Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - how loud when tuning?
I agree with George about the new Palstar HF-Auto. but it has stepper motors and costs $1500 also not the same class of tuner plus it's a legal limit tuner. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser #'s 6730/5299--KX3 # 2573--K2/100--KAT100 P3/SVGA--KPA500--KAT500--W2 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Gregory Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 8:41 PM To: george fritkin Cc: El Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - how loud when tuning? Regardless of the 'rattle' of the kat500, once done on all bands needed, the result is you only get a 'click' on band change and qsy if a new bin memory is asserted. Other than those instances the kat500 is quiet. Not sure what all the fuss is about...it is what it is.:-) 73 On 25 May 2013 07:01, george fritkin georgefrit...@yahoo.com wrote: It is not nearly quiet as my Palstar auto George,W6GF From: Fred Jensen k6...@foothill.net To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Friday, May 24, 2013 1:26 PM Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 - how loud when tuning? You can hear it, and it's louder than the KAT3 100W tuner in the K3, but it's quieter than any other high-powered auto-tuner I've used. I have 3 antennas, all multi-band [but not all the same bands]. I went through all the segments on all bands, and tuned the appropriate antennas [KAT500 remembers settings on a frequency/antenna basis]. For each band, one antenna is designated preferred, and if another will also work on that band, it is secondary. Antennas that don't work on a particular band are disabled in the tuner. It's really slick and I don't think I've run an auto-tune cycle in months. Just QSY and hit the key. Where I have two antennas, I can switch instantly between them just by tapping the ANT switch. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org On 5/24/2013 3:04 AM, Jon Hellan wrote: I've got the LDG AT-600Pro. It does what I need it to do, but it's awfully loud when it cannot recall a setting from memory. How much noise does the KAT500 make? __ 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 -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** KX3-K * __ 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6355 - Release Date: 05/24/13 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.2904 / Virus Database: 3184/6355 - Release Date: 05/24/13 __ 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] 6m QRN on my K3
I wish it were than easy ;-) I can hear it fine and get a good bearing here at home with 4x9 element yagis, but I can't hear the noise at all with the dipole or vertical in the car. I just have to hope that the intermittent noise is on when I drive out to the spots along the line where the noise is coming from VY 73, Lance On 5/25/2013 12:18 AM, Bill Frantz wrote: Consider trying to triangulate it. Find the bearing from two locations and see where they cross on a map. Go to that area when it acts up again. Lather, rinse, repeat. :-) The bearing from most any Yagi should help. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 5/24/13 at 11:16 AM, w...@q.com (Lance Collister, W7GJ) wrote: Good luck to both of us! I spent several hours out in the car this morning trying to track it down, but when I got home again, it was gone :-( I could have driven right by the problem and never noticed it, if it was off at that particular time. This is going to be a really tough one to locate! --- Bill Frantz| The only thing we have to | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | fear is fear itself. - FDR | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com | Inaugural address, 3/4/1933 | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ 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 -- Lance Collister, W7GJ (ex WA3GPL, WA1JXN, WA1JXN/C6A, ZF2OC/ZF8, E51SIX, 3D2LR, 5W0GJ, E6M, TX5K) P.O. Box 73 Frenchtown, MT 59834-0073 USA TEL: (406) 626-5728 QTH: DN27ub URL: http://www.bigskyspaces.com/w7gj Windows Messenger: w...@hotmail.com Skype: lanceW7GJ 2m DXCC #11/6m DXCC #815 Interested in 6m EME? Ask me about subscribing to the Magic Band EME email group, or just fill in the request box at the bottom of my web page (above)! __ 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] FS: K2/100 plus options
I am the builder and non-smoking sole owner of K2 s/n 3070 (rev B) with these options: KPA100 (also provides RS-232 computer interface), KSB2, KNB2, K160RX, KAT100 external autotuner with crossover cable and Yaesu MD-100A8X desk mic. This rig has provided years of faithful service without a hiccough in pileups, contests and daily contacts. You add antenna and mic / key / PC to be on the air with a competition-grade radio. Sale includes: all manuals; 12-Vpower cables; coax jumper from rig to autotuner; N7HKW padded carrying bag, probes, alignment tool, allen wrenches. $1250 shipped CONUS. Let me know if you'd like to make a sked and hear this rig in action. 73 -- Brian K1LI __ 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 remote KPA100 / KAT100?
There used to be some sites that described how to put a KPA100 and KAT100 in a remote EC2 enclosure for the K2, but I can't find these anymore. Can anyone point me to the info? Thanks 73, --Andrew, NV1B .. __ 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 instead of K2/100?
