Re: [Elecraft] More power from K2

[David Pratt]

In a recent message, Johnny Siu <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote ...

I notice that battery technology has been improving.
The internal lead-acid battery used in K2 can be
replaced by newer version with capacity of 3.5Ahr
instead of the original 2.9Ahr.  The new version can
be found easily in Hong Kong at a price of say US$10.


Could you please provide a link to these batteries, Johnny? If they are 
the same physical size as the original K2 battery I should be very 
interested in obtaining one.


73
--
David G4DMP
Leeds, England, UK
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[Elecraft] More power from K2

[Johnny Siu]

Hello Craig,

Thanks for reply.  Yes, ampere hour represents the
battery capacity and means longer operation hour for
K2.

On the other hand, K3 is also operating on 12-13.8v
but delivery full 100 watts.

I agree with you that 15 w is a very good compromise
between power output and current consumption.

With the advancement of battery technology, it is now
a real attraction to let the portable rig to deliver
more output whenever necessary.

I would like to use my K2 for portable operation
rather than my K3 because its standy current is merely
200mA.

If the design team of Elecraft can modify the maximum
power output to 25 w, K2 would be even marketable
(means more sale and profit to Elecraft) because:

1. best specifications among portable QRP radios;
2. lower standby current among portable QRP radios;
3. highest maximum output power among portable QRP
radios

While I am thinking of 25 watt output, it does not
mean that I shall operate the K2 at that level all the
time.  It will just give us the flexibility for more
power if we need it.

With such trend of advancement in battery technology,
there will be a day when we can even get a 4AH battery
easily and cheaply.

I am interested in learning the group's view and this
mail reflector is a real good discussion group.

cheers,

Johnny VR2XMC

--- "Craig D. Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 說：

> 
> Hi Johnny ...
> 
> I think you are missing a key concept about the
> battery rating.  The amp
> hour rating defines how much energy is contained in
> the battery - not its
> voltage.  To get more power out of the K2, you would
> need to raise the
> battery voltage.  Even if you did so, the K2 is not
> designed to operate at
> over 15V.  Don't go there!!   And, as others have
> pointed out, 25W would not
> be much more effective than its present 15W.  All
> the extra amp hours of the
> new battery will get you is extended battery life at
> the present 15W power
> level.  This can be a good thing if you are
> operating portable, but will not
> increase the power level of the transmitter.
> 
>73
>


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[Elecraft] Elecraft CW Net Announcement

[Kevin Rock]

Good Evening,
   Since last Sunday we have had no day without at least a three inch snowfall. 
 I think the total is 28 inches but since it is not stopping it is hard to 
gauge.  Also it compacts with each new covering.  
   Getting the firewood from either the woodpile or the shed has become 
challenging.  My wheelbarrow requires a new path dug each day.  I am getting my 
exercise so by the time the wood is in the house I am already warm.  Who needs 
a health club when there is so much to be done here?  
   I have been on the air this week though and conditions were very good on 
twenty meters each time I tried.  I have been home rather late due to the slick 
driving conditions so I have missed many of the evening opportunities to test 
propagation.  But, we can do that tomorrow if you wish.  

Please join us tomorrow evening.
 
1) Hail signs  (first letter or two of the suffix of your call)
2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP  help)
 
Sunday 2300z (Sunday 3 PM PST) 14050 kHz
Monday 0100z (Sunday 5 PM PST)  7045 kHz
 
   Stay warm,
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[Elecraft] Manual Changes

[Brett Howard]

Not sure who owns the manual but on page 6 in the quick start guide the Tune
says it will put out full power CW in any mode.  Yet now it puts out what
the menu setting says it to put out.  Very cool I might add!  Are these
being placed into an errata or is the manual being updated?  I've not been
watching rev's all that closely.  As I go through the manual if I find
anything else I can mention it or keep it to myself...  Let me know if
whoever is managing the manual needs/wants to know this stuff.

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: cannot get reply from [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft]

Hi Werner,

I apologize for the difficulty you are having. There certainly is 
something strange going on as is is not normal for Lisa not to reply 
quickly. I could see it taking 1 or 2 business days days when she is 
very busy, but not 1-2 weeks. There must be an email routing or spam 
filtering problem of some sort.


In any case, I will make sure she gets your email on Monday first thing 
when she comes into work and we will contact you then.


Also, as a note to everyone, please remember that you can also phone us 
directly at 831-662-8345 if you have problems getting through via email.


Regards,
Eric   WA6HHQ
Elecraft

_..._



Dr. Werner Furlan wrote:
hello, 

if someone from Elecraft staff reads this, I am trying to get an answer from 
Lisa or someone in the sales department since 2 or 3 weeks, maybe my 
mails are caught in a spamfilter? No error messages though. 
I have a question regarding my K3 order. 


73! de Werner OE9FWV

  

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[Elecraft] More power from K2

[Craig D. Smith]

Hi Johnny ...

I think you are missing a key concept about the battery rating.  The amp
hour rating defines how much energy is contained in the battery - not its
voltage.  To get more power out of the K2, you would need to raise the
battery voltage.  Even if you did so, the K2 is not designed to operate at
over 15V.  Don't go there!!   And, as others have pointed out, 25W would not
be much more effective than its present 15W.  All the extra amp hours of the
new battery will get you is extended battery life at the present 15W power
level.  This can be a good thing if you are operating portable, but will not
increase the power level of the transmitter.

   73
... Craig  AC0DS



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[Elecraft] More power from K2

[Johnny Siu]

Hi Bill,

Thanks for your reply.  The usual answer to my own
question is going for a better antenna and I think
most of the readers will know that.

Through years of hamming, there are indeed marginial
situations where a mariginal power difference does
mean something.

With an original built-in lead acid battery of
capacity 2.9Ahr, 12-15 watt output from K2 is no doubt
a very good compromise between power output and
current consumption.  The elecraft designers did make
a good design compromise.

Now that 3.5Ahr battery is just so easily available at
only US$10 or less that it is a real attraction to ask
for a managable higher output level.

>From monetary terms, if K2 can be modified to deliver
25 watts at say US$50, it would be worthwhile to go
for it.

It is really no point for me to go for K2/100 because
I can simply use my K3 which can deliver 100 watts.

25 watt output from K2 can drive most of the linear
amplifiers to 1KW.  My K2 can now only drive my ICPW-1
or Yaesu Quadra to only 300-350 watts.

>From marketing point of view, if our QRP K2 can some
how manage to deliver 25 watts, the usefulness of the
rig will be further enhanced and hence marketability. 
In other words, a 25 watts K2 could mean:

a. an capable QRP rig as it is;
b. with good power output to suit most situations;
c. a rig can drive most of the linear amplifiers to
full output without any intermediate

cheers,

Johnny VR2XMC

K3 + builder of more than 10 x K2





--- Bill Johnson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 說：

> Johnny,
> 
> The difference in real signal strength for a
> receiving station if you were
> to go from 15 watts to 20-25 watts is about zilch. 
> Going from 15 watts to
> 60 watts is approximately 1 S-Unit.  I wouldn't
> bother going there, besides
> the changes are more work than it is worth.  It may
> be a better option to
> order the KPA-100 and increase  power to 100 watts
> which is 10 db, closer to
> 2 S units.  Or, in the alternative, focus on the
> antenna which is the least
> expensive alternative, esp. if you are into wires
> like so many of us are.
> Then, of course, one could try one of the more
> exotic, expensive verticals
> with lots of ground wires, then 1 watt would
> accomplish alot. 
> 
> 
> 72,
> 
> Bill 
> 
> K9YEQ
> K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc.  
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> 
> I notice that battery technology has been improving.
> 
> The internal lead-acid battery used in K2 can be
> replaced by newer version with capacity of 3.5Ahr
> instead of the original 2.9Ahr.  The new version can
> be found easily in Hong Kong at a price of say
> US$10.
> 
> Therefore, my question is "Is it possible to modify
> the K2 to deliver a RF output of something around
> 20-25W?"
> 
> 
> 



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RE: [Elecraft] More power from K2

[Bill Johnson]

Johnny,

The difference in real signal strength for a receiving station if you were
to go from 15 watts to 20-25 watts is about zilch.  Going from 15 watts to
60 watts is approximately 1 S-Unit.  I wouldn't bother going there, besides
the changes are more work than it is worth.  It may be a better option to
order the KPA-100 and increase  power to 100 watts which is 10 db, closer to
2 S units.  Or, in the alternative, focus on the antenna which is the least
expensive alternative, esp. if you are into wires like so many of us are.
Then, of course, one could try one of the more exotic, expensive verticals
with lots of ground wires, then 1 watt would accomplish alot. 


72,

Bill 

K9YEQ
K2 #35, K2 # 5279, KX1 #35, Mini Modules, etc.  


-Original Message-

I notice that battery technology has been improving. 
The internal lead-acid battery used in K2 can be
replaced by newer version with capacity of 3.5Ahr
instead of the original 2.9Ahr.  The new version can
be found easily in Hong Kong at a price of say US$10.

Therefore, my question is "Is it possible to modify
the K2 to deliver a RF output of something around
20-25W?"


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[Elecraft] K3/100 RF Feedback/Spurious Oscillation Verified Via RX Input

[Scott Prather]

When I read about this report from Stewart last night (as well as the
responses indicating that other had experienced a similar effect) I decided
to set up the bench test to see if I could emulate the problem. I've since
discovered that these reports are valid, the K3 PA will generate a severe
spectral "comb" if there's insufficient isolation between the RX and TX
antennas when the KXV3 RX input is used.

To execute this test, I ran the K3 into a dummy load through an RF coupler
that displays 26 dB of isolation. The output of this coupler was split (3 dB
splitting loss) between a Tektronix 496 spectrum analyzer and a Tektronix
2701 50-ohm step attenuator. The output of the 2701 was fed into the K3's RX
input. Initially, the attenuator was set to 0 dB.

The K3 was keyed at full output (100W or +50 dBm), which results in a +21
dBm signal back into the K3's RX input. Under this condition, if the RX port
is enabled, the K3 will generate a spectral comb with the most severe spurs
only 10 to 20 dB down from the carrier. Turning the RX input off clears the
problem. I was able to create this comb spectrum on 160, 80, and 40 meters,
with 40 displaying the highest-power spurs. 

Lowering the input power to the K3 via the 2701 attenuator indicates that
the "sweet spot" for generating this spurious oscillation occurs when
there's an input signal of about +20 dB. This would correspond to a minimum
of 30 dB of TX antenna to RX antenna isolation when operating at 100W output
power or 40 dB of isolation at 1 kW. I have spectrum analyzer photos of the
spurious signals generated by the K3 under these conditions if anyone is
interested.

