As long as it leaves Italy with you you will not have a problem. In you radio case keep copy of CEPT regs, copy of your license, copy of air tickets and copy of your passport. I've done it many times with no issues.
I Amin Korea returning from a month in Australia, Timor L'Este and Indonesia. The only issue oh adware totally miserable band conditions. There were days that I could not Even get a spot on the RBN! Good luck with the propagation Gods! Thaire. W2APF > On Aug 30, 2015, at 4:52 AM, elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net wrote: > > Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to > elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > elecraft-ow...@mailman.qth.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Elecraft digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB (Don Wilhelm) > 2. K3/K3S with SubRx - Independant DSP control question/request > (ae...@carolinaheli.com) > 3. Re: K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB (Poul Erik Karlsh?j (PKA)) > 4. New K3s (Jim Rogers) > 5. Re: New K3s (Phil Wheeler) > 6. Re: New K3s (Bob McGraw - K4TAX) > 7. Re: New K3s (Jim Brown) > 8. Re: New K3s (Don Wilhelm) > 9. [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2 > (inventor61 .) > 10. Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Tom Morehouse) > 11. Re: New K3s (Jim Lowman) > 12. FW: SO2V with K3 and N1MM+ (James Setzler) > 13. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Ken Alexander) > 14. Re: CW RX (Fred Jensen) > 15. PX3 opposite sideband nulling (Ken Alexander) > 16. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Peter Lambert) > 17. Re: [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2 > (Fred Townsend) > 18. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Pierfrancesco Caci) > 19. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Doug Turnbull) > 20. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 (Doug Turnbull) > Send Elecraft mailing list submissions to > elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to > elecraft-requ...@mailman.qth.net > > You can reach the person managing the list at > elecraft-ow...@mailman.qth.net > > When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific > than "Re: Contents of Elecraft digest..." > > > Today's Topics: > > 1. Re: K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB (Don Wilhelm) > 2. K3/K3S with SubRx - Independant DSP control question/request > (ae...@carolinaheli.com) > 3. Re: K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB (Poul Erik Karlsh?j (PKA)) > 4. New K3s (Jim Rogers) > 5. Re: New K3s (Phil Wheeler) > 6. Re: New K3s (Bob McGraw - K4TAX) > 7. Re: New K3s (Jim Brown) > 8. Re: New K3s (Don Wilhelm) > 9. [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2 > (inventor61 .) > 10. Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Tom Morehouse) > 11. Re: New K3s (Jim Lowman) > 12. FW: SO2V with K3 and N1MM+ (James Setzler) > 13. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Ken Alexander) > 14. Re: CW RX (Fred Jensen) > 15. PX3 opposite sideband nulling (Ken Alexander) > 16. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Peter Lambert) > 17. Re: [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2 > (Fred Townsend) > 18. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Pierfrancesco Caci) > 19. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation (Doug Turnbull) > 20. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 (Doug Turnbull) > 21. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 (Ian) > 22. Re: Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 (Thomas Morehouse) > 23. K3IOB NF and Sub-receiver Use (Joel Black) > 24. Re: PX3 opposite sideband nulling (Paul Saffren N6HZ) > 25. new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 in Oper mode > (jim rogers) > 26. Re: new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 in Oper > mode (Dick Dievendorff) > 27. Re: New K3s (Bob McGraw - K4TAX) > 28. Re: new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 in Oper > mode (Warren Merkel) > > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > > Message: 1 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:04:56 -0400 > From: Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net, George Rebong <ke6t...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB > Message-ID: <55e05c78.9020...@embarqmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > The normal PC to K2 to KAT100 cable *is* a "Y" cable of sorts, look in > the KAT100 manual for the details. > It is not possible to get it backwards because the PC end has female > pins while the KAT100 end has male pins. > The only "problem" that could occur with a properly made cable is that > the connectors could be swapped between the K2 and the KAT100. > The connector with 2 cables in it must connect to the K2 - if backwards, > the KAT100 will work fine, but the PC connection will not. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 8/27/2015 5:17 PM, Matt Maguire wrote: >> If you make the cable up as a "Y", better label the two ends very >> clearly, or tape up the dangerous end to avoid accidentally connecting >> a serial port to the wrong side. >> >> 73, Matt VK2RQ <x-apple-data-detectors://0> >> >> >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 2 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 09:41:57 -0400 > From: <ae...@carolinaheli.com> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] K3/K3S with SubRx - Independant DSP control > question/request > Message-ID: <051b01d0e197$50381b70$f0a85250$@carolinaheli.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Reading the docs and different sources on using the K3/S with a SubRx in > diversity receive the primary and sub DSP settings mirror. Am I miss-reading > or is there the ability to independently configure the SubRx DSP? If this > feature isn't available I'd like to ask for it to be considered. As a > minimum the EQ settings could be added to the K3 utility maybe? I'm asking > as I have different hearing losses in each ear where what sounds good to one > side doesn't sound right to the other and vice versa. > > Thanks in advance. > Jerry Moore > AE4PB, K3S future owner, 7 days and a wakeup til order > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 3 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 14:28:03 +0000 > From: Poul Erik Karlsh?j (PKA) <p...