Call me crazy, but after many QRP contacts, both DX and US, I'm thinking I could be happy with just a KX3 instead of my K2/100. Is that just nutty thinking? Maybe just get a HFpacker amp for the occasional QRO boost. The SDR aspects of the KX3 are really appealing to me. Signed, Can't have it all... 73 Steve W1SFR __ 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 Receive Noise
I haven't used my KX3 in a while and updated the firmware. In CW mode, I notice there is substantial receiver noise at low volume with headphones. The noise appears to be more active when a received CW signal is present. Also, activating the attenuator also increases the noise and distortion. The received CW tone also seems to get tinny and distorted at minimum volume. ie - at zero volume, it is quiet, turn up just enough to start DSP hiss (AF-1). Turning up the volume tends to drown out the noise, but it is WAY to loud in my earbuds...I only need the lowest AF setting to hear just fine. Thoughts? Jim - W6VAR -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Receive-Noise-tp7574188.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] KX3 Spontanious Shutdown
While tuning around the WPX contest at my cabin, my KX3 spontaneously shut down two times this morning. I'm running on battery and show 12.4 volts. BAT MIN is set for 10.0. Jim -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KX3-Spontanious-Shutdown-tp7574189.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] Mac computer
I am thinking of getting a K3. I notice that a computer is necessary for several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer? Thanks, Dick, N5XRD __ 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] Mac computer
We provide Mac versions of our firmware load utilities, for recent versions of Mac OS/X. 73 de Dick, K6KR -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Richard W Hemingway Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 8:34 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Mac computer I am thinking of getting a K3. I notice that a computer is necessary for several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer? Thanks, Dick, N5XRD __ 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] Mac computer
Dick, The iMac will work just fine. I've had my K3/100 tied to a MacBook Air for several years - no problems at all. With this setup I run the Elecraft Utility programs for the K3 and my P3, in addition to using MacLoggerDX for logging purposes. Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA On Saturday, May 25, 2013, at Saturday, 8:34 AM, Richard W Hemingway wrote: I am thinking of getting a K3. I notice that a computer is necessary for several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer? Thanks, Dick, N5XRD __ 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] Mac computer
Actually, a computer is no more necessary with a K3 than with any other rig. Except for firmware updates and if you want to use a soundcard for the various digi/rtty modes or run a logging program with rig control, there is no need for a computer at all, unless you want to. I run a Mac Mini in my shack and get along just fine. As Dick mentioned, Elecraft provides Mac versions of the utilities. I highly recommend the K3! 73, Scott, N9AA On 5/25/13 11:34 AM, Richard W Hemingway wrote: I am thinking of getting a K3. I notice that a computer is necessary for several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer? Thanks, Dick, N5XRD __ 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] Mac computer - now also Icom 7600 switch to K3
Thanks to everyone for answering so quickly. Boy that ws fast. Yes I do have Parallels and Window 7 but don't have them on my computer now. I guess that I better put them back on. Also, I currently have an ICOM 7600. I have read on their list that they are having some problems I don't need. I don't anticipate sending it back to Bellview, Wa for repair. The weight is at least twice that of a K3. Also I have begun getting back into CW and I live in a retirement community and don't have an outside antenna and don't have an attic. If you are interested you can see it on my QRZ page.I have been reading about the K3 for some time and have been mighty impressed with it. I have my 7600 up for sale, but haven't had any inquiries to date. I would like to get a K3 kit. I'm wondering how many have moved from the 7600 to the k3? Thanks again and have a great memorial weekend. Dick, N5XRD __ 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] Mac computer
I have just read some of the answers f romthose of you that have used the Mac without the Parallels. I will ry that before I loas the others. Thanks. Dick, N5XRD __ 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] Mac computer
Also, Mac users should be sure to take a look at RUMLog and RUMPed free Mac logging and contest logging software. I use both and am well satisfied. 73, Scott, N9AA On 5/25/13 12:01 PM, Jim Bennett wrote: Dick, The iMac will work just fine. I've had my K3/100 tied to a MacBook Air for several years - no problems at all. With this setup I run the Elecraft Utility programs for the K3 and my P3, in addition to using MacLoggerDX for logging purposes. Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA __ 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] Mac computer
I agree I also use RUMLog and Fldigi from the Mac with my KX3. The main thing that seems to be lacking on the Mac is good working SDR software. Otherwise I think I am good not running Windows... Jeff, K7GDE On May 25, 2013, at 9:19 AM, Scott Manthe scott.man...@gmail.com wrote: Also, Mac users should be sure to take a look at RUMLog and RUMPed free Mac logging and contest logging software. I use both and am well satisfied. 73, Scott, N9AA On 5/25/13 12:01 PM, Jim Bennett wrote: Dick, The iMac will work just fine. I've had my K3/100 tied to a MacBook Air for several years - no problems at all. With this setup I run the Elecraft Utility programs for the K3 and my P3, in addition to using MacLoggerDX for logging purposes. Jim / W6JHB Folsom, CA __ 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] Mac computer
The Mac versions of the K3 and P3 utilities work well for me on my now somewhat old MacBook Pro. I don't think there is a Mac version of the utility for the 2 meter option yet. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 5/25/13 at 8:34 AM, rhemi...@sbcglobal.net (Richard W Hemingway) wrote: I am thinking of getting a K3. I notice that a computer is necessary for several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer? --- Bill Frantz| Concurrency is hard. 12 out | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | 10 programmers get it wrong. | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com |- Jeff Frantz | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ 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] Mac computer
Macs all the way here - RUMlog, RUMped, RUMlog2Go work perfectly for me and I've never found a bug that Tom didn't fix right away. And finding bugs is a rare occurrence! He's a good developer. Using RUMped as I speak on the CQ WW WPX CW contest…. Elecraft utilities for Macs also work well. 73, Charles, K4ZRJ On May 25, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Bill Frantz fra...@pwpconsult.com wrote: The Mac versions of the K3 and P3 utilities work well for me on my now somewhat old MacBook Pro. I don't think there is a Mac version of the utility for the 2 meter option yet. Cheers - Bill, AE6JV On 5/25/13 at 8:34 AM, rhemi...@sbcglobal.net (Richard W Hemingway) wrote: I am thinking of getting a K3. I notice that a computer is necessary for several things. Can I use a Mac (iMAC) computer? --- Bill Frantz| Concurrency is hard. 12 out | Periwinkle (408)356-8506 | 10 programmers get it wrong. | 16345 Englewood Ave www.pwpconsult.com |- Jeff Frantz | Los Gatos, CA 95032 __ 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] KAT Utility input using MAC
A little help, please. I am using a MacBook Pro for shack computer. I am getting the K3 and KPA 500 firmware updates with no problem using this computer. However, the KAT 500 tuner will not recognize the MAC for the initial utility download. I am using the SerialPort 2 for K3 firmware which does not appear when I have attempted to upload the utility program into the tuner. When I attempt to refresh Port List, the Serial port choices do not appear, and the computer and KAT 500 turner (a kit) do not recognize each other. What have I missed, or, have I committed an error in the kit construction. Thanks, Steve KB9AVS __ 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] KAT Utility input using MAC
Hi Steve, It may be that USB/Serial adapter you are using for the K3 and KPA500 are the older KUSB that uses the Prolific driver. The adapter that ships with the KAT500 (KXUSB) requires the FTDI driver. Try installing the FTDI driver on your Mac. http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP/MacOSX/FTDIUSBSerialDriver_v2_2_18.dmg David, W4SMT From: stephen arnold stevekb9...@gmail.com To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 1:11 PM Subject: [Elecraft] KAT Utility input using MAC A little help, please. I am using a MacBook Pro for shack computer. I am getting the K3 and KPA 500 firmware updates with no problem using this computer. However, the KAT 500 tuner will not recognize the MAC for the initial utility download. I am using the SerialPort 2 for K3 firmware which does not appear when I have attempted to upload the utility program into the tuner. When I attempt to refresh Port List, the Serial port choices do not appear, and the computer and KAT 500 turner (a kit) do not recognize each other. What have I missed, or, have I committed an error in the kit construction. Thanks, Steve KB9AVS __ 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] KPA500 used on two rigs
