[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

Good Evening, Propagation is slowly improving as the sun moves back north. The sun has stopped its recent blank spell and speckled up a bit. Between the effects of the solar wind and the change in season a few DX stations have been popping up out of the noise. Work them for a while and

Re: [Elecraft] Random wire lengths for antennas

Generally something in excess of 50' for both wires will provide adequate on 80 meters and up. Wayne N6KR On Jan 28, 2017, at 5:38 PM, "Emory Schley" wrote: > My KX2 Owner's Manual, page 10, says "A length of about 25 feet for each > wire, matched to the KX2's output

[Elecraft] K3 Sensitivity

I assembled my K3/100 with the second receiver in December of 2010. The weak signal performance was much better than my original IC-756 rig. I did not install the automatic antenna tuner. I have continued to download the software changes since then. Two years ago I installed the general

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

Jimmy, You should see little voltage sag on transmit, especially at QRP levels. Compare the voltage directly at your power supply terminals between receive and transmit. If it stays up, then check your power cable to the K3 for adequate size wire and good connections. If you have a DC

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning procedure for KX3, KXPA100 and KAT500?

Yes. I oftentimes leave tuners in line for expediency when switching out amplifiers to go direct to antenna. 73, Bill K9YEQ From: kevino z [mailto:z_kev...@hotmail.com] Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 9:15 AM To: Bill Johnson Cc: Kenneth Christiansen ;

Re: [Elecraft] Just bought a K3/10. What upgrades should I get?

Andy, Congratulations on your purchase. As far as options go, first look at your antenna - if you have all resonant antennas, you do not need the tuner, but if you use a tuner, get the KAT3A - or if you plan on the KPA500 later, get the KAT500 instead. Next consider your operating desires.

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning procedure for KX3, KXPA100 and KAT500?

Hi to the group. I promised to let you folks know what I came up with on my friends KX3, KXPA100, and the R9 vertical. He got the KX3, KXPA100, and KPA500 back from Elecraft all repaired. I put the station together and this time set all 120 frequency-SWR memories at the 20 watt level. They

Re: [Elecraft] Beep

any hope of killing off the beep? -Original Message- From: Jeff Herr [mailto:her...@comcast.net] Sent: Sunday, May 29, 2016 16:13 PM To: 'Wayne Burdick' Cc: 'elecraft@mailman.qth.net' Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Beep That is a no go. -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick

Re: [Elecraft] Random wire lengths for antennas

Look here: http://www.hamuniverse.com/randomwireantennalengths.html Jeff -kg7hdz On Jan 28, 2017, at 7:16 PM, Matt Zilmer > wrote: What Rev do you see on the front cover? 73, matt W6NIA On 1/28/2017 5:38 PM, Emory Schley wrote: My KX2

Re: [Elecraft] Random wire lengths for antennas

What Rev do you see on the front cover? 73, matt W6NIA On 1/28/2017 5:38 PM, Emory Schley wrote: My KX2 Owner's Manual, page 10, says "A length of about 25 feet for each wire, matched to the KX2's output using an antenna tuner (see ATU, pg. 11) will typically provide good performance on

Re: [Elecraft] Just bought a K3/10. What upgrades should I get?

Oops. Sorry for the fat-finger spurious emission. Congrats on your acquisition! My K3/100 is going on 7 years old and is about 500 units newer than yours. I have only the 400 Hz filter and it's all I seem to need. Like you I'm 95% CW op with some contesting and DX chasing. Some folks like

Re: [Elecraft] Random wire lengths for antennas

True enough, so I initially used about 25 feet (actually 29 feet) but it failed on 60 and 80 meters. I wanted to work all the covered bands. So my recommendation is to use 58, 29 feet to cover them all. Maybe something shorter will also work, but I will let others cut more wire first On

[Elecraft] Random wire lengths for antennas

My KX2 Owner's Manual, page 10, says "A length of about 25 feet for each wire, matched to the KX2's output using an antenna tuner (see ATU, pg. 11) will typically provide good performance on 40-10 m. (Without an ATU, resonant lengths are required for each band.) This antenna is ideal for

Re: [Elecraft] Just bought a K3/10. What upgrades should I get?

