Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return
Also, have had no problems and I install on all of the equipment I have. I had more than my fair share of Molex issues. I prefer the Power pole and do not solder... I think that stresses the connections. No Flames Please. Bill -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Harris Sent: Thursday, March 13, 2014 8:52 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Button of no return Not a flame just a simple power pole observation. Never had a problem, never fallen out (K2, K3, XV50) even when tugging units around, soldered not crimped, no $40. crimper, not colour blind so arranged the cable and connectors to match the equipment. Each to his own I guess. Regards, Mike VP8NO On 13/03/2014 09:51, Charlie T, K3ICH wrote: > Well, I'll don my asbestos suit and dump on the power poles. > > They're too flimsy, over-rated, over priced, non-re-useable, > non-standard ( red on the right or it is?? You cannot plug in any of > the Molex or later connectors such that the polarity is reversed and > you don't need a $40 crimper to install them.) > > I use power poles ONLY when they can't be avoided. > > 73, Charlie k3ICH __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3: nearby noise post-mortem
Check your light bulbs, especially if using CFL or LED. I have had both emitting bad noise. Shutting them off rid my whole station of the issue. Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Nicklas Johnson Sent: Sunday, February 9, 2014 10:11 PM To: mzil...@roadrunner.com; elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3: nearby noise post-mortem I should have mentioned this specifically, but I was operating the KX3 strictly from batteries at the time. Connecting a 13.8V source to it (one that was plugged into the house power) didn't really change whether the 'buzz' was present or not. The only thing that changed it was either unplugging the offending power supply, or de-energizing that circuit in the house (by tripping the breaker). I guess it's not impossible that the thing was putting off a lot more energy than I thought, and I was picking up a lot of common-mode noise on the cable shield-- a lot more than I thought I would/should. Good ideas though. Nick On 9 February 2014 20:05, Matt Zilmer wrote: > Hi Nick, > > After reading your reply, I think I have an idea. > > I've had the same problem in a mobile setting, where good grounds are > scarce and there is a lot of transient noise around. If -somehow- the > noise put off by the charger were to get onto the 12V line into the > KX3, you might get this effect. I don't see how this could happen > though. > -- *N6OL* Saying something doesn't make it true. Belief in something doesn't make it real. And if you have to lie to support a position, that position is not worth supporting. __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 AM-breakthrough
Wayne, Thank you for this very informative technical explanation.When I operated my HW-8 in the early 80's, I loved it because it was so simple to build, easy to operate and required little power. However, the KX3 is so superior I really cannot compare what you have engineered the KX3 to be vs. what the very challenged HW-8 was. Incredible contrast; excellent design using the modern techniques available, to produce an amazing piece of equipment. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Monday, July 29, 2013 11:28 PM To: Igor Sokolov Cc: Elecraft Reflector; Klaus Dittrich Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 AM-breakthrough "Igor Sokolov" wrote: > Every design has it's own limitations. Yes, AM IP2 exists in all quadrature DC receivers to some degree because perfect mixer balance is not possible. We have a goal to improve balance using DSP techniques. But read on... Klaus wrote: >> If I switch to RX SHIFT I will have a receiver with [reduced] narrow spaced dynamic range. True; according to Sherwood and our own lab tests, when the roofing filters are turned off, the dynamic range at 2 kHz drops from 104 dB or so to about 96 dB, which still puts the KX3 into the top 6 of all radios Sherwood has tested. His third listed value of 65 dB was a worst-case AF opposite-sideband (OSB) image, not IMD. OSB images are related to just one extremely strong nearby signal, and are less problematic than IMD, which results from multiple combinations of signals. (The AF OSB image drops considerably when you apply RX SHFT=8.0, because it is now well out of the audio passband.) Fortunately the RX SHFT setting is per-band, so you only need apply it on affected bands. You also have the alternative of reducing preamp gain from 20 to 10 dB. PREAMP gain, too, is a per-band setting. The KX3's direct-conversion architecture simultaneously satisfies the requirements of small size and low current drain, optimizing for portable/battery use. A superhet (like the K3) would have taken too many parts (in particular, at least three crystal filters), and a direct-digital-downconversion architecture would have required much greater supply current, as well as being far higher in cost. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Regarding the KX3 VFO tuning noise modification
I performed the mod tonight. Less than a couple of minutes. No noise. I am on a very early board and found it to be absolutely quiet with no antenna. Way to go Wayne and CO!!! 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 FT, KX1 FT, KX3 FT, KAT500 FT From: k...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Tuesday, July 09, 2013 5:22 PM To: Elecraft Reflector; k...@yahoogroups.com; Subject: [KX3] Regarding the KX3 VFO tuning noise modification A number of customers have now made this modification to their KX3 (thanks for the feedback). Most have found that the mod successfully eliminated the noise or knocked it down to insignificant levels on all bands. A few have found that it helped only on some bands, or not as much as expected. This could be because the noise was already near the lowest level obtainable with the modification. In any event, the firmware noise-reduction methods mentioned in the document may still be required on some bands, on some KX3s. In answer to a couple of questions we've received: The modification done at the factory, and the easier field-modification described in the document, are absolutely identical in effect. We tested both methods on numerous KX3s. In addition to the hardware modification, we're continuing to experiment with improvements to the VFO NR algorithm available in the menu. Any such improvements will be available via a future firmware update. 73, Wayne N6KR __._,_.___ <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJyMTBpZjRuBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE 0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMzMTczNARzZWMDZnRyBHN sawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzEzNzM0MDg1MjQ-?act=reply&messageNum=31734> Reply via web post <mailto:n...@elecraft.com?subject=Re%3A%20Regarding%20the%20KX3%20VFO%20tuni ng%20noise%20modification> Reply to sender <mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Regarding%20the%20KX3%20VFO%20tu ning%20noise%20modification> Reply to group <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmMHM1OWE0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE 0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1 lAzEzNzM0MDg1MjQ-> Start a New Topic <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/message/31734;_ylc=X3oDMTM3aG5zY3V2BF9TAz k3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMzMTczNARzZW MDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNzM0MDg1MjQEdHBjSWQDMzE3MzQ-> Messages in this topic (1) Recent Activity: . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnZWR2OG5qBF9TAzk3MzU5 NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRz dGltZQMxMzczNDA4NTI0?o=6> New Members 25 . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/files;_ylc=X3oDMTJoZGR0cmcxBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz E0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2ZmlsZXMEc3 RpbWUDMTM3MzQwODUyNA--> New Files 2 <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3;_ylc=X3oDMTJmZGIxZm9nBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdy cElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEz NzM0MDg1MjQ-> Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlbDk3Y3UyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0N TIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTM3MzQwODUyN A--> Yahoo! Groups Switch to: <mailto:kx3-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:% 20Traditional> Text-Only, <mailto:kx3-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest> Daily Digest . <mailto:kx3-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> Unsubscribe . <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> Terms of Use . <mailto:ygroupsnotificati...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Feedback%20on%20the%20r edesigned%20individual%20mail%20v1> Send us Feedback . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=74520947/grpspId=1705063108/msgI d=31734/stime=1373408524> __,_._,___ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] QRP
Dave, Interesting. The fan and lack of internal tuner would not be my choice. Looks very, very nice, though. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave's Gmail Account Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 4:02 PM To: k3...@comcast.net Cc: Richard Thorpe; Elecraft Discussion List Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP I am a very satisfied owner of both a K3 ( with a KPA 500 and KAT 500) and a KX3. I decided to order and build a PA-100D linear from JUMA Radio as a surface mount kit. It is a very compact linear which will produce up to 150 watts out with between 3 and 10 watts drive. It is well filtered and from tests I have done has a very clean output. Using my KX3 As a 2 tone generator I measured 2nd order distortion of better then -28 db. The JUMA engineers measured greater then -33 db with 90 watts out using calibrated lab equipment. With the new firmware it will work with the rs232 from the KX3 and other rigs so will select the proper output filter (switch bands) or you can use RF detect or manually select the band. It is crammed with safety interlocks and protection circuitry. If I want to run more power I use the output of the JUMA linear to drive my Heathkit SB 220. I have received excellent reports from many stations, many with K3/P3 and Flex Radios that could see my output. It does use a cooling fan on the heat sink but is very quiet. Running PSK31 using the linear with 30 watts out the fan never got to full speed. This kit is 450 euros ($600.00 USD) so it's not cheap. Is it as good as the new Elecraft KXPA 100? Probably not and it doesn't cover 6 meters. But if you like a challenge and want a good linear to boot then check out WWW.JUMARADIO.COM. I have no relationship with JUMA but enjoy the linear. 73 Dave KD1NA Sent from my iPad On Jun 18, 2013, at 10:28 PM, k3...@comcast.net wrote: > Better check the writeup. It says that the amp will not work with the Flex or KX3. > > 73, > Barry > K3NDM > > - Original Message - > From: "Rick McClelland, AA5S" > To: "Richard Thorpe" > Cc: "Elecraft Discussion List" > Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2013 2:37:20 PM > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] QRP > > Why spend more when you could spend less? > http://www.amazon.com/RM-Italy-KL-linear-amplifier/dp/B00CBRWIM8/ref=p > d_sim_sbs_e_1 > > > On Tue, Jun 18, 2013 at 12:27 PM, Richard Thorpe wrote: > >> QRP is looking better, I looked at the out the door price of the >> Elecraft 100W amp with tuner. Ouch! around $1300.00 bucks with tax >> and shipping I was imagining around $600.00 I'm way out of step. >> Yikes! a hundred watt KX3 is close to the price of a 100 watt K3. >> >> K6CG >> __ >> 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 >> > > > > -- > Rick McClelland, AA5S > Fort Collins, CO > __ > Elecraft mailing list > Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft > Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfaq.htm > Post: mailto:Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > This list hosted by: http://www.qsl.net Please help support this email > list: http://www.qsl.net/donate.html > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] CAIG DEOXIT or Servisol Super 10
Jack, Thanks a ton for the update. The acid is the most important compound, and I would suppose the Naptha cleans off the oxidants once the chemistry has done its job. I should make my own given how cheaply the contents can be acquired. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jack Smith Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 6:31 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CAIG DEOXIT or Servisol Super 10 The MSDS says Caig DeoxIT is 95% naptha and 5% "trade secret." Internet lore claims the 5% "trade secret" portion is largely linoleic acid (from flax seed). GC Electronics has a much less expensive similar product called "DE-OX-ID" which is 60% Aliphatic Hydrocarbon, 35% Kerosene with the remaining 5% being more hydrocarbon solvents according to its MSDS. It's what I use. Naptha is light end hydrocarbon, with both linear and aliphatic chains. Lighter fluid is mostly naptha by the way. Last bottle of DE-OX-ID I bought cost about $6 for 2 oz in a brush applicator cap bottle. It's gone up a couple bucks since then, and there may be a problem with additional shipping surcharges since it's flammable. (Earlier this year, I was charged $10 to ship a 2 oz bottle of red Glyptol varnish for that reason.) Jack K8ZOA On 6/17/2013 7:02 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote: > Don, > > Nice suggestion. I have worked on lots of corroded stuff over the years for > outdoor, very nasty weather situations. I like your solution. I have used > DeoxIT in the small brush bottle with fabulous success. The connectors appear > very clear once applied, but there is no content listed on the package as to > what chemistry is used to actually remove the oxide. There are lots of > chemicals that work, but nothing like adding a little inhibitor (oil) and > scrub the connector by reseating it few times. I will continue to use DeoxIT > until I find out its actual content, thinking it actually does something, > plus, for the uses I have, it is relatively cheap in my shop. I sure > would like to know what is the 100% concentrate on the package. > > 73, > Bill > K9YEQ > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm > Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 3:02 PM > To: makid...@gmail.com > Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CAIG DEOXIT or Servisol Super 10 > > Jim, > > I have used several cleaning/lubricating compounds on electrical contacts > with success over the years. The easiest is to use a light coating of any > light lubricant ( similar to 3 in 1 oil) on the male pins. The insertion and > removal of the contact surfaces in the presence of the lubricant will wipe > away corrosion at the mating points, and the residual lubricant helps to > discourage further oxidation. > > I know I may take some flak from those who are hesitant to use anything other > than compounds recommended for electronics, but I have never experienced any > difficulties. Just apply the lubricant sparingly and mate then disconnect > the pins a few times for best results. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 6/17/2013 2:31 PM, makid...@gmail.com wrote: >>Hi All >> >> >> Elecraft Tech have advised to try cleaning the contacts in my K3 with Caig >> Deoxit, problem is here in the UK it’s really really expensive, like it >> should some in a solid gold tin!!! >> >> >> So my question is will Servisol Super 10 be a good substitute for >> Caig Deoxit, I know servisol has been used in service rooms for many >> many years for removing tarnish and lubricating contacts >> >> >> Whats your thoughts? >> >> >> Looks like i’m in for a K3 strip, clean contacts and rebuild, shame these >> contacts are such a weak point on such a great transceiver!!! >> >> >> > __ > 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 > > __ > 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 __ Elecr
Re: [Elecraft] CAIG DEOXIT or Servisol Super 10
Don, Nice suggestion. I have worked on lots of corroded stuff over the years for outdoor, very nasty weather situations. I like your solution. I have used DeoxIT in the small brush bottle with fabulous success. The connectors appear very clear once applied, but there is no content listed on the package as to what chemistry is used to actually remove the oxide. There are lots of chemicals that work, but nothing like adding a little inhibitor (oil) and scrub the connector by reseating it few times. I will continue to use DeoxIT until I find out its actual content, thinking it actually does something, plus, for the uses I have, it is relatively cheap in my shop. I sure would like to know what is the 100% concentrate on the package. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 3:02 PM To: makid...@gmail.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CAIG DEOXIT or Servisol Super 10 Jim, I have used several cleaning/lubricating compounds on electrical contacts with success over the years. The easiest is to use a light coating of any light lubricant ( similar to 3 in 1 oil) on the male pins. The insertion and removal of the contact surfaces in the presence of the lubricant will wipe away corrosion at the mating points, and the residual lubricant helps to discourage further oxidation. I know I may take some flak from those who are hesitant to use anything other than compounds recommended for electronics, but I have never experienced any difficulties. Just apply the lubricant sparingly and mate then disconnect the pins a few times for best results. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/17/2013 2:31 PM, makid...@gmail.com wrote: > Hi All > > > Elecraft Tech have advised to try cleaning the contacts in my K3 with Caig > Deoxit, problem is here in the UK it’s really really expensive, like it > should some in a solid gold tin!!! > > > So my question is will Servisol Super 10 be a good substitute for Caig > Deoxit, I know servisol has been used in service rooms for many many > years for removing tarnish and lubricating contacts > > > Whats your thoughts? > > > Looks like i’m in for a K3 strip, clean contacts and rebuild, shame these > contacts are such a weak point on such a great transceiver!!! > > > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Capital letters on reflector
When in the Signal Corps from '69-72 the TTY machines were all caps, it wasn't any easier to read then, than it is today. I read faster with standard text. All CAPs adds emphasis in my brain. Yes, like yelling; however, it is very common for some e-mailers. While it seems like yelling, I don't think that is the intention of the sender, so I am not offended... just have trouble reading it. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Hisashi T Fujinaka Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 6:04 PM To: Vincent Diak Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Capital letters on reflector YOU SURE IT'S NOT JUST BAUDOT? RYRYRYRYRYRYRY On Mon, 10 Jun 2013, Vincent Diak wrote: > Sorry About the caps, seems like i'm always saying i'm sorry about the use of capital letters. I have a vision problem, so i'm going to increase the size; hope this will show up! i like the color blue, but don't know if this will go to the reflector the way i see it. Wish i cold see better, its just a habit for me. Thanks for letting me know it may bother some people, i don't really understand why it should, but may someone explain to me about the caps? thank you all, god bless you all and god bless ham radio. > vincent wb2pdw 73 love the kx3 !! wha hoo! > __ > 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 > -- Hisashi T Fujinaka - ht...@twofifty.com BSEE(6/86) + BSChem(3/95) + BAEnglish(8/95) + MSCS(8/03) + $2.50 = latte __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Capital letters on reflector
It is also VERY difficult to read with speed. I prefer normal text to help me get through at least 200+ emails a day. So I beg of the all caps typers to use normal case. Please do capitalize when typing sentences as well. I am one of those who can read mistyped semi scramble text and understand it. All caps kills my brain. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Monday, June 10, 2013 4:45 PM To: 'Vincent Diak'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Capital letters on reflector Here on the Elecraft reflector the text is transmitted as plain ASCII, meaning that all of the formatting (font size, etc.) is stripped. That won't fix "all caps" since capitals and lower case are all individual ASCII coded characters and go through the system as such. But, if you increase the font size at your end to read it more easily it won't show up any differently at the reader's end. As others noted, all caps in e-mails is "shouting", Hi! When I want to emphasize a word politely, I use asterisks like *this*. For me, that's the ASCII equivalent of boldface type. 73 Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Sorry About the caps, seems like i'm always saying i'm sorry about the use of capital letters. I have a vision problem, so i'm going to increase the size; hope this will show up! i like the color blue, but don't know if this will go to the reflector the way i see it. Wish i cold see better, its just a habit for me. Thanks for letting me know it may bother some people, i don't really understand why it should, but may someone explain to me about the caps? thank you all, god bless you all and god bless ham radio. vincent wb2pdw 73 love the kx3 !! wha hoo! __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton
Ed, Glad I never discussed the same issue with the wife when I bought the K2. I now own the K3 and KX3. The K2 is my hearty backup in case of issues. The Kx3 is my living room radio, if you can believe it. The KX3 can be routed through my THP 2.5 for a 300 watt signal provided I have selected and tuned for the correct band while in the living room. The wife, pretends to be somewhat oblivious She's a keeper, esp. after nearly 40 years. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Edward R Cole Sent: Saturday, June 08, 2013 3:04 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton I agree with Fred and with Elecraft's position on product support. When I went "hat in hand" to appeal with my wife to agree to spend roughly $3K for a new ham radio, it was with the understanding that it was the last (major) ham purchase I would make. The continuous improvement and support of the K3 make it possible for me to keep that promise, as I see the radio evolving for long time. This is the "promise" that SDR makes (but only Elecraft actually does). I did squeak out buying the KX3, but the cost was largely offset by the sale of my Yaesu radios (FT-847 & FT-817). Already several firmware improvements for the KX3, as well as the K3. How could you not like that (rhetorical question)? 73, Ed - KL7UW BTW when I bought the K3, I also paid off my wife's new Toyota Van loan (me no dummy). --- Date: Fri, 7 Jun 2013 12:13:48 -0500 From: "Fred Smith" To: "'Wayne Burdick'" , "'Keith-K5ENS'" Cc: 'Elecraft Reflector' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] A Rob Sherwood's talk in Dayton Message-ID: <002901ce63a2$60751260$215f3720$@com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" Yup, Yup and Yup that's the reason I have Elecraft gear. Not buying new radio gear every 2 years like I did with my Yaesu and Icom gear. I for one agree with the business model and great equipment. 73, Ed - KL7UW http://www.kl7uw.com dubus...@gmail.com "Kits made by KL7UW" __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] RES: TS-990
Eric, If one has the money, why not own them all? Then we can get user feedback. No lab stats. I own other equipment besides Elecraft as does Wayne and perhaps Eric, too. YaeComWood gave us the need for other manufactures. They have missed the mark for user needs. They fail miserably in the US for usability and testing. This is one of the major reasons Elecraft is so successful, not to mention the super team of designers, real users themselves. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of EricJ Sent: Wednesday, June 05, 2013 12:23 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RES: TS-990 My old TS-930S was 40 lbs and dominated the top of an executive desk. I recently weighed my K2/10 and K2/100, both heavily accessorized. Together, they are a few ounces short of 10 lbs. Never again. Eric KE6US On 6/5/2013 9:40 AM, Terry Schieler wrote: > Back in the late 80's I ordered a TS-950 sight-unseen from a catalog. It was to replace my trusty TS-180SAT. When it arrived I thought they'd accidently sent me TWO 950's in the same box. I had not paid any attention to the size and weight specs of the rig when I ordered it. It was so huge, there was no room for anything on the front of the operating desk once the 950 was in place. I boxed it up and sent it back. I was stronger then but knew that I would (hopefully) be growing old and would need help moving that beast. > > I recently looked at the specs of the 990 and knew it would be a back-breaker too. > > Terry, W0FM > > > > -Original Message- > From: tnny...@yahoo.com [mailto:tnny...@yahoo.com] > Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2013 2:09 PM > To: WILLIS COOKE; Bill; elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] RES: TS-990 > > Anyone remembers the TS 950, then the 950 SD and finally, the TS 950 SDX? > > Could it be a repeat of the 950 series? Or, is it that the days of the Legendary Kenwood TX and RX audio is something of the past? > Food for thought. > > 73 Milverton. > > > > > > > __ > 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 > > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] XG3 serial cable
Or use a cable from another Elecraft piece like the KX3 etc. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Matt Zilmer Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:47 PM To: Howard K2HK Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] XG3 serial cable DB9-F at one end, 3.5mm TRS male at the other. The K144XV and KX3 cables are identical. 73, matt W6NIA On Wed, 29 May 2013 20:24:03 -0400, you wrote: > > >The serial cable that is shipped with the XG3 has managed to hide itself in my cable jungle. It is clearly not the garden variety serial cable. Can anyone describe it, diagram it or just tell me where I can replace it. I like my last idea best :-).Howard..K2HK >__ >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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] How many Windows users are using Windows 98 SE?
