Re: [Elecraft] K2 with KPA-100
Brian, Even though the KAT2 and the KPA100 are present in the "Twins" configuration, when the K2 MCU detects the presence of the KPA100, the KAT2 is bypassed and set to connect only to ANT1. In other words, the KAT2 will not work with the KPA100 present. If an ATU is required with the KPA100 in-line, the KAT100 or other ATU between the KPA100 output and the antenna is necessary. Yes, the KAT2 is rated at up to 20 watts. The KAT100 is rated at up to about 150 watts. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/19/2018 11:24 PM, Brian Denley wrote: ..unless you build it in the ‘Twins’ configuration. Then you have the KAT2 and KAT100 both available in the system along with the KPA100. But you need another EC2 enclosure. Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad On Dec 19, 2018, at 9:04 PM, Neil Zampella wrote: Gene ... if you were planning to buy a K2 kit, you should do that. It was a pleasure, and a lot of fun to put together. The KAT2 will not work with the KPA100 option for the reason Don pointed out also, and Don correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not sure its rated for more than 20w. The KAT100 is a great option, and is designed to sit below the K2/100. If you need pictures, you can check out my K2 build pics here: __ 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] K2 with KPA-100
..unless you build it in the ‘Twins’ configuration. Then you have the KAT2 and KAT100 both available in the system along with the KPA100. But you need another EC2 enclosure. Brian KB1VBF Sent from my iPad > On Dec 19, 2018, at 9:04 PM, Neil Zampella wrote: > > Gene ... > > if you were planning to buy a K2 kit, you should do that. It was a > pleasure, and a lot of fun to put together. The KAT2 will not work with the > KPA100 option for the reason Don pointed out also, and Don correct me if I'm > wrong, I'm not sure its rated for more than 20w. > > The KAT100 is a great option, and is designed to sit below the K2/100. If > you need pictures, you can check out my K2 build pics here: > > http://nz1951.com/2-uncategorised/2-elecraft-k2-build > > Neil, KN3ILZ > >> On 12/19/2018 5:18 PM, Gene O wrote: >> I should have first stated that I do not have any K2 or any amplifiers or >> tuners. Just asking questions in anticipation of getting a K2. Reading >> manuals and seeing photos of k2s is not as good as seeing the actual unit. >> >> I am aware that the top of the KPA-100 is a black fined heat sink. I was >> not aware that the KAT2 could not fit below it. >> >> Now I know why Elecraft came out with the K3. Confusion reigns at least for >> me. Think I will just get a KX3 which is very much like my K3 which I have >> had for over 10 years. >> >> Thanks to every one who responded. >> >> 73, Gene W2BXR >> >> > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.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 b.den...@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] wire for random wire antenna using kx3
Shortwave transmitters tend to live very long lives. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2018, at 19:13, Phil Kane wrote: > >> On 12/19/2018 3:25 PM, W2xj wrote: >> >> must have been an old tx. The ones dating back around 60 years had >> front panel cranks and newer models did changes automatically. > > He actually had to go into the cage and change taps on coils. I don't > remember the age/model of the TX but it was in service in the early > 1980s as I remember it. > > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > > From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest > Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon > __ 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] Elecraft SSB Net for Sunday, December 16, 2018
Eric WB9JNZ, our normal net control station, promises to be back in the saddle next week. In his absence we managed to log 23 check ins with the much appreciated assistance from Steve WM6P, Roger N4NRW, and Bill AE6JV. Sunday’s check ins included: WM6PSteve GA K3S 11453 N4NRW Roger SC K3 1318 KE0RFZ Ben NM Kenwood TS-120 W1NGA Al CO K3 5765 N6PGQ Bob CA K3 5891 KG5WEO Tom TX KX3 10175 N0MPM MikeIA K3S 10514 AE6JV BillCA K3 6299 K7BRR BillAZ K3S 10939 VE7GZ FernBC K3 412 W9PCS PaulWI K3S 10752 W7QHD KurtAZ K2 1538 K6VWE StanMI K3 650 W4DML DougTN K3 6433 W7ASY Tim NV Kenwood TS-690 WA5DSS BillTX K3S 10835 N7BDL Terry AZ K3S 10373 W7REK GlenK3 K3 2843 K7DIP/KH6 BurtHI Icom 756 Pro2 K7JGJohnWA KX3 3519 KG6MH RichCA MFJ QRP 10 watts K6FWFrank CA K3S 11652 NC0JW Jim CO KX3 1356 As a reminder the Elecraft SSB Net meets every Sunday at 1800 UTC on or about 14.3035 MHz. Our Net Control Station is Eric WB9JNZ in Chicago, IL. With propagation being a bit tricky these days we employ several relay stations located through out the continental USA. As conditions permit we take questions and comments after our check ins. Stop by, check the propagation, and say Hi. Jim White - NC0JW Colorado Springs, CO __ 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] wire for random wire antenna using kx3