> On Jan 28, 2017, at 17:20, > wrote: > > Years ago I built a nice K2/100 which I still have and love but I saw a K3/10 > for sale this morning on QRZ and bought it. It should get here Tuesday. It’s > serial number is 3521 and the seller

Re: [Elecraft] Just bought a K3/10. What upgrades should I get?

Andy, congratulations on your new radio. I would operate it as you receive it for a while while deciding what upgrades you might need. The 400 Hz filter is popular for CW, so I would see if it is satisfactory for your operating needs. The 100W upgrade is easy to install, but do you need an

[Elecraft] Just bought a K3/10. What upgrades should I get?

Years ago I built a nice K2/100 which I still have and love but I saw a K3/10 for sale this morning on QRZ and bought it. It should get here Tuesday. It’s serial number is 3521 and the seller said it had been back to Elecraft in the last couple years for updates. not sure what that means

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

Unplug the radio from power. Unplug the USB cable Re-boot computer plug in USB and then power up the radio. It should start the FW load. Sent from my iPhone ...nr4c. bill > On Jan 28, 2017, at 12:27 PM, N2TK, Tony wrote: > > I believe this was addressed a while back

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

I'm new to Elecraft (1 year), but with almost 30 years in IS/IT... I always do the best I can to minimize potential problems when flashing firmware. This includes using a laptop or computer running with a truly uninterruptible power supply. A fresh COLD reboot of the computer and radio for EACH

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

On 1/28/17 at 12:49 PM, jimmy.wal...@outlook.com (James Walker) wrote: I did check the voltage reading on the K3/100 and it did reduce severely under any load, even QRP. That’s a strange quirk in the equipment but I think that’s it. I would be concerned about any significant (> .5V or so)

[Elecraft] KXAT2: Recommended Random Wire Lengths

I love my new KX2 and the installed auto-tuner. The manual mentions a random wire antenna with a counterpoise and recommends #26 “Silky” from The Wireman (catalog #534). After obtaining 100 feet the first question is how long? Obviously I want it to tune 1:1 SWR, 80 to 10 meters but a quick

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

Heavier gauge wire and a shorter run helps to reduce voltage sag. And make sure all connections are tight From: James Walker To: "N2TK, Tony" Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 3:49

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

Bob, I don't think that was it as I had not upgraded the K3's for a while. No idea why it happened, but all is better now. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob N3MNT Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 4:03 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

If you did the upgrade one after the other, it is possible that the com port used in the first update was not released for the second unit until you closed it either manually or via reboot. -- View this message in context:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

Yours is not the Astron power supply I was using. Mine was the 35A, transformer style, not switching, with dual meters. I’m still using it for other radios with no problem. And yes, I did check the voltage reading on the K3/100 and it did reduce severely under any load, even QRP. That’s a

Re: [Elecraft] Solved: Selected post Jan 27, 2017; 9:19pm K3 and right channel dead

As to why in the first place, check power supplies and connections. 73, Guy K2AV On Friday, January 27, 2017, Ignacy wrote: > I looked up an old message about a dead channel. It mentioned SPKRS. Turns > out SPKRS changed automatically to 1. After changing to 2, everything is >

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

Tnx Lyle, I am back in business by turning off the port and turning the port back on in the K3 Utility. 73, N2TK, Tony -Original Message- From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lyle Johnson Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 2:25 PM To:

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

I have an old Astron 35A that I have been using for a number of years. I always take it with me to Field Day. Lately I have been having software issues with my K3 that the factory has suggested might be related to an erratic power supply. From: Elecraft

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

Hi Jimmy, Tnx for the info. I have a 35A switcher that loafs along. As I never have both K3's transmitting at the same time I am not taxing the supply. W3FPR got me on the correct track. In your case, di d you check the voltage on the K3? Maybe you had a problem with a connection in the power

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

You may need to use the RS232 adapter cable in this case. Lyle KK7P Tony, The usual reason for that is a glitch in the computer. The fact that the USB port is no longer detected points more to the computer than the K3. Re-boot the computer, and see if it detects the USB adapter - that has

