[Elecraft] And yet even More K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only
Ok I lied about the full power part. 12m doesn't make squat for power and 10m makes WAY more than it should. On 10m, with power set to 2 watts, as per the alignment procedure, I measure 7 watts out on my bird. With power set to 10 watts, I measure 18 watts out!! On 12m, with power set to 10 watts, I measure 3 watts out. There's something scwooey around here... -- 73 de n1ywb ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] More K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only
I noticed that in BAL mode the audio sounds fine. -- 73 de n1ywb ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K3 full power strange behaviour
When running ARQ Pactor with my K3, I notice the power level seems to wander requiring the mic level to be adjusted, this is noticeable as a change in ALC indication. I suspect those running sound card data modes may also see a similar variation in ALC levels. Note, I am not running power levels any higher than 50 Watts, usually 15 - 20 Watts. By comparison, a TS-480 doesn't vary at all. Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I also noted this with my K3 last week. My guess is that this is a burp in the latest firmware. I tune my amplifier with a string of dots (abt 30 wpm) and note the bar graph takes about a second and a half to indicate an accurate power level... Anyone else seeing this?? Joe - W1AIU ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 Distorted TX audio on 10m and 12m only
My K2 sounds fine on all bands on all modes, both TX and RX except for 10 and 12m. On those two bands, RX is fine, but TX sounds horrible on all modes, LSB, USB, and CW. It puts out full power though. Any ideas? I'd really like to use this at field day. Of course 12 and 10 probably won't even be open... Thanks, Jeff -- 73 de n1ywb ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] how to build interface cable between K3 and XV144
Hello Group, Both the K3 and XV144 manuals do not give the details to build an interface cable between K3 (with KXV3) and XV144. Can anybody help and show me where to get the information? TNX & 73 Johnny Siu VR2xmc ___ YM - 離線訊息 就算你沒有上網，你的朋友仍可以留下訊息給你，當你上網時就能立即看到，任何說話都冇走失。 http://messenger.yahoo.com.hk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] [K3] Recent ( Unannounced ) Document Updates
For those of you who may have missed them, there have been two errata page updates and a new version of the K3 Programmer's Reference Manual in just the past two weeks. Name Last modified Size == = E740107E_K3_Owner's_Manual_Errata_C1-7.pdf 25-Jun-2008 08:03 129k K3_Assembly_Manual_Errata_Rev_D-5.pdf19-Jun-2008 12:27 561k K3_Pgmrs_Ref_Rev_B2.pdf 16-Jun-2008 07:44 177k == = See http://www.elecraft.com/K2_Manual_Download_Page.htm#K3 (HTML) or http://www.elecraft.com/manual/?M=D (no HTML) for details. 73, Gary KI4GGX P.S. And the Shipping Status page has been updated as well! :>) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Optivisor?
I'm sure distortion was a bad choice of words; it was not a cheap knock-off. Field of view was far too short with the 4x for me. The 3x has proven to be perfectly usable for me, with a much better field of view. The fact that I'm accustomed to progressives with a high power *may* be a factor here. As I said, I realize a lot of guys like the 4's. As an aside, I live less than 8 miles from the Optivisor company. -- 73, de Mike, KC0KBC -- Original message -- From: "Ron D'Eau Claire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > If you saw distortion, you had some defective lenses or a cheap knock-off > "Optivisor". True Optivisors have very high quality lenses. > > I susptect that's why they are significantly more expensive than the other > binocular-type magnifiers. > > I use 4's with no distortion at all. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] RE: K3 full power strange behaviour
Max, I also noted this with my K3 last week. My guess is that this is a burp in the latest firmware. I tune my amplifier with a string of dots (abt 30 wpm) and note the bar graph takes about a second and a half to indicate an accurate power level... Anyone else seeing this?? Joe - W1AIU K3/100 #269 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Strange behavior
Hello all My K2 has begun to flash back and forth between power reading and frequency. When the power setting is above 10 watts KPA ON I assume. When you change the vfo it will flash between power and Freq sometimes. Also with the power display showing it only reads 68 watts flickering 69 watts. But it puts out full power. I assume it is in the KPA 100 but the only thing that I can see that controls the KPA 100 on off is U1 So what does this have to do with reporting? With KPA Off it operates as suppose to. My K2 is going to be the cw rig for our club field day. 3A NFL Thanks David KR4OW ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Optivisor?
