Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 11 Oct 2007, JT Croteau wrote: On 10/11/07, Julian G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: As far as I remember, the K2 serial cable was just a standard 3 wire cable, Yes, but the K3 is wired differently. I remember all sorts of cautions about NOT using a standard rs-232(serial) cable wit

Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 11 Oct 2007, JT Croteau wrote: On 10/11/07, Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Does it noow mean that in addition to not using a k2 cable for the k3, that we can use a standard serial cable with the K3? ThanksI guess I better find my old, huge and obnoxiously colore

Re: [Elecraft] RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 11 Oct 2007, Joe, aa4nn wrote: The K3 Manual has been flogged. The RS232 cable has been whipped. What's next, fellers? Asking about the next flogging, of course. And for those that care to discuss things without treading of the toes of varios folks...there's a venue at www.zerobeat.n

Re: [Elecraft] K3: RS-232 cable

2007-10-11 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 11 Oct 2007, Julian G4ILO wrote: You're right. It's a lot to take in. I read that paragraph the first time round but it didn't sink in that it was referring to the PTT and key lines, not the serial data. It's not enough just to RTFM, you also have to U(nderstand)TFM. Getting old, I gues

Re: [Elecraft][OT] re: printing new manuale: Elecraft Digest, Vol 42, Issue 18

2007-10-11 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 11 Oct 2007, Giancarlo Moda wrote: A CD is OK as a lirary back-up ... imagine yourself going to the the toilette with a PC to read how to tune the DDS maybe one day we will be forced to use a CD in that place too ... to save a tree that someone else will burn down so he can plant an

Re: [Elecraft] K3 CW to Data and "ES" for ampersand?

2007-10-11 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 11 Oct 2007, David Pratt wrote: I never use half-spaces in ES or DE but I do use di-dah-di-di-dah-dit for inverted commas and di-dah-dah-di-dah-dit for @ which I presume will be included in the K3 character set. Never understood half-spacesmaybe I just leanred how to do it w/o und

Re: [Elecraft] OT: 40' mast on Ebay dirt cheap.

2007-10-12 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 12 Oct 2007, Stephen Przepiora wrote: Just to let you all know, there is a guy selling 40' fiberglass military mast with carrying case with a buy it now price of $25.00. He also has a "Military Nylon Rope Tie Down Kit" that has two 50' ropes (so what) and six velcro straps with rings you

Re: [Elecraft] KAT100 Question on SWR/Operation

2007-10-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sat, 13 Oct 2007, Lee Buller wrote: OR - when the SWR is 1:1...should the operator take out the tuner? Physically? Any advice or opinion? (Like this bunch doesn't have any of that) You may have made the under-statement of the year. 73 - Thom K3HRN Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net

Re: [Elecraft] please be considered - postings to the reflector

2007-10-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sun, 14 Oct 2007, Dave G4AON wrote: I feel that spreading the knowledge across several forums is counter productive as it dilutes the knowledge base. Hmmm, you might have a point thereperhaps ARRL could send bulletins oo a single frequency, only once and using only one mode. THe adva

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Wiki

2007-10-16 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Tue, 16 Oct 2007, Don Rasmussen wrote: One day I'd like to see a K3 wiki. InterestingJulian and I started a forum to cover such discussions...lots of folks have signed up, few have posted. I'm hesitant to start a Wiki, based on the lack of support for a web based froum. One of th

Re: [Elecraft] My K3 was delivered yesterday

2007-10-22 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 22 Oct 2007, Vic K2VCO wrote: Mine has a sticker, 7. You might want to visit [ http://zerobeat.net/qrp/elowners.html ] and add it to the database. 73 - Thom K3HRN Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month

Re: [Elecraft] OT -- San Diego wild fires

2007-10-22 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 22 Oct 2007, wayne burdick wrote: Some remote areas are likely to now be cut off from power and communications. I hope that those with an opportunity to help with communications via ham radio will pitch in. If you know of a net where such traffic is being handled, please feel free to

RE: [Elecraft] k3 on fire?

