Re: [Elecraft] K-Pod Power from data port for k3s serial 10511

[Roccon]

Hello,

Thanks to all for the support.
I will use a resistor between 5 and 10 ohm.

Best regards, Graziano iw2noy

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Il giorno 9 feb 2018, 00:43, alle ore 00:43, "hawley, charles j jr" 
 ha scritto:
>The resistor is in series from a 5 vdc source. The pod takes
>alternatively about 50 ma from 9 to 15 vdc. So I would think any
>resistor from 6.8 to maybe up to 10.
>
>Chuck Hawley
> c-haw...@illinois.edu
>
> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
>
>From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net
>[elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Roccon
>[grazi...@roccon.com]
>Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2018 4:27 PM
>To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
>Subject: [Elecraft] K-Pod Power from data port for k3s serial 10511
>
>Hello to all,
>
>This saturday I decided to install in my k3s the second receiver KRX3A
>with two filters and the KDVR3 that I bought last month.
>In the future, hope very near, I am interested to buy also a k-pod.
>I read the k-pod manual and I seen that to power the k-pod directly
>from the data Port there is a modification to apply.
>My k3s is serial number 10511 so is one of those that needs the mod.
>
>I thought to do the mod this Saturday, to open the k3s only one time
>but I can't find a 6.8 ohm resistor in my rubbish.
>Is it necessary absolutely a 6.8 ohm or is possible to use other value
>more diffuse? Maybe a value near to 6.8 ohm or other combination?
>What exactly does this mod ?
>
>Any help, please ?
>
>Thanks a lot in advance , best regards, Graziano iw2noy
>
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[Elecraft] T1 QRP Autotuner

[Dave AD6A]

I just finally completed building my T1 tuner kit. It's been hanging around 
unbuilt for years! 

It went together really nicely. Soldering the relays was a bit tricky, but 
everything went okay and it worked perfectly first time. 

I have to say it's a marvelous but of kit. Extremely well designed and 
implemented and a real pleasure to build. It'll work great with one of my old 
RH-20 radios, if I ever get to using one again (the KX-2) is my field radio of 
choice these days).

Cheers es 72,
Dave AD6A

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Re: [Elecraft] New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software problems

[Ed Pflueger]

Are you running the Kat 500 in the manual mode?

Ed AB4IQ

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On Feb 9, 2018 7:26 PM, Steve Wilson via Elecraft  
wrote:
>
> Hi there,
> I'm assisting my godfather with setting up a new KAT500 & KPA500 to add to 
> his K3/P3.
> Issues I am having:
> 1) KAT500 makes quite a racket whenever keying up. It seems to settle down, 
> but as soon as I speak, it freaks out again. He has two antennas...a hex beam 
> on ant 1 and a G5RV on ant 2. The KAT500 seems to behave the same on both.
> 2) He is running Norton on his PC. Norton allowed me to download the KAT500 
> utility, but not the KPA500 utility. It automatically deletes it. What's up 
> with that?
> Thanks for any assistance. I tried to contact Elecraft support, but I guess I 
> was too close to closing. 
> Thanks, Steve  KO6L
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[Elecraft] New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software problems

[john]

Is the KAT set to manual or auto tune?  They are noisy while tuning, be sure
to follow the manual's procedure.

I have never used the KPA utility, can't you disable Norton to download it?

John KK9A

Steve Wilson Wrote:

Hi there,
I'm assisting my godfather with setting up a new KAT500 & KPA500 to add to
his K3/P3.
Issues I am having:
1) KAT500 makes quite a racket whenever keying up. It seems to settle down,
but as soon as I speak, it freaks out again. He has two antennas...a hex
beam on ant 1 and a G5RV on ant 2. The KAT500 seems to behave the same on
both.
2) He is running Norton on his PC. Norton allowed me to download the KAT500
utility, but not the KPA500 utility. It automatically deletes it. What's up
with that?
Thanks for any assistance. I tried to contact Elecraft support, but I guess
I was too close to closing. 
Thanks, Steve  KO6L