@telepost.gl> > To: "w3...@embarqmail.com" <w3...@embarqmail.com> > Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, George > Rebong <ke6t...@gmail.com> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB > Message-ID: > <295d236fd7bc5c44ab750a354bbc9d5b3d8af...@wmbxnuk1.sianiut.tele.gl> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1" > > Yes Don, > I for one thought I had a dead USB/serial converter until I realized that I > had it connected backwards (K2 end to KAT100 and KAT100 end to K2)! > It does not harm anything, but the PC will not connect. > /OZ4UN > > -----Oprindelig meddelelse----- > Fra: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] P? vegne af Don > Wilhelm > Sendt: 28. august 2015 15:05 > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; George Rebong > Emne: Re: [Elecraft] K2 KIO2 - Serial to USB > > The normal PC to K2 to KAT100 cable *is* a "Y" cable of sorts, look in the > KAT100 manual for the details. > It is not possible to get it backwards because the PC end has female pins > while the KAT100 end has male pins. > The only "problem" that could occur with a properly made cable is that the > connectors could be swapped between the K2 and the KAT100. > The connector with 2 cables in it must connect to the K2 - if backwards, the > KAT100 will work fine, but the PC connection will not. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 8/27/2015 5:17 PM, Matt Maguire wrote: >> If you make the cable up as a "Y", better label the two ends very >> clearly, or tape up the dangerous end to avoid accidentally connecting >> a serial port to the wrong side. >> >> 73, Matt VK2RQ <x-apple-data-detectors://0> >> >> >> > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to p...@tele.gl > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 4 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 19:39:33 -0500 > From: Jim Rogers <jim.w4...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] New K3s > Message-ID: <55e0ff45.8050...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > I just got my UPS tracking number and my new K3s will arrive on > Wednsday. So now the decision of whether to keep my K3 100 as a backup > or sell it. > > It is s/n 8164 and was purchased in April of 2014. It is a basic K3. Has > the KTCX03-1 1ppm TCXO and the 2.8kHz 8 pole filter, KANT3 (no antenna > tuner). It currently has the K144XV-100-K 2M module installed but my > plans are to transfer that to the new unit. I do not use the K3 for 2M > FM so there is no FM filter. > > I use a Timewave Navigator for a one USB connection to the confuser. > The Navigator has a very low noise USB Codec and six serial ports, CAT, > PTT, CW Winkey, RTTY (sure enuff FSK), Aux RS232 (full RS232 great for > checking/installing new firmware in the KPA500) and a configuration port > for the Navigator itself. Using the Navigator I have never had to > re-cable to do firmware updates to the K3 or the P3. > > Together, the K3 and the Navigator integrate so well together, I am > anxious to see if the K3s with its new interface does it all as well as > the current setup. > > Jim W4ATK > K-Line > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 5 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:01:09 -0700 > From: Phil Wheeler <w...@socal.rr.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s > Message-ID: <55e10455.6050...@socal.rr.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > Re "I am anxious to see if the K3s with its new > interface does it all as well as the current > setup.": Please give us a full report, Jim. > > 73, Phil W7OX > >> On 8/28/15 5:39 PM, Jim Rogers wrote: >> I just got my UPS tracking number and my new K3s >> will arrive on Wednsday. So now the decision of >> whether to keep my K3 100 as a backup or sell it. >> >> It is s/n 8164 and was purchased in April of >> 2014. It is a basic K3. Has the KTCX03-1 1ppm >> TCXO and the 2.8kHz 8 pole filter, KANT3 (no >> antenna tuner). It currently has the >> K144XV-100-K 2M module installed but my plans >> are to transfer that to the new unit. I do not >> use the K3 for 2M FM so there is no FM filter. >> >> I use a Timewave Navigator for a one USB >> connection to the confuser. The Navigator has a >> very low noise USB Codec and six serial ports, >> CAT, PTT, CW Winkey, RTTY (sure enuff FSK), Aux >> RS232 (full RS232 great for checking/installing >> new firmware in the KPA500) and a configuration >> port for the Navigator itself. Using the >> Navigator I have never had to re-cable to do >> firmware updates to the K3 or the P3. >> >> Together, the K3 and the Navigator integrate so >> well together, I am anxious to see if the K3s >> with its new interface does it all as well as >> the current setup. >> >> Jim W4ATK >> K-Line > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 6 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 20:15:41 -0500 > From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s > Message-ID: <55e107bd.7010...@blomand.