Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 Support

2020-06-17 Thread Bill Frantz
I got good support when I had problems with my KX3. It was 
slower than BC, but just as good.


BTW, my problems turned out to be: (1) Bad BNC connector on 
antenna lead. (2) Messed up firmware. The KX3 utility couldn't 
identify the firmware version. Reload fixed it.


73 Bill AE6JV

On 6/17/20 at 1:30 PM, ghyoung...@gmail.com (Grant Youngman) wrote:

Can anyone confirm whether or not Elecraft is currently 
providing support services for the KX3?  As of 5/11, they 
weren’t issuing RSAs for the KX3, but I wonder if they are 
currently providing email support or support through the 
“contact” web-form?  Trying to determine if support is 
temporarily on hold, or if the support inbox is overflowing, 
and need to remember that patience is a virtue …


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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Eric Swartz
Hi Don,

We plan to keep selling and supporting both the KPA500 and KAT500 - Sales 
remain strong for both. They are also compatible with the K4 and  most other HF 
radios. :-)

73,
Eric
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> On Jun 16, 2020, at 9:50 PM, Don Putnick  wrote:
> 
> With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA500
> and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
> 73 Don NA6Z
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Wes

My whole home station runs on one 120VAC 20A circuit.

https://www.qrz.com/db/N7WS  for stats.

Wes  N7WS

On 6/17/2020 1:58 PM, Jim Brown wrote:

On 6/17/2020 1:44 PM, Josh Fiden wrote:

Also nice to have an amp you can run from 120v if needed.


Yes. The KPA500 and KAT500 see a lot of use for 7QP and CQP expeditions, and 
for 6M grid expeditions.


73, Jim K9YC 


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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 Support

2020-06-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
Service with a smile.

Wayne
N6KR


> On Jun 17, 2020, at 2:16 PM, Kt5te  wrote:
> 
> OK, Wayne, I'll bite...   73.5?
> 
> -- 
> 73, William KT5TE
> 
> On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:46:56 PM CDT Wayne Burdick wrote:
>> Grant,
>> 
>> We are, but response time has ticked up a bit for obvious reasons.
>> 
>> If you have a burning question, feel free to email me directly.
>> 
>> 73.5,
>> Wayne
>> N6KR
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 Support

2020-06-17 Thread Kt5te
OK, Wayne, I'll bite...   73.5?

-- 
73, William KT5TE

On Wednesday, June 17, 2020 12:46:56 PM CDT Wayne Burdick wrote:
> Grant,
> 
> We are, but response time has ticked up a bit for obvious reasons.
> 
> If you have a burning question, feel free to email me directly.
> 
> 73.5,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
> 
> elecraft.com
> 
> > On Jun 17, 2020, at 10:33 AM, Grant Youngman  wrote:
> > 
> > Can anyone confirm whether or not Elecraft is currently providing support
> > services for the KX3?  As of 5/11, they weren’t issuing RSAs for the KX3,
> > but I wonder if they are currently providing email support or support
> > through the “contact” web-form?  Trying to determine if support is
> > temporarily on hold, or if the support inbox is overflowing, and need to
> > remember that patience is a virtue …
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> > Thanks .. Grant NQ5T
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Jim Brown

On 6/17/2020 1:44 PM, Josh Fiden wrote:

Also nice to have an amp you can run from 120v if needed.


Yes. The KPA500 and KAT500 see a lot of use for 7QP and CQP expeditions, 
and for 6M grid expeditions.


73, Jim K9YC
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Josh Fiden
Also nice to have an amp you can run from 120v if needed. 

