Re: [Elecraft] OT antenna question -- solved, soon to be fixed

2016-01-14 Thread Clay Autery
x.com/bi-metallic_connector.htm If I'm way, way off base, please educate me. I'm on this list to learn. 73, __ Clay Autery (testing 02/20/16) __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/lis

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 power supply

2016-01-18 Thread Clay Autery
And you could always put together a little inline circuit to drop the voltage down to 13.8-14.1 or so... 73, __ Clay Autery On 1/18/2016 3:17 PM, John Kramer wrote: > Thanks for the info Bob, and it’s reassuring to see that the KX3 has > protection for > ove

Re: [Elecraft] Remoting KAT500 to base of antenna

2016-01-21 Thread Clay Autery
, __ Clay Autery On 1/21/2016 1:39 AM, Ian White wrote: > Compared with the value of the KAT500 inside the enclosure, a properly > engineered semi-permeable vent is a very good investment. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.q

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 finals blown

2016-01-21 Thread Clay Autery
x27;re serious about this AND you have verified that the amp is 100% operational and performing within specs. Thermal design is not a band-aid for ailing equipment. 73, ______ Clay Autery On 1/21/2016 10:26 AM, Irwin Darack wrote: > I am not sure > if there is a way to add a

Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 finals blown

2016-01-21 Thread Clay Autery
assis edges, etc. The less dirt inside, especially on heat sinks, the better. But again... first step is to make SURE the unit is healthy and performing within specs. 73, __ Clay Autery On 1/21/2016 11:13 AM, Michael Cozzi wrote: > On the top of the amp install an ad

Re: [Elecraft] Long RS232 Runs - RS422

2016-01-21 Thread Clay Autery
This one is rated to 1250 meters... with CAT-3 cable (TELCO). Use better cable and proper terminations and you MIGHT be able to extend that a bit. Add an inline amp/repeater, and the distance could be extended to... well... a long way... How far you need to go? 73, __ Clay

Re: [Elecraft] Remote KAT500

2016-01-21 Thread Clay Autery
ction next, but never on top. When you install the gland housing on the box, seal it properly as extra insurance. Using glands will ALSO avoid the additional insertion loss and potential point of failure of adding an additional connector, jumper wire, and moisture ingress on the feedline(s), etc.

Re: [Elecraft] Remote KAT500

2016-01-21 Thread Clay Autery
On 1/21/2016 4:44 PM, Fred Jensen wrote: > 1. From an Elecraft engineer [who I happen to know quite well]: The > AUX cable is probably not a good choice to extend. In addition to > voltage and RFI issues, there are timing constraints on those > circuits. I can do what I need with RS-232. LOL!

Re: [Elecraft] LOTW down?

2016-01-25 Thread Clay Autery
Down for me.. __ Clay Autery On 1/25/2016 2:45 PM, Brian F Wruble wrote: > I cannot get the site to come up. Are others seeing the same? > > 73 de Brian W3BW > > Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. > Sent

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

2016-01-26 Thread Clay Autery
Wonder if it's "OK" to use "quality" LED bulbs and get away with it? I've got the full Lift Master setup... I'll check the two types of LEDs I have (one CREE based, the other not) and see if it impacts the remote opener's ability to function. 73, ___

Re: [Elecraft] 10 MHz Reference Oscillator

2016-01-28 Thread Clay Autery
THANK YOU!!! Filing that one away for NEXT month! __ Clay Autery On 1/28/2016 9:13 AM, Mike VE3YF wrote: > Kevin: > > Not sure if you have made purchases etc, but Force-12 has 2 units (GPSDO) > that are made by Leo Bodnar available that have dual outputs. >

[Elecraft] Need a second set of eyes... WAS: Re: Price Increase Alert for Feb 4th.

