[Elecraft] 2T Gen problem
Hi, I am in the final alignment and tests of my K2/SSB/PA100, which seems to be going very well, . but I am facing my first real problem with an Elecraft kit, the 2 T GEN. This is rather frustrating, since there are only a few components, no toroid, etc. The 700 Hz generator works and produces a max 150 mVolt peak signal, but the 1.900 Hz generator does not work. I noticed that Base of 2N3904-Q1 (1.900 Hz) shows 0 V, while Base of 2N3904-Q3 (700 Hz) shows 2,1 mV. With a 8.9 Volts Vcc, Collector Q1 shows 8,1 Volts while Collector Q3 shows 6.7 Volts. Drains Q2 and Q4 (2N7000) show both 4.4 V (= Vcc/2). The voltages of pins 1,2,3,5,6,7 of U1 (LMC6482) are all 4.4 Volts. Replacing Q1 with an available spare didn't help and didn't change the voltages. With the scope, I get a 689 Hz sinusoidal signal on U1 pin 7 (570 mV peak), but nothing on U1 - pin 1. There is a "saw teeth" signal on collector Q3, nothing on collector Q1. I have of course inspected carefully the soldering and the component placement. Thanks for your suggestions, Raymond METZGER F4FNT ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Use of Heathkit SB200 amp
Some model amps have a swamping circuit on the input from the exciter to avoid over driving... Some Alphas have that and many Alpha owners just take that out to no harm, but are careful, I guess. The aptly named "swamping" is resistive. Maybe that is what is in the SB-200? Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Can you find the hidden words? Take a break and play Seekadoo! http://club.live.com/seekadoo.aspx?icid=seek_hotmailtextlink1 ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Time to Move On
Maybe it should hav been put "move away". 73 Tony W7GO - Original Message - From: "Ken Kopp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 9:56 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Time to Move On Not quite sure what you're trying to say ... "Move on" ... to what? I don't know of a kit that's anywhere close to being an alternative to the K3 ... or the K2, for that matter. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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 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] Time to Move On
Not quite sure what you're trying to say ... "Move on" ... to what? I don't know of a kit that's anywhere close to being an alternative to the K3 ... or the K2, for that matter. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Time to Move On
> I guess its time for me to move on. The K3 was such a disapointing > let down that I sold my K2. I'm sorry but prebuilt modules does not a > kit make. Fascinating logic! Mike / KK5F ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Time to Move On
You could desolder all the components in the modules, put them in little bags, and then solder them back on the boards. That would make it a rather challenging kit. nr5a wrote: I guess its time for me to move on. The K3 was such a disapointing let down that I sold my K2. I'm sorry but prebuilt modules does not a kit make. -- Blog: http://thek3ngreport.blogspot.com/ ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Use of Heathkit SB200 amp
Jeff, If an amplifier (any amplifier including the SB-200) is linear, and has a gain of 10 dB (for example), then 10 watts will produce 100 watts output, 15 watts goes to 150, 50 watts will produce 500 watts output, etc. I am not familiar with the modifications to the SB-200 for the 'reduction of drive', but if the unmodified or modified amplifier is truely linear, there should be no need for any additional work (see statement above). OTOH, if the 'reduction of drive' mod increases the gain of the SB-200, then it may be useful unless it produces non-linear operation of the amplifier. The input power required to drive the amplifier to *full* output is quite a different matter - I would not expect a 10 to 15 watt input would be capable of producing full output from the SB-200, but the amp certainly could be used as a gain block element and provide a good output signal. 73, Don W3FPR Jeff wrote: Hi all, this might be a dumb question, but the Heathkit SB-200 has several modifications that can be made to it, one of which is the reduction of drive power to excite it. Does anybody have any idea what the lowest power required to excite an SB-200 amp is? Without mods, it is around 100 watts, but I use to have one with the reduced drive mods, and I drove it with 30 to 50 watts for around 300 watts out. I never tried testing the lower end with that mod. Though. ___ 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] Use of Heathkit SB200 amp
Hi all, this might be a dumb question, but the Heathkit SB-200 has several modifications that can be made to it, one of which is the reduction of drive power to excite it. Does anybody have any idea what the lowest power required to excite an SB-200 amp is? Without mods, it is around 100 watts, but I use to have one with the reduced drive mods, and I drove it with 30 to 50 watts for around 300 watts out. I never tried testing the lower end with that mod. Though. Bottom line is: if an SB-200 had the reduced drive mod, could a QRP K2 at 10 to 15 watts with an amp key interface safely/adequately drive an SB-200 to say, 50 to 60 watts out? Anyone ever try this? Thanks, Jeff KY7S ___ 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] Using the English language "Build"
Please help reverse the deterioration of the English language. A "build" is nothing. It is an "assembly" or a "building." Engineers unite to save the language, please!!! Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Gear up for Halo® 3 with free downloads and an exclusive offer. http://gethalo3gear.com?ocid=SeptemberWLHalo3_MSNHMTxt_1 ___ 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] Using the English language "Build"
Please help reverse the deterioration of the English language. A "build" is nothing. It is an "assembly" or a "building." Engineers unite to save the language, please!!! Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ Get a FREE small business Web site and more from Microsoft® Office Live! http://clk.atdmt.com/MRT/go/aub0930003811mrt/direct/01/ ___ 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] Using the English language "Build"
Please help reverse the deterioration of the English language. A "build" is nothing. It is an "assembly" or a "building." Engineers unite to save the language, please!!! Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] _ More photos; more messages; more whatever. Windows Live Hotmail - NOW with 5GB storage. http://imagine-windowslive.com/hotmail/?locale=en-us&ocid=TXT_TAGHM_migration_HM_mini_5G_0907 ___ 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] Resumed Elecraft K1 Build
I didn't plan for over 3 months to pass between completing the filter board and starting the front panel board, what can I say, it was a busy summer. I figure if I know people are following the progess, I'll be less likely to slack off, so check out my blog and pictures: http://cryptojoe.blogspot.com/search/label/Elecraft%20K1%20Build http://picasaweb.google.com/joseph.durnal/ElecraftK1TransceiverBuild 73 de Joe NE3R ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Ordering Options - ??
Thanks for everyone who 'put me straight on this'. The phrase 'confirmed my order' threw me !! Or maybe it was just wishful thinking! Cheers David, Vk2NU Joe-aa4nn <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I think it means he just placed an order, nothing else. > de Joe, aa4nn ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Ordering Options - ??
I think it means he just placed an order, nothing else. de Joe, aa4nn snip ...I just confirmed my order with Lisa Jones - here is what I placed on order and why. Hope I got it all right... I take this to mean that Elecraft are now contacting buyers in the first production run, and confirming orders ?? and therefore the 17th Sept is a go ?? David, Vk2NU ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KNB3 Option?
