[Elecraft] Remote ham.com
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[Elecraft] Buy kits
Ok ok dayton. Was on the phone trying to line up tics for DAYTONA 500 2017. Sent from my iPad __ 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
[Elecraft] Buy kits
Can you buy aK3s kit with all the bells an whistles at Daytona? Sent from my iPad __ 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
[Elecraft] Kx 3 2 meter manual
When will the 2 meter manual be ready for download? Sent from my iPad __ 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
[Elecraft] k-3 2 meter
am thinking of geting a k-3 100 w/ all the goodies. the only problem i have is the 2 meter board. am not that great at soldering. thought i read somewhere that the power pole now comes preinstalled and you no longer have to do it yourself. s/tony rowland __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Hash
I'm not sure what you're asking but I'll give you an answer anyway. It may not have been entirely clear what Gene and I saw on our P3 that turned out to be a problem fixed by a different BNC cable. On my P3 the BNC connector problem caused signals to be presented on the P3 display that could not have been present at the antenna. The P3 showed two bands of increased noise floor that were each roughly 38 kHz wide. One was 62 kHz above center freq and the other was 62 kHz below center freq. These noise bands were always present, regardless of operating band or center freq, with the same width and at the same distance from the center freq. If you're seeing signals invariant of the center freq then try a different BNC cable. If that doesn't help take a close look at the BNC receptacle on the P3 to see if it is damaged. On 8/18/2012 9:45 AM, Jim LeFevre wrote: > Gene (and all)---So, what does your baseline look like on P3 now? Certainly > it is not flat (or is it?), but mine was so ugly that I moved it down off the > screen...hmmm, might be time to try a different bnc cable. My radio isn't set > up at the moment as I remod my shack, but I remember hearing signals that > were too small to be seen in the grass. Thanks, Jim WN8A > __ > 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 > > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Hash
I took a close look and the BNC on the P3 and the center conductor either was faulty to begin with or was damaged by the male BNC being misaligned. My old cable still fits without any difficulty. I'm supposing that, although it's not certain, it's likely that this caused the hash seen on the P3. Anyway, Howard at Elecraft is sending a replacement board that has the damaged BNC receptacle. On 8/17/2012 11:02 AM, Jack Smith wrote: > Some Chinese BNC male connectors don't properly mate with a > dimensionally correct BNC female. > > Not sure where the dimensional problem is, but I've run into the problem > more than once. > > Jack K8ZOA > > On 8/17/2012 1:15 PM, Rowland R Johnson wrote: >> I had the same problem. Replacing the BNC coax cable (between the P3 and >> K3) with one I had lying around fixed it. Howard at Elecraft tech >> support then sent a new cable that arrived 36 hours after I talked to >> him. This new cable from Elecraft worked fine, for a while, but then >> started having the same kinds of problems. I put my old cable that I had >> lying around back on and it's worked for several months now. >> >> I haven't pursued getting a second replacement from Elecraft because it >> hardly seems worthwhile. In addition, it's not 100% clear to me that the >> problem is the cable. With the 2 Elecraft cables I've noticed some >> difficulty in connecting the BNC plug to the BNC receptacle on the back >> of the P3. Not so with my old cable. The supposition being that the >> physical dimensions of BNC receptacle on the P3 aren't quite right. >> Whereas the new cables have a problem fitting, my old cable may be worn >> enough that it fits anyway. >> >> >> On 8/17/2012 9:00 AM, Gene Trasti wrote: >>>> P3 with svga >>>> >>>> I have a considerable amount of "hash" on my panadapter screen. It tracks >>>> the same spot on all bands. All my equipment is very well grounded. I >>>> have measured my shack for RFI-it is very clean. I swapped out my >>>> switching power supply for a highly filtered one. I even purchased a >>>> pretty expensive ac terminal strip with isolation transformers. I have >>>> been through the house and have virtually switched off and unplugged >>>> everything-nothing seems to help. This hash takes up a pretty healthy >>>> portion of the bandwidth. Any sugestions would be appreciated. Is it >>>> possible that this could be a problem with the P3 or K3 they are both >>>> factory built-although I added the svga board using a wrist ground.. >>>> >>>> >>>> Gene. W6jmp >>> __ >>> 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 >>> >>> > __ > 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 > > -- Rowland R Johnson rowl...@lascanadas.org www.lascanadas.org House 805-438-3673 Cell 805-305-5252 Fax 805-438-4970 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Hash