2016-01-28 Thread Clay Autery
250/KFL3A-250 (CW) Lot's of other stuff I'd LIKE to have, but just can't do it. Anyone think I should do anything different? I'm kind of capped right around this total. Thanks __ Clay Autery MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 1/27/2016 5:02 PM, Eric Swa

Re: [Elecraft] Need a second set of eyes... WAS: Re: Price Increase Alert for Feb 4th.

2016-01-28 Thread Clay Autery
I cannot express how thankful I am for the overwhelming and helpful response to my inquiry. Between y'all and David, Elecraft support, I think we have a pretty good plan in the works. Now I have to go do my reading homework. ;) You all have a great evening! __ Clay A

Re: [Elecraft] Powder coat texture on Elecraft gear

2016-01-28 Thread Clay Autery
d on their regular flat black run and it only cost me $40 cash... As long as I can get great service and that pricing, I won't be doing any on my own. :) Night y'all... I gotta study and sleep. 73, ______ Clay Autery On 1/28/2016 7:06 PM, Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-

Re: [Elecraft] Quiet fans for K3

2016-02-03 Thread Clay Autery
set to 100% original when my heirs sell my estate. Have a super day! __ Clay Autery On 2/3/2016 11:31 AM, Brendon Whateley wrote: > So a question for the Elecraft team: Is there a reason you guys don't use > quieter fans straight from the factory. > > I had a b

Re: [Elecraft] Quiet fans for K3

2016-02-03 Thread Clay Autery
hear the server get quiet. > > 73 -- Lynn > > On 2/3/2016 1:26 PM, Clay Autery wrote: >> You can BEND the laws of physics, but you can't break them. Within the >> package size dictated, you can only move so much air in a given >> timeframe, "silently

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Computer Audio Question with Sub RX installed

2016-02-03 Thread Clay Autery
I used to have VHF pumped into one ear and UHF in the other while flying helicopters... Sometimes, there'd be FM from my Infantry brothers, too. You'd be awed what the human brain can learn to do. :) ______ Clay Autery MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 2/3/20

Re: [Elecraft] slightly OT -- acceptable network switch (aka Linksysproduces birdies)

2016-02-05 Thread Clay Autery
, fairly lengthy one, all of which must be met to qualify a cable at a specific grade. Most cables that fail a check because they missed something in the termination procedure (not signal routing). ______ Clay Autery MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 2/5/2016 3:48 AM, Larry G

Re: [Elecraft] slightly OT -- acceptable network switch (aka Linksysproduces birdies)

2016-02-06 Thread Clay Autery
pair... Even CAT-3 is 3-pair... Whatever works for you, though. __ Clay Autery On 2/6/2016 11:24 AM, Larry Gauthier (K8UT) wrote: > John > > I think I have been mis-understood; or perhaps I mis-spoke. ;-) > > I could not migrate to gigabit ethernet from 10 M

Re: [Elecraft] slightly OT -- acceptable network switch (aka Linksysproduces birdies)

2016-02-07 Thread Clay Autery
eral "spring cleaning" to reduce household > clutter and computer got added. > > So the shack now has two full-time computers with monitors which will > be handy when monitoring prop loggers and running special ham sw, > simultaneously. > > 73, Ed - KL7UW >

[Elecraft] I am officially a HAM!!!

2016-02-09 Thread Clay Autery
As of sometime yesterday, 02/08/2016, I was granted my Amateur Radio License with General privileges. Thank you to everyone who had a hand in making this possible. I am quite happy and yes, a little proud, too. In just a few hours, I will take possession of my Elecraft K3s and P3 components. I h

Re: [Elecraft] I am officially a HAM!!!

2016-02-09 Thread Clay Autery
might be, enjoying people and hopefully being a help. I think this might be one way to make that happen. May you ALL be blessed beyond your capacity to contain. May your harvest be so abundant that you provide seed for others to plant that we ALL may be fed. Have a wonderful day! ________

[Elecraft] Seeking loop Antenna Parts

2016-02-10 Thread Clay Autery
erational "with dispatch", I'd simply custom build the pulleys and station point pole. I may still do so. __ Clay Autery KG5LKV __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/e

Re: [Elecraft] Seeking loop Antenna Parts

2016-02-10 Thread Clay Autery
oint, I'll just get a loop in the air so I can get on the air when I finish assembling and testing my K3s. Thank you and ALL of y'all for y'alls help and opinions, et al. I have lots of new information and docs to read/study. :-) ______ Clay Autery KG5LKV (318) 51

Re: [Elecraft] remove me from the list.