On 12/19/2018 3:25 PM, W2xj wrote: > must have been an old tx. The ones dating back around 60 years had > front panel cranks and newer models did changes automatically. He actually had to go into the cage and change taps on coils. I don't remember the age/model of the TX but it was in service in the early 1980s as I remember it. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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] Opportunism, bravery, insanity: putting the "eXtreme" in Elecraft's KX and AX gear
It’s also a growing, dynamic therefore unstable collection of code. Wait for it to mature. Rick WA6NHC Smell Czech correction happen > On Dec 19, 2018, at 5:55 PM, Neil Zampella wrote: > > FWIW ... easier said than done, there's a lot more to it than there is to CW, > RTTY, or even PSK. > > Neil, KN3ILZ > >> On 12/19/2018 9:44 AM, Andy McMullin wrote: >> I’d vote for that idea too! >> >> Regards >> Andy, G8TQH >> >>> On 19 Dec 2018, at 14:36, Bob N3MNT wrote: >>> >>> Maybe add WSJT-X capability to PX3 >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 a...@rickham.net >> >> > > --- > This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. > https://www.avg.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 wa6...@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] K2 with KPA-100
Gene ... if you were planning to buy a K2 kit, you should do that. It was a pleasure, and a lot of fun to put together. The KAT2 will not work with the KPA100 option for the reason Don pointed out also, and Don correct me if I'm wrong, I'm not sure its rated for more than 20w. The KAT100 is a great option, and is designed to sit below the K2/100. If you need pictures, you can check out my K2 build pics here: http://nz1951.com/2-uncategorised/2-elecraft-k2-build Neil, KN3ILZ On 12/19/2018 5:18 PM, Gene O wrote: I should have first stated that I do not have any K2 or any amplifiers or tuners. Just asking questions in anticipation of getting a K2. Reading manuals and seeing photos of k2s is not as good as seeing the actual unit. I am aware that the top of the KPA-100 is a black fined heat sink. I was not aware that the KAT2 could not fit below it. Now I know why Elecraft came out with the K3. Confusion reigns at least for me. Think I will just get a KX3 which is very much like my K3 which I have had for over 10 years. Thanks to every one who responded. 73, Gene W2BXR --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.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] Opportunism, bravery, insanity: putting the "eXtreme" in Elecraft's KX and AX gear
FWIW ... easier said than done, there's a lot more to it than there is to CW, RTTY, or even PSK. Neil, KN3ILZ On 12/19/2018 9:44 AM, Andy McMullin wrote: I’d vote for that idea too! Regards Andy, G8TQH On 19 Dec 2018, at 14:36, Bob N3MNT wrote: Maybe add WSJT-X capability to PX3 -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 a...@rickham.net --- This email has been checked for viruses by AVG. https://www.avg.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] wire for random wire antenna using kx3
must have been an old tx. The ones dating back around 60 years had front panel cranks and newer models did changes automatically. Sent from my iPad > On Dec 19, 2018, at 2:40 PM, Phil Kane wrote: > >> On 12/18/2018 10:35 AM, W2xj wrote: >> >> I was referring to ham tuners but shortwave broadcast stations QSY >> with hundreds of kilowatts many times a day. > > And a former friend who was one of th station operators at KGEI (SW > station now defunct) had the record time for changing bands on the 100 > KW TX. Even though the 100 was off the air, the 250 KW was still on the > air on yet another band so rubber mats, grounding sticks, and gloves > were the order of the day. > > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > > From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest > Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon > __ > 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 w...@w2xj.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
