Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and Counterpoise?
Yes, David, Probably early September Joe > On 6 Aug 2019, at 00:03, David Thompson wrote: > > Joe… > > Will you have reprints available? I would like to see a copy of the article. > > Thanks! > > David Thompson, AG7TX > Jack of All Trades > Master of None > dbthomp...@me.com > > > > >> On Aug 5, 2019, at 02:21, J Chester wrote: >> >> Bret, >> >> I’ve just submitted a review of the AX1 to Practical Wireless magazine, >> which should appear be in the October issue, published end of September. >> >> I found it worked well on the tripod. The key to getting the most out of it >> is to let the counterpoise wire fall to the ground about 3 ft or so from the >> radiator. As a very short base loaded antenna, I don’t think an extra foot >> or so of height will make a lot of difference. Your extra counterpoise wires >> is probably the best thing to do. More details in the article >> >> 73 de Joe MW1MWD >> >> >>> On 4 Aug 2019, at 18:20, MaverickNH wrote: >>> >>> I've got my little 20m AX1 and 3 tuned counterpoise wires on a 4ft tripod >>> with wires extending to plastic chairs 3ft off the ground too. If I got that >>> whip up to 2m above ground with sloping wires, would I gain much? >>> >>> Bret/N4SRN >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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 jpc-ra...@outlook.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 dbthomp...@me.com > __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Amplifier Drive Inconsistency
On 8/5/2019 6:23 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: I am currently portable for work (in North Dakota) and am using a mobile antenna clamped to the top of a 6 ft tall wooden fence. That mobile whip is only half of an antenna. When used on a vehicle, the metallic parts of the vehicle provide the other half, a path for return current, which is called a counterpoise. If you provide no counterpoise, return current will flow on the outside of the coax down into your shack. The solution to your problem is to 1) provide that counterpoise, possibly in the form of one or more resonant radials (more is better); AND 2) put a proper ferrite choke at the antenna feedpoint so that the coax doesn't carry return current. See http://k9yc.com/2018Cookbook.pdf for detailed advice on chokes. 73, Jim K9YC __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Amplifier Drive Inconsistency
Thanks for the suggestion. The antenna is less than 25 feet from the rig. The RF getting into the audio could be coming from the coax or the antenna, no way to say which. There is 5-6 turns of coax, 6 inches in diameter, a couple of feet from the rig where it comes into the apartment. Beads on the coax might do the trick, but I am not near my parts boxes, they are about a 12 hour each way drive away. And I am in very rural North Dakota, would have to order something mail order and wait till pony express gets it here. So I will stick with what works. I am in a tiny apartment with just a little patch of weeds with a little grass on it and can't get the antenna any further away. I had the same problem when I tried a short dipole with a fair balun (elecraft of course) at the feed point. And, as I said, I now have zero problems. Well, other than a crappy antenna setup. On Mon, Aug 5, 2019 at 8:45 PM Don Wilhelm wrote: > Jim, > > That sounds like RF getting into the audio. Try moving the ferrites to > the antenna feedpoint to choke off the RF on the coax shield. Yes, the > coax from a vertical needs a current choke. In fact, you may need a 2nd > choke at the shack entry point as well. The coax will try to be an > additional radial and that means it will have RF current on it - if not > from the antenna itself, the radiation from the radiator may couple with > the coax shield and cause RF on the shield (that is why the additional > choke at the shack entry). > > The KX3 has one characteristic that may cause confusion. If the signal > to the mic input is too large, the KX3 will shut down the audio gain > giving the impression that there is not enough audio when in fact there > is too much signal at the input. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > > On 8/5/2019 9:23 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: > > Last night I noticed I had little to no output from my KX3/KXPA100 combo > > especially on 40. I did a little experimenting and discovered that 3 > turns > > of the transmit audio line through an unknown mix clamp on ferrite fixed > > the problem. Without it I was mildly affected on 20 and not at all on 15. > > With that choke in place I was stable on 40 and all other bands I tried. > I > > am currently portable for work (in North Dakota) and am using a mobile > > antenna clamped to the top of a 6 ft tall wooden fence. Without the choke > > the ALC would go up when keyed, then drop off to near nothing. I know > AFSK > > is becoming a more preferred method of generating RTTY, but I have never > > had this issue with FSK. So I learned a lesson about the little USB > > soundcard I use for portable ops. > __ 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 Amplifier Drive Inconsistency
