Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
Those "stuck" with Windows 8 can downgrade to Win 7 at no cost. I do not know all the details, but I have read several reports that say it is possible. It may require that you have a Win 7 DVD. Check Microsoft for better information. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/20/2013 12:22 AM, Tom Blahovici wrote: Lots of good advice here. Win7 is a good choice if you can get it on new laptops. It’s not always available anymore and Win8 is a PIA. One thing I didn’t see mentioned and it probably a good indication of adequate performance is to get a laptop with Wireless N capability. These days, some lower end laptops still do not come with this. Spend a little more and you won’t regret it. For example the used IBM’s Don mentions theres some at $250 and some at 295. The ones at 295 have wireless N networking adapters. __ 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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
I am in the process of upgrading my XP computers to Win7 in anticipation of the April 2014 "drop dead date". With a home network of 8 computers and a NAS fileserver, it is not an overnight task. All computers must talk to each other on the network. I will end up with a couple of the computers running some version of Linux to save the cost of additional copies of Win7 OS, and I am glad to report that after 3 years of aborted attempts, I have finally found a workable configuration file for Samba that will allow a Linux computer to work on my home network. BTW, I have been recommending the use of Spectrogram for the Dial Calibration and filter alignment of the K2 (and K1), and am happy to report that it will run just fine under the most recent version of Wine. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/20/2013 12:03 AM, Rick Bates wrote: I would NOT suggest using XP anymore. Software companies will no longer offer their support when Microsoft drops it next April (2014). If the software of your choice works, you win. If it doesn't, you're on your own. Win7 is stable, usable and is supported. It is also fairly familiar (except some folders are in different places per Microsoft [apparent] upgrade policy). And after a couple days exposure to Win8 - the interface SUX! It's the new Vista. Avoid it like the plague until they fix it. Nothing is where it should be. __ 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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
Lots of good advice here. Win7 is a good choice if you can get it on new laptops. It’s not always available anymore and Win8 is a PIA. One thing I didn’t see mentioned and it probably a good indication of adequate performance is to get a laptop with Wireless N capability. These days, some lower end laptops still do not come with this. Spend a little more and you won’t regret it. For example the used IBM’s Don mentions theres some at $250 and some at 295. The ones at 295 have wireless N networking adapters. va2fsq On Nov 20, 2013, at 12:03 AM, Rick Bates wrote: > I would NOT suggest using XP anymore. Software companies will no longer > offer their support when Microsoft drops it next April (2014). If the > software of your choice works, you win. If it doesn't, you're on your own. > > Win7 is stable, usable and is supported. It is also fairly familiar (except > some folders are in different places per Microsoft [apparent] upgrade > policy). > > And after a couple days exposure to Win8 - the interface SUX! It's the new > Vista. Avoid it like the plague until they fix it. Nothing is where it > should be. > > 73, > Rick wa6nhc > > -Original Message- > From: k3...@comcast.net > > I would look for one that is running Windows XP or Windows7. > > > __ > 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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
I would NOT suggest using XP anymore. Software companies will no longer offer their support when Microsoft drops it next April (2014). If the software of your choice works, you win. If it doesn't, you're on your own. Win7 is stable, usable and is supported. It is also fairly familiar (except some folders are in different places per Microsoft [apparent] upgrade policy). And after a couple days exposure to Win8 - the interface SUX! It's the new Vista. Avoid it like the plague until they fix it. Nothing is where it should be. 73, Rick wa6nhc -Original Message- From: k3...@comcast.net I would look for one that is running Windows XP or Windows7. __ 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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
If you have a Mac (I have a MacBook Air) you can also run windows under a free (as in free beer) virtualization program from Oracle called VirtualBox. It is mostly open source. I use it to run XP and Win7 and Ubuntu on my Mac. The virtual machine files are not large. It works very well. 73, Oliver W6ODJ On 19 Jan. 2013, at 19:37 PM, Robert Nobis wrote: > Dave, > > If you have Mac experience and still have a Mac, you should use it. The > Mac is a very stable platform for Windows when you run Windows under > VMWare Fusion on an Intel based Mac. > > See http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/ > > 73, > > > Bob - N7RJN > > On 11/19/13, 6:23 PM, "Dave Moorman" wrote: > >> Hello, All - >> >> I¹d like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone >> can recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My >> experience has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown >> territory. A decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but >> that¹s about the only hard-and-fast requirements. >> >> Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I¹m attempting to >> install Linux. Has anyone done that? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dave K9SW >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
Dave, If you have Mac experience and still have a Mac, you should use it. The Mac is a very stable platform for Windows when you run Windows under VMWare Fusion on an Intel based Mac. See http://www.vmware.com/products/fusion/ 73, Bob - N7RJN On 11/19/13, 6:23 PM, "Dave Moorman" wrote: >Hello, All - > >I¹d like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone >can recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My >experience has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown >territory. A decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but >that¹s about the only hard-and-fast requirements. > >Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I¹m attempting to >install Linux. Has anyone done that? > >Thanks, > >Dave K9SW >__ >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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
Oh yes there are. Gateway and Dell come to mind immediately as bad choices, some Toshibas and Sonys aren't far behind. 73, Rick wa6nhc Tiny iPhone 5 keypad, typos are inevitable > On Nov 19, 2013, at 6:06 PM, "Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT" wrote: > > There are almost no bad laptops. __ 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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