I ran the same test under the same conditions with my K2/100, and this
problem does not occur. 

The bottom line here is that a +20 dBm signal (100 mw) will create severe
spurs on the K3 but not the K2 when operating in the 40M band and below.
Above 40M I was unable to duplicate the problem, perhaps a higher power to
the RX input is required. 

It's important to note that anyone who has +20 dBm or more coming back on
the receive antenna is asking for trouble in the first place, and additional
isolation and/or a shorting relay during TX operation is probably a good
idea. 

>From the reports, it sounds like there have been a few folks who had rather
high power coming back in through the RX input for a while and didn't notice
it until this secondary symptom was noted in the K3. I haven't looked at the
RX input circuit in the K2 to see how it differs from the K3 so that I can
find the root-cause of this problem.

Scott
N7NB

K2 #1285
K3 #219


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Message: 34
Date: Thu, 31 Jan 2008 16:14:13 GMT
From: Stewart Baker <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Elecraft] K3/100 RF Feedback/Spurious oscillations ?
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"

Very strange effect noticed today when tuning up on 20m.

At power levels above 20 w on 14.175 my external Palstar SWR meter 
would suddenly leap from 1:1 to above 5:1. Also the K3 SWR display 
showed similar. High current was also reported. No problems with 
either a TS850S or K2, both OK up to 100W.

Switching the RX Ant switch to the main antenna or removing the RX 
Antenna  BNC lead cured the problem.

I use the RX antenna input for 2 x Pennant loops for the LF bands, 
but find that they sometimes give a better SNR than the main 
antenna on higher bands. The main antenna system is a doublet fed 
with open wire feeders into a fully balanced (no toroid on output) 
ATU.

My initial thoughts is that there might be some spurious output 
generated by an obscure feedback path from the RX antenna input. 
If this output were on a frequency well separated from the desired 
then it could show up as as high SWR.

What think Ye ?

73
Stewart G3RXQ




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[Elecraft] More power from K2

[Johnny Siu]

Hello Group,

I notice that battery technology has been improving. 
The internal lead-acid battery used in K2 can be
replaced by newer version with capacity of 3.5Ahr
instead of the original 2.9Ahr.  The new version can
be found easily in Hong Kong at a price of say US$10.

Therefore, my question is "Is it possible to modify
the K2 to deliver a RF output of something around
20-25W?"

It is ok to have my K2 operating at 12-15 watts.  With
a bit of more power say 25 watts, I can be heard more
easily. Of course, I know all the arguments of better
antennas etc etc.

I don't need a KPA/100 because I have already had a
K3.

I know there are some competent RF engineers here. 
Can somebody enlighten me?

73

Johnny Siu VR2XMC



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Re: [Elecraft] Receive antennas

[WILLIS COOKE]

-Rolf, the best antenna for receiving on 80 meters is
the Beverage if you have the room.  Since you need to
stretch a wire for 500 to 1200 feet in the direction
that you want to receive, and live in Stockholm City,
chances are good that you don't.  Instructions are in
the ARRL Antenna Book.

Failing that, you might  consider a EWE if you have
room for an array that is about 30 meters square. 
Instructions are at www.ok1rr.com

If you don't have room for an EWE, you can look at a
K9AY array which was published in QST and is available
on the internet.  It requires a space  about 15 feet
in diameter.

If you have lots of money to spend, look at the DX
Engineering four square receiving array.

Cookie, K5EWJ
> Hi all,
> 
> I am looking for a receive antenna for 80 meter
> because of
> high levels of white nise here in Stockholm City.
> Any suggestions there to find good building
> instructions on
> the Internet should be appreciated.
> 
> Best 73's,
> Rolf   -   K2 #4979
> SMØYQC
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[Elecraft] Re: Receive antennas

[Chris Kantarjiev]

Here's another site for low-band receive antennas:

http://www.qsl.net/kc2tx/

73 de chris K6DBG
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RE: [Elecraft] OT: solved: K7NEE/8R1 Dan (Guyana) on 30m

[w6jd]

It sounds like "Slim" .

Doug
W6JD

-- Original message -- 
From: "Tom Childers, N5GE" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 

> On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:26:51 -0500, you wrote: 
> 
> > 
> >> Maybe he's in the process of applying for k7nee. 
> > 
> >Even if he has applied for K7NEE as a vanity call he's not 
> >entitled to use the call until the FCC issues it. Looking 
> >at the FCC database - "Daniel Nezgoda" is a Technician Plus 
> >who has applied for the vanity call N7EAA (not K7NEE). 
> > 
> >This operation looks bogus on so many levels (Tech Plus on 
> >30 meters, illegal call, etc.). I don't know if it is a 
> >violation for the FCC to use an improper call when portable 
> >outside the US but I'd think the authorities in 8R1 would 
> >want to know that this guy isn't who/what he say he is. 
> > 
> >73, 
> > 
> > ... Joe, W4TV 
> > 
> [snip] 
> 
> My feelings exactly. That is a bogus operation, even if the operator thinks 
> it's not. 
> 
> Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq 
> 
> They that can give up essential liberty 
> to obtain a little temporary safety 
> deserve neither liberty nor safety. 
> 
> Support the entire Constitution, not 
> just the parts you like. 
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Re: [Elecraft] Receive antennas

[Toby Deinhardt]

Hi Jerry,

Does the K3 have a protective device ("fuse") in case power coming in on 
the receive only antenna is too great?


The K3 is better protected than many other transceivers:



and

.

Nonetheless there have been reports of returning power causing problems 
in the transmitter. We haven't observed this here in Bavaria, so I can 
not really say very much about this. If you search the list archives, 
you should be able to find more information.


vy 73 de toby
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K2/10  #885
K2/100 #3248
K3/100 #67
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RE: [Elecraft] OT: solved: K7NEE/8R1 Dan (Guyana) on 30m

[Tom Childers, N5GE]

On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 13:26:51 -0500, you wrote:

>
>> Maybe he's in the process of applying for k7nee.
>
>Even if he has applied for K7NEE as a vanity call he's not 
>entitled to use the call until the FCC issues it.  Looking 
>at the FCC database - "Daniel Nezgoda" is a Technician Plus 
>who has applied for the vanity call N7EAA (not K7NEE).  
>
>This operation looks bogus on so many levels (Tech Plus on 
>30 meters, illegal call, etc.).  I don't know if it is a 
>violation for the FCC to use an improper call when portable 
>outside the US but I'd think the authorities in 8R1 would 
>want to know that this guy isn't who/what he say he is. 
>
>73, 
>
>   ... Joe, W4TV 
> 
[snip]

My feelings exactly.  That is a bogus operation, even if the operator thinks
it's not.

Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq

They that can give up essential liberty
to obtain a little temporary safety
deserve neither liberty nor safety.

Support the entire Constitution, not 
just the parts you like.

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Re: [Elecraft] MH2 vs. MD2

[Don Wilhelm]

Roger,

I can't be certain that they use the same element, but it is likely that 
they do.

They are both electret types.
Is it possible that you are holding the MH2 closer than the MD2?  Many 
operators talk very close to a handheld mic but place the desk mic 
further away.


73,
Don W3FPR

RCStimson wrote:
What is the difference between the Elecraft MH2 Hand mike and the Elecraft MD2 mile in the Stainless Steel case and Heil logo at the bottom?  Are they both direct plug-in to the K3?  Are they both electret elements? I seem to get a bit more punch from the hand mike MH2.   
 Roger K8RS 

  

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - KAF2 Question

[Don Wilhelm]

Clark,

When aligning anything with Spectrogram, try to use broadband noise as 
the input rather than a single signal - the result will be better.


To easily align the KAF2 with Spectrogram, use an IF filter about 700 Hz 
wide, turn on AF2 and align *both* pots to achieve the greatest peak 
seen on the Spectrogram display.  Of course that peak should be at your 
preferred CW pitch.


You can do the alignment by tuning the 7000 kHz birdie to your chosen 
sidetone pitch and then adjusting for the greatest increase in signal 
too, but the results using broadband noise are more apparent and you can 
see the filter shape at the same time.


73,
Don W3FPR

Clark Macaulay wrote:

I finally got around to using Spectrogram to align the filters of my 8 month 
old K2 and completed the final checks for the KSB2 and KAF2.  When using the 
birdie at 7.000 mhz and selecting either AF1 or AF2, the volume of the birdie 
increases greatly and sounds almost distorted.  Same with received signals so 
that when switching between no audio filter and AF2, I have to decrease the AF 
control.
   
  I searched the archives for a similar question and could find none.  In the instructions, I read "the RF signal should be clear, distinct, and slightly louder when AF2 is selected."  Slighly louder than what: AF1?  In my case, it's a little less than AF1 but a whole lot louder than in the OFF position.  
   
  Do I have it aligned incorrectly?  Adjusting R1 and R2 for a maximum seems so simple I don't see how to mess it up!
   
  Right now, due to the huge change in received signal level when switching in the filter, I'm not using it but sure would like to !  Anybody else see this problem?
   

  

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[Elecraft] MH2 vs. MD2

[RCStimson]

What is the difference between the Elecraft MH2 Hand mike and the 
Elecraft MD2 mile in the Stainless Steel case and Heil logo at the bottom?  Are 
they both direct plug-in to the K3?  Are they both electret elements? I seem to 
get a bit more punch from the hand mike MH2.   
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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[Tom Childers, N5GE]

On Sat, 2 Feb. 2008 09:59:00 -0700, Steve Banks wrote:

>
>Hi Everyone,
>
>With a K3 in my future (I ordered a loaded one about a month ago), are there 
>are any non-contesters like me out there who are K3 owners, or prospective 
>owners, who just like hamming in general and have no special need for the K3's 
>contesting prowess?  (Contesting seems to be a popular topic amongst K3 owners 
>on the reflector.)  
>
>The rig's extensive menus, its Cadillac-like fit and finish, and firmware 
>updating capabilities are certainly appealing to me as are many of its other 
>capabilities.  But I'll also confess that Elecraft's legendary customer 
>service and its reputation for excellence are also big selling points for me.  
>(Maybe I've answered my own question!)
>
>I operate lots of CW with a small fleet of two K2s and a KX1 that are all 
>excellent performers.  Occasional SSB and PSK QSOs are also very enjoyable.
>
>I'm just curious about whether the K3's capabilities and performance are as 
>appealing to others like me (non-contesters) as they obviously are to 
>contesters.  I'm a great fan of CW and have been trying hard to get my code 
>speed up to a consistent 20-25wpm for a long time. 
>
>I realize that my question emerges from the slippery realm of personal 
>preference, but I'd enjoy your comments. 
>
>Thanks and 73 to all...
>
>Steve Banks
>K0PQ
[snip]

I'm also a casual operator, but I do try to make a few contacts during CW
contests.