2007-10-23 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Tue, 23 Oct 2007, Richard HIll wrote: Best of luck. I wish I could send a left-handed smoke shifter. It may not be too late to send them polka-dot paintthe Official Mojo Paint! 73 - Thom K3HRN Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobeat.net/smf www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosti

[Elecraft] O-T(Three-Legged Antenna)

2007-10-26 Thread Thom LaCosta
Someone had sent me a link and comments on an antenna what had three legs either side of centernot three wires cut for seperate bands. I lost the email and since it's been after 1990, the short term memory loss thing has set in. Anyone have a link to the information? I recall someone sel

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] @ Tokyo Ham Fair

2007-10-26 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 26 Oct 2007, Steve Sacco NN4X wrote: Elecraft Rep, putting his hand on the K3, says, "Yes!" Prospective Customer puts up his hand, displaying five fingers, and says "I love all things American! I'll take FIVE!". Well...THAT explains why we haven't heard about what serial numbers ha

Re: [Elecraft] OT: Nov/Dec NCJ out..."the Elecraft issue?"

2007-10-30 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Tue, 30 Oct 2007, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: As best as I can tell, there was no update "communication" from Aptos last week. When I was a kid, my parents were always saying "No news is good news"but I subscribe to "No News is bad news". 73 - Thom K3HRN Zerobeat Ham Forums: www.zerobea

Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: We're dieing out here... Doesn't anyone have one yet???

2007-10-31 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 11:40 AM 10/31/2007, you wrote: >I'm not excusing what's going on, but being from a manufacturing >background - the most common cause of delays is having a problem >with a supplier (just like we're experiencing) and being reluctant >to hand out any more promises and guesses until having solid

RE: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Status Update - Oct 31, 2007

2007-11-01 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 09:48 AM 11/1/2007, you wrote: >Geez, I am amazed. There is no pleasing some people. And,m it would seem that some folks can't resist embellishing the truth for their own agenda. >3). Only the most naive people think that launching a new product >will be flawless; usually they are the ones

Re: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Status Update - Oct 31, 2007

2007-11-01 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 1 Nov 2007, Bill NY9H wrote: > > Now how, until the bubble machine is rolling, do we know the bubble > machine is going to provide all the right stuff??? Not even Lamont > Cranston knows. But when Mr. Welk announces that the bubble machine is running, and that he expect to fill the hall

Re: [Elecraft_K3] Re: K3 Status Update - Oct 31, 2007

2007-11-02 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 05:44 PM 11/1/2007, Julian wrote: >You don't have to agree, but that doesn't give you the right to tell >people they have no right voicing their dissatisfaction, still less to >use accuse them of being "crybabies" or "whining." At your age you >should have learned some social skills. Perhaps

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Date Change - AGAIN

2007-11-02 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 10:46 PM 11/1/2007, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: Elecraft put out some numbers and dates that they had hoped to meet. It didn't happen. As the owner of my own company I hate to make commitments that that I am unable to meet. Stuff happens. So, as owner of your own company...would you promis

Re: [Elecraft] K3 STATUS -- a note from the lab

2007-11-02 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 02:56 PM 11/2/2007, wayne burdick wrote: Since the K3's PCB modules are pre-assembled, we have to 100% test them, whether they're destined for a kit or for a fully-assembled unit. I thought I'd give you some flavor of what goes into this. However, this turns out to be very time-consuming, so

[Elecraft] K3 Shipment Information

2007-11-09 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 02:44 PM 11/9/2007, you wrote: One clarification on this - We can't post the individual orders in public, but we will post the dates orders were placed that should ship the following week. What might help is letting us know if you are shipping: Only kits Kits and factory assembled units If

Re: [Elecraft] K3: mine is NOT on the way

2007-11-10 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 07:03 AM 11/10/2007, Goody K3NG wrote: My order number from July 16th is 1974-3920-2556 so there must be some 1,085,630,000 K3s ordered between your order and mine! I don't think I'll be getting mine by Christmassigh...and I was hoping for a three digit serial number...I can hear the QS

Re: [Elecraft] K3: mine is NOT shipped - be still my beating heart

2007-11-10 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 07:55 AM 11/10/2007, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I paid all my cost up front, maybe that's why I got the invoice. Can I suggest that we take this thread of list, to [EMAIL PROTECTED] And one could also discuss it at either http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php/topic,24.0.html or http://ww