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > I can't comment about the K3S vs. the K3 but with my K3S I find it works > well with all my applications running under Windows 10. I do have an > issue with WSJT and CAT control. It doesn't like the TX DATA mode on > the K3S. Other than one issue, all seems quite well with the others. > > 73 > Bob, K4TAX > K3S s/n 10,163 > >> On 8/28/2015 8:01 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: >> Re "I am anxious to see if the K3s with its new interface does it all >> as well as the current setup.": Please give us a full report, Jim. >> >> 73, Phil W7OX >> >>> On 8/28/15 5:39 PM, Jim Rogers wrote: >>> I just got my UPS tracking number and my new K3s will arrive on >>> Wednsday. So now the decision of whether to keep my K3 100 as a >>> backup or sell it. >>> >>> It is s/n 8164 and was purchased in April of 2014. It is a basic K3. >>> Has the KTCX03-1 1ppm TCXO and the 2.8kHz 8 pole filter, KANT3 (no >>> antenna tuner). It currently has the K144XV-100-K 2M module installed >>> but my plans are to transfer that to the new unit. I do not use the >>> K3 for 2M FM so there is no FM filter. >>> >>> I use a Timewave Navigator for a one USB connection to the confuser. >>> The Navigator has a very low noise USB Codec and six serial ports, >>> CAT, PTT, CW Winkey, RTTY (sure enuff FSK), Aux RS232 (full RS232 >>> great for checking/installing new firmware in the KPA500) and a >>> configuration port for the Navigator itself. Using the Navigator I >>> have never had to re-cable to do firmware updates to the K3 or the P3. >>> >>> Together, the K3 and the Navigator integrate so well together, I am >>> anxious to see if the K3s with its new interface does it all as well >>> as the current setup. >>> >>> Jim W4ATK >>> K-Line >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net >> >> >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 7 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 18:26:48 -0700 > From: Jim Brown <j...@audiosystemsgroup.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s > Message-ID: <55e10a58.3090...@audiosystemsgroup.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > >> On Fri,8/28/2015 5:39 PM, Jim Rogers wrote: >> So now the decision of whether to keep my K3 100 as a backup or sell it. > > I would add the new K3SYNA board and hang onto it. It makes a great > second rig, you can leave it set up for your VHF station, it's a spare > for when you need to send the K3S in for service, and you can take it > out to FD without tearing down your station. I've chosen to upgrade my > early serial K3s with synth and KXV3B rather than buy the new ones. > > 73, Jim K9YC > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 8 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:44:07 -0400 > From: Don Wilhelm <w3...@embarqmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s > Message-ID: <55e10e67.1040...@embarqmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > Phil, > > RF wise, it should be the same as the K3. > Computer-wise, it all depends on the computer and the equipment between > the computer and the K3S. Unfortunately "Universal Serial Bus" is not > so 'universal' when applied to the user. > With the variety of computer and other gear between the K3S and the > computer, the number of questions seem to expand exponentially as the > list of devices and applications expand. USB offers a new set of > "challenges" that are not present with RS-232, and the unfortunate > answer is that it is computer dependent. Not a good situation for > Elecraft support, but it is reality. USB is not as "universal" as the > originators would have hoped it to be - it does have OS and device > dependencies. > > Yes, the K3S USB connection should behave much the same as a K3 with a > USB to serial adapter. The K3 simply moves the adapter inside the K3S, > but the FTDI driver does have its limitations. In the computer world, > things are OS dependent, Browser dependent, Com port assignment > dependent, and a host of other dependencies. Since the K3S has entered > the world of USB dependencies the OS and the K3S relationship tightens. > No longer do we have to simply determine which "USB" Com port is > connected to the K3S, but we must be able to dig down onto the chaos of > USB port assignment that is being used by the particular OS you are > running on your computer. > > IMHO, RS-232 interface is much more straightforward, and more usable by > those who are not "computer geeks". > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 8/28/2015 9:01 PM, Phil Wheeler wrote: >> Re "I am anxious to see if the K3s with its new interface does it all >> as well as the current setup.": Please give us a full report, Jim. >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 9 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:51:54 -0400 > From: "inventor61 ." <invento...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery > in K2 > Message-ID: > <CAHmQzTmRCM=gcee2+4qf+ctuyj9rqt-m0gb4cepglqjytmy...@mail.gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > > Hello > > My older K2, #771, is still in use after almost 16 years since I built it. > > I have the internal sealed lead-acid gel cell battery option. I have the > charge circuit slightly modified using the kit from ProAudio Engineering, > and I use their superb external power supply as well. > > I get great results, but I know one day this battery (the 2nd I have had) > will eventually need to be replaced once again. > > I contacted Batteryspace.com and asked them to fabricate a LiFePO4 pack > that matched the dimensions of the SLA in my radio, and to also include a > matching Elecraft pigtail to plug in to the PCB connector, with a > protection circuit board to prevent over discharge, shorts, and the like. > > The SLA is rated at 2.9Ah and the new LiFePO4 pack is rated at 4.5Ah. The > new pack also has the benefit of running at a slightly higher voltage for > most of the longer discharge curve. > > One key operating difference versus the SLA is that you should not > continuously float charge the LiFePO4 pack. > > The new pack is not inexpensive, but it roughly doubles both the discharge > period and the cycle life of the SLA. > > The new pack has shipped and I expect to get it after Labor Day / Shelby > weekend. The pack has to come via ground (to NC from W6) due to the hazmat > restrictions on such cell packs. > > If you look at their website, the pack is now listed :: item CU-J1087 (prod > id: 9647). > > I will report back here after I get the pack and try it out. I am not > affiliated with this firm in any way. Rather, I am reporting this > information as a courtesy to the other Elecrafters who recently mentioned > the need to replace their K2 SLA batteries. > > 73 > > Steve KZ1X > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 10 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:53:06 -0400 > From: Tom Morehouse <k4...