The K3 appeals to me because of the good comments and specs regarding it's CW
performance.  

Two other options are responsible for my order made in late Oct. 2007;  The Sub
RX and The XVTR module.  I've always been disappointed in the sub RX performance
of the rigs I've owned since I got my Drake TR7/R7 in 1978 (still have them).  I
also have become very interested in VHF/UHF operating and have built an XV144
which is in use with my Orion II.  If the XV144 works as well with the K3 I will
probably add an XV432 to the VHF/UHF equipment here.

I too ordered a fully loaded K3, on October 21st.  As Buddy Holly said in his
song, "Every day it's a gettin' closer.  Goin' faster than a roller coaster"
'A new K3 will surely come my way.'.  Yes I have officially reached OF status
;o) .

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[Elecraft] (no subject)

[H. Cary III]

I had the same problem.  I had a "+" offset on FL1, instead of a "-".  Once the 
correct offset was inputted, the alignment worked smooth as silk.
GL & 73,
Cary, K4TM
K3-100 #178
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Re: [Elecraft] Receive antennas

[Stewart Baker]

I am using 2 Pennant antennas for 160 and 80. They work very well.
Follow the link.

73
Stewart G3RXQ
On Sat, 2 Feb 2008 11:29:12 -0800, Robert Tellefsen wrote:
> Hello Rolf
> Look at this web site for info on the Flag and Pennant receiving
> loops.  They really work.
> http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page37.html
>
> Also, check out the K9AY loops at
> http://www.aytechnologies.com/TechData/LoopInstall.htm
>
> Good luck and 73
> Bob N6WG
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "TWC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Stewart Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: 
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 10:47 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Receive antennas
>
>
>> Stewart Baker skrev:
>>> Drew,
>>> Receive only antennas can really extract wanted signals out of
a
>>> mess of local electrical noise.
>>>
>>> To be effective they need to have minimal coupling to the
transmit
>>> antenna, otherwise all the trash collected on the main antenna
>>> appears on the receive antenna signal. This means a reasonable
>>> distance between the two antennas which  also helps to prevent
>>> damage to the receiver front end, but with high RF power care
is
>>> needed.
>>>
>>> A lot of receive antennas have low output so use a 20dB or so
>>> pre-amp. It is possible that this could be killed with RF,
long
>>> before the rig suffers. Y.M.M.V.
>>>
>>> 73
>>> Stewart G3RXQ
>>>
>>> On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:38:36 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>>>
 I'm a bit confused about using a receive-only antenna.
 Comments
 suggest that they could be destructive. Is it safe to use one
on

>>> the
>>>
 K2 (the k160rx module) and/or k3?

 73,
 Drew
 AF2Z

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>> Hi all,
>>
>> I am looking for a receive antenna for 80 meter because of
>> high levels of white nise here in Stockholm City.
>> Any suggestions there to find good building instructions on
>> the Internet should be appreciated.
>>
>> Best 73's,
>> Rolf   -   K2 #4979
>> SMØYQC
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[Elecraft] OT: cannot get reply from [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[Dr. Werner Furlan]

hello, 

if someone from Elecraft staff reads this, I am trying to get an answer from 
Lisa or someone in the sales department since 2 or 3 weeks, maybe my 
mails are caught in a spamfilter? No error messages though. 
I have a question regarding my K3 order. 

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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[Robert Tellefsen]

Right on.  QRP to the front.
Watch the elbows, I'm coming through.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG
The Little Station with Attitude

- Original Message -
From: "Richard HIll" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Robert Tellefsen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Mike Kasrich"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Elecraft" 
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 12:45 PM
Subject: RE: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?


> So, I think I hear a warning...It may soon be that we'll have wall
to wall
> K3's up and down the band during contests, and we'll need a K3 just
to
> squeeze in and be able ignore the neighbors .
>
> Rich
> NU6T
>
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert
Tellefsen
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 11:33 AM
> To: Mike Kasrich
> Cc: Elecraft
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?
>
>
> With an Elecraft radio, you can do some surprising things.
> In a contest, I can operate close to high power stations that
> have a clean signal, yet sometimes they can't handle having
> even my 5w K2 close by their receive frequency.  That's
> the beauty of a great receiver.  The K3 appears to be even
> better.
> Good luck and 73
> Bob N6WG
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Mike Kasrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Cc: "Elecraft" 
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 11:06 AM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?
>
>
> > I contest therefore I am..that aside.  You should always get
the
> > best rig available.  A lot of the complaints I get from
non-contest
> > types is you are too close.  If you get a great rig for contesting
> it
> > should be EXCELLENT for casual operating since you won't be using
it
> in
> > nearly the harsh  RF environment contesters live in.
> >
> > Just an opinion of course.
> >
> > Mike/aj9c
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[Elecraft] Prolific drivers?

[F5VJC]

Thanks to all,  and to you Tom for trying to send me the file. It seems the
site is now back up and I've now downloaded the latest drivers. I resolved
my update problem by going to straight RS232 and downloaded the  latest
firmware from Elecraft, isn't this fun! Will try my USB- serial convertor
later now I have the driver.


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[Elecraft] K3

[k5nu]

Well I am snakebit today.  Finally I found a shorted transistor and two loose 
diodes and fixed them all.  Unfortunately that took me three or four removals 
of the KPA3.  And you guessed it, now I have a pin missing on the KPA3 board it 
apparently broken off in the KPIO3 board.  I will have no hair by Monday for 
sure.

GL,  73,  Mike K5NU
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RE: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[Richard HIll]

So, I think I hear a warning...It may soon be that we'll have wall to wall
K3's up and down the band during contests, and we'll need a K3 just to
squeeze in and be able ignore the neighbors .

Rich
NU6T

-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Robert Tellefsen
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 11:33 AM
To: Mike Kasrich
Cc: Elecraft
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?


With an Elecraft radio, you can do some surprising things.
In a contest, I can operate close to high power stations that
have a clean signal, yet sometimes they can't handle having
even my 5w K2 close by their receive frequency.  That's
the beauty of a great receiver.  The K3 appears to be even
better.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG

- Original Message -
From: "Mike Kasrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Elecraft" 
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?


> I contest therefore I am..that aside.  You should always get the
> best rig available.  A lot of the complaints I get from non-contest
> types is you are too close.  If you get a great rig for contesting
it
> should be EXCELLENT for casual operating since you won't be using it
in
> nearly the harsh  RF environment contesters live in.
>
> Just an opinion of course.
>
> Mike/aj9c
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FSK RTTY [OT]

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

Correct - free and users can drop a few coins in the bucket.

WSJT is very interesting but it'll take a while, I want the result to be 
perfect.


FWIW I redesigned the HRD website, I am rotten at this sort of thing to used 
DotNetNuke, website for HRD is www.ham-radio-deluxe.com .


Now back to the SSTV and some fine German wurst :-)

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

- Original Message - 
From: "Bill W5WVO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>



You're right, I knew that, just "forgot" in the moment -- bad choice of 
words. :-)  It just seems appropriate to speak of buying an outstanding 
professional-grade software product. I'll certainly contribute, if that's 
allowed.  :-) 


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[Elecraft] MH2 vs. MD2

[RCStimson]

What is the difference between the Elecraft MH2 Hand mike and the Elecraft MD2 
mile in the Stainless Steel case and Heil logo at the bottom?  Are they both 
direct plug-in to the K3?  Are they both electret elements? I seem to get a bit 
more punch from the hand mike MH2.   
 Roger K8RS
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[Elecraft] K-3 for non-contesters

[bpci]

Just another viewpoint. I do some contesting using primarily two 
K-2/100's. I had a Ten Tec Orion that was a superb radio. I sold it to 
order a K-3, but decided to cancel my order. I still may order one, but 
I decided that for my purposes, the K-2 is the rig for me. It is simple 
to operate, has an excellent receiver, and has everything adjustable 
that I want to adjust. For me, a relatively new ham, the Orion sounded 
too much like DSP for  exclusive CW usage. although I could understand 
the opportunities it provided for adjusting and tuning, I found I just 
didn't use all of the options. I think the same thing would be true for 
me with the K-3. On the other hand, I really like the band display on 
the Orion, and I miss that. I plan to try to incorporate that with the 
K-2 using a Softrock Lite kit. O have only been licensed almost four 
years, I operate exclusively CW, and I thoroughly enjoyed building the 
K-2/100 and KX-1. elecraft is a wonderful company, and the K-3 is 
obviously a terrific rig for those who need a more complex radio. But 
for me right now, I am going to try to resist ordering the best for 
awhile73, Ci


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[Elecraft] K2 - KAF2 Question

[Clark Macaulay]

I finally got around to using Spectrogram to align the filters of my 8 month 
old K2 and completed the final checks for the KSB2 and KAF2.  When using the 
birdie at 7.000 mhz and selecting either AF1 or AF2, the volume of the birdie 
increases greatly and sounds almost distorted.  Same with received signals so 
that when switching between no audio filter and AF2, I have to decrease the AF 
control.
   
  I searched the archives for a similar question and could find none.  In the 
instructions, I read "the RF signal should be clear, distinct, and slightly 
louder when AF2 is selected."  Slighly louder than what: AF1?  In my case, it's 
a little less than AF1 but a whole lot louder than in the OFF position.  
   
  Do I have it aligned incorrectly?  Adjusting R1 and R2 for a maximum seems so 
simple I don't see how to mess it up!
   
  Right now, due to the huge change in received signal level when switching in 
the filter, I'm not using it but sure would like to !  Anybody else see this 
problem?
   
  73 de Clark ke4rq 
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[Elecraft] Receive antennas - damage potential

[Ken Kopp]

I severely damaged (burned up!) the receive antenna input board of an
FT-1000D once due to excessive input signal from a near-by transmitting
antenna.

Once was enough ... installed small shorting reed relays on all receive
antenna inputs on all radios in my (then) multi-op contest station.

Regarding "St. Elmo's fire" ... Was a marine R/O for some years, and
often saw / heard the entire ship ... especially rigging ... "glow".