I found several Dell refurbished D620's a while back at the local GOODWILL store. New bat, and warranty on HD and computer. About $225. Love mine. Added memory after warranty ran out and also upgraded to larger solid state HD. Used for many club outings, FDs and personal activities. ...bill nr4c Sent from my Verizon Wireless 4G LTE DROID Don Wilhelm wrote: >Dave, > >If you are looking for an economy laptop, I would steer you to the >refurbished IBM laptops. They are typically priced at $240 and up >loaded with Windows 7 professional. See >http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/default/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=2576396&storeId=1&catalogId=-840. > >I have had good success with the IBM/Lenovo computers - they just keep >on running, but then I normally use only desktops, the laptop is only >for infrequent travel purposes. > >73, >Don W3FPR > >On 11/19/2013 8:23 PM, Dave Moorman wrote: >> Hello, All - >> >> I’d like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone can >> recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My experience >> has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown territory. A >> decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but that’s about the >> only hard-and-fast requirements. >> >> Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I’m attempting to >> install Linux. Has anyone done that? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dave K9SW >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > >__ >Elecraft mailing list >Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > >This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
For the last 10-15 years all I have bought are Dells both Desktops and Laptops from the Outlet Store. They can be returns, Discontinued, Scratch & Dent, new ones that have been exchanged. Excellent Warranty!!! I have 3 for the shack and 4 laptops, my wife has one of each also as does my Grandson for when he comes over. I recently bought a Clam Shell Case for my iPad that gives it a regular raised keyboard and with its battery can power the iPad for about 100+ hrs continuous use or 6 mo standby. The case is all aluminum and lightweight. But still keeps the iPad small in size the case is amazing in all it does, but a bit pricey. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2 Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:07 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes There are almost no bad laptops. I'm picky about keyboards. My netbook has an awful keyboard -- my mistake. Otherwise, look at battery life if you want to operate portable. -- Lynn On 11/19/2013 5:23 PM, Dave Moorman wrote: > Hello, All - > > I'd like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone can recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My experience has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown territory. A decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but that's about the only hard-and-fast requirements. > > Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I'm attempting to install Linux. Has anyone done that? > > Thanks, > > Dave K9SW > __ > 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 - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3426 / Virus Database: 3629/6848 - Release Date: 11/19/13 __ 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] P3 Loss of signal
Hi Don, Thanks for the reply. Yes that crossed my mind but the cable I use now was suppose to be from the "new" batch. I called and got replacement from Elecraft Parts after earlier problem. I think this cable has been in use for better than a year or more and nothing has changed. I will switch cables as soon as I can find or make a new one. I was just curious if anyone else had a similar problem crop up. Thanks again, Bill - W0BBI -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Loss-of-signal-tp7580978p7580989.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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
Yep! I've been using IBM/Lenovo laptops for many years. My most recent one died last week and I found a refurb same model for $200 taxed and delivered. /Rick Sent from my iPad On Nov 19, 2013, at 5:38 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Dave, > > If you are looking for an economy laptop, I would steer you to the > refurbished IBM laptops. They are typically priced at $240 and up loaded > with Windows 7 professional. See > http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/default/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=2576396&storeId=1&catalogId=-840. > > I have had good success with the IBM/Lenovo computers - they just keep on > running, but then I normally use only desktops, the laptop is only for > infrequent travel purposes. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 11/19/2013 8:23 PM, Dave Moorman wrote: >> Hello, All - >> >> I’d like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone can >> recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My experience >> has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown territory. A >> decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but that’s about the >> only hard-and-fast requirements. >> >> Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I’m attempting to >> install Linux. Has anyone done that? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dave K9SW >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
There are almost no bad laptops. I'm picky about keyboards. My netbook has an awful keyboard -- my mistake. Otherwise, look at battery life if you want to operate portable. -- Lynn On 11/19/2013 5:23 PM, Dave Moorman wrote: Hello, All - I’d like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone can recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My experience has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown territory. A decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but that’s about the only hard-and-fast requirements. Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I’m attempting to install Linux. Has anyone done that? Thanks, Dave K9SW __ 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] KXPA100 Manual up on web site
The new f/w should be up by tomorrow before the first shipped KXPA100s reach their destination. Eric elecraft.com On 11/19/2013 2:35 PM, pkhjr wrote: I was looking over the manual and it states the KX3 must be firmware 1.74 or later? The web site shows 1.61 as the latest FW? Am I off in the weeds or is this a typo? 73 Tex ka5y __ 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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
Dave, Almost any PC will work so long as it has a sound card. All of the digital software readily available will run on some minimal machines. I would look for one that is running Windows XP or Windows7. There are just a few questions that you will need to answer. One, is how much do I want to invest, and two, how many simulataneous applications do I plan to run. If you are going to run only FLDIGI, MIXW, DIGIPAN, etc, you only need something low end. I usually steer away from Apple and Linux as Apple just want too much money for their stuff and both have a limited supply of apps to play with as compared to the PC. 73, Barry K3NDM - Original Message - From: "Dave Moorman" To: "Elecraft Elecraft" Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:23:02 PM Subject: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes Hello, All - I’d like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone can recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My experience has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown territory. A decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but that’s about the only hard-and-fast requirements. Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I’m attempting to install Linux. Has anyone done that? Thanks, Dave K9SW __ 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] Lost your list Password? - Here's how to get it.
