Re: [Elecraft] AX1 (and AXE1) Reports

[Rick McGaver via Elecraft]

Pierre,
Congratulations, well done.
So much for low activity.
Get-On-The-Air!
NK 9G

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> On Dec 9, 2019, at 9:04 PM, VE2PID  wrote:
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> ... Forgot to mention that all my QSOs with the AXE1-AX1 (100 so far) were 
> done in the CW mode.
> 
> ... 73, de VE2PID Pierre
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[Elecraft] AX1 (and AXE1) Reports

[VE2PID]

... Forgot to mention that all my QSOs with the AXE1-AX1 (100 so far) 
were done in the CW mode.


... 73, de VE2PID Pierre
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Re: [Elecraft] AX1 (and AXE1) Report

[Walter Underwood]

Which mode?

wunder
K6WRU
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http://observer.wunderwood.org/ (my blog)

> On Dec 9, 2019, at 6:30 PM, VE2PID  wrote:
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> Hi folks ... Today I made my 100th QSO using the AXE1. So far (40 and 20 
> meters combined) and with 5 or 10 Watts (KX2-KX3-AXE1-AX1), the average 
> distance of contacts is 1581 km with a maximum of 5635 km. Very nice antenna 
> for portable operations. ...
> 73, de Pierre VE2PID
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Re: [Elecraft] AX1 (and AXE1) Report

[Michael Walker]

Pierre

That is impressive!  Especially from the Great White North!

Mike va3mw


On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 9:46 PM VE2PID  wrote:

> Hi folks ... Today I made my 100th QSO using the AXE1. So far (40 and 20
> meters combined) and with 5 or 10 Watts (KX2-KX3-AXE1-AX1), the average
> distance of contacts is 1581 km with a maximum of 5635 km. Very nice
> antenna for portable operations. ...
> 73, de Pierre VE2PID
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[Elecraft] AX1 (and AXE1) Report

[VE2PID]

Hi folks ... Today I made my 100th QSO using the AXE1. So far (40 and 20 
meters combined) and with 5 or 10 Watts (KX2-KX3-AXE1-AX1), the average 
distance of contacts is 1581 km with a maximum of 5635 km. Very nice 
antenna for portable operations. ...

73, de Pierre VE2PID
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Re: [Elecraft] AX1 Report

[VE2PID]

Hi folks ... Today I made my 100th QSO using the AXE1. So far (40 and 20 
meters combined) and with 5 or 10 Watts (KX2-KX3-AXE1-AX1), the average 
distance of contacts is 1581 km with a maximum of 5635 km. Very nice 
antenna for portable operations. ...

73, de Pierre VE2PID
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[Elecraft] AX1 Report

[eric norris via Elecraft]

Dear Gang:
I finally got a chance to try out my AX1 for picnic table ops in a Sunnyvale, 
CA park.  On day 1, I worked a guy in Phoenix from my KX3 on 20m--after 2 CQ 
calls.  Day 2, I got skunked.  Yesterday, with 20m packed with contest signals, 
I put on the 40m coil and immediately worked a guy in Albuquerque on 30m.  
Thirty meters on that tiny antenna?  Unbelevable.  All CW with 15 watts, from a 
rather poor-looking location deep in the dark heart of suburbia.
73 Eric WD6DBM

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Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2 Speaker audio died

[Don Wilhelm]

Bruce,

I am happy to learn that you had good success.

73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/9/2019 6:14 PM, K1FFX wrote:

Hi, Don -

Your suggestion was, as always, right on the money. I got the replacement
part from Elecraft today and I did the repair this afternoon.  Your detailed
instructions at WY3A's website were very helpful.  And once again, your
suggestion, which I've seen in other places here on the Elecraft forum, to
destroy the part and then easily pull the remaining pins or leads out,
followed by the toothpick method for cleaning the holes, got the job done
handily.

In any case, audio is back ... this was an easy fix and I appreciate your
support.