Jim, That sounds like RF getting into the audio. Try moving the ferrites to the antenna feedpoint to choke off the RF on the coax shield. Yes, the coax from a vertical needs a current choke. In fact, you may need a 2nd choke at the shack entry point as well. The coax will try to be an additional radial and that means it will have RF current on it - if not from the antenna itself, the radiation from the radiator may couple with the coax shield and cause RF on the shield (that is why the additional choke at the shack entry). The KX3 has one characteristic that may cause confusion. If the signal to the mic input is too large, the KX3 will shut down the audio gain giving the impression that there is not enough audio when in fact there is too much signal at the input. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/5/2019 9:23 PM, Jim Rhodes wrote: Last night I noticed I had little to no output from my KX3/KXPA100 combo especially on 40. I did a little experimenting and discovered that 3 turns of the transmit audio line through an unknown mix clamp on ferrite fixed the problem. Without it I was mildly affected on 20 and not at all on 15. With that choke in place I was stable on 40 and all other bands I tried. I am currently portable for work (in North Dakota) and am using a mobile antenna clamped to the top of a 6 ft tall wooden fence. Without the choke the ALC would go up when keyed, then drop off to near nothing. I know AFSK is becoming a more preferred method of generating RTTY, but I have never had this issue with FSK. So I learned a lesson about the little USB soundcard I use for portable ops. __ 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 Amplifier Drive Inconsistency
Last night I noticed I had little to no output from my KX3/KXPA100 combo especially on 40. I did a little experimenting and discovered that 3 turns of the transmit audio line through an unknown mix clamp on ferrite fixed the problem. Without it I was mildly affected on 20 and not at all on 15. With that choke in place I was stable on 40 and all other bands I tried. I am currently portable for work (in North Dakota) and am using a mobile antenna clamped to the top of a 6 ft tall wooden fence. Without the choke the ALC would go up when keyed, then drop off to near nothing. I know AFSK is becoming a more preferred method of generating RTTY, but I have never had this issue with FSK. So I learned a lesson about the little USB soundcard I use for portable ops. On Mon, Aug 5, 2019 at 6:34 PM wrote: > Hi Bill, > > > I've never experienced your reported amplifier drive problem with > my K3 s/n #6100 driving 20 watts into my Lunar Link LA-62 > 1500 watt output 6 meter amplifier. Perhaps it unique to the > K3 - KPA1500 combination. > > > 73 > Frank > W3LPL > > - Original Message - > > From: "Bill Schwantes" > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Monday, August 5, 2019 11:24:54 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Amplifier Drive Inconsistency > > I need help solving an amplifier drive inconsistency problem when I > operate > using digital modes on 50 MHz. I noticed during a recent contest that the > K3 will sometimes key the amplifier but provide zero drive. I'm using K3 > SN > 669 on 50 MHz FT8, FT4 and MSK 144 and driving a KPA1500 to about 750 > watts. > > After several consecutive transmissions I notice that the amplifier > responds briefly to being keyed but the power drops to zero. It's keyed up > but has no output. The K3's output (drive) is set at 17 watts but there is > no output on the RF meter when this happens. The K3's red TX indicator is > on. This problem also occurs when driving a KPA500, though less often > > I can correct this problem temporarily by switching the amplifier to > standby, which allows the K3 to change to "barefoot" output then switch > the amplifier back to "operate" which changes drive power back to it's > preset level. That's usually good for a dozen or so transmit cycles before > the problem reappears. > > This problem does not occur when driving other amplifiers; nor does it > occur when using CW or SSB modes. It seems to have something to do with > the > K3/KPA1500 command interface controlling the output power of the K3. > > Any ideas? > > 73 Bill W7QQ > __ > 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 donov...@starpower.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 jimk...@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] Question about K4HD Xtal filters
