Our radio Club, Mid-MO ARC (Jefferson City MO), is inviting ALL locals
(and spouses) who are either CW ops or who are currently taking one of
our two CW classes to come over to the home QTH of one of our members to
help us celebrate SKN.
We'll have numerous old/new straight keys on display, a sta
ctor. Solder into place.
5) Lay the 2nd resistor up against the first and bend/trim its leads to
connect to pins 1 and 10. Solder.
Done
73,
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At 18:18 12/24/2008, you wrote:
Happy Christmas, all.
What better time than the final hours of Christmas Eve to apply the
mod, re
for C165 and continue hitting until it shows you the image of
the component locations on page 164 of the manual. Then look for the blue-
highlighted component (C165), just to the read of X5and to the left-read of
L34.
Similarly, immediately behind header J7.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
Any help will be
Hi Randy:
Wayne is aware of reports of this glitch and is attempting to reproduce
it on his K3 so he can properly address the problem.
In my personal experience, if you 'peck' at the [SPOT] button, you'll
usually get only the BEEP, but if you're a bit more 'assertive', (but
not so assertive that
NOT zero beat, you'll be able to hear the offset. If
it is zero beat, it'll be hiding behind the sidetone.
I (think I) can provide a short WAV file to demonstrate if you have difficulty
following the above verbal description.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 12:32 01/21/2009, Darwin, Keith
ernal temps.
What bothers me, a bit, is that my cooling fans seem to be running a LOT more
frequently, and at higher speeds, than they did several firmware versions ago.
I've mentioned this on the K3 Field Test reflector, but no one has risen to
comment upon my observations.
73,
Tom Hammond
will allow you
to limit the amount of output when you turn the AGC off.
Hope this helps,
73,
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Ron:
I've seen one other knob broken... as a result of someone having tightened the
setscrew WAY(!!!) too much! In fact, I rounded off the corners of the little
Allen wrench trying to get the darn thing loose.
Folks (esp. those building their K3s) should be instructed to 'snug' the
setscrews do
Rudolf:
Are you clicking on [APPLY] before you exit the K3 Utility program?
APPLY sends the info to the K3... without it, you have only changed
the settings in the Utility and nowhere else.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 07:21 02/06/2009, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>After choosing the filters used for each mode
The K3's T-R line output ("KEY OUT") can switch up to 200VDC @ 5A... so it will
easily switch the +120VDC @ 15-30mA from the SB-220.
However, it will NOT SWITCH a NEGATIVE T-R line voltage UNDER ANY
CIRCUMSTANCES!
Users with amps which offer a negative T-R line control voltage will have to
provid
Hi Julius:
I'm using #8 in my mobile installation and had to get it down to a more
suitable gauge for the APP connectors.
I made a couple butt-joint connectors from short (1") lengths of brass
'hobby tubing' obtained at the local hardware store. I took a short piece
of the #8 wire with me and sel
nd other sizes) of connector. It would probably have choked had I
tried to use it on #10 solid copper and possibly on hard-drawn copper, just
Like Tim, KA0OUV, noted. I've not broken any dies... yet!
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
John:
Elecraft offers (probably for a price) two (2) little devices which screw
to the top back edge of the bottom case and into which the feet of the
upper device fit. Works great.
Unfortunately, I don't recall what the heck they're called, but I'll bet
Lisa or someone else around there will kn
John:
I'm pretty certain you can buy just about ANY PIECE of replacement parts
directly from Heil:
http://www.heilsound.com/amateur/products/parts/
About 2/3 of the way down the page... $8...!
73,
Tom N0SS
At 13:09 03/01/2009, you wrote:
>After two years, I find I have an intermittent i
l probably be a
combination of the K3's EXT ALC setting and the ALC SET value from the
Quadra.
If you would like to see a PDF of the current interconnection illustration,
please drop me an e-mail and I'll send the file to you... can't send PDFs
through the
of
the main assembly process.
This usually helps to minimize any possibility of cumulative fit errors.
If you have your K3 all built, try loosening all of the EXTERIOR screws
which go into a 2D connector, and then retighten them.