Grew up in dry, windy Oklahoma and often heard the snapping of 
precipitation static discharging inside rigs. 


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: solved: K7NEE/8R1 Dan (Guyana) on 30m

[N2EY]

In a message dated 2/2/08 1:27:56 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:


> I don't know if it is a 
> violation for the FCC to use an improper call when portable 
> outside the US 

IANAL/IMHO:

Technically, FCC has no jurisdiction in 8R1.

However, FCC does have the authority to consider "character" issues when 
issuing/renewing licenses. 

Everyone who applies for a license is assumed by FCC to be of good-enough 
character to be issued the license if they meet the other requirements. 

However, if they prove by their actions that they cannot follow the law, 
particularly
if the violations are serious and intentional, their license may be in 
jeopardy.

And it doesn't have to be an amateur radio violation. Some hams have lost 
their licenses for things like freebanding because those things are clear 
violations of the Communications Act. A felony of any kind can result in loss 
of all 
FCC licenses, too.

This doesn't mean every ham who gets a speeding ticket has to worry about 
losing
their amateur radio license. But a ham who willfully violates 8R1's radio 
laws by, say, using a bogus call, may give FCC reason to be concerned about 
that 
ham's ability to follow Part 97. 

FCC doesn't always go after the licensee right away, either. Sometimes they 
wait until the licensee tries to renew the license.

Again, all IMHO and IANAL.

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[Elecraft] K3

[k5nu]

I have been unable to run the 50w tx gain calibration after installing my KPA3. 
 I opened it back up and found two unsoldered diodes on the KPA3 board.  
However, after resoldering the two diodes, unfortunately still not able to run 
the calibration.  Getting ERR TXG on some bands and HI CURR on others.  Hair 
pulling time.

73, Mike K5NU
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FSK RTTY

[Bill W5WVO]

You're right, I knew that, just "forgot" in the moment -- bad choice of words. 
:-)  It just seems appropriate to speak of buying an outstanding 
professional-grade software product. I'll certainly contribute, if that's 
allowed.  :-)


Bill W5VWO

Gregg R. Lengling wrote:

BUYING???HRD has been and always will be free...it's been Simon's
mantra from day 1.

Gregg R. Lengling, W9DHI
Administrator
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- Original Message -
From: "Bill W5WVO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Dave G4AON"
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FSK RTTY



Simon, sorry to hear (as a person with high interest in WSJT and no
interest in SSTV) that WSJT has been delayed.

I had no idea Joe's code was written in FORTRAN. Interesting. Don't
blame you for wanting to get it into C++ as a DLL.

I guess there's not much hope of seeing this in the product until
some time later this year, then. Thanks for the honest update and
info, Simon. Look forward to buying the product when it supports
WSJT! Bill W5WVO 


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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[Robert Tellefsen]

With an Elecraft radio, you can do some surprising things.
In a contest, I can operate close to high power stations that
have a clean signal, yet sometimes they can't handle having
even my 5w K2 close by their receive frequency.  That's
the beauty of a great receiver.  The K3 appears to be even
better.
Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG

- Original Message -
From: "Mike Kasrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: "Elecraft" 
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 11:06 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?


> I contest therefore I am..that aside.  You should always get the
> best rig available.  A lot of the complaints I get from non-contest
> types is you are too close.  If you get a great rig for contesting
it
> should be EXCELLENT for casual operating since you won't be using it
in
> nearly the harsh  RF environment contesters live in.
>
> Just an opinion of course.
>
> Mike/aj9c
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Re: [Elecraft] Receive antennas

[Robert Tellefsen]

Hello Rolf
Look at this web site for info on the Flag and Pennant receiving
loops.  They really work.
http://www.angelfire.com/md/k3ky/page37.html

Also, check out the K9AY loops at
http://www.aytechnologies.com/TechData/LoopInstall.htm

Good luck and 73
Bob N6WG

- Original Message -
From: "TWC" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Stewart Baker" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: 
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 10:47 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Receive antennas


> Stewart Baker skrev:
> > Drew,
> > Receive only antennas can really extract wanted signals out of a
> > mess of local electrical noise.
> >
> > To be effective they need to have minimal coupling to the transmit
> > antenna, otherwise all the trash collected on the main antenna
> > appears on the receive antenna signal. This means a reasonable
> > distance between the two antennas which  also helps to prevent
> > damage to the receiver front end, but with high RF power care is
> > needed.
> >
> > A lot of receive antennas have low output so use a 20dB or so
> > pre-amp. It is possible that this could be killed with RF, long
> > before the rig suffers. Y.M.M.V.
> >
> > 73
> > Stewart G3RXQ
> >
> > On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:38:36 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> >> I'm a bit confused about using a receive-only antenna.  Comments
> >> suggest that they could be destructive. Is it safe to use one on
> >>
> > the
> >
> >> K2 (the k160rx module) and/or k3?
> >>
> >> 73,
> >> Drew
> >> AF2Z
> >>
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> Hi all,
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> I am looking for a receive antenna for 80 meter because of
> high levels of white nise here in Stockholm City.
> Any suggestions there to find good building instructions on
> the Internet should be appreciated.
>
> Best 73's,
> Rolf   -   K2 #4979
> SMØYQC
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RE: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem

[AD6XY - Mike]

That narrows down the fault to the SSB module. Check it has not come loose.
Also, check the filter settings have not become corrupted in the firmware.

Mike



N2TK, Tony wrote:
> 
>  Hi Mike,
> For clarification, when this happens there is no longer any RF output. And
> it only happens when I speak into the mike or key the rig while in SSB
> mode.
> It does not happen if I am in CW mode. 
> 
> Tnx for the suggestions. I will post what I find  that corrects the
> problem
> once I get it fixed.
> 
> 73,
> N2TK, Tony
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of AD6XY - Mike
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 4:05 AM
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem
> 
> 
> Fixing it by changing bands and weak reception afterwards is the key to
> this.
> No SSB is also a clue. I would say you have a problem in the switching
> between TX and RX. It is not the RF side of things (e.g. switching diodes)
> as it would not reset, it must be in the control signals. Somehow the +TX
> and +RX control lines are not doing what they should be. The fact that is
> does still TX OK probably means the +TX line is fine. I would concentrate
> on
> the +RX line. Also look for any bad contacts or short circuits. This could
> also be a software glitch, and a full reset to factory defaults may clear
> it
> up.
> 
> Mike
> 
> 
> 
> N2TK, Tony wrote:
>> 
>> 
>> Before I tear into the K2 to find  out what happened today I figured I
>> would
>> ask on here in case someone has seen this  problem before.
>> 
>> It receives fine on all bands. When I transmit (does not matter what
>> power
>> level or what band) it hangs up. If I keep it on the transmit mode power
>> out
>> is fine. If I let it go back to the receive mode the receive signals are
>> very, very weak. If I talk into the mike, there is no power out and I
>> have
>> side tone in the headset so I can listen to my transmit audio.
>> To correct this problem I need to change bands or shut off then on the
>> radio. 
>> 
>> Anyone hear of this problem before?
>> 
>> Tnx for any ideas before I pull out the schematics and take off the
>> covers.
>> 
>> 73,
>> N2TK, Tony
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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[Mike Kasrich]

I contest therefore I am..that aside.  You should always get the 
best rig available.  A lot of the complaints I get from non-contest 
types is you are too close.  If you get a great rig for contesting it 
should be EXCELLENT for casual operating since you won't be using it in 
nearly the harsh  RF environment contesters live in. 


Just an opinion of course.

Mike/aj9c

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[Elecraft] Re: K2 Static Damage

[Mike Fitzgibbon]

Yes...  Once I was out operating portable and a summer storm was 
brewing up out in central Nebraska...I am in western Ia, a distance of 
perhaps 150-200 miles.   My K2 LCD started to display random numbers and 
acted like it had gone crazy...  I quickly realized what must be going 
on and disconnected the antenna, a 50 ft high 300 ft long dipole made of 
bare aluminum fence wire.  The ends of the twinlead feedline, when 
dropped to the ground, had a light-blue halo of tiny sparks glowing from 
along the entire length of the bare wire-ends...Saint Elmo's Fire?  I 
didn't get shocked, but then, I made sure not to touch the bare wire. 
The K2 suffered no apparent damage...that was probably very lucky...


I've also seen the same thing on mobile antennas when a storm was 
approaching...the ball on the end of the whip would glow blue and 
discharge...making a noise like snapping a small stretched rubber band 
against something...the crackle of high voltage...  I guess you could 
say that Mother Nature is not always benign...even if she appears so at 
the moment...


   Fitz  N0MF


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Re: [Elecraft] Receive antennas

[TWC]

Stewart Baker skrev:

Drew,
Receive only antennas can really extract wanted signals out of a 
mess of local electrical noise.


To be effective they need to have minimal coupling to the transmit 
antenna, otherwise all the trash collected on the main antenna 
appears on the receive antenna signal. This means a reasonable 
distance between the two antennas which  also helps to prevent 
damage to the receiver front end, but with high RF power care is 
needed.


A lot of receive antennas have low output so use a 20dB or so 
pre-amp. It is possible that this could be killed with RF, long 
before the rig suffers. Y.M.M.V.


73
Stewart G3RXQ

On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:38:36 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
  

I'm a bit confused about using a receive-only antenna.  Comments
suggest that they could be destructive. Is it safe to use one on 


the
  

K2 (the k160rx module) and/or k3?

73,
Drew
AF2Z

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Hi all,

I am looking for a receive antenna for 80 meter because of
high levels of white nise here in Stockholm City.
Any suggestions there to find good building instructions on
the Internet should be appreciated.

Best 73's,
Rolf   -   K2 #4979
SMØYQC
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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[WILLIS COOKE]

Steve, the reason there is so much talk about the K3
and contests is because contesting is a big test of a
receiver with the need to operate with very strong
signals at nearby frequencies and lots of QRM.  Not
all radios can stand up to this kind of test, but the
K3 is reportedly the best there is.  (I don't have
first hand knowledge because I am waiting for
delivery.)  Having a super good receiver will make the
K3 all the better for casual rag chewing or any  other
type of operation that pleases you.  

Good luck with your type of operation.

