume about 1 Amp. All at full output. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Mon, Dec 21, 2015 at 4:20 PM, Marc Veeneman <mhv...@gmail.com> wrote: >

[Elecraft] [K1] Internal Noise Bursts every 12 seconds or so

know what this noise is and how to get rid of it? Anyway, this glitch aside, I'm very excited. 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post

Re: [Elecraft] [K1] Internal Noise Bursts every 12 seconds or so

on that board. I'll investigate that later. Given that it is appearing in the audio chain (or at least post demodulator), I am suspecting the noise is propagating over the internal power rail. Figures I'd have an interesting problem. Thanks again! 73, Bob, WB4SON

Re: [Elecraft] didn't make myself very clear :(

large operating console and with quite a few relay type racks somewhere. Think of the early mainframe computers. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR In this modern age of radios, I think that menus and multi-function buttons and dials is the only way to go. Besides, I have my last

Re: [Elecraft] K3: K-pod

Well what would be really useful before would be manuals, even preliminary ones being posted. I'd like to have the mod for power thru the RJ45 connector done so upon arrival it would be plug and play. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 6/9/2016 10:37 AM, Bill wrote: Only

Re: [Elecraft] {P3] resale value

may be worn out soon. Going to the refrigerator for another glass of Kool Aid. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 5/25/2016 1:47 PM, Jim Brown wrote: On Wed,5/25/2016 7:17 AM, Jerry Moore wrote: I already feel that Elecraft gear prices are a premium but have been wil

Re: [Elecraft] Does one receive an email when an order is placed?

Hi Tom, Last order placed was for K-Pod on April 17th and I did. As far as I remember always did in the past too. 73, Bob K2TK On 6/22/2016 2:08 PM, Tom wrote: The reason I ask is that early this month I ordered a bunch of stuff and I remember seeing the web page

[Elecraft] K-Pod and Marcos

from the new KX2 may be adaptable to a K3/K3S. But sharing is required. 73, Bob K2TKex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR A <http://nk7z.net/adding-an-external-keypad-to-the-k3/> <http://nk7z.net/adding-an-external-keypad-to-the-k3/> <http:

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod owner's manual?

How? Are you a beta tester? Sure wish it was available so the mod could be done for power via the interconnect cable. Be plug and play ready then. After all shipping starts tomorrow per Web shipping status. Anybody taking bets? Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) and K2TKR On 6/27/2016 10:03 PM

Re: [Elecraft] Filtering RFI from LED & flouresence Dimmer Switches

it. Take it back if it doesn't work. 73, Bob, WB4SON On Mon, Jan 25, 2016 at 9:38 AM, David Cole <d...@nk7z.net> wrote: > Hi, > I have a series of three articles on RFI, located at: > > > http://nk7z.net/category/info/mitigation-of-rf-interference/i-have-rfi-series/ > &

Re: [Elecraft] abject buffoonery

Old... there were even punishment tools! http://www.w5pie.net/Lost%20Traditions.htm 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 2/14/2016 8:36 PM, Brendon Whateley wrote: I really think that the discussions of bad behavior is as old as the hobby.The correct move, like on the inte

Re: [Elecraft] K3 UOS?

mechanical equivalent of one shots or logic delay loops. This was done before RTTY and was a problem on TTY current loops. No RTTY QSO's in years but have functional setup for receive, K3 audio to a Timewave 59Y driving a model 15. Great demo and conversation piece for visiting hams. 73, Bo

Re: [Elecraft] Sherwood's receiver performance table updated

tools -- each excels in certain situations. The key thing that strikes me as a real advantage of Elecraft is how well an old K3 performs when upgraded. You can't do that to a Flex 1500/3000/5000. Elecraft is the only company that consistently looks after their customer base by providing continuous im

Re: [Elecraft] Interesting FW Upload issue with K3 (happy ending)

! 73, Bob, WB4SON On Wed, May 11, 2016 at 5:14 PM, Dick Dievendorff <d...@elecraft.com> wrote: > This could be an intermittent communication problem. I'd look first at the > serial port and USB to Serial adapter (if there is one). > > When the part wears out, my experience is

[Elecraft] Interesting FW Upload issue with K3 (happy ending)

Loaded FPF firmware revision 01.25 K3 responded with revision 01.25 16:38:13 FPF firmware load is complete 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa

Re: [Elecraft] K-POD LED programming

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[Elecraft] 73CNC Knobs

be willing to sell? TNX! 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.

Re: [Elecraft] OT: The Heathkit clocks are back!