I had the same problem. Replacing the BNC coax cable (between the P3 and K3) with one I had lying around fixed it. Howard at Elecraft tech support then sent a new cable that arrived 36 hours after I talked to him. This new cable from Elecraft worked fine, for a while, but then started having the same kinds of problems. I put my old cable that I had lying around back on and it's worked for several months now. I haven't pursued getting a second replacement from Elecraft because it hardly seems worthwhile. In addition, it's not 100% clear to me that the problem is the cable. With the 2 Elecraft cables I've noticed some difficulty in connecting the BNC plug to the BNC receptacle on the back of the P3. Not so with my old cable. The supposition being that the physical dimensions of BNC receptacle on the P3 aren't quite right. Whereas the new cables have a problem fitting, my old cable may be worn enough that it fits anyway. On 8/17/2012 9:00 AM, Gene Trasti wrote: >> P3 with svga >> >> I have a considerable amount of "hash" on my panadapter screen. It tracks >> the same spot on all bands. All my equipment is very well grounded. I have >> measured my shack for RFI-it is very clean. I swapped out my switching >> power supply for a highly filtered one. I even purchased a pretty expensive >> ac terminal strip with isolation transformers. I have been through the >> house and have virtually switched off and unplugged everything-nothing seems >> to help. This hash takes up a pretty healthy portion of the bandwidth. Any >> sugestions would be appreciated. Is it possible that this could be a >> problem with the P3 or K3 they are both factory built-although I added the >> svga board using a wrist ground.. >> >> >> Gene. W6jmp > __ > 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 > > -- Rowland R Johnson rowl...@lascanadas.org www.lascanadas.org House 805-438-3673 Cell 805-305-5252 Fax 805-438-4970 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Using PSK 31 with my K3, and Ham Radio Deluxe
Make sure that mode is set to USB for the 10, 20, 30, and 40 meters. On 7/13/2012 6:50 AM, Bill Thompson wrote: > For some reason, I can key up my K3 on 15 meters, and get power out. When I > send out a CQ, the red TX light comes on, I get a audible tone, and power > out to my antenna. The CQ message shows up on the message screen in the > DM780 program. When I try to send text on 10, 20, 30, and 40 meters, I get > the red TX light, but no audible tone, and no power out of the K3. I can't > see that I have anything set different for the 15 meter band than the > others. Any ideas? > > Thanks, > > Bill AA4MJ > __ > 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 > > -- Rowland R Johnson rowl...@lascanadas.org www.lascanadas.org House 805-438-3673 Cell 805-305-5252 Fax 805-438-4970 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] HRD Question
I also had the problem with DM780 freezing the machine. Actually, the problem was traced to the serial/USB interface that I was using. Specifically, the Proset chip set was used in that interface, which is known to have problems. I switched to a serial/USB interface based on the FTDI chip set and haven't had a problem since. The serial/USB interface sold by Elecraft (KUSB) is based on the FTDI chip set On 5/9/2012 1:47 PM, Keith Heimbold wrote: > I just uploaded the new HRD and it has very few controls for the K3. In > comparison, I had before a FT950 and it had probably fifty plus slider bar > options. It worked real well with the 950 for basic rig control minus the > fact that I never had good stable operating of DM780 which is a application > freeze machine. > > Keith > AG6AZ > > Sent from my iPhone please excuse typos > > On May 9, 2012, at 1:44 PM, "Bill" wrote: > >> Does the current "free" version of HRD do anything additional for the K3 >> than previous versions? Perhaps allow more sliders or other controls? >> >> Bill W2BLC >> >> -- >> IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician) >> __ >> 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 > __ > 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 > > -- Rowland R Johnson rowl...@lascanadas.org www.lascanadas.org House 805-438-3673 Cell 805-305-5252 Fax 805-438-4970 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3: No workee - almost fixed
Just to be sure; Did you try the Ref Lvl adjustment? On 5/3/2012 3:50 PM, Ralph Parker wrote: > Well, more-or-less fixed. > W4TV was the first to suggest setting all the RS-232 rates to 38400, and > now the communications problem is fixed. Hooray!! > Now to download the new firmware (it came with 1.13). > > One last problem: > The IF display is off the bottom of the screen - I can only see the peaks > of the stronger signals (and not 7O6T). > I just did the IF output gain mod, and at one point the displayed spectrum > rose above the baseline, but it's gone back down again. I don't seem to be > able to find a setting that would change the 'vertical position' of the trace. > While adjusting the "SCALE", the trace pops up for a second or so, then > disappears back down again. > > Tnx for all your help. > > Ralph, VE7XF > > __ > 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 > > -- Rowland R Johnson rowl...@lascanadas.org www.lascanadas.org House 805-438-3673 Cell 805-305-5252 Fax 805-438-4970 __ 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
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[Elecraft] great manual but..
