[Elecraft] Elecraft K3/100 w/ATU, Factory-built and Reconditioned

[N8WL]

For Sale: Elecraft K3/100, factory built, S/N1626. The unit was factory
reconditioned (with all hardware updates) and aligned three years ago, works
perfectly, and comes from a non-smoking, pet-free home. It has the most
recent firmware available. It is in great condition with no scratches. The
screen is very clean and the controls are all clean and function perfectly.
I have acquired a K3S and I don’t need this rig now. Purchase includes power
cable, manuals, documentation, Fred Cady KE7X K3 Handbook, and the MH2 hand
microphone. Will be shipped in the original box and packing materials. $1650
includes shipping insured CONUS – PayPal only. More photos available.

Full disclosure: My shack was struck by lightning 5-6-17 and this rig
sustained damage. I sent it to Elecraft and they totally repaired it (for
$559), documented all the work, updated all the hardware, and did a final
checkout, calibration, and alignment. It looks like new, and if I didn’t
tell you about the lightning hit, you would never know it. The included
factory documentation states that this rig “meets or exceeds all factory
specifications.” I don’t want the buyer to think I am withholding this
information. This rig had several options that I transferred to my new K3S,
but what is left is listed below. Also, I am the third owner of this K3, and
both previous owners have taken excellent care of it, as have I. It is in
pristine condition, everything works perfectly, and the buyer will be very
pleased.

Includes:
100 W Amplifier Option
2.7 KHz filter – installed
KAT3-F 100 W ATU - Factory Installed
KXV3A RX Ant., IF Out and Xverter Interface
KDVR3 Digital Voice Recorder, not installed
Power Cable
MH2 Hand Microphone
Owner’s Manual
Fred Cady KE7X K3 Handbook
All previous receipts and factory documentation



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[Elecraft] FW: KX3 / PX3 For Sale

[Ken Simmons]

They are both sold. Thanks for the interest.

Ken
WR7D



From: Ken Simmons
Sent: Wednesday, August 12, 2020 11:11 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / PX3 For Sale

I’m willing to split the KX3 and PX3. There a couple of people interested in 
just the PX3, but no sale yet. If the price isn’t reasonable, please make an 
offer.

I would like to pick up a KX2 by the end of the month so I have it for a Labor 
Day road trip. If anyone has one they want to part with, I would be interested.

Thanks.
Ken
WR7D



From: Ken Simmons
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:19 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 / PX3 For Sale

I’ve decided to go with a KX2 and need to sell this combo. Here’s what’s 
included:

KX3 bought used. Ser# 9550
PX3 bought new just a little over a month ago. Ser# 3975
Internal tuner,
Internal RTC/battery charger,
Roofing filter,
MH3 Microphone,
Side KX side panels and cover (for the KX3 only).
ES80 case,
cable set,
USB cable,
paddles from QRPGuys,
portable book by Fred Cady.

Everything in excellent condition.

$1850 shipped within the US.

Thanks.
Ken
WR7D



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[Elecraft] KX3 mic/spkr adapted to Kenwood K1 plug?

[Thorpe, Jeffrey]

I'm wanting to adapt my U94 PTT system that connects my mic/headset to a radio. 
This model uses the Kenwood K1 adapter. I was (initially) thinking that I would 
just need two patch cables as the KX3 has the mic and speaker sockets 
separated. However, looking at the diagrams of the TRS plug for the Kenwood mic 
and the TRRS for the KX3 it doesn't look like it will work without swapping 
wires. Has anybody seen such an adapter, or am I just mixed up? (My headset is 
only a mono version, not stereo, but that shouldn't have any impact on my 
problem.)

Jeff - kg7hdz
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[Elecraft] A very strange problem

[Peter Chamalian]

On a few occasions I have had reports of a broad signal generating key
clicks.  One report was backed up with a photo of a pan adapter screen shot.
Subsequent checks with a local showed no such problem.  The station who
reported the problem told me he had received a similar report from a number
of guys.

 

I don't have anything unusual in my setup.  I'm running a K3S at 32 watts
driving a Expert 2K-FA.  At the time of this report I was working a station
is MS so my 20 meter beam was pointing just south of the house.  