Cookie, K5EWJ, Contester and casual operator

--- STEPHEN W BANKS <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> 
> Hi Everyone,
> 
> With a K3 in my future (I ordered a loaded one about
> a month ago), are there are any non-contesters like
> me out there who are K3 owners, or prospective
> owners, who just like hamming in general and have no
> special need for the K3's contesting prowess? 
> (Contesting seems to be a popular topic amongst K3
> owners on the reflector.)  
> 
> The rig's extensive menus, its Cadillac-like fit and
> finish, and firmware updating capabilities are
> certainly appealing to me as are many of its other
> capabilities.  But I'll also confess that Elecraft's
> legendary customer service and its reputation for
> excellence are also big selling points for me. 
> (Maybe I've answered my own question!)
> 
> I operate lots of CW with a small fleet of two K2s
> and a KX1 that are all excellent performers. 
> Occasional SSB and PSK QSOs are also very enjoyable.
> 
> I'm just curious about whether the K3's capabilities
> and performance are as appealing to others like me
> (non-contesters) as they obviously are to
> contesters.  I'm a great fan of CW and have been
> trying hard to get my code speed up to a consistent
> 20-25wpm for a long time. 
> 
> I realize that my question emerges from the slippery
> realm of personal preference, but I'd enjoy your
> comments. 
> 
> Thanks and 73 to all...
> 
> Steve Banks
> K0PQ
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[Elecraft] K3 for non-contesters

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

Well, I sure do NOT qualify as non-contester, but for me, this is like
asking if Rolls Royce or Ferrari is for non-whatevers.

Simply put, this is one cool radio.  It does amazing things and does
them in a "neat" or "cool" or "classy" way (or choose your favorite
"in" word).

This is everyone's chance to own a SUPER preforming radio (like either
of the cars mentioned above) for the price of Chevy.  Unless you're a
card-carrying Luddite, you GOTTA HAVE this radio.

de Doug KR2Q
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[Elecraft] K3 #299 arrives in Calgary

[Ellam, Timothy St. J.]

Canada Post delivered K3 s/n 299 today (in a brown box). Ordered at Dayton May 
18 with a deposit (balance paid in September to take advantage of our then .10 
premium on the $US), shipped January 24 arrived February 2. Paid the GST and it 
is now sitting in the shack.
 
The only downside is I leave tomorrow for a business trip so only have a short 
few hours to try the radio out!
 
Tim VE6SH
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[Elecraft] KPA won't go over 12 watts

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

Hi Mike:

I just went through the same thing.

Make sure you have the CONFIG set up correctly for BOTH:

You need to set CONFIG:KPA3 to "PA NOR" and
CONFIG: KPIO3 to "nor"

de Doug KR2Q
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[Elecraft] [K2] Should I see S-9 using the XG1 set to 50 microvolts

[Bob Scott]

with the KNB2 installed and the preamp on?

Thanks.

73, Bob Scott W4ZY
Woodbridge, VA



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RE: [Elecraft] OT: solved: K7NEE/8R1 Dan (Guyana) on 30m

[Joe Subich, W4TV]

> Maybe he's in the process of applying for k7nee.

Even if he has applied for K7NEE as a vanity call he's not 
entitled to use the call until the FCC issues it.  Looking 
at the FCC database - "Daniel Nezgoda" is a Technician Plus 
who has applied for the vanity call N7EAA (not K7NEE).  

This operation looks bogus on so many levels (Tech Plus on 
30 meters, illegal call, etc.).  I don't know if it is a 
violation for the FCC to use an improper call when portable 
outside the US but I'd think the authorities in 8R1 would 
want to know that this guy isn't who/what he say he is. 

73, 

   ... Joe, W4TV 
 


 

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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Markowski
> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 12:12 PM
> To: Mike Markowski
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> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: solved: K7NEE/8R1 Dan (Guyana) on 30m
> 
> 
> Ok, here's part of the the answer from dxwatch.com:
> 
> DX de K0BLT 10117.4 K7NEE/8R1 Dan sed look @ N7YDO..Looks 
> OK!  2317z 01 Feb
> 
> Maybe he's in the process of applying for k7nee.
> 
> 73,
> Mike  ab3ap
> 
> Mike Markowski wrote:
> > In a bit of a pile up, I worked Dan K7NEE/8R1 on 30m 
> yesterday and was 
> > excited because he said he was on a geology expedition in 
> the jungle in 
> > Guyana, was qrp using homemade straight key, and home qth near Las 
> > Vegas.  However, I later found K7NEE is unassigned.  I copied a few 
> > calls I've seen here on the Elecraft list, so I wonder if 
> anyone knows 
> > the scoop with this?  Hopefully I miscopied his call is all, but I 
> > emailed another op who copied the same as me.
> > 
> > Tnx for any info!
> > Mike  ab3ap


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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[K8TB]

STEPHEN W BANKS wrote:

>I'm just curious about whether the K3's capabilities and performance are
>as appealing to others like me (non-contesters) as they obviously are 
to contesters.


   Steve, I probably am the biggest "putz" operator/owner of a K3 there 
is. I am not into contest or DX'ing. I do enjoy PSK 31.

   I'm turning 55 this week, and have been in the hobby since I was 13.
   I can't explain it, but the K3, well, it's just "the" radio. It is 
an absolute joy just to tool around and listen with.
I have actual heard three different qso's where the folks where talking 
about the K3. So of course I had to break in. That will take over a 30 
minutes to answer questions.


   I also think this radio is going to be going strong 15-20 years from 
now. We can look at rigs like the TS-520 and SB-101 and state that they 
still work well after 30 years, but they don't perform like the K3.
   At the same time, a lot of us had a lot of fun with those tube type 
rigs. I remember buying a used SB-303/401, that wasn't working. I fixed 
it, and had that rig for a long time. It was a lot of fun.
  
   And to me, that is what the K3 gives you, for whatever unexplainable 
reason, is just fun to have in the shack. Don't worry about the fact 
that you are not a contester, just have fun with it.


   Another side note to this Elecraft/K3 thing is, the response from 
Elecraft. Firmware changes, that other manufactures would have to come 
with a new Model suffix with, (K3-MKII-G?), well Aptos kicks them out 
weekly.  Someone asks for change "X", which will only affect maybe 1 out 
ten operators, will be implemented. Then you have Simon, in the hills of 
Switzerland, writing code for HRD, which while it will works with 100+ 
rigs, will work exceptionally well for the K3, because Simon has one.


   It's fun. Go ahead and simply enjoy one of the most elegant and 
practical radios out there.


   tom k8tb

(getting really close to ordering a second K3, for the remote base)

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FSK RTTY

[Gregg R. Lengling]

BUYING???HRD has been and always will be free...it's been Simon's mantra 
from day 1.


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- Original Message - 
From: "Bill W5WVO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Simon Brown (HB9DRV)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Dave G4AON" 
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; 

Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 12:17 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FSK RTTY


Simon, sorry to hear (as a person with high interest in WSJT and no 
interest in SSTV) that WSJT has been delayed.


I had no idea Joe's code was written in FORTRAN. Interesting. Don't blame 
you for wanting to get it into C++ as a DLL.


I guess there's not much hope of seeing this in the product until some 
time later this year, then. Thanks for the honest update and info, Simon. 
Look forward to buying the product when it supports WSJT!


Bill W5WVO



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Re: [Elecraft] Receive antennas

[Toby Deinhardt]

Hi Drew,


I'm a bit confused about using a receive-only antenna.  Comments
suggest that they could be destructive. Is it safe to use one on the
K2 (the k160rx module) and/or k3?


It all depends on how much power is coming back on the RX antenna.

If you run highish power you need to check for this, because in some 
situations I have seen well over 1W coming back into the radio via the 
RX antenna.


This applies to almost all radios, because most transceivers do not 
disconnect the RX only antenna from the RX front end, when the radio 
transmits.


If you do it properly, it is no problem whatsoever with the K2 and K3, 
i.e. be sure the amount of power on the RX input stays low at all times.


vy 73 de toby
--
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K2/10  #885
K2/100 #3248
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FSK RTTY

[Bill W5WVO]

Simon, sorry to hear (as a person with high interest in WSJT and no interest 
in SSTV) that WSJT has been delayed.


I had no idea Joe's code was written in FORTRAN. Interesting. Don't blame you 
for wanting to get it into C++ as a DLL.


I guess there's not much hope of seeing this in the product until some time 
later this year, then. Thanks for the honest update and info, Simon. Look 
forward to buying the product when it supports WSJT!


Bill W5WVO


Simon Brown (HB9DRV) wrote:

I'll restart this after Easter - I was bitten by the SSTV bug and am
adding SSTV and HamDRM / Digi-SSTV at the moment.

Then after SSTV it's RTTY FSK support (serial and Navigator), then
back to WSJT.

The reason for the delay - I decided that I will rewrite the 10,000
lines of Fortran in WSJT as a C++ DLL, a daunting task for which I
need all my remaining wits :-)

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

- Original Message -
From: "Bill W5WVO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


What about the WSJT modes? When can we expect to see those? 


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RE: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

Hi Steve:

I'm a 99% CW operator who generally ducks contests to play on the WARC ands
while the "radiosporters" do their thing. 

I've managed perhaps a dozen QSOs on my K3 in between tearing it to bits as
needed to work on the assembly manuals. 

In that short time I've found the K3 a rag-chewer's - casual operator's
dream in too many ways to describe in one e-mail. But start with a very
short "learning curve" to understand the basic operations, nice, easy to use
front panel controls, its outstanding technical specifications and great
flexibility. And, of course, it has caused me to do a lot more SWL-ing,
across the short waves and on the BC band too, with its general coverage
capability. It's nice to punch in a station's frequency using the direct
entry and have the station come up tuned in perfectly, even for listening to
music in SSB mode! 

The K3 is likely to drag me back into more "phone" operation after several
decades of CW, not to mention playing around with digital modes more since
it's set up to do multi-mode operating with a minimum of fuss and bother
(don't even need a computer connected to it!).

As the K3 order backlog gets caught up, I'm looking forward to spending a
lot more time just roaming the bands than I have done in a long time. 

Ron AC7AC

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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[WA6OCP]

Steve,

Speaking for myself, as a 'mostly' non-contestor, I certainly believe that a
K3 can be fully utilized and enjoyed by the general, but discriminating,
operator.  I have only had mine running for less than a week now, but I
marvel at it every time I turn it on.  My usage is mainly CW, but I do a
little SSB (haven't tried it yet), and may explore keybordless data later.

You will love it.