Heres the thread: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K4HD-filter-physical-format-td7652442.html#a7652506 Up to 3 filters per receiver. 73 Lou, W0FK - St. Louis, MO "The difference between stupidity and genius is that genius has its limits." Albert Einstein -- 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
[Elecraft] KDVR3 - Some Website Confusion
Folks, When I go to the Elecraft site and search on KDVR3, I see the digital recorder board come up for $169. If I search on E850246 (which is the DVR board assy number), I am shown a K3DVR PCB for $365. If this is not a mistake, what’s the difference between these two boards? --Ed— --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] K2 - Lost 40m Tx after install of K60XV option
Don, I don't see 60M working either. I'll check these tomorrow after work. Neil On 8/5/2019 2:20 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: Neil, Does 60 meters work, but not 40 meters? The only things that could 40 meters to fail after installing the K60XV are: 1) C6 is not the correct 4.7 pF value - it will be marked either 4.7 or 479. 2) Relay K1 not working properly, check the orientation and soldering. 3) P2 and/or RF J15 not installed properly. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/5/2019 11:14 AM, Neil Zampella wrote: Hi all, need some advice. I have a K2, and it was working fine. Then I put together the K60XV option and installed it. Messed something up as 40M Tx went away. The rig switches to Tx, but I do not see any power coming out of the system. --- 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] K3 Amplifier Drive Inconsistency
Hi Bill, I've never experienced your reported amplifier drive problem with my K3 s/n #6100 driving 20 watts into my Lunar Link LA-62 1500 watt output 6 meter amplifier. Perhaps it unique to the K3 - KPA1500 combination. 73 Frank W3LPL - Original Message - From: "Bill Schwantes" To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Monday, August 5, 2019 11:24:54 PM Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Amplifier Drive Inconsistency I need help solving an amplifier drive inconsistency problem when I operate using digital modes on 50 MHz. I noticed during a recent contest that the K3 will sometimes key the amplifier but provide zero drive. I'm using K3 SN 669 on 50 MHz FT8, FT4 and MSK 144 and driving a KPA1500 to about 750 watts. After several consecutive transmissions I notice that the amplifier responds briefly to being keyed but the power drops to zero. It's keyed up but has no output. The K3's output (drive) is set at 17 watts but there is no output on the RF meter when this happens. The K3's red TX indicator is on. This problem also occurs when driving a KPA500, though less often I can correct this problem temporarily by switching the amplifier to standby, which allows the K3 to change to "barefoot" output then switch the amplifier back to "operate" which changes drive power back to it's preset level. That's usually good for a dozen or so transmit cycles before the problem reappears. This problem does not occur when driving other amplifiers; nor does it occur when using CW or SSB modes. It seems to have something to do with the K3/KPA1500 command interface controlling the output power of the K3. Any ideas? 73 Bill W7QQ __ 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 donov...@starpower.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] K3 Amplifier Drive Inconsistency
I need help solving an amplifier drive inconsistency problem when I operate using digital modes on 50 MHz. I noticed during a recent contest that the K3 will sometimes key the amplifier but provide zero drive. I'm using K3 SN 669 on 50 MHz FT8, FT4 and MSK 144 and driving a KPA1500 to about 750 watts. After several consecutive transmissions I notice that the amplifier responds briefly to being keyed but the power drops to zero. It's keyed up but has no output. The K3's output (drive) is set at 17 watts but there is no output on the RF meter when this happens. The K3's red TX indicator is on. This problem also occurs when driving a KPA500, though less often I can correct this problem temporarily by switching the amplifier to standby, which allows the K3 to change to "barefoot" output then switch the amplifier back to "operate" which changes drive power back to it's preset level. That's usually good for a dozen or so transmit cycles before the problem reappears. This problem does not occur when driving other amplifiers; nor does it occur when using CW or SSB modes. It seems to have something to do with the K3/KPA1500 command interface controlling the output power of the K3. Any ideas? 73 Bill W7QQ __ 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] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and Counterpoise?