The new f/w should be up by tomorrow before the first shipped KXPA100s reach their destination. Eric elecraft.com On 11/19/2013 2:18 PM, pkhjr wrote: I was looking over the manual and it states the KX3 must be firmware 1.74 or later? The web site shows 1.61 as the latest FW? Am I off in the weeds or is this a typo? 73 Tex ka5y __ 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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
I just use a cheap netbook made by ASUS. Works well, sips battery, and doesn't cost an arm and a leg if I drop it and it breaks. Make sure you buy a decent USB soundcard like the Griffin iMic for the best results. Built in sound cards work, but a lot of times they lead to more problems then they are worth. Frank KG6EYC On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: > Dave, > > If you are looking for an economy laptop, I would steer you to the > refurbished IBM laptops. They are typically priced at $240 and up loaded > with Windows 7 professional. See http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/ > americas/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/default/CategoryDisplay?categoryId= > 2576396&storeId=1&catalogId=-840. > > I have had good success with the IBM/Lenovo computers - they just keep on > running, but then I normally use only desktops, the laptop is only for > infrequent travel purposes. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > On 11/19/2013 8:23 PM, Dave Moorman wrote: > >> Hello, All - >> >> I’d like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone >> can recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My >> experience has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown >> territory. A decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but >> that’s about the only hard-and-fast requirements. >> >> Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I’m attempting to >> install Linux. Has anyone done that? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Dave K9SW >> __ >> 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 > -- CW: NAQCC #6554 | SKCC #10435 | FISTS #16155 | SOC #1038 | FPQRP #3186 Digital: FHC #4224 | 30MDG #6370 | DMC #5698 Gear: K3 #7164 | KX3 #1787 http://vadept.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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
Dave, If you are looking for an economy laptop, I would steer you to the refurbished IBM laptops. They are typically priced at $240 and up loaded with Windows 7 professional. See http://www-304.ibm.com/shop/americas/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/default/CategoryDisplay?categoryId=2576396&storeId=1&catalogId=-840. I have had good success with the IBM/Lenovo computers - they just keep on running, but then I normally use only desktops, the laptop is only for infrequent travel purposes. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/19/2013 8:23 PM, Dave Moorman wrote: Hello, All - I’d like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone can recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My experience has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown territory. A decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but that’s about the only hard-and-fast requirements. Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I’m attempting to install Linux. Has anyone done that? Thanks, Dave K9SW __ 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] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
I use my iPad for my KX3 with an iMic plus a Logitech iPad speaker that clips on it works ok for those modes and a logging program. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2 Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave Moorman Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 7:23 PM To: Elecraft Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes Hello, All - I'd like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone can recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My experience has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown territory. A decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but that's about the only hard-and-fast requirements. Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I'm attempting to install Linux. Has anyone done that? Thanks, Dave K9SW __ 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: 2013.0.3426 / Virus Database: 3629/6848 - Release Date: 11/19/13 __ 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
[Elecraft] PC laptop for K3/KX3 digital modes
Hello, All - I’d like to get the K3 and KX3 on HF digital and am wondering if anyone can recommend a reasonably priced PC laptop which would do that. My experience has been only Macintosh so the PC laptop world is unknown territory. A decent keyboard and a trackpad are pretty essential, but that’s about the only hard-and-fast requirements. Another question; I have an older iBook G3 on which I’m attempting to install Linux. Has anyone done that? Thanks, Dave K9SW __ 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 Losing sub receiver when I put SPLIT on...
