Re: [Elecraft] K3 is really a computer radio 2
All contesters use logging programs, Charles, regardless of the type of radio they are using. Contesting without a logging program is like living without indoor plumbing. You can do it but in the first world you don't. No radio on the planet changes this. /Rick On 10/19/08, Charles Harpole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > That's my point, Rick. When one wants to > > really "get with it" for fast op, you and many > > others use computer control. > ___ 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 is really a computer radio 3
Thanks for ur advice which I already took. I got a FT-9000d which has so many knobs and switches that it may set the all time record. For operating ease, the Yaesu is far superior and already contains most of the features on the Elecrafters wish lists. I just wanted to give the K3 a thorough chance to show its stuff and was frustrated at the difficulty of operation. I was also able to switch the same antenna between the 9000d and the K3. In all cases the performance on 80 and 160 was the same with noise and vy weak sigs. Considering the vast price difference, that makes the K3 the bargain of the decade, even if u add the cost of a computer to control it. 73 Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 20:48:18 -0700 > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: [Elecraft] RE: K3 is really a computer radio > >>Oh, for band stacking registers and band buttons. > > My advice: > Buy a different radio. > Elecraft can't please EVERYONE! > > VE7XF > > ___ > 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] Elecraft CW Net Report for October 19th & 20th, 2008
Good Evening, It was pleasant to have two good bands this evening. Neither of them was very noisy and copy was pretty good. QRN was low and QSB was almost totally absent. It does sound like autumn is well underway across the northern tier of states except for Alaska. They seem to be a season ahead of us already with snow and colder temperatures. I have been told the almanac predicts a colder winter than normal. I'll just keep banging away on my woodpile. I plan to have an 'emergency' stack right next to the front door for when the snow gets really deep. Pushing a wheelbarrow through the snow and slush gets to be work so I will plan to lazy by preparing. Ant or grasshopper? There were some very weak callers on twenty meters but when I tried to dig them out they disappeared. I did get a BK on 40 meters but never could get a response when I called. Oh well, I guess next week we can try once again. Dale mentioned going fishing today. His son caught his first fish. Sounds like a fun time for them both. He tried to trade me a cow for firewood though. I think I would rather give him the firewood to keep the cow! I had plenty of time tending to both ends of cows in Wisconsin. And plenty of time in the middle too! When the power went out we got to milk them by hand. Nothing like going to school after having milked twenty cows by hand. My fingers were numb and my arms were worn out. Luckily they rigged the tractor to run the compressor to feed the lines to run the milkers so we did not get to do that again. But it does make a good story to tell. On to the lists => On 1405.5 kHz at 2300z: W3TMZ - Jack - FL - K3 - 1169 K4JPN - Steve - GA - K2 - 1422 NO8V - John - MI - K3 - 820QNI #50!!! W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457 K7TV - Erik - AZ - K3 - 1837 N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866* QNI #155 * KL7CW - Rick - AK - KX1 - 798 K6DGW - Fred - CA - K3 - 642 (SN 704?) W0JFR - John - CO - K3 - 994 On 7045 kHz at 0200z: W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457 W1TF - Ty - GA - K3 - 696 NO8V - John - MI - K3 - 820 KL7CW - Rick - AK - KX1 - 798 AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398 K6DGW - Fred - CA - K3 - 642 K9ZTV - Kent - MO - K3 - 21 K9DMV - Joe - IL - K2 - 5628 W0JFR - John - CO - K3 - 994 QNI #60!!! WC7S - Dale - WY - K2 - 4360 N0AR - Scott - MN - K2 - 4866 K4JPN - Steve - GA - K2 - 1422 K1THP - Dave - CT - K3 - 686 W1TF - Ty - GA - K3 - 696 NY6G - Stan - CA - Knwd W4SEC - Pete - FL - K2 - 5813 WA7BOC - Roger - WA - K3 - 75 If there are any errors please email me with the corrections. Thank you for all the fun times over the years. 5287 QNI from 588 individuals. No, I cannot remember all your names; that is why I write them down ;) But the usual suspects do pop in and out of my memory on a random basis. Might have something to do with age related dementia. Or maybe I had too good of a time cutting wood this morning ;) Endorphins do have a way of calming one down and soothing the aches and pains. All this physical activity is doing wonders for me. However, I will need new pants because these are not fitting as well. Or I could rig them for suspenders and not worry about it. Until next week stay well, 73, Kevin. KD5ONS (Net Control Operator 5th Class) - ___ 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 is really a computer radio
>Oh, for band stacking registers and band buttons. My advice: Buy a different radio. Elecraft can't please EVERYONE! VE7XF ___ 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 is really a computer radio 2
