Re: [Elecraft] K3 H Mode Mixer
Thank you very much for your comments. Wayne recognized interesting results when we reported yhe MDS, DR and IP3 comparison figures. We have to appreciate his comment “A few K3 users in extremely high-signal environments might benefit from a few extra dB of dynamic range, at the cost of a mixer add-on module like you described”, this may reply to your question. The K3 is a *high performance radio *and for this is very interesting. We are *amateur radio *and we like to “squize” equipment to see if we can get dome extra functionalities. With a radio like the K3 we cannot expect to have improuvements of tens of dB/dBm, like it is possible with other commercial equipment, following similar mods. As you can see we can still squize out something. We are not doing business, only enjoying radio and we like to share our findings with others Hams. We went into the K3 1st mixer mod because it is really the easiest we can apply to a radio…real swap with no soldering iron. http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/file/n6891521/hmodemixerelecraft.jpg We tried to measure spuries as suggested by Wayne but we were not sure about differences. We decided to do other tests that may help to understand if the improuvements are beneficial or not. Please see the second table figures. The improuvements are not only instrumental but also detectable by ears. The nearly 6dB in noise drop at the loudspeaker is something valuable and can be felt. K3 ORIGINAL MIXER AND 2T H-MODE MIXER COMPARISON TABLE 1 Measurements RF in 14.220 MHz Original K3 Mixer originale 2T H-Mode Mixer FSA3157 MDS (Sensibilita’) -126dBm -128dBm * Dynamic Range 2T98dB 101dB 3rd Order Intercept IP3+21.0dBm +23.5dBm (*Audio Noise at output dropped 6dB) TABLE 2 Frequency RF in 14.220MHz Original K3 Mixer originale 2T H-Mode Mixer FSA3157 RF in-40dBm -40dBm IF out 8.215 MHz-44.5dBm -44dBm 30MHz noise level line -80dBm -83dBm RF feedthrough/leakage -72.0dBm Into the noise level LO feedthrough/leakage 22.415MHz-49.0dBm -62.8dBm RF+LO 36.615MHz -57.0dBm -69.0dBm 2xLO 44.830MHz feedthrough/leakage -54.0dBm -63.6dBm 53.045MHz feedthrough/leakage-62.0dBm Into the noise level (The 2T H-Mode Mixer has a diplexer termination) What else?This is the spirit of amateur radio and nothing more Saluti (73) Sergio, IK8TNG -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-H-Mode-Mixer-tp6889343p6891521.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: FSK-D vs AFSK
Jim AB3CV wrote: Any suggestions for finding the last station worked in a pack? One of the problems with RTTY pileups, as with the other modes, is many people call endlessly. That makes it difficult, as you won't hear (or see) just one signal when it's time for the caller to xmit a report. I'm sure I'm in the minority using this technique, but I've worked RTTY long enough to be able to recognize the sound of my callsign, CQ and 599 in my head. Being a high speed CW guy probably helps, too. When I tune with VFO B in DUAL mode, listening for the responding station, besides having the display, I listen for 599 599. Barry W2UP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-FSK-D-vs-AFSK-tp6887321p6892120.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 H Mode Mixer
N0OKS wrote: The price of the H mode mixer is about $193, delivered. Could someone please post a link to where this mixer is offered for sale? I'd be potentially interested in adapting it for other radios, not the K3. Thanks 73, Barry N1EU -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-H-Mode-Mixer-tp6889343p6892200.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] 27 Ohm 1/8w resistor in new K3 kit?
Hi, I just completed the first stage of my K3 kit (where now calibrations etc must be made), but there is a 27 Ohm 1/8 W resistor in the kit, which I haven't been able to figure out what its purpose is. I expect its for a mod of some kind but I have not figured out which. Any ideas please? Is there a modification that may not be incorporated in a new K3 kit? My thanks in advance. Regards Neoklis - Ham Radio Call 5B4AZ QTH Locator KM64KR Website: http://www.qsl.net/5b4az/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 and P3 ?
Will the KX3 communicate as well with the P3 as the K3 does? 73, Heinz HB9BCB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] K2 missing transmit bargraph and Hi-current warning
Re your advice 2 October Don, Checked the output on external wattmeter at 20W power setting. Output is 100W. Removed KPA 100 and checked K2 output on 1,2,5,10 15watt settings. Output is close to setting and transmit bargraph display shows linear changes. Does this confirm faulty D16 and D17? Thanks Robert -- Robert Clutson g0...@operamail.com -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Accessible with your email software or over the web __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 ?
As far as I aware Heinz, the KX3 has no IF output, so would not work with the P3. 73 Stephen G4SJP On Friday, 14 October 2011, Heinz Bärtschi heinz.baerts...@bluewin.ch wrote: Will the KX3 communicate as well with the P3 as the K3 does? 73, Heinz HB9BCB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Sent from Gmail Mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports. I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box. I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept 1 of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it into 3 of 8 for the remote head. As a bonus, it will allow me to manually select the antenna, if needed. I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear. Everything else I've gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support. The KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to chalk it up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any more for proper after-sales support. If they no longer want to spend the manpower on it any more, they should officially retire it. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works? From: Roger D Johnson n...@roadrunner.com Date: Thu, October 06, 2011 1:07 pm To: Larry K1UO k...@uninet.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net I just built the KRC2 and it supports 60m. Unfortunately, the software is buggy and won't talk to the KRC2 for programming! I'm going to send it back if I can't get it running soon. 73, Roger On 10/5/2011 5:48 PM, Larry K1UO wrote: I believe a KRC-3 Band decoder than is fully compatible with the K3 is now in order? :-) Its getting so that half the available Band decoders (or more)do not support 6M or even 60 meters for that matter and those that do lack provision for manual band selection so if something happens with the pc or serial port one cannot even change antennas. The software and documentation seem to have not fully caught up to use the KRC2 with a K3 and various remote relay switch boxes. Just thinking out loud. 73 Larry k1UO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Is-there-a-KRC3-in-the-works-tp6863979p6863979.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K2 missing transmit bargraph and Hi-current warning
Robert, It confirms that there is something damaged in the KPA100 wattmeter circuit, which includes more than just D16 and D17. However, D16 and D17 are the most probable failure points, so start there. 73, Don W3FPR On 10/14/2011 12:01 PM, Robert Clutson wrote: Re your advice 2 October Don, Checked the output on external wattmeter at 20W power setting. Output is 100W. Removed KPA 100 and checked K2 output on 1,2,5,10 15watt settings. Output is close to setting and transmit bargraph display shows linear changes. Does this confirm faulty D16 and D17? Thanks Robert __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 H Mode Mixer
Hi Barry, If you are interested in a 2T H-Mode Mixer to modify other equipment, a different parts kit to be assembled is available. I have studied and applied mods to different commercial equipment:.. ICOM (IC751, 761, 765, 781, 775, YAESU (FT1000MP-MK-Field, FT920), KENWOOD (TS850, TS940), Elecraft K2 and others. You can contact me directly to my address i7...@yahoo.com. 73 Gian I7SWX -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-H-Mode-Mixer-tp6889343p6893084.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 ?