I have the KPA500 linked with the K3 and the KAT500 and would like to use the KPA500 with my backup rig a TEN TEC Jupiter. Is there any issue with switching the RF and TX relay line (or leaving it connected to the Jupiter) and leaving the AUX cable connected to the K3? Assume that only one rig is powered. - Dan AB3EN -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-used-on-two-rigs-tp7574202.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] Big Oops on KRX3
Somehow I broke the connector J92. The center pin broke flush with the board while I was inserting the coax connector. What is my next move? I thought that line was needed only if I want to use the external BNC connector for receive only on the sub-receiver. However, I seem to have no signal in the KRX-3 --- S meter zero, just noise. There is somthting about this I don't understand. I am prepared to do without the BNC connector option. How do I get the sub-receiver working? Is there something I have setup wrong? de Brian W3BNW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 __ 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] Big Oops on KRX3
On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 10:54 AM, Brian F. Wruble bwru...@gmail.com wrote: Somehow I broke the connector J92. The center pin broke flush with the board while I was inserting the coax connector. What is my next move? I thought that line was needed only if I want to use the external BNC connector for receive only on the sub-receiver. However, I seem to have no signal in the KRX-3 --- S meter zero, just noise. There is somthting about this I don't understand. I am prepared to do without the BNC connector option. How do I get the sub-receiver working? Is there something I have setup wrong? Did you follow the manual section on Sub Receiver Antenna Selection ? Broken J92 shouldn't matter if you don't want to use the AUX BNC input. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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] K1 #3206
On page 43 of K1 manual Q6 it calls out for a C5739...mine is a C2166 is this ok ??? Or do I need a C5739 the errata is a bit confusing to a simpleton... 72/73/Scotty/NUØS __ 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] K1 #3206
Scotty, Install the 2SC2166 at Q6. I am not certain which manual revision you are using, but at the top left of the K1 manual Rev I, you should see the following: TO-220 package transistors Q6 and Q7 look identical, but are different types. Locate the 2SC1969 (labeled C1969), Q7, and set it aside. The remaining transistor, Q6, will be either a 2SC2166 (C2166) or a 2SC5739 (C5739). This transistor will be installed first 73, Don W3FPR On 5/25/2013 3:19 PM, Scotty Long wrote: On page 43 of K1 manual Q6 it calls out for a C5739...mine is a C2166 is this ok ??? Or do I need a C5739 the errata is a bit confusing to a simpleton... __ 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 Setup Failing
Hi guys, I am in a fight with my just assembled K3. I have gone through all the steps, and everything worked. However, I could not get the sub-receiver to receive anything --- just noise. So I figured I would put that aside for awhile and try transmitting into a dummy load. I had already run the TX gain Calibration steps at 5watts and 50 watts, both with no problem. I found that though I I can hear my audio (sounding good) in the XMIT Monitor, I had little to no indication of RF out, either on the rig's meter or an external meter. So I reran XMIT gain calibration with this result: OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 K3 MCU revision 04.67. RS-232 speed 4800 bit/s. Starting 5 watt calibration Calibrating at 1.900 MHz Calibration power settled at 0.0 W ; Elapsed time: 5 seconds Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the expected value I saved my configuration, then did a reset. The result was the same. I reloaded my configuration file, result the same. The 50 watt test gives a similar error. No smoke by the way. What have I done? Tnx de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 __ 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 Setup Failing
Is your transmitter in tx test mode? Jim WB8AZP Sent from my iPad On May 25, 2013, at 5:58 PM, Brian F. Wruble bwru...@gmail.com wrote: Hi guys, I am in a fight with my just assembled K3. I have gone through all the steps, and everything worked. However, I could not get the sub-receiver to receive anything --- just noise. So I figured I would put that aside for awhile and try transmitting into a dummy load. I had already run the TX gain Calibration steps at 5watts and 50 watts, both with no problem. I found that though I I can hear my audio (sounding good) in the XMIT Monitor, I had little to no indication of RF out, either on the rig's meter or an external meter. So I reran XMIT gain calibration with this result: OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 K3 MCU revision 04.67. RS-232 speed 4800 bit/s. Starting 5 watt calibration Calibrating at 1.900 MHz Calibration power settled at 0.0 W ; Elapsed time: 5 seconds Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the expected value I saved my configuration, then did a reset. The result was the same. I reloaded my configuration file, result the same. The 50 watt test gives a similar error. No smoke by the way. What have I done? Tnx de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 __ 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 Setup Failing
No, unfortunately. *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 6:02 PM, James kvochick jameskvoch...@me.comwrote: Is your transmitter in tx test mode? Jim WB8AZP Sent from my iPad On May 25, 2013, at 5:58 PM, Brian F. Wruble bwru...@gmail.com wrote: Hi guys, I am in a fight with my just assembled K3. I have gone through all the steps, and everything worked. However, I could not get the sub-receiver to receive anything --- just noise. So I figured I would put that aside for awhile and try transmitting into a dummy load. I had already run the TX gain Calibration steps at 5watts and 50 watts, both with no problem. I found that though I I can hear my audio (sounding good) in the XMIT Monitor, I had little to no indication of RF out, either on the rig's meter or an external meter. So I reran XMIT gain calibration with this result: OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 K3 MCU revision 04.67. RS-232 speed 4800 bit/s. Starting 5 watt calibration Calibrating at 1.900 MHz Calibration power settled at 0.0 W ; Elapsed time: 5 seconds Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the expected value I saved my configuration, then did a reset. The result was the same. I reloaded my configuration file, result the same. The 50 watt test gives a similar error. No smoke by the way. What have I done? Tnx de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 __ 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 Setup Failing
Brian, Check your com port settings - the K3 normally connects at 38400 bps. You indicate 4800 bps, so perhaps the computer port speed is 'throttling' the data. If you are using a USB to serial adapter, a low speed like that can create errors in the data stream because the responses are not fast enough. Real serial ports do not usually have that problem, but USB to serial adapters often do. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/25/2013 5:58 PM, Brian F. Wruble wrote: Hi guys, I am in a fight with my just assembled K3. I have gone through all the steps, and everything worked. However, I could not get the sub-receiver to receive anything --- just noise. So I figured I would put that aside for awhile and try transmitting into a dummy load. I had already run the TX gain Calibration steps at 5watts and 50 watts, both with no problem. I found that though I I can hear my audio (sounding good) in the XMIT Monitor, I had little to no indication of RF out, either on the rig's meter or an external meter. So I reran XMIT gain calibration with this result: OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 K3 MCU revision 04.67. RS-232 speed 4800 bit/s. Starting 5 watt calibration Calibrating at 1.900 MHz Calibration power settled at 0.0 W ; Elapsed time: 5 seconds Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the expected value I saved my configuration, then did a reset. The result was the same. I reloaded my configuration file, result the same. The 50 watt test gives a similar error. __ 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] KE7X KX3 book available
I received Fred's KX3 book today from Lulu. First impression: EXCELLENT!!! Joe KK5NA -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Cady, Fred Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2013 6:07 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] KE7X KX3 book available __ 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 Conflict with amp and Signalink
The Signalink USB and the keying line for the linear amp both use the Key Out port on the K3. Is there a solution that would not require unplugging the Signalink sound card? 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm __ 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 instead of K2/100?