Best -

Bruce K1FFX




-
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K1FFX
K2/100 6982 KSB2 KAT100-1 KAF2 KIO2

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Re: [Elecraft] [K2] K2 Speaker audio died

[K1FFX]

Hi, Don -

Your suggestion was, as always, right on the money. I got the replacement
part from Elecraft today and I did the repair this afternoon.  Your detailed
instructions at WY3A's website were very helpful.  And once again, your
suggestion, which I've seen in other places here on the Elecraft forum, to
destroy the part and then easily pull the remaining pins or leads out,
followed by the toothpick method for cleaning the holes, got the job done
handily.

In any case, audio is back ... this was an easy fix and I appreciate your
support.

Best -

Bruce K1FFX




-
Bruce Rosen
K1FFX
K2/100 6982 KSB2 KAT100-1 KAF2 KIO2

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[Elecraft] KX2 Battery

[John Cavill]

Because Elecraft would not ship the KX2 battery to New Zealand I made my 
own internal battery packs using 3 * Panasonic 3.4AH 18650 batteries and 
a 3 cell small charging/protection PCB I purchased from Aliexpress. 
Charge voltage is 12.6V with current limiting to 1.6 amps. I placed 
polycarbonate barriers over the terminals then wrapped with wide 
electrical tape. They fit inside the radio nicely.


One of these packs runs the radio for hours. I used the KX2 in the 
middle of winter in a valley in the middle of the Southern Alps a 6 
months ago to radio for a rescue chopper to collect an injured tramper 
instead of triggering beacons we each had. Fantastic radio, hear lots of 
stations in the bush just have trouble some times with the low 
transmitter power output for stations I am working. We were 24Km (2 full 
days walk) and two rugid mountain passes from the nearest road access so 
just had the one battery pack that time. The antenna I take is a 80m 
windom I have made using Kevlar 1mm wire with 55m (180 feet) 1.7mm 
dyneema throw line rope to string across trees etc plus a small 4:1 
balun and 10m of RG316 coax. Total weight is under 700grams (1.5 pounds) 
including bag.  I protect the radio by placing in this water proof/crush 
proof case 
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32667943461.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.27424c4dyx9ScD


73s ZL3TDY


On 10/12/2019 6:32 AM, Ignacy wrote:

This is a QRP radio that likes traveling. Mine has even been on a small boat
ride in Adriatic sea... Or working DX SSB in a contest big time (with 9A1A
antennas).

If only a USB charge can be added. I am afraid that the radio will survive
only so many case openings...

Ignacy, NO9E



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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RIT & OFFSET ENGAGES AT RANDOM

[Mike Smith VE9AA]

Never saw my post appear so am sending it again sans screenshot-Mike VE9AA

 

Mike, Coreen & Corey

Keswick Ridge, NB

 

From: Mike Smith VE9AA [mailto:ve...@nbnet.nb.ca] 
Sent: December 9, 2019 5:55 PM
To: 'Elecraft@mailman.qth.net'
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 RIT & OFFSET ENGAGES AT RANDOM 

 

If you were using N1MM+ and were assisted,  it's a feature not a "problem".

It's so if you are assisted and clicking on spots, all callers are not zero
beat on the same

frequency.  I can tell you that being on the sharp end of a pileup more than
once, it's horrible to get

half dozen or whatever callers all at S1 and all zerobeat.

 

If you don't like it, uncheck it.

 

https://n1mmwp.hamdocs.com/manual-windows/telnet-window/?hilite=%27random%27

".Randomize incoming spot frequencies."

Automatically adds or subtracts a small amount from the received spot
frequency, so as to improve your chances of breaking a "packet pileup" when
you click on a spot.."

 

I don't know if a screenshot is allowed, but if so, this is the box you want
to uncheck.(randomize incoming spot frequencies)

It's in the Telnet filters tab.



 

 

 

Ve9AA

Mike, Coreen & Corey

Keswick Ridge, NB

 

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[Elecraft] KX1 Transceiver Package - Going to Sell

[Bill Mellema via Elecraft]

Gentlemen,
I will be putting my KX1 on the market and want to get an idea for a fair 
price. The rig is excellent condition with the following::
KX1 - Ships Standard With 40 & 20 Meters
KXB3080 (30 & 80 Meters)
KAT1 Automatic Antenna TunerKXPD1 PaddleOriginal ManualInternal Battery Tray
I would appreciate any inputs...also if your interested I have pictures 
available.
Thanks in advance...
Bill N3WM


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[Elecraft] K3 TCXO Module needed

[Mike Short]

I need a K3 TCXO module for my K3. Either type is fine with me.

