[Elecraft] Elecraft Digest, Vol 264, Issue 6
Jim Downer
madplantdoc at gmail.com
Mon Apr 6 13:53:45 EDT 2026
I have a new Elecraft K4d. It is not booting correctly. About 5 or 7
times it boots with no waterfall. blank screen. An error message flashes
for the briefest time saying DCC-1 missing.. I turn it off and then it
usually boots up normally. What gives?
Jim Downer
KO6MIF
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> 1. KH1 Memory Recording Figured Out! (Ken)
> 2. Elecraft 80M SSB Net Announcement (Dave New, N8SBE)
> 3. Elecraft KPA 1500 For Sale - Price Reduced (David Needham)
> 4. Elecraft 80M SSB Net Report (Dave New, N8SBE)
> 5. Elecraft CW Net Report (kevin rock)
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:15:11 -0400
> From: Ken <ken057581 at gmail.com>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] KH1 Memory Recording Figured Out!
> Message-ID: <4995E7E4-5C8B-49BB-9952-A009228DC471 at gmail.com>
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> ?Hello again,
> Finally got the answer to my M1 memory recording fire drill!!
> I didn't notice, at first, you can only put in 40 characters.
> Go beyond that and strange things happen!
> Record and playback works FB now.
> Thanks for the responses.....
> Ken, W2GIW
>
>
> Hi all,
> Been trying to record a CQ in the M1 slot.
> I can send for about 29.24 seconds and the display changes to TX TEST END
> and that's it.
> I have the xmtr in the TST mode. I have to think that's where it's
> supposed to be w/o burning the battery in actual xmit!
> Anyway, can't complete a CQ message to it's end w/o it stopping at TX TEST
> END. I could keep sending but that's where it ends in playback.
> Thats all it plays back.....the CQ message till the TX TEST END comes up.
> Just cuts it off there.
> I followed page 18 on the right side.
>
> What's going on??
> Thanks...
> Ken, W2GIW
>
>
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>
> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:47:22 -0400
> From: "Dave New, N8SBE" <n8sbe at densbe.com>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>, Elecraft K4
> <Elecraft-K4 at groups.io>, Main <main at elecraft-kx.groups.io>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft 80M SSB Net Announcement
> Message-ID: <c378b4c7665f68d86d8a570384724c6e at densbe.com>
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> Please join us on 3803kHz plus (not minus) QRM (see the Netlogger
> discussion, below), 9PM ET Sunday (0100Z Monday). Note that the net
> stays on the same local time, when we switch back and forth to/from
> Daylight time, so the UTC time changes, but not the local time.
>
> Your net control for this week is N8SBE, who will be operating remote
> from K1AV in Rhode Island (thanks Peter!).
>
> The group that meets on 3803 kHz before us has been wrapping up
> operations promptly at or before 9PM ET. There is also another group
> that normally comes on at 10PM ET, so we need to make sure to wrap up
> operations by 10PM ET. If any stations wish to continue past that time,
> please QSY to a clear frequency.
>
> If you are a US General class licensee, please ensure that your dial is
> accurately calibrated and that your transmitter/amplifier combination is
> clean and free of splatter, since we will be operating LSB within 3 kHz
> of the lower band edge of the 80M US General class band.
>
> If we find 3803 kHz busy, we will move UP the band a few kHz, so we can
> stay in the 80M US General class band.
>
> Hope to see you this evening on the net.
>
> 73,
>
> -- Dave, N8SBE, Hamshack Hotline RIP, HamsOverIP 101018, AmateurWire
> 1348
>
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>
> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 14:56:50 -0400
> From: David Needham <aa4vt.dave at gmail.com>
> To: Elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft KPA 1500 For Sale - Price Reduced
> Message-ID:
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> CALNJPz1pTRS-SYMCkQxc0pAyDYk37ii16+oy2R3fwPxXkbbbDg at mail.gmail.com>
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>
> Now $5,500 with FREE shipping
>
> I am selling my Elecraft KPA1500 Amplifier that is excess to my needs. The
> amplifier provides nearly seamless operation with a Elecraft K3 or K4, but
> will work with any transceiver, Only 30-35 watts input required for full
> 1500W power output on 160 through 6 meters. The amplifier?s rugged internal
> ATU can handle full power with load SWR up to 3:1, while a wider matching
> range is allowed at lower power, including up to 10:1 in standby mode.
>
> It comes from a non-smoking, no pet home and is in excellent condition.
> Pictures available upon request.
>
> I am the second owner. The original owner is a Silent Key. SN12x was
> purchased new in 2018. Includes printed manual, power cables, KPA to K4/K3
> Aux Cable, Key interrupter (for Aux cable, used if interrupting PTT with
> SteppIR controller or other device).
>
> Serviced by Elecraft in May of 2021 with the latest updates and upgrades.
>
> Full output with no problems.
>
> Latest production firmware installed.