Re: [Elecraft] K3: mine is NOT on the way

2007-11-10 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 09:42 AM 11/10/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Some MINI owners actually take pictures of 'their ship' containing 'their car' crossing he bar as it comes into harbor! And then travel to the distribution center to see if they can spot it behind a cyclone fence... And who will be the first t

Re: [Elecraft] K3: OMG - mass mania

2007-11-10 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 10:50 AM 11/10/2007, Don Rasmussen wrote: Eric and Wayne are so coy. Cometitive information. !!! I'm not entirely sure that coy is the best word to use >:-o 73, Thom - k3hrn Of course the advantage to the late deleivery is that the other half of the payment is making interest for me...no

Re: [Elecraft] RE: Elecraft K3 - shiping status ?

2007-11-12 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 07:22 AM 11/12/2007, Barry McWilliams wrote: What is the current shipping status - and - are you shipping assembled units as well as kits? Good question about the built versus kit units. 73, Thom - k3hrn waiting for The K3-Godot ___ Elecraft ma

Re: [Elecraft] Ode To My Phantom K3

2007-11-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 06:06 PM 11/13/2007, Joe-aa4nn wrote: Yeah, Dave, you have too much time on your hands. Na...I think he's found a creative outlet for the frustration that many people feel with the delivery cycle and lack of information. 73, Thom - k3hrn ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3: SN56 qrv, but.....

2007-11-16 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 10:09 AM 11/16/2007, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So why don't you ... and take your constant whining off Elecraft? Way back when there were folks making less than glowing comments about the deliveriesI made a few posts defending the process. Perhaps you didn't see them? The last post I

Re: [Elecraft] K3: SN56 qrv, but.....

2007-11-16 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 09:09 AM 11/16/2007, Laurent Ferracci wrote: I see no reason why Electraft accounting & customer service offices should be transparent to the concurrence. Perhaps you're right...but after being told at least 3 times that my unit would ship in "about" 2 weeks, and having much more than two

Re: [Elecraft] K3: SN56 qrv, but.....

2007-11-16 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 07:57 AM 11/16/2007, R. Kevin Stover wrote: I think it's possible, if not likely, that we will find many K3 owners who don't want to give us a tracking number play by play. AFAIK, nobody is required to post the arrival date and serial number of the latest goodness from Aptos. Yep...no one i

Re: [Elecraft] K3: SN56 qrv, but.....

2007-11-16 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 10:25 AM 11/16/2007, Tom Hall wrote: So, get a beer, pour a little on your spores and drink the rest - you'll feel better. Years ago I gave up using drugs of any type as a crutch or attitude adjusteryou might try it yourself. 73, Thom Sacred Cows make the best hamburgers _

Re: [Elecraft] 100 K3's shipped

2007-11-22 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 07:58 AM 11/22/2007, Raj Dewan, N2RD wrote: Now that is interesting. Vic G7PYR reports that his order placed on May 4 is being filled. I ordered with 50% deposit on May 2 and I've not even heard from them yet... My invoice for the 50 percent down pay to play plan is dated 5/4/2007 ... n

Re: [Elecraft] 100 K3's shipped

2007-11-22 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 08:56 AM 11/22/2007, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Don't you just lovehttp://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki I think this site by Thom & Don (sorry guys, you sound like twins!) is just great for all info Elecraft (not just K3) and a great supplement to this reflector. Maybe Dan and I coul

Re: [Elecraft] 100 K3's shipped

2007-11-22 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 10:32 AM 11/22/2007, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: Ah - oh well, guess we go back to the status quo! The flurry of posts about delivery, assembly lines, coulda/woulda situations may serve a purposeit keeps us busy while Elecraft is busy trying to ship units. It also reminds me of th

Re: [Elecraft] Disappointing delays in responses.