It's highly likely that we'll design an adapter to allow the KX3 to work with the P3. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 14, 2011, at 9:12 AM, Stephen Prior wrote: As far as I aware Heinz, the KX3 has no IF output, so would not work with the P3. 73 Stephen G4SJP On Friday, 14 October 2011, Heinz Bärtschi heinz.baerts...@bluewin.ch wrote: Will the KX3 communicate as well with the P3 as the K3 does? 73, Heinz HB9BCB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html -- Sent from Gmail Mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 ?
Excellent news indeed! Stephen G4SJP On Friday, 14 October 2011, Heinz Bärtschi heinz.baerts...@bluewin.ch wrote: Wayne, Excellent, many thanks! 73 es gl, Heinz HB9BCB -Ursprüngliche Nachricht- Von: Wayne Burdick [mailto:n...@elecraft.com] Gesendet: Freitag, 14. Oktober 2011 18:40 An: Stephen Prior Cc: Heinz Bärtschi; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Betreff: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 and P3 ? It's highly likely that we'll design an adapter to allow the KX3 to work with the P3. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 14, 2011, at 9:12 AM, Stephen Prior wrote: As far as I aware Heinz, the KX3 has no IF output, so would not work with the P3. 73 Stephen G4SJP On Friday, 14 October 2011, Heinz Bärtschi heinz.baerts...@bluewin.ch wrote: Will the KX3 communicate as well with the P3 as the K3 does? 73, Heinz HB9BCB -- Sent from Gmail Mobile __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
I have had issues with my KRC2 much of it is the poor operations manual and interfacing to the K3. Jack at Elecraft and Gary have been great to work with. Many of my problems appear to have been from jumper issues. The documentation needs some major work in the way of examples of how to hook up the unit to other devices etc. I had issues with the Array Solutions band decoders and Don, Jack and Gary were all very helpful in solving them. There are many answers due to the fact that there are absolutely no standards when it comes to devices such as bandpass filters etc. Some companies put pull up resistors in their devices others do not. If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and multiple antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It gathers band data from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I needed a box that did more than just drive my bandpass filters I would own one! Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/14/2011 10:26 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports. I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box. I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept 1 of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it into 3 of 8 for the remote head. As a bonus, it will allow me to manually select the antenna, if needed. I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear. Everything else I've gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support. The KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to chalk it up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any more for proper after-sales support. If they no longer want to spend the manpower on it any more, they should officially retire it. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works? From: Roger D Johnsonn...@roadrunner.com Date: Thu, October 06, 2011 1:07 pm To: Larry K1UOk...@uninet.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net I just built the KRC2 and it supports 60m. Unfortunately, the software is buggy and won't talk to the KRC2 for programming! I'm going to send it back if I can't get it running soon. 73, Roger On 10/5/2011 5:48 PM, Larry K1UO wrote: I believe a KRC-3 Band decoder than is fully compatible with the K3 is now in order? :-) Its getting so that half the available Band decoders (or more)do not support 6M or even 60 meters for that matter and those that do lack provision for manual band selection so if something happens with the pc or serial port one cannot even change antennas. The software and documentation seem to have not fully caught up to use the KRC2 with a K3 and various remote relay switch boxes. Just thinking out loud. 73 Larry k1UO -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Is-there-a-KRC3-in-the-works-tp6863979p6863979.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and multiple antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It gathers band data from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I needed a box that did more than just drive my bandpass filters I would own one! Correction ... it gathers operating frequency from the CAT data. The user can configure as many bands and antennas as needed. Among other things this allows switching frequency on antennas like the Force 12 or Optibeam 80/40 meter yagis or auto-select band segments in loaded antennas. In addition, Station Master provides 20 relay isolated outputs that can be used in any combination for selecting antennas, Bandpass filters or auxiliary frequency/band/sequencer based functions. 73, ... Joe Subich, W4TV microHAM America, LLC. http://www.microHAM-USA.com http://groups.yahoo.com/group/microHAM On 10/14/2011 1:25 PM, W0MU Mike Fatchett wrote: I have had issues with my KRC2 much of it is the poor operations manual and interfacing to the K3. Jack at Elecraft and Gary have been great to work with. Many of my problems appear to have been from jumper issues. The documentation needs some major work in the way of examples of how to hook up the unit to other devices etc. I had issues with the Array Solutions band decoders and Don, Jack and Gary were all very helpful in solving them. There are many answers due to the fact that there are absolutely no standards when it comes to devices such as bandpass filters etc. Some companies put pull up resistors in their devices others do not. If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and multiple antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It gathers band data from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I needed a box that did more than just drive my bandpass filters I would own one! Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/14/2011 10:26 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports. I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box. I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept 1 of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it into 3 of 8 for the remote head. As a bonus, it will allow me to manually select the antenna, if needed. I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear. Everything else I've gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support. The KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to chalk it up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any more for proper after-sales support. If they no longer want to spend the manpower on it any more, they should officially retire it. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works? From: Roger D Johnsonn...@roadrunner.com Date: Thu, October 06, 2011 1:07 pm To: Larry K1UOk...@uninet.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net I just built the KRC2 and it supports 60m. Unfortunately, the software is buggy and won't talk to the KRC2 for programming! I'm going to send it back if I can't get it running soon. 73, Roger On 10/5/2011 5:48 PM, Larry K1UO wrote: I believe a KRC-3 Band decoder than is fully compatible with the K3 is now in order? :-) Its getting so that half the available Band decoders (or more)do not support 6M or even 60 meters for that matter and those that do lack provision for manual band selection so if something happens with the pc or serial port one cannot even change antennas. The software and documentation seem to have not fully caught up to use the KRC2 with a K3 and various remote relay switch boxes. Just thinking out loud. 73 Larry k1UO __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] [KRC2] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
