Re: [Elecraft] My Conditions!

Pack some heat next time.. Works for me. Chas - Original Message - From: Nick Kemp nkemp1...@hotmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:28 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My Conditions! Bummer for you John. Looks like you should have been more

Re: [Elecraft] My Conditions!

Gee, yahthink ??? Chas - Original Message - From: Jim Wiley jwi...@gci.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, January 27, 2015 10:12 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] My Conditions! WARNING!! This is a scam! This formula has been tried many times. Do NOT respond to this

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A

So does shift, plus, question mark as in ^+? Anybody wanna take a shot at what THAT means ? Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: David Cole d...@nk7z.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2015 12:17 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 DATA A vs AFSK A LSMFT

Re: [Elecraft] Software suggestions for KX3

I can appreciate all the utility of the other hardware programs, but it's hard to beat just being able to punch the ON button and be up running with the K3/P3 in a matter of seconds. Push buttons can definitely spoil you, to the point where having to twist a switch knob instead is annoying.

Re: [Elecraft] (Mini)P3 v SubRX

As long as we're on the shrinking of the P3 subject. I would always have preferred a P3/VGA only! That is, one as small as possible with the ability to drive and external monitor but containing NO display itself. I hardly EVER look at the P3, unless it's to set a parameter. I have an old

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Scanning for repeater tones.

Same here in the DC area. Many repeater send the tones through so you can have CTCSS on receive too. Makes for a LOT less noise in your radio from local squelch breaks. We also use CTCSS tone squelch on simplex as well. With the proliferation of RFI devices, it really helps. 73, Charlie

Re: [Elecraft] SSB net announcement

I always wondered about that too. 17 is hardly ever what you would call crowded. We're not limited for example, by celebrating radios that don't cover the WARC bands such as the Collins Collectors Assn. net later on 14.263 at 2000Z. Fun for the nostalgia aspect but pure h3ll when a big

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 Syn

Good point Guy. That's why a Round Emblem Collins S-Line is worth much more than the Winged Emblem version, even so quite a few say a particular early * receiver is actually better than their newer ones. Does it have the latest mods? is a very pertinent question when offering a K3 for sale.

Re: [Elecraft] Fw: Don't have a 50W dummy load

Yes, but the inductances are all in parallel. I built a decent dummy load out of 24, 1200 Ohm, 10 watt wire wound resistors all in parallel between two squares of fiberglass PC board. The SWR was only about 1.2:1 on 15 Meters and about 1.5:1 on 10 meters. Admittedly, not a perfect load, but

Re: [Elecraft] 2-30 MHz Transmit?

I think it's actually Military Affiliate Radio System, but your explaination is correct. If you look at the official emblems, it is spelled out, although the words Amateur or Auxilliary are also commonly interchanged for Affiliate. (Another possibility is a connection with the Barsoomian

Re: [Elecraft] April 1st belated

Tars Tarkas is quite active on Barsoom. Tune around 1296 MHz and point your array at the orange dot that is currently on the arc about half way between the Sun and Venus 73, Charlie k3ICH - Original Message - From: Richard Jubinville silve...@charter.net To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - have initial shipments begun?

What's the best way to check on the status of a previously placed order? Specifically, I ordered a new K3S about 6 weeks ago via internet and have not received any sort of confirmation. I'm suspecting I may have screwed up the order and it never went through (gasp!) I know they're are really

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Reports of intermit bad audio

Great, Gerald. Glad it was an easy fix and many thanks for sharing the solution with all of us. We certainly don't want any bad audio reports floating around that could be caused by this simple-to-fix problem. Good info to file away for reference. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original

Re: [Elecraft] K3S stainless screws

There is also another standard. Specifically, Japanese hardware does not conform exactly the our similar Phillips specifications. If you do a lot of work with Asian production equipment, you might want to invest in a set of screwdrivers that are made to the JIS, or Japanese Industrial

Re: [Elecraft] P3 vs SDR-IQ

Same here. Looks great on this end. You might want to perform an exorcism or something My personal opinion is that the P3/VGA is on par with the Flex 6000 system or the QS1R running SDRMaxV. It is literally MILES ahead of anything that shows on any Icom, Kenwood or Yaesu radio that I've

Re: [Elecraft] Which of these would make the best power supply for the K3(S)?

