Re: [Elecraft] K3 and 2M

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

It sounds as youre not doing enough, though.
Satellites are an answer for you.
Or get a 2M amp and a long boom antenna and do EME.

Or even better, don't spend the money.

73, doug

   From: rfenab...@gmail.com
   Date: Thu, 14 May 2009 01:02:06 +

   Bin thinkin'...Yeah I know, scary thought eh?..:-)

   The nearest 2M ssb contact I know of near me is about 300
   kilometres from my QTH so to have a Rag Chew with him I will need
   to get some ponies and some serious horsepower going cause that Ham
   unfriendly fella upstairs dropped some serious rocks on the
   landscape here and put'em in between us...:-)

   Now 2M FM, what do I use that fer?:-(

   The trees on the property grow copper wire and real good aluminium, but it 
is only good on HF:-)

   Aaaah to be so lucky

   KPA-200
   KPA-800
   KPA-1500

   Now with those I could do some serious damage.

   Maybe a dream, but, it's all I got to work with for now

   Gary
   K3 s/n 679
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 144

[Ian Maude]

Eric Wösten PA3CEV wrote:
> Guys,
>
>
> This is just what I was waiting for, I'd love to have a K3 with 144 
> MHz build in.
>   
Indeed :)  Now how about 70MHz ?

73 Ian

-- 

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SysOp GB7MBC & HB9DRV-9 DX Clusters
Member RSGB, GQRP 9838, FISTS 14077 | K3 #455
http://www.amateurradiotraining.org 

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[Elecraft] K3 144

[Eric Wösten PA3CEV]

Guys,


This is just what I was waiting for, I'd love to have a K3 with 144 
MHz build in.

vy 73 Eric PA3CEV

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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - What?

[Grant Youngman]

>
> IMO Steve and others are correct, not 'whiny types' at all.
>
> I am also disappointed in their announcement.

I find it hard to believe that people are actually complaining.  Good  
grief!  :-(

There are lots of amps to buy.  There's already a Panadapter  
solution.  But there's only one integrated 2M adapter for the K3.

I guess everyone has an opinion and an , or wishes they were a  
member of the Board's "Product Committee"  ... or at least wants to  
believe they are already a member ...

Grant/NQ5T

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[Elecraft] Tnx Eric!!!

[Ralph Parker]

Tnx for the new products, guys (especially the new wattmeter)!
I eagerly await their availability.
Dayton specials? Taking advance orders?

VE7XF

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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - What?

[Eric Swartz -WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Guys - please, no more criticisms of other's postings. We appreciate the 
enthusiasm and support, but its not necessary or proper to jump on 
someone for criticizing something. Its OK to disagree, but keep it civil.

Regarding what comes out when - we're running as fast as we can and do 
not have infinite resources. (And we're still working hard on numerous 
K3 enhancements.) I'd love to have another 10-20 engineers on staff, but 
I think we'll have to sell mucho more K3s for that to happen. So tell 
your friends about the K3 ;-)

Some products take longer to develop than others. None of this is easy. 
Believe me, we'd love to have everything people want right now. 
Different engineers, with different expertises, are available for 
different products. That's what frequently determines what we can get 
out first. We were able to get the W2 and K144XV products out for Dayton 
without delaying our K3 enhancements and other projects. We have a lot 
going on on the background, so stay tuned..

As we get closer to other new products, well post here, but we do not 
want to over commit and will not give dates on anything new until it is 
close.

It always amazes me how speculation on the internet gets perceived as 
fact once several people repeat it. The rumor mill rarely is accurate 
;-)  What 200W option? Wow, that one is news to me. :-)

I've been having a great time with my office K3 and K144XV on the local 
2M FM repeaters. Surprised a few locals when I told them I was on a K3.. 
Its going to be a super option.

73, Eric  WA6HHQ  (Just getting to sleep at Dayton after traveling 18 hrs.)

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 2M

[lyle johnson]

> there's been a bunch of experimentation with a new digital protocol by skip
> teller, et al. i wonder if/how that would work with the k3?

nbems as well as winmor ought to work fine with the K3.

73,

Lyle KK7P (in Dayton)
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[Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - What?

[David and Dianne on Comcast]

Lee,

IMO Steve and others are correct, not 'whiny types' at all.

I am also disappointed in their announcement.

I hoped that a  K3 Panadpater and/or especially the  KPA-800 had been 
forthcoming.

And after reading your post, for a minute, I thought I had been 
transported to the Ten Tec Reflector.

N1LQ-Dave
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[Elecraft] Our beloved knobs

[Lynn Lamb, W4NL]

An idea which is not expensive, but very nice.

I like my radio tuning knob to feel soft, warm and the key to the world.

Well, I discovered Ten-Tec has a soft rubber ring which slides over the K3 
knob in 10 seconds and nothing needs to be done to the K3 knob.  These soft 
rubber knob covers come in Orange, Red, light Blue, Charcoal, and Black.  To 
each his own, but I like the feel very much.

I believe they have them on their webpage, so google Ten-Tec if you are 
interested.  They may have some at Dayton too.. don't know.  I can send a 
picture of mine to anyone off line if interested.

I don't work for Ten-Tec, but I do lean toward Elecraft and Ten-Tec since 
they are two of the main companies for our toys and they are run by first 
class Hams who listen to us in the bushes.

Enjoy, lynn W4NL


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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - What?

[Steve Ellington]

"Whiny Type"
Name calling is out of order for the reflector.

Steve Ellington
n...@carolina.rr.com
- Original Message - 
From: "Lee Buller" 
To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 9:12 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - What?


This not a very kind comment. Guess what...they are running their own 
business! They can do what they want. I think it is great they have a nice 
watt meter for sale - and the two meter option is great too. Who needs a 
stinkin' panadapter? I make Qs without one. Gee, can you whiny type guys 
give Wayne and Eric a break? I find this comment to be unfair and just noise 
to the reflector. Try griping to the President and CEO of Yaesu, Kenwood, or 
Icom.. You won't get far.

Tuning off frequency now.

Lee - K0WA
"Do you want some cheese with that Whine?"

From: Fern 

I much agree that a panadapter would or should have been on their priority 
list
rather than what they've just announced especially the wattmeter portion.
Fern with K3 #412


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[Elecraft] Sneak Peak Preview

[Mike Scott]

Wayne, 

The very first capability I looked for on your W2 Watt Meter was two port
measurement. 

The K3 can quickly change which port it is transmitting on. I would hope to
have a Watt Meter that hooked up to both Antenna A and B and would know
which port was active. The W2 requires a manual switch it seems to know
which antenna is active. Why doesn't the W2 read the K3 active port or use
RF carrier detection to know?

 

Mike Scott

AE6WA Tarzana, CA

K3/100 SN508

 

 

 

 

From: "wayne burdick" 

To: "Elecraft Reflector" 

Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 5:44 PM

Subject: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

 

 

> See you at Dayton :)

> 

> 73,

> Wayne

> N6KR

> 

> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf

> 

> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf

> 

> ---

> 

> http://www.elecraft.com

> 

> 

 

 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Doug Shields]

Wayne,
 The new products look great.  I must admit I was disappointed that both
are "no soldering" items.  I was hoping that the wattmeter would involve
melting some solder and winding a few toroids.
I will order the wattmeter when they are available and my next K3 will
eventually have the 2 meter board.  Please throw us serious builders a bone
with the next project.  Sure wish I could join you at Dayton, but maybe next
year.

Doug  W4DAS

> See you at Dayton :)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf

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[Elecraft] W1: Announcing the RWD-1 (Remote Wattmeter Display) for the W1

[Dave Van Wallaghen]

Hello all,

Steve Silverman, KB3SII, has designed a remote head for the W1 wattmeter 
that utilizes the serial port and serial commands of the W1 to remotely 
display many of the software functions of the W1 including forward, 
reverse, peak and average power. They are displayed on a Newhaven LCD 
graphic module and Steve has come up with a very nice and tight package 
with a small footprint for very convenient placement. In essence, this 
unit will emulate many of the W1 software commands in a nice hardware 
package without the need for a computer. It will of course be offered 
with one of my Lexan enclosures for protection form the elements and 
operators.