To be clear, I have no issues with interfacing the KRC2 with external devices. The only issue I've had is using the Windows-based program provided on the Elecraft web site to attempt to configure the behavior of the KRC2. It always fails to connect to the KRC2, no matter what settings I try, on both the KRC2 and the computer, including using two different varieties of USB to serial cables (both of which work with all my other equipment, including the K3 and P3), and a laptop from work that has a real serial port. On the other hand, the re-flash program works just dandy. I can re-flash the KRC2 at will, over and over again, ad infitum, ad nauseum. So, I don't think the problem lies in the computer to KRC2 interface. I've been tempted to reverse-compile the KRC2 code file, which is rather small, so I could just patch the configuration table in the flash image, recompute the checksum and re-flash. Maybe if I wasn't putting in 50+ hours a week at my day job, and about 15 hours commuting a week on top of that, I'd feel like I had more time to spend on such a fascinating adventure. I have 30+ years embedded software development experience, so it really wouldn't be all that hard for me. As it is, I'd rather spend what spare time I have building my station and operating, instead of debugging the KRC2 configuration software. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE P.S. Everyone at Elecraft has been really nice when I talk to them about my KRC2 issues, and offer to help, then it just seems to fall into a black hole. It seems to me that the KRC2 support is really just not on anyone's priority list. I guess that would be fine with me, and I could just go about figuring out how to work around it. Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works? From: W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com Date: Fri, October 14, 2011 1:25 pm To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net I have had issues with my KRC2 much of it is the poor operations manual and interfacing to the K3. Jack at Elecraft and Gary have been great to work with. Many of my problems appear to have been from jumper issues. The documentation needs some major work in the way of examples of how to hook up the unit to other devices etc. I had issues with the Array Solutions band decoders and Don, Jack and Gary were all very helpful in solving them. There are many answers due to the fact that there are absolutely no standards when it comes to devices such as bandpass filters etc. Some companies put pull up resistors in their devices others do not. If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and multiple antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It gathers band data from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I needed a box that did more than just drive my bandpass filters I would own one! Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/14/2011 10:26 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports. I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box. I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept 1 of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it into 3 of 8 for the remote head. As a bonus, it will allow me to manually select the antenna, if needed. I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear. Everything else I've gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support. The KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to chalk it up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any more for proper after-sales support. If they no longer want to spend the manpower on it any more, they should officially retire it. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works? From: Roger D Johnsonn...@roadrunner.com Date: Thu, October 06, 2011 1:07 pm To: Larry K1UOk...@uninet.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net I just built the KRC2 and it supports 60m. Unfortunately, the software is buggy and won't talk to the KRC2 for programming! I'm going to send it back if I can't get it running soon. 73, Roger On 10/5/2011 5:48 PM, Larry K1UO wrote: I believe a KRC-3 Band decoder than is fully compatible with the K3 is now in order? :-) Its getting so that half the available Band decoders (or more)do not support 6M or even 60 meters for that matter and those that do lack provision for manual band selection so if
Re: [Elecraft] [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_the_w orks?
Let me pendantic here. The configuration program connects to the KRC2 when the program is started, but when I press the 'Send to KRC2' button, it shows an error message saying it cannot connect. I beleive this is the same behavior that some other on the mail list have seen. In all cases, I'm using a variant of Windows XP, either Personal or Professional. The config program fails to update the KRC2 on all three of the XP machines I've tried, but in all cases, I can use the download program to re-flash the KRC2. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_the_w orks? From: Dave New, N8SBE n8...@arrl.net Date: Fri, October 14, 2011 2:25 pm To: W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net To be clear, I have no issues with interfacing the KRC2 with external devices. The only issue I've had is using the Windows-based program provided on the Elecraft web site to attempt to configure the behavior of the KRC2. It always fails to connect to the KRC2, no matter what settings I try, on both the KRC2 and the computer, including using two different varieties of USB to serial cables (both of which work with all my other equipment, including the K3 and P3), and a laptop from work that has a real serial port. On the other hand, the re-flash program works just dandy. I can re-flash the KRC2 at will, over and over again, ad infitum, ad nauseum. So, I don't think the problem lies in the computer to KRC2 interface. I've been tempted to reverse-compile the KRC2 code file, which is rather small, so I could just patch the configuration table in the flash image, recompute the checksum and re-flash. Maybe if I wasn't putting in 50+ hours a week at my day job, and about 15 hours commuting a week on top of that, I'd feel like I had more time to spend on such a fascinating adventure. I have 30+ years embedded software development experience, so it really wouldn't be all that hard for me. As it is, I'd rather spend what spare time I have building my station and operating, instead of debugging the KRC2 configuration software. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE P.S. Everyone at Elecraft has been really nice when I talk to them about my KRC2 issues, and offer to help, then it just seems to fall into a black hole. It seems to me that the KRC2 support is really just not on anyone's priority list. I guess that would be fine with me, and I could just go about figuring out how to work around it. Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works? From: W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com Date: Fri, October 14, 2011 1:25 pm To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net I have had issues with my KRC2 much of it is the poor operations manual and interfacing to the K3. Jack at Elecraft and Gary have been great to work with. Many of my problems appear to have been from jumper issues. The documentation needs some major work in the way of examples of how to hook up the unit to other devices etc. I had issues with the Array Solutions band decoders and Don, Jack and Gary were all very helpful in solving them. There are many answers due to the fact that there are absolutely no standards when it comes to devices such as bandpass filters etc. Some companies put pull up resistors in their devices others do not. If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and multiple antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It gathers band data from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I needed a box that did more than just drive my bandpass filters I would own one! Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/14/2011 10:26 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports. I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box. I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept 1 of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it into 3 of 8 for the remote head. As a bonus, it will allow me to manually select the antenna, if needed. I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear. Everything else I've gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support. The KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to chalk it up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any more for proper after-sales support. If they no longer want to spend the
Re: [Elecraft] [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_the_w orks?