72, Neal WA6OCP
K3/10/305


STEPHEN W BANKS wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Everyone,
> 
> With a K3 in my future (I ordered a loaded one about a month ago), are
> there are any non-contesters like me out there who are K3 owners, or
> prospective owners, who just like hamming in general and have no special
> need for the K3's contesting prowess?  (Contesting seems to be a popular
> topic amongst K3 owners on the reflector.)  
> 
> The rig's extensive menus, its Cadillac-like fit and finish, and firmware
> updating capabilities are certainly appealing to me as are many of its
> other capabilities.  But I'll also confess that Elecraft's legendary
> customer service and its reputation for excellence are also big selling
> points for me.  (Maybe I've answered my own question!)
> 
> I operate lots of CW with a small fleet of two K2s and a KX1 that are all
> excellent performers.  Occasional SSB and PSK QSOs are also very
> enjoyable.
> 
> I'm just curious about whether the K3's capabilities and performance are
> as appealing to others like me (non-contesters) as they obviously are to
> contesters.  I'm a great fan of CW and have been trying hard to get my
> code speed up to a consistent 20-25wpm for a long time. 
> 
> I realize that my question emerges from the slippery realm of personal
> preference, but I'd enjoy your comments. 
> 
> Thanks and 73 to all...
> 
> Steve Banks
> K0PQ
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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[Ed Rodriguez]

K3 will be used for mostly HF cw contacts. and primarily for 6 meter dxing.
and possibley 2 meters Weak signal work.

73
de
Wp4o, Ed, Tampa, FL
   EL 87

- Original Message - 
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 12:50 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?



Steve,

I will be using the K3 for pretty much only CW and SWL. Perhaps a
little PSK.

I like some small CW contests, but am not a contester by any means.

I'll be sticking with the 10 watt version; my K2 has shown that that
is sufficient power for me. Will also only have a very basic filter
set.

I did order the ATU; the K2 spoiled me with that. My antennas are
endfed wire and attic dipoles.

Too much rig for my limited needs? Maybe, but I'm pretty sure I'll get
my money's worth in enjoyment.

73,
Drew
AF2Z


On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:59:00 -0700, you wrote:



Hi Everyone,

With a K3 in my future (I ordered a loaded one about a month ago), are 
there are any non-contesters like me out there who are K3 owners, or 
prospective owners, who just like hamming in general and have no special 
need for the K3's contesting prowess?  (Contesting seems to be a popular 
topic amongst K3 owners on the reflector.)


The rig's extensive menus, its Cadillac-like fit and finish, and firmware 
updating capabilities are certainly appealing to me as are many of its 
other capabilities.  But I'll also confess that Elecraft's legendary 
customer service and its reputation for excellence are also big selling 
points for me.  (Maybe I've answered my own question!)


I operate lots of CW with a small fleet of two K2s and a KX1 that are all 
excellent performers.  Occasional SSB and PSK QSOs are also very 
enjoyable.


I'm just curious about whether the K3's capabilities and performance are 
as appealing to others like me (non-contesters) as they obviously are to 
contesters.  I'm a great fan of CW and have been trying hard to get my 
code speed up to a consistent 20-25wpm for a long time.


I realize that my question emerges from the slippery realm of personal 
preference, but I'd enjoy your comments.


Thanks and 73 to all...

Steve Banks
K0PQ


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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[drewko1]

Steve,

I will be using the K3 for pretty much only CW and SWL. Perhaps a
little PSK. 

I like some small CW contests, but am not a contester by any means. 

I'll be sticking with the 10 watt version; my K2 has shown that that
is sufficient power for me. Will also only have a very basic filter
set. 

I did order the ATU; the K2 spoiled me with that. My antennas are
endfed wire and attic dipoles.

Too much rig for my limited needs? Maybe, but I'm pretty sure I'll get
my money's worth in enjoyment.

73,
Drew
AF2Z


On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 09:59:00 -0700, you wrote:

>
>Hi Everyone,
>
>With a K3 in my future (I ordered a loaded one about a month ago), are there 
>are any non-contesters like me out there who are K3 owners, or prospective 
>owners, who just like hamming in general and have no special need for the K3's 
>contesting prowess?  (Contesting seems to be a popular topic amongst K3 owners 
>on the reflector.)  
>
>The rig's extensive menus, its Cadillac-like fit and finish, and firmware 
>updating capabilities are certainly appealing to me as are many of its other 
>capabilities.  But I'll also confess that Elecraft's legendary customer 
>service and its reputation for excellence are also big selling points for me.  
>(Maybe I've answered my own question!)
>
>I operate lots of CW with a small fleet of two K2s and a KX1 that are all 
>excellent performers.  Occasional SSB and PSK QSOs are also very enjoyable.
>
>I'm just curious about whether the K3's capabilities and performance are as 
>appealing to others like me (non-contesters) as they obviously are to 
>contesters.  I'm a great fan of CW and have been trying hard to get my code 
>speed up to a consistent 20-25wpm for a long time. 
>
>I realize that my question emerges from the slippery realm of personal 
>preference, but I'd enjoy your comments. 
>
>Thanks and 73 to all...
>
>Steve Banks
>K0PQ

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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

I have only used it in RX since it arrived - it is a great receiver, a 
pleasure to use.


- Original Message - 
From: "STEPHEN W BANKS" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


I'm just curious about whether the K3's capabilities and performance are 
as appealing to others like me (non-contesters) as they obviously are to 
contesters. 


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Programming questions

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

Which makes sense - there's no point in overloading the user *and* the CPU 
has other minor things to be doing (DSP, UI, CW decoding, ...).


Simon Brown, HB9DRV

- Original Message - 
From: "Dick Dievendorff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>




Wayne's the expert here.  I believe the rig sends unsolicited "AI" data
(data that isn't in response to a command) about once a second if any  has
changed.  The programmer's reference section on AI says "within one 
second"

under the AI1 topic, I suspect that might apply to AI2 as well.


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: solved: K7NEE/8R1 Dan (Guyana) on 30m

[Mike Markowski]

Ok, here's part of the the answer from dxwatch.com:

   DX de K0BLT 10117.4 K7NEE/8R1 Dan sed look @ N7YDO..Looks 
OK!  2317z 01 Feb


Maybe he's in the process of applying for k7nee.

73,
Mike  ab3ap

Mike Markowski wrote:
In a bit of a pile up, I worked Dan K7NEE/8R1 on 30m yesterday and was 
excited because he said he was on a geology expedition in the jungle in 
Guyana, was qrp using homemade straight key, and home qth near Las 
Vegas.  However, I later found K7NEE is unassigned.  I copied a few 
calls I've seen here on the Elecraft list, so I wonder if anyone knows 
the scoop with this?  Hopefully I miscopied his call is all, but I 
emailed another op who copied the same as me.


Tnx for any info!
Mike  ab3ap
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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[R. Kevin Stover]

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Re: [Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[Leo Bricker K5LDB]

STEPHEN W BANKS wrote:

Hi Everyone,

With a K3 in my future (I ordered a loaded one about a month ago), are there 
are any non-contesters like me out there who are K3 owners, or prospective 
owners, who just like hamming in general and have no special need for the K3's 
contesting prowess?

Thanks and 73 to all...

Steve Banks
K0PQ
  
I'm a really want to be an owner when the piggy bank allows prospect 
with no contesting interest, at least to this point. I just want it 
because it's the best radio available. I'll probably get the piggy bank 
ready just about in time to order a K5.


--
73 K5LDB
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[Elecraft] Is the K3 for non-contesters?

[STEPHEN W BANKS]

Hi Everyone,

With a K3 in my future (I ordered a loaded one about a month ago), are there 
are any non-contesters like me out there who are K3 owners, or prospective 
owners, who just like hamming in general and have no special need for the K3's 
contesting prowess?  (Contesting seems to be a popular topic amongst K3 owners 
on the reflector.)  

The rig's extensive menus, its Cadillac-like fit and finish, and firmware 
updating capabilities are certainly appealing to me as are many of its other 
capabilities.  But I'll also confess that Elecraft's legendary customer service 
and its reputation for excellence are also big selling points for me.  (Maybe 
I've answered my own question!)

I operate lots of CW with a small fleet of two K2s and a KX1 that are all 
excellent performers.  Occasional SSB and PSK QSOs are also very enjoyable.

I'm just curious about whether the K3's capabilities and performance are as 
appealing to others like me (non-contesters) as they obviously are to 
contesters.  I'm a great fan of CW and have been trying hard to get my code 
speed up to a consistent 20-25wpm for a long time. 

I realize that my question emerges from the slippery realm of personal 
preference, but I'd enjoy your comments. 

Thanks and 73 to all...

Steve Banks
K0PQ
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[Elecraft] K3

[k5nu]

Can someone assist?   All went well with K3 until the very last calibration.  
After KPA3 install, the tx gain cal will not run above 12 w setting.  50w tx 
gain cal will not run and gives ERR TXG message.  Tx gain cal will run 
correctly at 12w or below.  KPA3 module problem??  Before I uninstall the KPA3, 
perhaps someone has an idea of something I am missing?  I have checked all the 
other settings and all seem to be where they should be.

73,  Mike K5NU
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RE: [Elecraft] K3 Programming questions

[Dick Dievendorff]

Wayne's the expert here.  I believe the rig sends unsolicited "AI" data
(data that isn't in response to a command) about once a second if any  has
changed.  The programmer's reference section on AI says "within one second"
under the AI1 topic, I suspect that might apply to AI2 as well.

I'll try the RIT/XIT and send a separate note in a bit.

73 de Dick, K6KR




-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Barry McWilliams
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 5:42 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Programming questions

I've been playing with the K3 remote control commands.  I've enabled the 
interface with a AI2; command expecting to see "FA" responses when I 
change the VFO A frequency.  I do see the FA responses, however they are 
not "continuous".  As I tune VFO A, there is a delay in the FA response 
and there is not an FA response for each tuning step.  For example, I 
see FA7037110; followed by FA7037160; with no intervening steps 
such as ... 37120, ... 37130, ... 37140, etc.

Also, I don't see responses to pressing the RIT or XIT buttons on the K3 
front panel.

I'm using the latest level of the firmware, 1.66.  (By the way, the 
software download from the web site works great!)

I'm probably missing some setting?  Any ideas?

Barry, WK2S
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Re: [Elecraft] RE: K3 Tuner

[T. David Yarnes]

Sure!  And lug that thing around too when you travel!  ATU's 
definitely have some advantages, but admittedly they aren't 
a total solution.


Dave W7AQK


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Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2008 5:04 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] RE: K3 Tuner



I've never used the auto tuner in my Pro III or
TS-2000x. I didn't order one with my K3 as I hate auto
tuners. Go buy a good old Dentron MT-3000A. It will
tune anything...

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Re: [Elecraft] Receive antennas

[Stewart Baker]

Drew,
Receive only antennas can really extract wanted signals out of a
mess of local electrical noise.