It was our intention to publish some details and pictures on my website 
and make the announcement here on the reflector as well as display the 
unit in the Elecraft booth in Dayton this weekend. But, do to some 
unforeseen and unfortunate circumstances on my end, I am not able to 
update my site before departing for Dayton. In fact, I will not be able 
to arrive in Dayton until Saturday morning. So, I am announcing the 
RWD-1 here in hopes that any of you who are attending Dayton this year 
will drop by on Saturday or Sunday to see a demo version of the unit.

I should have enough time to complete a couple of enclosures for the 
demo units this week and will meet Steve on Saturday to put the demo 
units together. We have not settled on exact pricing as yet, but plan to 
offer the RWD-1 as separate components: the RWD-1 display kit, serial 
cable, and enclosure. Or as a total package. We would value any input 
form those interested in this product by those attending the show or I 
would be happy to answer questions posted on the reflector, although, my 
time will be very restricted for the next few days until I arrive in Dayton.

This is a very exciting project that enhances the W1 nicely and should 
fill the niche of display performance problems noted here on the 
reflector a number of weeks ago. I also believe the RWD-1 will fill a 
gap between the W1 and the new W2 I saw announced by Wayne here today 
(good stuff).

So please drop by the booth and ask me about this project. I will also 
have my enclosures on display as well and be taking in the buzz of all 
that is Elecraft in the booth. I will try to answer any email questions 
you have, but please be patient for my replies for a few days. As time 
permits, I will put up a page on my website with pictures and 
documentation for the RWD-1 along with pricing info.

Take care all and hope to see you in Dayton.

73,
Dave W8FGU


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[Elecraft] Fw: Subreceiver notch filter

[Jim Miller KG0KP]

Anybody around that knows if it is available at this time ??
Thanks es 73, de Jim KG0KP

- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Miller KG0KP" 
To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 4:24 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Subreceiver notch filter


> K3 #1442 - Running 3.06 2.12 - these symptoms - updated to 3.11 2.15 - no 
> change.
>
> Are NR and notch available on the sub receiver at this time?  I turn on 
> sub and go to bset and press notch, it jumps out of Bset and does not turn 
> it on unless I am missing something.  NB works fine but NR and Notch cause 
> the symptom.
>
> Last night while working psk on 20 meters and listening to an SSB QSO on 
> 40 meters on the sub receiver somebody didn't seem to be able to get his 
> radio tuned and for several minutes kept sending tone that I was unable to 
> kill by setting notch on my second receiver.
>
> How do I do it?
>
> Tnx es 73, de Jim KG0KP
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 2M

[Leigh L. Klotz, Jr WA5ZNU]

fldigi works fine with the K3.
Leigh/WA5ZNU
> there's been a bunch of experimentation with a new digital protocol by skip
> teller, et al. i wonder if/how that would work with the k3?
>
> jim ab3cv
>   

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sneak Preview

[ww2r2]

also no 10MHz external lock facility (mentioned at Hamcom 2008 as a "new
year product") Perhaps its being saved for Hamcom 2009?

Dave

ww2r


Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 22:53:59 +
From: rfenab...@gmail.com
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Sneak Preview
To: "Elecraft" 
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No KPA-800
No Panadapter
No 200W PA

:-(

Gary
Sent via BlackBerry? from Telstra


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[Elecraft] K3 Dayton Goodies

[rfenabled]

Lee wrote

(Snip)

This not a very kind comment.  Guess what...they are running their own 
business!  They can do what they want.  I think it is great they have a nice 
watt meter for sale - and the two meter option is great too. Who needs a 
stinkin' panadapter?  I make Qs without one.  Gee, can you whiny type guys give 
Wayne and Eric a break?  I find this comment to be unfair and just noise to the 
reflector.  Try griping to the President and CEO of Yaesu, Kenwood, or Icom..  
You won't get far.

End snip

Customers are able to express their views freely on this reflector, as you do, 
so I see nothing wrong with what has been posted to date.

What is a feature to some may not be of use to others..you may say that a 
panadapter is of no use to you, but others want and will use one.

Elecraft will produce products that will sell in quantities that will keep 
their company profitable and we should all let them know what we as customers 
want so that they in turn can make decisions on which products they feel are 
worthy of their efforts and provide them with a  return on investment.

 I do object to the terminology you used to describe previous posters as I 
found it rather unnecessary.

End rant

Gary
VK4WT
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Radio Amateur N5GE]

On Wed, 13 May 2009 17:48:02 -0700, "Erik N Basilier"
 wrote:

>I have been eyeing the 2m transverter because of an old thing I have about 
>2m cw and ssb. Really irrational, since neither has any activity here in AZ. 
>My first reaction to the news was, wow, I bet the new K3 option will cost 
>less than the transverter, but will it have an oven option? Then when I saw 
>that it will depend on the K3 frequency, it looked even better. Only issue 
>now is I'd need a kilowatt and moonbounce to get to use it (I am not a fan 
>of FM), and 10 W may not be enough to drive a tube to 1 kW.
>
>73,
>Erik K7TV
>
[snip]

Yes, ten watts will not drive my TE Systems to full output, but 15
will.

Tom, N5GE
K3 #806, K3 #1055
XV144, XV432
W1 and other small kits.
http://www.n5ge.com

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 2M

[Jim Miller]

there's been a bunch of experimentation with a new digital protocol by skip
teller, et al. i wonder if/how that would work with the k3?

jim ab3cv
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - What?

[Lee Buller]

This not a very kind comment.  Guess what...they are running their own 
business!  They can do what they want.  I think it is great they have a nice 
watt meter for sale - and the two meter option is great too. Who needs a 
stinkin' panadapter?  I make Qs without one.  Gee, can you whiny type guys give 
Wayne and Eric a break?  I find this comment to be unfair and just noise to the 
reflector.  Try griping to the President and CEO of Yaesu, Kenwood, or Icom..  
You won't get far.

Tuning off frequency now.

Lee - K0WA
"Do you want some cheese with that Whine?"

From: Fern 

I much agree that a panadapter would or should have been on their priority list
rather than what they've just announced especially the wattmeter portion.
Fern with K3 #412


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[Elecraft] K3 2M

[rfenabled]

OH, I forgot to mention that there are no 2M repeaters in my area...lotsa cows 
and birds...do they use 2M FM to communicate?...:-)

Gary
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[wayne burdick]

Steve Ellington wrote:

> There must be a good market for wattmeters these days in spite of the 
> fact that most rigs and amplifiers have internal meters.

We've long wanted to create a really high-quality LED power/SWR meter. 
This project has been in the works for quite a while, and is in fact a 
superset of our "W1" mini-module wattmeter. A lot more LEDs, remote 
sensors, etc.


> Gosh, I would have thunk a K3-S external speaker would be an easy 
> sell

That's another one of my projects, and I haven't had time to finish it. 
I built one prototype that looks great but still needs some acoustic 
tweaks. It won't get out of my lab until it's a big improvement on the 
K3's internal speaker.


> and a panadapter

(Doh!) Why didn't I think of that?


73,
Wayne
N6KR

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[Elecraft] K3 and 2M

[rfenabled]

Bin thinkin'...Yeah I know, scary thought eh?..:-)

The nearest 2M ssb contact I know of near me is about 300 kilometres from my 
QTH so to have a Rag Chew with him I will need to get some ponies and some 
serious horsepower going cause that Ham unfriendly fella upstairs dropped some 
serious rocks on the landscape here and put'em in between us...:-)

Now 2M FM, what do I use that fer?:-(

The trees on the property grow copper wire and real good aluminium, but it is 
only good on HF:-)

Aaaah to be so lucky

KPA-200
KPA-800
KPA-1500

Now with those I could do some serious damage.

Maybe a dream, but, it's all I got to work with for now

Gary
K3 s/n 679
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Erik N Basilier]

I have been eyeing the 2m transverter because of an old thing I have about 
2m cw and ssb. Really irrational, since neither has any activity here in AZ. 
My first reaction to the news was, wow, I bet the new K3 option will cost 
less than the transverter, but will it have an oven option? Then when I saw 
that it will depend on the K3 frequency, it looked even better. Only issue 
now is I'd need a kilowatt and moonbounce to get to use it (I am not a fan 
of FM), and 10 W may not be enough to drive a tube to 1 kW.