Mike
AI4NS
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Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Don Wilhelm]

I believe there was concern about charging a Lithium based battery 
inside the radio.

Would you want to bet your KX2's life on the risk of a battery fire?

I know the arguments about cellphones and laptops, but some of those 
were catching fire at the time the KX2 was designed and the decision was 
made.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/9/2019 2:42 PM, Ignacy Misztal wrote:

It will not charge now. It would be GREATLY convenient if it could.
In simplest case, allow charging from DC input if input voltage is 
<=12.6V and charge current is < 2A.
Not sure what is the reason not to allow it. Perhaps concerns about 
counterfeit batteries without a chip, and possibility of fire.


I have external batteries but the beauty of KX2 is that the battery is 
inside.





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Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Tim N9PUZ]

I find that I rarely use the internal KX2 battery unless I know I only have
a short time to operate. For longer outings I use a larger external pack or
I bring along my spare internal size packs but just plug them into the
external connector. Even at 12W the KX-2 sips power. Great piece of kit.

Tim N9PUZ

On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 1:47 PM Brian Hunt  wrote:

> I got 25 or so removal/installs out of the KX2 battery before one of the
> power leads broke off where it entered the battery pack. I figured it was a
> manufacturing defect where the wire fatigued without support of the
> insulation.
>
> I replaced it with a 12v/5v 6 Ah lithium pack for about half of the cost
> of the internal pack. It gives me 4-6 hours of use at 10 watts. Not as
> convenient as the internal pack but it works for how I use my KX2.
>
> 73,
> Brian, K0DTJ
>
> "Unless handled with a heavy hand, the bottom of the KX2 will withstand
> many, many removals and installs."
> >
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Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Brian Hunt]

I got 25 or so removal/installs out of the KX2 battery before one of the power 
leads broke off where it entered the battery pack. I figured it was a 
manufacturing defect where the wire fatigued without support of the insulation. 

I replaced it with a 12v/5v 6 Ah lithium pack for about half of the cost of the 
internal pack. It gives me 4-6 hours of use at 10 watts. Not as convenient as 
the internal pack but it works for how I use my KX2. 

73,
Brian, K0DTJ

"Unless handled with a heavy hand, the bottom of the KX2 will withstand many, 
many removals and installs."
> 

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Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Ignacy Misztal]

It will not charge now. It would be GREATLY convenient if it could.
In simplest case, allow charging from DC input if input voltage is <=12.6V
and charge current is < 2A.
Not sure what is the reason not to allow it. Perhaps concerns about
counterfeit batteries without a chip, and possibility of fire.

I have external batteries but the beauty of KX2 is that the battery is
inside.

Ignacy, NO9E

On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 2:09 PM Don Wilhelm  wrote:

> The KX2 battery will NOT charge from the external power jack - the
> lithium battery must be removed for charging.  Unless handled with a
> heavy hand, the bottom of the KX2 will withstand many, many removals and
> installs.
> If you are concerned about removing the bottom of the KX2, you can
> always use the Lithium battery externally, just plug it into the power
> jack - no internal battery required.
>
> The KX3 internal batteries can be charged from the power jack if you
> have the KXBC3 option installed.
>
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
>
> On 12/9/2019 1:58 PM, Ignacy Misztal wrote:
> > Thank you for the suggestion. Here is something similar:
> >
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V3L4YF3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8=1
> >
> > Wonder whether they are RF quiet?
> >
> > My thinking with KX2 that I take it with me,without anything external,
> use
> > portable, and then at home charge via USB overnight without pulling the
> > internal battery.  Just like the cell phone.
> >
> > Ignacy, NO9E
> >
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Fred Jensen]

Having had an external LiPoly R/C battery burst into flames while 
plugged into my KX1, I don't think I'd ever put Lithium  
inside my radio.  I know there are a bunch of lithium chemistries, some 
less volatile than others, but watching the little package "sparken und 
fizzen" on our gravel driveway convinced me I'd done the right thing 
with keeping it external.  YMMV.