73
Josh W6XU

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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 11:47 AM, Wayne Burdick  wrote:
> 
> The KPA500 and KAT500 are proven QRO products that we'll be shipping for 
> many years to come.
> 
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
> 
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Grant Youngman  wrote:
>> 
>> I think a 500W-class amp is a good thing to keep in the product line, 
>> whether it’s the current KPA500 or KPA500A, or whatever.  Not everyone 
>> necessarily wants or needs a KPA1500.  The 500 watt amp is right in line 
>> with vintage gear like the 30L-1/SB200 — both VERY popular in their day (and 
>> still widely used) for good reason.  I could care less about either the size 
>> of the cabinet or less than an S-unit.
>> 
>> Grant NQ5T
>> 
 On Jun 17, 2020, at 2:10 PM, Don Putnick  wrote:
>>> 
>>> I guess I should have been more specific. Will they keep them or will they
>>> discontinue them? They started as part of the K3 line. Didn't intend to
>>> mean upgrade. 73 Don NA6Z
>>> 
 On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 9:47 PM Don Putnick  wrote:
>>> 
 With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the
 KPA500 and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
 73 Don NA6Z
 
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread stephen shearer

There has been discussion...  on Elecraft K4 group.
73, steve

On 5/8/20 11:40 AM, N6KR wrote:> Hi Stephen,
>
> This would be cool, but it's a substantial amount of design work. 
We've talked about it, but that's about as far as we've gotten. It might 
depend on demand.

>
> 73,
> Wayne
> N6KR
>
>
>> On May 8, 2020, at 8:38 AM, stephen shearer 
 wrote:

>>
>> Wayne,
>>
>> Speaking of the KAT500, KPA500, and the K4...
>>
>> Are there plans to combine the KAT500 and KPA500 into one box 
matching the K4 ??
>> It would be nice for portable and those that don't want 1500W'sThere 
has been discussion

>>
>> 73, steve WB3LGC
>>
>> On 5/8/20 10:40 AM, N6KR wrote:
>>> Hi Brian,
>>> This is certainly possible, and a very good idea. We'll add it to 
the list of potential features.

>>> Please describe what you'd like to see on such an information display.
>>> 73,
>>> Wayne
>>> N6KR
 On May 7, 2020, at 6:34 PM, Brian  wrote:

 Will the K4 be able to display the operation of KAT500 and KPA 500 
when they are remote to the K4, i.e. if they are fairly close but not 
visible to the operator.


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On 6/17/20 3:57 PM, Lou W0FK wrote:

I doubt Elecraft wold spend money to re-engineer the KPA500/KAT500, invest in
new boards, cabinetry, manuals, production/assembly changes, etc. The pair
works well as is, and costs zero R&D or production dollars to continue them
as they are.

Besides, they'll fit the new K5 profile when it comes out. ;-)

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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Wes

15 dB

Wes  N7WS

On 6/17/2020 12:13 PM, Nr4c wrote:

The KAT500 has three antenna out ports. It only needs one In so the KPA500 
needs only one out port.

As for the 10 W in and 500 out idea.  That is prohibited by law. They’re only 
allowed to sell an amp with max gain of 13dB.

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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Lou W0FK
I doubt Elecraft wold spend money to re-engineer the KPA500/KAT500, invest in
new boards, cabinetry, manuals, production/assembly changes, etc. The pair
works well as is, and costs zero R&D or production dollars to continue them
as they are. 

Besides, they'll fit the new K5 profile when it comes out. ;-)

73, Lou W0FK



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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Josh Fiden
I like combining them. And update to a lightweight switching power supply. 
Should be less expensive to produce and eliminates dealing with 120 vs 230, 
transformer taps, voltage sag under load. 

I have them already and this adds no additional functionality, except easier 
when I shuffle things around in the shack. Work perfectly as they are so no new 
purchase for me. 