To be effective they need to have minimal coupling to the transmit
antenna, otherwise all the trash collected on the main antenna
appears on the receive antenna signal. This means a reasonable
distance between the two antennas which  also helps to prevent
damage to the receiver front end, but with high RF power care is
needed.

A lot of receive antennas have low output so use a 20dB or so
pre-amp. It is possible that this could be killed with RF, long
before the rig suffers. Y.M.M.V.

73
Stewart G3RXQ

On Sat, 02 Feb 2008 10:38:36 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> I'm a bit confused about using a receive-only antenna.  Comments
> suggest that they could be destructive. Is it safe to use one on
the
> K2 (the k160rx module) and/or k3?
>
> 73,
> Drew
> AF2Z
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[Elecraft] K3 - microkeyer II - MMTTY

[g4amt]

Anyone successfully running this combination ?
Please reply off-reflector - thank you

Terry G4AMT
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RE: [Elecraft] Q: PowerPole connectors

[Barry N1EU]

Ron D'Eau Claire wrote:
> 
> Elecraft does recommend soldering the Anderson connectors although many
> folks crimp them just fine. 
> 

Just wanted to post a brief comment and recommendation that Elecraft improve
the K3 power supply cable kit instructions.  

The instructions do NOT recommend soldering the connectors.  The
instructions simply say "solder or crimp wires".  And there's also no
warning against using the simple "crushing type" crimp tools, which render
the pins incapable of proper insertion.  It just says to crimp in the
center.

So the odds of folks screwing this up and getting very frustrated are fairly
high without improving the instructions.

73,
Barry N1EU

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[Elecraft] Receive antennas

[drewko1]

I'm a bit confused about using a receive-only antenna.  Comments
suggest that they could be destructive. Is it safe to use one on the
K2 (the k160rx module) and/or k3?

73,
Drew
AF2Z

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[Elecraft] OT: K7NEE/8R1 Dan (Guyana) on 30m

[Mike Markowski]

In a bit of a pile up, I worked Dan K7NEE/8R1 on 30m yesterday and was 
excited because he said he was on a geology expedition in the jungle in 
Guyana, was qrp using homemade straight key, and home qth near Las 
Vegas.  However, I later found K7NEE is unassigned.  I copied a few 
calls I've seen here on the Elecraft list, so I wonder if anyone knows 
the scoop with this?  Hopefully I miscopied his call is all, but I 
emailed another op who copied the same as me.


Tnx for any info!
Mike  ab3ap
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[Elecraft] Another K3 on the way

[George]

Ordered K3 kit May 14, no deposit.  Scheduled to arrive via UPS Ground Feb 6.  
Me excited!

George, N4YM
Happy owner of not-for-sale K2 # 4758
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem

[Don Wilhelm]

Since this occurs only in SSB, the problem is on your KSB2 board.
1st try receiving with the SSB filter set to something other than the 
OP1 filter.  If my current guess is correct, the KSB2 firmware is not 
switching the filter properly - and if that guess is correct, it will 
receive when the base K2 filter is selected in SSB mode.


If all that checks out, it does not fix it, but does indicate where to 
look.  Try reseating the firmware chip on the KSB2 board, and if that 
does not help we can begin looking at various voltages on the KSB2.  The 
signals that switch the filter are RXS, TXS, TXC and RXC.


73,
Don W3FPR

N2TK wrote:

2) Does this behavior also occur in CW mode or just SSB?
(Just SSB. CW is fine. I don't need a mike to cause the problem. If I key it
while in the SSB mode it happens)

  

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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem

[Don Wilhelm]

Doing a Master Reset is not a step to be taken lightly.  It will wipe 
out all your menu settings including your CAL PLL and CAL FIL settings.


If you feel you need to do a Master Reset, write down all your menu 
settings beforehand so you can restore your K2 after the reset.  Don't 
forget that there is a secondary menu too (Tap DISPLAY).


73,
Don W3FPR

AD6XY - Mike wrote:

,,,snip...
 This could
also be a software glitch, and a full reset to factory defaults may clear it
up.
  


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Re: [Elecraft] repost of K@ part II alignment and test problem

[James Caruthers]

I found the problem
It was RFC14.  Never did figure out what was wrong with it but things work 
after I rebuilt it.
- Original Message - 
From: "Don Wilhelm" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: "James Caruthers" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Cc: 
Sent: Friday, February 01, 2008 7:37 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] repost of K@ part II alignment and test problem



James,

If you do not find a frequency at TP3 near 12100 kHz, and your probe is 
good, then the PLL reference oscillator is not oscillating.


Look at the schematic for the RF Board sheet 1 - all the associated 
components are shown in the upper left corner to the left of U4.  At this 
point, all are suspect - check and double (even triple) check the 
soldering of each one.  Be certain D18, D16, D17 and Q19 are oriented 
correctly (compare with the parts placement diagrams).


Nnow that you have the BFO built,  do a better check on your counter probe 
function - try the counter probe in TP2 and enter the menu for CAL FCTR - 
you should see the BFO frequency (4912 to 4917 kHz).  If you find 
something quite different than that frequency, then either the counter 
probe or Q9/Q10 on the control board may have a problem.   The BFO signal 
is weaker that the initial 4 MHz check and will show up problems with the 
probe/counter input circuits more readily.


73,
Don W3FPR

James Caruthers wrote:
I am still having a problem getting by the part II tests.  I did find a 
problem with RFC15 and replaced it but I still have a problem when I run 
the cal fctr on tp3.  I get a rapidly changing reading which is now in 
the 1080 range.


I checked d16, d17,c84, c85 and L31 per problem 235 on Appendix E page 8. 
The solders look good and item values are correct.


I have rechecked solders on all boards and things look good
 Rechecked the probe per the Part I tests page 47 and get a good value of 
3999.98


Does anyone have a suggestion as to what else I should check to try and 
find the problem

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[Elecraft] K3 Programming questions

[Barry McWilliams]

I've been playing with the K3 remote control commands.  I've enabled the 
interface with a AI2; command expecting to see "FA" responses when I 
change the VFO A frequency.  I do see the FA responses, however they are 
not "continuous".  As I tune VFO A, there is a delay in the FA response 
and there is not an FA response for each tuning step.  For example, I 
see FA7037110; followed by FA7037160; with no intervening steps 
such as ... 37120, ... 37130, ... 37140, etc.


Also, I don't see responses to pressing the RIT or XIT buttons on the K3 
front panel.


I'm using the latest level of the firmware, 1.66.  (By the way, the 
software download from the web site works great!)


I'm probably missing some setting?  Any ideas?

Barry, WK2S
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[Elecraft] K3 S Meter

[Craig D. Smith]

While we are on the subject of the S meter, I'd like the status of a topic
that was discussed several months ago before the actual availability of the
radio.  The question was whether the S meter would indicate the actual
signal voltage at the input to the rig or whether it would be dependent on
the preamp and/or attenuator settings.  There was some agreement that
ideally the user could select the mode of S meter operation that he/she
desired.  Can someone tell me if the current firmware supports this
flexibility?

Thanks and 73
   ... Craig  AC0DS




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[Elecraft] K3 #295 lives

[DOUGLAS ZWIEBEL]

Radio arrived Jan 30.  When I got home from work that day, I unpacked
the box and did the inventory.  Not much time invested.  Used a
"muffin tin" I salvaged from the garbage a few months back to sort the
hardware.  "Inventory" was my "goal" for day 1, so once met, I quit.

Thursday after work:  Started assembly.  Two, maybe three hours.  Got
up to the first resistance check, but no DMM here yet (it was supposed
to been dropped off by a local, but nil and no idea why no replies).

Friday.  Pouring rain and temp hovering just above freezing.  On my
way home from work, I continue on the interstate and go to Sears and
pick up a "cheap" DMM.  I discover why "cheap" means "takes a full
minute to get a resistance measurement).  Put in 3-4 hours (I did not
keep track).  The only point of confusion was with how to position the
"light blockers."  Email to K3Support brings a reply within 4 minutes.
 Gee whiz.!

Saturday.  Another hour this morning, including the set up and
calibration stuff and I'm qrv.  Radio is on the 1st floor, dining room
table, attached to a 7 foot length of RG8 (center conductor only
"stuck into" the SO239).  Europe is pouring in on 20m...S meter moving
to S5.   Wonder what it will read when I put it in the shack and hook
up the real antennas?

Very easy assembly.  Easy to follow instructions (just make sure to
actually read ALL of the words - I reread each instruction twice
before starting; measure twice, cut once syndrome).  Anyone can do
this and it was nice to "use my hands" again.  I was a bit "concerned"
about the setup/calibration, but once I started, well, it is cake.
Only turned the wrong VFO knob once (LOL), then I learned the
difference between A and B.

Looking forward to the arrival of the second K3, later this quarter?

de Doug KR2Q
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter

[Larry Phipps]

I spent quite a bit of time back and forth with support over the S-Meter 
the last two days. They are working on some changes to the S-meter, 
which will include another CONFIG parameter. Stay tuned for details from 
the factory.


73,
Larry N8LP




Date: Fri, 1 Feb 2008 19:36:41 -0800 (PST)
From: Don Rasmussen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 S Meter
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1

I have never given an S-meter reading in 30 years of
hamming, it does not mean anything. But I do enjoy
seeing the S-meter move through it's full range, it
allows a good visual gauge of QSB. 


The K3 meter scale is bunched up on the left side of
the range, having less physical distance for S0 to S9
as for S9 + 10 to S9 +60. So the right half of the
scale is pretty much wasted for me with respect to the
S-meter display.  


We need a little more range in the SMTR SC CONFIG, but
if you take that to minimum (10) and set SMTR OF to
(22), the meter is laid out more like an OMNI VI meter
where the majority of the display is devoted to S1 to
S9 + 10. 


Looking at the more darkened markings on the meter
face, the first mark rates about S3, the next S5, then
S7, S9 would be where the +40 indicator is, and full
scale would be S9 + 10db. 


I've requested a little more range on the SMTR SC to
come down to possibly 5 rather than the present
minimum of 10 to allow a better resting value on the S
meter but that went into the pile of "cosmetics",
somehow less important than coding for the upcoming
SubRX.  ;-) 

Of course I agree with that 100%. 


I also agree that some purists will be offended by the
idea of an uncalibrated S-meter but please - the
subject has been beat to death so please flame me in
private if you feel the need to vent. Or read the
archives, it's still all there. !!!

de wb8yqj .. 



