Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Adding TX/RX "Relay" to KX3 Operation

[Chris R]

Jim Rodenkirch  said

"You could spend money here: https://www.dxengineering.com/parts/dxe-rtr-1";

I just happen to have an RTR1A for sale. Which is this:

https://www.dxengineering.com/search/product-line/dx-engineering-rtr-1a-receive-antenna-interfaces

I purchased it in April for use with my KX3 and an active loop antenna
- then in May I turned around and bought a K3 with the built-in T/R relay
setup and suddenly have no use this weeks-old RTR-1A...

Works great of course...

$125, paypal ok, I'll pay for shipping to the lower 48.

73, Chris NW6V
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Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 beta firmware revision 1.75 available

[Cliff Frescura]

Thanks,

I'm assuming there is a small copy/paste artifact on the page since it shows
the date of the earlier software version, 1.67.

73,

Cliff K3LL/6

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick
Dievendorff
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 5:43 PM
To: 'Elecraft Reflector'
Subject: [Elecraft] KAT500 beta firmware revision 1.75 available

A new KAT500 firmware revision 1.75 is now available for download, see
http://www.elecraft.com/KAT500/kat500_software.htm

 

Beta firmware arrives in a ZIP archive file; download and extract the
firmware and release notes files into a folder on your PC, and then use the
KAT500 Utility Firmware tab and "browse" to that folder.

 

This version should appeal to users of the KAT500's serial command
capability in conjunction with control programs like Win4KSuite and others
that send frequency set commands to the KAT500. 

 

73 de Dick, K6KR

 

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[Elecraft] KXPA100 firmware 1.35 has been moved to Production

[Dick Dievendorff]

KXPA100 firmware has been updated to revision 1.35.  This revision has been
in beta for quite some time.

 

The (optional) KXAT100 antenna tuner may now be used with the 100-watt power
amplifier bypassed. We've received requests from customers who sometimes
would like to run QRP and would like (at times) to use the ATU but not the
PA.

See the firmware release notes for details on how to put the PA into bypass
(and return to normal operation).

 

Install the new firmware with the most recent KXPA Utility, available from

http://www.elecraft.com/KXPA100/KXPA100_software.htm

 

73 de Dick, K6KR

 

 

 

 

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[Elecraft] KPA500 LCD-Display mysterious failure

[Johnny Siu via Elecraft]

Hello Oli,
I experienced the same and contacted Elecraft support.  They suggested re-heat 
the solder of U6 and U11 in the front panel to eliminate cold solder joins.
However, my eye sight and hands are not good enough to do so.  I simply leave 
as it is because the LCD characters usually come back after 5-10 mins power on.
May I know the serial no of KPA500?  I suspect there could be a small patch of 
KPA500 with front panel minor defects.
73
Johnny VR2XMC

  寄件人︰ "Oli, DL1OLI" 
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 傳送日期︰ 2016年06月14日 (週二) 1:20 AM
 主題︰ [Elecraft] KPA500 LCD-Display mysterious failure
   
Dear Elecraft-list, 

today I powered my KPA500 #1584 up and got no display on the KPA500. The 
backlight is working properly but the LCD shows nothing.

The Amp is working OK, it communicates with the KPA500 Remote utility, it 
communicates with the K3 and does 500 W Output as before. Only the LCD shows 
nothing. 
Even the keys for Menu and the bandkeys are working fine.

After some time, after I removed it from power complete several times, opening 
the top Cover, controlling remote, flashing new firmware ect. the LCD is 
mysteriously working again. 
Any tips to this? What to check for? Thank you.

vy 73 Oli
DL1OLI/AJ4UR

  
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[Elecraft] KAT-1 and PX-3 for sale

[Steve Saslow]