If you saw distortion, you had some defective lenses or a cheap knock-off "Optivisor". True Optivisors have very high quality lenses. I susptect that's why they are significantly more expensive than the other binocular-type magnifiers. I use 4's with no distortion at all. Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:58 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Optivisor? I went to a local retailer so I could try them all. I wound up with a DA-3 and an Optiloupe. It's a fantastic combination for me. I know a lot of guys go with a 4x, but to me it caused a lot of distortion. Remember that you can buy the optical plates separately so that if you need a couple of different powers it's not a big deal. -- 73, de Mike, KC0KBC -- Original message -- From: TMorton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Looking to buy an Optivisor over the internet but not sure what power > to > get...I usually wear 1.50 or 1.75 cheaters to read...any suggestions > for what to get to be able to solder those itty, bitty Elecraft parts? > 73 > Tom > CX7TT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] Optivisor?
I have 4's and, as Jerry noted, the allow me to focus down at 4", which I find a very comfortable working distance for close work. One of their greatest features (beyond giving your full binocular vision) is that you can wear eyeglasses under them. So if you have reading glasses you can wear them underneath to further increase the magnification without buying additional lenses or changing them. I do that a lot when I'm really peering at tiny stuff. Ron -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of TMorton Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 6:50 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Optivisor? Looking to buy an Optivisor over the internet but not sure what power to get...I usually wear 1.50 or 1.75 cheaters to read...any suggestions for what to get to be able to solder those itty, bitty Elecraft parts? 73 Tom CX7TT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Temporary Website Outage
We anticipate an extended outage of our http://www.unpcbs.com website due to unscheduled maintenance by our web hosting provider. This outage is expected to begin on Friday June 27, and be about 48 hours in duration. In anticipation, we are temporarily hosting some of our documentation on our unpcbs Yahoo Group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unpcbs/ The direct link to these PDFs is http://groups.yahoo.com/group/unpcbs/files/pdfs/ (You must join the group to access this directory.) You are welcome to email us during this outage at support_at_unpcbs_dot_com. We thank you for your understanding. 73, Gary KI4GGX unpcbs.com webmaster ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Optivisor?
At 09:49 PM 6/26/2008, TMorton wrote: Looking to buy an Optivisor over the internet but not sure what power to get...I usually wear 1.50 or 1.75 cheaters to read...any suggestions for what to get to be able to solder those itty, bitty Elecraft parts? FYI - usually the number represents Diopters, which is the unit used to express the power of a lens. It is the reciprocal of the focal length expressed in meters. A lens with a diopter of 10 would enable your eyes to easily focus at 1/10 meter (3.9 inches). One with 5 would work well at 1/5 meter (7.8 inches), etc. Jerry W4UK ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Optivisor?
Hi Tom, I have several There are extra lenses available and I suggest you buy several different powers. Then, you'll be able to choose to fit the need. They change easily with just two screws. 73! Ken Kopp - K0PP [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Optivisor?
I went to a local retailer so I could try them all. I wound up with a DA-3 and an Optiloupe. It's a fantastic combination for me. I know a lot of guys go with a 4x, but to me it caused a lot of distortion. Remember that you can buy the optical plates separately so that if you need a couple of different powers it's not a big deal. -- 73, de Mike, KC0KBC -- Original message -- From: TMorton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Looking to buy an Optivisor over the internet but not sure what power to > get...I usually wear 1.50 or 1.75 cheaters to read...any suggestions > for what to get to be able to solder those itty, bitty Elecraft parts? > 73 > Tom > CX7TT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Optivisor?
Looking to buy an Optivisor over the internet but not sure what power to get...I usually wear 1.50 or 1.75 cheaters to read...any suggestions for what to get to be able to solder those itty, bitty Elecraft parts? 73 Tom CX7TT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Optivisor?
Looking to buy an Optivisor over the internet but not sure what power to get...I usually wear 1.50 or 1.75 cheaters to read...any suggestions for what to get to be able to solder those itty, bitty Elecraft parts? 73 Tom CX7TT ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3- what a radio!