Joe… Will you have reprints available? I would like to see a copy of the article. Thanks! David Thompson, AG7TX Jack of All Trades Master of None dbthomp...@me.com > On Aug 5, 2019, at 02:21, J Chester wrote: > > Bret, > > I’ve just submitted a review of the AX1 to Practical Wireless magazine, which > should appear be in the October issue, published end of September. > > I found it worked well on the tripod. The key to getting the most out of it > is to let the counterpoise wire fall to the ground about 3 ft or so from the > radiator. As a very short base loaded antenna, I don’t think an extra foot or > so of height will make a lot of difference. Your extra counterpoise wires is > probably the best thing to do. More details in the article > > 73 de Joe MW1MWD > > >> On 4 Aug 2019, at 18:20, MaverickNH wrote: >> >> I've got my little 20m AX1 and 3 tuned counterpoise wires on a 4ft tripod >> with wires extending to plastic chairs 3ft off the ground too. If I got that >> whip up to 2m above ground with sloping wires, would I gain much? >> >> Bret/N4SRN >> >> >> >> -- >> 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 jpc-ra...@outlook.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 dbthomp...@me.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 no output
Don - I have nearly the same exact problem with a KPA500 that is only 2 weeks old. It lets the signal pass thru on Standby, even showing proper signal levels. But in Operate mode, it's unresponsive and the SWR skyrockets to 99:1. I ran tests suggested by Support, but no joy. I will be shipping it back to Elecraft tomorrow. Coincidentally, the "front end" of my 2 y/o IC7300 died at the same time, yielding zero receive (everything else is fine). Lyn, WØLEN -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of donw4cbs Sent: Monday, August 05, 2019 4:35 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 no output This is an update for the group re. my KPA500.Several weeks ago I reported that all of a sudden my KPA500 dropped to 0 watts out when fed with my K3. SWR was 1:1. When the amp was placed in bypass my K3 showed normal output. When placed in operate SWR showed 99:1 and K3 dropped to 0 watts out.After speaking with tech support I obtained a RSA and sent in back for repair.Elecraft reported problems with the TR circuit and performed the following:Updated the TR circuit and rebiased PA module to 0.8 AThey replaced C9 for QSK upgrade in the I/O ModuleReplaced C20, R35 and R31 for QSK upgrade in the Front Panel ModuleReplaced Q5, D7, R3, R9, and R24 for transmit/receive MOD in the Low Pass Filter and replaced C43 and C44 in the 12 meter low pass filter.After 8 hours of burn in and thorough testing, Elecraft returned the KPA500 back to me and only charged for one hour of labor and return shipping. Wow!!!Am I a happy camper/customer... you bet. When Ten Tec disappeared for awhile I reluctantly switched to Elecraft, but have never looked back. What a wonderful company with outstanding customer support. I look forward to adding a K4 within the next year...Don, W4CBSSent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note9. __ 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 l...@lnainc.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] KPA500 no output
This is an update for the group re. my KPA500.Several weeks ago I reported that all of a sudden my KPA500 dropped to 0 watts out when fed with my K3. SWR was 1:1. When the amp was placed in bypass my K3 showed normal output. When placed in operate SWR showed 99:1 and K3 dropped to 0 watts out.After speaking with tech support I obtained a RSA and sent in back for repair.Elecraft reported problems with the TR circuit and performed the following:Updated the TR circuit and rebiased PA module to 0.8 AThey replaced C9 for QSK upgrade in the I/O ModuleReplaced C20, R35 and R31 for QSK upgrade in the Front Panel ModuleReplaced Q5, D7, R3, R9, and R24 for transmit/receive MOD in the Low Pass Filter and replaced C43 and C44 in the 12 meter low pass filter.After 8 hours of burn in and thorough testing, Elecraft returned the KPA500 back to me and only charged for one hour of labor and return shipping. Wow!!!Am I a happy camper/customer... you bet. When Ten Tec disappeared for awhile I reluctantly switched to Elecraft, but have never looked back. What a wonderful company with outstanding customer support. I look forward to adding a K4 within the next year...Don, W4CBSSent from my Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note9. __ 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] FS: K3(s*) 100W + P3 combo
K3 and P3 are both in excellent cosmetic and working condition with low usage hours. Non-smoker environment. All Manuals, documentation and cables included. I am second owner. Purchased K3 unit in late 2015. Upgraded with P3, KAT3/P3-K, KPA3A, KXV3A, KBPF3, 2.7 kHz and 500 Hz Filters in late 2015. Upgraded with (K3s*) KSYN3AUPG Upgrade Kit in early 2017. K3 160-6 Meter Transceiver with K3(s*) Synthesizer KSYN3A P3 High Performance Panadapter KPA3A 100-Watt Amplifier KAT3A 100-Watt Automatic Antenna Tuner KXV3A Interface Option KBPF3 General Coverage Receive Option 2.7 kHz Filter 500 Hz Filter Price $2295 buyer pays shipping and insurance. Please reply off list. Pete pmeier at me dot com Amateur Radio Callsign: WK8S || I never lose. If I don't win, I learn. - unknown author || __ 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 - Lost 40m Tx after install of K60XV option
