Re: [Elecraft] K3 - XV144 operation
but then you'd be turning the VFOA knob on the other K3 :-) 73 de M0XDF, K3 #174 -- Hofstadter's Law: The time and effort required to complete a project are always more than you expect, even when you take into account Hofstadter's Law. On 22 Sep 2008, at 20:32, N2TK wrote: Please ignore my question. Got my K3's mixed up. I hooked up the XV144 to the K3 that did not have FM. I guess this is a reason to have K3's setup with the same options. ___ 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 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
Been wondering just how the TX Gain calibration works. To quote from the manual - The gain constant is updated whenever the TUNE function is activated on a given band at one of three specific power levels: 5.0W, 50W, and 1.00 milliwatt. So if I'm adjusting my external ATU by TUNE(ing) at say 5watts, will the (LP)Tx gain constant be updated while feeding into an unspecified load. The described procedure requires the use of a dummy load to set the gain constant; if the load isn't 50 ohm resistive will the constant be set to some anomalous figure which may not be updated when the atu eventually presents (hopefully) 50R to the K3?? Just curious Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 #145 with latest everything) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---%27Unwanted%27-TX-Gain-calibrations--tp883p883.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 AGC is better now
Can anyone recommend the best menu setting for max discrimination among many callers at same time? Start with Config menu: AGC SLP= 005 and then experiment with different values. The lower the value (down to 0), the louder the stronger signals will be. If you go too low, you risk overdriving your ear drums. I found that we can go down (even to 0) without risking the ears, if we set high threshold (AGC THR up to 8). This allows us to crank down AF gain control (9 o'clock here for 200 Hz BW). 73, Val LZ1VB ___ 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 Output Power Unstable
I thought this was corrected in a previous firmware upgrade. This apparently is not the case. Output power still varies in the SSB mode by as much as 50%. This shows up on the K3 ALC display and the power output display. Roy Morris W4WFB ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
I hope not - though it could explain a few things. Surely the radio needs to be in TECH mode. Tuning up an ATU would reset all the calibrations otherwise. My amplifier needs about 50W of drive and my transverter about 1mW. Mike GW0ETF wrote: Been wondering just how the TX Gain calibration works. To quote from the manual - The gain constant is updated whenever the TUNE function is activated on a given band at one of three specific power levels: 5.0W, 50W, and 1.00 milliwatt. So if I'm adjusting my external ATU by TUNE(ing) at say 5watts, will the (LP)Tx gain constant be updated while feeding into an unspecified load. The described procedure requires the use of a dummy load to set the gain constant; if the load isn't 50 ohm resistive will the constant be set to some anomalous figure which may not be updated when the atu eventually presents (hopefully) 50R to the K3?? Just curious Stewart Rolfe, GW0ETF (K3 #145 with latest everything) -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3---%27Unwanted%27-TX-Gain-calibrations--tp883p1112401.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: RES: RES: [Elecraft] ROOFING FILTERS CW PY5EG
Hi Don I deactivated the KXV3, power of, and then re-activate and still ERR XVR. Can you help me on that? Thanks in advance Oms -Original Message- From: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 10:37 PM To: py5eg Subject: Re: RES: RES: [Elecraft] ROOFING FILTERS CW PY5EG Oms, ERR XV3 is associated with the KXV3 option, and is not related to the filters. The manual indicates that one should de-install the KXV3 option. You could try deactivating it in the menu, power off, and then re-activate it before you actually remove the option. 73, Don W3FPR py5eg wrote: Hi Don Thanks again It is showing an ERR XV3 I done the set up via the K3 utility I still don´t know what I done wrong Sorry to keep you working 73 Oms PY5EG -Mensagem original- De: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: Sunday, September 21, 2008 9:55 PM Para: py5eg Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Assunto: Re: RES: [Elecraft] ROOFING FILTERS CW PY5EG Oms, You may either use the K3 Utility program to set up your transmit filter or you may use the K3 Config: Menu. The FLTX menu entry must be set for each mode. 73, Don W3FPR py5eg wrote: Hi Don Thanks for being so fast. Where can I pre-set the CW filter? I have the 2,7 Khz, 1,8 , 1,0 and 0,4 73 Oms -Mensagem original- De: Don Wilhelm [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviada em: Sunday, September 21, 2008 9:14 PM Para: py5eg Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Assunto: Re: [Elecraft] ROOFING FILTERS CW PY5EG What is the filter that you have configured for CW transmit? It must be the 2.7 or 2.8 kHz filter. 73, Don W3FPR py5eg wrote: Hi Folks: I installed, 2,1 1,8 1.0 and 0,4 roofing filters on my K3. It is working perfectly on SSB, but it is no working in the other modes i.e CW. Did I make something wrong? Oms PY5EG ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1683 - Release Date: 9/21/2008 10:10 AM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1683 - Release Date: 9/21/2008 10:10 AM No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1683 - Release Date: 9/21/2008 10:10 AM ___ 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] A Bad Thing Happened To My K2