 

I was concerned that somehow the amp keying was getting in the act but that
would not account for a broad signal only clicks which the amp has circuitry
to eliminate any hot switching.  In conversations with W5UQ at Expert he
suggested the possibility of RF so I ordered the Palomar Engineering
filtering kits for both the amp and K3S.  I'll put them on as soon as they
arrive.

 

Has anyone run into similar problems?  If so can you reproduce them?  Better
have you found the source and fixed it?

 

 

Pete, W1RM

w...@comcast.net

 

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Re: [Elecraft] K3S & 2m Internal Transverter Calibration Problem

[John Stengrevics]

Skip,

I thought so.  However, one respondent said that if that was done, all the low 
band & 6 meter frequencies would be off, so I just had to live with it.  

Elecraft tech support emailed.

73,

John
WA1EAZ

> On Aug 12, 2020, at 12:50 PM, Skip Davis  wrote:
> 
> John, Isn’t that what the XVn OFS menu function is for? Try to set this to + 
> or - 0.800 which ever direction it is and see if that corrects you frequency 
> reading error. 
> 
> Skip Davis, NC9O
> Sent from my iPhone

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[Elecraft] FS DCHF-2000 COUPLER

[Ron Durie]

DCHF-2000 coupler for the W2 wattmeter for sale. 
Includes cable.  In like new condition.  
$150 Shipped to CONUS.  

PayPal preferred but checks also ok.  

Ron Durie
WB4OOA
Elecraft K-Line
704-843-3681
WB4OOA at gmail.com 



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[Elecraft] XV144 External XVRTR connection to the KIO3B

[Alan Geller via Elecraft]

I have a finished and tested XV144 that was meant to pair with my K2 but issues 
prevented me from
adding the necessary features to my K2. Here I am years later wanting to now 
use this NIB XVRTR on
my fully upgraded K3 and the only “control” connection to the KIO3B seems to be 
from the 144’s DB-9
to the KIO3B’s RS232/RJ45. I have alan extra Elecraft K3/P3 “X"cable (E980297) 
which is the correct 
form-factor. Will this work for me if I follow the rules in the K3S manual and 
on page 5 of the XVRTR Users manual
Rev F1 of 2013? Thanks for any help or cautions.

Alan….K6ADG
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Re: [Elecraft] KX3 / PX3 For Sale

[Ken Simmons]

I’m willing to split the KX3 and PX3. There a couple of people interested in 
just the PX3, but no sale yet. If the price isn’t reasonable, please make an 
offer.

I would like to pick up a KX2 by the end of the month so I have it for a Labor 
Day road trip. If anyone has one they want to part with, I would be interested.

Thanks.
Ken
WR7D



From: Ken Simmons
Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 8:19 AM
To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net
Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 / PX3 For Sale

I’ve decided to go with a KX2 and need to sell this combo. Here’s what’s 
included:

KX3 bought used. Ser# 9550
PX3 bought new just a little over a month ago. Ser# 3975
Internal tuner,
Internal RTC/battery charger,
Roofing filter,
MH3 Microphone,
Side KX side panels and cover (for the KX3 only).
ES80 case,
cable set,
USB cable,
paddles from QRPGuys,
portable book by Fred Cady.

Everything in excellent condition.

$1850 shipped within the US.

Thanks.
Ken
WR7D



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Re: [Elecraft] K3S & 2m Internal Transverter Calibration Problem Using External Reference

[Keith Trinity WE6R]

Make sure the RefLock board is seated all the way down in the K144 and 
cabled correctly (there is a BAD diagram floating around).
Check for current Firmware, FW of BOTH the radio AND the K144XV! Older 
did not support the RefLock!
Check the TMP socket(s) on the K144XVREFLOCK for shoved in centers, they 
can get pushed in.

Make sure the TAP 0 (zero) in the XV1 OFS menu says REFLOCK and not NOR.
Does the external ref give you an asterisk blinking in the REF CAL 
config menu after about 15 seconds or less?

