Re: [Elecraft] using the KX2 as a remote control head for K3

[Wayne Burdick]

Igor,

The KX2 does not yet have the rig-control feature of the KX3. This would be 
fairly easy to add. However, it is only a limited parametric controller; see 
page 28 of the KX3 manual. 

K3-to-K3 remote control mirrors the front panel directly. For that you need a 
K3, K3S, or K3/0-mini at the control end.

In either case, audio streams and the keyer paddle must be handled separately. 

73,
Wayne
N6KR


> On Nov 29, 2017, at 8:42 PM, Igor Sokolov  wrote:
> 
> Has this question been answered?
> 
> I did search the reflector but could not find an answer.
> 
> 
> 73, Igor UA9CDC
> 
> 
> 21.07.2017 22:59, Matt NQ6N пишет:
>> I seem to recall this being discussed with the KX3, but I haven't been able
>> to find the relevant discussion.
>> 
>> I'm curious if the KX2 can be used to control the K3 remotely in the same
>> way that a K3 can be used to do so.  Any tips or links to help me figure
>> this out would be much appreciated.
>> 
>> I am using RCForb connected to the K3 in the shack, but also have an RRC
>> remote unit and would consider any other options.
>> 
>> 73,
>> Matt NQ6N
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Re: [Elecraft] using the KX2 as a remote control head for K3

[Igor Sokolov]

Has this question been answered?

I did search the reflector but could not find an answer.


73, Igor UA9CDC


21.07.2017 22:59, Matt NQ6N пишет:

I seem to recall this being discussed with the KX3, but I haven't been able
to find the relevant discussion.

I'm curious if the KX2 can be used to control the K3 remotely in the same
way that a K3 can be used to do so.  Any tips or links to help me figure
this out would be much appreciated.

I am using RCForb connected to the K3 in the shack, but also have an RRC
remote unit and would consider any other options.

73,
Matt NQ6N
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Joseph Reed]

Yes,  firmware corrections and new functionality are some of the many great 
things Elecraft does.  With the K2 you could get a new MCU chip, I don’t recall 
if there was one for the K1.  But with the Gen 2 radios and their ability to  
take a MCU and/or DSP update it is over the top.

I knew a few of the guys at Amateur Electronic Supply before they failed.  They 
used to wonder why I stopped shopping there.  Well YeaIcoKen didn’t give me 
what Elecraft could.  An example would be the latest remote control of the KX2. 
 Funky cool, and works as described. (Wayne - it needs a key sequence to take 
it out of remote control and restore panel operation without a power down.)  Do 
you know of another ham radio manufacturer that can do that?  I don’t either.

Joe N9JR

> 
> Those firmware upgrades can be quick.  On 20 Nov 2017 G4SJP reported a 
> problem with KX2 production firmware 2.81.  By 21 Nov 2017 new production 
> firmware version 2.84 corrected the problem and was available for download.  
> Never would or could Asian ham rig makers respond that fast...if ever they 
> responded in the product lifetime at all.
> 
> Asian ham rig makers seem universally to lack the intelligence to implement 
> iambic mode A on any of their rigs.  The unfortunate owner is forced to use 
> the abominable mode B, or to not use iambic keying at all.  Elecraft has 
> always allowed selection of either mode.
> 
> Mike / KK5F

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Mike Morrow]

Gary wrote:

> Considering how the other radios on the market are not upgradable,
> I can not imagine any reason to ever buy one of them. As long as
> there is Elecraft, I will buy the next radio that has something new
> to offer.

Those firmware upgrades can be quick.  On 20 Nov 2017 G4SJP reported a problem 
with KX2 production firmware 2.81.  By 21 Nov 2017 new production firmware 
version 2.84 corrected the problem and was available for download.  Never would 
or could Asian ham rig makers respond that fast...if ever they responded in the 
product lifetime at all.

Asian ham rig makers seem universally to lack the intelligence to implement 
iambic mode A on any of their rigs.  The unfortunate owner is forced to use the 
abominable mode B, or to not use iambic keying at all.  Elecraft has always 
allowed selection of either mode.

Mike / KK5F
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[GRANT YOUNGMAN]

I suspect you’re underestimating the differences between the K3S and a fully up 
to date K3.  Either one is still the only rig I’d care to own :-)


> 
> Yep. I bought the two K3s that remain on my operating desk today in 2008. 
> Upgrading to the new synth boards and new transverter board with the built-in 
> preamp for 12-10-6M, bringing it up to about 90% of a K3S for a small 
> fraction of the cost of a new rig. With any other mfr, I'd have to sell the 
> rig for half-price or less and buy a new one.
> 
> 

Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342



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[Elecraft] WTB: PR6

[Randy Lake]

Good evening all. Anyone have a PR6 preamp you would part with ?