On Wed, Sep 12, 2007 at 08:00:49PM -0400, hank k8dd wrote: > Tree wrote: > >On Wed, Sep 12, 2007 at 02:27:20AM -0700, J F wrote: > I guess the real question on the HW NB would be .. > aside from the fact that it gets rid of a whole lot of noise, > is there the crud from adjacent signals introduced when the > HW NB is turned on . like on some "other" radios? Well - there might be. The HW noise blanker does not have the roofing filter in front of it. I don't fully understand how the bandwidth is determined - and haven't had a chance to test it with loud signals and an appropriate noise situation yet. The cool thing about the DSP filter working so well is that it is after the roofing filter - and will not be affected by nearby signals. Tree ___ 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] Time to Move On
I guess its time for me to move on. The K3 was such a disapointing let down that I sold my K2. I'm sorry but prebuilt modules does not a kit make. Jerry - NR5A - south Dakota ___ 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 Ordering Options - ??
snip ...I just confirmed my order with Lisa Jones - here is what I placed on order and why. Hope I got it all right... I take this to mean that Elecraft are now contacting buyers in the first production run, and confirming orders ?? and therefore the 17th Sept is a go ?? David, Vk2NU ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Lost speaker audio in K2
You have probably experienced a common failure in the front panel phone plug. Order a new jack from Elecraft and replace the broken one. It's a small plastic part that slides back and forth to engage the headphone or speaker. it splits in half and cannot be returned to closed when the headphone is removed. I bought two, just in case, but I think they have the problem fixed. Some 1/8" jacks that are sold in stores is inferior, although stronger. The use a pressure contact that will get noisy or fail at the contact. The Elecraft supplied jack is a positive contact slide switch, but a batch was flawed. Go real easy on the soldering heat when you install - "just in case". Al WA6VNN ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KNB3 Option?
Tree wrote: On Wed, Sep 12, 2007 at 02:27:20AM -0700, J F wrote: Several of the beta testers have reported excellent results with only the DSP version. The pair should be outstanding. I just got my hardware one a couple of days ago. The real problem with having the DSP one work so well, is that it will take a lot of time comparing the two to figure out which is better. Reminds me of the old saying - if you have two watches, you are never sure what time it is. Both of the noise blankers have 21 different settings - so it will take me awhile to figure out the best ones. Maybe we need a new mail reflector strictly for comparing NB settings. 73 Tree N6TR K3 SN #013 I guess the real question on the HW NB would be .. aside from the fact that it gets rid of a whole lot of noise, is there the crud from adjacent signals introduced when the HW NB is turned on . like on some "other" radios? 73HankK8DD -- --- If God intended you to be on single sideband, he would have given you only one nostril. - Steve, K2PTS (SK) --- ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Single Lever Paddle/Key(?)
As far as I know you're correct. The intended way to do iambic keying is to make both contacts simultaneously. Al WA6VNN ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] voltage display problem
Joe, I might point out that the most likely cause for failure of Control Board U6 is static damage. When handling it (or other static sensitive devices), follow good ESD practices. Most modern active devices *are* static sensitive to one extent or another. An antistatic mat and a wrist strap are a good investment. For inexpensive antistaric measures, look for a mat a bit bigger than a computer keyboard size at those places dealing in computer components - TigerDirect (www.tigerdirect.com) is usually my first place to look, but there are many more - search on 'antistatic' at the site. 73, Don W3FPR MARY HAYS CARNEY wrote: Don: Thanks for the quick reply. Indeed the voltage at pin 5 of U6 is as expected (2.31 for 11.9 v in). To be sure: the firmware chip is U6, on the control board?? I'll replace that and see what happens. ___ 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 Ordering Options
I just confirmed my order with Lisa Jones - here is what I placed on order and why. Hope I got it all right... 1. K3/10 $1399 Base 10 watt K3 with standard TCXO, hardware -and- software noise blankers, all mode DSP filtering, and KIO3 RS232 command interface. I'd stress to the K2 guys that K3 will provide all the bandwidths that you get with the K2 without ever needing to buy any crystals. The K3 does with DSP what the K2 does with a crystal bank. When the crystal bank is made available for the K3 it won't be to provide final filter width as in the K2, it will be to reduce overload from multi kilowatt stations (or your neighbor if he has a ham radio). 2. KPA3 $349 100 watt PA with Fans. This takes cool air in from the top cover and blows it out the back as far as I can tell. The 10w K3 needs no fans, the PA is kept cool just like the K2 by bolting to the cover. 3. KBFP3 $99 General Coverage option, required to listen to any band that's more than (approximately) 500 khz from an amateur radio band. 4. KFL3A1.0K $120 1.0 khz roofing filter, should be a "no effect" option for at least a couple years when receive signal levels are strong enough for the internal DSP filtering to need it's help. 5. KFL3B-FM $99 Allows FM transmit, with the possibility of also allowing AM transmit depending upon MIC setup, etc. In this case the DSP in the K3 alone is counted upon to keep the transmitted signal pure. 6. KXV3 $79 a. Allows a second receive antenna, which also provides for an external receive device. In my case I have a front loading washer with a nasty switching power supply. I use an MFJ-1026 to remedy this but it typically uses RF sensing at the main antenna. That means the relay in the device ruins QSK in transmit. With the KXV3, the MFJ1026 can stay in receive mode 100% of the time and I can have noise removal with QSK. b. Provides for buffered output for a future panadapter for bandscope. Thank -heavens- Elecraft didn't choose to burdon the internal processor with this task. I have a Softrock Lite device and a "Rocky" program at the PC that can use this, after a small amount of additional buffering is added to the softrock hardware to keep the softrock internally generated noise from being injected into the K3 IF. All up $2145 plus delivery plus Ca. sales tax. Such a deal! 73, Don ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] voltage display problem
Joe, These symptoms are possibly (but only indirectly) caused by a defective U6. The firmware is the major element in the power control system, but from your other conditions, it is difficult to pinpoint - if indeed the power control circuits were the cause for low power, that would not cause a high current draw - in fact the current draw would be low rather than high. Your D6/Q1 statement is a bit confusing. Check the 8T and 8R voltages at D6 and D7 anodes as well as the collector of Control Board Q1 and Q2 for both the receive and transmit conditions. The voltage at the anode of D6 is 8R (through RFC12) and CB Q1 is the 8T control transistor. 8T is at a high voltage (8 volts nominal) during transmit and 8R is at a high voltage during receive - they should never be on at the same time. High Current is usually a problem associated with the low pass filters or T4, but resolve the 8T/8R situation first because if both are active at the same time, high current could result. 73, Don W3FPR MARY HAYS CARNEY wrote: Don: Thanks for the quick reply. Indeed the voltage at pin 5 of U6 is as expected (2.31 for 11.9 v in). To be sure: the firmware chip is U6, on the control board?? I'll replace that and see what happens. If I may continue with my litany of problems since they may well arise from U6(ctrl brd): The receiver works well but problems show up on transmit. On initial test, it indicated excess current even at lowest power setting. After several trials, it would no longer switch to transmit. (The voltage at D6 anode rises to about 4 v then drops in spite of having 7.9 v at the emitter of Q1 (ctrl brd)). Pin 2 of U8 (ctrl brd) remains at 0 v though there is 0 v at the rf det on the rf brd. Right now I'm not ruling out a problem from Q5 through Q8 on the rf brd, which may have fried U6 (ctrl brd), so I'm still looking. Are these problems compatible with a faulty U6 or do I need to continue looking? joe carney KB3FBR If you find the voltage going into U6 pin 5 is the same as at U3 pin 7 and your voltage display still says 23.3, the only cause can be a bad input on U6 (in that case, you need to replace the firmware chip). 73, Don W3FPR ___ 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 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
Re: [Elecraft] voltage display problem
Don: Thanks for the quick reply. Indeed the voltage at pin 5 of U6 is as expected (2.31 for 11.9 v in). To be sure: the firmware chip is U6, on the control board?? I'll replace that and see what happens. If I may continue with my litany of problems since they may well arise from U6(ctrl brd): The receiver works well but problems show up on transmit. On initial test, it indicated excess current even at lowest power setting. After several trials, it would no longer switch to transmit. (The voltage at D6 anode rises to about 4 v then drops in spite of having 7.9 v at the emitter of Q1 (ctrl brd)). Pin 2 of U8 (ctrl brd) remains at 0 v though there is 0 v at the rf det on the rf brd. Right now I'm not ruling out a problem from Q5 through Q8 on the rf brd, which may have fried U6 (ctrl brd), so I'm still looking. Are these problems compatible with a faulty U6 or do I need to continue looking? joe carney KB3FBR If you find the voltage going into U6 pin 5 is the same as at U3 pin 7 and your voltage display still says 23.3, the only cause can be a bad input on U6 (in that case, you need to replace the firmware chip). 73, Don W3FPR ___ 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] KDSP2 Recordings
I am considering purchasing the KDSP2 and was wondering if someone who has this option installed could post some recordings made while using it. I've listened to the two recordings on the KDSP2 page and would like to hear a few more, with different settings, etc ... I am particularly interested in hearing the noise reduction at different settings on CW. If someone has a few minutes and could make a few recordings, I'd really appreciate it. 73, Zac KD5IEF K2 4907 ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Single Lever Paddle/Key(?)