Sounds like you've selected the dedicated Sub antenna input rather than the internal splitter output. Try tapping the RX ANT button with the Subreceiver on. 73... Randy, W8FN On 11/19/2013 7:27 AM, Paul VanOveren wrote: I am experiencing cockpit error. I have pushed a button somewhere on the front panel and lose my audio on the sub receiver when I go into split mode...what can I do to recover that capability?? __ 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] P3 Loss of signal
Bill, You might want to try a different cable. You said it was replaced "sometime ago" - there was a spell of time when Elecraft had a batch of bad cables. That situation has now been corrected, but you may indeed have 2 bad cables. The fact that things are restored when you tap the cable says that the cable is faulty. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/19/2013 6:02 PM, Bill W wrote: Recently, I have noticed that after a switching bands or simple setting ideal for while just listing, my P3 & SVGA screen signals drop off to almost a flat line. After simply giving the IF BNC connector a light tap, everything returns to normal. I replaced the IF jumper with a replacement unit from Elecraft sometime ago so I assume it is a good. Anyone else had a similar experience? Thanks, Bill __ 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] P3 Loss of signal
Recently, I have noticed that after a switching bands or simple setting ideal for while just listing, my P3 & SVGA screen signals drop off to almost a flat line. After simply giving the IF BNC connector a light tap, everything returns to normal. I replaced the IF jumper with a replacement unit from Elecraft sometime ago so I assume it is a good. Anyone else had a similar experience? Thanks, Bill -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-Loss-of-signal-tp7580978.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] Wanted KXPD3
Looking for the KXPD3 paddles for the KX3. Anyone have one to part with? Thanks, Mike K0AZ K0AZ Mike Sanders EM37cd SW Missouri www.k0az.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] KXPA100 Manual up on web site
Firmware 1.74 is required if you are connecting the KX3 with the KXPA100 using the optional Adapter Cable set. The big advantage of the Adapter Cable is that you can do everything to operate the KXPA100 amp and the optional KXAT100 ATU at the KX3. The KXPA100 can be out of sight and out of reach somewhere. I'm sure 1.74 will be the web site very soon. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of pkhjr Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 2:35 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPA100 Manual up on web site I was looking over the manual and it states the KX3 must be firmware 1.74 or later? The web site shows 1.61 as the latest FW? Am I off in the weeds or is this a typo? 73 Tex ka5y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KXPA100-Manual-up-on-web-site-tp7580952 p7580976.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] KXPA100 Manual up on web site
I was looking over the manual and it states the KX3 must be firmware 1.74 or later? The web site shows 1.61 as the latest FW? Am I off in the weeds or is this a typo? 73 Tex ka5y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KXPA100-Manual-up-on-web-site-tp7580952p7580976.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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
I'm reading the Astron specification sheets that I've used in commercial radio work for decades. You can see the specs for yourself on-line here: http://www.astroncorp.com/dcdc.html As you can see, an Astron 35 is rated at 25 Amps Continuous and 35 watts ICS. That page also defines ICS as "50% Duty Cycle 5 min. on 5 min. off" That's been the definition of ICS for many decades. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: Hisashi T Fujinaka [mailto:ht...@twofifty.com] Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 10:43 AM To: Ron D'Eau Claire Cc: 'Robert Nobis'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3 As far as I know, they are NOT rated Intermittent COMMERICIAL Service. They're rated Intermittent COMMUNICATIONS Service, which is something they made up. It's way lower than you think. __ 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] Lost your list Password? - Here's how to get it.
I was looking over the manual and it states the KX3 must be firmware 1.74 or later? The web site shows 1.61 as the latest FW? Am I off in the weeds or is this a typo? 73 Tex ka5y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Lost-your-list-Password-Here-s-how-to-get-it-tp7425522p7580975.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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
The model number of an Astron PS is the PEAK supply current. An RS-35M is a 35A PEAK, 25A Continuous supply. The RS-20 is 20 peak, 16 continuous http://www.astroncorp.com/showpage.asp?p=2 73 Gene K1NR On Tue, 19 Nov 2013 08:33:51 -0800 (PST) Hisashi T Fujinaka wrote: > The only thing that bit me: Astron XX does not mean XX > amps. I have an > Astron 25M and I was trying to figure out why my K2/100 > would power off > on 15M at 100W when I finally figured out that that the > Astron 25 is a > 20 amp power supply and my K2 needed a bit more. It would > even fold > back the voltage. After more debugging (and lots of > bypass caps & > chokes and dummy loads and a brand new oscilloscope) and > I found that RF > in the shack could be part of the problem but just > swapping to an Astron > 35M was my fix. > > Unfortunately, the Astron puts out a lot of heat, and my > shack happens > to be in a room that gets pretty warm even with the A/C > on. So I changed > to a 25A switching power supply which unfortunately has a > fan. Now the > tradeoff is heat vs. fan. > > On Tue, 19 Nov 2013, Don Wilhelm wrote: > > > Bob, > > > > The old reliable Astron 35 is a very good linear supply > - I do not have the > > metered version, and mine sits quietly on the floor > under the desk, no need > > to look at meters there. > > > > I also have an Astron SS30 which does a great job at > the workbench. Again no > > need for meters, and even though a switcher, I have not > found any switching > > noise created in the ham bands. > > > > As backups, I have an MFJ 25 amp switching supply and > an Alinco 340M linear - > > the advantages of those supplies is that the output > voltage is front panel > > adjustable. No noticeable noise from the switcher and > the current is more > > than sufficient for the K3/100. > > > > If you have other accessories, you might want to look > at a 35 amp supply, but > > 20 or 25 amps is all that is needed for the K3. > > > > 73, > > Don W3FPR > > > > On 11/19/2013 9:35 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: > >> I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and > wonder if there are > >> recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the > Elecraft 100-W > >> transceiver. > >> > >> 73, > >> > >> Bob - N7RJN > >> > >> > >> > __ > >> 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 > > > > -- > Hisashi T Fujinaka - ht...