73
Josh W6XU

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> How about combining them into a single enclosure?
> 
> John KK9A
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> 
> Bill Steffey NY9H wrote:
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> what could they do that would  update them  make them taller
> like the K4 
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Walter Underwood
On Jun 17, 2020, at 12:27 PM, Bert  wrote:
> 
> Maybe it's time to change the law!
> 
> The rest of the world is suffering because of an outdated law in the US!
> 
> Bert VE3NR

Elecraft is free to sell export versions of their amps without that limit, so 
the rest of the world is just fine.

wunder
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Rick Bates, NK7I
Having both plus the KPA1500 (same height as the K4), that would be a 
challenge without a major rework.  Not just in squeezing it in, but 
still allow for adequate cooling.


If they choose to go down that path, I'd hope they keep the third 
antenna port (only two on the KPA1500).


As for their long term plans; we know they listen but are sly in 
responding until it's time to announce.


73,
Rick NK7I


On 6/17/2020 7:19 AM, hawley, charles j jr wrote:

Hey, that's a thought. Reinvent them to match the height of the K4 and maybe 
include the tuner inside the KPA500 box.

Chuck Hawley
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Bert

Maybe it's time to change the law!

The rest of the world is suffering because of an outdated law in the US!

Bert VE3NR





On 2020-06-17 15:13, Nr4c wrote:

The KAT500 has three antenna out ports. It only needs one In so the KPA500 
needs only one out port.

As for the 10 W in and 500 out idea.  That is prohibited by law. They’re only 
allowed to sell an amp with max gain of 13dB.

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill



On Jun 17, 2020, at 12:18 PM, Paul Gacek via Elecraft 
 wrote:

I think it depends on the use case. I’d rather see the KPA500 v2 made lighter 
and a third antenna port added.

The real icing on the cake would be 10w in and 500w out but I won’t touch that 
topic too much!

This would make it a better “portable” amp.

Paul
W6PNG/M0SNA
www.nomadic.blog



On Jun 17, 2020, at 8:39 AM, hawley, charles j jr  wrote:

Seems like they are just as applicable to the K4 as well.

Chuck Hawley
c-haw...@illinois.edu

Amateur Radio, KE9UW
aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on behalf 
of Don Putnick 
Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:47 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA500
and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
73 Don NA6Z
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Nr4c
The KAT500 has three antenna out ports. It only needs one In so the KPA500 
needs only one out port. 

As for the 10 W in and 500 out idea.  That is prohibited by law. They’re only 
allowed to sell an amp with max gain of 13dB. 

Sent from my iPhone
...nr4c. bill


> On Jun 17, 2020, at 12:18 PM, Paul Gacek via Elecraft 
>  wrote:
> 
> I think it depends on the use case. I’d rather see the KPA500 v2 made 
> lighter and a third antenna port added.
> 
> The real icing on the cake would be 10w in and 500w out but I won’t touch 
> that topic too much!
> 
> This would make it a better “portable” amp.
> 
> Paul
> W6PNG/M0SNA 
> www.nomadic.blog
> 
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2020, at 8:39 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
>> wrote:
>> 
>> Seems like they are just as applicable to the K4 as well.
>> 
>> Chuck Hawley
>> c-haw...@illinois.edu
>> 
>> Amateur Radio, KE9UW
>> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
>> 
>> 
>> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
>> behalf of Don Putnick 
>> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:47 PM
>> To: Elecraft Reflector 
>> Subject: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500
>> 
>> With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA500
>> and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
>> 73 Don NA6Z
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Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 6 meters on FT8 Barney K3LA

2020-06-17 Thread Chester B Scholl Jr
After further thought at lunch I realize that I did replace both sockets. I 
still remember getting them unsoldered. My other unrelated comment is that I 
hope the lessons learned from the K3 will make it into the K4 and that the K4 
whenever it appears. Barney K3LA

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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 6 meters on FT8 Barney K3LA