It's the best radio I've ever owned, and it is all that I expected over the four month wait period! Some tips and impressions from building the kit: 1. Right panel feet installation-- definitely use soap, rather than the twist-on method-- much easier! 2. Front panel installation-- definitely remove that screw in the corner before pushing the panel home. 3. 2-56 screws-- look for them in the envelope for the bezel and LCD display cover assembly. There were just enough to finish the job. Elecraft should consider tossing in an extra one or two in the spare hardware envelope. 4. Ignore the instruction that says to download the latest firmware after you've got your radio assembled. Turn it on and learn it and enjoy it for a week or so. It's a fabulous radio even with firmware that's a week or two old! Things I especailly like about the radio are: roofing filter flexibility low-pitch CW capability great NB and NR functions that really work affordability-- savings by building kit, deferring 2nd receiver I finally upgraded mine to FW 2.10 (beta version) from the 1.96 that came with the radio. I transferred the new firmware via a flash drive from my laptop which has internet service to my radio control and logging computer which I do not have connected to the internet. Thanks, Elecraft, for great radio, and to the kind people on this reflector who have furnished help and advice when I needed it. 73, Chuck Guenther NI0C K3/100 s/n 1061 K2/10 s/n 5853 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] New K3 and KRX3 ship info posted
Oops...make that K3 info!...Never was good at hitting the right number keys. Larry K1UO wrote: > > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/New-K3-and-KRX3-ship-info-posted-tp18145652p18145676.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] New Ke and KRX3 ship info posted
-- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/New-Ke-and-KRX3-ship-info-posted-tp18145652p18145652.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping date - April order
Thanks Bill, Yes that is useful to know, I ordered mine on the 14th April. Paul G4LNA. nz0t wrote: > > I was told yesterday that my K3 kit ordered 4/11/08 would most likely be > shipped 4 months 3 weeks after the order date or about September 1st. I > thought this info would be helpful to all who ordered around that time. > As always Elecraft was quick, professional and friendly with their > response. > > Bill NZ0T > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Shipping-date---April-order-tp18113595p18142461.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 BETA Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.10
On Wed, 25 Jun 2008 09:08:19 -0700, wayne burdick <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.10 is now available. Full details >appear below and in the release notes. > >The use of beta-test firmware is encouraged, but optional. Please send >any problem reports to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >For instructions on how to obtain and load beta firmware, please see: > > http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_software.htm > >73, >Wayne >N6KR > [snip] Wow! I've not seen any noise reduction or noise blanking work this well. As for the noise blanker I can set here and watch the S-meter go down while the NB builds the filter, just as Lyle has described it. Amazing! The NR is much improved on CW. I haven't tried it on SSB yet. One thing I haven't heard anyone deles mention is the notch filter. I put the rig on the Spectrum Lab software and observed what the notch filter was doing shortly after I got the rig (#806) and noticed that when the notch filter is on auto it males several narrow nulls on the waterfall, but when in the manual setting it makes a null that seems to me to be too wide and you can't get very close to the desired signal with it or the desired signal will also be nulled, which is a problem with CW. Has anyone else noticed this? Tom, N5GE - SWOT 3537 - Grid EM12jq "Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety deserve neither Liberty nor Safety" An excerpt from a letter written in 1755 from the Assembly to the Governor of Pennsylvania. Support the entire Constitution, not just the parts you like. http://www.n5ge.com http://www.eQSL.cc/Member.cfm?N5GE ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Another K3 arrival!
A K3 with S/N 1160 arrived today in Radeburg (near Dresden), Germany: K3/100 (kit) together with: KAT3, KBPF3, KFL3A-200, KFL3A-500, KFL3A-6K Ordered:2/9/08 Katiegram: 6/20/08 Delivered: 6/26/08 I was not at home when the UPS truck arrived but I could not wait until tomorrow for the second delivery and picked it up at the local UPS station (30km away) this evening. The assembly will start soon or better: NOW! 73 de Tom, DL3DTH ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] full power strange behaviour
When I transmit full power, at about 70W (but it varies) the power hang for moments before rising to the full power. Did anyone else noticed this behaviour? I've FW 2.10 but even with 2.02 is the same. VSWR is 1.1:1 - 1.4:1 checked on several bands. I didn't check with the dummy load. I'll try tomorrow. Suggestion? Max IW0GXY -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/full-power-strange-behaviour-tp18139829p18139829.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3/100 kit building slide show - Italian and English
I've added a translation in english too. Click on the US flag I apologize for my english but I wish I was clear enough :) Max IW0GXY max iw0gxy wrote: > > Hi all, > I've posted on my web site http://www.iw0gxy.it/k3_-_assemblaggio.html > www.iw0gxy.it a slideshow of my k3 buildig with commentary in italian. > Shortly i'll post it in english. > Clicking on the pictures you can see them larger. If you want to insert a > related link just post it to me. > 73 Max iw0gxy > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-100-kit-building-slide-show---Italian-tp18129395p18139738.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] KRX3 Shipping Status?