Steve, The KX3 will give you about the same output as a K2/10, and with the KXPA3 amp and tuner soon to be available, you can have a 100 watt station if you want, but it will also drive your HFpacker amp. The KX3 offers several advantages over the K2 (IMHO). All modes - CW, SSB, Data Modes (4 submodes), AM and FM. Full General Coverage receive if you are into SWLing. The KX3 natively covers 160 through 6 meters (including 60 meters) and the 2 meter option will be available sometime this year. The KX3 has noise blanking and noise reduction built in. The KX3 bandwidth is continuously adjustable with the Width, Shift or for voice modes, the HiCut, LoCut. Digital Voice Recording is included in the KX3 (not available in the K2). The KX3 can do PSK31 or RTTY without a computer. The KX3 has RX I/Q outputs that can provide a panadapter display on a computer (or iPad). The KX3 is smaller and lighter than the K2 and has internal battery holders - the KXBT3 option will charge NiMH batteries. The KX3 has both TX and RX equalization built in - no equivalent on the K2. The firmware on the KX3 can be updated at no cost as new functions are added. I am sure there is more, but that is what I can think of at the moment. 73, Don W3FPR On 5/25/2013 9:57 AM, Stephen Roberts wrote: Call me crazy, but after many QRP contacts, both DX and US, I'm thinking I could be happy with just a KX3 instead of my K2/100. Is that just nutty thinking? Maybe just get a HFpacker amp for the occasional QRO boost. The SDR aspects of the KX3 are really appealing to me. __ 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] Big Oops on KRX3
Hello Brian, Be sure that you run the auxiliary KSYN3 procedure, as specified in the Preparing for Operation section of the manual (pg. 43 of my manual). If you don't, you'll experience just what you describe. You can probably guess how I happen to know that ;-) 73, Dale WA8SRA Somehow I broke the connector J92. The center pin broke flush with the board while I was inserting the coax connector. What is my next move? I thought that line was needed only if I want to use the external BNC connector for receive only on the sub-receiver. However, I seem to have no signal in the KRX-3 --- S meter zero, just noise. There is somthting about this I don't understand. I am prepared to do without the BNC connector option. How do I get the sub-receiver working? Is there something I have setup wrong? de Brian W3BNW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 __ 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 Setup Failing
What Don is saying is true. My manual, page 58 shows the factory default as 4800 b. Try resetting it to 38400 using the “config” menu. You will have to also do the same with your computer. Then try reloading the software. Anything you have saved with your present setup could be corrupted so you may have to start over. 38400 is what the K3 and it’s companions want to communicate with. Also not all RS232 to USB cables will work. A lot of them have something missing in the chip they use. __ 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 Conflict with amp and Signalink
Ron, I have looked at the SignaLink USB information and see *no* connection for the KEYOUT line. Yes, the SignaLink needs to be connected to the Line Out on the K3, but that is different than KEYOUT (PTT to the amplifier). 73, Don W3FPR On 5/25/2013 6:27 PM, K5HM wrote: The Signalink USB and the keying line for the linear amp both use the Key Out port on the K3. Is there a solution that would not require unplugging the Signalink sound card? __ 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] Big Oops on KRX3
That did it! I completely skipped that step. Thank you! Now I have to solve an XMIT problem, and all will be well with the world. 73, Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 6:51 PM, d...@lightstream.net d...@lightstream.netwrote: Hello Brian, Be sure that you run the auxiliary KSYN3 procedure, as specified in the Preparing for Operation section of the manual (pg. 43 of my manual). If you don't, you'll experience just what you describe. You can probably guess how I happen to know that ;-) 73, Dale WA8SRA Somehow I broke the connector J92. The center pin broke flush with the board while I was inserting the coax connector. What is my next move? I thought that line was needed only if I want to use the external BNC connector for receive only on the sub-receiver. However, I seem to have no signal in the KRX-3 --- S meter zero, just noise. There is somthting about this I don't understand. I am prepared to do without the BNC connector option. How do I get the sub-receiver working? Is there something I have setup wrong? de Brian W3BNW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 __ 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 Setup Failing
OK, I will head in this direction. I am using the USB to 232 cable from Elecraft, and it was working fine at 4800. I will report results. Thanks for your help. Brian *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM, Ed edw...@sisqtel.net wrote: What Don is saying is true. My manual, page 58 shows the factory default as 4800 b. Try resetting it to 38400 using the “config” menu. You will have to also do the same with your computer. Then try reloading the software. Anything you have saved with your present setup could be corrupted so you may have to start over. 38400 is what the K3 and it’s companions want to communicate with. Also not all RS232 to USB cables will work. A lot of them have something missing in the chip they use. __ 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 Setup Failing
OK, I am at 38,400, I reinstalled the utility software. I reloaded the latest firmware. There is no change --- same result when I try to calibrate XMTR gain. OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 K3 MCU revision 04.67. RS-232 speed 4800 bit/s. Starting 5 watt calibration Calibrating at 1.900 MHz Calibration power settled at 0.0 W ; Elapsed time: 5 seconds Tx Gain calibration failed because transmit power did not reach the expected value Is there another idea out there? I have solved the sub-receiver problem. I am really close to home here! Tnx de Brian W3BW *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 7:00 PM, Ed edw...@sisqtel.net wrote: What Don is saying is true. My manual, page 58 shows the factory default as 4800 b. Try resetting it to 38400 using the “config” menu. You will have to also do the same with your computer. Then try reloading the software. Anything you have saved with your present setup could be corrupted so you may have to start over. 38400 is what the K3 and it’s companions want to communicate with. Also not all RS232 to USB cables will work. A lot of them have something missing in the chip they use. __ 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 Conflict with amp and Signalink
I have all those and can confirm the Signalink does not use key out. Gerald On May 25, 2013 5:28 PM, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com wrote: The Signalink USB and the keying line for the linear amp both use the Key Out port on the K3. Is there a solution that would not require unplugging the Signalink sound card? 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm __ 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] Combo pre-amp
Agreed Gary, I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo 6-10M pre-amp). I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work. Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes. Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Gary Gregory-2 wrote Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy more boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever. Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as many boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very quickly of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads. I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another external box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it is what it is, a box too far. Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** KX3-K * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA East Innisfail Queensland Australia K3 #4767 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Combo-pre-amp-tp7573740p7574221.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] Combo pre-amp