If so, the RefLock in the K144 should lock to that and be very accurate.
HOWEVER;
What is the main REF CAL number when calibrated? If it is too far away 
from 49.380.000 the RefLock will not be able to pull the K144 onto 
frequency.
If it is below 49.379.500 or so it could be the problem, in which case 
you need a new main oscillator.
If the external Reference is being used (EXREF) then there is no need 
for the main oscillator to be the high stability KCTXO3-1.
Put the low stability one back in if you upgraded and see if it's number 
is closer to 49.380


If you do have the high stability KTCXO3-1, and the number is too far 
out, you can tweak the cap under the sticker to MAYBE get it close enough.
Go slow on tuning, and don't set it too close to the "wrap" point or a 
temp change may make it go out of lock.
IE On 6meters, set radio and accurate signal generator to get a nice 
signal, disable the EXREF, and tweak bringing the 49.379.xxx freq closer 
to 49.38.
It will only go so far an go out of lock, go back a little until it 
locks, then maybe a tad bit back to allow for temp changes.

Keith WE6R Elecraft K3 Tech.
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Re: [Elecraft] XV144 Transverter and K2

[richard hubbard via Elecraft]

Hello Don,

Sorry for the late reply. Thanks for the guidance I found that I had one of the 
jumpers in the wrong position, my eye sight is not what it used to be. 

I have now run int an info 80 error which only occurs when the transverter 
control cable is connected. When I disconnect the transverter the error clears 
after I cycle the power, however the K2 does not see the KPA100 which is in a 
separate EC2 enclosure with the ATU.  Within the K2 menu whilst I can select 
PORT ON;  PA and ATU are blank (three dashes). When I power up the K2 the 
relays can be herd to click in, as per appendix E in the K2 manual.  Do you 
think that this points to an issue with the Aux bus, I have tried a had reset 
however the PA and ATU are still not seen?

Thank you.

Best regards,

Richard Hubbard.

> On 6 Aug 2020, at 20:48, Don Wilhelm  wrote:
> 
> Richard,
> 
> The components that could be damaged with J7 in place are a few in the 
> automatic power on circuits.  Move the jumper to J8 and with the power switch 
> in the non-activated position and the K2 to XV control cable in place, see if 
> it turns on when you select the 144 MHz band.  If so, no harm done.
> 
> The failure to transmit is an entirely different problem.  Check all the 
> jumpers that relate to your IF interface (single cable or split RX/TX) and 
> the jumpers for you chosen power level - then try it.
> 
> If you still do not get any power output, tell us how you have the TX/RX 
> cables configured, you drive power level, and what you are using to determine 
> power output level (into a good VHF dummy load).
> 
> Do you have an oscilloscope with a 10X probe that can work well at 28 MHz or 
> an RF Probe?  You will need one or the other to do much troubleshooting.
> 
> 73,
> Don W3FPR
> 
> On 8/6/2020 2:30 PM, richard hubbard via Elecraft wrote:
>> Hello,
>> I have recently bought a XV144 transverter, which was used on another non 
>> Elecraft Rig. I followed the setup for use wit a KS however did not notice 
>> that thee was a soldered jumper on J7. Looking further into the manual I see 
>> that using the K2 wit the Transverter J7 shorted can cause damage. I 
>> currently have no output from the transverter. Does anyon know what to look 
>> for.

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[Elecraft] RE Alexmic

[Chris Bull]

I suppose an off list email address would help. ve3xkz at gmail dot com.
Thanks
73
Chris VE3XKZ
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[Elecraft] Wanted to buy, an Alexmic

[Chris Bull]

Well after searching the world for a Alexmic to buy, new or used. I have
realized this list is my last hope. Alex has told me he doesn't expect to
get anymore and all online NA stores have no stock except RadioHaus.com
which is not replying to my inquiries, but lists them as for sale. Also
There is also a German online store selling these but the price in EU
currency for the item, shipping and exchange is, well... ridiculous.
So anyone in North America who would like to sell theirs I would accept.
It would need to be shipped to Canada and I will pay a US seller in USD via
paypal or whatever and pay for shipping of course.
Thanks 73
VE3XKZ Chris
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