From: k7ew@hotmail.comTo: elecraft-ow...@mailman.qth.netSubject: KAT-1 and PX-3 
for saleDate: Fri, 10 Jun 2016 18:44:07 + I have a KAT-1 which I built 
and tested all excellent in my K-1, discovering that it already had a perfectly 
good one! So this one's totally unused, in excellent condition, kept clean and 
dry. To buy new and ship = about $138. I'm offering this for $75 + you pay the 
shipping. I also have a PX-3, serial number 514, which I assembled from 
their kit pieces. I used it barely a total of 10 hours, during the last months 
of the 2014 ARRL Centennial QSO Party, as I completed WAS plus territories, 
running my KX-3 at 7 watts max and a ground-mounted vertical + 2 radials. This 
PX-3 Panadapter is in excellent electrical and physical condition, stored clean 
and dry in all its original packing, even the box it came in! Includes the 
Elecraft-recommended DC power supply, the cables (labelled) to the KX-3, the 
extra DC power cable, and assembly and owner's manu
 als (owner's nicely bound, my time and expenses), all updates, errata and 
revisions documented and performed successfully. To purchase new = about $536 
(shipping included).  I'm offering it for $400 + you pay the shipping. Like 
new! Complete! Nearly unused!Please respond using my email address on QRZ.com.  
Telephone, if we can reasonably arrange.Thank you! -Steve K7EW  Please respond 
using my email address on QRZ.com 
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[Elecraft] MH2 on K3?

[lmarion]

“No internal hardware changes are required to use your MH2
with the Elecraft K3. Setup consists of attaching the
microphone, enabling it using the MENU commands and
making other front-panel adjustments.
Note: The jumper blocks and 5.6 k resistor supplied with
your microphone are not used. They are required only when
using the MH2 with an Elecraft K2.
The K3 can receive microphone input from either front
or back panel connectors. Select the front panel connector as
follows:
1. Tap MENU and locate MIC SEL with VFO B.
2. Select FP.L or FP.H with VFO A.
3. If FP.H is displayed, tap the 1 button to toggle the
display to show FP.L.
4. Tap the 2 button as needed to display bI AS. (This
turns on the microphone bias voltage required by
the MH2.)
Plug the microphone into the K3 front panel 8-pin”


This is from the Elecraft page on using MH2 with K3.

Where is this plug in for a MH2 on the front panel?


Mine won’t work on the rear panel plug in. I ordered a MH3
as well, II t won’t work either.

What microphone are  you guys using on the K3S that uses  the 8 pin
front panel plug?

New K3S that I can’t talk on.   

Leroy AB7CE

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[Elecraft] KAT500 beta firmware revision 1.75 available

[Dick Dievendorff]

A new KAT500 firmware revision 1.75 is now available for download, see
http://www.elecraft.com/KAT500/kat500_software.htm

 

Beta firmware arrives in a ZIP archive file; download and extract the
firmware and release notes files into a folder on your PC, and then use the
KAT500 Utility Firmware tab and "browse" to that folder.

 

This version should appeal to users of the KAT500's serial command
capability in conjunction with control programs like Win4KSuite and others
that send frequency set commands to the KAT500. 

 

73 de Dick, K6KR

 

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[Elecraft] KXIO2 purchased with KX2 at Dayton

[w4sc]

KX2 purchased 5/20 with KXIO2 option at Dayton.  KXIO2 was not available at 
Dayton to be delivered.  

Anyone else in this situation receive theirs?

de Ben W4SC
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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

[Kevin Stover]

Hakko 888D.

On 6/13/2016 12:00 PM, Eddy Avila wrote:

Greetings Elecraft afficiados, I'm looking for a recommendation for a soldering 
station, my Weller temperature-controled station of 20 years is dying an 
agonizing death and its time to upgrade!


I don't use my soldering station a lot, maybe once a month and once in a while 
put a kit together, so I don't need a really expensive unit, but probably one 
under $100 for my needs with temperature control.


Any suggestions? Thanks much


73


Ed ~ k6sdw

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Re: [Elecraft] (OT) Prodigal Son Returns

[Gary Smith]

Stan,

All is forgiven, you may walk with pride.

