[Elecraft] K3 - KUSB and Mac
Hello: I just had an issue with getting my K3 to communicate with the driver on my iMac. I followed the directions on the Elecraft page, downloaded the Prolific driver for Mac OS10, and ran the install. Sadly, it didn¹t work. In trying to troubleshoot the problem, I spoke with a fellow ham, Rick Prather, and with Gary Surrency at Elecraft. As it turns out, the KUSB no longer uses the Prolific chipset, but rather that from FTDC. You can get the set for your version of the Mac OS at http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm. After you download and install this driver, you will connect immediately to the K3 via the Utility. Thanks to Rick and Gary for their help. 73, Chuck KE9CE K3 #4073 __ 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] K3 - Help Needed in Chicago Area
Hello: I¹m in the process of assembling my K3, and I¹ve run into a problem trying to configure the reference oscillator. For some reason, I¹m unable to receive any kind of signal at all. I have a windom antenna that I plan to erect, but at the moment, I just have have it connected to the radio and then spread out in my shack over bookcases and windows, etc. I probably have about 20 25¹ spread out. Still, I¹m not receiving anything. I¹d like to ask if there is a K3 owner in the Chicago area who could either allow me to bring my radio there, connect to his antenna, and try to do the configuration or someone nearby, perhaps with a 40M dipole who could arrange to broadcast a signal at a specific time, etc. Ideally, I¹d like to bring my rig to your shack and try to configure there. I need to be able to receive WWV, and I need to be sure that my receiver is functioning properly before I install the 100Watt amplifier and the fans. Thanks. 73, Chuck KE9CE K3 #4073 __ 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] Grounding
Hello: I¹d like to thank all of you who responded to my question about station grounding. I appreciate all the suggestions. I especially want to thank those who provided such detailed information about their own grounding systems. Gentlemen, you¹ve helped more than you know. Thanks. 73, Chuck KE9CE PS: My K3 kit arrived today. I¹m doing the inventory and will begin assembly soon. I plan to savor the experience. __ 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] [OT] Grounding Antenna when not in use
Hello: After I get my kit built, I¹ll be operating with a windom antenna on 40 10. It¹s been suggested that when I¹m not operating, I should disconnect the rig from the antenna and run the antenna to ground. I¹ve never done that in the past when I operated with wire antennas or my vertical, but it does make sense as a safety precaution. I¹m wondering if anyone has any suggestions about the best way(s) to do that? Are there any pieces of equipment that you would recommend to simplify the process? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. 73, Chuck KE9CE __ 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] USB/Serial Question
Hello: My computer is an iMac, so I¹m wondering if a serial/USB cable from BestBuy, WalMart, or wherever will work, or if I should spend the extra money and buy the one from Elecraft? I¹m hoping down the road to use the Mac also for logging and possibly even controlling the K3. I haven¹t ordered the K3 yet because I want to do only one order. I¹ve read most of the current threat on USB, but I still wanted to ask this specific question. Thanks. 73, Chuck KE9CE __ 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] USB/Serial Question
OopsI meant threadnot threat. chuck On 3/10/10 4:33 PM, Charles Teeter c.tee...@att.net wrote: Hello: My computer is an iMac, so I¹m wondering if a serial/USB cable from BestBuy, WalMart, or wherever will work, or if I should spend the extra money and buy the one from Elecraft? I¹m hoping down the road to use the Mac also for logging and possibly even controlling the K3. I haven¹t ordered the K3 yet because I want to do only one order. I¹ve read most of the current threat on USB, but I still wanted to ask this specific question. Thanks. 73, Chuck KE9CE __ 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] USB/Serial Question
Jack, My iMac is from late 2006, but it has all the upgrades, including that to Snow Leopard. Steve WB6RSE mentioned also that now the Elecraft one works FB with 10.6. I¹ll look at that as well as the one from Mouser Electronics. Thanks, guys. 73, Chuck KE9CE __ 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 - Purchase Recommendations
Hello, Everyone: I want to thank all of you for sharing your wisdom, ideas, and recommendations with me for my purchase of a K3. To be honest, I was overwhelmed by the enthusiastic responses, and I want you all to know how much I appreciate it. Unless something changes my mind, based upon what you¹ve said, I¹m leaning toward the following: 200 Watt K3 Kit ATU 2.8 kHz filter to replace the 2.7kHz filter 1.8 kHz roofing filter Astron RS-35A Power Supply (unless you all recommend I spend the bucks for RS-M version with the meters Microphone is still up in the air Pair of basic bookshelf speakers I¹m going to kick this configuration around for awhile before I finally place my order. To add to the unit in the not-too-distant future: the KBPF3 and possibly the K144XV-K (but this depends on how active I get in radio club, so we¹ll see). If anyone has some additional suggestions, I¹m always open to ideas. Thanks again for all your help. Hopefully, in a month or so when I finally have my station together, I can ³work² you on SSB. 73, Chuck Teeter __ 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] K3 - Purchase Recommendations??
Hello, All: I¹ve made the decision to buy a K3, but before I do, I would like to solicit some recommendations from you. I¹ve been out of ham radio for a long time and am finally getting back into it. My initial plan is to operate SSB for fun and contests. Over time, I hope to get back to CW and possibly look at some of the other operating modes. I don¹t have the budget for a fully loaded K3, but given the nature of the radio, I thought I could add more as needed. What I¹m looking at right now is the basic 100 watt K3 with the ATU and possibly the 1.8KHz filter for contesting. What do you think? Also, I would like to ask for your suggestions for power supply, microphone, and speaker. My last rig was a Yaesu FT980 with all of the former items included as part of the matched set, so I have no direct experience with any of them outside of Yaesu. Please feel free to make any other suggestions you think are important. I¹m really looking forward to get back into radio, and the K3 looks like the perfect way to do it. Thanks. 73, Chuck Teeter (KE9CE) __ 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] K3 Users
Hello: I¹m not a K3 owner yet, but I would like to chat with someone local who uses one. I¹m interested in actually seeing the radio and getting some first hand reviews. I¹ve been out of the hobby for a number of years and am finally returning. I live in the Joliet, IL, area, so anybody within 50 miles of Joliet would work. Thanks. Chuck (KE9CE) __ 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