This sounds like a lack of creative thinking. How about using two 90 degree BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers. You can put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy. Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by a variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures. I'm not sure I need a preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp Agreed Gary, I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo 6-10M pre-amp). I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work. Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes. Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Gary Gregory-2 wrote Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy more boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever. Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as many boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very quickly of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads. I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another external box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it is what it is, a box too far. Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** KX3-K * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA East Innisfail Queensland Australia K3 #4767 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Combo-pre-amp-tp7573740p7574221.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 Setup Failing
The K3 Utility finds the K3's RS-232 speed by trying them all. Config save is check summed and the RS-232 speed doesn't matter except that it takes longer at slower speeds. Dick, K6KR Dick On May 25, 2013, at 16:00, Ed edw...@sisqtel.net wrote: What Don is saying is true. My manual, page 58 shows the factory default as 4800 b. Try resetting it to 38400 using the “config” menu. You will have to also do the same with your computer. Then try reloading the software. Anything you have saved with your present setup could be corrupted so you may have to start over. 38400 is what the K3 and it’s companions want to communicate with. Also not all RS232 to USB cables will work. A lot of them have something missing in the chip they use. __ 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] Combo pre-amp
The original poster mentioned those of us who operate portable. Running cables to the next room does not make that any simpler. wunder K6WRU On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: This sounds like a lack of creative thinking. How about using two 90 degree BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers. You can put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy. Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by a variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures. I'm not sure I need a preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp Agreed Gary, I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo 6-10M pre-amp). I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work. Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes. Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Gary Gregory-2 wrote Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy more boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever. Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as many boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very quickly of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads. I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another external box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it is what it is, a box too far. Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** KX3-K * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA East Innisfail Queensland Australia K3 #4767 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Combo-pre-amp-tp7573740p7574221.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 -- Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org __ 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] Elecraft SSB net announcement
The weekly Elecraft SSB net will meet tomorrow (5/26/13) at 1800Z on 14.3035 MHz +/- QRM. I will be the net control from western Oregon. See you there. 73, Phil, NS7P __ 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 Setup Failing
Brian There are two other things you can check. On the K3, when pressing the “Xmit” button, the one above the volume control, does the red “Xmit” LED light? It is located above the “Phones” jack. If not look over on the extreme right of the display. There is an arrow that indicates which VFO you are transmitting on. Just below, or above, the arrow will be “TX”. If TX is steady in it’s state you should be seeing power out and the Xmit LED should light. If the “TX” is flashing, this indicates that the K3 is in “Test Mode”. Test mode will inhibit Xmit and the red LED will not light. This function is toggled pressing and holding the grey “Mode” button. If nothing here helps I suggest calling Elecraft for help. They will treat you very well. __ 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 Setup Failing
Thanks. That is not the answer, but please keep thinking! It worked once, and I have obviously set something wrong. Brian -- 70 is the new 40. Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 Skype bwruble On May 25, 2013, at 9:04 PM, Ed edw...@sisqtel.net wrote: Brian There are two other things you can check. On the K3, when pressing the “Xmit” button, the one above the volume control, does the red “Xmit” LED light? It is located above the “Phones” jack. If not look over on the extreme right of the display. There is an arrow that indicates which VFO you are transmitting on. Just below, or above, the arrow will be “TX”. If TX is steady in it’s state you should be seeing power out and the Xmit LED should light. If the “TX” is flashing, this indicates that the K3 is in “Test Mode”. Test mode will inhibit Xmit and the red LED will not light. This function is toggled pressing and holding the grey “Mode” button. If nothing here helps I suggest calling Elecraft for help. They will treat you very well. __ 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] Combo pre-amp
I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is something it seems everyone on this list is after. So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This is a choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a choice. I fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I am not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of taking away other folks right to choose. Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room but his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a customer choice right? So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable and still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on the rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are up against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a comfortable manner. I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable but I am probably not a member of the right choir. Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have to plead my case:-) It's all about choice folks! 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org wrote: The original poster mentioned those of us who operate portable. Running cables to the next room does not make that any simpler. wunder K6WRU On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: This sounds like a lack of creative thinking. How about using two 90 degree BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers. You can put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy. Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by a variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures. I'm not sure I need a preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp Agreed Gary, I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo 6-10M pre-amp). I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work. Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes. Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Gary Gregory-2 wrote Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy more boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever. Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as many boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very quickly of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads. I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another external box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it is what it is, a box too far. Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** KX3-K * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA East Innisfail Queensland Australia K3 #4767 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Combo-pre-amp-tp7573740p7574221.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
Re: [Elecraft] KE7X KX3 book available
Received Fred's book, The Elecraft KX3, yesterday form Lulu. Very nice. My first impression, agree with KK5NA: EXCELLENT! Already cleared up a number of questions I had about data modes. Alan AA5XQ __ 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 Setup Failing
Brian What does the display show when you manipulate the power control knob. It must have the green LED lit indicating “PWR” above the knob. If I remember correctly the calibration process will set the output to “0” after calibration. __ 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] Combo pre-amp