@twofifty.com > BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) > + $2.50 = latte > __ > 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 - Web mail provided by NuNet, Inc. The Premier National provider. http://www.nni.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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
I have 2 70 amp supplies a VS and a RS and a RS-12 plus a Samlex 1223/1235M also an MFJ QRP supply for the FT-817 that is used on the road with my KX3. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2 Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Josh Fiden Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 12:15 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3 Hi Bob, Just a note because the RS-50 is a real tank (heavy). I use 2x SS-30M which power 5 high current devices (K3/P3, TS790A, IC910H and 2 brick amps). Each power supply is only capable of powering one of these devices during transmit, but since I don't transmit on multiple radios concurrently, that's not a problem. So, unless you need to transmit on the K3 and VHF radio at the same time, you can get by with a smaller/lighter/cheaper supply. Of course nothing wrong with overhead and room for expansion! 73, Josh W6XU On 11/19/2013 9:54 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: > Everyone, > > Thank you. It looks like using an Astron supply is the way to go. I > will probably go with the RS-50, as I also have a Yaesu 2M/70cm rig to power. > > Incidentally, this mailing list was one of the major reasons why I > decided to get the Elecraft K3/P3 instead of competing products made > in Japan. I have found the members of this list quick to respond to > questions from others, with great answers. > > Again, thank you. > > 73, > > > Bob - N7RJN > > > > On 11/19/13, 7:35 AM, "Robert Nobis" wrote: > >> I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if >> there are recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the >> Elecraft 100-W transceiver. >> >> 73, >> >> Bob - N7RJN >> >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this >> email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html - No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 2013.0.3426 / Virus Database: 3629/6846 - Release Date: 11/18/13 __ 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
Let's end this thread for now. Its a repeat of one that just ran recently and can easily be found in the archives at http://www.elecraft.com/elist.html . It is near at the max posting in a short period limit for a single topic. 73, Eric List Moderator elecraft.com On 11/19/2013 10:34 AM, Phil Hystad wrote: I use an RS-50M and yes it is indeed a real heavy tank. But, then again, it sits on the floor, it is not in the way at all, and it is on all the time (except when I am away from the house for more than a couple of days). I use it to feed a West Mountain Radio Rig Runner 8012. Perfect set up for my QTH. __ 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
As far as I know, they are NOT rated Intermittent COMMERICIAL Service. They're rated Intermittent COMMUNICATIONS Service, which is something they made up. It's way lower than you think. On Tue, 19 Nov 2013, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: Astrons are rated ICS (Intermittent Commercial Service). Old timers in the Ham hobby will remember that as ICAS (Intermittent Commercial and Amateur Service). For example, the Astron spec sheet for the Astron 20 will show a continuous current rating of 16 amps and an ICAS rating of 20 amps. One can demand 20 amps peak for SSB or even CW operation and even normal high-duty-cycle operation with a few minutes at 20 amps and then a few minutes in standby. But, beyond that, it's likely to overheat and shut down to protect itself. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hisashi T Fujinaka Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:34 AM To: Robert Nobis Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3 The only thing that bit me: Astron XX does not mean XX amps. I have an Astron 25M and I was trying to figure out why my K2/100 would power off on 15M at 100W when I finally figured out that that the Astron 25 is a 20 amp power supply and my K2 needed a bit more. It would even fold back the voltage. After more debugging (and lots of bypass caps & chokes and dummy loads and a brand new oscilloscope) and I found that RF in the shack could be part of the problem but just swapping to an Astron 35M was my fix. __ 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 -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - ht...@twofifty.com BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte __ 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