That's my point, Rick. When one wants to really "get with it" for fast op, you and many others use computer control. The repeated reflector statements that list the "wish it had" seem almost as long as "what it has" and that tells u something. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 07:06:44 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 is really a computer radio I don't have any of the problems Charles mentions. The K3 front panel is very well designed, especially given its compact size. I change bands, modes and frequencies frequently. Although I have little patience for memorization, I find it very easy to remember my convention for using memory recall to go to 80m with Memory 8, 40m with Memory 4, etc. Although I have played around with Ham Radio Deluxe, a very nice program, I don't use it in day to day DXing, rag chewing, contesting or band searching. The K3 is a joy to use "as is" for every type of operating I do. I do use a logging program for contesting, of course, and it displays K3 frequency and mode. It can also change them. I don't use that capability for routine band/mode changes, preferring the front panel of the K3. I do use "point and shoot" to capture multipliers and that sometimes commands a band change. I may add a panadaptor some day. /Rick N6XI On 10/18/08, Charles Harpole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: After two solid days of using the K3 to chase DX, changing bands and modes often, I conclude that the K3 should be mated with computer control for real flexibility in this application of use. The front panel is mainly for DXpeditions that stay on one freq/mode for long periods. Otherwise, I get a new band, or two, when I want to activate the VOX, as a typical example of the careful touch needed to get either one small push or a longer push... and the mistaken change also cancels out my selection of Split when I finally get back to the desired band. More buttons to CAREFULLY push. And without using the complex and easily forgotten scheme of programming the memories as band/mode change agents, going from CW band to phone means pushing the excursion speed button (Coarse, Fine, etc.), spinning the tuning knob frantically and changing the mode button with a slight push, not a heavy one. Yes, Elecrafters, I know there is a well-known work-around, but I have now concluded that the K3 front panel is vy difficult and that complete computer control is the answer, at least for DX chasers and those who make many band/mode changes in a short period of time. I suggest Elecraft market a computer program for the K3 asap, or at least make recommendations of those that seem best. But then, I ask myself, do I want a FLEX substitute? 73, Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
RE: [Elecraft] K3 is really a computer radio
As a proud appliance operator, I want ease of use and punching in 1421400 plus mode and split and then entering the B split freq directly is just too much to ask of little me. Sure, u can use the rig from the existing front panel, but my point, sweat or no sweat, is that the thing is hard to use that way. Oh, for band stacking registers and band buttons. Charles Harpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 is really a computer radio Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 10:31:02 -0400 CC: Charles must have been pretty tired at 1:17 AM EDT. I believe he lives in Texas. Perhaps perspiration from a long neck trickled into his eyes and made vision difficult, and he forgot about direct frequency entry. ___ 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] Text decode with straight key
At 01:02 PM 10/19/08, Julian, G4ILO wrote: My K3 does not decode CW that I send with a straight key. It does if I use a paddle. I presume that is by design, but if so, why? Perhaps not to embarrass those of us with less than machine perfect fists? As I recall it also does not remember what is sent via a straight key. 73 Thom k3hrn ___ 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 -- FS: MFJ-949E Deluxe Versa Tuner II
MFJ-949E Deluxe Versa Tuner II Tuner is in great shape, works well. Has been the back up since all rigs now have auto tuner's. Will be picking up an amp, so I have to move up in the tuner department, so this one must go. It goes for $169.95 new, plus tax and shipping. This one can be yours for $100 plus shipping. I will pay for packaging. -- David Wilburn NM4M K2/100 - 5982 K3/100 - 766 ___ 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] Dead K3 Hi Jacked thread...
Good afternoon, Tom: You haven't said, but are you using a "regular" 9 pin serial cable or a USB-to-serial connection? If you have the capability, use a "regular" serial cable between the computer and the K3. If you have not done so, I suggest that you re-download from the internet both the K3 Utility program and the firmware elements. After you download the firmware, check on your computer to see that you have successfully downloaded all the elements. Check the help files in the K3 Utility program for guidance in troubleshooting. When ready to upload the new firmware to the K3, get out of Advanced Mode (View menu) and click on the "Send All Firmware to K3" button. If you have tried all of these things and still have no luck, then I suggest you send your problem to [EMAIL PROTECTED] 73, Ken K3IU TMorton wrote: Gentlemen, Pse read carefully. My original thread stated that the FACTORY built K3 was returned so that the FACTORY could install the KRX-3...pips or not, doesn't matterdoes the factory not check out the rig before pushing them out the door? I have done more troubleshooting. I still have the HI RFI msg even though there is no RF present in the shack...even turned off this computer and nothing was emittingI cranked up the K3 Utility, 1.1.6.3 and see where the K3 was showing the older MCU 02.24; FPF 00.02 DSP 00.00 and DSP2 NA. While I was able to reload 2.46 the FPF repeatedly failed...I would get: FPF firmware failed at load address x. FPF program load failed. Neither DSP1 or DSP2 would load or verify. I am stumped as to where to go next. Ideas pse? 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] Dead K3 Hi Jacked thread...