2007-11-23 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 03:00 AM 11/23/2007, Keith Bainbridge wrote: I have faith in Elecraft, my K2 is one of the best pieces of gear I've ever owned, but my faith is wearing thin. Oh Ye of Little Faith. Question not the wisdom of those on high. 73, Thom - k3hrn ___

Re: [Elecraft] Customer Service...a defining factor in my order

2007-11-23 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 23 Nov 2007, Don Rasmussen wrote: Thats okay, I put a second order last week so I'll have something to complain about come February. Which year were you thinking of Don? Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the B

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21

2007-11-24 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 05:58 AM 11/24/2007, Toby Deinhardt wrote: s. It would also be nice if the the application did not switch pages automagically. When downloading without the K3, I always have switch back to see if there is actually anything new. Must you use the application to download, or are the updated fi

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Minor irritation with K3 Firmware Loader, Version 1.0.11.21

2007-11-24 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 06:18 AM 11/24/2007, Ken K3IU wrote: ftp://ftp.elecraft.com/K3/firmware ThanksI suppose it make more sense once one does an update or so... 73, Thom - k3hrn ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber

[Elecraft] Re: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Shipping Status Update 11/26/07

2007-11-26 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 26 Nov 2007, Jerry Flanders wrote: On the shipment status page, reference is made to "Shipping weeks Nov 26-30 and Dec 3-7" and the statement "Orders with deposits" is added to it as if the deposit somehow affects shipping status. Exactly what, if anything, does a deposit have to do wi

Re: [Elecraft] Re: [Elecraft_K3] K3 Shipping Status Update 11/26/07

2007-11-27 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 03:28 AM 11/27/2007, David Pratt wrote: Like you, I ordered mine with a deposit early May, prompted by the attraction of one of the first 200. Will it ever happen? I chatted via telephone on 11/26/2007 with Eric and Lisa about my unit ordered on May 4, 2007. Both told me it should ship w

[Elecraft] 5 pole/8 pole price delta

2007-11-28 Thread Thom LaCosta
A day or so ago I had the opportunity to talk to Eric at Elecraft and asked him about the 5 pole versus 8 pole filtersduring the course of the conversation he told me that if one wanted to substitute the standard 5 pole filer with an 8 pole, one would receive a 30 dollar credit, and thus the

Re: [Elecraft] K3 2nd run priority via-a-vis deposit

2007-11-28 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 09:34 AM 11/28/2007, DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL wrote: I suppose that this entire concept never made a whole lot of sense to me because "why should Run #1 guys w/o a deposit receive priority over Run #2 guys who did include a desposit?" Now I know why I was confused about that "logic"because those

Re: [Elecraft] LOW RESALE VALUE OF LOW SERIAL NUMBERS

2007-12-01 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sat, 1 Dec 2007, Larry wrote: Something else to ponderwould you pay as much for K2 #50 as you would for K2 #5000 ? I wouldn't. How much would you pay to have enjoyed K2 #50 while waiting for #5000 to show up? But it's academic, when my low number k3 lives longer than I do, my estat

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Display Technologies

2007-12-03 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 3 Dec 2007, Steve Sacco NN4X wrote: Regarding the discussion of the display on the K3, not that anybody asked, but I'm solidly in the "I want a larger radio and display" camp. Perhaps you could design an interface for the K3 that would let someone hook it up to a 22 inch LCD monitor.

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Display Technologies

2007-12-03 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 3 Dec 2007, Steve Sacco NN4X wrote: Do you think K3 owners that operate CW should wear garters on their shirts and maybe have green eye shades? Huh? I don't get it. I consider CW to be a highly advanced form of communication, actually. It's the AM and "ESSB" folks who, IMO, should

RE: [Elecraft] K3 problem with logging program after download upgrade

2007-12-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Tue, 4 Dec 2007, Don Rasmussen wrote: Dick - the post was meant in jest: Ya gotta be careful with humor...it sometimes gets booked on one of the flights that goes into the ionosphere. 73 - k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/

RE: [Elecraft] K3 problem with logging program after download upgrade

2007-12-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Tue, 4 Dec 2007, Dick Dievendorff wrote: Went right over my head. I feel a little sheepish I think it may be a problem that many of us have one time or another...we're so serious about our occupation or hobby that we find it hard to see the humor. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electr

Re: [Elecraft] K3 problem with logging program after download upgrade

2007-12-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Tue, 4 Dec 2007, Julian G4ILO wrote: On 04/12/2007, Thom LaCosta <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Ya gotta be careful with humor...it sometimes gets booked on one of the flights that goes into the ionosphere. Well, there aren't enough ions up there at the moment to bounce it back.

Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft Calendar?

2007-12-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Tue, 4 Dec 2007, David King wrote: Of course the December photo would be Wayne and Eric in Santa suits, teasing us with wrapped boxes marked with question marks over what the next goodies will be!! Or the question marks could represent the serial numbers that are next due to ship (g). 7

Re: [Elecraft] Separate list for K3

2007-12-05 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Wed, 5 Dec 2007, Rick Dettinger wrote: I would like everyone considering cancelling thier K3 order due to any reason to do so at once. I may yet get my very own K3 by Xmas. I think my serial number may already have decreased by one or two. Why not sweeten the deal and send them their depo

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping Status Page

2007-12-06 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 6 Dec 2007, Stewart Baker wrote: What, and let the Cat out of the bag ! Na...it's part of the crash the server routineif the webpage isn't up to date, then people will post about things...and thus the server will be busier. It's really designed to have the begging/raffle appeal

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Positions

2007-12-08 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sat, 8 Dec 2007, Craig Rairdin wrote: Just pay the owner directly and have them ship the unit to you when it comes. There's no need for Elecraft to be involved. Ahwhat about warranty issues? Also, if the person with the original order paid via one of the credit cards that doubles the

RE: [Elecraft] K3 Positions - Warranty

2007-12-08 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sat, 8 Dec 2007, Craig Rairdin wrote: Remember you're not really selling your position, you're selling your radio after you get it. Again, Elecraft doesn't need to be involved. When, and if, Elecraft states that they would honor the warranty for radio x shipped to cutomer a, who sold it t

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Come on Simon...

2007-12-10 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 10 Dec 2007, Don Wilhelm wrote: without - I just wonder how many apostrophes were preserved in this correspondence - where do they collect all those preserved apostrophes?? :-) In the apostrophe bucket, which is next to the bit bucket, unless of course they expect an inspection, and t

RE: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! Please: Drop thecomments and go direct to Elecraft to resolve!!!!

2007-12-12 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Wed, 12 Dec 2007, Jim wrote: I totally agree. We are all tired of hearing about personal shipping complaints and the selfish motives of disgruntled hams who put themselves in front of the remainder of the K3 buyers that are not complaining, and who are in the same situation. But I'm sure y

Re: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! Please: Drop the comments and go direct to Elecraft to resolve!!!!

2007-12-12 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007, hank k8dd wrote: So I take it you want anything to do with the K3 off the reflector? Or are you just picking on one subject? Uu what can we talk about? Only K1, K2, KX1 problems, but not K3 problems (which would include shipping). Please let us know so we know what to

RE: [Elecraft] Shipping status ...ENOUGH ALREADY!!!! Please: Drop thecomments and go direct to Elecraft to resolve!!!!

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 06:55 AM 12/13/2007, G4ILO wrote: Jim-170 wrote: > > Please give the fine staff at Elecraft a break. They are providing a great > service to our Amateur Community.. > And there was me thinking they were advertising products for sale and entering into contracts with people who placed orde

Re: [Elecraft] Crybabies - Woe is me - I have a contract

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007, Lee Buller wrote: Now, lets get back to Ham Radio - having fun - and building radios. I'll simply point out to you what I pointed out to another fellow that whined about the deleivery discussions on the list. Some of us can NOT build due to physical impairments...so th

Re: [Elecraft] Walk A Mile In Elecraft's Shoes First

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007, Mark, KJ7BS wrote: Elecraft is not keeping to their stated schedule ... My K3 did not ship when I was told it would ... Elecraft doing a bad job with the K3 project ... Elecraft is not communicating status enough ... Of the four above, one may not be true, while the oth

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SN 00128 and comments on DSP version 1.45

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007, Lyle Johnson wrote: ...the noise reduction doesn't seem to be working as well as before. Has anyone else noticed this? Yes. The filed test group is currently testing a new code release that addresses this, and adds... oops, I shouldn't say that yet! I haven't gotten my