Sorry, Dave, the program was written in Visual Basic for an earlier PC OS. Seems to work under XP in some but not all cases. We're trying to line up a resource to update it. Everyone seems to be working on the K3, or the KX3, or the KAT500, or... well, let's just leave it at or. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 14, 2011, at 11:52 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Let me pendantic here. The configuration program connects to the KRC2 when the program is started, but when I press the 'Send to KRC2' button, it shows an error message saying it cannot connect. I beleive this is the same behavior that some other on the mail list have seen. In all cases, I'm using a variant of Windows XP, either Personal or Professional. The config program fails to update the KRC2 on all three of the XP machines I've tried, but in all cases, I can use the download program to re-flash the KRC2. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_the_w orks?
Thanks, Wayne. Like I said, everyone at Elecraft has been super nice about this, but as you say, priorities seem to be getting in the way of having someone look into this. Growing pains, I suppose. I appreciate you taking time from Pacificon to contact me. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_the_w orks? From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Date: Fri, October 14, 2011 3:01 pm To: Dave New, N8SBE n8...@arrl.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sorry, Dave, the program was written in Visual Basic for an earlier PC OS. Seems to work under XP in some but not all cases. We're trying to line up a resource to update it. Everyone seems to be working on the K3, or the KX3, or the KAT500, or... well, let's just leave it at or. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 14, 2011, at 11:52 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Let me pendantic here. The configuration program connects to the KRC2 when the program is started, but when I press the 'Send to KRC2' button, it shows an error message saying it cannot connect. I beleive this is the same behavior that some other on the mail list have seen. In all cases, I'm using a variant of Windows XP, either Personal or Professional. The config program fails to update the KRC2 on all three of the XP machines I've tried, but in all cases, I can use the download program to re-flash the KRC2. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_th e_w orks?
Maybe some XP service pack changed a DLL that the program was dependent on. As a lark, I might try loading a 'donor' PC with an original unpatched XP, to see if that works. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_th e_w orks? From: Dave New, N8SBE n8...@arrl.net Date: Fri, October 14, 2011 3:12 pm To: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Thanks, Wayne. Like I said, everyone at Elecraft has been super nice about this, but as you say, priorities seem to be getting in the way of having someone look into this. Growing pains, I suppose. I appreciate you taking time from Pacificon to contact me. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_the_w orks? From: Wayne Burdick n...@elecraft.com Date: Fri, October 14, 2011 3:01 pm To: Dave New, N8SBE n8...@arrl.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sorry, Dave, the program was written in Visual Basic for an earlier PC OS. Seems to work under XP in some but not all cases. We're trying to line up a resource to update it. Everyone seems to be working on the K3, or the KX3, or the KAT500, or... well, let's just leave it at or. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 14, 2011, at 11:52 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Let me pendantic here. The configuration program connects to the KRC2 when the program is started, but when I press the 'Send to KRC2' button, it shows an error message saying it cannot connect. I beleive this is the same behavior that some other on the mail list have seen. In all cases, I'm using a variant of Windows XP, either Personal or Professional. The config program fails to update the KRC2 on all three of the XP machines I've tried, but in all cases, I can use the download program to re-flash the KRC2. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] [KRC2] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
Does this problem persist with the v. 1.6 firmware that has just been released? The message announcing this listed Fixed problem with serial communications when loading band-maps as one of the changes. I haven't tried it myself because I have a customized bandmap and at some point became unable to change it, because of the no KRC2 found problem that you describe. So I am scared to death to do ANYTHING that might reset my KRC2! On 10/14/2011 11:25 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: To be clear, I have no issues with interfacing the KRC2 with external devices. The only issue I've had is using the Windows-based program provided on the Elecraft web site to attempt to configure the behavior of the KRC2. It always fails to connect to the KRC2, no matter what settings I try, on both the KRC2 and the computer, including using two different varieties of USB to serial cables (both of which work with all my other equipment, including the K3 and P3), and a laptop from work that has a real serial port. On the other hand, the re-flash program works just dandy. I can re-flash the KRC2 at will, over and over again, ad infitum, ad nauseum. So, I don't think the problem lies in the computer to KRC2 interface. I've been tempted to reverse-compile the KRC2 code file, which is rather small, so I could just patch the configuration table in the flash image, recompute the checksum and re-flash. Maybe if I wasn't putting in 50+ hours a week at my day job, and about 15 hours commuting a week on top of that, I'd feel like I had more time to spend on such a fascinating adventure. I have 30+ years embedded software development experience, so it really wouldn't be all that hard for me. As it is, I'd rather spend what spare time I have building my station and operating, instead of debugging the KRC2 configuration software. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE P.S. Everyone at Elecraft has been really nice when I talk to them about my KRC2 issues, and offer to help, then it just seems to fall into a black hole. It seems to me that the KRC2 support is really just not on anyone's priority list. I guess that would be fine with me, and I could just go about figuring out how to work around it. Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works? From: W0MU Mike Fatchettw...@w0mu.com Date: Fri, October 14, 2011 1:25 pm To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net I have had issues with my KRC2 much of it is the poor operations manual and interfacing to the K3. Jack at Elecraft and Gary have been great to work with. Many of my problems appear to have been from jumper issues. The documentation needs some major work in the way of examples of how to hook up the unit to other devices etc. I had issues with the Array Solutions band decoders and Don, Jack and Gary were all very helpful in solving them. There are many answers due to the fact that there are absolutely no standards when it comes to devices such as bandpass filters etc. Some companies put pull up resistors in their devices others do not. If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and multiple antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It gathers band data from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I needed a box that did more than just drive my bandpass filters I would own one! Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/14/2011 10:26 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports. I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box. I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept 1 of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it into 3 of 8 for the remote head. As a bonus, it will allow me to manually select the antenna, if needed. I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear. Everything else I've gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support. The KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to chalk it up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any more for proper after-sales support. If they no longer want to spend the manpower on it any more, they should officially retire it. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works? From: Roger D Johnsonn...@roadrunner.com Date: Thu, October 06, 2011 1:07 pm To: Larry K1UOk...@uninet.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net I just built the KRC2 and it supports 60m. Unfortunately, the
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] [KRC2] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
Somehow ONCE two plus years ago I managed after maybe 100 trys to
get the KRC-2 programmed to do what I wanted with it.