2016-02-11 Thread Clay Autery
ility. Eric's time is much better spent producing awesome products... You all have a great day! __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/11/2016 3:32 AM, W0WFH Bill via Elecraft wrote: > Eric:Please re

Re: [Elecraft] K3S Microphones

2016-02-11 Thread Clay Autery
g into a mic project like this, email me offline and I'll turn you on to the company that provided me the PCB kit and the capsule, and assisted me in tailoring it for dual use. Y'all have a good night! __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 2/11/2

Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite...set your clocks!;

2016-02-12 Thread Clay Autery
... maybe. (having one of THOSE days). __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 2/12/2016 7:03 AM, Tom wrote: > Hello, > There is a new release of Win4K3Suite. This release adds a number of > usability enhancements for the K3, K3S and KX3 which inclu

Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite...set your clocks!;

2016-02-12 Thread Clay Autery
It might be... but not until I DX All States first... ;) __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 2/12/2016 9:37 PM, Rose wrote: > > Clay, if tracking US counties is of interest to you, HRD doesn't. >

[Elecraft] Pigtails on ANT1 and ANT2 UHF Bulkhead Connectors

2016-02-16 Thread Clay Autery
pin called that plugs into the PCB, and what type/gauge wire is used? (I know, I know... I don't NEED N-Connectors at HF-6M, but I want to standardize on N-connectors and BNC throughout my shack.) ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV

Re: [Elecraft] Pigtails on ANT1 and ANT2 UHF Bulkhead Connectors

2016-02-16 Thread Clay Autery
stock parts stock and in the parts container with the rest of the spare hardware. I want NEW pigtails to use, so I can return it to stock trim if the need arises. So... I need to source the pigtail plugs, etc. to build new leads. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/16

Re: [Elecraft] Pigtails on ANT1 and ANT2 UHF Bulkhead Connectors

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
r the lead. It only needs to make sense to me. Thanks! And have a super day! __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 6:24 AM, Gary K9GS wrote: > Exactly Jim > > N and BNC connectors are also more difficult to assemble. Makes no > sense to me. > &

Re: [Elecraft] Pigtails on ANT1 and ANT2 UHF Bulkhead Connectors

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
raft and cannibalize them. ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 7:53 AM, j...@kk9a.com wrote: > My station has a lot of N connectors on HF and I find them easy to install > on RG8 size coax. I recently installed BNC connectors on RG8X for my RX > system, I was previously using

Re: [Elecraft] Pigtails on ANT1 and ANT2 UHF Bulkhead Connectors

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
the original question remains: "What are the pins on the ANT1 and ANT2 lead ends that plug into the PCBs called?" Have a great day! __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 11:31 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Wed,2/17/2016 6:21 AM, Clay Autery wrote: >> Pl

Re: [Elecraft] Pigtails on ANT1 and ANT2 UHF Bulkhead Connectors

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
pes, et al. in my station. Again, with the proper tools, materials, and experience, terminating an N (or BNC) connector is no "harder" than a UHF connector. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 11:42 AM, riese-k3...@juno.com wrote: > http://www

Re: [Elecraft] Pigtails on ANT1 and ANT2 UHF Bulkhead Connectors

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
Just did so... Was trying not to bother those guys with a seemingly trivial task, but Let's consider this thread closed to the reflector. I will respond off-line after this. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 12:13 PM, Ken Wagner K3IU wrote: > Y

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Odd sound vibrations Edit - Hypothesis, Steps, Conclusion, and Request.