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RE: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem

[N2TK]

Tnx Geoff for the input. W3FPR also suggested reseating U6. I am going to
try that first.
73,
N2TK, Tony 

-Original Message-
From: Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 4:41 AM
To: N2TK
Cc: Elecraft Discussion List
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem

A problem that appeared in my K2/100 #3255 some years after it was built, 
and again about a year later, might or might not be relevant. My K2 went on 
'strike' while in use, and none of the front panel controls except the power

on/ off switch had any effect. The display showed the frequency in use when 
the K2 acted up, and tuning did not change it period. Turning power off and 
back on did not solve the problem, and the displayed frequency did not 
change.

In both cases the problem was caused by the socket of U6 the Control Board 
MCU, pulling U6 and reseating it cured the problem. After the second episode

I replaced U6's socket with a 'Turned Pin' type which I should have used 
when building the rig. The type of socket supplied with the kit can often 
give rise to 'corrosion' problems, which result in poor contact between IC 
pins and the IC socket.

73,
Geoff
GM4ESD


 "N2TK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


>
> Before I tear into the K2 to find  out what happened today I figured I 
> would
> ask on here in case someone has seen this  problem before.
>
> It receives fine on all bands. When I transmit (does not matter what power
> level or what band) it hangs up. If I keep it on the transmit mode power 
> out
> is fine. If I let it go back to the receive mode the receive signals are
> very, very weak. If I talk into the mike, there is no power out and I have
> side tone in the headset so I can listen to my transmit audio.
> To correct this problem I need to change bands or shut off then on the
> radio.
>
> Anyone hear of this problem before?
>
> Tnx for any ideas before I pull out the schematics and take off the 
> covers.
>
> 73,
> N2TK, Tony 

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RE: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem

[N2TK]

 Hi Mike,
For clarification, when this happens there is no longer any RF output. And
it only happens when I speak into the mike or key the rig while in SSB mode.
It does not happen if I am in CW mode. 

Tnx for the suggestions. I will post what I find  that corrects the problem
once I get it fixed.

73,
N2TK, Tony


-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of AD6XY - Mike
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 4:05 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem


Fixing it by changing bands and weak reception afterwards is the key to
this.
No SSB is also a clue. I would say you have a problem in the switching
between TX and RX. It is not the RF side of things (e.g. switching diodes)
as it would not reset, it must be in the control signals. Somehow the +TX
and +RX control lines are not doing what they should be. The fact that is
does still TX OK probably means the +TX line is fine. I would concentrate on
the +RX line. Also look for any bad contacts or short circuits. This could
also be a software glitch, and a full reset to factory defaults may clear it
up.

Mike



N2TK, Tony wrote:
> 
> 
> Before I tear into the K2 to find  out what happened today I figured I
> would
> ask on here in case someone has seen this  problem before.
> 
> It receives fine on all bands. When I transmit (does not matter what power
> level or what band) it hangs up. If I keep it on the transmit mode power
> out
> is fine. If I let it go back to the receive mode the receive signals are
> very, very weak. If I talk into the mike, there is no power out and I have
> side tone in the headset so I can listen to my transmit audio.
> To correct this problem I need to change bands or shut off then on the
> radio. 
> 
> Anyone hear of this problem before?
> 
> Tnx for any ideas before I pull out the schematics and take off the
> covers.
> 
> 73,
> N2TK, Tony

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RE: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem

[N2TK]

Hi Gary,
Comments below.
Also, per W3FPR's suggestions I will reseat the U6 and check 8R and 8T.

Tnx,

N2TK, Tony 

-Original Message-
From: Gary Hvizdak [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2008 2:15 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Subject: RE: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem

On Fri 1 Feb 2008 at 22:24:43 EST Tony Kazmakites (N2TK) wrote ...

Supply voltage is 13.0V as it has  been since I put together the K2. At 1W
out the voltage is at 13.0. At 100W out the voltage is 12.8V. The rig hangs
up at all power levels.

Serial #3481. It has been working fine for over 4 years.

--

Tony,

More questions ...

1) Aside from the KPA100 and KSB2, what other options do you have?  Is your
KPA100 remoted?
(I also have the K160RX, KNB2,KDSP2. The KPA100 is built in)

2) Does this behavior also occur in CW mode or just SSB?
(Just SSB. CW is fine. I don't need a mike to cause the problem. If I key it
while in the SSB mode it happens)

3) Have you discovered any additional symptoms or any other ways to clear
the problem, beyond what you originally mentioned?
(No additional symptoms that I can find)

4) Very briefly describe your antenna system including tuners.  Has anything
about your antenna system changed recently?  (Given your problem description
this probably doesn't have anything to do with it.)
(No tuners. No antenna changes. This problem happens while on any band, any
antenna including a dummy load and any power level from the lowest to 100W)

5) Do you have a cat?  (They have been known to pee on equipment and to chew
on cables.)
(Nope, no animals)

73,
Gary  KI4GGX

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Re: [Elecraft] Prolific drivers?

[Toby Deinhardt]

I understand that there's a major internet outage in the Far East that may
be the cause of the outage.  Give it a little while...


You can say that again.

One of the major backbones between Europe and Asia was damaged in three 
places during the past couple days, which has virtually wiped out 
international connections for some countries in middle and far east, and 
caused major problems for others. Yesterday I heard in the news that 
Egypt is begging for users to stop downloading music and films, so that 
the government connectivity remains usable.


vy 73 de toby
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Re: [Elecraft] K2 turned pin sockets

[David Cutter]

I agree with Geoff about turned pin sockets, they are worth the money, but 
they require a lot more insertion force.  Ensure all your pins are straight 
and exactly aligned with the socket before re-inserting or there is a 
distinct danger of folding a pin up under itself and this is sometimes 
difficult to spot.  I've fitted several thousand, I have the scars!


73

David
G3UNA



In both cases the problem was caused by the socket of U6 the Control Board 
MCU, pulling U6 and reseating it cured the problem. After the second 
episode I replaced U6's socket with a 'Turned Pin' type which I should 
have used when building the rig. The type of socket supplied with the kit 
can often give rise to 'corrosion' problems, which result in poor contact 
between IC pins and the IC socket.


73,
Geoff
GM4ESD



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FSK RTTY

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

Snow - plenty, sleep - some, last QSO - October 2007!

Waiting for sunspots, then I'll be active :-)

Simon Brown, HB9DRV

- Original Message - 
From: "David Cutter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>



Simon, when do you sleep?  No, don't answer.  Perhaps you're snowed in up 
there in HB-land. 


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FSK RTTY

[David Cutter]

Simon, when do you sleep?  No, don't answer.  Perhaps you're snowed in up 
there in HB-land.


David
G3UNA




I'll restart this after Easter - I was bitten by the SSTV bug and am 
adding SSTV and HamDRM / Digi-SSTV at the moment.


Then after SSTV it's RTTY FSK support (serial and Navigator), then back to 
WSJT.


The reason for the delay - I decided that I will rewrite the 10,000 lines 
of Fortran in WSJT as a C++ DLL, a daunting task for which I need all my 
remaining wits :-)


Simon Brown, HB9DRV

- Original Message - 
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What about the WSJT modes? When can we expect to see those?



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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem

[Geoffrey Mackenzie-Kennedy]

A problem that appeared in my K2/100 #3255 some years after it was built, 
and again about a year later, might or might not be relevant. My K2 went on 
'strike' while in use, and none of the front panel controls except the power 
on/ off switch had any effect. The display showed the frequency in use when 
the K2 acted up, and tuning did not change it period. Turning power off and 
back on did not solve the problem, and the displayed frequency did not 
change.


In both cases the problem was caused by the socket of U6 the Control Board 
MCU, pulling U6 and reseating it cured the problem. After the second episode 
I replaced U6's socket with a 'Turned Pin' type which I should have used 
when building the rig. The type of socket supplied with the kit can often 
give rise to 'corrosion' problems, which result in poor contact between IC 
pins and the IC socket.


73,
Geoff
GM4ESD


"N2TK" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:




Before I tear into the K2 to find  out what happened today I figured I 
would

ask on here in case someone has seen this  problem before.

It receives fine on all bands. When I transmit (does not matter what power
level or what band) it hangs up. If I keep it on the transmit mode power 
out

is fine. If I let it go back to the receive mode the receive signals are
very, very weak. If I talk into the mike, there is no power out and I have
side tone in the headset so I can listen to my transmit audio.
To correct this problem I need to change bands or shut off then on the
radio.

Anyone hear of this problem before?

Tnx for any ideas before I pull out the schematics and take off the 
covers.


73,
N2TK, Tony 


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 and FSK RTTY

[Simon Brown (HB9DRV)]

I'll restart this after Easter - I was bitten by the SSTV bug and am adding 
SSTV and HamDRM / Digi-SSTV at the moment.


Then after SSTV it's RTTY FSK support (serial and Navigator), then back to 
WSJT.


The reason for the delay - I decided that I will rewrite the 10,000 lines of 
Fortran in WSJT as a C++ DLL, a daunting task for which I need all my 
remaining wits :-)


Simon Brown, HB9DRV

- Original Message - 
From: "Bill W5WVO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>


What about the WSJT modes? When can we expect to see those?



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Re: [Elecraft] K2 - hang up problem

[AD6XY - Mike]

Fixing it by changing bands and weak reception afterwards is the key to this.
No SSB is also a clue. I would say you have a problem in the switching
between TX and RX. It is not the RF side of things (e.g. switching diodes)
as it would not reset, it must be in the control signals. Somehow the +TX
and +RX control lines are not doing what they should be. The fact that is
does still TX OK probably means the +TX line is fine. I would concentrate on
the +RX line. Also look for any bad contacts or short circuits. This could
also be a software glitch, and a full reset to factory defaults may clear it
up.

Mike



N2TK, Tony wrote:
> 
> 
> Before I tear into the K2 to find  out what happened today I figured I
> would
> ask on here in case someone has seen this  problem before.
> 
> It receives fine on all bands. When I transmit (does not matter what power
> level or what band) it hangs up. If I keep it on the transmit mode power
> out
> is fine. If I let it go back to the receive mode the receive signals are
> very, very weak. If I talk into the mike, there is no power out and I have
> side tone in the headset so I can listen to my transmit audio.
> To correct this problem I need to change bands or shut off then on the
> radio. 
> 
> Anyone hear of this problem before?
> 
> Tnx for any ideas before I pull out the schematics and take off the
> covers.
> 
> 73,
> N2TK, Tony
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