Isn't the issue: do you use it for your Elecraft radios and if so would you mind moving to your other OS's since you have them? 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of k3...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 8:43 PM To: Dick Dievendorff Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] How many Windows users are using Windows 98 SE? Dick, I still use it. It works for some residual things I do. Everything else is XP or Win7. I've also run DOS 6.0. If it works, I might use it. I see no reason to blindly upgrade if it still works. I can see some of my friends cringing at this. 73, Barry K3NDM - Original Message - From: "Dick Dievendorff" To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:23:05 PM Subject: [Elecraft] How many Windows users are using Windows 98 SE? I've been building the various Elecraft utilities (K3 Utility, KX3 Utility, P3 Utility, KPA Utility, XG3 Utility, K144XV Utility and XG3 Utility) with a 2005-era compiler, because that's the most recent version of the Microsoft Visual Studio C++ compiler that generates executables that will run on Windows 98 SE. I'd like to move to a more modern compiler, but the resulting code they generate will run only on Windows XP and later. That is, Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, and Windows 8. Would you be inconvenienced by this change? I'm hoping there aren't many. Please let me know if you need the Windows versions of the Elecraft Utilities to run on Windows OS prior to Windows XP, and what OS you have. Thanks & 73 de Dick, K6KR __ 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Noise signature - External antenna adapter
Nice description, Merv. Would be nice to have the diodes internal with a BNC just for this purpose. Perhaps this could be an add-on kit in the future, if Eric and Wayne will leave any additional space inside. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Merv Schweigert Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 8:38 PM Yes I should have mentioned that Eric. I made an adapter from a small box that has a male BNC on one end, diodes inside, and a female BNC on the other end,I use a whip with a bnc for general hunting, or a coax cable to a hand held loop antenna for some directional work, depending on freq in use. Works quite well as you can see the noise pattern that is bugging you and see the signal increase or decrease much better than on a metered instrument. For a battery I steal one of my model aircraft LiPo types, have several packs that are 5000 ma 12 volt, they last plenty long to noise hunt. Just have to overcome the idea of taking the P3 out of the shack into the field. :o) 73 Merv K9FD/KH6 > IMPORTANT - If you do this, make sure to protect the P3 IF input with > back to back diodes. Static electricity on the whip antenna can harm > the input pre-amp. (Ask me how I know..) > > I made an adapter here with a male-female BNC terminator with the back > to back diodes internally instead of the 50 ohm resistor. > > I power the P3 with a 10 cell AA alkaline battery pack to search for RFI. > > 73, > > Eric > elecraft.com > > On 5/1/2013 10:10 AM, Merv Schweigert wrote: >> Use your P3, put an antenna on the IF port and it will receive >> signals on the freq that you see the interference, power it off a >> small battery and walk around or use a directional antenna to >> pinpoint the location of the interference, >> P3 will tune the band needed. >> One of the uses for the P3 that is overlooked, Merv K9FD/KH6 >> > > . > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source
Gerald, I run 1500 through mine. I tune first into a load that has low SWR first before I use the Tuner as it won't handle high swr at the legal limit based on the specs. Obviously it is safer to do so at 500 watts and it is pushing the design and component limits should one chose to do so at 1500 watts. I currently have a remote tuner near the antenna load and am using the KAT500 in the shack. (Yes, I know, double tuner loss) This gives my amp a near perfect load. The remote tuner doesn't get it at near 1:1, but I see < 1.3:1 to the Kat500 which provides the near 1:1. You can do the math to see the amount of reflected power, I don't have to, I have a meter in the amp to tell me that my reflected power is near 0 merely a meter twitch. I would rather waste a tuner than a $6K amp. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 FT, KX1 FT, KX3 FT, KAT500 FT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gerald Manthey Sent: Thursday, May 02, 2013 9:21 AM To: Dick Dievendorff Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source Dick, On the Elecraft web site in the news section it reads in part " The KAT500 uses the same topology and high performance tuning algorithms as the popular 100W autotuner in the K3. Typical matching range at 500-600W is up to 10:1 on most bands. (slightly less on 160m and 6M). This also equates to a range of 3:1 for higher power levels, up to 1200-1500 W." So is it up to 1200 - 1500 watts? On May 2, 2013 8:20 AM, "Dick Dievendorff" wrote: > http://www.elecraft.com/KAT500/kat500.html > > Specifications > > Frequency Typical Matching Range and Power Limit > 3 - 30 MHz600W into 5 to 500 Ohms (10:1 SWR) > 1000W into 16 to 150 Ohms (3:1 SWR ) > > 1.8 - 2MHz600W into 10 to 500 Ohms (5:1 Low Impedance, 10:1 > High Impedance SWR) > 1000W into 16 to 150 Ohms (3:1 SWR ) > > 30 - 60MHz 500W into 5:1 SWR (10 to 250 Ohms) > > Matching specified to a 1.0:1 to 1.6:1 resultant SWR. Power rating is > ICAS (Intermittent Commercial and Amateur Service). > > > 73 de Dick, K6KR > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen > Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 7:49 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 power source > > On 5/1/2013 7:38 PM, Gerald Manthey wrote: > > Can the KPA500 handle more than 1000 watts? Say like 1100 to 1500? > > You must mean KAT500, and I don't think so. At least I wouldn't try it. > I think it will handle anything the KPA500 will make [~700W], after > all, this *is* Elecraft, and that's what they do, but 1,500W is over > twice that much and seems to be pushing it more than a little. > > 73, > > Fred K6DGW > - Northern California Contest Club > - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 > - www.cqp.org > > > __ > 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 > > __ > 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 > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Noise signature
Eric, Any particular diode you recommend? 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2013 1:19 PM To: Merv Schweigert Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Noise signature IMPORTANT - If you do this, make sure to protect the P3 IF input with back to back diodes. Static electricity on the whip antenna can harm the input pre-amp. (Ask me how I know..) I made an adapter here with a male-female BNC terminator with the back to back diodes internally instead of the 50 ohm resistor. I power the P3 with a 10 cell AA alkaline battery pack to search for RFI. 73, Eric elecraft.com On 5/1/2013 10:10 AM, Merv Schweigert wrote: > Use your P3, put an antenna on the IF port and it will receive > signals on the freq that you see the interference, power it off a > small battery and walk around or use a directional antenna to pinpoint > the location of the interference, > P3 will tune the band needed. > One of the uses for the P3 that is overlooked, Merv K9FD/KH6 > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Firmware for KXB30
Clark, If you do not, I believe I do and it is available for postage /shipping. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2013 6:13 PM To: Clark Macaulay Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 Firmware for KXB30 Clark, The 1.02 Firmware will handle the KXB30 as well as the KXB3080. BTW, Elecraft does not sell back levels of firmware. They are all 'backlevel compatible'. I trust you have the KXB30 option in hand - it is no longer available from Elecraft. 73, Don W3FPR On 4/23/2013 5:06 PM, Clark Macaulay wrote: > I have a KX1 S/N 2528 with 1.02 MCU firmware and would like to install > the KXB30. Will the 1.02 firmware work or do I need to replace it with 1.01. > Same question (different rev. #'s) for ATU. > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 (and other) utilities not working
Whatever AV program you use, doesn't mean you are not subject to a virus loaded by script via email or an infected web site. I do computer work as a part time effort and I spend a lot of time cleaning systems. Try downloading an additional program such as Malwarebytes to run a scan. You don't need to do more than do a trial version. Once loaded I usually uninstall and then download a new version once I get odd behavior on my PC. There are other programs to use. The key here is not to have a multitude of AV programs running at once or you will run into additional problems. If you need more help email me privately and we'll go from there. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2013 8:27 PM To: Edward Seeliger Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 (and other) utilities not working I'm not sure what it could be then. Something specific to your environment. I'm not sure what to suggest. What is your AV tool? I use MS Security Essentials with Windows 7 64-bit. Dick On Mar 26, 2013, at 6:20 PM, Edward Seeliger wrote: > Good evening Dick - Yes, I can go to the ftp site directly with IE. > > > -Original Message- >> From: Dick Dievendorff >> Sent: Mar 26, 2013 8:06 PM >> To: Edward Seeliger >> Cc: "elecraft@mailman.qth.net" >> Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 (and other) utilities not working >> >> Can you access the Elecraft FTP site with Internet Explorer? I use the same Wininet library as IE. >> >> could there be a firewall issue? >> >> Dick, K6KR >> >> >> On Mar 26, 2013, at 5:56 PM, Edward Seeliger wrote: >> >>> Are other folks having trouble getting the Elecraft Utilities to connect to the Elecraft server to check for firmware updates? I get the following error "InternetFindNextFile completed with error 0x0006: The handle is invalid" when I choose "Copy New Files from Elecraft" - K3 Utility 1.13.2.27. >>> I get the same error with the P3, KAT500, and KPA500 utilities also - current versions. >>> I use Win 7 (64) Professional. >>> Thanks for any help provided. >>> Edd - KD5M >>> __ >>> 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 > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: For New Hams, How to Tell What an Amp Will Do For Your Signal
Dave, Well stated. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- That's a good resource but it doesn't tell the whole story. An amplifier will give you around 10 db improvement in signal on the other end. That's more than the difference between a dipole and a five element monobander. As little as 3 or 4 db will make a significant difference when competing against others in a pileup, and of course as little as 2 db can make the difference between no copy and clear copy if your signal is right at the noise level. http://www.ab7e.com/weak_signal/mdd.html Hams have turned their noses up at amplifiers for decades, but the reality is that an amplifier and a decent vertical is often a more cost effective way to put out a good signal than is low power to a tower and big antenna ... especially if you live in a low noise area where you don't need lots of discrimination to hear DX (and even then there are compact receive loops that make possible alternatives). Dave AB7En 3/22/2013 12:49 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > For the newer hams, here's an interesting resource that will > demonstrate to you what a DX signal sounds like at 100 watts, 10 > watts, 1 watt and 0.1 watt. All you have to do it tune into the beacon > frequency of 14.100, 18.110, 21.150, 24.930, 28.200 using CW mode and > listen. The beacon stations in 18 countries take turns sending call > signs and 4 dashes, each dash in descending power level. You might be > amazed at how often you can hear 10 watts or less clearly from half way around the world when the band is open. > > When the band is not open, a kilowatt doesn't get through. > > A complete list of the stations, locations and the transmission > sequence is > at: > > http://www.ncdxf.org/beacon/beaconSchedule.html > > IIRC, all of the stations use a simple 1/4 wave vertical antenna. > > I'm not saying that an amplifier isn't useful, but this helps put the > advantage of having one in perspective. > > 73, Ron AC7AC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move
You might not know it yet, but some LED bulbs are bad RFI devices as well, esp., the cheap ones. My entire office and workshop are LED lighted and I have removed the junk devices. I paid too much for some that are inferior. The US bulbs seem to be the best choice. Not only is the construction better IMO, but I don't see the radiation issues either. PC's and power warts are always on the watch list. I am amazed by the noise output of older HDD. Nasty stuff. I am now using SSD's and the best HDD for storage... still issues with noise on some bands. Shielded power cables have less issues in general, but that is also based on quality. Shielding means nothing unless properly terminated on both ends and the quality of the shielding and termination as well (look at the Coax we use to learn much about shielding... another science in its own right). 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Fred Jensen Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2013 6:04 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 - spikes that never move Anthony, Been out of town, didn't see a reply to you when I got home and downloaded 500+ emails. :-) What P3 mode are you using? There is an identified problem with the K3-->P3 IF cable. In Fixed Tune mode [where the ends of the span remain fixed and the VFO cursor moves as you tune], the bad IF cable will put weak signals approximately 14.5 KHz above and below the cursor. They move with the cursor hence you can never tune to them. Signals that slowly move by themselves are almost always external to the K3/P3. Our world is filled with a nearly countable infinity of RF noisemakers these days. CFL light bulbs are notorious and could account for the slow disappearance as they warm up. If your signals disappear when you remove the antenna, that's a pretty good indication that they're external to your radio. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org On 3/3/2013 11:08 AM, Anthony Lewis wrote: > I have three spikes on my P3, however they do move - very slowly they will creep along the display. When I have P3 set to maximum span 200kHz, they repeat themselves. > They are there at switch on, but seem to slowly disappear over 10-15 minutes. I have changed IF cable, but that did nothing. > Any ideas? __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [Kat500ft] KAT500 Beta firmware version 1.32 now available
Dick, I like the action. Near freq tunes are quick. Memory works well. I have only tried on CW tune up on 75, 200 KHz spread and very pleased with performance. Much faster than MFJ 998 and little relay clacking once memory in bin. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 FT, KX1 FT, KX3 FT, KAT500 FT From: kat500ft-boun...@elecraft.com [mailto:kat500ft-boun...@elecraft.com] On Behalf Of Dick Dievendorff Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 8:46 AM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Kat500ft] KAT500 Beta firmware version 1.32 now available KAT500 Beta firmware version 1.32 is now available. See http://www.elecraft.com/KAT500/kat500_software.htm for a change summary and links to the FTP folder containing Beta firmware and release notes. Please use the most recent version of the KAT500 Utility, 1.13.2.13, with this new Beta firmware. The new KAT500 Utility may also be used with all prior KAT500 firmware versions. 73 de Dick, K6KR __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] ATT level on K3
Bruce, I have noted this as well. I rarely use the RF gain. I am a SSB user. The Attenuator elevates the noise level. I prefer to use it to eliminate the noise level. I see a level increase of ~ +3 db. as it appears on the P3. Audible noise also appears to increase but I have not measured it. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 FT, KX1 FT, KX3 FT, KAT500 FT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bruce Beford Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2013 5:12 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] ATT level Hi Jorge, Assuming you are asking about the K3, No there is no easy way without modifying the unit, to make the ATT greater than the fixed amount. Why not just reduce the RF gain? -Bruce, N1RX > Hi > Is any way to increase ATT level? How many dB´s ATT is reducing? >Seems not enough this weekend! __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 generates noise on 144MHz
I would add further "noise" to the noise concerns... during the process of repairing PC's/Macs/etc. it is very apparent there are a plethora of pathetic power supplies and converting devices in the shack. My P3 detects them very well. The great thing about the P3 is I can disconnect and find the offenders. It's nice my antennas are relatively far away but the idea of shack noise, which does affect all my receiving equipment, it is very helpful to note the noise floor on the P3... The power connection to the P3 appears to need coaxial shielding and filtering, IMHO. I have mine connected via the K3 power, and it is via a simple power splitter. This isn't so hot. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roger Crofts Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2013 4:55 PM To: elecraft reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 generates noise on 144MHz I fitted a commercial EMI filter (intended for 240V AC operation) inside my P3. It is a fully sealed unit with solder tags. This unit was connected in the + and - DC supply line. This filter completely removed any trace of noise from the power cord to the P3. I used a short coax with a one inch extension of the center wire to act as a "sniffer" to determine where the noise was coming from. This coax was connected to the K144XV input. Did this solve the problem? No! not entirely. I discovered there was now a small amount of noise being radiated from the RS232 lead and the IF input coax. These cables had been free of noise before. It seems to me that it is acting a bit like a boiling kettle - Block the spout and the steam comes out the holes in the lid! Why was there so much noise generation in the first place? I used my sniffer inside the P3 box to try and track down the precise source of the noise. But no luck. The noise was overwhelming everywhere at S9 + 20dB rising to S9 + 40dB near any of the ICs. This was on any frequency in the 2 meter band and beyond. At this point I re-visited the earthing between the panels that make up the P3 box. If you have been following this thread, you will know that I had previously cleaned all the mating surfaces. I looked again at the front panel. It is connected by four screws to the corner blocks. You can see where rectangles of masking tape have been placed to prevent the black paint from reaching the area which will mate with the corner blocks. The masking tape has not quite reached the edge of the board, leaving a one mm wide strip of paint right at both corner edges. It seemed very unlikely that this was preventing a good connection between the panels. Nevertheless I removed all trace of the paint in all four corners of both the front and back panels using a file and sharp knife. Did this have any effect? Well Yes! It reduced the noise by about 6dB. The noise which had started at S9 + 5dB was now down to about S3 which was the target value. The carriers at 19KHz spacing were just, but only just, perceptible with the 2 meter antenna connected. It would have been interesting to know what the noise would now be like without the EMI filter. Sorry guys (and gals), I did not do that experiment. When you have got something that works - leave it alone! I was also able to connect my other accessories to the switched 12V line from the K3 without affecting the noise. Another effect of my paint scraping exercise was that the position of the P3 was no longer critical. Before, if I pulled the P3 forward, the noise went down, but returned with the P3 in its correct position aligned with the K3. Roger Crofts, VK4YB __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Shines!