Mark, I am puzzled since you say it transmits on 40 meters, but does not receive - and that it receives well on other bands. There is precious little in the K2 that would create that situation. What do you have set for 40 meters that is different from other bands? Preamp on/off? Attenuator on/off? RANT on/off? Do you have the K160RX installed? If so, connect your antenna to the receive antenna jack and see if the receiver comes to life. Now if you could not transmit nor receive on 40 meters, I would point to the relay in the 40 meter lowpass filter, so check 40 meter transmit again - and check all bands for the maximum power produced. Sometimes a transmit problem will not be revealed by transmitting at a low power level, but will reveal itself when the power control is cranked to maximum. Do you have the KAT2 installed? If so, try removing the KAT2 and see if you can receive 40 meters from the base K2 antenna jack. Other than those things, I am out of ideas. 73, Don W3FPR Mark Saunders, KJ7BS wrote: This evening I had a guest ham in the shack who was curious about my K2 and asked if we could hook it up. So we did. I pointed out which 12v power strip, power cord, and antenna to use. While I was getting the proper computer interface cables hooded up, my guest connected the radio to the power and switched it on. I heard a loud snap and immediately looked in the direction of the K2 operating position. My guest had a strange look on his face and I asked what happened. There was a spark from the outside of the antenna connector on the back of the K2 to the center connector of the coax. That can't happen, right? Wrong. After shutting down the power supply and inspecting things, I discovered my guest had wired the power backwards. Fortunately the reverse polarity circuitry protected the radio and internal battery. The radio was operating from the battery, that's why it came on. I still can't understand where the spark came from. However, I now have virtually NO receive on 40m, that's where the radio was when the spark occurred. I have transmit and receive on all other bands and transmit on 40m, just no receive on 40m. That spark killed something dealing with 40m receive. It is so bad I can't even hear the local oscillator around 7000 KHz with the pre-amp on. There is no CW or SSB receive. ___ 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] Recording a qso with the K3
Hi I like to make a complete record of a qso. With the line-out at the K3 connected to the sound card I can record the rx part. Is it possible to echo the tx audio into line out to record the tx part? Peter PC2A ___ 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 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
Been wondering just how the TX Gain calibration works. To quote from the manual - The gain constant is updated whenever the TUNE function is activated on a given band at one of three specific power levels: 5.0W, 50W, and 1.00 milliwatt. I'm surprised there have not been any comments on this matter as it's an excellent question. To Stewart's point, does the gain of the K3 recalibrate every time TUNE is depressed at one of the three stated power levels when the CONFIG menu is set as instructed in the alignment section of the owner's manual for PWR Set = nor? Does the K3's display need to reflect PWR Set simultaneously for the calibration to occur, or can we exit from the CONFIG menu prior to the gain alignment so long as PWR SET - nor? Finally, what prevents the re-loading of new gain data if as Stewart suggest, he sets the K3 power to exactly 5 watts or 50-watts and depresses TUNE for external ATU tuning purposes? Should he instead stay away from those two values and use perhaps 49 or 51 watts? I am running into the same issue as my K3's 10M output power appears to be substantially less (~ 75W) than on lower HF bands. I would like to ensure that I have calibrated gain for 10M and 6M and know that the routine was invoked as expected. Paul, W9AC ___ 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] Recording a qso with the K3
A poor man's way of doing that would be to take a feed from the speaker or headphone output. That will have both RX and TX parts. Just don't play with the volume control during recording :-) 73! - Keith N1AS - - K3 711 - -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Peter I like to make a complete record of a qso. With the line-out at the K3 connected to the sound card I can record the rx part. Is it possible to echo the tx audio into line out to record the tx part? Peter PC2A ___ 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 and MARS
Is anyone using the K3 for MARS work? If so, can you contact me off-list to provide more info? I'm interested in getting involved with MARS. But the application simply asks if you're able to transmit/receive on MARS frequencies without specifying what those frequencies are. So, I'd like to know what frequencies I need to worry about and what, if any, modifications are needed to the K3 to make it able to participate in MARS work. Thanks in advance. 73, Michael - K5MEF ___ 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] SDR-IQ + K2