;)

73,

Gary
KA1J

K3 SN 202
K3s # 10622

> As a long time Elecraft builder and owner (K1, K2, K3, KX1, KX3, 
> KXPA100, KPA100, KAT2, PX3, T1 and many options and mini-modules), I 
> decided to "...take a walk on the wild side" about a year ago.  I sold 
> most of my gear and bought an LNR LD-5, then an LD-11 and also a 
> Mountain Topper MTR3B.  I was looking for a "fresh start" and "something 
> new."  I blame retirement for this...
> 
> They were all good products; I have nothing negative to say at all.  I 
> certainly got my money's worth.  And yes, the LD-11 receiver IS 
> phenomenally quiet!
> 
> 
> But it simply wasn't Elecraft!  I missed the Reflector where the company 
> owners are active.  I missed the ease of ordering and the rapid 
> shipment.  I missed the richness of the product inventory.  Most of all, 
> I felt a little twinge every time I'd make a contact and the other guy 
> was running a K something or other!
> 
> 
> So, a little over a week ago, I listed my stuff for sale and ordered a 
> KX2.  It should be here in a couple of weeks. 
> 
> 
> I'm very happy to once again be a member of the Elecraft Family. 
> 
> 
> 73, 
> Stan WB2LQF
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[Elecraft] for sale k3

[Jeff Griffin]

The K3 is sold, awaiting funds. Thanks for all the interest

73 Jeff kb2m


-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff
Griffin
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2016 9:13 AM
To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] for sale k3

I have a K3/10 serial 1516, along with a 2m module and a 2.1 filter that is
in excess to my needs. All mods are up to date. Asking price is 2000$
shipped CONUS. I will ship elsewhere, shipping will be actual cost. 

73 Jeff kb2m



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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

[Russ]

Ed:

Pace ST-50 - we use them at work - can't beat 'em if you can't afford a Metcal.
The tips are integrated into the heating element and they are a breeze to 
change.
They also regulate FAST.
Here's one on e-Bay for $150 (I got the same one for $100)

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Soldering-station-PACE-ST50-with-handpiece-and-extra-Tips-3-FREE-SHIPPING-/231974507997?hash=item3602c215dd:g:YYoAAOSwvg9XWQEx

Russ KD4JO

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eddy Avila
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 1:00 PM
To: Elecraft 
Subject: [Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

Greetings Elecraft afficiados, I'm looking for a recommendation for a soldering 
station, my Weller temperature-controled station of 20 years is dying an 
agonizing death and its time to upgrade!


I don't use my soldering station a lot, maybe once a month and once in a while 
put a kit together, so I don't need a really expensive unit, but probably one 
under $100 for my needs with temperature control.


Any suggestions? Thanks much


73


Ed ~ k6sdw

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Re: [Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

[Mike Reublin NF4L]

I like my Aoyue 937. Amazon has 'em for $59.95.

73, Mike NF4L

> On Jun 13, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Eddy Avila  wrote:
> 
> Greetings Elecraft afficiados, I'm looking for a recommendation for a 
> soldering station, my Weller temperature-controled station of 20 years is 
> dying an agonizing death and its time to upgrade!
> 
> 
> I don't use my soldering station a lot, maybe once a month and once in a 
> while put a kit together, so I don't need a really expensive unit, but 
> probably one under $100 for my needs with temperature control.
> 
> 
> Any suggestions? Thanks much
> 
> 
> 73
> 
> 
> Ed ~ k6sdw
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] for sale PR6

[Jeff Griffin]

The PR6 is sold. Thanks for the interest

73 Jeff kb2m


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Griffin
Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 8:01 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] for sale PR6

I'm now asking 70$ shipped

73 Jeff kb2m

I just ordered a KXV3B for my K3 so I have in excess to my need's a PR6
Preamp. It comes with supplied power and ACC connector, and also includes
the two BNC double male connectors. 100$ shipped. Paypal ok...

73 Jeff kb2m



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Re: [Elecraft] Cannot connect to K3S utillity

[Nr4c]

Call tech support. 