Jack, Congratulations on your proficiency accomplishments, keep up the good work. With a single lever paddle, you will not notice any difference between mode A and mode B. If you use a dual paddle and squeeze both levers then release them both at the same time - mode A will complete the current element, but mode B will complete the current element and then send an opposite element. You do not loose the completion characteristics for either mode with a single lever paddle. 73, Don W3FPR Jack Regan wrote: To all the cw buffs, I'm a little confused. As far as I can tell, a single lever paddle, when connected to a keyer, sends dots when pushed in on one direction and dashes when pushed in the opposite direction. Presumably this prevents the possibility of a keyer sensing both contacts closed at the same time. Thus, it occurs to me that if the keyer in my KX1 is set for Iambic A, Then I will get continuous, properly spaced dots or dashes when I close the appropriate contact but will lose the "benefits" of squeezed" characters! Is this correct? Similarly, if my keyer is set for mode B, I would still get the dots and dashes but lose the auto completion function as well as the squeese function. Have I got it right? BTW, I am using Iambic A right now, and always have. It works fine but I sometimes find myself naturally just sending certain squeese character in a "single paddle manner." Given the fact that many top ops seem to like and use single lever paddles, I thought I would give it a try! Thanks in advance, Jack, AE6GC PS. I just got my 10 wpm Certificate of Code Proficiency from ARRL. I am more proud of that than passing the Extra exam and WAS!!! I am going for 15 wpm tonight during the West Coast Qualifying Run. Wish me luck! J ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Single Lever Paddle/Key(?)
Jack Regan wrote: As far as I can tell, a single lever paddle, when connected to a keyer, sends dots when pushed in on one direction and dashes when pushed in the opposite direction. Presumably this prevents the possibility of a keyer sensing both contacts closed at the same time. Using a single lever paddle with a keyer that is iambic A, iambic B or non-iambic is exactly the same. It makes automatic dots and dashes, and is self-completing (which means that once you start a dot or dash, the element and its following space will be created regardless of when you let go of the paddle). The only time there is a difference is when you close both contacts together, which you can't do with one lever! -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ 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] Single Lever Paddle/Key(?)
To all the cw buffs, I'm a little confused. As far as I can tell, a single lever paddle, when connected to a keyer, sends dots when pushed in on one direction and dashes when pushed in the opposite direction. Presumably this prevents the possibility of a keyer sensing both contacts closed at the same time. Thus, it occurs to me that if the keyer in my KX1 is set for Iambic A, Then I will get continuous, properly spaced dots or dashes when I close the appropriate contact but will lose the "benefits" of squeezed" characters! Is this correct? Similarly, if my keyer is set for mode B, I would still get the dots and dashes but lose the auto completion function as well as the squeese function. Have I got it right? BTW, I am using Iambic A right now, and always have. It works fine but I sometimes find myself naturally just sending certain squeese character in a "single paddle manner." Given the fact that many top ops seem to like and use single lever paddles, I thought I would give it a try! Thanks in advance, Jack, AE6GC PS. I just got my 10 wpm Certificate of Code Proficiency from ARRL. I am more proud of that than passing the Extra exam and WAS!!! I am going for 15 wpm tonight during the West Coast Qualifying Run. Wish me luck! J ___ 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] voltage display problem
Hope to find I'm on the list. I've completed my K2 and have some problems with the transmitter section. However, before I attack them, I've suddenly encountered a problem with the voltage display showing 23.3 v even with 0 volts into the internal voltmeter. The voltage into U6 at it's voltage sense input is correct, I.e. 0 v for 0 in and about 2.1 volts for 12 volts in. Note that early on the display was correct with 11.9 volts displayed for a 12 v supply. Any hints? joe carney KB3FBR ___ 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 Filter Advice - QRX
WU7R: >I didn't order any filters not knowing which ones to order. Ci I ordered my K3 on May 1 but have not placed a filter order yet. Elecraft promised to post full IMD/BDR measurements for all filters but has not done so thus far. As you probably know, ARRL discovered IMD problems with the Orion 500 Hz filter after it was released, which actually led to the front-end redesign implemented in Orion II. I commend Elecraft for posting full data in advance but sure wish they would "get on with it" so I can finalize my order (which now seems to be beyond 9/17). Just order you unit without any filters. Complete data on IMD/BDR performance for all filters should be posted long before you will - receive your unit (call Lisa at Elecraft and she may give you a more specific date for delivery). 73, Bill W4ZV ___ 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] RE: Hw Unsubscribe/Unwanted Posts
I don't even read the digests, just check here a few times a day: http://mailman.qth.net/pipermail/elecraft/2007-September/date.html This makes it easy to scan the poster, poser, or hoser and the subject matter before getting into the message text. Read what you want, be happy. Best part of it is there is no REPLY button to confuse, complain, whine, or mistake over. Say what you want, everybody's happy. ;-) [Elecraft] RE: Hw Unsubscribe/Unwanted Posts Mike Fitzgibbon mjfitz at log Wed Sep 12 13:51:32 EDT 2007 My solution to this is simply to get the list digest. Yes, it is a day late but that is not a problem here. ___ 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] RE: Hw Unsubscribe/Unwanted Posts
My solution to this is simply to get the list digest. Yes, it is a day late but that is not a problem here. I often just check the topic headers and if there is nothing of intrest...hit the delete key once...and this happens with the QRP-L list also...it has a lot of "me too" posts, but I would guess that most lists do. If there is a topic of interest I just roll down to it...the post header numbers make that easy and with a little practice you can zoom right down to the post of interest. The only annoyance with the digest is the excessive length due to the copying of the entire original post by repliers, and I know Eric has asked people to to watch this more than once... a request which many seem not to consider much of the time(but I can handle it). I think they don't want to chop off some/all of the original post because they are either lazy and/or just not "hip" to how aware other people are of the topics. Sometimes, although, it IS undoubtedly advisable to copy the entire original post, especially if it is of a technical nature...what you choose to copy of the original post is simply a reflection of your intellect... Mike N0MF (Original post deleted.) ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pre Release Manual
Hi Thom, No problem. Thanks! What portions did you split it up into? Send my your link and I'll add this to our web page. Please reply directly so we don;t clog up the list any more. :-) 73, Eric === Thom LaCosta wrote: On Wed, 12 Sep 2007, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Thom, Please do not do this. We are updating the manual on a rapid basis and can not afford to have it propagate in older versions. Its also copyrighted and we do not want copies placed on other sites. I've only sent the link to two testersso I'll take it down. I thought it might be a help for folks stuck with dialup. Of course, you could offer the split version yourelf...which would keep it in your control and accomodate folks. ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?