Gentlemen, Pse read carefully. My original thread stated that the FACTORY built K3 was returned so that the FACTORY could install the KRX-3...pips or not, doesn't matterdoes the factory not check out the rig before pushing them out the door? I have done more troubleshooting. I still have the HI RFI msg even though there is no RF present in the shack...even turned off this computer and nothing was emittingI cranked up the K3 Utility, 1.1.6.3 and see where the K3 was showing the older MCU 02.24; FPF 00.02 DSP 00.00 and DSP2 NA. While I was able to reload 2.46 the FPF repeatedly failed...I would get: FPF firmware failed at load address x. FPF program load failed. Neither DSP1 or DSP2 would load or verify. I am stumped as to where to go next. Ideas pse? 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
RE: [Elecraft] N1MM and K3 interface ?
Hi Ed, Yes I know. I've had solutions like that before I got myself a Winkey because of the stuttery CW from N1MM. I've keyed and PTT'ed my FT1K through parallel and serial ports, depending on computer available hi. But with slower computers in a network and a couple of thousands qso's during the contest the bad CW of N1MM became annoying. The winkey solution works great, also with old computers. Used it today on the WAG contest. 73 Arie PA3A -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: Ed K1EP [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Verzonden: zondag 19 oktober 2008 20:49 Aan: Arie Kleingeld PA3A; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Onderwerp: RE: [Elecraft] N1MM and K3 interface ? At 10/19/2008 02:44 PM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: >My settings with N1MM: > >DTR and RTS both to Always on. DTR and/or RTS key the radio. Set them to OFF if you are not using them for PTT or CW. >RS 232 speed etc is set to 38400 - N - 8 >- 1 > >CW Keying is done by the Winkey, and PTT is done by the Winkey aswell. >The Winkey PTT is connected to the PTT-in of the K3. CW paddle (the >panic solution :-)) is connected to the Winkey. > >73 >Arie PA3A > > ___ 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] N1MM and K3 interface ?
At 10/19/2008 02:44 PM, Arie Kleingeld PA3A wrote: My settings with N1MM: DTR and RTS both to Always on. DTR and/or RTS key the radio. Set them to OFF if you are not using them for PTT or CW. RS 232 speed etc is set to 38400 - N - 8 - 1 CW Keying is done by the Winkey, and PTT is done by the Winkey aswell. The Winkey PTT is connected to the PTT-in of the K3. CW paddle (the panic solution :-)) is connected to the Winkey. 73 Arie PA3A === Jack it is "sort of simple"... I was playing with N1MM's program only a few minutes ago... These are the settings I use with my K3, the serial cable is a proper 9 way RS232 cable courtesy of having a multi-serial board in my PC. K3 set for PTT - KEY N1MM set for: DTR (pin 4) = CW RTS (pin 7) = Always Off Radio/VFO Nr 1 Speed 19200, Parity N, Databits 8, Stop Bits 2. NootSwitch (pin 6) = None CW/PTT Port Addr = 3E8 I also use Winkey, but these settings work for me to key the K3 via the serial port. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I just tried to interface N1MM software with my K3 using the Elecraft USB to RS-232 cable. Problrm is that as the program comes up the PTT line is asserted. I tried monkeying with the DTR and RTS settings resulting that the transceiver continued to be in the transmit mode. I could only release rig by shutting down N1MM software. Now this must be simple! HELP ! 73, Jack, W3TMZ ___ 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] N1MM and K3 interface ?
My settings with N1MM: DTR and RTS both to Always on. RS 232 speed etc is set to 38400 - N - 8 - 1 CW Keying is done by the Winkey, and PTT is done by the Winkey aswell. The Winkey PTT is connected to the PTT-in of the K3. CW paddle (the panic solution :-)) is connected to the Winkey. 73 Arie PA3A === Jack it is "sort of simple"... I was playing with N1MM's program only a few minutes ago... These are the settings I use with my K3, the serial cable is a proper 9 way RS232 cable courtesy of having a multi-serial board in my PC. K3 set for PTT - KEY N1MM set for: DTR (pin 4) = CW RTS (pin 7) = Always Off Radio/VFO Nr 1 Speed 19200, Parity N, Databits 8, Stop Bits 2. NootSwitch (pin 6) = None CW/PTT Port Addr = 3E8 I also use Winkey, but these settings work for me to key the K3 via the serial port. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I just tried to interface N1MM software with my K3 using the Elecraft USB to RS-232 cable. Problrm is that as the program comes up the PTT line is asserted. I tried monkeying with the DTR and RTS settings resulting that the transceiver continued to be in the transmit mode. I could only release rig by shutting down N1MM software. Now this must be simple! HELP ! 73, Jack, W3TMZ ___ 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] ELECRAFT HEIL PROSET SOLD
ELECRAFT New HEIL Proset K2/K3 Headset SOLD. THANKS, K6JET, RODGER ___ 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] ELECRAFT HEXKEY SOLD
ELECRAFT HEXKEY CW PADDLE SOLD. THANKS K6JET, RODGER ___ 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] N1MM and K3 interface ?