Mike wrote: +++ I was wondering if anyone on the list is using the SDR-IQ software defined radio and what their thoughts are on it. Can CW Skimmer be used with it? Does it have to run through my K2? So and so forth. I don't use cw skimmer but I do contest a lot and would like to know how much woule it really help. Picked up a SDR-IQ some time ago for use as a general coverage SW receiver. The SDR-IQ is the size of a pack of playing cards. The packaged control software, SpectraVue, is highly capable and works beautifully with a plain vanilla, 5 year old Dell laptop (XP Pro)through one of the USB ports and using the on board soundcard. Highly recommend the SDR-IQ for on the go HF, 500 hz to 30 mhz, all mode SWLing (AM, USB, LSB, DSB, CW). Comparable in performance to a R-71A. Several months ago added a Cliffton Laboratories Z1 IF buffer-amplifier / tap to the K2 (w/KIO2 RS-232 interface)and frequently use the SDR-IQ as a panoramic spectrum monitor. This is an easy modification and Cliffton Labs provides outstanding support (also highly recommend). Typically, use the SDR-IQ + K2 combination to monitor about 150 khz of spectrum for general activity. For example, in the evenings, generally observe 30 to 40 cw sigs in the segment from 7.0 to 7.15 mhz)-- 4 or 5 closely spaced is a good tip that dx is present. A mouse click at that location on the laptop screen will take the K2 instantly there to check what is going on. More often, use the SDR-IQ to simply check for a clear space to CQ or to find an interesting QSO to listen in on (the laptop screen resolution is plenty adequate to visually decode cw if desired). In summary, the SDR-IQ and K2 (with Z1) work and track very well together. Have not used cw skimmer but, could. Not of interest for contesting as this technology, imho, is assisted whereas just me and the radio (plus laptop with no spotting clusters attached)is preferred for this activity. This month's issue of the NCJ has several very good articles on SDR-IQ setup and utilization. 73, Chuck AF4PP ___ 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] Recording a qso with the K3
Not at present. I hope that this one is on the list. 73 Stewart G3RXQ On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:49:14 +, Peter wrote: Hi I like to make a complete record of a qso. With the line-out at the K3 connected to the sound card I can record the rx part. Is it possible to echo the tx audio into line out to record the tx part? Peter PC2A ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Recording a qso with the K3
Not at present. I hope that this one is on the list. Yes, set LINE OUT =PHONES. 73, Lyle KK7P Yes, I know it follows the headphone level, not a fixed level. Buit you then record what you hear, a syou hear, set as you se tit, and Tx as well as Rx. ___ 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] K1: to the rescue
http://www.arrl.org/news/stories/2008/09/23/10348/?nc=1 Pretty neat. Doug ___ 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] why buy, when you can build it yourself?
David This video had me absolutely spellbound. Thanks for sharing it! 73 Stephen G4SJP On 22/09/2008 07:39, David Reid [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x3wrzo_fabrication-dune-lampe-triode_tech enjoy this video... 73/72 de PA3HBB/G0BZF/PB6X ___ 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] K3 power cord
Hello I'm beginning to prepare for the assembly of my K3 when it arrives in a few days. Does Elecraft supply a power cord with it? I can't find anything about that in the assembly manual or the operating manual. Scott N5SM ___ 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 power cord
Hi Scott, Yes, we do. 73, Eric WA6HHQ _..._ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello I'm beginning to prepare for the assembly of my K3 when it arrives in a few days. Does Elecraft supply a power cord with it? I can't find anything about that in the assembly manual or the operating manual. Scott N5SM ___ 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] OT freeby
I have 2 old antenna rotators that I want to dispose of, one is a CDR and the other is a Ham-M...These are 70's vintage but they work perfectly...They are free to anyone who can come to my QTH and pick them up, first come, first served...I cannot get out to mail them, therefore they will not be posted on e-bay...I also have a 10 foot Rohn tower with roof mounting kit and bottom mounted rotator plate. ..It is a little rusty but sound and salvageable with a little Rustoleum... I am located in Hicksville, NY which is in the center of Nassau County on Long Island...Contact me direct and off the reflector...I do not monitor the reflector... Jerry McCarthy, wa2dkg ___ 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 SSB Power Control and ALC Metering
There's been some recent discussion of how to properly set up the K3 in SSB modes. I meant to respond sooner but was out of town for several days. MIC GAIN SETTING: Adjust MIC gain for an ALC meter peak at around 5 to 7 bars during normal speech (rev. D owner's manual, page 28). This applies even to TX TEST mode, meaning you can set it off-air. This indication does not mean that you're hitting the ALC really hard. When you get to around 5 bars, you'll be tickling the DSP's ALC. More on this below. ALC METERING: The K3's ALC meter is a bar graph, not an analog meter, and we felt that 5 bars would provide the right granularity at the target ALC level. The 5th bar of the ALC scale is heavier than the others, serving as a reminder of the this level. ALC DESIGN GOAL: The K3 was designed to minimize transmit splatter and other effects that plague some rigs. To achieve this, we apply all ALC *before* the crystal filter, and minimize the application of ALC in general. The levels have been