-- 
Randy Lake N1KWF
73 Gunn Rd.
Keene,NH
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 CAT troubleshooting with SPE 1.3KFZ

[Michael Walker]

Hi Guy

We need some more information.

What connections methods are using?  BCD.  RS232 and CAT at the same thing.

If RS232 baud rates need to match, etc.

Tell us more.

Mike va3mw


On Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 6:26 PM, Guy F2CT  wrote:

> Hello to all
> I recently bought a SPE 1.3KFA.
> Automatic band switching doesn't work
> with CAT or RS232.
> Many thanks for help
> Cordiales 73
> Guy F2CT
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Jim Brown]

On 11/29/2017 2:32 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
Besides being excellent radios, one of the other real values in 
Elecraft products is that Elecraft leans over backwards to provide 
upgrade paths to owners of earlier versions. The K3 to K3S upgrade 
path is a good example as is the history of the K2. 


Yep. I bought the two K3s that remain on my operating desk today in 
2008. Upgrading to the new synth boards and new transverter board with 
the built-in preamp for 12-10-6M, bringing it up to about 90% of a K3S 
for a small fraction of the cost of a new rig. With any other mfr, I'd 
have to sell the rig for half-price or less and buy a new one.


The modularity that allows us to buy only the features we need, adds 
features provided by new hardware designs, and provides that inexpensive 
upgrade path is a big plus. So are the ongoing upgrades to firmware, 
always free!


73, Jim K9YC

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[Elecraft] K3 CAT troubleshooting with SPE 1.3KFZ

[Guy F2CT]

Hello to all
I recently bought a SPE 1.3KFA.
Automatic band switching doesn't work
with CAT or RS232.
Many thanks for help
Cordiales 73
Guy F2CT
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[Elecraft] Opening for DSP software/hardware engineer at Elecraft

[Eric Swartz]

With the success of our software-defined KX3, KX2, and K3/K3S transceivers, 
we’re planning to expand our DSP radio engineering team. Team members can work 
either at our Watsonville, California headquarters or remotely. Both full- and 
part-time opportunities may be available. 

Please send inquiries, contact info, and experience (resume, project details, 
etc.) to h...@elecraft.com . 

Feel free to mention this position to other qualified candidates.

We look forward to hearing from you!

73,

Eric & Wayne
elecraft.com
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Gary Smith]

Yes. I built my K3 kit in 09 and sold it 
to a friend who wanted another K3 to match 
his other two K3's. I wanted a K3s so 
applied that sale to buying the K3s, moved 
over that which was worth doing (upgraded 
Sub RX/filters and a few other things and 
upgraded the rest so it's now a current 
K3s.

Add to that that I then bought a very 
early K3 from a nearby ham for my backup 
rig and I am a solid believer in Elecraft 
and their upgrade policy. 

Considering how the other radios on the 
market are not upgradable, I can not 
imagine any reason to ever buy one of 
them. As long as there is Elecraft, I will 
buy the next radio that has something new 
to offer. 

As someone sent to me not long ago... Why 
not buy it now, while you can, you're 
going to be a SK for a very long time... 
Ya know, at my age, that makes all the 
sense in the world to me...

73,

Gary
KA1J



> That fact, among others,  prompted me to buy the K3S that is now on
> my desk.
> 
> 73
> 
> Bob, K4TAX
> 
> 
> On 11/29/2017 4:32 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
> > Besides being excellent radios, one of the other real values in
> > Elecraft products is that Elecraft leans over backwards to provide
> > upgrade paths to owners of earlier versions. The K3 to K3S upgrade
> > path is a good example as is the history of the K2.
> >
> > 73 Bill AE6JV
> >
> > On 11/29/17 at 6:38 AM, rmcg...@blomand.net (Bob McGraw K4TAX)
> > wrote:
> >
> >> The Elecraft products have been solid for years.  That speaks well
> >> of the company and their values. Although no longer producing ham
> >> products, another US company followed the same practice.  I have
> >> several of their radios as well.  Besides, I purchase performance
> >> radios to keep and use every day, not what's popular in the
> >> marketplace.
> >
> > 
> > --- 
> >
> > Bill Frantz    |"We used to quip that "password" is the
> > most common 408-356-8506   | password. Now it's
> > 'password1.' Who said users haven't www.pwpconsult.com | learned
> > anything about security?" -- Bruce Schneier
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

That fact, among others,  prompted me to buy the K3S that is now on my desk.