Jack it is "sort of simple"... I was playing with N1MM's program only a few minutes ago... These are the settings I use with my K3, the serial cable is a proper 9 way RS232 cable courtesy of having a multi-serial board in my PC. K3 set for PTT - KEY N1MM set for: DTR (pin 4) = CW RTS (pin 7) = Always Off Radio/VFO Nr 1 Speed 19200, Parity N, Databits 8, Stop Bits 2. NootSwitch (pin 6) = None CW/PTT Port Addr = 3E8 I also use Winkey, but these settings work for me to key the K3 via the serial port. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 I just tried to interface N1MM software with my K3 using the Elecraft USB to RS-232 cable. Problrm is that as the program comes up the PTT line is asserted. I tried monkeying with the DTR and RTS settings resulting that the transceiver continued to be in the transmit mode. I could only release rig by shutting down N1MM software. Now this must be simple! HELP ! 73, Jack, W3TMZ ___ 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] N1MM and K3 interface ?
I just tried to interface N1MM software with my K3 using the Elecraft USB to RS-232 cable. Problrm is that as the program comes up the PTT line is asserted. I tried monkeying with the DTR and RTS settings resulting that the transceiver continued to be in the transmit mode. I could only release rig by shutting down N1MM software. Now this must be simple! HELP ! 73, Jack, W3TMZ ___ 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:No internal speaker
Elecrafters, I plugged an external speaker into the rear panel and after disconnecting it, the internal speaker did not work any more.If I set SPKR +PH to YES I can hear noise again.If I set it to NO the audio through the internal speaker is gone again!A software bug? Can you help? vy73 Chris-OE5CSP -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/K3%3ANo-internal-speaker-tp1352439p1352439.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] Text decode with straight key
My K3 does not decode CW that I send with a straight key. It does if I use a paddle. I presume that is by design, but if so, why? - Julian, G4ILO. K2 #392 K3 #222. http://www.g4ilo.com/ G4ILO's Shack http://www.ham-directory.com/ Ham Directoryhttp://www.g4ilo.com/kcomm.html KComm for Elecraft K2 and K3 -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Text-decode-with-straight-key-tp1352305p1352305.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] My K2 Station For Sale or trade..
Hi All, Would trade for a troublesome K3 (if there is such a rig). I would like to sell it all at once for $1500 or Best Offer. I have the QRP lid with KAT2 installed for easy QRP/QRO swaps. Meets or exceeds full specs. K2 HF Transceiver Serial 4011 KSB2 K2 SSB Option K160RX K2 160M / 2nd RX Antenna Option KNB2 K2 Noise Blanker KAF2 K2 Audio filter and Real Time Clock KAT2 K2 20W Internal Auto Tuner KIO2 K2 AUX I/O RS-232 Interface ETS2 Standard Tilt Stand for the EC2 FDIMP Finger Dimple for K1/K2 MH2 Hand Mic. for K2/K3 KAT100-1 150W ATU for the K2 and K2/100 KPA100 K2/100 Internal Integration Kit Kenwood HM-43S Begali Signature Paddle Diamond SX-100 swr/wattmeter RF Concepts 100watt Dry Dummy load Bob W7WO [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] Dead K3
Wow, I'm very sorry to hear that Gentlemen. I trust you've sent messages to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dave, your experience with the K3 PCB has been addressed. A shipment of boards with protrusions on the sides of the PCB in the wrong places was received from (I understand) a new vendor. Obviously, that was missed when the parts were received. Check Errata B-4 to the KRX3 Assembly manual: http://www.elecraft.com/manual/KRX3_Errata_Rev_B-4.pdf It instructs builders to *carefully* file down the nubs that strike the sides of the enclosure so the pcb fits properly. Also, with reference to VFO B encoder issues, it's been discovered that a small number of K3s can develop a short between the pins on the back of the encoder and the main DSP board. The short is caused because, when plugging the front panel assembly onto the main chassis, the force required to engage the multipin connector J51 on the DSP board near the encoder can be enough to flex the board forward to it strikes the pins on the little encoder board. The "fix" is also discussed in the above errata since Elecraft wants everyone who installs the KRX3 to implement it if it wasn't done during the initial build. It's in two parts. First, the pins behind the connector on the back of the little pc board attached to the encoder are trimmed flush to the board (there's a photo in the errata). That fixes the issue 99.9% of the time since the main DSP board has to flex much farther to touch the encoder with the pins trimmed. Secondly, Wayne added a nylon standoff to the design. It mounts on the main DSP board near that connector and rests against the front panel board so the DSP board cannot flex toward the encoder. An option to the standoff is to add a bit of foam tape (like the white, double-sticky Scotch "mounting" tape used for pictures, etc.) that is a few mm thick over those pins. Leave the protective covering over one side and stick it onto the pcb over the trimmed pins. If you trim the pins and add a bit of insulation on the back of the encoder pcb, the standoff should not be needed. Wayne included it to be absolutely sure the problem was handled. If you'd like to install the nylon standoff, I'm sure Elecraft will provide the parts if you drop a note to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ron AC7AC -Original Message- In a recent message, "Sanger, Joseph" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes >David, I have the KRX3 sitting in a box ... and your experience >confirms my worst fears ... I am really reluctant to tackle the >installation ... especially, as you point out, I really don't have any >specific need for the subreceiver; just a neurotic need to fully load >the box! Likewise, I only bought the KRX3 so I had a complete system, Joe. In hindsight, I wish I hadn't. The KRX3 did not go together well. There were some protrusions on the KRX3 that did not correspond to the holes in the metalwork. They caused the metalwork to distort. A manufacturing or design fault I presume. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -+ | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds, England | | K1:1117 KX1:0052 K2:1583 XV144 K3:0186 | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -+ ___ 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] Dead K3