carefully calibrated to that 5-to-7-bar level mentioned above. The result is that the crystal and DSP filters remove the types of artifacts that in many other rigs end up as transmitted wideband noise or clicks. I believe this is why we continue to hear excellent reports from K3 users regarding their on-the-air SSB signals. (We've also heard, from some experts in the subject, that the K3's compression is among the most effective they've ever measured.) PER-BAND POWER CONTROL: With some vocalizations, speech energy may build up within a narrow crystal filter to produce a slight peaking effect. Because of this, the user must set the K3's power output level such that it peaks at or below the safe level for any external amplifier under all speech conditions. To facilitate this, you can use per-band power control (refer to the PWR SET configuration menu entry). We have many customers using this method. It compensates for per-band gain variation in the external amp or the K3 itself, again reducing the need for ALC. For example, all crystal filters have a small amount of ripple (typ. +/- 0.5 to 1.0 dB) that can result in a slight difference in average power output between LSB and USB with some voice characteristics. But since you typically use only one of the two sidebands on a given ham band, per-band power control can conveniently compensate for small variations. TX GAIN COMPENSATION FOR VOICE MODES (TXG VCE): If you find that your speech peaks are routinely above the desired level (i.e., higher than CW power output using TUNE), you can adjust the TXG VCE menu parameter downward in 0.5 dB steps. Conversely, if your normal speech characteristics result in lower power output compared to CW TUNE, you can increase TXG VCE above the 0.0 dB level. I'll be happy to answer any further questions. Our goal is to improve the manual to make the above as clear as possible. 73, Wayne N6KR * * * OK? W --- 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] MCU LD
OK, I tried to load new firmware to the K3, not using the USB-serial cable, but thru the micro keyer interface which is normally connected to the K3. At first my PC 'sees' the K3 but during upload something went wrong and now I have a K3 displaying MCU LD and a blinking TX LED. Anyone has a lead here? vy 73 Eric PA3CEV ___ 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] MCU LD
Don't attempt to load firmware into your K3 through a microHAM device. Use a USB to Serial Adapter or RS-232 cable that sends exactly what is sent by the K3 Utility. Some users have sometimes succeeded by changing the microHAM Router to a radio type none before loading K3 firmware, but sometimes (depending on the microHAM router version) that doesn't work either. Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 1:12 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] MCU LD OK, I tried to load new firmware to the K3, not using the USB-serial cable, but thru the micro keyer interface which is normally connected to the K3. At first my PC 'sees' the K3 but during upload something went wrong and now I have a K3 displaying MCU LD and a blinking TX LED. Anyone has a lead here? vy 73 Eric PA3CEV ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 power cord
A factory assembled power cable is not included with the kit version of the K3. Unless you order the factory assembled power cable separately, the kit includes the parts for the user to roll your own power cable. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello I'm beginning to prepare for the assembly of my K3 when it arrives in a few days. Does Elecraft supply a power cord with it? I can't find anything about that in the assembly manual or the operating manual. Scott N5SM ___ 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] MCU LD
From the microKEYER Manual: If your radio includes upgradeable firmware, DO NOT perform any upgrade through microKEYER. That said, with any microHAM interface you must set the radio type to None (Ports | CAT | Set), check the Disable router queries box, check both Forward autoinformation to CAT port boxes, and set the 2nd CAT port to None before attempting an firmware update. After all of that you still need to keep a real serial port or a generic USB to RS-232 adapter for emergencies. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Eric Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 4:12 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] MCU LD OK, I tried to load new firmware to the K3, not using the USB-serial cable, but thru the micro keyer interface which is normally connected to the K3. At first my PC 'sees' the K3 but during upload something went wrong and now I have a K3 displaying MCU LD and a blinking TX LED. Anyone has a lead here? vy 73 Eric PA3CEV ___ 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 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