@me.com> > To: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation > Message-ID: <dc1f0589-b851-488c-a5fc-487a80aa9...@me.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a > consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on > the legalities? > > Thanks. > > Tom > K4AEN > > Sent from my iPhone > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 11 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:04:08 -0400 > From: Jim Lowman <jmlow...@sbcglobal.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s > Message-ID: <55e11318.7000...@sbcglobal.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > Pretty much what I plan to do with my K3. > Another fellow brings his K3 to our all-QRP Field Day, so I can add mine > to the fray. > > Prior to ordering my K3S at the Huntsville Hamfest I had ordered and > received my two K3SYNA cards, so my "old" K3 will have the newer > synthesizer card and the older bandpass module. > > I would have my K3S by now, but I asked Lisa to defer shipment until I > return home from vacation. > > 73 de Jim - AD6CW > >> On 8/28/2015 9:26 PM, Jim Brown wrote: >>> On Fri,8/28/2015 5:39 PM, Jim Rogers wrote: >>> So now the decision of whether to keep my K3 100 as a backup or sell it. >> >> I would add the new K3SYNA board and hang onto it. It makes a great >> second rig, you can leave it set up for your VHF station, it's a spare >> for when you need to send the K3S in for service, and you can take it >> out to FD without tearing down your station. I've chosen to upgrade my >> early serial K3s with synth and KXV3B rather than buy the new ones. >> >> 73, Jim K9YC > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 12 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:33:45 -0400 > From: "James Setzler" <jms_k...@verizon.net> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net>, "N1MM Logger Plus Reflector" > <n1mmloggerp...@yahoogroups.com>, <r...@contesting.com> > Cc: John Spigel W1AN <j...@99main.com>, Mike McKaughan K1DM > <k1dm.dr.mich...@gmail.com>, KI1G Rick <k...@verizon.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] FW: SO2V with K3 and N1MM+ > Message-ID: <000701d0e203$211aad00$63500700$@verizon.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > Greetings, > > > > I?ve been doing SO2V for a while now (4-5 contests anyway). I use a DB9 > serial cable from one of the desktop computer serial ports driving one W1AN > FSK Adapter and then into the K3 15pin ACC. I have 3 DIs on VFOA (MMTTY and > two 2Tone (Flat and Flutter)) and 2 on VFOB (SUB RX) (one each MMTTY and > 2Tone). I CQ on VFOA with low sound volume and S&P on SUB RX (VFOB) with no > volume ? I just watch the scope for a signal when tuning on B or use the band > map to jump to a spot. I use the K3 A/B button to switch back and forth; > some times it works OK but many times not. It?s rather awkward and prone to > mistakes because (for whatever reason) it?s not always a clean transfer > between the VFOs with N1MM in this configuration. Hence my desire to get > SO2V working as it is intended to with N1MM. > > > > With help from K3IU, K8UT, VE3KI, K5ND, N6XI, W1AN, and others from the > Elecraft, N1MM, and RTTY Reflectors I?ve gotten SO2V to work in AFSK cleanly > and predictably on the K3 with N1MM. I?d prefer to use FSK (just ?cause) but > I?ll do it with AFSK for now. > > > > Some of the guys who use FSK simply combine the 3 needed lines from the 2 > different com ports (from VFOA and VFOB) and feed their FSK adapter without > any isolation diodes and they report good results (K5ND esp.). Some com > ports seem to be different from others. K3IU reports the serial ports on his > desktop have problems with FSK. But when using his Edgeport USB to serial > adapter, all works well. Go figure. > > > > I?ve a DB9 Y splitter coming that I?ll first try straight from the 2 serial > ports to the single W1AN FSK Adapter. If that works: Fine. If not, I?ll > install the diodes isolating the 2 com ports per K8UT?s article on his web > page from 2012 (I just happen to use the same Rosewill RC-301 serial card). > If any issues continue, it?s full speed ahead with AFSK! > > > > The SCC RTTY Contest is this Saturday 1200Z - 1200Z. I?m going to get on and > practice. > > > > Thanks again to all for the assistance. > > > > 73 James K1SD > > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 13 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 22:39:35 -0400 > From: Ken Alexander <k.alexan...@rogers.com> > To: Tom Morehouse <k4...@me.com> > Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation > Message-ID: <81da7e97-aed0-4893-86d9-2251d6a8f...@rogers.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > Hi Tom, > > My first reaction is that they won?t charge you anything unless you plan on > selling it there, i.e., you?re not importing it. If it?s your personal > property and you?re taking it home with you it?s the same as all the other > things you?re bringing with you. > > Of greater importance is knowing about licensing agreements and what you need > to know to legally operate from Italy. > > Others may know better, but that?s my take on it. > > 73, > > Ken Alexander > VE3HLS > > > >> On Aug 28, 2015, at 9:53 PM, Tom Morehouse <k4...@me.com> wrote: >> >> I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a >> consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on >> the legalities? >> >> Thanks. >> >> Tom >> K4AEN >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to k.alexan...@rogers.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 14 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 19:50:21 -0700 > From: Fred Jensen <k6...@foothill.net> > To: Kjeld Holm <k...@kh-translation.dk>, elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW RX > Message-ID: <55e11ded.9020...@foothill.