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
m and says the rattling is "normal". IF they are the source of your buzzing, the module will need to be disassembled and the ferrite beads fixed in some fashion so they don't move and/or make contact with metal enclosure, shield, et al. ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (31

Re: [Elecraft] Pigtails on ANT1 and ANT2 UHF Bulkhead Connectors

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
on the KANT3A/KAT3a PCB just inside the chassis adjacent to the ANT1 and ANT2 connectors. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 12:19 PM, Ken Talbott wrote: > Are you referring to a TMP connector, Taiko Denki (plug) TMP-K01X-A1 > (Taiko-Denki) ? &g

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Odd sound vibrations Edit - Hypothesis, Steps, Conclusion, and Request.

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
nt hard surface such that they can NOT make direct metal to metal contact... and will not move at all under normal ops. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 1:05 PM, Jerry Moore wrote: > That's exactly what I found. After speaking with Howard I've wedge

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Odd sound vibrations Edit - Hypothesis, Steps, Conclusion, and Request.

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
ave a super day! ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 1:57 PM, Jerry Moore wrote: > Have you done this ? > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Span settings

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
esn't exist, it looks like a prime candidate for the next Firmware iteration) ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 2:46 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > Hello Tim and Gary, > > I have done extensive testing in trying to get a macro to perform this > exact be

Re: [Elecraft] Amp or tuner / Chicken or Egg

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
the KANT3A with the KAT3A board. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 3:12 PM, Gary Smith wrote: > Just got my factory assembled K3s/10 delivered. I need to install the > 100W amp and internal tuner. Seems like I'd want to install the amp > f

Re: [Elecraft] K3s Odd sound vibrations Edit - Hypothesis, Steps, Conclusion, and Request.

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
interstitial interface such that certain frequencies setup a sympathetic/harmonic vibration. Reminds me of the days I used Sorbothane to mount HDDs, fans, et al. in tower chassis to reduce vibrations and other noise. No one was doing it then... lots of folks do it now. __ Clay Autery

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Span settings

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
I apologize. I must have missed that part... __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/17/2016 4:31 PM, Dave Cole wrote: > Hi, > Yes, the ";" is a slight delay... However I believe this issue goes > beyond a simple delay... > > As I mentioned

Re: [Elecraft] Audio Mixer in the Ham Shack

2016-02-17 Thread Clay Autery
ber of OUT sockets to 1 each, if you used something like a MIL Type 8-conductor bulkhead shell and matching plug on one end, and then broke out to 4 each Tip/Sleeve plugs or whatever you need to plug into the 4 rigs on the other end Clean, clean, clean... __ Clay Autery, K

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2016-02-18 Thread Clay Autery
e list of pre-orders. :-) ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/18/2016 2:47 PM, Ken K6MR wrote: > No rumors. Best we can do is photos of the original prototype. > > http://www.n6ie.com/Elecraft.html > > Maybe someday… > > Ken K6MR > > From: Petr, OK1RP/M0SIS<mailto

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Knob Removal

2016-02-18 Thread Clay Autery
Search Google for "non-marring trim tool"... go crazy... Here is a set available at your local Harbor Freight for $8.00. Second from the left should work nicely. http://www.harborfreight.com/5-piece-auto-trim-and-molding-tool-set-67021.html __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2016-02-18 Thread Clay Autery
If there were 600 folks willing to pony up the cash to pre-order, I'll bet they might consider dusting that shelf off and pulling it down for some production planning. I'd do it... only 599 to go. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/18/2016 7:31 PM,

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2016-02-18 Thread Clay Autery
One amp to rule then all... I'd sell blood, body parts and my mountain bike to have one... And in response to the other guy... not a fanboi... just appreciate nice stuff. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/18/2016 9:52 PM, Scott Manthe wrote: > At more th

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2016-02-19 Thread Clay Autery
Sh... We're starting a ground-swell... __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV KPA1500 Pre-Order #1 (318) 518-1389 On 2/19/2016 4:06 AM, Vic Rosenthal 4X6GP/K2VCO wrote: > Petr, > > Don't sell anything right away. Elecraft has never given any > indication that

Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500

2016-02-19 Thread Clay Autery
e... Hopefully, long after my sons have wrung the last bit of usefulness from all my Elecraft gear that I leave behind! :) But I'm still pulling for them to be presented with a way to put one of these in my hands! 73, ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 2/19/2016

Re: [Elecraft] Best Coax for Jumpers and Interconnections for SO2R operation with K3 & KX3

2016-02-24 Thread Clay Autery
For exterior use, I choose to use the LMR-xxx-DB series which is impregnated with a moisture reduction substance intended for direct burial, it adds an additional measure of protection. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 2/24/2016 11:39 AM

Re: [Elecraft] OT 20M Moving QRM (Video)

2016-03-04 Thread Clay Autery
the next issue of NCJ. > ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.

Re: [Elecraft] Oddity in K3 with new synthesizer

2016-03-05 Thread Clay Autery
. Have an awesome day! Back to building... On 3/5/2016 11:57 AM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: > 20 Hz is well within the +/- 1 ppm (or the “typical +/- 0.5 ppm) spec of the > TCXO ... > > Grant NQ5T > K3 #2091, KX3 #8342 ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises

[Elecraft] Antenna Connectors completed!

2016-03-05 Thread Clay Autery
s interested. Have a good evening! __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:E

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna Connectors completed!

2016-03-06 Thread Clay Autery
Thanks... don't know why my link didn't come through live... you have to copy/paste all between the asterisks... Or use the active link Paul was able to post. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 On 3/6/2016 12:08 AM, W Paul Mills wrote: > Try this, worked

Re: [Elecraft] Neoprene Ring for The Big Knob

2016-03-07 Thread Clay Autery
Looks to me like you need to find a buddy in the States who'll get you one and post it to you... USPS First Class International is $13.50... Much more reasonable... and it has free delivery confirmation. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 3/7/20

Re: [Elecraft] OT Cat 7 Ethernet Cable

2016-03-07 Thread Clay Autery
(good to 1.6-2.0 GHz) still with 8P8C connectors. I'm not sure what the RFI issue would be that would require CAT 7... Tell me what you're trying to fix and I can offer more info... __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 3/7/2016 12:32 PM, Davi

Re: [Elecraft] Neoprene Ring for The Big Knob

2016-03-07 Thread Clay Autery
Sorry forgot to include... this was a hypothetical package weighing 4 ounces (box). You could get the weight down with a bubble envelope and the part weight next to nothing... But a box would be more sure to get delivered intact. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC

Re: [Elecraft] OT Cat 7 Ethernet Cable

2016-03-07 Thread Clay Autery
__ 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 support this email list: htt

Re: [Elecraft] OT Cat 7 Ethernet Cable

2016-03-07 Thread Clay Autery
te: there is a CAT 8 draft spec out now... CAT 7(+) would make an excellent 4 circuit control wire for remotes and the like since it has shield per pair... CAT 7(a) cable, connectors, and tooling is insanely expensive by comparison to 5/5e and even 6(+) __ Clay Autery, KG5LK

Re: [Elecraft] OT Cat 7 Ethernet Cable

2016-03-07 Thread Clay Autery
On 3/7/2016 9:50 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Mon,3/7/2016 6:47 PM, Clay Autery wrote: >> Any device putting out RFI as common mode are NOT in spec > > Perhaps, but such devices are VERY common in the consumer world. I > have no contact with the pro world of IT. Yep... just like

Re: [Elecraft] OT Cat 7 Ethernet Cable

2016-03-08 Thread Clay Autery
On 3/7/2016 11:56 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > Actually, switch-mode power supplies run in the range of 10-50 kHz, > NOT at HF. It is the unfiltered high order harmonics that we hear at HF. Yep... I was wrong, you are right. Not fundamental, but harmonics. I should stop writing in the middle of all-ni