Good luck,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 20:25 03/04/2009, you wrote:
>D
CK") within
the PDF... a really EASY way to find subjects you can't find otherwise in the
Manual.
73,
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o read the (somewhat limited) info
printed on the bottom of the case.
If you are interested, just drop me a note and I'll send both file formats
to you.
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Sample Format: 16-bit (even 8-bit if available)
Recording Channels: Mono
Export Format: WAV (Microsoft 8 bit PCM)
These settings will result in a very usable quality recording and at about
10% the file size of the default... usually 4 MB for a 5-minute recording.
Just a tho
ne confirm that the ONLY
source of grounding between the Vibrokeyer levers and the base of the
paddle is via the contact return springs? If so, man, that's a
HORRIBLY POOR connection to be relying upon.
Thanks for your time,
73,
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ng the
desired 4-Ohm load. The K3 seems to really like the 3.2 Ohm Motorola speakers.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 08:16 10/04/2010, you wrote:
>Over on qth.com in the forums area (the "Talk" sub-forum) is a
>discussion called "A sad thing happened
>on the way to a more p
Ghostly signals will once again emanate from Frankenstein, Missouri,
over Halloween weekend.
Witches and warlocks of the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club will be
haunting victims near QRP frequencies on 80, 75, 40, 30, and 20
meters (higher bands if open).
Spirits screeching from two skeletal K3s (br
Ghostly signals will once again emanate from Frankenstein, Missouri,
over Halloween weekend.
Witches and warlocks of the Mid-MO Amateur Radio Club will be
haunting victims near QRP frequencies on 80, 75, 40, 30, and 20
meters (higher bands if open).
Spirits screeching from two skeletal K3s (br
suming a 2-speaker
configuration) movement of the perceived received signal at a rate determined
by the amount of frequency mismatch between the two filters... usually on the
order of 3Hz or less... often 1Hz or less.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 10:41 12/22/2009, you wrote:
>What is supposed to
modification info.
http://www.n0ss.net/motorola_amp_spkr_mods_04jul2009.pdf
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 10:25 12/22/2009, you wrote:
>Let's see if I can generate another 1000 posts O:-) .
>
>What external speakers are popular with K3ers?
&g
which may or may NOT be the same device. Again, hopefully
an NTE book might help.
Please if you have ANY info, respond OFF-REFLECTOR to keep the 'noise'
down to a dull roar.
Happy New Year to all.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
rs. You can see one of the resistors by
removing the top cover and inspecting the side of the KIO3
board facing away from the rear panel. Photos of what the added
resistors look like are in the document.
Hope this helps.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 15:12 01/03/2010, Keith Hamilton wro
Man... what a BIG discussion... whew!
Early on with my K3, I found that having two speakers (L & R) plugged into the
rear panel SPKR jack of the K3 was turning out to be a real P.I.T.A.
I had two speakers, with somewhat lengthy (though folded up and tied) leads
which extended left and right acros
Hi Julian
>Been there, done that, etc. I think practically every socket on the back of
>my K3 has something plugged into it.
>
>But either I'm overlooking something, or you don't need to make up a special
>connector. You can buy little adapters that have one 3.5mm stereo jack
>output and two 3.5mm
line titled: "External (Dual) Speaker Splitter
for the K3".
The proposed project will be slightly smaller than that shown on my
web page and will use 2-56 hardware as opposed to 4-40 hardware in the article.
73,
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According to several currency calculators:
2,014,200 JPY = $21,983.0832 USD
Whew.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 09:38 01/05/2010, you wrote:
>WOW ! according that pdf
>document(http://www.edcjp.jp/shop/order-K3.pdf) If we add all the
>modules and filters price for a fully loaded K3,it will c
Jim:
At 11:53 01/05/2010, Jim Brown wrote:
>On Mon, 04 Jan 2010 13:20:07 -0600, Tom Hammond wrote:
>
> >Since the posting of the link to my K3 Speaker Splitter PC board, I
> >have received a number of requests (orders if you will) for PC
> >boards.
>
>While I app
AND as long as it's large enough so I can use the
box as a heatsink for a pass transistor which will need to dissipate about
15W of heat.