Now I would love to reprogram it for 6 meters but am scared to death to
attempt it. If somehow the KRC-2 does get reprogrammed but incorrectly
I fear I would never get it back at least to where it is today.
This really needs to be addressed with a new or modified program that
WORKS.
John k9uwa
To be clear, I have no issues with interfacing the KRC2 with external
devices.
The only issue I've had is using the Windows-based program provided on
the Elecraft web site to attempt to configure the behavior of the KRC2.
It always fails to connect to the KRC2, no matter what settings I try,
on both the KRC2 and the computer, including using two different
varieties of USB to serial cables (both of which work with all my other
equipment, including the K3 and P3), and a laptop from work that has a
real serial port.
On the other hand, the re-flash program works just dandy. I can
re-flash the KRC2 at will, over and over again, ad infitum, ad nauseum.
So, I don't think the problem lies in the computer to KRC2 interface.
I've been tempted to reverse-compile the KRC2 code file, which is rather
small, so I could just patch the configuration table in the flash image,
recompute the checksum and re-flash. Maybe if I wasn't putting in 50+
hours a week at my day job, and about 15 hours commuting a week on top
of that, I'd feel like I had more time to spend on such a fascinating
adventure. I have 30+ years embedded software development experience,
so it really wouldn't be all that hard for me.
As it is, I'd rather spend what spare time I have building my station
and operating, instead of debugging the KRC2 configuration software.
73,
-- Dave, N8SBE
P.S. Everyone at Elecraft has been really nice when I talk to them about
my KRC2 issues, and offer to help, then it just seems to fall into a
black hole. It seems to me that the KRC2 support is really just not on
anyone's priority list. I guess that would be fine with me, and I could
just go about figuring out how to work around it.
Original Message
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
From: W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com
Date: Fri, October 14, 2011 1:25 pm
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
I have had issues with my KRC2 much of it is the poor operations manual
and interfacing to the K3. Jack at Elecraft and Gary have been great to
work with. Many of my problems appear to have been from jumper issues.
The documentation needs some major work in the way of examples of how to
hook up the unit to other devices etc.
I had issues with the Array Solutions band decoders and Don, Jack and
Gary were all very helpful in solving them. There are many answers due
to the fact that there are absolutely no standards when it comes to
devices such as bandpass filters etc. Some companies put pull up
resistors in their devices others do not.
If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and multiple
antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It gathers band data
from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I needed a box that did
more than just drive my bandpass filters I would own one!
Mike W0MU
J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW
W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net
On 10/14/2011 10:26 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote:
Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get
the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some
folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on no
less then three different computers, some with real serial ports.
I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I
ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box.
I'm about to order the Ameritron control box now, because it will accept 1
of 8 from an external box (which the KRC2 does normally) and encode it
into
3 of 8 for the remote head. As a bonus, it will allow me to manually
select
the antenna, if needed.
I have to say that my experience with the KRC2 is the only really
negative experience I've had with Elecraft gear. Everything else I've
gotten from them has run just fine, and I've gotten superb support. The
KRC2 is the only glaring exception, and I suppose I'll just have to chalk
it
up to an old kit that simply isn't on the company's radar any more for
proper after-sales support. If they no longer want to spend the manpower
on
it any more, they should officially retire it.