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > Hi Kjeld, > > Yes, my aids are Phonak, I've tried the TVLink [belonged to someone > else] and it does work well. I think it's BlueTooth, my two aids talk > to each other and change programs at the same time. Sadly, they do not > include a boom mic which I need. I also need to shut out surrounding > sounds. I really have to focus on the one signal I'm trying to hear. > The US Veterans Affairs gives me my aids since my loss is the result of > combat service, I'm really very grateful that I get to walk around with > $6,000 of microelectronics stuffed into my ears that were free. :-) > > I'm mainly a CW guy, would be my choice even if I could hear well, so > the K3 RX EQ makes SSB "possible" for me. > > 73, > > Fred Jensen K6DGW [Dad was Danish, grandmother spoke Danish with me when > I was little. Mom's mother conversed in German with me until Mom and > Dad found out, it was WW2 and they didn't think that was all that good :-)] > >> On 8/28/2015 2:50 AM, Kjeld Holm wrote: >> Dear Fred >> >> Regarding your hearing aids you may be interested in a product that can send >> LF from K3 directly to your hearing aids. >> The Danish company Phonak are selling a device under the name of TVLink >> which plugs into the line out, Scart, headphone or external speaker >> connector and from it's console sends in stereo to your hearing aids. >> I have been using this for about 4 years now and it is the best "headphones" >> I have ever had! The price is about 3000 Danish kroner which is something >> like 450 US $. >> Vy de >> OZ1CCM, Kjeld >> >> -----Original Message----- >> It's personal taste, your headphones/speakers, and state of your hearing. >> My hearing is pretty bad and my hearing aids don't work under headphones [I >> never use speakers]. >> >> Fred K6DGW >> >> >> ----- >> No virus found in this message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 2015.0.6125 / Virus Database: 4409/10527 - Release Date: 08/28/15 >> >> > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 15 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 23:00:18 -0400 > From: Ken Alexander <k.alexan...@rogers.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] PX3 opposite sideband nulling > Message-ID: <4fd40020-88e0-4028-b064-482768d33...@rogers.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8 > > In a word: I can?t. OK, that?s two words. > > I have followed the procedure and am using the PX3s calibration signal as the > signal source. I have recorded the initial Amplitude and Phase settings. I > can see the two sideband peaks on the display and watch them move closer and > further from the centre of the display as I change frequency. However, no > amount of adjusting the phase of amplitude settings will cause the opposite > sideband to change whatsoever. I am open to suggestions. > > One other point. There?s no mention that I can find in the nulling procedure > that says what MODE I should be in. If the opposite sideband is on the right > of the display then shouldn?t I be in LSB? If it doesn?t matter for this > procedure then that would have been useful information too. > > Any ideas or assistance would be gratefully received! > > Thanks and 73, > > Ken Alexander > VE3HLS > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 16 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 13:56:38 +1000 > From: "Peter Lambert" <plamb...@qa.com.au> > To: "'Ken Alexander'" <k.alexan...@rogers.com>, "'Tom Morehouse'" > <k4...@me.com> > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation > Message-ID: <004a01d0e20e$b5b12790$211376b0$@qa.com.au> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="utf-8" > > You should have a copy of your license with you that should be marked with > something like "This license accords with the requirements of the European > Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administration (CEPT)". This > should be printed on all US licenses. I'd also carry a copy of the relevant > documentation for the countries you're visiting that indicates that they're a > signatory to CPET requirement and allow foreign visitors with reciprocal CEPT > licensing arrangements just in case you do get quizzed by someone. > > Apart from that, if you?re a casual visitor (on holidays or don?t have heaps > of stamps for the country you're visiting in your passport) it'll be seen as > personal property. > > It should go in you packed baggage. Some places get very funny about radio > equipment in carry-on luggage. It's definite no no in the middle east where > you could easily find yourself under interrogation if it's found. > > 73's Peter VK4JD > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken > Alexander > Sent: Saturday, 29 August 2015 12:40 PM > To: Tom Morehouse > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation > > Hi Tom, > > My first reaction is that they won?t charge you anything unless you plan on > selling it there, i.e., you?re not importing it. If it?s your personal > property and you?re taking it home with you it?s the same as all the other > things you?re bringing with you. > > Of greater importance is knowing about licensing agreements and what you need > to know to legally operate from Italy. > > Others may know better, but that?s my take on it. > > 73, > > Ken Alexander > VE3HLS > > > >> On Aug 28, 2015, at 9:53 PM, Tom Morehouse <k4...@me.com> wrote: >> >> I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a >> consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on >> the legalities? >> >> Thanks. >> >> Tom >> K4AEN >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to >> k.alexan...@rogers.com > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to plamb...@qa.com.au > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 17 > Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2015 21:41:16 -0700 > From: "Fred Townsend" <fptowns...@earthlink.net> > To: "'inventor61 .'" <invento...@gmail.com>, > <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA > battery in K2 > Message-ID: <006e01d0e214$f19261b0$d4b72510$@earthlink.