I had considered either filing them off or drilling new holes in the metalwork. However, I'm glad I didn't as my K3/KRX3 was returned to Elecraft under warranty and I thought that making any changes might have invalidated the warranty. 73 de David G4DMP In a recent message, Vic K2VCO <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes David Pratt wrote: The KRX3 did not go together well. There were some protrusions on the KRX3 that did not correspond to the holes in the metalwork. They caused the metalwork to distort. A manufacturing or design fault I presume. Someone mentioned this recently, and Eric's response was that they had switched PCB suppliers and there was a issue that boards had 'pips' in the wrong places. He advised filing these off, as there are enough in the correct locations to hold the board in place. It's important that the metal cover and shield box make good contact, so if you have one of these boards it's a good idea to do this. -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -+ | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds, England | | K1:1117 KX1:0052 K2:1583 XV144 K3:0186 | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -+ ___ 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] Dead K3
David Pratt wrote: The KRX3 did not go together well. There were some protrusions on the KRX3 that did not correspond to the holes in the metalwork. They caused the metalwork to distort. A manufacturing or design fault I presume. Someone mentioned this recently, and Eric's response was that they had switched PCB suppliers and there was a issue that boards had 'pips' in the wrong places. He advised filing these off, as there are enough in the correct locations to hold the board in place. It's important that the metal cover and shield box make good contact, so if you have one of these boards it's a good idea to do this. -- 73, Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Dead K3-more info
Hello again, K3 #250 here. I started up the utility 1.1.6.3 and the prg showed the following: MCU 02.24; FPF 00.02; DSP1 00.00 and DSP2 NA. I downloaded 2.46 and tried to upload the firmware. I had to do a forced download and when it got to FPF, it failed as did the DSP 1 and 2. The Activity log shows: Sending firmware file hppf0002.hix to FPF Send FPF firmware failed at load address x FPF progam load failed. K3 still has no sound nor signals and HI RFI still in B window... Help... Tom Morton 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
Re: [Elecraft] Dead K3
In a recent message, "Sanger, Joseph" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes David, I have the KRX3 sitting in a box ... and your experience confirms my worst fears ... I am really reluctant to tackle the installation ... especially, as you point out, I really don't have any specific need for the subreceiver; just a neurotic need to fully load the box! Likewise, I only bought the KRX3 so I had a complete system, Joe. In hindsight, I wish I hadn't. The KRX3 did not go together well. There were some protrusions on the KRX3 that did not correspond to the holes in the metalwork. They caused the metalwork to distort. A manufacturing or design fault I presume. 73 de David G4DMP -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -+ | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds, England | | K1:1117 KX1:0052 K2:1583 XV144 K3:0186 | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -+ ___ 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] Dead K3
You have my sympathy, Tom. I had a perfectly working K3 until I installed the KRX3. After I installed the KRX3, screwed everything back together again and returned it to the shack to plug it in, I found all sorts of error messages. As Elecraft were unable to resolve the problem by e-mail I was asked to return it to Aptos for attention. That was two months ago. Not only have I been without my K3 for two months but, it cost me a small fortune to return it. Also, being outside the USA I will be expected to pay for return shipping. Understandably, I wish I had not bothered to get a KRX3 and will certainly NOT be recommending anyone else get one unless they have a specific reason for a sub receiver. 73 David G4DMP In a recent message, TMorton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes Hola, I received my factory built K3/100 #250 in March. I returned it to Aptos in June IOT have sub rcvr installed, etc. Recently returned and after setting it up, I turned it on to see 14000.00 and HI RFI in the sub rcvr window. There is no sound whatsoever from the rig The B knob is frozen in that turning it does nothing. Selecting Menu or Config gives me blank in Upper window... -- + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + | David M Pratt, Kippax, Leeds, England | | K1:1117 KX1:0052 K2:1583 XV144 K3:01864 | + - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - + ___ 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 is really a computer radio
Charles must have been pretty tired at 1:17 AM EDT. I believe he lives in Texas. Perhaps perspiration from a long neck trickled into his eyes and made vision difficult, and he forgot about direct frequency entry.___ 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 is really a computer radio