ref p3 svga card. great manual. just one thing would make it super. a pic of the final assembled product installed and ready to go. s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] kx-3 manuals
when will the kx-3 manuals post online? s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] STOR
ok what the heck is STOR? new to ham radio s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] k-3 on ebay
you almost had a buyer until i saw paypal only. no way. have had a major problem w/ them that is still resolving 2 yrs later. nice rig. but no. s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] kpa 500 reason
and don't forget you don't need a forklift to move it arounf the shack. unlike a certain 90 lb monster that comes in two parts and on a pallet. i will take a light weight over that pain any day. s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] manual download
time line for k-500 kit manual on the download list? s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] kpa kit manual
when will the kpa 500 kit manual post on the download list? s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] sea-pac convention
will elecraft be at sea-pac hamvention seaside oregon in june? if yes will you have k-3/100s full dress for sale? s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] k-500 manual
how about a diagram showing the cabling routing for the unit? other than that good solid manual . s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] "QST' ARTICLE
check out the story in qst feb 2011. the pj6a story. bottom line 3 k-3's and 3 diffrent sites w/ long wire antt. eat your heart out big gun radio's. well done k4uee and team 73 tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] ref in a pile up.
if i am the dx station and heard you trying to "jump" the line i can tell you you would be on the bottom of the list. arrl puts out a great paper called ethic's and operating procedure's that covers's just that problem. While working peacekeeping forces in the Army i watched a friend of mine become a rare one. with a very limited time frame he worked over 95 POLITE contact's and totally ignored 12 USA power station's who just knew with their power they had the right to jump ahead. He never did even say their call just had me put them in the black book. s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] get to your local library.
heard someone say that the tech. study guide guide they got from our local library showed that you still need code test. went and looked for myself. yep there it was. an arrl book from 2001. told help desk they needed to update. was told it was on order. all three test books will be ordered. you just might want to check your local library to help ensure they are up to date. or better yet just buy a set and donate. s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] cw keyboard?