And it will not replace my two GC1000, "Most Accurate Clock", Heathkit's. 73, Bob K2TK On 8/8/2016 1:11 PM, David Gilbert wrote: Hardly. $100 for a clock? $150 for a tuned RF AM receiver? Those prices are high by an order of magnitude, and that's being generous. On 8/8/20

Re: [Elecraft] New Firmware (k3fw5r57) Causes Odd Sound

a criterion to make the list could be, "What would the factory do?" By that I mean which are important enough for them to do when a piece of equipment is returned for repair and updates. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 2/24/2017 3:21 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: Is it pos

Re: [Elecraft] New Firmware (k3fw5r57) Causes Odd Sound

Mea Culpa! Somehow I totally missed that... Thanks & 73 Bob K2TK On 2/24/2017 5:33 PM, Ken K3IU wrote: http://www.elecraft.com/order_form_parts.htm#K3%20Parts 73, Ken K3IU On 2/24/2017 5:24 PM, Bob wrote: Interesting That mod is not shown in the Elecraft web pages. I

Re: [Elecraft] K2 IF output

Hi Ron, The filter was a 200kc wide bandpass filter so you would see all the signals of interest. So may have helped with the input to the LP Pan which was the hot setup back then. Here: http://www.cliftonlaboratories.com/K2_Filter.htm 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) and K2TKR

Re: [Elecraft] Source for K3 weighted knobs

erent. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 1/17/2017 1:36 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: Both the stock VFO A knob and VFO B knob are weighted. The VFO A knob also has a soft-touch rubber ring. I have to admit I'm a little baffled as to why any different knobs would be desirable. We tri

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] assembly issue

Hi Jim, Check Lowe's or Home Depot. They will have some double sided tape. May call it carpet tape. 73, Bob K2TK On 8/23/2016 7:48 AM, Jim Spears wrote: I am assembling KX3 s/n 9112 and have run into an interesting snag. On page 30 where I mount the shield onto the RF board

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

the price of the roofing filter option. The fun of building the kit and the satisfaction of the first turn on is priceless. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 10/6/2016 12:00 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: The roofing filters require some calibration. If they are factory-insta

Re: [Elecraft] Soon to be an Elecraft(er)!

It is in the roofing filter manual, here: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/E740165%20Elecraft%20KXFL3%20Option%20Rev%20A3%20-%20ECO%2001985.pdf 73, Bob K2TK On 10/6/2016 3:57 PM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: What is the roofing filter calibration process? I do not recall seeing anything other than

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Question

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Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Question

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3S] WSPR "Receiver Noise Level"

too. Good luck! Bob, WB4SON On Sun, Nov 27, 2016 at 6:31 PM, Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> wrote: > On 11/27/2016 1:30 PM, MaverickNH wrote: > > A couple of questions: >> >> 1. "...when no signals are present." Would this be suggesting that I tune >>

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft website down - Black Friday event?

That would be nice -- but the site is working fine for me! Still hope they bust sales records B On Mon, Nov 28, 2016 at 12:30 PM, Ralph McClintock wrote: > The Elecraft website is down this Monday morning? Overwhelming number of > sales? > > Ralph W1ZK > > -- > Webmaster USS

Re: [Elecraft] Paper Tape CW sender

office and close by "Radio Row" became the site of the World Trade Center. But the memories!! 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 11/1/2016 6:58 AM, gn525--- via Elecraft wrote: FCC Detroit office, early 70’s. The punch tape code sending machine had issues, very warbly.

Re: [Elecraft] Another really good reason to come to the Visailia DX convention this weekend...

Nice cropping on the JPG Cut off maybe a 1 and some output values. While waiting I'll check my checking account balance. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 4/20/2017 12:50 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: http://www.elecraft.com/images/visalia1.jpg Watch this space for further det

Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

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Re: [Elecraft] Heil Head Set Question for my KX3 and KX2 rigs

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Re: [Elecraft] Is it my KX3/antenna or is it lousy band condx?

the screen. I made some improvements but as far as I was concerned not worth the effort. Ultimate solution is to invest in more iron and take the weight and space penalties. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 8/12/2017 11:25 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: Not exactly correct.I h

[Elecraft] Any way to tune the KAT500 from the K3s Panel?

I am wondering if there is any way to setup a macro or other means of doing a KAT500 "Tune" from the front panel of the K3s? All the band-tracking stuff works great via the Aux cable and I have the CONFIG:KAT3A setup for KAT500Y. 73, B

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Inverter type generators used for FD?

is unbelievably quiet, sips gas, and always starts on a 2-finger pull. Highly recommend it. Been thinking of buying its little brother for years. 73, Bob, WB4SON __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3. FD shutdown

Hi Ron. That and banging on it with a rubber mallet are valid percussive maintenance techniques. 73, Bob K2TK On 7/2/2017 6:24 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: If it was mine, I'd start by dropping it onto the operating desk from a height of about 6 inches, onto the bottom feet

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