>
> Price $5,500, which includes FREE insured shipping to the lower US 48
> states. Other locations are negotiable. Ships in the original shipping
> carton and packing.
>
> Please contact me off list at: AA4VT dot dave at gmail dot com
>
> --
> Thank you!
> David Needham, AA4VT
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:09:11 -0400
> From: "Dave New, N8SBE" <n8sbe at densbe.com>
> To: Elecraft Reflector <elecraft at mailman.qth.net>, Elecraft K4
> <Elecraft-K4 at groups.io>, Main <main at elecraft-kx.groups.io>
> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft 80M SSB Net Report
> Message-ID: <c2a8c3187d002bef15f0fcb28aa190e9 at densbe.com>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII; format=flowed
>
> 3803 kHz, 9PM ET Sunday (currently 0100Z Monday).
>
> Thanks to the following check ins (w) and relays (rel):
>
> Call St Radio/Amp Name
> 1 N8SBE RI K4D/KPA500 remote via K1AV Dave (nc),(log),(w),(op)
> 2 K4TM VA IC-7300mkII/KPA1500 Cary (c/o),(w)
> 3 WB9JNZ IL FTdx101d/KPA1500 Eric (rel),(w)
> 4 K1DIH CT K4D/Tokyo Hi-Power Brian (w)
> 5 K8CGS MI K4D/KPA500 Greg (c/o),(w)
> 6 K1AV RI K4D/KPA500 Peter (w)
> 7 W9PCS WI K4D/KPA500 Paul (w)
> 8 AF5LQ NC KX3/KXPA100 Karl (w)
> 9 WA1MAD MA TruSDX 5W Mike (c/o),(w)
> 10 K8NU OH K4D/KPA1500 Carl (c/o),(w)
> 11 WM6P GA K4D/KPA1500 Steve (rel),(w)
> 12 K4UEK VA FT-818 5W Dave (w)
> 13 AE1E NM K4D/KPA1500 Ken (c/o),(w)
> 14 K1NW RI K4D/KPA1500 Brian (w)
> 15 W4ADI NC IC-746Pro Mike (w)
> 16 VE2KGK QC Flex-6500/Marconi Amp Ken (w)
> 17 VE9EFJ NB FT-891 Brad (w)
> 18 KB2MN NJ K4D/KPA500 Larry (w)
>
> (Entries with (c/o) indicate a 'one and done' station that checked out
> during the 1st round. (n/h) failed to respond during initial (was only
> checked into Netlogger) or subsequent rounds. (p) indicates a portable
> station. (m) indicates a mobile station.)
>
> We had a total of 18 check ins this week (including the NCS). Thanks to
> all the stations that helped with relays, and a big thanks to Peter,
> K1AV, who hosted my K4D to his K4D connection from Michigan to Rhode
> Island while my 80M antenna is down for construction at my QTH. I hope
> to see all of you again. The net concluded at 10:02 PM ET.
>
> We have a really great group of folks checking in, and I encourage
> everyone in the Midwest and adjoining areas to check in next week.
>
> As a reminder, if you go to https://netlogger.org at the net starting
> time and look for the 80M Elecraft SSB Net, you should see the frequency
> we are using that evening, if we must QSY due to busy frequencies.
>
> Also, check out https://hams.live to find out how to set up a multi-SDR
> receiver on your PC, which greatly aids in hearing folks during poor
> propagation or high noise levels.
>
> Also, also, please check out https://mikeg-dal.github.io/QK4/ for the
> latest QK4 K4/K4D remote software for Windows. This is currently Beta,
> so some things are not complete, yet, but I think you will find it quite
> interesting.
>
> 73,
>
> -- Dave, N8SBE
>
>
> ------------------------------
>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2026 19:30:01 -0700
> From: kevin rock <kevinr at coho.net>
> To: elecraft at mailman.qth.net
> Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Report
> Message-ID: <d1e966a3-0a3a-4406-9f3a-52cf1faf219f at coho.net>
> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8; format=flowed
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> Good Evening,
>
> ? Both bands had moderate levels of QSB with low noise.? Twenty meters
> hit the East coast today.? A few QRP signals too.? Forty meters was
> fairly quiet.? Spring is here across the US.? Bird and grass reports too :)
>
>
> ? On 14050.5 kHz at 2200z:
>
> W0CZ - Ken - ND
>
> K0DTJ - Brian - CA
>
> K6XK - Roy - IA
>
> K4JPN - Steve - GA
>
> WJ7S - John - UT
>
> K2HYD - Ray - VA
>
>
> ? On 7047.5 kHz at 0000z:
>
> K0DTJ - Brian - CA
>
> K6PJV - Dale - CA
>
> WM5F - Dwight - ID
>
>
> Until next week? 73,
>
> ? ?Kevin.? KD5ONS
>
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> But however close we sometimes seem to that dark and final abyss, let no
> man of peace and freedom despair. For he does not stand alone.
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