We're quite lucky here in nawthrun Vuhginya to be on an electric coop where our juice runs between 11¢ to 12¢ per kw-hr. However, I personally find it distasteful to leave a linear power supply "idling" 24/7 not running anything. In reality, I'm just plain too cheap to waste the power to keep a

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 VFO a knob not working

Please let us all know if that fixes it. We promise not to laugh as we all have done similar things and we feel so much better when someone ELSE does them too (HI). Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of GRANT YOUNGMAN

Re: [Elecraft] K3S In-Depth Review Coming Soon?

I'm not sure what they did, buy my new K3s sounds better to me than my original K3 (27xx S/N), as well as being better than the previous audio winner, my IC-7600. That said, I have some high frequency hearing loss making conversation in a crowd difficult. However, I could understand almost

Re: [Elecraft] K3 DSP processor speed

Simple Slop Bucket. Something Seems Broken. Sure Sounds Bad. Start Sending Better. 73, Charlie k3ICH What is SSB an acronym for??? Jim W6AIM . -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward R Cole Sent: Tuesday, November 10,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 troubles

That seems like a helluva lot to fix the bandpass filter for a band that you never used. Very UN-Elecraft sounding to me. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of w4grj Sent: Thursday, November 12, 2015 7:14 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] Microphone Setup

If you ever wondered why a bias voltage can cause distortion in a dynamic microphone element, just consider what happens when you connect a DC source to a speaker. The voice coil move in one direction depending on the polarity. Now think of a dynamic mic element doing the same thing. After all,

Re: [Elecraft] IMD and supply voltage

Yep, I remember a certain net control op claiming to put his rig into "war" mode during a weekly Sunday net when competing with the incessant "seeque keyontest" encroachment. He was running a grid driven 4CX-1000A . All he had to do was drive it so a few milliamps of grid current showed and like

Re: [Elecraft] Beware...

Your friend's dad was P.T Barnum??? Chas Buyer beware, "A fool and his money are soon parted."...great advice given to me as a teen from my best friends dad. __ Elecraft mailing

Re: [Elecraft] New Product Idea - 2 Meter

I'd give that another big "H". A 21 century FT-736 the size of a K3...??? 144, 222, 432 & maybe 1296 optional. Where do I sign? It would certainly be more convenient than a bunch of transverters. I don't think it would have to run much power to be useful since anyone serious is gonna

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

Same here. I wouldn't dare use my bare fingers on those things. chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob McGraw - K4TAX Sent: Tuesday, October 20, 2015 9:55 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 No Receive,

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

What were those dinky looking cable to board connectors that Drake used in their TR-7? I'm certainly NOT advocating a change to those, but I don't think I've ever seen them used on any other equipment. As chintzy as they looked, I seldom ran into a situation where their connection was flaky.

Re: [Elecraft] KSYN3 Cheap

This strictly my personal opinion, but I did not even consider "up-grading" my K3 by purchasing the newer boards. Mainly for this very reason. What ru gonna do with the old boards? They have practically ZERO value. BUT, a good working K3, even if it doesn't have the super synth board etc.,

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

You apparently clicked on the box for Personal overnight delivery, hand carried in an airplane seat by at least two of the company's top executives. Yeah, THAT method does get a little pricey. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft

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

Bringing this discussion back down to Earth, I ship a lot of moderate weight (up to 5 pound) items and I can tell you that shipping costs have escalated so much over the past few years that I'm sure many people have limited their internet shopping. This is especially true from my experience

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

He's also a helluva nice guy. He often helps out on the "pre-net" for the Sunday Collins Collectors Assn 14.263 net at 2000Z. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary K9GS Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2015 11:34

Re: [Elecraft] K3: reverse 12 volt supply

Seriously, it makes you wonder how the standard house wiring color code over here in the colonies ever came up with black as the hot wire. Green for ground makes sense though. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Elecraft] Bucket treatment

Just curious, did you ever clean out the little screen in the muffler called the "spark arrester"? I have "fixed" a number of small heavily used 2 cycle powered devices by doing just that. Most would barely run and full throttle acted like the choke was on. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original

Re: [Elecraft] K3S - APF/RTTY question

Has there ever been a "K3S" call issued? Wink wink. Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of ae...@carolinaheli.com Sent: Thursday, September 24, 2015 12:35 PM To: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: [Elecraft] K3S

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 (or, K3) 2-meter solid-state amplifier

My feeling is that unless an acceptable design or product could be re-branded, the total sales potential would never justify the engineering effort. Just ask yourself, of all the K3's and K3S' sold, how many have the internal 2M option installed. Of that percentage, how many need an outboard

Re: [Elecraft] Rick & antennas...