73,
Fred ["Skip"] K6DGW
Sparks NV DM09dn
Washoe County

On 12/9/2019 11:09 AM, Don Wilhelm wrote:
If you are concerned about removing the bottom of the KX2, you can 
always use the Lithium battery externally, just plug it into the power 
jack - no internal battery required.


The KX3 internal batteries can be charged from the power jack if you 
have the KXBC3 option installed.


73,
Don W3FPR


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Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Don Wilhelm]

The KX2 battery will NOT charge from the external power jack - the 
lithium battery must be removed for charging.  Unless handled with a 
heavy hand, the bottom of the KX2 will withstand many, many removals and 
installs.
If you are concerned about removing the bottom of the KX2, you can 
always use the Lithium battery externally, just plug it into the power 
jack - no internal battery required.


The KX3 internal batteries can be charged from the power jack if you 
have the KXBC3 option installed.


73,
Don W3FPR

On 12/9/2019 1:58 PM, Ignacy Misztal wrote:

Thank you for the suggestion. Here is something similar:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V3L4YF3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8=1

Wonder whether they are RF quiet?

My thinking with KX2 that I take it with me,without anything external, use
portable, and then at home charge via USB overnight without pulling the
internal battery.  Just like the cell phone.

Ignacy, NO9E


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Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Ignacy Misztal]

Thank you for the suggestion. Here is something similar:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07V3L4YF3/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8=1

Wonder whether they are RF quiet?

My thinking with KX2 that I take it with me,without anything external, use
portable, and then at home charge via USB overnight without pulling the
internal battery.  Just like the cell phone.

Ignacy, NO9E

On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 12:55 PM Gwen Patton  wrote:

> Use a USB-C PD power bank, and a USB-C power sink, and you can power the
> KX2 handily. I can power my KX3 that way, and most of my other QRP rigs as
> well. The sink I use is the PD Buddy Sink found on Tindie. It handshakes
> with the PD power bank and provides 12v at 2-3A (depending on the bank). I
> have a RAVPower bank with roughly 27Ah (probably rated at 5v, but that's
> ok) that works fine with this. It'll also take input power from a mains
> power supply used to fast-charge such a bank, or that might be used to
> power a Chromebook or other laptop. That gives me a VERY small and packable
> mains and mains-free power solution for all of my radios. I could even set
> it for 9v for the radios that use THAT.
>
> There are other brands of power sinks out there.  I ordered two of these:
> https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T2858G6/ but they haven't arrived
> yet, so I haven't tested them. The Buddy Sink is programmed by connecting
> it to a computer via USB-C, then accessed with a terminal program. The ones
> I haven't received yet have a preset group of output power profiles you can
> toggle through by pressing a button on the board. There are others as well,
> but I haven't tried any others yet either.
>
> This isn't a massively unique approach. I'm sure there are other, cheaper,
> and probably more specific power solutions, but this has the benefit of
> being a multi-tasker. With it, I can charge my Chromebook, my phone, my
> external speaker, AND run my radios. I can charge the bank with a power
> supply that weighs ounces and fits in the palm of my hand rather than a
> brick the size and weight of, well, a BRICK. I even found 3d printable
> cases for the PD Buddy Sink that will accomodate either a direct wire
> output or a PowerPole connector, so I can attach interchangeable power
> cables.
>
> 73,
> Gwen, NG3P
>
>
> On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 12:33 PM Ignacy  wrote:
>
>> This is a QRP radio that likes traveling. Mine has even been on a small
>> boat
>> ride in Adriatic sea... Or working DX SSB in a contest big time (with 9A1A
>> antennas).
>>
>> If only a USB charge can be added. I am afraid that the radio will survive
>> only so many case openings...
>>
>> Ignacy, NO9E
>>
>>
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Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Gwen Patton]

Use a USB-C PD power bank, and a USB-C power sink, and you can power the
KX2 handily. I can power my KX3 that way, and most of my other QRP rigs as
well. The sink I use is the PD Buddy Sink found on Tindie. It handshakes
with the PD power bank and provides 12v at 2-3A (depending on the bank). I
have a RAVPower bank with roughly 27Ah (probably rated at 5v, but that's
ok) that works fine with this. It'll also take input power from a mains
power supply used to fast-charge such a bank, or that might be used to
power a Chromebook or other laptop. That gives me a VERY small and packable
mains and mains-free power solution for all of my radios. I could even set
it for 9v for the radios that use THAT.