Hi Paul, Been wondering just how the TX Gain calibration works. To quote from the manual - The gain constant is updated whenever the TUNE function is activated on a given band at one of three specific power levels: 5.0W, 50W, and 1.00 milliwatt. To Stewart's point, does the gain of the K3 recalibrate every time TUNE is depressed at one of the three stated power levels... ? Yes. It doesn't matter whether you select one of these power levels manually using the PWR knob, or using the TUN PWR menu entry. It will always recalibrate the gain constant during TUNE if you happen to be at one of these power levels. However, it will only do this if the SWR is 2.0:1 or less. This provides plenty of safety margin. Finally, what prevents the re-loading of new gain data if as Stewart suggest, he sets the K3 power to exactly 5 watts or 50-watts and depresses TUNE for external ATU tuning purposes? Should he instead stay away from those two values and use perhaps 49 or 51 watts? No need to do this. The fact that it recalibrates every time you do TUNE at one of these levels is not a problem. It just updates the EEPROM constant if it has changed. The TX gain constant is only there to compensate for small per-band gain variation within the K3's transmitter. If you've done the power calibration, then you can set PWR and be fairly close to the target level on each band. Thus the MCU won't have to adjust power very much in real time. In CW mode, this means we can apply our keying waveform open-loop, preserving the target raised-cosine shape at all power levels. In voice modes it helps achieve our goal of applying a minimum of ALC. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] K2 (gasp, a real K2 question) KPA100 idea
If I install an IC socket for U2 on my KPA100, will there be any adverse effects? Don't ask why I would want to do this. I would have to admit to more than the usual stupidity. 73 AI4TOJohn Ferguson M/V Arcadian **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 (gasp, a real K2 question) KPA100 idea
John, As long as you use a good socket, there should be no adverse effects - all the signals operate near DC or very low frequencies. Long term there is always more of a chance for oxidation between the chip leads and the socket than with a properly soldered-in chip, so you may want to re-seat the chip every 2 to 3 years just to wipe away any possible oxidation - it really depends on 'the air you breathe' how rapidly oxidation can develop - the coastal salt air seems to accelerate it. 73, Don W3FPR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If I install an IC socket for U2 on my KPA100, will there be any adverse effects? Don't ask why I would want to do this. I would have to admit to more than the usual stupidity. 73 AI4TOJohn Ferguson M/V Arcadian **Looking for simple solutions to your real-life financial challenges? Check out WalletPop for the latest news and information, tips and calculators. (http://www.walletpop.com/?NCID=emlcntuswall0001) ___ 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 - http://www.avg.com Version: 8.0.169 / Virus Database: 270.7.0/1685 - Release Date: 9/22/2008 4:08 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] Re: K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
Wayne, I agree that the K3 can easily be made to transmit excellent audio, and I've been getting glowing reports on mine. I have a question. Exactly where in the signal chain is TXEQ with respect to Line In, Mic In, Comp/Lim, and the sensing for VOX? The absolute best place for TXEQ is after the point where the Mic In and Line In are summed to feed VOX sensing, with Comp/Lim following that. Is that the existing flow? Are there different settings for Line In and Mic In? I would expect (and hope) that TXEQ is disabled for digital modes. 73, Jim K9YC ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
MIC|LINE|DVR are summed, The result is sent to the VOX detector as well as to the Tx Audio filter, which includes the TxEQ. If the VOX detector were driven after the filtering, there would be delay. This way, the filter delay acts to improve VOX attack time. Tx EQ is a global control at this time. It does not currently change with mode or source. It is up to the operator of the radio to set it correctly for the mode and source of the moment. This is one of the many items on the list for future enhancement. 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
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
On Tue, 23 Sep 2008 14:32:52 -0700, Lyle Johnson wrote: This way, the filter delay acts to improve VOX attack time. Yes, but it also prevents the TXEQ filter from removing LF trash (breathe pops, mic handling noise) that false triggers the VOX. And I'm having that problem. For the same reason, we want the comp/lim to be after the TXEQ. Have you considered (and are you using) feed forward sensing for comp/lim? This is widely used in pro audio. A few ms can do a lot to catch fast peaks, and it's analogous to what you're doing with the delay associated with EQ. Jim ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
Compression is after the filtering. It is feed-forward. VOX is before the filtering. Tx EQ is inseparable from the rest of the Tx audio filtering/shaping. 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
RE: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
Wayne, The TX gain constant is only there to compensate for small per-band gain variation within the K3's transmitter. If you've done the power calibration, then you can set PWR and be fairly close to the target level on each band. Thus the MCU won't have to adjust power very much in real time. Does the K3 include a wattmeter slope adjustment? If so, I can't find it. When the wattmeter is calibrated on 20 meters, I find a .75 to 1 dB slope between 1.8 and 50 MHz when compared with both my LP-100 and Bird wattmeters (power is about .25 dB high on 160 and a bit more than .5 dB low on 50 MHz). The slope appears to be consistent at both 5 and 50 watts. If a slope adjustment is not available, it might be worthwhile to add the option to calibrate the wattmeter at two (160/10 or 160/6) or three points (160/20/6) for frequency compensation. 