Did you re-set the Bias after changing finals and working on the KPA3 and LPA?
1. The 8W vs 12W switch-over point on 6m is normal.
2. If the 6 pins for KPA3 DC power were darkened and you replaced with gold, 
you *MUST* also replace the corresponding KPAIO3 Riser-Board SOCKET!!
The socket gets cooked internally. Sometimes you can see blueing and heat 
damage, but not always.
3. Check C28 & C52 capacitors marked "M2" near the Finals output. Some older 
revs KPA3 they were mounted right between the Final tabs near C50 & C51, they 
get cracked from thermal cycles and should be replaced and moved out away from 
the finals and mounted in-between the legs of C50&51. (If cracked, they usually 
cause spurs on 20m). Elecraft part #
E530321
4. Make sure your WM HP cal number is good, typically 25-55, so the radio is 
not struggling to make more power than it should, then; I recommend do a manual 
TX gain Cal at 50W on your main operating frequency because 6m is 4megs wide; 
IE; "TECH MD" to "on",  TUN PWR" to "nor". Then make note of the number of 
"TXGN HP", Then set power to 50W exactly, set to your favorite frequency, then 
long press XMIT to do a TUNE for several seconds. Unkey and check the TXGN HP 
number. It may or may not change, but should be reasonable, typical numbers are 
9 thru 60.
(You can do a 5.0w exactly if you like for the "LP" calibration)
*** Then never, ever, set to 5 or 50w exactly as you may do an inadvertent TX 
Gain Cal and mess up the numbers.
5. Try the internal 2-tone generator and look at the spectrum using that, maybe 
you are over-driving with the FT8 audio.
Keith WE6R Elecraft K3 Tech


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Re: [Elecraft] K3 - No RF output - Fault resolved

2020-06-17 Thread G4BVH
Very many thanks to everyone who responded to my request for help. Happily
the fault turned out to be something very simple. Rob at Elecraft suggested
the LPA FETs may have failed as the current measurements I had taken
indicated the FETs were not drawing the bias current they should be. I
checked the voltage on the FETs on the LPA module and found it to be 6.5V.
Looking at the circuit diagram this should have been 12V as the supply to
them comes directly from the 12V supply. I noticed the 12 pin edge connector
on the module did not seem to be fully seated. I eased it into place, the
FET voltage returned to a solid 12V and the rig is now functioning normally.

Again thanks to everyone who replied.

73, Peter, G4BVH



On 6/15/2020 4:04 AM, G4BVH wrote:
> Hi,
>
>   
>
> I have had a fault develop on my K3 whereby there is no RF being produced.
I
> have emailed the details to Elecraft support and am hoping to receive a
> reply with suggestions. However, I thought I would also send the details
> here in case anyone can suggest something to try or investigate further.
>
>   
>
> I have a K3, serial number 6482 which I built from a kit. It has worked
> flawlessly since I built it. I have the 400Hz and 2.7kHz (2.8kHz?) filters
> fitted and the 100W module but no other additions.
>
>   
>
> A few days ago, it was running 20W of FT8 and I suddenly discovered that
it
> hadn't been transmitting. Everything appeared that it should be
> transmitting: the red TX LED was lit, it was not in TEST mode (TX not
> flashing) but there was no RF output displayed on the bar graph and
> definitely nothing coming out on any mode. There is no RF if I wind down
the
> power below the 10W level, there is the usual relay click going through
12W
> - 13W and still no RF above this level, ie on towards 100W.
>
>   
>
> The K3 metering shows 13.5V and 0.84 on receive, 0.97A on the lower power
> level setting and 1.18A on the higher power setting on transmit. The RF
> output bar graph always displays 1 bar on transmit no matter what the
power
> level  is set but there is no RF coming out.
>
>   
>
> I tried the TX calibration but it fails saying the power level didn't
reach
> that required.
>
>   
>
> The receiver works fine and I can hear the CW side tone and SSB, AM and FM
> audio monitoring as normal.
>
>   
>
> I have removed and reseated the front panel and also the 3 coax patch
leads
> behind the front panel but this made no difference. There is a yellow LED,
> D33, on the main board which is lit on receive and goes out on transmit.
>
>   
>
> The latest firmware is installed - I updated this a month or so ago.
>
>   
>
> TX inhibit is OFF and the 20A breaker has not tripped.
>
>   
>
> Any thoughts or suggestions gratefully received.
>
>   
>
> Very many thanks and 73,
>
>   
>
> Peter, G4BVH
>
>   
>
>   
>
>
>

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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
The KPA500 and KAT500 are proven QRO products that we'll be shipping for many 
years to come.