73

Bob, K4TAX


On 11/29/2017 4:32 PM, Bill Frantz wrote:
Besides being excellent radios, one of the other real values in 
Elecraft products is that Elecraft leans over backwards to provide 
upgrade paths to owners of earlier versions. The K3 to K3S upgrade 
path is a good example as is the history of the K2.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 11/29/17 at 6:38 AM, rmcg...@blomand.net (Bob McGraw K4TAX) wrote:

The Elecraft products have been solid for years.  That speaks well of 
the company and their values. Although no longer producing ham 
products, another US company followed the same practice.  I have 
several of their radios as well.  Besides, I purchase performance 
radios to keep and use every day, not what's popular in the marketplace.


--- 


Bill Frantz    |"We used to quip that "password" is the most common
408-356-8506   | password. Now it's 'password1.' Who said users 
haven't

www.pwpconsult.com | learned anything about security?" -- Bruce Schneier

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Bill Frantz]

Besides being excellent radios, one of the other real values in 
Elecraft products is that Elecraft leans over backwards to 
provide upgrade paths to owners of earlier versions. The K3 to 
K3S upgrade path is a good example as is the history of the K2.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 11/29/17 at 6:38 AM, rmcg...@blomand.net (Bob McGraw K4TAX) wrote:

The Elecraft products have been solid for years.  That speaks 
well of the company and their values.   Although no longer 
producing ham products, another US company followed the same 
practice.  I have several of their radios as well.  Besides, 
I purchase performance radios to keep and use every day, not 
what's popular in the marketplace.


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408-356-8506   | password. Now it's 'password1.' Who said 
users haven't

www.pwpconsult.com | learned anything about security?" -- Bruce Schneier

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Mark Goldberg]

I think Ham radios from everyone follow more of the Elecraft business
model. The IC718 was introduced in 2000 or earlier and it is still sold.

I think the 7300 is wildly successful (not trying to start a flamewar, but
it is the best selling rig at many dealers) and they likely have economies
of scale, parts get cheaper as you buy more, and they push the price down
after the early adopters have bought, to better compete and drive out the
competition. The Elecraft radios do serve somewhat of a different market,
but you can't ignore that Direct Conversion SDR radios are up and coming.

73,

Mark
W7MLG


On Wed, Nov 29, 2017 at 12:33 PM, Josh  wrote:

> Considering most products are available for more than a few months, they
> must all have HUGE warehouses...
>
> 73
> Josh W6XU
>
> Sent from my mobile device
>
> > On Nov 29, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT
>  wrote:
> >
> > Most Japanese companies design a product (radio, computer, whatever) and
> do one production run.
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Stupid KX2 straight key question.

[Don Wilhelm]

Brad,

While either will work for the KX2, I would suggest wiring only to the 
tip and shell (leaving the ring open) - and set the KX2 menu correctly 
for that configuration.


That same key can then be used on other transceivers (even those which 
accept a mono plug) that do not have the configuration flexibility of 
the KX2.


73,
Don W3FPR



On 11/27/2017 10:19 AM, Cady, Fred wrote:

Hi Brad,

Either the tip or ring on the stereo (TRS) plug should work.

Check to see if the CONFIG:CW KEY2 is set the HAND.
73,

Fred KE7X


For information on all KE7X Elecraft books, see 
www.ke7x.com




From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on behalf 
of Brad McKirryher N1VWD 
Sent: Monday, November 27, 2017 6:32 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] Stupid KX2 straight key question.

The instructions with my KX2 say to use a stereo plug when wiring up a
straight key, so I wired mine up between the tip and the base leaving
the center  contact open. This configuration does not work for me. When
I  replace this key with another using a mono plug the radio works
perfectly. Am I supposed to wire the stereo plug up using the tip and
center contacts on the plug, Or the center and base of the plug ? If
this is the case I did not find any note of this in the owners manual.
Moron Looking for an answer.

BradN1VWD

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and Today is a gift
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Josh]

Considering most products are available for more than a few months, they must 
all have HUGE warehouses...