This is the week KRX3's are scheduled to start production shipment in earnest. Is that happening? Update please. Jim K7EG ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Field CASE & PORTABLE QRp +Battery
Aside from a minor concern of not adequately cooling the right side panel with the pair of regulators mounted...( wayne??), I think I covered all the bases Bill, Looks good! As long as you are not going to operate the radio while wrapped in the wooden sheath, it ought to protect it nicely. The DSP depends on reasonable airflow around the top and bottom of the case towards the front for cooling. As you note, the right side panel must have air for cooling the regulators -- especially if a second receiver is installed. 73, Lyle KK7P ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Re: K3 Field CASE & PORTABLE QRp +Battery
On Jun 26, 2008, at 9:29 AM, Bill NY9H wrote: So I made a "field case" for th K3 ... and one for a pair of 7ah batteries all fits into pelican 1520 Aside from a minor concern of not adequately cooling the right side panel with the pair of regulators mounted...( wayne??), The right side panel does need adequate ventilation, Bill. What temperatures are you measuring on the TO220 tabs on the regulators? Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Field CASE & PORTABLE QRp +Battery
I was somewhat fearful of taking my K3 to field day without "protection". we all know how important that is these days. :) So I made a "field case" for th K3 ... and one for a pair of 7ah batteries all fits into pelican 1520 Aside from a minor concern of not adequately cooling the right side panel with the pair of regulators mounted...( wayne??), I think I covered all the bases Still working on 'finishing' the case and integrate a pair of speakers in the lid... take a look bill K3 field case http://picasaweb.google.com/Bill.SteffeySr/ElecraftK3FieldCase ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Transmit through AM-Filter
Michael in DL asserted - just for a test: declare the 6kHz filter (if installed) to be a 2.8 kHz filter (FLx BW) Michael - your K3 is living in un-truth. The lawyers will find you and take your K3. Better hide it or leave it with me for safe keeping. I will make sure that nobody gets their hands on it but me. !!! There are some other "tricks" I have noticed and enjoyed, but I have been reluctant to mention them for fear that the coders will close that door! Note to Wayne, a front panel indication of the condition (ie. out of band transmit) is enough, no need to chop the output power. In my mind this goes for most everything. ;-) [Elecraft] Transmit through AM-Filter DL5OCD metamorph at t-online.de Thu Jun 26 04:07:18 EDT 2008 Previous message: [Elecraft] K3 Field Day Note: QRO/Battery Next message: [Elecraft] K3/100 kit building slide show - Italian Hello, just for a test: declare the 6kHz filter (if installed) to be a 2.8 kHz filter (FLx BW) and then set FLTX SB to that filter. Enjoy the great TX-sound ! 73 Michael ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 Field Day Note: QRO/Battery
Don't underestimate the voltage drop in your battery cables. My old ICOM 735 shipped with a ten-foot #12 battery cable, which I used on Field Day without thinking. Later I realized that I was losing more than half a volt in the cable. That's a lot when you're running from batteries with a rig that ceases to function a little below 12 V. A lot of "12 V" rigs are spec'ed at 13.8 V +/- 15% (some are even +/- 10%, which hardly qualifies as "12 V"). You don't have a lot of volts to lose running them on battery. Now I use two paralleled #10 cords, four feet long, with just a short length of #12 to the radio. Yeah, it's overkill but it makes me feel better. So: 1. Kudos to Elecraft for designing a rig that runs down to 11 V! 2. Look up a copper wire table and do the math on your power cables. You might be surprised. Don't forget that you have two wires in series with the battery. 73 and thanks for listening, Carl WS7L K3 #486 ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 BETA Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.10
Me too. Wow. I had reservations about loading a Beta before FD, but I'm really glad I did. The NR is now *very* effective at reducing summer static on CW. Great job, Elecraft team. 73, john WA1ABI > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of AI1V > Sent: Thursday, June 26, 2008 8:24 AM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 BETA Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.10 > > > > I usually refrain from posting here to keep from adding to the > noise level, > but can't resist right now. > > Re the new NR implementation - WOW! > > Great job. > > Rick > AI1V > > > wayne burdick wrote: > > > > K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.10 is now available. Full details > > appear below and in the release notes. > > > > ... > > > > 73, > > Wayne > > N6KR ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Shipping Costs to Australia