I use vBulletin, there's considerable vBulletin experience in the Elecraft user group, so if needed we users can help offload the workload from Eric & Wayne. Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: "Julian G4ILO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I think Simon, who has a similar forum for users of his HRD software, was one of them (if it wasn't you, Simon, my apologies!). Their offers were ignored. Perhaps when the K3s are out and the list becomes bedlam there will be a change of mind. ___ 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
RE: [Elecraft] K2 Low transverter drive level
I have tried the tests suggested by Don and all appears to be OK. Just in case I was deluding myself I then conducted the following tests which may give a pointer to a possible firmware glitch. Everything is absolutely reproduceable and I can live with the oddities to get the transverters working: Set-up is K2/100, KAT100, K60XV and ssb, noise blanker and 160m modules installed. Powermeter on ATU output and dummy load on transverter drive output from K60XV. 1) Test frequency 28.3MHz High Power via ATU - TUNE gives 20w output and tunes ATU before switching back to Receive - in other words perfectly normal 2) DISPLAY + TUNE gives adjustable output to 100w as per specification 3) Switch to transverter band, power control set for 1.2mW output (LP) pressing TUNE gives a maximum of 0.21mW not adjustable. Normal microphone input does give full 1.2mW on Tx. 4) Press DISPLAY + TUNE and I can vary the power out from 0 to 1.2mW 5) BUT and this is the nub of the problem I think: Checking MENU ATU shows that the ATU has reset itself to 1.0-1 NOT Auto. 6) Now TUNE alone on transverter band (without pressing DISPLAY as well) allows power out to vary over full range 0 to 1.2mW 7) Resetting the ATU to Auto reverts to the situation in step 3 above. 8) Disconnecting the ATU when pressing TUNE on transverter band it is possible to vary the power out as expected 0 to 1.2mW. Having said this I now know how to drive my transverters by setting the ATU off when setting-up. Incidentally my 2m transverter has a 470 ohm pot as the input power control and the K2 does not like this and turns the power back anyway, the 70cm transverter has a 3dB 50 ohm pad at the input and the K2 will drive this to the full 1.2mW. May I say that I am highly impressed with the support (especially the speed of reaction from Don) offered from this email list, it cannot be bettered. 73 Barry GM4TOE -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 11 September 2007 14:25 To: Barry Horning Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 Low transverter drive level Barry, A similar problem occurs with the KAT2 because the driver for VRFDET in the KAT2 is not a tri-state device. The KAT100 uses a tri-state driver and should not cause the problem you state if it is working correctly. It is possible that the U6 in the KAT100 is not operating correctly, but before replacing it, check a few related items: First measure the voltage on U6 pin 8 while transmitting to one of the Transverter bands with the K60XV low power output active - the voltage should remain at zero (this enable signal comes from the KAT100 firmware chip and is not an indicator that U6 is faulty, but may indicate a bad output from U1). If the U6 pin 8 check shows no problem, then disconnect only pin 7 from the K2 to KAT100 cable and see if the K60XV low level output is normal - if it is, there is something wrong with the VRFDET path inside the KAT100. Check soldering at C38, C30, C56, R9 and U6 pin 6 to be certain there are no solder splashes and a minimum amount of solder was used. If all that checks out, replace U6. 73, Don W3FPR Barry Horning wrote: > I have the K60XV installed on my K2/100 driving my 144MHz transverter. When > testing I was able to get the full range of output up to the 1.2mW level, > however as soon as the KAT100 is linked in the output power is limited to > 0.2mW regardless of the setting of the power output. This sounds like the > ATU is loading the transverter output but the manual errata notes with the > kit (Rev A-4) only recognise a similar problem with the KAT2. Is there a > similar problem with the KAT100? This happens even when operating the > transverter drive into a 50 ohm load without the transverter. > > To summarise: Without KAT100 9 pin connector connected full range > transverter Tx drive output; with the ATU linked in the maximum transverter > drive is 0.2mW. I cannot find anything on this list to help, is there > somebody out there with a suggestion please? > > ___ 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 Assembly Step
Q3 is the external relay keying transistor, typically used to key an amplifier. It is operated as a saturated switch, and has extremely low "on" resistance, so it dissipates little power. We use a virtually identical device in the KPA100 (K2/100 amplifier option). 73, Wayne N6KR On Sep 12, 2007, at 7:54 AM, Roy Morris wrote: It appears that Q3 is heat sinked directly to the PC board on page 13. Is this correct? Roy Morris W4WFB ___ 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 --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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
Re:[Elecraft] K3 Pre Release Manual
On Wed, 12 Sep 2007, W2AGN wrote: A little reminder that you ARE dealing with a company, not the "Ham next door." Thanks Johnwe can always count on you to make a positive attempt to improve things. k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ 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
Re:[Elecraft] K3 Pre Release Manual
> On Wed, 12 Sep 2007, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > >> Thom, >> >> Please do not do this. We are updating the manual on a rapid basis and can >> not afford to have it propagate in older versions. Its also copyrighted and >> we do not want copies placed on other sites. > > I've only sent the link to two testersso I'll take it down. I thought it > might be a help for folks stuck with dialup. Of course, you could offer the > split version yourelf...which would keep it in your control and accomodate > folks. > > 73 k3hrn > Thom,EIEIO > Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer A little reminder that you ARE dealing with a company, not the "Ham next door." -- --- _____ / \ / \ / \ / \ / \ John L. Sielke ( W )( 2 )( A )( G )( N ) http://w2agn.net \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ \_/ http://www.blurty.com/users/w2agn check out: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/QRPariahs/ ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pre Release Manual
On Wed, 12 Sep 2007, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: Thom, Please do not do this. We are updating the manual on a rapid basis and can not afford to have it propagate in older versions. Its also copyrighted and we do not want copies placed on other sites. I've only sent the link to two testersso I'll take it down. I thought it might be a help for folks stuck with dialup. Of course, you could offer the split version yourelf...which would keep it in your control and accomodate folks. 73 k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ 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 Assembly Step
It appears that Q3 is heat sinked directly to the PC board on page 13. Is this correct? Roy Morris W4WFB ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 where's the parts?