Exactly. For those who can't do beams, etc., deal with what we have, the 1.5KW does a lot. Personally, I prefer QRPp which is my first love, and the antennas are what I can do. J 73, Bill K9YEQ From: Gary Gregory [mailto:vk1zzg...@gmail.com] Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 8:55 PM To: Bill K9YEQ Cc: Roy Morris; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Shines! Bill, Add one element $230A$double my 500W = $3,000..I did the former...:-) TIC for those who wish to create a technical discussion...:-) gary On 17 February 2013 13:31, Bill K9YEQ wrote: Yes. For the power you cannot beat the KPA500. I would own one, if I didn't already own a very nice 1.5 KW amp. I only collect radios, Elecraft, but not amps. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roy Morris Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 8:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Shines! After reading about the Tokyo Hi-Power HL-550FX review in the March, 2013 QST, I realize how much the KPA500 really shines. The review states the 550FX: 1) Needs 50 to 80 watts of drive power (depending on band). 2) Protection circuit will not reset for at least 5 minutes. 3) Two SO-239 sockets on back (transceiver and antenna). 4) Rotary band switch. 5) Analog panel meter. 6) High speed mechanical relays that can keep up with full break-in in CW QSK up to at least 35WPM. 7) $3000.00 price tag. This is a real bargain, ain't it!!! Roy Morris W4WFB __ 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 __ 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 -- Gary - VK1ZZ Skype: Gary.VK1ZZ Motorhome Portable The Shack Elecraft K3 P3 Panadapter KPA500FT KAT500FT KX3-K __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Shines!
Yes. For the power you cannot beat the KPA500. I would own one, if I didn't already own a very nice 1.5 KW amp. I only collect radios, Elecraft, but not amps. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Roy Morris Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2013 8:27 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Shines! After reading about the Tokyo Hi-Power HL-550FX review in the March, 2013 QST, I realize how much the KPA500 really shines. The review states the 550FX: 1) Needs 50 to 80 watts of drive power (depending on band). 2) Protection circuit will not reset for at least 5 minutes. 3) Two SO-239 sockets on back (transceiver and antenna). 4) Rotary band switch. 5) Analog panel meter. 6) High speed mechanical relays that can keep up with full break-in in CW QSK up to at least 35WPM. 7) $3000.00 price tag. This is a real bargain, ain't it!!! Roy Morris W4WFB __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Edgeport [was: COM port not working]
There you Go! Four additional slots aren't enough for me... HI! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Christ Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 9:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Edgeport [was: COM port not working] If you have the space I see no particular advantage of the Edgeport over an internal PCI 4 serial port card. If your computer is bus slot short and USB long that's another story. David K0LUM On Jan 19, 2013, at 7:26 PM, hawley, charles j jr wrote: > That's where I got mine. Two of them...they were around $50 each used. The sellers say they test them and list them. > > Chuck, KE9UW > Lionel Trains, TCA, LCCA, LRRC > aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224 > > > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Mike Markowski > [mike.ab...@gmail.com] > Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 7:09 PM > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Edgeport [was: COM port not working] > > Keep an eye on ebay. Every now & then an IT place will unload a bunch > of them. I picked up a used Edgeport/4 for $20, free shipping > including cables. Never a problem with it! > > 73, > Mike ab3ap > > On 01/19/2013 07:59 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote: >> I use the Edgeport as well. Not so cheap but excellent device. I >> have no real issues despite all the COM port connections I use. >> >> 73, >> Bill >> K9YEQ > __ > 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 > __ > 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] COM port not working
I use the Edgeport as well. Not so cheap but excellent device. I have no real issues despite all the COM port connections I use. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of hawley, charles j jr Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 6:35 PM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] COM port not working The Edgeport 4 port serial to usb converters have been flawless. They use one usb port and i can connect the whole K line into one of them. Sent from my iPad Chuck, KE9UW (Jack for BMW motorcycles) On Jan 19, 2013, at 6:30 PM, "Bill Clarke" wrote: > This is why I use a desktop with real serial ports as my control of my K3. You can get a board with a couple of real serial ports cheap and install it easily. Then, you will have no more USB/RS232 problems. > > That said, it is time that Elecraft move from the dark ages of the RS232 into the realm of the USB port. Such a move would sure be a relief for the laptop users. > > In case you can't figure it out, I do not trust converters. They have a proven track record of being unreliable. For now, I'll stick to real serial ports. > > Bill W2BLC > > > > > __ > 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Firmware Checksum failure - Supplemental
Paul, Perhaps the downloaded firmware failed. Download a fresh copy and try it. This could happen with a time out or hyper busy internet connection, or, virus. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul M Dunphy Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 6:17 PM Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 Firmware Checksum failure - Supplemental On 1/19/2013 7:40 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote: > Looks to me like you do not have a connection via the USB to RS232. > Try restarting your PC. Then find a port with the P3 utility that > demonstrates you are connected. I just did the update with no issues. > I did have to find the correct port, as the port assignments can > change based on the amount of stuff you have hooked up and the order > in which they are reassigned. I run a W2, K3, P3, Kat500, KX3, etc. > Hope that helps you understand the potential issue with the ports and > that sometimes they get reassigned. > > 73, > Bill > K9YEQ > > Hi Bill, Thanks for the suggestion. I don't have a USB to RS232 connection, but rather a real DB9 Port. I'm pretty sure it is the correct port. I know Windows can reassign ports at times, and I think I have eliminated that. The reason I believe that to be so is because with the P3 Utility program, on the Ports tab, the Test Communications button returns the message "P3 Waiting for firmware load. RS-232 speed 38400 bit/sec." when clicked. Also, when I direct the P3 utility to "Send Checked Items to P3" (with MCU checked) under the Firmware tab, a progress bar appears on the utility program and works its way across the window, taking about a minute. Simultaneously with this, a white progress bar appears on the P3 screen. When they both complete after about a minute, that is when the P3 displays: P3 BOOT LOADER CHECKSUM TEST FAILED CHECKSUM READY FOR DOWNLOAD I have repeated this process a number of times. I have power cycled the P3 and K2, and rebooted my PC. I also disconnected the P3 from the K3 so that the RS232 DB-9 cable is connected to the P3 only, and not daisy chained further to the K3. Every combination behaves consistently, giving the minute long wait with the P3 utility program and the P3 progress bars progressing as I would expect. Then the P3 display indicates a checksum error and says it is "READY FOR DOWNLOAD." The P3 Utility program seems to time out and display the following after 5-10 seconds: Error code 0xE248: No response to poll while synchronizing to buffer boundary MCU verification failed. Reload MCU. Click "Close" to close this window It's possible it is a communications problem or port mixup, but if it is, I can't understand why the P3 unit's progress bar would respond to the upload. I will pass all of this information along to Elecraft support. I was hoping someone else has encountered this, but it seems unique to me. Everything worked fine until I tried to upgrade from firmware version 1.20 to 1.24. 73, Paul VE1DX __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 Firmware Checksum failure - Supplemental
Looks to me like you do not have a connection via the USB to RS232. Try restarting your PC. Then find a port with the P3 utility that demonstrates you are connected. I just did the update with no issues. I did have to find the correct port, as the port assignments can change based on the amount of stuff you have hooked up and the order in which they are reassigned. I run a W2, K3, P3, Kat500, KX3, etc. Hope that helps you understand the potential issue with the ports and that sometimes they get reassigned. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Paul M Dunphy Sent: Saturday, January 19, 2013 2:56 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Firmware Checksum failure - Supplemental I have the additional information from the P3 Utility program if that is a further clue: Elecraft P3 Utility Version 1.12.10.4 OS Version 6.1 Build 7601 Windows 7/Windows Server 2008 R2 P3 MCU version ??.??. RS-232 speed 38400 bit/s. MCU firmware file checksum reconciliation word is 0x00427142 Attempting to contact P3 on port COM4 at 38400 bit/s Sending firmware file C:\Users\DunphyP\AppData\Roaming\Elecraft\P3 Firmware\p3m0120.hex to MCU Error code 0xE248: No response to poll while synchronizing to buffer boundary MCU verification failed. Reload MCU. Click "Close" to close this window I get this every time I upload the file to the P3. 73, Paul VE1DX __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3
I was on 10 meters SSB a bit ago, and without the P3 it would have been difficult to find stations that had the strength needed to work them. The integration with the station is excellent. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David and Dianne on Comcast Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 4:05 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] P3 Ever the contrarian, I didn't find my P3 fun at all. Sold it after less than a year and not looked back in regret since. IMO it's confusing, distracting and pricey for what you get . My $.02 YMMV K3 #371 from 2/2008 73 de N1LQ-Dave __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3
Yes, I don't know how I ever enjoyed the hobby without one. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W4SK Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 1:33 PM To: e...@elecraft.com; 'Scott Dunlavey' Cc: 'elecraft' Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 But are they "fun"? -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft Sent: Thursday, January 17, 2013 1:03 PM To: Scott Dunlavey Cc: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 We have lots ready to ship at elecraft.com ;-) 73, Eric elecraft.com On 1/17/2013 9:01 AM, Scott Dunlavey wrote: > Looking for a P3 for my K3... please contact me via my email > w2...@arrl.net thanks for your time... and DON'T TELL MY WIFE > > scott > w2ntv __ 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Firmware loading VERY long
Try restarting your mac. You may also want to check the serial device. Remove and reload serial device drivers. Looks like communications really aren't working between devices. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of hawley, charles j jr Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 3:46 PM To: Nicolas Drin; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Firmware loading VERY long No. Chuck, KE9UW Lionel Trains, TCA, LCCA, LRRC aka Jack, BMW Motorcycles BMWMOA #224 From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] on behalf of Nicolas Drin [f5...@me.com] Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2013 11:01 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Firmware loading VERY long Hi For now one hour the new KPA500 firmware is loading. It's very lng I get a new line : ex Retry xx successful at address xx every 3 minutes in the KPA500 utility windows... At this speed it will take hours to complete.. Is it normal ? Nicolas, F5HFZ MAC OS 10.8 KPA Utility 1.4.5.4 highest serial speed -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KPA500-Firmware-loading-VERY-long-tp756 8315.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw
Ron, Great advice... Thank You!!! 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 FT, KX1 FT, KX3 FT, KAT500 FT -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Friday, December 28, 2012 1:09 PM To: 'P.J.Hicks'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Problem with a K3 screw Be careful with locktight. It v-e-r-y s-l-o-w-l-y dissolves many plastics. Some years ago I applied some to a screw securing a plastic part and over the next six months the plastic gradually disintegrated starting from the point where I applied the Locktight. ! I now consider it for use ONLY on metal parts. Instead I borrow a trick from my post WWII aircraft service days: paint. A drop of fingernail polish between the nut what it tightens against works very well. If you don't want it visible, paint the threads with some and then put the nut on over it, or paint the face of the nut that presses against the fan with black fingernail polish (a common color nowadays :-) and screw it in place before it dries. It's not so strong that you can't remove the nut, but it should prevent loosening due to fan vibration. And then there's always lock washers. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of P.J.Hicks As long as we are talking screws I thought I'd mention a situation that occurred last night. While moving my K3 to get at the rear panel I noticed that one of the acorn nuts from one of the fans had fallen off. In checking the rest of them I found them in various stages of looseness. I suspect that the minor fan vibration caused them to loosen. I retightened them and plan on adding a bit of locktight in the next few days. Just a heads up. PJ, N7PXY __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages
Fred, Likewise. I have so much Elecraft stuff I don't want to miss anything important to me. I don't bother with any messages that don't include the proper subject. It goes into the deleted folder. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 FT, KX1 FT, KX3 FT, KAT500 FT -Original Message- If there's going to be a vote [which I sincerely doubt], I vote for one list. I have yet to exhaust the capabilities of T-Bird in filtering and segregating messages. Including the Elecraft product(s) in the subject line really really helps, but even if not there, 98%+ of the Elecraft list messages still end up where I want them. 73, Fred K6DGW - Northern California Contest Club - CU in the 2013 Cal QSO Party 5-6 Oct 2013 - www.cqp.org "In this age, the first thing you need to learn is the location of the Del key." Leo Endres, Philosopher and software engineer On 12/28/2012 10:26 AM, Barry wrote: > As Elecraft products continue to grow in number and popularity, a single > list will become more and more unmanageable over time. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages
Use the piece of equipment you want to follow and use the word in the subject of the filter you are building. E.G, KX3. All subjects with KX3 will wind up where you want. The rest: simply delete. Or send all to the trash except the KX3. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of K2GN Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 5:53 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Long Messages It's really easier than that. A properly identified message - either in the subject or by using things like - [K3], or [P3] etc.. would allow fast id'ing of the message and even filtering and filing of messages in their own mail folder. I've been using that scheme but guys just don't format the subject line well enough for it to work. Bottom line - better subjects and less chit chat goes a long way towards helping things. Larry/K2GN - http://k2gn.com -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of David Dunn Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2012 6:33 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Long Messages Hear Hear on your comments Larry K2GN I skim thru nearly all the reflector postings, a time consuming task, and often find initially it is about a subject of no interest to me. But of course one picks up much info on the way - If only I could remember it all !! I would like to see say three categories, K3 (my interest) Kx3 perhaps incorporated with other qrp gear like KX1 and perhaps accessories which could be P3 and KPA500 and KAT500etc. What do others think? David VK3DBD/G3SCD ( K3 and KPA500 and KAT 500 on the way) __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue
Ian, As a bottom up reader, I see you have plenty of advice already. I would also like to point out in addition to what I posted below, I had an extra set of fuses and a Red-Dee connect 45 amp distributor in line with the battery backup/power supply and this alone added > 1.5v drop. With those two items out of line, I now see the ~ 12v to my radio and I get out the full 100 watts from the radio under load. Those two items added an additional 4 connections or 16 surfaces. If I wanted almost zero drop, I would take out the RigRunner and put power directly to the radio. This would drop it further. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill K9YEQ Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 5:26 PM To: 'Ian Kahn - Ham' Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue Ian, I would suggest before suspecting anything in between the power supply, check the voltage and the power supply terminals before tearing into anything. You already know the transceiver shows load voltage under load. If the voltage drops low at the supply then you have the culprit. If not, then go to the next connection and then measure it while transmitting. I had a voltage drop that I didn't like with the supplied power supply cable and replaced it with a 10 gauge high quality stranded cable. I took out my ASTRO Flight current/voltage wattage monitor which had lighter wiring, I ran my radio connection to my RigRunner and then measured. Voltage and output much improved. You could start from the rear of the radio, work toward the power supply, but you at least eliminate it. I do see a wiring/connector voltage drop at 20 amps draw from 13.5 volts through my PowerGate battery backup to the RigRunner which shows a voltage on the Astro Flight, which I use to monitor voltage coming off the rig runner itself, of ~12 v. I get CW output at the K3 of 100 watts out as monitored by the W2. It also wouldn't hurt to disconnect reconnect all the Andersons if that is what you are using. Corrosion potential exists for non-soldered connections especially in humid conditions. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian Kahn - Ham Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 12:52 PM To: Lyle Johnson Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue So, it looks like I tracked down my low output issue. The problem appears to be with my West Mountain RigRunner, not my K3. A big "thank you" to all who offered guidance on getting this thing tested and troubleshot. Thank you, 73, es Merry Christmas! --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team On 12/24/2012 12:22 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: > Might not be a 30W drop, but a matter of calibrations of both the > internal wattmeter (there is a menu item to adjust it) and the > external wattmeter. > > If the output power is set to 100W and the internal wattmeter is > reporting 100W, then the K3 is happy. If in fact the output power is > only 70 W (double check if the ATU is bypassed or in line, antenna > wiring and chassis connections are tight int he k3 etc), then the K3 > wattmeter may need to be calibrated. If that is the case, you need to > go to the menu and adjust it. But only do this if you are CERTAIN > your external wattmeter is in fact accurate. Once you are certain the > K3 wattmeter is reporting within spec, re-run the Tx calibration. > > BTW I think a 2V drop is still excessive. Might be long runs or light > gauge wire or ? But that is a separate issue from the wattmeter > accuracy. > > 73, > > Lyle KK7P > >> It is highly possible the culprit is my RigRunner, purchased in March >> of this year. When I took it out of line, the voltage drop went from >> over 4V on tx to under 2V (13.8V down to about 12V). Current draw is >> .78 to .82 amps on rx and 19.8 amps on tx. However, while the >> internal power meter shows 100W, an external meter into a dummy load >> only shows 70 watts out. The current and voltage readings look >> normal, according to Rev. D10 of the owner's manual. But I'm still >> concerned about a 30W drop at the output. Anyone have any other >> suggestions? > > __ > 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 __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http
Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue
Ian, I would suggest before suspecting anything in between the power supply, check the voltage and the power supply terminals before tearing into anything. You already know the transceiver shows load voltage under load. If the voltage drops low at the supply then you have the culprit. If not, then go to the next connection and then measure it while transmitting. I had a voltage drop that I didn't like with the supplied power supply cable and replaced it with a 10 gauge high quality stranded cable. I took out my ASTRO Flight current/voltage wattage monitor which had lighter wiring, I ran my radio connection to my RigRunner and then measured. Voltage and output much improved. You could start from the rear of the radio, work toward the power supply, but you at least eliminate it. I do see a wiring/connector voltage drop at 20 amps draw from 13.5 volts through my PowerGate battery backup to the RigRunner which shows a voltage on the Astro Flight, which I use to monitor voltage coming off the rig runner itself, of ~12 v. I get CW output at the K3 of 100 watts out as monitored by the W2. It also wouldn't hurt to disconnect reconnect all the Andersons if that is what you are using. Corrosion potential exists for non-soldered connections especially in humid conditions. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian Kahn - Ham Sent: Monday, December 24, 2012 12:52 PM To: Lyle Johnson Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue So, it looks like I tracked down my low output issue. The problem appears to be with my West Mountain RigRunner, not my K3. A big "thank you" to all who offered guidance on getting this thing tested and troubleshot. Thank you, 73, es Merry Christmas! --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team On 12/24/2012 12:22 PM, Lyle Johnson wrote: > Might not be a 30W drop, but a matter of calibrations of both the > internal wattmeter (there is a menu item to adjust it) and the > external wattmeter. > > If the output power is set to 100W and the internal wattmeter is > reporting 100W, then the K3 is happy. If in fact the output power is > only 70 W (double check if the ATU is bypassed or in line, antenna > wiring and chassis connections are tight int he k3 etc), then the K3 > wattmeter may need to be calibrated. If that is the case, you need to > go to the menu and adjust it. But only do this if you are CERTAIN > your external wattmeter is in fact accurate. Once you are certain the > K3 wattmeter is reporting within spec, re-run the Tx calibration. > > BTW I think a 2V drop is still excessive. Might be long runs or light > gauge wire or ? But that is a separate issue from the wattmeter > accuracy. > > 73, > > Lyle KK7P > >> It is highly possible the culprit is my RigRunner, purchased in March >> of this year. When I took it out of line, the voltage drop went from >> over 4V on tx to under 2V (13.8V down to about 12V). Current draw is >> .78 to .82 amps on rx and 19.8 amps on tx. However, while the >> internal power meter shows 100W, an external meter into a dummy load >> only shows 70 watts out. The current and voltage readings look >> normal, according to Rev. D10 of the owner's manual. But I'm still >> concerned about a 30W drop at the output. Anyone have any other >> suggestions? > > __ > 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue
That should be "sag" . 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill K9YEQ Sent: Sunday, December 23, 2012 11:32 AM To: 'Ian Kahn - Ham'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue Ian, Does the rig voltage sage when transmitting? 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian Kahn - Ham Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 7:51 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue Ron, With all due respect, this 40-watt power loss is noted in a watt meter connected directly to the ANT1 output on my K3, and then directly to a 300-watt dummy load. There is nothing else in between to cause a power drop. Where else would you recommend I look for the source of my problem, if not in the transceiver itself? 40 watts may only be about 1/3 of an S-unit, but that isn't the point. The point is that my rig is not performing as it should. I would like to fix the issue, in the most cost- and time-effective manner possible. If there are tests I can run to help isolate the problem, I'm open to suggestions. Thank you. --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team On 12/22/2012 6:13 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > And you'll likely find the cause of your "low signal strength" is > somewhere else, since 60 watts is only 2 dB - about 1/3 of an S-unit - > below 100 watts. > > That difference is not usually detectable on HF given normal > variations in propagation that go on constantly. > > 73 Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > > > Have you run "Calibrate Transmitter Gain" using the K3 Utility from > Elecraft? Just follow the instructions carefully and it's very simple > and fast. There are two levels to run, 5 and 50 watts if I remember correctly. > You will get a report at the end and can watch the progress on you K3 > display. > > > > God Bless & 73! > Jack - WE5ST > > > > From: Ian Kahn > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 3:25 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue > > All, > > Lately I've been receiving sporadic reports of low signal strength on > my K3, s/n 288. So, today I put a meter on it and ran an FSK signal > at 100 watts into a dummy load. To my amazing surprise, the meter > only read about > 60 watts out. I just upgraded last night to the latest firmware > version (MCU 4.60, FPF 1.15, DSP 2.80), What should I begin looking > at or adjusting to find the source of this issue? Any and all > assistance is greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, 73, and Merry Christmas. > > -- Ian > Ian Kahn, KM4IK > Roswell, GA EM74ua > km4ik@gmail.com > K3 #281, P3 #688 > HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team > __ > 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 > __ > 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 > > __ > 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 __ 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue
Ian, Does the rig voltage sage when transmitting? 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ian Kahn - Ham Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 7:51 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue Ron, With all due respect, this 40-watt power loss is noted in a watt meter connected directly to the ANT1 output on my K3, and then directly to a 300-watt dummy load. There is nothing else in between to cause a power drop. Where else would you recommend I look for the source of my problem, if not in the transceiver itself? 40 watts may only be about 1/3 of an S-unit, but that isn't the point. The point is that my rig is not performing as it should. I would like to fix the issue, in the most cost- and time-effective manner possible. If there are tests I can run to help isolate the problem, I'm open to suggestions. Thank you. --Ian Ian Kahn, KM4IK Roswell, GA EM74ua km4ik@gmail.com K3 #281, P3 #688 HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team On 12/22/2012 6:13 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > And you'll likely find the cause of your "low signal strength" is > somewhere else, since 60 watts is only 2 dB - about 1/3 of an S-unit - > below 100 watts. > > That difference is not usually detectable on HF given normal > variations in propagation that go on constantly. > > 73 Ron AC7AC > > -Original Message- > > > Have you run "Calibrate Transmitter Gain" using the K3 Utility from > Elecraft? Just follow the instructions carefully and it's very simple > and fast. There are two levels to run, 5 and 50 watts if I remember correctly. > You will get a report at the end and can watch the progress on you K3 > display. > > > > God Bless & 73! > Jack - WE5ST > > > > From: Ian Kahn > To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net > Sent: Saturday, December 22, 2012 3:25 PM > Subject: [Elecraft] New Output Power Issue > > All, > > Lately I've been receiving sporadic reports of low signal strength on > my K3, s/n 288. So, today I put a meter on it and ran an FSK signal > at 100 watts into a dummy load. To my amazing surprise, the meter > only read about > 60 watts out. I just upgraded last night to the latest firmware > version (MCU 4.60, FPF 1.15, DSP 2.80), What should I begin looking > at or adjusting to find the source of this issue? Any and all > assistance is greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, 73, and Merry Christmas. > > -- Ian > Ian Kahn, KM4IK > Roswell, GA EM74ua > km4ik@gmail.com > K3 #281, P3 #688 > HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team > __ > 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 > __ > 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 > > __ > 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3?
Mel, My favorite "antenna" is a 10W 50 Ohm resistor. I can contact my other stations in the shack :-). Then I use my full dipoles and loop for all the other outside the shack contacts. They work extremely well. For portable I do resort to shortened antennas, the best being those non resonant with good counter-poises and last but my favorites so far: loaded whips. I have a project on the side to develop a portable whip, super lightweight, to mount directly to the KX3. Too little time, too much work. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mel Farrer Sent: Thursday, November 29, 2012 4:38 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net; David Gilbert Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3? Didn't I see an allband DC to Daylight portable antenna for sale in the 60-70's. It did infact radiate, but oh my the eff numbers were that of a dummy load. You can't fool mother nature and physics. Mel --- On Thu, 11/29/12, David Gilbert wrote: From: David Gilbert Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Why did I purchase this antenna for the KX3? To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Date: Thursday, November 29, 2012, 2:25 PM I sincerely hope nobody takes you seriously. It may radiate something, but the manufacturer's claims for this antenna are simply ridiculous. Dave AB7E On 11/29/2012 3:07 PM, Philip G0ISW wrote: > You may be surprised with the results. > > My Miracle Whip antenna was used by me extensively on holiday in > France with a Yaesu FT-817 and I was working all over Europe on it > with 5 Watts on SSB speech. > > My best DX with the Miracle whip was indoors from home on 14 MHz when > I worked Venezuela in South America again with 5 Watts SSB speech. > > Hope that encourages you to use it. > > 73 de Philip G0ISW > > http://www.qsl.net/g0isw > > > __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] With all the problems...
Mike, I think like everything in the world, we get used to something and the expectations get higher without realizing how really well we have it. Elecraft does such a great job, even expecting criticism to improve, that we can almost come to think we get license to behave like a bunch of careless, brainless hooligans. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Reublin Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2012 9:04 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] With all the problems... Thom, I believe the reason it seems like so many problems turn up here is because Elecraft owners KNOW that their issue is likely to be solved here. And I think a large number of issues posted here are pilot error, rather than hardware failures. I've owned YaeComWood rigs over the years, and I can state with 100% certainty that the responses here are the most helpful in the world. None of those other groups had the owners/engineers/tech support people respond. Any piece of gear from your can opener to your computer can have problems. What separates companies is how that's handled. Elecraft can't be beat. Buy with confidence that you're not making a mistake. 73, Mike NF4L On Nov 14, 2012, at 8:08 PM, Thom Durfee wrote: > people on this list with their K3's... > > I am having apprehension about ordering one. > > Thom WI8W > > > __ > 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Waiting for FW Load
Gary, I don't have that version. Please forward to me and I will give it a try. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Gregory Sent: Friday, November 09, 2012 9:15 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] K3 Waiting for FW Load Anoyone else seeing the K3 Utility showing the K3 is waiting for a FW Load when the Utility is first booted up? Current FW is 4.58 and the K3 appears to functioning normally. Gary -- *Gary* *Start the day off slow, then taper off.* K3 #679 KX3 #2122 KPA500FT #18 KAT500FT 007 P3 #1629 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (10/14/12)
OFS, not one WI station. In a couple weeks or so I will try to change that even if it takes QRO. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phillip Shepard Sent: Friday, October 19, 2012 6:58 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Elecraft SSB Net results (10/14/12) We had a good net Sunday. We had 29 participants over a 25 minute period. Have a great week. Here is the list of participants: Station NameQTH Rig S/N N6JWJohnCA K3 936 KM4IK Ian GA K3 281 KE5VDT Roger TX K3 6054 WB9JNZ EricIL K3 4017 W8OVDaveTX K3 3139 KA0NCR Arnie NE K3 185 W0MNRichSD K3 4575 N1EUBarry NY KX3 2111 W0FMTerry MO K3 474 AB7CE Roy MT KX3 115 W4FICharlie FL K3 6779 W2RWA DickNY K3 2603 WB6CLZ MikeCA K3 4522 WO1IDickMA K3 911 W6VYBob CA K3 5788 K5EJK Ernie TX K3 6733 WD4NUE David GA K3 5063 W0CZKen ND K3 457 N1MGO Gordon MA K3 5651 AI4BJ MarkKY KX3 2132 K4GCJ Gerry NC K3 1597 K6EQRoger CA K3 4629 KF5IMA Bruce MS K2 3575 WV5IDwayne TX K3 5287 KH6GClarenceHI KX3 1169 WM3MEmory MD K3 6817 W3PGEd MD K3 K0SWLarry NE K3 3750 NS7PPhilOR K3 1826 73, Phil, NS7P ph...@riousa.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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 email
Use KX3 in the subject line. That is required to sort your issue for the KX3. If you acquire different Elecraft equipment use that equipment ID in the subject. It is as easy as that. You can also filter your email based on subject. There are no individual lists. The KX3 Yahoo is not an Elecraft reflector. Out of courtesy some of the engineers monitor it. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Weir Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 4:44 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 email I have noticed on the Elecraft site that for support they have a K3 specific email and then a support email. Would be an idea to add a KX3 email specific emailjust a thought. I will mention that to the support team when I call about an issue on Monday. Mike VE3WDM __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 Headphone audio.
The headphone jack doesn't use the same output amp as the internal speaker. To use the headphone jack you need external amplified speakers. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim McDonald Sent: Sunday, October 14, 2012 1:39 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 Headphone audio. As I remember my Heathkit SB-100 from 1966 had an internal pot to provide for reduced headphone volume when the front panel AF gain is set for speakers. Those who never use speakers can't relate, but I have wished for that option when I was using unpowered speakers that didn't have a volume control. Having the option would be nice. 73, Jim N7US -Original Message- I hate to belabor this rather minor issue but since there have been a couple "I don't get it" responses, here's why you haven't noticed it: Speakers vary widely in their drive requirements. If you have speakers that match your phones, lucky you. Mine don't. I use a set of bookshelf size hi fi speakers that take many dB more drive than my phones. It's not so bad having to turn the volume down but the monitor, since it (rightly, IMO) does not adjust with the volume, also needs to go down. This is a minor pain when you don't realize until you've already started transmitting that you forgot to change it. Another issue is that Speakers + Phones mode won't work well. If you're comfortable with the phones, your guests can barely hear the speakers. I very seldom use speakers any more. 73 -- Carl WS7L __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 + AUX Cable
Iain, I looked at the specs and I believe you have found a good one. This is an older VGA cable and the spec sheet shows as all pins straight through. If you are getting one, will you test and let us know? 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of iain macdonnell - N6ML Sent: Saturday, October 06, 2012 11:30 AM To: Richard Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT500 + AUX Cable On Sat, Oct 6, 2012 at 3:09 AM, Richard wrote: > Rich VE3KI wrote: > > "Wouldn't a single 15-pin to 15-pin DE-15 cable in addition to the > first KPAK3AUX cable set be sufficient?" > > NO! Do NOT use a 15 to 15 DE-15 with all wires connected! Or at your own risk... A cable with all 15 pins connected straight through (and not shorted to the shield, or anything else) should work fine as the second cable, from the KAT500 to the KPA500. 73, ~iain / N6ML __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KPA500 Cooling
Chris, I think it would be better under, so there is no obstruction to airflow, and the heat radiation wouldn't travel up into the KAT500. The KAT is designed for the amp to sit on top if my recall is correct. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Chris Derr Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2012 3:26 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KPA500 Cooling I am anticipating the arrival of a new KAT500. I plan to place the KAT500 on top of a KPA500 - like the pictures on the News section of the Elecraft website. I am wondering what this may do to the air flow through the cooling vent on the top of the KPA500, and what influence this may have on cooling the KPA500. Chris Sent from my iPad __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KSB2 with Icom HM-12?
Gil, This does require mic bias. The manual will help you set the bias. Good luck. 73, Bill K9YEQ From: Gil G. [mailto:g...@keskydee.com] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 8:55 PM To: Bill K9YEQ Subject: Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KSB2 with Icom HM-12? Thank you, that will save me $60... Gil AK4YH. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc On Oct 2, 2012, at 8:43 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote: I believe that is the one I am using. There are no markings but I ordered direct from Bob Heil. It has the full and DX positions on the mic. I currently use the HM-ic mic on a desk stand. Audio reports are good after I set up with some local hams using the xmit equalizer on both mics. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gil G. Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:11 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K2] KSB2 with Icom HM-12? Hello, Has anyone used the K2 on SSB with an Icom HM-12 microphone, and if so, how did it work? Would the HM-12 be a good choice? (Since I already have one.) Thanks, Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [K2] KSB2 with Icom HM-12?