[Elecraft] OT: Trickle Chargers
I'm a past customer of Keyline trickle chargers and in the past few days have been in touch with Customer Service there. I inquired as to what changes were made in their announcing they have re-done their small chargers and why they think the new versions are much better. I'm referring to the 1.25 A/Hr and 0.75 A/Hr units. Matt responded for Keyline this way: [https://ssl.gstatic.com/ui/v1/icons/mail/profile_mask2.png] i...@keylinechargers.com 3:25 PM (1 hour ago) to me [https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/images/cleardot.gif] Hi Doug, Should be the same cost unless you purchased them directly from Amazon which marks up the price if we are not selling them directly at the time. Regarding the improvement, almost every internal component has been upgraded from new or existing suppliers. The burn in time has been tripled and the reliability is now at a .001 failure rate. Thanks, Matt For anyone looking at this area, I thought this would be good information to know. Don Wilhelm kindly rewired by K2 so that I could keep the internal battery on a trickle charger. Works great. Cheers & Merry Christmas to everyone, Doug W5JV K1, K2, K3s's __ 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] K2 with KPA-100
Well, proceed as you must Gene, but building and operating a K2 is an experience in radio like no other. And "Mr. K2" [Don] is always here to help. 73, Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW Sparks NV DM09dn Washoe County On 12/19/2018 2:18 PM, Gene O wrote: I should have first stated that I do not have any K2 or any amplifiers or tuners. Just asking questions in anticipation of getting a K2. Reading manuals and seeing photos of k2s is not as good as seeing the actual unit. I am aware that the top of the KPA-100 is a black fined heat sink. I was not aware that the KAT2 could not fit below it. Now I know why Elecraft came out with the K3. Confusion reigns at least for me. Think I will just get a KX3 which is very much like my K3 which I have had for over 10 years. Thanks to every one who responded. 73, Gene W2BXR __ 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] wire for random wire antenna using kx3
but phasors are not matching networks. theoretically they are 50 ohms in and 50 ohms out although in reality that is not quite the case. in any rate the high power sites i have built has the phasor at the highest power tower. at some sites i put the phasor in its own building at the center of the array. Sent from my iPad > On Dec 19, 2018, at 2:18 PM, Phil Kane wrote: > >> On 12/17/2018 7:45 PM, W2xj wrote: >> >> Coming from the broadcast side, especially AM broadcasting, I never >> considered resonance particularly important. Really it’s just the >> transmitter that cares. We always put matching at the antenna but in >> ham radio we usually have tuners at or in the TX. > > Ah, but the phaser (matching networks) for AM broadcast directional > arrays usually is located at or near the transmitter - or at least they > were when I dealt with AMers in the 1960s-1990s. > > 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane > Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 > > From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest > Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon > __ > 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 w...@w2xj.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] wire for random wire antenna using kx3
On 12/18/2018 10:35 AM, W2xj wrote: > I was referring to ham tuners but shortwave broadcast stations QSY > with hundreds of kilowatts many times a day. And a former friend who was one of th station operators at KGEI (SW station now defunct) had the record time for changing bands on the 100 KW TX. Even though the 100 was off the air, the 250 KW was still on the air on yet another band so rubber mats, grounding sticks, and gloves were the order of the day. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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 High Current Message on 10 meters
If you’re using a BALUN is it saturating or ha anything changed in your antenna
system? Connectors checked for tightness?
Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill
> On Dec 19, 2018, at 2:13 PM, Bob McGraw K4TAX wrote:
>
> I just performed a transmit test on 10M with my radio. CW mode, key closed,
> 100 watts into dummy load, PA current 17.38A as indicated on the radio, PA
> voltage 13.6 volts as indicated on the radio. After a 2 minute key closed
> period the PA temp was 56 C and stable. Fans stepped to max.
>
> Same test on 80M. PA current 18.3A , PA voltage 13.5V and PA settled at 57
> C. Fans stepped to max.
>
> Also ran 10M RTTY / AFSK at 100 watts out with a 1 minute transmission and
> observed about the same as above.
>
> The 15 second transmit / receive cycle sounds like WSJT-X and FT-8 mode or
> MSK-144 mode {not normally used on 10M}Normally I do not run any analog
> digital mode at 100 watts due to a bit of compression that appears to occur
> in the PA stage. My suggestion, as I do, run 50 to 75 watts with analog
> data. Likewise with the KPA500, about 300 to 400 watts max for analog data
> signals.
>
> In working SSB do you get reports of "fuzzy audio" or with PSK-31 get reports
> of poor IMD ? If so I would suspect an issue with the KPA3A.Consult
> Elecraft Tech Support.
>
> 73
>
> Bob, K4TAX
>
>
>> On 12/19/2018 10:34 AM, Robert Harvey wrote:
>> Hi Bob and Don:
>>
>> Actually, I am not transmitting data at anywhere near that length of time.
>> I am talking about a 10-15 second transmission in which I notice this.
>>
>> Just some observations:
>>
>> 1. There is no cooling fan obstruction and they run normally as far as I've
>> been able to observe.
>> 2. This is a new problem.
>> 3. The power supply is delivering 14.0 volts under load, with a line drop
>> of .2 volts on transmit.
>> 4. This occurs into a dummy load, or any one of three matched antennas.
>> Even bypassing tuners into the DL or antennas shows this same effect.
>> 5. The antenna system SWR is steady, both on the DL and on the antenna's
>> while this is taking place.
>>
>> If this is more or less normal behavior on 10M, and not indicative of
>> bandpass filter failure or imminent failure, I can live with it. I can run
>> the KPA500, which only requires about 20W input on 10M to get full output,
>> so I am not concerned about loss of signal all that much.
>>
>> Thanks and 73!
>>
>> Harv
>> K2PI
>>
>>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Bob McGraw K4TAX [mailto:rmcg...@blomand.net]
>> Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 1
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Re: [Elecraft] wire for random wire antenna using kx3
On 12/17/2018 7:45 PM, W2xj wrote: > Coming from the broadcast side, especially AM broadcasting, I never > considered resonance particularly important. Really it’s just the > transmitter that cares. We always put matching at the antenna but in > ham radio we usually have tuners at or in the TX. Ah, but the phaser (matching networks) for AM broadcast directional arrays usually is located at or near the transmitter - or at least they were when I dealt with AMers in the 1960s-1990s. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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] K2 with KPA-100
I should have first stated that I do not have any K2 or any amplifiers or tuners. Just asking questions in anticipation of getting a K2. Reading manuals and seeing photos of k2s is not as good as seeing the actual unit. I am aware that the top of the KPA-100 is a black fined heat sink. I was not aware that the KAT2 could not fit below it. Now I know why Elecraft came out with the K3. Confusion reigns at least for me. Think I will just get a KX3 which is very much like my K3 which I have had for over 10 years. Thanks to every one who responded. 73, Gene W2BXR __ 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 High Current Message on 10 meters
Harv, Can you please report your current draw, temperature, etc. in a similar manner to what Bob observed when he tested his K3S. Maybe with that data, we can make some recommendations. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/19/2018 4:26 PM, Robert Harvey wrote: Hi: Thanks for the information Bob. No, I don't receive poor audio reports, and yes, I was testing with FT8 on 10M this morning, but I have also notice similar symptoms on CW. I will keep an eye on it, but it sounds like yours is "normal", and mine less so. __ 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] wire for random wire antenna using kx3