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of wayne burdick Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 4:42 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations? Hi Paul, Been wondering just how the TX Gain calibration works. To quote from the manual - The gain constant is updated whenever the TUNE function is activated on a given band at one of three specific power levels: 5.0W, 50W, and 1.00 milliwatt. To Stewart's point, does the gain of the K3 recalibrate every time TUNE is depressed at one of the three stated power levels... ? Yes. It doesn't matter whether you select one of these power levels manually using the PWR knob, or using the TUN PWR menu entry. It will always recalibrate the gain constant during TUNE if you happen to be at one of these power levels. However, it will only do this if the SWR is 2.0:1 or less. This provides plenty of safety margin. Finally, what prevents the re-loading of new gain data if as Stewart suggest, he sets the K3 power to exactly 5 watts or 50-watts and depresses TUNE for external ATU tuning purposes? Should he instead stay away from those two values and use perhaps 49 or 51 watts? No need to do this. The fact that it recalibrates every time you do TUNE at one of these levels is not a problem. It just updates the EEPROM constant if it has changed. The TX gain constant is only there to compensate for small per-band gain variation within the K3's transmitter. If you've done the power calibration, then you can set PWR and be fairly close to the target level on each band. Thus the MCU won't have to adjust power very much in real time. In CW mode, this means we can apply our keying waveform open-loop, preserving the target raised-cosine shape at all power levels. In voice modes it helps achieve our goal of applying a minimum of ALC. 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
Re: [Elecraft] MCU LD
You need to set the radio selection in Router to none and I also turned off polling just in case. Do that and then upload the firmware again with the utility. - 73, Greg - AB7R Whidbey Island WA NA-065 On Tue Sep 23 13:12 , Eric sent: OK, I tried to load new firmware to the K3, not using the USB-serial cable, but thru the micro keyer interface which is normally connected to the K3. At first my PC 'sees' the K3 but during upload something went wrong and now I have a K3 displaying MCU LD and a blinking TX LED. Anyone has a lead here? vy 73 Eric PA3CEV ___ 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] Re: K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations?
Wayne, Ahhh...I think I see now. In effect, it's really an ALC loop gain calibration, with ALC gain optimized for each band -- correct? This sounds very similar to what Ten Tec is using with their Omni VII, only their calibration is conducted once at the factory to achieve optimum band-by-band ALC gain. Their rig also nicely preserves the raised-cosine CW waveform at all power levels. For some reason, I had this thought in my head that forward gain between say the driver stage and PA was being changed in the firmware, irrespective of the ALC. Perhaps it was the TX Gain nomenclature... Also, after the TX Gain calibration, I am seeing about 75-80W (with PWR set to 100W) on 10M and 6M into my Bird TermaLine load and measured with LP-100 and Alpha 9510 WM. No big deal but I just wanted to know if this is a normal unit-by-unit variation? This may, or may not be correlated with Joe's comment concerning WM slope. Paul, W9AC - Original Message - From: wayne burdick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Elecraft Reflector elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 4:41 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Re: K3 - 'Unwanted' TX Gain calibrations? Hi Paul, Been wondering just how the TX Gain calibration works. To quote from the manual - The gain constant is updated whenever the TUNE function is activated on a given band at one of three specific power levels: 5.0W, 50W, and 1.00 milliwatt. To Stewart's point, does the gain of the K3 recalibrate every time TUNE is depressed at one of the three stated power levels... ? Yes. It doesn't matter whether you select one of these power levels manually using the PWR knob, or using the TUN PWR menu entry. It will always recalibrate the gain constant during TUNE if you happen to be at one of these power levels. However, it will only do this if the SWR is 2.0:1 or less. This provides plenty of safety margin. Finally, what prevents the re-loading of new gain data if as Stewart suggest, he sets the K3 power to exactly 5 watts or 50-watts and depresses TUNE for external ATU tuning purposes? Should he instead stay away from those two values and use perhaps 49 or 51 watts? No need to do this. The fact that it recalibrates every time you do TUNE at one of these levels is not a problem. It just updates the EEPROM constant if it has changed. The TX gain constant is only there to compensate for small per-band gain variation within the K3's transmitter. If you've done the power calibration, then you can set PWR and be fairly close to the target level on each band. Thus the MCU won't have to adjust power very much in real time. In CW mode, this means we can apply our keying waveform open-loop, preserving the target raised-cosine shape at all power levels. In voice modes it helps achieve our goal of applying a minimum of ALC. 73, Wayne N6KR --- http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ 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 and MARS