I use an RS-50M and yes it is indeed a real heavy tank. But, then again, it sits on the floor, it is not in the way at all, and it is on all the time (except when I am away from the house for more than a couple of days). I use it to feed a West Mountain Radio Rig Runner 8012. Perfect set up for my QTH. I also have the RS-30M which I use as my "portable" power supply. By portable, I mean portable here at this QTH such as in the garage when doing experiments or building something, out on the back patio when I am operating "remote" in the sun-shine, or sitting (also on the floor) in a convenient location where I use it to drive my Li-ion battery charger. The RS-50M via the Rig Runner drives about six or seven different rigs -- all plugged into the power (Anderson connectors) but obviously not all on. I have a variety of 12 volt DC things that came with their own wall wart but I prefer to use them with the Rig Runner so they now all sport Anderson Power Pole connectors. 73, phil, K7PEH On Nov 19, 2013, at 10:14 AM, Josh Fiden wrote: > Hi Bob, > > Just a note because the RS-50 is a real tank (heavy). I use 2x SS-30M which > power 5 high current devices (K3/P3, TS790A, IC910H and 2 brick amps). Each > power supply is only capable of powering one of these devices during > transmit, but since I don't transmit on multiple radios concurrently, that's > not a problem. > > So, unless you need to transmit on the K3 and VHF radio at the same time, you > can get by with a smaller/lighter/cheaper supply. Of course nothing wrong > with overhead and room for expansion! > > 73, > Josh W6XU > > On 11/19/2013 9:54 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: >> Everyone, >> >> Thank you. It looks like using an Astron supply is the way to go. I will >> probably go with the RS-50, as I also have a Yaesu 2M/70cm rig to power. >> >> Incidentally, this mailing list was one of the major reasons why I decided >> to get the Elecraft K3/P3 instead of competing products made in Japan. I >> have found the members of this list quick to respond to questions from >> others, with great answers. >> >> Again, thank you. >> >> 73, >> >> >> Bob - N7RJN >> >> >> >> On 11/19/13, 7:35 AM, "Robert Nobis" wrote: >> >>> I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are >>> recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W >>> transceiver. >>> >>> 73, >>> >>> Bob - N7RJN >>> >>> >>> __ >>> Elecraft mailing list >>> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >>> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >>> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> >>> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >>> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> >> __ >> Elecraft mailing list >> Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft >> Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm >> Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> >> This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net >> Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html >> > > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net > Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
On 11/19/2013 6:35 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W transceiver. For the last ten years, I've been powering all the 12V gear from a deep cycle battery (Costco's largest) that I float charge from a regulated power supply. The result is a rather robust UPS for the key elements of the ham station. While the Astron supplies have a well-deserved reputation for reliability (and I've used several of them), my present choice is a 20A Power Werx switching supply that I bought to take on a DX trip several years ago. It's RF quiet, the regulation voltage is 13.8V as shipped, and it can be varied (internal pot) to adjust to the needs of the battery you're using. Such a system is also easily adapted to solar by the addition of solar cells and a charge regulator, and I did that recently. 73, Jim K9YC __ 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
Hi Bob, Just a note because the RS-50 is a real tank (heavy). I use 2x SS-30M which power 5 high current devices (K3/P3, TS790A, IC910H and 2 brick amps). Each power supply is only capable of powering one of these devices during transmit, but since I don't transmit on multiple radios concurrently, that's not a problem. So, unless you need to transmit on the K3 and VHF radio at the same time, you can get by with a smaller/lighter/cheaper supply. Of course nothing wrong with overhead and room for expansion! 73, Josh W6XU On 11/19/2013 9:54 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: Everyone, Thank you. It looks like using an Astron supply is the way to go. I will probably go with the RS-50, as I also have a Yaesu 2M/70cm rig to power. Incidentally, this mailing list was one of the major reasons why I decided to get the Elecraft K3/P3 instead of competing products made in Japan. I have found the members of this list quick to respond to questions from others, with great answers. Again, thank you. 73, Bob - N7RJN On 11/19/13, 7:35 AM, "Robert Nobis" wrote: I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W transceiver. 73, Bob - N7RJN __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html
Re: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
Everyone, Thank you. It looks like using an Astron supply is the way to go. I will probably go with the RS-50, as I also have a Yaesu 2M/70cm rig to power. Incidentally, this mailing list was one of the major reasons why I decided to get the Elecraft K3/P3 instead of competing products made in Japan. I have found the members of this list quick to respond to questions from others, with great answers. Again, thank you. 73, Bob - N7RJN On 11/19/13, 7:35 AM, "Robert Nobis" wrote: >I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are >recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W >transceiver. > >73, > >Bob - N7RJN > > >__ >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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
Astrons are rated ICS (Intermittent Commercial Service). Old timers in the Ham hobby will remember that as ICAS (Intermittent Commercial and Amateur Service). For example, the Astron spec sheet for the Astron 20 will show a continuous current rating of 16 amps and an ICAS rating of 20 amps. One can demand 20 amps peak for SSB or even CW operation and even normal high-duty-cycle operation with a few minutes at 20 amps and then a few minutes in standby. But, beyond that, it's likely to overheat and shut down to protect itself. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hisashi T Fujinaka Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:34 AM To: Robert Nobis Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3 The only thing that bit me: Astron XX does not mean XX amps. I have an Astron 25M and I was trying to figure out why my K2/100 would power off on 15M at 100W when I finally figured out that that the Astron 25 is a 20 amp power supply and my K2 needed a bit more. It would even fold back the voltage. After more debugging (and lots of bypass caps & chokes and dummy loads and a brand new oscilloscope) and I found that RF in the shack could be part of the problem but just swapping to an Astron 35M was my fix. __ 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