I believe that is the one I am using. There are no markings but I ordered direct from Bob Heil. It has the full and DX positions on the mic. I currently use the HM-ic mic on a desk stand. Audio reports are good after I set up with some local hams using the xmit equalizer on both mics. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gil G. Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2012 7:11 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] [K2] KSB2 with Icom HM-12? Hello, Has anyone used the K2 on SSB with an Icom HM-12 microphone, and if so, how did it work? Would the HM-12 be a good choice? (Since I already have one.) Thanks, Gil. -- PGP Key: http://keskydee.com/gil.asc __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] OT: Smart Tweezers
I have the older version. I test every component just to be sure. They are super. If you have the cash, do get one. Amazing device. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ken G Kopp Sent: Thursday, September 27, 2012 4:44 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] OT: Smart Tweezers This is really slick. Not cheapbut if you work with micro components, it might be worth it. http://www.smarttweezers.com/Smart_Tweezers_LCR_Meter.htm 73! Ken - K0PP __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 no microphone SSB output - new build
With all that going on, I would have skipped supper, Stan. :-) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Stan AE7UT Sent: Monday, September 24, 2012 6:09 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 no microphone SSB output - new build I did NOT have the bias on. So I *ACTUALLY* turned it on and now the K3 is working perfect. Thanks for asking! So how did my first spin with the new rig go? I was going to set up the mic first but thought I would scan the bands and see if there was anything there. It was already on 12 meters so I tune for about 30 seconds and KH2L was calling CQ on 12 mtrs. Snagged him with my first call. That's a Guam station about 6K miles from my QTH. Went up the band just a bit and heard another CQ and got TN. Then just up another bit and got JR3NZC a JA station. Just about then my wife called me to dinner. I like my new K3. 73 Stan AE7UT -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-no-microphone-SSB-output-new-build-t p7563157p7563240.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker Buzz - (Probably) my last update
Phil, I did use the grill and gasket update and the gasket gave me adequate space from the replacement speaker front to the case to allow distortion free output. I had original applied small stick on feet near each corner which I think works quite well. I really think the maximum speaker output for such a little one occurs around 30+ volume setting with a strong S reading. That is too loud for my pleasure. I have added the Bose portable rechargeable stereo speaker to give higher output level. Personally, I think this speaker audio output is well designed, it is just an issue with some of the speakers not being symmetrical in the cone installation. Elecraft is excellent in the replacement process. I was able to slip the new speaker with grill and gasket into position without removing anything and found the existing screws worked better than the replacement bolts. YMMV. 73, Bill K9YEQ From: k...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of phil_ad5x Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 8:25 AM To: k...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [KX3] Speaker Buzz - (Probably) my last update As some know, I had a speaker buzz in the 400-800Hz range at low to moderate volume levels (15-20) that was so bad that it made using the internal speaker completely unusable for CW. The biggest improvement occured when Elecraft sent me a new speaker as the original speaker cone was offset and would touch the grill. However, I could still get the buzz at higher volume levels(>25). I significantly improved this by putting layers of black electrical tape between the bottom of the speaker bracket and the bottom case - i.e. I blocked the gap with layers of tape. But I've never been happy with the tape. My latest "fix": I took a 0.375"ID 0.625"OD rubber gromett (Mouser part number 534-745), snipped it, unfolded it, and installed it between the speaker bracket and bottom cover. This has comletely eliminated the buzz, except at maximum audio level (where the buzz is only just apparent). I've uploaded a couple of photos in the AD5X photo album that illustrates this better than words. Works great, and I'm a happy camper now! The only issue would be the hassle of keeping track of the snipped gromett if I were replacing internal batteries frequently, but I use external power. Incidentally, for serious operating I do use headphones. But I use the internal speaker for casual operating and general listening while working on projects in the shack. Phil - AD5X __._,_.___ Reply to <mailto:a...@arrl.net?subject=Re%3A%20Speaker%20Buzz%20-%20%28Probably%29%20 my%20last%20update> sender | Reply to <mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Speaker%20Buzz%20-%20%28Probably %29%20my%20last%20update> group | Reply <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJyaGozdWhiBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE 0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxNTI3MQRzZWMDZnRyBHN sawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzEzNDgwNjExMDk-?act=reply&messageNum=15271> via web post | <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmdmN2ajdkBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE 0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1 lAzEzNDgwNjExMDk-> Start a New Topic Messages in this topic <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/message/15271;_ylc=X3oDMTM3cnZqc2ppBF9TAz k3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxNTI3MQRzZW MDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNDgwNjExMDkEdHBjSWQDMTUyNzE-> (1) Recent Activity: . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnc2sycG1iBF9TAzk3MzU5 NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRz dGltZQMxMzQ4MDYxMTA5?o=6> New Members 56 . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/spnew;_ylc=X3oDMTJnaTg3ZmdkBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz E0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2cGhvdARzdG ltZQMxMzQ4MDYxMTA5> New Photos 9 <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3;_ylc=X3oDMTJmMzQ4MTNxBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdy cElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEz NDgwNjExMDk-> Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJldHBjOHA0BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0N TIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTM0ODA2MTEwO Q--> Yahoo! Groups Switch to: <mailto:kx3-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:% 20Traditional> Text-Only, <mailto:kx3-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest> Daily Digest . <mailto:kx3-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> Unsubscribe . <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> Terms of Use . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=74520947/grpspId=1705063108/msgI d=15271/stime=1348061109/nc1=5028927/nc2=4025373/nc3=5758223> __,_._,___ __ Elecraft mailing list Home: http://mailman.qth.net/mailman/listinfo/elecraft Help: http://mailman.qth.net/mmfa
[Elecraft] FW: [KX3] accidently changed menu item?
FYI 73, Bill K9YEQ From: k...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Matt Maguire Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 8:21 PM To: k...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [KX3] accidently changed menu item? Good advice, Bill :-) On 17/09/2012, at 10:34 AM, Bill K9YEQ wrote: Suggestion: use the utility to save the configuration as it is now before you start making any more changes. Once you have found and corrected the problem, save another copy of the configuration!! The backup configuration files are each saved with a unique name and in file explorer you can figure out which is which just by looking at the time created column. 73, Bill K9YEQ From: k...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Conkling Sent: Sunday, September 16, 2012 6:36 PM To: k...@yahoogroups.com Subject: Re: [KX3] accidently changed menu item The menu listing in the manual shows 'default' settings. Compare and change. The last thing you want to do is a eeinit. ...bill. nr4c -Original message- From: Thomas Horsten To: k...@yahoogroups.com Sent: Sun, Sep 16, 2012 23:07:11 GMT+00:00 Subject: Re: [KX3] accidently changed menu item? Hi Arnold, The KX3 has a really nice feature where all settings that can cause subtle issues if changed inadvertently are locked, so you have to hold the RATE button for a couple of seconds before it can change (padlock icon shown in the LCD). So you can go through the menu and see which items are not locked, and if you are concerned that one might not be on the default setting you can hold DISP for 2 seconds and it will show a help text for that option, the first part of the help text is the default setting so you can see if it's been changed straight away! 73, Thomas M0TRN On 16 September 2012 23:44, Arnold Harding wrote: While going through the menu items, my thumb accidently rotated the VFO knob. Did I or did I not change a parameter? There doesn't seem to be any "enter" function, and I'm not aware of a time delay... just change and its done. Now I have odd behavior, and I think a full reset is easier than figuring out what happened. Am I missing something more obvious about menu entries? Arnold . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=74520947/grpspId=1705063108/msgI d=15078/stime=1347844899/nc1=5028928/nc2=5522133/nc3=4025321> __,_._,___ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] static buildup on antennas
Don, Did I not see a picture of your shack with a Matchbox, or am I thinking of someone else? As sweet as the link coupling is, I would think a servo controlled box could be designed as an automatic unit... perhaps Wayne could be talked into designing one starting at QRP level and eventually designing a QRO linker. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 1:46 PM To: Ron D'Eau Claire Cc: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] static buildup on antennas Yes, link coupled tuners will solve a lot of those problems. There is no DC path from the antenna to the transceiver. However, those link coupled tuners have been disappearing from the face of the earth at a rapid rate. They are not easily band-switched (the Johnson Matchbox units were an attempt, but the matching rang was limited)/ 73,\ Don W3FPR On 9/10/2012 2:31 PM, Ron D'Eau Claire wrote: > It gets tricky when the antenna feed point impedance is several > thousand ohms such as I see with my 130 foot inverted L on 80 meters > or with the common open wire fed multiband doublets. > > In those cases it's common to use a resistance of 100K or more to > avoid excessive losses in the resistors. > > But, such large resistances require more time to bleed off the > accumulated voltage. At some point they can no longer drain the charge > as fast as it accumulates and become ineffective. > > My favorite "tuner" for such antennas has always been a link-coupled tuner. > No direct-current connection between the antenna and the rig and a d-c > path to ground for the antenna at all times. But such tuners are not > conducive to fast, automatic operation. > > 73, Ron AC7AC > > > __ > 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 > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Plasma Question
I like the idea of causing interference to Plasma, I know, which is a terrible thing to say. Matt's "solution" seems so perfect. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 1:39 PM To: Matthew Zilmer Cc: Jim Bennett; Elecraft Reflector Reflector; d...@w3fpr.com Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Plasma Question Matt, Quite interesting. In my situation, the nearest neighbor is 1/4 mile away, so hopefully the effects of a plasma TV will not be apparent to me. When I went shopping for a TV, I avoided plasma and went with the LED screen. That was the lowest power consumption TV, and since the XYL watches a LOT of TV, keeping the AC power consumed to a minimum was an important parameter. The LED displays do not create any interference as far as I can determine. 73, Don W3FPR On 9/10/2012 2:29 PM, Matthew Zilmer wrote: > Plasma TVs should be made explicitly illegal, because of the interference issues they cause on HF. But the reverse is also often true. > > I had a neighbor who bought a plasma TV. The dern thing put out all sorts of QRM and gudge around 4 MHz (near one of the MARS frequencies). As I operated more and more often on that MARS freq, I found that the interference decreased over time (at least when I was on the air and transmitting). > > Much later, the neighbor reported that she'd taken the TV back to the retailer because right around 5 PM every day she couldn't receive anything for a few seconds at a time. She assumed it was defective (it was) and they gave her credit for another (LED) TV. We live in an area with large setbacks, so her plasma set was more than 100 feet from the antenna. She's had no problems with the LED TV. > > Matt Zilmer, W6NIA > In status quo voluntas non sufficit > > > -Original Message- > From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net > [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm > Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 11:20 AM > To: Jim Bennett > Cc: Elecraft Reflector Reflector > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 & Plasma Question > > Jim, > > Plasma TVs are wideband signal generators, and almost certain to cause QRN. Go for a good LED TV and things will be interference free. Yes, the plasma TVs are less expensive, but if you value your on-air time while the XYL watches TV, you will need to use something other than a plasma TV. > > 73, > Don W3FPR > > On 9/10/2012 1:57 PM, Jim Bennett wrote: >> This is only slightly off-topic, but since I do operate a K3, it still fits - kinda! >> >> We have two plasma TV's in our home. One is a ten year old Sony 42 inch unit. The other one is a two year old Samsung 63 inch TV. They are about 50 feet from the shack, and only eight feet away from each other - two different rooms. The Sony has never, ever caused any sort of QRN on any of the ham bands. Because of that, we purchased the Samsung unit right after moving into this QTH. I did not have an HF antenna installed for several months after moving in - when I finally did get one put up, I saw some ugly QRN on most of the HF bands. However, at the time I was not aware of the "plasma effect" that I am now. When I heard the QRN, I "assumed" it to be from the PG&E high power lines that are pretty close to the house. By the time I put two & two together and figured out that the ugly noise was from this Samsung TV, it was already out of warranty. Ughhh >> >> We are now in the market for another TV, and have been looking at a very nice Panasonic 65" Plasma set, model TC-P65VT50. I've already told the Best Buy sales manager that IF we do buy it and IF it causes QRN to the HF bands, it is coming right back. He said that is no problem. But, if I can query this group to see if anyone else has one of these TV's, I may be able to avert a lot of work ahead of time. Our second choice would be an LED set, but after seeing plasma and LED side by side, playing the exact same content, I want to stay with plasma - BUT ONLY IF IT DOESN"T SCREW UP THE K3!!! >> > __ > 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 > __ > 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 > lis
[Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz: potential solution.
I have completed my fix to the KX3 speaker issue and am sending results to Wayne for confirmation. It has nothing to do with the case halves. Standby 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 Previous message. I am looking very closely at the speaker in my unit and am experimenting with a potential fix. It will take an overnight sit of my effort to see if what I have found may fix the issue or at least lead to a solution. Stay tuned! 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 From: k...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of EverStaR Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 8:29 PM To: k...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [KX3] Re: Speaker noise Take all those same headphones and speakers and hook them up to a music player with a recording of ham radio QSO's and see if they too don't buzz on the music player like they do on the radio. I have a hunch they will. Most devices buzz when you feed them certain kinds and volume levels of sound. It's just normal limits. --- In k...@yahoogroups.com <mailto:KX3%40yahoogroups.com> , Vincent Diak wrote: > > Dear Group, > I've heard the same noise, buzz , distortion in my external Bose Headphones with a setting of about 30. Also using Sony professional headphones-mdr-7506 with a radio setting of 30. The same results. That tells me its not the speaker in the kx3, it's something else, problem starts with all three types of speakers exact same sounding problem. Just thought I would add this to help what might be the problem. Seems to me it's before the speaker, And not the speaker at all. > Yours Truly, > Vincent WB2PDW > __._,_.___ Reply to <mailto:n...@everstar.com?subject=Re%3A%20Speaker%20noise> sender | Reply to <mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Speaker%20noise> group | Reply <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJydTVhMm9iBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE 0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxNDExOARzZWMDZnRyBHN sawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzEzNDY2MzU3NDc-?act=reply&messageNum=14118> via web post | <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmN3Q3NG40BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE 0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1 lAzEzNDY2MzU3NDc-> Start a New Topic Messages in this topic <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/message/14111;_ylc=X3oDMTM3ODFjczdxBF9TAz k3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxNDExOARzZW MDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNDY2MzU3NDcEdHBjSWQDMTQxMTE-> (4) Recent Activity: . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnM2h1NzM2BF9TAzk3MzU5 NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRz dGltZQMxMzQ2NjM1NzQ3?o=6> New Members 41 . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/spnew;_ylc=X3oDMTJndXVrdWVzBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz E0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2cGhvdARzdG ltZQMxMzQ2NjM1NzQ3> New Photos 28 . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/links;_ylc=X3oDMTJoNjM5dWNmBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz E0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bGlua3MEc3 RpbWUDMTM0NjYzNTc0Nw--> New Links 1 <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3;_ylc=X3oDMTJmaG9nbHEwBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdy cElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEz NDY2MzU3NDc-> Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZml2M2pyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0N TIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTM0NjYzNTc0N w--> Yahoo! Groups Switch to: <mailto:kx3-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:% 20Traditional> Text-Only, <mailto:kx3-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest> Daily Digest . <mailto:kx3-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> Unsubscribe . <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> Terms of Use . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=74520947/grpspId=1705063108/msgI d=14118/stime=1346635747/nc1=5898817/nc2=5741391/nc3=4025321> __,_._,___ __ 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 __ 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
[Elecraft] [KX3] Speaker buzz: potential solution.