Charles, I also find that the way the front panel operates could be improved. But when I purchased the K3 , I knew about all double functions in advance (having a K2). Although I have more than a few flying hours on the K3, I still have to think twice before I change band or mode. The rest gives me no problem. No reason to sell the K3 or to control it by computer for me during normal operation. When in contest, I use N1MM logger as control program. Works just fine. 73 Arie PA3A ___ 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 is really a computer radio
I don't have any of the problems Charles mentions. The K3 front panel is very well designed, especially given its compact size. I change bands, modes and frequencies frequently. Although I have little patience for memorization, I find it very easy to remember my convention for using memory recall to go to 80m with Memory 8, 40m with Memory 4, etc. Although I have played around with Ham Radio Deluxe, a very nice program, I don't use it in day to day DXing, rag chewing, contesting or band searching. The K3 is a joy to use "as is" for every type of operating I do. I do use a logging program for contesting, of course, and it displays K3 frequency and mode. It can also change them. I don't use that capability for routine band/mode changes, preferring the front panel of the K3. I do use "point and shoot" to capture multipliers and that sometimes commands a band change. I may add a panadaptor some day. /Rick N6XI On 10/18/08, Charles Harpole <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > After two solid days of using the K3 to chase > > DX, changing bands and modes often, > > I conclude that the K3 should be mated > > with computer control for real flexibility in > > this application of use. The front panel is > > mainly for DXpeditions that stay on one > > freq/mode for long periods. Otherwise, > > I get a new band, or two, when I want to > > activate the VOX, as a typical example of > > the careful touch needed to get either > > one small push or a longer push... > > and the mistaken change also cancels > > out my selection of Split when I finally get > > back to the desired band. More buttons to > > CAREFULLY push. > > And without using the complex and easily > > forgotten scheme of programming the > > memories as band/mode change agents, > > going from CW band to phone means pushing > > the excursion speed button (Coarse, Fine, etc.), > > spinning the tuning knob frantically and changing > > the mode button with a slight push, not a heavy one. > > Yes, Elecrafters, I know there is a well-known > > work-around, but I have now concluded that the K3 > > front panel is vy difficult and that complete computer > > control is the answer, at least for DX chasers and > > those who make many band/mode changes in a > > short period of time. > > I suggest Elecraft market a computer program for > > the K3 asap, or at least make recommendations of > > those that seem best. But then, I ask myself, do I > > want a FLEX substitute? 73, > > > Charles Harpole > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > > ___ > Elecraft mailing list > Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > You must be a subscriber to post to the list. > Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): > http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm > Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com > ___ Elecraft mailing list Post to: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net You must be a subscriber to post to the list. Subscriber Info (Addr. Change, sub, unsub etc.): http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/subscribers.htm Elecraft web page: http://www.elecraft.com
[Elecraft] Dead K3
Hola, I received my factory built K3/100 #250 in March. I returned it to Aptos in June IOT have sub rcvr installed, etc. Recently returned and after setting it up, I turned it on to see 14000.00 and HI RFI in the sub rcvr window. There is no sound whatsoever from the rig The B knob is frozen in that turning it does nothing. Selecting Menu or Config gives me blank in Upper window... No bueno for contesting or dxing...anybody got any ideas? OH, once I was able to get in the freq window (Upper) Mode E 000200 and once saw uC 02.24 Help, pse.. 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 is really a computer radio
Charles I don't have any problem driving my K3 in either contests or just plain ragchewing... 3rd party software is not an Elecraft issue. One of the best value contest programs is N1MM's Logger, it integrates nicely to the K3 and will directly key it via the serial port with no extra hardware or cables needed... Although it might key more smoothly slow PCs if you use K1EL's "Winkey". It picks DX Cluster spots displaying them on a "tuning scale", you click on the station you want to work, hit another key to call and another key to send a report. Press yet another key to log the QSO. Other than shooting fish in a barrel it doesn't come any easier. 73 Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80 ___ 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
[Fwd: Re: [Elecraft] K3 is really a computer radio]
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Rob,
I agree with you.
I use also a FT857 (no D model) and i must say that i prefer the
controls/buttons configuration
of my K3. I must admit that the front panel size is not the same for
these 2 TRX!
I will just say that i prefer the syntax of the 857 menus with more
"explicit" text as the K3.
For a non English speaking OM, some abbreviations are not easy to
understand and the Owner's Manual
is indispensable (i speak for me...). Fortunately, for "current" use,
MENU/CONFIG access is not necessary in my case.
But for front panel controls, i find the K3 very well designed. My
most used switches/buttons are the main VFO,
AF gain (i just have preferred to have it under the RF gain but it's a
little "detail"), SHIFT/WIDTH filter ( i greatly appreciate
the "automatic" selection between 2.8, 1.8, 0.4 and 0.25 kHz filters
during a WIDTH modification) and BAND switch.