PLEASE REPLY OFF-REFLECTOR... this request is pretty far removed from
Elecraft relevance!
Ma
uest is pretty far removed from
Elecraft relevance!
Many thanks,
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FWIW - Last time I spoke with the folks at Ridge Equipt., they had 'a few'
100W-150W loads available as well as those shown on their web page...
apparently not enough to make it worth reworking the web page to show them
however.
You might want to give them a phone call and see what they might have
the fuse should blow is if the p ass transistors shorted.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 20:28 02/28/2010, you wrote:
>I recently purchased a 35 amp Astron power supply at a hamfest (in
>great condition). Upon inspection, I found that the crowbar SCR had
>failed, and had been removed.
>
sort of slow open-frame relay. Vacuum relays, reed
relays, and PIN diodes will all switch long before RF appears and
well after it disappears.
For what it's worth, the DELAY control does NOT control key-down to
RF-available timing... it controls key-up to return-to-RX timing.
73,
Tom Hamm
Folks:
Thanks to Joe, W4TV, and Vidi, ZS1EL, I now have a document available on my
web site giving the inter-wiring info for mating the Yaesu FL-7000 HF Amp
to the K3.
If you are interested, go to www.n0ss.net, then select the K3-Specific web
page and drop down a bit. The new document is immediat
e to convert it from (K3) BCD to PW-1 CI-V format.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 10:10 09/10/2009, gdaug...@stanford.edu wrote:
>Joe wrote...
>
> > Unfortunately the PW-1 will only work with Icom serial
> > (CI-V) data. It does not respond to the old stepped
> > DC voltage li
might want to take up the task,
I'll be happy to make the PCB layout available to you and I'm sure that Fred
at FAR Ckts would be just as tickled to make them for you as he would
be for
me.
For what it's worth, one 8" X 11" 'sheet' of these PC boards contains
Thought I've not done so (yet), if there's any interest in
the 2-speaker 'splitter', I'll put the info out on my web site for general
access.
73,
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rd waiting to go out to you.
If it turns out the one or both of those potential purchasers no
longer want the
PC boards, I'll announce that they are again available.
Told ya, I couldn't type a short note! Sorry!!!
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
required.
I have a number of other PC board designs for which this offer holds as well.
73,
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) in the AF section. If the signal is now
reading higher on the S-meter, then the problem is RF-related.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 01:01 10/22/2009, you wrote:
>Hi
>
>Again today I had soft audio when I turned the K3 on.
>
>I pressed the ATU button and the volume became
>loud a
onfirmation QSL from N0F.
QSL contacts with N0F to WE0G at the address shown in QRZ.COM
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS K3 #8
Kent Trimble K9ZTV K3 #00021
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d thus more prone to
offering chances for shorts between pads/lands.
The idea is to just use a tip that's large enough to carry as much
'heat' to the joint as possible, while not being so wide that it
easily allows you to overlap the pad with the width of the tip.
Hope this helps.
Trying to get HRD (v5 build 2356 beta) to connect to:
http://www.dxsummit.fi/DxSpots.aspx
but I can't find the correct port address to us for the link.
Does anyone have a known good link and port) address?
Also seem to be missing several features (country name and bearing) in
this version of
Thanks Ken,
However the link you provided appears to be busted... however maybe
the following link will give readers some usable info:
http://www.stabilant.com/techt02h.htm
73,
Tom N0SS
At 12:17 12/06/2009, Ken Miller, K6CTW wrote:
>All,
>
>I was talking with one of our vendors this past
ang a scope across the DC output from the P/S, set it
to a very
SLOW SWEEP SPEED, so you can see a single trace run across the
screen, and THEN
put the rig into TX at 100W of requested power, IF the problem is a momentary
over-current problem, you'll see the instantaneous drop of voltage
ails.
I think the purchase of the box is going to be very well worth the
price AND the wait.
Thanks Dave for posting the availability of these boxes to the reflector.
73,
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Alan:
>I went on line to order but they want $32.21 to ship one $29.95 item to
>California (UPS ground). I don't think so...
>
>Too bad - looks like a nice unit.