Hello, My second K3 have just arrived. Elecraft charged me a USPS cost of US$145 whereas the postal mark only indicated a postage of US$125. Out of my curiosity, I raised this to Lisa who confirmed that the extra US$20 is for handling charge of Elecraft. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC --- 2008年6月26日 星期四，G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 寫道﹕ > 寄件人: G4ILO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 主題: Re: [Elecraft] K3: Shipping Costs to Australia > 收件人: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 日期: 2008 6 26 星期四 下午 4:10 > Shane White wrote: > > > I guess whoever coded the website didn't do it to take > account of the value > of the shipment, only its weight. Eric has already replied > to the effect > that UPS costs to some countries are less than those shown > on the site so > the short answer to your question is probably yes. > > - > Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 > G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com > KComm for K2/K3: www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html ___ YM - 離線訊息 就算你沒有上網，你的朋友仍可以留下訊息給你，當你上網時就能立即看到，任何說話都冇走失。 http://messenger.yahoo.com.hk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Shipping Costs to Australia
Hello Kevin, The prices of ham gears in Hong Kong are far lower than that in VK. Therefore, I often help Aussie hams in sourcing their gears from Hong Kong though I am not a radio dealer. To my knowledge, postal service is seldom challenged by VK customs. As long as you declare the items as amateur radio kits and under A$1,000, you have no need to pay any GST. One more point - don't send two parcels together in one go. Otherwise, VK customs will add up the total value of all the parcels and charge you GST accordingly. 73 Johnny Siu VR2XMC --- 2008年6月26日 星期四，KBG Luxford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 寫道﹕ > 寄件人: KBG Luxford <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 主題: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Shipping Costs to Australia > 收件人: "Shane White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > 副本(CC): elecraft@mailman.qth.net > 日期: 2008 6 26 星期四 下午 12:38 > Hi Shane and everyone, > > This may not be much of a help, but I am an Aussie amateur > who has > bought a K2 and KAT100, KPA100 and other accessories from > Elecraft. I > have always specified USPS (the US Postal Service) and so > far, have not > had a problem, except that in two small parcels a toroid > has arrived > broken. Elecraft replaced these promptly > > The Australian Customs / Australian Post Office normally do > not charge > the 10% GST unless the value of the parcel plus postage > exceeds > AUD1000.00 I can not say for certain that this is their > absolute policy > - just my experience so far. > > USPS air mail options normally get here within 10 business > days. This > time includes freight from Aptos, all the security checks > at this end > and delivery to my door. > > I do not think that the extra charged by the couriers for > three day > delivery is worth it. > > 73 > Kevin > VK3DAP / ZL2DAP ___ YM - 離線訊息 就算你沒有上網，你的朋友仍可以留下訊息給你，當你上網時就能立即看到，任何說話都冇走失。 http://messenger.yahoo.com.hk ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K1 band module.
RIGHT! I haveso farhave three band cards now. 40/30/20/15 four band, 80/40 two band, 160/80 two band. IF it EVER opens again, 10 meters would be nice! Lately, I have been using my K1 with the T1 external tuner as it's range is a bit greater than the internal tuner. I wondered if say an 80-10 meter version would be possible with two "piggy back" boards sacrificing the internal tuner space? 73, Sandy W5TVW - Original Message - From: "Mike Morrow" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Wednesday, June 25, 2008 9:17 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 band module. The K1 can remember settings for 6 bands... It'll do even better...it stores data for nine bands. The K1 MPU stores a display calibration adjustment for each ham band that the K1 MPU allows to be assigned to a filter board. Although there are only six HF bands provided by Elecraft for the K1 (80/40/30/20/17/15 meters), if one designed filter boards for the nine bands that the K1 MPU can assign to a filter board (160/80/40/30/20/17/15/12/10 meters), a band-specific display cal adjustment will be stored for *each* of those nine bands. Mike / KK5F ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.101 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1519 - Release Date: 6/25/2008 4:13 PM ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 BETA Firmware Release -- MCU Revision 2.10
I usually refrain from posting here to keep from adding to the noise level, but can't resist right now. Re the new NR implementation - WOW! Great job. Rick AI1V wayne burdick wrote: > > K3 beta-test firmware revision 2.10 is now available. Full details > appear below and in the release notes. > > ... > > 73, > Wayne > N6KR > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-BETA-Firmware-ReleaseMCU-Revision-2.10-tp18116226p18132333.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Filter Question?