[Elecraft] OT: DIY Tilt-base for Loop Support or Antenna Mast

2016-03-08 Thread Clay Autery
heat-sinking ability of that much metal compared to the welder's ability to supply current. Result was not perfect, but sufficient penetration to make the welds plenty strong for the purpose. The base will rip up the slab before it fails at a weld. That's about it... heavy-duty, can

Re: [Elecraft] OT: DIY Tilt-base for Loop Support or Antenna Mast

2016-03-08 Thread Clay Autery
http://montac.com/images/antenna/tilt_base_horiz.jpg __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] 10 MHz external reference

2016-03-09 Thread Clay Autery
-custom-low-phase-noise-xtal-version.html __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 3/9/2016 9:13 PM, W Paul Mills wrote: > Little more work than a kit, but you may want to look at this. > <http://ve2zaz.net/GPS_Std/GP

Re: [Elecraft] BL-2 Balun Enclosure

2016-03-09 Thread Clay Autery
TLT. ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 3/10/2016 12:18 AM, Terry Brown wrote: > I would be interested in what others have used for enclosures, especially > ones that are waterproof. > __ Elecraft mail

[Elecraft] Foot Switch wiring question...

2016-03-12 Thread Clay Autery
it'll be less work to isolate problems if/when they crop up down the line. Jim? Thanks a bunch! -- __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV (318) 518-1389 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/el

Re: [Elecraft] Foot Switch wiring question...

2016-03-12 Thread Clay Autery
is should I worry about an isolated chassis to chassis shield, or simply use a flexible coax, or a nice and flexible twisted-pair mic cable without a separate shield? __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 3/12/2016 3:58 PM, GRANT YOUNGMAN wrote: > I’v

Re: [Elecraft] Last Call - K3S Raffle

2016-03-19 Thread Clay Autery
I bought one right after the post... Hope mine goes through. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 3/16/2016 12:16 PM, Jerry Moore wrote: > Ugh missed it.. all tickets are sold.. > __ El

Re: [Elecraft] Is the [DEV] email list down?

2016-03-19 Thread Clay Autery
I am my own ISP shoot me a link to the reflector and I can confirm that no ISP filtering is happening... :) __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 3/17/2016 7:23 AM, Tom wrote: > Yes, The DEV reflector is definitely not working correctly. My

[Elecraft] 80 Meter loop question

2016-04-02 Thread Clay Autery
loop elevated above 45 feet or so. -- __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm

Re: [Elecraft] 80 Meter loop question

2016-04-02 Thread Clay Autery
Thanks Jim... I've got 4NEC2, but haven't had the time to jump on that particular learning curve. I plan to invest in the pay version, may be EZNEC 5.0, I don't remember. But I'm drinking from several fire hoses at the moment. Soon, I hope... ______ Clay A

Re: [Elecraft] KX3 COM Port Not Working

2016-04-06 Thread Clay Autery
Excellent tip... don't do it wrong. Multiple steps to show ghosted entries, NOT just hidden entries. A LOT of hidden entries should NOT be removed. ONLY remove what is necessary. Here's a link: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/magazine/ff184583.aspx __ C

Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

2016-04-12 Thread Clay Autery
This year? __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/12/2016 10:06 AM, David Pratt wrote: > You will have to wait until the Dayton hamvention to find out. > > 73 de David G4DMP > > On Tue, 12 Apr 2016 09:49:31 -0400 > Dan Atchison v

Re: [Elecraft] Will the K4 look like this?