I forget the name of it, (MAX-something) but there was an "antenna" produced back in the 70's that consisted of a sealed center box with a coax connector on the bottom and two eyes to attach dipole wires. The ads claimed good match from 80 thru 10 M. It was basically a 50 Ω non-inductive

Re: [Elecraft] Wanted to share a beautiful hand made key with you.

My dad was in the jewelry business so I gold plated my J-38. It looked great, but as I remember, it really didn't help my sloppy sending very much. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Sunday,

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft web site

Works fine here in nawthrun Vuhginya (thru Exede/Wild Blue Satellite). 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ray Sills Sent: Thursday, December 31, 2015 1:27 PM To: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] KIO3B pricing (was: Re: K3IOB)

You make a very good case for buying a new K3s. I chose that route, and after all the finagling and swapping, it cost me under $500 to go from a 2007 K3 to a brandie new 2015 K3s. Heckuva deal if you axe me. I must add that the recovered audio is absolutely THE best I've heard from any

Re: [Elecraft] LDEs (Long-Delayed Echos)

"Amtor" existed long before it was a legal mode on Amateur radio as "SiTOR", (Simplex Teleprinting over Radio" ) on commercial maritime circuits. To my knowledge, there is no basic difference between Sitor and Amtor. Only the name is different. I remember when working for Microlog Corp back in

Re: [Elecraft] K3 / K3S Power Supply

Yep and unless they've changed their design recently, all their linear regulator supplies have as their heart, the venerable '723 chip for voltage and current regulation. If I remember correctly, that IC was introduced about 50 years ago ! I know just about everybody makes 723's now, but

[Elecraft] For those who celebrate Thanksgiving

In case I forget, I hope everyone (who celebrates it) has a very Happy Thanksgiving Holiday next week. Just be SURE to set your scales back 10 lbs. next Wednesday night. 73, Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Transverter question

I changed the heterodyne crystal in my old MicroWave Modules 220-28 to use 27 MHz as the low end IF. That way I can cover the whole 3 MHz of the "new" 1¼M band from 222 to 225 MHz. Admittedly, I have not yet tried it with my new K3s, but with the original K3, Elecraft sent me a program to allow

Re: [Elecraft] New products

I remember back in the early eighties when I worked at Microlog Inc. in Gaithersburg MD, we experimented with a black-box, knobless "radio" that connected directly to the antenna and a computer terminal. The only analog components were to be the RF power amp. Back then, a 30 MEGAbit hard

[Elecraft] FW: FD Propagation

I may be interpreting the rules incorrectly, but I think unless you started your total set-up at 1800, you could only operate 24 consecutive hours, so most everyone called it quits at 1800 on Sunday. Propagation was still there but 95% of the stations timed out. Only those stations that

Re: [Elecraft] Slightly OT: non-resonant wires

Measure (accurately) the length of your foot, preferably both of them if they're different, then walk putting one foot directly in front of, and touching the one behind it with the wire laying along the ground under your feet. Multiply the number of steps times the length of your foot (or feet if

Re: [Elecraft] how much to stretch copper wire

Or, you could simply use copperweld and forget about stretching. RF Connection sells a fairly flexible stranded and insulated (black poly-ethelyne) wire that, if I remember correctly is 13 gauge. I built a four band dipole * a few years ago using those aluminum swaged wire clamps. It's still up

Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Fwd: Yaesu 817ND vs Elecraft KX3 Differences for Portable Use

I sold my '817 the week after I returned from Dayton and saw the KX3 for the first time. 2nd step was to get a KX3 on order. Main complaint with the Yaesu was its Rx. I never dared to hook it to a big antenna. 2nd complaint was the horrendous ½A current drain in receive. Even if it WERE to become

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

long as they stay radio quiet. On 1/25/2016 6:52 PM, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: > My simple (= cheep) solution is to simply turn off all dimmer > controlled lights when I'm on the air. > For me, this is easy since there's only two in the whole house! > > Charlie k3ICH > > -

Re: [Elecraft] Slighty off topic - 80 meter second harmnic how to stop

Please be sure to tell us all what your final solution turns out to be. It may help many of us with related problems. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of John Severyn Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 3:47 AM To:

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Feature Request

I have a brand new, never installed, WindCamp brand heat sink for the KX3. All the mounting holes are drilled & countersunk for a neat & easy installation. It is red anodized after milling and has a bare spot on the inside for more efficient heat transfer from the two RF output devices. This is

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

My simple (= cheep) solution is to simply turn off all dimmer controlled lights when I'm on the air. For me, this is easy since there's only two in the whole house! Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Josh Fiden

Re: [Elecraft] : Soldering station recommendation in preparation forbuilding a K1

I tend to prefer my American Beauty model 3138 for light work. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Brendon Whateley Sent: Sunday, January 24, 2016 5:17 PM To: Edward R Cole Cc: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] Nearby Ham Interference

I've used a similar (simpler) test fixture which consisted of a small "grain-of-wheat" bulb, probably a 5V @ 30 mA, (??) wired directly across the non-active antenna feed. A rule-of-thumb is if you see a glow, you're asking for trouble. Watching the bulb connected to a 600' Beveridge, which is

Re: [Elecraft] Unsoldering

Hakko 808 Buy the stand that's made for it if the one you get doesn't already come with the stand. Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K9ZTV Sent: Saturday, February 20, 2016 7:53 PM To: Steve Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] Operating remotely via Direct TV satellite provider

You can't violate the laws of nature. That satellite is 24,000 miles up, so every time you access the net, there's an absolute minimum of a ½ second delay before you see the response on your screen. Since light travels at 186,000 miles per second, you're stuck with the time delay of four trips

Re: [Elecraft] Strong recommendation: MFJ 18xx-series single-band whips for KX3, etc.

OR buy a 5/8 wave base-loaded 2m mobile whip - loads on 50-MHz very nicely. That's an old trick for dual-band 6m/2m use. Try brands like Larsen or Maxrad. 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.com This only works for a 5/8

Re: [Elecraft] Heatsink for KX3

I have an extra heat sink for the KX3 available if anyone needs it. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry LaZar Sent: Saturday, March 19, 2016 12:20 PM To: george allen ;

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] CW Speed & bandwidth (was Tokyo Hy-Power HL-1.2KFX amp interfacing (to ALC or not to ALC?))

The Enterprise referred to was under the command of James T. Kirk. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Finan Sent: Wednesday, March 30, 2016 8:35 AM To: kev...@coho.net; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re:

Re: [Elecraft] K3S audio board for K3 upgrade?

Using a couple old Radio Shack "Minimus" speakers, I find the K3s to be the best sounding and easiest to listen to radio I have ever had. I agree, the TS-2000 as well as the TS-480, while an excellent mobile rig, does in fact roll off the higher frequencies too much for my antique ears. This

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 package for sale

While I have enjoyed my KX3, I have sprung for the smaller KX2. I know I'm giving up some features, but for me, the small size is more important. The package includes the KX3 with internal KX3T tuner and a set of "Eneloops" which have been recharged at most 12 times. Also included are the

Re: [Elecraft] circuit breaker

I'm fairly sure he's talking about the circuit breaker IN the radio, rather than an AC mains breaker Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Davis Sent: Monday, May 16, 2016 12:55 PM To: todd ruby

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Centric

Well, the guys on the IC-7300 forum are fussing about all the Elecraft talk over there... Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Smith Sent: Monday, May 02, 2016 12:30 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft]

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Centric

You're too modest to have added your own name to the group. Also, I have no problem with (civil !) rig comparisons cross posted. Thanks to all for their interest and input. Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Carrying Case

Be very careful..Those old musical instrument cases are likely to be haunted by the ghost of the instrument it held. The instrument, if not current IN the case will drive you nutz if it finds that you're using for something else. By the way Clarinets are the absolute WORST for this phenomenon.

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

We should probably carry that logic over to many facets of life: No automobile needs to go over 45 MPH or need more than 25 HP. AC and iced drinks should be outlawed. Also, the sugar content needs to be about 1/10th of what it is currently in ALL foods. Houses should be limited to 1000 Sq. Ft. 87

Re: [Elecraft] My New Mobile

The many beacons below 50.1 will tell you if the band is open, and to where. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mel Farrer via Elecraft Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2016 3:22 PM To: Rose Cc:

Re: [Elecraft] The 1500 watt amp

Every house I know of in the US has a split phase 120/240 line in, usually at a minimum of 60 Amps and typically 200 Amps. You are correct in that the 240 V only goes to specific items, such as the water pump, stove, HW heater, clothes dryer etc. One has to purposely wire the "radio-room" for

Re: [Elecraft] [OT] Zip Wire Misrepresentation?