Find a couple/few others to add to your order. That shipping was
virtually IDENTICAL to what they charged me to ship three (3) in a
Hi Alan:
GREAT PRICE!!!
Thanks for the link. And yes, that does appear to be the VERY SAME box!!!
I hope they have a BUNCH of them!!!
73,
Tom
At 21:50 12/16/2009, you wrote:
>For me shipping was about $18 which I thought was a bit too much to
>ship. So, I went on eBay today looking for a ca
rapped wire. This will quickly accept solder and transfer the heat to
the copper in the tinsel quickly enough that it'll accept solder before the
threads get to burn.
Good luck,
Merry Christmas,
Tom Hammond N0SS
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one wire(s). Cut off a short
(1/4" - 3/8") chunk of tubing, solder a 'connecting wire to it, insert one
of the (3) headphone wires into the tubing and CRIMP it tightly.
Good luck,
Tom Hammond N0SS
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F) as well,
they are well worth reading.
If you have any problems or questions, please drop me an e-mail.
73,
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not a
fun problem to have to find/fix.
73,
Tom HammondN0Ss
At 10:38 04/04/2009, you wrote:
>I'm using an old car stereo door speaker now. Any one tell me the
>source for a good speaker for the K3. Any enclosure tips too.
>
>k9il
>K3 #2626
>
Jim:
As always, probably to look in your MANUAL!
It's on page 67 of my (rev. D) Manual. In the Error Message list.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 15:56 04/06/2009, you wrote:
>Whenever I turn on my K3 I see "ERR PL2" go across the screen then
>everything else seems to come up fine.
>
>What is this error m
/index_k2.html (about 1/3 of the way down the page).
73,
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g overloaded with other conflicting software.
Has anyone else attempted to use the Up/Dn Arrow features of N1MM Logger to
tune their VFO? If so, did you find it as slow to act/respond as I have
found it to be? I find it pretty dif
e newer, plastic-cased,
Motorola NON-amplified speakers are now 8-Ohms... there may be some 4-Ohm
speakers in the newer-style plastic ('fitted back') cases, but I suspect that
almost all have now been switched to 8-Ohm speakers.
I'm using a
terry:
Because some folks, like me, must have their PC keyboard to the side of the
desk (at 90-degrees from the desk) when contesting... this places the rig
at my left side, rather that right in front of me, and requires me to either
turn 90-degrees (at least 45 deg. anyway) on order to adjust the
tune feature but why would you be doing
>that WHILE you're transmitting?
>
>73 de Terry KK6T
>
>Tom Hammond wrote:
>>terry:
>>
>>Because some folks, like me, must have their PC keyboard to the side of the
>>desk (at 90-degrees from the desk) when contest
Nope, but if you order at Dayton, for (slightly) delivery, there's no STATE TAX
(OR shipping, I think).
73,
Tom N0SS
At 09:51 AM 5/15/2009, you wrote:
>You guys at Dayton - is there hamfest promo pricing on the K3 at Dayton?
>
>Jerry W4UK
>
>
Jim:
Just GOOGLE for 'tektronix 475' and then select one or more of the
links.
I quick search shows that the Tek 475 is a 200 MHz o'scope.
73,
Tom N0SS
At 10:06 05/21/2009, you wrote:
>How do you know what the frequency rating of a scope is?
>What is the rating of my Techtronics 475?
>We use
ion
can come in on (and appear as reflected power even though you're not
transmitting on THAT radio) the antenna/coax of the auto-tune
transmatch station and cause the transmatch to try to
auto-tune...!!! So, TURN OFF THE AUTO-TUNE FEATURE before you start
your
of range.
You can read the docs on the new release and then download firmware
v. 3.19 from Elecraft now.
Just a thought.
73,
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t;tried this...
>
>Dick, K6KR
>
>
>-Original Message-
>From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
>[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tom Hammond
>Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2009 12:33 PM
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Beta F/W Release 3.19
le for the same purpose... THOSE op amps are what I
really am looking for, but this may be best way to find them again.