There are less parts in the K3 because, it has more Mojo! Gary, N7HTS ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?
Ed, Perhaps the powers that be will take note of your enthusiasm. People with a lot of experience in these matters have volunteered to set up such a forum in the past. I think Simon, who has a similar forum for users of his HRD software, was one of them (if it wasn't you, Simon, my apologies!). Their offers were ignored. Perhaps when the K3s are out and the list becomes bedlam there will be a change of mind. 73, from someone eagerly awaiting the knock on the door from the postman! -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 9/12/07, Ed M <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Julian, > > > I am one of the folks who in the past has suggested a web forum with > > sub-boards for each Elecraft product > > As a soon-to-be K2 builder/owner, I enthusiastically second that idea. > ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe? [END lf thread]
Guys - Let's end this thread now. (Its a repeat of one that ran last month..) At this time we are not going to a web based forum. While some my like it, we feel it will fracture the community and to be honest, we can not actively monitor multiple sub forums. If you are overloaded by the volume of messages on this list, as an alternative to using the digest mode of subscription, you can also read it daily via our web based digest at qth.net. See http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html for info. This digest web page shows each posting just by subject line and you can click on only those you are interested in. It can be sorted by date, subject line and author. If you decide to read the list in this manner, you can then set your email options to 'no mail' delivery. Go to: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft to change your subscription options. The link is at the bottom of that page. 73, Eric WA6HHQ ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?
On 9/12/07, Craig Rairdin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > There will always be users at every level, from n00bs to h4x0rz. and we must not forget the 31337 h4x0rz.. especially the self-proclaimed type. -- JT Croteau, N1ESE - Manchester, NH ___ 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] Re: K3 buttons
This is absolutely not true, Larent. The switches are completely sealed, and we've been using them for nearly three years with no change in appearance or behavior. Remember that this is a front-facing switch array. It's a lot harder to drip coffee on your K3's switches than, say, the ones on your PC. 73, Wayne N6KR On Sep 12, 2007, at 6:01 AM, Laurent Ferracci wrote: Ken Kaplan a écrit : Under normal use (like we hams do), they will last quite a long time. Well, my concern is not with the markings but with the buttons themself: These buttons will collect dust and moist over the year and become sticky, erratic or unusable. --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pre Release Manual
Thom, Please do not do this. We are updating the manual on a rapid basis and can not afford to have it propagate in older versions. Its also copyrighted and we do not want copies placed on other sites. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- Thom LaCosta wrote: On Wed, 12 Sep 2007, Thom LaCosta wrote: If someone were to supply a high-def version of the manual, I can attempt to split it into chunks and find a place where is can be downloaded. I've split the Hi-Res manual into chunks and placed it for public download. Before I announce the URL, I need a few folks to do a test download to insure that I haven't painted myself in the corner or painted a bullseye on the back of downloaders. Send me an email if you want to test the concept and I'' send a help file. 73 - k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ 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 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
Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?
Julian, I am one of the folks who in the past has suggested a web forum with sub-boards for each Elecraft product As a soon-to-be K2 builder/owner, I enthusiastically second that idea. I signed up for the digest a few weeks back so I could get up to speed on K2 issues: what kind of problems folks are having, where to find answers to common questions, etc. But only a small percentage of the messages I receive have anything to do with solving K2 build, alignment, or operating questions. With the product line getting bigger, I hope the folks at Elecraft will revisit the web forum idea. There are good solutions to this problem already available, such as: http://www.vbulletin.com/ see it in use at http://www.f150online.com/forums/index.php . (I have no connection to this company or web site.) From the users' side, it is much more efficient to access information organized this way. I could spend less time reading and keep current on K2 and Mini-Module issues only.The forum format also creates new opportunities for K1/2/3 users to communicate with others by geographic location, operating mode, etc., etc.(Scroll down on the F150 site for special interest and geographic groups.) 73, and good luck to all those eagerly anticipating their K3s! Ed W2EDM ___ 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] Questions
I bit the bullet and placed my order for a K-3 last week going against my vow to wait until there was some experience with them. How does one determine approximate shipping dates on orders? Also, I didn't order any filters not knowing which ones to order. I sold my Orion (in order to fund the K-3) that had a 250 Hz roofing filter that I rarely used. It would be helpful for me to hear some opinions about what filters one should order in order to optimize the K-3 for CW operations for ragchews, occasional contests, and DX work. Thanks...Ci Ci Jones, WU7R K-2/100 #4615 K-1 #933 KX-1 #957 ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pre Release Manual
On Wed, 12 Sep 2007, Thom LaCosta wrote: If someone were to supply a high-def version of the manual, I can attempt to split it into chunks and find a place where is can be downloaded. I've split the Hi-Res manual into chunks and placed it for public download. Before I announce the URL, I need a few folks to do a test download to insure that I haven't painted myself in the corner or painted a bullseye on the back of downloaders. Send me an email if you want to test the concept and I'' send a help file. 73 - k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ 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
RE: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?
> If a specific word like the product name is included in the subject > line I can have my mail client sort the mails for me into different > mailboxes. For instance all the mails regarding K2 could start with > K2 in the subject, same for K3, etc. Then how do you make thousands > of users to follow such naming convention? Since that recommendation is already in the FAQ for the list, apparently it is impossible. Unsubscribe procedures are also spelled out in several places, yet we have a thread on that topic. The request that we not chide other members for excessive, off-topic, or impolite posts is also in the FAQ, yet those are frequent topics of discussion. The FAQ also includes suggestions for dealing with the volume of traffic. There will always be users at every level, from n00bs to h4x0rz. The sooner we either just accept that or learn to procactively adapt to the inconveniences presented by other internet users, the happier we will all be. Craig NZ0R ___ 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] How do I unsubscribe
I have to say I sympathize with the gentleman who wants to unsubscribe...Unfortunately, I think he might have unintentionally started yet another OT "Can You Top This" thread...It is already evident in several topics in this very issue of the reflector, where a select few inject their opinions...Who cares?...Really!!... Jerry, wa2dkg PS: I fully expect will be called out on this, but enough is enough...Wake up, people... ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 buttons
These buttons are extremely rugged and reliable. They are back printed and coated with a rugged finish The legends should will not rub off. They do not collect significant amounts of dust and do not become sticky when wet. The electrical connections are more reliable than those on the K2's buttons. They provide a very pleasant tactile feedback when pressed. Overall they are an improvement in both presentation and reliability. 73, Eric WA6HHQ --- Laurent Ferracci wrote: Ken Kaplan a écrit : Under normal use (like we hams do), they will last quite a long time. Well, my concern is not with the markings but with the buttons themself: These buttons will collect dust and moist over the year and become sticky, erratic or unusable. Having to unmount the front panel to apply some contact spray once a year may be a solution, but having to apply a 1 ton pressure in the upper right corner of a tiny button in hope that it will work is not fun at all. And it gives the unit as a whole that cheap "made-in-###" touch i'd have do without. BTW my Thinkpad laptop is 2 years old and some keys ARE already erased. Is there a technical explanation of why Elecraft chose this kind of buttons, or is it just for budget ? ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KNB3 Option?