Bad analogy. The 2 X 4 inch measurement of a piece of construction lumber is before planning, or rough cut lumber. The finished dimension is more like 3½ X 1½ which hasn't changed. However, you might be right on the speaker wire. Maybe some "secret" wire formula that is equivalent to 10 gauge.

Re: [Elecraft] Linear PS Recommendations

Boy, talk about LONNNGG life. The µ723 regulator IC has been around almost as long as 811-A's ! Wasn't it introduced by Fairchild in the 60's? I wonder how many ( XX thousands ??) of power supplies have been designed around it. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From:

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Looking for feedback on K3DVR

Who exactly IS K3DVR ? Wasn't he the guy who invented the famous "Downspout Vertical Radiator" antenna and changed his call when his company went public? There's no listing on QRZ.COM for that call, so I assume he's an SK now. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] Help sell me on the K3S

Whoa, there are plenty good "pre-owned" radios out there for WAY under $2k. An old Swan 350 should run about $150 - $200. Sure, there's not much in the way of Bells & whistles, but the guy on the other end won't know you're not running a rig that costs more than a good used car! Same for a

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft] KX2

One other question I have concerns the length of these "EFHW" antennas that many are using. That is, are they REALLY End Fed Half-Waves? In other words, are they cut to be an electrical half wave-length or, are they simply a convenient length of wire, that is fed at one end? There could be a

Re: [Elecraft] A955 = λ

Instead of typing out "lambda", just hold down the "ALT" key and type 955 = λ Same for : Alt 171 = ½ Alt 172 = ¼ Alt 0216 = Ø Alt 227 = π Alt 234 = Ω There's lots more where those came from... 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net]

Re: [Elecraft] CW Setup

Most people can send with either hand suing a keyer. Just make sure your thumb is making the dots. You may not THINK you can until you try it. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Frantz Sent: Tuesday, June 28,

Re: [Elecraft] ½ λ dipoles

I'm curious as to when the concept of a ½ λ dipole became the norm? In other words, the idea of the current distribution as exists on a dipole. Early pictures of typical ham antennas looked more like a set of parallel clothesline wires. What I gather from reading early articles, it seemed that

Re: [Elecraft] k3s radio kit

I would suggest a JIS screwdriver set. I found they fit better than standard Phillips. They are more like a Fearson drive than Phillips. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, August 05,

Re: [Elecraft] Strange Interference

Glad you found the source. However, last year I heard some strange "weeblie" signals that swept across the 10 meter band. They would typically start up some point and sweep from low to high in frequency. They were quite noticeable on the VGA/P3 or the Flex screen. They sounded like they were

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 2m external amplifier

My TE Systems 1452G amp puts out a tad under 400 watts with 4 watts drive. AND it is biased for linear service. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Josh Fiden Sent: Thursday, July 28, 2016 3:34 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] kt0ny

You DO know that anything you "delete" is actually stored in the "Re-Cycle Bin" right? It can be recovered by simply going to the Re-Cycle Bin and there it is. If you delete it from the Re-Cycle Bin, it is truly gone forever (unless you're a computer forensic guru). 73, Charlie k3ICH

[Elecraft] FW: Well Hell.... I just bricked my K3s

One more reason to NOT use power-poles. Did I mention that I don't like them? They are hard to use, over-rated, unreliable and not re-useable. Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of lmarion Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2016

Re: [Elecraft] FW: Well Hell.... I just bricked my K3s

How are they re-useable once they're crimped? I guess you could maybe pry the crimp apart. (??) Chas -Original Message- From: Ken Arck [mailto:k...@arcomcontrollers.com] Sent: Sunday, July 03, 2016 1:34 PM To: Charlie T, K3ICH <pin...@erols.com>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subje

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Power Supply Environmental/Ergonomic Issue

Desk top PC can eat over 400 watts of power just sitting there. When finished, I always put mine in "standby" or "sleep" mode which drops the power usage to a few watts. I verified these readings with one of those handy little "Kill-O-Watt" power line devices. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original

Re: [Elecraft] Random wire lengths for antennas

OK, How about only Two types, by definition: #1 EFHW (End Fed ½λ resonant wire) #2 NRW (Non-Resonant wire) Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken Talbott Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2017 11:14 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net

Re: [Elecraft] What Two Bands would you pick for a K1?