I am looking very closely at the speaker in my unit and am experimenting with a potential fix. It will take an overnight sit of my effort to see if what I have found may fix the issue or at least lead to a solution. Stay tuned! 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 From: k...@yahoogroups.com [mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of EverStaR Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2012 8:29 PM To: k...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [KX3] Re: Speaker noise Take all those same headphones and speakers and hook them up to a music player with a recording of ham radio QSO's and see if they too don't buzz on the music player like they do on the radio. I have a hunch they will. Most devices buzz when you feed them certain kinds and volume levels of sound. It's just normal limits. --- In k...@yahoogroups.com <mailto:KX3%40yahoogroups.com> , Vincent Diak wrote: > > Dear Group, > I've heard the same noise, buzz , distortion in my external Bose Headphones with a setting of about 30. Also using Sony professional headphones-mdr-7506 with a radio setting of 30. The same results. That tells me its not the speaker in the kx3, its something else, problem starts with all three types of speakers exact same sounding problem. Just thought I would add this to help what might be the problem.Seems to me its before the speaker, And not the speaker at all. > Yours Truly, > Vincent WB2PDW > __._,_.___ Reply to <mailto:n...@everstar.com?subject=Re%3A%20Speaker%20noise> sender | Reply to <mailto:k...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Re%3A%20Speaker%20noise> group | Reply <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJydTVhMm9iBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE 0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxNDExOARzZWMDZnRyBHN sawNycGx5BHN0aW1lAzEzNDY2MzU3NDc-?act=reply&messageNum=14118> via web post | <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/post;_ylc=X3oDMTJmN3Q3NG40BF9TAzk3MzU5NzE 0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNudHBjBHN0aW1 lAzEzNDY2MzU3NDc-> Start a New Topic Messages in this topic <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/message/14111;_ylc=X3oDMTM3ODFjczdxBF9TAz k3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARtc2dJZAMxNDExOARzZW MDZnRyBHNsawN2dHBjBHN0aW1lAzEzNDY2MzU3NDcEdHBjSWQDMTQxMTE-> (4) Recent Activity: . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/members;_ylc=X3oDMTJnM2h1NzM2BF9TAzk3MzU5 NzE0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bWJycwRz dGltZQMxMzQ2NjM1NzQ3?o=6> New Members 41 . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/spnew;_ylc=X3oDMTJndXVrdWVzBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz E0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2cGhvdARzdG ltZQMxMzQ2NjM1NzQ3> New Photos 28 . <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3/links;_ylc=X3oDMTJoNjM5dWNmBF9TAzk3MzU5Nz E0BGdycElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2bGlua3MEc3 RpbWUDMTM0NjYzNTc0Nw--> New Links 1 <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KX3;_ylc=X3oDMTJmaG9nbHEwBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdy cElkAzc0NTIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDdnRsBHNsawN2Z2hwBHN0aW1lAzEz NDY2MzU3NDc-> Visit Your Group <http://groups.yahoo.com/;_ylc=X3oDMTJlZml2M2pyBF9TAzk3MzU5NzE0BGdycElkAzc0N TIwOTQ3BGdycHNwSWQDMTcwNTA2MzEwOARzZWMDZnRyBHNsawNnZnAEc3RpbWUDMTM0NjYzNTc0N w--> Yahoo! Groups Switch to: <mailto:kx3-traditio...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Change%20Delivery%20Format:% 20Traditional> Text-Only, <mailto:kx3-dig...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Email%20Delivery:%20Digest> Daily Digest . <mailto:kx3-unsubscr...@yahoogroups.com?subject=Unsubscribe> Unsubscribe . <http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/> Terms of Use . <http://geo.yahoo.com/serv?s=97359714/grpId=74520947/grpspId=1705063108/msgI d=14118/stime=1346635747/nc1=5898817/nc2=5741391/nc3=4025321> __,_._,___ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Nice Bluetooth Accessories Recommendation for KX3
Joe, Thank you for the review. I already have sweet stereo Sony BT headset and this device will remove cable and allow me to listen the KX3 in the shack peacefully. I have ordered one! 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Sanger, Joseph Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 10:51 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Nice Bluetooth Accessories Recommendation for KX3 I appreciate specific recommendations for KX3 accessories, so I am trying to return the favor here. I have recently purchased and am now using a tiny Bluetooth transmitter and really comfortable, excellent sounding Bluetooth stereo headphones that have really made using my KX3 so much better. Nothing earthshaking or innovative here, just a pair of accessories that I can say work extremely well with the KX3 and have really increased my enjoyment. Tiny, rechargeable Bluetooth Transmitter: Azeca BTT005 Stereo Bluetooth Transmitter, at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005LLBIJ0/ref=oh_details_o00_s00_i00 Comfortable, rechargeable Bluetooth Headphones: LG Tone - HBS-700 Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headset, at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/LG-Tone-Wireless-Bluetooth-Packaging/dp/B0052YFYFK/ref =sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1346514362&sr=8-1&keywords=lg+headphone+bluetooth Joe - WB2SSB Joseph Sanger, M.D. Associate Professor of Radiology Director, Radiology Informatics NYU Langone Medical Center (212) 263-3434 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] [k3] Wayne/Lyle is it possible? S meter (Mike Rodgers)
I had not tried absolute mode. It is perfect. I use attn and no pre amp on lower bands. Nothing changes. Reducing rf gain as always will increase the floor of the reading up to 50 over, or thereabouts. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Adrian) Absolute mode keeps a true S reading the same regardless of preamp or Attenuator settings. I use it also in my K3. The OP is asking about RF gain, if you defeat RF gain then S will rise regardless of your absolute setting. -Original Message- Hi Mike, Yes - it is possible to do as you suggest - use the absolute S-Meter mode. For a long time I resisted switching to absolute mode for no good reason other than not wanting to deviate from a default setting. Because I usually keep RF gain at about the 1 o'clock position, for a long time I dithered along with S-Meter readings that were uncorrected for RF gain setting. A month or two ago I switched to absolute mode and have never looked back. Recommended. Someone recently suggested the absolute mode be made the default and I agree. This is done via the CONFIG: SMTR MD setting and is further described on page 51 of the current K3 Owner's Manual. 73 de Tyler, KC2LST - Is it possible to make the s meter unaffected by rf gain. I suppose it's not. 73 Mike R __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] W2 power reading not functioning
I had this happen to me once. I reloaded the firmware and that fixed it. Must've had some stray RF or something that caused the firmware to corrupt. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of gold...@charter.net Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 2:07 PM To: elecraft list Subject: [Elecraft] W2 power reading not functioning HI Guys, I have a used W2 that has the 2kw transmitter that is not functioning properly. I can get it to read out swr on the led's if it is on the 20w range setting. If I use auto it selects the 20w range and only measures swr. There is no outputs on the led's for the power other then the 1 led being lit. When trying to do a TX as long as I am at 20w or less the swr leds light but again no power led's light up. I have tried both the sensor 1 and sensor 2 ports but it does not make a difference. I has the 12v power on mod done by the previous owner. Anyway are there any ideas on what to look for or is this thing going to have to go to elecraft for repairs. Thanks Don ~73 Don KD8NNU FH#4107 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and the THP HL-1.5KFX
Peter, I have the 2.5 and I use the cable supplied by the manufacturer. It works super, whether or not the THP is on or off. I have had no issues. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Peter Chamalian Sent: Sunday, August 26, 2012 8:07 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] K3 and the THP HL-1.5KFX Has anyone successfully interfaced a K3 and THP HL-1.5KFX amp so the K3 tells the amp what band to be on? If so, I would appreciate specifics on how you did it. Thanks, Pete, W1RM __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Windows vs Mac
Check the Elecraft mail reflector archives for information This topic has been beaten to death many times before. Lots of information, and tons of misinformation. Technically, there's lots of choices, make the one best for you. 73, Bill K9YEQ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX-1 power output varies
Simple answer: Yes. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Barry N1EU I've been using a KX-1 with KXAT1 ATU and random wire on 20M. At various times I notice anywhere from about 1.9 to 3 watts power output. In all cases, the ATU has indicated a low SWR after tuning. I'm wondering why the power output varies so much. Is this due to varying losses in the tuner as the match varies at different locations? Thanks & 73, Barry N1EU __ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Mid-Sept Price Increase Question
This might force me to order a KAP500 soon. I don't need one, but 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Thursday, August 23, 2012 6:19 PM To: Dave AA7EE Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Mid-Sept Price Increase Question Dave, I would think that we will not know what will increase, but I suspect that most everything will change. Eric did everyone a favor by announcing the pending increase, so we could order those Elecraft "goodies" that we want before the increase (assuming the budget allows that). So, if there are things you want and you can afford it, order now. Prices are increasing rapidly on such things as butter and eggs and fuel, so that makes an impact of other items (like electronic parts) too. Elecraft is not big enough to offer "loss leaders" like your local grocery store. The one thing that remains true - Elecraft's volume purchasing keeps the cost of the products as low as possible. If you want an exercise in the relative economics of volume, take one of the mini-module kits and add up the cost of the components purchased on a "onesey-twosey" basis from DigiKey or Mouser and you will find the cost of Elecraft kits is a bargain - you cannot homebrew that product for less - yes, I have done that exercise. By taking shortcuts and using alternate designs, yes, you can obtain the same function (I an thinking of the N-Gen vs. the noise generator on the www.n0ss.net (SK) website, but you cannot duplicate the Elecraft design at less than the kit price. 73, Don W3FPR On 8/23/2012 6:50 PM, Dave AA7EE wrote: > Thank you for the reply Don - and thank you to those who answered > off-list as well. > > I'm wondering if we will get any more information before the price > increases go into effect, or if they will simply take effect with no further warning. > > I may purchase one or two of the K2 options I want before > mid-September and take my chances with the rest, but I will refrain > from further comment here, as I have no wish to make a nuisance of myself. > > Dave > AA7EE > > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 and Alpha 87A SWR THP HL-2.5Kfx
I tune the output of the K3 into to amp for 1.1. I leave the amp in line all the time and before transmitting, use the internal tuner and tune the remote tuner for lowest SWR. Works super. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jim Brown Sent: Wednesday, August 22, 2012 12:01 PM On 8/22/2012 9:28 AM, Mike Wetzel wrote: > Anyone see the same thing and/or have any solutions/suggestions? I mostly drive Ten Tec Titans or a KPA500, and rarely see this. You might try engaging the auto tuner in the K3 if you have one. I've done that occasionally when driving an amp and it worked to reduce the mismatch. You might also look for something funky in the input circuitry of the amp. 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
Re: [Elecraft] Question re: WWV fqy
Exactly, you might not get it back!! :-) Mine has been a very handy device, esp., with the K3/P3 for aligning stuff. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Dave KK7SS Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 3:33 PM To: elecraft_mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Question re: WWV fqy My Thanks to all that answered.. My friend thinks his Txcvr is off frequency. He is apparently way off on 2M... I've suggested using WWV @ 15 or 20 Mhz to calibrate. I think that will be accurate enough. I have a XG3 on the way, and may use that ... I'm sure not going to let him use it on his own -- Dave G KK7SS Richland, WA __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: Price increase in mid Sept.
So they say: like fine wine. (But, of course, I like beer.) Wayne, have a case on me!!! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Robert Vargas (KP4Y) wrote: [WRJ] . But there are also products that get better over time. 73, Wayne N6KR __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Price increase in mid Sept.
I must jump in. Elecraft products are unique. I really will not compare radio prices to another manufacturer when I get what I need from what I want to do what I want for a reasonable price. After 52 years of hamming, Elecraft radios, for what I pay, I consider unequalled. Email me off list if you would like to debate. Thank you for reading. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Gary Gregory Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 7:36 PM To: Dale Putnam Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: Price increase in mid Sept. *Eric makes the point that this increase is cost related. Many manufacturers do this of course and some just bring out a new model and the additional cost pressures are built into the new model pricing. Nice to see Elecraft continue the products currently being sold and just make a cost adjustment as needed. Whatever the increase may be, Elecraft are very well managed and as such they will examine their business plan carefully and are well aware of the adverse effects any increase in the retail price can have to their business. I would be confident that Eric and the management team have examined all aspects of production and supply and the increase will be the minimum they can be happy with. To compare Elecraft to say Kenwood, Icom and Yaesu is perhaps not a good comparison. The corporate structure and governance of these companies is totally different. Gary * On 17 August 2012 10:14, Dale Putnam wrote: > > It seems to me that Kenwood is managed by some very smart fellers... > head to head with a pair of super smart fellers... Both have a product > to sell... and a goal to meet... if the price varies... all other > things being somewhat equal to the two... a lowering of the price says > they want to sell more, and the profit is not to be as much. If the > price is forced up, that says the quality and support will have to be > as best as it gets, to support the price being forced up, by parts > cost, AND there isn't a pot of profit from numerous other arms of the > same company to suck up the profit difference. One more thing > standing on your own, says a lot for thequality of the offered product. A WHOLE lot!! > > --... ...-- > Dale - WC7S in Wy > > Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2012 18:44:38 -0400 > > From: k...@yahoo.com > > To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net > > Subject: [Elecraft] Fwd: Re: Price increase in mid Sept. > > > > I bought a new TS-590 less than 2 years ago and its price today is > > about > $150 less than what I paid back then. And, as far as I know, Kenwood > has had great success selling that radio. Anyway, I believe it is > really Elecraft's prerogative to increase the price on their products. > We then will have to decide if we want to spend the money or not. :-) > > > > Robert-KP4Y > > > > Original Message > > Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Price increase in mid Sept. > > From: Ian Kahn - Ham > > To: Oliver Dröse > > CC: Elecraft Reflector ,Eric Swartz WA6HHQ > > - > Elecraft > > > > Olli, > > > > I bought an FT-857D, new, about four years ago. I checked the price > > recently for insurance purposes, and the price of that radio is > > actually about $150-$200 US more today than it was when I bought it. > > > > --Ian > > > > Ian Kahn, KM4IK > > Roswell, GA EM74ua > > km4ik@gmail.com > > K3 #281, P3 #688 > > HRD v5.x/6.0 Test Team > > > > On 8/16/2012 4:34 PM, Oliver Dröse wrote: > > > Thanks for the heads-up, Eric! > > > > > > What I have already been wondering when the last price increase > > > was announced 2 years ago (I believe it was) is why are prices > > > increasing > for > > > Elecraft gear (even if only slightly) while prices of all other > > > manufacturers are falling after products a certain time on the market? > > > > > > I understood that Kenwood, Yaesu, Icom start with an a bit higher > price (but > > > still acceptable otherwise they would not sell their radios) and > > > after "earning" all the development costs (and "milking" the early > > > adaptors > who > > > always need the newest and "best") they can and do decrease the > > > product prices as they only have the production costs then > > > (including margin, > etc.). > > > Typical mass-production mechanisms. > > > > > > So what is different at Elecraft? No mass-production (compared to > > > the > "big > > > ones")? Or is that lower prices r
Re: [Elecraft] Small Screen for the QRP Gang
Let me also inquire, I am getting the Touch 4G which is same requirement as the iPhone current model and need to know what dongle to get to interface. 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 Field Test #12 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Oliver Johns Sent: Monday, August 13, 2012 4:38 PM To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small Screen for the QRP Gang Eric, >From the Apple web site and other places, it looks like the camera adapter is not officially supported on the iPhone. So the setup you describe might not work on the iPhone, even the current 4S model. It seems to be iPad only. Have you tried it with an iPhone? 73, Oliver W6ODJ On 11 Aug 2012, at 08:00, Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft wrote: > To clarify, The iMic is a Stereo input to USB adapter. It plugs into the Apple camera adapter kit usb slot. The camera adapter gives the iPad or iPhone a USB slot. the camera adapter is quite cheap and available at Best Buy etc. > > Eric > > www.elecraft.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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Small Screen for the QRP Gang
I check the forum as I am now looking for an adapter before the 4G iTouch arrives. The one device is $150 and the others are either not ready or don't meet my simple dongle requirements for stereo input. I do intend on using the iPod as a Panadapter. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of DigitalConfections Check out the iSDR Forum for information related to using the app. Stereo Input: http://digitalconfections.com/index.php?option=com_kunena&Itemid=61&func=vie w&catid=4&id=6 For iPod touch 4th generation and later you'll need the same solution required for iPhone 4 and later. Instead of a camera kit you'll need a 3rd party stereo microphone adapter device. Details are on the forum. __ 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
[Elecraft] KX3 SSB Quality
I just worked another regular local on 75 meters. I dropped power to 0.5 watts which was just above his noise level. He could hear me. Then I went up at several power stops. 1.0, 5.0 and 10.0 and all with good reports. Not one comment versus my K3 with a GOLD LINE Heil mic at 1.5 KW on the audio. This speaks so well of the mic on the KX3. What a wonderful portable radio. 73, Bill K9YEQ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Ultimatic keying
Ron, In 1971 in Germany in the Army Signal Corps, we convinced our COL to upgrade us to a 90 WPM RTTY machine so we wouldn't get stalled by the sluggish nature of the 60WPM. To this day, I wonder how I typed that fast as I sure suck today! Noisy is was!!! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ron D'Eau Claire Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2012 5:02 PM To: Elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Ultimatic keying I learned to type that way in High School too but what really taught me to keep a steady pace was pounding away on an old Model 15 RTTY keyboard in the Army. As each key was pressed the keyboard locked while the mechanical encoder cycled before another key could be pressed. Fortunately it was pretty noisy so one learned to hear the mechanism cycle and knew just when the next key could be pressed. Tapping one foot worked well too :-) 99.99% of my operating is CW rag chewing. We may be a diminishing "breed", but there are still plenty of us out there to provide some really nice hours on the bands. That got me nostalgic for the old Model 15 "rattle" so I looked and, sure 'nough, someone has one running on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWa6u5_Itvs The trick is to keep that rhythm for maximum inputting speed on the keyboard. 73, Ron AC7AC -Original Message- Same thing with a CW keyboard. Typing was taught in high school by rhythm and thus typing the next character at the right time was easy. With one key rollover, one can just about forget the need for a buffer. I really pity the person who is trying to learn to use a dual lever paddle from scratch with any type of keying logic. My perception is that squeezing timing is much more unnatural and difficult to achieve than back and forth "slapping". Of course, the rest of the CW world has mastered it, so it's obviously not impossible. I think your survey needs to include how many really CW ragchew. That number has got to be small. All of this stuff becomes unnecessary if one just engages in 599 73 QSO's. 73 de Brian/K3KO __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Small Screen for the QRP Gang
Eric, I don't have an iPhone and probably won't. I want to use the version 4iPod touch with the KX3. Lacking much familiarity, what do I need for add-ons to make it be my Panadapter for the Kx3? So far it appears the iDSR, and ??? I want the full 48Khz screen. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Eric Swartz WA6HHQ - Elecraft Sent: Saturday, August 11, 2012 9:18 AM To: Adi Andrei Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Small Screen for the QRP Gang The Griffin iMic adapter also provides stereo input for the iPad and iPhone. Eric www.elecraft.com _..._ On Aug 11, 2012, at 4:39 AM, Adi Andrei wrote: > You could use your iPhone with iSDR or similar app. > Take either I or Q output from KX3, and connect it to the iPhone microphone jack. > Done it, it works. you only get 24KHz range, because the iPhone mic input is mono. > Total cost under $10. (4pole jack, cable) > > Or you could connect both I and Q to the iPhone dock connector (stereo > input) and get the full 48Khz > > Adi, M0THX > > > On 11/08/2012 10:49, Ken wrote: >> Wayne, Eric, & the Tech guys. >> >> Pretty far fetched maybe, but what would be cool is a small p3 with a small screen, about the size of an iPhone 4, maybe possibly a bit bigger, shallow depth to compliment the KX3 QRP transceiver, A truly portable unit!! >> Could you shrink it down!!! >> >> Ken..G0ORH / M3i >> >> Sent from my iPhone 4s >> >> >> >> >> __ >> 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 >> >> > > __ > 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KXPD3 again...