Re: [Elecraft] [K3] SN 00128 and comments on DSP version 1.45

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
With each firmware release there is a notes file that is fetched and displayed by the K3 Utility when new firmware is seen by the program. It can also be viewed at any time from the Utility by selecting Thanks...I found the download pageand I think that the same information is contained

[Elecraft] (OT) Some animals are more equal than others

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
For those that can't resist name-calling I've created a venue for you. The distinct advantage is that you can castigate away and not polute this list. http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php/board,22.0.html Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/

Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Some animals are more equal than others

2007-12-13 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 13 Dec 2007, Sandy wrote: BLESS YOU , MY SON! Blush Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___

[Elecraft] Local Demos

2007-12-16 Thread Thom LaCosta
Wonder that the K3 looks like in person? Sounds like? Works like? Folks who are willing to show their K3 and those that want a little "Kick the Tires" session can make that known on the K3 fourm at < http://www.zerobeat.net/smf/index.php/topic,119.0.html > 73 - K3HRN ___

Re: [Elecraft] K3 and AM mode: using the DSP bandwidth controls

2007-12-17 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 17 Dec 2007, Fred Jensen wrote: It makes so much sense when the K3's "Dad" explains it. Too bad Wayne couldn't have talked to my Dad before he tried to explain to me where babies come quite a few years ago. I believe that is True Mojo. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Inform

Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!

2007-12-19 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 01:52 PM 12/19/2007, Ken Kopp wrote: Eric's reply (below) reads as if the K3 will TX in the 27 mHz CB band as built. Surely no self-respecting Elecraft owner would soil his radio by transmitting in the CB band! Aw come onit's a matter of law, not self respectand the radio can't get

Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!

2007-12-19 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 20 Dec 2007, KBG Luxford wrote: The local Radio Frequency Authority took a sensible attitude. A ham rig is not "type approved" for the CB frequency, but the Department apparently took the view that the regulations never envisioned that type of emergency need, and that the preservation

Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!

2007-12-19 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Wed, 19 Dec 2007, Phil Kane wrote: And what excuse are you going to rely on if the FCC declares that the "out-of-band" communication did not meet the very specific and narrow "window" permitting "any frequency, any power"? Based on your professional expertise and history, it might be va

Re: [Elecraft] CB band TX? - I'm shocked!

2007-12-19 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Wed, 19 Dec 2007, Mike Fatchett W0MU wrote: Or better yet a list of those that were fined or sanction for attempting to assist in an emergency. In my nearly 30 years as a ham I can't ever recall someone getting in trouble for trying to help. Based on my own experience with regulators and

Re: [Elecraft] Automatic 1:1/4:1 Balun switching under K3 control?

2007-12-20 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 20 Dec 2007, wayne burdick wrote: You've also given me an idea for a "BL3": Same as the BL2 but with a relay rather than a switch for selecting 1:1 vs. 4:1. And for those that bought the BL2...a handy-dandy retrofit kit. If this is of interest, I'll ask the BL2's designer to take a

Re: [Elecraft] last ditch effort

2007-12-21 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 21 Dec 2007, Leo Bricker K5LDB wrote: I'm a K3 wannabe who's tried for some time to post and never can get through. Upu made it this time. new things now and then and am glad to have the access. Merry Christmas and 73 to everyone. And the very best of the politically-incorrect seas

Re: [Elecraft] K3....anyone want to sell yet?

2007-12-21 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 21 Dec 2007, John wrote: I can wait for my ordered K3, but if anyone wishes to sell one, feel free to contact me off-line!!! How much of a premium are you willing to pay? Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the

Re: [Elecraft] Re: External automatic antenna tuner (and TUNE power setting)

2007-12-21 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 08:43 PM 12/21/2007, wayne burdick wrote: I'm trying really hard to do everything at once; someone recommended cloning. Anyone having expertise in this area should contact me directly. But which one of you? (There has to be more than one already based on your output). Thom k3hrn _

Re: [Elecraft] K3 or SDR-5000?