ok i will bite. dumb question of the day. my neghbor just found what is called an cw super keyboard item on a major ham supply site. any idea if it even works? and just what the heck is it? s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] THNKS
thank you to everybody who answered my. ouestion. I now know physic's work's the same worldwide. who woulda guessed that. lol. Recive an e mail from israel radio club with all info and then some. s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] (no subject)
our guard unit may be sent to isreal next summer. if i have my ticket by then how do i get permission to use a hand held there or will it even work there?? s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] not needed
ref the msg on term limits spent 25 min's getting that msg off my computer. got over 50 of them b4 i could hit spam button. have no idea what this has to do with elecraft. or more importently how that uh hum" gentleman" got my email adress. s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] let's see
now let's see how this work's out. k-3 w/ all bells and whistles vs dx ft9000mp weight 98 lbs.vs what about 10? cost north of 13,.00 usd around what 7500.oo usd for a full blown k-3. buttons i don't have a clue as to what they do. if i put it together i have a good idea how it work's. power 13.5 volt k-3 may need to rewire your shack. dx ft 9000mp clear winner the k-3 IMHO s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] (no subject)
and nopw you know why there are so few large arrays here in the wind capital of the world. better known as the columbia river gorge wash/ore. s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] ref norton problem
just downloaded an older computer w/ the software in question and had no problems it has norton 360 w/ all bells and whistles. no notices about trogen s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] got an elmer
sometimes you find things out by holding the door for the ups man. Saw the box was from elecraft and it was going to my new neighbor. long story short i got to see a 'naked" k-3 w/ all the bells and whistles. Dan is letting me watch and ask questions as we both inventory the box. are really sure all these parts go in that small box? lol s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] ref david uk
sorry to bother you with such a basic questionj. i guess stories about naked soldering ect are ok to take up bandwith. Am just getting started in ham and it answers like this one" go somewhere else and dont bother us old guys that is driving new people from this hobby. john thank you for you answer. i was thinking down that line but was drawing a blank. ps will put call on name when i get one. s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] esd
wife "say's" when thinking of esd think CAT||| my turn. will someone, in a nutshell, explain what a transverter is and why i might need one. s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] anybody in klickitat county wa
Any owner of a k-3 in klickitat county Washington, if you are from this area would like to meet and see your radio. Goldendale wa. Would be best 73s s/ tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] stealth antt.
live in an apt on ground floor. looking for a stealth ant. see that elecraft has a small ant. package for sale. Just getting started. no 100 foot towers. 90 foot wires ect. he said with tongue firmly planted to cheek 73s tony Rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] wading pool,tony, just ordered
just hit the send button for my k-3 kit. come on ups!!! s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] wading pool
to all those who helped this wading pool type with the info on the k-3 thank you. will probly order one for xmas s/tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] k-3 kit info
am new to ham and to kit building. is the k-3 kit a deep end of the pool kit or can us wading pool types get our feet wet with it? s/ tony rowland __ 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
[Elecraft] No 6M scanning?
Well Simon I use HRD scan facility it works well with my K3!! 73 Rowland ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 ERR TXG
Hi Ron . No I did not have any synthesiser error messages at any stage. I thought that may have gone out of lock as tuning the main dial alterd the background noises but not that much ie tuning seemed slower than expected. As I said in the mail to the list I should have scanned the RX freq with my sig gen that may have given a clue as to what was happening Perhaps you need to run Cal Syn after a retro fit of the KPA3 but it is not documented anywhere I can see Thanks Rowland Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Do you have any error messages when running the Synthesizer calibration? (Owner's manual, Calibration Procedures, Synthesizer) If the synthesizer is out of lock, the receiver will still produce some noise and possibly what sounds like signals. But it'll be way off frequency, which would explain the inability to transmit. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Thanks to those people who replied to me off list with regard to the ERR TXG problem Having checked out my dummy load and all connections to the K3 I could find no problem. Trying to set the TX config for the PA was OK on all bands apart from 10MHz When going back to receive the 10Mhz band sounded odd, no cw sations heard that were there prior to testing, changing bands down to 7Mhz and then back to 10Mhz restorednormal recieve with CW staions audible. Again trying to check for 50W out the rig would then show a varying output and the SWR varying. Recieve again was odd. The main tuning seemed to vary the frequency but what that frequency was I dont know. I should have checked with the signal generator in retrospect. I decided to re do Cal Syn and since doing this the rig seems to be working as described with no problems on 10Mhz receive or transmit. Thanks to those who replied to my request for help. Rowland G4APO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 ERR TXG