Don, Great idea of using the lever to hold the set screw. I have tried it by hand with my Dremel and it is too difficult to hold. I will try your method. I also suspect the set screw as the issue. I have built a few kit paddles and whether it is screws or set screws, the best method is a nice round tip to avoid the problems. I will also try the spring change as I don't like any noise from my key and have purchased the latest ZNQRP paddle with ultrafine threads and the Begali travel lite. The KXPD3 with a finer thread rounded point set screw would be more than perfect. I don't know if set screws come any finer, if they did, I would re-tap mine for said improvement. The Elecraft paddles are very reasonably priced so I know they are very fair. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Donald Butler Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 10:39 AM To: 'Pierre'; elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KXPD3 again... I finally got around to reshaping the cupped ends of the KXPD3 contact screws as others have suggested, and it seems to have solved all of my KXPD3 issues. I can now adjust the paddles very tightly and no longer have runaway dits or dahs. I no longer have dropped dits or dahs, and I don't have the random delayed response problem which I had been experiencing. To accomplish the reshaping I disassembled the KXPD3, but left the screw in each paddle (extended several turns to provide better access, and secured with the set screw). That provided a handle and allowed me to keep it under control while using a fine white stone in my dental drill to do the shaping (I'm a retired dentist and still have an old belt driven handpiece on my workbench, but a Dremel mototool or something similar will work just as well) and I just rounded off the cupped ends. I didn't have to mess with the spring. I have taken a few closeup photos of the final result which I can post, but am not sure if the reflector will allow jpeg attachments (what say Wayne?) I also rotated the brass cylinders to move the wear marks (caused by the sharp cupped screw ends) away from the contact area. After several ragchew type qsos I'm confident that all of my previous KXPD3 issues have been solved. Don, N5LZ KX3 S/N 125 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Pierre Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 7:43 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] KXPD3 again... Hi folks, Well, after more than 2 months of operations with the KXPD3 and more than 350 QSOs, I still have trouble with that paddle. It occasionally misses either a dit or a dah. On these occasions, when I push the paddle, the contact don't produces anything. So far, the fixes that have read: - clean the black anodizing around the hole where the head of the thumb screw sits. I was told that it was done at the factory starting at a S/N earlier than mine, so I did not tried it. Maybe I should do it. - To 'file' the contacts screws.. Done this, but not much change... - Changing the spring: I did not do it, and wonder of it could be THE fix.. It is a bit strange that after all the complaints about the KXPD3, Elecraft has not fixed that once and for all...? About the spring, I would suggest that Elecraft provides us with a set of 3 to 4 new springs of different tensions so that we can test/choose the one that works best for each user. 73 de VE2PID KX3 S/N 190 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/KXPD3-again-tp7560531.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3- support courtesy
I agree. They are so busy that emails get lost. The phone is super!!! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W0MU Mike Fatchett Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 8:31 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3- support courtesy If it was that important to you why did you not pick up the phone and call? If I expect immediate action I call. If I can wait I will send an email. Mike W0MU W0MU-1 CC Cluster w0mu.net On 8/6/2012 7:19 PM, Bill wrote: > My K3 has been at Elecraft for a week for warranty repairs (out of > service for three weeks). So, I dropped an email early today asking > what the status of repairs was. I never got a reply. So, after a few > hours I sent the email again - after all, emails do sometimes fail to > get through. Before the close of business, I sent yet another email > asking the status of repairs on my K3 (time zones were taken into consideration). > > No response from Elecraft at all! In the past I have been pleased with > support. And, I wouldn't question this oversight - except it amounts > to three oversights (three separate emails). > > Courtesy is cheap and is what I expect when dealing with a warranty > repair of an expensive piece of equipment. It only takes a moment to > make a quick reply - even if only saying, "No change" or "I don't know." > > To ignore my emails either means they are swamped with warranty > repairs or the really don't care about me - the paying customer. > > Is this just an anomaly or is this the norm I should learn to expect? > > Bill W2BLC __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Reliability
Guy, I'll bet the guitar and a few fine beers do the trick for Wayne. I don't know what Eric does, he probably uses the lab K2500 test amp to take out his frustration. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: guyk...@gmail.com [mailto:guyk...@gmail.com] On Behalf Of Guy Olinger K2AV I would lack patience after 30 minutes, given some of the remarks I've read here. Maybe they use a tranquilizer additive to their drinking water. 73, Guy. On Sun, Aug 5, 2012 at 12:09 PM, Bill K9YEQ wrote: > Not only that, both Eric and Wayne put up with a lot of stuff from us > customers and do it with grace. That is also an extremely important > quality they have. Personally, I would lack patience after a while. > > 73, > Bill > K9YEQ __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Reliability
Not only that, both Eric and Wayne put up with a lot of stuff from us customers and do it with grace. That is also an extremely important quality they have. Personally, I would lack patience after a while. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Mike Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 5:34 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 - Reliability While any product on the market can have failures, what differentiates companies is how they handle those. I seriously doubt if anything even close to Eric's apology and offer would come from 99% of the companies we deal with. 73, Mike NF4L On 8/4/12 8:45 PM, Eric Swartz - WA6HHQ, Elecraft wrote: > Hi Jim, > > Wow, this certainly sounds like you have had bad luck. I'd like to > personally apologize to you for the frustration you have felt. > > I'm at a loss about your comment about my reaction to your question at > Dayton 2011. To be honest its been so long I don't recall the > conversation. I do know that we are usually extremely busy at Dayton, > especially when we are setting up and as the show is about to open. I > can only guess that you may have misunderstood my response (or I > misunderstood your question) and I was then interrupted by someone > else, or had to complete an urgent task, which prevented us from > talking further at that point. If I don't have the answer to a support > or technical question at shows, I usually do recommend that support is > contacted again, as they see a lot more K3s than Wayne or I ever will. > I also frequently try to direct people to a specific support engineer > when I can determine if they have better knowledge of a particular problem. > Its amazing what problems Gary, Dale, Richard, Howard and the rest of > the crew can quickly recognize and correct. But I would never brush > someone off purposely. I also take pains to be polite to everyone. I'm > always available for a direct call too if someone is not getting what > they need to solve a problem from our support team. I feel very badly > that you were left with this impression from our conversation. > > Would it be OK for me to call you on Monday to discuss your problems? > If you are currently unhappy with the state of your current K3, we > will gladly exchange it with a new production K3 with the same options > at our cost. > > Regards, > > Eric WA6HHQ > --- __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500
I learned many years ago it was always better to exceed customer expectations... there may be something to be learned here. I am not the boss, just some thoughts. Great to create expectations, but do be careful. The issue in the design and production arena is not knowing what the vendors will do for you. That is the mystery, so I certainly have empathy with Elecraft's team. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of FredJensen Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:42 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 While working with a Marine BG and his staff on a battlefield maintenance system, the General continued to press for schedule compression. He asked for a "ball park estimate," and my somewhat older and more experienced colleague said, "General ... Good -- Fast -- Cheap. Pick two." My KAT500 will arrive when it arrives. In the end, everything is what it is, and in the meantime, I continue to enjoy my K-Line. Well ... I'll continue as soon as we get home, been with family in Sparks NV for a week. 73 Fred K6DGW/7 On 8/3/2012 12:14 AM, Hunsdon Cary III wrote: > Originally Elecraft estimated an August 15 shipping date for the KAT-500 but, realistically, did you really believe it? > Of course not, delays are bound to come along and if it ships during the Aug 31-Sept 7 window now posted, I'll be a happy hambut realistically, > it might be later but it'll be worth it. At Dayton, I ordered the 2nd KAT-500 and am looking forward to receiving it! > 73, > Cary, K4TM > LYNCHBURG VA > > H. Cary III > h3c...@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 > > > > > - > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 10.0.1424 / Virus Database: 2437/5172 - Release Date: > 08/02/12 > > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500
Please, no more polls. I am filling up my Outlook with so many filters that I might actually miss something important. I believe Elecraft is working to make the dateline set on the site. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bob Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 8:00 PM To: Hunsdon Cary III Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KAT-500 Maybe a pool should be run based on 1st shipping date. When I placed the order (by phone on 18 May) I thought maybe Sept 18th for 1st shipment. I still want that date in any pool. Interesting comment on ordering a 2nd at Dayton. That implies there was an earlier 1st. I thought the initial order taking was the 1st day of Dayton. So when and where the 1st orders taken? Hope I don't find I'm two weeks down on the list already. 73, Bob K2TK ex KN2TKR (1956) & K2TKR On 8/2/2012 8:14 PM, Hunsdon Cary III wrote: > Originally Elecraft estimated an August 15 shipping date for the KAT-500 but, realistically, did you really believe it? > Of course not, delays are bound to come along and if it ships during the Aug 31-Sept 7 window now posted, I'll be a happy hambut realistically, > it might be later but it'll be worth it. At Dayton, I ordered the 2nd KAT-500 and am looking forward to receiving it! > 73, > Cary, K4TM > LYNCHBURG VA > > H. Cary III > h3c...@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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] P3 hookup
Alan, I have the SmallIR and will confirm what a wonderful experience it is to use. We get what we pay for. The quality is excellent. I will save these directions for future use. Right now I don't have the interface in the original Steppir controller. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Alan Bloom Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 7:38 PM To: n...@nf4l.com Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] P3 hookup It should work either way, but it would be better to put the SteppIR "Y" RS-232 cable on the PC side of the P3 instead of the K3 side. As Dick mentioned, then you aren't limited to 38400 baud. And also there is less traffic on that side, which may be less confusing to the SteppIR. BTW, I will be getting a SteppIR antenna here at N1AL soon so I can try it out myself. Alan N1AL On Wed, 2012-08-01 at 19:01 -0400, Mike wrote: > Thanks, Mike. > > Just to make sure my age fuzzed brain got it: > > The "Y" stays where it is, plugged into the K3. The cable from the > computer moves from that to the P3, then the shorty goes from the P3 > to the "Y". > > 73, Mike NF4L > > On 8/1/12 2:00 PM, Mike K2MK wrote: > > Hi Mike, > > > > Think of the leg of the Y cable that goes to the K3 as the Elecraft leg. > > Take the cable that now goes to the K3 and move it to the P3. Then > > take the short serial cable supplied with the P3 and connect it > > between the P3 and the K3. > > > > 73, > > Mike K2MK > > > > > > > > Mike-14-3 wrote > >> I've got a P3 coming, and just downloaded the manual. If I > >> understand correctly from the diagram on p 13, the RS232 path is > >> Computer--->P3--->K3. > >> > >> Currently I have a "y" cable plugged into the K3. The cable from > >> the 'puter plugs into one leg of that, and the other leg goes to > >> the SteppIR control box. > >> > >> Do I leave that where it is? > >> > >> 73, Mike NF4L > >> > > > > > > > > -- > > View this message in context: > > http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/P3-hookup-tp7560124p7560125.htm > > l Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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 > > > > > __ > 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 > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 front panel disassembly
The, attic, ah yes, the killer of pots. Then a good damp basement not so hot either. Like sitting anywhere and not used. I used to have the pot spray, might still be able to get it to help the contact corrosion. I had to use it on much of my early equipment in the 60's and 70's as stuff started aging. Nice to have encoders. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 6:12 PM To: Vic K2VCO Cc: Elecraft Reflector Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 front panel disassembly Vic. Great -- 12 years on those pots which are used frequently is certainly a testament to their durability. I have had pots of larger size develop problems after a period of use - I recall the ole Potter and Brumfield pots that were highly respected, but would become noisy after a period of use. Even the best are not perfect, and seldom have a "lifetime" consideration. I hate to think of the problems I might find when I power on my NC-100 receiver. It was working well the last time it was powered on, but that was 14 years ago. It is sitting in my attic just begging for attention. One day soon, it will get that attention and become a working fixture in the W3FPR/W8ELL old time receiver "museum". Bob and I have vowed to never sell it to anyone else. We have a deal - when we swap it, we exchange what it cost us to purchase it - the price is fixed at $35.00. It worked when I bought it from Bob back in 1995, and it had not been powered on since. BTW, it comes with a 15 meter converter built by W8BKP (tube type with plug-in coils). Thanks for reading my bit of ham radio nostalgia. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/20/2012 6:40 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: > Thanks, Don! > > I made the AF Gain mod a long time ago. But that pot and the IF gain > pot are now flaky. It's been more than 12 years (and plenty of hard > use) so I'm not complaining. > > On 7/20/2012 12:31 PM, Don Wilhelm wrote: >> Vic, >> >> You will have to remove the top cover and then remove the two screws >> holding the front panel and Control Board together, If you have >> either the KDSP2 or KAF2, you will haave to remove that first to get >> to the standoff that holds those options in. >> >> Once th eFront panel is free from the control board, remove the 4 >> screws at the corners and pull the front panel forward. >> >> You can then remove the knobs and the metalwork to get at the board >> and remove the pots. >> >> If you are replacing the audio pot and your serial number is below >> 3000, give strong consideration to installing the Alternate AF Gain >> Wiring Mod. It only involves wire, and is a worthwhile addition. >> >> 73, >> Don W3FPR >> On 7/20/2012 1:45 PM, Vic K2VCO wrote: >>> I haven't had my K2 apart in years, but I need to replace two pots >>> on the front panel board. >>> >>> Is it easier to remove the control board and front panel from the RF >>> board and then take that assembly apart, or can I just remove the >>> knobs and the front panel sheet metal and do it from there? >>> >> > __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX1 and Walkabout
Be sure to use a counter poise! The walkabout is a poor performer without one. 73, Bill K9YEQ K2 FT 35, KX1 FT 35, KX3 FT 12 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Tubbs Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 1:54 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX1 and Walkabout I've got one more day with my KX1 in Cabo and thought I'd give the rig one more shot before I leave tomorrow. I tried it earlier but couldn't hear a thing, despite the relative quiet down here. On all bands (80, 40, 30,and 20). Admittedly I'm just using a Walkabout antenna connected directly to the KX1 off my 4th floor balcony, but I'd think I'd at least hear something. My balcony faces due East and I've tried both early morning (2300 local) and mid afternoon (1400). One or two sigs down at the base of a couple of bands but nothing else. Would the bands be that dead down here or might I just have the effects of a limited antenna system? Bill WK6A Sent from my iPhone On Jul 15, 2012, at 11:12 PM, Buck k4ia wrote: > Is there an adjustment for the spring tension? I am spoiled by my > Begali and these feel like I am lifting weights. > -- > Buck > k4ia > K3 # 101 KX3 #715 > > __ > 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Shipment notification
If a boy: Wayne, Eric or Bill! :-) The latter is preferred, of course. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 7:44 PM To: Andrew Moore Cc: Elecraft Group Subject: Re: [Elecraft] KX3 Shipment notification If it's a girl: Ellie (as in Ellie-craft :) Wayne On Jul 18, 2012, at 5:16 PM, Andrew Moore wrote: > You'll have to name the new kiddo Wayne or Eric! > > > On Wed, Jul 18, 2012 at 7:34 PM, Keith Heimbold > wrote: > >> All- >> >> Update: baby is still in the oven and KX3 shipment is due to arrive >> Friday. Just received UPS notification. Maybe our new baby boy and my >> new >> KX3 will arrive on same day. That would be awesome! >> >> Keith >> __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 first impressions - well sorta
And to think I love it for QRS. :-) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Andrew Moore Sent: Wednesday, July 18, 2012 6:27 PM To: Elecraft Subject: [Elecraft] KX3 first impressions - well sorta KX3-F arrived today (ordered Jan. 3). [WRJ] The only "first impression" I know for certain is that if I were suddenly forced to choose one rig to live with, this would be it (I'm mostly CW ragchews, love QRQ, some QRP contests, occasional DX, lots of monitoring, a fair amount of portable/field ops in travel trailer). --Andrew, NV1B ... __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 lost comm with K3Util
Bill, Add the K3 Util to the exceptions/allowed list in your AV program. You can try Microsoft Security Essentials which is a free MS program which does very well. This is a problem that should not be. What is you AV program? 73, Bill K9YEQ KX3 FT #12 WR Johnson Consulting 920-421-1172 Web: www.Creekside-it.com Local Address: 3868 County Rd F Fish Creek, WI 54212-0877 Mailing: PO Box 877 Fish Creek, WI 54212-0877 -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 6:59 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 lost comm with K3Util Just a shot in the dark... A security program that I have does a sweep and cleans all the temp and history files. It also dumps cookies. It works very well - EXCEPT - I must reinstall the K3 EZ after every use. Bill W2BLC -- IN GOD I TRUST (but, NOT a single politician) __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K3 lost comm with K3Util
If you are using an Edgeport USB to 4 serial ports and WIN 7 64 bit OS, then you need to download the correct drivers. No easy task. If this is the case, let me know and I will email you the correct driver. IF you are using some other device, then look for the correct driver. First uninstall the other software. You may also need to remove the device and then be sure to go into the system file and remove the improperly installed drivers first, BEFORE, installing the correct ones. Let me know if you need more help. The actual device name you are using would be helpful, perhaps you had it in an earlier email. Define your OS specifically as well. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of W8JH Sent: Tuesday, July 17, 2012 5:19 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K3 lost comm with K3Util Finally found K3_EZ and downloaded and installed it. NO luck connecting to the K3. No problem finding my way into device manager. The com ports 10,11,17 and 18 are there under the ports listing. These are on a 4 port USB adapter (FTDI) I got from a recomm. on the list here. So Comm ports looks good. Under USB Controllers I find: 5 Intel listed. Four are universal host controllers, one is enhanced host controller. All are Intel 82801G (1CH7family) with numbers 27C8, 27C9, 27CA, 27CB and 27CC 3 USB Composite (confirmed one is my wireless keyboard by unplugging it) 5 USB Root Hubs (no idea what these may be) My USB A,B,C and D are listed last. These are comm ports 10,11,17 and 18. Of these 17 USB controllers listed above I only have the Keyboard and 4 port hub plugged in. Not sure what the rest may be. Not sure if any of this info is pertinent but hope it may be some clue. - 73, Joe, W8JH K3 1713, KPA 132 -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/K3-lost-comm-with-K3Util-tp7559310p7559 333.html Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04
Tony, Reminds me of OSX. I was a devotee until MS pulled the plug on DOS. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Tony Estep Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 9:48 AM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04 On Tue, Jul 10, 2012 at 6:18 AM, Bill Cotter wrote: > > You have expressed what the marketplace confirms... === Yep. Remember that at one time Unix dominated the workstation market in finance and other major industries. Sun, IBM and HP all had versions, and every Wall Street trader's desk had one of their workstations hooked up to an all-Unix network. When NT version 3 came out, it was buggy and the machines it ran on were wimpy, but the rush to ditch Unix and switch to NT swept the street within a year or two. Now none of the three once-dominant workstation companies are selling those products, and in fact Sun is defunct. Don's comments may sound unfair to a hard-core Unix person, but they are a valid reflection of the Unix experience as it affects many users, and as it obliterated what was once a flourishing component of the tech industry. Of course Unix will do the job; that isn't the issue. After all, various flavors of Unix underlie Mac OS, Android OS, your router, your microwave oven, your network provider, Google, Facebook, and so forth. The PR problem that it has had lies not in the power of its kernel or its networking or file-handling, but rather in the opacity that confounds the user who just wants to hook up his printer or download a file. An earlier post explaining why some cryptic gibberish was not, in fact, cryptic, illustrates this perfectly: "...666 is octal notation for granting permission." If this is obvious to you, then Unix is for you. If not, not. 73, Tony KT0NY -- http://www.isb.edu/faculty/facultydir.aspx?ddlFaculty=352 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04