I also use often the ANT (for switching between 2 antennas) and ATU TUNE
(one of my antenna is externally
tuned and the internal tuner is used for the other).
As i mostly work with digital modes (in conjunction with VOX mode),
i appreciate the ease of switching between SWR/RF meter ("normal" use)
and CMP(not used for me)/
ALC to verify if all is OK between PSK and JT65 (very) different digital
modes.PWR is also often used to adjust output power
according mode/conditions.
To close my bandwidth consuming message, i can say that i'm very happy
with Elecraft switches/controls design, hardware and firmware.
73 QRO fr Rudolf, HB9ARI
(65 "turns at PA", ham since 1970)
Rob May wrote:
I don't find any difficulty discerning between "push" and "push and hold",
that's been a feature of many consumer electronics for years. After 2 months with the K3 I'm still
not familiar with all the features, menus and buttons, because I'm having more fun on the radio
than I've had in years. The radio is just a joy to use. I don't find that switching modes or
bands is a problem. Sometimes I have to fish around for a setting in the menus or look at the
manual, but it's not as difficult as my FT-857D! As for a computer control program try Ham Radio
Deluxe, the developer, Simon Brown, owns a K3 and HRD does a fine job. No need for Elecraft to
reinvent the wheel.
Rob
NV5E
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Date: Sun, 19 Oct 2008 05:17:28 +
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 is really a computer radio
After two solid days of using the K3 to chase
DX, changing bands and modes often,
I conclude that the K3 should be mated
with computer control for real flexibility in
this application of use. The front panel is
mainly for DXpeditions that stay on one
freq/mode for long periods. Otherwise,
I get a new band, or two, when I want to
activate the VOX, as a typical example of
the careful touch needed to get either
one small push or a longer push...
and the mistaken change also cancels
out my selection of Split when I finally get
back to the desired band. More buttons to
CAREFULLY push.
And without using the complex and easily
forgotten scheme of programming the
memories as band/mode change agents,
going from CW band to phone means pushing
the excursion speed button (Coarse, Fine, etc.),
spinning the tuning knob frantically and changing
the mode button with a slight push, not a heavy one.
Yes, Elecrafters, I know there is a well-known
work-around, but I have now concluded that the K3
front panel is vy difficult and that complete computer
control is the answer, at least for DX chasers and
those who make many band/mode changes in a
short period of time.
I suggest Elecraft market a computer program for
the K3 asap, or at least make recommendations of
those that seem best. But then, I ask myself, do I
want a FLEX substitute? 73,
Charles Harpole
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[Elecraft] UK Elecraft net report for Sunday 19th October
Another weekend with a lot of QRM which thankfully eventually reduced. Linear amplifiers and decent antennas were once again necessary. Topics included: Working VK9DWX Repair problems associated with returning a complete K3 to the USA for repair. Fitting the 2nd receiver and routing of cables for it. 6m pre-amps. Software to assist in contests. Stations were: M0BNZ, Derek G0MJW, Mike G0VGS, Ian G4DMP, David M1KAZ, Andrew G3YHM, Rod GB4SBS (M0XDF operating), Dave PA0NCV, Nick 73 until next week! Dave, G4AON K3/100 #80, Acom 1000, dipole antenna ___ 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: Re [Elecraft] K3 VFO tracking
Norm Greenaway wrote: > > However on 20 meters VFO B tracks VFO A unless in split operation > then I can have 2 different freqs but if I move A B. moves the > corresponding amount. > > Any ideas or settings I need to set to Have them Independent like the > others > You might have linked vfo's on 20M. Try a push/hold on the SUB button until "unlink" appears. 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Re-K3-VFO-tracking-tp1351385p1351617.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] K2 trouble on 160M
I do briefly see a high current message - forgot to mention tha. Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: > > Bill, > > Since it misbehaves with the dummy load, you will most likely find the > problem in the base K2 160 meter Low Pass Filter. > I am surprised that you do not also see Hi Curr messages. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > NZ0T wrote: >> Thanks Don, >> >> The rig behaves the same into the dummy load in all configurations with >> or >> without the KAT100 in line, with or without the mike or paddles >> connected, >> with or without attached and I even tried a different coax jumper. 