73,
Erik K7TV

- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Miller" 
To: "Jessie Oberreuter" 
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 5:32 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products


> Actually this will probably get me to do some 2M activity! I liked the 
> other
> poster's idea of it being hidden and not likely to be considered a "new
> rig."
>
> I'll have to do some research on 2M antennas.
>
> 73
>
> jim ab3cv
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Fern]

I much agree that a panadapter would or should have been on their priority list 
rather than what they've just announced especially the wattmeter portion. Fern 
with K3 #412


- Original Message - 
From: "Steve Ellington" 
To: "Jim Miller" ; "Jessie Oberreuter" 

Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:27 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products


> There must be a good market for wattmeters these days in spite of the fact 
> that most rigs and amplifiers have internal meters. Gosh, I would have thunk 
> a K3-S external speaker would be an easy sell and a panadapter would blow 
> ICOM off the market and give Flex a run for their money.
> 
> N4LQ
> Steve Ellington
> n...@carolina.rr.com
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Jim Miller" 
> To: "Jessie Oberreuter" 
> Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" 
> Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 8:01 PM
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products
> 
> 
>> Several questions come to mind:
>>
>> So does this mean I'm going to need to start using a mike or will there be 
>> a
>> sudden upsurge of 2M CW?
>>
>> Who will run the 2M Elecraft net and will it be multimode?
>>
>> I wonder how my 88ft doublet will spew on 2M?
>>
>> Will there be roger beeps, etc, in the firmware?
>>
>> 73
>>
>> jim ab3cv (tongue firmly in cheek!)
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Jim Miller]

Actually this will probably get me to do some 2M activity! I liked the other
poster's idea of it being hidden and not likely to be considered a "new
rig."

I'll have to do some research on 2M antennas.

73

jim ab3cv
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Steve Ellington]

There must be a good market for wattmeters these days in spite of the fact 
that most rigs and amplifiers have internal meters. Gosh, I would have thunk 
a K3-S external speaker would be an easy sell and a panadapter would blow 
ICOM off the market and give Flex a run for their money.

N4LQ
Steve Ellington
n...@carolina.rr.com
- Original Message - 
From: "Jim Miller" 
To: "Jessie Oberreuter" 
Cc: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 8:01 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products


> Several questions come to mind:
>
> So does this mean I'm going to need to start using a mike or will there be 
> a
> sudden upsurge of 2M CW?
>
> Who will run the 2M Elecraft net and will it be multimode?
>
> I wonder how my 88ft doublet will spew on 2M?
>
> Will there be roger beeps, etc, in the firmware?
>
> 73
>
> jim ab3cv (tongue firmly in cheek!)
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sneak Preview

[Jim]

Oh'

Sent from my iPod


On May 13, 2009, at 7:37 PM, Radio Amateur N5GE  wrote:

> On Wed, 13 May 2009 22:53:59 +, rfenab...@gmail.com wrote:
>
>> No KPA-800
>> No Panadapter
>> No 200W PA
>>
>> :-(
>>
>> Gary
>> Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra
>
> Bummer!
>
> Sent from my five year old N5GE built PC
>
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> K3 #806, K3 #1055
> XV144, XV432
> W1 and other small kits.
> http://www.n5ge.com
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Jim Miller]

Several questions come to mind:

So does this mean I'm going to need to start using a mike or will there be a
sudden upsurge of 2M CW?

Who will run the 2M Elecraft net and will it be multimode?

I wonder how my 88ft doublet will spew on 2M?

Will there be roger beeps, etc, in the firmware?

73

jim ab3cv (tongue firmly in cheek!)
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Sneak Preview

[Radio Amateur N5GE]

On Wed, 13 May 2009 22:53:59 +, rfenab...@gmail.com wrote:

>No KPA-800
>No Panadapter
>No 200W PA
>
>:-(
>
>Gary
>Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra

Bummer!

Sent from my five year old N5GE built PC


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Re: [Elecraft] AS 30 Astron

[Bill K9YEQ]

Mine has no issues... has been running for a couple of years constantly.  I
use it to run a battery charger and my rigs at the same time.  I have yet to
have an issue.  Love those meters!


73,

Bill
K9YEQ
K2 #35; KX1 #35; K3 #1744; mini mods
ATS-3B


-Original Message-
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Karl MARDERIAN
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 3:44 PM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] AS 30 Astron

I have some bad things as of late here on the web about the switching  
power supely from Astron. Is the SS 30 not a good unite to be used  
with the K3? Are there fixs and what should I be lessening for? Any  
word out there? Thanks Karl N6XVT.

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[Elecraft] On the way to Dayton; Booth Help

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Hi! We'e on our way to Dayton. (I'm currently stuck in the Twin Cities waiting 
to take off after my first flight returned here for mechanical reasons.. Fun!)

We're looking forward to seeing everone at the Show. Please stop by and say 
hello. And if you are interested in helping out, we're always looking for 
enthusiastic Elecraft owners to spread the word. Plus you get a cool new 
T-Shirt :-)

If you are interested, please stop y the booth. See you all this weekend!

73,

Eric
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[Elecraft] (no subject)

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

Eric
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Jessie Oberreuter]

  I'm ecstatic!  Thanks Wayne!



On Wed, 13 May 2009, wayne burdick wrote:

> Ian Maude wrote:
>
>> Very nice Wayne!  Only 3 questions :)
>>
>> 1. Why the 200W limit on VHF/UHF sensor?
>
> There may be a higher-power VHF/UHF sensor in the future.
>
>> 2. When will they actually ship?
>
> To be determined.
>
>> 3. What are the headers for on the 2m board?  70cm perhaps?
>
> A future option module. It would include a PLL circuit that locks the
> K144XV's crystal oscillator to the K3's internal 49.38 MHz reference,
> and a pair of jacks to allow the K144XV to be used as an IF for
> higher-band transverters.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 on TV as backgroung!

[Steve Ellington]

Try this Nice job Phil

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/consumer/conlaw/Consumer_lawyer_verizon_switch_051109

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- Original Message - 
From: "Phil LaMarche" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 6:08 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 on TV as backgroung!


> Sorry, my first email didn't underline the whole link...
>
>
>  itch_051109>
> http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/consumer/conlaw/Consumer_lawyer_verizon_swi
> tch_051109
>
>
>
> Phil
>
>
>
> Philip LaMarche
> LaMarche Enterprises, Inc.
>  www.instantgourmetspices.com
>
> www.w9dvm.com 
> 800-395-7795 pin 02
> 727-944-3226
> FAX 727-937-8834
> NASFT 30210
>
> K3  #1605
>
> CCA 98  00827
> W9DVM
>
>
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[Elecraft] K3 Sneak Preview

[rfenabled]

No KPA-800
No Panadapter
No 200W PA

:-(

Gary
Sent via BlackBerry® from Telstra
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[Elecraft] K3 on TV as backgroung!

[Phil LaMarche]

Sorry, my first email didn't underline the whole link... 

 

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/dpp/consumer/conlaw/Consumer_lawyer_verizon_swi
tch_051109

 

Phil

 

Philip LaMarche 
LaMarche Enterprises, Inc.
  www.instantgourmetspices.com

www.w9dvm.com   
800-395-7795 pin 02 
727-944-3226 
FAX 727-937-8834 
NASFT 30210 

K3  #1605

CCA 98  00827
W9DVM 


 
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Re: [Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

[David Gilbert]

Stupid type ... it should have read:

That's a neat feature for the average Field Day operator that is DOING mostly 
search-and-pounce.