2007-12-22 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sat, 22 Dec 2007, Ross Stenberg wrote: I realize that this is like asking a pack of dogs if they like bacon, but what do you think other than the obvious differences (knobs, bandscope, computer, $$, etc.) K3 or SDR-5000? I have not seen (m)any references to SDR-5000 mojo. 73 - k3hrn Thom,E

Re: [Elecraft] Noise Reduction parameters

2007-12-23 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sun, 23 Dec 2007, David Ferrington, M0XDF wrote: I second that, perhaps a page with write-ups and post to the reflector to tell us when a new on is there An alternative would be to announce here that a wiki page with the information had been created. http://www.zerobeat.net/mediawiki/ind

Re: [Elecraft] K3 Technicians.....

2007-12-29 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sat, 29 Dec 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Has anyone seen these pics yet: _http://www.elecraft.com/K3/pics/_ (http://www.elecraft.com/K3/pics/) One can only ponder why the background tech is scratching his pate. It's really encouraging that you can see the walls are not make of and/or coa

Re: [Elecraft] Why sell accessories?

2007-12-29 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 12:38 PM 12/29/2007, Ken wrote: "One stop shopping", as in WalMart. All your needs (wants?) under one roof. One phone call. One credit card bill. Elecraft "logo'ed" items, as with the HexKey. Known to "work" with Elecraft products, W/O "adaptations". Support for our favorite company. Does E

Re: [Elecraft] rise/fall time: blind-sided

2007-12-30 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sun, 30 Dec 2007, Tom Hammond wrote: This parameter HAS been discussed within the Field Test group and there is a possibility (note this word... 'possibility') that rise/fall time may be added back at a later date, but probably not any time soon... Wayne has a number of much more important fi

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - wider filters in Data Mode?

2007-12-31 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I notice that in DATA A mode I am able to widen the filters to 6 khz even though I do not have the 6 khz roofer installed. And yes, it does sound wider as well as indicate a 6 khz width. Makes AM sound a whole lot better. Is this a "bonus" undoc

Re: [Elecraft] K3's and VP6DX

2008-01-02 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Wed, 2 Jan 2008, Al Baker wrote: Why should we get excited about VP6DX using K3s when there are many commercial orders backed up...including mine? Well, it kind of dispells the rumor that the elves that really build the K3's had to take a break and help the old man in the red suit. I s

Re: [Elecraft] Silly Question

2008-01-03 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 3 Jan 2008, hank k8dd wrote: However .. 98% of the people I have heard say Elecraft pronounce it Lcraft. And 1% are undecided. The other 1% are on the Elecraft reflectors. Wow, this is so much more interesting than delivery of K3's, specs, antennae and all the other drivel that g

Re: [Elecraft] dipole antenna efficiency

2008-01-04 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 4 Jan 2008, David Wilburn wrote: I understand many G5RV's are getting replaced with these antennas. I have the Grampy version, that is 100' long on each side, for a total of 300' of wire on each side, all in a 100' on each side package. Have had good luck with it. Their shortest is a

Re: [Elecraft] Return

2008-01-05 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 10:20 AM 1/5/2008, Dave Sublette wrote: Good morning, After a one year +/- hiatus I am back on this list. I am interested in how the K3 is doing. No need to post anything. I will just watch. However, if anyone wishes to send me an email off list, I will read and respond as appropriate. Y

Re: [Elecraft] [META] Yet another Elecraft archive

2008-01-05 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 01:13 PM 1/5/2008, G3YMC wrote: I have certainly found that if I do a google search on my email address the one (and usually only) place where it turns up is on the qth.net archives (this list and another there I subscribe to). Clearly there is deficiency in this area, despite them saying the

Re: [Elecraft] Re: REPRISE: As good as it gets...for now?

2008-01-06 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sun, 6 Jan 2008, David Wilburn wrote: A used K3? Who has ever heard of such a thing? ;) Well, sooner or later the ARRL will buy one, review it and then auction it off. Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimo

Re: [Elecraft] Re: REPRISE: As good as it gets...for now?

2008-01-06 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sun, 6 Jan 2008, WILLIS COOKE wrote: The way ARRL auctions go, it will probably auction for about $5,000. For years I've thought the black helicopters flew over Newington...maybe I can get a tin foil hat with the ARRL Logo and my call sign. This logoized world is confusingjust today I

Re: [Elecraft] Re: REPRISE: As good as it gets...for now?