Thanks to those people who replied to me off list with regard to the ERR TXG problem Having checked out my dummy load and all connections to the K3 I could find no problem. Trying to set the TX config for the PA was OK on all bands apart from 10MHz When going back to receive the 10Mhz band sounded odd, no cw sations heard that were there prior to testing, changing bands down to 7Mhz and then back to 10Mhz restorednormal recieve with CW staions audible. Again trying to check for 50W out the rig would then show a varying output and the SWR varying. Recieve again was odd. The main tuning seemed to vary the frequency but what that frequency was I dont know. I should have checked with the signal generator in retrospect. I decided to re do Cal Syn and since doing this the rig seems to be working as described with no problems on 10Mhz receive or transmit. Thanks to those who replied to my request for help. Rowland G4APO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 ERR TXG
I have installed my Xmas present the KPA3 into K3 36 All seems to be OK apart from an error message, ERR TXG on the 30m band only. Other bands seem OK and acting as should. When trying to transmit into a dummy load 50Ohm I get no power out and hear a 200Hz or so whine coming from the rig. The manual says that usually indicates a problem with band-pass foilter alignment or one of the low pass filters. See Service manual. Anyone any ideas please. I guess elecraft tech help not available today. Thanks Rowland G4APO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] softrock with K3
Hi Dave. There is a Softrock kit specific for the K3 which includes a xtal at 32.7680Mhz, approx 4 times the K3 IF. The Kit is not expensive around $15 US. I have one here but with so many jobs I have not yet the time to get it up and running. Regards Rowland G4APO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Filter Placement in K3
Hi Roy The filter placement looks fine . However you do not bypass the filter slots per se Go to page 44 in the owners manual Revision A3, yours may be a different version Follow the Filter bandwidth Setup and subsequent paragraphs to ENABLE the filters you have installed for both receive and transmit. Regards Rowland G4APO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Scan not allowed on this band
I tried last night to set up scanning on the 50Mhz band on the K3. However when holding FREQ ENT to start the scan I get the message SCAN NOT ALLOWED ON THIS BAND. Scanning on 28Mhz seems enabled and works well. I wonder if this is due to U.S. regulations for some reason? Or am I doing something wrong , I dont think so, 28Mhz seems fine. Do any of the other K3 users on the list know if this is correct? Thanks Rowland G4APO K3 s/n 36 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3: mine is NOT on the way
Sorry I did not explain in the last email. I hit send too early. The 12 digit number used on the invoice is probably related to your credit card with 4 digits missing. I could be wrong but I have seen this before on invoices So beware Rowland G4APO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 #36 Up and Running
Well I managed to get the K3 up and running last night. Passesd all tests first time. The build took me around 8 hours but I did not hurry. I think its a must to sort out the hardware into containers, not only does this aid assembly time it reduces the risk of errors. I invested in an ESD mat for this build I thought it was about time... Im sure I destroyed an ADC when building my K2 some years ago Im sure this was due to static. I was a little concerned after installation of the Noise blanker board as it did not sit level to the RF board. I thought that the standoff I had installed was a little short. Measuring it it was correct as per the manual . Removing the board got me a little worried as there appeared to be a pin missing from J77and the hole in the socket was filled! I thought that somehow the pin had broken off. Phone call to Elecraft Tech Help releived my worries here. Not all the pins are present and used on a lot of the connectors of the boards in the kit. The reason it was not sitting as it should non the sscoket was that the unused pin had been cut and left a little long. Filing this down cured the problem. The siting of the front panel board on the panel itself took me 45 mins I think I was a little timid it did not seem to want to go all the way at the mic socket end. the LEDS were lining up OK but after a while it just slipped into place everything looking perfect. It is a tight fit but then it has to be. Be patient here! The three TMP cables connecting the KREF3/RF BOARD/ KSYN3 boards were diffficult to insert in their respective sockets mine were a very tight fit 1 cable had been crimped over the plug end itself but I managed to reshape this using pliers and insert it without damage to the cable or the socket. you have to get them perpendicular to get them in easily and applyiny an