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[Elecraft] Things to do while waiting for your call for the KPA1500

[W1PEF]

Today I installed the HAMPLUS antenna  switch on my K-Line. It can select from 
6 antennas and 3 radios. It will allow for more than 2 antennas on the KPA1500. 
The switch seems very fast and silent as it switches. The AS-603A can also be 
controlled by the radio (not tested). Once the new 1500 arrives, I plan to use 
the KPA500/KAT500 with my FT-991A as my backup system. I purchased the switch 
at DX Engineering... excellent rating.
Paul - W1PEF 

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[Elecraft] New KAT500/KPA500 setup and utility software problems

[Steve Wilson via Elecraft]

Hi there,
I'm assisting my godfather with setting up a new KAT500 & KPA500 to add to his 
K3/P3.
Issues I am having:
1) KAT500 makes quite a racket whenever keying up. It seems to settle down, but 
as soon as I speak, it freaks out again. He has two antennas...a hex beam on 
ant 1 and a G5RV on ant 2. The KAT500 seems to behave the same on both.
2) He is running Norton on his PC. Norton allowed me to download the KAT500 
utility, but not the KPA500 utility. It automatically deletes it. What's up 
with that?
Thanks for any assistance. I tried to contact Elecraft support, but I guess I 
was too close to closing. 
Thanks, Steve  KO6L
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[Elecraft] KPA1500 invoice

[Carl Yaffey]

Ordered 8/24. Invoice received just now, 7 P.M. EST
Carl Yaffey  K8NU
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Re: [Elecraft] KX2 Nylon pull-loop for battery plug

[Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft]

These are our own design and are made custom for us fro use on the KX2.

73,
Eric
/elecraft.com/

On 2/9/2018 1:42 PM, Heinz Baertschi wrote:

Does anyone know a supplier for the nylon pull-loops on the battery plug - at
a reasonable (total) price?

Heinz HB9BCB




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[Elecraft] KX2 Nylon pull-loop for battery plug

[Heinz Baertschi]

Does anyone know a supplier for the nylon pull-loops on the battery plug - at
a reasonable (total) price?

Heinz HB9BCB




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Re: [Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite

[Bill]

Is your software supported on Linux? If not, do you have plans to make 
same available for Linux?


Bill W2BLC K-Line

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[Elecraft] New release of Win4K3Suite

[Tom]

Hello,

There is a new release of Win4K3Suite.  This release corrects an error with a 
missing DLL when a SDRPlay RSP1A is used and improves the RIT/XIT function.

One of the useful features of Win4K3Suite is that it interfaces to all 3rd 
party logging and digital mode programs such as HRDLogbook, DX Keeper, NAP3, 
N3FJP, N1MM+, FLDigi, MIXW as well as hardware devices such as the K3/0, the 
Pig Knob and various antenna tuners and amps.  In order to understand how to do 
this, there is a video on youtube that gives clear instructions on using the 
virtual port management facilities of Win4K3Suite:  You can access it at

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jh6IS0S1dE&t=4s

In case you are not aware, Win4K3Suite is a comprehensive control program for 
the Elecraft K3, K3S, KX3 and KX2.  It supports all hardware such as the 
KPA500, KPA1500 and KAT500 even on the KX2.
Win4K3Suite has built in panadapter support for the P3, LPPAN and the SDRPlay 
RSP. There is no configuration necessary to support all modes and filter 
settings for QSY's.

You can read user reviews here:
https://www.eham.net/reviews/detail/11214

There is a fully functional 30 day trial available at va2fsq.com
73 Tom

P.S. Someone made a request for synchronous AM but I have misplaced the email.  
Please contact me off list.