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On Jun 13, 2016, at 1:09 PM, Leroy Marion  wrote:
> 
> Does not matter, still won't connect. Tried two Win 7 computers.
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: Nr4c [mailto:n...@widomaker.com] 
> Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 8:35 AM
> To: Leroy Marion 
> Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Cannot connect to K3S utillity
> 
> Locate RS-232 in the CONFIG menu and set it to "USB" instead of a number.
> This should allow the utility to connect. 
> 
> Do you have a K3S/10 or a K3S/100?
> 
> What kind of amp do you have?
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> ...nr4c. bill
> 
> 
>> On Jun 13, 2016, at 10:05 AM, Leroy Marion  wrote:
>> 
>> I am the proud owner of K3S SN 10823.  After sleeping on it, I still 
>> cannot get the Utility to connect.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> My computer sees The radio it on COM5. I have turned off everything 
>> else connected, the amp, tuner and P3.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> I need to figure this out so I can save configs,  so when I goof up I 
>> can reload a working config.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> Also the per band power limits the K3 to 12 watts and the amp to ~250
> watts.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> How do I get ~400watts ?
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> The receiver on this radio is phenomenal, audio is FANTASTIC. 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  Thanks, Leroy AB7CE
>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] My K3, P3 and Expert Linear

[Nr4c]

Have you set all devices to 38400 baud?  The P3 will force the K3 to that speed 
when you turn it on. 

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> On Jun 13, 2016, at 11:55 AM, William Levy  wrote:
> 
> Gentlemen,
> 
> My K3 powers on the P3 and the Expert 1.3.
> Out the back of my K3 the 15 pin and 9 pin go to the Expert, the 9 pin
> Serial is split and goes to the P3.
> 
> When the P3 is OFF the K3 and Expert talk beautifully together. When the P3
> is on the band data gets lost on the way to the Expert and the P3 works
> fine.
> 
> So my question is how do I get the Serial Data on the 9 pin K3 to talk
> correctly to both Expert and P3?
> At the moment the Y splitter is not doing the job.
> 
> Perhaps there is a trick I don't know or a box I need to add to the station.
> 
> Thoughts?
> 
> Sincerely,
> 
> Bill N2WL
> Meeker CO
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[Elecraft] KPA500 LCD-Display mysterious failure

[Oli, DL1OLI]

Dear Elecraft-list, 

today I powered my KPA500 #1584 up and got no display on the KPA500. The 
backlight is working properly but the LCD shows nothing.

The Amp is working OK, it communicates with the KPA500 Remote utility, it 
communicates with the K3 and does 500 W Output as before. Only the LCD shows 
nothing. 
Even the keys for Menu and the bandkeys are working fine.

After some time, after I removed it from power complete several times, opening 
the top Cover, controlling remote, flashing new firmware ect. the LCD is 
mysteriously working again. 
Any tips to this? What to check for? Thank you.

vy 73 Oli
DL1OLI/AJ4UR
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Re: [Elecraft] Cannot connect to K3S utillity

[Leroy Marion]

Does not matter, still won't connect. Tried two Win 7 computers.

-Original Message-
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Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 8:35 AM
To: Leroy Marion 
Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Cannot connect to K3S utillity

Locate RS-232 in the CONFIG menu and set it to "USB" instead of a number.
This should allow the utility to connect. 

Do you have a K3S/10 or a K3S/100?

What kind of amp do you have?

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> On Jun 13, 2016, at 10:05 AM, Leroy Marion  wrote:
> 
> I am the proud owner of K3S SN 10823.  After sleeping on it, I still 
> cannot get the Utility to connect.
> 
> 
> 
> My computer sees The radio it on COM5. I have turned off everything 
> else connected, the amp, tuner and P3.
> 
> 
> 
> I need to figure this out so I can save configs,  so when I goof up I 
> can reload a working config.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Also the per band power limits the K3 to 12 watts and the amp to ~250
watts.
> 
> 
> 
>  How do I get ~400watts ?
> 
> 
> 
> The receiver on this radio is phenomenal, audio is FANTASTIC. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   Thanks, Leroy AB7CE
> 
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[Elecraft] FS 200Hz 5pole CW filter

[Jan Babinec]

For sale - 200Hz 5 pole CW filter, offset -0.90

Shipping worldwide, money via PayPal

Please contect me off list.

   73  Jan OM2XW
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[Elecraft] Soldering Station recommendation

[Eddy Avila]

Greetings Elecraft afficiados, I'm looking for a recommendation for a soldering 
station, my Weller temperature-controled station of 20 years is dying an 
agonizing death and its time to upgrade!