73
Josh W6XU

Sent from my mobile device

> On Nov 29, 2017, at 10:57 AM, Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT 
>  wrote:
> 
> Most Japanese companies design a product (radio, computer, whatever) and do 
> one production run.
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT]

Most Japanese companies design a product (radio, computer, whatever) and 
do one production run.


Then they reset the production line and make something else.

If the product was wildly popular, they might reset the line and do a 
second run, but most likely there will be at least some redesign, or it 
could be a new model entirely.


I would imagine that Elecraft keeps a steady production rate depending 
in inventory and demand.


Totally different business model.

73 -- Lynn

On 11/29/2017 6:38 AM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
This is one reason that I won't buy a JA brand radio.  Seems that all of 
the companies have a "new radio of the month" introduction, thus 
deflating the value of the brands/models that hams bought in the past 
few months.

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[Elecraft] KPA1500 Manual?

[w4sc]

The manual (electronic or hard copy) will probably NOT be available until AFTER 
the first unit is delivered to the first LUCKY KPA1500 customer.

de Ben W4SC
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 intermittent transmit power

[Cady, Fred]

Also, make sure you are not using ALC from the AMP to control the K3 output 
power.

73,

Fred KE7X



From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
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Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 9:52 AM
To: Phil Zminda; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 intermittent transmit power

Phil,

If you have not done so already, crank up K3 Utility and do the Transmit
Gain calibration.
If that does not fix the problem, then contact Elecraft support.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/29/2017 9:40 AM, Phil Zminda wrote:
> My K3 -100 S/N 4385 has developed an intermittent transmit problem on CW. I 
> operate very little SSB so can’t say if it happens on SSB. It seems that the 
> transmit power as seen on the meter display drops to 0 on a character and 
> then goes up to 100, even when running at 40 watts driving my amplifier, an 
> ALS-600, modified with QSK. At first I blamed the amp and did check it out 
> thoroughly, but see the problem even without it. I have checked all my coax 
> connections, the amp keying keying connection, re-seated the power cable, 
> tried both full and semi-qsk and both internal and external Winkeyer keying. 
> I’ve seen this both with my antenna and with a dummy load. It doesn’t seem to 
> matter which band I’m on. The problem seems to happen when the rig is first 
> turned on and then may go away. I saw the problem when operating last night 
> and when I tested the rig this morning on a dummy load it, re-occurred for a 
> short while, then went away. A couple of weeks ago  ran SS CW with the K3 
> running QRP and didn’t notice the problem.
>
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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Manual?

[Ken K6MR]

Just set the SWR thresholds so that it automatically goes into bypass 
below whatever mismatch you consider good enough.


Ken K6MR



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Subject: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Manual?

Except I believe that there is more control of when the KPA1500 tuner 
is

used. It would be nice if the KAT500 could be updated so it is only
activated on bands where it is needed.

John KK9A


Don Wilhelm wrote

Tom,

With only minor exceptions, the KPA1500 should respond in the same way
as the KPA500 combined with the KAT500.

73,
Don W3FPR

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Manual?

[Thomas Schaefer]

Correction..While that is the manual, it did not have any programming commands. 
I thought there were some differences since the tuner and amp were combined. I 
will wait for the programming info.

Thanks,

Tom

> On Nov 29, 2017, at 12:01 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Tom,
> 
> With only minor exceptions, the KPA1500 should respond in the same way as the 
> KPA500 combined with the KAT500.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 11/29/2017 11:53 AM, Thomas Schaefer wrote:
>> At the risk of being impertinent and asking a question about Elecraft gear, 
>> does anyone know if there were pre-release versions of the KPA1500 book? I 
>> am curious about the programming commands for possible inclusion in some 
>> software I write. If it helps, I promise to decode the manual using only the 
>> gray matter in my head and not scan it or use any other computer assisted 
>> reading/comprehension devices.

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Manual?

[Thomas Schaefer]

Bob K2TK pointed me in the right direction. I downloaded it from the FCC.

https://apps.fcc.gov/oetcf/eas/reports/ViewExhibitReport.cfm?mode=Exhibits&RequestTimeout=500&calledFromFrame=N&application_id=ihVuEIeRW6zTYKpm1zmQDA%3D%3D&fcc_id=UTR-KPA1500
 


Thanks,

Tom NY4I

> On Nov 29, 2017, at 12:01 PM, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Tom,
> 
> With only minor exceptions, the KPA1500 should respond in the same way as the 
> KPA500 combined with the KAT500.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 11/29/2017 11:53 AM, Thomas Schaefer wrote:
>> At the risk of being impertinent and asking a question about Elecraft gear, 
>> does anyone know if there were pre-release versions of the KPA1500 book? I 
>> am curious about the programming commands for possible inclusion in some 
>> software I write. If it helps, I promise to decode the manual using only the 
>> gray matter in my head and not scan it or use any other computer assisted 
>> reading/comprehension devices.