On Wed, Sep 12, 2007 at 02:27:20AM -0700, J F wrote: > Several of the beta testers have reported excellent > results with only the DSP version. The pair should be > outstanding. I just got my hardware one a couple of days ago. The real problem with having the DSP one work so well, is that it will take a lot of time comparing the two to figure out which is better. Reminds me of the old saying - if you have two watches, you are never sure what time it is. Both of the noise blankers have 21 different settings - so it will take me awhile to figure out the best ones. Maybe we need a new mail reflector strictly for comparing NB settings. 73 Tree N6TR K3 SN #013 ___ 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] Lost speaker audio in K2
The headphone jack seems to be the K2's achilles heel, Steve. It's something that crops up on here from time to time. After completing my K2 I had no speaker audio but headphones were OK, so had to swap out the headphone jack. Elecraft were like lightning sending a replacement all the way across the pond. My friend's K2 had very low speaker volume and a replacement headphone jack fixed that too! Before pulling it apart, though, do check you have the speaker connector plugged into the 2-pin connector on the main RF board and not the 2-pin location with the same designator on the control board. Also, check your speaker from that point with an ohm-meter, just to be absolutely certain it's not a problem with the extension speaker jack. 73 Dave L G3TJP PS. Do like I did and invest in an additional spare headphone jack. That way, Murphy's law will be defeated and it will never ever give you any more trouble. Meanwhile, the spare jack will slowly gather dust HI! ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] voltage display problem
Joe, Check the VSENSE signal path from U3 pin 7 to U6 pin 5. The easiest way to check is to measure the voltage at both points. On the U6 pin 5 end, measure the voltage directly on the chip pin rather than the socket. If the voltage is different, there is some break in the path - check the socket and be certain pin 5 is securely in contact with the socket. If you find the voltage going into U6 pin 5 is the same as at U3 pin 7 and your voltage display still says 23.3, the only cause can be a bad input on U6 (in that case, you need to replace the firmware chip). 73, Don W3FPR MARY HAYS CARNEY wrote: I have some problems with my K2 transmitter section, but first would like to clear up a problem with the voltage display. After giving the correct value for several days, it suddenly began to read 23.3 volts no matter the input voltage. This persists even after resetting both the relays and the whole system (4-5-6). The volltage at the Vsense of U6 (control brd) is correct; I.e. about 2.1 volts for 11.9 in or 0 for 0v in but the display only reads 23.3 v. The current display is correct. Any hints of where to look next? joe carney KB3FBR ___ 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 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
Re: [Elecraft] Lost speaker audio in K2
Steve, Most likely the isolated contacts in your headphone jack have failed. That failure has been discussed many times in the past. If you are using a 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch adapter on the headphone jack, don't do that anymore, the weight of an adapter exerting side forces on the headphone jack is suspected to cause pre-mature failure. Build or buy a short stereo extension cable and put the adapter on the cable. A right angle 1/8 inch jack at the K2 end may be a help. For some reason, a few folks have experienced multiple failures of the headphone jack while others had had no problem at all. The real reason remains a mystery to me. 73, Don W3FPR Steve Kallal wrote: I just lost the speaker audio in my K2/100, but still have audio through the headphone jack. Switching to the regular cover and speaker doesn't help. Looking at the schematics, it looks like the headphone jack could be faulty. The speaker audio runs through the headphone jack and bypasses the speaker when a headphone is plugged in. It looks like the headphone isn't returning the audio back to the speaker line when the headphone plug is removed. ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 buttons
Ken Kaplan a écrit : Under normal use (like we hams do), they will last quite a long time. Well, my concern is not with the markings but with the buttons themself: These buttons will collect dust and moist over the year and become sticky, erratic or unusable. Having to unmount the front panel to apply some contact spray once a year may be a solution, but having to apply a 1 ton pressure in the upper right corner of a tiny button in hope that it will work is not fun at all. And it gives the unit as a whole that cheap "made-in-###" touch i'd have do without. BTW my Thinkpad laptop is 2 years old and some keys ARE already erased. Is there a technical explanation of why Elecraft chose this kind of buttons, or is it just for budget ? -- Laurent Ferracci, F1JKJ Blog radio: http://www.ferracci.org ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 buttons
One of the things I do is use clear finger nail polish on buttons that have printing on them. Walt K8CV Royal Oak, MI. - Original Message - From: "Ken Kaplan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Elecraft" Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 7:37 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 buttons Guys: I just want to add a comment on the buttons. I've not seen the K3 yet (mines in the 2nd batch), but I am very familiar with ultra-violet and epoxy hardcoats. My company has been printing (and engraving) keycaps for control panels, keyboards and switches since the early 70's. Under normal use (like we hams do), they will last quite a long time. The only time I've seen a failure, is when we did a job for Jiffy Lube, and the grease and oil on the techs hands did a job on their keyboards (we switched them to sublimation process to cure the problem). I'm sure Elecraft cannot go to sublimation, as there can be no white legends, and I'm sure 2-shot molding is too expensive. 73 Ken Kaplan WB2ART www.arkayengravers.com www.wb2art.com www.unpcbs.com www.apluscomputerserv.com ___ 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 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
Re: [Elecraft] KNB3 Option?
It's part of the BASIC K3. Tom At 23:43 09/11/2007, jmalloy wrote: Hi, folks, I ordered a K3 last week or so for December delivery and am *really* looking forward to it! But one option I just really really need is the noise blanker. I went to website this evening and searched for a place where I could place an order for one, but no luck. What's up? Tnx! 73, Joe, W2RBA ___ 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 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
RE: [Elecraft] K3 where's the parts?