73,
Wayne
N6KR


> On Jun 17, 2020, at 11:40 AM, Grant Youngman  wrote:
> 
> I think a 500W-class amp is a good thing to keep in the product line, whether 
> it’s the current KPA500 or KPA500A, or whatever.  Not everyone necessarily 
> wants or needs a KPA1500.  The 500 watt amp is right in line with vintage 
> gear like the 30L-1/SB200 — both VERY popular in their day (and still widely 
> used) for good reason.  I could care less about either the size of the 
> cabinet or less than an S-unit.
> 
> Grant NQ5T
> 
>> On Jun 17, 2020, at 2:10 PM, Don Putnick  wrote:
>> 
>> I guess I should have been more specific. Will they keep them or will they
>> discontinue them? They started as part of the K3 line. Didn't intend to
>> mean upgrade. 73 Don NA6Z
>> 
>> On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 9:47 PM Don Putnick  wrote:
>> 
>>> With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the
>>> KPA500 and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
>>> 73 Don NA6Z
>>> 
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Grant Youngman
I think a 500W-class amp is a good thing to keep in the product line, whether 
it’s the current KPA500 or KPA500A, or whatever.  Not everyone necessarily 
wants or needs a KPA1500.  The 500 watt amp is right in line with vintage gear 
like the 30L-1/SB200 — both VERY popular in their day (and still widely used) 
for good reason.  I could care less about either the size of the cabinet or 
less than an S-unit.

Grant NQ5T

> On Jun 17, 2020, at 2:10 PM, Don Putnick  wrote:
> 
> I guess I should have been more specific. Will they keep them or will they
> discontinue them? They started as part of the K3 line. Didn't intend to
> mean upgrade. 73 Don NA6Z
> 
> On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 9:47 PM Don Putnick  wrote:
> 
>> With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the
>> KPA500 and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
>> 73 Don NA6Z
>> 

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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Don Putnick
I guess I should have been more specific. Will they keep them or will they
discontinue them? They started as part of the K3 line. Didn't intend to
mean upgrade. 73 Don NA6Z

On Tue, Jun 16, 2020 at 9:47 PM Don Putnick  wrote:

> With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the
> KPA500 and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
> 73 Don NA6Z
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[Elecraft] TX LPGAIN issue on 6M K3 and K3S

2020-06-17 Thread w4sc
I have a K3 and K3S and looking at this issue for a week now.

K3 FW 5.66  KPA3  KAT3
K3S FW 5.67  KPA3A  KAT3A   ATN6 set

Latest K3/K3S utility installed
Test equipment includes HP 736 Wattmeter, Bird wattmeter, and a load with > 
25db return loss.

After running automated TX GAIN on either unit.

K3 TX-LPGAIN is in range 12 – 16
K3S TX-LPGAIN is in range  of 60-65

Exit TECH MD.
SET ATU to AUTO
Initiating a “ATU TUNE” on 52.000 MHZ the ATU finds a 1.2 match or better 
without issue. Setting the power control to 90W, the power out shown on the 
external wattmeter is 80 to 85W, with Tuner in AUTO or BYPASSED.

Initiating a “ATU TUNE” lower in 6M band at 51.125 the ATU has trouble finding 
a match on both K3 and K3S.  The K3 has more problems, and takes a lot longer.  
The resolved match on the K3 will be anywhere from 1.2 to 1.6, and setting 
power control to 90W, only 55 to 60 W is realized  with Tuner in AUTO or 
BYPASSED.