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Steve I recommend you get a LiFePO4 charger. The two batteries may occupy > the physical space but they charge differently. > 73 > Fred, AE6QL > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of > inventor61 . > Sent: Friday, August 28, 2015 6:52 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] [K2] LiFePO4 replacement for internal SLA battery in K2 > > Hello > > My older K2, #771, is still in use after almost 16 years since I built it. > > I have the internal sealed lead-acid gel cell battery option. I have the > charge circuit slightly modified using the kit from ProAudio Engineering, > and I use their superb external power supply as well. > > I get great results, but I know one day this battery (the 2nd I have had) > will eventually need to be replaced once again. > > I contacted Batteryspace.com and asked them to fabricate a LiFePO4 pack that > matched the dimensions of the SLA in my radio, and to also include a > matching Elecraft pigtail to plug in to the PCB connector, with a protection > circuit board to prevent over discharge, shorts, and the like. > > The SLA is rated at 2.9Ah and the new LiFePO4 pack is rated at 4.5Ah. The > new pack also has the benefit of running at a slightly higher voltage for > most of the longer discharge curve. > > One key operating difference versus the SLA is that you should not > continuously float charge the LiFePO4 pack. > > The new pack is not inexpensive, but it roughly doubles both the discharge > period and the cycle life of the SLA. > > The new pack has shipped and I expect to get it after Labor Day / Shelby > weekend. The pack has to come via ground (to NC from W6) due to the hazmat > restrictions on such cell packs. > > If you look at their website, the pack is now listed :: item CU-J1087 (prod > id: 9647). > > I will report back here after I get the pack and try it out. I am not > affiliated with this firm in any way. Rather, I am reporting this > information as a courtesy to the other Elecrafters who recently mentioned > the need to replace their K2 SLA batteries. > > 73 > > Steve KZ1X > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to fptowns...@earthlink.net > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 18 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:53:44 +0200 > From: Pierfrancesco Caci <p...@tippete.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation > Message-ID: <ea20b0a3-ef18-41ef-8a5e-43da62656...@tippete.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 > >> On 29 August 2015 05:56:38 CEST, Peter Lambert <plamb...@qa.com.au> wrote: >> You should have a copy of your license with you that should be marked >> with something like "This license accords with the requirements of the >> European Conference of Postal and Telecommunications Administration >> (CEPT)". This should be printed on all US licenses. I'd also carry a >> copy of the relevant documentation for the countries you're visiting >> that indicates that they're a signatory to CPET requirement and allow >> foreign visitors with reciprocal CEPT licensing arrangements just in >> case you do get quizzed by someone. >> >> Apart from that, if you?re a casual visitor (on holidays or don?t have >> heaps of stamps for the country you're visiting in your passport) it'll >> be seen as personal property. >> >> It should go in you packed baggage. Some places get very funny about >> radio equipment in carry-on luggage. It's definite no no in the middle >> east where you could easily find yourself under interrogation if it's >> found. >> >> 73's Peter VK4JD > > > There will be no import duties as it is personal property. If you want to be > extra cautious, bring a copy of your purchase receipt, but my bet is you will > not be questioned at all, just exit the green nothing to declare lane and be > happy. > > I would definitely NOT put it in the shipped luggage. Put it in a backpack > and keep it with you in cabin. Especially if you arrive in Rome airport. > > Have some alkaline batteries with you > in case security at departure asks you to turn it on. Remember that you can't > put lithium batteries in shipped luggage, and there are restrictions on what > you can have in cabin (size, type acceptance). > > When operating in Italy, have your license with you along with your passport, > in case some nosey passer by calls city police on you. > > Have fun > > Pf > -- > Pierfrancesco Caci > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 19 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:30:01 -0000 > From: "Doug Turnbull" <turnb...@net1.ie> > To: "'Tom Morehouse'" <k4...@me.com>, <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation > Message-ID: <10228EEFBDE0487499E18CD5147849CC@DOUG1> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Hi Tom, > I have travelled to Italy on two occasions by plane with my KX3. I > will be going to IT9 land later this autumn. > > Take your license with you. I always take my original license not a > copy. Have your passport but whilst travelling around in Italy/Europe keep > your passport in the hotel safe and carry a photocopy with you of the main > passport identity page. > > I have travelled with the KX3 always with Lithium batteries inside and > never had any problem! My understanding is that these batteries are okay > in equipment they are used with but should not be carried separately. Keep > you lithium batteries in the radio. I travel around Europe plus to and > from the States on a pretty regular basis and have never had any trouble > with KX3 in carry on or luggage. I like to pack my KX3 into the luggage > though I have also taken it in my carry on. If the KX3 is in the luggage > there is even less of a hold up at security if there is any holdup at all. > Both ways have always been just fine. Okay maybe Rome airport could be a > problem but I have not had any trouble anywhere with theft and this includes > JFK once infamous but seemingly fine these days. > > Take a European to North American power adaptor with you. I use a > small MFJ-4103 power supply originally made for the FT817 but fine for the > KX3. Being a switching supply it runs from 100 to 240 VAC at 50 or 60 Hz. > > > I like to use an AlexLoop whilst travelling but this is not a big > issue. Pack the antenna in your main luggage. > > You are going to have a good time and you have nothing to be losing > sleep over. Chill out and have pleasant dreams of good food, warm weather, > good wine, wonderful culture, great scenery and beautiful people. Enjoy! > > 73 Doug EI2CN > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom > Morehouse > Sent: 29 August 2015 01:53 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation > > I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a > consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on > the legalities? > > Thanks. > > Tom > K4AEN > > Sent from my iPhone > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to turnb...