Mostly I think it is just a consistency thing having all 8 pole or having all 5 pole. Ive had both in my K-3. There really isnt a difference between the 2.7 and 2.8. I can hear some slight difference but It's not significant. Im sure the number crunchers will have different opinions mine is just based on what I hear in the radio. I have the 2.8 in now. I decided to splurge. For the K-3 I have right now Ill stick with 8 poles. The second k-3 on order I may just go with 5 poles. YMMV Mike/aj9c Craig KA0CT wrote: Why woould you swap out the 2.7 ilter for the 2.8 filter. What do you acheive with the switck ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Filter Question?
Why woould you swap out the 2.7 ilter for the 2.8 filter. What do you acheive with the switck -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-Filter-Question--tp18131895p18131895.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3 Filters
Shane, You might have gotten many responses but I will throw in mine just in case. The KBF3 has it's own area where it mounts on both the main and sub receiver. It does not use one of the filter slots. Both the main and sub receiver have 5 filter slots each. Just remember to install the widest filter in the lowest number slot, then each narrower filter in a higher number slot. Example: 6 k filter slot 1 or 2 2.7 k filter slot 2 or 3 400 hz slot 4 or 5 If you are getting the FM filter (which I recommend as it is really good for receiving broadcast AM signals) you have to use only slot one for this filter. I hope this helps. Dave KD1NA ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 s/n 1152 Has Arrived!
That's sound good. Seems orders are speeding up. From 5 months to almost 4. Enjoy build it up 73, Max IW0GXY www.iw0gxy.it Jeff Maass wrote: > > > > K3/100 (Kit), s/n 1152 > > Ordered: 2/7/08 > Katiegram: 6/19/08 > Delivered: 6/25/08 (4 months 2 weeks) > > Backordered: KRX3 2nd RX (and three filters > for that receiver) > KFL3A-2.8K 8-pole filters (2) > > 73, > > Jeff K8ND > Powell OH > > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > > -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-s-n-1152-Has-Arrived%21-tp18125634p18129470.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K3/100 kit building slide show - Italian
Hi all, I've posted on my web site http://www.iw0gxy.it/k3_-_assemblaggio.html www.iw0gxy.it a slideshow of my k3 buildig with commentary in italian. Shortly i'll post it in english. Clicking on the pictures you can see them larger. If you want to insert a related link just post it to me. 73 Max iw0gxy -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3-100-kit-building-slide-show---Italian-tp18129395p18129395.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Shipping Costs to Australia
Shane White wrote: > > > > G4ILO wrote: >> >> I didn't get the option of using the postal service here to the UK >> because the maximum insurance was not enough to cover the value of the >> shipment. I assume that you just looked at the website, which doesn't >> understand this, rather than contacting Elecraft Sales direct. >> > > That seems odd considering I had to enter my country and post code. > Wouldn't this make the quotes provided meaningless? > > I guess whoever coded the website didn't do it to take account of the value of the shipment, only its weight. Eric has already replied to the effect that UPS costs to some countries are less than those shown on the site so the short answer to your question is probably yes. - Julian, G4ILO K3 s/n: 222 K2 s/n: 392 G4ILO's Shack: www.g4ilo.com KComm for K2/K3: www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/K3%3A-Shipping-Costs-to-Australia-tp18111660p18128637.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Transmit through AM-Filter
Hello, just for a test: declare the 6kHz filter (if installed) to be a 2.8 kHz filter (FLx BW) and then set FLTX SB to that filter. Enjoy the great TX-sound ! 73 Michael -- View this message in context: http://www.nabble.com/Transmit-through-AM-Filter-tp18128573p18128573.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