This is an impossible question to answer because there are SO many variables that are based strictly on personal preferences. Many more on physical parameters (location, antenna availability, etc.) and even some on time (of day or, as in solar cycle ). As a start, make a list of all the

Re: [Elecraft] Is it just me?

I tend to agree on not needing an antenna mounted pre-amp for 50MHz unless you have exceedingly long feed-lines, or, very serious about EME. I have about 85 feet of regular old RG-213 to the beam and so far, 153 countries confirmed on six along with WAS & WAC. Conversely, I have Landwehr

Re: [Elecraft] Chinese ebay amps for KX3

Very nice amp Hajo So now, tell me why a mid-sized radio can't have a built in 12 V to say, 50 V converter to drive some HV FETs for cleaner output specs like the Yuge radios. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Receiver mush

My email from Jim has each parameter on a separate line with double spacing between each descriptive comment. It looks fine on my printer. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Wilson, N6TV Sent: Friday, February

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Memory Question

I think he might be referring to the Canadian time station CHU on 7850 kHz. Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, February 21, 2017 11:25 AM To: Ron Manfredi ;

Re: [Elecraft] EFHW

Define "resonance". Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Saturday, February 11, 2017 2:40 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] EFHW Ummm ... A full-wavelength wire is not resonant? 73, Fred

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Product suggestion

Curiously, this suggested black box version of the P3 is exactly what I was hoping for when the concept of a P3 was announced (leaked??) The only time I even LOOK at the P3 screen itself is to occasionally glance at my transmitted envelope. I use its button controls but could do without the

Re: [Elecraft] EFHW

Anybody got any idea about using a ¼λ of light weight 300Ω twin lead feed line to a ½λ vertical wire? This might alleviate the HI Z feedpoint and effectively make an end fed (bent) ¾ λ Zepp. So, for 20 Meters, roughly 16 feet of 300Ω connected through a 4:1 balun at the radio, and 33½ feet at

Re: [Elecraft] K3: past chirp report

No, only when you're sending Novice call. Charlie k3ICH (ex KN3ICH) I was so proud of that call, I bought a little call letter pin and wore it in high school. A non-techno buddy called me "Kenthrich". HI -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On

[Elecraft] PRO 7 vs RadioSport RS-60

Anyone have a comparison between the Heil PRO 7 and the Radio Sport RS-60 headsets with mic. when used with either the K3 or KX2/3? 73, Charlie k3ICH __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

Re: [Elecraft] Compare the K3 and the Icom IC-7300

One good reason is because a "pre-owned" IC-1300 can be found for about a half or a third of what a similar K3 will cost. Charlie k3ICH Bill: Why don't you just get a bare bones used K3. Since it will be a backup rig why go and spend the extra $$ for a new rig. By having a second K3, you won't

Re: [Elecraft] 80 Meter Verticals

Is there any truth in the theory of making the vertical radiator out of multiple wires such as ladder line and even adding a third wire woven through the ladder sections and fed on one wire? The physical result is three parallel wires but electrically connected so as to form and "up, down and

Re: [Elecraft] Compare the K3 and the Icom IC-7300

Well, my operation is similar to yours in that I don't do contests and work DX only if I happen to stumble onto it. That said, I think the IC-7300 would be more "fun". I own both and while the K3S will probably out-perform the Icom, the '7300 has more bells and whistles. I'm not the one to ask

Re: [Elecraft] New KX2 beta firmware release adds AM mode TX/RX

I'll wait for the official release. Thanks for that added feature. 73, Charlie k3ICH -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Joe Lynch Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2016 9:05 PM To: Wayne Burdick Cc: Elecraft Reflector

Re: [Elecraft] OT:. "High end operator"

I think it means the "high-end" of the band, such as the upper channels, 38, 39 & 40. Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp Sent: Monday, September 05, 2016 11:48 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT:.

Re: [Elecraft] High End Operators?

I always wondered why there even WAS an 11 M ham band. Surely the propagation characteristics were no different for 10 M as to warrant it's use. Plus, 10 is wide enough (1.7 MHz) for just about any mode. I was even more puzzled why it was given to the Citizen's band class since it is obviously

Re: [Elecraft] Technology Change

I think you mean 1625... Chas -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Morgan Bailey Sent: Friday, September 23, 2016 8:42 AM To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Technology Change Whats

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