So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. I agree that an internal preamp (or premps) would be ideal. However, in addition to the preamp(s) Elecraft would need to provide *another* design for the KXV3A - one that switches the RX ANT IN/OUT connections to internal jacks - as neither the original KXV3 or current KXV3A have that capability. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/25/2013 9:24 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is something it seems everyone on this list is after. So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This is a choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a choice. I fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I am not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of taking away other folks right to choose. Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room but his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a customer choice right? So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable and still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on the rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are up against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a comfortable manner. I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable but I am probably not a member of the right choir. Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have to plead my case:-) It's all about choice folks! 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org wrote: The original poster mentioned those of us who operate portable. Running cables to the next room does not make that any simpler. wunder K6WRU On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: This sounds like a lack of creative thinking. How about using two 90 degree BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers. You can put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy. Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by a variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures. I'm not sure I need a preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp Agreed Gary, I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo 6-10M pre-amp). I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work. Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes. Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Gary Gregory-2 wrote Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy more boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever. Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as many boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very quickly of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads. I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another external box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it is what it is, a box too far. Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT** KX3-K * __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto: Elecraft@.qth This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA East Innisfail Queensland Australia K3 #4767 -- View this
[Elecraft] N4PY Rig Control Software with K2/K3
I noticed on Carl N4PY's website that his rig control software allows a K2 to act as a sub-receiver for the K3. The K2 functions through VFO B on the K3. I have a K3 without the sub-receiver and a K2. I would be interested if anyone has implemented this combination and what their opinions are. 73 de K6SBA David in Santa Barbara __ 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] Combo pre-amp
Hi Joe, Gee...Shlet's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-) Of course you are quite correct Joe. Point taken mate. 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 12:06, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. I agree that an internal preamp (or premps) would be ideal. However, in addition to the preamp(s) Elecraft would need to provide *another* design for the KXV3A - one that switches the RX ANT IN/OUT connections to internal jacks - as neither the original KXV3 or current KXV3A have that capability. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/25/2013 9:24 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is something it seems everyone on this list is after. So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This is a choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a choice. I fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I am not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of taking away other folks right to choose. Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room but his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a customer choice right? So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable and still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on the rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are up against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a comfortable manner. I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable but I am probably not a member of the right choir. Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have to plead my case:-) It's all about choice folks! 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org wrote: The original poster mentioned those of us who operate portable. Running cables to the next room does not make that any simpler. wunder K6WRU On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: This sounds like a lack of creative thinking. How about using two 90 degree BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers. You can put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy. Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by a variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures. I'm not sure I need a preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.**netelecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces@**mailman.qth.netelecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp Agreed Gary, I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo 6-10M pre-amp). I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work. Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes. Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Gary Gregory-2 wrote Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy more boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever. Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as many boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very quickly of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant tangled leads. I guess I will have to wait and see what is produced but another external box such as the 6M pre-amp which protrudes too far and can easily be knocked around is a non starter for me no matter that I could use it, it is what it is, a box too far. Gary -- *Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack* *Elecraft K3 P3
[Elecraft] Fwd: K1 #3206
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[Elecraft] Fwd: K1 #3206
72/73/Scotty/NUØS
Original Message
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 #3206
From: Scotty Long n...@hotmail.com
To: d...@w3fpr.com
CC:
Very cool Don K1-4 #3206 is on line/alive and well first short QSO to TX with
W5GXV on 30m... the noise blanker and internal tuner are ready for install down
the road after I have some fun and get use to it... Thanks for all your help...
72/73/Scotty/NUØS
Don Wilhelm d...@w3fpr.com wrote:
Scotty,
Just a bit of history - the 2SC2166 was originally used in both the K1, K2 and
KX1, but then the supply of those dried up, and the 2SC5739 was used as a
replacement.
Later as things would have it, the 2SC5739 became unobtainium but a supply of
the 2SC2166 was found,
The 2SC5739 actually worked better in the KX1 and at the higher bands on the
K2, but made no difference in the K1.
I do wish the 2SC5739 were still available - I found some in China and bought
10 of them - tried one and threw the rest in the trash, they certainly did not
live up to the normal specs, but might have been OK for audio frequencies.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 5/25/2013 4:49 PM, Scotty Long wrote:
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Thank you Don I must have updated an already updated manual??? mine indeed does
say what you stated below. Thank you Sir have a great weekend...
73/Scotty/NU0S
Date: Sat, 25 May 2013 16:46:55 -0400
From: w3...@embarqmail.com
To: n...@hotmail.com
CC: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K1 #3206
Scotty,
Install the 2SC2166 at Q6.
I am not certain which manual revision you are using, but at the top left of
the K1 manual Rev I, you should see the following:
TO-220 package transistors Q6 and Q7 look identical, but are
different types. Locate the 2SC1969 (labeled C1969), Q7, and set it
aside. The remaining transistor, Q6, will be either a 2SC2166 (C2166)
or a 2SC5739 (C5739). This transistor will be installed first
73,
Don W3FPR
On 5/25/2013 3:19 PM, Scotty Long wrote:
On page 43 of K1 manual Q6 it calls out for a C5739...mine is a C2166 is this
ok ??? Or do I need a C5739 the errata is a bit confusing to a simpleton...