I don't think the K3 is an overly complex radio. The computer control is likely complex, but looking at the block diagram, its not a highly complex basic radio. That is partly what makes Elecraft stuff so good maybe, good simple basic designs with clever control through software. The KX1 is an example, the receiver is a mixer, a product detector and an AF amp with agc built in. The Sierra was more complex with an IF amp and agc amp, and it's a simple radio... In the K3, it looks like a lot of the receiver stuff is done in the DSP, not many stages to the RX, 2 mixers, an IF amp, the noise blanker and preamp/attenuator, crystal filters. With surface mount, the stages get small, the IF amp is mostly one small chip? The AF amp looks to be a small section on the dsp board. The actual I/O of jacks and so on looks to be larger than the working parts But I bet there is lots going on with the front panel... Brett N2DTS > On Tue, Sep 11, 2007 at 08:02:30PM -0700, David Fleming wrote: > > > I was just noticing how few components are on the rf > > board (the other boards as well). The result of > > surface-mount I suppose. Seems like those boards could > > be made a whole lot smaller. I'm envisioning a mobile > > rig the size of a 7000 with the specs of a loaded K3. > > Wouldn't that be something? > > You would need to see the other side first. :-) > > When I opened the cover - the comments I got were like > "where's the radio?". > > It's there - you just can't see it without removing the bottom covers. > > > -David W4SMT > ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 buttons
Simon et all: If the keycaps are 2-shot molded, it will last forever. You can pull a keycap off, and look at the bottom. If you see a large area of the same color as the legend, then it's 2-shot molded. However, Keytronics Corp produced quite a few keyboards, that were coated, and wore off very quickly. I has many people call and see about replacement keycaps. But keyboards are so cheap now, you can (almost) just chuck it. 73 Ken Kaplan WB2ART Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote: Thinking about things - I've been using the same keyboard now for over 10 years and all markings are intact - we're talking 10 years * 300 days a year * 10 hours a day (or so). It's a rock-solid Cherry keyboard, arguably the best there is. Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: "Ken Kaplan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Under normal use (like we hams do), they will last quite a long time. ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 buttons
Thinking about things - I've been using the same keyboard now for over 10 years and all markings are intact - we're talking 10 years * 300 days a year * 10 hours a day (or so). It's a rock-solid Cherry keyboard, arguably the best there is. Simon Brown, HB9DRV - Original Message - From: "Ken Kaplan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Under normal use (like we hams do), they will last quite a long time. ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 buttons
Guys: I just want to add a comment on the buttons. I've not seen the K3 yet (mines in the 2nd batch), but I am very familiar with ultra-violet and epoxy hardcoats. My company has been printing (and engraving) keycaps for control panels, keyboards and switches since the early 70's. Under normal use (like we hams do), they will last quite a long time. The only time I've seen a failure, is when we did a job for Jiffy Lube, and the grease and oil on the techs hands did a job on their keyboards (we switched them to sublimation process to cure the problem). I'm sure Elecraft cannot go to sublimation, as there can be no white legends, and I'm sure 2-shot molding is too expensive. 73 Ken Kaplan WB2ART www.arkayengravers.com www.wb2art.com www.unpcbs.com www.apluscomputerserv.com ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pre Release Manual
- Original Message - From: "Thom LaCosta" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> If someone were to supply a high-def version of the manual, I can attempt to split it into chunks and find a place where is can be downloaded. Same offer here - I have enough capacity. Simon HB9DRV ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?
On Tue, 11 Sep 2007, G3SJJ wrote: Chris G3SJJ (who also is courteous and adds his name and callsign to the end of his emails) And also forgets to trim the messages to insure that the original is not over quoted and that there is only one mailing list footer presented. 73 k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Pre Release Manual
On Tue, 11 Sep 2007, Bill W5WVO wrote: are a lot of customers whose only practical Internet solution is still modem dial-up, not necessarily because of the expense of broadband, but because broadband simply isn't available short of satellite (very expensive by comparison, and not all that broad anyway). One only need to look at many of the software distribition modelsfor years when I was dialup only I would download 100 meg plus applications...the authors used utilities that split large application into chunks that could be re-assembled my the downloader. Back in the bad old days, one could split a large application into pieces that would live on a floppyI used to distribute software to my customers who had only 360 kb drives. Elecraft could also make use of many of the free(but one gets to ignore ad content) file sharing services, so there would be no load on their servers. If someone were to supply a high-def version of the manual, I can attempt to split it into chunks and find a place where is can be downloaded. 73 k3hrn Thom,EIEIO Email, Internet, Electronic Information Officer www.baltimorehon.com/Home of the Baltimore Lexicon www.tlchost.net/hosting/ Web Hosting as low as 3.49/month ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?
I think the whole reflector became too "heavy" with the introduction of the K3. It is difficult for me to keep track of what's going on, especially given the fact that I have no interest in K3 at this point. Eric and Wayne stated numerous times that they like to keep "the momentum" and don't want to split the reflector into different products but it is going to get even worse, once the amplifiers come to the scene. Now I have to sort thru hundreds of posts each month just to read only those posted about the K2. If a specific word like the product name is included in the subject line I can have my mail client sort the mails for me into different mailboxes. For instance all the mails regarding K2 could start with "K2" in the subject, same for K3, etc. Then how do you make thousands of users to follow such naming convention? 73 AE1Z - Original Message - From: "Julian G4ILO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "elecraft" Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 3:25 AM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe? James, Instead of unsubscribing altogether you could open a free GMail account and change your subscription to that address. That way you won't fill up your local mailbox with reflector messages. GMail has a clever filtering system that allows you to select any messages based on their content. I use it to highlight K3 related postings and anything from Wayne or Eric, so I can ignore the rest. I am one of the folks who in the past has suggested a web forum with sub-boards for each Elecraft product (plus a general topic for the off-topic chatter.) But there has been so much resistance to the idea (not least from Elecraft themselves) that I don't think it will ever happen. Although I predict the situation will get worse when the K3s actually ship and we all start posting "Hooray, it's here" followed by "How do you do this?" and then "Wow, what a great radio!" -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 9/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hello, I would like to know how to unsubscribe to this list. With easily well over 100 emails average per day from this mailing list I find myself deleting 99 percent of it (unless I have a problem with my K2.. but it's been flawless for a long time now). This reflector is a great resource for repairs, advice and seeking help but lately I have seen more ratings, opinions and reviews of equipment which if I want to see.. I'll go find it for myself. Someone suggested a while back moving to a forum based system to ease the amount of email flowing in the inbox and would allow you to go look at items that only interest you (I have a K2 and some mini-modules..). I think it's a great idea to move to a forum based system but that's only my opinion..and opinions are like.. well you know the rest. I get far too many emails a day and just find myself having to maintain my inbox by deleting all the elecraft mails. Often if I don't check my mailbox for a few days I find hundreds upon hundreds of elecraft emails to go through. Unfortunately I still use crappy AOL for my email so I can't use it with outlook that has nice sorting features. That would make deleting the emails even easier (sorry, I just don't have time to go through 100+ emails a day. It's overwhelming at this point. I'm sorry, but I have to leave this mailing list. Any information how to remove myself from the list would be greatly appreciated. 73, James KB2FCV Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - http://mail.aol.com ___ 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 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 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] KNB3 Option?