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[Elecraft] KPA1500 Manual?

[j...@kk9a.com]

Except I believe that there is more control of when the KPA1500 tuner is
used. It would be nice if the KAT500 could be updated so it is only
activated on bands where it is needed.

John KK9A


Don Wilhelm wrote

Tom,

With only minor exceptions, the KPA1500 should respond in the same way
as the KPA500 combined with the KAT500.

73,
Don W3FPR

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Re: [Elecraft] KPA1500 Manual?

[Don Wilhelm]

Tom,

With only minor exceptions, the KPA1500 should respond in the same way 
as the KPA500 combined with the KAT500.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/29/2017 11:53 AM, Thomas Schaefer wrote:

At the risk of being impertinent and asking a question about Elecraft gear, 
does anyone know if there were pre-release versions of the KPA1500 book? I am 
curious about the programming commands for possible inclusion in some software 
I write. If it helps, I promise to decode the manual using only the gray matter 
in my head and not scan it or use any other computer assisted 
reading/comprehension devices.

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[Elecraft] KPA1500 Manual?

[Thomas Schaefer]

At the risk of being impertinent and asking a question about Elecraft gear, 
does anyone know if there were pre-release versions of the KPA1500 book? I am 
curious about the programming commands for possible inclusion in some software 
I write. If it helps, I promise to decode the manual using only the gray matter 
in my head and not scan it or use any other computer assisted 
reading/comprehension devices.

I also hope we hear a report from anyone that receives a unit so we know they 
went out and can tailor our expectations on when to start looking for the UPS 
guy :)

Thanks,

Tom Schaefer NY4I


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 intermittent transmit power

[Don Wilhelm]

Phil,

If you have not done so already, crank up K3 Utility and do the Transmit 
Gain calibration.

If that does not fix the problem, then contact Elecraft support.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 11/29/2017 9:40 AM, Phil Zminda wrote:

My K3 -100 S/N 4385 has developed an intermittent transmit problem on CW. I 
operate very little SSB so can’t say if it happens on SSB. It seems that the 
transmit power as seen on the meter display drops to 0 on a character and then 
goes up to 100, even when running at 40 watts driving my amplifier, an ALS-600, 
modified with QSK. At first I blamed the amp and did check it out thoroughly, 
but see the problem even without it. I have checked all my coax connections, 
the amp keying keying connection, re-seated the power cable, tried both full 
and semi-qsk and both internal and external Winkeyer keying. I’ve seen this 
both with my antenna and with a dummy load. It doesn’t seem to matter which 
band I’m on. The problem seems to happen when the rig is first turned on and 
then may go away. I saw the problem when operating last night and when I tested 
the rig this morning on a dummy load it, re-occurred for a short while, then 
went away. A couple of weeks ago  ran SS CW with the K3 running QRP and didn’t 
notice the problem.


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[James Bennett]

Yes, perhaps in some venues, but looking at very recent eBay “sold” items for 
this unit, that is not necessarily the case. I’ll put it up on eBay anyway, 
with my usual 99 cent starting price and see what happens. Always has worked in 
the past, even with big-dollar auction items like this. No guts, no glory.

Thread closed! :-)

W6JHB

> On Nov 29, 2017, at 4:36 AM:
> 
> I think he'd better knock off another couple hundred if he's serious about 
> selling.
> 
> They're under $900 "pre-owned" these days.
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> -Original Message-
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net 
> [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of James Bennett
> Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 12:12 AM
> To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector 
> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend
> 
> Seems like the retail outlets have been dropping their prices - we had set 
> hat price based on what this unit had been selling for on eBay. However, 
> “after further review...” how about if we go with $1,070 - free 
> shipping

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[Elecraft] K3 intermittent transmit power

[Phil Zminda]

My K3 -100 S/N 4385 has developed an intermittent transmit problem on CW. I 
operate very little SSB so can’t say if it happens on SSB. It seems that the 
transmit power as seen on the meter display drops to 0 on a character and then 
goes up to 100, even when running at 40 watts driving my amplifier, an ALS-600, 
modified with QSK. At first I blamed the amp and did check it out thoroughly, 
but see the problem even without it. I have checked all my coax connections, 
the amp keying keying connection, re-seated the power cable, tried both full 
and semi-qsk and both internal and external Winkeyer keying. I’ve seen this 
both with my antenna and with a dummy load. It doesn’t seem to matter which 
band I’m on. The problem seems to happen when the rig is first turned on and 
then may go away. I saw the problem when operating last night and when I tested 
the rig this morning on a dummy load it, re-occurred for a short while, then 
went away. A couple of weeks ago  ran SS CW with the K3 running QRP and didn’t 
notice the problem. 