@net1.ie > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 20 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:35:59 -0000 > From: "Doug Turnbull" <turnb...@net1.ie> > To: "'Tom Morehouse'" <k4...@me.com>, <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 > Message-ID: <81EB4D640B92453DB1E3F01D7B6E873D@DOUG1> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Tom, > Besides what I wrote previously you might go to the A.R.I Italian ARRL > website and print out their instructions for reciprocal operation in Italy. > Your prefix will change depending on where you are operating from in Italy. > It is also handy to have this even if in English in your possession. I > have never been questioned but this gives you an additional piece of paper. > > 73 Doug EI2CN > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom > Morehouse > Sent: 29 August 2015 01:53 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation > > I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a > consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on > the legalities? > > Thanks. > > Tom > K4AEN > > Sent from my iPhone > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > Message delivered to turnb...@net1.ie > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 21 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:16:42 -0400 > From: "Ian" <ik7...@verizon.net> > To: <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 > Message-ID: <000d01d0e24c$2f2dffc0$8d89ff40$@verizon.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII > > CEPT is pretty easy, see http://www.arrl.org/us-amateurs-operating-overseas > 73, Ian N8IK > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Doug > Turnbull > Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2015 03:36 > To: 'Tom Morehouse' <k4...@me.com>; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 > > Tom, > Besides what I wrote previously you might go to the A.R.I Italian ARRL > website and print out their instructions for reciprocal operation in Italy. > Your prefix will change depending on where you are operating from in Italy. > It is also handy to have this even if in English in your possession. I > have never been questioned but this gives you an additional piece of paper. > > 73 Doug EI2CN > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom > Morehouse > Sent: 29 August 2015 01:53 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vacation > > I was planning to take my KX3 to Italy next week on vacation, but a > consideration of import duties gives me pause. Does any have knowledge on > the legalities? > > Thanks. > > Tom > K4AEN > > Sent from my iPhone > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to turnb...@net1.ie > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to ik7...@verizon.net > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 2015.0.6125 / Virus Database: 4409/10533 - Release Date: 08/28/15 > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 22 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 07:41:57 -0400 > From: Thomas Morehouse <k4...@me.com> > To: Doug Turnbull <turnb...@net1.ie> > Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Taking KX3 to Italy on vac number 2 > Message-ID: <362a9097-e67c-4e5b-b8fc-afd84f1d0...@me.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Mille grazie- Thanks to all who responded. Good advice - I think I have > everything necessary - and hope to see you on the air! > > A week in Piemonte and a week in Umbria with wonderful people, food, wine and > ham radio! > > 73 > > Tom > K4AEN > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 23 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 06:55:31 -0500 > From: Joel Black <joel.b.bl...@gmail.com> > To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: [Elecraft] K3IOB NF and Sub-receiver Use > Message-ID: <f7c27f52-be64-495d-8f78-1238ca7cd...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Any word yet on the audio NF of the K3IOB? > > Does the K3IOB output a stereo signal for use with the second receiver? > > Thanks, > Joel - W4JBB > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 24 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 08:22:15 -0700 (MST) > From: Paul Saffren N6HZ <pa...@elecraft.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PX3 opposite sideband nulling > Message-ID: <1440861735161-7606808.p...@n2.nabble.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Hi Ken, > > First make sure the cables between the PX3 and the KX3 are firmly plugged in > on both the KX3 and PX3 sides. Pay attention to the I/Q 2.5mm cable. > During adjustment, move the encoder slowly, the adjustment values are > usually small. > If you're still having trouble, please contact Elecraft customer support. > > > 73, > > Paul n6hz > > > > > -- > View this message in context: > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/PX3-opposite-sideband-nulling-tp7606799p7606808.html > Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 25 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 12:06:46 -0400 > From: jim rogers <jd...@bellsouth.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 > in Oper mode > Message-ID: <55e1d896.5090...@bellsouth.