Dave   AB7E




David Gilbert wrote:
> For one thing, if you're jumping back and forth between CW and SSB it's 
> nice to have the computer log the mode appropriately ... it's pretty 
> easy for any operator to forget to change the mode manually each and 
> every time.  Rig control does it for you.  And with regard that, the 
> N3FJP software doesn't properly pick up digital modes anyway ... if you 
> switch the rig to RTTY or PSK you have to manually type in the new mode 
> when you make the change.  It isn't even available as a drop-down selection.
>
> Also, the original requester wanted to key the K3 from the N3FJP FD 
> logger using various message macros.  That's certainly possible, but if 
> I remember correctly (I could be wrong) there is no full-time display to 
> show which function keys hold which messages.  You'd need a paper crib 
> sheet to educate each new operator.  With N1MM, the macros can be sent 
> from the function keys, but they are also accessible as on-screen mouse 
> buttons that display text to help you remember which one to click on.
>
> One of the coolest benefits of rig control with a competent program like 
> N1MM, however, is the band map capability.  Even without packet feeds, 
> the bandmap can show you stations displayed by frequency ... the ones 
> you've already worked are shown in gray text and the ones you had 
> previously flagged to try later show up in color.  Clicking on a 
> callsign automatically resets the rig to that frequency.  That's a neat 
> feature for the average Field Day operator that is don't mostly 
> search-and-pounce.
>  
> Besides, the various operators don't need to know how to set up N1MM.  
> Once it is installed, and without the bells and whistles turned on, in 
> my opinion it is as simple to use as N3FJP with less chance for human error.
>
> Dave   AB7E
>
>
>
>
> R. Kevin Stover wrote:
>   
>> Writelog and N1MM are both more powerful software packages but how much 
>> power do you need for field day? We're not talking about dedicated CQ WW 
>> teams who get together and practice using software for three months 
>> prior. For the most part FJP's FD logger gets used by folks on field day 
>> who "contest" once per year. They have neither the time nor inclination 
>> to learn something like N1MM.
>>
>> I'm wondering why anybody would "need" rig control during field day.
>>
>>
>> Jim Brown wrote:
>>
>>   
>> 
>>> Writelog and N1MM are much more powerful contest loggers, have 
>>> lots of slick features, and take a bit longer to learn. But they 
>>> are WELL worth the effort. N1MM is FREE. Writelog is not. I 
>>> started with Writelog, used it for 2-3 years, switched to N1MM a 
>>> few years ago and like it better. 
>>>
>>>   
>>> 
>>>   
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Re: [Elecraft] AS 30 Astron

[Craig D. Smith]

Of course it is a sample of only one, Karl, but I've not noticed any noise
from my SS 30M when used with my K3.  I operate CW only from 160 thru 15
meters.

73   Craig   AC0DS




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Re: [Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

[David Gilbert]

For one thing, if you're jumping back and forth between CW and SSB it's 
nice to have the computer log the mode appropriately ... it's pretty 
easy for any operator to forget to change the mode manually each and 
every time.  Rig control does it for you.  And with regard that, the 
N3FJP software doesn't properly pick up digital modes anyway ... if you 
switch the rig to RTTY or PSK you have to manually type in the new mode 
when you make the change.  It isn't even available as a drop-down selection.

Also, the original requester wanted to key the K3 from the N3FJP FD 
logger using various message macros.  That's certainly possible, but if 
I remember correctly (I could be wrong) there is no full-time display to 
show which function keys hold which messages.  You'd need a paper crib 
sheet to educate each new operator.  With N1MM, the macros can be sent 
from the function keys, but they are also accessible as on-screen mouse 
buttons that display text to help you remember which one to click on.

One of the coolest benefits of rig control with a competent program like 
N1MM, however, is the band map capability.  Even without packet feeds, 
the bandmap can show you stations displayed by frequency ... the ones 
you've already worked are shown in gray text and the ones you had 
previously flagged to try later show up in color.  Clicking on a 
callsign automatically resets the rig to that frequency.  That's a neat 
feature for the average Field Day operator that is don't mostly 
search-and-pounce.
 
Besides, the various operators don't need to know how to set up N1MM.  
Once it is installed, and without the bells and whistles turned on, in 
my opinion it is as simple to use as N3FJP with less chance for human error.

Dave   AB7E




R. Kevin Stover wrote:
> Writelog and N1MM are both more powerful software packages but how much 
> power do you need for field day? We're not talking about dedicated CQ WW 
> teams who get together and practice using software for three months 
> prior. For the most part FJP's FD logger gets used by folks on field day 
> who "contest" once per year. They have neither the time nor inclination 
> to learn something like N1MM.
>
> I'm wondering why anybody would "need" rig control during field day.
>
>
> Jim Brown wrote:
>
>   
>> Writelog and N1MM are much more powerful contest loggers, have 
>> lots of slick features, and take a bit longer to learn. But they 
>> are WELL worth the effort. N1MM is FREE. Writelog is not. I 
>> started with Writelog, used it for 2-3 years, switched to N1MM a 
>> few years ago and like it better. 
>>
>>   
>> 
>
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[Elecraft] TV time for the K3 as back ground!

[Phil LaMarche]

Look at video on left.
 
 

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Re: [Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

[Jim Brown]

On Wed, 13 May 2009 13:12:46 -0500, R. Kevin Stover wrote:

>I'm wondering why anybody would "need" rig control during Field 
>Day.

Let's define rig control. For contesting, rig control can be as 
simple as keeping up with operating frequency and mode and putting 
in the log. Contesting with good software can be a lot of fun, and 
can contribute to "sucking new operators" into the fun of 
contesting. Contesting software can do much more, of course, but 
you're right, you're less likely to need those more sophisticated 
functions on Field Day. 

If you've never used good contest software, you may have no idea 
what it can do. The software can call CQ for you, on either CW, 
SSB, or RTTY, and even give out your exchange. It can check for 
dupes (so that you don't waste your time and theirs working them 
five times, as so often happens on Field Day). Ah -- having the 
computer call CQ is for pansies, you say. Well, if your computer 
can't call CQ for you, you can never take a drink of coffee or feed 
your face!  And maybe while it's calling CQ, you can listen on 
another RX to see if it's time for a band change, or chat with 
another operator, or with a newbie that you're mentoring. 

Since my first Field Day, more than 50 years ago, it's been my 
favorite contest. To many of us, it may have been our introduction 
to ham radio. And to many avid contesters, it was our introduction 
to contesting. 

73,

Jim Brown K9YC




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[Elecraft] Correction

[Karl MARDERIAN]

I have read! Other wise my frist sentance makes no sence.

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[Elecraft] AS 30 Astron

[Karl MARDERIAN]

I have some bad things as of late here on the web about the switching  
power supely from Astron. Is the SS 30 not a good unite to be used  
with the K3? Are there fixs and what should I be lessening for? Any  
word out there? Thanks Karl N6XVT.

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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[N2TK]

New products look good. Now we need a 2M amp. Oh, and the Panadapter manual.
N2TK, Tony

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Subject: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

See you at Dayton :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - SWR Indication

[Geoffrey Downs]

Thank you Don (W3FPR), Jack (K8ZOA) and Larry (N8LP) for
your interesting comments on this thread last week and for taking the
trouble to set them down so clearly.

My technical expertise in this area is no match for yours although I did
make my first, fairly unsophisticated, indicator of forward and reflected
power in 1967. In those days it was called a "Reflectometer" rather
than an SWR meter - nothing to do with a Reflector of course :-)

Since then I've used quite a few SWR meters of one sort or another and
although a lot of technology has moved on beyond my understanding I've
picked up enough to know that different meters will give different
indications just as Don and Jack say. Some are, I think, better than others
and I must admit that I have a good opinion of the LP100A but in my
experience most of them agree within a reasonable margin of tolerance.
Of course we could argue till the cows come home about what is a
reasonable margin of tolerance and whether one meter or another falls
within it (but let's not!). The reason I originally posted to the reflector
was that the discrepancy I noted at 7.000 MHz of 1.2:1 on the K3 and
2:1 on two other meters was larger than I had come across before,
and arguably outside that reasonable margin so I wanted to know what
was going on. A number of suggestions have been made both on and off
list but I'm still not sure.

It would be interesting to know what indication the newly announced W2 would
give, but we may have to wait a little while to find out.

73 to all

Geoff
G3UCK


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft new products!?!?!?

[pd0psb]

Next will be an internal espresso machine ;-)
2m is is a great addition to K3!
(pse don't forget the European freq raster)
Can't wait!

73
Paul
PD0PSB




I really want more details on the 2M board...
will open up a whole new world!

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Re: [Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

[Wes Stewart]

Exactly.


> Writelog and N1MM are both more
> powerful software packages but how much 
> power do you need for field day? We're not talking about
> dedicated CQ WW 
> teams who get together and practice using software for
> three months 
> prior. For the most part FJP's FD logger gets used by folks
> on field day 
> who "contest" once per year. They have neither the time nor
> inclination 
> to learn something like N1MM.
> 
> I'm wondering why anybody would "need" rig control during
> field day.



  
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[Elecraft] K1 RF board DC checks failing

[Mike Clarke]

Hi all,

Having received and fitted the replacement voltage regulator that
solved my previous K1 problem, I've moved on to the first DC checks on
the RF board (page 30 in my manual.)

I'm performing the checks with the board connected to a stable supply
at 13.8 volts.