Joe, It's not an option, it's standard!! Actually there are two, DSP and a board. There had been a bit of a delay from the parts vendor that has slowed the board version delivery down. I'm not sure of the current status/ Several of the beta testers have reported excellent results with only the DSP version. The pair should be outstanding. 73, Julius n2wn ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 mixer
Tom Hall wrote: That's a very interesting mixer. I've never seen video switching IC's used for anything other than SDR's as QSD's or QSE's. Is Elecraft the first to use a mixer of this type in a conventional radio? The K3 is a software defined radio. The sound card (A/D convertor) and PC (DSP) may be internal, but the way it works is essentially the same as ones that rely on PCs for those functions. -- David Woolley Emails are not formal business letters, whatever businesses may want. RFC1855 says there should be an address here, but, in a world of spam, that is no longer good advice, as archive address hiding may not work. ___ 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] Re: K3 buttons
Laurent Ferracci wrote: I've downloaded and read the manual. Even in Hi-res, i cannot figure whether the K3 has real (microswitches) buttons ... Hi Laurent, First I should mention that our very picky field testers have all said they really like the feel of the K3's switches. You'll have to try them yourself when you get a chance. As for the construction: The K3 uses full-custom, high-reliability switches selected specifically for their tactile properties and long rated lifetime (typically > 1M operations). They're fully sealed against moisture, which is important for use in high-humidity environments. Each switch incorporates a large polydome for positive tactile feedback (about .02" travel), and the contact surfaces are gold-plated. (These are not the hard-to-press, no-feedback matrix switches found on cheap calculators.) The switches are molded into several custom shapes, including two rocker switches (BAND UP/DN and MODE UP/DN). They're labeled in two different colors, and the ink is protected by a hard-coat that's also rated for very long life. (I tried very hard to scrape or rub the labels off of the samples the manufacturer provided. You can't do it without a knife or a file.) As a packaging designer, I find these switches -- which are similar to those found on other recent HF transceivers -- to be ideal for high-density front panels. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 3B7 -- only because of the K3!
That's really good news - congratulations. Earlier in the day, they were 'clear as a bell' in southern England, a good 59, but they were calling for NA only ! When they didn't get takers, they started on Europe, the pile up was tremendous. I tried to follow the QSX and find just where he was listening, but just not happening on my setup (FT-857). This was on SSB since I'm not there with my Morse yet, I'm guessing you worked him CW. Really looking forward to trying the K3 now, even more than I was yesterday. Oh and the guys waiting for this batch in the US will get theirs sooner, since ours will have to ship over the water :-( On 12/9/07 04:22, "Vic K2VCO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> sent: > I just worked 3B7C on 40 meters, with 100 watts and 40 foot high > inverted V. Here is how the K3 made it possible: > > 1) I tuned in the 3B7, using 50 Hz bandwidth, and a slow tuning rate. He > was pretty weak. > > 2) I pressed BSET and set up VFO B for a faster tuning rate and a 2 KHz > bandwidth. > > 3) The DX station was on 7.002 and working stations around 7.027. The > pileup was very big, and I'll bet that a lot of the callers were using > serious QRO. > > 4) Whenever 3B7C called someone, I pressed REV to instantly switch VFOs. > The wide bandwidth and fast tuning rate on VFO B made it easy to find > the guy he was working. *Every* one of my calls was on target! It only > took about 5 minutes before I got him. -- When work is a pleasure, life is a joy! When work is a duty, life is slavery. -Maxim Gorky, author (1868-1936) ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 3B7 -- only because of the K3!
Vic Rosenthal wrote: I just worked 3B7C on 40 meters, with 100 watts and 40 foot high inverted V. Here is how the K3 made it possible: Congratulations Vic, but what took you so long ? :-) :-) Oh I remember now, you don't neerd 3B7!! Worked him on 40 CW on Sept 8th at 0205Z using, dare I say, Homebrew Rx-Tx. when conditions were poor and he had not been posted. 4) Whenever 3B7C called someone, I pressed REV to instantly switch VFOs. The wide bandwidth and fast tuning rate on VFO B made it easy to find the guy he was working. *Every* one of my calls was on target! It only took about 5 minutes before I got him. Add a panadapter capable of limited scan to the K3 and you might have a have a killing machine!! 73, Geoff GM4ESD ___ 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 buttons
Hi friends, I've downloaded and read the manual. Even in Hi-res, i cannot figure wether the K3 has real (microswitches) buttons or only those horrible "rubber-on-PCB" type, like those cheap china calculators ?? -- Laurent Ferracci, F1JKJ Blog radio: http://www.ferracci.org ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] How do I unsubscribe?
James, Instead of unsubscribing altogether you could open a free GMail account and change your subscription to that address. That way you won't fill up your local mailbox with reflector messages. GMail has a clever filtering system that allows you to select any messages based on their content. I use it to highlight K3 related postings and anything from Wayne or Eric, so I can ignore the rest. I am one of the folks who in the past has suggested a web forum with sub-boards for each Elecraft product (plus a general topic for the off-topic chatter.) But there has been so much resistance to the idea (not least from Elecraft themselves) that I don't think it will ever happen. Although I predict the situation will get worse when the K3s actually ship and we all start posting "Hooray, it's here" followed by "How do you do this?" and then "Wow, what a great radio!" -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 9/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello, > I would like to know how to unsubscribe to this list. With easily well > over 100 emails average per day from this mailing list I find myself > deleting 99 percent of it (unless I have a problem with my K2.. but > it's been flawless for a long time now). This reflector is a great > resource for repairs, advice and seeking help but lately I have seen > more ratings, opinions and reviews of equipment which if I want to > see.. I'll go find it for myself. Someone suggested a while back moving > to a forum based system to ease the amount of email flowing in the > inbox and would allow you to go look at items that only interest you (I > have a K2 and some mini-modules..). I think it's a great idea to move > to a forum based system but that's only my opinion..and opinions are > like.. well you know the rest. I get far too many emails a day and just > find myself having to maintain my inbox by deleting all the elecraft > mails. Often if I don't check my mailbox for a few days I find hundreds > upon hundreds of elecraft emails to go through. Unfortunately I still > use crappy AOL for my email so I can't use it with outlook that has > nice sorting features. That would make deleting the emails even easier > (sorry, I just don't have time to go through 100+ emails a day. It's > overwhelming at this point. I'm sorry, but I have to leave this mailing > list. > > Any information how to remove myself from the list would be greatly > appreciated. > > 73, > > James KB2FCV > > Email and AIM finally together. You've gotta check out free AOL Mail! - > http://mail.aol.com > ___ > 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 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 PreShip Question
Hi Julian, > Would it be possible to pay for, and declare for tax, the whole order > at the start, and then have the unavailable items sent on later with > documents to say the tax is already paid? Based on my experience with customs here in DL, I seriously doubt it. You would have to ask your local customs office. vy 73 de toby ___ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 PreShip Question
This presents a bit of a dilemma for us overseas customers, who risk having to pay multiple tax collection charges on each package that is sent (not to mention multiple shipping charges, unless Elecraft bears the extra cost) or else have our orders delayed until everything is ready to ship. Would it be possible to pay for, and declare for tax, the whole order at the start, and then have the unavailable items sent on later with documents to say the tax is already paid? -- Julian, G4ILO K2 s/n: 392 K3 s/n: ??? G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com Ham-Directory: www.ham-directory.com On 9/11/07, Terry Schieler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mike, > > Yes, the web page indicates the following: > > " Note: Some options may not be available at initial ship date. You will be > notified of this before shipment, and can chose partial shipment or request > that we hold your order until they are available. Our Shipping Status Page > will be updated with this information as it becomes available." > ___ 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