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 Setup Failing
That control acts normally. I can set the power from 0 to 100+ watts, and the green light is on. After the calibration run, power = 0.0.briefly flashes up, and then it goes to where I had the power set before the run --- 5.0 watts in my case. *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 9:59 PM, Ed edw...@sisqtel.net wrote: Brian What does the display show when you manipulate the power control knob. It must have the green LED lit indicating “PWR” above the knob. If I remember correctly the calibration process will set the output to “0” after calibration. __ 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 Setup Failing
Red light, yes. Arrow points to VFO A TX is steady *Brian F. Wruble, C.F.A. *70 is the new 40.* * Mail: 1107 Key Plaza, PMB 447 Key West, FL 33040-4077 Summers: P.O.Box 57, 7400 Augustine Herman Highway, Georgetown, MD 21930 eFax 305.768.0278 On Sat, May 25, 2013 at 9:04 PM, Ed edw...@sisqtel.net wrote: Brian There are two other things you can check. On the K3, when pressing the “Xmit” button, the one above the volume control, does the red “Xmit” LED light? It is located above the “Phones” jack. If not look over on the extreme right of the display. There is an arrow that indicates which VFO you are transmitting on. Just below, or above, the arrow will be “TX”. If TX is steady in it’s state you should be seeing power out and the Xmit LED should light. If the “TX” is flashing, this indicates that the K3 is in “Test Mode”. Test mode will inhibit Xmit and the red LED will not light. This function is toggled pressing and holding the grey “Mode” button. If nothing here helps I suggest calling Elecraft for help. They will treat you very well. __ 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] Combo pre-amp
let's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-) I'm not saying it isn't possible ... takes one additional relay and two connectors. There are even couple unused control lines on the KXV3A that could be used to control the added relay and switch bands (10/12 and 6 M) if necessary. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/25/2013 10:13 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Hi Joe, Gee...Shlet's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-) Of course you are quite correct Joe. Point taken mate. 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 12:06, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. I agree that an internal preamp (or premps) would be ideal. However, in addition to the preamp(s) Elecraft would need to provide *another* design for the KXV3A - one that switches the RX ANT IN/OUT connections to internal jacks - as neither the original KXV3 or current KXV3A have that capability. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/25/2013 9:24 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is something it seems everyone on this list is after. So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This is a choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a choice. I fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I am not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of taking away other folks right to choose. Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room but his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a customer choice right? So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable and still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on the rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are up against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a comfortable manner. I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable but I am probably not a member of the right choir. Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have to plead my case:-) It's all about choice folks! 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org wrote: The original poster mentioned those of us who operate portable. Running cables to the next room does not make that any simpler. wunder K6WRU On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: This sounds like a lack of creative thinking. How about using two 90 degree BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers. You can put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy. Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by a variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures. I'm not sure I need a preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.**netelecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces@**mailman.qth.netelecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp Agreed Gary, I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo 6-10M pre-amp). I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work. Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would sit nicely where the internal 2M transverter normally goes. Jeff Cochrane - VK4XA Gary Gregory-2 wrote Well I do hope there will be a version for 10M perhaps that will install within the K3. Much as it would be nice to have I am not going to buy more boxes needing to be plugged in, cabled or whatever. Whilst I understand some folks have space available and can wire in as many boxes as are available, those of us who operate portable tire very quickly of sorting cables, boxes and the resultant
Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp
Ah Joe, Thankyou for resurrecting my thought that it IS possible. The issue will most likely be a lack of quantity that would be sold versus the cost to manufacture, I will live in hope...:-) thanks for the info Joe, much appreciated. 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 12:45, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: let's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-) I'm not saying it isn't possible ... takes one additional relay and two connectors. There are even couple unused control lines on the KXV3A that could be used to control the added relay and switch bands (10/12 and 6 M) if necessary. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/25/2013 10:13 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Hi Joe, Gee...Shlet's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-) Of course you are quite correct Joe. Point taken mate. 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 12:06, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. I agree that an internal preamp (or premps) would be ideal. However, in addition to the preamp(s) Elecraft would need to provide *another* design for the KXV3A - one that switches the RX ANT IN/OUT connections to internal jacks - as neither the original KXV3 or current KXV3A have that capability. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/25/2013 9:24 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is something it seems everyone on this list is after. So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This is a choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a choice. I fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I am not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of taking away other folks right to choose. Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room but his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a customer choice right? So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable and still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on the rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are up against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a comfortable manner. I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable but I am probably not a member of the right choir. Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have to plead my case:-) It's all about choice folks! 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org wrote: The original poster mentioned those of us who operate portable. Running cables to the next room does not make that any simpler. wunder K6WRU On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: This sounds like a lack of creative thinking. How about using two 90 degree BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers. You can put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy. Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by a variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures. I'm not sure I need a preamp to take up the space of my existing 2 meter module. Dr. William J. Schmidt - K9HZ / J68HZ/ 8P6HK/ ZF2HZ Owner - Operator Big Signal Ranch Staunton, Illinois email: b...@wjschmidt.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.netelecraft-bounces@mailman.* *qth.net elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-bounces@**mai**lman.qth.net http://mailman.qth.net elecraft-bounces@**mailman.qth.netelecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net ] On Behalf Of Jeff Cochrane Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 7:03 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Combo pre-amp Agreed Gary, I too would be interested in an internal 10M pre-amp (or an internal combo 6-10M pre-amp). I already have the PR6 but like you say it (in stock form) protrudes so far out behind the rig that it almost impossible to use for portable work. Mounting it internally is the way to go and I reckon a combo pre-amp would
Re: [Elecraft] KE7X KX3 book available