even pressure It was an enjoyable build to see those boards coming together but I have to admit not nearly as enjoyable as the K2/ K1. Anderson POWERPOLE CONNECTORS SOLDERED The smell of flux, that brings back memories. Power up! This worried me hiss from the speakers. Antenna connected. No signals. Dont be alarmed you have to get into the menu system and set the filters per mode this brought things to life. The audio sounds suberb... CW and SSB. I have the 2.7Khz SSB and 400Hz CW filters. Updated the software today using a serial cable. Took a few minutes, no problems. Im not going to get much time if any to play today but from impressions so far this rig oozes quality from the received audio point of view. A quick play with the DSP on SSB signals last night was impressive you will see what I mean when yours arrives. Thats it so far. Worth the wait? Certainly looks like it. Thank you Wayne Eric and all at Elecraft . Regards Rowland G4APO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Shipping Costs
I have had a large number of private emails regarding delivery costs via UPS of the K3 to the UK. My order was sent via UPS at a cost of around £80 using the express option. I think this is listed as an option on the order page so exact costs should be calculated from there. Its expensive I know but not prohibitive Regards Rowland G4APO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Missing serial numbers
Hi Ian My order was delivered by UPS I did not want to use Parcel Forcedue to recent experiences.. I was charged VAT of the total sum plus £11.00 collection fee This was as expected. I have now opened the box and I have to admit I can not get the numerous antistatic/ ESD bags the way they were. The packing technique must have taken some time to perfect! Regards Rowland ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Missing serial numbers
Well I think I have the highest number K3 so far Nr 00036 arrived today 11/5 A big thank you to all those involved at Elecraft. Will get time later this week to start the build. So Elecraft is Shipping and not just to the US. Rowland G4APO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3-Zerobeat and sidetone
Hi All Can I assume that the Auto Spot function will lock onto the received signal if ONLY one signal is audible in the receiver pass band. Or will it lock on to the closest signal to the side tone you have previousy set Thanks Rowland G4APO ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 in the marketplace
Hi Rick. Just read your post to the Elecraft list. I hope your comments have reached who I feel is the intended recipient. With regard to your NCJ article I would love to read about your impressions of the K3 Would it be possible to forward me a copy of the article. I realise this may not be possible as there may now be copyright issues. If you could. I would confirm that these would be for my own personal use and I would not make reference to them in any media. 73 Rowland G4APO K2, K1,KX1, awaiting 1st batch K3 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Embedded S/N
With all the talk of serial numbers I would willing topay a little extra to have the K3 Serial number show up on the displayat start up. I could identify my other Elecraft rigs easily on opening them up but in the case of the K3 I think the inners will all look the same. I think it would be a nice security feature should the rig be stolen etc. Rowland G4APO K2/K1/ KX1/ K3 fully paid to take advantage of the good exchange rates. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Elecraft UK Distribution. No Thank You!
Julian G4ILO wrote I have decided to get my order in before one of the UK dealers asks for exclusive UK distribution rights and we all end up having to pay twice the price. I certainly hope not Julian. That must have been a bad dream about the K3 you had last night! That in my opinion would be a retrograde step for Elecraft. My experiences with dealers and distributors in the UK have not been good in the main part. It would put me off purchasing. I would rather deal direct any time. Elecraft seem to have it right for me with what they are doing at present. PLEASE DON'T GO DOWN THAT ROAD I have no experience of the German appointed distributor however. I hope you have sweeter dreams tonight Julian. 73 to all on the list. Rowland G4APO K2/236, K1 & KX1 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Desoldering
Thanks for the comments guys regarding the 808 (China) I have decided to give it a go and have ordered direct from China!!! It will be interesting to see what the quality is likeand how well it performs I have some PCB boards here to reclaim components from. I will report back to the list when it arrives. The type I have ordered does look similar to the Circuit Specialist desoldering tool on their site. there appears to be a number of versions on the market all coming from China. Thanks again Rowland K2 K1 KX1 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Desoldering tools
I have been looking around for a desoldering tool for some time. The Hakko 808 would be ideal but the prices over here in the UK are around £200. Having searched the net there appears to be a number of clones of the Hakko, or is the Hakko a clone itself?? Has anyone on the list any experience of the device shown at http://us.i-phone.org/main/product.php?prod=1257&PHPSESSID=3d55e1c80ce5b41765b8d36c712ebcd7&cat=93 Any info would be helpful. Thanks Rowland G4APO K2 K1 KX1 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com