Running MANUAL TX LPGAIN only on 6M at 50.125 results in the following:
K3 TX-LP GAIN is in the range of 62 to 70.
K3S TX LPGAIN in in the range of 90 to 105.

This appears to resolve the ATU matching issue (SWR < 1.2) and the lower power 
out (80 to 85W) at 50.125 MHZ   Higher in the band at 52.000MHz operation 
appears to be the same.

Ben W4SC



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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 Support

2020-06-17 Thread Wayne Burdick
Grant,

We are, but response time has ticked up a bit for obvious reasons. 

If you have a burning question, feel free to email me directly. 

73.5,
Wayne
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 10:33 AM, Grant Youngman  wrote:
> 
> Can anyone confirm whether or not Elecraft is currently providing support 
> services for the KX3?  As of 5/11, they weren’t issuing RSAs for the KX3, but 
> I wonder if they are currently providing email support or support through the 
> “contact” web-form?  Trying to determine if support is temporarily on hold, 
> or if the support inbox is overflowing, and need to remember that patience is 
> a virtue … 
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Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 Support

2020-06-17 Thread Lynn W. Taylor, WB6UUT

I have received excellent KX3 support during the pandemic.

It was slower than normal, but then again "normal" is much slower than 
normal.


73 -- Lynn

On 6/17/20 10:30 AM, Grant Youngman wrote:

Can anyone confirm whether or not Elecraft is currently providing support 
services for the KX3?  As of 5/11, they weren’t issuing RSAs for the KX3, but I 
wonder if they are currently providing email support or support through the 
“contact” web-form?  Trying to determine if support is temporarily on hold, or 
if the support inbox is overflowing, and need to remember that patience is a 
virtue …

Thanks .. Grant NQ5T
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[Elecraft] Elecraft KX3 Support

2020-06-17 Thread Grant Youngman
Can anyone confirm whether or not Elecraft is currently providing support 
services for the KX3?  As of 5/11, they weren’t issuing RSAs for the KX3, but I 
wonder if they are currently providing email support or support through the 
“contact” web-form?  Trying to determine if support is temporarily on hold, or 
if the support inbox is overflowing, and need to remember that patience is a 
virtue … 

Thanks .. Grant NQ5T
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Paul Gacek via Elecraft
I think it depends on the use case. I’d rather see the KPA500 v2 made lighter 
and a third antenna port added.

The real icing on the cake would be 10w in and 500w out but I won’t touch that 
topic too much!

This would make it a better “portable” amp.

Paul
W6PNG/M0SNA 
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> On Jun 17, 2020, at 8:39 AM, hawley, charles j jr  
> wrote:
> 
> Seems like they are just as applicable to the K4 as well.
> 
> Chuck Hawley
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> aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles
> 
> 
> From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
> behalf of Don Putnick 
> Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:47 PM
> To: Elecraft Reflector 
> Subject: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500
> 
> With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA500
> and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
> 73 Don NA6Z
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Re: [Elecraft] Spurs on 6 meters on FT8 Barney K3LA

2020-06-17 Thread Keith Trinity WE6R
Did you re-set the Bias after changing finals and working on the KPA3 
and LPA?

1. The 8W vs 12W switch-over point on 6m is normal.
2. If the 6 pins for KPA3 DC power were darkened and you replaced with 
gold, you *MUST* also replace the corresponding KPAIO3 Riser-Board SOCKET!!
The socket gets cooked internally. Sometimes you can see blueing and 
heat damage, but not always.
3. Check C28 & C52 capacitors marked "M2" near the Finals output. Some 
older revs KPA3 they were mounted right between the Final tabs near C50 
& C51, they get cracked from thermal cycles and should be replaced and 
moved out away from the finals and mounted in-between the legs of 
C50&51. (If cracked, they usually cause spurs on 20m). Elecraft part # 
E530321
4. Make sure your WM HP cal number is good, typically 25-55, so the 
radio is not struggling to make more power than it should, then;
I recommend do a manual TX gain Cal at 50W on your main operating 
frequency because 6m is 4megs wide;
IE; "TECH MD" to "on",  TUN PWR" to "nor". Then make note of the number 
of "TXGN HP", Then set power to 50W exactly, set to your favorite 
frequency, then long press XMIT to do a TUNE for several seconds. Unkey 
and check the TXGN HP number. It may or may not change, but should be 
reasonable, typical numbers are 9 thru 60.