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed > > Good morning, > > I have a new K3S, serial # 10195. All was going well until I hooked up > my KPA500 to the K3S using the Elecraft supplied aux cable (E850463). > > In standby mode (on the KPA500) the audio level on the K3S is nice and > loud, BUT when I press the OPER button on the KPA500 the audio level on > the K3S all but disappears! > > If I then press STBY on the KPA500, the audio level on the K3S returns > to loud. Only the E850463 cable connects between the two Elecraft > components. > > The KPA500 is about 1 year old and has performed flawlessly to date. Do > I have a Firmware issue with the "older" KPA500 and the brand new K3S? > > Thank you for any suggestion on how to resolve this issue. > > Jim N4DU > > > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 26 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 09:19:56 -0700 > From: "Dick Dievendorff" <d...@elecraft.com> > To: "'jim rogers'" <jd...@bellsouth.net>, <elecraft@mailman.qth.net> > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when > KPA500 in Oper mode > Message-ID: <006101d0e276$8be17010$a3a45030$@elecraft.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Perhaps your KPA500 key line is being pulled low? Might be a cable issue. > I think there's an asterisk on the left side of the KPA500 LCD that shows > when the PA KEY line is being pulled down. > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > > -----Original Message----- > From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of jim > rogers > Sent: Saturday, August 29, 2015 9:07 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: [Elecraft] new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when KPA500 in Oper > mode > > Good morning, > > I have a new K3S, serial # 10195. All was going well until I hooked up my > KPA500 to the K3S using the Elecraft supplied aux cable (E850463). > > In standby mode (on the KPA500) the audio level on the K3S is nice and loud, > BUT when I press the OPER button on the KPA500 the audio level on the K3S > all but disappears! > > If I then press STBY on the KPA500, the audio level on the K3S returns to > loud. Only the E850463 cable connects between the two Elecraft components. > > The KPA500 is about 1 year old and has performed flawlessly to date. Do I > have a Firmware issue with the "older" KPA500 and the brand new K3S? > > Thank you for any suggestion on how to resolve this issue. > > Jim N4DU > > > > > ______________________________________________________________ > 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message > delivered to d...@elecraft.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 27 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 14:32:41 -0500 > From: Bob McGraw - K4TAX <rmcg...@blomand.net> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New K3s > Message-ID: <55e208d9.9010...@blomand.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed > > My take on this.........a fellow can't have too many radios. > > 73 > Bob, K4TAX > K3S s/n 10,163 > >> On 8/28/2015 7:39 PM, Jim Rogers wrote: >> I just got my UPS tracking number and my new K3s will arrive on >> Wednsday. So now the decision of whether to keep my K3 100 as a >> backup or sell it. >> >> It is s/n 8164 and was purchased in April of 2014. It is a basic K3. >> Has the KTCX03-1 1ppm TCXO and the 2.8kHz 8 pole filter, KANT3 (no >> antenna tuner). It currently has the K144XV-100-K 2M module installed >> but my plans are to transfer that to the new unit. I do not use the >> K3 for 2M FM so there is no FM filter. >> >> I use a Timewave Navigator for a one USB connection to the confuser. >> The Navigator has a very low noise USB Codec and six serial ports, >> CAT, PTT, CW Winkey, RTTY (sure enuff FSK), Aux RS232 (full RS232 >> great for checking/installing new firmware in the KPA500) and a >> configuration port for the Navigator itself. Using the Navigator I >> have never had to re-cable to do firmware updates to the K3 or the P3. >> >> Together, the K3 and the Navigator integrate so well together, I am >> anxious to see if the K3s with its new interface does it all as well >> as the current setup. >> >> Jim W4ATK >> K-Line >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to rmcg...@blomand.net >> >> >> > > > > > ------------------------------ > > Message: 28 > Date: Sat, 29 Aug 2015 15:52:23 -0400 > From: Warren Merkel <hullspee...@gmail.com> > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] new K3S (10195) and audio level drop when > KPA500 in Oper mode > Message-ID: <55e20d77.3050...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252 > > Jim, > > Did you check what the K3S power level displays when the KPA500 is in > Operate mode? It could be set for very low drive. I have mine set up to > lower the drive from 100w to 30w when the KPA500 goes from standby to > operate. If you have the setting for per band mode enabled, you will > need to check it on each band. > > Warren, KD4Z > > >> On 8/29/2015 12:06 PM, jim rogers wrote: >> Good morning, >> >> I have a new K3S, serial # 10195. All was going well until I hooked up >> my KPA500 to the K3S using the Elecraft supplied aux cable (E850463). >> >> In standby mode (on the KPA500) the audio level on the K3S is nice and >> loud, BUT when I press the OPER button on the KPA500 the audio level on >> the K3S all but disappears! >> >> If I then press STBY on the KPA500, the audio level on the K3S returns >> to loud. Only the E850463 cable connects between the two Elecraft >> components. >> >> The KPA500 is about 1 year old and has performed flawlessly to date. Do >> I have a Firmware issue with the "older" KPA500 and the brand new K3S? >> >> Thank you for any suggestion on how to resolve this issue. >> >> Jim N4DU >> >> >> >> >> ______________________________________________________________ >> 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> Message delivered to hullspee...@gmail.com > > > > ------------------------------ > > Subject: Digest Footer > > _______________________________________________ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > You must be a subscriber to post. > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > ------------------------------ > > End of Elecraft Digest, Vol 136, Issue 43 > ***************************************** > ______________________________________________________________ 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: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