Don, I couldn't echo your comments more perfectly! I run it for fun but it is only an email handler and toy for me... besides I haven't the time. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Let me give one OT "RANT", and then I will shut up on this subject. Suffice it to say that I have been extremely disappointing in all Linux distributions because of the lack of any organized support fort the users - the attitude seems to be "if you don't already understand the nuances of Linux, we will shame your questions and be very unhelpful. Check out the various forums and "FAQ" lists to verify this attitude. I have tried Ubuntu, Linux Mint, and Debian in the recent past, and have found that unless you wish to spend a loot of time in "geekdom study", the terms are cryptic and not logical acronyms, and the user groups are useless unless one is already fluent in their brand of "geek-speak". Yes, I am computer fluent in Windows and peer-to-peer networking - I have worked with PCs since the Apple II days and the IBM PC DOS systems are no stranger to me, but the Linux groups are just not helpful at all to those who do not understand their peculiar cryptic language. In other words, there are no clear and concise instructions for Linux. The "Man pages" are supposedly the answer, but they offer geek-speak explanations for those who are not initiated and expert into the Linux brand of geekdom. I know, there are many who will disagree, but you will have to point me to a (non-on-line) manual that I can use as a reference book and is similar to those like "Mastering Windows XP Professional", Linux in any distro is just not going to "make the grade". For those who simply want to do email and surf the web, Ubuntu is great, as is Linux Mint - it has all the tools those users need, but for those who want to do such things as network a Linux workstation into a Windows peer to peer network, there is just not enough explicit information about how to set it up and make it work. Windows peer-to-peer is native, but with Linux, it is a complex "add-on" that I have not been able to master after several attempts with Samba configuration. I once thought Linux would be my road to salvation without buying Windows7 for 7 computers on my home network, but it just does not work consistently, so I guess I will have to spend the upgrade fees for Win7. So until Linux gives up its superior "I am geek and I want it to stay that way" attitude, it will never fly properly. Ubuntu and Mint have come a long way in making installation easier, but there is a long way to go in usability. Linux will also have to give up using "cute" names for applications to make sense to users - for instance, Photoshop has a relevant name for photo editing, but GIMP might mean something like "geeky image manipulating program" to Linux fans, but it has no obvioous meaning to the average user. Until Linux "gets real" instead of continuing to be "geeky", it will never fly - meaningful names are important - at least that is my opinion - I equate abstract naming to "geeky", and by saying "geeky" it means exclusionary, and not to be understood by the general user. And that is what is wrong with Linux. 73, Don W3FPR On 7/9/2012 11:38 PM, Dick Roth wrote: > FYI...to get to manage users and groups one needs to install > "gnome-system-tools". This can be done via the gui Ubuntu Software > Center. Once installed you can get to Users and Groups through the > Dash. __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04
Well there you go, Matt. I am unfamiliar with those. I am such an MS person. I don't use manual commands other than MS, so this doesn't help me. I use the GUI which is just clicks and I don't do much command line as I don't have to load up the getting older can't remember all this stuff, type of activity. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: Matt Zilmer [mailto:mzil...@verizon.net] Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 4:45 PM To: Bill K9YEQ Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04 Hi Bill, These are just csh or bash commands, not programming. 73, matt On Sat, 07 Jul 2012 16:10:18 -0500, you wrote: >Perhaps I missed it, but I am thinking we would rather have a simple >GUI with easier commands? I for one have no clue for programming but >use Ubuntu and shorter versions of Linux which don't require the >programming language which leaves me in a lurch. There is so much to >know, so little time. Let the devotees do the GUI for the mere mortals >to use. I use Puppy off a USB stick and it is so simple... just like >me. NOT. :=# > >73, >Bill >K9YEQ > > >-Original Message- >From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net >[mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kevin >Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 1:51 PM >To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net >Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04 > >Nothing cryptic about it. > >"sudo" allows users temporary "admin" or root user privi's to the >system to run commands or install software. When any user invokes sudo >they will be required to authenticate with user name and password. > >"chmod" is a *nix<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNIX_shell> command that >lets a user tell the system how much (or little) access it should >permit to a file or >program.^<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chmod#cite_note-0> >It changes the file system modes of files and directories. The modes >include permissions. > >The 666 is octal notation for granting users, groups, and "others" >read, write, and execute permissions to the USB filesystem. > >"install apt-get" is a command used in all Debian based Linux distro's >to install software *and all known dependencies*. The program >automatically downloads and installs software from the Debian/Ubuntu >repositories along with dependencies and installs it. > > >In this case it installed the program cURL. > > >On 07/07/2012 11:56 AM, Brian Alsop wrote: >> I hope all versions of Ubuntu come with a super decoder ring so that >> mortals can make sense of these obviously encrypted commands. >> >> 73 de Brian/K3KO >> __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04
Perhaps I missed it, but I am thinking we would rather have a simple GUI with easier commands? I for one have no clue for programming but use Ubuntu and shorter versions of Linux which don't require the programming language which leaves me in a lurch. There is so much to know, so little time. Let the devotees do the GUI for the mere mortals to use. I use Puppy off a USB stick and it is so simple... just like me. NOT. :=# 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Saturday, July 07, 2012 1:51 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Firmware upgrades using Ubuntu 12.04 Nothing cryptic about it. "sudo" allows users temporary "admin" or root user privi's to the system to run commands or install software. When any user invokes sudo they will be required to authenticate with user name and password. "chmod" is a *nix<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/UNIX_shell> command that lets a user tell the system how much (or little) access it should permit to a file or program.^<http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chmod#cite_note-0> It changes the file system modes of files and directories. The modes include permissions. The 666 is octal notation for granting users, groups, and "others" read, write, and execute permissions to the USB filesystem. "install apt-get" is a command used in all Debian based Linux distro's to install software *and all known dependencies*. The program automatically downloads and installs software from the Debian/Ubuntu repositories along with dependencies and installs it. In this case it installed the program cURL. On 07/07/2012 11:56 AM, Brian Alsop wrote: > I hope all versions of Ubuntu come with a super decoder ring so that > mortals can make sense of these obviously encrypted commands. > > 73 de Brian/K3KO > -- R. Kevin Stover AC0H __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD
Perhaps you shut down your PC last night, which is the same as a reboot? 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Stuck in MCU LD Problem solved! But, after trying everything written about Firmware updating, plus trying suggestions by Iain, N6Ml and Don, W3FPR, worked until this morning. My testing included disconnecting, things from the K3, changing USB/Com cables and various lengths of no power periods from seconds in length to 2 hours. I went to bed. This morning I tried doing the upgrade in the last configuration I had last night, It worked perfectly. So I moved to my other K3. I was doing a firmware update and something happened to interrupt it. I have tried all the documented reset methods. And nothing works. changed USB cable and ports. Using the newest Util release. Nothing. Just cant communicate to the radio Any hints? Larry/K2GN - http://k2gn.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
Re: [Elecraft] 4.48 vs 4.51 CW Decode
I have sent in my FT radio so I cannot give you my settings. I find the latest update for CW decode to be the best yet. I do narrow my filter. I also use the decode to improve my copy speed and was easily in the 20WPM + speed. I send around 15+ with the KXPD3. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of valvetb...@netzero.com Sent: Friday, June 29, 2012 11:01 AM To: w4...@bellsouth.net Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] 4.48 vs 4.51 CW Decode I agree. I just installed 4.51 yesterday, but it doesn't seem to work as well as 4.48, even using the same settings for slope and threshold. I will experiment more before I give up on 4.51, but I will probably revert back to the previous version. Art WB8ENE -- Original Message -- From: W4ATK To: Elecraft Reflector Subject: [Elecraft] 4.48 vs 4.51 CW Decode Date: Fri, 29 Jun 2012 10:52:26 -0500 I am saving a copy of 4.48 so I can go back to it. IMHO 4.51 is: 1) More difficult to use 2) Does not perform as well as 4.48 3) Lacks the weak signal performance of 4.48 4) Requires constant adjustment of the RF Gain control This was the absolute best CW decoder I had ever used. I am still using 4.51 but have not yet hit the sweet spot with it. Perhaps others are having better results and will share AGC settings, threshold setting etc. I am can copy call signs, signal reports at elevated speeds, but alas I am CW challenged and am using CW decode to help me get over the 18 to 20 wpm block. Jim, W4ATK __ 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 Fast, Secure, NetZero 4G Mobile Broadband. Try it. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=NZINTISP0512T4GOUT2 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Purchase a XG3 ?
Ron, I have one and love it. Before I bought it I had built the Xg2 and found it very helpful in calibrating equipment, not just my Elecraft stuff. The XG3 is a great tool for the Kx3 but not a kit. The XG2 is. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Ronald Nutter Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2012 4:21 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: [Elecraft] Purchase a XG3 ? While waiting patiently for my KX3, I read through the manuals and saw a section that talks about calibrating the KX3. By the time my unit ships, I may very well have added a module or two more than what I have on order at this point. I want to do this right and get the best results, so that begs the question - should I consider purchasing the XG3 ? Ron KA4KYI __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad (Building a K2)
One of my most enjoyable experiences as a HAM was building K2 #35 back in '99.Go for it! I have a TS2000. I hardly use it... but for 440. Seems like a waste, but it can serve as a backup for any of my equipment. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of AF6NI Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 6:24 PM To: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad My experience is that my K2 and K1 both hear better on CW than my TS2000. Enjoy the K2. I have one I purchased used, but am getting the itch to build my own! 73 Joe -- View this message in context: http://elecraft.365791.n2.nabble.com/Happy-But-Very-Sad-tp7557917p7558157.ht ml Sent from the Elecraft mailing list archive at 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] CW Key suggestions ?
Yes, IT packs into the Case much smaller and lighter than any Begali. I have both, and only take the KXPD1 in my suitcase. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Phil Hystad Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 3:19 PM To: Ron D'Eau Claire Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key suggestions ? OK, now -- hijacking this topic to ask a question of KX1 users... I bought the paddle key attachment for my KX1 but I have not installed it yet. I seem to prefer using my Begali key with my KX1. The attached KX1 paddle seems like a great feature for hiking in the mountains where the weight of the Begali may become an issue. But, I doubt that hiking with a KX1 is in my future. I hike with my wife and the mere idea of having some electronic gismo with me is against her ideas for being up in the Cascades. So, I am now leaning on not installing the attached paddle set. Unless someone here has other good ideas for why it is useful. I have operated the KX1 in a portable location on a picnic table in a park but the Begali is not a problem in that situation. Actually, the last time I did that I forgot the Begali and used my Bencher from my truck mobile rig. Any good reason to keep and install the KX1 attached paddle? 73, phil, K7PEH __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] CW Key suggestions ?
I had the J-38 and to this day am so sorry I sold it. It was in mint condition. I have yet to find one that is clean and intact for a reasonable price. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Sunday, June 24, 2012 7:48 PM To: Ronald Nutter Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] CW Key suggestions ? Ron, For paddles, the Hex Key from Elecraft is always a good choice - it is about half the cost of premium paddles from N3ZN or Bengali (use Google). I recently acquired a single lever paddle from Tony N3ZN and can tell you it is a work of art and extremely smooth operating. For straight keys, check out the popular auction sites for J-38 key, or look at the N3ZN straight keys (not yet priced) at http://www.n3znkeys.com/c/7/straight-keys-coming-soon. Nostalgia fever has driven the price of the J-38 key up considerably. Back in the '50s when I was a new ham, they were available for $1 or $2 - but then you could also buy an ARC-5 transmitter or receiver for $5 - we generally stripped those for parts to use in other homebrew projects, but some remain intact and are selling for high prices if they are still in good original condition. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/24/2012 8:23 PM, Ronald Nutter wrote: > Thanks to all that have responded to my previous questions. > > The next thing I am looking at is getting a CW key. I am thinking about > getting the "plug-in" key that is an option for KX3. Since the KX3 that > I have ordered probably wont be in my hands until sometime around > Christmas based on the other emails I see of order date to ship date, I > am looking at getting a CW key for the FT817 I will be using in the > interim. > > I am thinking about possibly getting two different keys - a straight > key, possibly a Nye-Viking type and maybe something similar to the > Iambic keyer paddle as my cw skills improve. While I probably wont do > CW all of the time, it doesnt hurt to be more fluent in that mode than I > currently am. > > Would appreciate any suggestions in this area that anyone here has. > > Thanks, > Ron > KA4KYI __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] KX3 orders
Dave, I concur. We are amateurs. Many among us have all the answers. We really have no clue unless we walk in the other person's shoes... but, then we want everything now and we raised our kids in the instant gratification computer generation, and therefore since communication can be instant, we can wail away at "progress" and we want "change" now! OMG, here I am ranting... oh, because I have a keyboard and a car? I can control everything. And on and on Let's spare the reflector. Happy FD!!! 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jeff Herr I does no good to staff up unless all the manufacturing processes are in place. Boms all set Inventory in required qty...down to every nut and screw Workstations ready to be manned Kitting all ready And instructions for each work station/operation They are probably killing themselves to balance ramp up against predicted final demandits bad to over staff! Give them a break, its harder than you think! -Original Message- I don't think Elecraft subscribes to the "Hire and Fire " philosophy that seems to be current in most arenas. At least, I hope so! BTW - I started in R&D in 1955. -- Dave G KK7SS Richland, WA KX3 #097 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad
Exactly... or take the KX3, even lighter... or take both and share :-) 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Wayne Burdick Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 12:49 PM To: Scott Manthe Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Happy But Very Sad Another nice thing about the K3 is that you can take it to Field Day. (10 pounds vs. 50 pounds, and 1 amp receive current drain vs. 3 or 4 amps :) 73, Wayne N6KR On Jun 22, 2012, at 10:26 AM, Scott Manthe wrote: > > A fully-loaded K3 is about $4900, and that assumes 8 pole filters in > all slots in both receivers. A fully loaded FT-5000 is $5600. The > FT-5000 exceeds the K3's receiver performance in one category, and > trails the K3 in every other RX performance category. The K3 also has > a superior transmitter, as evidenced by the IMD numbers in ARRL test > results and elsewhere. > > So, yes, the FT-5000 is on top in one RX category and the amount of > IMD its transmitter can splatter across the bands, and all for only > $700 more. And they throw the key clicks in for free! But that > splatter and key clicks are valuable weapons in the contesting > arsenal, because ops near an FT-5000 can't work 'em if they can't hear > 'em. > > 73, > Scott, N9AA > > > On 6/22/12 7:54 AM, Fred Smith wrote: >> Bill having owned the FTDX-5000MP for over 2 yrs I'm sure you would >> be very pleased with it and have quite a few more options than a >> fully loaded K3 at about the same price and 6m is a dream on it. >> Performance wise has the 5000 is on top but the K3 is still very >> close... >> >> 73, >> Fred/N0AZZ >> >> > > __ > 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 __ 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 __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] 6M on K3 (SAD)
I fired up the K3 for the recent Vhf contest. I have the preamp installed. I used the SmallIR at 3/4 wave with only 11 radials running 100 watts. I worked to east coast stations Q5 both ends. SWR was 3.2:1 as I need to add more radials. It was a pleasure. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of r miles Sent: Friday, June 22, 2012 11:57 AM To: elecraft Subject: Re: [Elecraft] Sad You'd love a K3 on 6m. I've not gotten the pre amp yet but I hear well with a modest short boom 5 el yagi. What I really love is the KPA500. Man that 500w on 6m is the difference. Not to the century mark yet just 89/88 but if 6m ever picks up this summer I hope to get closer. Been DXing for 50 yr.s & as a CW OP it's the best RX I have used & I've used every brand you could name and then some. K9IL __ 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
Re: [Elecraft] K2 tuning issue
Or, just send the unit to Don, who is very good at fixing K2's. He goes way back to the beginning of the Elecraft startup K2 FT group and does repairs. If I needed mine repaired and couldn't fix it myself, I would send it to him. 73, Bill K9YEQ -Original Message- From: elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net [mailto:elecraft-boun...@mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Don Wilhelm Sent: Friday, June 15, 2012 4:42 PM To: Alan Slusher Cc: elecraft@mailman.qth.net Subject: Re: [Elecraft] K2 tuning issue Alan, I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I believe you are describing an encoder failure or an MCU failure at either the ENC A or ENC B inputs. It is difficult to say which it may be - the encoder is the single most expensive component in the K2 and the MCU (Control Board U6) is the second most expensive. Replacement/substitution is the best test to determine which of those two components is failing. If you can find another ham with a K2, you may be able to try using his front panel board on your K2 - if it works, then it is the encoder - if not, then the MCU is the most likely suspect. If you have not upgraded that K2. you may want to do so at this time, including the A to B mods (along with the other mods listed in the A to B instructions, add the Keying Waveshape Mod along with a new set of IF crystals and new firmware and your early K2 will perform just as well as a brand new kit. 73, Don W3FPR On 6/15/2012 4:59 PM, Alan Slusher wrote: > I have an older K2/10 (serial 868) which has worked very well for years. > Today I suddenly became aware of a problem: I can't change the frequency > using the tuning knob (yes, I did check the frequency lock). > The final frequency number on the display blinks (eg: the "4" in 14301.24) > (happened to have been listening on the 14.300 net) but no number changes > when the frequency knob is turned, and the radio's frequency does not change > either. > No problem with frequency change using direct frequency entry (the two band > buttons followed by the frequency numbers), > and the RIT works just fine. > I did the 456 reset before reading the instructions about saving the CAL FIL > numbers, with the result that I guess I will have to go back through that > procedure (I now have to punch in 14301 and use the RIT to move to 14.301.24 > to listen on 14.300, had been spot on before). > The K3 next to it and the Kenwood 430 below it continue to work just fine > off the same two antennas (a vertical and an 80m dipole - both through > tuners). > > __ 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 __ 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