73,
-- Dave, N8SBE
Original Message
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
From: Roger D Johnsonn...@roadrunner.com
Date: Thu, October 06, 2011 1:07 pm
To: Larry K1UOk...@uninet.net
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
I just
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Hello ... Over the past couple of weeks I've noticed the screen on the P3 will disappear and turn white for a split second ... It would do this every couple of minutes. Now the screen is blank and completely white ... none of the buttons have any effet on the P3 . Any suggestions ? N4LA / Todd __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] N2CQ QRP Contest Calendar: Oct 15 - Nov 13, 2011
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[Elecraft] K3: Some advice on mods
I just received the following mod kits from Elecraft: KPA3 12 v Sense Modification (1N4148) K3 Hardware AGC Threshold Mod Kit K3 Audio Line Out Mod Kit K3 DSP Upgrade Swap K3 I/O Buffer Mod Kit K3 VFO Tuning Noise Filter Kit K3 Remote I/O Board Upgrade K3 Synth Stiffener Question: Even though all of these are relatively simple (I've got lots of successful experience with PCB work/rework), do any of you have a recommended strategy for performing these mods? (i.e., just jump in and do them all at once? do them one at a time, checking radio function each time? doing certain ones together, then checking operation before doing others? etc.) 73, Phil, WA7URV K3 #1206 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Some-advice-on-mods-tp6894406p6894406.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Some advice on mods
I think I would do them all at once, opposed to doing one, rebuilding the radio, tearing it apart etc. Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/14/2011 5:59 PM, Phil Westover wrote: I just received the following mod kits from Elecraft: KPA3 12 v Sense Modification (1N4148) K3 Hardware AGC Threshold Mod Kit K3 Audio Line Out Mod Kit K3 DSP Upgrade Swap K3 I/O Buffer Mod Kit K3 VFO Tuning Noise Filter Kit K3 Remote I/O Board Upgrade K3 Synth Stiffener Question: Even though all of these are relatively simple (I've got lots of successful experience with PCB work/rework), do any of you have a recommended strategy for performing these mods? (i.e., just jump in and do them all at once? do them one at a time, checking radio function each time? doing certain ones together, then checking operation before doing others? etc.) 73, Phil, WA7URV K3 #1206 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Some-advice-on-mods-tp6894406p6894406.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3: Some advice on mods
Phil, I'd do the board/plug in mods first, then any soldering mods last if possible. I'd only want to crack the case once, do the mods, close it back up, then opcheck. The board mods should go very easily; the soldering mods will depend on your skill/experience with a soldering iron. Don't forget the trusty DMM. Scott KF5MHS On 10/14/2011 6:59 PM, Phil Westover wrote: I just received the following mod kits from Elecraft: KPA3 12 v Sense Modification (1N4148) K3 Hardware AGC Threshold Mod Kit K3 Audio Line Out Mod Kit K3 DSP Upgrade Swap K3 I/O Buffer Mod Kit K3 VFO Tuning Noise Filter Kit K3 Remote I/O Board Upgrade K3 Synth Stiffener Question: Even though all of these are relatively simple (I've got lots of successful experience with PCB work/rework), do any of you have a recommended strategy for performing these mods? (i.e., just jump in and do them all at once? do them one at a time, checking radio function each time? doing certain ones together, then checking operation before doing others? etc.) 73, Phil, WA7URV K3 #1206 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Some-advice-on-mods-tp6894406p6894406.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] Some advice on mods
Hello Phil, I would do the mods according the related portion of PCB, e.g. K3 Hardware AGC Threshold Mod Kit K3 Audio Line Out Mod Kit +K3 Remote I/O Board Upgrade K3 I/O Buffer Mod Kit K3 VFO Tuning Noise Filter Kit All the above are in the RF board. After that, do the DSP swap which is on front panel. KPA3 12 v Sense Modification (1N4148) could be done at last. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ Phil Westover 492comm...@comcast.net 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2011年10月15日 (週六) 7:59 AM 主題︰ [Elecraft] K3: Some advice on mods I just received the following mod kits from Elecraft: KPA3 12 v Sense Modification (1N4148) K3 Hardware AGC Threshold Mod Kit K3 Audio Line Out Mod Kit K3 DSP Upgrade Swap K3 I/O Buffer Mod Kit K3 VFO Tuning Noise Filter Kit K3 Remote I/O Board Upgrade K3 Synth Stiffener Question: Even though all of these are relatively simple (I've got lots of successful experience with PCB work/rework), do any of you have a recommended strategy for performing these mods? (i.e., just jump in and do them all at once? do them one at a time, checking radio function each time? doing certain ones together, then checking operation before doing others? etc.) 73, Phil, WA7URV K3 #1206 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] 27 Ohm 1/8w resistor in new K3 kit?
Neoklis, Did you order the KXV3A option? If yes, a resistor comes with that option. But your NEW K3 should not need this resistor mod as it is only for older units (2009 and prior). Please see the second mod down on the page below: The Elecraft mods page is here: http://www.elecraft.com/K3/k3_app_notes.htm I also received a 5.6k resistor with the MH2 microphone but that resistor was only needed if using the microphone with a K2. So I didn't have to install either resistor in my K3/MH2 combo. Scott KF5MHS On 10/14/2011 9:51 AM, Neoklis Kyriazis wrote: Hi, I just completed the first stage of my K3 kit (where now calibrations etc must be made), but there is a 27 Ohm 1/8 W resistor in the kit, which I haven't been able to figure out what its purpose is. I expect its for a mod of some kind but I have not figured out which. Any ideas please? Is there a modification that may not be incorporated in a new K3 kit? My thanks in advance. Regards Neoklis - Ham Radio Call 5B4AZ QTH Locator KM64KR Website: http://www.qsl.net/5b4az/ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Some advice on mods
I agree with Johnny, this is the best work flow for these mods. Bob K6UJ On Oct 14, 2011, at 5:45 PM, Johnny Siu wrote: Hello Phil, I would do the mods according the related portion of PCB, e.g. K3 Hardware AGC Threshold Mod Kit K3 Audio Line Out Mod Kit +K3 Remote I/O Board Upgrade K3 I/O Buffer Mod Kit K3 VFO Tuning Noise Filter Kit All the above are in the RF board. After that, do the DSP swap which is on front panel. KPA3 12 v Sense Modification (1N4148) could be done at last. TNX 73, Johnny VR2XMC 從︰ Phil Westover 492comm...@comcast.net 收件人︰ elecraft@mailman.qth.net 傳送日期︰ 2011年10月15日 (週六) 7:59 AM 主題︰ [Elecraft] K3: Some advice on mods I just received the following mod kits from Elecraft: KPA3 12 v Sense Modification (1N4148) K3 Hardware AGC Threshold Mod Kit K3 Audio Line Out Mod Kit K3 DSP Upgrade Swap K3 I/O Buffer Mod Kit K3 VFO Tuning Noise Filter Kit K3 Remote I/O Board Upgrade K3 Synth Stiffener Question: Even though all of these are relatively simple (I've got lots of successful experience with PCB work/rework), do any of you have a recommended strategy for performing these mods? (i.e., just jump in and do them all at once? do them one at a time, checking radio function each time? doing certain ones together, then checking operation before doing others? etc.) 73, Phil, WA7URV K3 #1206 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB
Good grief, that was almost TOO EASY with the KPA500 on line! Heard them a few minutes ago on 14.182 indicating they were listening up 5. Hit split, cranked VFO B to 14.187. The amp was already in operate as I had just changed from 15 meter RTTY so I gave 'em a call. Green lights all over the board. 500 out, 1:1 SWR and they came right back on the first one! It don't get too much better than that, but like I said, that was almost too easy. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB
If it was too easy, try 5 W next time :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 14, 2011, at 6:22 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote: Good grief, that was almost TOO EASY with the KPA500 on line! Heard them a few minutes ago on 14.182 indicating they were listening up 5. Hit split, cranked VFO B to 14.187. The amp was already in operate as I had just changed from 15 meter RTTY so I gave 'em a call. Green lights all over the board. 500 out, 1:1 SWR and they came right back on the first one! It don't get too much better than that, but like I said, that was almost too easy. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB
Congrats Jim, way to go... and can you imagine the same kinda thrill with the same one call answer... at 5 watts, or 1 watt ?? They answer those calls too. --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: n...@elecraft.com To: w...@cox.net Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:27:30 -0700 CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB If it was too easy, try 5 W next time :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 14, 2011, at 6:22 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote: Good grief, that was almost TOO EASY with the KPA500 on line! Heard them a few minutes ago on 14.182 indicating they were listening up 5. Hit split, cranked VFO B to 14.187. The amp was already in operate as I had just changed from 15 meter RTTY so I gave 'em a call. Green lights all over the board. 500 out, 1:1 SWR and they came right back on the first one! It don't get too much better than that, but like I said, that was almost too easy. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] WTB a KAT100
Hi To the Group -- I need one more KAT-100 for my second K2 -- anyone have that they are not using--?? Let's talk -- Thanks -- Rick NU7Z __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB
And here I was proud of working them on 80m SSB around 0700z this past Sunday morning with 100W and my low (22ft high) doublet. It took a couple of calls but I'm in the log. I think that is my best DX on 80m ever, not that I ever really tried before. Let me say that the addition of the P3 makes working split a breeze. There is just something about seeing the VFO B marker turn RED that assures me that I'm not transmitting on the DX. 73, de Nate N0NB -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB
And you should be proud, Nate, that is a good accomplishment. Learning how, and doing.. is a good thing. Then doing it is best. Congratulations. And may many more get into your log too! --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:16:19 -0500 From: n...@n0nb.us To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB And here I was proud of working them on 80m SSB around 0700z this past Sunday morning with 100W and my low (22ft high) doublet. It took a couple of calls but I'm in the log. I think that is my best DX on 80m ever, not that I ever really tried before. Let me say that the addition of the P3 makes working split a breeze. There is just something about seeing the VFO B marker turn RED that assures me that I'm not transmitting on the DX. 73, de Nate N0NB -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] KX3 Filters
How many roofing filters can you put into the KX3? Thanks John W7JJL -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Filters-tp6894668p6894668.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB
Before this past week I've never operated anything but SSB. But with the memories and decoding capabilities of the K3, plus being able to find the holes in the pileups with the P3, I've got T32C on 19 out of the 21 slots my antenna is capable of. This setup makes it so easy. 73, Dennis NJ6G On 10/14/2011 8:48 PM, Dale Putnam wrote: And you should be proud, Nate, that is a good accomplishment. Learning how, and doing.. is a good thing. Then doing it is best. Congratulations. And may many more get into your log too! --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy And here I was proud of working them on 80m SSB around 0700z this past Sunday morning with 100W and my low (22ft high) doublet. It took a couple of calls but I'm in the log. I think that is my best DX on 80m ever, not that I ever really tried before. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB
Congrats. I have not caught them on 160 ssb or 80 ssb or rtty on those bands. Hey you are not a real dxer until you xmit all over the DX! I have done it. It is easy to do. Life goes on funny enough. You can work lots of DX with 100w it takes more skill than keying up the big amp. Have fun! Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/14/2011 9:48 PM, Dale Putnam wrote: And you should be proud, Nate, that is a good accomplishment. Learning how, and doing.. is a good thing. Then doing it is best. Congratulations. And may many more get into your log too! --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 22:16:19 -0500 From: n...@n0nb.us To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB And here I was proud of working them on 80m SSB around 0700z this past Sunday morning with 100W and my low (22ft high) doublet. It took a couple of calls but I'm in the log. I think that is my best DX on 80m ever, not that I ever really tried before. Let me say that the addition of the P3 makes working split a breeze. There is just something about seeing the VFO B marker turn RED that assures me that I'm not transmitting on the DX. 73, de Nate N0NB -- The optimist proclaims that we live in the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears this is true. Ham radio, Linux, bikes, and more: http://www.n0nb.us __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] K3 H Mode Mixer
What's the difference between an H mode mixer and a ring mixer? - Jack WA9FVP -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-H-Mode-Mixer-tp6889343p6894678.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at Nabble.com. __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3] [KRC2] Is there a KRC3 in the works?
