Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks ago at Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes. Unfortunately I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order confirmation immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days. Silence. Asked 2 times by email, no reply. That never happened before with Elecraft and I'm some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin' here with a deaf KXV3A that bothers my EME work on 144. I'm I alone or am I black listed? Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA Am 12.06.2015 um 02:06 schrieb ejk...@gmail.com: One more quick follow-up. The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for this weekends contest. Thanks again... 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: ejk...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help. I talked to Elecraft support. I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were just too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins behind the header, the pins touched the main board. Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would go in the header. If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little screws, nuts etc. to do that. Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3. Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Jim Brown Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot? I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in? I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first. Any help would be appreciated. I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it installed in a few seconds. I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to doing it, for me, at least. 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket, and to get your fingers in there. 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15 degrees at most. 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front side of the socket. 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 Message delivered to ejk...@gmail.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 Message delivered to u...@dk5ya.de -- ** Webs by DK5YA: * http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* http://www.vhfdx.de/ [owner] * http://www.palekastro.de/[owner] * http://www.solweb.de/[owner] * http://www.spessartwetter.de/[owner] * ** __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
> I'm I alone or am I black listed? I really doubt you're blacklisted, but you are not alone. Check your spam filter. Has your email system decided that the Elecraft reply was spam? Mark AD5SS On Fri, Jun 12, 2015 at 2:52 AM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA wrote: > Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks ago > at Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes. > Unfortunately I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order > confirmation immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days. > Silence. Asked 2 times by email, no reply. That never happened before with > Elecraft and I'm some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin' here with > a deaf KXV3A that bothers my EME work on 144. > > I'm I alone or am I black listed? > > Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA > __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] [SPAM?] Re: K3 KXV3B install problems
Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks ago at Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes. Unfortunately I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order confirmation immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days. Silence. Asked 2 times by email, no reply. That never happened before with Elecraft and I'm some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin' here with a deaf KXV3A that bothers my EME work on 144. I'm I alone or am I black listed? Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA Am 12.06.2015 um 02:06 schrieb ejk...@gmail.com: One more quick follow-up. The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for this weekends contest. Thanks again... 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: ejk...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help. I talked to Elecraft support. I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were just too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins behind the header, the pins touched the main board. Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would go in the header. If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little screws, nuts etc. to do that. Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3. Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Jim Brown Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot? I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in? I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first. Any help would be appreciated. I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it installed in a few seconds. I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to doing it, for me, at least. 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket, and to get your fingers in there. 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15 degrees at most. 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front side of the socket. 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 Message delivered to ejk...@gmail.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 Message delivered to u...@dk5ya.de -- ** Webs by DK5YA: * http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* http://www.vhfdx.de/ [owner] * http://www.palekastro.de/[owner] * http://www.solweb.de/[owner] * http://www.spessartwetter.de/[owner] * ** __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] K3 KXV3A for sale
KXV3A for sale, perfect shape, light use. Includes cover panel, mounting screws, and cable if needed. $95 shipped conus Contact off line wm3m at live dot com Thank you 73 Emory WM3M __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] USPS shipping rates for non USA
My experience with using on-line USPS shipping to Canada was the reverse. I had a 20x20x6 inch package that weighs 23-lb. and on-line shipping came to $125. My customer in Ontario balked at that and I don't blame him. Only international priority mail is available. I sent the same package to NJ via parcel post for $39. But then while in the PO I asked what the rate for that same package would be to Canada and the 6-10 day priority mail quote was $81.50. This rate was not shown on-line. The high cost of shipping has me discontinuing trying to sell 19x17x12 inch aluminum cabinet parts that I remove from old TV translators because I am only making $10 of the $50 I charge. Out of that I have to purchase 20x20x12 inch cartons, bubble wrap and PaPal deducts 3% of the $50 I receive...I'm lucky if I do not loose money. It takes an hour to dismantle and package each one. I ship DEMI transverters to UK&EU which costs $76.50 and can take up to 20-days (not including time in customs). I'm sure that I have lost some potential business due the shipping costs. This is the penalty for living in Alaska. I have lots of good surplus stuff that will not sell due to shipping. Most will go to recycle or the dump. http://www.kl7uw.com/fs.htm 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com "Kits made by KL7UW" Dubus Mag business: dubus...@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] SSB net; I need help.