2016-04-12 Thread Clay Autery
I like the way it works now... lets me know how far I've moved it... especially with different spans on different bands... Course, I mostly use the markers to jump from signal to signal right now... __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/12/2016

Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Question

2016-04-21 Thread Clay Autery
Yup... that's what I'd do... __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/21/2016 10:35 AM, Terry Schieler wrote: > Yes, I too was disappointed to learn that the K-Pod will not be available as > a kit. Some of you who are similarly di

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

2016-04-25 Thread Clay Autery
d I'm only 100w on a loop. 5) NO ONE at Yaesu, Icomm, or Kenwood ever called me to help me figure out what I needed when I was ready to order. 6) Elecraft is USA...;-) ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/25/2016 6:08 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote:

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

2016-04-26 Thread Clay Autery
creen they are VIEWING data on escapes me COMPLETELY. I want my screen ABSOLUTELY clean... __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/26/2016 3:29 PM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Tue,4/26/2016 1:12 PM, James D. (Jimmy) Walker, Jr. via Elecraft > wrote: >>

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

2016-04-26 Thread Clay Autery
ches, thank you. :) ______ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/26/2016 5:24 PM, Walter Underwood wrote: > Good touch screens have lipophobic coatings that repel finger oil. Apple > started using them in 2009. Some screens still don’t have them. They make a > b

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

2016-04-26 Thread Clay Autery
uch screens by my clients... and charge a premium to those who INSIST on using them. "That's why they have vanilla and chocolate ice cream." -- Mamaw Autery in response to a discussion about preferences on one thing or another. __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterpri

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

2016-04-26 Thread Clay Autery
Would not use an Apple product if it was given to me free... ;-) __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/26/2016 7:43 PM, Wes wrote: > My son is the IT Manager for a midsized nationwide corporation. He > doesn't like touch screens either.

[Elecraft] Wattmeter for K3s Calibration

2016-04-26 Thread Clay Autery
Would the LP-100A meet the accuracy/precision requirements to do the power cals outlined in the K3s Manual? If not, please supply recommendation for one that will do the job adequately. Thanks! -- __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389

Re: [Elecraft] Wattmeter for K3s Calibration

2016-04-26 Thread Clay Autery
lyzer I had access to. Will likely get a precision 50-Ohm dummy load for cal purposes since it only needs to be 5 and 50 W for the cals... I'm a bit OCD on certain things... like eliminating variables on basic cals so I don't have to worry about my end during ops. ___

Re: [Elecraft] Wattmeter for K3s Calibration

2016-04-27 Thread Clay Autery
), an "accurate" wattmeter, and for the "Milliwatt-meter Calibration", "an accurate RF voltmeter". __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/26/2016 10:47 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Clay, > > I see nothing in the K3 manua

Re: [Elecraft] Wattmeter for K3s Calibration

2016-04-27 Thread Clay Autery
Thanks, Jim. :) __ Clay Autery, KG5LKV MONTAC Enterprises (318) 518-1389 On 4/27/2016 12:59 AM, Jim Brown wrote: > On Tue,4/26/2016 6:49 PM, Clay Autery wrote: >> Would the LP-100A meet the accuracy/precision requirements to do the >> power cals outlined in

Re: [Elecraft] Reaching Across the Chronological Divide

2019-12-24 Thread Clay Autery
he decimal portion of all figures is merely truncated. Sorry  it's Christmas Eve! MERRY CHRISTMAS to all of my Elecraft Friends and Family!!! ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 24-Dec-19 09:44, W8JH wrote: >Who validated your 83.295%, Fred? I can vouch f

Re: [Elecraft] Upgrading the Shack

2019-12-25 Thread Clay Autery
eat White North! ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 25-Dec-19 08:02, Mike VE3YF wrote: Update: The KPA1500 left Elecraft on 20 Dec 2019, and arrived in Mount Hope, Ontario 21 Dec 2019, with a guaranteed delivery to me on 23 Dec 2019. And the KPA1500 is still in Mount Hope, Ontario,

Re: [Elecraft] P3 Panadadopter

2019-12-28 Thread Clay Autery
I find that there is no ONE RIGHT SETTING for either of those  I set them to optimize usability based on band, conditions, et al Email me direct if your have more related questions.  :) 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 12/28/19 13:13, kd2fsh wrote: If