I don't use my soldering station a lot, maybe once a month and once in a while 
put a kit together, so I don't need a really expensive unit, but probably one 
under $100 for my needs with temperature control.


Any suggestions? Thanks much


73


Ed ~ k6sdw

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Re: [Elecraft] My K3, P3 and Expert Linear

[Alan Bloom]

The Y splitter should go on the RS-232 input to the P3, not the K3. That 
is, it should connect to the "PC" connector on the P3.


Alan N1AL


On 06/13/2016 08:55 AM, William Levy wrote:

Gentlemen,

My K3 powers on the P3 and the Expert 1.3.
Out the back of my K3 the 15 pin and 9 pin go to the Expert, the 9 pin
Serial is split and goes to the P3.

When the P3 is OFF the K3 and Expert talk beautifully together. When the P3
is on the band data gets lost on the way to the Expert and the P3 works
fine.

So my question is how do I get the Serial Data on the 9 pin K3 to talk
correctly to both Expert and P3?
At the moment the Y splitter is not doing the job.

Perhaps there is a trick I don't know or a box I need to add to the station.

Thoughts?

Sincerely,

Bill N2WL
Meeker CO

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[Elecraft] My K3, P3 and Expert Linear

[William Levy]

Gentlemen,

My K3 powers on the P3 and the Expert 1.3.
Out the back of my K3 the 15 pin and 9 pin go to the Expert, the 9 pin
Serial is split and goes to the P3.

When the P3 is OFF the K3 and Expert talk beautifully together. When the P3
is on the band data gets lost on the way to the Expert and the P3 works
fine.

So my question is how do I get the Serial Data on the 9 pin K3 to talk
correctly to both Expert and P3?
At the moment the Y splitter is not doing the job.

Perhaps there is a trick I don't know or a box I need to add to the station.

Thoughts?

Sincerely,

Bill N2WL
Meeker CO
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Re: [Elecraft] Cannot connect to K3S utillity

[Nr4c]

Locate RS-232 in the CONFIG menu and set it to "USB" instead of a number. This 
should allow the utility to connect. 

Do you have a K3S/10 or a K3S/100?

What kind of amp do you have?

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> On Jun 13, 2016, at 10:05 AM, Leroy Marion  wrote:
> 
> I am the proud owner of K3S SN 10823.  After sleeping on it, I still cannot
> get the Utility to connect. 
> 
> 
> 
> My computer sees The radio it on COM5. I have turned off everything else
> connected, the amp, tuner and P3.
> 
> 
> 
> I need to figure this out so I can save configs,  so when I goof up I can
> reload a working config.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Also the per band power limits the K3 to 12 watts and the amp to ~250 watts.
> 
> 
> 
>  How do I get ~400watts ?
> 
> 
> 
> The receiver on this radio is phenomenal, audio is FANTASTIC. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
>   Thanks, Leroy AB7CE
> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Cannot connect to K3S utillity

[Mike Dodd]

On 6/13/2016 10:05 AM, Leroy Marion wrote:

I am the proud owner of K3S SN 10823.  After sleeping on it, I still cannot
get the Utility to connect.

My computer sees The radio is on COM5. I have turned off everything else
connected, the amp, tuner and P3.


Is COM5 a serial port or USB? If serial, try CONFIG->RS232 and set the 
speed to 38400 Baud. Be sure to set COM5 in the K3 Utility, then click 
the Test Communications button.


HTH

--
73, Mike N4CF
Louisa County, VA USA
Elecraft K3s/100
Carolina Windom up 45'
http://n4cf.mdodd.com
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[Elecraft] Cannot connect to K3S utillity

[Leroy Marion]

I am the proud owner of K3S SN 10823.  After sleeping on it, I still cannot
get the Utility to connect. 

 

My computer sees The radio it on COM5. I have turned off everything else
connected, the amp, tuner and P3.

 

I need to figure this out so I can save configs,  so when I goof up I can
reload a working config.

 

 

Also the per band power limits the K3 to 12 watts and the amp to ~250 watts.

 

  How do I get ~400watts ?

 

The receiver on this radio is phenomenal, audio is FANTASTIC. 