The first two checks pass fine, but the second two state that I should
be reading between 3.8 and 4.2 volts on U3 pin 5, and between 7.6 and
8.7 volts on U3 pin 6.  I'm actually measuring 3.66 volts and 7.54
volts, respectively.

Normally these might count as 'close enough', but given the quality of
the manual (and my soldering!) I'm inclined to think I've gone wrong
somewhere!  Can anyone offer a suggestion as to what I might have
done?

Thanks and 73,

-- 
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft new products!?!?!?

[Terry Dunlap]

Yeah and since it's internal to the K3 my wife can't accuse me of buying 
a new radio! :-)

73 de Terry KK6T
K3 #2965

Julius Fazekas n2wn wrote:
> I really want more details on the 2M board...
>
> will open up a whole new world!
>
>
>
> K3JPS wrote:
>   
>> Per Wayne's email:
>>
>> 
>>> See you at Dayton :)
>>>
>>> 73,
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
>>>
>>> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>>>
>>> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>>>   
>> Oh my God.
>>
>> Where do I sign up?  How much? And when will they be available to the rest
>> of us folks not going to Dayton?
>>
>> I've been in DIRE need of an accurate wattmeter that will work with 2k
>> linears.  The fact that this has an amplifier cutoff relay is fantastic.
>> Also, that 2m board looks really nice.  Can't wait for the pricing.
>>
>> 73 de James K3JPS/2
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[Elecraft] Hush Hush and on the QT

[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

I'm beginning to think that Elecraft has NSA or KGB roots, boy can they keep
a secret ;o)

Nice job!

Pricing?

Availability?

Don't be a tease now!

73,
Julius

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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft new products!?!?!?

[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

I really want more details on the 2M board...

will open up a whole new world!



K3JPS wrote:
> 
> Per Wayne's email:
> 
>> See you at Dayton :)
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>>
>> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
> 
> 
> Oh my God.
> 
> Where do I sign up?  How much? And when will they be available to the rest
> of us folks not going to Dayton?
> 
> I've been in DIRE need of an accurate wattmeter that will work with 2k
> linears.  The fact that this has an amplifier cutoff relay is fantastic.
> Also, that 2m board looks really nice.  Can't wait for the pricing.
> 
> 73 de James K3JPS/2
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[Elecraft] Elecraft new products!?!?!?

[K3JPS]

Per Wayne's email:

> See you at Dayton :)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf


Oh my God.

Where do I sign up?  How much? And when will they be available to the rest
of us folks not going to Dayton?

I've been in DIRE need of an accurate wattmeter that will work with 2k
linears.  The fact that this has an amplifier cutoff relay is fantastic.
Also, that 2m board looks really nice.  Can't wait for the pricing.

73 de James K3JPS/2
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Re: [Elecraft] N3FJP FD Logger

[R. Kevin Stover]

Writelog and N1MM are both more powerful software packages but how much 
power do you need for field day? We're not talking about dedicated CQ WW 
teams who get together and practice using software for three months 
prior. For the most part FJP's FD logger gets used by folks on field day 
who "contest" once per year. They have neither the time nor inclination 
to learn something like N1MM.

I'm wondering why anybody would "need" rig control during field day.


Jim Brown wrote:

> Writelog and N1MM are much more powerful contest loggers, have 
> lots of slick features, and take a bit longer to learn. But they 
> are WELL worth the effort. N1MM is FREE. Writelog is not. I 
> started with Writelog, used it for 2-3 years, switched to N1MM a 
> few years ago and like it better. 
>
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Re: [Elecraft] External speakers for K3?

[Wes Stewart]

Sold.

--- On Tue, 5/12/09, Wes Stewart  wrote:

> From: Wes Stewart 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] External speakers for K3?
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2009, 10:20 AM
> I'm using a pair of Optimus Pro
> 7AV.  These are heavy metal-cased units that look
> really nice with the K3. They look like the first ones in
> this link, except they have a textured black finish.
> 
> http://www.angelfire.com/vt/audio/minimus.html
> 
> I have a spare pair for sale if anyone is interested.
> 
> Wes N7WS
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>       
> 


  
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Terry Dunlap]

Uh Oh...I think I'm gonna become an Elecraft addict! :-(

73 de Terry KK6T
K3 #2965

wayne burdick wrote:
> Geoffrey Downs wrote:
>
>   
>> For those of us not going to Dayton, when will we know prices and when 
>> will you be taking orders?
>> 
>
> I think we'll be posting more on this within a couple of days.
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[wayne burdick]

Geoffrey Downs wrote:

> For those of us not going to Dayton, when will we know prices and when 
> will you be taking orders?

I think we'll be posting more on this within a couple of days.

73,
Wayne
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[wayne burdick]

Ian Maude wrote:

> Very nice Wayne!  Only 3 questions :)
>
> 1. Why the 200W limit on VHF/UHF sensor?

There may be a higher-power VHF/UHF sensor in the future.

> 2. When will they actually ship?

To be determined.

> 3. What are the headers for on the 2m board?  70cm perhaps?

A future option module. It would include a PLL circuit that locks the 
K144XV's crystal oscillator to the K3's internal 49.38 MHz reference, 
and a pair of jacks to allow the K144XV to be used as an IF for 
higher-band transverters.

73,
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Re: [Elecraft] QTH.Net versus Yahoo Groups

[wayne burdick]

Jim,

We won't be moving the reflector. But we appreciate your feedback and 
will get it to those running the list.

73,
Wayne
N6KR

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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Jan Erik Holm]

Jan Erik Holm wrote:
> This was nice! Thanks. 73 Jim SM2EKM
> --
> wayne burdick wrote:
>> See you at Dayton :)
>>
>> 73,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
>>
>>
>> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 & N1MM for RTTY

[Jim Brown]

On Tue, 12 May 2009 11:18:39 -0700, Iain MacDonnell - N6ML wrote:

>Beware of this if you're considering SO2R CW with N1MM - it 
doesn't
>like the same serial port being used for rig control and CW in 
that
>case, but it seems OK with one radio.

I'll take that a few steps further. N1MM can do SO2R with SSB and 
RTTY from a single computer that has two serial ports -- IF you 
set RTTY up for AFSK and use VOX rather than PTT. That's what I 
do, and it works quite well. 

N1MM does NOT work for CW SO2R using two serial ports, or even 
four serial ports, from the same computer. It has to do with the 
way they send CW. Two good ways to do it, depending on your 
resources. The method they recommend is with a WinKey keyer. Easy 
to build, inexpensive. I bought one, haven't used it yet. The 
second way that works (for me, at least) is with two computers, 
networked, each with a single serial port. The N1MM folks will 
tell you this is "not supported." 

There are tutorials on my website about how to reliably interface 
rigs and computers without hum and buzz, using nothing more than 
wires. No transformers, no interface boxes. 

http://audiosystemsgroup.com/HamInterfacing.pdf
http://audiosystemsgroup.com/RFI-Ham.pdf

You can, of course, get much fancier, especially with control of 
your headphones. 

73,

Jim Brown K9YC


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Re: [Elecraft] QTH.Net versus Yahoo Groups

[Ken Kopp]

Oh my!

PLEASE don't move the reflector to Yahoo!!

73! Ken Kopp - K0PP
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Ian Maude]

wayne burdick wrote:
> See you at Dayton :)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>   
Very nice Wayne!  Only 3 questions :)

1. Why the 200W limit on VHF/UHF sensor?
2. When will they actually ship?
3. What are the headers for on the 2m board?  70cm perhaps?

73 Ian

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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Geoffrey Downs]

Congratulations Wayne - these look to be excellent products. I think you've 
caught most of us by surprise!

For those of us not going to Dayton, when will we know prices and when will 
you be taking orders?

73 to all

Geoff
G3UCK

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From: "wayne burdick" 
To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 5:44 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products


> See you at Dayton :)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
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[Elecraft] QTH.Net versus Yahoo Groups

[Jim Garland]

I subscribe to the Elecraft email digest on QTH.NET,  and also the FT-2000
digest on Yahoo Groups. Maybe nobody feels the same way, but I find the
Elecraft digest very hard to read. Each Elecraft digest comes with many
email attachments, each of which has to be opened individually. The lead
email shows the number and title of all the postings (the last one had 54),
but the numbers aren't given in the subject for the other attachments, which
makes finding them problematic. I'd like to read the postings, but doing so
is too time consuming under the current setup, and I don't want to load up
my In Box with individual postings.