I regret to tell you that illness is making my running of the Sunday SSB net difficult. I need someone to step up and take over, at least for now. It’s fun and not hard. Who is interested? 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
Hi Udo, No one would ever be "black listed," etc. We're just ramping up on multiple products and options simultaneously, and there may be some minor delays on specific items. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 12, 2015, at 12:52 AM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA wrote: > Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks ago at > Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes. Unfortunately > I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order confirmation > immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days. Silence. Asked 2 > times by email, no reply. That never happened before with Elecraft and I'm > some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin' here with a deaf KXV3A that > bothers my EME work on 144. > > I'm I alone or am I black listed? > > Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA > > Am 12.06.2015 um 02:06 schrieb ejk...@gmail.com: >> One more quick follow-up. >> The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for >> this weekends contest. >> Thanks again... 73 >> Emory WM3M >> >> >> -Original Message- From: ejk...@gmail.com >> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM >> To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems >> >> Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help. >> I talked to Elecraft support. >> I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were >> just >> too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins >> behind >> the header, the pins touched the main board. >> Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would >> go in the header. >> If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little >> screws, nuts etc. to do that. >> Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us >> who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3. >> Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73 >> Emory WM3M >> >> -Original Message- From: Jim Brown >> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM >> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems >> >> On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: >>> Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. >>> The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as >>> they will go in the rear slot? >>> I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors >>> not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in? >>> I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on >>> that first. >>> Any help would be appreciated. >> >> I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the >> factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it >> installed in a few seconds. >> >> I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to >> doing it, for me, at least. >> >> 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It >> makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket, >> and to get your fingers in there. >> >> 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long >> needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15 >> degrees at most. >> >> 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent >> the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push >> them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front >> side of the socket. >> >> 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 >> Message delivered to ejk...@gmail.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 >> Message delivered to u...@dk5ya.de >> > > -- > ** > Webs by DK5YA: * > http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* > http://www.vhfdx.de/ [owner] * > http://www.palekastro.de/[owner] * > http://www.solweb.de/[owner] * > http://www.spessartwetter.de/[owner] * > ** > > __ > 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 suppo
Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
Wayne I realize you are a small company but you cast a big shadow. We are like the six year old that is told he has to wait to Christmas to open the packages. Can't wait. 73, Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- >From: Wayne Burdick >Sent: Jun 12, 2015 11:08 AM >To: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA >Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems > >Hi Udo, > >No one would ever be "black listed," etc. We're just ramping up on multiple >products and options simultaneously, and there may be some minor delays on >specific items. > >73, >Wayne >N6KR > > >On Jun 12, 2015, at 12:52 AM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA wrote: > >> Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks ago >> at Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes. >> Unfortunately I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order >> confirmation immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days. >> Silence. Asked 2 times by email, no reply. That never happened before with >> Elecraft and I'm some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin' here with >> a deaf KXV3A that bothers my EME work on 144. >> >> I'm I alone or am I black listed? >> >> Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA >> >> Am 12.06.2015 um 02:06 schrieb ejk...@gmail.com: >>> One more quick follow-up. >>> The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for >>> this weekends contest. >>> Thanks again... 73 >>> Emory WM3M >>> >>> >>> -Original Message- From: ejk...@gmail.com >>> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM >>> To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems >>> >>> Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help. >>> I talked to Elecraft support. >>> I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were >>> just >>> too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins >>> behind >>> the header, the pins touched the main board. >>> Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would >>> go in the header. >>> If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little >>> screws, nuts etc. to do that. >>> Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us >>> who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3. >>> Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73 >>> Emory WM3M >>> >>> -Original Message- From: Jim Brown >>> Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM >>> To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >>> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems >>> >>> On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot? I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in? I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first. Any help would be appreciated. >>> >>> I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the >>> factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it >>> installed in a few seconds. >>> >>> I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to >>> doing it, for me, at least. >>> >>> 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It >>> makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket, >>> and to get your fingers in there. >>> >>> 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long >>> needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15 >>> degrees at most. >>> >>> 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent >>> the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push >>> them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front >>> side of the socket. >>> >>> 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 >>> Message delivered to ejk...@gmail.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 >>> Message delivered to u...@dk5ya.de >>> >> >> -- >> ** >> Webs by DK5YA: * >> http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* >> http://www.vhfdx.de/
Re: [Elecraft] SSB net; I need help.
Phil, I would be happy to assist someone else a little more experienced from my LA perch. David A., KC0XT > On Jun 12, 2015, at 11:28 AM, Phil Shepard wrote: > > I regret to tell you that illness is making my running of the Sunday SSB net > difficult. I need someone to step up and take over, at least for now. It’s > fun and not hard. > > Who is interested? > > 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 > Message delivered to davidahren...@me.com David Ahrendts davidahren...@me.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] SSB net; I need help.