 

 

 

   Thanks, Leroy AB7CE

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Re: [Elecraft] OT- FS Bodnar GPS Ref Osc

[brian]

Hi Wes,

It depends on what you want to do.  If you're just interested in 
programming one oscillator for a specific frequency (or the second to 
the same frequency too) then the need for more documentation is 
essentially zero.  Trial and error works.


One nice feature is being able to control the output phase difference 
between the two outputs at a fixed frequency.   No further info is 
required to do that.  I think this allows one to generate I/Q signals.


If one is interested in obtaining the two outputs at specific different 
frequencies, then more information is needed.


It is necessary to know the synthesizer setup and equations necessary to 
determine the divide integers et al.  One case comes to mind.  One user 
wanted 10 MHz on one output and 50 MHz on the second.  50MHz was not a 
choice on the drop down box for the second oscillator.  He contacted 
Bodnar and was provided with the "magic" input numbers that would do that.


Given the extra info, the utility of the unit would be greatly enhanced.

73 de Brian/K3KO


On 6/13/2016 13:16 PM, Wes Stewart wrote:

I've had one of these since January.  I am pleased with the device, but
the documentation and software leave much to be desired.  Actually, they
leave everything to be desired.  ARRL had the same observation in their
recent review. After seeing that and mention that there was new
documentation in the works, I emailed a query and have yet to receive a
reply.

Wes  N7WS

On 6/13/2016 4:59 AM, David Anderson via Elecraft wrote:

Yes a really useful piece of kit, has many uses around the shack or in
the field. For example to do the extended   temperature VFO
calibration for the KX3. It is tiny and low power, and very quick to
lock on to GPS. No wait for oven to heat up.

There are two versions, one with even lower phase noise, though the
standard one is excellent.

73 from David GM4JJJ


On 12 Jun 2016, at 18:10, brian  wrote:

Great for locking K3 master osc.

450Hz to 800 MHz, programmable. Low phase noise.

See
http://www.force12inc.com/products/gps-locked-precision-frequency-reference-low-jitter-gps-clock-450-hz-to-800-mhz-output.html


Two outputs available. Second output can be a different frequency.
USB powered or external power.  Once setup, computer not needed.

$195 shipped.

de Brian/K3KO

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Re: [Elecraft] OT- FS Bodnar GPS Ref Osc

[David Anderson via Elecraft]

Wes,

I too was promised that the Software would be updated. It was once since I 
bought mine, to fix a serious bug that had been introduced. This was a long 
time ago. However it has not had another cosmetic item fixed yet. (The window 
is too tall for my tiny laptop I sometimes use). 

Saying that I don't have any problem using or understanding the item or the 
software. 

Like so many things, documentation is totally missing or poor. 

I am surprised that Leo has not replied, he was prompt with my request in the 
beginning. 

73

David Anderson GM4JJJ


> On 13 Jun 2016, at 14:16, Wes Stewart  wrote:
> 
> I've had one of these since January.  I am pleased with the device, but the 
> documentation and software leave much to be desired.  Actually, they leave 
> everything to be desired.  ARRL had the same observation in their recent 
> review. After seeing that and mention that there was new documentation in the 
> works, I emailed a query and have yet to receive a reply.
> 
> Wes  N7WS
> 
>> On 6/13/2016 4:59 AM, David Anderson via Elecraft wrote:
>> Yes a really useful piece of kit, has many uses around the shack or in the 
>> field. For example to do the extended   temperature VFO calibration for the 
>> KX3. It is tiny and low power, and very quick to lock on to GPS. No wait for 
>> oven to heat up.
>> 
>> There are two versions, one with even lower phase noise, though the standard 
>> one is excellent.
>> 
>> 73 from David GM4JJJ
>> 
>>> On 12 Jun 2016, at 18:10, brian  wrote:
>>> 
>>> Great for locking K3 master osc.
>>> 
>>> 450Hz to 800 MHz, programmable. Low phase noise.
>>> 
>>> See
>>> http://www.force12inc.com/products/gps-locked-precision-frequency-reference-low-jitter-gps-clock-450-hz-to-800-mhz-output.html
>>> 
>>> Two outputs available. Second output can be a different frequency. USB 
>>> powered or external power.  Once setup, computer not needed.
>>> 
>>> $195 shipped.
>>> 
>>> de Brian/K3KO
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Re: [Elecraft] OT- FS Bodnar GPS Ref Osc

[Wes Stewart]

I've had one of these since January.  I am pleased with the device, but the 
documentation and software leave much to be desired.  Actually, they leave 
everything to be desired.  ARRL had the same observation in their recent review. 
After seeing that and mention that there was new documentation in the works, I 
emailed a query and have yet to receive a reply.