 

By contrast, the FT-2000 digest lists all the postings as links and one just
clicks on the desired posting to read it.  I find it much easier to follow.
I might have a wrong setting somewhere, in which case just ignore this
message, but if by chance many other people are having the same problem,
then perhaps Elecraft should consider moving the reflector to Yahoo Groups.

 

73,

Jim W8ZR

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Re: [Elecraft] External speakers for K3?

[Dr. Werner Furlan]

Wes Stewart schrieb am 12 May 2009 um 9:20:

> 
> I'm using a pair of Optimus Pro 7AV.  These are heavy metal-cased units
> that look really nice with the K3. They look like the first ones in this
> link, except they have a textured black finish.
> 
> http://www.angelfire.com/vt/audio/minimus.html
> 
> I have a spare pair for sale if anyone is interested.

I use a pair of Behringer MS20. This is an active monitor speaker with two 
analog and one digital input. I did not use the digital input but I use the 
speakers also for my PC sound. 

73! de Werner OE9FWV

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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Doug Faunt N6TQS +1-510-655-8604]

Huh- I just want to know projected delivery dates.

73, doug

   From: "Steve Ellington" 
   Date: Wed, 13 May 2009 12:51:46 -0400

   RatsWhere's the bandscope?

   - Original Message - 
   From: "wayne burdick" 
   To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
   Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 12:44 PM
   Subject: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products


   > See you at Dayton :)
   > 
   > 73,
   > Wayne
   > N6KR
   > 
   > http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
   > 
   > http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
   > 
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

I'd be interested in reports on the K144XV from those of you going to  
Dayton who have a XV144.
How does it fit in, where does the additional Ant. socket go and what  
type is it (PL259/N/BNC?)
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
-- 
Ideas are like rabbits. You get a couple and learn how to handle them,  
and
pretty soon you have a dozen.
--John Steinbeck, novelist, Nobel laureate (1902-1968)

On 13 May 2009, at 17:44, wayne burdick wrote:

> See you at Dayton :)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[wayne burdick]

"No wine before its time."

Wayne


Steve Ellington wrote:

> RatsWhere's the bandscope?

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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[David Pratt]

Unfortunately I shall be unable to make it to Dayton, Wayne.

Do you have a data sheet for the panadapter too?  ;-)

73

David
G4DMP

In a recent message, wayne burdick  wrote ...
>
>See you at Dayton :)
>
>73,
>Wayne
>N6KR
>
>http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>
>http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products - FS - XV144

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

Damn, have XV144 not yet built - will probably wish to sell that now,  
since it was intended to be used with my K3.
73 de M0XDF, K3 #174
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parents were created for. -Ogden Nash (1902-1971)


On 13 May 2009, at 17:44, wayne burdick wrote:

> See you at Dayton :)
>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
>
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf

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Re: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[Steve Ellington]

RatsWhere's the bandscope?
Steve Ellington
n...@carolina.rr.com
- Original Message - 
From: "wayne burdick" 
To: "Elecraft Reflector" 
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 12:44 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products


> See you at Dayton :)
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
> 
> http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf
> 
> ---
> 
> http://www.elecraft.com
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] K2: Speaking of fans!

[Ron D'Eau Claire]

You are right that there's no space for a quieter fan *in* the KPA100.
Indeed I suspect it was the on-going comments about the noisy little beast
that cause a lot of thought about "whisper-quiet" fans in the K3. 

However, there is a way to keep the little beast from turning on except in
the most extreme situations: improve the cooling of the heat sink on *top*
of the KPA100. Several of us had great success adding a simple muffin fan
sitting right on the KPA100 heat sink. Mine was raised just a bit by putting
some rubber "feet" on the fan that sat on the heat sink. A large fan is
nearly inaudible (I added resistor slow down my 12-volt 4" fan) and keeps
the amp much cooler, limiting the need for the "whizzer" in the back to do
its thing. 

Be sure you aren't blocking the air vents at the forward end of the KPA100's
fins. Many owners don't realize there are spaces there. Air driven by the
small fan flows across the KPA100 inside the K2 and through the holes at the
front end of the heat sink fins and so helps cool the heat sink fins too. Be
sure your added fan supports that air flow rather than fight it. 

Ron AC7AC

-Original Message-
From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Randy Moore
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 9:09 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector
Subject: [Elecraft] K2: Speaking of fans!

Is there a quiet fan upgrade that anyone has tried for the KPA100 (K2)?  
The original fan is pretty loud on high speed.  I have my KPA100 and 
KAT100 in an EC2, so there's probably space for a different sized fan, 
if it were quieter.

73,
Randy, KS4L

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

[Ed Muns]

You're doing what?!

For two years I've run my K3s in NAQP at 100 watts with high duty cycle.  The 
fans seldom turn-on and the PA is barely warm.  If you can out-design N6KR, I'd 
be amazed.

Ed - W0YK


--Original Message--
From: Brian Binkley
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To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Sent: May 13, 2009 07:11
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

Hello,

I am currently in the process of upgrading the fans for the KPA3 100 Watt
Amplifier module because the heatsink temperature gets too high for my
liking. I am upgrading both fans to a fan with higher CFM output. Last night
I hooked both fans up to the KPAIO module to test and see if they will work.
When I am on fan power level one, the fans try to but are unable to start
up. I have to bump them to start them spinning. Power level two has no
problem spinning them up. When I went to power level four and then brought
the power level to one, the fans did not have any problem continuing
running. The fan specs can be found here
http://www.sundialmicro.com/ipcqueen_dc_fan_606010_ball_bearing_3pin_2033_1199.html.
Is there any components that I can add in line to provide the necessary
power to start the fans up at power level one?


Thanks
Brian Binkley
KD8CPF
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[Elecraft] Sneak Preview: New Elecraft products

[wayne burdick]

See you at Dayton :)

73,
Wayne
N6KR

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/W2%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf

http://www.elecraft.com/manual/K144XV%20Data%20Sheet%20rev%204sm.pdf

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[Elecraft] K2: Speaking of fans!

[Randy Moore]

Is there a quiet fan upgrade that anyone has tried for the KPA100 (K2)?  
The original fan is pretty loud on high speed.  I have my KPA100 and 
KAT100 in an EC2, so there's probably space for a different sized fan, 
if it were quieter.

73,
Randy, KS4L
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Re: [Elecraft] Can a 1N4007 Be an Effective Relay Snubber?

[Sandy]

I've used nothing but 1n4007's for years now for relay snubbers.  They work 
just great.

I don't bother with the slightly cheaper 1n4001's and that sort.  You can 
get the 1N4007's cheap enough and use one type diode for everything.  Some 
of the manufacturers don't put any identifcation on the diodes other than 
the cathode stripe which makes identifying the difference a pain in the 
butt.

73,

Sandy W5TVW

- Original Message - 
From: "Bill Coleman" 
To: "Jack Smith" 
Cc: "'Elecraft'" 
Sent: Tuesday, May 12, 2009 9:54 PM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Can a 1N4007 Be an Effective Relay Snubber?


>
> On Apr 8, 2009, at 2:22 PM, Jack Smith wrote:
>
>> The "Cliff's Notes" version is that the turn-on (note I said  turn-on,
>> not turn-off) time of a 1N4007 diode is sufficiently fast to be a very
>> effective relay snubber.
>
>
> Interesting! It's always true that experiment trumps theory.
>
> Curious, though, that you would promote using a 1N4007 as a snubber
> for a 12 volt relay. It would make more sense to use a 1N4001, which
> has virtually identical characteristics as the 1N4007, except for the
> reverse breakdown voltage. The 1N4001, with a reverse breakdown of 50
> volts, it will withstand the relay energizing voltage of 12 volts.
>
> The 1N4001 can be purchased for about a penny each in bulk. The 1N4007
> is about four times more expensive. That's a three cent difference.
> And, you know, hams are cheap. 
>
>
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[Elecraft] OT: LN Buddipole Deluxe

[K3JPS]

For sale: Buddipole Deluxe in LIKE NEW condition.  Only assembled and tested
once on my balcony for about an hour.  Includes all items shipped with the
Buddipole Deluxe kit plus an extra 50ft run of coax.  $350 + buyer to pay
shipping.  Please email off-list if you're interested.

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 beta firmware revision 3.14 now available

[KC2UEE]

Just out of curiosity Jon, but what error did you get during the upgrade?