On 11/19/2013 10:41 AM, Jim - KE8G wrote: Hi Bob, This is a question that comes up from time-to-time and you will get a multitude of answers! Personally, I have a couple of the Astron Power Supplies RS-35M and think they are fantastic. One of these is more than enough to run 24x7 and handle the K3/100 with plenty to spare. Just my .2 cents. 73 de Jim - KE8G I'm using a cheap switching PS . . . a SPS-400MA (12V, 40A): http://www.409shop.com/409shop_product.php?id=104969 I have NO affiliation with that web site nor the manufacturer of the PS! I also see those guys no longer have it "The item you are trying to view does not exist or was suspended by the site admin." I'm sure it can be found elsewhere on the Internet of from local re-sellers. Anyhow, it replaced an Astron 1.5 years ago and is 1/4 the size or smaller. Been running 24/7 since I got it and it powers the entire shack. No birdies, although there is a knob to "move" them if they are there. I took a chance on buying this (less than $200) and I'm very happy. 90-95% efficiency with switching supplies, very small and not expensive. I wasn't optimistic, but it chugs right along . . . The Astron is now the backup. 73, Paul VE1DX __ 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
The only thing that bit me: Astron XX does not mean XX amps. I have an Astron 25M and I was trying to figure out why my K2/100 would power off on 15M at 100W when I finally figured out that that the Astron 25 is a 20 amp power supply and my K2 needed a bit more. It would even fold back the voltage. After more debugging (and lots of bypass caps & chokes and dummy loads and a brand new oscilloscope) and I found that RF in the shack could be part of the problem but just swapping to an Astron 35M was my fix. Unfortunately, the Astron puts out a lot of heat, and my shack happens to be in a room that gets pretty warm even with the A/C on. So I changed to a 25A switching power supply which unfortunately has a fan. Now the tradeoff is heat vs. fan. On Tue, 19 Nov 2013, Don Wilhelm wrote: Bob, The old reliable Astron 35 is a very good linear supply - I do not have the metered version, and mine sits quietly on the floor under the desk, no need to look at meters there. I also have an Astron SS30 which does a great job at the workbench. Again no need for meters, and even though a switcher, I have not found any switching noise created in the ham bands. As backups, I have an MFJ 25 amp switching supply and an Alinco 340M linear - the advantages of those supplies is that the output voltage is front panel adjustable. No noticeable noise from the switcher and the current is more than sufficient for the K3/100. If you have other accessories, you might want to look at a 35 amp supply, but 20 or 25 amps is all that is needed for the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/19/2013 9:35 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W transceiver. 73, Bob - N7RJN __ 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 -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - ht...@twofifty.com BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte __ 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
Another vote for the Astron linear 35A supply. Mine is an RS-35 (no meters), I've had it for years and it just runs and runs. Many will suggest switching supplies because they are lighter and less expensive for a given current rating, but they are less reliable and there is always the potential for noise. In my opinion, of course! On 11/19/2013 6:35 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W transceiver. 73, Bob - N7RJN -- Vic, K2VCO Fresno CA http://www.qsl.net/k2vco/ __ 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
Hi Bob I personally run quite a few shack DC items with mine including a 300w 2m amp along with a battery charger. The charger is one that charges an Optima back-up battery while the power is on keeps it charged quite well. After going through about 7 or 8 supplies most I still have I bought a Astron VS-70M and takes care of everything plus with the variable supply you can set the voltage you want. If you just want a supply for those items the Astron RS-35M is a great supply. 73, Fred/N0AZZ K3 Ser # 6730--KX3 # 5210--K2/100 # 6470-KAT100 P3/SVGA--KAT500--W2 Amps Elecraft KPA500 HF/6m--Alpha's 9500 HF--87A HF--Mirage B-5030-G 300+w--(2) B-5016-G's 165w 2m -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Robert Nobis Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2013 8:35 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3 I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W transceiver. 73, Bob - N7RJN __ 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: 2013.0.3426 / Virus Database: 3629/6846 - Release Date: 11/18/13 __ 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
Bob, The old reliable Astron 35 is a very good linear supply - I do not have the metered version, and mine sits quietly on the floor under the desk, no need to look at meters there. I also have an Astron SS30 which does a great job at the workbench. Again no need for meters, and even though a switcher, I have not found any switching noise created in the ham bands. As backups, I have an MFJ 25 amp switching supply and an Alinco 340M linear - the advantages of those supplies is that the output voltage is front panel adjustable. No noticeable noise from the switcher and the current is more than sufficient for the K3/100. If you have other accessories, you might want to look at a 35 amp supply, but 20 or 25 amps is all that is needed for the K3. 73, Don W3FPR On 11/19/2013 9:35 AM, Robert Nobis wrote: I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W transceiver. 73, Bob - N7RJN __ 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 Losing sub receiver when I put SPLIT on...