Guys; The KRC2 Config program has problems. That is one of the reasons it is still classified as beta. We are trying to line up the resources to fix the problems, and will have something much better as soon as we can. In the meantime, there is a detail that might actually help. When the Config Tool is commanded to download a band map, it appears to do so, but afterwards reports an inability to communicate with the KRC2. But, the band map actually was downloaded and is in the KRC2. The way to check this is to step through the bands, checking that the outputs match the pattern selected in the Config Tool. There are a few other problems in the tool, such as an incorrect default band map pattern, and the inability to set the 6 meter selector for the K3 6 meter mode. Again, we will be correcting these as soon as we possibly can. Unfortunately, our resources are tied up with other much higher priority tasks at present. Our apologies. The priority of the KRC2 Config tool is being bumped higher, and we will resolve the problems as soon as we possibly can. In the meantime, please realize that the KRC2 does a great job with its default band map. Also, there are ways to have a single antenna selected for multiple outputs (such as 10, 15 and 20 meters selecting a triband antenna) by wire-ORing the output pins together. Thank you for your patience. We apologize for stretching it way too far. Jack Brindle, W6FB Elecraft Engineering On Oct 14, 2011, at 11:25 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: To be clear, I have no issues with interfacing the KRC2 with external devices. The only issue I've had is using the Windows-based program provided on the Elecraft web site to attempt to configure the behavior of the KRC2. It always fails to connect to the KRC2, no matter what settings I try, on both the KRC2 and the computer, including using two different varieties of USB to serial cables (both of which work with all my other equipment, including the K3 and P3), and a laptop from work that has a real serial port. On the other hand, the re-flash program works just dandy. I can re-flash the KRC2 at will, over and over again, ad infitum, ad nauseum. So, I don't think the problem lies in the computer to KRC2 interface. I've been tempted to reverse-compile the KRC2 code file, which is rather small, so I could just patch the configuration table in the flash image, recompute the checksum and re-flash. Maybe if I wasn't putting in 50+ hours a week at my day job, and about 15 hours commuting a week on top of that, I'd feel like I had more time to spend on such a fascinating adventure. I have 30+ years embedded software development experience, so it really wouldn't be all that hard for me. As it is, I'd rather spend what spare time I have building my station and operating, instead of debugging the KRC2 configuration software. 73, -- Dave, N8SBE P.S. Everyone at Elecraft has been really nice when I talk to them about my KRC2 issues, and offer to help, then it just seems to fall into a black hole. It seems to me that the KRC2 support is really just not on anyone's priority list. I guess that would be fine with me, and I could just go about figuring out how to work around it. Original Message Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K3] Is there a KRC3 in the works? From: W0MU Mike Fatchett w...@w0mu.com Date: Fri, October 14, 2011 1:25 pm To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net I have had issues with my KRC2 much of it is the poor operations manual and interfacing to the K3. Jack at Elecraft and Gary have been great to work with. Many of my problems appear to have been from jumper issues. The documentation needs some major work in the way of examples of how to hook up the unit to other devices etc. I had issues with the Array Solutions band decoders and Don, Jack and Gary were all very helpful in solving them. There are many answers due to the fact that there are absolutely no standards when it comes to devices such as bandpass filters etc. Some companies put pull up resistors in their devices others do not. If you want a device that can control your bandpass filters and multiple antenna boxes look at the Microham Station Master. It gathers band data from the Aux line and looks pretty slick. If I needed a box that did more than just drive my bandpass filters I would own one! Mike W0MU J6/W0MU November 21 - December 1 2011 CQ WW DX CW W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 10/14/2011 10:26 AM, Dave New, N8SBE wrote: Don't hold your breath. I've been waiting literally for years to get the configuration code fixed. Apparently because it works for some folk, then it must be my fault I haven't been able to get it to work on no less then three different computers, some with real serial ports. I need to program it to drive a 3 of 8 encoded Ameritron head. I ordered just the head figuring that I didn't need their control box. I'm about to order the
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Filters
There's one roofing filter option module, the KXFL3. It includes bandwidths of 500 and 1500 Hz for CW and DATA modes, and 3000 Hz for SSB mode. 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 14, 2011, at 8:50 PM, W7JJL wrote: How many roofing filters can you put into the KX3? Thanks John W7JJL __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB
I worked on 10m SSB with 1 watt the other night. It's amazing what you can do when the bands are open. Rob NV5E From: daleput...@hotmail.com To: n...@elecraft.com; w...@cox.net Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 19:32:29 -0600 CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB Congrats Jim, way to go... and can you imagine the same kinda thrill with the same one call answer... at 5 watts, or 1 watt ?? They answer those calls too. --... ...-- Dale - WC7S in Wy From: n...@elecraft.com To: w...@cox.net Date: Fri, 14 Oct 2011 18:27:30 -0700 CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB If it was too easy, try 5 W next time :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Oct 14, 2011, at 6:22 PM, Jim Sheldon wrote: Good grief, that was almost TOO EASY with the KPA500 on line! Heard them a few minutes ago on 14.182 indicating they were listening up 5. Hit split, cranked VFO B to 14.187. The amp was already in operate as I had just changed from 15 meter RTTY so I gave 'em a call. Green lights all over the board. 500 out, 1:1 SWR and they came right back on the first one! It don't get too much better than that, but like I said, that was almost too easy. Jim - W0EB __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] T32C on 20 SSB
I got them on 20m and 17m with K3/10 and vertical. Not pure 5 W really, but this is one of the hardest locations for QSO from here. 73, Val LZ1VB If it was too easy, try 5 W next time :) 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
[Elecraft] [K3] Never mind
It turns out that (20) DN7 or UP7 commands are not all that slow nor inconvenient to use in a macro, in order to implement up- and down- 100 kHz jumps... I can live with it, so please ignore my previous request. Thanks anyway. R, Al W6LX __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] [K3]_[KRC2]_Is_there_a_KRC3_in_the_w orks?
Leave it at or?? Please expand on the or. Is the P3 a finished project or we ever see the ability to attach a larger screen as was mentioned here on the reflector. That ability was a consideration in the original purchase. 73, Bob K2TK On 10/14/2011 3:01 PM, Wayne Burdick wrote: We're trying to line up a resource to update it. Everyone seems to be working on the K3, or the KX3, or the KAT500, or... well, let's just leave it at or. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