Michael, MARS requires us to not disclose the frequencies we use or their designators, but I do use my K3 on MARS frequencies quite successfully. There is one modification required, and some self imposed limitations. The modification is accomplished by running a program Elecraft can provide; it is easily revered should you choose to by using the same program. The frequency allocations differ a bit bit associated service (Army MARS, Navy Marine Corps MARS, Air Force Mars), but each one will tell you theirs on admission. So, don't worry, your K3 will work very will on the MARS frequencies and digital modes they use (with the right sound card software, etc.). Good luck! 73 de Dave, W5SV / NNN0SLA Michael Fox (K5MEF) wrote: Is anyone using the K3 for MARS work? If so, can you contact me off-list to provide more info? I'm interested in getting involved with MARS. But the application simply asks if you're able to transmit/receive on MARS frequencies without specifying what those frequencies are. So, I'd like to know what frequencies I need to worry about and what, if any, modifications are needed to the K3 to make it able to participate in MARS work. Thanks in advance. 73, Michael - K5MEF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and MARS
Make that easily reversed... --Dave David F. Reed wrote: Michael, MARS requires us to not disclose the frequencies we use or their designators, but I do use my K3 on MARS frequencies quite successfully. There is one modification required, and some self imposed limitations. The modification is accomplished by running a program Elecraft can provide; it is easily _revered_ should you choose to by using the same program. The frequency allocations differ a bit bit associated service (Army MARS, Navy Marine Corps MARS, Air Force Mars), but each one will tell you theirs on admission. So, don't worry, your K3 will work very will on the MARS frequencies and digital modes they use (with the right sound card software, etc.). Good luck! 73 de Dave, W5SV / NNN0SLA Michael Fox (K5MEF) wrote: Is anyone using the K3 for MARS work? If so, can you contact me off-list to provide more info? I'm interested in getting involved with MARS. But the application simply asks if you're able to transmit/receive on MARS frequencies without specifying what those frequencies are. So, I'd like to know what frequencies I need to worry about and what, if any, modifications are needed to the K3 to make it able to participate in MARS work. Thanks in advance. 73, Michael - K5MEF ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Scheduling software?
I forgotten to tune in to a net or a bulletin so many times that I would like to have an automated solution. The K3 Alarm function is a good first step for a single event but what I would prefer is the ability to build a multi event schedule. Does anyone know if there already is a program where you can enter start times, duration, frequencies and modes,into a table then have the K3 folow the schedule? Tnx, Mike Keller W1BNC K2 3339 K3 598 ___ 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] OT freeby
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Re: [Elecraft] Scheduling software?
http://www.developerplus.com/ Click on Product search type in Schedule Wizard Single User $29. Will do all scheduling - sound alarms, pop up on your screen, run a program ---Does repeats, snooze, early warning pop up windows, second Tuesdays, last Fridays, every Monday and Thursday, once only, once monthly, once yearly, etc, etc. Prints calendar format, memo format, list format, for date range specified and on and on. --- so, set up your HRD to whatever you use to turn on your radio when it comes up and whatever else you want it to do automatically. Vince writes a great program. Bought it probably over 10 years ago. Did upgrade to next level last year. No monitory interest, just a satisfied customer. $29. That's it. 73, Jim KG0KP - Original Message - From: Mike Keller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 8:59 PM Subject: [Elecraft] Scheduling software? I forgotten to tune in to a net or a bulletin so many times that I would like to have an automated solution. The K3 Alarm function is a good first step for a single event but what I would prefer is the ability to build a multi event schedule. Does anyone know if there already is a program where you can enter start times, duration, frequencies and modes,into a table then have the K3 folow the schedule? Tnx, Mike Keller W1BNC K2 3339 K3 598 ___ 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] RE: A Bad Thing Happened To My K2 - Update 1
Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Here is some more information resulting from your suggestions. I have no measurable RF output on 40m or any meaningful RX on 40m. The RX/TX works on all other bands including 160m. I get the same RX/TX results from ANT1 ANT2 and main. I get the same RX results on the receive ANT. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 MQFD # 128 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 10:04 PM To: Elecraft Mail List Subject: [Elecraft] A Bad Thing Happened To My K2 Importance: High This evening I had a guest ham in the shack who was curious about my K2 and asked if we could hook it up. So we did. I pointed out which 12v power strip, power cord, and antenna to use. While I was getting the proper computer interface cables hooded up, my guest connected the radio to the power and switched it on. I heard a loud snap and immediately looked in the direction of the K2 operating position. My guest had a strange look on his face and I asked what happened. There was a spark from the outside of the antenna connector on the back of the K2 to the center connector of the coax. That can't happen, right? Wrong. After shutting down the power supply and inspecting things, I discovered my guest had wired the power backwards. Fortunately the reverse polarity circuitry protected the radio and internal battery. The radio was operating from the battery, that's why it came on. I still can't understand where the spark came from. However, I now have virtually NO receive on 40m, that's where the radio was when the spark occurred. I have transmit and receive on all other bands and transmit on 40m, just no receive on 40m. That spark killed something dealing with 40m receive. It is so bad I can't even hear the local oscillator around 7000 KHz with the pre-amp on. There is no CW or SSB receive. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 MQFD # 128 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 power cord
It's a separate kit included with your K3 gratis exactly for people like yourself who don't have extra APP cables lying around. That's why you don't find it mentioned in the K3 manuals. Ron AC7AC [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello I'm beginning to prepare for the assembly of my K3 when it arrives in a few days. Does Elecraft supply a power cord with it? I can't find anything about that in the assembly manual or the operating manual. Scott N5SM ___ 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] My K3 on order
Hi Elecraft: I recently mailed a bank check for my K3. Please let me know if you received the money. Thanks John K7JB [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] RE: A Bad Thing Happened To My K2 - Update 1
I have no measurable RF output on 40m or any meaningful RX on 40m. The RX/TX works on all other bands including 160m. I get the same RX/TX results from ANT1 ANT2 and main. I get the same RX results on the receive ANT. The only thing I see that is common to transmit, receive and the RX antenna and is only in circuit on 40 meters is the Band Pass Filters - particularly the toriods L1 and L2. If you had not said the RX Ant was also dead, I would suspect L25 and/or L26 in the Low Pass filter. If you have a separate antenna for 40 meters and are connecting it to the receive antenna for testing, I would also check the antenna (or tuner). My guest had a strange look on his face and I asked what happened. There was a spark from the outside of the antenna connector on the back of the K2 to the center connector of the coax. This would indicate a DC path through the secondary of the PA output transformer, (RF board), through the LPF and to the antenna connector. With +12V on the chassis (reversed power supply), I can see damage to one or both of the toroids in the LPF, damage to relay K12 or damage to the antenna system (balun?). 73, ... Joe, W4TV -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2008 11:51 PM To: 'Elecraft Mail List' Subject: [Elecraft] RE: A Bad Thing Happened To My K2 - Update 1 Thanks to everyone for the suggestions. Here is some more information resulting from your suggestions. I have no measurable RF output on 40m or any meaningful RX on 40m. The RX/TX works on all other bands including 160m. I get the same RX/TX results from ANT1 ANT2 and main. I get the same RX results on the receive ANT. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 MQFD # 128 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Mark Saunders, KJ7BS Sent: Monday, September 22, 2008 10:04 PM To: Elecraft Mail List Subject: [Elecraft] A Bad Thing Happened To My K2 Importance: High This evening I had a guest ham in the shack who was curious about my K2 and asked if we could hook it up. So we did. I pointed out which 12v power strip, power cord, and antenna to use. While I was getting the proper computer interface cables hooded up, my guest connected the radio to the power and switched it on. I heard a loud snap and immediately looked in the direction of the K2 operating position. My guest had a strange look on his face and I asked what happened. There was a spark from the outside of the antenna connector on the back of the K2 to the center connector of the coax. That can't happen, right? Wrong. After shutting down the power supply and inspecting things, I discovered my guest had wired the power backwards. Fortunately the reverse polarity circuitry protected the radio and internal battery. The radio was operating from the battery, that's why it came on. I still can't understand where the spark came from. However, I now have virtually NO receive on 40m, that's where the radio was when the spark occurred. I have transmit and receive on all other bands and transmit on 40m, just no receive on 40m. That spark killed something dealing with 40m receive. It is so bad I can't even hear the local oscillator around 7000 KHz with the pre-amp on. There is no CW or SSB receive. Mark, KJ7BS Glendale, AZ Editor, The SKCC Centurion Elecraft K2 S/N 0539 Fists # 2972 CC 1806 SKCC # 2240 C56 T20 MQFD # 128 QRP-ARCI # 12647 AZ ScQRPions COGRC Emergency Communications ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] k3 shipment
Well my K3 was shipped today, but according to ups it is going to an address that doesn't exist. The box could have the right address on it and ups just made the mistake when they sent me the notification that it is being shipped. Or it could end up at who knows where? Who knows? I'm beginning to think I am snake bit! Scott N5SM ___ 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