I got my KX3 book from Fred yesterday... I learned something on every page! Outstanding work Fred. Thank you! If you have a KX3... Buy this book! You will really like it! Non judgement day is near On May 25, 2013, at 7:36 PM, Alan Watson alan.p.wat...@gmail.com wrote: Received Fred's book, The Elecraft KX3, yesterday form Lulu. Very nice. My first impression, agree with KK5NA: EXCELLENT! Already cleared up a number of questions I had about data modes. Alan AA5XQ __ 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 Conflict with amp and Signalink
I rechecked the Signalinlk cable and connected the PTT to PTT IN on the K3. Works correctly. It worked before, so I must have been dreaming about where I had it connected. Probably senior moment. Thanks to all. 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm From: Gerald Manthey [mailto:kc6...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, May 25, 2013 6:55 PM To: K5HM Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Conflict with amp and Signalink I have all those and can confirm the Signalink does not use key out. Gerald On May 25, 2013 5:28 PM, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com wrote: The Signalink USB and the keying line for the linear amp both use the Key Out port on the K3. Is there a solution that would not require unplugging the Signalink sound card? 73, Ron, K5HM k5hm@gmail.com www.qrz.com/db/k5hm __ 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] K3 6 mtr Pre Amp mounting for back clearance
This is how I mounted my Pre Amp for 6 mtrs so I would have clearance in the back, The Pre Amp does not extend any further than the back of the RS232 connectors when the cable is attached... used 2 standoff's a piece of aluminum and 2 longer screws Ed K7WIA top view http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/edmoss/DSCN0874_zpsfba39983.jpg back view http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v451/edmoss/DSCN0873_zps6aa58880.jpg -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-6-mtr-Pre-Amp-mounting-for-back-clearance-tp7574241.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] Elecraft CW Net Report for May 19th 20th, 2013
On 14050 kHz at 2200z: NO8V - John - MI - K3 - 820 AB9V - Mike - IN - K3 - 398 K0DTJ - Brian - CA - K3 - 4113 K9ZTV - Kent - MO - K3 - 21 W0CZ - Ken - ND - K3 - 457 On 7045 kHz 0100z: K0DTJ - Brian - CA - K3 - 4113 K6PJV - Dale - CA - K3 - 1183 WI6O - John - CA - K1 - 922 __ 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] Elecraft CW Net Announcement
Good Evening, After a week of 70 degree, sunny weather it was hard to go back to 40, with rain and gloom. But there was an hour of sun today so it got dried out enough for a hike. The paths I thought would be more overgrown were as used as when I had been hiking them regularly. Lots of elks sign along the way. One day I am going to come face to snout with one of them. The very active sunspot is going around the limb of the sun. But not before charging up the ionosphere for a while. Each day this week thirty meters got a little bit stronger. If the trend keeps up the contesters on this weekend should be doing well. As I listened on twenty meters I heard folks from all over. I've had the radio on much of the day and heard areas come and go. But, because of that contest, twenty meters will be too busy to run the net there tomorrow. So I'll cancel the first net but keep the forty meter net active. Maybe with the recharged ionosphere I'll be able to work east of the Rockies again. Please join us tomorrow evening. 1) Hail signs (first letter or two of the suffix of your call) 2) NCS help (as well as QSP/QNP relay help) Monday 0100z (Sunday 6 PM PDT) 7045 kHz Stay warm, Kevin. KD5ONS - __ 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] Combo pre-amp
I don't know about that ... the incremental cost for the KXV3A vs. KXV3 was minimal. The firmware changes to support two more control lines should be minimal. As far as an internal preamp - it should not be significantly more complex than the PR6. With switching on a KVX3B, an internal preamp would not need the bypass relays so they could be used for band switching if needed. However, if the user did not want a 10/12 preamp, it would not be a stretch to use the existing PR6 internally for six meters only. One would think it relatively straightforward to switch two input tuning/matching networks in a PR6 style preamp or an alternate, broadband design could be used to completely avoid the need for band switching. With a little care in the design and programming, a higher gain/lower nf preamp could be substituted (electronically) for the standard preamp or the controls could be arranged to cycle through none/norm/opt. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/25/2013 10:48 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Ah Joe, Thankyou for resurrecting my thought that it IS possible. The issue will most likely be a lack of quantity that would be sold versus the cost to manufacture, I will live in hope...:-) thanks for the info Joe, much appreciated. 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 12:45, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: let's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-) I'm not saying it isn't possible ... takes one additional relay and two connectors. There are even couple unused control lines on the KXV3A that could be used to control the added relay and switch bands (10/12 and 6 M) if necessary. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/25/2013 10:13 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: Hi Joe, Gee...Shlet's not let that technical inconvenience reduce in any way my hope for a cure to my sometimes demented desires:-) Of course you are quite correct Joe. Point taken mate. 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 12:06, Joe Subich, W4TV li...@subich.com wrote: So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. I agree that an internal preamp (or premps) would be ideal. However, in addition to the preamp(s) Elecraft would need to provide *another* design for the KXV3A - one that switches the RX ANT IN/OUT connections to internal jacks - as neither the original KXV3 or current KXV3A have that capability. 73, ... Joe, W4TV On 5/25/2013 9:24 PM, Gary Gregory wrote: I don't wish to flog a dead horse any further, however, choice is something it seems everyone on this list is after. So what if a K3 needs to NOT have a 2M transverter to fit a combo pre-amp?there are many K3's in the world not fitted with 2M. This is a choice made by the original owner I guess which is what it is, a choice. I fully appreciate everyone's point of view, but I would hazard a guess I am not alone in wanting an internal unit as a CHOICE, not at the expense of taking away other folks right to choose. Wayne has stated Elecraft's case and that is there is not enough room but his statement is qualified by the mention of the 2M option which is a customer choice right? So, I will continue to want an internal pre-amp and it does not need to be for 6M as I don't operate there either. This is MY choice and does not hold sway with the masses but it is my choice after all. You mention remote install, fine, but again it is still another cable and still yet another box to cart around. Setup on a table (standard picnic size) the depth of the table means you need to have the K-Line right on the rear edge and the 6M pre-amp protrudes far enough back that if you are up against a barrier of some sort, the cables push the K-Line forward and reduce the work space area such that little room is left to operate in a comfortable manner. I could pontificate forever on the drawbacks when operating portable but I am probably not a member of the right choir. Maybe an OEM will come up with a 'plug-in' internal 10M pre-amp designed for a K3.now that would solve everything for me and I wouldn't have to plead my case:-) It's all about choice folks! 73 Gary On 26 May 2013 10:32, Walter Underwood wun...@wunderwood.org wrote: The original poster mentioned those of us who operate portable. Running cables to the next room does not make that any simpler. wunder K6WRU On May 25, 2013, at 5:13 PM, Dr. William J. Schmidt, II wrote: This sounds like a lack of creative thinking. How about using two 90 degree BNC elbows on the back of the radio and a couple of BNC jumpers. You can put the preamp anywhere... even in the next room is that is your fancy. Also, you might try one of the 50+ preamps that are already available by a variety of companies with ultra-low noise figures. I'm not sure I need a preamp to take up the
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB net results for 5/19/13
Wooowhooo! i made the list. i could barely make out the net but was happy to stumble across it. QTH is Springfield VA and i was only using 5 watts. Thanks for picking me up. Serial 3958. Jeff N6SDR On Fri, May 24, 2013 at 6:10 PM, Phil Shepard ph...@riousa.com wrote: Last Sunday's net was small, with only 22 participants. Participants from the 5/19/13 net follow: Station NameQTH Rig S/N KJ6CBS DaveCA K3 4052 K2SDScott NC K3 6286 KD8DZ MikeOH K3 5905 N8OQJim VA K3 6534 K4GCJ Gerry NC K3 1597 NZ0TBillKS K3 1502 WW4JF JohnTN K3 6185 W0FMTerry MO K3 474 W4RKS Jim AL K3 3618 WV5IDwayne TX K3 5287 K2UTBob NJ KX3 1418 KF7JZH Ron ID K3 2262 W7NMD Palmer AR K3 3779 W0CZKen ND K3 457 KB6GRob CA K3 1997 VE3XM Bob ON K3 409 WB9JNZ EricIL K3 4017 N6SDR KX3 KD4PS DaveIL KX3 3389 KE5VDT Roger TX K3 6054 WN4SLG DougTN K3 6433 NS7PPhilOR K3 1826 73, Phil, NS7P __ 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 Setup Failing
Hi Brian, Try running VCO MD CAL again. I have had problems with this in the past. Andy VK4KY -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-Setup-Failing-tp7574207p7574246.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