73 de James K3JPS/2

On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 8:35 AM, Jon K Hellan  wrote:

> G4POP wrote:
> > OK here to - no problem
> >
> > Terry G4POP
>
> Thans to both of you. No more replies needed :-)
>
> Jon LA4RT
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

[Joe Planisky]

Apparently not all K3s are created equal, thermally speaking.

On my K3, it takes about 2:45 of 20 wpm CW at 50 watts into a dummy  
load to raise the PA temp from 18C to 37C (the fan turn-on temp.   
Ambient temp is about 18C.)

73
--
Joe KB8AP


On May 13, 2009, at 6:24 AM, Ed Muns wrote:

> You're doing what?!
>
> For two years I've run my K3s in NAQP at 100 watts with high duty  
> cycle.  The fans seldom turn-on and the PA is barely warm.  If you  
> can out-design N6KR, I'd be amazed.
>
> Ed - W0YK
>
>
> --Original Message--
> From: Brian Binkley
> Sender: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Sent: May 13, 2009 05:11
> Subject: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question
>
> Hello,
>
> I am currently in the process of upgrading the fans for the KPA3 100  
> Watt
> Amplifier module because the heatsink temperature gets too high for my
> liking. I am upgrading both fans to a fan with higher CFM output.  
> Last night
> I hooked both fans up to the KPAIO module to test and see if they  
> will work.
> When I am on fan power level one, the fans try to but are unable to  
> start
> up. I have to bump them to start them spinning. Power level two has no
> problem spinning them up. When I went to power level four and then  
> brought
> the power level to one, the fans did not have any problem continuing
> running. The fan specs can be found here
> http://www.sundialmicro.com/ipcqueen_dc_fan_606010_ball_bearing_3pin_2033_1199.html
>  
> .
> Is there any components that I can add in line to provide the  
> necessary
> power to start the fans up at power level one?
>
>
> Thanks
> Brian Binkley
> KD8CPF
> kd8...@gmail.com
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 & N1MM for RTTY

[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

Another option for CW is CONFIG: OFF-KEY, this allows full break-in. Found it
really useful in contests...

For FSK you need a second COM port and a simple transistor/resistor
interface. Set both RTS and DTR to ALWAYS OFF on the second port.

It's a bit of a bear to get through it all the first time. I fought with the
set-up for a while but got a lot of good help here.

I can forward a couple emails with some pointers I received... Works like a
charm now.

Cheers,
Julius


Iain MacDonnell - N6ML-2 wrote:
> 
> 
> 
> Terry Dunlap wrote:
>> OK...now that my K3 kit is complete I'd like to set up N1MM for CW & 
>> RTTY contests.  I can ask this on the N1MM reflector but thought I'd try 
>> here first.  Please respond direct if this is OT.
>> 
>> How do I set up N1MM to have radio control, CW & PTT on the same COM?  
> 
> Just do it:) In the N1MM "Configurer", under the "Hardware" tab, check
> the "CW" box next to the port you've configured for the K3, then click
> on the "Set" button, set DTR to "CW" and RTS to "PTT". Then on the K3,
> set CONFIG:PTT-KEY to "rts-dtr".
> 
> Beware of this if you're considering SO2R CW with N1MM - it doesn't
> like the same serial port being used for rig control and CW in that
> case, but it seems OK with one radio.
> 
> 
>> Also, I have FSK on another COM, do I set that up in N1MM or MMTTY?
> 
> MMTTY. You tell N1MM that you're using FSK under the "Digital Modes"
> tab of the "Configurer" (also set TU type to "Souncard" there), but
> the specifics of FSK interfacing is configured in MMTTY.
> 
>  ~Iain / N6ML
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

[Matt Palmer]

I wonder if elecraft actually does thermal and vibrational stress
analysis, I've always been curious what the natural frequency of my K2
is, as well as what the rise from board to chassis is in a 71C
environment :)


Matt
W8ESE



On Wed, May 13, 2009 at 9:16 AM, David Ferrington, M0XDF
 wrote:
> I don't understand why you are looking to upgrade over the std spec -
> surely elecraft have considered all the possibilities of ambient temp
> to run in - unless of course you are operation in an oven?
> :-)
>
> --
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> takes in.  -- Leonardo da Vinci
>
> On 13 May 2009, at 13:11, Brian Binkley wrote:
>
>> Hello,
>>
>> I am currently in the process of upgrading the fans for the KPA3 100
>> Watt
>> Amplifier module because the heatsink temperature gets too high for my
>> liking. I am upgrading both fans to a fan with higher CFM output.
>> Last night
>> I hooked both fans up to the KPAIO module to test and see if they
>> will work.
>> When I am on fan power level one, the fans try to but are unable to
>> start
>> up. I have to bump them to start them spinning. Power level two has no
>> problem spinning them up. When I went to power level four and then
>> brought
>> the power level to one, the fans did not have any problem continuing
>> running. The fan specs can be found here
>> http://www.sundialmicro.com/ipcqueen_dc_fan_606010_ball_bearing_3pin_2033_1199.html
>> .
>> Is there any components that I can add in line to provide the
>> necessary
>> power to start the fans up at power level one?
>
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

[David Ferrington, M0XDF]

I don't understand why you are looking to upgrade over the std spec -  
surely elecraft have considered all the possibilities of ambient temp  
to run in - unless of course you are operation in an oven?
:-)

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On 13 May 2009, at 13:11, Brian Binkley wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I am currently in the process of upgrading the fans for the KPA3 100  
> Watt
> Amplifier module because the heatsink temperature gets too high for my
> liking. I am upgrading both fans to a fan with higher CFM output.  
> Last night
> I hooked both fans up to the KPAIO module to test and see if they  
> will work.
> When I am on fan power level one, the fans try to but are unable to  
> start
> up. I have to bump them to start them spinning. Power level two has no
> problem spinning them up. When I went to power level four and then  
> brought
> the power level to one, the fans did not have any problem continuing
> running. The fan specs can be found here
> http://www.sundialmicro.com/ipcqueen_dc_fan_606010_ball_bearing_3pin_2033_1199.html
>  
> .
> Is there any components that I can add in line to provide the  
> necessary
> power to start the fans up at power level one?

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

[Guy Olinger, K2AV]

What would be the improvement over the original fans, based on the 
referenced specs below?  At high fan speeds, the airflow is limited by the 
intake grills on the case.  You can set the original fans on any level as a 
minimum flow using the configuration menu.

73, Guy

- Original Message - 
From: "Brian Binkley" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 8:11 AM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question


> Hello,
>
> I am currently in the process of upgrading the fans for the KPA3 100 Watt
> Amplifier module because the heatsink temperature gets too high for my
> liking. I am upgrading both fans to a fan with higher CFM output. Last 
> night
> I hooked both fans up to the KPAIO module to test and see if they will 
> work.
> When I am on fan power level one, the fans try to but are unable to start
> up. I have to bump them to start them spinning. Power level two has no
> problem spinning them up. When I went to power level four and then brought
> the power level to one, the fans did not have any problem continuing
> running. The fan specs can be found here
> http://www.sundialmicro.com/ipcqueen_dc_fan_606010_ball_bearing_3pin_2033_1199.html.
> Is there any components that I can add in line to provide the necessary
> power to start the fans up at power level one?
>
>
> Thanks
> Brian Binkley
> KD8CPF
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 beta firmware revision 3.14 now available

[Guy Olinger, K2AV]

Upgraded mine last night.  No problems.

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To: 
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 beta firmware revision 3.14 now available


>
> OK here to - no problem
>
> Terry G4POP
>
>
>
> Jon Kåre Hellan wrote:
>>
>> wayne burdick wrote:
>>> K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.14 (with DSP rev. 2.16) is now
>>> available. For details, see the release notes below.
>>>
>>
>> I tried upgrading in the background while having breakfast, but something
>> went wrong. I'll
>> have to investigate once I get back home. In the meantime, I'd appreciate
>> a heads up or two
>> from people who have successfully upgraded. That would tell me that the
>> problem is on my
>> end and not in the firmware file.
>>
>> 73
>> Jon LA4RT
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

[Dave Hachadorian]

With stock fans, you shouldn't see more than about 64C on 
the PA TEMP reading (with 77F room air). The high temp 
warning, with KPA bypass, is set for 84C, so there is quite 
a bit of headroom.