2008-01-06 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sun, 6 Jan 2008, WILLIS COOKE wrote: When the K4 is released there will no doubt be some available. Rod may have to wait a while. By then I expect that the entire population of Ellfville will have moved to Aptos, and the fat man in the red suit will take on a non-christmas career of Qual

[Elecraft] Re: Thom - K3HRN, Please contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]

2008-01-07 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 7 Jan 2008, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: (I apologize for posting this to the list - Lisa is having trouble contacting Thom.) She would have no problems if she sent it to the correct address. I have answered her from the correct address telling her not to use the incorrect a

Re: [Elecraft] Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft eric at elecraft.com

2008-01-07 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 7 Jan 2008, Don Rasmussen wrote: He's obviously not in a position to receive it right now, I'll accept it Eric, you know, for, a, Thom! Yeah right my good friend - Thom! ;-) ;-) ;-) Ha Hadon't hold your breath bunky. Seriously, I've reposted to the wiki sysops but Thom has p

Re: [Elecraft] Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft eric at elecraft.com

2008-01-07 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 7 Jan 2008, Bill W5WVO wrote: It would probably be a good point to mention from time to time -- Make sure your spam filter, whether online (ISP-sponsored) or local (on your own machine), is set up to pass emails from the elecraft.com domain! And it would also be a good ppint to mentio

Re: [Elecraft] ARRL RTTY Roundup

2008-01-07 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 7 Jan 2008, Tom Childers, N5GE wrote: Heh, Heh... I bought a Life membership in 76 for $250. I feel the same as you about the ARRL's attitude regarding CW, that's why I won't ever drop my membership. It's costing THEM to send ME mags now ;o) I too am a Life Member...so I can't depri

Re: [Elecraft] Keyboard identity

2008-01-09 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Wed, 9 Jan 2008, Alan Bloom wrote: On every keyboard I own (both PC and Linux computers), the CAPS LOCK key has been removed so I don't keep hitting it by accident. I look to see if the idiot caps lock light is on//it's much easier than screwing around with the keyboardand doesn't lull

Re: [Elecraft] Have Cash....Will Buy...K3

2008-01-11 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Thu, 10 Jan 2008, fraz1 wrote: Any configuration So how much above list price are you willing to pay? 10%, 20%, 50%, 75%, 100% Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/

Re: [Elecraft] Have Cash....Will Buy...K3

2008-01-12 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Fri, 11 Jan 2008, David J Windisch wrote: What will it take? 73 Dave N3HE Hi Dave! Well, I really don't want to sell it...so the offer has to be so compelling that I couldn't refuse it. One would have to consider the initial deposit, then the time cost of money, and then the fudge fact

Re: [Elecraft] New K3 SN#207 built but question on AM Filter

2008-01-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Sun, 13 Jan 2008, Dave Martin wrote: adjacent channels. But the wide IF sure brightens up the music when listening to your local honky-tonk station, We don't have any AM honky-tonk local stations...that's why a top-knotch receiver would be great to listen to the Grand Ole Opry. But the

Re: [Elecraft] Video of my build of K3 S/N 207 = ERROR page not found

2008-01-14 Thread Thom LaCosta
On Mon, 14 Jan 2008, Kevin Cozens wrote: David Pratt wrote: I hear that there have been so many hits that Paul M0BMN's web bandwidth has been exceeded. I think it's a matter of "Try again later", maybe tomorrow. The site has exceeded its bandwidth. For a lot of ISPs that would mean, try aga

[Elecraft] K3 Power Supply

2008-01-17 Thread Thom LaCosta
Looking for suggestions for a power supply for the K3/100 The only thing I have handy(well, if I can get them upstairs) are some sealed lead acid batteries from motorized carts. I have a few that are 34ah and at least one that is 55ah and one of the chargers that autosenses battery charge lev

Re: [Elecraft] Antenna works too well - I'm worried!

2008-01-17 Thread Thom LaCosta
At 05:33 PM 1/14/2008, crstrode wrote: Yes, that's right, my portable field antenna is working too well. That's encouraging. Now if that happened to me, I'd just figure that I wasn't technical enough to understand why it shouldn't work. Wonder if the K3 hase more range in the tuner than th

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