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[Elecraft] OT: A decent HR piece on NBC

[GRANT YOUNGMAN]

Just spotted this on the NBC website.  It’s about ECOM and not specific to 
Elecraft (except for all the battery powered radios), but one of the few decent 
pieces I’ve seen ...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO09aMGMizM&feature=youtu.be 



Grant NQ5T
K3 #2091, KX3 #8342



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Re: [Elecraft] Easier way to adjust KPA500 fan speed

[j...@kk9a.com]

I keep mine always set on the highest speed that is not loud. I cannot
remember the number but it the fan is barely noticeable and the next speed
up seems quite loud. For casual S&P operating the loud fan never comes on
for me.

John KK9A

From: Brian K3KO
Date: Fri Feb 9 11:57:29 EST 2018

With the lack of sunspots, one has to scrounge for QSO's. For a non big
gun station, that means a lot of S&P and pouncing on DX cluster spots.
Lots of hopping between modes.

I use earphones always but still find it necessary to tinker with fan
speed. Keeping ambient KPA500 fan noise down and minimizing annoying fan
speed changes during QSO's, requires different initial fan speed levels
for different modes.

To adjust fan speed from the KPA500 front panel:
1) Press Menu
2) Scroll down 5 times to FAN CTL
3) Press Edit
4) Scroll up or down to value
5) Back out (2 presses)
6) Press TEMP, PWR or whatever parameter you choose to display while
operating.

This got to be a pain.  W6FB at Elecraft suggested using the ^FC command
to make the changes over the PC connection.  You could write your own
program or use the firmware program to do this. I used the firmware
program and programmed macros for speeds 0 - 4.  The firmware program is
minimized most of the time since it takes up significant screen space.
It does require a dedicated USB or COM port.

It is crude but does help.  Any better ideas?  Maybe the aux key could
be pressed into service to scroll fan speed. What would really be nice
is to have it automatic with the KPA500 knowing the mode your operating
and what fan speed you like for that mode.  I suppose some logging
program could do the same.

Another solution for some-- buy a KPA1500 which is supposed to be
whisper quiet.

73 de Brian/K3KO

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[Elecraft] P3 Macros - MEM to MEM Copy? MEM Editing?

[Byron Peebles]

Has anyone come up with a reasonable means to duplicate a Stored Macro 
in the P3/SVGA?


I am interested in loading 48 memories with Macros that are all over 
100-characters and many of them are very similar with just a few 
characters different.  Because you need to type every one, this is 
tedious.  Even editing one requires you use a destructive backspace to 
get to the characters to change.


Is there a better way?

73, Byron

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[Elecraft] Easier way to adjust KPA500 fan speed

[brian]

With the lack of sunspots, one has to scrounge for QSO's. For a non big 
gun station, that means a lot of S&P and pouncing on DX cluster spots.

Lots of hopping between modes.

I use earphones always but still find it necessary to tinker with fan 
speed. Keeping ambient KPA500 fan noise down and minimizing annoying fan 
speed changes during QSO's, requires different initial fan speed levels 
for different modes.


To adjust fan speed from the KPA500 front panel:
1) Press Menu
2) Scroll down 5 times to FAN CTL
3) Press Edit
4) Scroll up or down to value
5) Back out (2 presses)
6) Press TEMP, PWR or whatever parameter you choose to display while 
operating.


This got to be a pain.  W6FB at Elecraft suggested using the ^FC command 
to make the changes over the PC connection.  You could write your own 
program or use the firmware program to do this. I used the firmware 
program and programmed macros for speeds 0 - 4.  The firmware program is 
minimized most of the time since it takes up significant screen space. 
It does require a dedicated USB or COM port.


It is crude but does help.  Any better ideas?  Maybe the aux key could 
be pressed into service to scroll fan speed. What would really be nice 
is to have it automatic with the KPA500 knowing the mode your operating 
and what fan speed you like for that mode.  I suppose some logging 
program could do the same.


Another solution for some-- buy a KPA1500 which is supposed to be 
whisper quiet.


73 de Brian/K3KO


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