Thanks,
73,
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The link I was looking for was:
http://www.behringer.com/EN/Products/HA400.aspx
And now, hopefully, I'll be able to retrace my steps to finding the link to
the other op amp which is supposed to be much more robust in this type of
service.
Thanks again folks.
73,
Larry:
Go to: http://www.n0ss.net/index_k3.html
then download:
http://www.n0ss.net/k3-to-quadra_docs_v1r9.pdf
and
http://www.n0ss.net/k3-to-quadra_comments_v1r2.pdf
Hope it helps.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 11:13 07/09/2009, you wrote:
>Anyone driving a Yaesu VL-1
I have just updated some of the information for the documentation of my
K3-to-Quadra Inter-wiring which is on my web site.
Mainly, the updates were to WARN potential users of the info about the
'GOTCHA' with regard to using the appropriate 8-pin DIN plug required
by the Quadra's BAND DATA 1 conne
MANY THANKS to all those who responded with links to a number of
apparently viable sources for the somewhat specialized (and a bit
scarce) 262-degree pin pattern 8-Pin DIN connector required by the
Yaesu Quadra HF amplifier when fabricating the inter-connection cables.
For your reference, I hav
They won't speed up their sending unless asked to do so
and if asked, they tell the other guy to please NOT increase his speed to them
faster than they can copy (but 'pressing' their copy is good for them, to
some extent).
Hope this helps.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
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d the alignment
docs avaiable for downloading.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 21:27 08/07/2009, you wrote:
>Does anyone have a good link Spectrogram Software? The link from the
>Elecraft site and one other one I've found are under construction with
>no links to the software.
>
>
n body of the lifting bracket up
flush against the PC board, thereby reducing the stress on the feet
and keeping them from bending.
A PDF with this article and dimensional illustrations of the KPAIO3
Puller is available on my web site at:
http://www.n0ss.net/index_k3.html
more specificall
://www.n0ss.net/kpaio3_pcb_puller_v1r1.pdf
Thanks to everyone for your interest.
73,
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As long as I'm on a 'roll', I might as well post this item as well...
Removing this side panel screw is relatively painless, but
reinstalling it is more difficult. Because the screw is threaded
through two threaded devices (2D fastener and hex standoff), with no
split lock washer between them
Folks:
In order to prevent 'knob twiddling' by unfamiliar ops who like to
'twiddle' knobs
of your rig, especially in order to get an INDICATED 100W OUTPUT IN
SSB MODE ON AN EXTERNAL (AVERAGING) POWER METER...
The K3 offers a feature to LOCK the MIC GAIN, COMPRESSION, and POWER
OUTPUT controls
attachments OR embedded images).
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 12:15 07/25/2010, you wrote:
>The power pole connector cable I recd with my k3 has no place for a pin.
>
>The darned thing keeps disconnecting.
>
>
>HELP
>
>
>Great Grandmaw Susan
>
>If you don't ch
Hopefully, you'll also think, SM-220/SM-230 (or YO-100).
Tom N0SS
At 21:44 07/30/2010, Brett Howard wrote:
>When you read sensor Think W2...
>
>~Brett (N7MG)
>
>On Fri, 2010-07-30 at 09:29 -0500, Jim Miller KG0KP wrote:
> > And it was dated "today" when I downloaded it (yesterday) and
>
e in-line... they've saved my bacon several
times in years past... I wouldn't be without one.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
K3/P3 Field Tester.
At 14:54 08/05/2010, David Wilburn wrote:
>Will the P3 (at some point) be able to monitor / display the output of
>the K3 (or any other radio)?
t; port can (or should be asked to) supply,
then I'd probably suggest that you consider using the L3's "+12VDC"
port to drive a small relay (or possibly a MOSFET) which would
switch on/off the output from a small external 12VDC power supply
which could supply maybe 1A or so out
Bruce:
I'd suggest a 4 Ohm speaker! Actually, I'm using two (2) of the old Motorola
UN-amplified mobile speakers available on EBay for $10 or so. They are either
3.2 or 4 Ohms and work GREAT!
73,
Tom N0SS
At 21:05 05/03/2008, you wrote:
Good Evening:
If I was to add an external speaker to
JUST (now) tested it and it is working well.