(You can do a 5.0w exactly if you like for the "LP" calibration)
*** Then never, ever, set to 5 or 50w exactly as you may do an 
inadvertent TX Gain Cal and mess up the numbers.
5. Try the internal 2-tone generator and look at the spectrum using 
that, maybe you are over-driving with the FT8 audio.

Keith WE6R Elecraft K3 Tech

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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Morgan Bailey
Charles, your thinking on pairing the amp with tuner inside had great merit
and housing it inside of a K4 enclosure. Heck man that is the best idea I
have heard. I hope Elecraft takes the move on that especially now since
they already have the format for the case made and only have to change the
front and back plates and G2G.

73,
Morgan Bailey NJ8M

On Wed, Jun 17, 2020 at 9:21 AM hawley, charles j jr 
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> Hey, that's a thought. Reinvent them to match the height of the K4 and
> maybe include the tuner inside the KPA500 box.
>
> Chuck Hawley
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>
> what could they do that would  update them  make them taller
> like the K4 
>
> On 6/17/2020 12:47 AM, Don Putnick wrote:
> > With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the
> KPA500
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread hawley, charles j jr
Hey, that's a thought. Reinvent them to match the height of the K4 and maybe 
include the tuner inside the KPA500 box.

Chuck Hawley
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Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

what could they do that would  update them  make them taller
like the K4 

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> and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
> 73 Don NA6Z
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread hawley, charles j jr
Seems like they are just as applicable to the K4 as well.

Chuck Hawley
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 aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles


From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net  on 
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Sent: Tuesday, June 16, 2020 11:47 PM
To: Elecraft Reflector 
Subject: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA500
and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
73 Don NA6Z
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread john

How about combining them into a single enclosure?

John KK9A


Bill Steffey NY9H wrote:

what could they do that would  update them  make them taller
like the K4 

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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread RICHARD Martin
Make a 12 VDC version to assist disaster communications.

Dick KN6AA

On Wed, Jun 17, 2020, 06:06 Mike Harris via Elecraft <
elecraft@mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> I read it as what would their future availability be, nothing to do with
> updating.
>
> Not uncommon to read about the KPA500 being paired with other
> transceiver brands.
>
> Regards,
>
> Mike VP8NO
>
> On 17/06/2020 09:54, Bill Steffey NY9H wrote:
> > what could they do that would  update them  make them taller
> > like the K4 
> >
> > On 6/17/2020 12:47 AM, Don Putnick wrote:
> >> With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the
> >> KPA500
> >> and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
> >> 73 Don NA6Z
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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Mike Harris via Elecraft
I read it as what would their future availability be, nothing to do with 
updating.


Not uncommon to read about the KPA500 being paired with other 
transceiver brands.


Regards,

Mike VP8NO

On 17/06/2020 09:54, Bill Steffey NY9H wrote:
what could they do that would  update them  make them taller 
like the K4 


On 6/17/2020 12:47 AM, Don Putnick wrote:
With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the 
KPA500

and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
73 Don NA6Z

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Re: [Elecraft] Future of KPA500 & KAT500

2020-06-17 Thread Bill Steffey NY9H
what could they do that would  update them  make them taller 
like the K4 


On 6/17/2020 12:47 AM, Don Putnick wrote:

With the sunset of the K3S, what are the plans for the future of the KPA500
and KAT500? Enquiring minds want to know.
73 Don NA6Z
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