If you really want to use your new fans, you could set 
config: kpa3 = Fn2. With that setting, the fans will never 
run at less than speed 2, but will speed up at the 
appropriate temp as the PA warms up.

Dave Hachadorian, K6LL
Yuma, AZ

- Original Message - 
From: "Brian Binkley" 
To: 
Sent: Wednesday, May 13, 2009 12:11 PM
Subject: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question


> Hello,
>
> I am currently in the process of upgrading the fans for 
> the KPA3 100 Watt
> Amplifier module because the heatsink temperature gets too 
> high for my
> liking. I am upgrading both fans to a fan with higher CFM 
> output. Last night
> I hooked both fans up to the KPAIO module to test and see 
> if they will work.
> When I am on fan power level one, the fans try to but are 
> unable to start
> up. I have to bump them to start them spinning. Power 
> level two has no
> problem spinning them up. When I went to power level four 
> and then brought
> the power level to one, the fans did not have any problem 
> continuing
> running. The fan specs can be found here
> http://www.sundialmicro.com/ipcqueen_dc_fan_606010_ball_bearing_3pin_2033_1199.html.
> Is there any components that I can add in line to provide 
> the necessary
> power to start the fans up at power level one?
>
>
> Thanks
> Brian Binkley
> KD8CPF
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

[Ed Muns]

You're doing what?!

For two years I've run my K3s in NAQP at 100 watts with high duty cycle.  The 
fans seldom turn-on and the PA is barely warm.  If you can out-design N6KR, I'd 
be amazed.

Ed - W0YK


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Subject: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

Hello,

I am currently in the process of upgrading the fans for the KPA3 100 Watt
Amplifier module because the heatsink temperature gets too high for my
liking. I am upgrading both fans to a fan with higher CFM output. Last night
I hooked both fans up to the KPAIO module to test and see if they will work.
When I am on fan power level one, the fans try to but are unable to start
up. I have to bump them to start them spinning. Power level two has no
problem spinning them up. When I went to power level four and then brought
the power level to one, the fans did not have any problem continuing
running. The fan specs can be found here
http://www.sundialmicro.com/ipcqueen_dc_fan_606010_ball_bearing_3pin_2033_1199.html.
Is there any components that I can add in line to provide the necessary
power to start the fans up at power level one?


Thanks
Brian Binkley
KD8CPF
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

[K4IA]

If it ain't broke - don't fix it.  The fans on the K3 are fine.   If your 
K3 is getting hot, check the original fans to be sure they weren't  blocked 
by a screw or something.  There is a fan-check procedure outlined  in the 
manual somewhere (menu item?).  You can also read the actual temp on  the 
finals through the menu.  
 
Buck
k4ia
K3 # 101

Hello,

I am currently in the process of upgrading  the fans for the KPA3 100 Watt
Amplifier module because the heatsink  temperature gets too high for my
liking.
 
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 beta firmware revision 3.14 now available

[Jon K Hellan]

G4POP wrote:
> OK here to - no problem
> 
> Terry G4POP

Thans to both of you. No more replies needed :-)

Jon LA4RT

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

[list1]

Hi Brian,
I'm sure others will chime in.  What mode are you using?  What power?  What
SWR?  What's the room temperature?

At 100 Watts, for MARS I need to lecture on USB for 20 minutes at a time.
No problem what so ever.  With digital modes I do need to cut the power down
to 50 Watts.  I never hear the fans go on.  I think you need to give us all
the details.  I would never dream of replacing the fans on the K3.  Perhaps
the temps need to be recalibrated.  I just would hate for you to go though
all that work if it wasn't truly necessary.  It is such a well engineered
radio.  I'm sure Elecraft has the temperature management aspects covered.

Steve, W2MY, AAR6CX

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Hello,

I am currently in the process of upgrading the fans for the KPA3 100 Watt
Amplifier module because the heatsink temperature gets too high for my
liking.

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Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Heil ProSet versus ProSet Plus

[Julius Fazekas n2wn]

Thanks for all the comments!

I'm quite happy with the mic element (HC-4 in my case). They're comfortable,
but not as comfortable as the Sony Walkman headset I use for CW.

They sound "muffled" to me and require more drive for the headphones than
the walkmans...

Will wait until I hear back from folks attending Dayton on the new ones.

Cheers,
Julius


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 beta firmware revision 3.14 now available

[G4POP]

OK here to - no problem

Terry G4POP



Jon Kåre Hellan wrote:
> 
> wayne burdick wrote:
>> K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.14 (with DSP rev. 2.16) is now 
>> available. For details, see the release notes below.
>>
> 
> I tried upgrading in the background while having breakfast, but something
> went wrong. I'll
> have to investigate once I get back home. In the meantime, I'd appreciate
> a heads up or two
> from people who have successfully upgraded. That would tell me that the
> problem is on my
> end and not in the firmware file.
> 
> 73
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[Elecraft] K3 KPA3 Fan Upgrade Question

[Brian Binkley]

Hello,

I am currently in the process of upgrading the fans for the KPA3 100 Watt
Amplifier module because the heatsink temperature gets too high for my
liking. I am upgrading both fans to a fan with higher CFM output. Last night
I hooked both fans up to the KPAIO module to test and see if they will work.
When I am on fan power level one, the fans try to but are unable to start
up. I have to bump them to start them spinning. Power level two has no
problem spinning them up. When I went to power level four and then brought
the power level to one, the fans did not have any problem continuing
running. The fan specs can be found here
http://www.sundialmicro.com/ipcqueen_dc_fan_606010_ball_bearing_3pin_2033_1199.html.
Is there any components that I can add in line to provide the necessary
power to start the fans up at power level one?


Thanks
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KD8CPF
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 beta firmware revision 3.14 now available

[Ron NA9F]

Jon I had no trouble loading in 3.14 and all worked for me.
Hope it works out ok for you. Might try downloading it again.

Ron NA9F



I tried upgrading in the background while having breakfast, but something
went wrong. I'll
have to investigate once I get back home. In the meantime, I'd appreciate a
heads up or two
from people who have successfully upgraded. That would tell me that the
problem is on my
end and not in the firmware file.

73
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 beta firmware revision 3.14 now available

[Jon K Hellan]

wayne burdick wrote:
> K3 beta-test firmware revision 3.14 (with DSP rev. 2.16) is now 
> available. For details, see the release notes below.
>

I tried upgrading in the background while having breakfast, but something went 
wrong. I'll
have to investigate once I get back home. In the meantime, I'd appreciate a 
heads up or two
from people who have successfully upgraded. That would tell me that the problem 
is on my
end and not in the firmware file.

73
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Re: [Elecraft] Can a 1N4007 Be an Effective Relay Snubber?

[Jack Smith]

Any of the 1N400x series work well for this purpose.

I've slowly learned the lesson that as a very small kit provider that 
it's often cheaper to use the same part in multiple kits even though it 
may be over-rated for some applications because the increased volume 
reduces the price, fewer stock keeping concerns, etc.

Hence, my "standard power diode" for designs (reverse voltage 
protection, relay snubbing, etc.) is the 1N4007.

And, there's no "theory" that I'm aware of predicting a 1N4007 diode has 
a slow turn-on time. What there seems to be the case is that because 
these diodes have a slow turn-off time (predicted by theory and 
confirmed in practice), hams have confused the two and reached the 
incorrect conclusion that slow turn-off = slow turn-on. Quite different 
physics are at work in these two conditions.

Jack


Bill Coleman wrote:
> On Apr 8, 2009, at 2:22 PM, Jack Smith wrote:
>
>   
>> The "Cliff's Notes" version is that the turn-on (note I said  turn-on,
>> not turn-off) time of a 1N4007 diode is sufficiently fast to be a very
>> effective relay snubber.
>> 
>
>
> Interesting! It's always true that experiment trumps theory.
>
> Curious, though, that you would promote using a 1N4007 as a snubber  
> for a 12 volt relay. It would make more sense to use a 1N4001, which  
> has virtually identical characteristics as the 1N4007, except for the  
> reverse breakdown voltage. The 1N4001, with a reverse breakdown of 50  
> volts, it will withstand the relay energizing voltage of 12 volts.
>
> The 1N4001 can be purchased for about a penny each in bulk. The 1N4007  
> is about four times more expensive. That's a three cent difference.  
> And, you know, hams are cheap. 
>
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