There are other brands of power sinks out there.  I ordered two of these:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07T2858G6/ but they haven't arrived yet,
so I haven't tested them. The Buddy Sink is programmed by connecting it to
a computer via USB-C, then accessed with a terminal program. The ones I
haven't received yet have a preset group of output power profiles you can
toggle through by pressing a button on the board. There are others as well,
but I haven't tried any others yet either.

This isn't a massively unique approach. I'm sure there are other, cheaper,
and probably more specific power solutions, but this has the benefit of
being a multi-tasker. With it, I can charge my Chromebook, my phone, my
external speaker, AND run my radios. I can charge the bank with a power
supply that weighs ounces and fits in the palm of my hand rather than a
brick the size and weight of, well, a BRICK. I even found 3d printable
cases for the PD Buddy Sink that will accomodate either a direct wire
output or a PowerPole connector, so I can attach interchangeable power
cables.

73,
Gwen, NG3P


On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 12:33 PM Ignacy  wrote:

> This is a QRP radio that likes traveling. Mine has even been on a small
> boat
> ride in Adriatic sea... Or working DX SSB in a contest big time (with 9A1A
> antennas).
>
> If only a USB charge can be added. I am afraid that the radio will survive
> only so many case openings...
>
> Ignacy, NO9E
>
>
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Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Ignacy]

This is a QRP radio that likes traveling. Mine has even been on a small boat
ride in Adriatic sea... Or working DX SSB in a contest big time (with 9A1A
antennas).

If only a USB charge can be added. I am afraid that the radio will survive
only so many case openings...

Ignacy, NO9E



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Re: [Elecraft] Feature density of portable transceivers: K1 vs. KX2

[Dave New, N8SBE]

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RIT & OFFSET ENGAGES AT RANDOM

[Bob McGraw K4TAX]

I speculate two issues, RFI usually due to CMC.   For 160M one should 
employ a good common mode choke on the feedline at the antenna feed 
point and another at the radio.    See the research of K9YC on this 
topic.    Secondly, a logging program issue. N1NM has been documented to 
occasionally have this issue.   And it may be the first issue, CMC, 
causing an issue with the computer.


FYI - I despise all logging programs as I find them more of a PITA than 
efficient use.


73

Bob, K4TAX

On 12/8/2019 10:42 PM, Greg Best wrote:

I operated the 160 contest this weekend and I had several unexplainable
consistent events.   My K3 randomly engages the RIT and adjusts a plus
offset of about 25-75 Hz.  This was noticed about 15 times or so during the
contest and nothing was consistent about it.  The plus offset did not appear
to be exactly the same each time but I was more focused on turning the RIT
off than noticing whether the offset was exactly the same.  Has anyone
experience this before?73¹s

Greg
N9GB




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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RIT & OFFSET ENGAGES AT RANDOM

[greg best]

I am glad to hear I am not going crazy.  I was using N1MM when this happened. 
Twice during the contest N1MM froze and I had to shut it down and restart. I 
had loaded the latest version of the program a day before the contest. I will 
look to see if any settings need changing. Thanks for the note abt RFI as the 
amp sets next to the K3.