Maybe I'm doing some wrong ?
Possibly. Are you in FSK D mode?
With all due respect, are you confident in your proper sending of the ..--
character? As soon as I send ..--, transmission ceases after about 1/2 second
delay and IM is NOT sent.
Joe:
Refer to the Manual, and run VCO MD as directed there.
That did it for me... last night, for that matter.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 12:16 06/12/2008, Joe Word wrote:
After upgrading to 2.02 firmware I get the error message "ERR PL1"
when I go to 12 meters in SSB mode. The mes
Several folks have expressed concern about their ability to remove SMDs from
a PC board without damaging the underlying copper pads.
For those who have Hakko 936-x T/C soldering stations, you may wish to
consider either (or both) of the available Hakko SMD removal tips:
http://www.kiesub.com/
in the Lazy-Boy, watching 5 year
old editions
of CSI... heheh!
73 (to ALL), and (still) many thanks for all your kind Get Well notes
and prayers.
Tom Hammond N0SS
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ot had one available.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 14:56 08/02/2008, Timothy Raymer wrote:
Keith,
I know Tom, N0SS, has has an SM-230 in line for quite some
time. Far predates his K2, but is a useful tool. Especially useful
if you are also making your electrons "taller" with an Amplifier.
These must be what we call 'The silly days of summer..."
73 guys... have fun.
Tom N0SS
At 11:16 08/08/2008, you wrote:
I can help, I have one that speaks great English I will trade you
for that one.
73 de jay/w5jay..
I have an entirely different problem! When I hook my paddle up to
my
Hi Tony:
I recently added a 1kHz filter to my K3 (just in time for Field Day...).
When I'm contesting, I often try to use a semi-wide b/w filter, so I
can keep track of who is on either side of me AND so I can try to catch
those who can't seem to zero beat my calling frequency.
Before I added t
I hope Eric and Wayne will forgive me for this message, but it's the only way
I know to get the word out to the (many) folks who have been so supportive
during my recent surgeries and subsequent recovery. If I had to send separate
(direct) e-mails, I'm certain I'd miss someone, and I'd hate to do
POWER (and the current required to generate that level
of output) until the problem again appears.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 14:06 08/16/2008, you wrote:
Hi All
I finaly had my K3 working after five weeks and several replacement
boards at 10 watts. I just installed the 100 PA. I'm up to d
Just picked this up from another reflector...
This is the DXpedition which will be running (I think) all Elecraft K3s.
73,
Tom N0SS
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Just worked DL8LAS/MM 14006, on his way to Ducie. Good signal but
struggling to raise the occasional W.
Says they have about another
Geoff:
This SHOULD have been corrected in a firmware release... actually
probably SEVERAL
releases ago... have you been updating your K3 firmware?
Cheere,
Tom N0SS
At 11:34 02/10/2008, you wrote:
Been having a ball with the CW->RTTY feature in the WPX contest, so
far getting over 30 countr
ain a board, please contact me. I
will be happy to send you a PDF of the new board layout if you are interested.
First, visit Don't links (above) to see what is required for the installation.
Cheers,
Tom HammondN0SS
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board.
For your info, the K2 External T-R Keying adapter will key the T-R line of an
external RF amp at up to +200VDC at 5A if needed.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
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that 'full RTTY character speed' because of the conversion process required to
generate the RTTY, but it's probably faster than most of us can (accurately)
send CW by hand via a keyer.
73,
Tom Hammond N0SS
At 19:45 02/14/2008, T. David Yarnes wrote:
Hopefully you won't think I "
the RTTY
going to look odd to the receiver because of excessive inter-char gaps
or are those gaps rather common since many of us type slower than 60
wpm?
- Keith N1AS -
- K2 5411.ssb.100 -
- K3 Wave 3 -
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From: Tom Hammond
The 'baud rate' is always that user for
Fred, et al:
Just sent a copy t you.
IF anyone else wants a copy, you have only to ask.
The file is 6.7MB in size however... so be sure your ISP can accept it.
Otherwise, I'll (temporarily) place a copy on my web site and you can
download it... have NOT done that yet... depends upon demand.
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