160 >> is >> the only band it occurs on. What is confounding me is that it workrd >> fine >> at home but not here with the exact same configuration. >> >> >> >> Don Wilhelm-4 wrote: >> >>> Bill, >>> >>> What does that K2 do when working into a dummy load? If it still fails, >>> the problem is definitely with the K2. If it behaves, then you need to >>> look at your antenna system - you may be better off with a 1:1 choke >>> balun than your 4-1 balun. I really don't know why hams persist in >>> using a 4-1 balun when driving ladder wire feeders - the 450 ohms is >>> only the characteristic impedance of the line and that says nothing >>> about the feedpoint impedance - the ladder line acts as a transmission >>> line transformer. Measure the feedpoint impedance of the 450 ohm line >>> with an antenna analyzer (operate it on batteries) where you connect the >>> balun. If the impedance is high, then use the 4-1 balun, but if it is >>> low a 1-1 choke balun will be a better choice. Which balun is better >>> depends on the electrical length of your feedline. >>> >>> The K2 can behave differently in the presence of RF-in-the-shack than >>> your 706, so that is not a fair comparison. Look at what you have >>> connected to the K2 and ask what is different - the routing of the >>> paddle cable? How is the power supply cable routed? Do you have a >>> microphone connected? Have you grounded the microphone jack shell on >>> that K2? >>> >>> If you have a K2 problem, ask again with details of the failure with a >>> dummy load. Get it working with a dummy load before adding the extra >>> element of the antenna into the problem. All we can say right now is >>> that your problem is either with the antenna, power supply, any cable >>> attached to the K2 or the K3 itself. Which one is pure guesswork until >>> you reduce the number of variables. >>> >>> 73, >>> Don W3FPR >>> >>> NZ0T wrote: >>> Now that I have my K3 at home I moved my K2/100/KAT100 to our lake cabin. Last weekend it started to shut down on 160 only when transmitting over about 70 watts. All other bands are fine, the antenna (160M dipole fed with ladder line thru 4-1 balun and about 6' of coax into the cabin) is fine and the ground seems fine. It was shutting down the MFJ 4125 switching power supply so thinking maybe RF was getting into the supply I took the rig home and it worked just fine there. Brought it back this weekend with an Astron linear supply and while that PS is not shutting down the rig still wants to. I have used this same setup before here with no problems and this started happening suddenly last weekend. I tried the rig without the KAT100 thru a manual tuner and it still wants to shut down. My Icom 706 works fine on 160 with the same configuration. Ideas? 73, Bill NZ0T >> > ___ > 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://n2.nabble.com/K2-trouble-on-160M-tp1348913p1351599.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: Re[Elecraft] minder - UK Elecraft net Sundays 0900 local, 3630 KHz
Sorry I missed everyone - bit under the weather here. 73 Paul M1PAF -- View this message in context: http://n2.nabble.com/Reminder---UK-Elecraft-net-Sundays-0900-local%2C-3630-KHz-tp1349792p1351417.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] Re K3 VFO tracking
Hi Guys Need som advice. My K3 (1615) is working fine but I have one problem or not. when on 80 mtrs vfo a active vfo b sits on a 80 mtr freq and stays there whether changing freq up or down on vfo A Likewise for 40 Mtrs 15 Mtrs and 10 Mtrs However on 20 meters VFO B tracks VFO A unless in split operation then I can have 2 different freqs but if I move A B. moves the corresponding amount. Any ideas or settings I need to set to Have them Independent like the others Best Wishes Norm VK4NWG ___ 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] C222 cap
Jon, let me know the shipping address -> I will send You C222 NP0 cap for Your K2 in letter asap. 73 - Petr, OK1RP -- Petr Ourednik [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- http://ok1rp.blog.cz (Hamradio) http://topband.blog.cz (160m) http://www.qsl.net/ok1rp ___ 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] For Sale: ELECRAFT HEXKEY
For Sale: ELECRAFT HEXKEY High Performance Dual Lever CW Paddle, $140. Thanks, K6JET ___ 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] For Sale: ELECRAFT HEIL Proset K2/K3 Headset
ELECRAFT New HEIL Proset K2/K3 Headset (includes K2/K3 adapter) $100 Thanks, K6JET ___ 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
SV: [Elecraft] K3 is really a computer radio
I totally agree with you Rob! As an example the VK9DWX from Willis Island was rolling in on 1826.5 for more than 4 hours yesterday. They were listening up 3 and down 3 changing direction rapidly with heavy Eu and JA pileups. I enjoyed listening to their ability to handle those huge piles. What rigs are they using?? You guess. My K3 can stand the large EU signal levels on 160 without any problems, simply the best RX I have ever used. Just like NV5E I like the HRD solution but can manage the K3 without it. Thus, no need for Elecraft to invent another wheel, thank you. I wish you all a nice Sunday! Len SM7BIC . I don't find any difficulty discerning between "push" and "push and hold", that's been a feature of many consumer electronics for years. After 2 months with the K3 I'm still not familiar with all the features, menus and buttons, because I'm having more fun on the radio than I've had in years. The radio is just a joy to use. I don't find that switching modes or bands is a problem. Sometimes I have to fish around for a setting in the menus or look at the manual, but it's not as difficult as my FT-857D! As for a computer control program try Ham Radio Deluxe, the developer, Simon Brown, owns a K3 and HRD does a fine job. No need for Elecraft to reinvent the wheel. Rob NV5E > I suggest Elecraft market a computer program for > > the K3 asap, or at least make recommendations of > > those that seem best. But then, I ask myself, do I > > want a FLEX substitute? 73, > > > Charles Harpole > > [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