Greg Best

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> On Dec 9, 2019, at 5:46 AM, KE8G  wrote:
> 
> 
> Hi Greg,
> Yes, we experienced this during field day with KK5W.  At first we thought 
> there was a problem with one of the 9 K3 rigs, so we swapped it out.  It 
> happened again with the replacement rig.  It was finally diagnosed to be RFI 
> that was causing the problem.  I am willing to bet you are experiencing the 
> same problem.
> 
> 73 de Jim - KE8G
> 
>> On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 6:43 AM Bill Weaver  wrote:
>>   
>> 
>> Are you using N1MM? I had the same thing happen for about a 10 minute period 
>> during the contest and clicked a few fields on N1MM related to RIT and it 
>> stopped. I meant to go back after the contest and learn about N1MM control 
>> of the RIT but my poor memory took over and I forgot about it! Thanks for 
>> reminding me. I've found that the worst thing about having a bad memory is 
>> that you forget that you have a bad memory and don't make notes! :-)
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 73,
>> 
>> Bill WE5P
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> >   
>> > On Dec 8, 2019 at 23:46, Greg Bestwrote:
>> >   
>> >   
>> >  I operated the 160 contest this weekend and I had several unexplainable 
>> > consistent events. My K3 randomly engages the RIT and adjusts a plus 
>> > offset of about 25-75 Hz. This was noticed about 15 times or so during the 
>> > contest and nothing was consistent about it. The plus offset did not 
>> > appear to be exactly the same each time but I was more focused on turning 
>> > the RIT off than noticing whether the offset was exactly the same. Has 
>> > anyone experience this before?73¹s Greg N9GB 
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Re: [Elecraft] Where did the KX3 Go

[Howard Hoyt]

Hi John,

There are over 5600 of us Elecraft KX-series users over at 
elecraft...@groups.io including you.  Your membership in the old Yahoo 
group has been transferred automatically.


See you there!
Howie / WA4PSC

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[Elecraft] More K3 Parts For Sale

[ockmrzr]

I have a few left over parts for sale that were removed as part of the
upgrade of my two K3's.

 

4x - KSYN3 synthesizer module

2x - KXV3A Transverter Interface

1x - KIO3A (3 board set) I/O interface
1x - KFL3A-1.8, 1.8 kHz Roofing Filter 

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RIT & OFFSET ENGAGES AT RANDOM

[KE8G]

Hi Greg,
Yes, we experienced this during field day with KK5W.  At first we thought
there was a problem with one of the 9 K3 rigs, so we swapped it out.  It
happened again with the replacement rig.  It was finally diagnosed to be
RFI that was causing the problem.  I am willing to bet you are
experiencing the same problem.

73 de Jim - KE8G

On Mon, Dec 9, 2019 at 6:43 AM Bill Weaver  wrote:

>
>
> Are you using N1MM? I had the same thing happen for about a 10 minute
> period during the contest and clicked a few fields on N1MM related to RIT
> and it stopped. I meant to go back after the contest and learn about N1MM
> control of the RIT but my poor memory took over and I forgot about it!
> Thanks for reminding me. I've found that the worst thing about having a bad
> memory is that you forget that you have a bad memory and don't make notes!
> :-)
>
>
>
> 73,
>
> Bill WE5P
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >
> > On Dec 8, 2019 at 23:46, Greg Bestwrote:
> >
> >
> >  I operated the 160 contest this weekend and I had several unexplainable
> consistent events. My K3 randomly engages the RIT and adjusts a plus offset
> of about 25-75 Hz. This was noticed about 15 times or so during the contest
> and nothing was consistent about it. The plus offset did not appear to be
> exactly the same each time but I was more focused on turning the RIT off
> than noticing whether the offset was exactly the same. Has anyone
> experience this before?73¹s Greg N9GB
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Re: [Elecraft] K3 RIT & OFFSET ENGAGES AT RANDOM

[Bill Weaver]

  
  
Are you using N1MM? I had the same thing happen for about a 10 minute period 
during the contest and clicked a few fields on N1MM related to RIT and it 
stopped. I meant to go back after the contest and learn about N1MM control of 
the RIT but my poor memory took over and I forgot about it! Thanks for 
reminding me. I've found that the worst thing about having a bad memory is that 
you forget that you have a bad memory and don't make notes! :-)
  

  
73,
  
Bill WE5P
  
  
  

  
  
  
  
  
>   
> On Dec 8, 2019 at 23:46, Greg Bestwrote:
>   
>   
>  I operated the 160 contest this weekend and I had several unexplainable 
> consistent events. My K3 randomly engages the RIT and adjusts a plus offset 
> of about 25-75 Hz. This was noticed about 15 times or so during the contest 
> and nothing was consistent about it. The plus offset did not appear to be 
> exactly the same each time but I was more focused on turning the RIT off than 
> noticing whether the offset was exactly the same. Has anyone experience this 
> before?73¹s Greg N9GB 
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