On 12/17/2018 2:43 PM, W2xj wrote: > Remember this IS a hobby and to each their own. As an engineer, I do > model and design what I use. I hate the “by guess and by golly” > approach. Everything I do is carefully planned in advance and is a > part of my enjoyment of the hobby but YMMV. I too am an engineer, senior manager of a consulting engineering firm, but I separate my hobbies from my work. Keeps me sane. 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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] wire for random wire antenna using kx3
On 12/17/2018 11:03 AM, Fred Jensen wrote: > Larson E. Rapp is using an alias now? Haven't seen that author attribution for decades. Shows my age. :) 73 de K2ASP - Phil Kane Elecraft K2/100 s/n 5402 >From a Clearing in the Silicon Forest Beaverton (Washington County) Oregon __ 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 High Current Message on 10 meters
I just performed a transmit test on 10M with my radio. CW mode, key
closed, 100 watts into dummy load, PA current 17.38A as indicated on the
radio, PA voltage 13.6 volts as indicated on the radio. After a 2
minute key closed period the PA temp was 56 C and stable. Fans stepped
to max.
Same test on 80M. PA current 18.3A , PA voltage 13.5V and PA settled at
57 C. Fans stepped to max.
Also ran 10M RTTY / AFSK at 100 watts out with a 1 minute transmission
and observed about the same as above.
The 15 second transmit / receive cycle sounds like WSJT-X and FT-8 mode
or MSK-144 mode {not normally used on 10M} Normally I do not run any
analog digital mode at 100 watts due to a bit of compression that
appears to occur in the PA stage. My suggestion, as I do, run 50 to
75 watts with analog data. Likewise with the KPA500, about 300 to 400
watts max for analog data signals.
In working SSB do you get reports of "fuzzy audio" or with PSK-31 get
reports of poor IMD ? If so I would suspect an issue with the KPA3A.
Consult Elecraft Tech Support.
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 12/19/2018 10:34 AM, Robert Harvey wrote:
Hi Bob and Don:
Actually, I am not transmitting data at anywhere near that length of time. I
am talking about a 10-15 second transmission in which I notice this.
Just some observations:
1. There is no cooling fan obstruction and they run normally as far as I've
been able to observe.
2. This is a new problem.
3. The power supply is delivering 14.0 volts under load, with a line drop of
.2 volts on transmit.
4. This occurs into a dummy load, or any one of three matched antennas. Even
bypassing tuners into the DL or antennas shows this same effect.
5. The antenna system SWR is steady, both on the DL and on the antenna's while
this is taking place.
If this is more or less normal behavior on 10M, and not indicative of bandpass
filter failure or imminent failure, I can live with it. I can run the KPA500,
which only requires about 20W input on 10M to get full output, so I am not
concerned about loss of signal all that much.
Thanks and 73!
Harv
K2PI
-Original Message-
From: Bob McGraw K4TAX [mailto:rmcg...@blomand.net]
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:43 AM
To: Gadget Lust
Cc: donw...@embarqmail.com
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 High Current Message on 10 meters
Harv:
Per the manual the transmitter is rated at 100% duty cycle for CW and
SSB modes. This is for 10 minutes key down. Then it should be in
standby for 10 minutes. I do agree with Don that RTTY at 100 watts is
likely above the duty cycle rating.As temperature increases so does
current. Which makes for more heat.Most radios and amps are rated
at 50% duty cycle for carrier modes such as RTTY. Most RTTY operations
I've observed do transmit a lot more than receive.
You haven't indicated but is this a new problem or just a problem
observed? Other bands the KPA3A is more efficient and will produce less
heat than on 10M. In fact 6M has restrictions on power level where
power should be reduced to 85 watts or 70 watts depending on segment of
the band.