Re: [Elecraft] K4 Internal and External display resolution

2020-01-03 Thread Clay Autery
Just dropped better than $2k finishing up outfitting my K3s and P3, but if you and the rest of the Elecraft crew keep this up, I am going to have to get in line for a K4HD!!! Not sure if my (very HAM supportive) XYL will sit still for that. ;-)8-):-D __ Clay Autery, KY5G

Re: [Elecraft] RSP-1A as panadapter

2020-01-06 Thread Clay Autery
*/ /I am not smart enough in this part of things to know if this is a "real" concern, or "marketing" to sell a buffer/amp kit. YMMV./ / 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/05/20 21:59, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote: If either the IF Output or the sp

Re: [Elecraft] K3 output power failure.

2020-01-06 Thread Clay Autery
e not spinning at all, you MAY have dead fans or other pwr/signal issues to the fans. IF the fans don't spin up as PA temp increases, you have issues that I am not qualified to help you troubleshoot properly or fix. 73, __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/05/2

Re: [Elecraft] RSP-1A as panadapter

2020-01-06 Thread Clay Autery
ow if this is a "real issue" or a marketing deal...   Seems legit. PS - Apologize to ALL for the crappy formatting of my previous post  I forget that the mailman.qth.net has incredibly limited styling options to improve readability. 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (3

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report

2020-01-06 Thread Clay Autery
ACTUALLY, I just read an article yesterday... don't remember where, that said exactly that that they are noticing the poll reversal beginning, or beginning to begin  something like that...  __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/06/20 19:15, Bill Johnson

Re: [Elecraft] FS: K3S/10 - $1095 shipped USPS

2020-01-09 Thread Clay Autery
I'm sure this is just a misunderstanding.  No one would intentionally misrepresent their Elecraft gear in this way. There is NO REASONABLE WAY to make a K3 into a K3s...  It may be an upgraded K3, but it can NEVER be a K3s. Please correct your listing... :-) __

Re: [Elecraft] FS: K3S/10 - $1095 shipped USPS

2020-01-09 Thread Clay Autery
It is not an "overstatement" it is a falsehood, unintentional though it might be. No PA or tuner?  And the PAs and Tuners are being stuffed into the last few K3s/100 packages Better act fast if you ever want them... :-) __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1

[Elecraft] OT: Speaker Wire Recommendations?

2020-01-10 Thread Clay Autery
5 main speakers, so they don't have to be monster-sized conductors.  I considered using CAT-5(+) wire and bonding all 4 pair to a single loop, but I don't think a single run would be enough copper (?), and I don't want to make multiple runs per driver. *Any ideas?* 73, --

[Elecraft] K3s throwing a "HIGH CURR" error after installing K144XV and Reference Phase Lock Option

2020-01-11 Thread Clay Autery
e subRX was installed a couple days ago. Any ideas as to what is causing this "issue"? I'm missing all my weekend nets.  73, -- __ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: htt

Re: [Elecraft] K3s throwing a "HIGH CURR" error after installing K144XV and Reference Phase Lock Option

2020-01-11 Thread Clay Autery
roblem"?  The ANT3 TNP board connector is set at a slightly OFF angle, and the TMP outer (coax shiield) might be touching the enclosure.  Just trying t figure out what is "wrong", and if it anything I have control over... 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-138

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Band Data

2020-01-12 Thread Clay Autery
f is what you are looking for 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/12/20 02:01, Pedro, EA4KD wrote: Many thanks Don; Only need the instructions to add the resistors, I'll keep looking because I haven't found yet. Pedro, EA4KD -Mensaje original--

Re: [Elecraft] [Elecraft-K3] K3s throwing a "HIGH CURR" error after installing K144XV and Reference Phase Lock Option

2020-01-12 Thread Clay Autery
der. I'm running out of ideas... 73, ______ Clay Autery, KY5G (318) 518-1389 On 01/11/20 23:22, Clay Autery wrote: Update... 1) Strictly speaking, removing the RefLock option board and associated SINGLE TMP cable did not "fix" anything... Still have the "HIG

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