Wes  N7WS

On 6/13/2016 4:59 AM, David Anderson via Elecraft wrote:

Yes a really useful piece of kit, has many uses around the shack or in the 
field. For example to do the extended   temperature VFO calibration for the 
KX3. It is tiny and low power, and very quick to lock on to GPS. No wait for 
oven to heat up.

There are two versions, one with even lower phase noise, though the standard 
one is excellent.

73 from David GM4JJJ


On 12 Jun 2016, at 18:10, brian  wrote:

Great for locking K3 master osc.

450Hz to 800 MHz, programmable. Low phase noise.

See
http://www.force12inc.com/products/gps-locked-precision-frequency-reference-low-jitter-gps-clock-450-hz-to-800-mhz-output.html

Two outputs available. Second output can be a different frequency. USB powered 
or external power.  Once setup, computer not needed.

$195 shipped.

de Brian/K3KO

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Re: [Elecraft] for sale PR6

[Jeff Griffin]

I'm now asking 70$ shipped

73 Jeff kb2m

I just ordered a KXV3B for my K3 so I have in excess to my need's a PR6
Preamp. It comes with supplied power and ACC connector, and also includes
the two BNC double male connectors. 100$ shipped. Paypal ok...

73 Jeff kb2m



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Re: [Elecraft] OT- FS Bodnar GPS Ref Osc

[David Anderson via Elecraft]

Yes a really useful piece of kit, has many uses around the shack or in the 
field. For example to do the extended   temperature VFO calibration for the 
KX3. It is tiny and low power, and very quick to lock on to GPS. No wait for 
oven to heat up. 

There are two versions, one with even lower phase noise, though the standard 
one is excellent.

73 from David GM4JJJ

> On 12 Jun 2016, at 18:10, brian  wrote:
> 
> Great for locking K3 master osc.
> 
> 450Hz to 800 MHz, programmable. Low phase noise.
> 
> See
> http://www.force12inc.com/products/gps-locked-precision-frequency-reference-low-jitter-gps-clock-450-hz-to-800-mhz-output.html
> 
> Two outputs available. Second output can be a different frequency. USB 
> powered or external power.  Once setup, computer not needed.
> 
> $195 shipped.
> 
> de Brian/K3KO
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Re: [Elecraft] for sale k3

[Jeff Griffin]

The price is now 1600$ or best offer

73 Jeff kb2m

-Original Message-
From: Elecraft [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff
Griffin
Sent: Sunday, June 12, 2016 9:13 AM
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Subject: [Elecraft] for sale k3

I have a K3/10 serial 1516, along with a 2m module and a 2.1 filter that is
in excess to my needs. All mods are up to date. Asking price is 2000$
shipped CONUS. I will ship elsewhere, shipping will be actual cost. 

73 Jeff kb2m




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[Elecraft] KX3 Noise Gate VOX delay BUG?

[David Anderson via Elecraft]

This is the -third- time of asking, I have no response from Elecraft on this at 
all, rather disappointing given well known their excellent customer service. 

-

A few weeks ago another ham in this list asked if anyone else had noticed a bug 
with the way that the KX3 handles VOX when the TX Noise gate is set to ON. With 
any gate level more than 00 the VOX delay setting is ignored and the VOX drops 
out immediately. 

I checked with my KX3 and indeed that is the case.

I don't know if this is specific to the KX3, as I don't have a K3 or KX2.

The other ham has reported this to Elecraft but has heard no more on the matter.

My question is, can this be fixed in firmware or is there some limitation that 
prevents the VOX delay from working with the TX Noise gate?

Many thanks,

73 from David GM4JJJ
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