Neil, Does 60 meters work, but not 40 meters? The only things that could 40 meters to fail after installing the K60XV are: 1) C6 is not the correct 4.7 pF value - it will be marked either 4.7 or 479. 2) Relay K1 not working properly, check the orientation and soldering. 3) P2 and/or RF J15 not installed properly. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/5/2019 11:14 AM, Neil Zampella wrote: Hi all, need some advice. I have a K2, and it was working fine. Then I put together the K60XV option and installed it. Messed something up as 40M Tx went away. The rig switches to Tx, but I do not see any power coming out of the system. __ 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 - Lost 40m Tx after install of K60XV option
Hi all, need some advice. I have a K2, and it was working fine. Then I put together the K60XV option and installed it. Messed something up as 40M Tx went away. The rig switches to Tx, but I do not see any power coming out of the system. Any suggestions on what I messed up :( Thanks, Neil, KN3ILZ --- 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] Serial port problems
Many USB>Serial cables contain counterfeit chips. The legitimate makers fought back by installing driver instructions that disable the counterfeit. Maybe your update finally caught up. The Elecraft cables are legitimate. Don't buy cheap knock-offs from the Internet. k4ia, Buck K3# 101 Honor Roll 8B DXCC EasyWayHamBooks.com On 8/5/2019 9:49 AM, Gary Tuck via Elecraft wrote: The culprit was the serial/USB cable. Got a new one from Elecraft and all is well. Thank you all. 73, Gary W7TEA On Jul 16, 2019, at 1:17 PM, Gary Tuck wrote: For the first time I am having difficulties communicating with my K3/P3. The only thing which has changed is an upgrade to the Mac OS. Now running 10.14.5 Mohave. I reinstalled the FTD driver for the serial cable, tried both my iMac and MacBook and neither finds the P3 responding. I have not been on the air for several months so I am not sure when the issue arose. Has any had similar experiences and solved them? 73, Gary W7TEA __ 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 radiok...@gmail.com __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html Message delivered to arch...@mail-archive.com
[Elecraft] Loaded P3 For Sale
Factory-assembled, four-year old, P3 Panadapter with factory-installed Video/FFT Adapter, user installed Transmit Monitor Option, DCHF-2000 (1.6-54 MHz) Directional Coupler, and CBLP3Y K3K3s Adapter Cable. All in like-new condition without dents or scratches. All supplied connecting cables are included. In original Elecraft box. Comes with cover made by Rose Kopp. I am the original owner. All for $695, plus shipping. Mike W4UM __ 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] Serial port problems
The culprit was the serial/USB cable. Got a new one from Elecraft and all is well. Thank you all. 73, Gary W7TEA > On Jul 16, 2019, at 1:17 PM, Gary Tuck wrote: > > For the first time I am having difficulties communicating with my K3/P3. The > only thing which has changed is an upgrade to the Mac OS. Now running > 10.14.5 Mohave. I reinstalled the FTD driver for the serial cable, tried > both my iMac and MacBook and neither finds the P3 responding. I have not been > on the air for several months so I am not sure when the issue arose. > > Has any had similar experiences and solved them? > > 73, > Gary W7TEA __ 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] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and Counterpoise?
Thank you Joe! I shall look forward to reading your article soon. Bret/N4SRN -- 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
Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Loaded Whip Antenna - Elevation and Counterpoise?
Bret, I’ve just submitted a review of the AX1 to Practical Wireless magazine, which should appear be in the October issue, published end of September. I found it worked well on the tripod. The key to getting the most out of it is to let the counterpoise wire fall to the ground about 3 ft or so from the radiator. As a very short base loaded antenna, I don’t think an extra foot or so of height will make a lot of difference. Your extra counterpoise wires is probably the best thing to do. More details in the article 73 de Joe MW1MWD > On 4 Aug 2019, at 18:20, MaverickNH wrote: > > I've got my little 20m AX1 and 3 tuned counterpoise wires on a 4ft tripod > with wires extending to plastic chairs 3ft off the ground too. If I got that > whip up to 2m above ground with sloping wires, would I gain much? > > Bret/N4SRN > > > > -- > 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 jpc-ra...@outlook.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