On 11/19/2013 6:27 AM, Paul VanOveren wrote: I am experiencing cockpit error. I have pushed a button somewhere on the front panel and lose my audio on the sub receiver when I go into split mode...what can I do to recover that capability?? When you activate split mode, the SPLIT indicator on the front panel illuminates. If the SUB indicator is not illuminated (just to the left of SPLIT) press the SUB button to activate the feature. I assume you have configured the SUB AF control to your liking (NORMAL vs BALANCE) and adjusted it accordingly. Gus Hansen KB0YH __ 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
Hi Bob, This is a question that comes up from time-to-time and you will get a multitude of answers! Personally, I have a couple of the Astron Power Supplies RS-35M and think they are fantastic. One of these is more than enough to run 24x7 and handle the K3/100 with plenty to spare. Just my .2 cents. 73 de Jim - KE8G Robert Nobis wrote: > I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are > recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W > transceiver. > > 73, > > Bob - N7RJN > > > __ > 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] Reliable DC Power Supply for K3/P3
I m about ready to place an order for a K3 and P3, and wonder if there are recommendations on a reliable DC power supply for the Elecraft 100-W transceiver. 73, Bob - N7RJN __ 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] Getting FLDIGI to Work. K3 XML file?
> Subject: [Elecraft] Getting FLDIGI to Work. K3 XML file? > Message-ID: <1384712990969-7580931.p...@n2.nabble.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > I am using FLDIGI 3.21.77 and when I click on the configuration under FLDIGI, > I can't seem to find the XML file for the K3. I need to copy the K3 XML file > to the FLDIGI configuation. When I do a search for Elecraft in my pc, the > only thing that comes up is the K3 utility which is linked to the radio. I > don't see any other files to click on. I am able to receive, transmit > digital, and update my radio but I can't control the radio. Any help would > be greatly appreciated. Hi. Unless you've indipendantely created or downloaded the K3 xml file, it wont exist on your system yet.. You have to go to the Fldig download page:- http://www.w1hkj.com/download.html and click on the 'xml archives' link, to get to it (and others.) Then "Right Click", and save a copy of the file to the folder on your system where you want it, in the usual way. Or... Try using Flrig, as the radio interface to your K3, it generally works a whole lot better than the XML's, and you'll have more control too. Plus you can use it indipendantly of Fldigi for other needs etc. Flrig communicates with Fldigi, using the XmlRPC protocol. You'll find that under the rig control tab in Fldigi's settings. If you get a firewall/security warning about allowing it to use networking etc, allow it, as that's how those apps communicate with each other. ONLY have that enabled, check that the other methods have been/are disabled. If you can't get that working, try using the K3 driver in the Hamlib library. Again, use only one control method at a time. However... If anything misbehaves (filter selections etc) then at least with the XML file via CAT control methods, you can edit that file to suit your operating practices. See also the FldigiWiki pages:- https://fedorahosted.org/fldigi/wiki LOTS of help and info there. Especially in regards to nailing down any USB/COM port assignments, so they don't move about each time you connect or reboot the PC. Assuming you're using Windows (you didn't say.) 73. Dave G0WBX. __ 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 Losing sub receiver when I put SPLIT on...
I am experiencing cockpit error. I have pushed a button somewhere on the front panel and lose my audio on the sub receiver when I go into split mode...what can I do to recover that capability?? -- Paul VanOveren 5911 Snow Av Alto, Mi 49302 (616) 868-7149 __ 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: TRN5 failed
I was plagued by the K3 not transmitting in DATA-A mode on 1296 with a transverter. I had the KXV3 programmed for 1296 transverter with XV5 which should send a HI output on BAND0 when TRN5 is programmed. I first noticed I could transmit if I had 144 selected (XV1) which uses the same IF of 28-MHz. Finally dawned on me that I was not getting BAND0=HI in 1296 which controls my INHIBIT=HI. I reprogrammed XV5 to be TRN7 and everything works (TRN7 outputs BAND0=HI, also). I am not using any of the other BANDn output lines at the present. I guess there is failure in the K3 logic for TRN5. That it a bit surprising as I feed BAND0 to the gate of a 2N thru a high resistance. The transistor is a relay driver that connects the INHIBIT line (ACC pin7) to a source of PTT which brings the inhibit line LO in transmit. PTT is coming from a four-stage sequencer which is keyed by KEY OUT. Since TRN5 was not outputting a logic=HI my INHIBIT line was holding the K3 transmitter off. I guess someday I will need to repair the logic ckt involved. 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com dubus...@gmail.com "Kits made by KL7UW" __ 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