Fans, ..cooling is the key factor. What temp is the PA running
under these conditions? Has the temperature calibration been done?
Also are the fans ramping up as they should? Is the power supply
delivering 13.8 to 14.8 under load? If it is low the PA will draw more
current to produce 100 watts.
Just a few thoughts.
"Duty Cycle: CW and SSB modes, 100% 10-min. 100 W key-down at 25 C
ambient".
73
Bob, K4TAX
On 12/19/2018 9:07 AM, Gadget Lust wrote:
HI Don:
Understood, but the K3 is rated for full duty cycle on those modes, and this is
a new issue. I can certainly run it way under that and turn on the KPA500, but
still worry something is going south.
73
Harv
K2PI
Sent from Mail for Windows 10
From: Don Wilhelm
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:05 AM
To: Gadget Lust; elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 High Current Message on 10 meters
Harv,
I think the key is what you said about "long cycles modes like RTTY".
Things heat up in those instances and the current will increase. The
only 'cure' is to reduce power. I would suggest running RTTY at a power
level of 50% of the CW/SSB rating for the transmitter.
73,
Don W3FPR
On 12/19/2018 9:53 AM, Gadget Lust wrote:
Hi Don:
Actually, my issue is only on 10M. It appears that as I transmit,
current consumption increases, and I get occasional high current
messages. This is more apparent on long duty cycle modes like RTTY,
and at higher power levels (80-100W). If I watch, I can see current
consumption start at 16 amps, and slowly rise to 25-27 amps.
I performed a TX gain Cal successfully, and that made it a bit more
stable (only rising to 20 or 21 amps now), but it still concerns me.
A friend suggested this may be blown coils in the output bandpass
filters. I can wrap new coils if needed, but don’t want to do this if
that’s not the problem.
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[Elecraft] K2 with KPA-100
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 High Current Message on 10 meters
HI Don: Understood, but the K3 is rated for full duty cycle on those modes, and this is a new issue. I can certainly run it way under that and turn on the KPA500, but still worry something is going south. 73 Harv K2PI Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 10:05 AM To: Gadget Lust; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 High Current Message on 10 meters Harv, I think the key is what you said about "long cycles modes like RTTY". Things heat up in those instances and the current will increase. The only 'cure' is to reduce power. I would suggest running RTTY at a power level of 50% of the CW/SSB rating for the transmitter. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/19/2018 9:53 AM, Gadget Lust wrote: > > Hi Don: > > Actually, my issue is only on 10M. It appears that as I transmit, > current consumption increases, and I get occasional high current > messages. This is more apparent on long duty cycle modes like RTTY, > and at higher power levels (80-100W). If I watch, I can see current > consumption start at 16 amps, and slowly rise to 25-27 amps. > > I performed a TX gain Cal successfully, and that made it a bit more > stable (only rising to 20 or 21 amps now), but it still concerns me. > A friend suggested this may be blown coils in the output bandpass > filters. I can wrap new coils if needed, but don’t want to do this if > that’s not the problem. > > __ 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 High Current Message on 10 meters
Check fans and cooling. Make sure airflow is not obstructed. Bob, K4TAX Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 19, 2018, at 8:53 AM, Gadget Lust wrote: > > Hi Don: > > Actually, my issue is only on 10M. It appears that as I transmit, current > consumption increases, and I get occasional high current messages. This is > more apparent on long duty cycle modes like RTTY, and at higher power levels > (80-100W). If I watch, I can see current consumption start at 16 amps, and > slowly rise to 25-27 amps. > > I performed a TX gain Cal successfully, and that made it a bit more stable > (only rising to 20 or 21 amps now), but it still concerns me. A friend > suggested this may be blown coils in the output bandpass filters. I can wrap > new coils if needed, but don’t want to do this if that’s not the problem. > > 73 > Harv > K2PI > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > From: Don Wilhelm > Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 9:44 AM > To: Bob Harvey - K2PI; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 High Current Message on 10 meters > > Harv, > > I did not see the initial post (fault of Nabble vs. the real Elecraft > reflector), but High Current messages can be caused by a low impedance > at the antenna connection, or also a fault in the KPA3, like one output > transistor that is no longer functioning properly. > There are other causes, like incorrect bias to the PA transistors. > Without more specific observations, it is difficult to give a specific > answer. > > Have you tried a TX Gain Calibration on your K3/K3S? If not, try it. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > >> On 12/19/2018 9:30 AM, Bob Harvey - K2PI wrote: >> John did you ever get an answer to this? I have a similar situation. >> >> 73 >> Harv >> K2PI >> >> >> >> -- >> Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 donw...@embarqmail.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 rmcg...@blomand.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 High Current Message on 10 meters
Harv, I think the key is what you said about "long cycles modes like RTTY". Things heat up in those instances and the current will increase. The only 'cure' is to reduce power. I would suggest running RTTY at a power level of 50% of the CW/SSB rating for the transmitter. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/19/2018 9:53 AM, Gadget Lust wrote: Hi Don: Actually, my issue is only on 10M. It appears that as I transmit, current consumption increases, and I get occasional high current messages. This is more apparent on long duty cycle modes like RTTY, and at higher power levels (80-100W). If I watch, I can see current consumption start at 16 amps, and slowly rise to 25-27 amps. I performed a TX gain Cal successfully, and that made it a bit more stable (only rising to 20 or 21 amps now), but it still concerns me. A friend suggested this may be blown coils in the output bandpass filters. I can wrap new coils if needed, but don’t want to do this if that’s not the problem. __ 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
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 High Current Message on 10 meters
Hi Don: Actually, my issue is only on 10M. It appears that as I transmit, current consumption increases, and I get occasional high current messages. This is more apparent on long duty cycle modes like RTTY, and at higher power levels (80-100W). If I watch, I can see current consumption start at 16 amps, and slowly rise to 25-27 amps. I performed a TX gain Cal successfully, and that made it a bit more stable (only rising to 20 or 21 amps now), but it still concerns me. A friend suggested this may be blown coils in the output bandpass filters. I can wrap new coils if needed, but don’t want to do this if that’s not the problem. 73 Harv K2PI Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Don Wilhelm Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 9:44 AM To: Bob Harvey - K2PI; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] k3 High Current Message on 10 meters Harv, I did not see the initial post (fault of Nabble vs. the real Elecraft reflector), but High Current messages can be caused by a low impedance at the antenna connection, or also a fault in the KPA3, like one output transistor that is no longer functioning properly. There are other causes, like incorrect bias to the PA transistors. Without more specific observations, it is difficult to give a specific answer. Have you tried a TX Gain Calibration on your K3/K3S? If not, try it. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/19/2018 9:30 AM, Bob Harvey - K2PI wrote: > John did you ever get an answer to this? I have a similar situation. > > 73 > Harv > K2PI > > > > -- > Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 donw...@embarqmail.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 High Current Message on 10 meters
Harv, I did not see the initial post (fault of Nabble vs. the real Elecraft reflector), but High Current messages can be caused by a low impedance at the antenna connection, or also a fault in the KPA3, like one output transistor that is no longer functioning properly. There are other causes, like incorrect bias to the PA transistors. Without more specific observations, it is difficult to give a specific answer. Have you tried a TX Gain Calibration on your K3/K3S? If not, try it. 73, Don W3FPR On 12/19/2018 9:30 AM, Bob Harvey - K2PI wrote: John did you ever get an answer to this? I have a similar situation. 73 Harv K2PI -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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 donw...@embarqmail.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
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Re: [Elecraft] k3 High Current Message on 10 meters
John did you ever get an answer to this? I have a similar situation. 73 Harv K2PI -- Sent from: http://elecraft.365791.n2.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