Phil, Let me see if I'm available this weekend and next. I already know I'm unavailable Field Day weekend. Speedy recovery to you. 73 de, Ian, KM4IK On Jun 12, 2015 2:30 PM, "Phil Shepard" wrote: > I regret to tell you that illness is making my running of the Sunday SSB > net difficult. I need someone to step up and take over, at least for now. > It’s fun and not hard. > > Who is interested? > > 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 > Message delivered to km4ik@gmail.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
Item is en route since June 10, says Elecraft via support desk. Keeping my fingers crossed. For whatever reason I never got the shipping notification. No junk sorted out, strange. Cristmas eve is close :-). Udo, DK5YA Am 12.06.2015 um 20:42 schrieb Fred Townsend: Wayne I realize you are a small company but you cast a big shadow. We are like the six year old that is told he has to wait to Christmas to open the packages. Can't wait. 73, Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Jun 12, 2015 11:08 AM To: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems Hi Udo, No one would ever be "black listed," etc. We're just ramping up on multiple products and options simultaneously, and there may be some minor delays on specific items. 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 12, 2015, at 12:52 AM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA wrote: Lucky you are, Emory. I've orderend a KXV3B replacement almost 3 weeks ago at Elecraft since my former KXV3A has issues with the pin diodes. Unfortunately I've heard nothing from Elecraft since. I've got my order confirmation immediately, item on stock, usually sent within 1-5 days. Silence. Asked 2 times by email, no reply. That never happened before with Elecraft and I'm some sort of pissed recently because I'm sittin' here with a deaf KXV3A that bothers my EME work on 144. I'm I alone or am I black listed? Strange, '73 Udo, DK5YA Am 12.06.2015 um 02:06 schrieb ejk...@gmail.com: One more quick follow-up. The new KXV3B works great, especially on 6 meters and just in time for this weekends contest. Thanks again... 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: ejk...@gmail.com Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 7:23 PM To: j...@audiosystemsgroup.com ; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems Thanks to Jim and Drew for the help. I talked to Elecraft support. I tried bending the pins, loosening the side and back panels, pins were just too long. With the KXV3B lined up and in position, and with the pins behind the header, the pins touched the main board. Support said it was ok to cut the pins so I cut tiny bits off till it would go in the header. If the back was off it would probably go in easily but just too many little screws, nuts etc. to do that. Also, I think it would help if there was an instruction sheet just for us who upgrade from the KXV3A/KXV3. Now to load the new firmware.. thanks and 73 Emory WM3M -Original Message- From: Jim Brown Sent: Thursday, June 11, 2015 4:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems On Thu,6/11/2015 12:11 PM, ejk...@gmail.com wrote: Having problems with install of the KXV3B upgrading from a KXV3A. The pins are two long on the KXV3B, with BNC connectors up as far as they will go in the rear slot? I tried putting the pins in tilting the board with the BNC connectors not out of the slot, it was too much of an angle, they will not go in? I guess I can cut the pins shorter on the KXV3B but wanted to check on that first. Any help would be appreciated. I also had a very hard time with it, and ended up driving down to the factory to let them do it. They let me watch the bench tech, who had it installed in a few seconds. I had to do my second K3, so I had him show me. There are three keys to doing it, for me, at least. 1) in addition removing the top cover, also remove the side panel. It makes it much easier to see when the pins are aligned with the socket, and to get your fingers in there. 2) Begin by bending the pins slightly with a good pair of long needle-nose pliers (toward the rear panel. It doesn't take much -- 10-15 degrees at most. 3) Now, insert the BNC connectors through the opening. If you've bent the pins enough, they'll be close enough to the socket that you can push them in to mate. If you haven't bent the pins, they will be on the front side of the socket. 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 Message delivered to ejk...@gmail.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 Message delivered to u...@dk5ya.de -- ** Webs by DK5YA: * http://www.mmmonvhf.de/ [editor]* http://www.vhfdx.de/ [owner] * http://www.palekastro.de/[owner] * http://www.solweb.de/[owner] * http://www.spessartwetter.de/[owner
[Elecraft] K3 - HRD rig control
I have asked this question previously, and ask again - as updating and improving of HRD is an ongoing process. Have improvements in HRD rig control of the K3 been made that would make HRD a recommended buy? Previously, various rig controls were not available through HRD and some controls on screen did properly indicate selection. Without taking too much bandwidth - have there been significant improvements in HRD rig control of the K3? I am still using an old "free" version. Please note, I am only interested in rig control - not anything else that HRD does. Thanks, Bill W2BLC K-Line __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
Udo, I often have things arrive from Elecraft without having received a shipping notice. Seems odd, but not to worry :-) 73, Phil W7OX On 6/12/15 12:10 PM, Udo Langenohl - DK5YA wrote: Item is en route since June 10, says Elecraft via support desk. Keeping my fingers crossed. For whatever reason I never got the shipping notification. No junk sorted out, strange. Cristmas eve is close :-). Udo, DK5YA __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems
Big shadow is better than one of those dark clouds, Fred :-) Phil W7OX On 6/12/15 11:42 AM, Fred Townsend wrote: Wayne I realize you are a small company but you cast a big shadow. We are like the six year old that is told he has to wait to Christmas to open the packages. Can't wait. 73, Fred, AE6QL -Original Message- From: Wayne Burdick Sent: Jun 12, 2015 11:08 AM To: Udo Langenohl - DK5YA Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 KXV3B install problems Hi Udo, No one would ever be "black listed," etc. We're just ramping up on multiple products and options simultaneously, and there may be some minor delays on specific items. 73, Wayne N6KR __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite now has preliminary support for the K3S
Hello, The latest release of Win4K3Suite (version 1.754) has a number of fixes and adds support for the new Elecraft K3S. The K3S support provides preliminary support of the newer preamp. In addition there have been a number of bug fixes and enhancements. Win4K3Suite is a comprehensive software package that integrates the K3 and K3S with the KPA500, KAT500, and support the P3 and LPPAN. It includes a built in spectrum scope that works with the KX3 and LPPAN. Win4K3Suite has a built in software router that allows full integration with any third party product including but not limited to HRD Logbook and DM780, DXLabs Suite, Log4OM, N1MM Contest logging, WSJT-X and many more. You can see the software in action here: https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=va2fsq The software has a fully functioning 30 day trial which you can download at va2fsq.com. If you have evaluated the software in the past and would like another evaluation code, please feel free to contact me. 73, Tom va2fsq.com --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HRD rig control
If you are only interested rig control, Win4K3 will do the job very well. I use HRD for logging only and Win4K3 for rig control works FB. I may try a free logging program and drop HRD as I feel they will be charging for upgrades regularly. Tex ka5y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-HRD-rig-control-tp7603949p7603953.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HRD rig control
Tex, You are correct. HRD does require an annual fee for upgrades, but once you have it, it continues to work whether your subscription runs out or not. I do as you. I use Win4K3 with HRD, but I also run CW Skimmer at the same time and using the same I&Q data you use for the pan display. It's an awesome package when it's all up. I wouldn't drop HRD if what y ou have is working FB for you now. 73, Barry K3NDM On 6/12/2015 4:44 PM, pkhjr via Elecraft wrote: If you are only interested rig control, Win4K3 will do the job very well. I use HRD for logging only and Win4K3 for rig control works FB. I may try a free logging program and drop HRD as I feel they will be charging for upgrades regularly. Tex ka5y -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-HRD-rig-control-tp7603949p7603953.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 Message delivered to k3...@comcast.net __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HRD rig control
Hi , I will be working for HRD as a European support guy. The way it works is .. you try HRD for 30 days for free. If you like it, you pay once only for the version you tried and for upgrades for 12 months, you also get customer support from 3 dedicated support guys and developers. If you are happy with the version you are running, and don't need support or updates, then you don't need to keep paying, you have bought the license for the software. If you decide that you want the full features of the latest versions, support for new radios, windows operating systems etc, country list updates and another 12 months of the support team, then it is half the original purchase price per year.. so that is just under $50. Robin G1MHU __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - HRD rig control
Check out TRX-Manager 30 day trial and one-time purchase 3 yr support.. full feature control of K3, KX3 and most other rigs; most rotators, SteppIR, logging, and much more... been around a long time and regularly improved by Laurent. http://trx-manager.com/index.html sold by PDA in USA http://www.hosenose.com/TRX-Manager/trx-manager_features.aspx and integrates with Logic if you want. 73 John VE3NFK disclaimer - long time alpha /beta tester -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-HRD-rig-control-tp7603949p7603956.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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KX-3 2 Meters, No power output
KX-3 Serial number 2517 Internal or external battery power, same condition. HF SSB/CW/Digital operation is Fine No 2 meter RF output on any mode. I've carefully followed the 2 meter module installation instructions and firmware settings, loaded the latest software as of Friday AM (and again) and cannot measure 2 meter RF at the SMA connector using verified coax and VHF SWR bridge. The power control displays 3 watts but the 'tune' mode displays .1 watt (?).CW, FM, SSB RF does not register on the VHF SWR/Power meter (10 watt setting) however I can hear my CW/FM/SSB signal in a nearby receiver. Receive works fine and all modes on HF work fine. I'm anxious to get this going for the VHF contest. Bill K6ACJ Sent from my iPad __ 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 Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