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

Hi Don, Tnx for the advice. Rebooted the K3 and the PC. But what I had to do additionally was hit "Close Port" on the K3 Utility. Then hit "Test Communications". That set things straight for me to load the firmware. Not sure why that problem happened in the middle of an upload. But all is fine

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

Tony, The usual reason for that is a glitch in the computer. The fact that the USB port is no longer detected points more to the computer than the K3. Re-boot the computer, and see if it detects the USB adapter - that has to happen first. Even if the USB port is internal to a K3S, the same

Re: [Elecraft] 90 ' of 1/2" Andrew Heliax FSJ4-50B and 2 F4PNM new in box connectors FOR SALE

Learn how to use the delete key. So many list cops. Just hit delete and move on. How many extra posts were from all the list cops and the debate about it? 50x more than the one post? Yeah I just added on. Use the delete key. W0MU On 1/28/2017 10:21 AM, Kevin wrote: Doesn't matter

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Cycles

I'm expecting the pile-ups and QRM on 630 meters to be overwhelming. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 1/28/2017 8:37 AM, Peter LaBissoniere wrote: Historically solar minimums have been a time of reflection and introspection. They are the universes way of nudging us to

Re: [Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

Tony, I used to have this problem all the time. It was maddening. I never knew if the rig was going to turn on. It was always necessary to restart my computer to get my K3/100 to talk to the app that resets the firmware. I had several suggestions to fix the problem. The one that proved most

[Elecraft] K3 - stuck at MCU LD we upgrading software

I believe this was addressed a while back but so far have not found it. Upgraded firmware from 5.54 to 5.56. The one K3 did it fine. The second K3 is hung up with the TX light flashing and the screen says "MCU LD". And the USB port is no longer detected. I sure hope I don't have to do a

Re: [Elecraft] 90 ' of 1/2" Andrew Heliax FSJ4-50B and 2 F4PNM new in box connectors FOR SALE

Doesn't matter whether you agree or not. Those are the posted rules. The moderator, Eric,one of the owners of Elecraft, has said in the past exactly what Ron just said. So those are the rules. Don't like it, that's a you problem. On 1/27/2017 8:50 PM, Raymond Benny wrote: Ron, I do not

[Elecraft] Beware of the speaker magnet on the KX2

The other day I turned on my newly acquired KX2 (thanks Santa!) and found that the audio had a horrible buzzing noise. I started to assume the worst, but I didn't have time to troubleshoot it. This morning, I turned on the rig and observed the buzzing again. I turned the rig over and started to

Re: [Elecraft] Solar Cycles

Historically solar minimums have been a time of reflection and introspection. They are the universes way of nudging us to open ourselves to different things; to charity, selflessness, service to others in a way that cleanses the body of harmful RF energy. A time to sell all of our ham gear and

Re: [Elecraft] Building a K2, Does anyime have a set of rework e

Thanks all I have located a set From: Bill Johnson To: 'Harry Yingst' ; 'Elecraft Reflector' Sent: Friday, January 27, 2017 9:14 PM Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Building a K2, Does anyime have a set of rework e The only

Re: [Elecraft] Tuning procedure for KX3, KXPA100 and KAT500?

Shouldn't the only tuner being used in this configuration be the KAT500? You should have any tuner in the KX3 and KXPA100 in BYPASS mode, not MANUAL. -Kevin (KK4YEL) - The problem with the world is that the intelligent people are full of doubts, while the stupid ones are full of confidence.

[Elecraft] new beta firmware for K3 - K3S

Just installed version 5.56 that seem to be a release of 6 january 2017.Work well, I think. If anybody havent seen it.I hope always in a new version that improve NB es NR :)73 de Ian IK4EWX __ Elecraft mailing list Home:

[Elecraft] K-POD Issue solved

Hi Guys, You may remember I reported an issue with the K-Pod missing key presses etc. Since it was intermittent you can never be sure you have fixed the problem. Last night I was having a little play in the 160m contest and the k-pod started to play up almost 50% of the time so I had to do