Before I box up the K3 and ship it to Elecraft, I am looking for ideas of what 
else to check. Although I built the K3 from a kit I haven’t had it open in 
years. I did send it to Don, W3FPR, to update the synthesizer boards and 
install the 2nd receiver about a year ago, but that was the last time the rig 
was opened up. The problem is very recent I am not sure if having 2nd RX will 
require much more disassembly in order to get to any connections related to the 
PA. I am rather hesitant to open the rig up. My workbench space is rather 
limited now and I don’t feel as confident with the dis-assembly as I was when I 
built the K3.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Thanks,

Phil N3ZP
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

This is one reason that I won't buy a JA brand radio.  Seems that all of 
the companies have a "new radio of the month" introduction, thus 
deflating the value of the brands/models that hams bought in the past 
few months.    Hams in general a cheap, buy today and loose money on the 
deal next week because the same brand/model can now be obtained for less 
money.


The Elecraft products have been solid for years.  That speaks well of 
the company and their values.   Although no longer producing ham 
products, another US company followed the same practice.  I have several 
of their radios as well.  Besides, I purchase performance radios to keep 
and use every day, not what's popular in the marketplace.


That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.

73

Bob, K4TAX



On 11/29/2017 6:31 AM, Wes Stewart wrote:

Sounds like an End-of-Life special.

On 11/29/2017 5:02 AM, Bill wrote:
Gigaparts (maybe others also matching) had them for $999 over the 
weekend - shipped. A discount like that makes me wonder what is going 
on.


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[Elecraft] PR6 not working properly

[Randy Lake]

Good morning all. This morning, on 6m, I am finding that the PR6 is
attenuating the signal when the RX Ant button is engaged. I have power
going to it,ie I can hear the relay kick in when the power is applied. I am
not using Digout(control line) and the jumper on P2 is on. Is there a way
to test the PR6?
Any guidance would be appreciated.
73,

-- 
Randy Lake N1KWF
73 Gunn Rd.
Keene,NH
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Charlie T]

I think he'd better knock off another couple hundred if he's serious about 
selling.

They're under $900 "pre-owned" these days.

73, Charlie k3ICH




-Original Message-
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[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of James Bennett
Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 12:12 AM
To: Elecraft Reflector Reflector 
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

Seems like the retail outlets have been dropping their prices - we had set hat 
price based on what this unit had been selling for on eBay. However, “after 
further review...” how about if we go with $1,070 - free shipping

Jim Bennett / W6JHB
Folsom, CA

> On Nov 28, 2017, at 9:04 PM, Steve Sergeant  wrote:
> 
> Jim:
> 
> I could almost be tempted if HRO wasn't selling them for $1,150 right 
> now, with free shipping.
> 
> [ https://www.hamradio.com/detail.cfm?pid=71-002065 ]
> 
> 
> 
>> On 11/28/17 20:40 PM, James Bennett wrote:
>> A buddy of mine recently bought himself a K3 and is ready to unload his 
>> IC-7300. He has asked me to put it up for sale for him on eBay. I’ve been 
>> selling there for 12 years with a feedback of close to 6000. However, I 
>> thought I’d see if anyone here wants it before I post it there. Perfect 
>> condition, works great, looks absolutely brand new, in original factory box, 
>> with third party programming software. $1,200 / free shipping CONUS only. 
>> Contact me off list if you are interested.
>> 
>> Jim Bennett / w6...@arrl.net
>> Folsom, CA
>> 
>> 916-337-4416
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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Wes Stewart]

Sounds like an End-of-Life special.

On 11/29/2017 5:02 AM, Bill wrote:
Gigaparts (maybe others also matching) had them for $999 over the weekend - 
shipped. A discount like that makes me wonder what is going on.


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Re: [Elecraft] OT: Selling IC-7300 For Friend

[Bill]

Gigaparts (maybe others also matching) had them for $999 over the 
weekend - shipped. A discount like that makes me wonder what is going on.


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